May 14 / 16.15 Hamilton

16.15

Good To Soft

Race To A Cure For MND 3YO Sprint Handicap

  • Prize money: £14946.6
  • 0m 6f 6y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Race To A Cure For MND 3YO Sprint Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 26-12 D BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won Newcastle novice (6f, AW) in February in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) and went very close on recent handicap debut at Pontefract (6f, good); he's in good hands to continue to progress and holds strong claims despite a 4lb rise; showed promise on good to soft last year.
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No / Draw
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7th

3

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

17:50 Market Rasen

Quintus Arrius

11st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Peter Niven

Won twice over 6f with cheekpieces for Kevin Ryan in 2023; mainly disappointing since and well beaten on the Flat (1m/1m2f) this year; hurdles debut; others look stronger candidates.

25/1

8th

4

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Quintus Arrius

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Peter Niven

Both wins for Kevin Ryan as a 3yo came over 6f including one here; losing run up to 16, though, and plenty to prove on this first go beyond 1m.

14/1

8

(9)

7th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Quintus Arrius

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Peter Niven

Won twice for Kevin Ryan in 2023, though over 6f; didn't appear to see out the 1m at Carlisle three weeks ago when behind Ey Up Its Jazz.

10/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 45-1 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Displayed promise last summer on both 2yo starts (6f, good/AW) and, having been gelded, he made a winning return at Southwell (6f, AW) last month; his useful pedigree indicates he has potential off his opening mark and he's one to be interested in on handicap debut.
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8th

7

(5)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Redcar

Mountain Warrior

8st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Edward Bethell

Kickstarted 2024 with 6f Southwell success and he's continued in good form, a close sixth of 12 at Doncaster (5f) three weeks ago; can go well.

8/1

6th

11

(5)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:20 Doncaster

Mountain Warrior

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Dual 6f winner at Southwell (AW); good second dropped to 5f at Carlisle (good to firm) most recently, meeting traffic then keeping on well once in the clear; unexposed at this distance and warrants respect off unaltered mark.

13/2

2nd

1

(2)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Carlisle

Mountain Warrior

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Both wins over 6f on Tapeta at Southwell; led until folding in the final 1f at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) most recently, suggesting this drop in distance is worth a shot.

9/1

11/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 341-0 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Has something to prove having been well beaten on last month's handicap and seasonal debut at Newmarket (6f, good); however, he's better than that and the visor returns today, in which he dead-heated in a 5f novice here (good to soft) last September; cost £230,000 last April and not written off.
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8th

5

(8)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

15:50 Southwell (AW)

Installation

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

He has struggled for consistency in his short career to date; 66-1 when down the field at Newcastle on his return to action 13 days ago; visor worn for his two best runs remains absent.

33/1

8th

12

(6)

9th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Installation

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

midfield in centre of group

25/1

7th

9

(7)

7th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 4

16:00 Nottingham

Installation

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

towards rear, pushed along 3f out

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 441-2

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Improved with each of her three 2yo starts, culminating in a win at Musselburgh (5f, good) last July; reappeared with a near-miss on last month's handicap debut at Doncaster (6f, soft), when suffering interference at the start, and there's every chance she has more to offer; respected up 1lb.
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15th

7

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Mereside Diva

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Second when favourite for this race in 2024, with mixed fortunes in her five subsequent C&D appearances but she was a creditable third last June; seen in regular action this year, including when second at Wetherby last month but not so good here eight days ago; her last two wins (2024 and this February) were in small fields, so others make more appeal today.

20/1

8th

13

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Mereside Diva

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Versatile as regards ground; form this year features an AW success in February and close second at Wetherby (7f) last time; five-time winner on turf and C&D record includes two placed efforts; not ruled out.

12/1

2nd

1

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Wetherby

Mereside Diva

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Two good runs at Southwell preceded her Newcastle success in February (7f; blinkered first time); she hasn't run badly at Lingfield twice since, for all she has finished down the field, and this test may prove more suitable; key player.

6/1

8/1

Form: 2119- D

Last run: 219 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Went close on debut at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) last July and won his next two (6f, AW/good); didn't run badly in hot race at York (7f, good to soft) in October and gelded since; returns without the hood (worn the last twice) but brings potential to this handicap debut; firmly in calculations.
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13th

8

(10)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

Hougoumont

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Won twice in novice company as a 2yo; record of 0-10 in handicaps but he's dropped down the weights and didn't get much luck when fourth at Beverley (7.4f, soft) on recent stable debut; looks worth a try at this new trip and he's not ruled out with cheekpieces added.

10/1

4th

9

(4)

29th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

14:10 Beverley

Hougoumont

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Won twice in novice company as a 2yo; yet to win a handicap but he ran well at Chelmsford on Good Friday (7f, AW); less good at Musselburgh one month later; has since left Julie Camacho.

14/1

14

(11)

21st Apr 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

16:45 Musselburgh

Hougoumont

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

0-8 in handicaps but has come down the weights and ran promisingly at Chelmsford (7f, AW) most recently, while shaping as if he's ready for a crack at this new trip; one to consider.

15/2

Form: 55-452 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Just one win (good-ground 6f maiden) from his 12 starts but he returned to form with a good second at Thirsk (6f, heavy) on Thursday; having been outpaced last time it's possible he'll be sharper today in the first-time cheekpieces, and could again be thereabouts.
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4th

2

(9)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Honour Your Dreams

9st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

C&D win last May and followed up at Lingfield (6f; both good to firm) one week later; now 14lb lower so he has handicapping claims, for all his recent efforts need bettering; stable also runs Cabeza De Llave.

10/1

4th

3

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:05 Lingfield (AW)

Honour Your Dreams

9st 3lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

On the downgrade now but placed over C&D on two of his last three appearances; no match for Desdemona when second on latter occasion but now 11lb better off; can make his presence felt.

5/1

8/1

Form: 742-82

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Went close in 5f novice here (good to soft) last August on third and final run for Declan Carroll, and returned to form when runner-up in Ayr handicap (7f, good) on Monday on second start for this yard; a strongly run race at this trip may prove ideal and he might not be far away.
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5th

2

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:12 Ayr

Kelpie Grey

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Went off the boil towards the end of last season and also below his best on last month's reappearance at Musselburgh, taking his losing sequence to 15; however, this two-time C&D winner may have needed that latest outing and he's well handicapped on last year's best course form; not ruled out.

4/1

6th

9

(9)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

18:15 Musselburgh

Kelpie Grey

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

0-14 since winning four of his five starts between October 2023 and May 2024, but is 2-5 around here and very well treated on form as recently as last summer; off five months, but is proven fresh.

16/1

Form: 150-23 CD BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won C&D nursery (soft) last August and went close at Pontefract (6f, soft) on reappearance; didn't quite see out 7f at Leicester (soft) a fortnight ago and could be bang there now back down in trip, provided conditions suit (best form is on soft going but he's shown promise on good ground).
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12th

7

(7)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Hour By Hour

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Adam Kirby

All of his four wins have been at 6f on turf and last three were in 2024; well handicapped on old form but he was out of sorts in the autumn and has something to prove back up in trip for new yard (changed hands for 1,500gns).

25/1

8th

8

(4)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Ayr

Hour By Hour

9st 1lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Three 6f wins last autumn, two of them on heavy ground; lightly raced this year but unable to threaten on soft going on his two outings last month and he needs to raise his game.

14/1

6

(7)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Hour By Hour

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Mudlark; won three times over 6f last year on going ranging from good to soft to heavy; not quite as his best in three runs this season (bled from the nose last time) but could bounce back with a hood tried (can race keenly).

14/1

Form: 85160- D

Last run: 219 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won a Newbury novice (6f, good to firm) last August for Richard Hannon; however, it was a mixed six-race 2yo campaign and others have more compelling credentials; makes stable debut after changing hands for 20,000gns.
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7th

11

(2)

26th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Ripon

Hoof It Hoof It

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

6f win here last season; best effort this year came over C&D but she wasn't able to build on it last time and there is other pace to contend with in this field.

16/1

9th

11

(11)

19th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Hoof It Hoof It

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has generally struggled since her Ripon win (6f, good) last September but she showed signs of a revival when third there (5f, good) two weeks ago; has claims if she can build on that but she's drawn out wide here and could have competition for the lead.

12/1

3rd

8

(2)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Ripon

Hoof It Hoof It

8st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Inconsistent filly who's done most racing over 6f and finished well held in a few tries over this trip; is now 4lb lower than when winning here last autumn but she's generally struggled this season.

10/1

12/1

Form: 8437-4 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
On a competitive mark on his best 2yo form (various ground) and his reappearance fourth at Ripon (6f, soft) a fortnight ago can be upgraded as he reared at the start and was slowly away; could have a part to play.
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12th

5

(7)

11th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Braveheart Boy

9st 11lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

reared start, blindfold off late, lost many lengths start, joined main group halfway, soon no impression

16/1

8th

8

(9)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Braveheart Boy

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Narrowly beat a notable rival in C&D novice event nearly two years ago; 0-14 in handicaps since but has possibilities off a reduced mark back here, provided he takes well to first-time headgear.

9/1

7th

10

(4)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

14:15 Musselburgh

Braveheart Boy

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

upset in stalls, awkward start and slowly into stride, in rear

16/1

11th
13 (6)
Cuban Rock

66/1

Form: 7487-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Second in Musselburgh seller last June but didn't really threaten in handicaps later in summer (5f/7f), and was well beaten on recent reappearance at Musselburgh; transformation needed in a first-time hood.
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11th

11

(3)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Cuban Rock

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Two-time winner on turf; unplaced in all six AW starts but there has been some promise on Tapeta at Newcastle; others more persuasive this time.

14/1

11th

11

(3)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Cuban Rock

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Two-time winner on turf; unplaced in all six AW starts but there has been some promise on Tapeta at Newcastle; others more persuasive this time.

14/1

10

(7)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cuban Rock

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Infrequent winner and unplaced in five AW runs; he hasn't run too badly over C&D the last twice, however, and Paul Mulrennan is back in the saddle tonight.

12/1

Form: 741- D

Last run: 221 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won Nottingham novice (6f, soft) last October on third and final start for Jane Chapple-Hyam; sold for 30,000gns later that month and gelded; makes handicap debut with new yard among the winners and he's a possible.
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11th

10

(12)

31st Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

15:45 Carlisle

Save The World

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Won Nottingham novice (6f, soft) last October on final run for Jane Chapple-Hyam; however, tailed off on both starts this term and hopes are pinned on a wind op (and first-time tongue-tie) sparking a transformation.

33/1

9th

5

(8)

4th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

16:17 Hamilton

Save The World

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Won Nottingham novice (6f, soft) last October on third and final start for Jane Chapple-Hyam; sold for 30,000gns later that month and gelded; 40-1 and dropped right out on his seasonal/stable debut over C&D in May; unexposed but risky.

25/1

16

(3)

25th Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Pontefract

Save The World

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Won Nottingham novice (6f, soft) last October on third and final start for Jane Chapple-Hyam; sold for 30,000gns later that month and gelded; 40-1 and dropped right out on his seasonal/stable debut six weeks ago; lots to prove.

25/1

20/1

Form: 109-36 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Patchy profile and tailed off at Pontefract (6f, soft) last time; however, prior to that he was an eyecatching third at Kempton (6f, AW) when not enjoying a clear run, and perhaps the first-time cheekpieces will prompt a return to form; capable of a bold show.
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6th

4

(7)

6th Mar 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Revision

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Ran his best race for this yard when third of ten at Wolverhampton on Monday (6f), leading in the straight but hanging sharply to his left and causing chaos in behind; stays this longer trip but he'll need to keep straighter to win.

6/1

3rd

10

(3)

4th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Revision

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

reared in stalls before start, soon pressed leader, joined leader from under 3f out, led narrowly over 1f out, soon hung left, headed inside final furlong, kept on

12/1

6th

4

(4)

18th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Revision

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

0-14 since successful at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) on his second start as a 2yo when trained by Kevin Ryan; first-time blinkers join the tongue-tie, but this looks an inadequate test for him now.

12/1

Non-runners

Revision

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £30.10
Straight Forecast £32.34
Tricast £370.10
Trifecta £475.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Quintus Arrius

Telegraph:

Mountain Warrior

The Times:

Save The World

The Star:

Kelpie Grey

SPOTLIGHT:

Hougoumont

TOPSPEED:

Hoof It Hoof It

The Sun:

Mereside Diva

POSTDATA:

Hour By Hour

D Express:

Honour Your Dreams

Daily Record:

Quintus Arrius

Daily Mirror:

Mountain Warrior