Racecards
17:30 York
FR Pulleyn Apprentice Handicap (Class 5)
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 1m 2f 88y
- Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
- Surface: Turf
- Form 562512
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer J R Best
- Jockey R Kingscote
held up, pushed along and raced wide over 3f out, never on terms
- Form 098007
- Age 7
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer J D Bethell
- Jockey Mr J Cavanagh
prominent, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
- Form 520-245
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 69
prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
Iberus (GER)
69- Form 42704-7
- Age 7
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 64
- Trainer S Gollings
- Jockey Saleem Golam
mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
- Form 4-00337
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer J A Osborne
- Jockey A Kirby
dwelt and held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, some late headway, never near to challenge
- Form 115255
- Age 7
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer G Woodward
- Jockey M Halford
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
- Form 826260
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey Greg Fairley
made all, clear 2f out, pushed out final furlong
- Form 600/11-0
- Age 6
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 48
- Trainer D Carroll
- Jockey Danielle Mccreery
towards rear, never dangerous
- Form 656893
- Age 4
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer N Bycroft
- Jockey Suzanne France
tracked leader, pushed along over 3f out, soon outpaced
Countrywide Sun
324- Form 072400-
- Age 3
- Weight 7-12
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer A C Whillans
- Jockey Natalia Gemelova
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
In depth
Verdict
Sunday City can gain an overdue victory here from Little Eye and Love Angel. Richard Fahey's four-year-old has come up against Idealistic on his last two outings, the last run coming over the mile and half trip here. He goes well for an inexperienced rider and looks set to go close in this modest affair. Little Eye has to shoulder top-weight here this afternoon, but has put in a couple of very good efforts recently, including a victory at Goodwood over Desert Island Disc. A repeat of that run should enable him to collect some prize money. Love Angel is not the most consistent of performers but obviously has ability and could give each-way supporters a run for their money. Rust En Vrede will improve for his debut run and may prove best of the others, however Sunday City looks a winner waiting to happen and today could be the day.
Formwatch
Little Eye (IRE) 2-1fav (9-3) Led until headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 7, 1l behind Muzdaherha (8-6) at Goodwood 1m 4f stk 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Stretton (IRE) 9-1 (9-8) Always towards rear, 7th of 10, 15l behind Jazz Scene (9-13) at Haydock 1m 3f hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Sunday City (JPN) 10-1 (9-12) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Idealistic (10-10) at York 1m 4f ldy rds hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Iberus (GER) 14-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 18, 6l behind Wahchi (10-5) at Pontefract 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Orlar (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Raced keenly in touch, headway 3f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 16, 4l behind Zarova (7-7) at Ripon 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Ali D 7-1jt-fav (9-5) In touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 17, 5l behind Paparaazi (8-13) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Love Angel (USA) 9-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 10th of 14, 7l behind Merlins Profit (9-1) at Musselburgh 1m hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Rust En Vrede 40-1 (8-6) Prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, eased final furlong, last of 15, 28l behind Foolish Groom (8-13) at Haydock 1m hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Rosie Mac 12-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, led over 5f out, headed over 3f out, no extra final 2f, 3rd of 6, 17l behind Conscript (8-13) at Newcastle 1m 2f mdn aut stk (6) gf in Aug.
Countrywide Sun 14-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakenening when hampered over 1f out, 15th of 17, 20l behind Exit Smiling (8-13) at Redcar 7f 2yo clm (F4) gd in Oct.