October 08 / 17.00 York

17.00

Good

Coral Gets You Closer To The Action Finale Handicap

  • Prize money: £10800
  • 1m 2f 56y
  • Class 3
  • 20 runners
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Coral Gets You Closer To The Action Finale Handicap

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

28/1 (Won)

  • Win: £38.30
  • Place: £7.40

Form: /21-54 D

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Dual winner for William Haggas who didn't take to hurdling, but he ran a bit better on his second start for this yard when fourth of eight at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in August (form worked out well); returns from two months off having undergone wind surgery, but probably needs to take another step forward.
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6th

1

(3)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Titian

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Won an amateur riders' race off a mark 2lb higher than today's at York (1m2f, good) last June but he didn't match that level on his six subsequent starts; never-dangerous sixth of ten at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) when last seen 181 days ago and has since undergone his second wind operation; each-way claims on his return.

10/1

11th

13

(13)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Doncaster

Titian

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Hasn't been at his very best since his 1m2f win at York in June but he's back to only 1lb above that successful mark and is a dual soft-ground scorer.

25/1

11/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 664453

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Running well lately as when third of ten at Hamilton (1m1f, good to soft) 12 days ago, but his come-from-behind style does leave him a hostage to fortune and losing run now up to 18; others safer.
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3

(8)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:35 Hamilton

Faylaq

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

9yo who was well beaten in the John Smith's Cup at York last month but won two in a row here (1m5f/1m4f, good to firm) in May and continued in good form until his blip last time; not ruled out now back here.

12/1

9

(12)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:10 York

Faylaq

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins at Hamilton (1m5f/1m4f, good to firm) in May and creditable fifth in the Northumberland Plate a fortnight ago (2m, AW); he's a 9yo who has never won off a mark this high but is versatile in terms of trip and ran well over C&D last month; not ruled out each-way.

22/1

5th

7

(2)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Faylaq

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Third and sixth in last two runnings of the C&D Vase on this card; in the groove with successive wins at Hamilton (1m5f/1m4f) this May; however, he's been held off this mark when back up to Class 2 in his three starts since, still in form but suggesting that others will have the edge today.

18/1

22/1

  • Place: £6.90

Form: 136406 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Often a front-runner and utilised positive tactics to maximum effect when winning at Chester (1m2f, good) and Hamilton (1m1f, good to firm) in the summer; however, his last two starts including when sixth of nine at Leicester (1m2f, good) four days ago suggest that others are more likely here.
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6th

3

(1)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:40 Pontefract

Jean Baptiste

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Runner-up on his first two starts this season (1m2f, good/AW) but down the field on his three runs since and needs to get back on track.

15/2

7th

4

(1)

7th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Ayr

Jean Baptiste

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

16/1

4th
15 (15)
Eeetee

12/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 293110 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Took him 13 attempts to get off the mark, but followed up his Redcar success (1m2f, good) in August with a convincing win over C&D (good to firm) eight days later; well held in his hat-trick bid at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last time, but possible to forgive that effort on a completely different surface; respected back here.
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8th

7

(5)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Eeetee

9st 5lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Wainwright

Two wins at Redcar (1m, good to firm/good to soft) last summer, the latest off today's mark; however, it was a tame end to the season and this 8yo needs to get back on track on his reappearance.

50/1

9

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Eeetee

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Has gained all wins on turf, mostly at Redcar; has gone off the boil since last success and this return to AW seems unlikely to help, with record in this sphere far from solid.

20/1

12

(13)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:30 Redcar

Eeetee

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Showed his liking for Redcar with C&D wins in June and July; things haven't gone to plan since but he met trouble here in August and a heavy defeat last time came in the Legends race at Doncaster; not inconceivable he'll bounce back.

20/1

14/1

Form: 424703 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Has dropped a fair way in the weights and ran well when beaten under 2l into third of 14 behind Yorkshire Lady at Ayr (1m2f, good) last month; 3lb lower than when runner-up in this race two years ago and 6lb below last winning mark; respected.
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5th

7

(5)

8th Oct 2022

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

17:00 York

Fishable

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders, ridden up the centre and carried head awkwardly 2f out, hung right over 1f out, outpaced inside final furlong

14/1

3rd

6

(12)

15th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ayr

Fishable

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

prominent, pushed along to lead 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra final furlong

20/1

14/1

Form: /82155 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Off for 400 days before returning for this yard in April and back to winning form at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in June, but has failed to cope with a rise in the weights in both outings since; others make more appeal.
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6th

4

(10)

8th Oct 2022

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

17:00 York

Vulcan

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and ran on from over 1f out, not reach leaders

14/1

5th

9

(3)

7th Sep 2022

Good

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

17:20 Doncaster

Vulcan

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

travelled strongly, prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, outpaced inside final furlong

9/1

Form: 15-041 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Progressive in three starts since returning in July, culminating in a narrow success at Ayr (1m2f, good) last month where she had four of today's rivals behind; 3lb higher, but fresher than most for the time of year and another big run a strong possibility.
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13th

13

(20)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Yorkshire Lady

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Returned to winning form at Windsor (11.4f, soft) last month, but didn't shape as though he wanted a drop in trip when third of five at Pontefract (1m4f, good to soft) 17 days later; cheekpieces given a go.

16/1

3rd

1

(1)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

14:52 Pontefract

Yorkshire Lady

10st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Took her Flat turf record to 7-29 when staying on to score at Windsor (11.5f, soft; 25-1) 17 days ago; despite her age she's not fully exposed at this sort of trip and a 2lb nudge looks workable; respected.

3/1

5

(9)

1st Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

18:00 Windsor

Yorkshire Lady

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Northern mare whose overall record is 7-35; showed clear signs of a return to form last time; possibilities off same mark.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 003706 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Finished a close third in a Listed race at Kempton (1m2f, AW) in March, but hasn't reached the same heights in seven starts since; drops in grade, but still 5lb above his last winning mark and others look better handicapped.
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6th

3

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:55 Perth

Chichester

11st 4lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Very smart when at his best on the Flat but doesn't look the force of old and pulled up here in June on handicap debut over hurdles.

20/1

1

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:12 Perth

Chichester

11st 12lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Makes handicap hurdle debut looking well treated on best Flat form, albeit with recent evidence (including under this code) suggesting he's not the force of old.

6/1

2

15th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:18 Perth

Chichester

11st 4lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Smart at his best on the Flat; made low-key start to hurdling career during the winter but positives can be drawn from his fourth at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in February and he ought to be better suited by the faster ground here.

7/2

9th
18 (7)
Mustazeed

8/1

Form: 451-02 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Two wins last season and was having his second start back from 11 months off when beaten less than a length into second of nine at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to soft) 13 days ago; only 1lb higher and relatively fresh for the time of year; stable going well.
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11th

6

(10)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Newbury

Mustazeed

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

4-9 over C&D including landing this race three years ago, but his starts have increasingly become a problem, flatly refusing to do so here in October; too risky.

20/1

10th

9

(1)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

14:42 Kempton (AW)

Mustazeed

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Harry Eustace

Increasing tendency to blow the start last season culminated in a refusal to race on final appearance; that was at Newbury, where he'd previously been at his best; he's contrastingly 0-6 on AW and none of his form in this sphere lives up to today's mark; probably best watched.

40/1

1

(13)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:50 Newbury

Mustazeed

10st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry Eustace

Last four wins were over C&D, including on heavy last September and good to soft in same race this year; ran respectably off this 5lb higher mark (career high) at York latest; increasing tendency to blow the start is a major worry but C&D record puts him high on the list; also declared at Doncaster.

9/1

25/1

Form: 112576 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won over similar trips at Ripon and Beverley in June after the cheekpieces went back on, but has gone off the boil the last twice and remains 4lb above her last winning mark; one of four from stable.
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2

22nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

15:20 Newton Abbot

Myristica

11st 13lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

in touch with leaders, weakened 3 out, pulled up before 2 out

7/2

7th

3

30th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:45 Uttoxeter

Myristica

11st 11lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Useful on the Flat and now doing well over hurdles, completing a hat-trick last summer and adding a handicap at Stratford (2m2f, good) in October; that was only narrowly but she's just the 2lb higher and has undergone wind surgery.

5/1

1st

1

9th Oct 2023

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

16:10 Stratford

Myristica

12st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Useful Flat racer who won three consecutive novice hurdles in May-June (all on good) and was creditable fourth in Summer Hurdle at Market Rasen (2m, soft) on handicap debut in July; no match for winner when second at Warwick (2m, good) a fortnight ago but remains of interest.

11/4

9/2

Form: 115 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won novices on good to soft ground at Haydock (7f) and Thirsk (1m) in July, but proved a disappointing favourite on handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m1f, good) last month; still unexposed, but he does have something to prove from the same mark.
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9

(15)

1st Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Goodwood

Lattam

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Well beaten in the Lincoln in March on sole outing this term (1m, good to soft) but he was runner-up in two major handicaps (both 1m on soft) during a light campaign last season and yesterday's rain is a major positive for his claims; capable of a big performance.

12/1

16/1

Form: 470223 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Easy winner of a Pontefract maiden (6f, good to firm) in June and ran well to finish runner-up in handicaps over 7f at Doncaster and here in the summer, but may not have been so effective in the conditions when third of nine at Thirsk (1m, soft) five weeks ago; steps up in trip and there is enough stamina in her pedigree to suggest that she will stay; each-way claims.
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2

(1)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:17 Newcastle (AW)

No Nay Nicki

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Modest strike-rate (2-29) but she did go mightily close over 7f at Southwell in September; subsequent turf efforts at York and Doncaster (both Class 4) were okay and she ran to a similar level back on AW latest; first go over 1m2f since the summer of 2023.

15/2

7th

2

(1)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:17 Newcastle (AW)

No Nay Nicki

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Modest strike-rate (2-29) but she did go mightily close over 7f at Southwell in September; subsequent turf efforts at York and Doncaster (both Class 4) were okay and she ran to a similar level back on AW latest; first go over 1m2f since the summer of 2023.

15/2

7th

9

(7)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

No Nay Nicki

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Sole win in a handicap came off 10lb higher (last September) and nearly won at Southwell three runs ago (7f); struggled since but at a higher level.

14/1

6/1

Form: 1426-1 D

Last run: 141 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who made light of a 224-day absence when winning easily at Haydock (1m2f, good) in May (form worked out well); off another 141 days since and now 10lb higher, but is proven fresh and can't be dismissed easily.
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13th

11

(4)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Ziggy

9st 5lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Harry Eustace

451 days off before he returned with four good placings (two at Epsom, then two at Ascot) then won a lesser 1m4f race here four weeks ago; saw it out very well last time but has a 4lb penalty for this, his toughest assignment, and sole attempt at 1m6f was in 2021, well below form; others preferred.

16/1

1st

1

(6)

27th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

17:10 York

Ziggy

10st 4lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Harry Eustace

prominent, pressed leader 4f out, shaken up and led over 1f out, ridden and kept on well final furlong

15/8

28/1

Form: 215300 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Two wins in the summer, the latest at Haydock (1m2f, good) in August; last two efforts suggest he may have gone off the boil, though, so he needs to turn things around.
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4th

7

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

11yo who has plenty to prove on the evidence of this year's three runs; however, he's 6lb lower than when winning at Redcar last October and perhaps the return to Carlisle will trigger a revival, with his course form figures reading 4106231.

20/1

7th

11

(12)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

Jewel Maker

8st 10lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran with 12 wins but he's lost his way and has struggled after slow starts in both runs this spring; has something to prove and he needs to turn things around back up in trip.

20/1

11th

10

(7)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:53 Thirsk

Jewel Maker

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran with 12 wins to his name but didn't suggest his next one is near when trailing throughout on his AW reappearance three weeks ago.

25/1

15th
9 (19)
Geremia

16/1

Form: 293260

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Habitual slow-starter who wasn't disgraced when 12th of the 28 runners in the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket (1m1f, good) a fortnight ago, but he is without a win in over a year and this trip is short of his best.
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13

(15)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

19:05 Hamilton

Geremia

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Two wins last year (good to soft/soft; including here) and he took a six-runner C&D handicap (good) in May; however, slow starts can be an issue and he was well beaten at Thirsk last time; the cheekpieces had no positive impact on sole previous use in 2021; others are more compelling.

33/1

15th

2

(14)

16th Jun 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Thirsk

Geremia

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Three-time winner at up to 1m5f, on good or slower; latest success came at Hamilton (1m4f, good), on his penultimate start; finished over 3l ahead of Hope You Can Run when sixth back at Hamilton latest; more needed.

9/1

6th

8

(4)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:40 Hamilton

Geremia

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Left Jim Goldie before penultimate start; two wins from four races at Hamilton, including when he mowed down Capital Theory from the back in six-runner race (1m4f) 16 days ago; back up 4lb (peak mark was 2lb higher still) and stays further than this; another telling late challenge could be on its way.

8/1

11/1

Form: 1219

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
All four starts have been over 7f, winning novices at Catterick (good to firm) and Wolverhampton (AW) earlier in the year, but he could only manage a midfield finish on handicap debut at Newbury (good) three weeks ago following a three-month absence; still unexposed, but has something to prove now upped 3f in trip (mixed messages from pedigree).
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2nd

1

(7)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diamond Ranger

10st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

prominent

5/1

3rd

4

(6)

16th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Diamond Ranger

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Regained the winning thread at Windsor (11.5f) last month; held off this mark at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) last week but did enough to suggest he remains in form; could go well.

14/1

4th

4

(1)

7th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diamond Ranger

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Beaten a neck at Kempton (1m4f) on penultimate start and went one better at Windsor (11.4f) 12 days later, his first win for over two years; acts on Tapeta; back up another 2lb but in the mix if that form is repeated.

4/1

Form: -75223

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 7lb

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 in France this May and June but last of 20 when 100-1 in the 2.40 here (1m) Friday.
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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

Form: 847341 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Took advantage of a drop in class when back to winning form at Ayr (1m2f, good) 11 days ago; a 5lb rise for that success back up in grade and the outside stall may leave him vulnerable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

2

3rd Feb 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 2

14:50 Musselburgh

First Impression

11st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: John & Sean Quinn

Useful dual-purpose performer but he's on a tough mark over hurdles, now 8lb higher than for his last win (last February) after going up 3lb for a narrow defeat at Doncaster; should give his running but others are preferred for win purposes.

8/1

2nd

9

16th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 2

14:40 Doncaster

First Impression

10st 3lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: John Quinn

raced in second

16/1

0

2

(5)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

15:55 Pontefract

First Impression

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

In top form at Chester since returning from a three-month break, posting a win (1m2f, soft) then a good second (1m2f, good to soft); also effective elsewhere and he can give another good account.

11/2

20/1

Form: 031753 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Ended a 17-race losing run at Ayr (1m2f, good) in August and having been raised in the weights, hasn't been disgraced in three outings since; finished behind a couple of these over C&D on his penultimate start, though, and others make more appeal.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(6)

6th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:30 Pontefract

Highwaygrey

10st 9lb

J: Mrs Emily Roberts

T: Tim Easterby

Needs to be delivered late off a strong pace to be at his best and it's not worked out for him this season, including in three races at Pontefract where he has a good record; continues to creep down the weights.

11/2

4th

4

(5)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:30 Beverley

Highwaygrey

9st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

9yo who has been a grand servant to the yard with nine wins but he's not so good as he once was; needs to be delivered late off a strong pace to be at his best; now on a career-low mark and others preferred.

10/1

Form: 107778 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 4

16:58 Uttoxeter

Schmilsson

12st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Flat bred but won his first two chases (2m, good), albeit with luck on his side the second time when left clear; latest run when last at Stratford just wasn't his true running; still looks competitively treated.

2/1

3

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 213y

Class 3

18:18 Stratford

Schmilsson

10st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Not bred for chasing but is 2-2 since switched to fences in May; might have been fortunate at Perth last month (2m, good; leader fell at final fence) and is 2lb wrong here but still features prominently in calculations.

7/4

1st

2

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:22 Perth

Schmilsson

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Flat/hurdles scorer; not totally fluent but easily beat Nathan Wells over C&D (good) last month on chase debut and looks open to further progress in this sphere; could well defy a 7lb rise.

11/10

Non-runners

Perseverants, First Impression, Highwaygrey, Schmilsson

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £457.50
Straight Forecast £385.72
Tricast £12495.02
Trifecta £6197.50

Selections

RP Ratings:

Fishable

NEWMARKET:

Lattam

Daily Mail:

Ziggy

The Times:

Diamond Ranger

SPOTLIGHT:

Mustazeed

The Star:

Yorkshire Lady

Daily Express:

Titian

Daily Record:

First Impression

The Guardian:

Faylaq

TOPSPEED:

Jewel Maker

Telegraph:

Lattam

The Sun:

Ziggy

POSTDATA:

Fishable

Daily Mirror:

Fishable