May 17 / 16.10 York

16.10

Good

Conundrum Hr Consulting Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
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Conundrum Hr Consulting Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

11/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.10
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 67-742

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Handed some tough tasks last year after his debut win last May (6f, good); returned to form when second of seven in Newmarket handicap (1m, soft) ten days ago and can give another good account, but he takes on quite a few unexposed rivals who are probably open to greater improvement.
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11th

5

(8)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Dark Thirty

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Returned to form to win big-field handicap at York (6f, good) this month on third stable start, going one better than in the same race 12 months previously; a 6lb rise shouldn't be enough to prevent another big run.

11/2

1st

20

(4)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Dark Thirty

8st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Soundly beaten this spring on first two starts for new yard; however, he's 1lb lower than when second of 16 in this race last year for Richard Hannon, and he won here in 2023; capable of bouncing back with a bold show.

12/1

7th

10

(7)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Dark Thirty

8st 12lb

J: George Wood

T: John & Sean Quinn

Had two attempts at this race when with Richard Hannon, winning off 4lb higher in 2024 and losing his chance with a poor start last year; likely player if back to best in this second outing for new stable.

14/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 22118- C

Last run: 271 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
All five 2yo starts at 6f; runner-up on first two runs before wins in Hamilton maiden and a nursery here; soundly beaten in Group 2 here last August when last seen but did it nicely here previously and could be well treated off this 7lb higher mark; 7f should be fine and he's on the shortlist.
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7

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:10 Laytown

Catch The Paddy

11st 12lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won over 1m at Dundalk in December but seems to have lost his way in his last few starts; needs first-time tongue-tie to work the oracle.

16/1

9th

5

(9)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Catch The Paddy

8st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Mainly campaigned on AW since joining yard, winning on debut here over 1m in December; mixed form since, well held on return from a short break on latest turf run.

8/1

10th

7

(11)

5th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 60y

16:50 Leopardstown

Catch The Paddy

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Mainly campaigned on AW since joining yard, winning on debut in December but not since, tame effort on turf at Musselburgh latest; opposable.

14/1

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3rd
2 (11)
Ramazan

6/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 01523-

Last run: 235 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Did well in 6f nurseries last season, with a win (soft) and a close second (good), and he was suited by the step up to 7f when third of 19 in a valuable sales race at the Curragh (7f, soft) last September; gelded since; could have more to offer this term and he's a possible on his reappearance.
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23th

21

(5)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Ramazan

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Has left an imprint on some of the best-known handicaps, such as when only just losing out in the Victoria Cup over C&D (good) in May 2024; has not aspired to those heights in 2025 but he's 9lb lower than for the aforementioned run and promising Warren Fentiman claims 5lb; one to keep an eye on.

12/1

11th

5

(10)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:42 York

Ramazan

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Numerous fine efforts in top handicaps, runner-up in the 2023 Ayr Gold Cup and filling the same berth in last year's Victoria Cup and Great St Wilfrid; not sparkled in two 7f handicaps this season but he's dropped a handy 5lb and his rider claims a valuable 3lb too; better expected this time.

10/1

11th

5

(10)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:42 York

Ramazan

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Numerous fine efforts in top handicaps, runner-up in the 2023 Ayr Gold Cup and filling the same berth in last year's Victoria Cup and Great St Wilfrid; not sparkled in two 7f handicaps this season but he's dropped a handy 5lb and his rider claims a valuable 3lb too; better expected this time.

10/1

4th
12 (12)
Rose Prick

14/1

Form: 21346- D

Last run: 200 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won Newbury nursery (7f, good) last August and continued to run well; reappears with trainer among the winners but she needs to produce something extra if she's to come out on top in this warm handicap.
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4

(10)

21st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 1

16:10 York

Rose Prick

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Walker

Seen mostly at 1m, over which she was a below-form eighth of 23 in Royal Ascot handicap on latest outing; has had only one crack at 1m2f even, when third of six in Listed race at Nottingham (good to firm) in April and that was one of her best efforts, 1l behind Karmology; mixed signals on pedigree for 1m4f, with stamina on the dam's side; same connections were seventh and first in last two renewals of this race with Scenic.

20/1

8th

9

(18)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Rose Prick

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Better for her AW reappearance when a creditable third to Ambiente Amigo in 1m2f Nottingham Listed race (good to firm) seven weeks ago; should be just as effective back at 1m.

14/1

11/2

Form: 63215- D

Last run: 235 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won on nursery debut at Kempton (7f, AW) last September and solid fifth of 19 in valuable Irish sales race (7f, soft) three weeks later; gelded since and is open to further improvement this year for his top trainer.
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2nd

9

(5)

19th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newbury

New Endeavour

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Varian

Second of 29 in the Britannia Handicap (1m) at Royal Ascot and fair third of six in hot Listed race at Newmarket (1m) last time; this 3yo may have more to offer now back down in trip but a clear career best is needed.

12/1

3rd

4

(1)

13th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newmarket (July)

New Endeavour

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Varian

Stablemate of Embesto; showed useful form in handicaps last month, winning easily at Kempton (7f, AW) then close second in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm); worth a crack at this level.

8/1

2nd

8

(3)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

New Endeavour

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Well backed when sluicing home in a Kempton handicap two weeks ago but that was his second win over 7f on the AW and not only is he 0-4 on grass, he's also unraced at 1m; when also factoring in the 11lb rise since last time, there are a few doubts to overcome; sold for £260,000 on Monday.

12/1

20/1

Form: 21-5 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Chased home a smart sort on debut at Kempton (7f, AW) last summer before winning there (7f, AW) one month later (red-hot favourite); sold out of the Stoute yard for 200,000gns in October; soft ground may not have suited when disappointing in Redcar novice on last month's stable debut and he retains potential, but this is a tough race in which to bounce back.
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6th

2

(6)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Theme Park

9st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Two wins last year, the latest at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) in September off 8lb higher than today; beaten about only 3l when ninth of 16 at York (1m, good) 46 days ago and now drops in grade on his return to AW.

7/1

13

(15)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:30 York

Theme Park

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Nigel Tinkler

Two wins last year (including C&D) and he's 7lb below his last winning mark; there has been the odd bright moment this season and he was a close fourth of seven at Redcar a fortnight ago, but it's been a regressive campaign and it's hard to be confident regarding his claims.

14/1

5

(6)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

19:00 Redcar

Theme Park

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Well handicapped now, lower than for last season's two wins (both 1m, good to firm), and notable that he was sent off favourite at Chester three weeks ago (extended 1m2f, good to firm); could not reward the support, again unable to pick up from off the pace, and he is risky, for all he has the ability if things set up favourably.

8/1

Form: 3-3564 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won four times last season (6f-7.4f) and he's run some good races this year, most recently fourth at Haydock (1m, good); that form is working out well but he looks exposed and may again be vulnerable today.
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5th

4

(6)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:30 Chepstow

Coco Jack

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

All four wins were last summer, beaten nine times this season but there has been the occasional good run and he's becoming well handicapped; goes on good to soft but anything softer would be a worry; gets new blinkers.

10/1

9th

5

(6)

21st Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:30 Newmarket (July)

Coco Jack

9st 8lb

J: Levi Bedford

T: George Scott

Four-time winner but now exposed and had no excuses from a good position when fifth here last week (1m, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces); best form is at shorter.

14/1

Form: 20724-

Last run: 216 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Respectable fifths in two Group races last summer and also a Listed second (7f, good to firm; albeit no match for the winner); reappears having been gelded but a return to form is needed as last season ended with four below-par performances.
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3rd

1

(5)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Waiting All Night

10st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Returned to form to win over here over 7f a week ago, beating six rivals; a 5lb penalty still leaves him on a handy mark based on last year's form and he's relatively unexposed on the AW; contender with the step back up to 1m no concern.

3/1

6

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Waiting All Night

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

On a reduced mark but he's been well held in his last five runs and is now 0-17 since his last win in August 2024; withdrawn after refusing to enter the stalls at Kempton last week, but he was 7-2 at the time.

11/2

5

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Waiting All Night

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

On a reduced mark but he's not been on top form in 2025; drops back down in grade today but others are more appealing for win purposes.

8/1

13/2

Form: 512- D BF

Last run: 238 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Built upon the promise of last July's debut (6f, good to firm) when winning Chelmsford novice (7f, AW) in August; solid second in Kempton novice (7f, AW) in September and he's in good hands to continue to progress this year; could have a part to play on this handicap and seasonal debut.
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2nd

6

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Zu Run

9st 1lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Loughnane

First visit here proved a winning one when taking handicap over this trip (good to firm) last May; flopped on his second go one month later and only bits and pieces of form since; career-low mark and cheekpieces (0-3) make a return after two-year absence.

10/1

9th

5

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Zu Run

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Loughnane

His last win was at Brighton (7f, goof to firm) last May but that was off 11lb higher and he's shown signs of a revival on Tapeta recently; should get a good tow into this race and could be dangerous back on turf.

7/1

6th

2

(6)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zu Run

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Won a Brighton handicap off 9lb higher last May but he's finished down the field in ten runs since; he wasn't beaten far over C&D ten days ago but overall record is now 3-38 and others are preferred.

9/1

16/1

Form: 323-21 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
String of good efforts in defeat last year (including in sole handicap) and she comfortably made all in Ayr maiden (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago, when odds-on; however, she needs to be better than ever to follow up today.
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8th

1

(6)

27th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Ripon

Hey Lyla

10st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Charlie Johnston

Inconsistent and finished last at Newmarket 11 days ago, but she won at Hamilton (1m1f, good) in June and was a good third at Ayr (1m, good) last month; not ruled out.

7/1

6th

1

(7)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newmarket (July)

Hey Lyla

10st 0lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Johnston

One of her better efforts when chasing home a big improver over C&D last summer and she has run well on both turf starts this year, winning on reappearance at Hamilton (1m1f, good) and close up at Ayr (1m, good) in July; first time William Buick has ridden her in a handicap; every chance.

3/1

3rd

3

(1)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Ayr

Hey Lyla

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Inconsistent and below par at Chelmsford (1m, AW) last time; however, prior to that she made a winning reappearance at Hamilton (1m1f, good); also effective on soft/good to soft; can be a contender if she's on a going day.

9/2

11th
1 (4)
Chuzzlewit

6/1

Form: 571-5 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won Ayr novice (7f, good) last September on third start and creditable Listed fifth on last month's reappearance at Newcastle (1m, AW); not obviously well treated for today's handicap debut but this 450,000gns brother to Group 1 winner Advertise is highly regarded and not ruled out.
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2nd

12

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Chuzzlewit

8st 8lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Fine looker, and for all that he's an infrequent winner (2-35), was once rated in the 90s; placed in a Class 4 over C&D (from 10lb higher) last June but he's been steadily regressive since; safer options elsewhere.

20/1

11th

5

(11)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

Chuzzlewit

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Seb Spencer

Without a victory since March 2024 and he's yet to hit top form in a trio of handicaps at Newcastle this year, only seventh of nine over 1m there last month.

10/1

12th
3 (6)
Caragio

10/1

Form: 214- D

Last run: 207 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Made all in impressive fashion in Leicester novice (7f, good to firm) last October on his second start and that form reads well; respectable fourth in Newbury Group 3 (7f, heavy) ten days later; this half-brother to connections' 2,000 Guineas runner-up has potential off his opening mark; interesting.
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5th

1

(1)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Caragio

9st 10lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

Began his 3yo campaign with a BHA mark of 93; a lot of water has flowed under the bridge since but he has bounced back to form for Adam Kirby, finishing second at Chelmsford in March (7f) before an easy win at Yarmouth ten days ago (6f, good to firm); 3lb well in under a penalty; obvious chance.

6/4

1st

4

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

15:45 Yarmouth

Caragio

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

A fairly useful 7f winner at his best; gambled on for his new yard and and shaped well when second of 11 in 7f Chelmsford handicap 26 days ago, just edged out having been set plenty to do; up 3lb but he can make amends with cheekpieces refitted.

2/1

2nd

3

(8)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Caragio

9st 7lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Adam Kirby

Out of sorts last year for Martin Dunne but was previously a dual winner for Roger Teal, including under Adam Kirby who has recently commenced his training career and now houses this gelding; interesting off reduced mark dropped in class, with a revival possible.

5/1

33/1

Form: 3896-2

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Failed to progress last year for Ralph Beckett after winning on his debut (5f, good to firm) but he returned to form when runner-up in Beverley handicap (7.4f, soft) this month on his first start for a new yard; it's possible he'll be able to build on that and he's not discounted.
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7th

12

(4)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Sunny Orange

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

4-15 at Beverley, with the wins all in Class 6; the most recent win was last month (8.4f) but he's taken two backward steps since and most form in the last two years suggests a supporting role.

16/1

11th

11

(7)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Sunny Orange

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Successful four times at Beverley, all in Class 6, most recently on penultimate start; placed in Class 5 at Thirsk latest; could go well but this isn't his ideal grade.

12/1

3rd

6

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Thirsk

Sunny Orange

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Four of his five wins have come at Beverley, the latest nine days ago (8.5f, good to firm); 4lb higher in a stronger race but as the only last-time-out winner in the field he has to come right into the reckoning.

9/2

14th
5 (5)

6/1

Form: 311 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Made all at Newcastle (7f, AW) in February on second start and did likewise in another 7f AW novice at Kempton last month; makes handicap/turf debut in a hot race but it remains to be seen where his limitations lie; respected.
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Payout
Exacta £120.90
Straight Forecast £89.81
Tricast £806.10
Trifecta £805.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Caragio

D Express:

Zu Run

POSTDATA:

Chuzzlewit

NEWMARKET:

New Endeavour

The Guardian:

Ramazan

The Star:

Hey Lyla

TOPSPEED:

Waiting All Night

Daily Record:

Onight

RP RATINGS:

Caragio

LAMBOURN:

Caragio

Telegraph:

Caragio

Daily Mirror:

Zu Run

The Sun:

Chuzzlewit

The Times:

New Endeavour

Daily Mail:

Ramazan