June 12 / 16.10 York

16.10

Good To Firm

Sky Bet The World’s Gone Football Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £36078
  • 1m 2f 56y
  • Class 2
  • 16 runners
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Sky Bet The World’s Gone Football Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 821-1

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who returned a very useful RPR when taking a Windsor maiden (1m) around a year ago; subsequently gelded and he returned with a winning handicap debut over that C&D (also good to firm) 18 days ago; has some stamina in the family and this step up in trip should be no problem for this unexposed sort.
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1st

2

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Antipodes

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Lightly raced 4yo who returned a very useful RPR when taking a Windsor maiden (1m) around a year ago; subsequently gelded and he returned with a winning handicap debut over that C&D (also good to firm) 18 days ago; has some stamina in the family and this step up in trip should be no problem for this unexposed sort.

7/2

1st

5

(10)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

17:00 Windsor

Antipodes

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Absent and gelded since neck success in C&D maiden (good to firm) last June; his form has substance and further improvement is plausible; interesting on handicap/seasonal debut.

9/4

16/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 47-660

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Dual winner for Karl Burke who posted respectable sixths over 1m2f (including here) on first two starts of the year for this yard; raced freely when disappointing over a stiff 1m3f a fortnight ago and the return to this trip looks a positive; added hood may help too.
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3rd

8

(12)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

15:15 York

Castle Stuart

9st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Disappointed at the Shergar Cup at Ascot (no headgear) but all his best form is here and has been close up in three visits since June (hooded for all those), including the John Smith's Cup; again behind the winner of that race here 15 days ago but it was another sound run; he's handicapped about right but has solid claims.

9/2

5th

14

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Castle Stuart

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won on soft as 2yo; good C&D record includes a third in this race last year and two placed efforts (latterly John Smith's Cup) in a hood this summer; the hood was left off when well beaten over 1m4f at Ascot a fortnight ago but returns now; capable of bouncing back with each-way claims at a venue which suits, particularly with the yard going well.

18/1

9th

7

(8)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:45 Ascot

Castle Stuart

9st 8lb

J: L J Ferraris

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Can race freely and hooded for his last two races at York, in the latest finishing a highly respectable third (promoted from fourth) in the John Smith's Cup (extended 1m2f; good to firm) for which he was 4lb well in; now 3lb higher and surprisingly goes without any headgear, but he's got some momentum behind him.

6/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: -00071 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish gelding who won his first two starts for this yard; took four runs to get going this term but he was strong in the betting when cashing in on a reduced mark at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; handicapper has wasted no time putting him back to this career-high mark, though.
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6th

8

(8)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

16:10 York

Sportingsilvermine

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: James Owen

Placed twice on soft last year; beat only one home in a top 1m2f handicap here in July but in career-best form over 1m4f (good to firm) either side of that when winning at Newmarket and second in Shergar Cup race at Ascot; needs some respect.

10/1

2nd

8

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:45 Ascot

Sportingsilvermine

9st 8lb

J: Yutaka Take

T: James Owen

His 1m4f win on good to firm at Newmarket in July reads well but has finished behind Castle Stuart in their recent clashes and beat only one home in the John Smith's Cup four weeks ago; probably vulnerable off this mark.

14/1

21th

15

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Sportingsilvermine

8st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Owen

Easy win at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) in May before solid third of 16 over this C&D (good), and he improved again to win at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) last Saturday; today's assignment is tougher still but this thriving 5yo could be in the each-way mix under a 5lb penalty.

25/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 0-9703 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
He went very close in 15-runner handicap over C&D (good to firm) at the Ebor meeting in August and secured the latest of his four wins when bagging 1m2f AW handicap five weeks later; solid effort when keeping-on third of 12 at Carlisle (1m3f) a fortnight ago and he should be on the premises.
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7

(6)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

14:51 Redcar

Per Contra

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Dual turf winner who last scored when bagging a 1m2f AW handicap just under a year ago; now 5lb lower but that's still the same mark he was beaten just over 4l at Beverley 10 days ago; likely needs to find a bit extra.

7/1

3rd

11

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 3

13:40 Beverley

Per Contra

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Ran okay in a Class 2 AW handicap last time as that race didn't go to plan; exposed but he's on a career-low mark and has won on soft ground; couldn't put a line through him.

12/1

8th

13

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 2

20:26 Southwell (AW)

Per Contra

8st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Infrequent winner but is 2-4 on Tapeta, his latest win coming from 3lb lower at Newcastle (1m2f) last September; could go well at a price.

16/1

25/1

Form: 37160- D

Last run: 230 days

W: 9st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Ten-time winner who was close to a lifetime best when bagging Doncaster handicap (1m2f, soft) at the Leger meeting in September; still marooned on this career-high mark despite two subsequent defeats but his form figures after a 50-day break or more read 32112913 and he won't mind if the rains come.
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7th

9

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:45 Ascot

Fantasy Believer

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Veteran with ten wins to his name; behind some of these on two visits to York this summer but wasn't disgraced in a C&D handicap 15 days ago on a rare foray over this far; could have some part to play.

7/1

4th

6

(6)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

16:05 Ascot

Fantasy Believer

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Walker

In the veteran stage now but his two runs at York this term prove he still retains ability, latterly when sticking on into midfield in valuable 10.5f event a fortnight ago; his sole start at 1m4f (in December 2024) returned his best RPR and this second attempt is well worth another go.

16/1

11th

14

(22)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Fantasy Believer

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ed Walker

Did well to finish fifth of 16 over C&D (good) on reappearance four weeks ago having been hampered soon after the start and raced wide; however, he goes well fresh so may not improve for that outing, and it's likely this 9yo will be vulnerable against numerous unexposed contenders.

50/1

Form: 31-015

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Secured the latest of his three wins when taking Redcar handicap (1m, good) in May; stepped up to this trip for the first time when staying-on fifth in the Zetland Gold Cup back there 18 days ago and this fairly progressive sort should have more to offer.
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3rd

7

(2)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:00 Goodwood

Rainbow Nebula

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Scored off current mark at Redcar in the spring but is by no means certain to repeat the form, having broadly regressed since.

33/1

17th

21

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Rainbow Nebula

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Progressive last autumn and rediscovered that thread to win at Redcar (1m, good) in May; hasn't been running badly over about 1m2f subsequently but needs something extra if he's to take this.

66/1

12th

19

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Rainbow Nebula

8st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Progressive last autumn and rediscovered that thread to win at Redcar (1m, good) in May; hasn't been running badly over about 1m2f subsequently but needs something extra if he's to take this.

50/1

Form: -05282 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Rattled off a four-timer (good to firm/good/soft) in 2024 and landed his first two starts of 2025, latterly the City & Suburban (also 1m2f) at Epsom in April; just one good run from four starts in Meydan this winter but his British return, when second at Goodwood with two of these behind six weeks ago, could be a run to build on.
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7th

8

(12)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

City Of Delight

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David Menuisier

Rattled off a four-timer (good to firm/good/soft) in 2024 and landed his first two starts of 2025, latterly the City & Suburban (also 1m2f) at Epsom in April; just one good run from four starts in Meydan this winter but his British return, when second at Goodwood with two of these behind six weeks ago, could be a run to build on.

10/1

2nd

9

(11)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

16:00 Goodwood

City Of Delight

8st 13lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: David Menuisier

Dual winner last spring (including over C&D) and comes here in good nick after a spell in Meydan; he's not discounted.

8/1

1

(9)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

20:30 Chepstow

City Of Delight

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: David Menuisier

Ran in snatches and reportedly hung right when well beaten at Haydock latest; something to prove after that but progressive previously, winning twice in the spring (1m2f, good), and could bounce back with a big run.

7/1

66/1

Form: 08530-

Last run: 259 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent individual but he was placed in a French Group 2 when trained there in 2024; beat a total of two horses in his last four starts for Joseph O'Brien and left that yard for 8,000gns in October; subsequently gelded and makes his stable debut with plenty to prove.
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7th

13

(8)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

15:15 York

Wahdan

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Became disappointing for Joseph O'Brien last year; some promise for this yard off his reduced mark but was never dangerous last week at Beverley behind one who made all (1m2f, heavy).

16/1

4th

3

(5)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 3

13:40 Beverley

Wahdan

9st 11lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Became disappointing for Joseph O'Brien last year; there's been some promise for current yard and off a reduced mark, and with Jake Dickson taking off another 5lb, he's not dismissed; one of his best RPRs came on good to soft.

12/1

4th

3

(4)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Wahdan

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

AW winner when trained in France but he was mostly disappointing for Joseph O'Brien last year; best effort for this stable came when a 2l sixth of 14 at York (1m, good) in June but he didn't fully prove his stamina for this far when an 11l third there 13 days ago; cheekpieces, worn once previously, are back on.

6/1

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: 00-411 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Very close to his best when beating 13 others to land Newbury handicap in April and he made all at Epsom (also 1m2f, good) ten days later; may have been fortunate to beat a subsequently impressive winner on the latter occasion, however, and this career-high mark demands a fair bit more.
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7th

5

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

14:35 Goodwood

Rathgar

9st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

Dual course winner in the past and completed a double elsewhere in April; however, finished behind Tony Montana at Glorious Goodwood most recently and is rather weighted to the hilt off current mark.

14/1

10th

13

(7)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Rathgar

8st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

Has won twice at this track, albeit in very different races to this; 1m2f wins at Newbury and Epsom (made all) on good ground in April and ran well again when third at Sandown this month on good to firm; each-way player if he's in the same form.

14/1

3rd

2

(10)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

17:22 Sandown

Rathgar

9st 12lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Better than ever with 1m2f wins at Newbury and Epsom (made all) on good ground in April but a further 5lb rise proved enough to stop him at York last time; might be vulnerable again.

9/1

12/1

Form: 633-13 D BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Haydock maiden winner on last year's return and he again made a successful reappearance when impressively taking ten-runner Nottingham handicap (1m2f, good) in April; bit below that form when beaten 8l at Goodwood (City Of Delight second, Urban Glimpse behind) off this mark six weeks ago, however.
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11th

9

(5)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

14:15 Sandown

Love Beach

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: James Fanshawe

Made successful reappearance at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in April but hasn't built on that, only tenth at York in June; bit to prove.

20/1

10th

6

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Love Beach

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: James Fanshawe

Haydock maiden winner on last year's return and he again made a successful reappearance when impressively taking ten-runner Nottingham handicap (1m2f, good) in April; bit below that form when beaten 8l at Goodwood (City Of Delight second, Urban Glimpse behind) off this mark six weeks ago, however.

12/1

3rd

7

(10)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

16:00 Goodwood

Love Beach

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Progressive son of New Bay who returned with an impressive victory in 1m2f Nottingham handicap last month; hiked up 8lb but showed a good turn of foot there so big shout.

100/30

12/1

Form: 3-7181 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Better than ever when he won five times last year and he's carried on that good work this term, scoring at Ripon (1m2f, good to soft) in April and again over that C&D (good) a fortnight ago; that's arguably his favourite track but he's got form here too and can't be dismissed in current mood.
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11th

7

(11)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:15 Hamilton

Spioradalta

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Mark Walford

Two wins over 1m2f at Ripon this year (good/good to soft) and a good second to Salamanca City (with whom he is 4lb better off) when stepped up to 1m4f there last time (good); won over 1m2f last September on only previous start here; interesting.

10/1

2nd

1

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 3

15:15 Ripon

Spioradalta

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Mark Walford

Down the field at York and Windsor on his last two starts but he's won on his last four visits to Ripon (1m2f, good/good to soft), including twice this year; it's surprising he's only ever had one crack at 1m4f, given how well he kept on over that trip in 2024; firmly in calculations back here.

11/2

6th

3

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Spioradalta

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Most likeable front runner who bagged a second win of 2026 in 1m2f Ripon handicap in May; unable to lead from a poor draw when 11th at York (1m2f) 15 days ago and remains very much one to consider.

7/1

20/1

Form: -85245 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 8lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
18 starts here have yielded five places and a win over 1m4f back in 2023, although he wasn't at his best when beating one home in this race last year; in fair form over this trip on AW in the spring but his return to turf, when beaten 8l over 1m4f here one month ago, will need improving on.
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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

6th

18

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Dark Moon Rising

8st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Back to form with a bang when scoring comfortably over C&D (good to firm) six weeks ago, his 20th outing at this track; retains handicapping scope on old form after a 6lb rise but he's yet to win back to back.

16/1

1st

4

(9)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

Dark Moon Rising

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

His 19 course starts have yielded five places and a win over 1m4f back in 2023 but he hasn't been at his best on turf here the last twice; back on a good mark but need to see more.

20/1

Form: 23/01- D

Last run: 251 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Placed in all three qualifying runs at two and after a disappointing handicap debut in September, when coming back from an absence, he made the breakthrough at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) 16 days later; subsequently gelded and he brings an unexposed profile to this reappearance.
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3rd

1

(4)

22nd Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Cloth Of Gold

9st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Charlie Johnston

Has reportedly been plagued by injuries and hasn't been able to build on his sole win at Newcastle AW last October; still 4lb above his winning mark but does seem more effective on AW.

5/1

7th

12

(7)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 2

20:26 Southwell (AW)

Cloth Of Gold

8st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Seems to have an aversion to anything away from soft ground on turf, but is proving consistent on the AW (2312); one for the shortlist.

12/1

4th

1

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newbury

Cloth Of Gold

10st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Johnston

Best efforts on AW, including second at Newcastle (1m2f) late last month; never dangerous when 16-1 at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) nine days later, but today's race is much less competitive than his other two turf handicaps this term.

5/1

Form: 2490/0 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 12lb

9 yo Horse

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Top handicap form when nosed out in the John Smith's Cup over C&D and again when scoring at the Ebor meeting and picking up the Cambridgeshire in 2023; 0-7 since and he beat one home on his return from a hefty absence/wind surgery at Newmarket in May; should build on that comeback but may need another run or two before becoming of interest.
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6th

2

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Astro King

9st 9lb

J: Ebrahim Nader

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Has been smart in his time; his efforts since returning from an absence suggest he's not the force of old but he's edged down to a mark he can be competitive from; first-time cheekpieces are reached for by last year's winning stable.

14/1

4th

1

(3)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:45 Newmarket (July)

Astro King

10st 4lb

J: Ebrahim Nader

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Has been smart in his time and is now 10lb lower than when winning the 2023 Cambridgeshire; returned after a long absence in May, but he's been working his way back to form and was only beaten around 2l when fifth at Southwell (1m3f, AW) last time; looks worth another try at this trip and he's in the mix back on turf.

10/1

5th

5

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 2

20:26 Southwell (AW)

Astro King

9st 5lb

J: Ebrahim Nader

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Has been smart in his time and is now 10lb lower than when winning the 2023 Cambridgeshire; record on the AW as a 3yo read 121, but a leap of faith is required based on his two efforts since returning from a long absence (and wind surgery).

33/1

15th
16 (8)
Altareq

4/1

Form: 632-33

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in three starts for the Gosdens and it was a cracking stable/handicap debut when third of 15 over C&D (good) at this year's Dante meeting in May; solid show when third at Hamilton last Thursday, despite a drop in distance couting against him, and he's very interesting returned to this trip.
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12th

12

(13)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:15 Hamilton

Altareq

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won over 1m2f at Ayr in July (good) and excuses for two heavy defeats since; can take a keen hold, so not sure to be suited by this step up to 1m4f.

16/1

11th

4

(4)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:00 Hamilton

Altareq

10st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Had been shaping well since joining this stable, including when third of five here over 8.5f in June, prior to getting off the mark at Ayr (1m2f, good) two starts ago; can have a line put through his latest effort in the John Smith's Cup having encountered trouble against the rail; makes the shortlist.

8/1

19th

18

(18)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Altareq

8st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Lightly raced 4yo who was an eye-catching third from the rear behind Warrant Holder over C&D (good) in May on his stable/handicap debut, following a year off, and four runs later he got off the mark at Ayr (1m2f, good) last Sunday when making most of the running; back up in grade under a 5lb penalty but he may well have more left in the tank.

12/1

Form: 224-62 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Went close in C&D handicap (good) at last year's Dante meeting in May; had been gelded when one of three of these who didn't see which way the winner went at Goodwood in May but better effort, albeit well held, when second at Beverley (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago; not fully exposed and gets first-time cheekpieces.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16th

15

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Urban Glimpse

8st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Went close in C&D handicap (good) at last year's Dante meeting in May; had been gelded when one of three of these who didn't see which way the winner went at Goodwood in May but better effort, albeit well held, when second at Beverley (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago; not fully exposed and gets first-time cheekpieces.

9/1

2nd

1

(5)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

13:45 Beverley

Urban Glimpse

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Low-mileage 4yo who showed promise in handicaps at around 1m2f last year, finishing runner-up twice on good; shaped as if needing his Goodwood reappearance after a gelding operation and remains one who should be up to winning handicaps this season; non-runner due to unsuitable ground on good to firm at Windsor earlier in the week but should have a big say if allowed to take his chance.

15/8

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £68.70
Straight Forecast £50.65
Tricast £482.78
Trifecta £698.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Rathgar

SPOTLIGHT:

Altareq

NEWMARKET:

Antipodes

RP RATINGS:

Castle Stuart

Daily Mirror:

City Of Delight

TOPSPEED:

Sportingsilvermine

Telegraph:

Per Contra

The Sun:

Antipodes

D Express:

Altareq

The Star:

Altareq

The Guardian:

Castle Stuart

The Times:

Rathgar

Daily Mail:

Rathgar

Daily Record:

Rathgar