August 20 / 13.50 York

13.50

Good To Firm

Hong Kong Jockey Club World Pool Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £61848
  • 0m 5f 89y
  • Class 2
  • 20 runners
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Hong Kong Jockey Club World Pool Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 041132

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Progressive as a 3yo and he has continued the good work in 2025, winning 6f handicaps at Doncaster and Ripon (both good ground) in June and recording a career best when second at Windsor nine days ago; races off 1lb lower today; not discounted.
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6th

2

(5)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:28 Ripon

Trefor

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Charles Hills

Resumed winning ways in 6f Windsor handicap in August; not disgraced from a poor draw when in midfield in 21-runner handicap at York (5.5f) since; eased 1lb and can't be ruled out.

7/1

10th

10

(20)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Trefor

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

Travelled powerfully before wearing down The Man close home in this race 12 months ago; he arrives 3lb higher this time around, penalised for last week's Windsor success (a race in which he was second before his win here last year); whether his draw in stall 20 is a positive remains to be seen though.

12/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 1008-1 C

Last run: 96 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
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.
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4th

3

(12)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

13:25 Doncaster

The Man

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Did well in two big fields on good to firm at York last season but yet to show that form in 2026; cheekpieces went on for last two outings when slowly away at Glorious Goodwood and seventh of 21 at York, the latter rather disappointing given his market prominence and that he ran so well in it the year before; well handicapped but needs a revival.

7/1

7th

20

(3)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

The Man

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Won a 5f handicap at last season's Dante meeting here and confirmed the track suited him well when collared late by Trefor in this race 12 months ago; 3lb lower this time around and he has done enough in 2026 to think he retains all his ability; trainer is making a name for himself in the big sprint handicaps and it's likely this has been the main aim all summer; big chance if getting it right at the start.

5/1

13th

11

(3)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

The Man

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Back from a break and wind surgery when impressive in a big field at York in May 2024 (5f, good to firm; 7lb lower); however, failed to fire at Meydan this year and was again down the field at Newcastle a month ago; cheekpieces replace a hood.

14/1

15/2

  • Place: £6.30

Form: 820-91 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
He was returning from 318 days on the sidelines when finishing in midfield behind Brazen Bolt here (5f, good to firm) last month on stable debut; stepped forwards from that with a ready success in a 5f Class 4 handicap here 25 days ago; up 6lb but far from exposed after just eight starts.
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1st

1

(1)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Air Force One

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

A sprinter on a sharp upward curve, winning notable handicaps at York and Doncaster (extended 5f; good) in recent months; likely to make his mark at this level in time and he is one to take seriously.

10/1

1st

5

(17)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

Air Force One

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Enjoyed his finest hour when rattling home to win a 5.4f handicap at York's Ebor meeting last month; more prominently ridden over 6f three days later and didn't quite see it out on good to soft ground; still has time to do better but this mark does demand it.

10/1

8th

17

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Air Force One

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

In good form this year and he took it to a new level when powering home to win the 5.4f handicap here on Wednesday; has had few chances at 6f (third to Stratusnine over C&D last month) and will be fine on good to soft (more to prove should it get slower); respected under a 5lb penalty.

6/1

Form: 100-63

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
He made giant strides as a 3yo, winning four 5f handicaps and soaring up the weights; both this season's efforts have been encouraging and this Irish raider shouldn't be passed over lightly.
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20th

1

(6)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Kendall Roy

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Kate McGivern

C&D winner and beaten only a neck by Gazelle d'Or in this last year; returns off a 9lb higher mark, but better than ever this year and his latest run at Cork (Listed) can be forgiven.

16/1

8th

1

(3)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Cork

Kendall Roy

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Kate McGivern

Better than ever on turf this year, notably over C&D when winning Listed (beating Likedbymike) in June and good third under top-weight in handicap following month; ground on the quick side when unable to mount a challenge in Shergar Cup Dash at Ascot earlier this month but back to favoured C&D and on easier ground seems sure to make a bold bid.

11/2

6th

1

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Kendall Roy

10st 2lb

J: Mme Frida Valle Skar

T: Miss Kate McGivern

Ended 2025 with a win in a handicap in Bahrain (5f, good); he has raised his game on turf this summer, winning a Listed race at Cork (5f, good; cheekpieces first time) in June; the cheekpieces were absent when he was a fine third in a Cork handicap two weeks ago, doing best of the far-side group, and another big run seems likely.

7/1

25/1

Form: 050160 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Two wins this season, both at a lower level; only midfield behind Brazen Bolt at Goodwood three weeks ago and Kevin Ryan could hold stronger claims elsewhere.
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7th

7

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Mon Na Slieve

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Kevin Ryan

Prominent racer; on a lenient mark but his losing sequence is mounting and he had no obvious excuses when beating just one home at Beverley three weeks ago.

11/1

7th

7

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Mon Na Slieve

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Prominent racer; on a good mark and his latest Hamilton third offered hope he would be adding to his tally soon; tongue-tie returns today; considered.

9/2

3rd

8

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

19:30 Hamilton

Mon Na Slieve

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Beaten just a nose at Newcastle (5f, AW) in March and close fifth of 13 over this C&D (good) last month; might not be far away if he's on a going day but he's been up and down this season and was soundly beaten at Thirsk (5f, good) last time.

11/1

20/1

Form: 910001

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Has won on a straight track in Bahrain but best known for his exploits around Chester, winning for the seventh time at that venue when making all in a 6f Listed race 17 days ago (good to firm); cheekpieces worn there are replaced by a visor today; Oisin Murphy booked but this 6yo is into new territory in terms of his handicap mark and others appeal more.
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2nd

1

(9)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:17 Chester

Roman Dragon

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

C&D win at the May meeting off a 1lb higher mark; not so good since, including when well backed over 6f here three weeks ago; conditions should be fine but a lower draw would have been preferred.

6/1

7th

1

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Roman Dragon

10st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Hugo Palmer

Back to the mark off which he won a 5f handicap at the May meeting; not had optimal conditions since but returning to 6f and dropping in class could see a revival from this eight-time course winner.

5/1

6th

3

(6)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:52 Chester

Roman Dragon

9st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Eight course wins to his name, the latest in May (5f, good) off a 2lb lower mark; had form over 7f in his youth but this year's two C&D runs haven't been convincing.

16/1

Form: 365271 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Did second best of the high numbers in this race 12 months ago (off 6lb lower); threatening this year prior to his comfortable win in the Shergar Cup Dash at Ascot 11 days ago (5f, good to firm); apprentice's claim helps offset the weights rise but he's landed another high stall and it remains to be seen whether that will be advantageous.
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4th

12

(12)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Catterick

Vintage Clarets

8st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has an excellent record in this race, with a second in 2022 and wins in 2023 and 2024 (all on soft/heavy); only fifth to Lexington Blitz on good 12 months ago but his second (Lexington Blitz third) in the Epsom Dash (good to soft) shows he's still useful, and he can be made to look well treated on that form even from 3lb out of the handicap; any easing of the ground in his favour.

9/1

7th

9

(1)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:17 Chester

Vintage Clarets

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won this race in 2024 when rated 8lb higher; well handicapped on even this year's best, 3lb lower than when second in the Dash at Epsom (5f, good to soft); stall 1 not ideal for one that comes from off the pace and he will need luck in running; big chance if the gaps appear though.

5/1

6th

10

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Vintage Clarets

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

All ten wins at 5f; last scored just over a year ago on good to firm but he's got plenty of form on a softer surface and ran well when runner-up in Epsom's "Dash" in June; also performed with credit at Glorious Goodwood and could be the type to bounce back from a lesser effort at Pontefract a fortnight ago; having just his second outing here since winning a C&D novice back in 2021.

5/1

Form: -52138

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Ready win at Redcar (5f, good to firm) in June but not in quite the same form in either run since; has a Group 1 entry next month but she will need to raise her game to take this.
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7th

9

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:02 Newbury

Azure Angel

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

Listed winner who has a few duck eggs in her recent form figures but those were tough tasks; chance of landing this race partly depends on the effects of new headgear (visor replaces blinkers).

40/1

17th

13

(14)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Azure Angel

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Has not yet won above Listed level; anything but disgraced when mid-division in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot or when a close fifth to Redorange in a C&D Listed race after, but it's hard to see her in this picture.

150/1

15th

9

(10)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Azure Angel

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Respectable effort in midfield in the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last month before 1l fifth of 13 in Listed race at York (5f, good to firm); however, a career best is needed today.

25/1

Form: 211443 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 3lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Magnificent veteran who won 5f handicaps at Pontefract and Chester in June and finished fourth in big-field handicaps here twice last month; another solid effort behind Spring Is Sprung at Haydock ten days ago; minor money perhaps his best hope.
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9th

10

(10)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

16:04 Hamilton

Copper Knight

8st 10lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Similar type to Jordan Electrics, being a veteran who is still capable of winning races, as shown at Chester (5f, heavy) nine days ago; back up 3lb but scored off this mark three times in 2025.

12/1

1st

11

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:17 Chester

Copper Knight

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran; has 18 wins to his credit, five over this C&D; not at his best since Beverley win in May (5f, good to soft) but now 8lb lower; 5f on soft ground is ideal, well drawn and one to consider.

7/1

8th

8

(5)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:15 Doncaster

Copper Knight

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

12yo who recorded the 19th win of his career at Beverley (5f, good to soft) in May; however, he needs to improve upon his recent performances if he's to post victory number 20 this afternoon.

12/1

10th
13 (6)
Vantheman

12/1

Form: -50420

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Huge effort from a tough draw when second over 5f at the Dante meeting here in 2024; retains ability but he needs to rebound from a lesser effort at Hamilton last month (6f, good); new cheekpieces could give him a lift and there could yet be a bigger run in him.
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3rd

2

(6)

19th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Pontefract

Vantheman

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

C&D winner; can lead, as when winning at Hamilton in May; some good efforts in competitive sprints since, including when fourth of 24 in the Ayr Bronze Cup (6f, soft) last month; the return to 5f will suit and he's a likely player at this level.

4/1

5th

6

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Vantheman

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Has done well since the blinkers went on but appears to have no margin for error off this mark, 2lb above his win in May; behind two of these here last time.

6/1

5th

7

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Vantheman

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Back in form since fitted with blinkers, scoring over C&D (good) in May; has reached the frame on all three outings since, although latest fourth of seven at Pontefract was no more than respectable.

11/1

14/1

Form: 724931

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; ran well behind Brazen Bolt in a strong 5f handicap here last month and confirmed his wellbeing when scoring at Musselburgh 19 days ago (5f, good); a 3lb rise in a deeper race demands more.
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5th

11

(8)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Curious Rover

9st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

Hard to predict and he's finished down the field the last two starts, but it is only four runs since he made all at Ayr (5f); 36 of his 40 starts have been on turf but he has finished runner-up over C&D; comes with risks but a player on a going day.

16/1

10th

11

(13)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Redcar

Curious Rover

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Katie Scott

Hard to predict and finished last of 21 at York four weeks ago, but it's only three runs since he made all at Ayr (5f, good), and he also led from start to finish in this race in 2024; comes with risks but dangerous if on a going day.

8/1

21th

10

(5)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Curious Rover

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Made all to win a 5f handicap at Ayr in July; only fourth of five at Musselburgh later that month; has run well over C&D in the past and won't mind what the weather does; one to consider.

14/1

14/1

Form: 003214 CD BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Down the field in this race 12 months ago and had a miserable time in Bahrain earlier this year; back in the groove off a reduced mark this summer though and his defeat of Jm Jungle over 5f here in June looks better now; latest fourth of five at Pontefract is not the run to judge him on and he should be seen to better effect here.
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10th

8

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 4

16:10 Doncaster

Squealer

8st 13lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

A fairly useful 5f winner in 2025; yet to hit top form this season though, third of four in 5f Nottingham handicap last month; more is needed despite a tumbling mark.

9/1

3rd

2

(1)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:50 Nottingham

Squealer

9st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

York win last summer came off 15lb higher, which shows how things have gone in the meantime; can miss the break (including in first-time headgear latest; now removed) but this race is easier than he's used to; career-low mark.

7/1

25/1

Form: 01520

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo; good second of six on his handicap debut at Doncaster last month (5f, good to firm) and subsequent Goodwood defeat is easy enough to forgive on account of rain-softened ground and racing alone up the middle of the track; can rate higher but this looks a tough assignment.
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10th

7

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Marty Hopkirk

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Loughnane

Kept on to snatch fourth at Windsor (5f, good) last month but ran poorly over 6f a fortnight ago and has basically become disappointing; needs a good boost from the new cheekpieces.

25/1

13th

9

(9)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Marty Hopkirk

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Unplaced in last four handicaps but there was more encouragement in his fourth to Redorange (runs in the Listed race at 2.33) at Windsor 12 days ago; has raced mainly at 5f but should stay further; not without hope.

18/1

4th

11

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

17:40 Windsor

Marty Hopkirk

8st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Has good chance on last summer's Doncaster second but he was well held in his next three runs; still lightly raced but he's been up and down so far and others are more solid.

25/1

14th
6 (9)
Bergerac

12/1

Form: 852143 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Ran a stormer when sixth in this race last year, doing best of the high numbers; 2lb higher this time around but looks better drawn and he's been in good form in 2025, including twice at this track; big run on the cards.
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9th

2

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bergerac

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

A fair 5f winner in 2025 but yet to fire this season, tenth of 12 in 6f Hamilton handicap 16 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

16/1

10th

11

(8)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Bergerac

9st 1lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Course winner last June off a 10lb higher mark than today's, but he's been struggling in recent starts and hasn't won over 6f since August 2022; best watched at present.

33/1

10th

9

(7)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Bergerac

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Fine servant down the years but he hasn't won over 6f since August 2022; on a good mark and can pop up soon but would like to see more from him before getting involved.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 725-09

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
He had already enjoyed a stellar season when finishing second in this race 12 months ago (good to firm; 1lb lower today); needed his reappearance here last month and then ran well for a long way on the wrong side in the Stewards' Cup; things look in place for another bold bid.
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4th

2

(6)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

16:04 Hamilton

Jordan Electrics

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Retains plenty of vitality aged ten and gamely made all over C&D (soft) last Monday, registering a tenth win at Hamilton; should remain competitive kept to this scenario, even with a 4lb penalty.

11/2

1st

5

(6)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

15:22 Hamilton

Jordan Electrics

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Multiple course wins and he was a close third of 11 over this C&D (good to soft) in August; well below best in two starts since, in first-time cheekpieces in the Bronze Cup at Ayr on Friday, but he's hard to rule out back on this track; further rain probably not helpful though.

5/1

10th

9

(1)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Jordan Electrics

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Cheekpieces on for the first time when ending a long losing sequence at Ayr (6f) in July; backed it up with a good third of 11 at Hamilton (5f) a week ago; must enter calculations back up to 6f with headgear retained.

14/1

33/1

Form: 31414-

Last run: 356 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
A wind operation in October 2023 proved successful and he had some smart sprint form last year, notably a narrow win at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good; made all); ran well off this mark at Southwell when last seen 356 days ago; upset in the stalls and withdrawn at Goodwood in May; this is a tough race in which to make his return.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(6)

12th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 3

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Tatterstall

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Only seen sporadically in recent times and is tried in first-time headgear on his Polytrack debut; there's other pace in here and he'll need something close to a career-best effort back from a short break.

8/1

18th

18

(13)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Tatterstall

8st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Yet another prominent racer; in good form since returning from a break but appeared to be beaten fair and square behind some of these at Newmarket's July meeting.

16/1

25/1

Form: 256134 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Had a mark of just 59 when winning Dundalk handicap in January; he has added two handicap wins at the Curragh since, as well as several good efforts in defeat, but whether he's up to winning a race of this nature is questionable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

1

(9)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:32 Curragh

Cuban Grey

10st 5lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Dual C&D winner is now 1lb above last winning turf mark; prominent racer handles any ground; ran a couple of belters over C&D in the summer off higher marks; held lately but has to be of interest in this grade.

14/1

8th

16

(12)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Cuban Grey

8st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Several good runs in a busy campaign; 3lb out of the weights but a repeat of his close fourth in a premier handicap here in June wouldn't see him far away; reportedly pulled a front shoe when below par last time.

25/1

14th

3

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:38 Navan

Cuban Grey

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick J McKenna

Specialist at this distance, seven-time winner, the latest at Dundalk in May; has been kept busy since then; third at the Curragh on his most recent turf outing, a neck in front of the progressive Prairie Girl

10/1

12/1

Form: -59111

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Netted connections a big bonus when winning a Haydock handicap ten days ago (5f, good to firm), picking off the front-runner late on in a race where little got into it; a 5lb penalty against stronger opposition demands more but conditions should suit and he's thriving this year.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(1)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:20 Southwell (AW)

Spring Is Sprung

9st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Paul Midgley

Dual winner here, latterly over C&D off 1lb lower early in the year; usually gives his running, including when not beaten far in a small field at Redcar when last seen seven weeks ago, and holds claims.

4/1

3rd

2

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Redcar

Spring Is Sprung

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Placed three consecutive times in May-July, most recently when close second off today's mark at York (5f, good to firm); behind Democracy Dilemma when mid-pack in big field at Glorious Goodwood last week but that certainly wasn't a bad run; can make his presence felt.

3/1

16th

22

(23)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Spring Is Sprung

8st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Played his part in a strong pace last time at York yet hung around to finish a half-length behind winner Ziggy's Triton; has little margin for error off this mark and other pace influences temper enthusiasm.

25/1

40/1

Form: -05008

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Smart front-runner on his day; the handicapper took a dim view of his Beverley win last September and he has found it tough going this time around, including at Redcar 11 days ago after a wind op; he is well handicapped again now though and should have a big run in him if his high draw proves no hindrance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

6

(7)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Redcar

Tees Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Useful in his prime (won the Dash and an Irish Listed race in 2022), but far more miss than hit in recent times and soundly beaten on belated reappearance last week; best watched.

33/1

9th

6

(6)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:20 Southwell (AW)

Tees Spirit

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

A winner first time out three times in previous seasons but he's getting on now and has been absent for a year; has a bit to overcome then, especially as he looked on the downgrade last season and has only run twice on the AW.

25/1

6

(5)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Haydock

Tees Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Adrian Nicholls

Capable 5f performer on his day but has not made the frame in six runs this year; a slow start meant he couldn't adopt his usual front-running tactics at York five weeks ago, and his mark is tumbling, but he's risky.

20/1

10/1

Form: -93211 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Struggled last summer and joined Ruth Carr with a much reduced mark to exploit; back in the groove this year, twice placed at Doncaster before hard-fought 5f wins here and at Glorious Goodwood, both for today's apprentice Warren Fentiman; up another 6lb but conditions won't faze him and he had marks of 100 and 102 at one stage last year; should make a bold bid to enhance his trainer's fine record at York this season (four winners from seven runners).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(12)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Brazen Bolt

9st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

4lb higher than for his win in this race 12 months ago, after which he went on to score at Glorious Goodwood; fine return to action (after wind surgery) at Thirsk in May but no progress in two subsequent runs; Warren Fentiman back on board now dropping in class; high on the list.

8/1

13th

12

(19)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Brazen Bolt

8st 13lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ruth Carr

Won big-field 5f handicaps at York and Goodwood last July; two solid efforts in defeat this season and he won on his only visit to Epsom, albeit over 7f; not impossibly treated but he wouldn't want the ground to be any slower than good.

16/1

7th

16

(19)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Brazen Bolt

8st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ruth Carr

Won big-field handicaps over C&D (good to firm) and at Goodwood (5f, good) last July, and this 9yo returned from wind surgery with a back-to-form, neck second at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago; Harry Vigors removes a valuable 7lb and this prominent-racer could be bang there once more.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £48.20
Straight Forecast £57.36
Tricast £606.18
Trifecta £907.70

Selections

NEWMARKET:

The Man

TOPSPEED:

Copper Knight

D Express:

Curious Rover

LAMBOURN:

Trefor

POSTDATA:

Azure Angel

Daily Mail:

Squealer

The Guardian:

Spring Is Sprung

RP RATINGS:

Bergerac

SPOTLIGHT:

Brazen Bolt

THE NORTH:

Jordan Electrics

The Times:

The Man

Telegraph:

The Man

Daily Mirror:

The Man

The Sun:

The Man

Daily Record:

The Man

The Star:

Copper Knight