October 11 / 17.05 York

17.05

Good

Coral ‘Committed To Safer Gambling’ Finale Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 1m 2f 56y
  • Class 4
  • 19 runners
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Coral ‘Committed To Safer Gambling’ Finale Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly sunny

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £20.70
  • Place: £4.50

Form: 178238 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Was returning from another lengthy absence when successful at Chester (1m2f, good) in May and twice place over the same C&D in July; not so good there (good to soft) four weeks go (has won on soft) and needs to bounce back.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(2)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Lets Dream

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

C&D winner (made most) on reappearance at this meeting last year and, from four return visits, he placed twice last July; ended the campaign with a career best to win at York (1m2f, good; came from midfield) in October, which sees him raised 6lb today but he has to be in serious calculations.

11/2

1st

5

(3)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Lets Dream

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Was returning from another lengthy absence when successful at Chester (1m2f, good) in May and twice place over the same C&D in July; not so good there (good to soft) four weeks go (has won on soft) and needs to bounce back.

14/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 078637 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
1-16 here, the win coming over 1m4f (good) in July 2023; 4lb lower than for his latest success at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last November and a close third of 12 over C&D (good) on his penultimate start, but further probably suits him better now.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(2)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:20 York

Dark Moon Rising

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Kevin Ryan

C&D winner in 2023; no joy anywhere last season (mostly at this track) but the closest he came was a neck defeat here (1m2f; 4lb higher today) on final start; not far away on AW last three starts this year and the same may be possible on today's return to turf.

16/1

4th

6

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Dark Moon Rising

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Losing run now up to 14, but his last couple of efforts have been encouraging as when second of six in a slightly stronger contest at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) last month; still on his last winning mark and holds each-way claims.

10/1

2nd

4

(5)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Dark Moon Rising

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Drew a blank in 2025 but he ended that campaign with a good second in a big-field 10.2f handicap at York; two respectable AW runs this year but he will need to raise his game to take this.

5/1

15/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 322158 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Didn't need to improve on previous efforts when landing odds of 2-9 in a Leicester novice (1m2f, good to firm) in July, but has been well held in both handicaps since including when behind Dark Moon Rising over this C&D (good) last month; needs a turnaround.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(10)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

12:55 Lingfield

Noble Horizon

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Oli Rix

Consistent for William Haggas and he made all to land Leicester novice (1m2f, good to firm) in July; signed off for that yard with creditable third of 19 at York (10.5f, good; not clear run) off this mark in October; secured for 140,000gns a fortnight later and subsequently gelded; a player on stable debut/reappearance.

11/2

3rd

14

(4)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Noble Horizon

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Didn't need to improve on previous efforts when landing odds of 2-9 in a Leicester novice (1m2f, good to firm) in July, but has been well held in both handicaps since including when behind Dark Moon Rising over this C&D (good) last month; needs a turnaround.

15/2

11

(9)

7th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

16:00 York

Noble Horizon

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Kingman colt; his breakthrough win had been coming but he was weak in the market on handicap debut at Hamilton (1m1f, good) and could finish only fifth to Danger Bay; probably capable of better but that effort tempers enthusiasm.

9/1

25/1

  • Place: £6.90

Form: 468117 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Suddenly bounced back to form with wins at Pontefract (1m, good) and Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) in the summer, but well held off this mark at the latter track (1m2f, good to soft) last month; may find this company a shade warm.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(15)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Project Geofin

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Two wins last summer, with two minor honours in the autumn including one here; ended last year on a low note and started this one with another, while pedigree leaves him with plenty to prove on this first go at 1m4f.

28/1

7th

8

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

16:30 Redcar

Project Geofin

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Tailed off last November when last seen but enjoyed a good season in the main otherwise, winning two in a row in the summer and finishing second over C&D (good) on his penultimate start; his record when fresh in the spring is pretty decent and he's one to consider.

9/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 531373 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
4lb higher than when beating 18 rivals here (1m, good) in July and was having his first go over this sort of trip when third of seven at Redcar (1m2f, good) last time (winner has gone in again since); needs to prove his stamina in this much bigger field, though.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Billyb

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Signed off for 2025 with 1m win at Southwell; looked rusty after five months off when eighth of nine in 1m Pontefract handicap last month; took this prize in 2024 so not dismissed with usual cheekpieces refitted.

12/1

8th

1

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:23 Pontefract

Billyb

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Added another two 1m wins to his CV in 2025, including on AW when last seen in November; this 2lb higher mark shouldn't prove beyond him but his record fresh, allied to the absence of cheekpieces (worn on last seven starts), suggest this may not be his day.

8/1

5th

2

(13)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Billyb

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Craig Lidster

4lb higher than when beating 18 rivals here (1m, good) in July and was having his first go over this sort of trip when third of seven at Redcar (1m2f, good) last time (winner has gone in again since); needs to prove his stamina in this much bigger field, though.

14/1

Form: 251484 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Can take a hold so needs a good pace to aim at, which he had when winning at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in August; still 2lb higher, but this may also be run to suit him so very much frame material.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

19

(10)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Whathappensinvegas

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Can take a hold so needs a good pace to aim at, which he had when winning at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in August; still 2lb higher, but this may also be run to suit him so very much frame material.

20/1

4th

7

(4)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 3

16:05 Epsom

Whathappensinvegas

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Below par on AW last time; largely respectable form on turf otherwise this season, notably Windsor success in August; possibly has very little in hand off current mark, however.

14/1

10

(1)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Whathappensinvegas

8st 10lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

The latest of three turf wins was at Windsor (1m2f) two weeks ago; one respectable effort on dirt at Jebel Ali in early 2024 but unraced on AW in Britain and he likely needs something new for Tapeta if he's to defy his current mark.

10/1

Form: 154846

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
1-23 in Britain, the win coming from 2lb higher at Nottingham (1m, good to firm) in May; recent efforts suggest he will need to step up in order to make an impact; first-time visor joins the cheekpieces.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Padishakh

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

1-23 in Britain, the win coming from 2lb higher at Nottingham (1m, good to firm) in May; recent efforts suggest he will need to step up in order to make an impact; first-time visor joins the cheekpieces.

14/1

4

(8)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Padishakh

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Hasn't kicked on from a winning debut for this yard (1m; 1lb higher) and finished last on his previous AW start; others safer.

10/1

4th

1

(2)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

17:05 Redcar

Padishakh

10st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Won at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) on stable debut in May but diminishing returns in three runs since and was only eighth of ten at Haydock last month; now back on last winning mark but he needs to rediscover his spark back up in trip.

7/1

Form: 351390

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Three wins this year and is back off the same mark as when successful at Ripon (1m, good to firm) in August; drying ground would be in his favour, but he ran poorly at Newcastle (1m, AW) 13 days ago and attempts this far for the first time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Capital Guarantee

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

Three-time 7f/1m winner in 2025; good C&D runner-up in April but beat only one in 1m Thirsk handicap two weeks ago; needs to bounce back.

16/1

12th

10

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Capital Guarantee

9st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Had excuses for the fizzling out of his season in 2025 but he'd been a ready winner of his sole C&D start, last May, and later won off this mark in August; appreciated the return to good to firm ground when only narrowly failing to get up at Beverley (about 7f) last month; on the premises.

8/1

2nd

6

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:22 Beverley

Capital Guarantee

9st 8lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

Has failed to show his form in last four appearances but ground softer than good wasn't ideal on seasonal debut latest; 2lb below last winning mark and holds a fighting chance provided he rebounds.

16/1

Form: 541355 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Landed a Southwell maiden (1m3f, AW; 30-100) in August, but held in three starts back in handicaps since (in blinkers last time); has raced freely, but he may settle better in a bigger field and this race has gone to a 3yo three times in the last six years.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

18

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Byblos

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

Landed a Southwell maiden (1m3f, AW; 30-100) in August, but held in three starts back in handicaps since (in blinkers last time); has raced freely, but he may settle better in a bigger field and this race has gone to a 3yo three times in the last six years.

7/1

12

(9)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 14y

Class 3

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Byblos

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John & Thady Gosden

Only 1-8 and disappointed at Windsor (1m3f; raced freely) when the return to soft ground was expected to benefit; however, could settle better in the new blinkers and he is a course winner.

5/1

9

(1)

1st Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

18:00 Windsor

Byblos

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Record is 1-7, the win in 1m3f AW maiden two starts ago; beaten favourite latest but wasn't disgraced; well bred and may do better still.

7/4

Form: 632622 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
All five wins (including one over hurdles) came in 2023, though he has been unfortunate not to have won at least one of his last two starts, the latest when beaten a short head in a 17-runner event at Ascot (7f, good to soft) eight days ago; return to this trip not a problem, but another 4lb rise might be.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

11

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

I Still Have Faith

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

On a long losing run but he's twice gone close on AW this year (7f/1m) and fared best of the eight-strong centre group when fifth of 13 here (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago; might not be far away.

8/1

5th

9

(14)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

I Still Have Faith

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

On a lengthy losing run but he's knocking firmly at the door, just edged out in a first-time tongue-strap at Lingfield (1m) four weeks ago; goes well at Newmarket and makes plenty of each-way appeal.

14/1

2nd

9

(1)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

I Still Have Faith

9st 3lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Stuart Williams

From a wide draw he did plenty of early running to get his position at Wolverhampton (7f) two weeks ago and that softened him up in the finish; without a win since 2023, but well drawn, stays this far and a tongue-tie is added.

12/1

11th
17 (12)
Titian

16/1

Form: -41465 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Has a rather contrasting record over C&D (1991), though the first of his wins came in this race three years ago; bit below form since beating three of these here in June, but still one for the shortlist under these conditions.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(3)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Titian

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Won an amateur riders' race off a mark 2lb higher than today's at York (1m2f, good) last June but he didn't match that level on his six subsequent starts; never-dangerous sixth of ten at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) when last seen 181 days ago and has since undergone his second wind operation; each-way claims on his return.

10/1

11th

13

(13)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Doncaster

Titian

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Hasn't been at his very best since his 1m2f win at York in June but he's back to only 1lb above that successful mark and is a dual soft-ground scorer.

25/1

10/1

Form: 9-4255

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Three wins at about 1m in France in 2022; best effort for this yard when beaten less than a length into second of 16 off this mark here (1m, good) last month; not beaten far albeit out of the frame in two starts over similar trips since, but he still has stamina to prove; stable also runs Capital Guarantee.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(2)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Rajapour

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

AW race in December when visored first time is his only win for this yard from 21 attempts; last three starts (switched to cheekpieces; also tongue tied latest) reiterated, however, that he's still likely to be competitive if he takes to this track.

9/2

3rd

6

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Rajapour

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Has had some mixed results in 2026 but he had his path blocked when only just failing against Hale End at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) in April; travelled within himself but took an age to pick up when a never-nearer fourth at Ayr since and now has a tongue-tie added; capable of going well.

6/1

4th

2

(5)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Rajapour

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Only 1-19 in Britain but he proved resurgent and looked unlucky in new headgear at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) nine days ago, going very close despite meeting traffic issues; respected off same mark in retained cheekpieces.

5/2

Form: 969413 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Returned to winning form at Windsor (11.4f, soft) last month, but didn't shape as though he wanted a drop in trip when third of five at Pontefract (1m4f, good to soft) 17 days later; cheekpieces given a go.
Place /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

13

(20)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Yorkshire Lady

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Returned to winning form at Windsor (11.4f, soft) last month, but didn't shape as though he wanted a drop in trip when third of five at Pontefract (1m4f, good to soft) 17 days later; cheekpieces given a go.

16/1

3rd

1

(1)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

14:52 Pontefract

Yorkshire Lady

10st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Took her Flat turf record to 7-29 when staying on to score at Windsor (11.5f, soft; 25-1) 17 days ago; despite her age she's not fully exposed at this sort of trip and a 2lb nudge looks workable; respected.

3/1

5

(9)

1st Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

18:00 Windsor

Yorkshire Lady

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Northern mare whose overall record is 7-35; showed clear signs of a return to form last time; possibilities off same mark.

12/1

16/1

Form: 5-4208

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Three wins over 7f/1m on good and soft ground in the summer of 2024; looked about ready to strike when second of 12 at Goodwood (1m, good to soft) in June and now 3lb lower, but modest in both starts since; something to prove attempting this far for the first time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

10

(15)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Arkhalia Flynn

9st 8lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Three wins over 7f/1m on good and soft ground in the summer of 2024; looked about ready to strike when second of 12 at Goodwood (1m, good to soft) in June and now 3lb lower, but modest in both starts since; something to prove attempting this far for the first time.

16/1

8th

11

(3)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Arkhalia Flynn

8st 7lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Absent since having an excuse (track position) when beaten favourite in the Carlisle Bell three months ago; largely consistent otherwise and ran creditably over C&D earlier in June; rebound plausible.

10/1

5

(5)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:50 Carlisle

Arkhalia Flynn

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jack Channon

Consistent sort who won three times last year (7f/1m, good/soft) and kept on for second at Goodwood (1m, good to soft) recently; the forecast slow ground is in his favour and he's high on the list for his in-form yard.

4/1

Form: 0445-0

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
5lb lower than for his last win at Ripon (1m, good to soft) in August 2023 when trained by Charlie Johnston, but he showed nothing on his return from another lengthy absence at Newcastle (1m, AW) 13 days ago; enough to prove, not least stamina.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(5)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Spirit Catcher

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Having tumbled down the weights he returned to form in a 1m1f handicap here last month, winning decisively; second over 1m2f at Ripon on Sunday, staying on at the finish; up in trip but likely to go well.

3/1

2nd

8

(13)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:17 Ripon

Spirit Catcher

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Philip Kirby

Won for the first time since August 2023 off a much reduced mark in a weak contest at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) last month; not sure to back that up in this better contest off 4lb higher.

11/2

1st

1

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Spirit Catcher

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Philip Kirby

Triple turf winner (7f/1m) but his last success was in August 2023 and he's been out of sorts since returning in September from a lengthy absence; mark is tumbling but he needs a major revival.

10/1

12/1

Form: 90038R D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
2-24 with both wins coming for Ger Lyons in Ireland (1m/1m2f); finished a close third of 19 behind Billyb here (1m, good) in July, but he refused to race at Ayr three weeks ago and has enough to prove after that.
Place /
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(10)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Mr King

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Geoffrey Harker

Modest 2-26 strike-rate and refused to race once in the autumn; however, he's often run well in competitive races, as when third of 19 at York (1m, good) last July and was hampered next time; creditable return for new yard at Redcar (first-time hood, cheekpieces now refitted) this month; involved.

14/1

6th

6

(9)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

19:20 Redcar

Mr King

8st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Geoffrey Harker

Successful twice (1m2f/1m) in Ireland earlier in his career; talented but failed to win in 14 starts for Iain Jardine, including refusing to race on his penultimate outing last year; it's possible a change of stable (same owner) could spark a revival but a watching brief is still the percentage call here; hooded first time.

22/1

16th

9

(11)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Mr King

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

2-24 with both wins coming for Ger Lyons in Ireland (1m/1m2f); finished a close third of 19 behind Billyb here (1m, good) in July, but he refused to race at Ayr three weeks ago and has enough to prove after that.

12/1

7/1

Form: 331111 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
In cracking form this year with five wins at about 1m1f/1m2f on varying ground (one courtesy of the stewards); bids for a five-timer from a 3lb higher mark and, as he only appears to do just enough, is very much a contender once again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(9)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

Spioradalta

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

Enhanced his good Ripon record with a narrow win over this trip on good to soft last month; faded to finish well held at Chester since (Londoner ahead of him) but a revival can't be ruled out back here.

6/1

8th

7

(14)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Spioradalta

9st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

Five wins last year, one of them over C&D, and he's back on the scoresheet already after his narrow win at Ripon three weeks ago; up 5lb and drawn widest, but the first two were clear last time and he's never been better.

16/1

1st

2

(3)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:16 Ripon

Spioradalta

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

Five wins last year (various ground), two of them over C&D, and campaign concluded with good third at Redcar in November; respectable reappearance run at Doncaster recently and could show the benefit of that outing today.

8/1

18th
11 (1)
Financer

10/1

Form: 256255 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Three wins last year, the latest at Ayr (1m2f, good); may not have had conditions in his favour when attempting to win the same race last month (good to soft, first-time cheekpieces), but is now back off his last winning mark; respected, especially if the ground dries out; stable also runs Austrian Theory.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

Financer

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Runner-up three times last season, including C&D; respectable fourth of ten to Spioradalta on C&D reappearance (good to soft); well beaten at the York Dante meeting since but should find this a bit easier.

12/1

10th

17

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:55 York

Financer

8st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Runner-up three times last season, including in a big field over C&D (good), and he could improve for last month's reappearance run at Ripon; however, this is a tough contest in which to try to snap a 13-race losing run.

20/1

4th

6

(5)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:16 Ripon

Financer

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

0-11 last year when not at his best on his final few runs; however, he was runner-up three times last season, including in this race on his reappearance (good), and he's 2lb lower 12 months on; capable of having a big say.

9/1

Form: 5/4/09 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
8lb lower than for the latest of his five wins in May 2022, but tailed off in both starts since returning from a mammoth absence last month; look elsewhere.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

19th

6

(2)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Contact

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

8lb lower than for the latest of his five wins in May 2022, but tailed off in both starts since returning from a mammoth absence last month; look elsewhere.

66/1

9th

5

(2)

25th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

16:28 Pontefract

Contact

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

80-1 and tailed off when coming back from a huge absence 18 days ago; can only be watched until suggesting he retains ability.

50/1

3

(1)

7th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

16:00 York

Contact

9st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won twice in a higher grade (1m4f) during opening half of 2022 and he's back on a good mark; however, asking a lot to win this after such a long period on the sidelines; has been gelded.

20/1

Non-runners

Austrian Theory

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £269.80
Straight Forecast £136.10
Tricast £684.92
Trifecta £2100.70

Selections

Telegraph:

Spioradalta

NEWMARKET:

I Still Have Faith

SPOTLIGHT:

Financer

TOPSPEED:

Rajapour

The Times:

Byblos

RP RATINGS:

Austrian Theory

POSTDATA:

Financer

D Express:

Rajapour

Daily Mail:

Spioradalta

The Sun:

Spioradalta

The Star:

Spioradalta

Daily Record:

Spioradalta

The Guardian:

I Still Have Faith

Daily Mirror:

I Still Have Faith