May 16 / 16.15 York

16.15

Good To Firm

Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap

  • Prize money: £14173.5
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 22 runners
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Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap

Runners: 22 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 7176-9

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
6f win at Newbury last summer, his second start, before coming up short in strong company; had wind and gelding operations prior to his stable/seasonal/handicap debut at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) last month, a race where he pulled hard and was beaten a long way (wore a hood and a tongue-tie, both absent today); 5f might suit but he's not solid.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Bears

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

Absent since winning in first-time blinkers (retained) over C&D three months ago on second start for new yard and on AW; unexposed in this sphere and still has leeway in the handicap (peak mark was 16lb higher).

7/1

5th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newmarket

King Of Bears

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

In and out for George Scott this season but not disgraced over 7f at Chelmsford (AW debut) three weeks ago; can compete off a career-low mark so would have real possibilities if revitalised by a change of stable.

10/1

5th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newmarket

King Of Bears

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

In and out for George Scott this season but not disgraced over 7f at Chelmsford (AW debut) three weeks ago; can compete off a career-low mark so would have real possibilities if revitalised by a change of stable.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0150-1 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
5f AW win last summer and also ran well in a sales race here at the Ebor meeting, looking stretched by the sixth furlong; gelded prior to his Thirsk reappearance (5f, good to firm) and he turned in an improved display, travelling strongly and finding plenty off the bridle; up 6lb but could well have more in the tank; connections had Vantheman finish second in this race last year.
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21th

4

(1)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Against The Wind

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Third of 22 in 3yo handicap over C&D (good to firm) at this meeting 12 months ago and progressive on AW since; soft ground may not have suited at Musselburgh last time and he's had wind surgery since; however, a career best is needed today and he has to prove he's just as good on turf as AW.

16/1

11th

2

(1)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Against The Wind

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Steadily progressive and posted another personal best when third at Southwell (5f, AW) on reappearance; his turf form is at a lower level but he still won at Thirsk last spring and finished third in a big field at York's Dante meeting (both 5f, good to firm); race-fit and should be in the thick of things again if a low draw doesn't count against him.

5/1

3rd

6

(1)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

16:38 Southwell (AW)

Against The Wind

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Prominent racer; thumped ten rivals in a C&D handicap last July and ran well off his revised mark (1lb lower today) back here in September; found the Group 1 Abbaye too hot to handle when last seen in October; won after a break last spring but he was well ahead of his mark then and that probably isn't the case now.

8/1

25/1

Form: 7417-7 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 5f as a 2yo (good and soft) and also performed with credit over C&D; 6lb higher than when scoring at Haydock on his only handicap run and this is more suitable than some of his subsequent assignments.
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4

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

King Of Light

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Stuart Williams

Ended 2025 better than ever and he made an encouraging return to action when second at Goodwood (5f, good) at the start of this month; has run well over C&D in the past; solid credentials.

15/2

2nd

9

(5)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

King Of Light

8st 10lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Stuart Williams

Ended 2025 better than ever (cheekpieces on and tongue tied) with Haydock victory and fourth at Ascot (both 5f); yard is going well so he's very much one to consider on his return.

10/1

5

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

King Of Light

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Stuart Williams

Good start for Stuart Williams when second in a Racing League handicap at Chepstow in August (6f, good); below par on next three starts (awkward leaving the stalls) but he was more smartly away at Haydock last week (5f, good to soft; cheekpieces first time) and found plenty for pressure to win a Class 2 handicap in good style; had the benefit of prime track position there and he's now 6lb higher but rain won't faze him and may yet rate higher.

8/1

Form: 717-5 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
5f novice win as a 2yo before running with credit in the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot; absent for ten months (gelded) prior to his reappearance at Newmarket last month, a race where he travelled strongly before tiring in the closing stages; dropping back to 5f should suit and this mark probably not beyond him; one to consider.
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22

(14)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Loom

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Richard Fahey

Just one win to his name but runner-up in a big field at the Dante meeting here and again found only one too good at Southwell in September; however, both those runs were over 5f, he hasn't looked as effective at this trip and he never looked like getting involved over 5f here on Friday.

25/1

8

(1)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Loom

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Ran a cracker to finish second of 22 in a hot 3yo C&D handicap at the Dante meeting; unable to build on that since but he returned to form when second at Southwell 17 days ago; that was a drop in class and a 2lb rise back up in grade could find him out.

10/1

3

(3)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Loom

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Started the campaign in good form, notably when second of 22 at the Dante meeting at York (5f, good to firm); his progress has stalled more recently though and hopes rest on the drop into Class 4 company perking him up.

7/1

Form: 312 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
The form of his Southwell maiden success has been handsomely advertised by the runner-up (now BHA-rated 100); failed to concede a penalty to the 86-rated Carrados at Wolverhampton three weeks ago but still ran a fine race; likely he'll need to improve again to defy this mark on his turf and handicap debut but it wouldn't be a huge surprise.
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3rd

6

(5)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

15:53 Windsor

Sudden Flight

8st 10lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Possibly unsuited by soft ground in last two appearances, taking turf record to 0-5; has shown some promise otherwise on grass and remains well treated on AW form (mark in that sphere is 8lb higher).

10/1

4

(17)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newbury

Sudden Flight

9st 10lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Useful AW form, notably when winning a Racing League handicap at Wolverhampton in July; midfield in the Ayr Silver Cup five weeks ago (first run on soft ground); can race off 5lb lower today but others have slightly less to prove.

20/1

14th

1

(20)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Sudden Flight

9st 12lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Richard Hughes

Lightly raced 3yo whose two wins have come on the AW, looking well ahead of his mark at Wolverhampton (6f) on the latter occasion in July; however, his earlier turf handicap runs suggest he's no good thing to justify a 7lb rise now tackling ground slower than good to firm for the first time.

14/1

Form: 4110- D

Last run: 238 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden and a novice last summer (both 5f; good and good to firm) before coming up short in Listed company at Ayr when last seen in September; opening mark demands improvement.
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1st

10

(2)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Lexington Blitz

8st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Robert Cowell

Gained a deserved success at Catterick (5f) in October and resumed from five months off with a good third of 14 in 5f Musselburgh handicap 27 days ago; a likely player off an unchanged mark.

4/1

3rd

11

(4)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Lexington Blitz

8st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Robert Cowell

A third representative in this field for Robert Cowell; came good at Catterick (5f, good) last autumn after several near misses; possibly found heavy ground against him at Doncaster on final start and has since been gelded; not ruled out if ready to do himself justice after a break.

20/1

8

(6)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:30 Doncaster

Lexington Blitz

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Robert Cowell

Two minor wins as a 2yo; gained compensation for a string of near misses when winning last week's Catterick Dash (5f, good) in fine style; this will be a very different test of his skillset though and a 5lb rise may find him out; unraced on slower than good to soft.

15/2

12/1

Form: 137- BF

Last run: 251 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Impressive on last season's debut (6f, good; strong favourite); third in Listed company a fortnight later but his form dipped at Thirsk when last seen in September; gelded over the winter; should be quick enough to cope with 5f but not obviously well treated; stable also run Loom and Tuscan Point.
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7th

2

(1)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Haydock

Mearall

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Outran his 100-1 odds when sixth of 24 in the Palace of Holyroodhouse at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm; hooded for the first time); dropped 2lb since and he's a major player in this easier company.

7/2

28

(12)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Mearall

8st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard Fahey

Ripon win on 2yo debut (6f, good) and he ran creditably in a Listed race over that C&D two weeks later; neither subsequent start has been comparable and the addition of a hood isn't enough to recommend him this time.

33/1

7

(8)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:15 York

Mearall

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Impressive on last season's debut (6f, good; strong favourite); third in Listed company a fortnight later but his form dipped at Thirsk when last seen in September; gelded over the winter; should be quick enough to cope with 5f but not obviously well treated; stable also run Loom and Tuscan Point.

12/1

Form: 711- D

Last run: 176 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Too green to do himself justice on debut last September (5f, good) but he put the experience to good use, winning two 5f events at Wolverhampton in October and November (made all both times); not obviously thrown in for this handicap debut but his ceiling is yet to be established.
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9th

12

(5)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Elouises Prince

9st 0lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Serial hard-puller who scored for regular partner Jude Fernandes over C&D in February; will always come with risks attached but should get a good pace this time and the return here will help.

20/1

11th

10

(8)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Elouises Prince

8st 10lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Sprung a 25-1 surprise at Lingfield last month and caught the eye with a power-packed finish from too far back when fourth there (also 1m) 18 days ago; that suggests his mark is still workable.

12/1

4th

1

(8)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:35 Lingfield (AW)

Elouises Prince

9st 11lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Sprung a 25-1 surprise over C&D last week (Way To Dubai fourth) when staying on well in the closing stages; not sure to be in the same form again but he is unexposed at a mile and will be a danger to all if in the same form.

3/1

Form: 10229- D

Last run: 273 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Showed a useful level of ability in six runs for Karl Burke last year, notably her second of 11 in a conditions event at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good to firm); sold for 35,000gns in September; can win races this year but not sure she's well-enough treated for a race of this nature.
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5th

6

(3)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Storm Call

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Poorly drawn when down the field over C&D when last seen in October; prior to that she had won well in first-time blinkers at Redcar and she remains of interest from a handicapping perspective.

6/1

8th

1

(11)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Storm Call

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Responded well to the fitting of blinkers when winning her first handicap at Redcar (5f, good) eight days ago; 3lb rise fair enough and she has run well on Tapeta, but has been handed a duff draw.

7/2

5

(8)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Redcar

Storm Call

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

It's now 13 outings since her last victory but she comes here in decent nick, fourth of ten in 5f Musselburgh handicap four days ago; she's one for the shortlist with blinkers added.

10/1

Form: 97823- D

Last run: 226 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Came to hand early last season but she was highly tried after her easy Lingfield win last June (5f, good) and failed to add to her tally; had a wind op in February and returns with her yard's hot spell showing no sign of slowing down; no tongue-tie this time.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

10

(7)

13th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Amestris

8st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Michael Bell

Fairly useful on turf, albeit with a record of only 1-9 and she was behind some of today's opponents at York on reappearance; good second at Haydock since but this is a step back up in class and the change of surface presents a question mark.

10/1

6

(5)

21st Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Haydock

Amestris

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Bell

Easy winner of a Lingfield novice (5f, good) last May; highly tried after that but she struggled in a novice in final 2yo run and was the same story on handicap debut at York (first run after wind surgery) last month; now drops into a Class 4 but has bit to prove and she needs to get back on track.

16/1

Form: 0151-9 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Three 5f wins as a 2yo but he was a well-beaten 16-1 shot at Chester on his reappearance nine days ago; this looks a better race and he needs a big leap forward.
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1st

8

(11)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Al Hussar

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Running well over 5f before another respectable show over 6f at York last week; little margin for error off this mark but remains in good nick.

10/1

5th

2

(17)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Al Hussar

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Raced around 5f; creditable in-frame efforts on all four outings this year, notably when neck second of 17 at Thirsk (good) last Saturday; nudged up another 3lb but it shouldn't prevent a prominent showing if proving as effective at the new trip.

7/1

2nd

6

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Al Hussar

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Placed on both his runs over C&D and he looks to be coming to the boil, beaten less than 1l when third at Musselburgh 17 days ago; blinkers are back on for the first time this season; might be the answer.

7/1

Form: 21-2 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
All runs over 6f, winning at Kempton in December (made all) and showing better form when second of ten at Ripon four weeks ago (6f, good; turf debut; beaten at short odds); should be quick enough for 5f and his Commonwealth Cup entry, while seeming unlikely now, suggests he's well thought of; could well do better.
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5th

7

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

The Quiet Gent

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Made it second-time lucky when landing a Kempton novice (6f, Polytrack) last December; 0-7 since but he's been placed in two of his last three handicaps and ran better than the bare result back at Kempton (7f) last time; still unexposed at this trip and has possibilities off dangerous mark.

11/2

8th

7

(2)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

The Quiet Gent

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Ralph Beckett

Connections got a couple of runs into him late last year and he managed a win (here); narrow personal best when upped to 7f this month (second, no match for winner; also here) before seemingly caught out back sprinting on Saturday; chance.

7/1

7

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Newmarket

The Quiet Gent

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Good and bad this season but a slow start didn't help when blinkered for the first time at Kempton (7f) and he finished his race out well; quick enough for 6f and, if breaking better here, then should have a say.

11/2

25/1

Form: 1008- D

Last run: 265 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut at Southwell last April; highly tried in the summer and came up short; faces a more realistic assignment on his reappearance and he's had wind and gelding operations during his absence; hard to say he was thrown in here though.
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6

(8)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

16:07 Southwell (AW)

The Man

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Underwent wind/gelding operations prior to his successful seasonal/handicap debut at the Dante meeting and returned to York a month ago when he held his own against older opposition (beaten a head); up another 4lb but he's a fast-improving sprinter who won his novice here.

100/30

2nd

10

(4)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

The Man

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Wind and gelding operations prior to his seasonal/handicap debut at the Dante meeting here (5f, good to firm) in May, a race in which he proved far too strong for 21 rivals; that race hasn't worked out quite as well as might have been expected and he will need to improve again to defy an 8lb rise; low mileage though and his record suggests a three-month layoff is no bad thing; first run beyond a bare 5f.

13/2

Form: 441- D

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the third attempt as a 2yo, keeping on well to land a 5f Southwell maiden; that form has been advertised since and he's undergone wind surgery during his absence; unexposed and one to consider.
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4th

7

(3)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Just King High

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ross Burdon

Regressive for Thomas Faulkner in various forms of headgear before switching to this yard in early spring; pulled hard on turf last time and returns to cheekpieces back up from 6f.

6/1

9th

11

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:19 Leicester

Just King High

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ross Burdon

Won 2yo AW maiden; his 3yo season never really got going but he was on a much-reduced mark when runner-up on two occasions (7f) in March; well held on yard debut since, though, and likely best watched back on turf.

13/2

8th

8

(8)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Just King High

9st 4lb

J: William Carver

T: Ross Burdon

Course scorer who returned to form in a headgear change when second of eight in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 29 days ago on his final run for Thomas Faulkner; not out of things for his new handler.

7/2

Form: 0940-4 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won at Ripon (5f, good) one year ago and ran well when a close fifth in the Super Sprint on his next start; progress has stalled since and he was 3l behind Against The Wind at Thirsk on his reappearance.
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9

(3)

30th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Do It Now

9st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Sole win when making all in a 5f Ripon maiden as 2yo; has never yet looked well treated in handicaps and he found 6f beyond him the only time he attempted this trip.

20/1

2

(10)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 York

Do It Now

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

5f maiden winner at Ripon last May; started out in handicaps off a tough mark and he was well beaten at the Dante meeting four weeks ago; down in class and tried in blinkers; others appeal more.

20/1

15

(17)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:15 York

Do It Now

9st 1lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won at Ripon (5f, good) one year ago and ran well when a close fifth in the Super Sprint on his next start; progress has stalled since and he was 3l behind Against The Wind at Thirsk on his reappearance.

25/1

Form: 0672-5 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Often held back by a refusal to settle when trained by the Quinns last year; never in the hunt in a Class 5 at Catterick on his stable debut three weeks ago; up in class and others have more pressing claims.
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6th

4

(2)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Jm Jhingree

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ewan Whillans

Ex Jim Goldie, now 2lb below the mark he won from at Newcastle (5f; made all) in December; soundly beaten in two starts for this trainer, left trailing (last of eight) behind Woohoo at Musselburgh (5f; 40-1) three weeks ago; revival necessary.

33/1

8th

5

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:15 Musselburgh

Jm Jhingree

8st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

Scored three times, including over C&D, during his spell with Jim Goldie but always behind on C&D stable debut 17 days ago; can only watch after that.

20/1

15th

11

(9)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Jm Jhingree

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

Scored three times, including over C&D, during his spell with Jim Goldie; remains in same ownership; returns from 98-day break on debut for new stable; yet to win when fresh.

14/1

Form: 5231-2

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Brighton maiden win as a 2yo (5.5f, good to firm); improved form on his reappearance/handicap debut at Doncaster three weeks ago (5f, good to firm), tanking through the race but collared in the final stride; his early pace will be an asset over C&D and he could yet rate higher.
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16th

16

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Acrisius

8st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won off 4lb lower at Chester (5f, good) last July and perhaps unsuited by softer going in two starts since; only had 12 races and couldn't dismiss.

33/1

9th

10

(10)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Beverley

Acrisius

8st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Successful over 5f at Chester (5f, good) last July; also went close on his 2025 reappearance which provides hope that he may be ready to roll after seven months off; drawn widest.

12/1

Form: 194- D

Last run: 259 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut at Carlisle last June (5f, good to firm); highly tried on her second start and came up short; ran okay on her nursery debut 259 days ago without suggesting she was ahead of her mark.
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4

(7)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Two Shoes

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

16-1 win on debut at Carlisle (5f, good to firm) last June but she's not built on that and has found things tough in four handicaps this year; dropped another 5lb since last start but others easier to make a case for on her AW debut.

12/1

6th

3

(8)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Ripon

Two Shoes

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

16-1 win on debut at Carlisle (5f, good to firm) last June but she's not built on that and has found things tough in four handicaps; still lightly raced but a visor didn't seem to make any difference at Beverley last week and others are preferred.

12/1

7th

6

(8)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Two Shoes

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Julie Camacho

Hasn't built on her winning debut at Carlisle last June; well held in two runs this year; first-time visor is now applied and she needs to show improvement.

12/1

Form: 334-22

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Expensive to follow in his six starts but he has shown promise, including when second on his handicap debut at Beverley 11 days ago; in deeper today and stable may have stronger claims with Against The Wind.
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11th

6

(10)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Cape Sovereign

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

In good form on turf in the spring but 0-12 and hasn't matched that in five starts since, including when never travelling back on AW latest.

14/1

4

(1)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cape Sovereign

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

In good form on turf in the spring but he's 0-11 and hasn't matched that in four starts since, latterly in cheekpieces when well held at Beverley last time; handicapper's relenting, though.

25/1

Form: 9341-3 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ended 2024 with a heavy-ground defeat of Jm Jhingree at Nottingham; similar form when third of eight at Catterick last month; this demands more.
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20th

17

(7)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Im Next

8st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

He's been an improved model this year and won a shade cosily at Beverley (5f, good) last month; his subsequent run at Musselburgh (5f, good) three days later, when fourth, may have come too soon and further progress can't be ruled out, but it's necessary with this step up in grade.

20/1

Form: 58520-

Last run: 267 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise as a 2yo but his best run came over 7f on good to soft ground; gelded prior to his reappearance; 1lb out of the handicap and his stable look to hold stronger claims elsewhere.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

2

(3)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

15:30 Bath

Tuscan Point

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Back on the up for Adam Kirby this spring, winning at Southwell (6f, AW) and Lingfield (5f, AW) as well as three second-place finishes; 0-16 on turf but effective on fast ground and this intermediate trip could be ideal.

7/4

2nd

1

(3)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield

Tuscan Point

9st 11lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Adam Kirby

Bolted up on his stable debut at Southwell in March (6f); dropped to 5f for his last two starts, picked off late at Catterick (good ground) before a ready win on the AW track here nine days ago; another 7lb higher mark to contend with but unlikely he has reached his ceiling just yet.

7/4

1st

2

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:05 Lingfield (AW)

Tuscan Point

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Adam Kirby

Won easily in today's headgear combination on last month's seasonal/stable debut at Southwell (6f, AW) and ran big race in defeat when dropped back to 5f at Catterick (good; wore cheekpieces) last week; quickly back in action before latest 2lb rise takes effect and may still have more to offer for new trainer.

5/4

Form: 266-32

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Took a good step forward when forcing a handicap blot to pull out all the stops at Haydock three weeks ago (6f, good; distant third has won since); looked quick enough for 5f on that occasion but she did have the benefit of the stands' rail and, perhaps more significantly, she's racing off effectively 7lb higher today.
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9

(5)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Redcar

Boyne Lady

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

C&D scorer who comes here in decent form, sixth of 13 in 6f Southwell handicap 18 days ago; she's one for the shortlist off a falling mark.

12/1

5

(5)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Boyne Lady

9st 8lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Roger Fell

Gained sole win off 2lb higher (on turf) and Cian Horgan takes off 5lb today; attractively weighted and in reasonable form.

12/1

120

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Boyne Lady

8st 7lb

T: Roger Fell

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £169.10
Straight Forecast £93.04
Tricast £512.31
Trifecta £1222.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Cape Sovereign

SPOTLIGHT:

Against The Wind

The Times:

Loom

Daily Mirror:

Acrisius

D Express:

Just King High

TOPSPEED:

Do It Now

NEWMARKET:

King Of Bears

Telegraph:

Loom

The Guardian:

Cape Sovereign

Daily Mail:

Cape Sovereign

Daily Record:

Acrisius

The Star:

Just King High

POSTDATA:

Against The Wind

The Sun:

Against The Wind