May 15 / 14.45 York

14.45

Good To Firm

Churchill Tyres Handicap

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 21 runners
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Churchill Tyres Handicap

Runners: 21 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £20.10
  • Place: £4.20

Form: 506-30 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at Newmarket recently but perhaps he's unsuited by the Rowley Mile; prior to that he reappeared with a promising third at Doncaster (6f, soft) and he's 8lb lower than when an unlucky tenth in this race last year (good, good to firm in places); could bounce back and play leading role.
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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

16/1

  • Place: £6.70

Form: 000-08 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
10yo whose form has deteriorated and he's been soundly beaten at Doncaster on his two outings this season; however, this six-time course winner has tumbled down the weights and perhaps the return to York will reignite some spark in this front-runner; not written off.
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20th

11

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Dakota Gold

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Tremendous stable servant over the years with 17 wins; understandably not the force of old but won on 2025 reappearance (off 6lb higher) and has a strong York record (6-18).

25/1

9th

6

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:37 Redcar

Dakota Gold

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Tremendous stable servant over the years with 17 wins; not the force of old but he showed there's still some fire in his belly with a fifth of 13 at Doncaster (5f, soft) three weeks ago off 2lb higher; has a win and a second from just two outings here; makes the shortlist.

8/1

11

(17)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

16:40 Doncaster

Dakota Gold

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Won a Class 4 handicap at Ripon on his return in April (6f, good; 2lb higher); heavy defeats have followed and he could do with the ground softening up back at 5f.

25/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 0763/0 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
C&D Listed winner in 2021 on sole visit here and he's also well handicapped on his 2022 form; missed all of last year and he could improve for last month's comeback run at Newmarket, but he very much needs to.
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3rd

3

(10)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:45 York

Great Ambassador

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

C&D Listed winner in 2021 on sole visit here and he's also well handicapped on his 2022 form; missed all of last year and he could improve for last month's comeback run at Newmarket, but he very much needs to.

12/1

3rd

3

(10)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:45 York

Great Ambassador

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

C&D Listed winner in 2021 on sole visit here and he's also well handicapped on his 2022 form; missed all of last year and he could improve for last month's comeback run at Newmarket, but he very much needs to.

12/1

15th

3

(16)

17th Apr 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Great Ambassador

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Talented 6f sprinter who was placed in the Stewards' Cup (soft) and the Ayr Gold Cup (good) in 2021; retained ability in a light 2022 but he missed all of last year and an unknown quantity on return.

20/1

4th
15 (4)
Woven

16/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 346-29 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has a modest 3-45 strike-rate but he went very close at Doncaster (6f, soft) on his reappearance and ran okay at Newmarket (6f, good) last time when those ridden more prominently had an advantage; this course novice winner holds each-way claims if conditions suit (he probably wants a slow surface).
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7th

22

(18)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Woven

8st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

10yo who may prefer slow ground but the going was good when he was fourth of 21 in this in 2024; often runs well here and he reappeared with a creditable fourth of 19 at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in March; each-way possible.

33/1

4th

10

(11)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Woven

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Running in this race for the fourth time, having finished second in 2022 and 2024 and ninth last year; can go well fresh and he retained a good chunk of ability last year; should be arriving on the scene late.

14/1

5

(8)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newbury

Woven

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Dods

Not prolific for one of his ability but 6f on slow ground suits him well and he confirmed the promise of his fine run in the Ayr Bronze Cup when winning back at Ayr two weeks ago (6f, heavy); 3lb rise not excessive and he should make another bold bid.

13/2

25/1

Form: 312-67 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who won four times under Mia Nicholls last season (5f/6f) and was a good third of 15 over C&D in June; has run respectably at Newmarket on his two outings this term but needs something extra in this hot race.
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6th

4

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Abate

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: George Baker

11-time turf winner who won by 4l at Lingfied in July but he's been a long way below that form in three subsequent runs; this return to 6f is no problem but he needs a major revival on belated Tapeta debut; blinkers reapplied.

14/1

6th

4

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Abate

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: George Baker

11-time turf winner who won by 4l at Lingfied in July but he's been a long way below that form in three subsequent runs; this return to 6f is no problem but he needs a major revival on belated Tapeta debut; blinkers reapplied.

14/1

8th

10

(1)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Abate

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Ran away with a turf handicap here (5f, good to soft; blinkered first time) in July; two heavy defeats have followed and this looks a warm race in which to try and bounce back; no accessories this time.

25/1

11/1

Form: 3850-2 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
His losing run is up to 20 and none of his 15 wins (all over about 6f; two C&D) have come before the month of June; however, he's well handicapped on last year's best efforts and reappeared with a close second at Ripon (5f) last month; could build on that now back up in trip and he's one to consider.
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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

Form: 448229 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Improved performer on AW since end of last year; posted two good seconds this spring prior to below-par run last time; however, he's just 1-23 on turf and it may be best to look elsewhere in this red-hot handicap.
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16th

15

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Intervention

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Appleby

Won last season's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon off a 7lb higher mark; didn't run badly at Nottingham (5f, good) on penultimate start and a wide draw offers an excuse at Chester since.

33/1

10th

13

(12)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Intervention

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Won last season's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon off a 5lb higher mark; didn't run badly at Nottingham 12 days ago (5f, good) but he has a double-figure stall to contend with and could prove vulnerable.

16/1

4th

9

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Intervention

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Michael Appleby

Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and has done all his winning over 6f/7f; inconsistent since last success; 0-12 over 5f and doesn't look the answer.

16/1

16/1

Form: 5829-5 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won three times last year (5f/6f, good to soft/soft) and, having been denied a clear run, kept on for encouraging fifth on last month's reappearance at Ripon (5f, soft); won on good and good to firm going in 2022, and didn't encounter such ground last year; might not be far away.
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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

1st

1

(8)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Monsieur Kodi

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

All eight wins have been at sprint trips and seven have been on turf; record of 1-17 on AW but he's a reliable type who has been placed on Tapeta (6f) and Polytrack (7f) in last three runs; remains well treated on old form and he should go well again.

4/1

2nd

7

(4)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Monsieur Kodi

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

1lb lower than for his Hamilton win in July (6f, good) and he has run well in defeat on his last two starts, close up in fourth over C&D ten days ago; Ethan Tindall takes off a useful 7lb and he is more appealing than many; won't mind what the ground does.

7/1

Form: 4-6636 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Five wins last year, including over C&D (good) and in the Stewards' Cup (6f, heavy); in pretty good form at Newmarket the last twice and he's dropped back down to his last winning mark; could be thereabouts.
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3rd

1

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Aberama Gold

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Multiple winner down the years and gained his most recent success (narrowly, three starts ago) off current mark; subsequent dip in form is the negative.

12/1

11th

1

(15)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Aberama Gold

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Getting on but retains a lot of his old ability, is still consistent enough and has won over C&D before; rare off-day at Thirsk a fortnight ago, having beating a subsequent winner in a small field off 1lb lower previously; quite capable of bouncing back.

12/1

6th

2

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Aberama Gold

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Retains a large portion of his ability despite his advanced years and took advantage of a reduced mark at Cattterick (6f, good) ten days ago; only nudged up 1lb for that narrow success.

7/2

12/1

Form: 05-001 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won the Ayr Silver Cup (6f, good to soft) last September and another career-best when winning at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) 11 days ago; has won here and could be in the mix if conditions suit (slow ground seems preferable).
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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

12th

10

(2)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

15:57 Pontefract

Wobwobwob

8st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

One of the oldest contenders in this field and has done his winning over 6f/7f, mostly on ground softer than good; could well be tapped for toe in this belated first attempt at the minimum trip.

20/1

1

(9)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:30 Doncaster

Wobwobwob

10st 2lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Without a win since May 2024 but runner-up on three of his last four starts (6f/7f, good to soft/heavy) and his turn may well be near.

13/2

14/1

Form: 444-26

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Ran in four big-field handicaps here last year and this prominent-racer made the frame in three of them (6f/5f, good to soft/good); reappeared with solid second at Wetherby last month and a slow start and moderate draw didn't aid his cause at Chester last week; can make a bold bid.
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2nd

14

(14)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Manila Scouse

8st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

His last win came over C&D last July (good; off 1lb higher) and he stayed on for a close third at Hamilton (5f, good) a fortnight ago; could build on that latest performance now back up in trip; firmly in calculations.

10/1

3rd

10

(12)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Manila Scouse

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

May have needed his recent comeback from six months off at his age (cracked late on having raced prominently from a low stall over 6f round Chester); 2lb below his last successful mark and has won here before but David Allan has opted for Vince L'Amour.

12/1

7th

12

(2)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Manila Scouse

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

On a competitive mark with a handy inside draw but he is returning from a seven month absence and his connections are also represented by Miraculous.

8/1

20/1

Form: 2053-4 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Tends to ply his trade in lower grades and there's a suspicion this may be too competitive; however, he's off his last winning mark and caught the eye finishing nicely for fifth of 17 over 5f here last September, when drawn on the wrong side; fair fourth on recent reappearance and not discounted.
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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: 09-823 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Beaten on last 19 starts going back to October 2021 but arrives in good form having been placed in competitive handicaps at Newbury (6f, good to soft) and Newmarket (6f, good) the last twice; sound each-way claims.
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1st

4

(4)

2nd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:45 Goodwood

Chairmanoftheboard

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Jack Channon

Finally exploited his drop in the weights when winning a C&D handicap last October (heavy ground); should come on for March's return to action at Doncaster and while slower ground would be ideal, he did run well in a fast-ground Stewards' Cup in 2020.

13/2

4

(4)

2nd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:45 Goodwood

Chairmanoftheboard

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Jack Channon

Finally exploited his drop in the weights when winning a C&D handicap last October (heavy ground); should come on for March's return to action at Doncaster and while slower ground would be ideal, he did run well in a fast-ground Stewards' Cup in 2020.

13/2

15th

18

(14)

30th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

15:40 Doncaster

Chairmanoftheboard

8st 13lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

Absent since prevailing narrowly on heavy ground at Goodwood in October, ending a three-year losing spell; not an obvious type to follow up, especially as his record in this race (three attempts) is modest.

20/1

15/2

Form: 7494-8 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
0-10 last season but ran some big races, including when neck second in this race off 5lb higher (good; handles a variety of ground); his form figures second time out in each of his three previous seasons read 212 and he could leave his recent reappearance outing well behind; possible player.
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4th

1

(8)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:30 York

Lethal Levi

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Went very close in a Group 2 at the Curragh (6f, good) in May and comfortably made all in Listed race at Newmarket last month (6f, good to firm; Elmonjed second); carries a 3lb penalty today but has leading claims nevertheless at a track where he has plenty of strong form.

6/1

1st

6

(7)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Newmarket (July)

Lethal Levi

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Had a fine 2024 campaign once blinkers were added, winning two Newbury handicaps then blitzing his rivals in the Ayr Gold Cup; 0-4 this year but he has been running with great credit in good company; drops into Listed company and his record of 211 over C&D features a notable 3yo handicap win; looks sure to go well.

3/1

3

(5)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 York

Lethal Levi

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Last season's Ayr Gold Cup winner who has returned in good nick, going down by only a short head in a 6f Group 2 at the Curragh (good) five weeks ago; also had some good 7f form last year.

11/1

15th
1 (14)
Badri

25/1

Form: 201-09 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Five wins during career-best 2023 (5f/6f, including on good to soft and good to firm) and he's just 1lb higher than when last successful; however, he was below par in March on his two runs this year and has to raise his game.
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1st

1

(8)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Badri

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Getting on for four years since he last contested a Class 4 handicap; in better form than his figures suggest, having nowhere to go at a crucial stage at Windsor two weeks ago, and he is one to take seriously.

6/1

6th

3

(7)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:17 Windsor

Badri

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Herrington

C&D win off a 3lb higher mark last July; none too consistent on AW over the winter but it wouldn't be a huge surprise to see him bounce back to form returned to turf.

12/1

13th

4

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Badri

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Went down by only a neck over C&D off 1lb higher in January but his two efforts since have been no more than respectable.

8/1

12/1

Form: 5-7305 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
With a new yard this year; prominent for a long way before finishing tired fifth of 16 to Magical Spirit at Doncaster (6f, soft) last month; it may be a help if he's on less-demanding ground today, at a track that often favours speed, and he's an each-way possible.
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Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

15

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Lethal Nymph

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Paul Midgley

Runner-up in this race in 2024, and he warmed up nicely for another bid with a good fourth in a big field over C&D at the Dante meeting; should be in the thick of things once more.

12/1

4th

20

(15)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Lethal Nymph

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Paul Midgley

Two wins last autumn and he's better than he's shown at Pontefract and Ascot of late; however, this is tougher and he needs to raise his game.

33/1

10th

6

(5)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Lethal Nymph

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Paul Midgley

Not handicapped out of things and his latest run at Pontefract, his first start for 12 weeks, was creditable; twice a course winner and likely to make a bold bid.

12/1

12/1

Form: 6006-1 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
His last three wins have come on soft ground at Doncaster (6f), the latest on reappearance 18 days ago; however, he's also effective here and, having gone up 7lb for last time, he remains 2lb lower than when a creditable third in this race last year (good, good to firm in places); major contender.
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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

10/1

Form: 4040-4 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
0-10 at York and has won just one of his last 24 starts; however, he's run lots of big races here, including when runner-up in this in 2022 and when fifth last year, and he's on his lowest mark since 2019; versatile ground-wise; reappeared with encouraging fourth at Newmarket and could be bang there.
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10th

4

(6)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:23 Thirsk

Makanah

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

midfield, weakened over 2f out, tailed off

11/4

10th

4

(6)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:23 Thirsk

Makanah

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

midfield, weakened over 2f out, tailed off

11/4

2nd

5

(9)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:48 Newcastle (AW)

Makanah

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

midfield against near rail, waiting for room halfway, switched left 1f out, good headway inside final furlong, switched right and squeezed through final 110yds, went second post, eyecatcher

6/1

33/1

Form: 3074-9 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Improved a bundle for last season's reappearance to win second time out, so this 10yo may be able to leave his recent comeback run well behind; signed off last season with good fourth of 22 over C&D (soft) and he's on a handy mark if getting his conditions (all turf wins on slow ground).
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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

Form: 052858 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Dead-heated in big field over C&D (good to firm) last August and now 8lb lower; also effective on good to soft; disappointing at Newmarket 11 days ago but before that he was an eyecatching fifth of 18 there (6f, good), when denied a clear run, and this 10yo is capable of playing a leading role.
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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: 00176- D

Last run: 222 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Two wins (turf/AW) from his 11 runs for Aidan O'Brien, the latest off 4lb lower at Dundalk (6f) last August; changed hands for 15,000gns in October; he needs to be at the very top of his game on this stable/seasonal debut, but new trainer does very well with recruits from other yards; not ruled out.
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7

(8)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:45 York

Hispanic

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Two wins (turf/AW) from his 11 runs for Aidan O'Brien, the latest off 4lb lower at Dundalk (6f) last August; changed hands for 15,000gns in October; he needs to be at the very top of his game on this stable/seasonal debut, but new trainer does very well with recruits from other yards; not ruled out.

20/1

7

(8)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:45 York

Hispanic

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Two wins (turf/AW) from his 11 runs for Aidan O'Brien, the latest off 4lb lower at Dundalk (6f) last August; changed hands for 15,000gns in October; he needs to be at the very top of his game on this stable/seasonal debut, but new trainer does very well with recruits from other yards; not ruled out.

20/1

6th

4

(6)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hispanic

9st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

Impressive Curragh maiden winner last year and got back on the scoresheet when taking a 6f handicap here in August; well below form in a French Group 3 since and needs a career-best to take this.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £595.00
Straight Forecast £347.14
Tricast £4056.63
Trifecta £9848.20

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Mr Wagyu

RP RATINGS:

Lethal Levi

POSTDATA:

Aberama Gold

The Times:

Summerghand

The Guardian:

Lakota Blue

SPOTLIGHT:

Magical Spirit

Daily Mail:

Dakota Gold

D Express:

Lethal Levi

The Star:

Aberama Gold

Daily Mirror:

Summerghand

Telegraph:

Mr Wagyu

The Sun:

Mr Wagyu

Daily Record:

Mr Wagyu