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Sue’s 60th Birthday Occasion Handicap

  • Prize money: £6442.5
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Sue’s 60th Birthday Occasion Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.40
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 657-51

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Built on Wolverhampton comeback run (7f) when showing a willing attitude to make all at Nottingham (8.5f, good) last Saturday; 3lb rise isn't insurmountable but he is set to compete from a career-high mark, so further progress is required.
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5th

4

(8)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Highland Olly

9st 10lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Three wins this season, the latest off a 10lb higher mark at Beverley (7.4f) in July; although he has been unplaced in all five AW runs, he has shown some aptitude for this surface; shouldn't be far away.

6/1

17th

5

(15)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Highland Olly

9st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

All six wins have been on good ground or quicker, the most recent at Beverley (7.5f) in July, but he was third of 11 there on heavy ground last time (8.5f; cheekpieces back on); step up to 1m2f isn't sure to suit.

20/1

3rd

8

(5)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Highland Olly

9st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Three victories this year and just 1lb higher than for the most recent; has run with credit on soft ground, but all wins have come on good or faster.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 68-839 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Last turf win was here (1m2f, good to soft; from 6lb higher) in June 2024; fair third at Wolverhampton (8.5f; 10-1) on penultimate start but took a backward step at Doncaster (1m2f) subsequently; easing mark isn't enough to tempt.
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4th

6

(5)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Up The Jazz

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Landed his fourth win at Musselburgh (1m, good) in June off 2lb lower; mainly creditable efforts since; soft ground may have been against him when below his best at Ayr last month, and he might have found the Redcar race ten days ago a tad too competitive; drops back in grade here.

16/1

11th

11

(9)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:35 Redcar

Up The Jazz

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Sole success in last two seasons came at Musselburgh (1m, good) in June; possibly unsuited by soft ground when fading into fifth of eight at Ayr two weeks ago; ran well the time before and may rebound.

20/1

5th

2

(9)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Up The Jazz

9st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won an apprentice race at Musselburgh (1m, good) in June; back to form when second at Carlisle (1m1f) where he came from the clouds off a fast pace (Sanafi Zabeel was third having been eased); that perhaps flattered him but considered nonetheless; has won on good to soft.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 1157-9 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back at Doncaster (1m) and Musselburgh (1m1f) last August, running down Drumcondra latterly; held off higher marks since, including when ninth of 13 at Thirsk (1m, good; beaten nearly 6l) latest; Ethan Tindall's 5lb claim is helpful.
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7th

3

(13)

5th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:21 Pontefract

Amidst The Chaos

9st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Scored over C&D (good) in first-time cheekpieces in June; didn't fire on latest outing but was placed twice over 1m2f beforehand and looks interesting now back at this track and with the cheekpieces back on.

8/1

14th

8

(10)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Amidst The Chaos

9st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Three wins include one at this track over 1m and in first-time cheekpieces at Pontefract (1m) in June; solid efforts on his last couple of outings, the penultimate when runner-up over this C&D, and once again has each-way claims, although ground slower than good would pose a question mark.

12/1

3rd

3

(4)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:17 Newcastle (AW)

Amidst The Chaos

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Had cheekpieces on for the first time when winning over 1m at Pontefract in June and went close at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) next time; bounced back from a couple of lesser efforts when runner-up there over 1m2f last time and may have a bit more to offer at this trip.

5/1

14/1

Form: 4038-4 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Veteran (12-121); seventh (beaten 4l; 40-1) in this last year; broadly consistent since accounting for Ravishing Beauty at Carlisle (1m, soft; similar terms) last September; should strip fitter for recent Pontefract (1m; fourth of nine; 33-1) comeback run.
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14th

8

(4)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:35 Redcar

Poets Dawn

8st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran with a splendid 17 wins to his name; one of them came over C&D but he's probably better elsewhere and he beat only two home here ten days ago; others appeal more.

25/1

10th

6

(4)

23rd Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:07 Redcar

Poets Dawn

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Course winner who was completing a summer hat-trick when making all at Ripon (1m2f, good) in August; back in form when third over that C&D (soft) three weeks ago and he's already down to his last winning mark.

14/1

3rd

1

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:10 Ripon

Poets Dawn

10st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

17-134; had the run of the race when battling on gamely to edge out Polygram and His Finest Hour over C&D (good; 2-1) last month; disappointing at Doncaster (1m2f) and Redcar (1m) since; needs to bounce back.

14/1

10/1

Form: 615-04

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways at Beverley (8.5f, soft; from 2lb lower) last September but reportedly ran too freely when soundly beaten at Nottingham next time; caught the eye when fourth in a Class 4 at Southwell (1m; 40-1) recently, but it mightn't be wise to take that form literally.
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2nd

1

(10)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:48 Redcar

Kiss Me My Love

10st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

2-2 here, the wins coming over 1m in May (good) and July (good to firm), and she was back on that last winning mark when runner-up at Catterick (7f, good) a fortnight ago; handicapper has left her alone and she's respected.

8/1

2nd

8

(6)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:42 Catterick

Kiss Me My Love

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Four-time winner who scored at Redcar (1m, good) in May and again over that C&D (good to firm) in July; she's back on that latter winning mark and the likely good tempo will help on this first go at 7f for just over a year.

8/1

8th

4

(1)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:51 Thirsk

Kiss Me My Love

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Recorded her fourth win, and second at Redcar (1m, good to firm) in July off 1lb lower; has run respectably since; holds claims but may have a better chance when returning to Redcar.

13/2

Form: 66-861

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Dropped back in trip when getting off the mark at the 13th attempt at Nottingham (8.5f, good) latest; the winning margin there was just a nose but, with a 3lb rise, he remains on a reasonably competitive mark; Hollie Doyle is back aboard.
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10th

10

(5)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

17:25 Haydock

The Sweet Escape

9st 5lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

His fourth win of the year when doing it convincingly at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) 22 days ago; a 6lb rise might not be beyond him but, although he has run well on ground softer than good, recent soft and heavy-ground assigments were swerved; presumably he could have done without the recent rain.

5/1

Form: 34142- D

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Lit up by a visor (too keen) when a weakening third over C&D last June; did manage to win twice thereafter (with headgear discarded), including from 7lb lower at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) in September; potentially vulnerable off a 192-day absence.
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2nd

13

(13)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Keats House

8st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Dual winner last season (1m/8.5f; good to firm/good to soft); hasn't been in top form this year but is well handicapped (3lb below last win mark) if first-time blinkers give him a lift.

20/1

4th

3

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:20 Hamilton

Keats House

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Dual winner last season (1m/8.5f; good to firm/good to soft); hasn't been in top form this year, but now 2lb below last winning mark.

15/2

5th

6

(4)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Keats House

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) and Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) last season; a bit disappointing this term but has dropped to a good mark; could go well.

8/1

Form: 12273- D

Last run: 193 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
In fine fettle last summer, winning at Pontefract (1m) and Nottingham (8.5f); found Poet's Dawn too strong at Carlisle (1m, soft; similar terms) in September; off since finishing third at Newcastle in October, so may strip fitter for this comeback run.
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9th

8

(9)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:51 Thirsk

Ravishing Beauty

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Landed her third success, at Carlisle (1m, soft) in June off this mark; usually runs her race but ruined her chance with a slow start last time (first-time visor; cheekpieces now return); place claims.

10/1

8th

7

(4)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:30 Carlisle

Ravishing Beauty

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

C&D win (soft) in June off a 2lb lower mark; solid efforts in defeat since and the forecast rain won't be a problem; still needs the new headgear to squeeze out a bit more.

10/1

4th

4

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:06 Southwell (AW)

Ravishing Beauty

9st 11lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Triple turf winner who scored at Carlisle (1m, soft) in June and has finished a respectable third at Pontefract in her last two starts; still unexposed on AW and she should be in the mix again back in this sphere.

7/1

Form: 2444-4

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Maiden (0-14), runner-up five times, including in a 6f Southwell novice last November; ran respectably (keen) when fourth in a newly applied visor at Catterick (7f, good) latest; should stay a mile (first go) and is on a fair mark, more so if factoring in Mason Paetel's 5lb claim.
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6th

2

(4)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Hostility

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

Landed a couple of 1m handicaps at Carlisle in the summer; had a valid excuse for tame effort sandwiched between two thirds at Carlisle and Redcar and has place claims at least.

9/2

3rd

1

(3)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Redcar

Hostility

10st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Two 1m wins at Carlisle (good) this summer, including under Conor Whiteley; another good run over that C&D when third in August but stopped quickly back there last time.

4/1

9th

5

(7)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

16:47 Carlisle

Hostility

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Two C&D wins on good ground this summer and he ran right up to his best when third of nine here three weeks ago (good to soft); a 3lb higher mark has kicked in now but he still seems likely to run well.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 41888- D

Last run: 304 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Rallied to win a modest maiden at Ayr (1m, good; 11-2) last April; disappointing since introduced to handicapping, scarcely managing to beat a rival in three attempts (7f-1m); an easing mark could aid her cause on return from ten-month absence; stablemate of Poet's Dawn.
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3rd

5

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

20:00 Nottingham

Rosemary May

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tim Easterby

Ayr maiden winner who is 0-8 in handicaps but she has dropped a long way in the weights; only fifth of six at Musselburgh (12.4f, good) last time but she got pestered for the lead and may have had stamina issues at that trip; could go well on this return to 1m2f and she's not ruled out.

4/1

5th

4

(7)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:45 Musselburgh

Rosemary May

8st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Recorded a breakthrough win at Ayr (1m) last April; out of sorts subsequently until front-running tactics tried again and third of eight in 1m2f Ripon handicap five days ago; goes up further in trip here and weighted to go close off a 5lb lower mark.

5/1

3rd

3

(7)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

20:00 Ripon

Rosemary May

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Won a maiden at Ayr (1m, good) last April but she's finished ahead of only one rival in six runs in handicaps since; was beaten 32l off this mark at Carlisle last week and she has a lot to prove at this new trip.

40/1

Non-runners

Currumbin

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £21.00
Straight Forecast £16.05
Tricast £72.79
Trifecta £76.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hostility

POSTDATA:

Highland Olly

The Times:

Keats House

The Star:

The Sweet Escape

Daily Mirror:

Kiss Me My Love

NEWMARKET:

Currumbin

D Express:

Ravishing Beauty

Telegraph:

Keats House

RP RATINGS:

Hostility

TOPSPEED:

Hostility

The Guardian:

Hostility

Daily Mail:

Hostility

The Sun:

Highland Olly

Daily Record:

Highland Olly