July 25 / 14.00 York

14.00

Good To Firm

Sky Bet Dash (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 21 runners
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Sky Bet Dash (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 21 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 52P283 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Just one win to his name since returning to action in November and that is scant reward for some fine efforts, including an unlucky defeat over 5f here in May; good third at Chester (6f, good; drawn wide) four weeks ago; remains a sprinter of interest.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(13)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Stratusnine

9st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

Form figures of 22216 at York; Wednesday's sixth can be upgraded as he was comfortably on top of those drawn high; returning to 6f should suit and he is proven on slow ground, for all that his best efforts have been on good to firm; high on the list.

12/1

6th

2

(16)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Stratusnine

9st 12lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hugo Palmer

Looked one to follow when bolting up at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in December and, after a series of misfortunes befell him early in the year, things have finally clicked this summer; saw off his 20 rivals over 6f here last month and then went down all guns blazing in the Stewards' Cup; another 3lb higher today but may not have reached his ceiling; high draw could be a negative.

11/1

2nd

13

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Stratusnine

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Looked one to follow when bolting up at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in December; had numerous excuses for a series of subsequent defeats but things finally clicked again at York (6f, good to firm) last week, gamely repelling 20 rivals; 2lb wrong under his penalty but he has Group-race aspirations and shouldn't be passed over lightly.

16/1

20/1

  • Place: £9.80

Form: 672626 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Made good progress in the second half of 2025; the handicapper has held the upper hand more recently though and this might not set up ideally for his style of racing.
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3rd

20

(20)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Coul Angel

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Michael Appleby

Style of racing leaves him a hostage to fortune but he has the ability to win a big prize when things pan out favourably; latest C&D second has been well advertised since and he wasn't well drawn there; 2lb rise should be fine and he has form on slow ground; one to consider.

11/1

2nd

6

(20)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Coul Angel

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Appleby

Made good progress in the second half of 2025; the handicapper has held the upper hand more recently though and this might not set up ideally for his style of racing.

20/1

6th

3

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Coul Angel

10st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Five-time winner (four on AW) who ran well when fourth of 16 last May on his only outing here; chased home a handicap blot on his return to turf in April and he was back in that form when second at Windsor (again 6f, good to firm; Bolo Neighs behind) 11 days ago; in the mix once more.

11/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: -51053 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
5f win on this card last year and he followed it was a hugely eye-catching third over 5.4f at the Ebor meeting; back in the winners' enclosure at Beverley in April and he has run well in defeat here and at Newcastle on his last two starts; can fluff the start and he still has to prove himself at 6f but there is an air of unfinished business surrounding him.
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8th

17

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Air Force One

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

In good form this year and he took it to a new level when powering home to win the 5.4f handicap here on Wednesday; has had few chances at 6f (third to Stratusnine over C&D last month) and will be fine on good to soft (more to prove should it get slower); respected under a 5lb penalty.

6/1

1st

18

(5)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Air Force One

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Finished third behind Trefor and The Man in this race 12 months ago, having to wait for a gap but finishing off fastest of all; continued the good work this term, most recently finishing third of 21 to Stratusnine here (6f, good to firm) last month; 8lb better off with that rival for under one length; big run on the cards.

7/1

3rd

7

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Air Force One

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

5f win on this card last year and he followed it was a hugely eye-catching third over 5.4f at the Ebor meeting; back in the winners' enclosure at Beverley in April and he has run well in defeat here and at Newcastle on his last two starts; can fluff the start and he still has to prove himself at 6f but there is an air of unfinished business surrounding him.

7/1

33/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 7-1033 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Made a winning stable debut at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) in April; two good 6f runs this month too but he will need to pull out more if he is to come out on top this afternoon.
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7th

5

(7)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Ascot

Veblen Good

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David O’Meara

Below par at Thirsk (6f, good) last Friday and unproven at 7f; however, he's produced some strong finishes over 6f this term and is not discounted.

9/1

14th

5

(13)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Veblen Good

9st 13lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Made a winning start for this yard at Pontefract (6f) in April and has continued to run well; not seen to ideal effect when fourth of nine back there (6f) 12 days ago; very much one to consider.

10/1

4th

1

(3)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Pontefract

Veblen Good

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won on stable/seasonal debut over C&D (good) in April and he ran really well in defeat last month, beaten only 1l when fourth of 21 at York (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; solid contender.

5/2

Form: 221124 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
His form has taken off since dropped to 6f, winning at Ripon and Hamilton in May and posting fine efforts in defeat over C&D and at Newmarket since; no obvious reason why he wouldn't be in the shake up again.
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17th

19

(19)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Red Spells Danger

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

He has not looked back since dropping to 6f in May, winning three times including an impressive success at the Shergar Cup at Ascot (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; two solid C&D runs on his record too but a 6lb rise since Ascot, allied to slower ground, could find him out; the only 3yo in the field and that age group have won the last two renewals.

15/2

1st

4

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Red Spells Danger

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Tim Easterby

Thriving since dropped to 6f, winning at Ripon and Hamilton in May and then performing with great credit in hot sprint handicaps on his last three starts; no obvious reason why he wouldn't be bang there once again.

7/2

5th

11

(11)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Red Spells Danger

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

His form has taken off since dropped to 6f, winning at Ripon and Hamilton in May and posting fine efforts in defeat over C&D and at Newmarket since; no obvious reason why he wouldn't be in the shake up again.

6/1

33/1

Form: 506373 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Ended 2025 in fine form on AW; 0-7 in 2026 but he has slipped 6lb below his last winning mark and has Toby Moore taking another 7lb off his back; suspicion a few will prove stronger.
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4th

11

(11)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Baldomero

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Yet to score this term but his sixth of 21 at the Ebor festival (6f, good to firm) indicated he might be rediscovering his level; that didn't prove the case at Windsor last time but he's too well handicapped to ignore and rain would certainly not hinder him.

10/1

9th

16

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Baldomero

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Saw out 2025 with three AW wins from his final four starts but he's played only minor roles in turf handicaps this year, including when beaten nearly 5l behind King Of Light over C&D in May; could do with some rain or, failing that, a return to the AW as he's well treated now.

25/1

6th

15

(12)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Baldomero

8st 10lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Michael Appleby

Ended 2025 in fine form on AW; 0-7 in 2026 but he has slipped 6lb below his last winning mark and has Toby Moore taking another 7lb off his back; suspicion a few will prove stronger.

33/1

20/1

Form: 725022 CD BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Beat 17 rivals at Thirsk in April and he has finished second three times since, including a big-field C&D handicap; missed out by a short-head at Newmarket last week; solid form claims despite small rise in the weights.
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1st

1

(10)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Yes Im Mali

10st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Thirsk winner (6f, good; from 6lb lower) in April; various near misses since, including at Newmarket and York, and as recently as last week at Thirsk (beaten a head); high draw is helpful, the prospect of rain-softened ground less so; still rates a player.

15/8

2nd

14

(8)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Yes Im Mali

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Quick to make his mark for current yard when going in over C&D in April; largely in good form since and posted a solid fifth of nine in 6f Pontefract handicap 12 days ago; considered.

20/1

5th

5

(2)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Pontefract

Yes Im Mali

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Twice went close last month at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) then ran pretty well when seventh of 21 at York (6f, good to firm) most recently; this is less competitive than last time and he could be thereabouts.

13/2

Form: 269533 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Stayed on from well off the pace to take third in a 0-80 over C&D a fortnight ago; this is tougher but likely to give another good account.
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8th

8

(7)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Havana Rum

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

He hasn't won yet in 2026 but he has looked to retain plenty of ability and his latest Pontefract second (6f, good to firm) was a solid effort; should appreciate this intermediate trip and he has a big run in him.

13/2

2nd

7

(1)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Pontefract

Havana Rum

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

A touch below par at York (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago but third of 19 there (6f, good to firm) two starts ago and he has an eyecatching record at Pontefract, having made the frame on each of his last five visits; firmly in calculations.

7/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 0-2253 D BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Began the year with two good efforts at Newbury and Newmarket; beaten favourite on his last two starts but that is not to say this mark will prove beyond him if things pan out more favourably; each-way shout if a high draw doesn't prove to be a negative.
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4th

3

(5)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:40 Ascot

Addison Grey

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Clive Cox

He had useful form over 6f but proved suited by the step up to 7f at Newbury three weeks ago, winning his first race for a year and looking better than ever; up 4lb but may be capable of further progress at this distance and he's firmly in calculations.

4/1

1st

6

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Newbury

Addison Grey

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Has some solid 6f form this year, including when chasing home subsequent Wokingham winner Double Rush at Newmarket; far from disgraced from unfavourable draw at York three weeks ago; big player if seeing out today's extra yardage.

9/2

Form: 829390 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Admirable campaigner down the years and although he hasn't placed in three visits to York, he has been poorly drawn in two of them and ran well in Listed company on the other occasion; looked to retain ability when third at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) on 2000 Guineas day and he shouldn't be crabbed for his Wokingham effort as he trounced the only other rival to race up the stands' rail; it has been a long time since he's had a mark this low; big run on the cards.
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4th

16

(6)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Apollo One

8st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Fine servant to connections down the years; retains ability but he wasn't at his best here last month and younger rivals may have his measure.

16/1

11

(12)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Apollo One

9st 5lb

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

10/1

10th

4

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Apollo One

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Admirable campaigner down the years and although he hasn't placed in three visits to York, he has been poorly drawn in two of them and ran well in Listed company on the other occasion; looked to retain ability when third at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) on 2000 Guineas day and he shouldn't be crabbed for his Wokingham effort as he trounced the only other rival to race up the stands' rail; it has been a long time since he's had a mark this low; big run on the cards.

12/1

Form: 9-2207 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Veteran who ran a cracker behind a stablemate over C&D at last season's Ebor meeting; runner-up twice in Bahrain in January; low-key return to Britain last week; on a good mark but this is a tough race in which to try and rebound.
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8th

5

(2)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

Commanche Falls

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

His last success was three years ago, but he was a Group 3 winner in his prime and he ran well to finish third off this reduced mark at Ripon (6f, good) last month; could be dangerous if he can back that up and two of his wins have come over C&D.

5/1

3rd

2

(1)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:54 Ripon

Commanche Falls

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Runner-up twice in a row in Bahrain (6f, good/good to firm) in January; this 9yo hasn't shone on his three starts since and his losing sequence goes back to September 2023, but perhaps the drop back in grade will trigger a revival for this C&D winner; not ruled out.

7/1

11th

5

(15)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Commanche Falls

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Veteran who ran a cracker behind a stablemate over C&D at last season's Ebor meeting; runner-up twice in Bahrain in January; low-key return to Britain last week; on a good mark but this is a tough race in which to try and rebound.

25/1

Form: 00-171 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
The winner of two of his three starts in 2026, notably a big-field Class 4 over C&D six weeks ago; 4lb higher in a stronger race and his draw may not be advantageous.
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3rd

7

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

Musical Touch

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Usually held-up and seems versatile ground-wise; has won on at Southwell (6f, AW) and York (6f, good) this summer, but he faded back at York last time and needs to take his form to a new level to come out on top today.

8/1

12th

10

(19)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Musical Touch

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

The winner of two of his three starts in 2026, notably a big-field Class 4 over C&D six weeks ago; 4lb higher in a stronger race and his draw may not be advantageous.

12/1

Form: 734129 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Run of in-frame efforts came to an end here two weeks ago but he still ran with more promise than his finishing position suggests; still likely vulnerable at this level.
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10th

10

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Rock Opera

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won off reduced mark at Pontefract (6f, good) in June and also has a C&D success on his CV but needs to up his game after three down-the-field turf runs this summer (6f-7f).

16/1

11th

1

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Rock Opera

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Resumed winning ways at Pontefract (6f) in June but below par in big-field 6f handicaps at York on his last two runs; this course scorer needs to bounce back on a rare run over 7f.

9/1

13th

22

(14)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Rock Opera

8st 2lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Run of in-frame efforts came to an end here two weeks ago but he still ran with more promise than his finishing position suggests; still likely vulnerable at this level.

25/1

10/1

Form: -12784 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Rated 5lb higher than when a close fifth in this race 12 months ago; has done well on AW since, winning at Southwell (well backed) on New Year's Day and finishing a good fourth at Newcastle four weeks ago; not obviously thrown in but could still have a bit more to come.
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13th

9

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Pocklington

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Geoff Oldroyd

All wins on AW but he is fully effective on turf; unplaced in two C&D runs this year, however, and hopes appear to rest on the return of a visor giving him a lift.

14/1

14th

1

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Pocklington

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Rated 5lb higher than when a close fifth in this race 12 months ago; has done well on AW since, winning at Southwell (well backed) on New Year's Day and finishing a good fourth at Newcastle four weeks ago; not obviously thrown in but could still have a bit more to come.

10/1

4th

4

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Pocklington

9st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Heavily backed when winning a 6f handicap at Southwell on New Year's Day; ran well over C&D a fortnight later but short of his best twice since, including after wind surgery when eighth of 22 at York last month; returning to AW can help and seems highly likely to run his race.

15/2

15th
13 (22)
Trilby

33/1

Form: 526131 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
He has run well over C&D in the past and he arrives in fine form, winning 5f handicaps at Haydock and Carlisle (soft/good to soft) this summer; the 5lb rise is less of a concern than either his draw in stall 22 or the forecast faster ground.
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2nd

6

(5)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Haydock

Trilby

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Has 48 runs under his belt but amazingly is better than ever and was winning his third race of the year at Beverley (5f, soft) last week; on a career-high mark now but this course specialist made it 2-3 over C&D in May and further rain will make no difference; no ifs or buts and can put up a good show.

7/2

1st

5

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Trilby

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

C&D winner last spring who has largely been in good nick since cheekpieces went on in May, winning at Haydock (his fourth win there) and also at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) in June; has never won off a mark this high but he ran well from it at Hamilton last time and soft ground would hold no fears; should be on the premises.

9/2

4th

2

(12)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Trilby

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Has won twice this year (both when ridden by P J McDonald), at Haydock (5f, soft) in May and Carlisle (5f, good to soft) in June; well beaten at York (6f, good to firm) last time, but that was a 0-105 and he wasn't best drawn; drops back down in grade and should have this run to suit.

10/1

14/1

Form: 009426 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won last season's Portland handicap at Doncaster off a 1lb higher mark; she made a slow start to 2026 but there have been encouraging signs more recently, fourth at Ayr (6f, soft) and then second at Doncaster (5f, good to firm); form dipped here (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; could bounce back.
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1st

8

(8)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Eternal Sunshine

9st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Without a win since last season's Portland handicap at Doncaster (good) off this very mark; races prominently and rallied for second here last time; clear claims, for all that she's one of a few who might want to be up there early.

7/2

2nd

11

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Eternal Sunshine

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won last season's Portland handicap at Doncaster (good) off a 2lb higher mark; looked on the way back when runner-up back at Doncaster early last month but two lesser runs have followed.

16/1

16th

16

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Eternal Sunshine

8st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won last season's Portland handicap at Doncaster off a 1lb higher mark; she made a slow start to 2026 but there have been encouraging signs more recently, fourth at Ayr (6f, soft) and then second at Doncaster (5f, good to firm); form dipped here (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; could bounce back.

14/1

40/1

Form: 9-3118 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Progressive sprinter in 2025 (following wind surgery) and he has carried on the good work this year, winning 6f handicaps at Doncaster in May (good to soft) and June (good to firm); well beaten at Thirsk 24 days ago, however, and this is a deeper race.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17th

6

(16)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Novello Lad

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Landed a pair of 6f handicaps at Doncaster in early summer but he's been well below par both runs since, only 17th in 6f York handicap last time; lots more is needed.

25/1

17th

9

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Novello Lad

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Progressive sprinter in 2025 (following wind surgery) and he has carried on the good work this year, winning 6f handicaps at Doncaster in May (good to soft) and June (good to firm); well beaten at Thirsk 24 days ago, however, and this is a deeper race.

40/1

8th

3

(6)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Novello Lad

10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Progressive sprinter in 2025 (following wind surgery) and he has carried on the good work this year, winning 6f handicaps at Doncaster in May (good to soft) and June (good to firm); up 4lb in a stronger race but he may not have finished progressing just yet.

100/30

Form: 12-572

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Promising at up to 1m for Ger Lyons as a 2yo; unplaced in his first two runs (7f/1m1f) for this yard but he turned in a career-best effort when second of 14 (behind a handicap blot; pair clear) over C&D four weeks ago; showed good speed on that occasion and he should make a bold bid from stall 1 despite a 4lb rise.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(4)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:44 Leicester

Evening Blues

9st 11lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Stephen Hanlon

Well beaten in a big field at York (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago and something to prove after that, but he was second of 14 over the same C&D (good) in June and is not written off.

3/1

18th

18

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Evening Blues

8st 8lb

J: Robbie Downey

T: Stephen Hanlon

Promising at up to 1m for Ger Lyons as a 2yo; unplaced in his first two runs (7f/1m1f) for this yard but he turned in a career-best effort when second of 14 (behind a handicap blot; pair clear) over C&D four weeks ago; showed good speed on that occasion and he should make a bold bid from stall 1 despite a 4lb rise.

12/1

2nd

1

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:15 York

Evening Blues

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Stephen Hanlon

1m AW maiden winner in November for Ger Lyons; encouraging stable debut when beaten just over 2l at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) in April but it all went wrong when racing far too freely over 1m1f three weeks ago; takes a sharp drop in trip.

33/1

12/1

Form: 550403 CD BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won a good C&D handicap last year and also successful at Ayr last September; 0-7 in 2026 but he retains all his ability and ran well for third (of 17) at Ayr 19 days ago; high draw a potential stumbling block.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:54 Ripon

Rousing Encore

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Inconsistent and winless this year and well beaten at York (6f, good to firm) recently; however, that was more competitive than this and two starts ago he ran well when third of 17 at Ayr (6f, good); may have a chance.

6/1

19th

14

(18)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Rousing Encore

8st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won a good C&D handicap last year and also successful at Ayr last September; 0-7 in 2026 but he retains all his ability and ran well for third (of 17) at Ayr 19 days ago; high draw a potential stumbling block.

12/1

3rd

5

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Rousing Encore

10st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Dual C&D winner; finished well for fourth at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) in May but has rather mixed record since returned to turf in April and never really got involved at York last time.

9/1

Form: 71044-

Last run: 288 days

W: 8st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Promising in his first three 2yo runs but he couldn't quite cut the mustard in nurseries thereafter; gelded prior to his reappearance; still has time to do better but he returns in a warm race.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

1

(12)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Utmost Respect

9st 10lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Never quite fulfilled his early promise as a 2yo; reappeared in a hot C&D handicap six weeks ago and finished well held; this is easier but the jury is out for now.

33/1

20th

20

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Utmost Respect

8st 3lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Promising in his first three 2yo runs but he couldn't quite cut the mustard in nurseries thereafter; gelded prior to his reappearance; still has time to do better but he returns in a warm race.

20/1

4th

4

(4)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:50 York

Utmost Respect

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Of interest on the form he showed on his first three starts but stepping up to 6f hasn't helped in either nursery run; eased in class this time and he's high on the list back at 5f.

6/1

20/1

Form: 938002 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Three poor runs to begin his turf campaign but he underwent wind surgery in June and returned to form with a close second at Chester (6f, good) four weeks ago; not certain to confirm those placings with Stratusnine.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(2)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

We Never Stop

9st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

On a losing run but he posted a very good second after wind surgery at Chester (6f) in June; went without his usual cheekpieces when last of 21 in 6f York handicap last month; no surprise to see him bounce back.

25/1

21th

12

(13)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

We Never Stop

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Three poor runs to begin his turf campaign but he underwent wind surgery in June and returned to form with a close second at Chester (6f, good) four weeks ago; not certain to confirm those placings with Stratusnine.

20/1

2nd

5

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:03 Chester

We Never Stop

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Seems best on the AW these days and has run poorly on his last three turf outings; his hopes hinge on a recent wind operation having a positive effect.

14/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £263.60
Straight Forecast £136.05
Tricast £1017.19
Trifecta £3361.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Stratusnine

LAMBOURN:

Addison Grey

POSTDATA:

Eternal Sunshine

Daily Mail:

Utmost Respect

Telegraph:

Red Spells Danger

The Guardian:

Evening Blues

Daily Mirror:

Veblen Good

RP RATINGS:

Yes I'm Mali

The Sun:

Air Force One

NEWMARKET:

Apollo One

TOPSPEED:

Commanche Falls

D Express:

Addison Grey

The Times:

Stratusnine

Daily Record:

Stratusnine

The Star:

Eternal Sunshine