June 13 / 13.50 York

13.50

Good

Queen Mother’s Cup Handicap (For Female Amateur Jockeys) (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £12222.5
  • 1m 3f 188y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Queen Mother’s Cup Handicap (For Female Amateur Jockeys) (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: -51424

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Three nursery wins last year (7.4f-8.4f) and back on the scoresheet at Haydock (1m, good to firm) in April; again ran well when fourth at Nottingham (1m2f, good) recently; in the mix if seeing out this new trip.
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4th

4

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:20 Hamilton

Dunkeld Dreamer

8st 13lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Gained a second success of the season on her first go over 1m4f in nine-runner York handicap four weeks ago; up 2lb but she must enter calculations if her stamina holds out over this longer trip.

5/2

1st

8

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

13:50 York

Dunkeld Dreamer

8st 12lb

J: Miss Sophie Dobson

T: K R Burke

Three nursery wins last year (7.4f-8.4f) and back on the scoresheet at Haydock (1m, good to firm) in April; again ran well when fourth at Nottingham (1m2f, good) recently; in the mix if seeing out this new trip.

5/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 544226 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Often a slow starter; couldn't get into it at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm) a fortnight ago but runner-up twice in a row at Hamilton (1m5f/1m3f, good) before that; could be involved if today's race pans out favourably.
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6th

10

(9)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

16:17 York

Humble Spark

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

On a long losing run and never a threat here two weeks ago, but he'd previously been beaten just a nose in the Queen Mother's Cup over C&D in June; none too reliable but a danger to all if he's on a going day.

7/1

6th

5

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:40 York

Humble Spark

9st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Slow starter whose losing run goes back 17 races to March 2025; however, he went down by only a nose over C&D (good) last month and was caught too far back in a Class 2 at Ayr since; bold show likely with his sights lowered.

6/1

9th

11

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Humble Spark

8st 8lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Slow starter whose losing run goes back 16 races to March 2025; however, he's been second on three of his last four starts, most recently at York (1m4f, good) last Saturday; slow ground is probably fine; each-way chance.

12/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: /461-4

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced Flat/hurdle winner in Ireland for Gavin Cromwell; close fourth on stable debut at Hamilton (1m3f, good) four weeks ago and Irish amateur Georgie Benson is on board; could play a leading role.
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1st

5

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

15:10 Cartmel

Secret Force

11st 7lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won a juvenile hurdle for Gavin Cromwell at Punchestown (2m, good to yielding) in October and was also on target in 2m2f Flat marathon for new stable in June; still unexposed over jumps; no surprise if he features.

10/1

7th

2

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:20 York

Secret Force

9st 7lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Sole run on good to firm was last July when tailed off in a novice race; staying-on third here (1m4f) this June and he knuckled down well to score over 2m2f at Pontefract (also on good) eight days later; that win was the first time he'd worn this headgear combination and his first go at a staying trip on the Flat; up 4lb but probably has more to offer and he's a big player if he goes on the ground.

9/4

Form: 7-9210

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
3yo who was runner-up at Epsom (8.5f, good) in April then went one better Salisbury (good) on her first crack at 1m2f; disappointing at Chester seven days later but that run may have come too soon; stayed on well at Salisbury and could be suited by the step up to 1m4f; in calculations.
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4th

4

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

18:40 Salisbury

Mayaada

9st 1lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ollie Sangster

Second off this mark to a useful prospect last time and that was better, having run Flat at Chester and then over-raced and not seen out 1m4f at York; had plenty of racing this last year and this, however, and remains vulnerable to improvers.

6/1

2nd

5

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:25 Lingfield

Mayaada

9st 1lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ollie Sangster

Said to have run flat at Chester before over-racing and not seeing out 1m4f last time; it's likely this mark is within range but she had plenty of racing last year and has again this term, and she's vulnerable to improvers now.

4/1

4th

9

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

13:50 York

Mayaada

8st 11lb

J: Ms Aine Connolly

T: Ollie Sangster

3yo who was runner-up at Epsom (8.5f, good) in April then went one better Salisbury (good) on her first crack at 1m2f; disappointing at Chester seven days later but that run may have come too soon; stayed on well at Salisbury and could be suited by the step up to 1m4f; in calculations.

9/1

Form: 161443

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
His last three wins have come in amateur riders' races, the latest at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW), and he shaped when staying on for third at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) ten days ago as though this trip, over which he's unraced, may be within range; first-time hood replaces cheekpieces.
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10th

4

(4)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

No Knee Never

9st 8lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: James Owen

Held off his revised mark on turf since two AW wins, including here, in April; wins have all come over shorter but he stays this far and is one to consider back on Tapeta.

7/1

3rd

1

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:55 Nottingham

No Knee Never

10st 0lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: James Owen

All four wins have been between 6f-8.5f on AW; has been below his best at York on last two starts and was reported to have run flat last time; drops back to a more suitable trip but he's still 4lb higher than for his last success; may be best watched until he returns to AW.

6/1

13th

11

(13)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

No Knee Never

10st 6lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: James Owen

Thoroughly exposed 5yo who was in fair form until here last time when never involved from off the pace; has never won off this high a mark but what does bode well is that his last three wins have come in amateur races under Henry Callan who is back aboard for the first time since his last win in April; the cheekpieces also return after going in a new hood last time.

9/2

11/2

Form: 4164-5 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Two wins last year (1m4f/1m6f, AW/good to firm) and reappeared with close fifth of eight at Newmarket (1m4f, good) last month; Brodie Hampson is a positive booking; could build on that latest effort provided the reapplied cheekpieces aren't a negative (pulled up over hurdles when worn once previously).
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3rd

1

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Sandown

Arqoob

10st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: Lucy Wadham

Gained most recent win last August; below par in the latest of his two starts this term but is interesting on historical data, having defied a 2lb higher mark at Sandown on Eclipse day four years ago; drops in class.

7/1

6th

2

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

13:50 York

Arqoob

10st 9lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Lucy Wadham

Two wins last year (1m4f/1m6f, AW/good to firm) and reappeared with close fifth of eight at Newmarket (1m4f, good) last month; Brodie Hampson is a positive booking; could build on that latest effort provided the reapplied cheekpieces aren't a negative (pulled up over hurdles when worn once previously).

11/2

5th

6

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:32 Newmarket

Arqoob

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Lucy Wadham

Exposed 8yo but he's still capable of useful form and scored at Kempton (1m4f, AW) last March; also won over 1m6f on the July course (good to firm; first-time blinkers) in August; returns on a stiff-enough mark with no headgear but they might go a solid gallop which can help.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 18-586 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Below best this season for new yard but last month's 4l sixth of ten at Ripon (1m2f, good) was a step back in the right direction and he continues to drop down the weights; won over 1m4f last August; not ruled out.
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6th

5

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 3

15:15 Ripon

Prince Of The Seas

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

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

5/1

2nd

1

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:20 Hamilton

Prince Of The Seas

10st 4lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

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

7/2

12/1

Form: 039368

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Good third over 1m4f on Kempton AW in March and again ran well when filling the same position at Pontefract (1m2f, good) in April; a case can be made on those efforts but subsequent evidence suggests he's gone off the boil.
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1st

2

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:58 Chester

Parlando

10st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Capable handicapper off this mark but has gone badly off the boil in last three races, admittedly in higher grades; still has a bit to prove now and failed to fire on his previous visit here.

10/1

8th

4

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

13:50 York

Parlando

10st 5lb

J: Miss Amy Milburn

T: Ian Williams

Good third over 1m4f on Kempton AW in March and again ran well when filling the same position at Pontefract (1m2f, good) in April; a case can be made on those efforts but subsequent evidence suggests he's gone off the boil.

12/1

8th

8

(8)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 2

16:07 Redcar

Parlando

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ian Williams

Five-time winner who has been operating close to his best in defeat this year but not last time at Epsom when in first-time cheekpieces; even if back on song, others are more intriguing.

25/1

Form: 7646-0 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Awarded this race last year when also ridden by Becky Smith, and 6lb lower this time around; can't be totally written off but he's gone the wrong way over the last 12 months and was well beaten at 100-1 here last month.
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9th

7

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

16:17 York

Chillingham

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Micky Hammond

Awarded C&D Queen Mother's Cup last June and much lower in the weights now, but that's because his form has fallen off a cliff; dangerous if blinkers (replacing other headgear) spark a revival but carries clear risks.

40/1

9th

3

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

13:50 York

Chillingham

10st 6lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Awarded this race last year when also ridden by Becky Smith, and 6lb lower this time around; can't be totally written off but he's gone the wrong way over the last 12 months and was well beaten at 100-1 here last month.

5/1

15th

8

(12)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:55 York

Chillingham

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Promoted to first in 1m4f handicap here (good to firm) last June and he races off 2lb lower today; however, he wasn't at his best last year on his final few runs for Edward Bethell, and failed to threaten over hurdles in the winter on his first two starts for this yard; may be best watched.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £29.80
Straight Forecast £27.50
Tricast £85.26
Trifecta £104.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Humble Spark

Daily Mirror:

Secret Force

SPOTLIGHT:

Mayaada

TOPSPEED:

Chillingham

NEWMARKET:

Arqoob

The Guardian:

Dunkeld Dreamer

The Times:

Mayaada

The Sun:

Secret Force

The Star:

Secret Force

Daily Mail:

Chillingham

POSTDATA:

Humble Spark

D Express:

Humble Spark

Daily Record:

Humble Spark

Telegraph:

Arqoob