17.15

11/1

Place: £1.60

Form: 79860- C

Last run: 141 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict

His last two wins have come at this track (7f); returns from a 141-day absence on a good mark, 6lb lower than when second at Royal Ascot last June (7f, good to firm); unplaced in each of his three seasonal debuts but he would have gone close at Leicester on last spring's return had he seen any daylight; the owners also run Sixtygeesbaby, while this 6yo is also one of three runners for David O'Meara.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 3 (4)	18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 3	18:45 Doncaster Akkadian Thunder 10st 1lb J: David Nolan T: David O’Meara	In good form last June, winning off this mark over C&D (good) before an excellent second at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm); some fair efforts this season and on a good mark now; not out of it.	4/1
6th 7 (1)	4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2	16:25 Newmarket (July) Akkadian Thunder 9st 2lb J: Daniel Tudhope T: David O’Meara	Beaten on his last 14 starts and he's been expensive to follow in that time, but he was denied a clear run at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and again ran well when fifth of 19 at York (7f, good) last time; could be thereabouts.	11/2

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5th

3

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

10st 1lb

In good form last June, winning off this mark over C&D (good) before an excellent second at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm); some fair efforts this season and on a good mark now; not out of it.

4/1

6th

7

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Akkadian Thunder

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

Beaten on his last 14 starts and he's been expensive to follow in that time, but he was denied a clear run at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and again ran well when fifth of 19 at York (7f, good) last time; could be thereabouts.

11/2

3rd

18 (3)

Northern Spirit

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Ellison

33/1

Place: £4.50

Form: 7-6R57 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 8st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race at Newcastle in January was a first; won't mind getting back on the grass and he is proven in big-field handicaps; could go well at a price.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2 (17)	12th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 4	18:45 Musselburgh Northern Spirit 9st 8lb J: Ben Robinson T: Brian Ellison	Effective on AW and turf; respectable third in big field at Doncaster (6f) returned to this sphere last time; remains on a workable mark and gained last two wins over 5f.	11/1
3rd 18 (3)	29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 3	17:15 Doncaster Northern Spirit 8st 6lb J: Luke Morris T: Brian Ellison	Usually slowly away but his refusal to race at Newcastle in January was a first; won't mind getting back on the grass and he is proven in big-field handicaps; could go well at a price.	33/1
7th 2 (1)	6th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4	20:30 Newcastle (AW) Northern Spirit 9st 7lb J: Ben Robinson T: Brian Ellison	Usually slowly away but his refusal to race here last month was a first; ran okay over 7f here last week and capable of a big run but he is a risky proposition.	14/1

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2

(17)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

9st 8lb

Effective on AW and turf; respectable third in big field at Doncaster (6f) returned to this sphere last time; remains on a workable mark and gained last two wins over 5f.

11/1

3rd

18

(3)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

8st 6lb

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race at Newcastle in January was a first; won't mind getting back on the grass and he is proven in big-field handicaps; could go well at a price.

33/1

7th

2

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

9st 7lb

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race here last month was a first; ran okay over 7f here last week and capable of a big run but he is a risky proposition.

14/1

4th

10 (11)

Woven

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

14/1

Place: £8.80

Form: 28150- CD

Last run: 141 days

W: 9st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict

Running in this race for the fourth time, having finished second in 2022 and 2024 and ninth last year; can go well fresh and he retained a good chunk of ability last year; should be arriving on the scene late.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 2 (3)	29th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4	16:40 Ayr Woven 10st 1lb J: Connor Beasley T: Michael Dods	Won over C&D (heavy) last October and this 10yo was a respectable seventh of 24 in the Ayr Bronze Cup over C&D (soft) 11 days ago; this is less competitive and he could play a leading role.	8/1
5th 5 (3)	4th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4	15:15 Haydock Woven 9st 11lb J: Connor Beasley T: Michael Dods	C&D winner who shaped well when runner-up in 6f York handicap in June; refitted with cheekpieces when a below-par ninth at Ayr (6f) following month; goes well on soft ground so this veteran can't be dismissed after a break though.	8/1

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7th

2

(3)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

10st 1lb

Won over C&D (heavy) last October and this 10yo was a respectable seventh of 24 in the Ayr Bronze Cup over C&D (soft) 11 days ago; this is less competitive and he could play a leading role.

8/1

5th

5

(3)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

9st 11lb

C&D winner who shaped well when runner-up in 6f York handicap in June; refitted with cheekpieces when a below-par ninth at Ayr (6f) following month; goes well on soft ground so this veteran can't be dismissed after a break though.

8/1

5th

8 (7)

Territorial Knight

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

7/1

Form: 63125- CD

Last run: 191 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict

Strong stayer at the trip and he powered home to win over C&D last July (Class 4; 5lb lower mark than today's); followed that with good runs at Carlisle and Ayr (Bronze Cup); Kevin Ryan has had two winners and two placed horses from ten runners in the race since 2016; still has low mileage.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8 (8)	5th Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3	15:15 Pontefract Territorial Knight 9st 4lb J: Tom Eaves T: Kevin Ryan	Well beaten on testing ground on his last two starts but he has been dropped 3lb and he should be happier back on a sound surface; good chance if returning to the form of his Ayr second in July.	14/1
9th 3 (4)	4th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4	15:15 Haydock Territorial Knight 9st 12lb J: Tom Eaves T: Kevin Ryan	Yet to score this term but this reliable sort comes here on the back of a good fifth of 12 in 6f Hamilton handicap 24 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up.	7/1
5th 3 (9)	11th Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 4	20:00 Hamilton Territorial Knight 9st 9lb J: Shane Gray T: Kevin Ryan	Dual winner over 6f (good/good to soft), the most recent coming at Doncaster last summer off a 3lb lower mark; fifth in the Ayr Bronze Cup in September (soft) and he ran well when second of 17 there last month; has to be respected.	6/1

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8

(8)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

9st 4lb

Well beaten on testing ground on his last two starts but he has been dropped 3lb and he should be happier back on a sound surface; good chance if returning to the form of his Ayr second in July.

14/1

9th

3

(4)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

9st 12lb

Yet to score this term but this reliable sort comes here on the back of a good fifth of 12 in 6f Hamilton handicap 24 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up.

7/1

5th

3

(9)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

9st 9lb

Dual winner over 6f (good/good to soft), the most recent coming at Doncaster last summer off a 3lb lower mark; fifth in the Ayr Bronze Cup in September (soft) and he ran well when second of 17 there last month; has to be respected.

6/1

6th

7 (6)

Lord Bertie

J: Cian Horgan

16/1

Form: 92310- CD

Last run: 141 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict

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.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 5 (5)	29th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4	16:40 Ayr Lord Bertie 9st 9lb J: Mark Winn T: David O’Meara	Runner-up in this last year (soft) and returned to form when second at Haydock (6f, heavy) latest start; major player with conditions in his favour.	7/2
2nd 12 (13)	4th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4	15:15 Haydock Lord Bertie 9st 3lb J: Mark Winn T: David O’Meara	Fairly useful on his day but he's not one to rely on and failed to beat a rival in 6f Hamilton handicap two weeks ago; others are much preferred.	12/1
10th 4 (1)	21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 4	19:45 Hamilton Lord Bertie 9st 12lb J: Mark Winn T: David O’Meara	His wins have come on slow ground but he was beaten only 3l in a big field at York (7f, good to firm) last month; that was a creditable effort after a slow start and he ran well over this trip at Ayr on his penultimate run; could be dangerous.	8/1

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8th

5

(5)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

9st 9lb

Runner-up in this last year (soft) and returned to form when second at Haydock (6f, heavy) latest start; major player with conditions in his favour.

7/2

2nd

12

(13)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

9st 3lb

Fairly useful on his day but he's not one to rely on and failed to beat a rival in 6f Hamilton handicap two weeks ago; others are much preferred.

12/1

10th

4

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

9st 12lb

His wins have come on slow ground but he was beaten only 3l in a big field at York (7f, good to firm) last month; that was a creditable effort after a slow start and he ran well over this trip at Ayr on his penultimate run; could be dangerous.

8/1

7th

15 (19)

Valley Ofthe Kings

J: Sean Levey

T: Dylan Cunha

33/1

Form: 629-28 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict

Promise on turf, including over C&D, and he won twice on AW in late 2025; this race looks too competitive though.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 1 (3)	20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4	15:11 Newmarket (July) Valley Ofthe Kings 10st 2lb J: Stevie Donohoe T: Dylan Cunha	Drawn away from the action on his return to turf but was then said to have been unsuited by the undulations of Catterick last time, which would be a concern round here; 2lb above his last winning mark and has a bit to prove back from a short break.	16/1

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2nd

1

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:11 Newmarket (July)

Valley Ofthe Kings

10st 2lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Dylan Cunha

Drawn away from the action on his return to turf but was then said to have been unsuited by the undulations of Catterick last time, which would be a concern round here; 2lb above his last winning mark and has a bit to prove back from a short break.

16/1

8th

9 (18)

Sixtygeesbaby

J: Daniel Tudhope

13/2

Form: 14302- CD

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict

Impressed at Newmarket on second 2yo start (6f, good) and it was a strong C&D novice in which he defied a penalty on reappearance last April (good to firm); not an instant hit in handicaps but he rounded off his 3yo campaign with a close second at Newmarket in September (6f, good; solid form and good Topspeed figure); sold out of Tom Clover's for 50,000gns one month later; unraced on slower than good but remains a sprinter of some interest and the betting should be revealing for a yard with three representatives.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 2 (11)	15th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 4	15:23 Redcar Sixtygeesbaby 10st 2lb J: Mark Winn T: David O’Meara	Ended a losing run at Carlisle (6f) in August but below that form both runs since and came last of 16 at Doncaster (6f) two days ago; needs to bounce back.	9/1
16th 5 (4)	13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4	17:20 Doncaster Sixtygeesbaby 9st 13lb J: Conor Whiteley T: David O’Meara	Won by 4l at Carlisle (6f, good) last month before close third under 5lb penalty at Ffos Las (6f, good); he's another 4lb higher today but could still give a good account if conditions suit (unproven on slow ground).	9/1
3rd 1 (3)	21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5	14:10 Ffos Las Sixtygeesbaby 10st 3lb J: Luke Morris T: David O’Meara	Not an instant success for new stable this season but won easily by 4l off much-reduced mark at Carlisle (5.8f, good) ten days ago and is 4lb ahead of the handicapper under 5lb penalty here; commands respect.	11/10

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Starting price

3rd

2

(11)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

10st 2lb

Ended a losing run at Carlisle (6f) in August but below that form both runs since and came last of 16 at Doncaster (6f) two days ago; needs to bounce back.

9/1

16th

5

(4)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

9st 13lb

Won by 4l at Carlisle (6f, good) last month before close third under 5lb penalty at Ffos Las (6f, good); he's another 4lb higher today but could still give a good account if conditions suit (unproven on slow ground).

9/1

3rd

1

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

10st 3lb

Not an instant success for new stable this season but won easily by 4l off much-reduced mark at Carlisle (5.8f, good) ten days ago and is 4lb ahead of the handicapper under 5lb penalty here; commands respect.

11/10

9th

17 (17)

Arctic Summer

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

50/1

Form: 80379- D

Last run: 121 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict

6f winner in France as a 2yo; found life tough in four sprint handicap runs for Gemma Tutty last year, showing her best form when third of eight at Pontefract on the second occasion; may need more help from the handicapper.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 2 (2)	11th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5	19:52 Catterick Arctic Summer 9st 7lb J: Kaiya Fraser T: Gemma Tutty	Ex-French; won over 6f at Chantilly in 2024 (very soft); rather disappointing since joining present yard, including at Carlisle on Tuesday when tried in cheekpieces (retained).	7/1
9th 11 (4)	9th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4	19:42 Carlisle Arctic Summer 9st 4lb J: Connor Beasley T: Gemma Tutty	Ex-French; only win was over 6f at Chantilly as a juvenile (very soft); not been in top form this season and needs cheekpieces to have a positive effect.	20/1
8th 1 (2)	11th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 5	17:00 Catterick Arctic Summer 10st 2lb J: Jake Dickson T: Gemma Tutty	A 2yo winner over 6f (very soft) in France but she's been high in the weights since trained in Britain and little sign of that changing in two runs this year; down another 2lb but likely that it isn't enough.	9/1

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7th

2

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

9st 7lb

Ex-French; won over 6f at Chantilly in 2024 (very soft); rather disappointing since joining present yard, including at Carlisle on Tuesday when tried in cheekpieces (retained).

7/1

9th

11

(4)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

9st 4lb

Ex-French; only win was over 6f at Chantilly as a juvenile (very soft); not been in top form this season and needs cheekpieces to have a positive effect.

20/1

8th

1

(2)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

10st 2lb

A 2yo winner over 6f (very soft) in France but she's been high in the weights since trained in Britain and little sign of that changing in two runs this year; down another 2lb but likely that it isn't enough.

9/1

10th

4 (8)

Dark Thirty

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

9/1

Form: 10060- CD

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict

Prominent-racer for Richard Hannon, winning six times; three of those wins came on his seasonal reappearance, including in this race 12 months ago, and he is feasibly weighted on this first run for the Quinns (sold for 25,000gns last October); one to take seriously.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
12th 1 (3)	26th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2	15:28 Ripon Dark Thirty 10st 0lb J: Jake Dickson T: John & Sean Quinn	Dual 6f winner at York and Chester this summer; got back on track with third of 24 in 6f handicap at the Curragh 13 days ago so must enter calculations off a 2lb lower mark.	5/1
3rd 2 (16)	13th Sep 2026 Yielding 0m 6f 0y	13:45 Curragh Dark Thirty 9st 9lb J: Sam Coen T: John & Sean Quinn	Coaxed back to his best by the Quinns this year, winning 6f handicaps here and at Chester before narrow defeat to Sondad in the Scurry Handicap; both recent efforts below best however so needs to bounce back but meets Sondad on 8lb better terms.	14/1
14th 4 (13)	19th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 89y Class 2	13:50 York Dark Thirty 9st 8lb J: Jason Hart T: John & Sean Quinn	Coaxed back to his best by the Quinns this year, winning 6f handicaps here and at Chester and then running a fine race in a hot sprint handicap at the Curragh last month; weakened in the closing stages of the Stewards' Cup, a race in which he was 5lb well in, and a personal best is needed to defy this highest mark of his career over the shortest trip he will have tackled.	18/1

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Starting price

12th

1

(3)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

10st 0lb

Dual 6f winner at York and Chester this summer; got back on track with third of 24 in 6f handicap at the Curragh 13 days ago so must enter calculations off a 2lb lower mark.

5/1

3rd

2

(16)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

9st 9lb

Coaxed back to his best by the Quinns this year, winning 6f handicaps here and at Chester before narrow defeat to Sondad in the Scurry Handicap; both recent efforts below best however so needs to bounce back but meets Sondad on 8lb better terms.

14/1

14th

4

(13)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

9st 8lb

Coaxed back to his best by the Quinns this year, winning 6f handicaps here and at Chester and then running a fine race in a hot sprint handicap at the Curragh last month; weakened in the closing stages of the Stewards' Cup, a race in which he was 5lb well in, and a personal best is needed to defy this highest mark of his career over the shortest trip he will have tackled.

18/1

11th

14 (15)

Physique

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Micky Fenton

15/2

Form: 34207-

Last run: 198 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict

Shaped well when best of the near-side group in this race last year, finishing fourth of the 19 runners (6f, good); burned a few fingers afterwards, often running well but unable to put his head in front; returns from a break on a dangerous mark (back with his 2024 trainer, having been with Pam Sly and Hayley Burton) and no doubt he will have his supporters again.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
9 (1)	5th Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3	15:50 Pontefract Physique 9st 4lb J: Grace McEntee T: Micky Fenton	Comfortable win in a 7f handicap at Newmarket (made all) in June off a 5lb lower mark; not so good since but he is well drawn for this return to 6f; considered.	9/1
10th 1 (1)	23rd Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4	19:30 Kempton (AW) Physique 9st 12lb J: Grace McEntee T: Micky Fenton	Three-time turf winner but he's had only three runs on the AW, the most recent coming when a respectable fourth of 13 over this C&D last time; still 7lb higher than for June's Newmarket success but he has each-way claims.	10/1
4th 4 (6)	4th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4	19:24 Kempton (AW) Physique 9st 9lb J: Grace McEntee T: Micky Fenton	Dictated the pace and ran out an easy winner in a 7f handicap at Newmarket in June; well held twice since and he looks high in the weights.	16/1

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Starting price

9

(1)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

9st 4lb

Comfortable win in a 7f handicap at Newmarket (made all) in June off a 5lb lower mark; not so good since but he is well drawn for this return to 6f; considered.

9/1

10th

1

(1)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

9st 12lb

Three-time turf winner but he's had only three runs on the AW, the most recent coming when a respectable fourth of 13 over this C&D last time; still 7lb higher than for June's Newmarket success but he has each-way claims.

10/1

4th

4

(6)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

9st 9lb

Dictated the pace and ran out an easy winner in a 7f handicap at Newmarket in June; well held twice since and he looks high in the weights.

16/1

12th

20 (2)

Orne

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

33/1

Form: 00407-

Last run: 111 days

W: 8st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict

Prominent-racer; good run when fourth on soft ground at Pontefract last October (Fine Interview first and Irish Nectar second) but failed to build on it twice afterwards; can win a sprint handicap off this mark but possibly when faced with more testing ground.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 4 (1)	2nd Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5	15:15 Newcastle (AW) Orne 9st 10lb J: Cam Hardie T: Antony Brittain	Often front-runs; without a success since landing a Group 3 as a 2yo; however, he has posted some good placed efforts and ran well when sixth of 18 at York (7f, good to firm) in July; has been dropped another pound and has to be considered.	5/1
6th 14 (2)	24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4	17:32 York Orne 9st 1lb J: Cam Hardie T: Antony Brittain	He's on a long losing run and can be inconsistent, but this front-runner was third of 22 over C&D (good) in May and wasn't beaten far when seventh of 20 over C&D (good) last time; each-way possibilities from low draw.	16/1
7th 17 (13)	12th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4	13:50 York Orne 9st 2lb J: Alex Jary T: Antony Brittain	Smart earlier in career; yet to win for this yard but gave it a good shot from the front when third over C&D (good) at the Dante meeting and bounced back from a lesser effort over 6f here when third (Inspired fourth) of 14 at Wetherby (good to firm; made running again) last week; each-way claims again.	16/1

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Starting price

7th

4

(1)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

9st 10lb

Often front-runs; without a success since landing a Group 3 as a 2yo; however, he has posted some good placed efforts and ran well when sixth of 18 at York (7f, good to firm) in July; has been dropped another pound and has to be considered.

5/1

6th

14

(2)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

9st 1lb

He's on a long losing run and can be inconsistent, but this front-runner was third of 22 over C&D (good) in May and wasn't beaten far when seventh of 20 over C&D (good) last time; each-way possibilities from low draw.

16/1

7th

17

(13)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

9st 2lb

Smart earlier in career; yet to win for this yard but gave it a good shot from the front when third over C&D (good) at the Dante meeting and bounced back from a lesser effort over 6f here when third (Inspired fourth) of 14 at Wetherby (good to firm; made running again) last week; each-way claims again.

16/1

13th

1 (16)

Korker

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

12/1

Form: 68320-

Last run: 141 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict

No win since October 2023 but this admirable 7yo regularly acquits himself with credit, including when a fine second to Fine Interview over C&D last October (soft ground; off this mark); first time out is probably not the time to catch him though and his tendency to blow the start means he will always come with risks attached.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
14th 25 (9)	19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2	14:30 Ayr Korker 9st 4lb J: Tom Eaves T: K R Burke	On a losing run but smart at this level on his day, as when coming home like a lion to take a late third in the Gold Cup in 2024; he retained plenty of ability in 2025 and although some way off his usual level this year he might well revive off a handy mark now visored with soft ground helpful.	25/1
8th 3 (6)	5th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 3	16:50 Haydock Korker 9st 11lb J: Clifford Lee T: K R Burke	Hasn't won for a good while now but subsequent Newcastle run confirmed he retains a good chunk of ability and he was drawn wide last time at Chester; appealingly handicapped and enjoys slow ground, so unwise to ignore.	11/1
8th 8 (9)	2nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 2	15:52 Chester Korker 9st 5lb J: Jack Nicholls T: K R Burke	On a long losing run but he has dropped to a dangerous mark and his latest Newcastle run confirmed he retains a good chunk of ability, surging to the front 1f out but failing to see out the stiff 7f; this easier test should suit and he can't be discounted.	10/1

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Starting price

14th

25

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

9st 4lb

On a losing run but smart at this level on his day, as when coming home like a lion to take a late third in the Gold Cup in 2024; he retained plenty of ability in 2025 and although some way off his usual level this year he might well revive off a handy mark now visored with soft ground helpful.

25/1

8th

3

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

9st 11lb

Hasn't won for a good while now but subsequent Newcastle run confirmed he retains a good chunk of ability and he was drawn wide last time at Chester; appealingly handicapped and enjoys slow ground, so unwise to ignore.

11/1

8th

8

(9)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

9st 5lb

On a long losing run but he has dropped to a dangerous mark and his latest Newcastle run confirmed he retains a good chunk of ability, surging to the front 1f out but failing to see out the stiff 7f; this easier test should suit and he can't be discounted.

10/1

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14th

3 (12)

Baldomero

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

14/1

Form: 911-45 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict

2-4 at Doncaster; ended 2025 in rude health on the AW, winning handicaps at Southwell (6f), Wolverhampton and Lingfield (both 5f); his form has dipped slightly on his last two starts but it's not out of the question that this return to Doncaster will pique his interest.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 3 (6)	17th Oct 2026 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 4	14:45 Catterick Baldomero 9st 10lb J: Kevin Stott T: Michael Appleby	Losing run goes back to last December but he's dropped down the weights and his recent narrow defeat against a smart rival at York (5f, soft; has won at about 6f and on good) was a cracking effort; back up 3lb on course debut but he should be very competitive.	11/4
4th 4 (3)	11th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4	16:51 Salisbury Baldomero 9st 8lb J: Robert Havlin T: Michael Appleby	Yet to score this term but he's hinted he can put that right, his latest fourth at Beverley (5f, soft) being another such example; return to 6f is no bother and he won't mind how the ground is riding; career-low mark.	11/2
4th 11 (11)	29th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3	13:45 Beverley Baldomero 9st 0lb J: Conor Whiteley T: Michael Appleby	Yet to score this term but his sixth of 21 at the Ebor festival (6f, good to firm) indicated he might be rediscovering his level; that didn't prove the case at Windsor last time but he's too well handicapped to ignore and rain would certainly not hinder him.	10/1

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Starting price

5th

3

(6)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

9st 10lb

Losing run goes back to last December but he's dropped down the weights and his recent narrow defeat against a smart rival at York (5f, soft; has won at about 6f and on good) was a cracking effort; back up 3lb on course debut but he should be very competitive.

11/4

4th

4

(3)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

9st 8lb

Yet to score this term but he's hinted he can put that right, his latest fourth at Beverley (5f, soft) being another such example; return to 6f is no bother and he won't mind how the ground is riding; career-low mark.

11/2

4th

11

(11)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

9st 0lb

Yet to score this term but his sixth of 21 at the Ebor festival (6f, good to firm) indicated he might be rediscovering his level; that didn't prove the case at Windsor last time but he's too well handicapped to ignore and rain would certainly not hinder him.

10/1

15th

12 (20)

Glenfinnan

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

16/1

Form: 74249- D

Last run: 144 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict

Poorly drawn and met trouble when finishing in midfield in this race 12 months ago; essentially disappointing afterwards, despite some assistance from the handicapper; may come on for this first start since November.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 1 (3)	22nd Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 75y Class 4	17:00 Beverley Glenfinnan 10st 2lb J: Connor Beasley T: Michael Dods	Three C&D runs have yielded two wins and a second; pulled too hard and beaten a long way at Ascot 17 days ago but that was a Class 2 and this should be more suitable; big run expected.	4/1
8th 10 (2)	5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2	13:40 Ascot Glenfinnan 8st 5lb J: Edward Greatrex T: Michael Dods	Two course wins feature one at 7f, but both his wins this term came in Class 4 handicaps at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm), including on his last outing 24 days ago; arrives in good heart but this is a notable step back up in grade.	20/1

Place /
No / Draw

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Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict

Starting price

5th

1

(3)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

10st 2lb

Three C&D runs have yielded two wins and a second; pulled too hard and beaten a long way at Ascot 17 days ago but that was a Class 2 and this should be more suitable; big run expected.

4/1

8th

10

(2)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

8st 5lb

Two course wins feature one at 7f, but both his wins this term came in Class 4 handicaps at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm), including on his last outing 24 days ago; arrives in good heart but this is a notable step back up in grade.

20/1

16th

6 (9)

Jungle Drums

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

33/1

Form: 80010- D

Last run: 149 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict

Sprung an 80-1 surprise at Chelmsford in October (6f; dead-heated) but failed to back it up at Southwell two weeks later; others look safer.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 2 (4)	16th Oct 2026 Heavy 0m 5f 0y Class 3	16:37 Haydock Jungle Drums 9st 9lb J: William Carver T: Jamie Osborne	He's run well in the main (including on soft ground) since winning at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in July and was fourth of 13 at Goodwood (6f, good to soft) on Sunday; the drop back to 5f could help; in with a chance.	14/1
13th 17 (13)	19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2	14:30 Ayr Jungle Drums 9st 6lb J: Sam James T: Jamie Osborne	Can lead; three turf wins include a 6f Listed on soft as a 2yo but two subsequent successes have come on the AW; likely to need more than a recent Goodwood fourth (6f, soft) when helped by his track position.	16/1
4th 12 (12)	30th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2	14:35 Goodwood Jungle Drums 9st 2lb J: William Carver T: Jamie Osborne	Below-par favourite in claimer last time when bidding for a Wolverhampton AW double; opposed in this competitive handicap back on turf.	25/1

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No / Draw

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Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

7th

2

(4)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

9st 9lb

He's run well in the main (including on soft ground) since winning at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in July and was fourth of 13 at Goodwood (6f, good to soft) on Sunday; the drop back to 5f could help; in with a chance.

14/1

13th

17

(13)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

9st 6lb

Can lead; three turf wins include a 6f Listed on soft as a 2yo but two subsequent successes have come on the AW; likely to need more than a recent Goodwood fourth (6f, soft) when helped by his track position.

16/1

4th

12

(12)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

9st 2lb

Below-par favourite in claimer last time when bidding for a Wolverhampton AW double; opposed in this competitive handicap back on turf.

25/1

17th

16 (5)

Kodiac Thriller

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

12/1

Form: 32447-

Last run: 162 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict

Prominent-racer; did well for this yard last year, winning at Thirsk in May and running several good races in defeat, notably when best of the stands' rail group in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon; 1lb lower today and a big run could be forthcoming.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
10th 2 (9)	24th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4	17:03 Pontefract Kodiac Thriller 9st 12lb J: Rhys Elliott T: Mark Walford	Two wins this year, notably when seeing off 16 rivals in the 'Jump Jockeys' Nunthorpe' at York (5f, good to firm) in July; only ninth at Ripon and Chester since, though.	20/1
9th 6 (2)	11th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 3	15:17 Chester Kodiac Thriller 9st 1lb J: Dougie Costello T: Mark Walford	Two wins this year, notably when seeing off 16 rivals in the 'Jump Jockeys' Nunthorpe' at York (5f, good to firm) in July; unplaced in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon four weeks ago; well drawn but a career best is required to win.	11/2
9th 11 (14)	15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2	15:25 Ripon Kodiac Thriller 8st 2lb J: Cam Hardie T: Mark Walford	Fared best of the stands' side group when second in this race 12 months ago; races off 3lb higher this time around but he confirmed his liking for the track with a C&D win in April and he was better than ever when beating 16 rivals at York (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; high on the list.	10/1

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict

Starting price

10th

2

(9)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

9st 12lb

Two wins this year, notably when seeing off 16 rivals in the 'Jump Jockeys' Nunthorpe' at York (5f, good to firm) in July; only ninth at Ripon and Chester since, though.

20/1

9th

6

(2)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

9st 1lb

Two wins this year, notably when seeing off 16 rivals in the 'Jump Jockeys' Nunthorpe' at York (5f, good to firm) in July; unplaced in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon four weeks ago; well drawn but a career best is required to win.

11/2

9th

11

(14)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

8st 2lb

Fared best of the stands' side group when second in this race 12 months ago; races off 3lb higher this time around but he confirmed his liking for the track with a C&D win in April and he was better than ever when beating 16 rivals at York (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; high on the list.

10/1

18th

19 (10)

J: Edward Greatrex

25/1

Form: 288-29 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict

Weighted to reverse October's Pontefract form with Fine Interview; best run for new stable came when second at Kempton last month; raced too freely at Newcastle since; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 11 (14)	16th Oct 2026 Heavy 0m 5f 0y Class 5	17:07 Haydock Irish Nectar 9st 5lb J: Dylan Hogan T: Michael Herrington	Capitalised on a career-low mark when back on slow ground at Leicester (6f, good to soft) on Tuesday; his three previous wins had come on soft ground; he's back down to 5f today but had just over 3l to spare in that big field at Leicester last time and a 5lb penalty may well not be enough to stop him.	5/2
1st 12 (5)	13th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5	15:39 Leicester Irish Nectar 9st 8lb J: Dylan Hogan T: Michael Herrington	5f-6f winner, all on soft ground; it's two years since his last win but the handicapper is giving him a chance and he's not written off now the ground is a little slower.	5/1
4th 5 (9)	17th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5	14:08 Pontefract Irish Nectar 9st 13lb J: Charlie Tucker T: Michael Herrington	His last win was almost two years ago but he's on a reduced mark and was beaten less than 2l when third at Kempton (6f, AW) two weeks ago; should get a good tow into this race and has possibilities if he gets the breaks.	15/2

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

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Starting price

1st

11

(14)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

Capitalised on a career-low mark when back on slow ground at Leicester (6f, good to soft) on Tuesday; his three previous wins had come on soft ground; he's back down to 5f today but had just over 3l to spare in that big field at Leicester last time and a 5lb penalty may well not be enough to stop him.

5/2

1st

12

(5)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:39 Leicester

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

5f-6f winner, all on soft ground; it's two years since his last win but the handicapper is giving him a chance and he's not written off now the ground is a little slower.

5/1

4th

5

(9)

17th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Pontefract

9st 13lb

J: Charlie Tucker