May 13 / 16.40 York

16.40

Good

Conundrum HR Consulting Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
ITV
View Course
Conundrum HR Consulting Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 341-31 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Got up in the final strides upped to 7f at the Newmarket Craven meeting (good) last time, taking record in turf handicaps to 2-2; could well improve further and he represents last year's winning yard; shortlisted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

18

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Startled

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Promising start to the campaign, including good-ground wins over 7f at Newmarket and York; advanced his form again when best of the rest behind smart sort in a valuable handicap at Goodwood (7f, good again) at the end of May; not beaten far in other competitive 3yo only races at Chester and Glorious Goodwood since and could resume progression his now up against his elders for the first time.

16/1

8th

10

(12)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Startled

8st 5lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Richard Hughes

Broadly progressive gelding who has form figures of 11127 in turf handicaps, the latest effort best forgiven (met trouble); ran well in a competitive field over C&D the time before; still 9lb above last winning mark but Harry Vigors takes off a useful 5lb; in the mix.

8/1

7th

6

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:10 Chester

Startled

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Richard Hughes

Made it 3-3 in turf handicaps when overcoming trouble to win a shade cosily at York in May and it was a good second of 17 in valuable event at Goodwood (also 7f, good) ten days later; still progressing and he holds leading claims again.

4/1

20/1

  • Place: £6.60

Form: 7833-7

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Seemed to run well in valuable event over C&D last autumn but needs to prove he can transfer that form to handicap level; failed to do so at Pontefract on reappearance, albeit perhaps needed the run.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

18

(4)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:47 Leicester

Daydreama

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Broadly inconsistent and 0-14 since completing a novice double as a 2yo; has posted three duck eggs since going close at Ripon in July; may benefit from drop back to 7f but others hold stronger claims.

33/1

12th

11

(2)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 3

15:29 Hamilton

Daydreama

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Inconsistent and 0-13 since her 2yo novice double; went close at Ripon in July but has posted duck eggs in bigger fields at York since; opposed in this reasonably competitive affair.

25/1

12th

11

(19)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:00 York

Daydreama

9st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Tim Easterby

Down the field in hot 3yo handicap over C&D (good to soft) at the Ebor meeting and it will be a concern if slow ground prevails again; however, he drops back down in grade today and he's well handicapped on the pick of his course form; not discounted.

25/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 11-243 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Ended his 2yo season with a hat-trick; consistent efforts this term, good third at Beverley (7.5f) most recently; getting no respite from the assessor but is reasonably solid and likely to give his running.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(2)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

14:52 Haydock

The Resdev Scholar

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Michael & David Easterby

3yo who was well beaten at Chester (7.5f, soft) last time and is unproven at 1m; however, he's run several good races in defeat this year and there have been hints that today's trip will suit; posted two heavy-ground nursery wins last autumn and he's capable of playing a leading role.

14/1

7th

7

(2)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

17:10 Chester

The Resdev Scholar

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Excels on slow ground so positives to take from his close fourth on good at Musselburgh (7f) and that was after a break; likes it here as well; contender.

4/1

20/1

Form: 4-9023

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Became a tad exposed for Karl Burke and finished behind a couple of today's rivals, admittedly not disgraced, at Wetherby (7f) most recently; subsequently sold for 28,000gns; 0-7 since debut win.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(9)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Pontefract

Gold Queen Kindly

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Roger Fell

Yet to add to her debut win but she has run well in both starts since joining Roger Fell; more will be needed to come out on top this time but she shouldn't be dismissed.

10/1

7th

4

(14)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

Gold Queen Kindly

9st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Made a sound start for the Roger Fell stable when fourth of 14 in a 7f 3yo handicap at the York Dante meeting in May; not seen since but won't mind the return to 6f if ready to roll.

9/1

4th

9

(13)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Gold Queen Kindly

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell

Became a tad exposed for Karl Burke and finished behind a couple of today's rivals, admittedly not disgraced, at Wetherby (7f) most recently; subsequently sold for 28,000gns; 0-7 since debut win.

20/1

Form: 783-64 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut in 6f novice event at this meeting last year; has become quite exposed kept to sprinting since but this combination of new trip and return to the Dante festival may have a positive effect.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

12

(17)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

First Legion

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Back from wind surgery to land a first win since his debut in 7f course handicap (good) four weeks ago; saw that out well but he's a strong traveller who should prove at least as effective back at 6f.

8/1

1st

1

(1)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ascot

First Legion

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Richard Hannon

0-11 since last season's winning debut but he's performed well in handicaps off higher marks, including when last seen at York in June as he was fifth of 22 over 6f; ran well in May on his only previous start over 7f and he's had a wind operation; could be interesting.

7/2

5th

13

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

First Legion

8st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Richard Hannon

Made it 0-10 since winning on debut over C&D last May when underwhelming at Leicester 19 days ago; however, he was in good form previously, finishing 3l fifth of 14 over 7f here (good) earlier last month when not quite seeing out the trip; edging down the weights and could be involved.

20/1

Form: 212-2 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Doesn't seem totally straightforward but he has a solid record (2122) and may do better still; gelded prior to good effort behind Passing Thought at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) on handicap/seasonal debut; in the mix.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(17)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Goodwood

Hasbro Market

8st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Creditable sixth to Startled at York last week but finished out of the first two for the first time and failed to show further progress; that defeat suggests he's not the percentage call in another competitive field.

16/1

6th

3

(10)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Hasbro Market

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Doesn't seem totally straightforward but he has a solid record (2122) and may do better still; gelded prior to good effort behind Passing Thought at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) on handicap/seasonal debut; in the mix.

5/1

2nd

1

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Wetherby

Hasbro Market

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Delivered on debut promise when winning Thirsk novice (7f, good to firm) last August and probably bettered that form when second in a quite valuable Ayr race (7f, soft) a few weeks later; makes handicap debut after seven-month absence (gelded in the autumn) but should have more to offer.

11/2

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 3-1244 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Handicap debutante who seems to face a difficult task and has something to prove off a mark that stems from a 7lb rise for her apparent good effort in the Fred Darling; failed to back up that form last time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(3)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 1

16:02 Carlisle

Ellusive Butterfly

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

She would have gone much closer with a clear run in a handicap at York (7f, good) last month and a return to front-running tactics bore fruit with a Listed win at Epsom (7f, good to soft) latest; below par on sole previous run on fast ground but she has leading form claims under a penalty.

9/4

1st

9

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 1

17:15 Epsom

Ellusive Butterfly

8st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

AW scorer; 0-5 on turf but ran well in this year's Fred Darling and looked better than the bare form (met traffic issues) in York handicap most recently; this task seems to demand a personal best, however.

10/1

7th

1

(4)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Ellusive Butterfly

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Handicap debutante who seems to face a difficult task and has something to prove off a mark that stems from a 7lb rise for her apparent good effort in the Fred Darling; failed to back up that form last time.

16/1

8th
6 (16)
Inishbeg

13/2

Form: 82-21 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Prevailed in Thirsk maiden (7f, good) last time, opening his account at the fourth attempt; may well build on that success and show further improvement, in keeping with his pedigree (siblings include a very useful performer for his connections); respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

13

(13)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

Inishbeg

8st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Fourth attempt when winning a Thirsk maiden (7f, good) in April; backward steps when helping to make the pace in May handicaps at York (7f, good) and Carlisle (1m, good to firm); gelded soon afterwards but this is his first run since; needs to resume improvement.

16/1

8th

12

(8)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Inishbeg

8st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Fourth attempt when winning a Thirsk maiden (7f, good) in April; made most when below form on handicap debut at York (7f, good) 17 days ago, which can probably be forgiven from widest draw and he was second favourite that day; 5lb claimer is recruited for this hot race on first crack at about 1m.

14/1

8th

6

(16)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Inishbeg

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Prevailed in Thirsk maiden (7f, good) last time, opening his account at the fourth attempt; may well build on that success and show further improvement, in keeping with his pedigree (siblings include a very useful performer for his connections); respected.

13/2

Form: -11111 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Record of 5-5, all over 6f/7f on AW this year, since handicapping; registered the latest success on finals day at Newcastle; major contender, assuming his tremendous progress can be sustained back on turf.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

8

(13)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Al Najashi

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ollie Sangster

Won his first five handicaps, soaring up the weights and now rated 39lb higher than for his first success; the handicapper may now have caught up judged on his last two starts; needs to resume progress after ten weeks off.

12/1

14th

13

(14)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Al Najashi

8st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Ollie Sangster

Form took off once handicapping in a tongue tie and his impressive C&D win on Good Friday, his fifth on the bounce, was off 32lb higher than the first; progress ground to a halt on turf last month but not out of the question the return to AW will perk him back up.

8/1

9th

2

(9)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Al Najashi

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ollie Sangster

Record of 5-5, all over 6f/7f on AW this year, since handicapping; registered the latest success on finals day at Newcastle; major contender, assuming his tremendous progress can be sustained back on turf.

7/2

16/1

Form: 20-1 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced colt who most recently belied his 40-1 odds with success at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) on seasonal debut; needs to prove he can back up that form and also needs to step up sharply on his sole turf effort.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

11

(3)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Luansobe

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Fellowes

Off the mark at the third attempt when winning a Wolverhampton novice (7f, AW) in April; close-up third of 17 in a handicap at Ascot (7f, good to firm) in July but failed to build on that back there 19 days ago; could bounce back returned to the AW.

7/1

5th

3

(7)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ascot

Luansobe

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Lightly raced 7f AW novice winner; has contested two handicaps, last time showing the benefit of a gelding operation when a staying-on third of 17 over C&D in July (good to firm); respected with further progress very plausible.

4/1

3rd

13

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Luansobe

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Charlie Fellowes

40-1 winner of novice at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) on reappearance; down the field on handicap debut at York four weeks later (subsequently gelded); has to prove he's as effective on turf as the AW but yard won this with a lightly raced 3yo in 2024.

11/1

Form: 82212- BF

Last run: 223 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Ended his 2yo campaign for Harry Charlton by winning a Newmarket maiden (6f) and running well in Newcastle handicap (7f, AW); sold for 90,000gns and gelded since; likely needs further progress on stable debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

16:52 Chester

First Time

9st 5lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

A fair 6f winner for Harry Charlton in 2025; proving consistent without winning for his current yard and comes here on the back of a good fourth of 15 in 7f York handicap last time; needs considering in a first-time visor.

7/1

4th

14

(1)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

First Time

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Running okay for his new stable this year without suggesting he was ahead of his mark; others preferred for win purposes.

20/1

5th

3

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Doncaster

First Time

9st 6lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Newmarket maiden winner for Harry Charlton last August (6f, good to firm); subsequently sold for 90,000gns; building momentum in handicaps for his new yard, last time holding every chance over C&D and going down by a length; solid prospects off 1lb lower.

11/4

Form: 489-15 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Possibly didn't take to Epsom (8.5f) last time when beaten favourite on handicap debut; recorded a ready success in Lingfield maiden (7f, AW) in his only other start this term and may still have more to offer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Sandown

Montague Menace

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Took a 7f Lingfield maiden (AW) on his comeback in March but bombed out when strong in the market on his handicap debut at Epsom (8.5f, good) next time; finished 12th of 14 at York a fortnight ago and has a point to prove now.

40/1

12th

11

(12)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Montague Menace

8st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Possibly didn't take to Epsom (8.5f) last time when beaten favourite on handicap debut; recorded a ready success in Lingfield maiden (7f, AW) in his only other start this term and may still have more to offer.

12/1

5th

2

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:23 Epsom

Montague Menace

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Gelded ahead of his AW debut when readily landing Lingfield maiden (7f) on last month's return; will probably need more on this switch back to turf/handicap debut but it's still early days and he warrants consideration.

5/2

13th
13 (5)
Awraad

50/1

Form: 7526-6

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ran well over 6f in nursery at the York Ebor festival and Listed event at Ripon last August; nowhere near that form in two outings since and has enough to prove off current mark back at 7f.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Awraad

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gemma Tutty

Ran well over 6f in nursery at the York Ebor festival and Listed event at Ripon last August; nowhere near that form in three outings since; a two-month break needs to have had a reviving effect.

14/1

13th

13

(5)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Awraad

8st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gemma Tutty

Ran well over 6f in nursery at the York Ebor festival and Listed event at Ripon last August; nowhere near that form in two outings since and has enough to prove off current mark back at 7f.

50/1

6th

4

(5)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:52 Pontefract

Awraad

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Won on debut here (5f, good) last April and close second to Anaisa in Listed race at Ripon in August (6f, good; albeit weak form for the grade); disappointing in nursery at Carlisle shortly after and she's 9lb higher for this return to action, but she's not ruled out for a trainer among the winners.

7/1

Form: 4295-6

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Ran creditably in valuable contest over C&D last autumn but remains a maiden and has a bit to prove off his mark in this warm handicap; failed to show his form at Thirsk (behind Inishbeg) on reappearance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16th

12

(9)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:00 York

Advance Twentyfive

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Hoodless

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

3yo who ran well on slow ground last season and won in a first-time visor (retained since) at Chester (7.5f, good) in July; however, tailed off at 33-1 at Ripon (1m, good) and needs to bounce back from that flop.

28/1

9th

8

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Ripon

Advance Twentyfive

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Back to form from out of the blue in a first-time visor when getting off the mark at the 11th time of asking at Chester (extended 7f, good) five weeks ago; plenty went his way (got a dream run through on the inner after leaders went hard) and wouldn't be an obvious type to follow up.

16/1

1st

9

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Advance Twentyfive

9st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ten-race maiden who has been out of sorts in his three runs this season; continues to drop down the weights but he needs a big turnaround back at this trip; visor added.

20/1

Non-runners

Passing Thought, Cotai Lights

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £187.60
Straight Forecast £131.18
Tricast £850.04
Trifecta £1362.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Inishbeg

NEWMARKET:

Luansobe

POSTDATA:

Hasbro Market

The Guardian:

First Legion

Daily Mirror:

Al Najashi

TOPSPEED:

Advance Twentyfive

The Star:

Startled

RP RATINGS:

Inishbeg

Daily Record:

Inishbeg

The Times:

Luansobe

Telegraph:

Luansobe

Daily Mail:

Hasbro Market

D Express:

Hasbro Market

The Sun:

First Legion