May 31 / 13.30 York

13.30

Good

William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 20 runners
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William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Handicap

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.30
  • Place: £3.70

Form: 58-271

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
His three wins have come at 5f, the latest at Beverley 18 days ago (good to firm), but he is effective at an easy 6f; yet to win above Class 5 though and this is more competitive than most races of its type.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(1)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Ingleby Archie

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

4-25; won from 3lb higher at York (6f, good) last May, and also went close (runner-up) back there in July; pestered for the lead, weakening late, when fourth on seasonal reappearance at Wetherby (5.5f; 15-8 favourite; form franked); now 2lb lower and with Jack Nicholls back aboard; chance.

8/1

4th

4

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

17:05 Wetherby

Ingleby Archie

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Prominent racer who goes well fresh; 1lb lower than when seeing off 19 rivals at York last May (6f, good); should be in the thick of the action.

5/1

11

(14)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:28 Doncaster

Ingleby Archie

9st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Won twice in May and also ran well at York in July (6f, good to firm; 12lb better off with Aberama Gold for a neck defeat); quiet since then, however, and others have more persuasive claims.

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 18171- D

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Promise on turf and although his four wins have come on AW, it's likely that a wind operation as much as the surface was the key to his progress in late 2024; has his first run for Ivan Furtado after 173 days off but off a mark 9lb lower than his AW one; interesting.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

15

(15)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Alfa Whiteburd

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Far from solid on his form for current yard, raced mostly over 6f and yet to win on turf; enough to prove in this scenario; had wind surgery (his second) since last run.

25/1

6th

6

(4)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

Alfa Whiteburd

9st 7lb

J: Jordan Nason

T: Ivan Furtado

Made a pleasing start for Ivan Furtado when second of 20 at York last May (lower turf mark); struggled since, including back on AW on last two starts, but he steps back up to 6f with cheekpieces added; interesting.

10/1

1

(10)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alfa Whiteburd

9st 10lb

J: Jordan Nason

T: Ivan Furtado

Finished second of 20 on his stable debut/reappearance at York (6f, good) in May, but not built on it in three subsequent starts; won four times on Tapeta late last year including twice here, but they were over 6f and he hasn't raced over 5f since he was a 2yo; enough to prove; stable also runs Nazron.

9/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 20-724 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
He has run three creditable races in defeat this year and getting back in a strongly-run handicap should be more suitable than the small-field Doncaster event in which he finished fourth two weeks ago; won't need the new visor to make much of an impact to play a starring role.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Rock Opera

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

In reasonably good form having made the frame in last two starts, rallying both times; on a two-year losing spell but remain 7lb below last winning mark; enters calculations.

6/1

4th

11

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Rock Opera

8st 13lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Winless in two years but has slid to a handy mark and resumed in decent form; holds each-way claims but this is a stronger race than the Thirsk handicap in which he was a bit unlucky not to finish closer last time.

10/1

3rd

7

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Rock Opera

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Hold-up sprinter and on a losing run of 21; well handicapped as a consequence and should be sharper for his Ripon reappearance 16 days ago.

5/1

4th
20 (1)
Hectic

25/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: 01-306 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Modest strike-rate and three runs for his new yard this spring don't suggest he's the answer to this puzzle; cheekipieces tried for the first time and he was successful when tried in a visor for the first time.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

13

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Hectic

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Liam Bailey

Back to his last winning mark and his first two runs in 2026 were respectable; eligible for weaker races than this and easy enough to look elsewhere.

33/1

4th

4

(6)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Pontefract

Hectic

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Scored at Ripon (6f) in a relatively light campaign in 2025 and back this year with solid fourth placings in handicaps at Newcastle (7f) and Chelmsford (6f); ought to be in the shake-up eased 1lb.

10/1

4th

9

(6)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Hectic

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

May be nicely primed with Newcastle reappearance under his belt; however, he's not in the ideal spot, having gained both handicap wins off 2lb lower in Class 5; others preferred at this level.

25/1

Form: 5/115- D

Last run: 275 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
The winner of his first two starts for Mick Appleby last summer (both 6f on good to firm) and although he could only manage fifth at Newbury when last seen (7f, good to firm), he did best of the prominent racers and the form is rock solid; dropping back to 6f looks the right move and he still looks favourably treated; had a wind op (his second) since last seen.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(8)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 2

15:35 Nottingham

Bona Fortuna

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Michael Appleby

Won two in a row (6f/7f, good to firm) last summer and performing well in defeat this year, including second to Air Force One in a big-field at York (5f) in July and to subsequent Ayr Bronze Cup winner Winged Messenger at Epsom (6f; third and fourth also won since) when last seen seven weeks ago; raced mainly on good or firmer but showed promise on soft at the start of his career; has first-time cheekpieces added to his tongue-tie; high on the shortlist with Warren Fentiman taking 5lb off.

11/2

1

(2)

15th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

15:15 Epsom

Bona Fortuna

9st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

Lightly raced 4yo who won twice over 6f last summer, including at Brighton which bodes well for this track; has been running well in defeat this season, such as when second in a big-field York handicap (5f, good) three weeks ago; player again.

5/2

16/1

Form: 49-154 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Career-best effort when winning at Thirsk on his return to action last month (well backed; visored first time); similar form when fourth at Ripon three weeks ago but that run does suggest his mark is about right; blinkers now back on.
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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

33/1

Form: 604-76 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Tapped for speed 2f out but did plug on up the hill at Carlisle 12 days ago (6f, good to firm), her second run back from a break; not sure this sharper test will play to her strengths.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(8)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newmarket

May Blossom

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Julie Camacho

Came from well back when capitalising on reduced mark at Redcar (6f, good) in September, but some way below par at Nottingham next time; others make more appeal.

8/1

3rd

6

(8)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newmarket

May Blossom

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Julie Camacho

Came from well back when capitalising on reduced mark at Redcar (6f, good) in September, but some way below par at Nottingham next time; others make more appeal.

8/1

8th

7

(4)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 2

15:35 Nottingham

May Blossom

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Julie Camacho

Back to form to capitalise on a reduced mark at Redcar (6f, good) 16 days ago; nudged back up 3lb but retains handicapping scope on last year's form.

13/2

8th
15 (19)
Dickieburd

16/1

Form: 259-68 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Second of 18 over C&D in September (good to soft) off a 3lb higher mark; not recaptured that form in four subsequent runs and has enough to prove for now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

140

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Dickieburd

8st 3lb

T: Ivan Furtado

1

(3)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Dickieburd

9st 13lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

On a lengthy losing sequence and he came in last of six in 5f handicap at Thirsk 25 days ago; others appeal more.

6/1

6

(5)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Thirsk

Dickieburd

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Regressive 5yo who has been unplaced all six starts for new stable this year; seemed to respond well to first-time blinkers when fourth at Chester (5f, good) last month, having set a brisk pace, but was well below that form (albeit from a wider draw) there three weeks ago.

11/2

14/1

Form: 269451 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Veteran with 18 wins on his CV; rolled back the years with a game success at Redcar 12 days ago but a 4lb rise against stronger opposition in a race chock full of front-runners might find him out.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:35 Epsom

Muscika

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

Veteran with 18 wins on his CV, including over C&D; last success was from the front at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in May but he's been well held in both runs since; bit to prove again but has possibilities if he can bounce back.

12/1

Form: 161-68 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Ended 2024 with a couple of AW wins over 5f; not ideally drawn in either turf start last month but others bring more persuasive claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

2

(9)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Thankuappreciate

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Stable yet to get rolling for the year but he was a bright spot when springing a surprise over C&D off 3lb lower in February; not entirely convinced over 7f a couple of times since and holds each-way claims.

10/1

4th

7

(6)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Thankuappreciate

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

6f winner here on his penultimate start and he didn't fail through a lack of stamina when third at Chelmsford 13 days ago; he was well positioned in a race where nothing challenged from the rear there though and others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

3rd

6

(3)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Thankuappreciate

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Strong at the finish when winning a 6f handicap at Southwell two weeks ago; the subsequent 4lb rise looks less of a concern than the additional furlong.

8/1

11th
10 (11)
True Promise

20/1

Form: 257430 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Gained his first placing on turf when third at Ripon three weeks ago but he finished tamely at Carlisle 12 days ago; others have more persuasive credentials.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

True Promise

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Fionn McSharry

Four wins on Tapeta elsewhere, at 5f-7f, all in 2024; has been involved in several tight finishes since December, including for Oisin Murphy at Kempton (6f) in April, and while he's been on much the same mark throughout, he's worth another go over a bare 5f; thereabouts.

4/1

12th

8

(12)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

True Promise

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Fionn McSharry

Yet to win in ten starts for current stable but he has been placed in seven of them, including back on turf at Wetherby 13 days ago (5.5f, good to firm); should run his race but this looks a tough race in which to end his losing streak.

10/1

2nd

3

(3)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

17:05 Wetherby

True Promise

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Fionn McSharry

String of good AW runs for current yard since December; his turf record is less compelling but he has been placed on good ground; others are preferred for win purposes.

100/30

12th
5 (22)
Wen Moon

10/1

Form: 933-84 C BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
One win and four placed efforts from seven visits to York but they have all been over shorter trips; beaten favourite behind Protest Rally at Musselburgh four weeks ago and drying ground will suit others more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(2)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Ripon

Wen Moon

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Poorly drawn and well beaten on seasonal reappearance here (6f) in April, but much more competitive when third at Carlisle (5f, good; 9-2) 16 days ago; bypassed an option at Catterick on Saturday (unsuitable ground) in favour of this; rain - three wins on soft - would aid his cause.

7/4

3rd

3

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Wen Moon

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Best to forgive reappearance effort (badly drawn) but he's not the percentage call unless the ground is soft; has gained all handicap wins on that surface.

14/1

50/1

Form: 53037- D

Last run: 240 days

W: 9st 8lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Over five years since this veteran won away from Newmarket; drew a blank in 2024 and back from a break probably not the time to catch him.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

13

(5)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:05 Newmarket (July)

Equiano Springs

9st 3lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Tate

Three heavy defeats at big prices in 6f handicaps at York this summer; easy to write off this 11yo on that evidence but he comes alive at Newmarket (six wins and three placed efforts from 14 visits) and he is 9lb lower than when a close third behind Spring Bloom and Dashing Dick in this race last year; revival would come as no surprise.

20/1

15th

16

(1)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:13 York

Equiano Springs

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tom Tate

Had C&D form earlier in career; losing run goes back two years and although well treated on some good placed runs over 6f in 2024 he hasn't looked likely to capitalise so far this year.

66/1

Form: 2355-3

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish filly who has run four solid races since joining this yard, the latest when a close third at Haydock three weeks ago (7f, good to firm); often travels strongly and a well-run race at this trip could be ideal; one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(3)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

20:25 Haydock

Byzantine Empress

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Caught the eye when third of 12 over C&D on her return to action in May; hasn't built on it since but she's well handicapped if this sets up for her.

14/1

5

(10)

24th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Newbury

Byzantine Empress

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Soundly beaten in competitive York sprint two starts ago but ran well over 7f on other two outings this season; comes here on a workable mark and can be dangerous if the new cheekpieces have any positive effect.

12/1

5th

3

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

13:55 Musselburgh

Byzantine Empress

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

1-18 strike-rate and down the field at York last Saturday (6f, good; reportedly never travelling); however, prior to that she was a close third on reappearance at Haydock (7f, good to soft) and a good case can be made on that form; effective on good to soft; could bounce back with big run.

9/2

9/1

Form: 4/10-3 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Solid third at Chelmsford on this month's return from a nine-month break; only 6lb higher than for a runaway Haydock win last summer and he'd be a big player if anywhere near that level.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Baba Reza

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Julie Camacho

Inconsistent this year but ran encouragingly over C&D returned to AW last time and has possibilities provided he builds on that effort; defied higher marks twice in this sphere in 2021.

8/1

3rd

8

(4)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Baba Reza

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Julie Camacho

Shaped with encouragement on his return to action at Chelmsford in May (6f); three disappointing turf runs have followed but he's slipped down the weights and drops into a Class 5 for the first time since his easy Haydock win last summer; not ruled out.

12/1

16th
22 (3)
Danzan

12/1

Form: 3325-5 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Getting on for two years since his last win but he's a reliable sort and should be sharper with last month's reappearance behind him; each-way claims off his lowest ever mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8

(7)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:50 Catterick

Danzan

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who retains some gusto and won from the front at Ayr (6f, good to soft) in July; however, his last two efforts have been well below par and he could be vulnerable to younger legs.

16/1

6th

5

(2)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:43 Hamilton

Danzan

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who retains some gusto but registered his sole win this term in Class 6; it's over two years since last success above that level.

12/1

125

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Danzan

8st 7lb

T: Tim Easterby

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 1880-9 CD

Last run: 127 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer for former connections, making all in a 6f handicap at Windsor last summer (blinkered first time); not at his best on AW on last three starts, sold for 14,000gns after the latest of them in January; new yard likely to find the key to this C&D winner at some point; the betting should guide if it's expected to be today; cheekpieces replace blinkers this time.
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9th

1

(2)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lucky Man

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

This easier off his last winning mark for a yard among the winners of late; has only been beyond sprint trips twice during a long career, though, and has stamina to prove.

16/1

9th

5

(2)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lucky Man

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jennie Candlish

Potentially well handicapped but was sluggish after a break over C&D in January.

14/1

8th

4

(7)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lucky Man

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Capitalised on the drop into Class 6 company when winning over C&D last October; came up short in Class 5 company twice afterwards and although he should be well treated on historical evidence, he may prove up against it back from 11 weeks off.

10/1

20/1

Form: 396-05 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Didn't run badly at Musselburgh four weeks ago (5f, good) but this is more competitive and he looks to have his work cut out if he's to end a losing run of 20; cheekpieces now return.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Arnhem

8st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

He did well after joining this yard last year and he's on a handy mark; he should get back on track sooner or later but this 10yo has failed to shine on his last three outings, over C&D on last two starts.

25/1

9th

15

(5)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Arnhem

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jim Goldie

Veteran whose form has dipped in last two outings, latest over C&D eight days ago; doesn't look as if he's about to improve his poor strike-rate (long time between drinks).

20/1

8th

8

(11)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Arnhem

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jim Goldie

Good turf spell in the autumn included a winning yard debut at Haydock (good) and a close second over C&D (soft); has run well on AW since but looks to have his share of weight; trainer runs five and won this in 2024.

14/1

50/1

Form: 395-08 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Four wins as a 2yo when trained by Karl Burke; drew a blank in 2024, albeit his final run at Chester was desperately unlucky; wouldn't judge him too harshly on either defeat for new yard this year and he's likely exploit his dangerous mark sooner rather than later; lively outsider.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beyond Borders

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Currently 2-3 on Tapeta but he's generally struggled since leaving Karl Burke, his only win coming when allowed his own way in a small field last summer (been dropped in lately); the first-time tongue-tie will need to make a difference.

14/1

6th

2

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Beyond Borders

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Frost

5-24; hit by the handicapper after making all at Yarmouth (6f, good) last June, and has taken a while to come back down the weights (now 3lb below that winning mark); posted low-key seasonal reappearance at Leicester; cheekpieces introduced seeking more.

25/1

11

(9)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Beyond Borders

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Scored off 3lb higher at Yarmouth (6f, good) last June but he's not come close to that form since and was seventh of nine on Leicester reappearance last month; plenty to prove and four of his five wins were as 2yo; cheekpieces added.

25/1

20/1

Form: 15-313 D

Last run: 92 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
0-6 on turf as opposed to 3-10 on AW but that doesn't give a true reflection of him as his improvement this winter coincided with a drop to sprinting (last two turf runs over 1m1f and 1m on soft ground); still needs a career best to win a race of this nature though.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

22

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Beale Street

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Bryan Smart

Last of 20 over 6f last May on his only race here, before finishing on the heels of the leaders twice over 7f at Doncaster; 0-11 on turf and not the most consistent but he won at Newcastle on two of his last three AW starts and the latest was over 7f; 6lb lower today and needs a close look.

12/1

1st

3

(3)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:33 Newcastle (AW)

Beale Street

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

All four wins have been here but over 6f; he appears to stay 7f but had a shocker over C&D last time; that was too bad to be true in fairness.

7/1

11th

9

(3)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Beale Street

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

All four wins over 6f here, gaining the latest when leading late on 15 days ago; placed a few times at 7f and ought to remain very competitive off only 2lb higher.

13/2

Non-runners

Protest Rally, Ray Vonn

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £280.60
Straight Forecast £155.42
Tricast £1232.51
Trifecta £2514.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Alfa Whiteburd

TOPSPEED:

Ray Vonn

The Guardian:

Bona Fortuna

SPOTLIGHT:

Byzantine Empress

POSTDATA:

Ingleby Archie

Telegraph:

Wen Moon

Daily Mail:

Rock Opera

The Times:

May Blossom

D Express:

Bona Fortuna

Daily Mirror:

Byzantine Empress

The Sun:

Alfa Whiteburd

Daily Record:

Alfa Whiteburd

NEWMARKET:

Ray Vonn

The Star:

Ray Vonn