July 14 / 15.50 York

15.50

Good

Azets Handicap

  • Prize money: £10468
  • 1m 2f 56y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Azets Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.30
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 16-342 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Very productive in 2022, winning five times on good/firmer; consistent efforts this term, most recently second at Goodwood; remains weighted to the hilt but again has place possibilities.
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8

(7)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Andaleep

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

9yo who was down the field at Southwell (1m3f, AW) last time but was running consistently well prior to that; this C&D winner has an each-way chance if bouncing back.

25/1

9th

1

(10)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Andaleep

9st 13lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Hearty strike-rate on turf, adding another in a Racing League race at Yarmouth (1m2f) in July; less of a win machine on AW but both wins have come on this track, over C&D and 1m4f in early 2024, and he was involved in a tight finish back on AW at Wolverhampton two starts ago; not far away.

9/1

3/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 5341 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to making all for ready success in Lingfield novice event (1m2f, good to firm) last month, opening his account at the fourth attempt; looks the type to improve further and do well in handicaps; respected.
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7th

10

(1)

27th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 2

16:20 Yarmouth

Bleak

9st 2lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Gelded prior to readily making all in novice event at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) in June and improved again when second of 13 on handicap debut at York (1m2f, good to soft), again front running; in the right hands to keep up the momentum.

5/1

2nd

7

(5)

14th Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

15:50 York

Bleak

9st 8lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Gelded prior to making all for ready success in Lingfield novice event (1m2f, good to firm) last month, opening his account at the fourth attempt; looks the type to improve further and do well in handicaps; respected.

3/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 80-070

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Showed useful form early last season but has regressed sharply since, as his current mark reflects; hopes are pinned on this drop in class prompting some sort of resurgence.
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6th

18

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Dark Moon Rising

8st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Back to form with a bang when scoring comfortably over C&D (good to firm) six weeks ago, his 20th outing at this track; retains handicapping scope on old form after a 6lb rise but he's yet to win back to back.

16/1

1st

4

(9)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

Dark Moon Rising

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

His 19 course starts have yielded five places and a win over 1m4f back in 2023 but he hasn't been at his best on turf here the last twice; back on a good mark but need to see more.

20/1

12th

14

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Dark Moon Rising

8st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

18 starts here have yielded five places and a win over 1m4f back in 2023, although he wasn't at his best when beating one home in this race last year; in fair form over this trip on AW in the spring but his return to turf, when beaten 8l over 1m4f here one month ago, will need improving on.

20/1

Form: 10-318 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Found to be coughing after a heavy defeat on AW last time; generally progressive in turf handicaps and scored nicely at Doncaster (1m2f, good) on most recent occasion; remains of interest.
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6th

1

(2)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:17 Newcastle (AW)

Shimmering Sands

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Took advantage of a reduced mark when bagging his first two starts of the term (Pontefract; 1m2f, good) but couldn't complete the hat-trick when last of three at Newmarket four weeks ago; 0-6 on the AW.

11/2

3rd

1

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:22 Newmarket (July)

Shimmering Sands

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael & David Easterby

All five victories have come over a stiff 1m2f so he has that in his favour, including two round Pontefract in June; never won off a mark this high, though, and an 8lb rise for a wide-margin success in an amateurs' handicap last time will test him.

4/1

10/1

Form: 0757-3 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Defied a 3lb higher mark over C&D (good) last summer for previous yard; looks interesting back here with Newcastle reappearance (finished third; stable debut) under his belt.
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6th

1

(3)

27th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Sagauteur

9st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Rebecca Menzies

slowly away, took keen hold, towards rear, ridden and some headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

9/1

3

(11)

9th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Sagauteur

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Came good for Rebecca Menzies at eighth attempt, keeping on well for clearcut success in slowly run contest at Newcastle (1m4f) last month; 4lb rise might be enough to leave this 8yo vulnerable, though.

9/2

1st

2

(2)

8th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Sagauteur

10st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Mixed record for new yard this year but he went close off a reduced mark over 1m2f here on penultimate outing; not so good over that same C&D 17 days later but overdid it up front that day and remains well treated on old form; ran creditably in one of his four attempts at 1m4f.

14/1

12/1

Form: -10166 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Successful four times, including once over C&D, within the last 11 months; however, last couple of efforts suggest he may be in the assessor's grip now; others look better treated.
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9th

2

(1)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Eeetee

10st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: John Wainwright

Won twice over 1m at Redcar last summer (good to firm/good to soft); fair effort on June's belated reappearance but a bit more needed.

20/1

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

Form: 44-226

Last run: 45 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who has proved consistent on ground softer than good; below par back on good to firm last time; may bounce back and make the frame provided conditions are suitable.
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5th

8

(10)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:50 Ripon

Three Yorkshiremen

10st 10lb

J: Miss M Boucher

T: Jack Jones

Runaway winner at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) last November, but he's struggled since and was tailed off on his stable debut at Wolverhampton (1m6f) last month; now only 1lb higher than for his last success but he needs a major revival back in trip.

9/1

7th

5

(7)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Three Yorkshiremen

11st 0lb

J: Miss M Boucher

T: Jack Jones

Hit with a sharp rise in the weights after running away with a 0-55 here last backend and has struggled since, including in one go over this far; has moved yards yet again (new trainer also runs Shopaholic) which needs to have helped.

4/1

5th

13

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Three Yorkshiremen

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ivan Furtado

Took this in 2025 for Michael Wigham; also won for Barry Brennan at Wolverhampton in November but well below par in three runs for that yard this season; starts out for another stable here with something to prove.

16/1

8th
4 (6)
Super Den

20/1

Form: 3-2116

Last run: 137 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Scored three times over 1m on AW last autumn/winter; has bits of respectable turf form but lacks recent match practice (off since February) and this return to 1m2f presents a question mark.
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12th

7

(7)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Newmarket

Super Den

10st 11lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: T J Kent

Third at Chelmsford three weeks ago but that's more his scene, with all three career wins coming on the AW; 0-13 on turf.

20/1

3rd

5

(7)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Super Den

9st 7lb

J: Harry Burns

T: T J Kent

in rear

10/1

6th

12

(11)

23rd Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:22 Kempton (AW)

Super Den

9st 7lb

J: Harry Burns

T: T J Kent

slowly away

14/1

3/1

Form: 9-271 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Unexposed colt who proved well suited by the switch to handicap level at Redcar (1m2f, good; first two clear) three weeks ago and is likely to build on that success; 5lb rise looks manageable; big player.
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5th

5

(4)

6th Oct 2023

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 3

16:30 Ascot

El Jasor

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Fellowes

Has an all-or-nothing profile since handicapping, having scored twice (1m2f/1m4f) and been a disappointing favourite twice; could easily bounce back, provided he's suited by this new trip.

7/2

6th

9

(6)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 3

16:45 Doncaster

El Jasor

9st 4lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charlie Fellowes

Son of Le Havre who displayed a good attitude when landing 1m4f Newbury handicap 26 days ago; he appeals as the sort to do better still so merits serious consideration in first-time cheekpices.

3/1

10th
10 (2)
Solar Joe

14/1

Form: 89-686

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Favourably treated on his 1m-1m2f form last summer; however, much less appealing on 2023 efforts and chance partly depends on how well he takes to first-time headgear.
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3rd

6

(2)

24th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

20:30 Beverley

Solar Joe

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

led, headed 1f out

7/1

10th

10

(2)

14th Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

15:50 York

Solar Joe

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Favourably treated on his 1m-1m2f form last summer; however, much less appealing on 2023 efforts and chance partly depends on how well he takes to first-time headgear.

14/1

6th

5

(4)

8th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:37 Beverley

Solar Joe

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

slowly into stride, pushed along soon after start, raced in last, pushed along 4f out

15/2

8/1

Form: 2413-8

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to below-par effort (over 1m) on reappearance; proved consistent (form figures 2413) last term and could well bounce back provided he stays this new trip (mixed messages in pedigree on that score).
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8th

6

(10)

13th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:25 Sandown

John Chard VC

9st 10lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Lightly raced since 7f win in 2022; has dropped some pounds this year and he wasn't far off his best when losing out to an unexposed one at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) 15 days ago; back up 2lb but likely to go well again; the more juice in the ground the better.

4/1

2nd

1

(8)

29th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Carlisle

John Chard VC

10st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Winless since 2022 but he arrives in decent form, not lasting home over 1m4f when ninth at Newcastle a week ago; he needs considering back down in trip.

12/1

12th

8

(3)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 3

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

John Chard VC

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Fourth of 17 at Glorious Goodwood (1m, soft) last August off an 8lb higher mark on final start for Clive Cox; latest start (fifth of ten over 1m2f at Ayr) was a big step back in the right direction and gave hope for 1m4f, but there's clearly a bit for him to prove with trip/ground on AW debut.

16/1

16/1

Form: 5542

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Steady improvement at novice/maiden level, most recently second at Brighton (1m, good to firm); receives plenty of weight all round on handicap debut; possibilities if proving as effective back at 1m2f.
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3rd

9

(8)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Onemorenomore

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Philip McBride

He's not consistent but he won over C&D last November and ran really well when second of 18 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago; major player if he's once more on song.

7/2

2nd

10

(16)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Onemorenomore

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Philip McBride

Has gained all wins at shorter, including three times off higher marks at Doncaster; however, not disgraced over 8.5f last time and enters calculations back here.

8/1

3rd

3

(8)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

Onemorenomore

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Philip McBride

Should be making a big impact at this level and he is 1lb lower than for his Southwell win (7f) in November; still to convince he wants this far though.

8/1

Form: 6/5/00 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Formerly useful; however, has finished last in two handicaps here (1m/1m1f; blew the start latest) since returning from two-year absence; change of headgear needs to have major effect.
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12th

9

(4)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Rise Hall

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Formerly useful veteran who's missed a couple of chunks of his career and been on the downgrade in recent times; has been running over further this year and is tried in another different form of headgear tonight.

10/1

12th

9

(4)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Rise Hall

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Formerly useful veteran who's missed a couple of chunks of his career and been on the downgrade in recent times; has been running over further this year and is tried in another different form of headgear tonight.

10/1

8th

10

(6)

31st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:15 Redcar

Rise Hall

9st 2lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Mark has tumbled since returning last May from mammoth absence; made the frame in three of his four runs this year but doesn't appeal for the win.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £59.00
Straight Forecast £53.59
Tricast £753.71
Trifecta £669.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bleak

NEWMARKET:

El Jasor

TOPSPEED:

Eeetee

RP RATINGS:

Dark Moon Rising

LAMBOURN:

Andaleep

The Guardian:

Bleak

Daily Mirror:

Bleak

Daily Record:

Bleak

The Times:

El Jasor

The Sun:

El Jasor

The Star:

El Jasor

POSTDATA:

Eeetee

Daily Mail:

Eeetee

D Express:

Eeetee

Telegraph:

Dark Moon Rising