August 19 / 15.15 Ripon

15.15

Good

William Hill Great St Wilfrid Handicap

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 18 runners
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William Hill Great St Wilfrid Handicap

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

11/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.20
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 131152 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; four wins this season - two over 7f and two over this trip - and she ran a cracker in a strong fillies' handicap at Goodwood 18 days ago, second of 13 despite her saddle slipping; 2lb higher but it's unlikely she's reached her ceiling just yet.
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4

(5)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

13:33 Doncaster

Sophias Starlight

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Record of 7-24 on turf; made all at Pontefract (6f) on Monday, scoring with something to spare and confirming that she's well suited by soft ground; may well remain competitive, even with 5lb penalty.

8/1

3

(4)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:33 Pontefract

Sophias Starlight

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Won this 12 months ago off 3lb higher before a good fourth in a Doncaster Listed race; this season started slowly but the blindfold was removed late on her penultimate start and she did a solo when fifth of 12 at Ripon; not ruled out.

9/4

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 700064 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Withdrawn at the start in the Stewards' Cup two weeks ago but missing that gruelling affair might be no bad thing; has run well in this race before when fourth last year and second in 2019, both off higher marks; retains a good chunk of ability and likely to arrive on the scene fast and late.
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9th

1

(4)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:25 Doncaster

Summerghand

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

10yo who isn't the same force as last year and may not want soft ground, but he's performed respectably in hot handicaps on his last few starts and is on a dangerous mark now dropping back down in grade; possible player.

11/2

7th

4

(12)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Summerghand

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Top-of-the-trees in the best sprint handicaps down the years, winning the Stewards' Cup in 2020 and the Gold Cup in 2022; failed to beat a rival here 12 months ago but the weight has fallen off his back since and his run at the Curragh last week was encouraging; could well have a decent crack at this; refitted cheekpieces replace regular visor.

7/1

14/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 4266U2 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Well suited by slow ground and he ran right up to his best when second of 11 at Goodwood 17 days ago (7f, heavy); 2lb rise is fair enough and the fitting of a visor could give him a lift on this rare 6f outing; the more rain to fall the better.
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18th

10

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Wobwobwob

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Losing run stretches back over two years; best effort this year when fifth of eight over 7f at Goodwood (soft) on Sunday, but he'll need more if he's to exploit his reduced mark.

20/1

5th

5

(7)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Wobwobwob

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Losing run stretches back over two years and neither start this year suggests he is ready to exploit his lowly mark; the prospect of slow ground does pique interest though.

14/1

9th

6

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Wobwobwob

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Six-time winner, notably the 2023 Ayr Silver Cup, but two years have passed since the last victory; retained ability in a mixed 2025 campaign and he should be sharper with a run under his belt; drying ground won't be in his favour here though.

12/1

40/1

  • Place: £10.80

Form: 917150 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Flourished since joining this yard 12 months ago, winning five times; low-key efforts the last twice but on testing ground and they shouldn't be held against him; that said, the weather forecast does temper enthusiasm.
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6th

5

(5)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newmarket (July)

Temple Bruer

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Mike Murphy

Career win number ten at Yarmouth last month (6f, good) and the first-time visor tried there was replaced by cheekpieces when fourth at Bath; with the visor back on he's entitled to have some say.

10/1

1

(3)

1st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

18:30 Bath

Temple Bruer

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Mike Murphy

All of his turf wins have been on good or quicker and he secured his tenth career success when scoring at Yarmouth (6f) two weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off 4lb higher and he's a big player again if he gets a good tow into this race; visor worn last time is removed and cheekpieces return.

7/2

3

(6)

16th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Temple Bruer

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mike Murphy

Won off way higher marks in the past and ran respectably to be third at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) last time; first-time visor joins his regular tongue-tie (usually wears cheekpieces) and he's down to a career-low mark; has run well here before and he's respected.

5/1

5th
10 (11)
Brazen Bolt

20/1

Form: 416525 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
AW winner in January (6f) and ran right up to his best when second of ten at Doncaster last month (6f, good); stamina stretched by 7f on soft ground back at Doncaster four weeks ago; further progress required to win.
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8th

2

(12)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Brazen Bolt

9st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

4lb higher than for his win in this race 12 months ago, after which he went on to score at Glorious Goodwood; fine return to action (after wind surgery) at Thirsk in May but no progress in two subsequent runs; Warren Fentiman back on board now dropping in class; high on the list.

8/1

13th

12

(19)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Brazen Bolt

8st 13lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ruth Carr

Won big-field 5f handicaps at York and Goodwood last July; two solid efforts in defeat this season and he won on his only visit to Epsom, albeit over 7f; not impossibly treated but he wouldn't want the ground to be any slower than good.

16/1

7th

16

(19)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Brazen Bolt

8st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ruth Carr

Won big-field handicaps over C&D (good to firm) and at Goodwood (5f, good) last July, and this 9yo returned from wind surgery with a back-to-form, neck second at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago; Harry Vigors removes a valuable 7lb and this prominent-racer could be bang there once more.

16/1

Form: 441331 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
He has made giant strides in handicaps in the last two seasons and was winning for the sixth time when dismissing ten rivals with ease at Goodwood two weeks ago, surging to the front over 1f out (6f, soft; changed to heavy after the race; runner-up won on Thursday) and in no danger thereafter; 3lb rise looks lenient; low draw could be beneficial if the rain arrives; huge chance.
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2nd

1

(11)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

14:43 Wolverhampton (AW)

Monsieur Kodi

10st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has nine career wins, the most recent at Lingfield (7f, AW) in February off 2lb lower; should be better for his fourth of eight at Lingfield (6f, soft) last month and has won off 8lb higher when in his prime; not out of this.

10/1

4th

5

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Lingfield

Monsieur Kodi

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Failed to back up the form of his February win last time, kept to 7f on AW; multiple sprint winner on turf and made the frame in last four attempts in this sphere; solid.

7/1

7th

4

(1)

9th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Monsieur Kodi

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Had been banging at the door prior to his 7f win at Lingfileld last month; a 4lb rise for that win demands more but he has had few chances in this headgear.

5/1

Form: -15022

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Back on the up the last twice, second in 6f handicaps at Epsom and Newmarket; has 5lb rise to contend with in a hot race and he's unraced on slower than good to soft.
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11th

9

(13)

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Thirsk

Dream For Gold

9st 3lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Kevin Ryan

prominent, headway over 1f out

15/2

11th

9

(13)

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Thirsk

Dream For Gold

9st 3lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Kevin Ryan

prominent, lost position over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

15/2

6th

4

(7)

23rd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dream For Gold

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

taken down early, wore earplugs, prominent

9/2

Form: 141629 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Good strike-rate and he's made further progress in 2023, winning at Thirsk (6f, heavy) and over C&D (good to firm); only 2lb higher than for the latter win but he's been below par in two of his three runs since.
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1st

2

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

19:30 Beverley

It Just Takes Time

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Back in form with three placed efforts this summer; the latest one took his C&D record to 1113; this front-running 8yo remains just 1lb above last winning mark; solid chance.

5/2

3rd

1

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

It Just Takes Time

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

A three-time C&D scorer; right back to his best of late when runner-up in 7f handicaps at Wetherby and Thirsk, caught only late on latter occasion; up 2lb but another bold showing is on the cards.

3/1

2nd

2

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Thirsk

It Just Takes Time

10st 0lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

C&D winner who bounced back to his best with second of 14 in 7f Wetherby handicap 12 days ago; up 2lb but he remains 1lb below his last winning mark so merits serious consideration.

4/1

20/1

Form: 013500 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Doesn't win that often these days but he did land a 5f handicap here in April off this mark; ran better than the distance beaten in the Stewards' Cup two weeks ago and he has the pace to exploit a draw close to the stands' rail; chance would be enhanced if there were a deluge.
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7th

9

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Hyperfocus

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Tim Easterby

Won over C&D (good to soft) last July but he's lost his way and has been out of sorts this season; now 17lb lower than for that last win but the veteran has a lot to prove.

20/1

115

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Hyperfocus

8st 8lb

T: Tim Easterby

11

(1)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:42 Haydock

Hyperfocus

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time course winner who has tumbled down the weights and runs here for the first time this season; however, this 11yo has been struggling this year and a major turnaround is required.

25/1

18/1

Form: -05594 D BF

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Solid effort in the Stewards' Cup when showing good speed on the far side; only fourth at Windsor on Thursday night, having to wait for a gap late on but looking held at the time; should run his race once again.
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1st

4

(4)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:45 York

Aphelios

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Appleby

in touch with leaders

7/1

2nd

1

(10)

13th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Aphelios

10st 3lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Overcame a wide trip to score at Kempton (AW) last week, benefiting from the return to this grade and belated step up to 7f; now 3-6 in Class 4 events and remains unexposed at this distance; 5lb penalty is largely offset by Frederick Larson's useful claim; respected.

6/1

11th
5 (20)
Raatea

14/1

Form: 64-518 D BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Back to his best when seeing off his 11 rivals at Haydock in June (6f, good to firm; effective on slower); failed to back it up at Newcastle seven weeks ago when pulling hard; usual hood is left off today; has the stands' rail to help but others are more appealing.
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5th

3

(7)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Raatea

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

Has two wins over C&D and has been placed here on his two starts this year; should not be far away.

8/1

3rd

3

(6)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Raatea

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Julie Camacho

Two course wins, the latest over this trip last October off a 4lb lower mark; good second two weeks ago and this veteran can make another bold bid.

8/1

2nd

4

(7)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

Raatea

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

He was ending a losing run when scrambling home in a C&D handicap last October; finished lame when down the field here one month later; others are more appealing.

12/1

10/1

Form: 618462 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in April (soft); form slumped on his next three starts but he ran a fine race when second of 11 at Goodwood 16 days ago (5f, soft); still has relatively low mileage and he should be in the mix.
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5th

7

(4)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lakota Blue

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Roger Fell

Promising return to action at Beverley in April but below par at York's Dante meeting in May (final start for Nigel Tinkler) and not seen again until seventh to Alfa Whiteburd (True Promise third) over C&D 12 days ago, fading as if the run was needed.

12/1

5th

7

(4)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lakota Blue

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Roger Fell

Promising return to action at Beverley in April but below par at York's Dante meeting in May (final start for Nigel Tinkler) and not seen again until seventh to Alfa Whiteburd (True Promise third) over C&D 12 days ago, fading as if the run was needed.

12/1

7th

12

(3)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lakota Blue

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell

took keen hold, started quickly, led narrowly, headed after 2f

25/1

Form: 202364

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Yet to win for current stable but there have been some good runs, including last time when close up behind Monsieur Kodi at Goodwood (one of two to race stands' side); visor added; not discounted.
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13th

11

(11)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Epsom

Live In The Moment

8st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Alice Haynes

Favourite for this race last year but his was one of the stalls to open late and his chance was compromised as a result; solid effort at Doncaster two weeks ago and rider's claim will help offset being 3lb out of the weights; effective on most ground and likely to go well.

10/1

4th

2

(7)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:50 Doncaster

Live In The Moment

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

took keen hold, led after 1f, headed and prominent after 1f, challenging over 1f out, weakened and lost two places final 110yds

6/1

4th

2

(7)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:50 Doncaster

Live In The Moment

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

took keen hold, led after 1f, headed and prominent after 1f, challenging over 1f out, weakened and lost two places final 110yds

6/1

14/1

Form: 812303 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed good spell for Ruth Carr this season, winning soft-ground 6f handicaps at Redcar and here; three solid efforts from next four starts; conditions fine and one to consider on his stable debut (same owner).
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9th

7

(5)

23rd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:10 Catterick

Twelfth Knight

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Paul Midgley

Tumbled down the weights last year before undergoing wind surgery; was inclined to pull hard and didn't see it out on his Tapeta comeback, and the suspicion is he'll be back at some point.

12/1

9th

7

(5)

23rd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:10 Catterick

Twelfth Knight

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Paul Midgley

in rear throughout

12/1

5th

1

(10)

29th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Twelfth Knight

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, weakened inside final furlong

10/1

15th
12 (17)
Gulliver

16/1

Form: 00-046 D

Last run: 65 days

W: 8st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Veteran but he retains ability and has dropped in the weights; can go well fresh and conditions shouldn't faze him; losing run stretches back to October 2020 but he has the assistance of a good apprentice and shouldn't be dismissed out of hand.
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14th

9

(2)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:35 York

Gulliver

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Four course wins to his name and he rolled back the years when sweeping through to win a Class 5 handicap at Thirsk five weeks ago (6f, soft); not handicapped out of things up 6lb but this is a deeper race and it might not set up quite so favourably for him.

9/1

14th

9

(2)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:35 York

Gulliver

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Four course wins to his name and he rolled back the years when sweeping through to win a Class 5 handicap at Thirsk five weeks ago (6f, soft); not handicapped out of things up 6lb but this is a deeper race and it might not set up quite so favourably for him.

9/1

1st

8

(9)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:35 Thirsk

Gulliver

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

in rear

4/1

20/1

Form: 221237 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Climbed the weights from humble beginnings and she was better than ever when third of nine in a 6f Listed event at Haydock on her penultimate start; below form on AW six weeks ago; has run well on soft but most of her turf racing has come on good or faster ground.
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3rd

1

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Aramis Grey

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Her losing run stands at 26 but that doesn't do her justice as she's an admirable mare who has run numerous good races since that latest success; good third against male opposition at Newcastle four weeks ago; should get a good pace to aim at and more prize money would seem likely.

6/1

3rd

1

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Aramis Grey

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Her losing run stands at 26 but that doesn't do her justice as she's an admirable mare who has run numerous good races since that latest success; good third against male opposition at Newcastle four weeks ago; should get a good pace to aim at and more prize money would seem likely.

6/1

Form: 727186 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Coolmore cast-off who gained his first win for this yard when seeing off three rivals in a Windsor handicap in May (5f, good to firm); creditable effort in the Gosforth Park Cup seven weeks ago; conditions shouldn't be an issue but he's likely vulnerable to something lower down the weights.
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11th

10

(5)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

King Of Bavaria

9st 3lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

slowly away, midfield

33/1

17th

2

(8)

19th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Ripon

King Of Bavaria

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Coolmore cast-off who gained his first win for this yard when seeing off three rivals in a Windsor handicap in May (5f, good to firm); creditable effort in the Gosforth Park Cup seven weeks ago; conditions shouldn't be an issue but he's likely vulnerable to something lower down the weights.

25/1

6th

4

(5)

30th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

King Of Bavaria

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Disappointing at Doncaster 12 days ago but he's capable of bouncing back from a poor run, which is what happened when he won at Windsor (5f) last month; close second over 6f here in February and not discounted.

14/1

12/1

Form: 135401 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
This is a track that lends itself to specialists so a C&D record of 111351 piques the interest; won't mind what the weather does but this race is much more demanding than the four-runner contest he won 12 days ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Bay Breeze

9st 13lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Eight-time winner, the latest over C&D (good to soft) 14 months ago off a 5lb higher mark; capable at this level but slower ground would have been preferable.

10/1

4th

1

(4)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

18:12 Carlisle

Bay Breeze

11st 2lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Won over C&D in May last year (good to soft); beaten 7l when third at Ripon last week (6f, good); these are his ideal conditions and should go well.

7/2

3rd

12

(11)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Bay Breeze

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Half of his wins have come over C&D and he finished sixth (Fortamour third) in this race in 2024; runner-up in added blinkers at Hamilton (6f, soft; 11-2) last September, but has failed to sparkle since (0-3); easing mark and a return to Ripon are the positives.

20/1

Non-runners

Anthem National, Cairn Gorm

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £68.40
Straight Forecast £37.92
Tricast £181.35
Trifecta £558.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Summerghand

NEWMARKET:

Cairn Gorm

SPOTLIGHT:

Monsieur Kodi

Daily Mirror:

Sophia's Starlight

THE NORTH:

Twelfth Knight

Daily Record:

Anthem National

Daily Mail:

Live In The Moment

D Express:

Gulliver

POSTDATA:

Hyperfocus

TOPSPEED:

Monsieur Kodi

The Times:

Cairn Gorm

The Guardian:

Cairn Gorm

Telegraph:

Summerghand

The Sun:

Summerghand

The Star:

Summerghand