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Brannans Have Done The 61 Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3925.5
  • 0m 5f 217y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Brannans Have Done The 61 Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

Form: -24162 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ready winner of a Class 6 handicap at Nottingham in May off 5lb lower; career-best RPR when chasing home Sacred Falls at Ayr 17 days ago (6f, soft) but the winner may well confirm the placings despite 2lb better terms.
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Verdict Starting price

15th

7

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Mereside Diva

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Second when favourite for this race in 2024, with mixed fortunes in her five subsequent C&D appearances but she was a creditable third last June; seen in regular action this year, including when second at Wetherby last month but not so good here eight days ago; her last two wins (2024 and this February) were in small fields, so others make more appeal today.

20/1

8th

13

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Mereside Diva

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Versatile as regards ground; form this year features an AW success in February and close second at Wetherby (7f) last time; five-time winner on turf and C&D record includes two placed efforts; not ruled out.

12/1

2nd

1

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Wetherby

Mereside Diva

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Two good runs at Southwell preceded her Newcastle success in February (7f; blinkered first time); she hasn't run badly at Lingfield twice since, for all she has finished down the field, and this test may prove more suitable; key player.

6/1

4/1

Form: 422221 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Runner-up four times before getting off the mark in a 6f handicap at Ayr 17 days ago (beat Mereside Diva on 2lb worse terms); unlikely she's reached her ceiling just yet and this strong-travelling filly comes here with solid claims.
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122

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Sacred Falls

8st 7lb

T: Katie Scott

6th

8

(5)

18th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ayr

Sacred Falls

8st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Successful at Catterick in April (6f, good to firm) but she's been up and down since and was only seventh of ten at Hamilton last Tuesday; still 2lb higher than for her last success and she has some work to do.

12/1

9

(3)

12th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:40 Hamilton

Sacred Falls

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Katie Scott

Successful at Catterick in April (6f, good to firm); has often run well in defeat since but she wasn't at her best over C&D last month; a few others look stronger in this field.

12/1

Form: 965101

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
It has taken a while to fulfil his early promise but he has done well since dropped to 5f, winning two of his last three starts; handles soft ground and is effective at 6f so he needs consideration with this mark probably still in range.
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6th

1

(3)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

16:52 Hamilton

Hardy Angel

9st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

fractious in stalls, in touch with leaders on outer, weakened 1f out

6/1

6th

8

(3)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

20:00 Wetherby

Hardy Angel

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold, midfield, some headway 2f out, weakened final 110yds

10/1

14th

4

(20)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Hardy Angel

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Tim Easterby

Won two 5f handicaps (good to firm and soft) in the second half of 2023; modest effort on his seasonal return last month though and needs to take a good step forward.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 023553 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
He has been in good form for this yard since June, winning over 6f at Doncaster (good) and placed three times since; little room for error off this mark but the return to turf will be in his favour; something to prove on slower than good though.
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3rd

7

(3)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Crypto Quest

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

in touch with leaders

8/1

Form: -11314 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Prolific since handicapping, winning seven of her last 11 starts (twice over C&D); ran another solid race in a 0-80 fillies' handicap at Hamilton last month when the stiff track looked to find her out late on; won't mind what the weather does and she's still not fully exposed.
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7th

5

(4)

11th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

19:30 Wetherby

Isle Of Dreams

9st 11lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

midfield

10/1

6th

7

(10)

31st May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Carlisle

Isle Of Dreams

9st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

midfield

16/1

4th

3

(5)

27th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Isle Of Dreams

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

raced in third, outpaced and lost position before halfway, rallied from over 1f out, went fourth inside final furlong, no telling impression

7/1

10/1

Form: 227266 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D maiden (good to firm; handles heavy) in May and she finished second in three of her next four starts; her form has dipped the last twice though and others look safer.
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11th

12

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Happier

9st 4lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Martin Keighley

Both handicap wins at 5f, on Southwell AW and turf; creditable yard debut at Lingfield (6f) in December but wasn't seen again after a lesser effort that month and, having only her second 7f run, others have less to prove.

33/1

2

(2)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Happier

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

All three wins have come over 5f including here (good) in August; stays this far and handles soft ground but remains 4lb higher than for that latest success so a bit more is needed; stable also runs Canaria Queen.

11/2

2

(2)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Happier

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

All three wins have come over 5f including here (good) in August; stays this far and handles soft ground but remains 4lb higher than for that latest success so a bit more is needed; stable also runs Canaria Queen.

11/2

Form: 144256 CD BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
C&D winner on heavy 12 months ago and added three AW wins between December and May; on same mark as for latest success and although he hasn't been at his best on his last two starts, his track position hasn't been optimal on either occasion; the forecast rain won't hurt and he's one to consider.
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8th

4

(6)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Blazing Son

9st 6lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

More productive on AW (5-17) than on turf (2-28) and was only run out of it inside the final furlong at Newcastle (7f Class 5; 9-1) in March; less effective since (0-2) but is slowly easing in the weights, and is perhaps best suited by 6f.

11/1

9th

4

(3)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Blazing Son

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

Seven-time winner who scored off 1lb higher over C&D in September; has been hit and miss since but he finished second here (7f) on his penultimate run and wasn't disgraced after an awkward start at Southwell last time; usually races prominently and he's not ruled out back at this track.

10/1

Form: 564120

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Came from well back to win a 5f handicap at Catterick in July (good to soft); form dipped at Doncaster last time but he's still not fully exposed as a sprinter and can't be discounted.
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9th

4

(1)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

19:25 Catterick

Slingsbytoo

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ended last season with two down-the-field sprint runs and ought to have coped a bit better with the heavy ground when struggling here (6f) four weeks ago; this return to 7f won't be a problem but the cheekpieces (worn for his only win) are missing again and he has a lot more to prove than some.

16/1

9th

4

(1)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

19:25 Catterick

Slingsbytoo

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ended last season with two down-the-field sprint runs and ought to have coped a bit better with the heavy ground when struggling here (6f) four weeks ago; this return to 7f won't be a problem but the cheekpieces (worn for his only win) are missing again and he has a lot more to prove than some.

16/1

9th

6

(7)

3rd Apr 2024

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:00 Catterick

Slingsbytoo

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Down the field on final two runs last season but he won here (5f, good to soft) last July and is also effective over 6f and on soft ground; this lightly raced 4yo can be involved if returning to form on his reappearance.

10/1

Non-runners

Big Bad Wolf

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £12.11
Tricast £92.64

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sacred Falls

The Times:

Mereside Diva

Daily Mail:

Isle Of Dreams

RP RATINGS:

Blazing Son

Daily Mirror:

Happier

TOPSPEED:

Sacred Falls

Telegraph:

Sacred Falls

Daily Record:

Sacred Falls

The Guardian:

Mereside Diva

The Sun:

Mereside Diva

D Express:

Isle Of Dreams

The Star:

Isle Of Dreams

POSTDATA:

Blazing Son