June 17 / 15.40 York

15.40

Good To Firm

Oakmere Homes Supporting Macmillan Sprint Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 22 runners
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Oakmere Homes Supporting Macmillan Sprint Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 22 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

Form: 361111 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who made it 4-4 in handicaps when beating some of these at Newmarket (6f, good; has also won on good to firm) last month; appeared to have more in hand last time than the 1l margin suggests and today's 5lb higher mark may not stop this highly progressive sort.
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7th

5

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:19 Newmarket (July)

Quinault

9st 3lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Stuart Williams

12-time winner, including 2024 edition of this race; has a bit to prove after two down-the-field finishes but faced tough task in Group 1 July Cup here last time and he looked as good as ever when creditable third in Group 3 on Rowley Mile here (6f, good) in April; in the shake-up if back on song.

10/1

11th

6

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Quinault

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Multiple winner, most recently when sent over to Qatar in February, but his form has regressed since and this is a difficult task even if a revival materialises; gained his C&D wins at handicap/Listed level; yet to score above Group 3.

33/1

11th

11

(13)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Quinault

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Front-runner who has a strike-rate of 12-34 overall and 3-4 at York, the most recent course success in 7f Group 3 last June (equally effective at 6f); ties in with some of today's opponents on penultimate effort; removal of usual hood backfired last time; likely to go well.

10/1

Form: 23-922

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Went very close in C&D sales race at last year's Ebor meeting and has shown solid handicap form the last twice, most recently runner-up at Newmarket (6f) when splitting Quinault and Eminency; off 1lb higher he's 4lb better off with the (admittedly ready) winner and he might not be far away.
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6th

1

(5)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Beverley

Washington Heights

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Successful in a Carlisle Listed event (5f, good to firm) in May; solid efforts under a penalty twice since; handles soft ground but suspicion he will prove vulnerable giving weight away again.

9/2

8th

1

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Washington Heights

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Made most to win this race (good to firm) 12 months ago and bounced back to form to beat seven rivals in Listed race at Carlisle six weeks ago; penalised this time but should give it another good go from the front.

6/1

1st

5

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:33 Carlisle

Washington Heights

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Close third in Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock 12 months ago and made most to win Listed race at York (5f, good to firm) last summer; well below par all four starts since (short of room in Newmarket Group 3 on latest) but down in grade here and may well bounce back.

5/1

Form: 124-6 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in Group 2 at Haydock three weeks ago and something to prove after that; however, he may have needed that comeback run and in today's context his 2yo form reads extremely well, especially his fourth here in the Group 3 Acomb behind 2,000 Guineas winner Chaldean, when not seeing out 7f.
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15th

5

(8)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Ascot

Mill Stream

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Posted a personal best when picking up well from off the pace to land the Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket by a neck from Swingalong; perhaps feeling the effects of several hard races when only fifth of 16 in French Group 1 next time, but he now returns from 11 weeks off and may not have reached his ceiling just yet; goes well on a soft surface.

11/1

1st

4

(11)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Mill Stream

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

in touch with leaders, headway on far side of group from over 1f out, soon ridden and challenging, led inside final 110yds, kept on well

12/1

3rd

5

(8)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

Mill Stream

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Highly progressive last year (including on fast ground) and better than ever when landing the Group 2 Duke Of York Stakes (6f, good) last month; got up late on at York, suggesting today's stiffer course may well be a positive, and this thriving 4yo holds solid claims.

9/2

10/1

Form: 53-433 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Third to Quinault at Newmarket (6f, good) last month then filled same spot at Windsor (6f, good to firm); this is a much hotter race but he has each-way claims nevertheless; one of two for last year's winning yard.
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3

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Eminency

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Stuart Williams

Four wins from 37 starts, the most recent at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in December; got behind early at Southwell last time after short of room leaving the stalls but then kept on into seventh; each-way contender with refitted cheekpieces replacing regular hood.

8/1

7th

2

(9)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Eminency

10st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Seen much more often on turf than the AW but he did win on sand at Chelmsford (7f) last December and has since shown useful course form over 6f and 7f; down the field at Doncaster most recently but would have a squeak if back to his C&D form in March.

10/1

7th

10

(9)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Eminency

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Kept fairly busy in the last 12 months and he supplemented a 6f Windsor win (good) in September by scoring over 7f at Yarmouth (good to soft) in October and at Chelmsford (AW) in December; has held his form with some solid efforts this spring and he could make a serious impact if this sets up for his closing style.

7/1

10/1

Form: 3-115 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Two 6f AW novice wins early this year; having raced freely he faded into fifth of seven in Listed race at Newbury (6f, good) last month and has to improve upon that form on this handicap debut; however, he could settle better off the strong pace in this big field and retains potential; not written off.
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11th

6

(12)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:45 York

Rabaah

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Charles Hills

Began 2023 with two AW wins; fair Listed fifth last May and was beaten just 2l into fifth in a red-hot race here on handicap debut last June; raced too freely back from 322 days off at Newmarket three weeks ago (6f, good) but that might have got the freshness out of him and he did move well for a long way; the drop to 5f is an interesting move and he appeals as being ahead of this mark; his only run on slower than good was on debut.

4/1

11th

6

(12)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:45 York

Rabaah

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Charles Hills

Began 2023 with two AW wins; fair Listed fifth last May and was beaten just 2l into fifth in a red-hot race here on handicap debut last June; raced too freely back from 322 days off at Newmarket three weeks ago (6f, good) but that might have got the freshness out of him and he did move well for a long way; the drop to 5f is an interesting move and he appeals as being ahead of this mark; his only run on slower than good was on debut.

4/1

11th

8

(14)

4th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

Rabaah

9st 0lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Charles Hills

Began 2023 with two AW wins; fair Listed fifth last May and he was beaten just 2l into fifth in a red-hot race at York on his handicap debut last June; the first three home in that race are now BHA-rated 17lb, 23lb and 13lb higher respectively so it's unlikely this mark is beyond him; absence to contend with (has been gelded) but he's a fascinating runner.

8/1

14/1

Form: 190-03

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Raced freely and faded over C&D last August on sole encounter with 6f, but gelded subsequently and settled well here (5f, good to firm) last month, when keeping on for third of eight; could have more to offer now back up in trip for last year's winning yard (one of two for stable); a possible.
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2nd

9

(3)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Ascot

Redemption Time

9st 0lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

Sole win came in Bath novice (5f, good to firm) last summer; wasn't beaten far when sixth of 21 in the big 3yo handicap at York (6f, good to firm) in June, but he ran poorly at Newmarket next time and needs to bounce back after two months off.

25/1

12th

12

(8)

13th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Redemption Time

8st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Clive Cox

slowly away

20/1

12/1

Form: 5221-2

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Improved with each of her four 2yos runs, culminating in a 5f AW novice win, and she reappeared with a good second in a handicap at Goodwood (5f, good to firm), where she was denied a clear run and kept on well; could continue to progress now back up in trip and she has a chance.
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11th

6

(1)

23rd May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Pure Angel

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: James Horton

Second in two 6f AW handicaps in January but those were Class 4 events; sixth in Listed races on her three runs since and vulnerable once more.

50/1

6

(1)

23rd May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Pure Angel

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: James Horton

Second in two 6f AW handicaps in January but those were Class 4 events; sixth in Listed races on her three runs since and vulnerable once more.

50/1

4

(3)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:10 Newmarket

Pure Angel

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Horton

Runner-up in two 6f handicaps in January; well behind Frost At Dawn when sixth of 12 in Bath Listed race (50-1) 13 days ago and again looks vulnerable.

40/1

16/1

Form: 331-43 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won 6f AW novice last September and good third at Haydock (6f, good to firm) last month in her second handicap; latest form has worked out well and she could be a contender, provided the absence of the hood isn't an issue.
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9th

1

(4)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Chasseral

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Stuart Williams

6f novice winner for Andrew Balding and went on to be competitive in handicaps, as was also the case at Windsor on her penultimate start (5f, good to firm; found some trouble in running); not sure what happened when last out at Newbury but she's respected.

15/2

9th

1

(3)

25th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:50 Newbury

Chasseral

10st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Fair form in some warm 6f handicaps for Andrew Balding last year; yet to be involved in two runs for new yard but she's on a good mark and her latest finishing effort at Windsor (5f, good to firm) was promising as she was switched twice and came home nicely; contender back at 6f.

11/2

4th

8

(5)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:10 Windsor

Chasseral

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Failed to win in handicap company for Andrew Balding last season; 25-1 and never featured on her stable debut at Chelmsford in March; Sean Levey replaces an apprentice; type to exploit her reduced mark at some stage.

20/1

Form: 05-812 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Back to form to win at Haydock (6f, good to firm) last month on second start of the year, and clear second behind an unexposed winner at Nottingham (6f, good to firm) last time; has a progressive profile and trainer has a good record in this race (one of two for yard); possibilities.
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4th

10

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Spirit Of Applause

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner (September 2022); reliable in 2026, inching ever closer; beaten a nose by the in-form Mr Cool at Redcar (6f, good; 12-1) ten days ago; small 2lb rise, coupled with less favourable low draw, enough to further frustrate?

3/1

2nd

7

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Spirit Of Applause

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Reliable sort who comes here on the back of a good second of nine in 5f Pontefract handicap 17 days ago; can make his presence felt off the same mark.

5/1

2nd

3

(4)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Spirit Of Applause

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Posted two good thirds at the start of last month (5f/5.6f, good to firm) before midfield finish in big-field Class 4 at York (6f, good to firm); the drop back in trip/grade can help and he could be in the mix.

11/2

10th
12 (10)
Safari Dream

25/1

Form: 110-33

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Landed 5f nursery hat-trick last year and this prominent-racer was a close third at Leicester (6f, good to firm) last time; this race is hotter but this admirable sort is not ruled out each-way in first-time cheekpieces.
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1st

2

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Ffos Las

Safari Dream

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Rod Millman

Battled well to win from the front over C&D (good) 17 days ago, his second success this season; ought to give another good account but recent 2lb nudge could be enough to leave him vulnerable.

6/1

1st

1

(1)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

Safari Dream

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rod Millman

Recorded his seventh win, at Salisbury (6f, good) in May off 3lb lower and has performed with credit on his last two starts; cheekpieces return although he has never won in them; has won off higher marks than this and should run his race.

11/4

3rd

2

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:31 Bath

Safari Dream

9st 12lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Rod Millman

Made all at Salisbury (6f, good) in May; unplaced on next two starts but he was a close fifth of seven at Ffos Las most recently and he ran well over C&D last August on firm ground; might not be far away.

6/1

20/1

Form: 81-364 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won 6f maiden at Ascot last July and solid fourth in Windsor handicap (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago when back on better ground; has raced only five times and further improvement is possible, but necessary now up in grade.
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5th

5

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:55 Windsor

Buccabay

9st 6lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

One of his five wins came over C&D in May 2025; third to Amazonian Dream over C&D four weeks ago was an encouraging return from four months off and in-form 5lb claimer is now recruited; in the mix.

10/1

3rd

1

(8)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Buccabay

10st 0lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Four-time turf winner including off 5lb higher over C&D (good to firm) last spring; well held at Wolverhampton when last seen in March but that was after a good spell on AW including a Kempton win; has good record when fresh and he needs a close look back from four months off.

13/2

7th

6

(12)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buccabay

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Opened his AW account in Kempton contest (6f) in December; has remained in form since, without necessarily building on that success; likely needs to raise his game in this field.

10/1

14/1

Form: 31-1 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won at Nottingham (6f, good) last May on second and final start for the Charltons and was back from a long absence when comfortably landing a Lingfield novice (6f, AW) 16 days ago at 4-7, again making all; thrown in at the deep end on handicap debut but it remains to be seen where his limitations lie.
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11th

4

(6)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

13:50 Lingfield (AW)

Garner

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Archie Watson

slowly into stride, always behind

10/1

5th

4

(4)

4th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

14:10 Chepstow

Garner

9st 12lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Archie Watson

6f wins, including for the Charlton yard last spring, came from the front, but he was ridden more patiently when offering more in first-time cheekpieces (retained) last time; that gave something to build on dropped 2lb.

5/1

3rd

4

(6)

18th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Newbury

Garner

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Dual 6f scorer; has failed to show his form at about 7f (good/heavy) the last twice; first-time headgear may help but he still has something to prove at this distance.

16/1

Form: 06-16 D BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
He could do with breaking more alertly, and settling better, but he won a Doncaster novice (6f, good) in good style last month and was hampered on the home turn when down the field on recent handicap debut at Lingfield (6f, AW); well bred and retains potential for his top stable; interesting.
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6th

8

(7)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Dark Kestrel

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Better on AW than turf but handicapped accordingly; not beaten far at Wetherby on his penultimate start but this is a better race and he has since finished down the field at Wolverhampton.

16/1

8th

3

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Kestrel

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Has won here but at his best at Newcastle where he has gained his last four wins; can ruin chance by starting slowly but is not firing on all cylinders at present anyway; best to wait until he returns to Newcastle.

16/1

3rd

1

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

16:15 Wetherby

Dark Kestrel

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Better on the AW, but has a 15lb lower rating on turf; Newcastle winner in March; not disgraced on latest turf start at Beverley last month, but modest effort in a visor (on again) on Tapeta last time; a possible.

6/1

14th
13 (1)
Zouky

33/1

Form: 11-50 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has something to prove in view of this year's two performances (both 6f, AW) but things didn't go her way either time; she was 2-2 last season (6f, good/good to firm) and it's too soon to write her off.
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5

(4)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Salisbury

Zouky

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Menuisier

Lightly raced since competitive form over 7f at Listed level in 2023; well beaten in handicap and Listed races in two runs for current outfit but has undergone a wind operation since those; dual winner at 6f but may need further now.

9/1

11

(1)

1st Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Zouky

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: David Menuisier

Had Listed-race form at 7f in late 2023 but she hasn't had much racing since and while her comeback at Haydock in May was satisfactory, on debut for this yard, it still leaves her with a tough task up in grade.

40/1

3

(12)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

16:08 Haydock

Zouky

9st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: David Menuisier

Well beaten over C&D last August on final run for Charlie McBride and absent since; however, she has a handy mark to work with on this stable debut and ran really well on last season's reappearance; not ruled out.

20/1

40/1

Form: 70-549 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Creditable seventh in C&D sales race last August and some fair handicap efforts this year (denied clear run latest); however, hasn't been showing enough to suggest he'll win this competitive handicap; headgear left off.
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5th

4

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Kings Crown

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Has a better strike-rate on the AW (4-26) than on turf (3-39); 4lb below his last winning mark, but has to put a modest effort at Ayr (5f, good to firm) last month behind him.

14/1

10th

1

(10)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Kings Crown

10st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Now 3lb lower than when winning on AW at Newcastle (5f) in January; fair form on turf last twice, latest when 2l fourth at Thirsk (5f, good); has won on fast ground; each-way chance.

6/1

4th

3

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Thirsk

Kings Crown

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

C&D winner who got back on track with third of ten in 5f Pontefract handicap 25 days ago; in the mix again.

7/1

25/1

Form: 71522- CD

Last run: 294 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D nursery (6f, good to firm) last July and continued to run well subsequently; she's Karl Burke's sole runner but this is her reappearance and she has to be better than ever if she's to land this hot handicap.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(5)

8th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Sandown

Miss Jungle Cat

9st 2lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: K R Burke

Won last April and last July and ran well afterwards as 2yo, all over 6f/7f, but no sign of that form in her two runs this season; upped to 1m and needs major overall improvement.

25/1

8th

8

(9)

28th Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 1

16:50 Carlisle

Miss Jungle Cat

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: K R Burke

Won twice during a busy and consistent opening campaign; however, down the field in a strong 6f handicap at York 11 days ago and this looks a big ask on the balance of her form; soft ground would be an unknown.

20/1

16th

7

(13)

17th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 York

Miss Jungle Cat

8st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Won a C&D nursery (6f, good to firm) last July and continued to run well subsequently; she's Karl Burke's sole runner but this is her reappearance and she has to be better than ever if she's to land this hot handicap.

25/1

20/1

Form: 24-057 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
The highlight of his 2yo campaign was his second in the Group 2 Mill Reef at Newbury (6f, good) last September; below par in Group 3 and Listed races so far this season, however, and he needs to raise his game.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:54 Ripon

Rousing Encore

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Inconsistent and winless this year and well beaten at York (6f, good to firm) recently; however, that was more competitive than this and two starts ago he ran well when third of 17 at Ayr (6f, good); may have a chance.

6/1

19th

14

(18)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Rousing Encore

8st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won a good C&D handicap last year and also successful at Ayr last September; 0-7 in 2026 but he retains all his ability and ran well for third (of 17) at Ayr 19 days ago; high draw a potential stumbling block.

12/1

3rd

5

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Rousing Encore

10st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Dual C&D winner; finished well for fourth at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) in May but has rather mixed record since returned to turf in April and never really got involved at York last time.

9/1

OUR TIP

9/1

Form: 2118-2 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D nursery (good to firm) last July and kept on well for close second of 14 on last month's reappearance here (7f, good); on that latest evidence this drop back in distance isn't an obvious plus, but a strong pace will offer some compensation and he's open to further improvement.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

20/1

Form: 18-813 D BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Made it two wins from five runs when scoring at Doncaster (6f, good) last month; fair third at Nottingham (6f, good to firm) since off this 7lb higher mark, but beaten about 4l which suggests he's vulnerable today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Secret Guest

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

No win since May 2025 (Thirsk) but is rated 14lb lower as a result; had every chance when fourth of ten at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; beaten over 6l) 17 days ago; more required here with Paul Mulrennan back aboard.

10/1

4th

5

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Secret Guest

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Bryan Smart

Sole start here saw him finish eighth in the 2023 edition of this; picked up a Thirsk handicap last May but no wins since and his last two efforts have been modest, albeit he fluffed the start last time; career-low mark.

11/1

10th

3

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Secret Guest

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Bryan Smart

Lacks consistency now and has become hard to win with; down to a career-low mark but his record here is far from exciting and he's some way down the pecking order.

16/1

33/1

Form: -63028

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Made it 0-12 when below par at Beverley last Sunday so hasn't got an obvious profile for this race; however, had an excuse last time (raced wide) and also here last month (hampered); fine third in C&D sales race last August on sole previous start under Duran Fentiman, which suggests he could be capable of a bold show for trainer who has done well in this race (saddles two).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Northcliff

8st 9lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Ross Burdon

Two C&D wins to his name; back to form for Ross Burdon, runner-up in his last three starts, but he's upped in class today and has it to do from 9lb out of the weights.

33/1

2nd

5

(2)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Goodwood

Northcliff

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ross Burdon

Runner-up in 6f handicaps at Thirsk and Newmarket this month; should run his race but a 3lb rise for the latest defeat does ask a stiffer question of him.

6/1

2nd

5

(4)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Northcliff

9st 11lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ross Burdon

Has a patchy profile but he won at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) in May and was runner-up over this trip at Thirsk (good) 13 days ago; back up 2lb in the weights but he was clear of the third last time and has claims if he can back that up.

13/2

21th
14 (17)
Quintus Arrius

10/1

Form: 26-121 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Progressive in these cheekpieces, winning Newcastle novice (6f, AW) before a near-miss in a Pontefract handicap (6f, good) then a win in a Hamilton handicap (6f, good to soft); had just a neck to spare last time and is up 6lb but the first two were clear and he could have more left in the tank.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 22-128 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Promise on both 2yo starts (on good ground and over C&D) and he won a 6f AW novice in March before a close second on handicap debut at Ripon (6f, soft); the cheekpieces adopted at Leicester (6f, good to firm) last time are now left off but it's hard to be confident after that below-par run.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

11

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

16:29 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Led late on when winning a 5f handicap at Hamilton in June; best run since when third of ten at Leicester 11 days ago (5f, good to soft); more to prove back over 6f.

10/1

11

(4)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Can take a nap at the start; best form of 2025 in good 5f Hamilton races during June, going close (good to soft) before leading near the line (good) but he hasn't been running badly in competitive sprints of late; the expected strong pace can suit now he's back at 5f and returned to this grade.

10/1

53

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 4lb

T: Richard Fahey

Close second at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) in June and went one better there (5f, good) 11 days later; effective over 6f in the past; however, down the field on his last two outings and needs to get back on track.

33/1

Non-runners

Brooklyn Nine Nine

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Payout
Straight Forecast £43.95
Tricast £435.89

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Quinault

SPOTLIGHT:

Mill Stream

Daily Mail:

Catch The Paddy

TOPSPEED:

Zouky

POSTDATA:

Spirit Of Applause

Telegraph:

Secret Guest

LAMBOURN:

Rabaah

Daily Mirror:

Washington Heights

D Express:

Buccabay

The Guardian:

Eminency

NEWMARKET:

Quinault

The Star:

Quinault

The Times:

Mill Stream

The Sun:

Mill Stream

Daily Record:

Catch The Paddy