May 17 / 14.25 York

14.25

Good

Churchill Tyres Handicap

  • Prize money: £20616
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 22 runners
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Churchill Tyres Handicap

Runners: 22 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

1st
16 (14)
Bielsa

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 3500-2 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
He had long threatened to produce something special and everything clicked in the 2021 Ayr Gold Cup, racing alone up the stands' rail and seeing off his 23 rivals in fine style; more miss than hit in 2022 but he has slipped down the weights and his Redcar reappearance five weeks ago was encouraging; has the ability to play a leading role off this sort of mark.
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5th

2

(6)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:09 Newcastle (AW)

Bielsa

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

raced in second, hung right over 1f out, lost second 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, eased towards finish

11/4

2nd

2

(10)

11th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bielsa

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Smart handicapper who made a flying start to the season, second at Redcar before seeing off 20 rivals at York's Dante meeting; ran to form in the Wokingham, Stewards' Cup and Ayr Gold Cup before a more subdued effort at York four weeks ago (raced on the favoured far side); third, albeit well beaten, over C&D in Group 3 company in one AW start; shouldn't be far away.

11/2

7th

8

(9)

14th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Bielsa

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

re-shod, raced far side, towards rear

14/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 1196-0 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Made giant strides last summer, winning four 6f handicaps, notably when producing a fine front-running effort at Newmarket's July meeting; the handicapper looks to have caught up now though and he'll need to leave his recent reappearance well behind him.
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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

16/1

  • Place: £6.90

Form: 04-041 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Has some good sprint wins on his CV, notably the 2020 Ayr Silver Cup; game effort at Doncaster 18 days ago (6f, soft) but more will be required up 3lb and on quicker ground.
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9th

7

(5)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

15:18 Doncaster

Magical Spirit

8st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

8yo who has finished down the field on his last four runs and needs a major turnaround; however, he's just 1lb higher than when winning in a big field over C&D (soft) in April on his last run here, and his good record at Doncaster also includes a win in this race in 2021; dangerous to dismiss.

12/1

9th

3

(8)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Magical Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Three heavy defeats have followed his impressive Doncaster win in April (6f, soft); not the easiest to predict but conditions won't be an issue and he's dangerous to write off.

14/1

15th

3

(9)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Magical Spirit

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

raced near side

33/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 605230

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
0-12 for current stable but there have been some promising runs along the way, notably when tanking through a 7f handicap at Newmarket's Craven meeting before running into bit of trouble and unable to sustain his effort quite so well as the first two home; that form was well advertised in the Victoria Cup and although he failed to fire in a 6f handicap on 2,000 Guineas day, the rain-softened ground makes the run easy enough to forgive; appeals as the type to win a big sprint this year and he's a key player.
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6th

5

(11)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 2

20:30 Chepstow

Spirit Of Light

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ian Williams

Yet to win in Britain and comes here after finishing well down the field in three valuable, big-field handicaps at Ascot this summer (6f-7f); on a good mark now but needs a good boost from the first-time visor.

20/1

0

11

(16)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ascot

Spirit Of Light

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ian Williams

Capable of useful form but came up well short in two handicaps at Royal Ascot (7f/6f) last month, taking record for current yard to 0-15; opposed in another hot contest.

50/1

18th

11

(1)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Spirit Of Light

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Ian Williams

Both wins in UAE but he ran to a useful level over 7f at Newmarket in April and did well to get as close as he did when a hampered fourth to Bielsa at York in May (6f, good); raced in the disadvantaged group when well adrift here on Thursday; still one to be interested in.

33/1

14/1

Form: 7561-8 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Better known for his exploits at 5f but he made Dakota Gold work hard when second in this race 12 months ago; 2lb better off with that rival today but he'll need to leave his low-key reappearance (lost a shoe) well behind him to win.
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10th

4

(6)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:23 Thirsk

Makanah

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

midfield, weakened over 2f out, tailed off

11/4

10th

4

(6)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:23 Thirsk

Makanah

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

midfield, weakened over 2f out, tailed off

11/4

2nd

5

(9)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:48 Newcastle (AW)

Makanah

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

midfield against near rail, waiting for room halfway, switched left 1f out, good headway inside final furlong, switched right and squeezed through final 110yds, went second post, eyecatcher

6/1

6th
11 (8)
Badri

16/1

Form: -11481 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Fully effective over 6f but his three wins this year have come over 5f, latterly when powering home at Beverley four weeks ago (good to soft; drawn wide); 9lb rise against better opposition asks a stiffer question but the latest win was backed up by the clock and he's still improving at the age of six.
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1st

1

(8)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Badri

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Getting on for four years since he last contested a Class 4 handicap; in better form than his figures suggest, having nowhere to go at a crucial stage at Windsor two weeks ago, and he is one to take seriously.

6/1

6th

3

(7)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:17 Windsor

Badri

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Herrington

C&D win off a 3lb higher mark last July; none too consistent on AW over the winter but it wouldn't be a huge surprise to see him bounce back to form returned to turf.

12/1

13th

4

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Badri

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Went down by only a neck over C&D off 1lb higher in January but his two efforts since have been no more than respectable.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0941-3 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
He had slipped in the weights prior to his win in this race 12 months ago (good; drawn 21 of 22), digging deep to defy a 6lb lower mark; looked rusty when third over 5f (soft) on his reappearance five weeks ago (pulled hard under restraint) but it was still an encouraging effort and his yard are in fine form now; needs serious consideration.
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20th

11

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Dakota Gold

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Tremendous stable servant over the years with 17 wins; understandably not the force of old but won on 2025 reappearance (off 6lb higher) and has a strong York record (6-18).

25/1

9th

6

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:37 Redcar

Dakota Gold

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Tremendous stable servant over the years with 17 wins; not the force of old but he showed there's still some fire in his belly with a fifth of 13 at Doncaster (5f, soft) three weeks ago off 2lb higher; has a win and a second from just two outings here; makes the shortlist.

8/1

11

(17)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

16:40 Doncaster

Dakota Gold

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Won a Class 4 handicap at Ripon on his return in April (6f, good; 2lb higher); heavy defeats have followed and he could do with the ground softening up back at 5f.

25/1

7th
8 (20)
Mr Wagyu

20/1

Form: 505-08 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Two-time C&D winner who was better than ever last year, notably when seeing off his 16 rivals at the Curragh in July; slipping back to a good mark and should step forward from his first two runs of the year; others hold more persuasive claims all the same.
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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

25/1

Form: 438-88 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Progressing year by year and some of last season's efforts strongly suggest he can cope with this sort of mark (even from 1lb wrong); both runs this season have been on unsuitably soft ground and he's dropped 5lb as a result; much better can be expected this time but stall 1 might leave him a bit isolated.
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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

Form: 303-16 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Progressive sprinter on good or slower ground; impressed at Doncaster on reappearance (6f, soft; well backed) and not disgraced in a hot race at Newmarket four weeks ago; type to win plenty more races but an inexperienced apprentice takes over today and he would make more appeal on a slower surface.
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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

11th
19 (15)
Gisburn

20/1

Form: 360-40 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Winless since his 2yo days but is on a workable mark and, after running nicely in a big field at Doncaster (soft; behind Aleezdancer) on reappearance, something was presumably amiss when never involved at Newbury latest; this race looks too competitive for him though.
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14th

5

(1)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gisburn

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Few chances on AW but he ran well over C&D in November off 3lb higher; returned to winning ways in a Racing League handicap at Chepstow two weeks ago (6f, good to soft); respected despite a 4lb rise and his draw in stall 1.

10/1

1st

1

(4)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Gisburn

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Hannon

He's had a mixed campaign but has shown spark on occasions and was stretched by 7f last time; now below last winning mark and he's not ruled out.

7/1

12th

3

(13)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Gisburn

9st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Hannon

Much better known as a sprinter but has form over 7f; now 3lb lower than when placed at Goodwood (6f, heavy) in May and his more recent efforts were perfectly respectable; back up in trip with William Buick up; a possible.

8/1

12th
7 (19)

7/1

Form: 13108- D

Last run: 228 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
The winner of two of his first three starts in sprint handicaps and sent off favourite for last season's Ayr Gold Cup on the back of his Haydock win two weeks earlier (6f, good to firm); couldn't cope with the demands of that race and also well held in Listed race at Redcar when last seen in October (7f, good to soft); could still make the transition into a top sprint handicapper and his powerful yard have stacks of winners at this track.
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No Results Found

Form: 204-09 CD

Last run: 67 days

W: 8st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has some smart sprint form to his name down the years, including over C&D; missed last summer and he hasn't found his best form since returning to action in November; his last turf run in Britain saw him finish second in the 2021 Ayr Silver Cup off a 5lb higher mark, so he's on a dangerous mark if tuned up for this; lively outsider.
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9

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ayr

Soldiers Minute

9st 10lb

T: Richard Fahey

6th

6

(3)

1st Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

12:20 Newcastle (AW)

Soldiers Minute

9st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Keith Dalgleish

He boasts a high level of form on AW, running to an RPR of 105 or more in ten of his 20 AW starts; has left the impression most of his ability is intact on turf this summer and although he has a higher mark in this sphere, he's still a contender of some interest.

8/1

4th

4

(9)

17th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Soldiers Minute

10st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Keith Dalgleish

Has not won on turf since 2019 (last three wins have been on AW); never seriously involved when fourth of eight over 6f at Hamilton (good to firm) nine days ago and again opposed for win purposes.

10/1

Form: 1-4670 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Fine servant whose career got back on the up when winning over C&D at the Ebor meeting last summer; added the Ayr Gold Cup to his haul one month later before a fine second in an Ascot Group 3; hasn't really had the rub of the green this year but he's edging back down the weights and has the ability to feature.
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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

Form: 363-49 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Back to sprint trips last summer and looked destined for big things when winning at Haydock one year ago (6f, good); things didn't quite go to script afterwards but he twice ran well in hot handicaps over C&D; encouraging seasonal return at Kempton and his finishing effort was blunted on testing ground at Newmarket 11 days ago; 2lb lower today and should have a big run in him.
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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

10/1

Form: 1355-4 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Impressed in a big-field C&D handicap in his 3yo season; won just one of his 12 subsequent starts but he remains capable of smart form and returning to 6f, especially in what should be a well-run race, can prompt a better showing; he does look a shade high in the weights though.
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6th

4

(1)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:23 Yarmouth

First Folio

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Five visits here have resulted in three wins and two places, all at 6f; made an encouraging return when fourth of nine at Ripon three weeks ago and he's slipped to a dangerous mark; tempting.

6/1

4th

6

(6)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

First Folio

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

All of his four wins have been at Yarmouth (6f, good/good to firm) and latest was in September 2024; well treated on old form but he had a mixed record last season and was well held in the autumn on his final two runs; has a bit to prove after six months off and others are preferred.

12/1

3

(4)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Goodwood

First Folio

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

7yo who has run some good races in defeat this season, finishing third of 17 at Ripon (6f, good to firm) in August and 3l second of five at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) last time; this front-runner can make a bold bid.

8/1

16/1

Form: 76000- CD

Last run: 214 days

W: 8st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
His losing run stretches back to October 2020 but he has four course wins on his CV and ran a cracker here on his return to action last May; 8lb lower this time around and he can't be discounted for a stable who won this race in 2015 and 2017.
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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

33/1

Form: 9554-7 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner at up to 7.5f for previous connections; type that Jim Goldie will find the key to at some point but this 5yo needs to step up markedly on last month's stable debut.
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2nd

5

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Fools Rush In

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Gained his second C&D success when winning off a 2lb higher mark in February but he's been down the field in four starts since, including when missing the break at Lingfield 27 days ago; return to form is needed.

8/1

10th

4

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Fools Rush In

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Well short of his best on his last three starts but he won off this mark at Southwell in early February (7f); capable on a good day but this isn't sure to be run to suit.

14/1

12/1

Form: 21458- CD

Last run: 186 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Kept on well to win over C&D in September and he followed that with a good fourth in the Ayr Gold Cup; not quite at that level twice afterwards and he'll need to be cherry ripe to win this after a six-month absence.
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9th

1

(2)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lucky Man

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

This easier off his last winning mark for a yard among the winners of late; has only been beyond sprint trips twice during a long career, though, and has stamina to prove.

16/1

9th

5

(2)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lucky Man

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jennie Candlish

Potentially well handicapped but was sluggish after a break over C&D in January.

14/1

8th

4

(7)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lucky Man

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Capitalised on the drop into Class 6 company when winning over C&D last October; came up short in Class 5 company twice afterwards and although he should be well treated on historical evidence, he may prove up against it back from 11 weeks off.

10/1

20th
20 (11)
Gis A Sub

10/1

Form: 9007-8 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in the 2021 Gimcrack over C&D; found it hard work as a 3yo but he's more realistically treated now and shouldn't be judged too harshly on his reappearance at Newmarket 11 days ago when he showed good speed before tiring in testing ground; should last longer on today's quicker surface.
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7th

2

(6)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Gis A Sub

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

On a losing run but he wasn't best drawn when seventh of 11 in 6f Pontefract handicap 43 days ago; he needs considering off a handy-looking mark.

11/2

7th

1

(13)

27th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Pontefract

Gis A Sub

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Has a poor strike-rate but went close at Ripon last weekend and holds a fighting chance in this grade; gained sole handicap win off 5lb higher.

7/2

2nd

6

(3)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:38 Ripon

Gis A Sub

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Runner-up in the Group 2 Gimcrack Stakes as a 2yo; nothing like so good now but that wasn't a barrier to success in the corresponding event 12 months ago; 7lb lower this time around and he didn't run badly at Thirsk 17 days ago; headgear left off today.

7/1

33/1

Form: 2096-9 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Conditions shouldn't have been an issue at Redcar on his stable debut last month yet he was never in the hunt; dropped 3lb but others bring more persuasive claims.
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4

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ayr

Just Frank

9st 11lb

T: Tim Easterby

6

(4)

25th Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Pontefract

Just Frank

9st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Had some good form when trained by Les Eyre; not fired in either run for new stable but he's tumbling down the weights and he's likely to come good at some point.

33/1

21th

18

(10)

17th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Just Frank

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Conditions shouldn't have been an issue at Redcar on his stable debut last month yet he was never in the hunt; dropped 3lb but others bring more persuasive claims.

33/1

22/1

Form: 022-01 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Into the veteran stage now but ran right up to his best when seeing off his nine rivals in a 5f handicap at Ripon last month (soft); not an obvious one to follow up.
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7th

9

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Hyperfocus

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Tim Easterby

Won over C&D (good to soft) last July but he's lost his way and has been out of sorts this season; now 17lb lower than for that last win but the veteran has a lot to prove.

20/1

115

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Hyperfocus

8st 8lb

T: Tim Easterby

11

(1)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:42 Haydock

Hyperfocus

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time course winner who has tumbled down the weights and runs here for the first time this season; however, this 11yo has been struggling this year and a major turnaround is required.

25/1

Non-runners

Hyperfocus

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £196.40
Straight Forecast £134.93
Tricast £4671.30
Trifecta £6182.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Gis A Sub

The Guardian:

Lucky Man

THE NORTH:

Dakota Gold

NEWMARKET:

Khanjar

TOPSPEED:

Fools Rush In

Telegraph:

Badri

SPOTLIGHT:

Spirit Of Light

POSTDATA:

Magical Spirit

The Star:

Summerghand

D Express:

Makanah

The Times:

Gis A Sub

The Sun:

Gis A Sub

Daily Mail:

Lucky Man

Daily Mirror:

Lucky Man

Daily Record:

Dakota Gold