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Tomorrow, July 19, 2025FlatClass 37f

Loads to consider in this intriguing handicap, with the narrow vote in favour of LORD BERTIE. Equipped with a first-time hood, he highlighted he may not be long in coming good for his new yard when fifth in a C&D handicap 6 weeks ago and any easing of the ground would only bolster his claims. Yanifer following his excellent York second and recent C&D scorer Grand Traverse head the dangers. Sterling Knight and Look Back Smiling are others in the mix.

  • Lord Bertie
  • Yanifer
  • Grand Traverse
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
  • 1. Yanifer
    J: Oisin McSweeneyT: Harriet Bethell
    F: 52158-772
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    92
    Days Since Last Run:
    35
    Verdict
    C&D winner who produced his best effort of the campaign when good second of 13 in handicap (14/1) at York (7f, good to firm) 35 days ago, finding only a less exposed 3-y-o too strong. Rates a key player again in this company.
  • 3. Grand Traverse
    J: Hollie DoyleT: Archie Watson
    F: 37/1070-01
    Price History:
    3.75
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    87
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Lightly-raced 5-y-o who proved much sharper for his reappearance when winning 13-runner handicap (16/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 21 days ago. Ought to be competitive again nudged up just 1 lb.
  • 2. Lord Bertie
    J: Mark WinnT: David O'Meara
    F: 5/08120-65
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    10-2
    Gear:
    hood
    Official Rating:
    90
    Days Since Last Run:
    42
    Verdict
    Not long with this yard and caught the eye equipped with a hood when creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 33/1) 42 days ago, running on. Certainly one to note from this sort of mark, especially if any rain arrives.
  • 10. Look Back Smiling
    J: Joanna MasonT: Gemma Tutty
    F: 7075-0726
    Price History:
    6.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-6
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    80
    Days Since Last Run:
    13
    Verdict
    Unreliable sort who put it all together when landing Spring Mile here on return last season. Winless since but better signs of late from easing mark, sixth of 8 in handicap at Ayr (1m) 13 days ago, following customary slow start. Needs things to drop right.
  • 5. Sterling Knight
    J: Cieren FallonT: Ed Dunlop
    F: 22842344
    Price History:
    7.50
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    87
    Days Since Last Run:
    8
    Verdict
    Likeable sort who turned in another creditable effort when fourth of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good to firm, 9/2) 8 days ago, keeping on. Eased 1 lb ahead of this and no surprise to see him thereabouts again.
  • 7. Warm Spell
    J: P. J. McDonaldT: Mark Loughnane
    F: 216/58-269
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    86
    Days Since Last Run:
    37
    Verdict
    Useful handicapper who ran a cracker on return/stable debut when runner-up over C&D in March. Hasn't built on that in 2 subsequent starts, ninth of 10 in handicap at Newbury (7f, good to firm, 12/1) 37 days ago but the assessor has eased his grip a little ahead of this.
  • 9. Catalyse
    J: Jack GarrittyT: Richard Fahey
    F: 102-8
    Price History:
    19.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    88
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Sharp juvenile who won first of his 3 starts last season and he looked rusty returning from 9 months off when eighth of 9 in handicap at Chester (7f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Remains early days with him and feasible to think he could yet get back on the up. Market can guide.
  • 11. Liamarty Dreams
    J: Shane GrayT: K. R. Burke
    F: 0-4004820
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    79
    Days Since Last Run:
    24
    Verdict
    C&D winner who ran best race of present campaign when runner-up at Leicester (7f) on penultimate start. Went off too hard when tenth in Carlisle Bell on most recent outing 24 days ago and no surprise to see a better showing back at 7f having eased further in weights.
  • 8. Royalty Bay
    J: Jason HartT: John & Sean Quinn
    F: 161257-85
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-9
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    90
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Dual novice winner over 6f last summer and also second in French Group 3 during that period. Safely held in listed company on return and having been handed a stiff opening mark, she finished fifth of 9 on handicap debut at Chester (7f) 21 days ago. Little more needed.
  • 6. Tinto
    J: Oliver StammersT: Michael Dods
    F: 1008-0200
    Price History:
    26.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    9-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    87
    Days Since Last Run:
    17
    Verdict
    Ran well when just touched over an inadequate trip at Thirsk (5f) in May. Disappointed at Haydock next time but best excused the run when twelfth of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good) 17 days ago, not clear run over 1f out. However, others preferred.
  • 4. Probe
    J: Kieran O'NeillT: Jennie Candlish
    F: 16/606150
    Price History:
    26.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-13
    Gear:
    hood
    Official Rating:
    87
    Days Since Last Run:
    48
    Verdict
    Latest win at Chester (7f) in May. Tenth of 15 in handicap at Chelmsford (7f) 48 days ago, never on terms from off the pace. Remains on a workable mark granted a good pace to aim at.
  • 12. Montpellier Green
    J: Harrison ShawT: Ian Williams
    F: 0441345-7
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    8-9
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    76
    Days Since Last Run:
    16
    Verdict
    7f nursery winner for Joseph O'Brien who ran to a similar level in pair of starts for Jack Jones last summer. Easy to back after 7 months off, shaped as if retaining ability for new yard when seventh of 12 in handicap at Newbury (7f) 16 days ago but a return to 1m may suit ideally on that evidence.
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