Dark Shift out to pull off long-term plan at York
Hills’ lightly-raced colt bids for big sprint handicap.
Dark Shift bids to execute a long-term plan when he lines up for the Pavers Foundation Catherine Memorial Sprint Handicap at York. Trainer Charlie Hills has had Saturday’s valuable heritage handicap over six furlongs in mind for some time for the lightly-raced son of Dark Angel. Despite having just the two starts as a juvenile last season, Dark Shift showed plenty of promise. After winning by four lengths on his debut at Ascot in September, he was collared close home when runner-up to Apollo One at Salisbury four weeks later. He was sent off 4-7 favourite for his reappearance at Nottingham five weeks ago and put up a pleasing display to land a cosy success in a 13-runner novice event. Dark Shift makes his handicap bow off a mark of 88, and is expected to go well.“This race has always been the plan from a long way off,” said Hills. “We were pleased with his only start this season, and he’s been training nicely.” The Lambourn handler also saddles Jadwal, who came out second best behind Jumby in a competitive handicap at Newmarket four weeks ago. “It was a big run at Newmarket last time,” he said. “He went up 7lb for that run for not winning, which was frustrating. But he’s a horse that is improving, and we like him.” Tim Easterby has targeted Showalong at this prize for some time, although both the Showcasing colt’s previous runs this season have come over the minimum trip. However, he did score over six at Redcar in August.
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