July 26 / 17.30 York

17.30

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £13085
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 17 runners
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Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £32.50
  • Place: £5.30

Form: 48-930 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Just one win (last July) from his 18 starts and this inconsistent 4yo was well beaten over C&D in May last time; however, prior to that he was a good third of 20 over C&D and can be in the mix if reproducing that form.
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21th

16

(17)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Craven

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Two best runs last season were over this C&D, finishing third to Riot in May before winning over C&D in July; mainly modest efforts since; lacks a recent run.

33/1

21th

16

(17)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Craven

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Two best runs last season were over this C&D, finishing third to Riot in May before winning over C&D in July; mainly modest efforts since; lacks a recent run.

33/1

10th

8

(10)

11th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:55 York

Craven

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Dual fast-ground winner, including over this C&D in July; however, nowhere near that level since and easy enough to take on once again.

33/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 7-7024 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Back on song when going close at Doncaster (7f, good) last month and didn't enjoy a clear run when close fourth at Leicester (7f, good) most recently; his wins have come on fast ground and he might not be far away.
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6th

5

(10)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:13 Newcastle (AW)

Finbars Lad

9st 11lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: John & Sean Quinn

Only 2lb higher than for his front-running win at Chelmsford in July but he hasn't matched it in three runs since, including back at Chelmsford 17 days ago; others appeal more.

16/1

2

(3)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Finbars Lad

9st 12lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Returned to winning form when making all over C&D in July; twice held on turf in the meantime, but one for the shortlist if the return here galvanises him.

10/1

3rd
14 (8)
Bowman

12/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 761228 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won at Catterick (7f, good) in April following wind surgery and bumped into progressive winners when runner-up the next twice (7f, good); good to soft ground may have been against him when well beaten at Catterick last time and it will be no surprise if he bounces back with a big performance.
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7th

1

(6)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Bowman

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: C Byrnes

Four-time AW winner in Britain; pleasing start for this yard when staying on third at Leopardstown (7f, good) in August and excuses following month when disappointing favourite at Fairyhouse (ground, too keen and not clear run); drops in grade for AW return, Keane booked.

4/1

15th

15

(13)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Fairyhouse

Bowman

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: C Byrnes

Pleasing start for this yard when staying on from the rear for third at Leopardstown (7f, good); nine-time winner dropped 2lb for that and has won off higher marks in the past; best turf form is on good ground.

8/1

50/1

  • Place: £8.40

Form: 125-09 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who won twice for Sir Mark Prescott last June but he's finished last on both runs this season and was slowly away at Pontefract most recently; has plenty to prove.
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14th

8

(14)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Desert Falcon

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Front-runner who performed with great credit on all five starts last season, finishing second at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) on his reappearance and beaten just a neck in the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, soft) when last seen; has had wind surgery since; no surprise if he makes a bold bid on this return.

16/1

24

(5)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Desert Falcon

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

Front-runner; the winner of four of his last six starts, notably a game effort at Doncaster six days ago (6.5f, good to soft); a 5lb penalty for that hard-fought short-head success demands more but his fine attitude and abundant stamina will stand him in good stead on a rare 6f outing.

16/1

1

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Desert Falcon

10st 3lb

T: Julie Camacho

Form: 0-0603 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Below his best this year but has dropped down the weights and finished third off this mark at Carlisle (1m, good) three weeks ago in reapplied cheekpieces (retained); each-way claims if he's again on song.
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7th

6

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

The Cookstown Cafu

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Campaigned only over 7f-1m; justified favouritism at Newcastle (AW) on seasonal debut, registering a first win since joining current yard; back up 5lb but remains well treated on peak form and he's 2-3 at Pontefract; should remain competitive, provided he stays the new trip.

5/1

1st

1

(10)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Cookstown Cafu

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Fionn McSharry

Way down the weights now but hasn't won since October 2024 (C&D) and had a quiet end to last season.

14/1

Form: -90660 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Merely mid-division over C&D latest but in a tougher race than this; had previously shown spark over 1m1f/8.4f before fading and she's 10lb lower than when a creditable fifth of 17 in this race last season; a possible.
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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

Form: -76747

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
0-22 since 2yo debut and has regressed; well beaten at Doncaster last time but perhaps soft ground doesn't suit nowadays and he was an encouraging fourth there (7f, good to firm) two starts ago; he's a further 3lb lower than for that penultimate outing and is not written off today.
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6th

4

(11)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Great Max

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

bumped start, midfield

10/1

11th

3

(2)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:14 Southwell (AW)

Great Max

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David O’Meara

Made a winning debut as a 2yo but beaten on his next 23 starts; revitalised by a drop into Class 5 company though, winning 7f handicaps at Haydock and Doncaster (impressed in a good Topspeed figure); up 7lb for last time but still has some handicapping scope.

7/1

Form: 805-70 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won five times during an excellent 2022; has dropped to a dangerous mark and hinted at promise on reappearance over C&D in May, but he's been well beaten over C&D subsequently and others have more pressing claims.
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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

9/2

Form: 0-3503

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Made a pretty promising start for current yard this season and returned to form when third of 18 over C&D (good to soft) a fortnight ago; he's also effective on fast ground and may well be in the shake-up.
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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

10th
16 (10)
Utilis

25/1

Form: 0-0200

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Doncaster (1m, good to soft; also effective on fast ground) last month and he's of interest on that form; however, well beaten the next twice and now 0-16; cheekpieces return (has run okay in them previously).
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7th

11

(8)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

17:15 Haydock

Utilis

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Brian Ellison

Inconsistent and winless across his first 17 starts before scoring in first-time tongue-tie/blinkers at Thirsk (1m, good) three weeks ago; needs to back up that latest performance but he won with something to spare and a 5lb rise may not stop him if the headgear maintains its positive effect.

7/1

1st

3

(9)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:15 Thirsk

Utilis

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Brian Ellison

17-race maiden; best run this term when second at Doncaster in June (1m, good to soft); beaten just 5.5l when tenth of 17 in refitted cheekpieces at York last time (7f, good to firm; met trouble); blinkers now tried; chance

9/1

10th

16

(10)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Utilis

8st 13lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Runner-up at Doncaster (1m, good to soft; also effective on fast ground) last month and he's of interest on that form; however, well beaten the next twice and now 0-16; cheekpieces return (has run okay in them previously).

25/1

5/1

Form: 417321 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Beaten just a head at Leicester (7f, good) on July 6 and dead-heated for first at Doncaster (7f, soft) five days later; has run well on fast ground; up just 2lb for last time; this in-form 4yo could be bang there once more.
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5th

1

(8)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:45 Nottingham

Charencey

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

His last two wins were over 7f in 2024 but he's well treated on his old form and he ran well on a few occasions at up to 1m2f last season; seems to handle most ground and he needs watching in market after six months off; cheekpieces removed.

3/1

12th
3 (16)
Tanmawwy

10/1

Form: 005004

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
He's not the force of old but has dropped down the weights accordingly and took a healthy step back in the right direction when fourth at Haydock (7f, good) three weeks ago; another 2lb lower here and not ruled out.
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9th

10

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Salisbury

Tanmawwy

9st 3lb

J: George Bass

T: Heather Main

All six wins on turf over 6f/7f; steps up in trip on this return from a 556-day layoff; best watched.

14/1

2nd

9

(4)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

13:37 Lingfield (AW)

Tanmawwy

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Heather Main

Useful on turf for previous yard but inconsistent for current stable and has failed to repeat the form of his August success in two subsequent starts; not sure what to expect from him on belated AW debut.

16/1

2nd

9

(4)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

13:37 Lingfield (AW)

Tanmawwy

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Heather Main

Useful on turf for previous yard but inconsistent for current stable and has failed to repeat the form of his August success in two subsequent starts; not sure what to expect from him on belated AW debut.

16/1

Form: 750295 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
His form has been somewhat up and down this season but he's shown spark on occasions and is just 2lb higher than when easily winning a big-field C&D handicap (good to firm) last June; not discounted.
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10th

15

(3)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ripon

Another Investment

8st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

More modest runs than good ones in 2025 but he did bolt up at Doncaster last June (6f, good to firm) and he is 4lb lower now; needs to leave his reappearance effort well behind him and he has finished down the field in his two visits here.

40/1

11th

11

(13)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Doncaster

Another Investment

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Has become unreliable but is well treated on his standout performance of 2025, namely a comfortable win off 1lb higher at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in June; scored over 7f in 2023.

25/1

10th

4

(9)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Another Investment

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Easy win at Doncaster in June (6f, good to firm) but generally struggled since; even if he's back in top form he could do with the ground drying out.

16/1

40/1

Form: 8-1308 D

Last run: 164 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Five-time turf winner who was on the scoresheet at Southwell (6f, AW) in January; however, down the field on his last two runs in February and needs to leave those efforts well behind now back from a break.
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14th

7

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Kats Bob

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Enthusiastic front-runner who shone for Ruth Carr in 2025, winning five 6f handicaps (including a defeat of Jonny Concrete here on good to firm); creditable in-frame efforts on two of three starts this year without necessarily suggesting he's ready to strike again.

14/1

4th

3

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Kats Bob

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Enthusiastic front-runner who shone for Ruth Carr in 2025, winning five 6f handicaps (including here on good to firm); encouraging seasonal return at Catterick (6f, good) last month and likely remains in better form than his subsequent Ripon ninth might suggest as he was second home on his side.

11/2

Form: 2645-0

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on seasonal/stable debut in May and hard to be confident after that, but he's had wind surgery since and is back in the tongue-tie today; posted some strong finishes for Clive Cox over 6f last season and he's on a handy mark on that form; interesting on this first crack at 7f.
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9

(6)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Heroism

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

0-17 since debut win in August 2022; seems out of form (has beaten just one rival on last two starts) and difficult to recommend.

20/1

9

(6)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Heroism

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

0-17 since debut win in August 2022; seems out of form (has beaten just one rival on last two starts) and difficult to recommend.

20/1

13th

9

(9)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Leicester

Heroism

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: David & Nicola Barron

Has dropped down the weights and is 0-17 since his debut win in August 2022; last of 13 at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) 18 days ago; hard to recommend.

14/1

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16th
2 (12)
Chuzzlewit

20/1

Form: 199788 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Runs off a mark 6lb lower than when winning at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March but his turf form in inferior and he's finished no better than seventh on grass on his five outings since that last victory.
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2nd

12

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Chuzzlewit

8st 8lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Fine looker, and for all that he's an infrequent winner (2-35), was once rated in the 90s; placed in a Class 4 over C&D (from 10lb higher) last June but he's been steadily regressive since; safer options elsewhere.

20/1

11th

5

(11)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

Chuzzlewit

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Seb Spencer

Without a victory since March 2024 and he's yet to hit top form in a trio of handicaps at Newcastle this year, only seventh of nine over 1m there last month.

10/1

8/1

Form: 001122 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row last month (7f, good to firm/good) and has gone close the next twice; he's at the top of his game and is one to consider.
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10th

4

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Patontheback

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Gemma Tutty

Has won three of his 34 races on turf, the latest off this mark at Musselburgh last August (7f, good); should come on for his reappearance run and a possible.

9/1

6th

7

(1)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Patontheback

9st 10lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

He lacks a recent run and was below par more often than not last year; however, he reappears on a handy mark and, with his stable going well, it will be no surprise if this C&D winner is in the mix.

12/1

2

(7)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Patontheback

9st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

Took advantage of a reduced mark at Musselburgh in August; couple of poor efforts since that win, however, and has proved far from consistent this year.

14/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £442.40
Straight Forecast £240.29
Tricast £4535.78
Trifecta £7323.30

Selections

Daily Mail:

Charencey

The Times:

Leadenhall

RP RATINGS:

Another Investment

POSTDATA:

Great Max

SPOTLIGHT:

Heroism

The Star:

Finbar's Lad

TOPSPEED:

Patontheback

The Guardian:

Tanmawwy

The Sun:

Charencey

Daily Record:

Charencey

Daily Mirror:

Leadenhall

D Express:

Another Investment

Telegraph:

Great Max