July 24 / 18.05 York

18.05

Good To Firm

Elevator Company Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 2m 0f 56y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Elevator Company Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 933361

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Some good runs in defeat this spring at up to 2m1f and he bounced back from his Newbury flop to win at Chester (1m6f, good) a fortnight ago; he was given a good ride last time but could still be a force today up 4lb.
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6th

4

(3)

25th Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Vaguely Royal

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Exploited a reduced mark to win at Chester (1m6f, good) last month and he followed up at York (2m, good to firm), both in this visor in which he's unexposed; remains well treated on his old form and he's a key player.

11/2

1st

10

(4)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:05 York

Vaguely Royal

8st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Ian Williams

Some good runs in defeat this spring at up to 2m1f and he bounced back from his Newbury flop to win at Chester (1m6f, good) a fortnight ago; he was given a good ride last time but could still be a force today up 4lb.

7/1

1st

6

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 87y

Class 4

17:32 Chester

Vaguely Royal

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Dual-purpose performer but his last Flat win was in December 2023; some creditable efforts off a falling mark on AW (2m) and turf (1m6f) this season but he was tailed off at Newbury last time and needs to bounce back after that; cheekpieces are removed and visor returns.

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.90

Form: 115-00 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Arrives with something to prove having been well beaten here on her two starts this summer (1m2f/1m4f); however, she was progressive last July/September, winning at up to 2m, and she won over hurdles in March; possibilities if she's back on song in a first-time tongue-tie; watch the betting.
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5th

6

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:43 Newmarket (July)

Queen Roslyn

8st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Brian Ellison

Progressed from a low base last July/September, winning at up to 2m; quiet on her first two starts this summer following wind surgery, but she was back in the groove when second of 13 at York (extended 2m, good to firm; first-time tongue-tie) three weeks ago; tackles a classier event this time but can't be dismissed.

6/1

2nd

14

(12)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:05 York

Queen Roslyn

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

Arrives with something to prove having been well beaten here on her two starts this summer (1m2f/1m4f); however, she was progressive last July/September, winning at up to 2m, and she won over hurdles in March; possibilities if she's back on song in a first-time tongue-tie; watch the betting.

16/1

3rd
11 (11)
Furhaan

11/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: -09752

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
He's gradually worked his way back into form for his new yard this year, finishing second over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; one to consider.
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9th

13

(6)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

14:40 York

Furhaan

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Raced prominently when placed twice in a row over C&D (good to firm) in July; 4lb out of the handicap today and finished held in fourth at Musselburgh (2m2f, good) recently, having failed to settle in midfield, but he might have an each-way shout back here; sole win came on heavy ground.

14/1

4th

9

(6)

25th Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Furhaan

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Runner-up at York (16.2f, good to firm) last month and good third to Vaguely Royal there (16.2f, good to firm) last time; this in-form 4yo has an each-way shout once more.

9/1

3rd

11

(11)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:05 York

Furhaan

8st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

He's gradually worked his way back into form for his new yard this year, finishing second over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; one to consider.

11/1

13/2

Form: /400/5

Last run: 82 days

W: 8st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Some good form over hurdles, including a win at Hexham (2m, good) last month; shaped when fifth in this code at Hamilton (1m3f, good) in May as though he could do with a longer trip, and he gets it today; interesting.
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10th

12

(1)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

14:40 York

Newport

8st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Fourth over C&D (good to firm) in July then broke his Flat duck at Redcar (1m6f, good to firm); has won on soft over hurdles; couldn't get into it at Musselburgh (2m2f, good) recently but is not ruled out each-way.

14/1

5th

6

(10)

25th Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Newport

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Iain Jardine

He's won here over hurdles and he broke his Flat duck at Redcar (1m6f, good to firm) recently; he's just 3lb higher today and the longer trip may suit; could be in the mix.

7/1

1st

2

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

16:57 Redcar

Newport

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Iain Jardine

Dual hurdle winner since joining Iain Jardine in the autumn and a very respectable fourth of 13 on the Flat at York (2m, good to firm) a fortnight ago; contests this easier race from the same mark; must be considered.

5/2

Form: 110-P3

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Tailed off here on final run last season and pulled up at Musselburgh on reappearance, but this lightly raced 4yo got back on track when third here (1m6f, good) four weeks ago and could build on that effort; chance.
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4th

1

(2)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 32y

Class 4

16:45 Carlisle

Talismans Time

10st 2lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Edward Bethell

Dual 1m3f/1m5f winner at Hamilton last summer; lightly raced since but back on track of late and posted a solid fifth of 13 in 2m York handicap 18 days ago; enters calculations eased 1lb.

5/1

5th

1

(10)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:05 York

Talismans Time

9st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Edward Bethell

Tailed off here on final run last season and pulled up at Musselburgh on reappearance, but this lightly raced 4yo got back on track when third here (1m6f, good) four weeks ago and could build on that effort; chance.

5/1

Form: 672414 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Behind a couple of these when fourth over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago but that was still a respectable run and she won at Carlisle (1m3f, good) prior to that; went close in this race in 2024; not ruled out.
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1st

3

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

14:20 Beverley

Valley Of Flowers

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

She recorded the latest of her six wins when readily taking five-runner Carlisle handicap (1m3f, good) last month; not disgraced at York over an extended 2m on her next two starts and now drops back in trip and grade; acts on most ground and warrants consideration.

8/1

6th

9

(9)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:05 York

Valley Of Flowers

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Behind a couple of these when fourth over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago but that was still a respectable run and she won at Carlisle (1m3f, good) prior to that; went close in this race in 2024; not ruled out.

14/1

4th

6

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:20 York

Valley Of Flowers

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Five-runner race at Carlisle (1m3f) last Saturday was first win since 2023 and she's a dependable sort who finished a C&D second (twice) and fourth in July 2024 and 2025 on her only three appearances at York; going back up 5lb since Carlisle seems to pose the difficulty but she should be on the premises.

13/2

Form: 123106 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won at Ripon (2m, good) in April and at Catterick (2m, good to firm) last month; a case can be made on those performances but he hasn't been at the top of his game on his two runs since, including over C&D last time.
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4th

5

(3)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 27y

Class 3

18:15 Pontefract

Treasure Islands

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won at Ripon (2m, good) in April and Catterick (2m, good to firm) in June but he's not been as good at Newcastle or York (twice) since; back to his last winning mark.

9/1

7th

8

(8)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:05 York

Treasure Islands

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won at Ripon (2m, good) in April and at Catterick (2m, good to firm) last month; a case can be made on those performances but he hasn't been at the top of his game on his two runs since, including over C&D last time.

14/1

6th

5

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:20 York

Treasure Islands

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

4yo who's relatively lightly raced and has found his niche in 2m races this season, winning at Ripon (good; made all) in April and Catterick (good to firm) last month; didn't show it in the Northumberland Vase at Newcastle two weeks ago but that was on AW and after just a five-day break; 3lb lower today and still has more to offer with stamina tests.

6/1

20/1

Form: 22-844

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Edging down the weights and the return to a more galloping track could help, but his claims aren't compelling based on what he's shown at Chester this year on his three starts for a new yard.
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8th

6

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:35 Chester

Venezuelan

9st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Gary Hanmer

Edging down weights for new yard; first three of those four runs were here and the second piece of form (2m, good; unraced on softer) gives him a chance.

11/1

8th

3

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:05 York

Venezuelan

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Gary Hanmer

Edging down the weights and the return to a more galloping track could help, but his claims aren't compelling based on what he's shown at Chester this year on his three starts for a new yard.

20/1

4th

1

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 87y

Class 4

17:32 Chester

Venezuelan

10st 2lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Gary Hanmer

Won a small-field maiden last August and he went close in 1m4f handicaps in his final two runs for Ralph Beckett; left that yard for 90,000gns last autumn; struggled on stable debut here (2m, good) in May but he was a fair fourth over the same C&D last month; has possibilities if he can build on that and he's in the mix back in trip.

11/2

100/30

Form: 6-3111 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won at Lingfield (2m, good) in May on his second start of the season and has also scored with something to spare on both outings since (2m, AW/good); in a much deeper contest today but he's clearly on the up; player.
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3rd

4

(6)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:24 Kempton (AW)

Rogue Empire

9st 7lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Roger Teal

Completed a hat-trick of wins at around 2m when winning at Lingfield (good) in June off a 7lb lower mark than today's, but he was disappointing at York 42 days ago; drops in grade needing to bounce back.

6/1

9th

6

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:05 York

Rogue Empire

9st 3lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Roger Teal

Won at Lingfield (2m, good) in May on his second start of the season and has also scored with something to spare on both outings since (2m, AW/good); in a much deeper contest today but he's clearly on the up; player.

100/30

10/1

Form: 938163 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won at Carlisle (1m6f, good) last month and bounced back from lesser run there (1m3f, good to firm) when third over this C&D a fortnight ago (stablemate Furhaan second); might not be far away.
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6th

8

(9)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

14:40 York

Trojan Sun

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Inconsistent sort who was a soundly beaten third at Musselburgh recently; however, he won at Carlisle (1m6f, good) in June and ran well in third over this C&D (good to firm) in July; acts on any ground and might not be far away if he's on a going day.

12/1

3rd

3

(1)

25th Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Trojan Sun

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Won this in 2024 and posted his first win of this year at Carlisle (1m6f, good) in June; soundly beaten on his last two starts but this four-time course winner could bounce back returned to Musselburgh.

12/1

7th

18

(9)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 137y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Trojan Sun

8st 2lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jim Goldie

Running away with a 2m2f race on heavy going under 7lb claimer at Nottingham last October was a clear career best at the time; virtually matched that form in three of his races in a mixed campaign this year and maybe an increased stamina test will help, but being 5lb out of the handicap won't.

50/1

16/1

Form: -80731

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Kept on for reasonable third of six at Doncaster last month on first crack at 1m4f before winning over 14.5f there a fortnight ago (good to firm each time); had just three rivals to beat last time but she's unexposed over staying trips and could be in the shake-up.
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4th

3

(4)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Nanny Park

9st 12lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Gained a first win for her current yard in 1m6f Doncaster handicap in July; set a lot to do when a never-dangerous sixth of nine at Redcar (1m6f) 19 days ago; not dismissed.

7/1

6th

3

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

16:57 Redcar

Nanny Park

9st 13lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Sara Ender

Came good for current stable at fifth attempt, in tactical four-runner race at Doncaster (extended 1m6f, good to firm) last month but was behind Newport when down the field at York a fortnight later; others have more convincing profiles.

10/1

9/1

Form: 464531 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Two wins at Newcastle (2m, AW) early this year and another at Carlisle (2m1f, good) three weeks ago; this 7yo is up 5lb to a career-high mark and everything dropped right last time, but he's nevertheless entitled to respect having won in fine style.
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2nd

2

(1)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

15:24 Newcastle (AW)

Tarbat Ness

9st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Berry

Struggled at York in July after winning his previous start by a wide margin at Carlisle (2m1f, good), but got back on track with a solid effort at Newmarket last time; he's 2-2 over this C&D, both coming earlier this year, and has to be considered.

9/4

3rd

2

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newmarket (July)

Tarbat Ness

9st 12lb

J: Luke Catton

T: John Berry

Two wins at Newcastle (2m, AW) early this year and another at Carlisle (2m1f, good) last month; struggled at York last time but he had a wide draw and was badly hampered at a crucial stage; can put a line through that and he's not ruled out on this drop back in grade.

9/1

12th

7

(14)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:05 York

Tarbat Ness

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John Berry

Two wins at Newcastle (2m, AW) early this year and another at Carlisle (2m1f, good) three weeks ago; this 7yo is up 5lb to a career-high mark and everything dropped right last time, but he's nevertheless entitled to respect having won in fine style.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 352453

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
His sole win came back in June 2024 but he often runs well and was third of seven at Chester (2m, good) four weeks ago on his second stable start; might be in with an each-way shout.
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6th

5

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:35 Chester

Midnight Rumble

9st 12lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

1-22 for Alan King, with his sole win in June 2024; had a respectable first two runs for new yard over C&D this season, before tailed off on good to firm at York four weeks ago; now 6lb below his peak mark.

12/1

13th

2

(7)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:05 York

Midnight Rumble

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

His sole win came back in June 2024 but he often runs well and was third of seven at Chester (2m, good) four weeks ago on his second stable start; might be in with an each-way shout.

16/1

3rd

2

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Midnight Rumble

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Much respected on his form for Alan King, for all that he was 1-22 for that yard; following a 30,000gns sale he ran okay over C&D on last month's stable debut, but no more than that.

10/1

Non-runners

Boxing Great

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £82.80
Straight Forecast £80.89
Tricast £879.35
Trifecta £1326.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rogue Empire

TOPSPEED:

Trojan Sun

D Express:

Newport

NEWMARKET:

Tarbat Ness

Daily Record:

Furhaan

The Times:

Venezuelan

The Guardian:

Talismans Time

RP RATINGS:

Midnight Rumble

Daily Mirror:

Vaguely Royal

LAMBOURN:

Rogue Empire

Daily Mail:

Rogue Empire

The Star:

Rogue Empire

POSTDATA:

Trojan Sun

The Sun:

Newport

Telegraph:

Tarbat Ness