October 07 / 14.05 York

14.05

Good

Parsonage Hotel And Cloisters Spa Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £9180
  • 0m 5f 89y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Parsonage Hotel And Cloisters Spa Nursery Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 225121

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who has been in fine form lately, including wins in a Chepstow maiden (5f, soft) and Wolverhampton nursery (5f, AW); carries a 6lb penalty for that latest success six days ago and as this will be his 14th outing, probably vulnerable to something rather less exposed.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ripon

Betweenthesticks

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Started his campaign with two wins in April, but he's been up and down since and was beaten 9l behind Our Absent Friends at Catterick last time; needs to bounce back again after that and others are more solid.

14/1

6th

5

(7)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Betweenthesticks

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Started his campaign with two wins in April and there have been plenty of solid runs since; should remain competitive but minor money perhaps his best hope.

8/1

4th

1

(5)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Betweenthesticks

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won this last year and kicked off this campaign with two wins in a row, the second of them over C&D; he's run well in defeat over C&D on his last two starts and there's every chance he'll again be bang there.

11/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 646140

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Handy sort who has won at Nottingham and Musselburgh (both 5f, good) and put up his best performance when fourth of nine in a Listed contest here (5f, good to firm) in August; not so good in a similar event at Ayr (5f, good) three weeks ago and looks to face a stiff task conceding weight to all his rivals on nursery debut; stable won this in 2017 and 2019.
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18th

4

(1)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:20 York

Looking For Lynda

11st 10lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Craig Lidster

Well handicapped on last year's C&D form for Karl Burke but refused to race in April on final outing for that yard and down the field over C&D on recent stable debut, when again awkward at the start; risks attached.

33/1

14th

6

(6)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:07 York

Looking For Lynda

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Beaten 16 times since his C&D win in September 2023; has often run well in defeat, including here, but he put a major black mark on his record at Nottingham in April, belatedly leaving the stalls but downing tools and bucking around immediately afterwards; the combination of a subsequent stable switch/wind surgery/change of headgear could all be beneficial and there's no doubt he has the ability to win a race like this; risky but feared.

10/1

1

(6)

9th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

14:35 Nottingham

Looking For Lynda

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

mounted in chute, refused to race, soon pulled up

5/2

OUR TIP

2/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 581

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in a couple of big-field maidens over 6f at Doncaster and Goodwood in July, but still took a step forward when easily winning a five-runner novice at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) the following month; that wasn't the deepest of races, but the form has already been boosted and he is bred to be useful; much respected now switched to a nursery.
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8th

4

(5)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Pontefract

Russet Gold

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Encouraging start for this yard with two fifth-place finishes off higher marks in the spring; however, his form has gone the wrong way subsequently and he needs to turn things around.

9/1

8th

9

(6)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Russet Gold

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Kevin Ryan

Encouraging start for this yard with two fifth-place finishes at Leicester and York (also 6f) in the spring but his last two starts haven't been as promising; nicely treated and he does have form here so a revival isn't out of the question.

14/1

5th

2

(2)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Pontefract

Russet Gold

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Ran well in Listed/Group races in 2024; on a three-year losing spell but his Class 2 form this term for new yard includes a couple of encouraging efforts; possibilities off current mark back down in grade.

5/1

Form: 321

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Placed in her first two starts (three months apart) before showing improvement to dead-heat for first in a Hamilton novice (5f, good to soft) last month; makes her nursery debut in a warm contest, but she does have a light weight and remains open to further improvement.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(4)

15th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:40 Haydock

Queenie Rooney

9st 7lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: David Evans

4th

8

(3)

5th Nov 2022

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

12:50 Doncaster

Queenie Rooney

9st 1lb

J: J F Egan

T: Keith Dalgleish

Showed improvement to dead-heat for first in a Hamilton novice (5f, good to soft) in September; failed to back that up when a well-held fourth in 5.5f York nursery (good to soft) last month; others hold stronger claims.

16/1

4th

8

(7)

7th Oct 2022

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 3

14:05 York

Queenie Rooney

8st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: Keith Dalgleish

in touch with leaders, shaken up halfway, soon lost ground and edged left, not pace to challenge

7/1

Form: 451

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Showed plenty of promise in his first two starts over 6f, including when a close fifth of 19 in the big sales race at the Ebor Meeting here, and didn't need to improve to justify favouritism in a Beverley maiden (5f, soft) last month; still open to further progress on nursery debut and is one for the shortlist.
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11th

1

(14)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

20:20 York

Havana By The Sea

9st 9lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Craig Lidster

On a handy mark judged on AW form towards end of last year but hasn't performed at the same level this season and needs to raise her game.

20/1

2

(1)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Thirsk

Havana By The Sea

9st 10lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Craig Lidster

Her best efforts have come on AW but she's effective on fast turf; low-key run at York on Saturday; others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

11th

14

(5)

17th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Havana By The Sea

9st 5lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Craig Lidster

Pretty useful sprint 2yo last year but hasn't posed a serious threat in three handicap starts over 6f/7f this term, the latest at Newbury only ten days ago; the sole 3yo in the line-up; others more obvious.

16/1

16/1

Form: 176449

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) in May but has only once matched that form since; well held in a valuable contest at Naas (6f, good to yielding) last month, but this also looks a stiff task back in a warm nursery from 2lb out of the weights; stable won this in 2020.
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8th

5

(6)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Parr Fire

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ben Haslam

always behind

8/1

8th

8

(6)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Thirsk

Parr Fire

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ben Haslam

Has gone 0-19 since a winning debut at two; the visor worked well when initially tried last summer (twice placed) and now that aid returns; has possibilities.

12/1

8th

7

(11)

17th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:30 Carlisle

Parr Fire

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Hasn't won since his debut at Doncaster in May 2022 (5f, good to firm); good third in first-time visor over same C&D last June (good) but not run quite as well since, including with cheekpieces back on last time; on a fair mark, but soft ground not ideal.

10/1

Form: 380233

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Handy sort who has been placed in six of his eight starts (all over 6f); may be suited by the slight drop in trip, but he isn't progressing and finished well beaten in his only start in a nursery; this looks a tough race in which to attempt to shed his maiden status.
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8th

9

(1)

18th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Shines Ambition

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Runner-up over 7f here in January; below par in three runs since and stamina for 1m has to be taken on trust; experiment with blinkers quickly aborted.

8/1

7th

11

(4)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shines Ambition

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

midfield

33/1

12th

7

(8)

20th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Shines Ambition

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

took keen hold, in touch with leaders in centre of group

20/1

8/1

Form: 641428

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Often makes the running and got off the mark in a four-runner Hamilton nursery (5f, good to firm) in July; only narrowly beaten at Carlisle (5f, good) in August but out of her depth in a Fairyhouse Listed event (6f, good) last month; back in calmer waters here but looks on a stiff mark and a few of his rivals look more progressive.
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7th

3

(4)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:33 Redcar

Match Play

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Mainly consistent form this term, winning at Pontefract in June (5f, good to firm) and finishing in the places twice since; best on fast ground; each-way chance.

15/2

1

(7)

27th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Match Play

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Has won once in each of the last four seasons, at Pontefract in June this time round; three creditable placings from his other four starts this summer, so he's still a contender.

6/1

2nd

3

(4)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

15:25 Yarmouth

Match Play

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Paul Midgley

Finds his one race a year, which in 2024 was a C&D 0-70 off 3lb higher (good to firm) on his sole previous course visit; unable to race as prominently as preferred at York latest, and back in calmer waters here.

12/1

Form: 610153

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Landed novices at Hamilton and Ripon (both 5f, good) in the summer, but although not disgraced in a couple of nurseries in the meantime he hasn't really taken a step forward; others preferred.
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Verdict Starting price

6

(9)

7th Oct 2022

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 3

14:05 York

Not For Profit

8st 3lb

J: Franny Norton

T: David O’Meara

Landed novices at Hamilton and Ripon (both 5f, good) in the summer, but although not disgraced in a couple of nurseries in the meantime he hasn't really taken a step forward; others preferred.

10/1

3rd

5

(5)

14th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

17:00 Yarmouth

Not For Profit

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David O’Meara

took keen hold, prominent, pushed along from over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on

5/1

5th

4

(3)

28th Aug 2022

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Beverley

Not For Profit

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

midfield, pushed along and headway against far rail 2f out, ridden and briefly went fourth inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

7/2

Non-runners

Not For Profit

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £64.50
Straight Forecast £75.13
Tricast £126.86
Trifecta £203.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Russet Gold

TOPSPEED:

Match Play

The Star:

Queenie Rooney

POSTDATA:

Match Play

RP Ratings:

Russet Gold

NEWMARKET:

Russet Gold

The Times:

Russet Gold

Telegraph:

Russet Gold

The Guardian:

Russet Gold

Daily Mail:

Russet Gold

Daily Express:

Russet Gold

Daily Mirror:

Russet Gold

The Sun:

Russet Gold

Daily Record:

Russet Gold