August 22 / 16.10 York

16.10

Good To Soft

Sky Bet Constantine Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £69579
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 20 runners
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Sky Bet Constantine Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.65
  • Place: £4.00

Form: -01917 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
His career has been one of steady but consistent progress; won at Epsom (6f, soft) and the Currragh (6.2f, good to firm) this season and ran a sound race in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood, perhaps finding that sharp test on fast ground inadequate; can't call upon course form but the weather has turned in his favour and he has another major handicap in him.
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1st

4

(1)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:55 Redcar

Sondad

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Third good handicap win of an excellent summer when shading a tight finish in 20-runner event at the York Ebor meeting (6f, good to soft; acts on good to firm); creditable fourth of 24 at the Curragh (6f, yielding) since; below par in two previous attempts over 7f but the way he saw it out when successful over an extended 6f at the Curragh earlier in the year provides hope that this flat 7f should be within range; his form is more than good enough to be highly competitive at Listed level.

7/2

4th

1

(7)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Sondad

10st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Scurry win (beating Dark Thirty) in July came over slightly further off 98, and most recently recorded seventh career win when landing a big pot at York last month (Coul Angel third) on good-to-soft; still improving 5yo up 16lb this season but has to be respected.

7/1

1st

2

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Sondad

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

His career has been one of steady but consistent progress; won at Epsom (6f, soft) and the Currragh (6.2f, good to firm) this season and ran a sound race in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood, perhaps finding that sharp test on fast ground inadequate; can't call upon course form but the weather has turned in his favour and he has another major handicap in him.

12/1

9/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 1-1146 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
The winner of five of his 12 starts (5.7f-6f) since joining James Owen last summer; fourth and sixth in major handicaps on last two starts and it would seem highly likely that he will give his running once again; appears to handle any ground.
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5th

1

(9)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Far Above Dream

9st 12lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

Progressive for James Owen last year and he has hit new heights in 2026, winning at Goodwood and Newbury (both 6f on good ground) in May and running big races in major handicaps over C&D (Wokingham), Goodwood (Stewards' Cup) and York since; not so good in the Ayr Gold Cup last time but he's not the type to stay down for long.

8/1

11th

13

(14)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Far Above Dream

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Owen

Progressive for James Owen last year and he has hit new heights in 2026, winning at Goodwood and Newbury (both 6f on good ground) in May and running big races in major handicaps at Ascot, Goodwood and York since; only beaten a nose at the Ebor meeting and that race is already working out extremely well; 3lb well in so his claims are obvious.

13/2

2nd

5

(12)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Far Above Dream

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

The winner of five of his 12 starts (5.7f-6f) since joining James Owen last summer; fourth and sixth in major handicaps on last two starts and it would seem highly likely that he will give his running once again; appears to handle any ground.

9/1

11/1

  • Place: £2.55

Form: 726262 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
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.
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1st

4

(19)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Coul Angel

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Yet to score this season but latest two placings in big York handicaps have been career-bests, most recently strong-finishing third (beaten little over 1l) of 20 behind Sondad after being switched; 4lb better off with that rival so certainly has his chance.

15/2

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

Form: 0-1501

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Has raced exclusively at 7f, winning four of her 12 starts; overcame a wide draw and trouble in running to win at Chester (7f, good) three weeks ago, showing a bright turn of foot and having more in hand than the 1l winning margin might suggest; up 4lb ahead of this belated first 6f run but the way she travels through her races offers serious encouragement that she will improve for it; tops the list.
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5th

14

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Dance In The Storm

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Unable to reward strong support at York four weeks ago when dropped to 6f for the first time, finishing hot on the heels of Far Above Dream; handles good to soft but untried on soft; remains capable of better as a sprinter and she should make a bold bid to enhance the fine record of the Balding family in this race.

7/1

4th

7

(11)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Dance In The Storm

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Has raced exclusively at 7f, winning four of her 12 starts; overcame a wide draw and trouble in running to win at Chester (7f, good) three weeks ago, showing a bright turn of foot and having more in hand than the 1l winning margin might suggest; up 4lb ahead of this belated first 6f run but the way she travels through her races offers serious encouragement that she will improve for it; tops the list.

5/1

1st

5

(10)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:52 Chester

Dance In The Storm

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Produced a smart turn of foot to defy a wide draw in a C&D handicap in May; unplaced twice since but her potential hasn't been dimmed, looking stretched by the trip on rain-softened ground at Epsom and then doing best of her group at Royal Ascot; drawn widest again but this mark is unlikely to prove beyond her.

5/2

Form: 0-1271 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
The winner of four of his nine starts, advancing his form to the next level when winning the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; handles soft; up 4lb but there could well be more in the tank; stable also represented by Fine Interview.
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22th

11

(24)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Evening Saigon

9st 2lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Progressive 4yo; dug deep to repel Stratusnine in the Stewards' Cup (6f, good to firm) last month and performed to a similar level at York (6f, good to soft) four weeks ago; still has relatively low mileage so the requisite progress may be forthcoming.

25/1

5th

4

(4)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Evening Saigon

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

The winner of four of his nine starts, advancing his form to the next level when winning the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; handles soft; up 4lb but there could well be more in the tank; stable also represented by Fine Interview.

10/1

1st

26

(10)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Evening Saigon

9st 0lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Chased home Far Above Dream, beaten a neck with the pair clear, in a C&D handicap in May; again finished behind that rival in the Wokingham six weeks ago (cheekpieces first time) and needs more to win but that is not out of the question.

16/1

12/1

Form: 283126 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
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.
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3rd

7

(11)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Stratusnine

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Hugo Palmer

Heavy ground was no help to him in the Ayr Gold Cup last time but he's been a stalwart in highly competitive 6f handicaps this year; sole run here was 7f but he wouldn't be an entirely forlorn hope if back to his best.

14/1

6th

5

(6)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Stratusnine

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Hugo Palmer

C&D win as a 2yo; took a while for things to fall his way this year but his win at York (6f, good to firm) in July was followed by a second-place finish in the Stewards' Cup; ran two fine races at York's Ebor meeting (not ideally drawn on first occasion) but he clearly needs more to defy this mark; talented apprentice's 5lb claim is helpful.

14/1

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

Form: 119-10 D BF

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
The winner of three of his five starts in cheekpieces, including a smooth success at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) on return in March; failed to fire at Epsom (6f, soft; behind Sondad) 11 weeks ago but this stablemate of Evening Saigon shouldn't be passed over lightly.
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4th

16

(25)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Fine Interview

9st 1lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Six wins at 6f on good to soft and soft; finished his race off on the front foot at York's Ebor meeting, on first start for 11 weeks, and this mark shouldn't be beyond him; the more rain the better for him and he's an interesting contender.

9/1

7th

6

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Fine Interview

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Hamad Al Jehani

The winner of three of his five starts in cheekpieces, including a smooth success at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) on return in March; failed to fire at Epsom (6f, soft; behind Sondad) 11 weeks ago but this stablemate of Evening Saigon shouldn't be passed over lightly.

14/1

13th

3

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Fine Interview

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Well suited by soft/good to soft ground; has a record of 3-4 since wearing cheekpieces, most recently winning at Doncaster (6f) ten weeks ago; respected in the retained headgear, with further progress possible.

7/2

Form: 105331 C

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
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.
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1st

1

(1)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Air Force One

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

A sprinter on a sharp upward curve, winning notable handicaps at York and Doncaster (extended 5f; good) in recent months; likely to make his mark at this level in time and he is one to take seriously.

10/1

1st

5

(17)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

Air Force One

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Enjoyed his finest hour when rattling home to win a 5.4f handicap at York's Ebor meeting last month; more prominently ridden over 6f three days later and didn't quite see it out on good to soft ground; still has time to do better but this mark does demand it.

10/1

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

50/1

Form: 312-09 D

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Ended 2025 with a Doncaster win and a narrow defeat in the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, soft); had a wind operation after the Ayr run but two heavy defeats this summer have seen him undergo another wind surgery; on a dangerous mark but Ayr next month might be the big target; cheekpieces back on today.
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17th

1

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Desert Falcon

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Often leads; 7f winner at this meeting in 2024 and he went out on his shield in the Gold Cup (soft) last year off 1lb lower, giving up his lead only late on; had two wind surgeries in 2026, returning from the latest one with two solid efforts, struck into when sixth in the Portland at Doncaster last week; cheekpieces return in place of a visor; good form chance.

8/1

6th

15

(3)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

Desert Falcon

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Made all in a 6.5f handicap at this meeting 12 months ago before a narrow defeat in the Ayr Gold Cup six days later (off this mark); first two runs this year weren't up to much but he had wind surgery in June and last month's midfield finish at York was much more like it; a visor is now reached for, replacing cheekpieces, and he is an interesting contender.

12/1

9th

18

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Desert Falcon

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Ended 2025 with a Doncaster win and a narrow defeat in the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, soft); had a wind operation after the Ayr run but two heavy defeats this summer have seen him undergo another wind surgery; on a dangerous mark but Ayr next month might be the big target; cheekpieces back on today.

50/1

16/1

Form: 7-9180 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Comfortable win at Carlisle (6f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time) in May but he has come up short in the Wokingham and Stewards' Cup since; this looks no easier and he will need to be at the top of his game.
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3rd

15

(7)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Realign

9st 1lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: William Haggas

Campaigned mostly over 6f; took well to first-time cheekpieces at Carlisle in May but hasn't gone on from that win, notwithstanding a respectable effort at Royal Ascot; something to prove back up in trip; headgear removed.

20/1

10th

16

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Realign

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Comfortable win at Carlisle (6f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time) in May but he has come up short in the Wokingham and Stewards' Cup since; this looks no easier and he will need to be at the top of his game.

16/1

16th

19

(18)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Realign

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Profile is hit and miss but conditions won't faze him; he looked good at Carlisle (6f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time) in May and brings relatively low mileage but he was only midfield in the Wokingham and is 1lb higher today, so needs a big personal best.

20/1

11th
13 (17)
Flash Harry

25/1

Form: 10-609 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Has relatively low mileage and wasn't beaten far in the Stewards' Cup three weeks ago; this looks too competitive once again though.
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3rd

10

(21)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Flash Harry

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Clive Cox

Well supported and produced a strong finishing effort to win a Goodwood handicap (6f, soft) three weeks ago; earlier defeats in major handicaps at Ascot, Goodwood and York suggest today's 7lb higher mark will find him out but it was a taking performance last time.

20/1

1st

7

(2)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Goodwood

Flash Harry

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Record at Goodwood comprises a success (off 1lb higher) in this contest last term and respectable ninth in the 2026 Stewards' Cup; major contender returned to this venue.

7/1

11th

13

(17)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Flash Harry

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Has relatively low mileage and wasn't beaten far in the Stewards' Cup three weeks ago; this looks too competitive once again though.

25/1

14/1

Form: 127840 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

12/1

Form: 510786 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won well at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June and some stiff tasks since; still looked in form when sixth at Windsor 12 days ago but this is a tougher race and he looks vulnerable once again, even with Ryan Moore booked.
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9th

4

(9)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

King Of Light

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Stuart Williams

Two wins in handicaps (6f and 5f) this season, the latest on heavy going at Haydock last week; more on his plate in a competitive Listed race.

25/1

1st

3

(11)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Haydock

King Of Light

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Stuart Williams

Saw off All Ways Glamorous to land this race on good to soft 12 months ago; smart handicap performance when a clearcut winner at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June; hasn't fully confirmed that improvement in strong races since but he shaped quite well (briefly not clear run) when keeping-on fifth of 21 in the recent Portland at Doncaster (5.5f, good); can make a bold bid to defend his crown.

100/30

5th

11

(18)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

King Of Light

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Won easily at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June but he was hit hard for that success and has come up short in some goood sprint handicaps since; a similar fate could be on the cards this time.

20/1

33/1

Form: 600370 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Money-spinner for connections down the years; recent efforts have suggested he retains a good deal of his ability and his handicap mark is easing; beaten only 3l in a 7f Group 1 at this meeting 12 months ago; each-way shout.
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10th

4

(2)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Annaf

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Dual winner of the Group 3 Bengough over C&D at this meeting, including last year; it's generally been tough going for him in 2026 but he showed he's still capable off this mark on his day when fourth of 21 in the Portland at Doncaster (good) three weeks ago.

12/1

4th

7

(21)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

Annaf

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Won this race in 2023 (soft ground) off a 9lb higher mark; it's generally been tough going for him this year but he retains ability and it doesn't require a huge leap of faith to see him go close; he could do with being more alert at the stalls though.

25/1

15th

8

(16)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Annaf

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Appleby

Money-spinner for connections down the years; recent efforts have suggested he retains a good deal of his ability and his handicap mark is easing; beaten only 3l in a 7f Group 1 at this meeting 12 months ago; each-way shout.

33/1

10/1

Form: 160453 D BF

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Back in top form for David O'Meara this summer, running well twice at Glorious Goodwood and again when third of 21 here (5.4f, good) on Wednesday; tanked through Wednesday's race but didn't see it out quite so well as the front two; the worry today is that further rain has fallen and he is ideally suited by good to firm.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(3)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Beverley

Toca Madera

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Several good runs for his new yard this year and likely to give his running; surprising if one, or both, of the big two didn't have his measure.

6/1

12th

10

(11)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

Toca Madera

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won here (5f, good to firm) in June; ran two fine races at Goodwood's Glorious meeting and again when third behind Air Force One at York last month (travelled best); soft ground wouldn't have been ideal when second of six at Goodwood two weeks ago; drying conditions would be in his favour and he has the ability to get involved.

9/1

2nd

3

(4)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Goodwood

Toca Madera

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Has done himself proud since Doncaster win in June, finishing close up over 5f at the big meeting here and again in the Stewards' Cup (6f) four days later; another smart effort when third of 21 at York next time but well held on good to soft there since and deteriorating ground would be a worry.

5/1

15/2

Form: 112451 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
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.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

20th

23

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Red Spells Danger

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

He has enjoyed a good season and his Ascot win (6f, good to firm) in August is solid form; well beaten behind a few of these at York four weeks ago, though; ran okay on soft at this meeting last year.

20/1

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

40/1

Form: 56-000 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Big chance on his 3yo best but he hasn't got anything going in three runs in big sprint handicaps this year (had wind operation prior to his return); conditions should be fine and the new cheekpieces could give him a lift; revival not out of the question.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

24

(20)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Hammer The Hammer

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Finished close up in fifth in this race 12 months ago off an 8lb higher mark; 2026 campaign has been underwhelming but trainer has pulled rabbits out of the hat in this race before; lively outsider.

40/1

18th

15

(18)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Hammer The Hammer

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Big chance on his 3yo best but he hasn't got anything going in three runs in big sprint handicaps this year (had wind operation prior to his return); conditions should be fine and the new cheekpieces could give him a lift; revival not out of the question.

40/1

21th

18

(16)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Hammer The Hammer

9st 3lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Kevin Ryan

On the up in 2025, completing a hat-trick before fine runs at Royal Ascot and in the Ayr Gold Cup (beaten favourite in this race in between); had a wind operation prior to reappearance but he has finished down the field in both starts since, the Wokingham on latest; down in the weights but a full revival is essential; tongue-tie experiment last time is quickly aborted.

25/1

Form: 724800 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent but he is a smart performer, as when beating his 21 rivals at Doncaster last November (6f, heavy); raced exclusively at 7f since, with mixed results, but this mark isn't beyond him and a big run could be on the cards back down in distance.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

12

(4)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Golden Mind

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Creditable fourth over C&D in this year's Victoria Cup but his subsequent form, comprising mostly duck eggs, reads poorly by comparison; major resurgence is required.

66/1

10th

2

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Golden Mind

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Couldn't set your watch by him but he's a smart performer on his good days, as when beating 21 rivals at Doncaster (6f, heavy) last November; finished fourth in the Victoria Cup here (7f, good) in May, and he is 5lb lower today, but there hasn't been much to cheer since then.

33/1

19th

3

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Golden Mind

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Inconsistent but he is a smart performer, as when beating his 21 rivals at Doncaster last November (6f, heavy); raced exclusively at 7f since, with mixed results, but this mark isn't beyond him and a big run could be on the cards back down in distance.

50/1

33/1

Form: 117008 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Began the season with two dominant 5f wins on AW; well short of his best on last three starts and there are risks attached, despite his favourable mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

22

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Fahrenheit Seven

8st 13lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Robert Cowell

Disappointed in this race 12 months ago on stable debut; began 2026 with two impressive AW wins but not much to recommend him since April.

50/1

20th

10

(15)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Fahrenheit Seven

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Robert Cowell

Began the season with two dominant 5f wins on AW; well short of his best on last three starts and there are risks attached, despite his favourable mark.

33/1

8th

3

(8)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Fahrenheit Seven

10st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Robert Cowell

Began the season with two dominant 5f wins on AW; well short of his best on last two starts (6f, good and AW); returning to 5f won't hurt and the return of cheekpieces could perk him up; can't discount.

8/1

Form: 7-4416

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Three wins in France (7f-1m) and he made a satisfactory start for Kevin Ryan when sixth of 11 in a useful race at Thirsk (1m, good) three weeks ago; has his first 6f run in a deep race.
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+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £155.00
Straight Forecast £143.37
Tricast £2248.02
Trifecta £1769.40

Selections

The Times:

Evening Saigon

RP RATINGS:

Air Force One

NEWMARKET:

Fine Interview

Daily Record:

Red Spells Danger

Daily Mail:

Far Above Dream

SPOTLIGHT:

Dance In The Storm

D Express:

King Of Light

TOPSPEED:

Golden Mind

The Guardian:

Evening Saigon

Daily Mirror:

Evening Saigon

The Sun:

Evening Saigon

Telegraph:

Fine Interview

POSTDATA:

Air Force One

The Star:

Air Force One