July 12 / 14.05 York

14.05

Good To Soft

William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 18 runners
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William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Handicap

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 5-5011 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won two big-field C&D handicaps on consecutive days last month (both good to soft), under Shay Farmer on the first occasion; he's 6lb higher than last time but is unexposed over 7f and could play a leading role once more.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

12/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 80-375 CD BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won a big-field C&D handicap (good to soft) in 2022 and returned from long absence with close third at Chester this May; fair efforts the next twice, firstly over C&D then on his first attempt at 6f, and could be thereabouts.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

20/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 20-350

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Much better could have been expected at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) last time but he'd previously made a pretty promising start for this yard, with a close third at Redcar (1m, good to firm) then a fair fifth here (1m2f, good to soft; didn't quite see it out); not ruled out.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Leadenhall

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

6lb lower than when winning at Haydock last summer (1m, good to firm); two creditable runs in defeat this season and he now drops in class.

3/1

7th

14

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Leadenhall

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Ended 2025 in poor form but he built up a head of steam to take a late fourth on his recent Pontefract return (1m, good); now 4lb lower than his Haydock win (1m, good to firm) last August so weighted to be competitive.

9/1

12

(11)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Leadenhall

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Now 4lb lower than for his win at Haydock (1m, good to firm) last summer and he wasn't beaten far on his reappearance at Pontefract (1m, good) ten days ago; should get a decent tow into this race and has claims if he can build on that last run.

7/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: -48082 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
His last three runs at York have been in 17-runner handicaps over 7f on good to soft and he's posted a win and two close seconds; the most recent was when returning to form behind Tolstoy last month, and he's 5lb better off with the half-length winner; a major contender once more.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

5th

8

(4)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Thirsk

Quest For Fun

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

He finished down the field in this race 12 months ago but he has had the benefit of a run this time around and a promising effort it was too, shuffled back at a crucial stage but keeping on close home (7f, good to soft); his record at York suggests one eye may be on next month's Dante meeting but he's more than capable off this mark.

12/1

5th
11 (10)
Riot

11/1

Form: 401401 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Likes it here; won 20-runner handicap over C&D (good) in May and back to winning ways at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; also effective on good to soft; climbing the weights but there's still mileage in his mark judged on his 2021 form and he's one to consider.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

7

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Riot

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Charlie Wallis

Now 11lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara last autumn but has lost his way; it's a long time since he won on turf and even longer since he ran in a sprint, so he is hard to fancy back from a break.

33/1

8th

2

(4)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Riot

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

8lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara over C&D in October, but has lost his way including in five starts for this yard; drops into a Class 6 for the first time in his career, but has plenty to prove; cheekpieces return.

25/1

7th

10

(7)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Riot

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Yet to offer much in four runs for his current yard, just eighth of 11 in 7f Kempton handicap 24 days ago; significantly more is required from this three-time C&D winner.

33/1

6th
6 (12)
Maywake

14/1

Form: 103-00 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on both runs this season but didn't run badly in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot last time and he drops back in grade here; won twice during progressive campaign last season (7f, soft/good) and landed a big-field C&D handicap in 2022; capable of a bold show.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(9)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 2

20:30 Chepstow

Maywake

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Progressive last year, with two wins, and not disgraced in good handicaps at Royal Ascot and York the last twice, but needs to raise his game.

12/1

6th

6

(12)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:05 York

Maywake

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

prominent

14/1

10th

24

(20)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:15 Ascot

Maywake

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

All five wins at 7f, on AW and turf, but he couldn't raise his game when well held off just 1lb higher in a similar C&D handicap (good) in October and this again looks a step too far.

50/1

Form: 73-057 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten at Redcar last time and unproven on slow ground; however, close fifth at Doncaster (7f) two runs ago and there are encouraging signs regarding stable form; both of his turf wins have come here and he might have a say; cheekpieces return (no positive impact sole previous use).
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(8)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Master Richard

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Front-runner who won twice in the second half of last year, the latest in a big field at Thirsk (7f, good) in September; went close on last month's reappearance at Newcastle (7f, AW) and he can make another bold bid.

9/2

2nd

1

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Master Richard

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Stephen Hanlon

Front-runner who is a C&D winner and added another AW success at Southwell (7f) last July; ended 2025 with a good third back at Southwell (7f again) in October; formerly trained by Ann Duffield; claims if ready to roll after five months off.

12/1

3rd

8

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Master Richard

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ann Duffield

Front-runner who has won three times on the AW, the latest over C&D in July; scored at Thirsk (7f, good) last month, but needs to put a lacklustre effort at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) last month behind him, while an easy lead seems unlikely.

12/1

8th
12 (2)
Zip

20/1

Form: 642259 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
He's below his last winning mark and was runner-up twice in a row in the spring (7f, soft/AW); however, he's finished down the field the last twice and needs to get back on track.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

12

(8)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

The oldest contender and a familiar face, having taken part in this race for the last four years (form figures read 6529); beat all bar Eldrickjones over C&D last month but the return to this better grade presents a tougher task.

16/1

2nd

10

(5)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Four-time C&D winner, including this race in 2021; second in it last year; has continued in good form in the main since winning over C&D last November (didn't run badly at Doncaster latest) and is on the shortlist now back here.

10/1

2nd

10

(5)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Four-time C&D winner, including this race in 2021; second in it last year; has continued in good form in the main since winning over C&D last November (didn't run badly at Doncaster latest) and is on the shortlist now back here.

10/1

Form: 064356

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Just one win from his 16 starts; not seen to best effect over 6f on fast ground at Pontefract last time but he's run some good races this season, including when fourth of 20 over C&D, and he continues to edge down the weights; an each-way case can be made now back up in distance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

13

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Hectic

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Liam Bailey

Back to his last winning mark and his first two runs in 2026 were respectable; eligible for weaker races than this and easy enough to look elsewhere.

33/1

4th

4

(6)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Pontefract

Hectic

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Scored at Ripon (6f) in a relatively light campaign in 2025 and back this year with solid fourth placings in handicaps at Newcastle (7f) and Chelmsford (6f); ought to be in the shake-up eased 1lb.

10/1

4th

9

(6)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Hectic

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

May be nicely primed with Newcastle reappearance under his belt; however, he's not in the ideal spot, having gained both handicap wins off 2lb lower in Class 5; others preferred at this level.

25/1

33/1

Form: 1060-0 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
He's 1lb lower than when winning at Newbury last May and there can be optimism his new trainer, for whom he makes his second start, will find the key to him at some stage; however, he was well beaten on his stable debut and needs to be an entirely different proposition just 15 days on.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14

(8)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Haydock

Bear Force One

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Mullineaux

Prominent racer; three heavy defeats from four runs for his new stable in 2025 but the other run saw him spring a 40-1 surprise at Doncaster; blinkers join the eyeshields today but he drops to 6f for the first time on his 39th start.

50/1

6

(8)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:45 Ascot

Bear Force One

10st 5lb

J: Miss Katie Garton

T: Michael Mullineaux

Heavy defeats on his first two starts for this yard but he popped up at 40-1 when scrambling home at Doncaster (7f, good to firm; first-time eye-shields) three weeks ago; 3lb rise less of a concern than his trainer putting one of the reasons for that success down to quick ground.

9/1

1st

3

(5)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:07 Doncaster

Bear Force One

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Michael Mullineaux

Over two years since his last win and he struggled at big prices in first two runs (7f, good) for new yard this season.

33/1

20/1

Form: 8-9066 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has had a substandard season and is 2lb wrong at the weights today; however, she's still on a handy mark on the pick of last year's efforts and has some good form over this C&D; ran well for a long way over 1m1f here (good to soft) last month, and also faded from a prominent position at Beverley (8.4f, good) last Saturday; interesting contender now back down in trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(1)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:17 Newcastle (AW)

No Nay Nicki

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Modest strike-rate (2-29) but she did go mightily close over 7f at Southwell in September; subsequent turf efforts at York and Doncaster (both Class 4) were okay and she ran to a similar level back on AW latest; first go over 1m2f since the summer of 2023.

15/2

7th

2

(1)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:17 Newcastle (AW)

No Nay Nicki

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Modest strike-rate (2-29) but she did go mightily close over 7f at Southwell in September; subsequent turf efforts at York and Doncaster (both Class 4) were okay and she ran to a similar level back on AW latest; first go over 1m2f since the summer of 2023.

15/2

7th

9

(7)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

No Nay Nicki

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Sole win in a handicap came off 10lb higher (last September) and nearly won at Southwell three runs ago (7f); struggled since but at a higher level.

14/1

25/1

Form: 505-40 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Has an inconsistent profile and was well beaten at Royal Ascot three weeks ago; however, prior to that he was a fair fourth at Chester (7.5f, good to firm) and might not be far away if back on song and handling the ground (unraced on slower than good).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(2)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:38 Beverley

Alzahir

10st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Recorded his sixth victory of the year with a career-best effort in 5.4f handicap at York 16 days ago; he's also a winner in the mud so must enter calculations once more.

5/1

1

(7)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

15:00 York

Alzahir

9st 12lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

He has enjoyed a fine season, winning five handicaps, and he ran another sound race when fourth in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon three weeks ago; this intermediate trip should suit and he's versatile where the going is concerned; likely to run well but might find a few better treated.

10/1

2

(17)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Alzahir

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jennie Candlish

He's enjoyed a fine year and although he's come unstuck on his last two starts, he did too much early at York and then raced up the middle in the Stewards' Cup; earlier Ascot win off just 2lb lower was a fine effort; first visit to Ripon but he has won on the undulations at Epsom; drawn against the rail and a big run would seem likely.

10/1

8/1

Form: 130-21 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Returned from a break with a short-head win at Doncaster (7f, good) last month; back up just 2lb he remains well treated on his peak 2022 form, including a good run here on good to soft going; respected.
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7th

6

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Silver Samurai

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Marco Botti

Useful on his day and is a stone below last winning mark but looks far from sure to take advantage, having failed to beat a rival in latest start; yet to score on AW.

14/1

6

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Silver Samurai

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

7-36 on turf and 0-15 on the AW, albeit in the frame on 12 occasions; 2lb lower than when chasing home Al Ameen over C&D in May, but has a high draw so others are preferred for win purposes.

12/1

6th

5

(11)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:47 Kempton (AW)

Silver Samurai

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Patchy form since last win over a year ago and cheekpeices now replaced by first-time visor; edging down the weights but may find one or two too good from double-figure draw.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: -12500 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 7f in summer 2022 and he was in good form in Bahrain last winter (5f/6f); however, he's been well beaten at Newcastle (5f, AW) the last twice and a major turnaround is required.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

16

(19)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Brazen Bolt

8st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ruth Carr

Won big-field handicaps over C&D (good to firm) and at Goodwood (5f, good) last July, and this 9yo returned from wind surgery with a back-to-form, neck second at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago; Harry Vigors removes a valuable 7lb and this prominent-racer could be bang there once more.

16/1

2nd

7

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Brazen Bolt

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

Narrowly landed big-field events at York and Goodwood last July, both for Warren Fentiman; ended the year quietly but he has had a wind op since last seen and is only 1lb higher than for the Goodwood win.

16/1

1

(4)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Brazen Bolt

9st 13lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ruth Carr

July yielded big-field 5f wins at York and Goodwood but two runs since have been underwhelming; return to Class 4 company asks a less-demanding question of him and he has won four times on Newcastle's Tapeta; a revival is quite possible.

7/1

Form: 46-120 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Headstrong sort who was disappointing at Goodwood last time, but it was his first run on that tricky course; in good form previously with a win at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) and a good second off this mark at Musselburgh (7f, good to soft), and he's an each-way possible if bouncing back.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(1)

6th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 2

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Street Kid

8st 10lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Well below par in two races (elsewhere) since returned to AW but could revive back at Wolverhampton; has form figures of 7112441 over C&D, most recently defying a 2lb higher mark last March; not dismissed.

12/1

7th

7

(1)

6th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 2

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Street Kid

8st 10lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

dwelt start, in touch with leaders, outpaced from under 2f out, weakened final furlong

12/1

5th

3

(4)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

19:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Street Kid

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

7f specialist who has to put a moderate effort at Southwell last time behind him, but is back off the same mark as when gaining his third Wolverhampton success back in March; has gone close on Polytrack and shouldn't be far away.

9/1

17th
13 (15)
Billyb

13/2

Form: 07-512 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Back to form when winning at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) last month on second stable start and runner-up to a rejuvenated winner in the Carlisle Bell (1m, good to firm) last time; he's going back up the weights but remains well treated on his peak old form and is probably fine on good to soft ground.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Billyb

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Signed off for 2025 with 1m win at Southwell; looked rusty after five months off when eighth of nine in 1m Pontefract handicap last month; took this prize in 2024 so not dismissed with usual cheekpieces refitted.

12/1

8th

1

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:23 Pontefract

Billyb

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Added another two 1m wins to his CV in 2025, including on AW when last seen in November; this 2lb higher mark shouldn't prove beyond him but his record fresh, allied to the absence of cheekpieces (worn on last seven starts), suggest this may not be his day.

8/1

5th

2

(13)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Billyb

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Craig Lidster

4lb higher than when beating 18 rivals here (1m, good) in July and was having his first go over this sort of trip when third of seven at Redcar (1m2f, good) last time (winner has gone in again since); needs to prove his stamina in this much bigger field, though.

14/1

9/1

Form: 16-002 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Having been gelded he returned to form and finished second to a much-improved winner at Newcastle (1m, AW) a fortnight ago; has a good record here and could be bang there if conditions are okay (runner-up in 2yo maiden on good to soft in 2022, which has been his only run on slow ground).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:10 Laytown

Catch The Paddy

11st 12lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won over 1m at Dundalk in December but seems to have lost his way in his last few starts; needs first-time tongue-tie to work the oracle.

16/1

9th

5

(9)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Catch The Paddy

8st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Mainly campaigned on AW since joining yard, winning on debut here over 1m in December; mixed form since, well held on return from a short break on latest turf run.

8/1

10th

7

(11)

5th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 60y

16:50 Leopardstown

Catch The Paddy

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Mainly campaigned on AW since joining yard, winning on debut in December but not since, tame effort on turf at Musselburgh latest; opposable.

14/1

Form: 232236

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Only sixth of eight at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) 16 days ago but didn't run badly and it came after a two-month break; could improve for that run and she was in good form on AW earlier this year; not ruled out each-way.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
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Payout
Exacta £87.40
Straight Forecast £72.09
Tricast £694.21
Trifecta £759.50

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