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CopyBet Bog Now For York Tomorrow Handicap Chase (ARC Summer Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4700.09
  • 2m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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CopyBet Bog Now For York Tomorrow Handicap Chase (ARC Summer Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 21F-12 D BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Made all at Fontwell (2m5f, good) in May when back over hurdles and runner-up at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) since; she can make mistakes and fell on her last chase start in December, but won over fences at Cheltenham (3m1f, good to soft) previously; respected under regular rider Lily Bradstock.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 3

15:00 Uttoxeter

Smugglers Haven

11st 6lb

J: Miss Lily Bradstock

T: Mrs Sara V Bradstock

Fell in her final chase run after a career-best win in a 3m1f handicap at Cheltenham; she's good over hurdles as well, making it 4-8 in this discipline when beating one other finisher by 30l at Fontwell last time out (2m5f, good); the handicapper didn't go overboard with a 5lb rise.

6/1

1st

1

24th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

15:45 Fontwell

Smugglers Haven

11st 12lb

J: Miss Lily Bradstock

T: Mrs Sara V Bradstock

Three-time hurdle winner who showed career-best form when game winner of Cheltenham chase (3m1f, good to soft) off today's mark in October; not seen since first-fence fall in December, though, and may not be ideally suited by this drop back in trip.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5163-5

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Returned to form in a reapplied tongue-tie (retained since) and justified strong market support at Bangor (2m4f, good) in March; mixed form since, however, and only fifth at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last month following a break and wind surgery; needs to raise his game and is unproven at the trip.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

26th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Uttoxeter

Palamon

12st 1lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Dan Skelton

Back today from a second wind operation and it took him a while to find his form after the first; only four ran when third in his latest race and he does look on a stiff mark, 10lb higher than for the easy Bangor win in March.

10/1

3rd

4

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 2

16:40 Sandown

Palamon

10st 10lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Returned to form and rewarded heavy market support at Bangor (2m4f, good; tongue-tie refitted) last month, his fifth start for Dan Skelton; just a respectable sixth under penalty in the Red Rum at Aintree (2m, good to soft) nine days later and his mark is another 5lb higher here, but he remains very much of interest.

11/4

Form: 8-1221 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Point/hunter chase winner who went close over hurdles on first two starts for this yard before handicap chase win at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good to firm) last month; did it nicely last time and a 5lb rise may well not stop him.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

13th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:42 Newton Abbot

Muskerry Rock

11st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Irish hunter chase winner who has gone very close on both starts for this stable, beaten a neck at Fontwell (3m2f, good) and by a short head at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) nine days later; up in class but looks to have a strong chance of doubling his chase tally.

Evs

Form: 46-P29 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Back to form with 9l second to well-handicapped winner at Market Rasen (extended 2m5f, good) in June and it was the competitive Summer Plate there in which he was soundly beaten last time (hampered four out and wasn't disgraced); could be in the mix back down in grade, provided the step back up in trip isn't an issue; wears first-time blinkers.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

13

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 1

14:45 Market Rasen

King Roly

10st 5lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Three wins at around 2m4f last season, all in small fields on good ground; after some blips he got himself back on track when second to a well-handicapped horse over C&D a month ago on first visit here; likely to run well with Shane Fenelon now taking off 5lb; one of three runners for a yard that's captured this eight times.

10/1

2nd

2

12th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 4

19:26 Market Rasen

King Roly

12st 1lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Three wins at around 2m4f on good ground in the first half of last season; hasn't recaptured his form after a winter break, last time pulling up at Stratford after jumping right; this track should suit him better.

6/1

Form: 220-24 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Good second over C&D (good) last September and ran pretty well in fourth over C&D (good) four weeks ago, when she was hampered three out on her second start back from a break; wears first-time cheekpieces and could get closer to the target this afternoon.
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4th

6

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Worcester

Harrys Hope

11st 6lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Has only finished out of the first two twice in 11 runs over fences; should be sharper for her second at Stratford (2m7f, good) last month, following an eight-month absence, and holds place claims at least.

6/1

2nd

2

16th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

16:30 Stratford

Harrys Hope

11st 12lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

5-10 over fences, including good-ground C&D win; absent since safely held in competitive race at Cheltenham in October but resumes on a workable mark and has won when fresh before; respected.

7/2

Form: 8P-232

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
He's on a reduced mark and has been in pretty good heart since these blinkers went on; however, he needs something extra if he's to post a first win since March 2025, and a longer trip is probably preference.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

16:40 Market Rasen

Yes Day

12st 1lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Career has had its ups and downs but he won two chases (3m1f and 3m6f) in March 2025 and he's been placed at Stratford (second of five) and Worcester (third of 11) in his last two runs; remains well treated off 10lb lower than his last success and he's in the mix back up in trip.

11/2

3rd

3

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:20 Worcester

Yes Day

11st 13lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Career has had its ups and downs but he won two chases (3m1f and 3m6f) in March 2025 and ran one of his better races of the year when second of five at Stratford (3m4f, good to firm; blinkers replaced cheekpieces) in May; capable of going well over this lesser test if holding his form.

7/2

Betting Forcast

7/2 Smugglers Haven, 12/1 Palamon, 6/4 Muskerry Rock, 5/1 King Roly, 6/1 Harrys Hope, 13/2 Yes Day

Verdict

Smugglers Haven has been in good form over hurdles and could have a big say back over fences but preference is for MUSKERRY ROCK (nap), who made a winning return to chasing at Newton Abbot last month and can follow up. King Roly could also run well back down in grade.[Ben Hutton]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Muskerry Rock

Telegraph:

Smugglers Haven

RP RATINGS:

Yes Day

Daily Mail:

King Roly

D Express:

Smugglers Haven

The Star:

Smugglers Haven

TOPSPEED:

Muskerry Rock

POSTDATA:

Muskerry Rock

The Times:

Muskerry Rock

The Guardian:

Muskerry Rock

Daily Mirror:

Muskerry Rock

The Sun:

Muskerry Rock

Daily Record:

Muskerry Rock

WEST COUNTRY:

Yes Day