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Millbry Hill Country Store Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £3285.12
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Millbry Hill Country Store Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 313522 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Gained a deserved success at Carlisle in June and has continued in good nick since, beaten only narrowly at Thirsk (6f) 33 days ago; he's well in the mix nudged up just 1lb.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

11

(5)

24th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

Polam Lane

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David & Nicola Barron

A fair 5f/6f winner in 2022 but he's yet to offer much in three runs this season after a 19-month absence; he's falling in the weights but still needs to take a big step forward.

33/1

7th

9

(3)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:50 Carlisle

Polam Lane

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

in touch with leaders, weakened final furlong

12/1

11th

2

(1)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Polam Lane

11st 2lb

J: Miss Alice Keighley

T: David & Nicola Barron

A two-time 5f/6f scorer in 2022 but off for 19 months before beating only one in 5f Catterick handicap five days ago; he should take a step forward now.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 262259 BF

Last run: 85 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Kickstarted 2022 with a win at Chelmsford and in fine form in early summer but he's been off since coming in last of nine at Ffos Las (6f) in July on his final run for John O'Shea; since changed hands for 4,000gns and he needs to get back on track for his new stable.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(2)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Leicester

Monsieur Fantaisie

10st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Roger Fell

Opened his turf account when making a winning yard debut off 7lb lower at Redcar (6f, good to firm) last month; placed in two starts since, latest at that same track over this trip (ahead of Cooperation); comes here in good form and looks likely to go well again.

3/1

2

(7)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Monsieur Fantaisie

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Gained first turf win over 6f here (good to firm; stable debut) on penultimate start, and backed up with a solid effort (runner-up) at Doncaster; no issue with this longer trip and, while a combined 7lb rise will make life tougher, he's the one who arrives in the best form.

5/2

2nd

1

(4)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:35 Doncaster

Monsieur Fantaisie

9st 10lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Roger Fell

Five-time AW winner who made his belated breakthrough on turf when scoring on recent stable debut at Redcar (6f); up 5lb but he was as good as ever last time and has claims if he can back that up; last run was on good to firm but he's also effective on good to soft.

5/1

25/1

  • Place: £6.60

Form: 385807

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Long-standing maiden who arrives out of sorts; it's easy to look elsewhere.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(7)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stroxx

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Placed at Newcastle in January (5f) but no progress in three runs since; has a rare outing over 6f tonight.

20/1

6th

8

(8)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Stroxx

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Knocking on and been patchy since returning from a break, finishing well behind Kipp Kelly at Wolverhampton, then behind Desert Master here six days ago; others are more likely.

16/1

6th

9

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Stroxx

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Welcome signs of a revival when third over C&D in January but failed to fire at Wolverhampton three weeks ago (drawn wide); not a solid option.

25/1

Form: 200-21

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Built on her reappearance promise when landing 6f Thirsk amateurs' handicap last month by short head from Polam Lane; she's still relatively lightly raced on turf so must enter calculations despite a 2lb rise.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

(4)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:10 Pontefract

Secret Equity

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Chance on last year's best but she's only been seen twice this year, eight months apart, and hasn't shown a great deal on either occasion; the addition of an eyeshield isn't enough to tempt.

20/1

12th

12

(2)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

16:35 Carlisle

Secret Equity

8st 10lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Julie Camacho

in touch with leaders

25/1

11th

10

(6)

2nd Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Equity

8st 11lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Julie Camacho

Off the mark when landing a Thirsk handicap (6f, good) in August but she's not gone on from that and was only sixth of nine on Tapeta at Southwell last time; this drop back to 5f should be fine but she's now 1-17 and others look stronger; headgear back on.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 361185 D BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Is enjoying a good season and posted another solid effort from a career-high mark when fifth at Pontefract (5f) six days ago; win number four of 2022 can't be ruled out.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(6)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:48 Carlisle

Canaria Prince

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Thrown in on his best form but unplaced all five starts this season, behind Golden Rainbow at Thirsk on latest; needs a revival.

14/1

7th

15

(9)

24th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

Canaria Prince

8st 11lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

In decent nick without winning until turning in a poor ninth at Ripon (5f) only five days ago; blinkers replace cheekpieces; now with a bit to prove from 1lb out of the handicap.

16/1

9th

8

(8)

19th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:35 Ripon

Canaria Prince

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

prominent, lost ground from over 1f out

11/1

Form: 652390 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Finally got off the mark over C&D in April but he appears to have gone off the boil, only 12th at Thirsk (6f) 16 days ago; others appeal more.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

12

(12)

1st Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Giant Steps

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Stella Barclay

Sprung a 33-1 surprise over 5f at Catterick in April; two good runs over this trip at Wolverhampton in July but he has retreated into his shell since; others come here with more obvious claims.

25/1

6th

9

(6)

28th Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:44 Catterick

Giant Steps

10st 2lb

J: Miss Nicola Thornton

T: Stella Barclay

awkward start and bumped rival, in touch with leaders up the centre, dropped to rear when edged right and towards near side from over 2f out, shaken up and stayed on from over 1f out, never near to challenge

6/1

12th

7

(1)

12th Sep 2022

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:20 Thirsk

Giant Steps

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Stella Barclay

dwelt start, towards rear, switched right and pushed along soon after start, struggling from over 2f out, never on terms

12/1

Form: 234416 CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Gained her third win of 2022 over C&D in August but only sixth behind Hot Scoop here since; she's the sort to bounce back.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(6)

28th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:50 Catterick

Golden Gal

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

midfield

16/1

7th

3

(9)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Redcar

Golden Gal

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Not as good this year and ran poorly on the AW last time; handles these conditions but she's always liked Catterick and would have preferred plenty of rain.

20/1

10th

4

(9)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golden Gal

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Began this season with two down-the-field runs but her handicap third at Ripon (5f, soft) last month was much better; rarely runs on the AW but was a C&D winner in 2022; high on the list.

6/1

Form: 812425 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Got back to winning ways over C&D last month and he has continued in excellent form, poorly drawn when fifth of 16 at Redcar (5f) a week ago; he holds a much better berth here so is very much one to consider.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

7

(2)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Hot Scoop

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Sam England

Former sprinter who's not as good now and has become inconsistent; no problem with an easy, turning 7f when winning on turf in August but this is the first time he's been 1m and his stamina will be tested over a straight course.

20/1

7th

8

(5)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Catterick

Hot Scoop

9st 2lb

J: Archie Young

T: Sam England

in touch with leaders

14/1

4th

1

(11)

18th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Thirsk

Hot Scoop

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Sam England

Effective at sprint trips; contrasting performances over 7f at Catterick the last twice, winning a classified event then finishing last of 13 in a handicap; the latest effort tempers enthusiasm.

14/1

Form: 753805 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Arrives on a long losing run and he's also failed to make the frame on his last three outings; others make more appeal.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

12

(10)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

San Juan

10st 7lb

J: Miss Jodie Wingrove

T: Damien Wingrove

Has beaten a total of one rival in two starts since joining this yard; easy enough to oppose now racing beyond 7f for the first time on his 33rd outing after eight months off.

66/1

11th

10

(2)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Chepstow

San Juan

9st 12lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Damien Wingrove

always behind

10/1

12th

9

(9)

11th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

San Juan

10st 9lb

J: Miss Jodie Wingrove

T: Damien Wingrove

always behind

20/1

Form: 000150 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Made a winning start for Iain Jardine at Redcar (5f) in August but he beat only one home at Newcastle (5f) five days ago; he's not written off back on turf.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(9)

2nd May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:22 Ayr

Aconcagua Mountain

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

dwelt start, in rear, headway on near side of group and prominent over 3f out, edged left and weakened over 1f out

8/1

10th

9

(9)

2nd May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:22 Ayr

Aconcagua Mountain

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

dwelt start, in rear, headway on near side of group and prominent over 3f out, edged left and weakened over 1f out

8/1

9th

6

(1)

25th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Aconcagua Mountain

10st 12lb

J: Mr Dominic Hislop

T: Iain Jardine

Won a 20-runner handicap off 5lb higher at Ayr (5f, good to soft) last September but he's not matched that since including on Tapeta in his last seven starts; has some questions to answer and all of his wins have been at 5f.

8/1

Form: 2U1663 D

Last run: 93 days

W: 10st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Breakthrough Musselburgh scorer in May who got back on track in a change of headgear when third there in June; usual cheekpieces go back on now and he needs to hit the ground running after his lay-off (gelded in the interim).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(1)

2nd Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Waverley Star

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Alan Brown

Got back on the scoresheet when justifying support at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) last month and he made another bold bid when a close fourth there 12 days ago; has been as good as ever recently and he's a key player off same mark as last time.

4/1

4th

4

(10)

21st Dec 2022

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Waverley Star

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Alan Brown

Back in form lately but stall 10 isn't good for one happiest on the sharp end and a 7lb rise for his latest C&D win (made all from stall 3) will challenge him.

6/1

4th

3

(4)

30th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:25 Lingfield (AW)

Waverley Star

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

took keen hold, led, ridden over 1f out, headed final 110yds, weakened towards finish

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £37.10
Straight Forecast £33.31
Tricast £672.95
Trifecta £899.00

Selections

RP Ratings:

Polam Lane

SPOTLIGHT:

Hot Scoop

LAMBOURN:

Monsieur Fantaisie

Telegraph:

Secret Equity

Daily Mail:

Golden Gal

The Sun:

Canaria Prince

Daily Express:

Monsieur Fantaisie

The Times:

Polam Lane

The Guardian:

Polam Lane

Daily Record:

Polam Lane

POSTDATA:

Hot Scoop

Daily Mirror:

Hot Scoop

The Star:

Secret Equity