September 20 / 14.25 Ayr

14.25

Good To Soft

Ladbrokes Ayr Silver Cup Handicap

  • Prize money: £33501
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 25 runners
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Ladbrokes Ayr Silver Cup Handicap

Runners: 25 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

1st
10 (16)
Candy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.90
  • Place: £2.80

Form: -67004 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Often leads; ended 2yo season with a flourish, three 6f wins including one at this meeting and a Listed Redcar race (good and soft); has failed to shine this year but conditions are more in his favour today; revival possible; one of three for the yard.
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6th

2

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Candy

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Came good last autumn, winning three times, and he confirmed that this is his time of year by posting a personal best to beat his 24 rivals in the Ayr Silver Cup (6f, soft; made all) two weeks ago; hasn't run over 5f since the early part of his 2yo campaign but gives the impression this trip may well suit; well worth his place back in a Listed race and set for a bold show.

9/2

1st

10

(16)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Candy

9st 10lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Often leads; ended 2yo season with a flourish, three 6f wins including one at this meeting and a Listed Redcar race (good and soft); has failed to shine this year but conditions are more in his favour today; revival possible; one of three for the yard.

12/1

11

(19)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Ascot

Candy

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Ended 2024 in fine form, completing a hat-trick when winning the Listed Two-Year-Old Trophy at Redcar last October (6f, soft); the handicapper has been in command this year but he's dropped 6lb in his last two starts and getting back on a slower surface is in his favour; has the rail draw and can make the runnning; revival expected.

20/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 821127 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Has won on good to firm and soft this year; a big improver since visored over 6f, winning in fine style at Ascot in May then followed up at Epsom; he lost nothing in defeat when first home in his group at Ascot in July on his latest 6f start but was said to have never travelled during an abortive 7f attempt at Chepstow since; much respected if recapturing earlier 6f form.
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17th

12

(19)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Sondad

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won two in a row last May/June (6f, soft/good to firm) when this visor first went on and he ran well to be placed on his final two outings last autumn; each-way claims if fully tuned up for this reappearance outing.

11/1

6

(9)

3rd Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Sondad

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Not yet truly exposed over 6f since visored, winning on two occasions (on good to firm and soft) and first home on his side for the two defeats, over C&D and in the Ayr Silver Cup; the handicapper may not have weighed him up yet and he can be a big threat.

7/1

2nd

6

(14)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Sondad

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has won on good to firm and soft this year; a big improver since visored over 6f, winning in fine style at Ascot in May then followed up at Epsom; he lost nothing in defeat when first home in his group at Ascot in July on his latest 6f start but was said to have never travelled during an abortive 7f attempt at Chepstow since; much respected if recapturing earlier 6f form.

14/1

25/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 000205 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
All three wins on heavy and soft ground; this season hasn't gone particularly well and although he ran well in first-time cheekpieces at Ripon in August the effect of headgear was shortlived; failed to shine on ground that should have suited at Goodwood recently and this is much tougher.
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11th

5

(9)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Eye Of Dubai

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Capable of being involved but is by no means certain to shine in this spring reappearance, having shown his best handicap form in autumn months; the market signals may offer further guidance.

16/1

10

(7)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

13:33 Doncaster

Eye Of Dubai

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Acts on heavy ground; prevailed by a neck at Ripon (6f, good) most recently, building on his third-place finish in the Ayr Silver Cup and taking record to 4-21; this in-form contender is one for the shortlist.

5/1

25/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 664117 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Versatile ground-wise; has a good C&D record and although his two Silver Cup runs weren't his best he wasn't far away in the 2023 Gold Cup; missed the meeting last autumn but he added another C&D win in July, followed by one on the AW; well held in the Portland at Doncaster last week but he'd handle muddy conditions better than most and is not ruled out.
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3rd

1

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Aberama Gold

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Multiple winner down the years and gained his most recent success (narrowly, three starts ago) off current mark; subsequent dip in form is the negative.

12/1

11th

1

(15)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Aberama Gold

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Getting on but retains a lot of his old ability, is still consistent enough and has won over C&D before; rare off-day at Thirsk a fortnight ago, having beating a subsequent winner in a small field off 1lb lower previously; quite capable of bouncing back.

12/1

6th

2

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Aberama Gold

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Retains a large portion of his ability despite his advanced years and took advantage of a reduced mark at Cattterick (6f, good) ten days ago; only nudged up 1lb for that narrow success.

7/2

Form: 5-6075

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
All races on good or quicker ground, making all on 7f debut at Newmarket last summer; never nearer than when beaten under 2l on handicap debut at Chester (6f, good) in July but his challenge petered out over 7f at Newmarket after; has some potential back at 6f but conditions are a worry.
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7

(5)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Goodwood

Righthere Rightnow

9st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

3yo who is 0-6 since impressive win on debut at Newmarket (7f, good) last August but he ran well when fifth of 25 in the Ayr Silver Cup (6f, soft) three weeks ago and there's every chance he'll be in the mix.

4/1

9/2

Form: 4-7123 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Has benefited from the drop to 6f, dismissing his rivals in fine style over C&D (good to soft) in July and likely finding the ground on the quick side in subsequent runs at Newmarket and Ascot (where sprint times suggested the going was quicker than the official good to soft); comes right into it now the conditions have eased.
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2nd

6

(9)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Binhareer

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Promising 3yo last season and things clicked in a major way with a dominant win in a big-field C&D handicap (good) last October when last seen; he's entered in the Group 1 Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot and this lightly raced sort is in excellent hands to continue to progress; strong contender.

9/2

18

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Binhareer

8st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Patiently ridden 3yo who won in good style at Ayr (6f, good to soft) in July and was anything but disgraced after a slow start when sixth of 25 in the Silver Cup there three weeks ago; gives the impression there's still more in the tank and he'll be dangerous if getting the breaks.

6/1

6th

13

(19)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Binhareer

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: William Haggas

Has benefited from the drop to 6f, dismissing his rivals in fine style over C&D (good to soft) in July and likely finding the ground on the quick side in subsequent runs at Newmarket and Ascot (where sprint times suggested the going was quicker than the official good to soft); comes right into it now the conditions have eased.

9/2

16/1

Form: 9-0822 C

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Five course wins at 7f and 1m to go with a massive effort when a close third of 24 in the Gold Cup (good to soft) in 2023; an off day is almost unheard of here and he was in form when last seen in April (has won after longer breaks in the past); thereabouts.
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4th

3

(8)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

16:25 Musselburgh

Gweedore

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

Stable stalwart; just 1lb higher than for his front-running C&D win last November (soft) but his two runs this year have been unconvincing; will no doubt pop up at some point but perhaps in a race with less pace pressure.

16/1

14th

7

(9)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Gweedore

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

He has been a fine advertisement for Katie Scott, winning 13 races over 7f and 1m; 0-6 at this trip but he was beaten less than one length in the 2023 Ayr Gold Cup; recent Musselburgh return should have blown away the cobwebs but others are still more appealing for win purposes.

33/1

7th

5

(10)

4th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 2

13:55 Musselburgh

Gweedore

8st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Often leads; superb 9yo with six course wins, the latest over C&D (soft) in November; not weighted out of it off the same mark as his second to Persuasion here last April but he's had a much longer break this time and is drawn widest.

13/2

16/1

Form: 444005 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Runner-up and a winner of his only two C&D starts (good), last autumn; very effective on soft going, too, as shown when a luckless fourth of 11 to Sondad at Epsom (6f) in June, but form has tailed off somewhat of late and first-time cheekpieces (retained) weren't the answer last time.
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4th

5

(15)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Rousing Encore

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Promising second on reappearance at Newcastle and better than the bare results suggest since, meeting significant trouble in running in a big field at York last time; could play a major role if getting the breaks.

11/1

15th

19

(11)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Rousing Encore

8st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Merely fifth on his last two starts, following a very promising second on his reappearance at Newcastle (6f, AW); however, he won this last year (good to firm) and is handicapped to be in the mix if he's back on song.

14/1

5th

2

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

18:27 Doncaster

Rousing Encore

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Not much room for manoeuvre off this mark but has resumed in good form, latterly when inclined to pull hard at Newmarket (6f) in a race not run to suit; usually ridden patiently these days but has made all more than once in the past; a lot may hinge on how things unfold early.

8/1

33/1

Form: 500805

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won 7f classified event on soft at Ascot last autumn but vulnerable for new yard since and although he didn't do badly when fifth of 12 at Doncaster (first attempt at 6f) this race asks for a lot more.
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12th

1

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Lord Bertie

9st 10lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

Four wins have come on good to soft/soft ground later in the year and he wants a good test over this trip on good ground; turned in a solid comeback effort over C&D in March but there's little room for error off this mark and he has his quirks.

8/1

6th

7

(6)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Lord Bertie

9st 1lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

Hasn't fulfilled the huge promise of his early form for William Haggas but he retains a good chunk of ability and enjoyed a resurgence last autumn, notably when a comfortable winner over C&D (soft) in October; disappointed when last seen but he should be in for another good year; back from a break is perhaps not the time to catch him but market should give clues.

16/1

12/1

Form: 027803 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Best form on good to soft to good to firm; latest win was in April 2023 and his turf form, at Meydan and in Britain, has been mixed this year but a recent third of 14 at York after a break was better and he's now 13lb lower than his second of 25 in the Gold Cup 12 months ago; weighted to go well.
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11th

13

(14)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Silky Wilkie

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Campaigned almost exclusively over sprint trips; consistent AW form this year includes two wins; effective on turf but hasn't scored in this sphere for three years and he's not the percentage call back at 7f.

25/1

3rd

5

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Silky Wilkie

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in January and he also won at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in February; he's continued in good form on Tapeta on his last two starts and is also effective over this C&D; might have a part to play.

8/1

3rd

7

(5)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

14:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silky Wilkie

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle in January and successful again over C&D last month; poorly drawn when fourth at Southwell last time; one to consider.

7/1

11th
7 (18)
Nariko

5/1

Form: 112-11 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Has an outstanding record for Oisin Murphy, winning four of five starts for him and unfortunate to not to make it a clean sweep in the other; has won over 7f and is effective on all surfaces; she tends to cut it fine but was again strong when it mattered at Hamilton (6f, good) in July and continues on the upgrade; solid chance.
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6th

12

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Nariko

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Hugo Palmer

Kept taking steps forward, most recently when a cosy winner at Hamilton (6f, good; has won on heavy) in July so a hefty defeat as favourite for the Ayr Silver Cup since was a blow; perhaps fitting cheekpieces will help, perhaps not; up against it on these terms either way.

20/1

11th

7

(18)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Nariko

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Has an outstanding record for Oisin Murphy, winning four of five starts for him and unfortunate to not to make it a clean sweep in the other; has won over 7f and is effective on all surfaces; she tends to cut it fine but was again strong when it mattered at Hamilton (6f, good) in July and continues on the upgrade; solid chance.

5/1

Form: 4-8050

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo form included a 5f Listed win at Chantilly (heavy); has found it a slog in handicaps this year though, replacing cheekpieces with a visor (retained) no obvious help at the Curragh last week; has another difficult task here; one of two for the yard.
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7th

1

(7)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

17:05 Catterick

Franciscos Piece

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Smart 2yo; struggled in good handicaps last year but he has slipped down the weights and begins this campaign in a lower grade; one to keep a close eye on this year but drying ground isn't in his favour (best on soft/heavy).

6/1

10

(2)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:30 Doncaster

Franciscos Piece

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Not matched 2yo form this year but he's been tackling deep races and appears to retain ability; his four best efforts have come on deep ground and if he is to revive, it is likely to be under these conditions; stable would ideally be in better form but he's an interesting outsider.

20/1

16/1

Form: 021006 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Often leads; his 6f and 7f wins have come on good and good to firm ground; on the back burner since beating four rivals at Salisbury (6f) in June and will need to be in prime shape if he's to play a part in this company.
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11th

5

(8)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Dark Thirty

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Returned to form to win big-field handicap at York (6f, good) this month on third stable start, going one better than in the same race 12 months previously; a 6lb rise shouldn't be enough to prevent another big run.

11/2

1st

20

(4)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Dark Thirty

8st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Soundly beaten this spring on first two starts for new yard; however, he's 1lb lower than when second of 16 in this race last year for Richard Hannon, and he won here in 2023; capable of bouncing back with a bold show.

12/1

7th

10

(7)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Dark Thirty

8st 12lb

J: George Wood

T: John & Sean Quinn

Had two attempts at this race when with Richard Hannon, winning off 4lb higher in 2024 and losing his chance with a poor start last year; likely player if back to best in this second outing for new stable.

14/1

Form: 120441 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

12/1

Form: 103361 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has had some trip, ground and headgear experiments since making a successful handicap/yard debut at Bath (extended 5f, good) in June but he landed on what looked ideal conditions when drawing well clear at Goodwood (6f, heavy) 18 days ago; penalty to carry in a better race but of interest if the ground stays testing.
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1st

6

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Far Above Dream

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

Justified favouritism (6f, good) on seasonal debut, taking Goodwood record to 3-3 and overall strike-rate to 4-12; a possible danger provided his progress can be sustained away from that track.

8/1

1st

2

(3)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Goodwood

Far Above Dream

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: James Owen

A three-time winner for James Owen in 2025, signing off with a second C&D success in October; has a career-high mark to overcome on his seasonal return but not taken at all lightly.

5/1

5

(8)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Goodwood

Far Above Dream

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

3yo who has had an up-and-down campaign and was soundly beaten in the Ayr Silver Cup three weeks ago; however, he's won twice this season (good/heavy), including over C&D earlier last month, and is not ruled out.

6/1

Form: 0-8451 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Well held on good to firm in this race last year but had earlier won minor 6f handicaps on good to soft and soft, and the return to a more forgiving surface will suit following his best run of this year, when narrowly winning a Racing League race at Chepstow (6f, good) last month; has possibilities for yard that won this in 2023.
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10th

6

(10)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Roberto Caro

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Has started 2026 in very good nick, third of six in 6f Southwell handicap last month; not out of things eased 1lb.

6/1

3rd

4

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Roberto Caro

9st 8lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won a Racing League handicap off this mark last summer; three solid efforts this year, including a third at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last month and a close fourth in big field at Ripon two weeks ago; remains lightly raced on AW and he's a key player back in this sphere.

11/4

4th

4

(10)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ripon

Roberto Caro

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won a Racing League handicap off this mark last summer; two solid AW efforts this year, keeping on strongly for third in a well-contested 6f handicap at Newcastle three weeks ago; each-way shout.

9/1

16/1

Form: 518266 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has won on good to soft but would have a ground query if it stays soft; nothing went right when sixth of 21 in the Portland at Doncaster (extended 5f, good) last week and clearly in good form but this C&D has yet to see him to good effect, in three Gold Cups and back here in July; yard has won two of the last six runnings.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(14)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Fivethousandtoone

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time AW winner, only 1-27 on grass; never the slightest threat on return to turf at Leicester; others have more convincing profiles.

16/1

11th

11

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Fivethousandtoone

8st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time AW winner who has finished close up on Tapeta (5f/6f) in his last three runs; record of 1-26 on turf but he's on a lower mark in this sphere and he ran well in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f, good to firm) last summer; dangerous.

8/1

2nd

13

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Fivethousandtoone

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Three-time C&D winner, including this race in 2024 off a 2lb higher mark, and he has shaped well on his last two starts; he will need luck if it gets congested up the stands' rail but too much ability to rule out.

14/1

40/1

Form: 258370 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Has a useful strike-rate on the AW but just 1-18 on turf; suffered some interference over C&D on his latest 6f start in July but he looks to have his share of weight relative to the company he keeps today.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(10)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Pals Battalion

10st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Mixed results in higher grades on turf of late; has a better strike-rate (4-10) on AW and looks interesting returned to this sphere off 1lb below last winning mark.

10/1

5

(6)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Haydock

Pals Battalion

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David O’Meara

Never in contention in the Ayr Silver Cup last week; mark not beyond him judged on this year's best but he has few secrets now.

20/1

18th

21

(17)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Pals Battalion

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Has a useful strike-rate on the AW but just 1-18 on turf; suffered some interference over C&D on his latest 6f start in July but he looks to have his share of weight relative to the company he keeps today.

40/1

20/1

Form: 044506 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Four front-running wins over 6f last year; three on good to soft ground and he didn't produce his best form on good to firm when nearer last than first in the Gold Cup; retains ability since being gelded and although he's underachieved this year, including back on good to soft at Ascot recently, it wouldn't surprise if he came up with something better today.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Sergeant Wilko

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Promising reappearance after wind surgery when fourth at Newcastle (6f) but has taken two backward steps since; has his first run beyond sprint distances here and needs to bounce back after seven weeks off.

9/1

8th

6

(2)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sergeant Wilko

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Promising reappearance after wind surgery when fourth of 14 over C&D in January but failed to build on that when only sixth of seven at Lingfield (6f) four weeks ago; bounce back needed.

11/1

6th

5

(7)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Sergeant Wilko

8st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Kevin Ryan

Excelled as a 3yo but found the handicapper in command last year; promising reappearance at Newcastle six weeks ago (first run after wind surgery) and he is on a dangerous mark; widest stall to deal with but foolish to discount.

7/1

20th
14 (21)
Bodhi Bear

12/1

Form: 1-1409 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
A winner either side of a winter break, in a 6f maiden at Navan (good to yielding) last October and a 5f Cork race (good) in April; needs to pull his socks up on recent handicap defeats but it's still early days; tongue-tie fitted.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(14)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Bodhi Bear

9st 10lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Took his mark to a career-high when winning seasonal return here in March over 5f (soft-to-heavy) off 87; stiff task and ran as well as could be expected in good-class Naas Listed following month; has form at 6f/7f so respected back in handicap company.

12/1

8th

4

(11)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Bodhi Bear

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Gelded in the off-season and won on seasonal return for the second year running when landing a Curragh handicap (5f, sft-hvy); this is harder and has lots to find on the figures, but he's relatively lightly raced and there could be more to come.

12/1

1st

7

(1)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Bodhi Bear

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Returned to action last season with a 5f win in a rated race at Cork (good); lost way subsequently but was running in some hot handicaps; assessor giving him a chance but soft ground may not be ideal.

33/1

50/1

Form: 318-50 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won 6f novice on heavy as 2yo but his handicap form, what there is of it, doesn't point to a good show here; now goes in a tongue-tie.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

3rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

16:30 Newton Abbot

Arctic Voyage

10st 9lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Blake

Useful on testing ground on the Flat early in career and this 4yo has tapped back into that promise over hurdles this spring, winning a maiden at Hereford (2m, good) in April on his second stable start and following up in a C&D novice (good); trainer won this with Clearance, after whom this race is named, in 2022 and 2024; intriguing candidate back in a handicap.

5/2

1st

1

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

17:30 Newton Abbot

Arctic Voyage

11st 3lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Blake

6f winner for Ralph Beckett and came good at the sixth attempt over hurdles with a clearcut win at Hereford (2m, good; hood removed); this 4yo now carries a penalty but has less to prove than most of these.

4/6

1st

10

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Arctic Voyage

10st 10lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Blake

6f winner for Ralph Beckett; placed over hurdles for previous yard but pulled up on debut for this one when tried in a hood (now left off); others preferred.

8/1

OUR TIP

66/1

Form: -5970U D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Mid-division in the Gold Cup last year when 7lb higher so the handicapper has given him a chance but his last turf win was in early 2023 and he has yet to win on grass in Britain; unseated start at Ascot two weeks ago when returning from a break and has it to prove in refitted cheekpieces.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

2

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Coachello

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Mark Loughnane

Long time since he won on turf and isn't as good now but remains consistent; returns from three months off but he can go well fresh; down to a career-low mark but he'd have preferred plenty of rain.

14/1

6th

1

(4)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Coachello

9st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Ran well in a 0-90 at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in December and was only beaten around 2l when fifth of seven there nine days ago; now 5lb below his last winning mark but this isn't guaranteed to be run to suit his hold-up style.

4/1

5th

1

(3)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coachello

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Mark Loughnane

Conditions suit and he ran well for third in a stronger race over C&D in late December; not so good at Newcastle two weeks ago but he's still a key player dropped into a Class 4.

3/1

Form: 9-2608

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Three wins at 7f and 1m (heavy and very soft) in France; useful yard debut on AW in January when back from a layoff but he hasn't done as well since and has beaten a total of one rival in two turf runs over 7f this summer; any rain to fall will suit but this is his first attempt at 6f.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(11)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

Society Man

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

None too consistent for current stable and his best efforts in Britain have been on AW; ideally suited by testing ground when trained in France so rain would aid his cause.

12/1

9th

6

(6)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Society Man

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Gained sole British success in Kempton event in October off 3lb higher; inconsistent otherwise and is by no means certain to back up latest effort (ran respectably).

9/1

Form: 211190 D

Last run: 132 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
He had a very good run on AW in the spring, winning three in a row over 6f, but was last to finish on his latest start in May; it's hard to see him breaking his turf duck off an 18lb higher mark than his most recent defeat on grass in June 2024.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Westmorian

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Gained three 6f wins on the AW last spring but he went off the boil and refused to race in the Ayr Silver Cup on his final outing; hard to see him breaking his turf duck after eight months off.

25/1

11

(7)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Westmorian

9st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Grant Tuer

He had a very good run on AW in the spring, winning three in a row over 6f, but was last to finish on his latest start in May; it's hard to see him breaking his turf duck off an 18lb higher mark than his most recent defeat on grass in June 2024.

40/1

Form: /3/0/7 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced since showing smart AW form as a 2yo and he was returning from nearly two years off when a remote last of seven at Windsor in July (first-time cheekpieces now replaced with blinkers); lots to prove.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
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Payout
Exacta £175.50
Straight Forecast £109.87
Tricast £1842.07
Trifecta £2242.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Nariko

POSTDATA:

Binhareer

TOPSPEED:

Sondad

Daily Mail:

Bodhi Bear

The Guardian:

Fivethousandtoone

NEWMARKET:

Binhareer

The Times:

Binhareer

Telegraph:

Binhareer

The Sun:

Binhareer

Daily Mirror:

Sondad

RP RATINGS:

Nariko

THE NORTH:

Nariko

D Express:

Nariko

The Star:

Nariko

Daily Record:

Nariko