May 19 / 15.00 York

15.00

Good

Knights Solicitors Handicap

  • Prize money: £18039
  • 1m 2f 56y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
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Knights Solicitors Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.20
  • Place: £4.20

Form: /4218- BF

Last run: 219 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at Nottingham last October but it was his first encounter with soft ground and he's had a second wind op since; two starts ago he was a commanding winner on handicap debut at Hamilton (1m1f, good to soft) and on that evidence today's 6lb higher mark should not be beyond this well-bred 4yo, even in a warm race like this; has shown promise on good/faster.
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1

23rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

19:15 Newton Abbot

Marhaba The Champ

11st 12lb

J: Roisin Leech

T: Sophie Leech

Refused to race on the Flat last month and again looked unenthusiastic on recent handicap hurdle debut here (2m1f, good), albeit he eventually made headway into sixth (behind Warfleet); remains a risky option.

16/1

6th

1

3rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:00 Newton Abbot

Marhaba The Champ

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sophie Leech

Largely disappointing for this stable under both codes and, after a brief respite on the Flat at Newbury in April, he refused to come out of the stalls at York last month, both times in this headgear; best hurdle effort when runner-up at Newcastle (2m1f, good) in October offers some hope on handicap switch, but current form is a clear concern.

11/2

7

(14)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Marhaba The Champ

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Sophie Leech

Formerly useful for Kevin Ryan but was sold last July and has been comfortably held since on the Flat and over hurdles; this tongue-tie (tried once in 2023) returned on latest outing, along with first-time hood; 17lb below his peak mark, but no win since he scored twice at York in 2023.

33/1

40/1

  • Place: £7.70

Form: 2-6005

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Horse

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Third in Group 3 here (1m1f, good to firm) last August and he's well handicapped on that form; however, he was below best in Bahrain earlier this year and it was the same story at Pontefract last month; his losing run is up to 25 and this trip may just stretch him.
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6th

2

(6)

14th Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:45 York

Maries Diamond

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

led, headed under 3f out, kept on until no extra inside final 110yds

20/1

10th

2

(4)

7th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maries Diamond

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Ran a cracker from the front at York in May (extended 1m2f) and he turns up here off a 7lb lower mark after some struggles in classy company; ran well in one start at this track and a more positive showing is expected in this weaker race.

14/1

OUR TIP
3rd
2 (2)

13/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 82412- CD

Last run: 272 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Did well in fast-ground C&D handicaps last summer, winning one in July and finishing second in August when last seen; can be in the mix if fully tuned up on this reappearance.
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11/1

Form: 261-49

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Stayed on well to win the Cambridgeshire (1m1f, good) last September and reappeared with promising fourth in the Lincoln (1m, heavy); merely midfield at Newmarket (1m1f, good to soft) latest and needs a better performance here, but no surprise if he bounces back with a big run; has won fast ground.
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10th

7

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Majestic

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Won the 1m1f Cambridgeshire at Newmarket in September 2022 but his solitary win since was in Bahrain (1m2f) in January 2025; went close over 1m4f last August and runner-up over 11.4f at Windsor 13 days ago, but this trip (well beaten trying 1m5f once last year) is doubtful territory.

25/1

2nd

4

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Majestic

9st 5lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Winless since successful in Bahrain (1m2f) in January 2025, but he got back on track with fourth of seven in 1m3f handicap at Hamilton last month; this veteran is no forlorn hope off a 2lb lower mark.

9/1

4th

3

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 3

19:15 Hamilton

Majestic

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Went close when returned to Britain at Goodwood (1m4f, good to firm) last August but towards the rear on all four starts since, latest when back on good ground 13 days ago; coming down the weights but best watched at present.

12/1

Form: 3627-4 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten fourth of 11 at Newmarket a fortnight ago but could be sharper for that comeback run; went close off this mark at Newbury last September, one of several good runs last season, and he's an each-way contender.
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6

(2)

20th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

18:30 Goodwood

Moktasaab

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

0-13 since winning from 17lb higher here (1m2f, good to firm) in April 2022; makes his debut for another new yard (same owner) after 399 days off having undergone a second wind operation in the meantime; tongue-tie returns; market informative.

7/1

13/2

Form: /2114/ CD BF

Last run: 608 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut over C&D (good to firm) in September 2021 and solid fourth at Newbury (1m2f, good) 13 days later; absent since and gelded; it's a hefty layoff to defy but he's in top hands and this very lightly raced 5yo has potential off his current mark if retaining his previous promise.
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8th

8

(2)

15th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:00 York

Aramaic

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

prominent on inner

6/1

3rd

9

(3)

8th Jul 2023

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

16:15 Sandown

Aramaic

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Useful form in two 1m2f handicaps in September 2021 (on good to firm and good); absent 608 days and gelded before two respectable runs this season but he was about 6l behind Paradias and Lord Protector in the latter and needs a return to his peak form now he's tongue tied first time.

13/2

4th

1

(7)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 3

15:15 Sandown

Aramaic

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Useful form in two 1m2f handicaps in September 2021, one on good to firm; absent 608 days and gelded; 5-1, respectable sixth of 13 at York on reappearance four weeks ago and, if building on that, this very lightly raced 5yo could have a big shout.

3/1

Form: 41767- D

Last run: 148 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Took a couple of runs to get going last year and below par when last seen; however, she's just 2lb higher than when winning a good race at Ayr (1m2f, good) last September and is not discounted; has won on fast ground.
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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

8/1

Form: 22955- D

Last run: 223 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Some solid efforts in defeat 1m3f/1m2f handicaps last season and bled from the nose when below par over C&D last October when last seen; returns on a competitive mark and he goes well when fresh; not discounted.
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17

(5)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Stay Well

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Hughie Morrison

No win since 2021 but he should be competitive off this mark judged on some 2023 turf form and some 2023 and 2024 AW form; not dismissed.

16/1

2nd

2

(7)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Stay Well

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Hughie Morrison

took keen hold, prominent

7/2

10/1

Form: 5942-6

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Tailed off on reappearance in Group 3 at Newmarket, having been gelded, but failed to settle (albeit often the case) and may have needed the run; on a handy mark judged on last year's best form, such as his Derby fourth (1m4f, good) and his Group 3 fourth here (1m1f, good to firm), and not ruled out.
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3rd

4

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

13:42 Cartmel

Masekela

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Formerly smart on the Flat (fourth in 2022 Derby) but was knocking about in low-grade handicaps last year; well beaten on stable/hurdle debut in May but shaped with much more promise when third over C&D (albeit well held in the end) later that month, and might collect another minor prize today.

10/1

3rd

3

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

18:08 Cartmel

Masekela

11st 4lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Low-grade Flat performer who joined this yard for £5,000; 25-1 and tailed off in a good-ground maiden at Hexham.

14/1

6th

2

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:45 Hexham

Masekela

11st 4lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

On a long losing run on the Flat but he ran creditably when last seen, finishing second at Redcar (1m2f, good; final outing for Tim Easterby) in October; changed hands for £5,000 soon after; going hurdling rather late but not without hope.

10/1

10th
10 (5)
Nobel

4/1

Form: 1/18- D

Last run: 202 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Cost 825,000gns as a yearling and made it 2-2 when impressively making all in Epsom novice (1m2f, good) last September; well beaten in Newmarket Listed race (1m2f, soft) in October but has had wind op since and retains potential now back on better ground; tongue-tie goes on; very interesting contender.
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4th

14

(3)

15th Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:10 York

Nobel

8st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Andrew Balding

Impressed in novice events (1m/1m2f, AW/good) on first two starts and bounced back from two disappointing runs (1m2f, soft/good to firm) when easily making all at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) a fortnight ago; capitalised on an easy lead last time but this very lightly raced 4yo could have more to offer now things have clicked again, and he's ahead of the handicapper under a 5lb penalty.

10/1

1st

4

(6)

1st Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

15:50 Newcastle (AW)

Nobel

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

made all, set steady pace, switched to centre 3f out, increased tempo and went clear over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on well, unchallenged

5/1

5

(6)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 3

15:15 Sandown

Nobel

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Impressed in novice events on first two starts, latterly over 1m2f on good at Epsom last September; however, well beaten in Listed race at Newmarket (1m2f, soft) in October and tenth of 13 in handicap at York (1m2f, good to firm) four weeks ago; he was favourite in the latter, following wind surgery and with his tongue tied, but weakened in the final 2f; questions to answer.

5/1

10/1

Form: 5349-1 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Reappeared with a career best when winning at Pontefract (1m2f, good to soft) last month; yard continues in fine form and he could have more to offer at this trip, at which he is unexposed; capable of a bold show if conditions suit (unproven on fast ground; has run well here on good going).
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5th

3

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

16:58 Cartmel

Lightening Company

11st 13lb

J: Mr James Murray

T: Ben Haslam

Has been running on the Flat, winning 1m4f/1m2f handicaps before a respectable effort in a competitive race at York; capable hurdler with winning form here and James Murray takes off a useful 7lb.

6/1

8th

16

(2)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Lightening Company

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Form figures of 5075 at this meeting in the last four years; one win a season had previously appeared his quota but he's already exceeded that in 2026, having scored at Pontefract (1m4f/1m2f) on last two outings; that demands some respect but this race is a higher grade.

10/1

1st

2

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:33 Pontefract

Lightening Company

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ben Haslam

Four-time Flat winner, including C&D, who has been all or nothing since scoring over hurdles at Cartmel in July; three AW no-shows followed good second over C&D (soft; 40-1) in October but market support predicted a going day when scoring here (1m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago; might not want the ground to get too quick but otherwise a key player under 2lb nudge.

5/4

14/1

Form: 5-2321 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Running really well on AW this year and won a competitive 1m2f handicap at Lingfield last month; has a 3lb lower mark on turf and has had just three attempts on this surface, but his grass form has been vastly inferior.
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12th

2

(6)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Diderot

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Four-time winner on Polytrack (1m/1m2f), but yet to click since returning for this yard in January, refusing to race on one occasion; has dropped a long way in the weights, but risky.

25/1

6th

3

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Leicester

Diderot

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

AW wins at 1m and 1m2f and he's 0-8 on turf; refused to race on second run back from an absence and, following his fading fifth at Redcar (1m2f) recently, a further drop in the weights could be in order; at least this is a drop in grade, though.

16/1

5th

6

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

16:30 Redcar

Diderot

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Not the force of old on AW and he refused to race at Lingfield in February; made it 0-7 on turf when 5l sixth of nine here (1m, good to firm) last Monday but that wasn't devoid of promise as he was denied a clear run and kept on pretty nicely; he's not ruled out each-way back up in trip.

16/1

13/2

Form: 0457-1 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Suited by the step up to this sort of trip last season, making it two wins in a row when scoring in a big field over C&D (good), and he won on his reappearance at Haydock (1m2f, good) three weeks ago; prevailed last time despite not enjoying the best of runs and he's firmly in calculations up 4lb.
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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

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £390.70
Straight Forecast £314.66
Tricast £2619.74
Trifecta £7102.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Aramaic

TOPSPEED:

Eeetee

Telegraph:

Nobel

NEWMARKET:

Moktasaab

Daily Mail:

Spirit Dancer

The Star:

Majestic

SPOTLIGHT:

Marhaba The Champ

POSTDATA:

Lightening Company

Daily Mirror:

Eeetee

Daily Record:

Nobel

The Times:

Aramaic

The Guardian:

Aramaic

D Express:

Moktasaab

The Sun:

Spirit Dancer