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Ivegate Building Handicap

  • Prize money: £9720
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 20 runners
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Ivegate Building Handicap

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 201-00 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

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12th

11

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Topwarrior

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

The addition of blinkers saw him take a good step forward when comfortably seeing off 17 rivals at Newbury (6f, soft) last October; absent until Derby day three weeks ago where he was never a threat; the blinkers now return and dangerous to underestimate him.

14/1

14th

9

(11)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Topwarrior

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Record of 2-9 in his first season last year, winning in blinkers at Newbury (6f, soft) final outing; may improve further this term; a possible danger, provided the removal of headgear doesn't backfire.

8/1

Form: 62222- D

Last run: 500 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

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1st

2

(3)

9th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Deep Havana

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Hilal Kobeissi

made all, went clear over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, readily

14/1

Form: /71-56 D

Last run: 74 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

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6th

1

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Durham Castle

9st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Justified short-priced favouritism in the corresponding event 12 months ago off a 3lb lower mark; absent until returning at Kempton in March, a race where he was well supported but weakened in the final furlong; still has low mileage.

6/1

5th

4

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:03 Kempton (AW)

Durham Castle

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Lightly-raced 5yo who has won three of his six starts; readily justified short-priced favouritism at Windsor (6f, good to firm) when last seen in June and it is unlikely this mark is beyond him; takes on match-fit rivals here though and may come on for the run.

7/2

Form: 145213 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 90

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3rd

6

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Lord Roxby

8st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

In good form this year, winning a big-field handicap at York (6f, good) in May and adding a C&D handicap 12 days ago (good ground; Dark Cloud Rising second); up 5lb in a stronger race and it could find him out.

7/1

1st

3

(2)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:54 Ripon

Lord Roxby

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won in a big field at York (6f, good) in May and he's continued in good form, finishing second at Ayr (6f, good to firm) last time; key player.

11/4

Form: 103344 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

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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

4th

8

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Veblen Good

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: David O’Meara

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.

33/1

Form: -31180 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

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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: 3-11 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

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11

(8)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Anyasi

9st 9lb

T: Roger Varian

5/1

1st

1

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:46 Leicester

Anyasi

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Roger Varian

Third in a useful 7f novice here on debut last August (ran green); heavily backed and won easily on his seasonal return at Yarmouth (6f, soft) three weeks ago; looks the one to beat.

8/15

Form: 380020 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 87

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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

Form: 548313 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 86

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3rd

7

(12)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Jordan Electrics

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Jim Goldie

Had first-time cheekpieces (retained) when making all at Ayr (5f, good to firm) a month ago for his first win in a while; put back up 4lb but still has handicapping scope if the headgear works again.

4/1

Form: 1-3150 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

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10th

11

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Starmade

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ed Dunlop

2-2 on the AW, at 5f and 6f; his first turf handicap run, at Bath in April, was nothing to get excited about but he showed he belonged at this level when a never-nearer fifth of 27 at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) in June; a big run back at 6f could be on the way.

11/1

5th

27

(30)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Starmade

8st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ed Dunlop

Placed in his three turf runs but his wins have come on the two occasions he has tackled the Tapeta at Newcastle; smooth win over 6f seven weeks ago but he is in much deeper today.

25/1

Form: 0-4729 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 84

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9th

3

(16)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Woven

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Veteran who still retains most of his ability and gave a good account when keeping-on second of 21 at York (6f, good) last month; still only 1lb higher than for C&D (heavy) win in October and will be favoured by any rain.

13/2

2nd

5

(12)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Woven

9st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Veteran who retains plenty of ability; fourth in big field at Doncaster on return and fared best of those drawn high when seventh over C&D next time; back to his last winning mark and impossible to discount.

10/1

Form: 2187-2 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

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2nd

1

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

16:24 Chester

Art Lover

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Haggas

Impressive when winning 6f maiden at Ffos Las (good to soft) and although his handicap runs came to nothing in the end, a troubled run ended his hopes at Doncaster (6f, good) last September; gelded since; the market should show what's expected on his return.

11/2

Form: 326100 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

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14th

10

(13)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Manila Scouse

8st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

0-5 at Ripon but he has run well here; back near his best when seeing off 16 rivals at Ayr last month but a subsequent Hamilton run (5f) was underwhelming; still feasibly weighted despite being 1lb wrong but he is another who would make more appeal on a slower surface.

16/1

10th

10

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Manila Scouse

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Running well this year, including close third to Vantheman over C&D in May, and he posted a deserved win in a big field at Ayr (6f, good) 26 days ago; raised 5lb but he was very competitive off similar marks in 2024.

9/1

Form: 502275 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

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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

7th

17

(16)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Yes Im Mali

8st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

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.

20/1

Form: 6/856- D

Last run: 396 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

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11

(13)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Big Cyril

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Useful form as a 2yo but struggled in his three runs last season; sold out of Alice Haynes's stable for 22,000gns last October; likely to come good for new connections off a reduced mark but this looks a pretty stiff task after eight months away.

33/1

5

(1)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:05 Windsor

Big Cyril

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Highly tried after his Ayr win (6f, good to firm) 13 months ago, placed in a Newbury Listed event before sixth of nine in a Group 2 at Glorious Goodwood; reappeared with a heavy defeat in a Listed race at Newmarket in May and he couldn't make an impact when switched to a handicap at Salisbury (first run since gelded) last month; still unexposed but has bit to prove and needs to raise his game with cheekpieces added.

16/1

Form: 7-0080 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

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13th

9

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Eye Of Dubai

8st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

His record over C&D reads 121 and he has slipped to a dangerous mark after three low-key runs in 2026; looks the type to revive soon but perhaps when faced with slower ground than he'll encounter today.

20/1

8th

1

(1)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

19:30 Hamilton

Eye Of Dubai

10st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John & Sean Quinn

He's failed to shine on both starts this season but is on a handy mark on last season's best form and is likely to get back on track sooner or later; today's drop back in grade could help in that regard.

10/1

Form: 462241 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 81

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1st

7

(10)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Woodstock

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ruth Carr

Better known for his exploits over further but he ran well for second in a C&D handicap last August; several good runs in defeat this year but this looks a competitive race in which to end a two-year drought.

10/1

4th

15

(10)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

Woodstock

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ruth Carr

Without a win since August 2024 but he's been in good form since this visor went on, bumping into an unexposed 3yo when second of four at Catterick (7f, good to firm) and again finishing runner-up at Chester (7.5f, good) last time; in each-way calculations once more.

14/1

Form: 24127

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

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Form: 953382 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 76

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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

8th

21

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Havana Rum

8st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

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.

20/1

Form: 407220 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

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14th

5

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Kats Bob

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

4lb lower than when third of 15 in this race last year; yet to strike in 2026 but there have been some good runs along the way, including his last two starts; looks the likeliest to grab the far rail if the field split into two groups; one to consider.

10/1

2nd

4

(5)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

14:05 Redcar

Kats Bob

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Had a fine year in 2025, winning five times; in and out this year but his latest York second (of 19) was a fine run and he needs serious consideration despite a 3lb rise.

3/1

Betting Forcast

20/1 Topwarrior, 14/1 Deep Havana, 12/1 Durham Castle, 9/1 Lord Roxby, 10/1 Veblen Good, 33/1 Novello Lad, 3/1 Anyasi, 25/1 We Never Stop, 16/1 Jordan Electrics, 12/1 Starmade, 20/1 Woven, 11/1 Art Lover, 33/1 Manila Scouse, 20/1 Yes Im Mali, 50/1 Big Cyril, 25/1 Eye Of Dubai, 10/1 Woodstock, 33/1 County Carlow, 20/1 Havana Rum, 25/1 Kats Bob