November 05 / 16.13 Doncaster

16.13

Heavy

BetGoodwin November Handicap

  • Prize money: £36078
  • 1m 3f 197y
  • Class 2
  • 22 runners
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BetGoodwin November Handicap

Runners: 22 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
14 (10)
Metier

9/1 (Won)

Form: 71275/

Last run: 1106 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
There's now a hit-and-miss look to his career over hurdles, with best results in that sphere over 2m in the mud (can front-run); last seen on Flat in 2019 during his Irish days and has something to prove on first run since March, even though peak efforts as a hurdler hint that it might be a good mark and his proficiency on heavy ground is a major plus.
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3

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 63y

Class 2

14:53 Ascot

Metier

11st 4lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Harry Fry

Has been a money-spinner for connections over the years but recent efforts (Flat and jumps) have been subdued and he faded into a well-held fourth at Sandown (28-1) in December; well handicapped on old form but needs first-time cheekpieces to have a positive effect.

22/1

8th

1

(4)

29th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:05 Kempton (AW)

Metier

10st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Harry Fry

Easily best known for his exploits on soft/heavy ground, on the Flat winning 2022 November Handicap and 2023 Chester Cup; the latter was off same mark as today but he did not fire on all cylinders last March-July and he's run only once on AW, when finishing last over C&D in 2023; enough doubts.

12/1

8th

1

(9)

29th Jul 2024

Soft

2m 0f 179y

19:10 Galway

Metier

12st 2lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Harry Fry

Merit's respect on last year's Chester Cup win; unplaced in a staying handicap at Newbury in April; takes a big drop in class now after contesting Group 3 Henry II Stakes at Sandown.

14/1

10/1

Form: 1/00-9

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Irish challenger; 3-6 on Flat for Ken Condon in 2020; all those wins had heavy in the going description and it was soft at Galway in July when he got off the mark on seventh attempt for new yard as a hurdler; returned to Flat at Leopardstown (1m4f) three weeks ago and improved to hold every chance over 1f out before fading into ninth of 16; it's possible he can build on that and his trainer's achievements won't diminish his supporters' hopes.
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14th

9

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Teed Up

11st 11lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Emmet Mullins

Galway specialist, four of his five Flat wins and both hurdle wins came there; way below his best away from his beloved track and has been tailed off in his last two outings.

50/1

12th

9

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 10y

15:30 Naas

Teed Up

11st 3lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Emmet Mullins

Galway specialist, four of his five Flat wins and both hurdle wins came there; long way below his best in hurdle runs since fourth at his favourite track at last year's festival.

25/1

20/1

Form: 642421 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Front-runner with a good record at Chester, including his win in a valuable 15-runner race over 2m2f on latest start (good to soft; clear from 3f out and narrowly held on); won a maiden on heavy in 2020; raised 3lb, down in trip and not apprentice ridden this time, but he has never been better and needs plenty of respect.
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3rd

2

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

15:12 Cartmel

Emiyn

11st 4lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Declan Carroll

Useful Flat stayer who has made the frame on all three hurdling starts; left behind by wide-margin winner when second here (2m6f, soft) last month but that was still a good effort and he's a contender over this shorter trip.

5/1

5

27th Jun 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:38 Cartmel

Emiyn

11st 4lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Declan Carroll

Useful Flat performer and was running okay (beaten 5l in the Chester Cup) until below par last time with a visor back on (now discarded); two respectable efforts over hurdles last year, notably when second in an Aintree maiden; every chance; has no clear ground preferences.

7/4

4

(7)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 46y

Class 2

16:40 Haydock

Emiyn

8st 13lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Often ridden by Zak Wheatley; slow starts have been interfering with what used to be a front-running role; best known for exploits at Chester, admittedly last winning any race in July 2023; ran creditably off this mark in good handicaps both starts this term, sixth in the Chester Cup last time, but he was third in this race last year and may come up a bit short once again.

4/1

Form: 134312 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Ex-Roger Varian; back to 1m2f (from 2m) for his stable debut on soft at Nottingham one month ago, winning with bundles in hand on his first encounter with slow ground; failed by just a nose to follow up here (1m2f, heavy) 15 days ago; return to 1m4f should be fine and he's one to consider.
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5th

5

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

20:45 Salisbury

First Officer

9st 6lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Six-time winner but only one of those came in a double-figure field (October 2022); ran well at Newmarket when last seen eight months ago; has gone well fresh in the past; others appeal more all the same.

10/1

5

(6)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newmarket

First Officer

9st 8lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Beat three rivals over 1m4f on the July Course here (good to firm) under Alexandra Egan in midsummer; comfortably held in three outings since but has dipped back to that successful mark.

6/1

4th

4

(2)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:45 Newmarket (July)

First Officer

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Beat three rivals over 1m4f here in July since when he's been comfortably held; on the plus side, he might appreciate this belated return to 1m6f as he does have form over this far.

5/1

14/1

Form: 258021

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Has rather a mixed record but he's got it together on last two starts when beaten by a nose at Ayr (1m2f, good) and coming from the rear to win nine-runner race at Nottingham (1m2f, soft); wore cheekpieces on last four starts; stays 1m4f; up 4lb but he's a 3yo who might have more to offer.
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3rd

2

(4)

15th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

15:14 Nottingham

Mr Alan

9st 13lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

His last two wins came in this race in 2022 (soft) and 2023 (heavy), when trained by George Boughey; he may prefer deeper ground than he'll get today but he ran well when third of nine at Pontefract (1m2f, good to soft) three weeks ago and the promising Alexandra Egan removes a useful 7lb; respected.

5/1

3rd

1

(3)

25th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

16:28 Pontefract

Mr Alan

10st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Beaten 17l on his British comeback in valuable handicap at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in March, after which he left George Boughey; far from disgraced after a 132-day break when fourth of six on stable debut at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) seven weeks ago; easier ground no problem and this trip is fine; far from dismissed.

7/1

1

(1)

8th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 3

16:13 Thirsk

Mr Alan

9st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Some good runs in Bahrain but beaten 17l on his British comeback in the valuable Rosebery at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in March, after which he left George Boughey; best known for his exploits in the mud, which isn't forecast, and probably best watched after 132 days away; stable debut.

14/1

Form: 833401 D

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Ran with credit in good handicaps at 1m6f/2m earlier this season but it was in a lesser contest over 1m4f that he returned to peak form when winning at Ripon in July; not seen since but back up just 2lb; well beaten in this race last year (33-1) but he does act on soft, unraced on heavy.
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5th

6

(6)

10th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:20 Nottingham

Alright Sunshine

9st 3lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Mike Murphy

slightly awkward start, soon recovered and prominent, challenging 3f out, weakened from over 1f out

20/1

5th

6

(6)

10th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:20 Nottingham

Alright Sunshine

9st 3lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Mike Murphy

slightly awkward start, soon recovered and prominent, challenging 3f out, weakened from over 1f out

20/1

9th

16

(10)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Alright Sunshine

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mike Murphy

Multiple winner but an exposed 10yo who doesn't arrive here in the best of form.

66/1

16/1

Form: 245691 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Well held at 33-1 in this race last year; solid sequence took him to a new level this summer and he returned to his peak when winning smoothly in a five-runner race here (14.5f, heavy) 15 days ago; this 5lb higher mark in a better race, though, demands better still.
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8th

2

(6)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 5f 192y

Class 5

13:30 Catterick

Dark Jedi

10st 2lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Tim Easterby

slowly away, held up in rear

9/1

5th

4

(9)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 4

17:05 Redcar

Dark Jedi

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

slowly into stride, held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out

12/1

3rd

4

(4)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 6f 1y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Dark Jedi

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Disappointing favourite in this race last year but he does stay the trip and acts on heavy going; Thirsk in May saw his first win since 2022 but he's underperformed on last four outings; the last two were admittedly on AW and he's back to that last winning mark.

6/1

33/1

Form: 3104-8 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
4-5 favourite but still something of a revelation when winning easily at Redcar (1m6f, good to soft) last October; the form has not been repeated, disappointing when just 7-1 in this race next time on sole run on soft; well beaten here (14.5f, good to soft) in September on sole start this year, tried in a hood but racing freely; left Charlie Fellowes for 25,000gns ten days ago.
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8th

8

(6)

20th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 2

15:55 Ripon

Mr Curiosity

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Got up late on in this race (soft) last year off 1lb lower; 301-day absence is a concern but he needs a second look.

12/1

6th

1

(5)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 3

17:20 Ayr

Mr Curiosity

9st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Peak efforts this term have been at around 1m4f, including Ripon win in July and fourth at the York Ebor meeting, but he won over 1m6f in 2021; shaped okay in the 1m6f Old Borough Cup at Haydock last time considering the trouble in running over 2f out; major player.

7/2

50/1

Form: 693536

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
0-14 since landing a soft/heavy-ground hat-trick in autumn 2020; a grand campaigner in his time, not the force of old in the last 18 months but he did stay on into fifth of 23 in this race (soft) last term and is now 8lb lower, despite being 7lb out of the handicap; had a similarly unimpressive prep race over 1m2f last year, so an each-way case can be made.
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2

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Lunar Jet

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Steph Hollinshead

Dual C&D winner but last of those was in April 2023; just his second run this year when finishing with a flourish to take fifth of 11 over C&D (good to soft) 23 days ago; not the force of old but has possibilities if able to build on that run.

6/1

2

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Lunar Jet

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Steph Hollinshead

Dual C&D winner but last of those was in April 2023; just his second run this year when finishing with a flourish to take fifth of 11 over C&D (good to soft) 23 days ago; not the force of old but has possibilities if able to build on that run.

6/1

10

(2)

4th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:11 Redcar

Lunar Jet

8st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Steph Hollinshead

Veteran who has raced only once this year, when soundly beaten in 1m6f AW handicap in July; suited by this C&D and rain will aid his cause but it's very hard to gauge how much ability he retains.

25/1

10th
5 (22)
Farhan

16/1

Form: 1-4518 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Flourished when upped to 1m4f for last two starts last season, justifying favouritism in this race (soft; unraced on heavy) in clearcut style; resumed his improvement with a tidy win at York Ebor meeting (good) before put in his place when 33-1 in an Ascot Group 3; sold out of John Butler's for 150,000gns 11 days ago; still looked capable of better in that York win, so not dismissed despite 5lb higher mark.
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2nd

2

(4)

22nd Apr 2023

Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

Farhan

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Philip Kirby

Made a big splash in a few good 1m4f handicaps last two seasons, including on soft; tidy win last term at the York Ebor meeting; sold out of John Butler's for 150,000gns 11 days prior to a muted show in the November Handicap at Doncaster; even on best form, he has a lot to prove at this level.

50/1

10th

5

(22)

5th Nov 2022

Heavy

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

16:13 Doncaster

Farhan

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Philip Kirby

Flourished when upped to 1m4f for last two starts last season, justifying favouritism in this race (soft; unraced on heavy) in clearcut style; resumed his improvement with a tidy win at York Ebor meeting (good) before put in his place when 33-1 in an Ascot Group 3; sold out of John Butler's for 150,000gns 11 days ago; still looked capable of better in that York win, so not dismissed despite 5lb higher mark.

16/1

10th

5

(22)

5th Nov 2022

Heavy

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

16:13 Doncaster

Farhan

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Philip Kirby

Flourished when upped to 1m4f for last two starts last season, justifying favouritism in this race (soft; unraced on heavy) in clearcut style; resumed his improvement with a tidy win at York Ebor meeting (good) before put in his place when 33-1 in an Ascot Group 3; sold out of John Butler's for 150,000gns 11 days ago; still looked capable of better in that York win, so not dismissed despite 5lb higher mark.

16/1

50/1

Form: 15-977

Last run: 99 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) last August on his second start but well held since in a Group 3 as 2yo and three handicaps (two at 1m, better at 1m3f last time) this year; off since July and left Richard Hughes for 55,000gns in August; lots to prove on this first start since.
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3rd

2

24th Jan 2024

Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

15:35 Catterick

Ring Of Beara

11st 12lb

J: Mr William Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

prominent, led narrowly after 3 out, headed just before 2 out, soon no extra

9/2

2nd

1

28th Nov 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Ring Of Beara

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders

2/1

4th

8

28th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

15:14 Kelso

Ring Of Beara

11st 6lb

J: Mr William Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Fair form over hurdles last season, running okay when fourth on handicap debut at Musselburgh (2m1f, good to soft) in March; subsequent Flat efforts nothing to get excited about but he arrrives fit for this hurdle reappearance and may have more to give in this sphere.

9/1

11/4

Form: -31331 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Close third of 19 at Royal Ascot in his second handicap; off 105 days before winning over C&D (heavy; from Sir Rumi) two weeks ago; raised 7lb but he's a progressive 3yo who registered that latest win in good style.
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9th

5

(1)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:35 York

Israr

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Record of 321 since wearing blinkers, most recently landing the Wolferton at Royal Ascot (1m2f Listed, good to firm) where he won well and looked better than ever; headgear retained; faces a stiffer task on first Group 1 attempt and owner's retained rider Jim Crowley prefers Alflaila.

33/1

1st

9

(8)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

18:40 Ascot

Israr

9st 5lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: John & Thady Gosden

Group 2 winner (1m4f) last term; beaten favourite in two runs in Britain with blinkers added this spring but he ran right up to his best when second to Passenger in 1m2f Chester Group 2 (good to firm; also acts on heavy) last time, with the pair well clear; solid chance.

7/2

2nd

3

(3)

10th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 1

15:05 Chester

Israr

9st 3lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: John & Thady Gosden

took keen hold, prominent, led over 1f out, headed final 110yds

7/2

16/1

Form: 09-506 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
The evidence for well over a year now, on the Flat and over hurdles, suggests he's not as good as he once was; can start slowly but he was okay last time when sixth of eight to Tritonic; needs much better than that but he did win this race two years ago (soft) off 7lb higher.
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11th

10

28th Jan 2024

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

15:05 Doncaster

On To Victory

11st 11lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

One-time very useful Flat performer who won twice over hurdles early in 2021; fourth at Haydock (2m3f, soft) last March but pulled up in November (25-1) when next seen; goes beyond 2m5f for first time.

14/1

0

4

26th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 2f 111y

Class 3

14:05 Exeter

On To Victory

11st 5lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

One-time useful Flat performer who has won over hurdles; however, seems past his best and doesn't look solid on 2022/2023 form (both codes); absent since Haydock fourth in March; best watched unless the market suggests a big run is expected.

14/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: /48-21 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Off the boil in two top handicap hurdles early this year but has done well back on Flat, never better than when returning from five-month break to win at Goodwood (1m4f, good to soft) latest; below form sole start on heavy; raised 4lb and a 5lb claimer (who's tasted big-race success) is recruited.
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4

(2)

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Goodwood

Tritonic

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Alan King

Capable of useful form on Flat and over jumps; however, hasn't scored under this code since 2022 and needs to improve on his 2025 AW efforts; admittedly this 8yo may benefit from today's drop back in class.

20/1

4

(2)

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Goodwood

Tritonic

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Alan King

Capable of useful form on Flat and over jumps; however, hasn't scored under this code since 2022 and needs to improve on his 2025 AW efforts; admittedly this 8yo may benefit from today's drop back in class.

20/1

5

(12)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Tritonic

8st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Fine servant to his team but hasn't got his head in front since winning a four-runner chase in late 2023; 33-1 and never dangerous back on the Flat three weeks ago at Kempton (2m).

16/1

15th
6 (6)
Cemhaan

12/1

Form: -11791 D

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Unraced on heavy; seems impossible to settle but he's finished well on top three times this season, including over 1m6f in May and over 1m4f on soft in August (at the two Newmarket tracks); up 5lb since latest start and lesser shows at Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood raise doubts over whether he can deliver in a race of this nature, but he keeps improving with those wins.
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9th

2

(2)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

16:05 Goodwood

Cemhaan

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Baker

led

33/1

6th

2

(2)

7th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 1

14:35 Kempton (AW)

Cemhaan

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Free-goer but he's very classy and produced career-best form when making light of top weight in the Rosebery Handicap here in April; creditable third in 1m4f Newbury Group 3 (good) next time, before well beaten at Royal Ascot (28-1); off since but he'd have a say if returning to that Rosebery form.

8/1

13th

6

(14)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

18:40 Ascot

Cemhaan

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Free-goer but he's very classy, producing a really smart handicap performance when making light of top weight in the competitive Rosebery on Kempton AW (1m3f) in April; creditable third in 1m4f Newbury Group 3 (good) since; probably playing for a place at best.

22/1

16th
16 (5)
Faylaq

28/1

Form: 644532 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Comes from off the pace; his old form for William Haggas looks well out of reach but he had a 19lb higher mark 18 months ago and has been competitive again in recent outings, beaten a head in 16-runner race at York (1m2f) on latest; stays 1m4f and probably acts on soft.
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3

(8)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:35 Hamilton

Faylaq

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

9yo who was well beaten in the John Smith's Cup at York last month but won two in a row here (1m5f/1m4f, good to firm) in May and continued in good form until his blip last time; not ruled out now back here.

12/1

9

(12)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:10 York

Faylaq

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins at Hamilton (1m5f/1m4f, good to firm) in May and creditable fifth in the Northumberland Plate a fortnight ago (2m, AW); he's a 9yo who has never won off a mark this high but is versatile in terms of trip and ran well over C&D last month; not ruled out each-way.

22/1

5th

7

(2)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Faylaq

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Third and sixth in last two runnings of the C&D Vase on this card; in the groove with successive wins at Hamilton (1m5f/1m4f) this May; however, he's been held off this mark when back up to Class 2 in his three starts since, still in form but suggesting that others will have the edge today.

18/1

Form: -14214 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Upped to 1m6f, first headgear (kept since) and first run on softer than good when he got up late on in a valuable handicap at Haydock (soft) in July; first run since was at York (1m6f, good to soft; favourite) four weeks ago when he led over 2f out but possibly needed the race; Adam Farragher rides him for first time and has had notable success for the stable; one to note.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

14:25 Redcar

Nathanael Greene

9st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Alastair Ralph

Useful back in the day but has lost his way under both codes and is very opposable at the minute.

25/1

1

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

14:25 Redcar

Nathanael Greene

9st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Alastair Ralph

Useful back in the day but has lost his way under both codes and is very opposable at the minute.

25/1

1

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

14:25 Redcar

Nathanael Greene

9st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Alastair Ralph

Useful back in the day but has lost his way under both codes and is very opposable at the minute.

25/1

18/1

Form: 040711 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has not shone in his two runs at this track; however, he won on the last three occasions that he's encountered soft ground (unraced on heavy) and that includes over 1m4f at Catterick twice last month; raised another 5lb but has never been better on turf and had a much higher AW rating two winters back.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(9)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

14:42 Catterick

Furzig

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

slowly away, in rear

20/1

7th

3

(5)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

17:05 Catterick

Furzig

10st 0lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

His last four wins have been over C&D, albeit spread over nearly three years; latest came by a nose in July and he was runner-up at Haydock on penultimate outing, before losing his chance at the start at Chester latest; well capable of being on the premises, including on soft.

11/1

19th
9 (13)
Wilkie

50/1

Form: 3153-5

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced for Andre Fabre in France, where he won over 9.5f on AW in February 2021; £11,000 buy in May and appeared to run well in handicap at Epsom (1m2f, good) six weeks ago on British debut, albeit in only fifth of seven, so improvement is needed; new trip and there is some stamina in the family.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(14)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Wilkie

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Butler

9.5f AW winner when trained in France; has largely struggled on turf and is now 20lb lower than his last start on this surface, last August; blinkers go on but he's only of interest if supported.

12/1

8th

6

(14)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Wilkie

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Butler

took keen hold, towards rear

12/1

5th

3

(8)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wilkie

9st 8lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: John Butler

Sole win was in France over three years ago and he's been well held at this track (9.4f-1m6f) in his last three runs; mark continues to fall but he's now 0-15 in Britain and others are preferred; cheekpieces back on.

9/1

18/1

Form: 1D64331 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Has looked better since a summer break, notably when he came with a steady run from off the pace to win by 2l in a 12-runner contest at Haydock (11.6f, good to soft) six weeks ago; unraced beyond that or on softer ground but that latest run gives hope to set against his 6lb rise.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 2

15:35 Ripon

Prydwen

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Last five outings on AW, posting his most encouraging effort when second of 12 in a 2m Newcastle Good Friday handicap; nudged back up 2lb for that but he's still 3lb lower than when runner-up at Chester (2m, good to soft) last September; should go well.

3/1

2nd

4

(10)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Prydwen

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: George Scott

Won this in 2024 and he's dropping down the weights; this 8yo has shown the odd sign of spark over the last 12 months but his AW exploits this winter indicate it's best to look elsewhere.

14/1

33/1

Form: 76070- D

Last run: 364 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Thrown in if judged on his performances in two major 1m4f handicaps on soft in summer 2020 but he did not fire last season, mostly also on soft (unraced on heavy) and that includes when blinkers were given a go in this race; not seen since, so a great deal has to be taken on trust, but he had an excellent record earlier in career after lengthy breaks.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

4

(6)

3rd Nov 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:00 Newmarket

Deja

9st 11lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Very lightly raced and he's been well beaten over the last three years (seven races); used to go well on soft and he's thrown in on his 2020 form but so much has to be taken on trust with him these days.

33/1

10th

1

(5)

23rd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Windsor

Deja

10st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Been lightly raced throughout his career, only running 15 times, and returns from a year off this afternoon; has his conditions but that's usually been the case since he last ran well more than three years ago and it's hard to know what he's capable of now.

20/1

21th

7

(12)

5th Nov 2022

Heavy

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

16:13 Doncaster

Deja

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Thrown in if judged on his performances in two major 1m4f handicaps on soft in summer 2020 but he did not fire last season, mostly also on soft (unraced on heavy) and that includes when blinkers were given a go in this race; not seen since, so a great deal has to be taken on trust, but he had an excellent record earlier in career after lengthy breaks.

33/1

Form: 434152 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(2)

22nd Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 2

16:30 Ripon

Sir Rumi

9st 10lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Richard Hannon

stumbled start, pushed along briefly soon after start, raced in last

11/2

12th

9

(14)

8th Jul 2023

Good

1m 3f 175y

Class 2

15:15 Haydock

Sir Rumi

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Richard Hannon

Won at Epsom (1m4f, soft) in April and good third at Ascot (1m4f, soft) next time; conditions should have been fine at Goodwood (1m6f, good to firm) last time but he was only sixth of eight and may find this too hot.

14/1

6th

5

(5)

27th May 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Goodwood

Sir Rumi

8st 13lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Grabbed the favoured stand rail when winning on soft ground at Epsom and a 4lb rise seemed to find him out at Ascot (again 1m4f on soft); may be vulnerable once more, though this faster surface won't faze him.

13/2

Non-runners

Sir Rumi

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £43.44
Tricast £1272.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Israr

The Times:

Teed Up

Daily Mirror:

Nathanael Greene

NEWMARKET:

Mr Alan

The Guardian:

Cemhaan

Daily Record:

Tritonic

Daily Mail:

Metier

The Star:

On To Victory

RP Ratings:

Israr

TOPSPEED:

Israr

POSTDATA:

Israr

Telegraph:

Israr

The Sun:

Israr

D Express:

Teed Up