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Barstewards Enquiry Supports Racing Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Barstewards Enquiry Supports Racing Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 31049- D

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Several good runs last year, including C&D, before winning at Ripon in August off a 3lb lower mark; ended last season quietly, though, and he returns to action in a change of headgear.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Wreck It Ryley

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alan Brown

Handicapper hit him hard after he made it 2-2 at Leicester off 7lb lower last month and he's struggled in two runs since; hit and miss now and, while it's possible he'll bounce back, others have more pressing claims.

16/1

8th

4

(10)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Wreck It Ryley

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

6yo who hit a personal best with his emphatic win at Leicester (6f, good) last month but he flopped off this revised mark there 12 days later; has won at Ripon but he's not easy to predict and needs to bounce back again after that last run.

9/1

4th

2

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:44 Leicester

Wreck It Ryley

9st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

Winner of both C&D starts, in October (good to soft) and when pulling well clear (good) 12 days ago; has won on good to firm so the warm weather shouldn't be a problem but the new 9lb higher mark might be.

3/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 417445 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Two Class 6 wins at Newcastle around the turn of the year; 7f too far last time and this should be more suitable; it's been a long time since he last won out of Class 6 company, though.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:12 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Consistent on turf (without winning) last summer; creditable efforts (fourth to Supreme King and Howzak respectively) over 6f here through the early weeks of 2026; worth another go over 7f, even if it isn't obvious that he's crying out for this longer trip.

11/1

6th

8

(5)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Three-time C&D winner; returned from break with low-key run in December but kept on for fourth over C&D on both subsequent appearances, and can pose a threat from off the pace if this race is run to suit.

8/1

4th

1

(4)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Phillip Makin

Three of his five wins have come over C&D and the latest (last January) was off this mark; creditable fourth against stronger opposition over C&D 19 days ago; solid claims.

4/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 049-38

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Still to add to his 2yo novice success; patchy record since returning from a long absence last autumn; dangerous mark but hopes rest on the return to turf and removal of blinkers giving him a lift.
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Verdict Starting price

2

(6)

24th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:50 Newbury

Mojomaker

10st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Returned from a break with four decent runs (all over 6f) this spring and continues to edge down the weights; now 0-29 since his 2yo success but probably won't be far away; sports refitted cheekpieces.

13/2

5th

1

(3)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:20 Chepstow

Mojomaker

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Losing run up to 28 but he has run three solid races since returning to turf last month; Rossa Ryan back on board and set to go well again; blinkers left off this time.

5/1

5th

1

(3)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:20 Chepstow

Mojomaker

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Losing run up to 28 but he has run three solid races since returning to turf last month; Rossa Ryan back on board and set to go well again; blinkers left off this time.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1055-8 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
50-1 for last month's seasonal return/stable debut and dropped away in the closing stages; dropped 2lb but need to see more before getting involved; stable also run Rock Of England.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(8)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Hover On The Wind

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Boasts a decent record around this time of year; below par on turf last time but he's bounced back from blips before and he's in off the same mark as when going close over C&D in March; one to consider.

12/1

10th

2

(7)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Hover On The Wind

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Close third, despite traffic issues, in AW contest when last seen two months ago; defied a 2lb higher mark over C&D (good to firm) last May and warrants respect back here.

13/2

9/4

Form: 5431-1 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins last summer; comes here chasing a hat-trick after 6f wins at Newcastle in November and three weeks ago; 5lb rise for latest win could be enough to scupper him.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Lord Abama

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Front-runner who made an encouraging seasonal debut in higher-grade contest at Thirsk (6f good; visored) in April; not in same form on either start since (blinkers refitted last time) but has slipped to a tempting mark.

12/1

7th

9

(5)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Lord Abama

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Two-time C&D winner; unplaced but ran with credit in two Thirsk handicaps last month; type to pop up soon off a reduced mark.

12/1

9th

10

(9)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

Lord Abama

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

His three turf wins have come over C&D and he made a pleasing seasonal return when fifth of 15 here (Stirrup Cup second) eight days ago; one for the shortlist.

10/1

6/1

Form: 28851-

Last run: 155 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
He didn't have to improve on his turf form to make a winning AW debut at Newcastle in November (first run at 5f); an 8lb rise for that defeat of three rivals who have done nothing for the form since looks tough.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

14

(6)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cash In

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Punished for his win in a weak C&D maiden last November and the handicapper has been in command this year; more realistically treated again now but this won't be an easy race in which to try and dominate.

16/1

9

(10)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cash In

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Limited impact in handicaps since winning a four-runner C&D maiden in November and he let his many supporters down when flopping on return visit here last time; continues to fall down the weights so interesting to see if his backers return.

20/1

136

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Cash In

8st 3lb

T: Tim Easterby

Form: 1840-6 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
On his last winning mark; nibbled in the market but never threatened on last month's return to action at Wolverhampton (5f); others are more persuasive.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(1)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Newyorkstateofmind

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ruth Carr

Nine-time winner who has not scored since September 2024 but he finished well to go close at Catterick (5f, good) last week; looks interesting off same mark and this step back up in trip is a positive.

4/1

2nd

7

(4)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Newyorkstateofmind

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Three-time turf winner who went close at Newcastle (5f, AW) last September and races off 7lb lower today; however, last season ended tamely and this 9yo finished down the field on last month's reappearance.

7/1

12th

9

(10)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Newyorkstateofmind

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Veteran with a better record on AW than turf; 5f on fast ground no problem for him and he has run well after an absence in the past (although not last year); good run wouldn't be a surprise but others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

Form: 75000- D

Last run: 199 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Ten wins form her 48 starts and she returns to action on a handy mark; good chance if ready to roll after 199 days off.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(1)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Ripon

Hurt You Never

9st 6lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

14-66 and somewhat of a Hamilton Park specialist; creditable third to Vince L'Amour (Betweenthesticks second) over C&D on penultimate start but, that aside, she hasn't been overly competitive; easing mark (8lb below her last winning one) offers some hope.

14/1

9th

5

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Hurt You Never

9st 3lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Best on good/firmer; 14-time winner who showed clear signs of a return to form at Ripon last time, finishing third; enters calculations off 6lb below last winning mark.

13/2

3rd

6

(7)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Ripon

Hurt You Never

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Prolific winner who is on a dangerous mark but she's been out of sorts since completing a double at Hamilton (5f, good) last August; has plenty to prove and needs to turn things around back in trip.

16/1

Form: 3425-5 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Still seeking a first win for this yard but there were positives to be gleaned from last month's seasonal return at Southwell (5f), his first run after wind surgery; should be suited by the return to 6f on that evidence; one to take seriously.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(8)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Ripon

Rock Of England

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Resumed winning ways on AW at Newcastle (5f; beating stablemate Herakles) in April; ran well from this revised mark at Pontefract (5f; third, reportedly bled from the nose) subsequently; trainer won this in 2021, 2022, and 2024, so he's one to have on the shortlist.

4/1

3rd

7

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

14:48 Pontefract

Rock Of England

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Paul Midgley

Stepped up on his low-key reappearance when winning a 5f handicap at Newcastle 16 days ago; this demands more up 4lb and he wasn't at his best in one C&D run last summer.

11/4

1st

6

(10)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rock Of England

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Should come on for last month's Southwell reappearance; returning to a stiff 5f no bad thing either and it will be interesting to see how he fares in the betting with Paul Midgley running three here.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £88.80
Straight Forecast £77.83
Tricast £283.92
Trifecta £268.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Lord Abama

Telegraph:

Hover On The Wind

SPOTLIGHT:

Rock Of England

TOPSPEED:

Hurt You Never

D Express:

Hover On The Wind

Daily Mirror:

Hover On The Wind

POSTDATA:

Rock Of England

The Guardian:

Rock Of England

The Times:

Lord Abama

Daily Mail:

Lord Abama

Daily Record:

Lord Abama

The Star:

Newyorkstateofmind