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Quintessential Theakston Best Handicap

  • Prize money: £8100
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Quintessential Theakston Best Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 523102 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Scored at Newcastle in June and he got back on track when second over 5f here a fortnight ago; he's not ruled out despite being 1lb out of the handicap.
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3

(9)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Runninwild

9st 8lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Ann Duffield

Secured back-to-back wins over 6f here last summer but hasn't looked with it in his two runs this season.

16/1

3

(9)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Runninwild

9st 8lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Ann Duffield

Secured back-to-back wins over 6f here last summer but hasn't looked with it in his two runs this season.

16/1

9/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 195884 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing run at Catterick in June and largely in good form since, fourth of 13 in 6f Doncaster handicap 22 days ago; considered.
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10

(7)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:18 Newcastle (AW)

Music Society

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Ran on well to win a 6f handicap at Newmarket two weeks ago (6f, soft); that race had rather an end-of-season feel to it but the Topspeed figure was good and a 3lb rise looks fair; interesting on first AW start since October 2018.

7/2

9th

10

(7)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:18 Newcastle (AW)

Music Society

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Ran on well to win a 6f handicap at Newmarket two weeks ago (6f, soft); that race had rather an end-of-season feel to it but the Topspeed figure was good and a 3lb rise looks fair; interesting on first AW start since October 2018.

7/2

1st

12

(3)

2nd Nov 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:07 Newmarket

Music Society

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold early, towards rear, switched left when smooth headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well

9/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 1032-7 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Made an excellent start for his current yard last summer and he looked rusty after 11 months off when seventh of eight over C&D in June; back from another break now but he's no forlorn hope with his stable going well.
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4th

9

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Baba Reza

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Missed a few chunks of his career and is on the decline now; remains consistent, though, is well drawn for one happiest on the sharp end and is being given every chance by the handicapper.

10/1

4th

5

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:51 Southwell (AW)

Baba Reza

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Julie Camacho

8yo who has been beaten ten times since his last win in July 2024 but he's been placed on both starts this summer (6f, soft/Tapeta); chance.

13/2

3rd

4

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Baba Reza

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Hasn't won for two years but made an encouraging return from his second wind op and a six-month layoff when runner-up at Carlisle (6f, soft) last month; holds claims if he can back up that run.

7/1

Form: 140872 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Three-time 6f winner in the first half of the season who returned to form after a gelding op when second of 17 in 6f Haydock handicap 19 days ago; he's well in the mix nudged up just 1lb.
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1st

2

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Back to winning ways in a C&D classified event in July; similar form back here in handicap company two weeks ago; a good early pace would play to his strengths.

7/2

6th

11

(11)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:54 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

9st 1lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Antony Brittain

Hardly prolific but he has six C&D wins on his record, the latest three weeks ago when coming from off the pace to win decisively in 0-50 classified company; this is tougher but we know he's capable when in top form.

7/1

1st

2

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Three wins on AW last year but now on a losing run of 20; there have been some near misses during that sequence but not of late.

20/1

10/1

Form: 231573 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark for 2022 at Newmarket in June and he posted another solid effort when third at Nottingham (6f) a fortnight ago; possibilities eased 1lb.
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6th

4

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Abate

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: George Baker

11-time turf winner who won by 4l at Lingfied in July but he's been a long way below that form in three subsequent runs; this return to 6f is no problem but he needs a major revival on belated Tapeta debut; blinkers reapplied.

14/1

6th

4

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Abate

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: George Baker

11-time turf winner who won by 4l at Lingfied in July but he's been a long way below that form in three subsequent runs; this return to 6f is no problem but he needs a major revival on belated Tapeta debut; blinkers reapplied.

14/1

8th

10

(1)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Abate

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Ran away with a turf handicap here (5f, good to soft; blinkered first time) in July; two heavy defeats have followed and this looks a warm race in which to try and bounce back; no accessories this time.

25/1

Form: 311232 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
He is enjoying a fine season, scoring three times, and arrives on the back of good 1l second to Intrinsic Bond in Great St Wilfrid at Ripon 13 days ago; enjoys a 3lb pull with that rival now so must enter calculations.
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4th

2

(7)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:00 Sandown

Good Earth

9st 12lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Recorded his 13th turf win when scoring in good style at Haydock (6f, good to firm) in April; only 2lb higher here, but has mixed record since that last success and he was down the field at Beverley last time; others are more persuasive.

11/2

6th

5

(9)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Good Earth

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Recorded his 13th turf win when scoring in good style at Haydock (6f, good to firm) in April; respectable fifth of ten at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago but he remains 4lb above the mark he defied at Haydock.

11/1

6/1

Form: 14-251 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Opened his account in handicap company at Doncaster (6f) 27 days ago, rallying really well; 3lb rise demands more but he's much less exposed than most of his rivals.
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9th

6

(10)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Parisiac

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Three good runs to kick off his 2026 campaign but he has come up well short on his last two starts; suspicion a few will have his measure this time.

20/1

8th

11

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Parisiac

9st 3lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Iain Jardine

Made all over C&D in June and runner-up on his next two starts; below his best last time at Ayr but a revival would come as no surprise.

14/1

8th
5 (3)
Jawwaal

16/1

Form: -08787

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Dual 5f scorer in both 2020 and 2021 but he's yet to make the frame in five runs this season, retried in cheekpieces when only seventh at Ascot last month; he's tumbling in the weights but still needs to take a big step forward.
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10th

3

(9)

3rd Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:55 Dundalk (AW)

Jawwaal

10st 2lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Returned with an encouraging debut for yard over 5f early last month; failed to reproduce that form over the same trip here last time.

11/4

6

(2)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Jawwaal

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

6th

4

(6)

3rd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Jawwaal

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Winner in Britain for John Gosden and Michael Dods; regressive form last year but returned with very encouraging debut for yard over C&D early last month, staying on well for today's rider after tardy start to finish third to Mehman and Primo Uomo; respected.

5/1

Form: 296105 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways at Hamilton (6f) in July but he's failed to beat a rival on both starts since; his usual cheekpieces are left off now and this C&D winner has something to prove.
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8th

9

(3)

23rd Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Pontefract

Rathbone

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

He's now 9lb lower than when completing a double last September and he got a bit closer to the target at Windsor ten days ago; finished second off a 4lb higher mark in this race last year; revival imminent.

10/1

9th

7

(5)

13th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Newbury

Rathbone

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

He's now 7lb lower than when completing a double last September but has finished no better than ninth on his six outings since.

33/1

9th

7

(5)

31st May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:45 Doncaster

Rathbone

9st 4lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Michael Herrington

awkward start, in touch with leaders

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 725711 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Arrives better than ever after 5f win here and stylish 1l victory over Good Earth in Great St Wilfrid at Ripon 13 days ago where he travelled powerfully; up 5lb but he's a big player in his hat-trick bid.
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16th

5

(14)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Intrinsic Bond

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

led but pestered

10/1

7th

4

(11)

8th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Haydock

Intrinsic Bond

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Wigham

His form tailed off towards end of last year but he may have benefited from a break and is well handicapped judged on his form last July-September, when he made an excellent start for his new yard; watch the betting.

10/1

4th

3

(3)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:09 Newcastle (AW)

Intrinsic Bond

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Wigham

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, disputing second over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

9/2

13/2

Form: 4-0302 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Got back on track (visor replaced usual cheekpieces) when runner-up over C&D in June; handily weighted off the same mark on his return now but it's 11 starts since he last won.
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8th

6

(14)

1st Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Pendleton

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

BHA-rated 100 at one stage; off for a year before returning to action with an impressive success at Thirsk in September (stable debut); a shade disappointing at York next time but he bounced back with a bang with a cosy success here in November (2-2 on AW, both over C&D); this is a better race but a 3lb rise isn't excessive and a promising apprentice's claim is handy; not discounted.

12/1

1st

1

(8)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newcastle (AW)

Pendleton

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Julie Camacho

Returned from the thick end of a year on the sidelines with an impressive display at Thirsk in September, capitalising on some help from the handicapper; no excuses when eighth at York last month but this represents a less-demanding assignment and he won his novice over C&D, albeit back in April 2019; high on the list.

5/1

8th

17

(11)

14th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Pendleton

9st 0lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Julie Camacho

raced far side, towards rear

9/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £78.40
Straight Forecast £73.88
Tricast £951.21
Trifecta £1035.60

Selections

RP Ratings:

Parisiac

SPOTLIGHT:

Intrinsic Bond

POSTDATA:

Runninwild

The Guardian:

Baba Reza

Daily Mail:

Good Earth

Daily Express:

Pendleton

TOPSPEED:

Abate

The Star:

Jawwaal

The Times:

Parisiac

The Sun:

Parisiac

Daily Record:

Parisiac

Telegraph:

Intrinsic Bond

Daily Mirror:

Intrinsic Bond