June 15 / 14.25 York

14.25

Good

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  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 18 runners
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Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 495-50

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Comes with a risk attached as he can be slow to start; however, escapes a penalty for his 2l success in apprentice race over C&D (good to soft) yesterday and remains unexposed at 7f; likely player provided he's in the same form turned out quickly.
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7th

13

(4)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

Tolstoy

10st 12lb

J: Mr Matt Brown

T: Brian Ellison

His win in the Leger Legends 0-70 classified event at Doncaster (1m, good) three weeks ago came a little out of the blue but the form has worked out, with the second and fourth winning since; only nudged up 1lb and has won back to back before; considered.

8/1

1st

10

(12)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Tolstoy

11st 7lb

J: Niall P Madden

T: Brian Ellison

Fairly useful on his day and this assignment is a drop in class; however, has a doubt over current form, having posted duck eggs in last three appearances; revival is required.

20/1

17th

15

(12)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Tolstoy

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Low-key return to turf at York (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; should be well treated but he comes with risks attached.

25/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 1-4808 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Mixed form this season but ran respectably in mid-division at Doncaster (7f, good) and he posted a win and a near-miss in two 17-runner handicaps over this C&D (good to soft) last season; interesting now back here, especially if slow ground prevails.
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4th

5

(6)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

15:25 Catterick

Quest For Fun

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Just one win since landing this in 2023 but runner-up in a division of this last year and some sterling efforts in defeat this campaign, including at York last week; has won on good but suited by slower; solid.

4/1

2nd

3

(2)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:38 Ayr

Quest For Fun

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Things didn't work out when fifth over C&D (heavy) last time but he'd twice gone close at York previously (7f, good to firm/good to soft) and he was second in a division of this race last year; on the shortlist.

6/1

5th

3

(10)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:50 Ayr

Quest For Fun

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Second in a division of this race 12 months ago off 1lb lower; fine runs at York on his last two starts and another big run is on the cards.

9/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: /13141 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who made it 3-5 for this yard when winning at Musselburgh a fortnight ago (7f, good; unproven on slow ground); he's 4lb higher in this hotter race but is clearly progressive and has to be respected.
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3rd

6

(4)

15th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

New Image

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Herrington

Record here reads 11811 and he bids for a C&D hat-trick after two wins at Class 5 level; raised another 3lb and this will be more demanding, but he's hard to rule out in his current mood.

3/1

1st

1

(10)

3rd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

New Image

10st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Herrington

Made it 3-4 round here when winning from a similarly wide draw over C&D last Saturday on second start for new yard, which has been among the winners of late; 5lb rise may well be within range now he's back in the groove.

3/1

1st

1

(13)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

New Image

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Herrington

Useful for David O'Meara a couple of years ago (2-2 for him round here) but ran only twice last season and has regressed lately; didn't see it out for his new yard over 7f here latest and holds only each-way claims, running in a sprint for the first time in ages.

25/1

25/1

  • Place: £6.30

Form: /266-0 D

Last run: 158 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Chester (7f, good to soft) last September on last turf start, but he failed to threaten on AW on his next three outings and he's a six-time winner in that sphere; returns from break with something to prove.
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7th

11

(4)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 2

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stone Soldier

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Richard Fahey

Formerly useful in this sphere but is 0-9 and showing inconsistent form for current stable; came up well short returned to AW last time and doesn't look the percentage call.

20/1

7th

11

(4)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 2

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stone Soldier

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Richard Fahey

Formerly useful in this sphere but is 0-9 and showing inconsistent form for current stable; came up well short returned to AW last time and doesn't look the percentage call.

20/1

11

(3)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Stone Soldier

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

midfield but in touch with leaders

14/1

5th
8 (13)
Aalto

6/1

Form: 107-24

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Two-time French winner (7.5f/1m1f, AW/good to soft) who returned to form when second of 16 at Newmarket (1m, good) last month and backed that up when fourth at Newbury (1m, good), despite failing to settle; shaped last time as though he could benefit from this drop in trip and is one to consider.
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Verdict Starting price

18th

18

(3)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Aalto

8st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Ian Williams

Has gained his only two British wins in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket but since the latest one in July he has been placed twice over C&D and an unlucky second at Newbury (flew home from a difficult position, amid interrupted passage); each-way possibilities.

12/1

2nd

5

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Aalto

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ian Williams

Landed a second Bunbury Cup at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in July; has followed that with two creditable thirds at Ascot (including the International) and a bold bid is on the cards under Ryan Moore.

6/1

3rd

1

(4)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Ascot

Aalto

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ian Williams

His last two wins have come in the 2024 and 2026 runnings of the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket but he proved his effectiveness at Ascot when third of 16 in the International Handicap over C&D (good to firm) in July; strong claims.

7/2

10/1

Form: 08-685 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
8yo whose form has gone the wrong way since he won at Chester last May but he's now 7lb lower than for that victory and there was a hint of spark at Chester last month when he kept on for fifth (jockey looked down over 1f out to see if something was amiss); has won over C&D and is not written off.
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10

(7)

7th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Boardman

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

3-13 at Chester (the wins over 7.6f) but the last time he scored anywhere was in May 2023; has his lowest mark since 2020 and a shout on plenty of 2024 form, but seasonal debut may not be his best moment.

10/1

10

(7)

7th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Boardman

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

3-13 at Chester (the wins over 7.6f) but the last time he scored anywhere was in May 2023; has his lowest mark since 2020 and a shout on plenty of 2024 form, but seasonal debut may not be his best moment.

10/1

3rd

5

(5)

27th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

17:40 Haydock

Boardman

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Dual course winner who went close over C&D last month but he's been disappointing since including a laboured effort back here last time; losing run is now up to 15 and others are more convincing.

16/1

8/1

Form: 1/80-3 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Highly progressive in 2022 with four handicap wins (various ground, including a big-field C&D handicap); ran just twice last year, when below par in March/April; however, he returned from an absence with a close third at Chester three weeks ago and can be in the mix if building on that run.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

1

(7)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

16:25 Beverley

Yanifer

10st 2lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Harriet Bethell

Front-runner; struggling for form this year but that is reflected in his much-reduced handicap mark; dropping into 0-80 company will help but there are risks attached.

20/1

12th

1

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

17:25 Haydock

Yanifer

10st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Harriet Bethell

Hasn't got going this year but he's dropped to a good mark on last year's high points and a tongue-tie is turned to; a revival is not out of the question; effective on soft but hasn't shone on heavy.

20/1

10th

9

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Yanifer

8st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Harriet Bethell

Yet to fire this season but landed his third win here when successful in this race last year (good to firm) off 4lb higher; he has also been placed twice at this track and can never be written off around here.

7/1

Form: 647770 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Patchy form this spring and well beaten at Beverley last Saturday; however, this hold-up horse is well suited by a big-field scenario and won a 20-runner C&D handicap last May; may have been better than seventh of 20 over C&D last month if he'd had a clear run; capable of a big run off reduced mark.
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13th

11

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Eligible

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and hasn't prevailed in this sphere since York success three years ago; midfield when the 125-1 rank outsider back here last time.

66/1

10th

8

(21)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Eligible

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who won over 7f at Southwell in January but has been operating below his best since; drawn widest and likely best to look elsewhere.

40/1

4th

4

(1)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:50 Redcar

Eligible

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who won over 7f at Southwell in January but has been rather below his best since; equally effective on turf and has won over 1m on fast ground; others look better handicapped.

16/1

Form: 3-5165

Last run: 96 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
3yo who won twice (5.5f/7.5f, very soft/AW) from his 11 French starts and was bought for 21,000euros in March; however, he's not obviously well treated for this British/stable debut and it comes in a tough race.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

10

(2)

3rd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Golden Pharaoh

9st 5lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Sole AW win at Deauville in early 2024; not badly treated on the pick of his C&D form last winter but off since March and others look more likely.

16/1

3rd

5

(7)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Golden Pharaoh

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Ended 2025 in good order and he was a good second over 1m here on his return in January; three heavy defeats have followed and there is likely to be other pace for him to contend with today; drops in class but others appeal more.

16/1

33/1

Form: 52-000

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on last year's 1m1f-10.5f form for Aidan O'Brien; however, he's finished down the field on his three outings this year, over 1m3f, 5f then 7f, and he has plenty to prove.
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3rd

1

(2)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Londoner

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Won a 1m2f handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday off 1lb lower; ran well over 8.6f at Wolverhampton on his penultimate start but not in the same form at Southwell three weeks ago; moves back up in trip with Billy Loughnane booked; contender.

7/1

4th

1

(8)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Londoner

10st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

All three wins have been on the AW, the most recent coming over 1m2f at Lingfield in April off a mark 1lb lower than today's; has been running well in recent starts and was beaten only a neck at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) two weeks ago; solid claims.

3/1

2nd

2

(5)

7th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Londoner

9st 9lb

J: Ebrahim Nader

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Triple AW winner who is 0-25 on turf but he's been running well in that sphere this summer; remains feasibly treated off 1lb lower than for his Lingfield win (1m2f) in April and he's respected back on AW.

8/1

11th
12 (1)
Woven

8/1

Form: 46-294 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has a modest 3-46 strike-rate but he was short-headed at Doncaster (6f, soft) on his return and was a creditable fourth of 21 here (6f, good) last time; he'll be fine now back up to 7f and has a solid record here; thereabouts.
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7th

2

(3)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Woven

10st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Won over C&D (heavy) last October and this 10yo was a respectable seventh of 24 in the Ayr Bronze Cup over C&D (soft) 11 days ago; this is less competitive and he could play a leading role.

8/1

5th

5

(3)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Woven

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

C&D winner who shaped well when runner-up in 6f York handicap in June; refitted with cheekpieces when a below-par ninth at Ayr (6f) following month; goes well on soft ground so this veteran can't be dismissed after a break though.

8/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: /8138- D

Last run: 258 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Makes stable debut having changed hands for 25,000gns last October; lacks a recent run and may improve for the outing, but he showed good form for Andrew Kinirons in Roscommon handicaps last August/September and is feasibly treated off today's mark; not discounted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

8

(9)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:08 Ayr

Yermanthere

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Very up and down this year, with his stand-out efforts at Ripon (wins over 1m2f on good/soft); down the field at Musselburgh last time but a case can be made if he reproduces this season's best form; ran fairly well here last September; not discounted.

11/1

8th

4

(9)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

17:50 Musselburgh

Yermanthere

10st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Won at Ripon (1m2f, good) in June and, bar a blip here last month, he's continued in good form; returned to winning ways at Ripon (1m2f, soft) 11 days ago and he could play another leading role.

5/1

1st

4

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:10 Ripon

Yermanthere

9st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tim Easterby

Dug in to repel Qitaal over C&D (good; from 5lb lower) in June and lost out narrowly to stablemate Poet's Dawn back here the following month; met with trouble at Musselburgh (1m1f, selling handicap) latest; Rhys Elliott takes off 3lb.

5/1

Form: 70045- D

Last run: 258 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won at Epsom last June for Charlie Johnston and is 2lb lower today; however, his subsequent form was patchy and he was sold for 22,000gns in October; needs to be at the top of his game on this stable/seasonal debut.
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1st

6

(5)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

14:08 Beverley

Austrian Theory

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Winless since 2024 but he arrives in decent nick, fourth of 11 in 11.5f handicap at Haydock 13 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up again eased 1lb.

8/1

4th

4

(4)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Austrian Theory

11st 1lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Just one win to his name since June 2023 and he failed to justify favouritism in a similar event at Catterick (1m4f, good) last time, with the reopposing Star Start a place ahead of him second; however, his record in recent years suggests that going softer than good is ideal for him nowadays and this is the first time he's faced such conditions since a respectable reappearance off a much higher mark in the spring; considered.

5/1

3rd

1

(5)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Austrian Theory

11st 2lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Just one win to his name since June 2023 and he has found it tough going so far in 2026; he has slipped a long way in the weights though and today's drop in class will help; not discounted.

9/2

14th
14 (19)
Tactical

33/1

Form: 000-09 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
His mark continues to fall but his form deteriorated last season and he's finished down the field on both outings this term.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(5)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:18 Newmarket (July)

Tactical

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Quality performer back in the day for Andrew Balding but he's looked on a slippery slope in the last 12 months; showed signs of a revival at Doncaster (3l sixth of ten) last time but that was in a messy race and he needs to build on that.

8/1

6th

3

(2)

29th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:00 Doncaster

Tactical

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

slightly awkward start, midfield

33/1

14th

14

(19)

15th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Tactical

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Julie Camacho

slowly away, switched left soon after start, in rear

33/1

25/1

Form: 9805-7 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won five times in 2022 (7f-1m, good to firm-good to soft); failed to make the frame on his six outings last year but he dropped down the weights and reappeared with a fair seventh of 18 over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago, when short of room at one point; he's an each-way possible.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

1

(6)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Carnival Zain

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Has done his winning at 7f-1m but recent form features two encouraging efforts over 1m2f (turf/AW); long losing spell remains a cause for concern, however.

6/1

4th

2

(4)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Carnival Zain

9st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Six-time winner but his last success was in August 2022; on much reduced mark and was creditable third at Beverley (1m2f; tongue-tie added) in July but he was beaten 13l at Ripon last time and that took his losing run to 20; down the list.

12/1

4

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:33 Ripon

Carnival Zain

10st 13lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Much lower in the weights than for the latest of five wins in 2022 and ran well when third of 14 behind a couple of dead-heaters (including Star Start) at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last time; each-way claims again despite a losing run of 19.

7/1

16th
20 (17)
Our Havana

10/1

Form: 7424-1 D

Last run: 60 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Having been gelded prior to his comeback, he built upon his 2yo promise (including on good to soft) to win at Newmarket (7f, good) in April; that form has taken some knocks but his jockey reported he idled in front and this unexposed 3yo is open to further improvement; in calculations up 4lb.
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12th

11

(11)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:47 Leicester

Our Havana

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Built up a good strike-rate during a one-year period that culminated in April 2025; inconsistent since, as demonstrated by his failure to back up the form of a 2026 reappearance success; others preferred.

33/1

9th

11

(2)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Our Havana

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Returned from a 231-day absence to win a C&D handicap in June off just 2lb lower; two disappointing runs have followed and the cheekpieces tried last time are quickly replaced by a first-time visor.

28/1

12/1

Form: 308-43 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Down to a mark 1lb lower than when winning at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) last May and he reappeared with a promising fourth of 16 at Doncaster (6f, soft) in April; however, he needs to produce more than he managed at Hamilton last time (third of five) and is untested at 7f.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

17:50 Market Rasen

Quintus Arrius

11st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Peter Niven

Won twice over 6f with cheekpieces for Kevin Ryan in 2023; mainly disappointing since and well beaten on the Flat (1m/1m2f) this year; hurdles debut; others look stronger candidates.

25/1

8th

4

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Quintus Arrius

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Peter Niven

Both wins for Kevin Ryan as a 3yo came over 6f including one here; losing run up to 16, though, and plenty to prove on this first go beyond 1m.

14/1

8

(9)

7th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Quintus Arrius

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Peter Niven

Won twice for Kevin Ryan in 2023, though over 6f; didn't appear to see out the 1m at Carlisle three weeks ago when behind Ey Up Its Jazz.

10/1

Form: 547-71 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Slow ground would be a concern and he's back up to a career-high mark after dead-heating at Thirsk four weeks ago (7f, good to firm; off 2lb lower); however, that form has been franked by his fellow winner and he could give another good account if conditions suit.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

17:43 Chepstow

Diamondonthehill

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

The most recent of his six wins came at Lingfield (7f, AW) in April 2025 off a mark 3lb higher than today's but he has posted some good efforts since; however, he was below his best at Salisbury 19 days ago and needs to bounce back with cheekpieces back on.

10/1

5th

2

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

Diamondonthehill

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Losing run is mounting up but he has proved broadly consistent since last success, most recently beating all bar the market leader at Musselburgh (7f, good); again has place possibilities.

6/1

Non-runners

Bear Force One, Mudamer

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £62.90
Straight Forecast £49.73
Tricast £273.42
Trifecta £395.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

New Image

TOPSPEED:

Carnival Zain

RP RATINGS:

Boardman

The Star:

Aalto

D Express:

Quintus Arrius

POSTDATA:

Tolstoy

The Guardian:

Yanifer

Daily Mail:

Eligible

The Sun:

Woven

Telegraph:

New Image

Daily Record:

New Image

The Times:

Carnival Zain

Daily Mirror:

Boardman