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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10th

12

(11)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tolstoy

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Brian Ellison

Too headstrong in a clear lead at Southwell (7f) last time, so did fairly well to be beaten only 2l in the end; gained last win off 10lb higher at Newcastle in August 2024; fighting chance provided he settles.

10/1

4th

6

(6)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Tolstoy

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Well treated on last year's high points and it wasn't a bad run from off the pace at Chelmsford 12 days ago, given how that race panned out (pulled hard/got behind/found trouble); the cheekpieces are worth persevering with.

4/1

7th

13

(5)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Tolstoy

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Well suited by York and went close there in June; inconsistent otherwise during a 2025 campaign that has been markedly less productive than 2024; cheekpieces refitted for the first time since 2022; opposed.

40/1

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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12

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Quest For Fun

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Plenty of C&D form in big fields, notably wins on good to soft in July of 2023 and 2025; behind Leadman when fifth at the Dante meeting last month but well in front of David O'Meara's charge and looked a bit unlucky (met trouble) when third of 22 back here three weeks ago; solid.

6/1

3rd

10

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Quest For Fun

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Plenty of C&D form in big fields, notably wins on good to soft in 2023 and July 2025; while not so striking as Leadman, he didn't have the best of runs when fifth of 22 over C&D eight days ago, so might step up a bit today.

10/1

5th

12

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Quest For Fun

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has plenty of C&D form, notably wins in 2023 and 2025 (good to soft) and respectable fourth (off current mark) in this race 12 months ago; thereabouts provided he improves on efforts elsewhere this term.

13/2

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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5th

9

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

New Image

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Versatile sort who has won four times at up to 1m but his last success was in August 2024; reappeared with a close third off 2lb higher at Redcar (1m, good to firm) in April but he's not easy to predict and was tailed off at Thirsk three weeks ago; yard also runs Akkadian Thunder.

8/1

13th

3

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

New Image

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Has course form; ran with great credit in stronger races than this as a 4yo when three wins included one in the Shergar Cup (first run at 1m, good to firm; acts on good to soft) at Ascot; he wasn't the same horse in either of his two runs last year but fared much better when a close third at Redcar last month; major player.

13/2

3rd

1

(3)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:42 Redcar

New Image

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Well handicapped on his form in 2024, when he won four times; not written off for good yard and one to watch in the betting after a break, but he ran just twice last year and was well beaten each time; something to prove.

9/1

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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9th

28

(11)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Aalto

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Ian Williams

Good 7f handicapper but has achieved his peak RPRs in the last two runnings of the Bunbury Cup, winning in 2024 and going very close in 2025; may be more interesting when going for a third attempt at Newmarket in July; his Ascot record isn't convincing.

20/1

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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10

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Yanifer

8st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

Enhanced his fine Chester record when a length winner there in late August (extended 7f; good to firm; acts on soft); the 4lb rise elevates him to a career-high mark which could be troublesome in this deep a handicap.

40/1

1st

9

(8)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:15 Chester

Yanifer

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

Won over 7f here (good to soft) last August and runner-up in good 7f handicaps elsewhere on his last two starts (good to firm/good to soft); should be fine at today's distance and every chance he'll be thereabouts.

10/1

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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Verdict Starting price

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

8th

4

(8)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Eligible

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Seven of his 12 wins have been here (five over this trip); has never won off a mark this high however and most likely needs to drop a few pounds.

20/1

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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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

8th

9

(3)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Golden Pharaoh

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Has had a couple of close calls over C&D this winter but he's lost his way in last two starts and was tailed off at Newcastle (1m) three weeks ago; has something to prove and he needs a major revival.

25/1

12th

11

(2)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Pharaoh

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Had been in a consistent vein of form but needs to rebound from his disappointing show when favourite at Southwell most recently.

14/1

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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9th

3

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

Londoner

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Usually thereabouts, including in AW campaign this year which culminated in a Lingfield 1m2f win in April; respectable fifth of nine off this mark at Chester (extended 1m2f, good) three weeks ago.

10/1

5th

3

(1)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Londoner

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Usually thereabouts, including in AW campaign this year which culminated in a Lingfield 1m2f win five weeks ago; one concern is that he was below form last September on his only run at this track.

8/1

1st

5

(10)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Londoner

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

In the frame in six of his eight starts since returning to the AW last September, but his losing run is mounting yet he remains 8lb above his last winning mark; others more compelling.

11/1

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

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

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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5th

12

(14)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:53 Carlisle

Yermanthere

8st 13lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Form at Carlisle features a success in 2024 and close second last June, both off much higher marks; a possible danger provided he takes a sufficient step forward from Beverley reappearance duck egg.

20/1

10th

8

(7)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Yermanthere

9st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

3-39 overall, last winning in August 2024; close C&D third last May on sole start here; previous campaigns suggest he's best watched first time out.

25/1

5th

6

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 2

17:10 Nottingham

Yermanthere

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Losing run is mounting up but he's well treated on old form and was only beaten 2l at Ayr (1m, soft) on Tuesday; hard to rule out another good run but this is a quick turnaround and that latest form was in a Class 5.

16/1

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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5th

12

(15)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Austrian Theory

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Not the best of strike-rates and not been in top form this year; cheekpieces now tried but has a tricky draw to overcome; well handicapped now.

20/1

7th

8

(1)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

Austrian Theory

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

On a losing run and went backwards from C&D reappearance fifth to Spioradalta when well held at Hamilton a fortnight ago; on a career-low mark but need to see more.

14/1

9th

3

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

19:50 Hamilton

Austrian Theory

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Tim Easterby

On a losing run but he wasn't disgraced on his reappearance when fifth of ten in 1m2f Ripon handicap 29 days ago; this course winner can't be ruled out.

13/2

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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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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1st

5

(16)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Our Havana

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Recorded useful wins on AW and turf last spring; not in the same form later in 2025 but has dipped back to a good mark as a result and he's gone well fresh before; no surprise were he to stage a revival back from wind surgery.

16/1

11

(7)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

15:18 Doncaster

Our Havana

8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

Recorded useful wins on AW and turf in the spring but hasn't been in quite the same form since; doesn't look as if he's about to add to his tally.

25/1

9th

9

(1)

27th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:55 Newmarket

Our Havana

9st 1lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Richard Fahey

Recorded useful wins on AW and turf in the spring but hasn't been in quite the same form since, midfield at Thirsk most recently; goes back up in grade and needs to raise his game.

33/1

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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

2nd

8

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

16:25 Musselburgh

Diamondonthehill

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Not an easy horse to win with but he had a solid AW campaign and is on a feasible mark; below par back on turf 12 days ago and needs to bounce back quickly.

10/1

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