October 14 / 16.45 York

16.45

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Coral ‘Committed To Safer Gambling’ Finale Handicap

  • Prize money: £10468
  • 1m 2f 56y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Coral ‘Committed To Safer Gambling’ Finale Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 7-4312 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won Pontefract maiden (1m2f, good) in July on fourth run and, having been gelded, he was second on last month's handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f, soft); this lightly raced 3yo is in top hands and is bred to do better still.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(3)

14th Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:45 York

Star Ahoy

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

dwelt start, in touch with leaders soon after start

11/4

2nd

1

(1)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:50 Sandown

Star Ahoy

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Well bred; his win when 8-13 in a maiden at Pontefract (1m2f; all three turf starts on good) in July on fourth start came in pretty much last-gasp fashion; gelded not long afterwards and this handicap debut is his first run since; could have more to offer.

11/4

1st

11

(5)

11th Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:45 Pontefract

Star Ahoy

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Has improved with each of his three starts (1m, AW/good), most recently a good third at Newmarket; this well-bred Sea The Stars colt could continue to progress now up in trip and he's a leading contender.

6/5

OUR TIP

11/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 484703

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
0-14 since winning in 2020 on second start but he's dropped down the weights and was a good third off this mark at Newbury (1m2f, heavy) three weeks ago; versatile ground-wise; drops back down in grade and could be involved.
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7th

6

(1)

12th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Toshizou

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

His only win was back in 2020 in a Tipperary maiden; has threatened a few times since and wasn't beaten all that far at York last time, but others appeal more for the win; tries cheekpieces.

13/2

8th

5

(1)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:30 York

Toshizou

9st 12lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Only win in 23 attempts was at Tipperary on second juvenile start (7f, good to yielding) when with Joseph O'Brien; some fair form since, notably when third over C&D off 4lb higher in May (good); poor run over C&D (good to soft) latest.

10/1

13th

7

(1)

15th Jun 2024

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

13:50 York

Toshizou

9st 13lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Acts on soft; beaten all 22 times since winning in 2020 on second start; creditable third in two of six races this season, including in 20-runner C&D race on penultimate outing; case can be made but not the percentage call.

18/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 029432

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
0-9 but ran well when fourth of 13 over C&D (good) last month and she bumped into a much improved winner when 6l runner-up over C&D (good to soft) last time; each-way claims.
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1st

2

(3)

4th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

14:30 Chester

Bosc Girl

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Ended last season with string of good efforts in 1m2f handicaps but made low-key reappearance in June and is now 0-11; that latest outing might have brought her on but others appeal more all the same.

8/1

6th

5

(7)

25th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

16:17 Beverley

Bosc Girl

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

bit short of room soon after start, always behind

5/1

3rd

15

(1)

14th Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:45 York

Bosc Girl

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Richard Fahey

towards rear, midfield after 2f

10/1

25/1

Form: 234510 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Consistent in the main this year (including over 1m2f and on soft) and snapped losing streak at Redcar (1m, good) two starts ago; however, he was well beaten there next time and it's a long time since he's run well here.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(2)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

Poets Dawn

9st 13lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Rolled back the years with a front-running 1m2f win at Ripon ten days ago; only has a 4lb penalty to deal with and Jake Dickson is good value for his 7lb claim; unlikely to get a soft time of things up front though.

9/4

1st

10

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:17 Ripon

Poets Dawn

8st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Grand veteran striving to maintain his record of winning at least once every year since 2017; not the force of old and although he is down to a career-low mark, this looks a tad too competitive for him nowadays.

14/1

11/1

Form: -35033 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
His last three wins have come over 1m4f at Catterick (good/soft) and this drop back in trip isn't an obvious positive, but a strong pace in this big field would compensate somewhat and he arrives in good form; not discounted.
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6th

9

(9)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

14:42 Catterick

Furzig

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

slowly away, in rear

20/1

7th

3

(5)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

17:05 Catterick

Furzig

10st 0lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

His last four wins have been over C&D, albeit spread over nearly three years; latest came by a nose in July and he was runner-up at Haydock on penultimate outing, before losing his chance at the start at Chester latest; well capable of being on the premises, including on soft.

11/1

Form: 260090

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Horse

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has dropped to a very dangerous mark, now 10lb lower than when going very close over C&D (good to firm) in May; however, he's been well beaten on his five starts since; a long time since he's run well on slow ground.
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6th

2

(6)

14th Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:45 York

Maries Diamond

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

led, headed under 3f out, kept on until no extra inside final 110yds

20/1

10th

2

(4)

7th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maries Diamond

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Ran a cracker from the front at York in May (extended 1m2f) and he turns up here off a 7lb lower mark after some struggles in classy company; ran well in one start at this track and a more positive showing is expected in this weaker race.

14/1

10/1

Form: 61503

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won at Goodwood (1m, heavy) in May on his second start and remains lightly raced; however, he's been well beaten on his three starts since, most recently 9l behind runner-up Star Ahoy when third of six at Sandown (1m2f, soft) in a first-time hood; now wears cheekpieces.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(16)

14th Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:45 York

Goldsborough

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

raced wide, midfield, dropped to rear after 2f

10/1

3rd

2

(6)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:50 Sandown

Goldsborough

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Winning a maiden at Goodwood (1m, heavy) in May is far miles better than his other three runs; latest was his handicap debut, back at Goodwood (their big meeting; 50-1) over 1m2f on soft; now tries a hood.

14/1

13th

16

(8)

3rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Goldsborough

8st 2lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Andrew Balding

Drew 3l clear in maiden here (1m, heavy) in May on second start; manner of that win suggested that he could improve again once moved up to this trip, but the opposite happened in a 1m2f novice on good at Windsor in June; return to testing ground may be key; either way, big improvement is needed on this handicap debut in such a competitive race.

20/1

Form: 317664 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
3lb out of the handicap but has won three times this year (1m2f, AW/good to firm); returned to form when fourth at Beverley (1m2f, soft) latest, coming from further back than the front three; not ruled out each-way.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

16

(9)

14th Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:45 York

Iron Sheriff

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

in rear

50/1

4th

1

(9)

26th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

14:15 Beverley

Iron Sheriff

10st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Not been in the best of form (13l-sixth here last week) since Pontefract win in June (1m2f, good to firm); has won on soft, but ideally suited by quicker ground; others appeal more.

14/1

6th

3

(7)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Iron Sheriff

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Dual course winner, including C&D; acts on soft; has won three times over 1m2f this season but last two efforts suggest that the handicapper has his measure at present.

14/1

25/1

Form: 803045 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Course winner who continues to drop down the weights and has posted a couple of bright runs this term; could return to winning ways at some point but he was soundly beaten at Catterick three weeks ago and others appeal more.
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3rd

2

(5)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Molinari

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Martin Todhunter

Won twice here last autumn, over 1m4f and over today's trip of 1m2f; hasn't won this season but he has dropped to a good mark and could go well.

6/1

10th
14 (15)
Bushfire

25/1

Form: 413185 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won at Hamilton (1m2f, soft) in July and Southwell (1m, AW) last month; however, he hasn't been able to repeat that form the last twice (latest at Ayr on Thursday) and could be vulnerable once more.
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10th

6

(11)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bushfire

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Gemma Tutty

Win and a close second to his name from four runs over C&D and returns to Tapeta on a career-low mark following a patchy turf campaign; can pull hard and will need some luck from a wide stall in first-time cheekpieces but he's potentially well treated.

7/1

10th

6

(11)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bushfire

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Gemma Tutty

Win and a close second to his name from four runs over C&D and returns to Tapeta on a career-low mark following a patchy turf campaign; can pull hard and will need some luck from a wide stall in first-time cheekpieces but he's potentially well treated.

7/1

4th

6

(6)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:20 Redcar

Bushfire

10st 12lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Gemma Tutty

towards rear, good headway on inner 4f out, switched right 3f out, disputing second over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

6/1

13/2

Form: 550553

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
3yo who is 0-6 in handicaps this year but caught the eye in first-time blinkers (retained) at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) latest, when keeping on for third of five after looking all at sea on the downhill run into the Dip; won on soft last year; 2lb lower and capable of a big run if things click.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

8

(5)

14th Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:45 York

Promoter

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

dwelt start and slowly into stride, in rear

13/2

3rd

3

(4)

28th Sep 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:53 Newmarket

Promoter

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

Unable to threaten on last three starts but he's well treated on form as recent as June and perhaps the first-time blinkers will give him a boost.

9/4

5th

3

(4)

15th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:30 Chester

Promoter

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ralph Beckett

held up in last

7/1

Form: 154 D BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Windsor (1m2f, good) in July; two lesser runs have followed (1m2f/1m, good to soft/AW) but the first-time hood could help this very lightly raced 3yo settle better on his handicap debut; not ruled out.
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12th

4

(8)

14th Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:45 York

Dunes King

9st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

midfield

13/2

4th

1

(2)

6th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Dunes King

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

in touch with leaders

7/2

5th

2

(1)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

15:10 Nottingham

Dunes King

9st 11lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

Came right away with the favourite (easy winner since) when springing a surprise on his debut last month; there looked no fluke about that and he's entitled to improve, so holds leading claims under a penalty.

5/4

Form: 592241 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Second twice in a row at Beverley (1m2f, heavy/good to firm) this summer and made all in small field at Hamilton (1m4f, good to soft) latest; this is more competitive than he's used to nowadays but he's not ruled out.
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10th

3

(2)

1st Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:37 Carlisle

Wheres Jeff

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Career win number 10 when scoring at Beverley (1m2f, soft) in April but he's not matched that form since; now 8lb lower than for that last success but he needs to rediscover his spark.

14/1

6th

7

(2)

25th Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

14:40 Beverley

Wheres Jeff

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Gained three of his ten wins over this C&D, the latest off 4lb higher on seasonal debut in April; has rather mixed record since and was particularly disappointing when last in action but is versatile regarding ground and can't be ruled out.

12/1

6th

8

(7)

4th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

15:45 Haydock

Wheres Jeff

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who has done most of his winning at Hamilton/Beverley, most recently off 2lb lower in April; form has stagnated since and he's not the percentage call at this venue.

20/1

Non-runners

Eeetee, Cap Francais, Invisible Friend

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.80
Straight Forecast £10.97
Tricast £41.81
Trifecta £63.70

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Star Ahoy

The Times:

Toshizou

SPOTLIGHT:

Eeetee

RP RATINGS:

Marie's Diamond

POSTDATA:

Furzig

D Express:

Dunes King

Daily Record:

Bosc Girl

Daily Mirror:

Star Ahoy

The Sun:

Star Ahoy

Daily Mail:

Eeetee

Telegraph:

Toshizou

The Guardian:

Toshizou

TOPSPEED:

Marie's Diamond

The Star:

Furzig