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  • Prize money: £4221.95
  • 1m 3f 140y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: -77211 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has found some improvement up in trip in recent weeks, prevailing narrowly at Kempton (1m3f) before following up with more to spare on turf at Ffos Las (1m4f, good to soft) six days ago; not obviously well treated under a 5lb penalty (new mark due to be 2lb lower) but is unexposed at around 1m3f+ and on turf.
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1st

5

(2)

28th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 5

16:55 Ffos Las

Flightofthephoenix

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Charles Hills

Placed in two of her three turf races; off the mark when prevailing narrowly at Kempton (1m3f; 3lb lower), leading close home; soft ground would be a first but solid chance otherwise.

4/1

1st

2

(7)

10th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Flightofthephoenix

10st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

0-12 but has proved herself capable off higher marks than today's and ran second over 1m2f at Nottingham 11 days ago; kept on well that day and goes up in trip here; considered.

5/1

Form: 852431 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
In good form in similar races under Georgia King lately, reaching the frame three times before resuming winning ways at Windsor (11.5f, good to firm) 31 days ago; the second from that race has won since so he retains handicapping scope off only 2lb higher but soft ground would be an unknown.
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1st

1

(7)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

18:00 Windsor

Id Go Maniac

11st 2lb

J: Miss Georgia King

T: Alan King

Bumper/AW handicap winner; second of 13 here (1m2f, good to firm) in May under Georgia King and has since twice made the frame under the same rider, the latest when third of seven at Epsom (1m4f, good to firm) last month; still unexposed on turf and respected back down in grade.

7/2

3rd

6

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Epsom

Id Go Maniac

10st 0lb

J: Miss Georgia King

T: Alan King

Bumper and 1m4f AW handicap winner; only three runs on Flat turf, the latest when second of 13 at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in May in first-time cheekpieces, which have been kept since; not disgraced when Georgia King was on again back on AW latest outing; needs a second look.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 23413- CD

Last run: 342 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Three Flat wins during his time with Kevin Ryan, including beating Roland Garros in this race (good; also won on good to soft) off 3lb lower under Henry Callan 12 months ago; has struggled badly over hurdles for Lizzie Quinlan in 2026 so his hopes are pinned on a recent wind operation and a return to the Flat sparking a revival.
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6th

7

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:35 Cartmel

Ribble River

10st 7lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Fair Flat racer with three middle-distance wins on his CV; yet to show any significant promise after four hurdle starts this year but has lowly mark for this handicap debut and some of that Flat ability may yet transfer to this discipline; watch the betting.

8/1

6th

4

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

14:17 Hexham

Ribble River

11st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Three-time Flat winner at 1m3f-1m4f but has yet to replicate that form over hurdles, being soundly beaten in both completed starts, on good ground; may do better in time but can only be watched at present.

50/1

Form: 975853 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Just one win to his name since June 2023 and he failed to justify favouritism in a similar event at Catterick (1m4f, good) last time, with the reopposing Star Start a place ahead of him second; however, his record in recent years suggests that going softer than good is ideal for him nowadays and this is the first time he's faced such conditions since a respectable reappearance off a much higher mark in the spring; considered.
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3rd

1

(5)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Austrian Theory

11st 2lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Just one win to his name since June 2023 and he has found it tough going so far in 2026; he has slipped a long way in the weights though and today's drop in class will help; not discounted.

9/2

5th

7

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

14:05 Newcastle (AW)

Austrian Theory

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Won once each in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 but has not scored since and this season he's not at all been the force of old; wore cheekpieces on last two outings, with a respectable show on first occasion; the last of his three AW races was in 2024; unpersuasive.

25/1

Form: 517347 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Edged out by Ribble River in this race last year; got off the mark in 1m4f Catterick handicap (good) off 1lb lower in April; respectable in-frame efforts at Kempton (2m/1m4f) last month but needs to shrug off a lesser effort at Lingfield (AW) since.
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7th

3

(5)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Roland Garros

11st 0lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Hayley Burton

Was attempting this far for the first time on the Flat when third of eight at Kempton (2m, Polytrack) at the start of the month, but only fourth of seven back there (1m4f) six days ago; worth another go at the trip and holds each-way claims.

6/1

4th

4

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Roland Garros

10st 0lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Hayley Burton

Made all at Cattrick (1m4f, good) in April off a mark 3lb lower than today's and he caught the eye finishing strongly into third here over 2m a week ago; the drop back in trip doesn't look an obvious plus on that evidence but has to be respected.

12/1

Form: 111935 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Had only won once since the autumn of 2023 until he fired off a hat-trick this May, culminating with a Carlisle win (good; made all); still looks feasibly treated on that form but he's been below that level on his last three outings.
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5th

7

(6)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Ayr

Alpine Sierra

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Had only won once since the autumn of 2023 until he fired off a hat-trick under Lauren Young this May, culminating with a Carlisle win (good; made all); still looks feasibly treated on that form but he's been disappointing in his last two runs and this is step back up in grade; one of three runners for Jim Goldie.

20/1

3rd

2

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

19:39 Carlisle

Alpine Sierra

10st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Had only won once since the autumn of 2023 until he fired off a hat-trick under Lauren Young up in trip this May, culminating with C&D success (good; made all) off 4lb lower five weeks ago; the Cumberland Plate proved a bridge too far here ten days ago but this is easier.

5/4

Form: -90254

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Hasn't built on his near miss on his Lingfield handicap debut (1m2f, good to firm) in two subsequent outings, including not conclusively proving his stamina for around 1m4f last time, but he remains unexposed after only six starts; testing ground an unknown but his smart dam produced her peak RPR in the mud; Henry Callan won this race in the Hambleton Racing silks last year.
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4th

5

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:08 Newmarket (July)

Revelio

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Tom Clover

Five-race maiden who is very nicely bred, being a son of Frankel and from the family of Dubawi; ran well (neck second) over 1m2f on the turf track at Lingfield on handicap debut; behind Didaar at Nottingham since but may do better still; steps up in trip.

6/1

5th

6

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

20:43 Nottingham

Revelio

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Tom Clover

Showed much improved form when stepping up in trip on his handicap debut to be runner-up at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) three weeks ago; should step on from that and holds strong claims.

9/2

Form: 285754 BF

Last run: 3 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Cashed in on much-reduced mark when justifying support at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) in April; several creditable efforts since, including fourth (Star Start second) in a similar race at Ripon (1m3f, soft) under Daniel Perrrin on Monday.
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4th

1

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:50 Ripon

Spirit Catcher

11st 2lb

J: Mr Daniel Perrin

T: Philip Kirby

Cashed in on much-reduced mark when justifying support at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) in April; several creditable efforts since including when a 2l fifth of 11 at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) last time; should be in the mix again and he's versatile ground-wise.

4/1

Form: 525121 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has found career-best form of late, making it two wins in her last three starts when edging out a Sir Mark Prescott hat-trick seeker in a three-runner race at Thirsk (1m4f, good; acts on soft) three weeks ago; another 4lb higher now but has to be respected in her current mood.
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1st

3

(2)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

20:20 Thirsk

Recobella

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Philip Kirby

Won over 1m2f at Ayr before her near miss there on Monday where she came from some way off the pace; could be considered a tad unlucky and gets in here off the same mark; stays this far and could give Halimede a race.

7/2

2nd

8

(2)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Recobella

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Philip Kirby

In good form this year, most recently when coming from the rear for C&D (good) success five weeks ago; subsequent 3lb rise is offset by Jack Nicholls' claim today; likely contender again.

3/1

Form: 532122 BF

Last run: 3 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
In good form in similar races under under Charli Parker in recent months, following a win at Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm) with runner-up efforts at Catterick (1m4f, good; Austrian Theory third) and Ripon (1m3f, soft; Spirit Catcher fourth); likely to go well again if a three-day turnaround after Ripon doesn't catch up with him.
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2nd

7

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:50 Ripon

Star Start

10st 11lb

J: Miss Charli Parker

T: Ruth Carr

In-form 6yo who won under Charli Parker at Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm) early this month before a creditable second in another amateur jockeys' handicap at Catterick (1m4f, good) two weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off the same mark as last time and he should make another bold bid; cheekpieces reapplied.

100/30

2nd

7

(4)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Star Start

10st 3lb

J: Miss Charli Parker

T: Ruth Carr

Chased home Stellarmasterpiece in this race last year having won a 1m2f amateur riders' handicap at Pontefract 12 days earlier; repeated his win at Pontefract 12 days ago and he should be in the thick of it again.

7/2

Form: 824666 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Reached the frame twice in similar races on AW under Brodie Hampson in February; well treated on those efforts but hasn't found the same form back on turf (good to firm/good) after a break, including well behind Star Start and Austrian Theory at Catterick 17 days ago; the return to softer ground could help but leap of faith needed.
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6th

6

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Shahbaz

10st 6lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Down the field in two turf handicaps this summer after a five-month absence; on a dangerous mark but there are risks attached; blinkers replace cheekpieces today.

16/1

6th

6

(5)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

18:00 Windsor

Shahbaz

10st 10lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Patchy form since joining this yard and well behind I'd Go Maniac on his return from five months off at Epsom (1m4f, good to firm) 18 days ago, but is 9lb lower than when winning at Newbury (1m4f, good to firm) for Ian Williams a year ago; first-time tongue-tie.

6/1

Form: 7-8700

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won twice for the Crisford stable but has struggled since, including failing to beat a rival in three starts for current stable; lots to prove.
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11th

12

(9)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Cavalry Call

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Patrick Morris

Won twice for the Crisford stable but he struggled for Mike Smith, and has failed to beat a rival in each of his two starts for current stable; lots to prove.

33/1

13th

4

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Cavalry Call

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

1m turf and 1m2f AW winner for the Crisfords but he never took off for Mike Smith and finished last of seven on his stable debut ten weeks ago; impossible to recommend without a market move to offer revival hopes.

33/1

Form: 56-446 C

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has won only twice in 57 career starts and beaten 17l or more on all three outings this year.
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6th

6

(5)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

14:00 Doncaster

Red Derek

8st 9lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Lisa Williamson

Veteran who has won only twice in 56 career starts and this season's fourths were remote; 2lb out of the weights.

14/1

4th

13

(11)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Haydock

Red Derek

8st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Lisa Williamson

10yo who's 2-55, with last win in 2022; well handicapped on some 1m6f form last term and probably needed recent run, but whether he can be competitive at this trip nowadays remains to be seen.

25/1

Betting Forcast

9/2 Flightofthephoenix, 6/1 Id Go Maniac, 20/1 Ribble River, 5/1 Austrian Theory, 20/1 Roland Garros, 12/1 Alpine Sierra, 6/1 Revelio, 7/1 Spirit Catcher, 7/1 Recobella, 5/1 Star Start, 25/1 Shahbaz, 100/1 Cavalry Call, 66/1 Red Derek

Verdict

A record of one win in over three years hardly makes AUSTRIAN THEORY bet compelling but he should still have a bit of a class for a 0-70. He failed to prove that point when finishing a place behind Star Start in a similar race at Catterick last month but it could be a different story back on softer ground. Ruth Carr’s charge could pose the main threat assuming this doesn’t come too soon on the back of his near miss at Ripon on Monday. The hat-trick seeking Flightofthephoenix may not look well-in under a penalty but has to be respected in her current mood, while Henry Callan’s mount Revelio has much fewer convictions than the majority of these. [Andrew Sheret]

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Flightofthephoenix

The Times:

I'd Go Maniac

The Guardian:

Star Start

RP RATINGS:

Shahbaz

SPOTLIGHT:

Austrian Theory

Daily Mail:

Revelio

D Express:

Spirit Catcher

The Star:

Flightofthephoenix

Telegraph:

I'd Go Maniac

Daily Record:

Star Start

POSTDATA:

Shahbaz

Daily Mirror:

Austrian Theory