August 20 / 16.10 York

16.10

Good

Sky Bet Constantine Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 20 runners
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Sky Bet Constantine Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 006594 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Latest win when giving weight to Tabdeed in Listed race last August (6f, good to firm) but he is by no means out of form, having a luckless run in the Stewards' Cup and first home on his side at Ripon last week; found wanting in big-field handicaps over C&D so far but has had excuses; not ruled out.
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9th

1

(4)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:25 Doncaster

Summerghand

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

10yo who isn't the same force as last year and may not want soft ground, but he's performed respectably in hot handicaps on his last few starts and is on a dangerous mark now dropping back down in grade; possible player.

11/2

7th

4

(12)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Summerghand

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Top-of-the-trees in the best sprint handicaps down the years, winning the Stewards' Cup in 2020 and the Gold Cup in 2022; failed to beat a rival here 12 months ago but the weight has fallen off his back since and his run at the Curragh last week was encouraging; could well have a decent crack at this; refitted cheekpieces replace regular visor.

7/1

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10/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 0-20U1 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Sterling handicapper who has won the last two runnings of the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood (6f, soft/good to firm) but mostly well below that form in between and soundly beaten over C&D in October; needs lifetime best off 6lb higher than Goodwood to win this off top weight.
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7

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Commanche Falls

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

A tremendous campaigner over the years with two Stewards' Cups to his name; in and out this season and only twelfth in the Ayr Gold Cup three weeks ago, but he has clear possibilities on his fast-finishing second to stablemate Northern Ticker over C&D in August; 1lb lower today.

16/1

8

(16)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Commanche Falls

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Two years since his last win but this dual Stewards' Cup winner is more realistically treated these days and he gave his younger stablemate Northern Ticker a race at York last month; not so good at Doncaster last week and he will do well to win this race in his fourth attempt (seventh in 2021, runner-up in 2022 and sixth last year).

16/1

3

(2)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

15:00 Doncaster

Commanche Falls

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Hasn't won for just over two years and whether the extra half-furlong suits remains to be seen, but he kept on well for a head second of 20 at York (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago and that performance bodes well for a prominent showing today; versatile ground-wise.

13/2

12/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 831107 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Looked well ahead of his mark when impressive in the second of two 6f wins this year, at Haydock in May (good); unlucky with the draw in the Wokingham at Ascot after but he didn't travel as well as he can over C&D in July (had gone close over 7f here previously) and the regular hood is now left off; still has potential.
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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

16/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 211437 C

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Holding his form and has a good course record this year, winning over 5f and two close calls over 6f; the return to 6f will suit after finishing seventh over shorter here on Wednesday but he is high in the weights now.
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9th

11

(12)

14th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Ghathanfar

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tracy Waggott

Some good runs in defeat this April-July and he's well treated on that form; however, this 8yo wasn't performing at the same level in the second half of the summer and needs to raise his game back from a two-month break.

12/1

107

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Ayr

Ghathanfar

8st 5lb

T: Tracy Waggott

14/1

Form: 001410 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner; handles most going; late bloomer who has been better than ever this year with his wins at Epsom and the Curragh but the latter was a narrow success and he was below best in the Stewards' Cup in July.
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5

(13)

15th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Mr Wagyu

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: John & Sean Quinn

Useful on his day; however, on a three-year losing spell and current mark reflects a decline in his form since last July; the betting may offer further guidance with Ripon reappearance under his belt.

16/1

8th

11

(10)

17th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ripon

Mr Wagyu

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

raced near side, prominent, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 8 in group

7/1

8th

11

(10)

17th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ripon

Mr Wagyu

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Formerly smart handicapper; 15 wins from 94 starts including two victories over C&D; hasn't won anywhere since 2022 and lost his way last year, but did go close here on 2024 reappearance; could bounce back; goes on any ground.

7/1

16/1

Form: 142119 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Front-runs; has been progressive against fellow 3yos at 6f but was slowly away, then hampered, when unable to justify a short price at Goodwood recently; could get back on the front foot here despite being 7lb higher than for his latest win; has won on good to soft, best on good to firm.
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4th

1

(8)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:30 York

Lethal Levi

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

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

6/1

1st

6

(7)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Newmarket (July)

Lethal Levi

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

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

3/1

3

(5)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 York

Lethal Levi

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

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

11/1

25/1

Form: 00-300 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
A fine sprinter who has often excelled in big-field C&D handicaps, winning three, and returned with a close third here in May (good); has won on good to firm but suited by soft now and this summer's quick ground has been against him; significant rain would make him interesting at a price.
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14th

9

(2)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:35 York

Gulliver

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Four course wins to his name and he rolled back the years when sweeping through to win a Class 5 handicap at Thirsk five weeks ago (6f, soft); not handicapped out of things up 6lb but this is a deeper race and it might not set up quite so favourably for him.

9/1

14th

9

(2)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:35 York

Gulliver

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Four course wins to his name and he rolled back the years when sweeping through to win a Class 5 handicap at Thirsk five weeks ago (6f, soft); not handicapped out of things up 6lb but this is a deeper race and it might not set up quite so favourably for him.

9/1

1st

8

(9)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:35 Thirsk

Gulliver

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

in rear

4/1

8th
17 (7)
Tinto

12/1

Form: -61135 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Has done well for new yard and while his Thirsk and Ripon wins (both 6f, good) came in a lesser grade, he was by no means overfaced when fifth in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood; it's possible he will raise his game further.
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10th

5

(12)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Tinto

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

C&D winner; best known for exploits at Thirsk more recently, including a close second there last May (5f, good); cheekpieces off for his reappearance and not a solid option, for all he has dropped to a good mark.

20/1

18

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Tinto

9st 10lb

T: Michael Dods

14th

5

(6)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:38 Thirsk

Tinto

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 2lb higher mark; looked booked for another good season when finishing fast for second over 5f here in May; struggled in three runs since but cheekpieces return today and Paul Mulrennan is back on board; big player.

14/1

16/1

Form: -10103 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Luckless in the last two runnings of the Stewards' Cup but useful on his day and solid effort over 5f at Ascot recently; return to 6f will suit but well beaten in his only C&D handicap; has won on good to firm and good to soft.
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3rd

2

(5)

10th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 3

15:10 Musselburgh

Lampang

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

held up in behind leaders on inner, edged right but headway from 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, ridden and went third final 110yds, kept on but no match for first two (vet said gelding was lame on his left-hind leg)

11/4

5th

4

(5)

4th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:55 York

Lampang

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

raced freely, in touch with leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened final furlong

12/1

9th

6

(9)

20th Aug 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Lampang

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

prominent up the centre, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

16/1

Form: 311112 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Brought quietly through the ranks to win four times over 7f and 6f in July and, although taking a step up in class, he did very well when a close second in the Shergar Cup at Ascot (6f, good to firm) to one who had impressed at Goodwood previously; up further 3lb but can give a good show.
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12th

3

(10)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Spangled Mac

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Campaigned back in Bahrain since December, best efforts when placed twice over 6f; well treated on historical data but hasn't won a domestic race since 2023; returns to 7f for first time since last July.

25/1

14

(9)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

15:00 Doncaster

Spangled Mac

8st 10lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Returned to form when third of 14 at Thirsk (6f, good) recently and he retains the same mark, which is 6lb lower than when 3l fourth of nine in this last year (soft); might not be far away.

14/1

3rd

2

(13)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:38 Thirsk

Spangled Mac

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Won a 6f handicap in Bahrain in January; down the field in three runs back in Britain this summer (after a wind operation) and although he dropping down the weights, others appeal more.

14/1

10/1

Form: 533002 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
High class on his day, winning a Group 3 in 2020 (6f, good) and runner-up in C&D Listed race last September; no win for two years but best effort for new connections came when only just losing out after having to be switched against Commanche Falls in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood (6f, good to firm); back up 5lb but right there if first-time headgear doesn't set him back.
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9th

2

(9)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tabdeed

10st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Smart in his time (Group 3 winner), but losing run up to 19 despite plummeting down the weights; best watched for now.

16/1

6th

1

(3)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

15:55 Yarmouth

Tabdeed

10st 0lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

Without a win in three years; this season is turning into a struggle and not sure his recent fifth of seven at Thirsk offered sufficient encouragement that he's about to turn a corner; soft ground is unlikely to be ideal.

7/1

5th

1

(3)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Tabdeed

9st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Archie Watson

Over three years since his last win; down the field in two hot handicaps this season but last season's peak effort came when a close second in the Stewards' Cup and he's now 4lb lower; not straightforward but more than enough ability to contend.

13/2

25/1

Form: 43820- D

Last run: 336 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Had some useful 6f form in 2021 but was well held in the Ayr Silver Cup when last seen in September and has been gelded since; faces a very tough reappearance.
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12th

15

(10)

20th Aug 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Royal Scimitar

8st 12lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Clive Cox

in touch with leaders up the centre, pushed along over 2f out, switched right and towards near side over 1f out, soon ridden, weakened from 1f out

25/1

6/1

Form: -42623 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who excelled himself with first experience of a big field in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood, slowly away (not for the first time) and well back 2f out but a strong late challenge took him into third; up 3lb and still relatively unexposed; has raced on good or quicker for this yard.
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3rd

12

(9)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Regional

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Still capable of classy form, having been placed in the last two runnings of the 5f Group 1 at Royal Ascot; however, he's on a losing run, being 0-8 since landing the Sprint Cup at Haydock in 2023; getting on and returns to action as an 8yo.

14/1

3

(3)

30th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Beverley

Regional

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Has made into a high-class, dependable sprinter and he wasn't beaten far in the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) in June; far from disgraced in another Group 1 at Deauville last time when the extended 6f possibly stretched his stamina; all his wins have come on good ground or firmer so rain could jeopardise his chance, but he's the one to beat on form in first-time blinkers.

13/8

8

(3)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:57 Newbury

Regional

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Group 1 win over 6f in 2023; fourth, behind a couple of reopposing rivals, in this race 12 months ago; two good runs this year (Meydan/Royal Ascot) and returning to 6f no bad thing; should be in the thick of it.

9/4

12/1

Form: -00341 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Raced well clear in a valuable C&D sales race (good) as 2yo; modest strike-rate on turf since but took advantage of a favourable mark when an emphatic winner returned to 6f for the first time in 12 months at Newmarket last week (good to firm); back up 6lb but is still well treated; respected.
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6

(12)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Mums Tipple

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

He had dropped a long way in the weights prior to his fine third at York's Dante meeting and he confirmed his wellbeing when seeing off 20 rivals back at York two weeks later (7f, good); ran poorly when an odds-on favourite at Chepstow one week later; fully effective over C&D; can't be dismissed.

7/1

7th

1

(3)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Chepstow

Mums Tipple

10st 3lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Useful in his younger days and, having regressed last year, has found his level again of late; easily beat a big field from the front at York last weekend and a 6lb rise may well be within range now he's back in the groove.

Evs

1st

1

(14)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Mums Tipple

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Richard Hannon

Last turf win came off an 11lb higher mark at Newmarket in August 2022 (6f, good to firm) but has won twice on AW since (6f/7f); sound run when close third to Delicacy over C&D last time last time (good to firm) and although 2lb higher is one with a chance.

13/2

15th
11 (15)
Good Eye

25/1

Form: -41940 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Swedish 7yo who won a 6f Listed event in Germany in May; ran a fine race when fourth from the front in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood (raced on stand rail) but could never get into the action over the extended 5f here on Wednesday; return to 6f can suit but this is a tough task.
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15th

11

(15)

20th Aug 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Good Eye

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jessica Long

prominent towards near side, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

25/1

10th

10

(16)

17th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Good Eye

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Jessica Long

towards near side, never better than mid-division

14/1

4th

20

(26)

30th Jul 2022

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Goodwood

Good Eye

8st 13lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Jessica Long

raced near side, led against near rail, ridden when groups merged 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon rallied, kept on final 110yds

50/1

25/1

Form: 128450 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Horse

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Good 6f winner on the AW in January; had gone close in a Group 3 at Leopardstown last June (7f, good) but well beaten in subsequent turf starts and was last of 11 over 7f at Goodwood in July; has much to prove.
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7th

1

(8)

31st Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Lord Of The Lodge

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

He ran well for a close third at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day (7f) but was unable to back it up in a good race at Southwell three weeks ago; other front-runners on show here and he could prove vulnerable again.

10/1

10th

1

(11)

9th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Lord Of The Lodge

9st 9lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: K R Burke

prominent

11/2

3rd

3

(4)

26th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 2

16:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lord Of The Lodge

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

raced in second, led over 1f out, headed inside final 110yds, no extra and lost second towards finish

20/1

16/1

Form: 282510 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Front-running second in the Lincoln (1m, good to soft) and a 7f winner here in July (good to firm; first run after a gelding operation); didn't feature in the big 1m handicap at Goodwood since (drawn wider than ideal) but he doesn't lack for pace and it's intriguing to see him dropped to 6f.
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No Results Found

Form: 181005 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Has won over 7f and 6f from just three starts here (the other was over 1m), most recently in a big field in October (good to soft; has won on good to firm); however, he has been way down the field since his 6f Listed win at Doncaster in March and needs to return to the boil.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(1)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Volatile Analyst

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Rated in the 100's in his prime in Britain; resurgent of late off much reduced mark, gaining second win from last three starts when running out a decisive scorer over 7f a week ago; up an aggregate of 21lb for those two wins so needs to step up again off highest mark in 18 months; first AW attempt at 1m.

4/1

1st

4

(3)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Volatile Analyst

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Rated in the 100's in his prime in Britain; holding his form at a much lower level nowadays, hit with a 10lb rise for C&D success last month and better again when second to a stablemate off this mark since; should be thereabouts.

4/1

2nd

6

(2)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:47 Dundalk (AW)

Volatile Analyst

9st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Stephen Thorne

took keen hold, prominent

5/2

Form: -03063 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Only just lost out over C&D last September (good) and is capable of a big run in competitive 6f handicaps on his day; no match for Aleezdancer at Ripon (6f, good to soft) 19 days ago but the return to a bigger field will suit and he cannot be ignored.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(4)

2nd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:45 Goodwood

Chairmanoftheboard

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Jack Channon

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

13/2

4

(4)

2nd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:45 Goodwood

Chairmanoftheboard

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Jack Channon

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

13/2

15th

18

(14)

30th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

15:40 Doncaster

Chairmanoftheboard

8st 13lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

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

20/1

14/1

Form: -53761 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Well suited by 6f on good to soft and soft but he handled good to firm perfectly well when first home from the high numbers at Ayr last autumn and the time of his recent Ripon win, when suited by the return to 6f, suggests the going was quicker than the official good to soft; has more to give.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(9)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Aleezdancer

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

C&D winner; responded well to a change of tactics when making all at Pontefract in July (6f, good); not so good in either start since but not handicapped out of things if bouncing back.

12/1

11

(12)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

15:00 Doncaster

Aleezdancer

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Inconsistent 6yo who hasn't gone beyond a bare 6f for a long time and finished down the field at York in July when last seen; however, he won at Pontefract (6f, good) earlier that month and has shown some strong form here in the past (including a soft-ground win); could go well.

20/1

12

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Aleezdancer

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

C&D winner; exploited his drop down the weights when making all at Pontefract 18 days ago (6f, good); still has handicapping scope despite a 4lb rise; one to consider.

12/1

Non-runners

Volatile Analyst, Chairmanoftheboard, Aleezdancer

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £180.50
Straight Forecast £119.89
Tricast £1382.75
Trifecta £1739.00

Selections

RP Ratings:

Summerghand

NEWMARKET:

Spangled Mac

Daily Mail:

Ghathanfar

The Times:

Mums Tipple

SPOTLIGHT:

Aleezdancer

TOPSPEED:

Royal Scimitar

LAMBOURN:

Tabdeed

Daily Mirror:

Spangled Mac

Daily Record:

Spangled Mac

The Sun:

Ghathanfar

Telegraph:

Mums Tipple

POSTDATA:

Summerghand

The Guardian:

Summerghand

Daily Express:

Summerghand

The Star:

Summerghand