October 07 / 14.40 York

14.40

Good

William Hill Autumn Mile Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 7f 192y
  • Class 2
  • 20 runners
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William Hill Autumn Mile Handicap

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £10.10
  • Place: £2.90

Form: -12192

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Has won twice over 7f on AW/soft this year and was beaten only a head in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) at Goodwood (1m, good to soft) last month; only 1lb higher and unexposed after just eight outings, but stall 19 does pose a question.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

19

(19)

7th Oct 2022

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:40 York

Substantial

8st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

taken down early, slowly away, towards rear, headway over 3f out, switched right 2f out, ridden over 1f out, good headway inside final furlong, ran on well to lead towards finish

15/2

9th

9

(5)

30th Jul 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

15:48 Thirsk

Substantial

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: William Haggas

held up in rear, shaken up over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, never on terms

9/4

9/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 472122 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
In good form in his last four starts, winning at Thirsk (1m, good to soft) in July and runner-up in the other three; edging up the weights but is well drawn and has a solid chance in his current mood, especially were the ground to be softer than good.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Empirestateofmind

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Multiple wins at 1m and 1m1f (good or softer) include two over C&D; quite favourably treated now and he was a very respectable fourth at Ripon recently, when just behind a subsequent winner; needs a bit more here.

16/1

4th

2

(6)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ripon

Empirestateofmind

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: John & Sean Quinn

Two wins last year (1m/1m1f, good/soft); the last of them came in a seller and he was well beaten on last month's reappearance at Doncaster, but that was the competitive Spring Mile and he may have needed the run; won this in 2022 and he's not discounted off a handy mark.

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 464500 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won four of his first six starts, including a hat-trick over 1m on a soft surface in the middle of 2021; 0-9 since but all of those runs came on good ground or firmer; could be an interesting outsider if the ground is softer than good.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Isla Kai

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Last win was at Ripon in August 2023 (1m, good); absent for 715 days prior to this season and hasn't regained his best form.

33/1

6th

7

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Isla Kai

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Last win was at Ripon in August 2023 (1m, good); absent for 715 days prior to this season and hasn't regained his best form.

33/1

10th

17

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:30 York

Isla Kai

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Effective over C&D and well handicapped on his 2023 form; however, following a mammoth absence this 7yo finished down the field on his three outings last month and others have less to prove.

50/1

OUR TIP

25/1

  • Place: £7.90

Form: 120519 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who has won three times this year, the latest at Chester (7.6f, good) in August; no real excuses when ninth of 12 at Goodwood (1m, good to soft; Substantial second) last time and has work to do from the same mark; stable also runs Helm Rock.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

16:25 Musselburgh

Percys Lad

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Front-runner; well handicapped, being 8lb lower than for his Chester win last May, but he didn't fire at that meeting two weeks ago and he now has a point to prove.

12/1

13th

12

(6)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Percys Lad

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Prominent racer with a very good Chester record, including a win in this race on good to firm in 2024 (also third on soft in 2023); off for 20 months prior to finishing well held at the Newmarket Craven meeting three weeks ago but he led for long enough to think plenty of ability remains and this has presumably been the target; could bounce back to form with a bang.

5/1

13th

2

(8)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Percys Lad

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Runner-up in this race in 2024 when it was staged as a Class 2; made all at Chester (7.5f, good to firm) on his next start and it was a solid fourth back there (7f, good to soft) when last seen 20 months ago; yard going well and handicapper has given him a shot too; watch the market.

20/1

Form: 002162 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
2-5 over C&D but not a frequent winner these days with Ayr in August (1m2f, good) seeing his only success in his last 22 starts; beaten only a neck back there (1m, good) last time, though, and could go well.
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Verdict Starting price

0

5

(8)

21st Sep 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ayr

Whats The Story

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Multiple winner for Keith Dalgleish and was rated higher in his prime; has form figures of 2234 for new stable and again has frame possibilities; scored over C&D in 2022.

7/1

4th

5

(3)

7th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Whats The Story

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Won at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) in May for the now-retired Keith Dalgleish and has form figures of 223 for his current yard; this return to Tapeta is no problem and he has each-way claims again.

4/1

3rd

7

(11)

20th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:45 Sandown

Whats The Story

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Won at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) in May for the now-retired Keith Dalgleish and he's been a good second on his first two starts for this yard (1m, good to soft/soft); there's every chance he'll be in the mix.

15/2

Form: 261247 C

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Two wins over 7f here, the latest in June (good), and he had four of these behind when seventh of 18 over C&D (good) last time; still to prove conclusively that he is as good over this trip, though, and remains 6lb above his last winning mark; can hang left.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(11)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:30 York

Northern Express

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

7yo who hasn't been able to reproduce his very best form this season but he's dropped down the weights accordingly and there have been promising signs on his last few starts, finishing fifth of 17 over C&D (good to firm) in August and fourth of 14 at Ayr (1m, soft) last time; in the mix.

5/1

4th

2

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Ayr

Northern Express

9st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Former winner at this meeting; operating a little below his really smart best so far this year but his handicap mark has edged down and his latest fifth came in a strong 17-runner handicap at the York Ebor meeting (good to firm; has won on soft); eased another 1lb; contender.

11/2

Form: 192-05 D

Last run: 68 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Still doesn't have many miles on the clock for a 4yo and his latest fifth of 13 at Chester (7.6f, good to soft) in July was better than it looked, as he started slowly and met trouble late on; just 2lb above last winning mark and drawn towards the inside; one to consider if ready to roll on return from a short break.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

12

(2)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Master Zoffany

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

midfield towards far side

20/1

6th

8

(9)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

17:05 Chester

Master Zoffany

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Acts on soft; close third on penultimate start, inconsistent otherwise this year; three-time winner at Chester and has possibilities back here, provided he takes well to first-time visor.

16/1

11th

10

(8)

1st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Master Zoffany

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

7f course winner who had dropped 6lb lower than when successful at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) last December when beaten less than a length into third of 11 at Ripon (1m, good to soft) 12 days ago; races off the same mark but this trip looks to be right on the limit of his stamina.

10/1

8th
15 (14)
La Trinidad

14/1

Form: 040362 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Last win came over C&D (good) in July 2021 off 2lb higher and he was 7lb higher when fourth in this race last year (Redarna and Broken Spear behind); creditable second of six at Haydock (1m, good to firm) last month and looks frame material again.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

22

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

La Trinidad

8st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Roger Fell

9yo who went 0-10 last year but he's well handicapped on the pick of last season's efforts, which came in the spring, and his Doncaster form-figures of 1413 catch the eye on his first visit here since 2023; interesting.

50/1

3rd

1

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

La Trinidad

10st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

Won twice last season, the second one over this C&D; sound efforts on first two starts this term but not so good recently; on a good mark (6lb lower than last win).

7/1

3rd

1

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

La Trinidad

10st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

Won twice last season, the second one over this C&D; sound efforts on first two starts this term but not so good recently; on a good mark (6lb lower than last win).

7/1

14/1

Form: 671060 CD

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
2-3 over C&D, his latest win coming off 2lb lower in May (good); far from disgraced when sixth of 18 in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in July, but failed to beat a rival back here last time and that leaves him with something to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(7)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cruyff Turn

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Front-runner who is 2lb lower then when winning at Redcar (7f, good to firm) in April, but his form since then has been patchy; ran with credit in two starts on Tapeta (at Southwell) a year ago, but will need to be at the top of his game and is likely to face competition for the lead.

33/1

9th

3

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Cruyff Turn

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Two good runs here on fast ground this season, winning over 7f on first occasion; has rather lost his form recently; best form on faster ground.

14/1

9th

3

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Cruyff Turn

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Two good runs here on fast ground this season, winning over 7f on first occasion; has rather lost his form recently; best form on faster ground.

14/1

Form: 293330 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Running with credit prior to finishing down the field in the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket (1m1f, good) 13 days ago; likely to be suited by the return to 1m, but still 3lb higher than for his last win more than a year ago so he needs to find a bit more; unraced on ground slower than good.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Carolus Magnus

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Not the most prolific, but he was returning from 134 days off when beaten just a neck at Musselburgh (7f, good) last month; respected off 1lb higher if coming on from that.

4/1

2nd

9

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

15:50 Musselburgh

Carolus Magnus

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

C&D winner (good) last October; also runner-up off today's mark back here in November and could play a prominent role again if fully primed after 134 days off.

11/1

12th

1

(10)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Carolus Magnus

9st 11lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Michael & David Easterby

Useful in previous incarnation over longer trips; on handy mark now and after running fast for a long way over C&D (first 6f run) in September he won with plenty to spare at Musselburgh (7f; visor off) last week; the ability is there to make light of a 4lb penalty.

7/2

11th
16 (2)
Tammani

33/1

Form: 471490 D

Last run: 76 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Listed scorer in France for William Haggas as a 2yo, but was winning for the first time since when taking a Redcar handicap (7f, good to firm) in June; not so good in three starts in the meantime and returns from 76 days off; stable looks to hold stronger claims elsewhere.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

16

(2)

7th Oct 2022

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:40 York

Tammani

8st 11lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

never better than mid-division

33/1

12/1

Form: 500838 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Come-from-behind performer who remains 2lb below his last winning mark and should have the race run to suit, especially if they go hard up front; however, his losing run is now up to 20 and he could probably do with plenty of rain.
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4

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Young Fire

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Is on a losing run of 20 but has been runner-up three times this year; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims.

10/1

4

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Young Fire

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Is on a losing run of 20 but has been runner-up three times this year; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims.

10/1

8

(9)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Young Fire

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

10yo who has been beaten 19 times since his last win in September 2024 but he's been runner-up a few times this year (including here) and was third at Hamilton (1m, soft) last time; has a career-low mark; each-way chance.

9/1

9/1

Form: 138423 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Two wins over 1m on good to soft/AW in the spring and ran well when just behind Empirestateofmind in his last two outings, the latest when third of 16 at Doncaster (soft) last month; well drawn and should go well.
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7th

3

(6)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

16:30 Nottingham

Arthurs Realm

10st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

All wins have come in the spring, mainly on soft ground, but there was no win this time round; has his lowest mark since 2020 but easily his best show this season was in March; usually wears a visor or cheekpieces and now he's blinkered first time.

25/1

3

(3)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:30 Yarmouth

Arthurs Realm

10st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

All wins have come in the spring, with one on AW but mainly on soft turf; well handicapped on his best form last season but he's failed to beat a rival in his last two runs and needs a major revival after a break.

25/1

10th

5

(4)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Arthurs Realm

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ed Dunlop

All wins come in the spring, once here but mainly on soft turf; latest effort too bad to be true and hadn't had the breaks prior to that but he has something to prove back to cheekpieces from a visor.

16/1

14th
20 (15)
Broken Spear

25/1

Form: 657945 C

Last run: 69 days

W: 8st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
1lb below his last winning mark, but unplaced in all six starts since returning in February and although he ran well to finish fifth of the 22 runners in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) back in March, this trip does appear to stretch him.
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1

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Broken Spear

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

His mark continues to fall and he has lots of good form on soft and heavy ground; won at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March but this 9yo has struggled more recently and he needs to turn things around.

25/1

5

(9)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Broken Spear

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Won narrowly off his lower AW mark in March; returned from layoff with down-the-field AW run this month but combination of refitted cheekpieces and heavy rain could prompt a more dynanic performance.

14/1

13

(2)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Broken Spear

9st 2lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Won by a head at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March but he's been off since finishing down the field over C&D behind Saisons d'Or in May; best watched.

25/1

Form: 311691 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Successful in three of his last five starts, the latest at Haydock (1m, good to soft) a fortnight ago; 7lb rise demands more, but he has the inside stall and no surprise were he to go well again.
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6th

2

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Helm Rock

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

8yo who has been in fine form this spring, winning at Kempton (1m, AW) last month then going close at Lingfield (1m, AW) and Nottingham (1m, good); there's every chance he'll be bang there once more.

9/1

2nd

2

(7)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Helm Rock

9st 8lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Ten-time winner split between turf and AW; his last success was at Kempton (1m) last month and he backed that up with a close third under a penalty at Lingfield (Polytrack); did well to hang in there from a wide draw last time and he's respected off same mark back on turf.

13/2

3rd

1

(10)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Helm Rock

9st 13lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Tended to do his winning in the past in batches, which bodes well under a 4lb penalty for last Monday's Kempton victory; well over two years snice he won off a mark this high and hasn't been at his best in two previous runs here but needs considering.

4/1

16th
6 (20)
Lion Tower

25/1

Form: 109108 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Two wins over 7f this year, including here (good) in June; he does stay this far but was well held the last twice and the outside stall won't make things easy.
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7th

9

(1)

21st Apr 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

18:15 Musselburgh

Lion Tower

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Currently 2-2 over C&D (both in 2021) and arrives in form and on a handy mark off the back of a couple of absences in recent times; it's hard to find any negatives and he has to enter calculations.

6/1

7th

9

(1)

21st Apr 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

18:15 Musselburgh

Lion Tower

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Currently 2-2 over C&D (both in 2021) and arrives in form and on a handy mark off the back of a couple of absences in recent times; it's hard to find any negatives and he has to enter calculations.

6/1

2nd

6

(3)

11th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Lion Tower

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Dual Fibresand winner here who was well held in the Spring Mile at Doncaster (1m, soft) last month, but had previously run well when beaten a neck into second of 13 at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta), making his effort on the disadvantaged part of the track; races off the same mark and a major player.

6/1

9/1

Form: 508483 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Six wins in France/Ireland and has run well in two of his three starts at Ascot since joining this yard, the latest when a creditable third of seven there (1m, good) last month; down another 2lb in the returning visor and looks the pick of the three representing last year's winning stable.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

7

(9)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Bopedro

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

10yo who won this in 2023; frequently runs well in quality handicaps and he's 5lb lower than when a cracking third in the Royal Hunt Cup last June; scratched from the Lincoln when running a temperature on his intended comeback last month and he tends to improve for a run these days; also winless since 2023.

15/2

11th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Bopedro

9st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

9yo who has drawn a blank since winning on the July Course in summer 2023 and needs everything to drop right but he often runs extremely well in defeat, including when third in the Royal Hunt Cup in June; another respectable effort when sixth of 20 in Balmoral at Ascot (1m, good) a fortnight ago; not discounted in this slightly easier race.

6/1

18th
7 (16)
Redarna

20/1

Form: 193224 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Mainly consistent off this mark since making a successful return from six months off at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) in April, including when fourth of 14 at Ayr (1m, good) last month where he finished about a length behind What's The Story; needs to find a bit more, though, and drawn wider than ideal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(8)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ayr

Redarna

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Dianne Sayer

18 visits to Ayr have yielded nine wins, the latest last September; the return to Ayr could be the catalyst for a big run but he's struggled at Musselburgh and Thirsk this year and a major turnaround is needed from this 12yo.

25/1

12th

15

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Thirsk

Redarna

8st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Dianne Sayer

Sprung a 66-1 surprise in this on good to firm in 2022 (also fourth in 2024); added career win number 17, as an 11yo, at Ayr (1m, good to soft) last September but arrives with something to prove after finishing tailed off behind a couple of these on his Musselburgh reappearance.

66/1

12th

10

(5)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

17:15 Musselburgh

Redarna

8st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Dianne Sayer

Showed he still had it what it takes when gaining his ninth course success at Ayr (1m, good to soft) last September and ran well despite a 10lb rise back there 12 days later; has tended to need his reappearance in recent years.

25/1

25/1

Form: 07-070 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Two wins in the summer of 2021 and now 6lb lower than for the most recent of those, but he has shown little in three starts since returning from 238 days off in July; the first-time cheekpieces need to make a dramatic difference and he has a wide draw to overcome.
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8

(4)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:45 Ascot

Dashing Roger

9st 13lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: William Stone

C&D winner (good to soft) just over four years ago; on a losing run since going back-to-back at Nottingham and Newmarket (both heavy at around 1m) in the autumn of 2023 and recent efforts are not enough to tempt despite this falling mark.

16/1

6th

8

(8)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:38 Newmarket (July)

Dashing Roger

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Stone

Continues to drop down the weights but this 8yo struggled in the main last season and it was the same story on last month's reappearance; needs to turn things around.

33/1

20th
18 (18)
Perseverants

25/1

Form: -75223 D

Last run: 81 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
2-13 when trained in France, including a Listed win at Toulouse (1m, good) in April last year; runner-up this May and June; makes his stable/handicap debut after 81 days off but his wide draw makes things tricky.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(10)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

16:22 Southwell (AW)

Perseverants

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Made all off 1lb higher at Windsor (1m, good) in spring 2024 and will also be suited by today's trip-and-surface combination but returned from long absence with 15l defeat last month and needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing.

50/1

9

(3)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

16:25 York

Perseverants

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Made all in good style at Windsor (1m, good) in April 2024 and this 7yo is well treated now 2lb higher if retaining that ability; however, he's returning from a 454-day absence so there are questions to answer.

33/1

10th

3

(9)

28th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Perseverants

9st 7lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Scott Dixon

Wolverhampton winner early last year who scored in some style at Windsor (1m, good) this month but was disappointing under his penalty at Pontefract (1m, soft) six days ago; not quite sure what to expect after that; stable also runs Visibility.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £53.10
Straight Forecast £42.84
Tricast £296.41
Trifecta £424.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Empirestateofmind

NEWMARKET:

Substantial

The Guardian:

Cruyff Turn

THE NORTH:

Master Zoffany

Telegraph:

Northern Express

LAMBOURN:

Helm Rock

RP Ratings:

La Trinidad

The Sun:

What's The Story

The Times:

Substantial

Daily Express:

Substantial

TOPSPEED:

Empirestateofmind

POSTDATA:

Empirestateofmind

Daily Mirror:

Empirestateofmind

Daily Record:

Empirestateofmind

Daily Mail:

Cruyff Turn

The Star:

Master Zoffany