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

17

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Castle Stuart

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has been headstrong in the past and he returned to form in a first-time hood (retained) with a close second of 16 over C&D (good) four weeks ago; today's company is tougher but he seems to like it here and remains well treated on last season's best efforts; due a 4lb rise; each-way chance.

16/1

2nd

9

(11)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Castle Stuart

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

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.

16/1

10th

10

(11)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 2

13:30 Carlisle

Castle Stuart

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Respectable sixth over 1m2f both starts this year, the latter in a warm race at York when shaping as if worth another try over 1m3f+; gets that here and has each-way hopes.

10/1

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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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

1st

12

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newmarket (July)

Sportingsilvermine

8st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: James Owen

Won last March/April on first two starts for yard; took just one of 16 races since but that was penultimate start (Beverley 1m2f, good to firm) and last month's third of 16 off this mark in a Class 2 at York (1m2f) was as good as he's ever been; stays 1m4f; not the percentage call but not impossible.

20/1

3rd

12

(13)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Sportingsilvermine

8st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: James Owen

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.

16/1

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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4th

7

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 3

15:15 Ripon

Per Contra

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

He's won just one of his last 23 starts and has failed to fire on his last two outings; however, he had a tough assignment in the John Smith's Cup at York last Saturday and he's dropped to a handy mark; runner-up to the 4-7 favourite in this race last year and he's not ruled out.

9/1

20th

21

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Per Contra

8st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Some good C&D form, beaten just a neck in a big field last August (good to firm) and fourth of 16 two starts ago (good); he has an each-way squeak if he's on song but that wasn't the case at Newcastle last time (slowly away) and he's won just one of his last 22 starts.

66/1

8th

12

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

15:12 Newcastle (AW)

Per Contra

8st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

His 2-3 AW record includes a comfortable C&D win off only 1lb lower last September; arrives on the back of two good efforts in strong turf handicaps and a bold bid looks assured now back on AW.

9/2

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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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

5th

4

(10)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Fantasy Believer

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

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.

25/1

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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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

5th

9

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

15:12 Newcastle (AW)

Rainbow Nebula

8st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Secured the latest of his three wins when taking Redcar handicap (1m, good) in May; couple of respectable efforts over 1m2f on turf since and he hasn't finished out of the first three in four AW starts (all here); another who can't be dismissed.

12/1

6th

10

(15)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Rainbow Nebula

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

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.

16/1

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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5

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

16:17 York

Wahdan

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Useful 3yo when based in France, largely disappointing for Joseph O'Brien last year; some promise for current yard, not helped by racing wide at Chester (1m2f) last time; moves into unknown territory trip-wise but his mark is falling and he's impossible to discount.

12/1

6th

3

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

19:00 Chester

Wahdan

9st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Very useful 3yo when based in France; largely disappointing for Joseph O'Brien in Ireland last year but started off for Tim Easterby with two encouraging runs at York (1m2f/1m) last month and has possibilities here.

10/1

6th

1

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Wahdan

10st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Record of 1-5 in France then 0-7 in Ireland; midfield in York handicap (1m2f) on stable/seasonal debut when the 150-1 rank outsider; perhaps best watched unless the market signals go the other way.

16/1

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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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

9th

3

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Rathgar

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: Jack Channon

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.

6/1

1st

5

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Rathgar

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Beat 13 rivals to win at Newbury (1m2f, good) ten days ago on his second start back from some time off; back up 4lb but he's just 1lb higher than when second in this last year and he's a solid contender.

9/2

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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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

1st

2

(7)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

17:10 Nottingham

Love Beach

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: James Fanshawe

Won a maiden at Haydock (1m, good) last May but he's not really gone on from that in handicaps since; ended last season with two respectable thirds at this track (8.3f/1m2f) but he needs to find something extra after 161 days off.

6/1

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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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

11th

7

(14)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Spioradalta

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Mark Walford

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.

12/1

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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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

12th

14

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Dark Moon Rising

8st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

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.

20/1

5th

11

(2)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:20 York

Dark Moon Rising

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Kevin Ryan

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.

16/1

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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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

7th

9

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

17:22 Sandown

Cloth Of Gold

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Second on soft-ground debut at Redcar in autumn 2024 but his best efforts since have come on AW, bouncing back from a below-par reappearance at York with a fine second in a 1m2f Newcastle Class 2 eight days ago; needs to show he can still do it on turf now.

8/1

2nd

10

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

15:12 Newcastle (AW)

Cloth Of Gold

8st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Bounced back from a disappointing handicap debut on turf with a win over C&D last October; weakened to finish well held on 1m3f York reappearance 13 days ago but it's possible this lightly raced 4yo simply needed that first outing for eight months (gelded).

14/1

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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14th

1

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Astro King

9st 12lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

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.

33/1

11th

2

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Newmarket

Astro King

9st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Excelled in top handicaps at York and Newmarket in 2023, including with a C&D win in the Cambridgeshire (good to firm; 3lb lower today); however, he only once threatened to hit those heights in 2024 and, after wind surgery, missed all of 2025; that leaves him with a 658-day absence to overcome but his handicap mark has been slashed.

40/1

12th

1

(14)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:10 York

Astro King

9st 13lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Has a very lofty mark and hasn't been at his best the last twice but he excelled in big-field handicaps last year, finishing second in this (good to soft) and posting wins over C&D (good to firm) and in the Cesarewitch (1m1f, good to firm; off 4lb lower); not necessarily handicapped out of things.

14/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

1st

1

(9)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Altareq

10st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Low-mileage 4yo who shaped well with third of 14 in 1m handicap at Carlisle 11 days ago, nearest finish; bold showing is on the cards off an unchanged mark with this return to 1m2f a likely plus.

5/2

3rd

4

(12)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Altareq

10st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Promise in three starts for the Gosden stable and he caught the eye when third of 15 at York (1m2f, good) on last month's stable debut; again shaped promisingly at Hamilton (8.5f, good) next time, despite the steady gallop not suiting, but was disappointing back at York 12 days ago, albeit he may have not been helped by ending up towards the far rail; drops in grade and he's the type to bounce back if getting this run to suit.

9/2

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