October 14 / 14.25 York

14.25

Good

Coral Sprint Trophy Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 22 runners
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Coral Sprint Trophy Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 22 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.50
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 410085 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Has done most of his racing over 7f and won in a small field at Newmarket in May, but he ran close to his best at 6f when a staying-on fifth to Significantly in last month's Ayr Gold Cup; all ground comes alike to him and he's likely to be in the thick of things once more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

8

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Montassib

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: William Haggas

Late-maturing type won the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (good) in 2024; did not appear last year until September and failed to recapture his best form in three runs, only fifth behind Spycatcher when favourite at Doncaster on last of them; reversed that form (and had James's Delight behind) when fourth in a 6f Listed race at the same venue eight weeks ago.

4/1

4th

9

(1)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

Montassib

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Arrives late on the scene and had a stellar 2024, his three wins including this race (soft) and the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (good); wasn't seen last year until September and didn't fully fire in three runs, only fifth behind Spycatcher when favourite over C&D on last of them; dangerous if rebounding but has to prove he retains all his ability.

4/1

9

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Montassib

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Made the leap from top handicaps to Listed/Group races last season, winning the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good) by a head from Kind Of Blue, before finishing fifth to that rival in this event; 11 months off when an encouraging third of 11 in Group 3 at Newbury last month, getting going too late on his first attempt at 5f; that run suggests he retains all his ability and he's a serious candidate four weeks on.

11/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 412621 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Coaxed back to his best by Julie Camacho this season and he might have won the Ayr Gold Cup last time by more than a neck if he'd not had to wait for a run; a 4lb rise hardly looks insurmountable, particularly as Ryan Sexton now rides and claims a useful 3lb; ran poorly on his only previous outing at York but otherwise has excellent credentials.
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4th

3

(2)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 2

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Significantly

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Julie Camacho

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, pressed leader over 4f out, weakened inside final furlong

4/1

4th

3

(2)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 2

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Significantly

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Julie Camacho

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, pressed leader over 4f out, weakened inside final furlong

4/1

7th

2

(7)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Significantly

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Had a fine year in 2023, his first with this stable, when an Ayr Gold Cup win was the highlight; has only run well in one of his four starts this year and hopes rest on a wind operation having a positive effect; second and first in two runs at Newcastle.

5/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 119737

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Admirable campaigner with a dozen wins to his name, and his third to Significantly in the Ayr Gold Cup three weeks ago was arguably a career best; however, he was only seventh of nine in a 7f Listed race at Redcar last week and needs to put that well behind him.
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11th

2

(3)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

15:20 Musselburgh

Gweedore

9st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Katie Scott

Now 7lb lower than when making all for narrow C&D (soft) win at end of last season but is yet to strike form after five runs this year; needs a good boost from the first-time blinkers.

10/1

15th

2

(2)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Gweedore

10st 2lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Katie Scott

Ended last season with a 7f win on soft ground but made a slow start to this campaign; not the percentage call.

50/1

25/1

  • Place: £8.50

Form: 009307 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
5f winner at Ripon in April but slim pickings since, well held on the same course two weeks ago; 0-12 at York and vulnerable to younger legs.
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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

13/2

Form: 078184 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Horse

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Missed 2022; gradually back to form for new yard, producing strong finish to dead-heat with Summerghand over C&D at the Ebor meeting; again did best work late on (having been switched) when a close fourth to Significantly in last month's Ayr Gold Cup; versatile in terms of the ground; big chance.
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9th

5

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Albasheer

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Has moved in the right direction on AW since returning from lengthy layoff but the form suggests he doesn't retain peak ability; the 8yo is the oldest contender back on turf.

14/1

2nd

2

(7)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Albasheer

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Second run back from a long break (C&D) was better than the first; on a good mark if able to take another step forward.

7/1

4th

2

(3)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Albasheer

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Smart sprint handicapper but off for 13 months after finishing third over C&D on New Year's Day 2025 and always behind on his Chelmsford comeback 26 days ago; needs to have come on a lot.

10/1

Form: 609750 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
First home in small far-side group in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood, and wasn't beaten far after a slow start in the Ayr Gold Cup last time; goes well in the mud (2-2 on soft ground) and would be helped by plenty of rain; claiming rider Curtis Wilson-Ruddock is seeking his first win under rules.
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5

(9)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Aleezdancer

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

C&D winner; responded well to a change of tactics when making all at Pontefract in July (6f, good); not so good in either start since but not handicapped out of things if bouncing back.

12/1

11

(12)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

15:00 Doncaster

Aleezdancer

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Inconsistent 6yo who hasn't gone beyond a bare 6f for a long time and finished down the field at York in July when last seen; however, he won at Pontefract (6f, good) earlier that month and has shown some strong form here in the past (including a soft-ground win); could go well.

20/1

12

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Aleezdancer

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

C&D winner; exploited his drop down the weights when making all at Pontefract 18 days ago (6f, good); still has handicapping scope despite a 4lb rise; one to consider.

12/1

7th
8 (9)
Bielsa

14/1

Form: -21030 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
A regular in the top sprint handicaps; won over C&D at the Dante meeting and chased home Aberama Gold and Apollo One in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood; only tenth in last month's Ayr Gold Cup but wasn't beaten far in a blanket finish; handles any ground and should be thereabouts as usual.
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5th

2

(6)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:09 Newcastle (AW)

Bielsa

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

raced in second, hung right over 1f out, lost second 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, eased towards finish

11/4

2nd

2

(10)

11th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bielsa

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Smart handicapper who made a flying start to the season, second at Redcar before seeing off 20 rivals at York's Dante meeting; ran to form in the Wokingham, Stewards' Cup and Ayr Gold Cup before a more subdued effort at York four weeks ago (raced on the favoured far side); third, albeit well beaten, over C&D in Group 3 company in one AW start; shouldn't be far away.

11/2

7th

8

(9)

14th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Bielsa

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

re-shod, raced far side, towards rear

14/1

9/1

Form: 0200-1 C

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Returning from nearly 12 months off when winning comfortably at Thirsk six weeks ago, clearly revitalised for a switch to the Julie Camacho yard; even after a 5lb rise he's well treated on the pick of his form for Michael Dods and his record at York is very solid; all turf wins on good or soft ground; could be the answer.
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8th

6

(14)

1st Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Pendleton

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

BHA-rated 100 at one stage; off for a year before returning to action with an impressive success at Thirsk in September (stable debut); a shade disappointing at York next time but he bounced back with a bang with a cosy success here in November (2-2 on AW, both over C&D); this is a better race but a 3lb rise isn't excessive and a promising apprentice's claim is handy; not discounted.

12/1

1st

1

(8)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newcastle (AW)

Pendleton

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Julie Camacho

Returned from the thick end of a year on the sidelines with an impressive display at Thirsk in September, capitalising on some help from the handicapper; no excuses when eighth at York last month but this represents a less-demanding assignment and he won his novice over C&D, albeit back in April 2019; high on the list.

5/1

8th

17

(11)

14th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Pendleton

9st 0lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Julie Camacho

raced far side, towards rear

9/1

18/1

Form: 296060 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Winless since spring 2022 but retains most of his ability and ran creditably when ninth of 27 in the Wokingham in June; however, he hasn't built on that and finished nearer last than first over the same C&D last Friday.
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3rd

4

(6)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Kings Lynn

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

0-9 on the AW, but has gone very close on Tapeta on three occasions; 2lb lower than when beaten a head in a 0-110 contest over C&D in August and if able to reproduce that sort of form he would have a good chance.

7/1

6

(4)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newbury

Kings Lynn

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Ended his lengthy losing run when winning a 7f handicap at Haydock in July; similar form on a couple of occasions since and he ran creditably in a hot 6f handicap at York two weeks ago; one to consider back down into Class 3 company.

9/1

17

(11)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Kings Lynn

8st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Not the force of old (won the Group 2 Temple Stakes in 2022) but he ended a long losing run at Haydock (7f, good) in July and went down only narrowly at Newcastle in August; however, he should have fared better at Ascot last time and he's been unplaced on both his previous outings at York.

25/1

20/1

Form: 511000 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
In sparkling form at the height of summer, scoring over C&D and following up in impressive fashion in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood; only 3lb higher today, but three runs since have seen him finish no closer than fourteenth and he arrives firmly on the back foot.
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2nd

3

(8)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Pontefract

Aberama Gold

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Prolific winner, mainly over 6f, the latest when 2lb higher at Catterick (6f, good) in April; went close when on this mark in successive starts last month, before a below-par effort in a big-field York sprint latest; player if he can bounce back.

7/1

20th

6

(18)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Aberama Gold

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

C&D winner; runner-up on his last two starts but this is more competitive and more minor money may be his best hope.

10/1

2nd

1

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Aberama Gold

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Not the force of old but won over C&D (good) off 2lb higher in April and last week's second at Epsom (6f, good to firm) confirms he's back in form; bold show likely.

11/4

Form: 203301 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Just edged out when favourite for this race in 2021 and wasn't disgraced when eighth last year; back to form when leading close home over 5f at the Curragh three weeks ago; handles both fast and soft ground and likely to be finishing strongly under regular rider Adam Caffrey.
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11th

5

(3)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:42 Curragh

Laugh A Minute

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

Nine-time winner, most recently over C&D (soft) off 82 in March; best effort for some time when today's headgear tried in finishing never nearer fourth over C&D 17 days ago in testing conditions; 2lb lower now and Keane takes over; has to be respected.

8/1

4th

6

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:52 Curragh

Laugh A Minute

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Stephen Thorne

Nine-time winner, most recently over C&D (soft) off 6lb higher in March; well behind Gerrit's Gem at Cork on latest; new headgear combination needs to spark a revival, well-treated if it does.

16/1

11th

1

(8)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

Laugh A Minute

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Winner of nine races; latest success was four starts ago over this trip on soft at the Curragh in March; has to bounce back from a below-par display at Naas last month.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: -32223 D BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Better than ever this year with four excellent efforts in defeat in hot 6f handicaps, first home in stand-side group when second to Aberama Gold in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood; not beaten far when returned to 5f for Listed Beverley Bullet last time; handles any ground and unlikely to be far away.
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4th

16

(6)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Apollo One

8st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Fine servant to connections down the years; retains ability but he wasn't at his best here last month and younger rivals may have his measure.

16/1

11

(12)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Apollo One

9st 5lb

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

10/1

10th

4

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Apollo One

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Admirable campaigner down the years and although he hasn't placed in three visits to York, he has been poorly drawn in two of them and ran well in Listed company on the other occasion; looked to retain ability when third at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) on 2000 Guineas day and he shouldn't be crabbed for his Wokingham effort as he trounced the only other rival to race up the stands' rail; it has been a long time since he's had a mark this low; big run on the cards.

12/1

13th
14 (5)
Mr Wagyu

16/1

Form: 749385 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won this year but retains a good portion of his ability and finished a close eighth in the Ayr Gold Cup; things didn't fall right for him at Ripon last time and he may well bounce back today; twice a C&D winner.
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5

(13)

15th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Mr Wagyu

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: John & Sean Quinn

Useful on his day; however, on a three-year losing spell and current mark reflects a decline in his form since last July; the betting may offer further guidance with Ripon reappearance under his belt.

16/1

8th

11

(10)

17th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ripon

Mr Wagyu

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

raced near side, prominent, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 8 in group

7/1

8th

11

(10)

17th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ripon

Mr Wagyu

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Formerly smart handicapper; 15 wins from 94 starts including two victories over C&D; hasn't won anywhere since 2022 and lost his way last year, but did go close here on 2024 reappearance; could bounce back; goes on any ground.

7/1

12/1

Form: 642140 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Marvellous sprinter with a fine record in the top handicaps; dead-heated with Albasheer over C&D at the Ebor meeting but then finished last of 24 in the Ayr Gold Cup, a race he'd won in 2022; may well bounce back but he'll probably have to be at his absolute peak to defy top weight.
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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

Form: 518440 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
4yo whose two successes have come at York; not disgraced when fourth at Newmarket and Ascot prior to a poor run over 7f here three weeks ago, when good to soft ground might have been to blame.
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5th

9

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Another Investment

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Rattled the crossbar on three occasions this summer, missing out by a nose at Carlisle (6f, good; 5-2 favourite) in early July; failed to fire (only sixth) back there three weeks ago and he's probably missed his opportunity for now.

14/1

6th

4

(3)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

16:15 Carlisle

Another Investment

9st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Runner-up three consecutive times since returning from short break in June, losing out only by a nose over C&D (good) on second occasion; creeping up the weights but ought to be right in the thick of things again.

7/2

2nd

1

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Another Investment

9st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

C&D winner; runner-up on last two starts, beaten a nose at Carlisle (6f, good; 5-2 favourite) four weeks ago; that form looks solid, with the winner running well in a Class 4 at York subsequently; 1lb higher, but does have Alex Jary's 3lb claim to assist; key player.

4/1

50/1

Form: -05700 D

Last run: 93 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a Group 2 over 6f as a juvenile but has plenty to prove on this year's form; gelded before a poor run at Newmarket's July meeting and has had wind surgery since.
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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

Form: 629860 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Nine career wins include two over this trip in the first half of this year, but he's been in a lull of late and was only 13th (although not beaten that far) in the Ayr Gold Cup; needs a revival.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

13

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

It Just Takes Time

8st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Mark Walford

C&D winner; runner-up on this card 12 months ago; having a solid campaign but surprising if he was up to winning.

33/1

9th

10

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

It Just Takes Time

9st 3lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

8yo who was knocking on the door prior to making all in fine style at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 12 days ago; had just three rivals to beat last time and he's 4lb higher in a tougher race today, but is clearly in good heart and is a two-time winner at Thirsk; could go well.

11/1

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

Form: 66U231 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Had been knocking at the door prior to a hard-fought success in the Ayr Silver Cup (6f, good to soft) three weeks ago; a 4lb rise means he'll need another personal best to follow up but he's thriving and hard to dismiss.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:13 Ripon

Wobwobwob

9st 7lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Without a victory since 2024 and he was retried in a visor when beating one in 6f Hamilton handicap 11 days ago; blinkers and tongue-strap are fitted here.

25/1

9th

5

(8)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Wobwobwob

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Well handicapped on his old form but last win was over two years ago and he's been out of sorts this season; this drop back in trip is no problem but he needs a major revival; visor reapplied.

25/1

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

25/1

Form: 804008 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Has been a useful money-spinner over the years; this season's efforts have been mostly subdued but he has fallen a long way in the weights and finished on the heels of the principals in big fields at Ayr (6f) and Ascot (7f) on his last two outings; one of three runners for a yard with a good record in this race, and impossible to discount.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

9

(6)

20th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Escobar

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

steadied start, towards rear

10/1

9th

8

(8)

9th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Escobar

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

sweating, dwelt start, midfield on near side of group

14/1

8th

7

(11)

27th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 2

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Escobar

9st 3lb

J: Neil Callan

T: David O’Meara

Veteran who's become hard to win with and been on the downgrade this year, coming 22lb down the weights; late in the day to be making his Tapeta debut in a new form of headgear and will need some luck if dropped in as usual from stall 11.

12/1

40/1

Form: 315-97

Last run: 140 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
3yo who sprang a 50-1 surprise in the 5f Group 2 Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot last June; very disappointing three times since, tailed off in Haydock Group 2 on latest start in May; makes handicap debut here and needs wind surgery to have had a positive effect.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(2)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

The Ridler

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Ended a losing run when gamely fending off another in-form rival over C&D 11 days ago; 3lb rise is not excessive and this is a weaker race, so he has to feature prominently in calculations.

5/2

7th

1

(2)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

The Ridler

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Ended a losing run when gamely fending off another in-form rival over C&D 11 days ago; 3lb rise is not excessive and this is a weaker race, so he has to feature prominently in calculations.

5/2

1st

8

(1)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Ridler

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders, headway over 1f out, ridden and led narrowly final 110yds, kept on

5/1

21th
15 (15)
Chuzzlewit

25/1

Form: 571-50

Last run: 150 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo; won Ayr novice (7f, good) last September and ran well when fifth in Listed race at Newcastle (1m, AW) on reappearance; no threat in 7f handicap at the Dante meeting here and off five months since; now back sprinting for the first time since last summer, with something to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Chuzzlewit

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Losing run goes back to C&D win in March 2024 but in good form on this track for his last yard, albeit he didn't help his mark by running well from out of the weights in July and he's now 4lb higher than for a defeat here the time before; likely to go well for new stable, even so.

4/1

3rd

14

(11)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Chuzzlewit

8st 11lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Winless since 2024 (over C&D) but runner-up in 1m handicaps here on his last two starts; can't be dismissed despite being 3lb out of the handicap.

10/1

2nd

14

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

Chuzzlewit

8st 11lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

He's 9lb lower than when third in this last year and he returned to form when going close over C&D early this month; has a modest strike-rate but he can be bang there if backing up that latest performance.

10/1

22th
13 (12)
Magical Spirit

28/1

Form: 413760 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Third to Bielsa in big field over C&D at the Dante meeting but underwhelming since, well beaten last time at Ayr, a track he'd previously handled well; lower in the weights than for a while but others appeal more.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(5)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

15:18 Doncaster

Magical Spirit

8st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

8yo who has finished down the field on his last four runs and needs a major turnaround; however, he's just 1lb higher than when winning in a big field over C&D (soft) in April on his last run here, and his good record at Doncaster also includes a win in this race in 2021; dangerous to dismiss.

12/1

9th

3

(8)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Magical Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Three heavy defeats have followed his impressive Doncaster win in April (6f, soft); not the easiest to predict but conditions won't be an issue and he's dangerous to write off.

14/1

15th

3

(9)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Magical Spirit

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

raced near side

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £80.10
Straight Forecast £59.51
Tricast £1264.41
Trifecta £2146.10

Selections

The Times:

Wobwobwob

LAMBOURN:

Albasheer

RP RATINGS:

Significantly

SPOTLIGHT:

Pendleton

NEWMARKET:

Montassib

THE NORTH:

Gweedore

TOPSPEED:

King's Lynn

D Express:

Wobwobwob

The Sun:

Wobwobwob

Daily Record:

Wobwobwob

Daily Mail:

Albasheer

Daily Mirror:

Albasheer

Telegraph:

Significantly

The Star:

Significantly

POSTDATA:

Pendleton

The Guardian:

Pendleton