Racecards
16:50 York
Conundrum HR Consulting Handicap (Class 4)
- 19 Runners
- Distance: 1m 3f 188y
- Going: Good to Soft
- Surface: Turf
- £13,200 added
- Winner: £6,480
- 2nd: £3,042
- 3rd: £1,522
- 4th: £761
- Form 111123
- Age 5
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer P A Kirby
- Jockey Oisin Murphy
started slowly, held up and always behind
- Form 6731-11
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer K P De Foy
- Jockey R L Moore
held up off the pace mid-division on inside, pushed along over 3f out, weakened final 2f
- Form 64492-3
- Age 5
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 85
just off the pace in 5th, pushed along 3f out, weakened quickly inside final 2f
- Form 351-3
- Age 4
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer R Varian
- Jockey Callum Shepherd
held up towards rear , good headway near side of group under pressure 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
Mark Of Gold
244- Form 34211-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Andrea Atzeni
held up towards rear of mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, weakened and eased final 2f
- Form 650-21
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 82
held up off the pace mid-division, good headway chasing leaders over 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and went 2nd inside final furlong, not pace of winner
Emiyn (FR)
208- Form 543410-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer D Carroll
- Jockey Harrison Shaw
chased leader, led 10f out, headed briefly over 5f out, in front again over 3f out, hung left and headed over 2f out, soon lost 2nd, weakened over 1f out
- Form 52814-4
- Age 6
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey Ella McCain
held up towards rear, good headway far side chasing leaders over 3f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, run flattened out and lost places inside final furlong
- Form 12227-6
- Age 5
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer P R Webber
- Jockey W Buick
wore hood to post. tracked leaders, travelling well over 3f out, ridden and weakened 2f out
- Form 3D1163-
- Age 5
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer D Killahena & G McPherson
- Jockey William Carver
always towards rear, never a factor
- Form 22/564-2
- Age 8
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer Ian Williams
- Jockey R Kingscote
held up towards rear, headway 2f out, edged left and kept on in modest 6th final furlong
- Form 216-3
- Age 4
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer J R Fanshawe
- Jockey J P Spencer
steadied and switched left start, held up well in rear, never able to get on terms
- Form 54/1252-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 79
held up towards rear, pushed along in mid-division over 3f out, soon lost place
Flyin' Solo
24- Form 91-431
- Age 4
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer D Menuisier
- Jockey Rossa Ryan
held up off the pace towards rear, smooth headway out wide tracking leaders inside final 4f, led going well over 1f out, stayed on strongly, won going away
Harmonious
18- Form 3422-02
- Age 4
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer S Dixon
- Jockey Jonathan Fisher
off the pace in 6th, pushed along over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
Dubai Instinct
109- Form 1/0778-5
- Age 5
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer M & D Easterby
- Jockey Nathan Evans
mid-division on inside, pushed along chasing leaders over 3f out, kept on final furlong
- Form 4/759-51
- Age 9
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey D Allan
led 2f, tracked leader until approaching halfway, chased leaders , weakened over 3f out
- Form 3142-05
- Age 4
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer R A Fahey
- Jockey Sean Davis
mainly towards rear, never on terms
- Form 34-4211
- Age 6
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer S Dixon
- Jockey J P Sullivan
tracked leaders, went 2nd approaching halfway, led briefly over 5f out until pushed along and hung left over 3f out, chased leader until ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 53788-8
- Age 5
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer A M Balding
- Jockey S De Sousa
NonRunner
In depth
Verdict
Sociologist found his form at Southwell then defied a 3lb rise when making all for a very easy victory on soft ground at Thirsk on Saturday. He has a 6lb penalty to overcome but, if the ground turns soft, he would have to be respected. Mukhayyam only had two to beat at Musselburgh but has won here from a much higher mark in the past and has to be on the shortlist. Hint Of Stars only showed moderate form in Ireland but has completed a hat-trick of all-weather victories for new connections, though he's effectively 12lb higher here as Ryan Moore takes over from a 7lb claimer. LYDFORD, who wasn't beaten far by the latter at Kempton in February, will be 10lb better off and should turn the tables and make a bold bid. Pearl Warrior, a four-times a winner for Johnny Murtagh, made a promising start for Iain Jardine at Ayr while Mark Of Gold ended his first campaign with double on soft ground. The latter is just 2lb higher and his stable is in fine form. Propriety joined David O'Meara from the Stoute camp and made a fine start at Beverley before an impressive victory at Musselburgh, though she's up 11lb.
Formwatch
Madeeh 20-1 (8-2) Slowly into stride, held up last, pushed along 3f out to join leader, soon weakened, last of 3, 3 1/2l behind Zabeel Champion (9-0) at Ripon 1m 4f hcp (2) gf in Apr.
Hint Of Stars (IRE) 7-4 (9-9) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, stayed on well, ridden out, won at Kempton 1m 3f hcp (4) pol in Feb beating City Tour (9-9) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Pearl Warrior 17-2 (9-7) Raced keenly, led, ridden and headed final 100 yards, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 4, 1 1/4l behind Red Force One (9-3) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp (4) gf in Apr.
Lydford 5-4fav (9-11) Raced keenly, prominent, led 8f out, headed 5f out, driven over 2f out, stayed on, no impression on front pair towards finish, 3rd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Hint Of Stars (9-9) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp (4) pol in Feb.
Mark Of Gold 7-4fav (9-10) Chased leaders, closed over 2f out, led well over 1f out, ridden and stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Haydock 1m 2f hcp (4) sft in Sep beating Music Seeker (10-0) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Propriety (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) Mid-division, smooth headway to challenge 2f out, led over 1f out, push out, won well, won at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp (5) gd in Apr beating Smart Lass (8-12) by 4 3/4l, 7 ran.
Emiyn (FR) 4-1 (9-0) Mid-division early, soon dropped towards rear and 8th from halfway, ridden and no impression in rear from 2f out, last of 11, 11 3/4l behind Theophile (8-9) at Leopardstown 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Bollin Joan 5-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 4, 8 3/4l behind Iconic Belle (9-5) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp fll (4) gf in May.
Mordred (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Raced off the pace in 3rd, closer over 3f out, soon pushed along, weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, at Windsor 1m 2f hcp (4) gf in Apr.
Andaleep (IRE) 7-1 (9-8) Mid-division, headway on inside chasing leaders over 2f out, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, kept on same pace in 3rd, 3rd of 9, 2l behind No Nay Bella (9-0) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp (4) pol in Nov.
Speed Company (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) Towards rear, headway and tracked leaders after 2 out, ridden approaching the last and no extra, 4th of 8, 18 1/2l behind Hooper (10-11) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Second Slip (IRE) 11-8fav (9-7) Raced out wide early, held up off the pace in 5th, headway on near side rail over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, almost snatched 2nd post, not reach winner, 3rd of 8, 1/2l behind Vanity Affair (8-12) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (4) pol in Apr.
Duke Of Condicote 3-1 (10-12) Held up in touch, ridden before 3 out, chased leader 2 out, one pace from last, 4th of 9, 9 1/4l behind Monmiral (11-4) at Exeter 2m 1f (4) sft in Nov.
Flyin' Solo 6-1 (8-11) Held up and behind, headway out wide chasing leaders inside final 2f, stayed on edging left to lead inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Newbury 1m 2f hcp (4) gd in Apr beating Aaddeey (9-7) by 3/4l, 16 ran.
Harmonious 40-1 (8-8) In touch in mid-division, slightly outpaced over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, went 2nd towards finish, no impression on winner, 2nd of 7, 3 1/4l behind He's A Keeper (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (3) pol in Apr.
Dubai Instinct 66-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 8, 7 1/4l behind Madeeh (8-9) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp (4) pol in Jan.
Mukhayyam 5-2 (8-6) Tracked leader, led 8f out, ridden and headed 2f out, rallied and switched left inside final furlong to lead, all out, won at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp (3) gd in Apr beating Glasses Up (9-7) by shd, 3 ran.
Let Her Loose (IRE) 18-1 (8-11) Held up in last pair, pushed along on inside over 3f out, never on terms, 5th of 6, 9 1/2l behind Dream With Me (9-7) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp (4) gf in Apr.
Sociologist (FR) 11-2 (8-6) Led and set strong pace, went clear 9f out, pushed along over 2f out, stayed on strongly, unchallenged, won at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp (4) sft in May beating Daawy (9-6) by 6l, 9 ran.
Good Birthday (IRE) 10-3fav (8-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, never a factor, 8th of 10, 6 1/4l behind Victory Chime (9-1) at Epsom 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in Apr.