August 19 / 17.20 York

17.20

Good

Sky Bet Mile Handicap

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 0m 7f 192y
  • Class 2
  • 17 runners
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Sky Bet Mile Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/1 (Won)

  • Win: £32.50
  • Place: £8.15

Form: 21-031 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Made all in game fashion at Redcar (1m, good to firm) last month on his third start for Edward Bethell; that slowly run race had a tight three-way finish but he's up just 2lb and is in good hands to continue to progress.
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4th

1

(1)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Point Lynas

9st 12lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Below best on final two starts last season and same story on sole run this term, in Qatar in February; also has a hefty mark to defy but this front-runner was a fine second under an enterprising ride in a Group 2 at Ascot last July and has a strong record here, finishing second in this race in 2023 and winning it in 2024; capable of very bold bid from the inside stall.

14/1

5

(4)

27th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

14:55 Pontefract

Point Lynas

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Good second in Ascot Group 2 last time, collared only late having raced in clear lead for long way; made all for emphatic success in this race 12 months ago (good to firm) and commands respect back here.

6/4

6

(1)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

14:22 Ascot

Point Lynas

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Edward Bethell

Often leads, as was the case when well clear at one stage before finishing close up in a 1m Group 3 at Chantilly a month ago; that was bordering on his best form and he could outrun his odds if getting loose on the lead.

20/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.15

Form: -52412 CD BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Benefited from a fine front-running ride to win easily over C&D (good to firm) last month and went close when unpenalised at Catterick (7f, good to firm) five days later; he's progressive but his new 8lb higher mark has kicked in and that could find him out in this higher grade.
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3rd

1

(8)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Master Richard

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Front-runner who won twice in the second half of last year, the latest in a big field at Thirsk (7f, good) in September; went close on last month's reappearance at Newcastle (7f, AW) and he can make another bold bid.

9/2

2nd

1

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Master Richard

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Stephen Hanlon

Front-runner who is a C&D winner and added another AW success at Southwell (7f) last July; ended 2025 with a good third back at Southwell (7f again) in October; formerly trained by Ann Duffield; claims if ready to roll after five months off.

12/1

3rd

8

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Master Richard

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ann Duffield

Front-runner who has won three times on the AW, the latest over C&D in July; scored at Thirsk (7f, good) last month, but needs to put a lacklustre effort at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) last month behind him, while an easy lead seems unlikely.

12/1

18/1

  • Place: £8.70

Form: 122801 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Went close at Sandown (1m, good) in April and bounced back from two disappointing runs when winning by a head in a small field at Sandown (1m, good to firm) last month; up just 2lb but this may prove too competitive.
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4th

9

(2)

30th Sep 2022

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

City Runner

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Brian Meehan

took keen hold, led, headed but raced in second 5f out, ridden over 2f out, no extra and lost second final 110yds

11/1

2nd

8

(8)

15th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

City Runner

9st 6lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Brian Meehan

close up, shaken up up the centre from over 2f out, went second under 2f out, pushed along and ridden from over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no match for winner

12/1

Form: -12112 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Went very close over C&D (good to soft) on handicap debut in May then won two in a row at Sandown (7f, good/good to firm); again ran well when second of five at Redcar (7f, good to firm) latest when a stronger gallop would have been preferable; could be thereabouts now back up in trip.
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6

(14)

22nd Oct 2022

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

13:20 Doncaster

Golden Voice

9st 12lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Made it three wins for the season at Sandown (7f, good) in July and he's also effective on slow ground; his improvement has stalled since but he's continued to run well and a steady pace may have been against him at Ascot last time; the first-time cheekpieces could be a plus and he's respected.

6/1

8th

14

(7)

3rd Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Ascot

Golden Voice

8st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

raced freely, midfield, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, made no impression

12/1

4th

4

(13)

19th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

17:20 York

Golden Voice

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

midfield, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and steady headway from over 2f out, went third inside final furlong, kept on but lost third towards finish

6/1

16/1

Form: -14012 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Gelded and left his previous form behind with a win at Ascot (1m, good to firm) last month and he was a solid second of five at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) subsequently; this is just his seventh start and he may have more to offer, but it's needed in this hot race.
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3rd

1

(2)

2nd Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 4

16:05 Musselburgh

Al Marmar

9st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Placed twice over 1m since joining Gemma Tutty in the spring and probably wasn't suited by the drop to 7f when sixth in Class 4 handicap on latest outing; eased significantly in grade for this first venture beyond 1m and ought to pose a significant threat.

4/1

6th

8

(6)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Thirsk

Al Marmar

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

in rear

7/1

7th

3

(7)

18th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Al Marmar

10st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Gemma Tutty

led, edged left after 1f, headed and raced in second over 5f out, briefly led over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

11/2

Form: 6-511

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won Windsor maiden (1m, good to firm) in June on third start and followed up in Nottingham handicap (1m, good to firm) last month; beat just four rivals last time, but did it readily after having to be switched around the field and an 8lb rise may not stop this well-bred colt, who is in top hands.
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6th

7

(10)

19th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

17:20 York

Operating

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: John & Thady Gosden

towards rear of midfield, pushed along over 3f out, soon outpaced, ridden and brief headway over 1f out, soon held, kept on

9/2

25/1

Form: -52164 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D (good to soft) in May on sole run at York and sole encounter with slow ground; perhaps the return to this track will prompt a revival but he's been well beaten the last twice and it's hard to be confident.
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4

(9)

5th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

16:55 Nottingham

Exminster

9st 10lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Edward Bethell

Now only 2lb higher than when digging deep to pip a dual subsequent winner at York (1m, good to soft; front pair clear) in May but hasn't really fired since and comes here with a bit to prove.

7/1

5th

7

(2)

3rd Sep 2022

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:01 Thirsk

Exminster

8st 10lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Edward Bethell

held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened

6/1

7th

17

(15)

19th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

17:20 York

Exminster

8st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Edward Bethell

towards rear of midfield, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous

25/1

Form: 139063 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won off today's mark on his reappearance at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) and returned to form in a first-time hood (retained) at Redcar (1m, good to firm) last time, when a close third of seven to Point Lynas off a steady pace; may have a bigger performance in him and is not ruled out.
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2nd

3

(5)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Spirit Catcher

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Having tumbled down the weights he returned to form in a 1m1f handicap here last month, winning decisively; second over 1m2f at Ripon on Sunday, staying on at the finish; up in trip but likely to go well.

3/1

2nd

8

(13)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:17 Ripon

Spirit Catcher

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Philip Kirby

Won for the first time since August 2023 off a much reduced mark in a weak contest at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) last month; not sure to back that up in this better contest off 4lb higher.

11/2

1st

1

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Spirit Catcher

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Philip Kirby

Triple turf winner (7f/1m) but his last success was in August 2023 and he's been out of sorts since returning in September from a lengthy absence; mark is tumbling but he needs a major revival.

10/1

9/1

Form: 6-3103

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Bounced back from below-par Royal Ascot run when third of 16 at Goodwood (1m1f, good to firm) three weeks ago; won over 1m2f in May but weakened in the final furlong last time and he could prove well served by this drop back to 1m; on the shortlist in a first-time tongue-tie.
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4th

6

(4)

13th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Bolthole

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Bell

midfield, going okay 2f out, pushed along and headway from under 2f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong

10/1

2nd

6

(10)

14th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

1m 1f 21y

Class 3

15:55 Yarmouth

Bolthole

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Michael Bell

midfield, towards rear after 1f, going easily and headway on outer from over 3f out, soon prominent, pressed leader from 2f out, pushed along from over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on but no match for winner

10/1

9th

6

(4)

19th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

17:20 York

Bolthole

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Michael Bell

held up in behind leaders, going okay 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, soon outpaced, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

9/1

7/1

Form: 32-141 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-3 for the season when upped to 1m and winning at Salisbury (good to firm) nine days ago in his second handicap; faced only four rivals but this well-bred colt travelled smoothly and had bundles in hand; under a 6lb penalty he's still 5lb ahead of the handicapper; key player.
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2nd

1

(8)

12th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Ascot

Leuven Power

10st 2lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

took keen hold, prominent, dropped to midfield after 3f

8/1

2nd

2

(3)

26th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Salisbury

Leuven Power

9st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

bumped rival start, took keen hold, raced in second

4/1

2

(2)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:00 Yarmouth

Leuven Power

9st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Dual Salisbury winner at 7f and 1m; interesting that powerful connections have kept hold of this lightly raced 5yo and his return from an absence was encouraging.

11/4

Form: 1-2333 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to Newmarket (1m, good to firm) last time, when a solid third; needs something extra on first run at York but he's with a leading yard and his talented half-brother Cruyff Turn loves it here; not ruled out.
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8th

8

(3)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

14:20 Ascot

New Kingdom

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Appleby

Front-runner who was better than ever when winning a 1m Meydan handicap in February but not in the same form when weakening to finish well held in a 1m Newmarket handicap on his British return in April; has a bit to find on form and possible his main role here is to ensure a good pace for stablemate Master Of The Seas.

20/1

8th

1

(9)

18th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Newmarket

New Kingdom

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Two good runs in Dubai this year, when third over 7f in January and then a game winner in a 1m handicap in February (both good ground); the latter effort was backed up by the clock and although he'll need to progress again to defy a 4lb rise, he might enjoy the run of things in this field; has won on good to soft, untested on slower; 2-3 in cheekpieces.

11/4

15th

15

(7)

1st Oct 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:36 Ascot

New Kingdom

9st 4lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Charlie Appleby

led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong

16/1

16/1

Form: 352865 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
0-6 since his 1m Listed win at Pontefract last October (subsequent Irish Derby winner Westover in second) and hasn't progressed; faded in Goodwood handicap three weeks ago on first crack at 1m2f and needs to prove his stamina, but he made some promising headway in the straight on that first outing since March and may have needed the run; interesting contender.
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6th

2

(13)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Mr Professor

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Has won on firm but best form on soft, as when winning the Lincoln (1m) in 2024; lightly raced with little return since but he was hampered on Newcastle AW last June; entitled to be rusty for new trainer on this first run since; missed a race earlier this month due to good to firm ground.

14/1

13th
1 (5)

11/2

Form: 01-151 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Made it three wins from five starts when making all in a four-runner handicap at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago; 8lb higher in a hotter race here but he did it easily last time and is clearly progressive.
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No Results Found
14th
10 (7)
System

12/1

Form: 866251 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Predominantly disappointing after winning a Listed race last June on her second start, but there have been more promising signs of late and she returned to winning ways at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago; did it a shade cosily and could be in the mix up 4lb.
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13th

6

(7)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 3

14:25 Haydock

System

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Richard Hannon

She's just 1lb higher than when winning at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) last August and may have needed the run at Goodwood 11 days ago on her belated reappearance (also didn't look happy on the track); however, it's hard to be confident after that heavy defeat; unproven on slow ground.

25/1

18th

2

(6)

1st Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:05 Goodwood

System

9st 11lb

J: James Doyle

T: Richard Hannon

midfield

33/1

14th

10

(7)

19th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

17:20 York

System

8st 13lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Richard Hannon

held up in midfield, going okay 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, soon outpaced and ridden, weakened inside final furlong

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 124-50

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Went close in 1m Listed race at Salisbury last August, but well beaten on final 2yo start and he's failed to recapture his best form on his two outings this season; a big turnaround is needed.
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10th

8

(2)

11th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:30 Doncaster

Power Of Beauty

8st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

sweating, in touch with leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, edged right and beaten inside final furlong

25/1

3

(3)

19th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

17:20 York

Power Of Beauty

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Hugo Palmer

Went close in 1m Listed race at Salisbury last August, but well beaten on final 2yo start and he's failed to recapture his best form on his two outings this season; a big turnaround is needed.

33/1

Form: 21624 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Only fourth of seven at Redcar (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago but that slowly run race didn't play to his strengths; ten days earlier he was second of five there (1m, good to firm) on handicap debut, when he had to wait for a clear passage; this should be run to suit; could have a big say.
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3

(7)

30th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ffos Las

Encourageable

10st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Appleby

Placed on stable debut at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) in early May but two lesser efforts have followed and he remains without a win since 2022; raced too freely in a visor on latest outing; cheekpieces tried here.

14/1

6th

4

(2)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Encourageable

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Losing run goes back to 2022; did make a positive start for new yard when third (A Major Payne fifth) at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) last month but a subsequent no-show at Leicester needs forgiving; now sports a combination of a refitted tongue-tie and first-time visor.

12/1

6th

6

(7)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

16:50 Leicester

Encourageable

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Losing run goes back to 2022 but he has course form (7f) and new yard has inherited one who's dropped a long way in the weights; looked to be on the way back when third at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) this month; good claims.

100/30

Form: -18037 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Has an inconsistent profile and was beaten a long way at Ascot a fortnight ago, but he had a wide trip and failed to stay the 1m2f distance; prior to that he was third over this C&D (good to firm) and has each-way possibilities if rediscovering that form.
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4th

6

(6)

17th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Blenheim Boy

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Easy winner of a soft-ground Ripon handicap on 2022 reappearance but hasn't built on it since and he was found to have bled from the nose when tailed off on his seasonal return at the same venue seven weeks ago.

10/1

13th

5

(13)

29th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Ripon

Blenheim Boy

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Easy winner of a soft-ground C&D handicap on last season's reappearance; couldn't build on it subsequently but he starts this campaign off a more manageable mark; gelded since last seen; there are reasons to be positive but stall 13 isn't one of them.

8/1

8th

9

(14)

14th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:00 Haydock

Blenheim Boy

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f out

8/1

Non-runners

Power Of Beauty, Encourageable, Blenheim Boy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £332.20
Straight Forecast £360.10
Tricast £12847.13
Trifecta £3770.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Leuven Power

Daily Express:

Operating

NEWMARKET:

Bolthole

Daily Mail:

Golden Voice

POSTDATA:

New Kingdom

TOPSPEED:

System

The Star:

Operating

Daily Record:

Operating

RP Ratings:

Leuven Power

Telegraph:

Leuven Power

Daily Mirror:

Leuven Power

The Sun:

Golden Voice

The Times:

Bolthole

The Guardian:

Bolthole