September 23 / 16.55 York

16.55

Good To Soft

New To York Rio Brazilian Handicap

  • Prize money: £10468
  • 2m 0f 56y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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New To York Rio Brazilian Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £41.00
  • Place: £5.10

Form: 156016 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Was having her second start back from a break when slamming four rivals at Beverley (2m, good) last month, but never figured at Chester (2m, good to soft) three weeks ago when a long way behind Zimmerman; needs to put that effort behind her and may prefer the ground to dry out.
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5th

7

19th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 1y

Class 4

12:10 Fakenham

September Power

10st 11lb

J: Bryony Frost

T: Michael Wigham

Well beaten over 2m here on hurdle debut in February 2022 and not seen in this sphere since, but she has developed into a fairly useful Flat stayer in the second half of this year; interesting.

13/8

8th

13

(9)

6th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 2

20:00 Kempton (AW)

September Power

8st 2lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Michael Wigham

A three-time 2m winner in 2023 who recorded another solid effort when fourth of 14 to Duke Of Oxford over C&D 16 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up.

20/1

4th

7

(6)

20th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 3

19:00 Kempton (AW)

September Power

9st 7lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Michael Wigham

Can throw in the odd shocker but she's won three times in 2m handicaps this year, notably when coming from off the pace to score at York in September off 4lb lower; each-way claims on a good day.

20/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 223311 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has been very consistent since May and bids for a hat-trick after wins at Carlisle (1m6f, good to firm) and Musselburgh (2m, good to soft); scored by over 9l last time, but this is much stronger company than he normally faces so plenty more will be needed from a 6lb higher mark.
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5th

2

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Thirsk

Marbuzet

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Had a good 2025, winning over 1m7f at Ayr (good to firm) and 2m at Chester (good); also runner-up on five other occasions, including his reappearance.

4/1

10

(12)

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

Marbuzet

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won at Chester (2m, good) last month and nearly caught The Crafty Mole (who was perhaps idling) at Ripon (2m, good) a fortnight ago; also effective over this C&D and he's in the mix.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 663413 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Proved himself a tough stayer when getting the better of Cinnodin by a head at Haydock (2m, heavy) last month and again ran well shen third of seven at Chester (2m, good to soft) three weeks ago; likely to have conditions to suit and shouldn't be far away; stable also runs Marbuzet.
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3rd

2

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Zimmerman

11st 1lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Solid effort when second of eight at Catterick ten days ago (2m, good; first run in this combination of accessories); should remain competitive.

11/2

2nd

2

(4)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Zimmerman

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

The odd sign of spark last season and he may have needed his recent comeback run; down to a dangerous mark but this 7yo has been regressive and is winless since July 2024; cheekpieces return for first time since last May.

6/1

6th

4

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Ripon

Zimmerman

9st 10lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Drew a blank in 2025 but he did reach the frame on both C&D visits, including C&D reappearance; off for 196 days; David Allan partners the other Tim Easterby runner.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 722047 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Ran well when fourth of 14 over C&D (good to firm) last month (handles softer), but may not have been suited by the way the race was run at Southwell (2m, AW; first-time cheekpieces) ten days ago (behind Cinnodin); returning blinkers may help, but a bit more is needed off this mark.
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2

1st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 3

16:28 Warwick

Mostly Sunny

11st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Consistent gelding who ran up to his best when third in a Class 2 handicap over this trip at Newton Abbot in August (2m5f); unlikely to be far away.

4/1

6

30th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 2

16:30 Newton Abbot

Mostly Sunny

10st 9lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Dan Skelton

Collected a good prize at Plumpton (2m4f, good) in April and has made the frame on all fourth subsequent appearances; can cope if the ground softens here and will probably be on the premises again.

8/1

9/2

Form: 213124 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Most consistent since switching to handicaps in February (record 11213124); may not have had a sufficient pace to aim at when fourth of 11 at Southwell (2m, AW; first-time cheekpieces) ten days ago, but a truer gallop this time should see him right there once again, especially with conditions likely to be in his favour.
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2nd

1

24th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

14:52 Uttoxeter

Cinnodin

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Jamie Snowden

Multiple Flat winner who was contesting only his second handicap over hurdles when winning with the front two clear over C&D (good) three weeks ago; a 6lb rise isn't the end of the world by any means.

7/4

1st

4

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

16:20 Uttoxeter

Cinnodin

11st 10lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Showed fair form on his third hurdles start when runner-up at Stratford in October; below that form when fifth of seven at Exeter (2m7f, good to firm) on his handicap debut later that month; still early days and may show more here.

9/1

1

21st Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

16:00 Exeter

Cinnodin

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Multiple 1m4f-2m winner on the Flat; effective in blinkers in that sphere and these aids now return for handicap debut over hurdles after racing lazily when second in a Stratford novice (2m4f); considered.

5/4

Form: 5-1124 BF

Last run: 56 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo who has done well since upped in trip, winning at Wetherby (1m5f, good to firm) and Redcar (1m6f, good) in June and twice running well over 2m on Tapeta in the meantime; those were Class 6 contests, though, and this looks much harder.
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6th

11

(2)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:55 York

Mirrie Dancers

8st 13lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

led early, headed but prominent soon after start

10/1

4th

1

(7)

29th Jul 2023

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Mirrie Dancers

9st 12lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Lightly raced 5yo who has done really well for his new yard this year, with wins at Wetherby (1m5f) and Redcar (1m6f) last month followed by a close second in his hat-trick bid at Wolverhampton (2m, Tapeta); only 1lb higher than for that last run and he's open to more progress in staying handicaps; big player.

2/1

2nd

3

(7)

19th Jul 2023

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mirrie Dancers

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Low-mileage 5yo who made light of a 16-month absence when making a winning start for this stable in 1m5f Wetherby handicap in June; followed up when favourite at Redcar (1m6f; gamely from the front) 18 days later; up another 4lb, new trip and has a bit to prove on AW form but he's on a roll and highly respected.

9/4

Form: 311033

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
All three wins in this country have come on the AW including twice at Wolverhampton (1m4f/1m5f) in June, but he won on the Flat in France and ran well when beaten just over 2l into third of ten behind Cinnodin at Newbury (2m, soft) on his penultimate start; 8lb better off and holds each-way claims.
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4th

8

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

14:10 Lingfield

Further Measure

9st 3lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Mike Murphy

Held on to win at Kempton (2m, AW) in February and posted a solid effort when fourth at Southwell (2m, AW) 84 days ago; off since and this drop back in trip probably isn't ideal on his first outing on turf since September 2023.

6/1

4th

5

(5)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Further Measure

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy

2lb higher than when narrowly returning to winning form at Kempton (2m, Polytrack) 13 days ago; that was in a steadily run race, but he has a good record here (4711134) including two wins over this trip; respected.

9/2

1st

4

(1)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

16:28 Kempton (AW)

Further Measure

9st 13lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Mike Murphy

Shaped quite nicely from off the pace in a Southwell handicap three weeks ago (1m6f); dangerous if he can build on it and he is a C&D winner on a dangerous mark.

100/30

16/1

Form: 613753 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
2lb lower than when winning at Catterick (2m, good) in May, but form has regressed since and he finished 9l behind September Power at Beverley (2m, good) three weeks ago; needs a resurgence.
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8th

8

(6)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:55 York

Flint Hill

9st 2lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Ruth Jefferson

prominent

16/1

3rd

3

(3)

27th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

2m 0f 32y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Flint Hill

9st 13lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Ruth Jefferson

Catterick winner off 1lb lower in May (2m, good) but rather disappointing since; others in better form

7/1

5th

6

(8)

9th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

2m 1f 27y

Class 4

15:50 Pontefract

Flint Hill

9st 8lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Ruth Jefferson

Regular visitor to Pontefract with three wins and three seconds from 12 outings; however, his most recent efforts were a well-held third of four to Yorkindness over C&D and a tailed-off last of seven over 2m2f so he needs to get back on track.

13/2

9/4

Form: -72211 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in his first two handicaps on turf (11.4f/1m4f) in the summer before winning twice over 2m on the AW at Kempton and Lingfield; 4lb higher in his hat-trick bid and takes on better company, but dangerous to think there isn't still more to come from him.
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8th

8

(3)

10th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Solution

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Won narrowly over C&D last August and at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) in September but poor since then, including in three starts over hurdles for this yard; hard to know how he will fare back on this surface from 2lb above his last winning mark.

14/1

Form: 473750

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Sole success came at Doncaster (1m4f, soft) in April and just 1lb higher, but recent efforts not so hot including when behind a couple of these at Haydock (2m, heavy) last month; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces, but still makes limited appeal.
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3rd

7

26th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 16y

Class 5

14:18 Chepstow

Nobody Told Me

10st 6lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Thomas Faulkner

Stayed on for very respectable fourth at Hereford (2m3f, good) this month, his second run in a visor, but is yet to be placed after 11 hurdling starts and needs to find something extra today.

13/2

4th

8

7th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

15:25 Hereford

Nobody Told Me

10st 6lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Thomas Faulkner

Respectable fifth in similar races at Taunton and Chepstow last month but has yet to place over hurdles after ten attempts.

12/1

5th

11

21st Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

16:48 Chepstow

Nobody Told Me

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Thomas Faulkner

Didn't run badly when fifth on heavy ground at Taunton (2m3f) last week but he's 0-9 over hurdles now and needs to be perked up by a change of headgear today.

20/1

12/1

Form: 062615

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Bounced back to winning form at Sandown (1m6f, good to soft) in July, but dropped away quickly when last of five at Goodwood (2m, good) last month; that leaves him with something to prove in terms of stamina.
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1st

3

(8)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

15:20 Chester

State Legend

9st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Ian Williams

Inconsistent 2023 and while fifth of 16 in Chester Plate last May looked creditable, he like It's Good To Laugh has been off since; 2lb lower today.

25/1

1st

3

(8)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

15:20 Chester

State Legend

9st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Ian Williams

Inconsistent 2023 and while fifth of 16 in Chester Plate last May looked creditable, he like It's Good To Laugh has been off since; 2lb lower today.

25/1

5th

9

(1)

10th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:15 Chester

State Legend

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Ian Williams

1m6f win at Sandown last July and beaten by a head over hurdles in November; those were two of the best efforts in a very in-and-out campaign (hampered on sole start here) and he was always behind when reappearing 12 days ago; wore cheekpieces on six of his last seven starts but they're off today.

20/1

Form: 114-90 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick in the summer of last year including a win over C&D; successful over hurdles in May, but well beaten in both starts since returned to the Flat in July so has plenty to prove; all ten wins under both codes have come on good or faster ground.
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4

15th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:20 Wetherby

Red Force One

11st 11lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Well-beaten when back over hurdles last month but stayed on well from poor position to go close under Natasha Cookson at Kelso (2m5f, good) ten days ago and looks well worth a crack at 3m.

7/2

10

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

14:10 Uttoxeter

Red Force One

11st 1lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Won small-field Flat marathon off much reduced mark last month but has not run over hurdles since summer 2023 and his current ability in this sphere is hard to gauge; best suited by good or faster ground.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £258.70
Straight Forecast £245.93
Tricast £1876.42
Trifecta £2743.60

Selections

The Times:

Solution

SPOTLIGHT:

Cinnodin

The Guardian:

Marbuzet

RP RATINGS:

Mostly Sunny

Daily Mirror:

State Legend

Telegraph:

Zimmerman

D Express:

Mirrie Dancers

TOPSPEED:

Flint Hill

Daily Mail:

Solution

The Star:

Solution

POSTDATA:

Cinnodin

LAMBOURN:

Cinnodin

The Sun:

Marbuzet

Daily Record:

Marbuzet