May 13 / 14.20 York

14.20

Good

Sky Bet Race To The Ebor Jorvik Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £33501
  • 1m 3f 188y
  • Class 2
  • 11 runners
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Sky Bet Race To The Ebor Jorvik Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 7212- D BF

Last run: 229 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Made his debut only last June and has had just four races; long odds-on for 1m4f novice win in August and best form when second of six to Sing Us A Song on handicap debut at Haydock (1m6f, again good to soft; came from the back) in September; probably still a work in progress at that stage and he starts 2026 (for in-form yard) with significant potential.
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8th

17

(13)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Klassleader

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Just six races; came from the back when second on handicap debut at Haydock (1m6f, good to soft) last September and again when eventually well on top at York (1m4f, good; 8lb higher today) this May; the latter promised much, which was singularly unfulfilled when hot favourite at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) seven weeks ago; virtually first off the bridle that day but a return to 1m6f on softer ground today ensures that he remains of major interest.

7/1

7th

5

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newmarket (July)

Klassleader

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Made debut in June 2025 and has had just five races (beaten a neck on good to firm on second start); came from the back when second on handicap debut at Haydock (1m6f, good to soft) in September and again when eventually well on top at York (1m4f, good; Plage De Havre third) on reappearance this May; up 8lb but retains significant potential.

6/4

1st

10

(5)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:20 York

Klassleader

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Made his debut only last June and has had just four races; long odds-on for 1m4f novice win in August and best form when second of six to Sing Us A Song on handicap debut at Haydock (1m6f, again good to soft; came from the back) in September; probably still a work in progress at that stage and he starts 2026 (for in-form yard) with significant potential.

9/4

4/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 1971-3

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Disappointed over 1m4f at Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood last summer but returned from a gelding operation to win at Haydock (sole run at 1m6f, good to soft) in September; made a satisfactory reappearance at Epsom 15 days ago and is still lightly raced, so could have more to offer; good ground and softer would probably be better for him than good to firm.
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6th

9

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Sing Us A Song

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Upset in the stalls when a disappointing favourite at this meeting last year (subsequently gelded); had a 1m6f win next time and solid performances when beaten about 3l on all three starts this season, sixth of 16 when back up to 1m6f at Royal Ascot latest; others saw it out better that day but he should have serious each-way claims.

6/1

5th

14

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Sing Us A Song

9st 9lb

J: James McDonald

T: Ralph Beckett

Record of 3-9 overall and going the right way in handicaps, finishing a clear second (from the front) over 1m4f at York (good) last time behind a sharp Haggas improver whom he'd beaten over 1m6f on final run last season (good to soft; first run after gelding operation); this return to 1m6f has to be a good thing; respected.

7/1

2nd

6

(3)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:20 York

Sing Us A Song

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Disappointed over 1m4f at Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood last summer but returned from a gelding operation to win at Haydock (sole run at 1m6f, good to soft) in September; made a satisfactory reappearance at Epsom 15 days ago and is still lightly raced, so could have more to offer; good ground and softer would probably be better for him than good to firm.

4/1

OUR TIP

7/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 2P31-6 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Third in this race last year off 11lb lower; competitive almost every time last season, ending on a major high with 4l win at Haydock (1m4f, good) in July; however, there have been a couple of blips and last month's poor show in Listed race at Kempton was one of those; needs to bounce back.
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1st

4

(1)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 1

13:30 Chester

Plage De Havre

9st 5lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

AW winner who made it 2-6 on turf when coming from off the pace to edge home in a typically deep 1m4f handicap at York's Ebor meeting where he reportedly appreciated getting back on softer ground (good to soft); this 5yo is still on the upgrade by the looks and could give Dubai Honour something to think about.

4/1

1st

1

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

16:10 York

Plage De Havre

9st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Won in great style at Haydock (1m4f, good; unraced on softer) last July and put up a bold show over C&D this May; having been a non-runner at Royal Ascot where the good to firm ground was deemed unsuitable, he ran on it at Newmarket seven weeks ago and disappointed; can go well if back to peak form.

12/1

Form: 2-8524 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
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.
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7th

4

(6)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ayr

Dark Moon Rising

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Campaigned at York of late, winning in July then running creditably at the Ebor festival; disappointing when back down in class last time; contrasting results (close third; only midfield) in this race for the last two years.

14/1

13th

10

(2)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

15:15 York

Dark Moon Rising

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

A regular over C&D and was beaten only a length in this last year; won here in July and his close sixth two weeks ago (good to soft; just behind Castle Stuart) can be upgraded as he came from a long way back; exposed but respected.

10/1

Form: 32115- D

Last run: 249 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Short-headed on 2024 reappearance and won it last year; thrived last season when winning three races and not far away in the other three, including at this track; highly respected for that campaign, and first-time-out record, but the handicapper reacted and he now needs to resume improvement.
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2nd

1

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:47 Newbury

Paddy The Squire

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Generally progressive, mostly over further, since being gelded; close second at this year's Newmarket July festival, then looked better than the bare result in the Ebor; has won at 1m2f; possibilities, provided he takes well to new headgear.

12/1

14th

11

(14)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Paddy The Squire

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Markedly improved last year and even better this term, all on good or good to firm, although he had lots of soft-ground form in previous seasons; wore cheekpieces when staying-on third of 16 to Daiquiri Bay at Royal Ascot (1m6f) and close second at Newmarket (1m4f) 18 days later; raised another 3lb but each-way player if the ground is okay for him.

20/1

2nd

3

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newmarket (July)

Paddy The Squire

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Much improved last year, including after his second to Plage De Havre in this race at Haydock; York sixth to Klassleader on reappearance but back to his best when staying-on third of 16 at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm) 18 days ago; needs respect.

7/1

Form: 4355-2 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Beaten a head in this race last year and fourth of 22 here in the Ebor in August; began 2026 with another solid effort, when second at Ripon; not a prolific winner with his waiting tactics but big each-way chance.
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5th

2

(6)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Stressfree

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

His only appearance here was a win in 2024; beaten on his last 13 starts, running some good races but he's often a hostage of fortune coming from off the pace and does not look the percentage call over new trip.

7/1

4th

2

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Haydock

Stressfree

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Beaten on his last 12 starts but has run some good races in the meantime, finishing third in this last year (good) and sixth of 22 in the Ebor at York (1m6f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; could be thereabouts.

6/1

6th

16

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Stressfree

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Probably no ground worries; not a prolific winner, with his waiting tactics, but he was fourth in the Ebor last year off a 2lb higher mark; ran creditably on reappearance, before none of his three starts since panned out favourably; can be given a place chance.

33/1

Form: 0318-5 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Two good runs last August included a narrow win at Goodwood (1m4f, good to firm) but he was soundly beaten on starts either side of those; sold out of Ralph Beckett's stable for 30,000gns in October and not disgraced on reappearance at Ripon 18 days ago; tongue tied last four starts and now also tries cheekpieces; others are a bit more persuasive.
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6th

5

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 3

15:15 Ripon

Prince Of The Seas

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

He's edged down the weights for his new yard this season and has been placed off this mark on his last two starts, finishing third at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) then beaten just a neck at Hamilton (1m5f, good); back up in grade this afternoon but he might not be far away.

5/1

2nd

1

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:20 Hamilton

Prince Of The Seas

10st 4lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

A fairly useful 1m4f winner for Ralph Beckett in 2025; has steadily found his form for his current yard this season, posting a good third of eight in 1m2f handicap at Doncaster eight days ago; firmly in the picture stepping back up in trip.

7/2

33/1

Form: -15680

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Second at this meeting in 2024 but only eighth in this race last year; had an excellent autumn on AW and won again in January, but he's struggled to make an impact in recent AW starts and his record is a lot stronger at up to 1m3f than at about 1m4f.
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7th

7

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:47 Newbury

Kings Code

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: David Evans

Multiple winner on AW/turf, most recently off current mark at Chester in July; however, this is a better race and he has inconsistent figures otherwise in 2026.

33/1

8th

3

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Kings Code

9st 8lb

J: Alexandra McDonnell

T: David Evans

Returning to AW should be in his favour but there isn't much room for error off this mark and the 1m4f trip is a concern.

12/1

Form: -04251 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

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No Results Found

Form: 917-90

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

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No Results Found

Form: 1930-4 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Did well last season, including a win over 1m4f in April but he was best later on at about 2m (including at York); reappearance this term was pretty encouraging, considering it was over just 1m2f, and he looks a serious each-way contender.
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4th

4

(2)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:50 Goodwood

Fireblade

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Dylan Cunha

Rather disappointing kept to Ascot on penultimate start and he was well behind Manxman at York latest; however, returns to slightly calmer waters and has a fighting chance on best form.

6/1

14th

15

(2)

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Fireblade

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dylan Cunha

Disappointed in this race last year and the form of his close third over C&D that September has not been matched; second of six at Ascot on penultimate start was his best show this term but he needs better than that.

20/1

3rd

3

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 3

15:30 Ascot

Fireblade

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Dylan Cunha

Won the Shergar Cup Stayers handicap over C&D last August and he was back to that level when second over 1m6f here (good to firm) a fortnight ago; remains on a competitive mark and needs respect.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £12.60
Straight Forecast £13.73
Tricast £37.09
Trifecta £51.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Klassleader

RP RATINGS:

Fireblade

TOPSPEED:

Dark Moon Rising

The Star:

Plage De Havre

Telegraph:

Stressfree

NEWMARKET:

Klassleader

The Times:

Klassleader

Daily Mail:

Klassleader

D Express:

Klassleader

Daily Record:

Klassleader

The Guardian:

Fireblade

The Sun:

Fireblade

POSTDATA:

Dark Moon Rising

Daily Mirror:

Dark Moon Rising