May 23 / 17.00 York

17.00

Good

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  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 22 runners
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Runners: 22 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.40
  • Place: £3.50

Form: -81220 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Record of 122 over 7f on AW once fitted with a visor; however, despite turf achievements early in career, his return to turf at Doncaster (7f, good to soft; second favourite) in March bore no comparison.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

21

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Golden Strike

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Record of 122 over 7f on AW once fitted with a visor; however, despite turf achievements early in career, his return to turf at Doncaster (7f, good to soft; second favourite) in March bore no comparison.

20/1

12th

13

(11)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Golden Strike

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Record of 122, all over 7f on AW, since wearing visor; most recently bumped into thriving rival who was on the second leg of a four-timer; dual winner on turf; solid claims in the retained headgear.

11/2

2nd

4

(4)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Strike

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Reinvigorated by a visor, winning a C&D handicap (beat Bobby Joe Leg) early last month before a close second at Southwell two weeks ago (Goldmoyne third); up another 2lb today but he threatened to be useful in his youth and should have another big run in him.

5/2

16/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 154023 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Drew a blank last year but came down the weights, won over 7f on AW in February and competitive over 1m in two recent outings; case can be made but others have a bit less to prove in this big-field scenario.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

17

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Signcastle City

9st 2lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Drew a blank last year but came down the weights, won over 7f on AW in February and competitive over 1m in two recent outings; case can be made but others have a bit less to prove in this big-field scenario.

16/1

3rd

8

(10)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Signcastle City

9st 3lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Was back off the same mark as for his Chelmsford success (7f, Polytrack) in February when second of six at Bath (1m, firm) 13 days ago; back up 2lb but he can't be left out of calculations.

7/1

2nd

2

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Bath

Signcastle City

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Not at the top of his game on AW on his last three starts but he won off today's mark at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in February and his sole run here yielded a C&D win in May 2024; versatile ground-wise; not written off.

7/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 20-955 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Plenty of C&D form in big fields, notably wins on good to soft in 2023 and July 2025; while not so striking as Leadman, he didn't have the best of runs when fifth of 22 over C&D eight days ago, so might step up a bit today.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Quest For Fun

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Plenty of C&D form in big fields, notably wins on good to soft in 2023 and July 2025; while not so striking as Leadman, he didn't have the best of runs when fifth of 22 over C&D eight days ago, so might step up a bit today.

10/1

5th

12

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Quest For Fun

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has plenty of C&D form, notably wins in 2023 and 2025 (good to soft) and respectable fourth (off current mark) in this race 12 months ago; thereabouts provided he improves on efforts elsewhere this term.

13/2

5th

8

(4)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Thirsk

Quest For Fun

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

He finished down the field in this race 12 months ago but he has had the benefit of a run this time around and a promising effort it was too, shuffled back at a crucial stage but keeping on close home (7f, good to soft); his record at York suggests one eye may be on next month's Dante meeting but he's more than capable off this mark.

12/1

4th
9 (18)
Inspired

14/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 21-236

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
All five starts have been on AW, with some pretty useful form over 1m at Newcastle this winter before a flop in 7f handicap at Chelmsford; gelded and absent in the 11 weeks since; drawn wide; well bred (albeit for much longer trips) and lightly raced for his leading yard but plenty to prove today.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(18)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Inspired

9st 6lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

All five starts have been on AW, with some pretty useful form over 1m at Newcastle this winter before a flop in 7f handicap at Chelmsford; gelded and absent in the 11 weeks since; drawn wide; well bred (albeit for much longer trips) and lightly raced for his leading yard but plenty to prove today.

14/1

6th

4

(3)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Inspired

9st 3lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

All four starts over 1m at Newcastle, twice getting turned over as favourite having won an ordinary maiden late last year; shapes as though he'll be fine with the drop in trip and it's too soon to write him off but he has a bit to prove now.

3/1

Form: 242435 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Not far away in one of these big-field C&D races last July; showed at Doncaster that month that he can win on turf and he's not been far away in any of his races this year, so he has place claims.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

18

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Commander Of Life

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Not far away in one of these big-field C&D races last July; showed at Doncaster that month that he can win on turf and he's not been far away in any of his races this year, so he has place claims.

16/1

5th

2

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Commander Of Life

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jessica Macey

Last win came on Chelmsford Polytrack (7f; from 4lb lower) last October; kept in decent form (4224243) this year, a sticking-on third at Nottingham (8.5f, good) 12 days ago to Saturday's Ripon scorer Highland Olly; Paul Mulrennan is a noted booking.

4/1

3rd

2

(9)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

18:15 Nottingham

Commander Of Life

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Jessica Macey

Consistent in defeat on AW this year, reaching the frame for the sixth outing in succession when fourth of 13 at Southwell (1m) 11 days ago; turf winner last year; likely to be thereabouts.

11/2

14/1

Form: 41-535 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f Ripon maiden last June and stays 7f; 0-13 in handicaps, however, and others present stronger cases despite his career-low mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

20

(22)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Modern Times

9st 2lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Tim Easterby

Won a 6f Ripon maiden last June and stays 7f; 0-13 in handicaps, however, and others present stronger cases despite his career-low mark.

14/1

5th

8

(4)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Modern Times

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won a C&D maiden (good) last June on his second start for Tim Easterby; returned after a lengthy absence with a creditable fifth here (6f, good to soft) last month and ran another solid race at Pontefract last time; still looks on a workable mark and he shouldn't be far away.

5/1

3rd

5

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Pontefract

Modern Times

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Ripon maiden win (6f, good) last June on his second start for Tim Easterby; shaped nicely on his return from ten months off back at Ripon two weeks ago, poorly positioned but running the fastest final 2f split to snatch a never-dangerous fifth; should be sharper today and he's interesting off the same mark.

3/1

Form: 725-43 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
All his wins have been over 7f but there's been only one of those (Epsom last August) in very nearly two years now; still paying for the ease of that win in a seven-runner race, so others are preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(17)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Silver Trumpet

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

All his wins have been over 7f but there's been only one of those (Epsom last August) in very nearly two years now; still paying for the ease of that win in a seven-runner race, so others are preferred.

12/1

3rd

3

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Silver Trumpet

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Found 1m stretching him on his comeback from five months off and is entitled to improve, back in the cheekpieces last sported last July; still paying the price for his easy Epsom win last August, though, and there's not much wiggle room off this mark.

5/1

4th

5

(7)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Silver Trumpet

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Scored at Epsom (7f) last August and proved largely reliable in 2025; this course scorer goes well fresh too so not out of things.

6/1

Form: 542-62 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
15 races for one win, at Epsom (7f, good to firm; from 9lb lower) last July; faced 7f on AW for last four starts, with career-best form in two close calls, the latest under Mikkel Mortensen at Southwell late last month but today's stronger race for return to turf surely demands better still.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

13

(12)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Jersey Maverick

9st 3lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Charlie Fellowes

15 races for one win, at Epsom (7f, good to firm; from 9lb lower) last July; faced 7f on AW for last four starts, with career-best form in two close calls, the latest under Mikkel Mortensen at Southwell late last month but today's stronger race for return to turf surely demands better still.

14/1

2nd

7

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Jersey Maverick

9st 2lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Charlie Fellowes

Sole win at Epsom (7f, good to firm; from 8lb lower) last July; fine on AW, as shown with near miss at Kempton (7f; beaten a neck) last October; sixth - faring best of the three involved in this race - in recent 7f Class 5 at Kempton; may strip fitter, with Mikkel Mortensen's 5lb claim handy.

9/2

6th

1

(7)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Jersey Maverick

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

Has run very well in his last two starts over C&D, only going down by a neck in October; not seen since, though, and may just need the run.

7/2

16/1

Form: 024-22

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Just five races, the first two for James Tate; runner-up three times, including on handicap debut in nine-runner race at Nottingham (1m, good) five weeks ago; return to 7f may well be fine and he's relatively unexposed, but taking on so many rivals from almost the widest draw asks a major question.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

15

(21)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Pulsar Star

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Just five races, the first two for James Tate; runner-up three times, including on handicap debut in nine-runner race at Nottingham (1m, good) five weeks ago; return to 7f may well be fine and he's relatively unexposed, but taking on so many rivals from almost the widest draw asks a major question.

16/1

2nd

6

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

18:15 Nottingham

Pulsar Star

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Second on good turf for James Tate last autumn and has bettered that form when reaching the frame in AW novices over 1m and 7f for new yard; unexposed handicap newcomer.

15/2

2nd

2

(1)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Pulsar Star

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Bang there over a furlong out and did best of the bigger-priced runners at the line when starting out for Thomas Faulkner at Southwell in December (1m); could step up in returning cheekpieces.

7/1

Form: 5736-5 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Gained last year's two wins over 7f on good ground in August and came second in a 15-runner race next time; made a respectable return to action one month ago and enters each-way calculations.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

19

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Highfield Viking

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: John & Sean Quinn

Gained last year's two wins over 7f on good ground in August and came second in a 15-runner race next time; made a respectable return to action one month ago and enters each-way calculations.

16/1

5th

8

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:22 Beverley

Highfield Viking

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Gained last year's two wins in August but has recorded his other two successes (2023/2024) in the month of April; drawn against the inner rail and could be a danger, provided he's in top form on seasonal debut; market support would heighten interest.

7/1

6th

3

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Highfield Viking

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Won twice in August (both on good ground) and ran on for third at Catterick last time; this is his trip and fine on all ground.

5/1

OUR TIP

9/1

Form: 352-16 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dual 7f turf winner last summer who overcame the drop back to 6f at Kempton (AW) in April; disappointing at Yarmouth three weeks later but she's from a yard which is in fine form.
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

2

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Lady Mariko

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Dylan Cunha

Dual 7f turf winner last summer who overcame the drop back to 6f at Kempton (AW) in April; disappointing at Yarmouth three weeks later but she's from a yard which is in fine form.

9/1

6th

4

(7)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

16:28 Yarmouth

Lady Mariko

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

C&D winner who did well to win over 6f at Kempton (AW) 22 days ago as this is probably more her trip; however, the rise in grade off a 6lb higher mark asks questions of her.

3/1

Form: 37-086 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in 2022, with no joy from nine subsequent visits but most of those were over shorter, whereas his last four wins (elsewhere) have been at about 7f; he's now 1lb lower than when making all at Beverley last September and a case can be made.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

6

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

It Just Takes Time

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

C&D winner in 2022, with no joy from nine subsequent visits but most of those were over shorter, whereas his last four wins (elsewhere) have been at about 7f; he's now 1lb lower than when making all at Beverley last September and a case can be made.

40/1

6th

7

(11)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

It Just Takes Time

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

C&D winner in 2023 but all his subsequent wins have come over 7f+; on dangerous mark but he's faded at big prices in both runs this season and latest was over C&D (eighth of 16) three weeks ago; down the list.

16/1

12/1

Form: -72101 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Last of 20 over 6f last May on his only race here, before finishing on the heels of the leaders twice over 7f at Doncaster; 0-11 on turf and not the most consistent but he won at Newcastle on two of his last three AW starts and the latest was over 7f; 6lb lower today and needs a close look.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

22

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Beale Street

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Bryan Smart

Last of 20 over 6f last May on his only race here, before finishing on the heels of the leaders twice over 7f at Doncaster; 0-11 on turf and not the most consistent but he won at Newcastle on two of his last three AW starts and the latest was over 7f; 6lb lower today and needs a close look.

12/1

1st

3

(3)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:33 Newcastle (AW)

Beale Street

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

All four wins have been here but over 6f; he appears to stay 7f but had a shocker over C&D last time; that was too bad to be true in fairness.

7/1

11th

9

(3)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Beale Street

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

All four wins over 6f here, gaining the latest when leading late on 15 days ago; placed a few times at 7f and ought to remain very competitive off only 2lb higher.

13/2

Form: 56-310 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Fourth and fifth in his two big-field C&D races last term; Newcastle win in March ensures a career-high mark today but it's hard to judge him harshly on last week's C&D result as he didn't see daylight at various stages.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

11

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Havana Prince

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Fourth and fifth in his two big-field C&D races last term; Newcastle win in March ensures a career-high mark today but it's hard to judge him harshly on last week's C&D result as he didn't see daylight at various stages.

20/1

16th

17

(12)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Havana Prince

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Couple of sound performances on Newcastle AW this year, winning over 7f latest; back on career-high mark but he's a five-time turf scorer who has form over C&D and appears to hold solid claims.

10/1

1st

11

(5)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Prince

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Spring has been quite a productive time for him which provides hope that he can build on a promising reappearance third over 6f here 15 days ago; has raced mainly at 7f/1m in recent years so the step back up in trip should help if anything.

16/1

Form: 317928 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Second when favourite for this race in 2024, with mixed fortunes in her five subsequent C&D appearances but she was a creditable third last June; seen in regular action this year, including when second at Wetherby last month but not so good here eight days ago; her last two wins (2024 and this February) were in small fields, so others make more appeal today.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

7

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Mereside Diva

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Second when favourite for this race in 2024, with mixed fortunes in her five subsequent C&D appearances but she was a creditable third last June; seen in regular action this year, including when second at Wetherby last month but not so good here eight days ago; her last two wins (2024 and this February) were in small fields, so others make more appeal today.

20/1

8th

13

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Mereside Diva

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Versatile as regards ground; form this year features an AW success in February and close second at Wetherby (7f) last time; five-time winner on turf and C&D record includes two placed efforts; not ruled out.

12/1

2nd

1

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Wetherby

Mereside Diva

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Two good runs at Southwell preceded her Newcastle success in February (7f; blinkered first time); she hasn't run badly at Lingfield twice since, for all she has finished down the field, and this test may prove more suitable; key player.

6/1

Form: /1612- D BF

Last run: 226 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Two wins (one on turf at Doncaster) and a second from his four starts for new stable last season, all in 7f handicaps; failed to settle last time, yet still challenged strongly in the final 1f and left the impression he remains capable of better.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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16th

5

(16)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Rascal Recknell

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Appleby

Two wins (one on turf at Doncaster) and a second from his four starts for new stable last season, all in 7f handicaps; failed to settle last time, yet still challenged strongly in the final 1f and left the impression he remains capable of better.

12/1

2nd

6

(5)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Rascal Recknell

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Appleby

Record of 2-3 this season for new stable, the latest performance over C&D (won going away) back on AW; may have even more to offer for Mick Appleby; respected.

2/1

5

(4)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Rascal Recknell

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Appleby

Won a Lingfield maiden (7f, Polytrack) for Kevin Philippart De Foy early last year and defied an eight-month absence to make a successful stable debut at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in June; didn't back it up at Haydock (7f, good; took a keen hold) last month and needs to bounce back.

8/1

6/1

Form: U6-862 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has an underwhelming strike-rate, given his ability, but he was second of 22 off a good mark over C&D eight days ago and would surely have gone very close had he not met trouble in running from well off the pace; the problems today are that he's back up 4lb, drawn even wider and has another big field to negotiate his way through; huge player but plenty needs to go right.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17th

1

(20)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Leadman

9st 13lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Has an underwhelming strike-rate, given his ability, but he was second of 22 off a good mark over C&D eight days ago and would surely have gone very close had he not met trouble in running from well off the pace; the problems today are that he's back up 4lb, drawn even wider and has another big field to negotiate his way through; huge player but plenty needs to go right.

6/1

2nd

3

(18)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Leadman

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Has an underwhelming strike-rate, given his ability, and brings a doubt over current form; otherwise attractively treated off a mark 3lb lower than the one he defied at the 2025 Newmarket July festival.

12/1

6th

6

(3)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:05 Newmarket

Leadman

8st 6lb

J: Connor Planas

T: David O’Meara

He has a modest strike-rate for one of his ability (2-19) and needs everything to drop right; however, he's well treated on last year's best efforts and may have needed his recent reappearance run at Thirsk; not ruled out.

8/1

20/1

Form: 1725-1 D

Last run: 127 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Free-going sort who was 4-18 for Charlie Johnston, including two 1m wins last summer, and made a winning start for new connections when 33-1 for a nine-runner race at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in January; absent since and has more to prove back at 7f for the first time since 2024.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

18th

3

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Paladin

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

Free-going sort who was 4-18 for Charlie Johnston, including two 1m wins last summer, and made a winning start for new connections when 33-1 for a nine-runner race at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in January; absent since and has more to prove back at 7f for the first time since 2024.

20/1

1st

6

(3)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Paladin

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

Record of 4-18 for Charlie Johnston and was second at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) on his penultimate run for that yard; returns after three months off but he's still lightly raced on AW and needs watching in market on stable debut.

12/1

5th

4

(2)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Paladin

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Southwell winner (1m, Tapeta) late last year and has twice won on turf (1m, good to firm) since returning from six months off in June; ran well to finish second of 13 back at Southwell (1m) a fortnight ago and much respected despite a 2lb rise.

3/1

Form: 71-464 D

Last run: 99 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Behind on his only run here (2023); Doncaster last June saw his only turf win since 2021, amidst plenty of AW success admittedly but he was out of form in February when last seen; has a competitive mark but other cases look a bit more solid, particularly as he's drawn wide.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

19th

16

(19)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Follow Your Heart

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Loughnane

Behind on his only run here (2023); Doncaster last June saw his only turf win since 2021, amidst plenty of AW success admittedly but he was out of form in February when last seen; has a competitive mark but other cases look a bit more solid, particularly as he's drawn wide.

33/1

4th

2

(3)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Follow Your Heart

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Loughnane

Six-time course winner, most recently off 2lb lower in December; finished an aggregate of almost 3l behind Diamondonthehill in two subsequent starts; that solid rival seems to have the upper hand.

3/1

6th

3

(3)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Kempton (AW)

Follow Your Heart

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Record of 10-46 on AW, the most recent success at Wolverhampton in December; respectable fourth to Echalar there in follow-up attempt and remains in form.

9/1

20th
12 (14)
Documenting

40/1

Form: 5095-7 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
13yo who has won on 12 occasions, the latest in December 2024 and his C&D win came before most of today's rivals were born; not disgraced on reappearance and he's now 13lb lower than this time last year, but his last turf win was in 2022; not the percentage call.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

20th

12

(14)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Documenting

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Kevin Frost

13yo who has won on 12 occasions, the latest in December 2024 and his C&D win came before most of today's rivals were born; not disgraced on reappearance and he's now 13lb lower than this time last year, but his last turf win was in 2022; not the percentage call.

40/1

7th

7

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Yarmouth

Documenting

9st 6lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin Frost

13yo who has won on 12 occasions, the latest in December 2024 at Wolverhampton; on a good mark but he ended last season with some below-par efforts and is likely best watched on his first start for 194 days.

20/1

5th

1

(6)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Documenting

10st 0lb

J: Alfie Gee

T: Kevin Frost

Multiple winner down the years, including over C&D in 2024; running okay this term until form dipped the last twice; still needs to prove he can win races aged 12.

14/1

Form: 6400-2 CD BF

Last run: 120 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Most of his 14 races at York have been over 7f, including wins in this race in 2024 and another last June; absent since second on AW in January and that's the longest break he's had for two years, which asks a question, but he has to be considered off his last winning mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

21th

14

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Feel The Need

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael Herrington

Most of his 14 races at York have been over 7f, including wins in this race in 2024 and another last June; absent since second on AW in January and that's the longest break he's had for two years, which asks a question, but he has to be considered off his last winning mark.

16/1

2nd

7

(3)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Feel The Need

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Easy to make a case on last year's peak form but signed off with two quiet runs and now back from three months off; not without hope if the break has done him good; has form here.

14/1

11th

7

(7)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:00 Doncaster

Feel The Need

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Enters the equation on best 7f form this year but his latest run at York, where he often goes well, was a letdown; seems to handle heavy ground, having finished close up in his sole attempt on it, but it's not necessarily a plus and he has a shade to prove now.

14/1

Form: 31- D

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Both races were 7f novices on Newcastle AW, showing promise in September and winning in clearcut style in November; has a useful pedigree and brings clear potential but 22-runner race is something of a baptism of fire for this handicap and turf debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

22th

4

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Bloodsweatandtyres

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Both races were 7f novices on Newcastle AW, showing promise in September and winning in clearcut style in November; has a useful pedigree and brings clear potential but 22-runner race is something of a baptism of fire for this handicap and turf debut.

6/1

2

(6)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Bloodsweatandtyres

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

50-1 on C&D debut in September but he made some late headway and was only beaten 2l in third of six; that was a promising start and he should improve for the experience.

3/1

2

(6)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Bloodsweatandtyres

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

50-1 on C&D debut in September but he made some late headway and was only beaten 2l in third of six; that was a promising start and he should improve for the experience.

3/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £159.50
Straight Forecast £104.53
Tricast £741.24
Trifecta £991.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Leadman

The Times:

Signcastle City

Daily Mirror:

Bloodsweatandtyres

NEWMARKET:

Jersey Maverick

SPOTLIGHT:

Rascal Recknell

POSTDATA:

Mereside Diva

The Sun:

Quest For Fun

TOPSPEED:

Documenting

Telegraph:

Leadman

Daily Mail:

Leadman

D Express:

Leadman

The Star:

Leadman

Daily Record:

Leadman

The Guardian:

Signcastle City