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Leslie Burton (Fisher) Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £7851
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Leslie Burton (Fisher) Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 10922- D

Last run: 368 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

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7

(14)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

American Gulf

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Oliver Cole

Five runs as a 2yo, winning on debut (6f, good to firm) and ending his campaign with near misses at Windsor and Salisbury (6f, good to soft and good); gelded during his 338-day absence; career best required.

10/1

Form: 116151 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 89

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1st

1

(8)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

The Good Biscuit

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ruth Carr

Hit a rich vein of form this summer, including a pair of C&D wins on good to firm; not at best when fifth of nine at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) 19 days ago but his good Pontefract record makes him a dangerous one to discount.

10/1

5th

9

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

The Good Biscuit

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Eight-time turf winner who has won three of his last four starts, including a comfortable success at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; up another 5lb but he's been as good as ever this summer and could continue on an upward curve; respected.

11/2

Form: 070380 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 87

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16th

6

(22)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Commanche Falls

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Heroic sprinter down the years, winning the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood in 2021 (soft) and 2022, and runner-up in the Gold Cup as a 5yo; harder to place now but was checked in his run at York in July and was a creditable third at Ripon after; not so good in a small field at Thirsk since but this type of race suits him better; refitted blinkers replace cheekpieces.

33/1

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

Form: 171030 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

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18th

19

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Musical Touch

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Out of sorts at the time when well held in the Bronze Cup last year; returned to action with AW win in April and he looked as if he had more to offer at 6f on turf when winning at York (good) in June; things haven't worked out that way in two runs since but still time for him to do better.

25/1

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

Form: 344070 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

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19th

13

(18)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Veblen Good

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Sole turf win when beating five rivals at Pontefract (6f, good) on yard debut and reappearance in April; useful effort when fourth of 21 in a valuable York sprint (6f, good to firm) in July but vulnerable since and the recent rain is of uncertain benefit.

33/1

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

Form: 205711 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

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1st

4

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

16:52 Chester

Andesite

9st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Roger Fell

Ended a long losing sequence in 7f handicap at Thirsk two weeks ago; hasn't always proved the easiest of rides but she's not out of things nudged up 2lb.

15/2

1st

3

(5)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Thirsk

Andesite

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Not yet added to his debut win in May 2024 but there have been some cracking efforts in defeat in big-field York handicaps this summer; well short of that level at Ripon (1m, good) three weeks ago but he is on a dangerous mark and conditions shouldn't be an issue.

8/1

Form: 902347 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

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7th

4

(14)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

Gold Queen Kindly

9st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Made a sound start for the Roger Fell stable when fourth of 14 in a 7f 3yo handicap at the York Dante meeting in May; not seen since but won't mind the return to 6f if ready to roll.

9/1

4th

9

(13)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Gold Queen Kindly

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell

Became a tad exposed for Karl Burke and finished behind a couple of today's rivals, admittedly not disgraced, at Wetherby (7f) most recently; subsequently sold for 28,000gns; 0-7 since debut win.

20/1

Form: 542590 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

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9th

3

(4)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Territorial Knight

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Yet to score this term but this reliable sort comes here on the back of a good fifth of 12 in 6f Hamilton handicap 24 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up.

7/1

5th

3

(9)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Territorial Knight

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Dual winner over 6f (good/good to soft), the most recent coming at Doncaster last summer off a 3lb lower mark; fifth in the Ayr Bronze Cup in September (soft) and he ran well when second of 17 there last month; has to be respected.

6/1

Form: 114602 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

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2nd

4

(14)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:53 Chester

Start Me Up

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Two course wins in June (6f, soft and 7f, good); ran poorly at York three weeks ago and has the widest stall to deal with this time.

12/1

19th

19

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:50 York

Start Me Up

8st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Won two in a row at Chester (6f/7f, soft/good) in June and respectable efforts at Chester (7.5f, good) and Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to firm) since; however, he needs something extra on today's first attempt at 1m if he's to land a competitive handicap such as this.

16/1

Form: 236410 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

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13th

1

(14)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:23 Redcar

Papa Cocktail

10st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

Doubled his tally for the season in 12-runner handicap at Southwell (6f) 12 days ago; up 4lb but scored comfortably there, so this reliable sort is a likely player once more.

10/1

1st

5

(5)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Papa Cocktail

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Still 3lb higher than for Wolverhampton (6f) win in January but has largely remained in good form since; ought to be right in thick of things.

10/1

Form: 231980 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

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8th

13

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

It Just Takes Time

8st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Mark Walford

C&D winner; runner-up on this card 12 months ago; having a solid campaign but surprising if he was up to winning.

33/1

9th

10

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

It Just Takes Time

9st 3lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

8yo who was knocking on the door prior to making all in fine style at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 12 days ago; had just three rivals to beat last time and he's 4lb higher in a tougher race today, but is clearly in good heart and is a two-time winner at Thirsk; could go well.

11/1

Form: 634224 D BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

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4th

2

(3)

16th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:18 Beverley

Almarada Prince

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Without a victory since 2024 but he comes here in very good nick, runner-up in 6f handicaps at York and Ripon last two outings; yard has excellent record in this so he's a player.

100/30

2nd

1

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:13 Ripon

Almarada Prince

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Winless since 2024 but he's holding his form well this summer, posting a good second of 21 in 6f York handicap in July; very much one to consider despite 2lb weights rise.

11/4

Form: 043938 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

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8th

11

(16)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

Go Vince Go

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

On a good mark on his 2yo best and he has been far from discredited on his last four outings, including third of seven at Carlisle (6f, good) latest; should be competitive if the outside stall isn't too big of an inconvenience.

11/1

3rd

5

(1)

27th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

15:30 Carlisle

Go Vince Go

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

On a good mark on his 2yo best and he has been far from discredited on his last three outings, including when beaten 2l in 20-runner handicap at Ripon (6f, good) 12 days ago; might have a say.

7/1

Betting Forcast

10/1 American Gulf, 4/1 The Good Biscuit, 14/1 Commanche Falls, 10/1 Musical Touch, 12/1 Veblen Good, 6/1 Andesite, 14/1 Gold Queen Kindly, 10/1 Territorial Knight, 8/1 Start Me Up, 10/1 Papa Cocktail, 20/1 It Just Takes Time, 6/1 Almarada Prince, 20/1 Go Vince Go