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Hambleton Room Delicious Dining “A La Carte” Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Hambleton Room Delicious Dining “A La Carte” Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

Form: 1222-6 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Ended 2024 in good form on AW, including a 5f win at Southwell off an 8lb lower mark; last of six at Catterick on his reappearance 13 days ago but should be sharper with that behind him.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(4)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:27 Southwell (AW)

Dandy Fitz

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Tim Easterby

Turf/AW winner who fared best of those who were handy when close up at Newcastle; went off favourite there and his turn looks near.

7/2

11

(8)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dandy Fitz

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Prominent racer; the return to 6f didn't have a positive effect at Catterick last time but he had finished third on Tapeta on his penultimate start; others look safer.

12/1

6

(9)

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Dandy Fitz

9st 3lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Signed off last year in a fine run of form on the AW and has been knocking on the door this year, including on turf; this is a belated return to 6f but one to consider.

8/1

Form: 249534 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won three times in 2024 and he has run three creditable races since returned to turf this spring; stall 1 a potential stumbling block with the best pace looking high but he's got good claims if there's no draw bias.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(9)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:52 Catterick

Fortunate Star

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

C&D winner who also finished third in this last year; has been in good nick since the visor went on, winning a classified at Southwell and Newcastle (February/March) and placed in three handicaps (also 5f, AW) subsequently; can take a grip so today's likely good pace will suit and he gets on well with Conor Whiteley; player.

9/2

3rd

1

(9)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Fortunate Star

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won classified events over C&D in February and at Newcastle in March; placed in handicap company on both starts since, latest when a close third of 13 here 13 days; good claims once again.

7/2

3rd

3

(2)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Fortunate Star

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won classified events over C&D and at Newcastle (penalised) before being brushed aside by Little Mi Mi at Newcastle three weeks ago; a 5lb turnaround in the weights should see things finish closer today.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 0-5898

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Made a winning racecourse debut in November 2023; he has found life tougher in handicaps, including four runs for new yard in 2025; latest effort was slightly better but others appeal more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3

(5)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Thirsk

Guy Fawkes

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Charlie Clover

Made a winning racecourse debut in November 2023; he has found life tougher in handicaps, including four runs for new yard in 2025; latest effort was slightly better but others appeal more.

10/1

8th

2

(7)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Redcar

Guy Fawkes

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Charlie Clover

held up in rear, some headway against near rail when bit short of room over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

25/1

8th

2

(7)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Redcar

Guy Fawkes

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Charlie Clover

held up in rear

25/1

Form: 155394 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Returned from wind surgery to win a 5f handicap at Newcastle in February; several solid efforts in defeat since, including a fourth of 15 at Catterick last month, and he's run well over C&D in the past; each-way shout.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(12)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Latin Five

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Paul Midgley

Has run well over C&D, including when a close third in this race 12 months ago, but the track doesn't always lend itself to his hold-up style; drawn widest and could prove vulnerable, for all he is attractively weighted.

7/1

6th

9

(8)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:42 Newcastle (AW)

Latin Five

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Pounced to grab Thank The Lord (who, when factoring in riding arrangements, is now 6lb better off) over C&D three starts back; has lacked the pace to stake a claim in two C&D starts since; likely to need everything to fall his way.

25/1

7th

10

(6)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Latin Five

8st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Paul Midgley

Last three wins have come over C&D and latest was off 3lb lower last month; never got involved here last time but that was against a pace bias and he should get a good tow into this race; not ruled out.

12/1

Form: 273123 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Took an age to get off the mark but she has followed her Bath success last month with two near misses at Bath and Nottingham; handles good ground but untried on slower; chance if conditions are suitable.
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10th

10

(8)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:25 Bath

Banana

8st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

C&D winner who was a close second at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) 19 days ago; remains feasibly treated off 2lb higher but almost all of her turf runs have been on good or quicker and this return to soft ground is a concern.

11/2

10

(8)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:25 Bath

Banana

8st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

C&D winner who was a close second at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) 19 days ago; remains feasibly treated off 2lb higher but almost all of her turf runs have been on good or quicker and this return to soft ground is a concern.

11/2

2nd

11

(3)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Banana

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Two 5f turf wins this year but she's fought a losing battle on the AW for a long time now (0-43); well drawn and back down in the weights so she isn't without hope.

8/1

Form: 7138-9 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Sprung a 28-1 surprise at Catterick last October (5f, soft; cheekpieces first time) when making all; also ran well on AW the following month but her two runs since have resulted in heavy defeats; risky.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(9)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Ninety Nine

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Both wins have come on ground on the soft side of good, but she does handle good to firm; back off her last winning mark, but she finished over 20l behind Lady Bouquet on her Catterick reappearance 15 days ago; first-time blinkers replace the usual cheekpieces.

25/1

10th

6

(11)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Ninety Nine

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

Last season ended with two poor runs and she's without a win since October 2024; however, that came over C&D and her best performance last season also came here; not written off on her reappearance.

16/1

10

(7)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Ninety Nine

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: John Wainwright

Course winner (5f soft) around this time last year and best subsquent effort when beaten half a length under similar conditons back here on her penultimate start, but she is hard to predict and still has stamina to prove over this far.

25/1

14/1

Form: 760850 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Didn't run badly over 6f here last month but he blew the start and was well beaten at Ripon last week; cheekpieces now given a go.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(1)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Carlisle

Better

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Both wins have been on AW and latest was 11 months ago; 0-15 on turf but he had a near-miss at Nottingham (5f, good) in July and has run respectably in two of his three subsequent runs; usually comes from off the pace and has possibilities if he gets some luck.

12/1

3

(6)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Redcar

Better

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Paul Midgley

Finished five places behind Arlington at Ripon 11 days ago but he met trouble in running; beaten only a head at Nottingham (5f, good) earlier in July and a repeat of that form would give him reasonable claims.

5/1

7th

4

(8)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Ripon

Better

9st 7lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Paul Midgley

Chased home Canaria Queen in a Nottingham classified event 11 days ago and 1lb better off for a head defeat today; ran another good race at Newcastle on Saturday, never nearer than at the finish; new blinkers replace cheekpieces; has the ability to win a race of this nature but he's an habitual slow starter so will always need some luck in running.

8/1

Form: 660540 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
10yo who is without a win since October 2023; ran okay twice at Redcar this spring but he wasn't at the same level over 6f here three weeks ago; others appeal more.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

11

(10)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:43 Hamilton

John Kirkup

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: David Thompson

Placed at Musselburgh last weekend but recorded a meagre RPR; the veteran remains on a near two-year losing spell.

20/1

10

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:22 Musselburgh

John Kirkup

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: David Thompson

Veteran who has not won since October 2023 and has finished in rear on his last four outings; others appeal more.

25/1

12

(8)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Carlisle

John Kirkup

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: David Thompson

Veteran who is versatile ground-wise but he's not won since October 2023 and has finished in rear in last three starts; down the list.

25/1

Form: 05/080

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Hasn't beaten many home in three runs after a mammoth absence; a visor is now reached for.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(3)

5th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fumbleinthejungle

9st 0lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: John David Riches

Exposed 13-race maiden who has offered little for this yard after a mammoth absence.

50/1

8th

9

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Fumbleinthejungle

9st 0lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: John David Riches

Winless in 12 starts and it was an uphill grind in handicaps last year; wore aids on last two starts but not today; one to watch on return from break.

16/1

10th

11

(9)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Fumbleinthejungle

8st 7lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: John David Riches

Minor form so far and he's been well held at big prices in classified events at Wolverhampton and over C&D on his last two starts.

66/1

Form: 087-69

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
20-race maiden; failed to back up her Redcar reappearance at Ripon last week; a visor is now given a go.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:00 Catterick

Miss Rainbow

8st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tracy Waggott

Four wins at 5f-7f in 2025, including here; back on her latest winning mark and she ran well over C&D two starts ago so can't be ruled out, albeit she often leads so will need things to fall right from this draw.

7/1

5th

1

(9)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:58 Redcar

Miss Rainbow

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tracy Waggott

Four wins last June/July (5f-7f) and this front-runner returned to form when third at Catterick (6f, good) three weeks ago on her second start of the season; she can make another bold bid.

9/2

Selections

POSTDATA:

Banana

SPOTLIGHT:

Latin Five

The Sun:

Dandy Fitz

Daily Mail:

Better

The Times:

Guy Fawkes

RP RATINGS:

John Kirkup

The Star:

Dandy Fitz

The Guardian:

Banana

Daily Mirror:

Banana

Daily Record:

Banana

Telegraph:

Latin Five

D Express:

Latin Five