May 17 / 16.10 York

16.10

Good

Conundrum Hr Consulting Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
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Conundrum Hr Consulting Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

11/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.10
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 67-742

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Handed some tough tasks last year after his debut win last May (6f, good); returned to form when second of seven in Newmarket handicap (1m, soft) ten days ago and can give another good account, but he takes on quite a few unexposed rivals who are probably open to greater improvement.
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14th

4

(13)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Dark Thirty

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Coaxed back to his best by the Quinns this year, winning 6f handicaps here and at Chester and then running a fine race in a hot sprint handicap at the Curragh last month; weakened in the closing stages of the Stewards' Cup, a race in which he was 5lb well in, and a personal best is needed to defy this highest mark of his career over the shortest trip he will have tackled.

18/1

13th

25

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Dark Thirty

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Beat his 21 rivals at York in May and added a handicap at Chester (6f, good) last month; ran a fine race behind Sondad at the Curragh two weeks ago and is 7lb better off for half a length this time; officially the best handicapped horse in the race (5lb ahead of his mark) and another big run should be forthcoming.

12/1

2nd

6

(20)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Dark Thirty

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Ex-Richard Hannon; off the mark for the Quinn team when making virtually all in a 22-runner handicap at York Dante meeting (6f, good); bounced straight back from a lesser run at Thirsk when second at Ripon; made all for a 6f Chester win three weeks ago; stable won this with Mr Wagyu in 2022.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 22118- C

Last run: 271 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
All five 2yo starts at 6f; runner-up on first two runs before wins in Hamilton maiden and a nursery here; soundly beaten in Group 2 here last August when last seen but did it nicely here previously and could be well treated off this 7lb higher mark; 7f should be fine and he's on the shortlist.
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7

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:10 Laytown

Catch The Paddy

11st 12lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Patrick J McKenna

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

16/1

9th

5

(9)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Catch The Paddy

8st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

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

8/1

10th

7

(11)

5th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 60y

16:50 Leopardstown

Catch The Paddy

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick J McKenna

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

14/1

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3rd
2 (11)
Ramazan

6/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 01523-

Last run: 235 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Did well in 6f nurseries last season, with a win (soft) and a close second (good), and he was suited by the step up to 7f when third of 19 in a valuable sales race at the Curragh (7f, soft) last September; gelded since; could have more to offer this term and he's a possible on his reappearance.
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23th

21

(5)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Ramazan

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Has left an imprint on some of the best-known handicaps, such as when only just losing out in the Victoria Cup over C&D (good) in May 2024; has not aspired to those heights in 2025 but he's 9lb lower than for the aforementioned run and promising Warren Fentiman claims 5lb; one to keep an eye on.

12/1

11th

5

(10)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:42 York

Ramazan

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Numerous fine efforts in top handicaps, runner-up in the 2023 Ayr Gold Cup and filling the same berth in last year's Victoria Cup and Great St Wilfrid; not sparkled in two 7f handicaps this season but he's dropped a handy 5lb and his rider claims a valuable 3lb too; better expected this time.

10/1

11th

5

(10)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:42 York

Ramazan

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Numerous fine efforts in top handicaps, runner-up in the 2023 Ayr Gold Cup and filling the same berth in last year's Victoria Cup and Great St Wilfrid; not sparkled in two 7f handicaps this season but he's dropped a handy 5lb and his rider claims a valuable 3lb too; better expected this time.

10/1

4th
12 (12)
Rose Prick

14/1

Form: 21346- D

Last run: 200 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won Newbury nursery (7f, good) last August and continued to run well; reappears with trainer among the winners but she needs to produce something extra if she's to come out on top in this warm handicap.
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4

(10)

21st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 1

16:10 York

Rose Prick

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Walker

Seen mostly at 1m, over which she was a below-form eighth of 23 in Royal Ascot handicap on latest outing; has had only one crack at 1m2f even, when third of six in Listed race at Nottingham (good to firm) in April and that was one of her best efforts, 1l behind Karmology; mixed signals on pedigree for 1m4f, with stamina on the dam's side; same connections were seventh and first in last two renewals of this race with Scenic.

20/1

8th

9

(18)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Rose Prick

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Better for her AW reappearance when a creditable third to Ambiente Amigo in 1m2f Nottingham Listed race (good to firm) seven weeks ago; should be just as effective back at 1m.

14/1

11/2

Form: 63215- D

Last run: 235 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won on nursery debut at Kempton (7f, AW) last September and solid fifth of 19 in valuable Irish sales race (7f, soft) three weeks later; gelded since and is open to further improvement this year for his top trainer.
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2nd

9

(5)

19th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newbury

New Endeavour

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Varian

Second of 29 in the Britannia Handicap (1m) at Royal Ascot and fair third of six in hot Listed race at Newmarket (1m) last time; this 3yo may have more to offer now back down in trip but a clear career best is needed.

12/1

3rd

4

(1)

13th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newmarket (July)

New Endeavour

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Varian

Stablemate of Embesto; showed useful form in handicaps last month, winning easily at Kempton (7f, AW) then close second in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm); worth a crack at this level.

8/1

2nd

8

(3)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

New Endeavour

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Well backed when sluicing home in a Kempton handicap two weeks ago but that was his second win over 7f on the AW and not only is he 0-4 on grass, he's also unraced at 1m; when also factoring in the 11lb rise since last time, there are a few doubts to overcome; sold for £260,000 on Monday.

12/1

20/1

Form: 21-5 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Chased home a smart sort on debut at Kempton (7f, AW) last summer before winning there (7f, AW) one month later (red-hot favourite); sold out of the Stoute yard for 200,000gns in October; soft ground may not have suited when disappointing in Redcar novice on last month's stable debut and he retains potential, but this is a tough race in which to bounce back.
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7th

3

(10)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Theme Park

9st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Three good runs since the tongue-tie went on, last time finishing third of five at Nottingham (8.5f, good to firm); each-way chance.

11/2

3rd

1

(4)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:10 Nottingham

Theme Park

10st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Serial slow starter who ended a losing run off a 4lb lower mark at Doncaster 11 days ago before bumping into a well-handicapped winner over C&D last Thursday; holds claims, especially if he can get away on terms for a change.

3/1

2nd

2

(5)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:35 Nottingham

Theme Park

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Often slowly away, just as he was when winning at Doncaster (1m, good to firm; first-time tongue-tie) last week having dropped a long way in the weights; has to be respected under a 5lb penalty.

7/4

Form: 3-3564 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won four times last season (6f-7.4f) and he's run some good races this year, most recently fourth at Haydock (1m, good); that form is working out well but he looks exposed and may again be vulnerable today.
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5th

4

(6)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:30 Chepstow

Coco Jack

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

All four wins were last summer, beaten nine times this season but there has been the occasional good run and he's becoming well handicapped; goes on good to soft but anything softer would be a worry; gets new blinkers.

10/1

9th

5

(6)

21st Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:30 Newmarket (July)

Coco Jack

9st 8lb

J: Levi Bedford

T: George Scott

Four-time winner but now exposed and had no excuses from a good position when fifth here last week (1m, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces); best form is at shorter.

14/1

Form: 20724-

Last run: 216 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Respectable fifths in two Group races last summer and also a Listed second (7f, good to firm; albeit no match for the winner); reappears having been gelded but a return to form is needed as last season ended with four below-par performances.
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3rd

1

(5)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Waiting All Night

10st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Returned to form to win over here over 7f a week ago, beating six rivals; a 5lb penalty still leaves him on a handy mark based on last year's form and he's relatively unexposed on the AW; contender with the step back up to 1m no concern.

3/1

6

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Waiting All Night

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

On a reduced mark but he's been well held in his last five runs and is now 0-17 since his last win in August 2024; withdrawn after refusing to enter the stalls at Kempton last week, but he was 7-2 at the time.

11/2

5

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Waiting All Night

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

On a reduced mark but he's not been on top form in 2025; drops back down in grade today but others are more appealing for win purposes.

8/1

13/2

Form: 512- D BF

Last run: 238 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Built upon the promise of last July's debut (6f, good to firm) when winning Chelmsford novice (7f, AW) in August; solid second in Kempton novice (7f, AW) in September and he's in good hands to continue to progress this year; could have a part to play on this handicap and seasonal debut.
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5th

5

(12)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

20:40 Brighton

Zu Run

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Loughnane

C&D winner off 11lb higher last spring whose mark tumbled on the AW over the winter; back in form when second to Dion Baker here last time, in headgear (retained) for the first time in two years, and a 7lb swing entitles him to at least close the gap.

12/1

2nd

6

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Zu Run

9st 1lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Loughnane

First visit here proved a winning one when taking handicap over this trip (good to firm) last May; flopped on his second go one month later and only bits and pieces of form since; career-low mark and cheekpieces (0-3) make a return after two-year absence.

10/1

16/1

Form: 323-21 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
String of good efforts in defeat last year (including in sole handicap) and she comfortably made all in Ayr maiden (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago, when odds-on; however, she needs to be better than ever to follow up today.
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8th

1

(6)

27th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Ripon

Hey Lyla

10st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Charlie Johnston

Inconsistent and finished last at Newmarket 11 days ago, but she won at Hamilton (1m1f, good) in June and was a good third at Ayr (1m, good) last month; not ruled out.

7/1

6th

1

(7)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newmarket (July)

Hey Lyla

10st 0lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Johnston

One of her better efforts when chasing home a big improver over C&D last summer and she has run well on both turf starts this year, winning on reappearance at Hamilton (1m1f, good) and close up at Ayr (1m, good) in July; first time William Buick has ridden her in a handicap; every chance.

3/1

3rd

3

(1)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Ayr

Hey Lyla

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Inconsistent and below par at Chelmsford (1m, AW) last time; however, prior to that she made a winning reappearance at Hamilton (1m1f, good); also effective on soft/good to soft; can be a contender if she's on a going day.

9/2

11th
1 (4)
Chuzzlewit

6/1

Form: 571-5 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won Ayr novice (7f, good) last September on third start and creditable Listed fifth on last month's reappearance at Newcastle (1m, AW); not obviously well treated for today's handicap debut but this 450,000gns brother to Group 1 winner Advertise is highly regarded and not ruled out.
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3rd

14

(11)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Chuzzlewit

8st 11lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Winless since 2024 (over C&D) but runner-up in 1m handicaps here on his last two starts; can't be dismissed despite being 3lb out of the handicap.

10/1

2nd

14

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

Chuzzlewit

8st 11lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

He's 9lb lower than when third in this last year and he returned to form when going close over C&D early this month; has a modest strike-rate but he can be bang there if backing up that latest performance.

10/1

12th
3 (6)
Caragio

10/1

Form: 214- D

Last run: 207 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Made all in impressive fashion in Leicester novice (7f, good to firm) last October on his second start and that form reads well; respectable fourth in Newbury Group 3 (7f, heavy) ten days later; this half-brother to connections' 2,000 Guineas runner-up has potential off his opening mark; interesting.
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6th

3

(13)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Caragio

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Wide-margin turf win in April flanked by two AW defeats as favourite; perhaps the return to turf will help but he is creeping back up the weights.

6/1

5th

1

(1)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Caragio

9st 10lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

Began his 3yo campaign with a BHA mark of 93; a lot of water has flowed under the bridge since but he has bounced back to form for Adam Kirby, finishing second at Chelmsford in March (7f) before an easy win at Yarmouth ten days ago (6f, good to firm); 3lb well in under a penalty; obvious chance.

6/4

1st

4

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

15:45 Yarmouth

Caragio

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

A fairly useful 7f winner at his best; gambled on for his new yard and and shaped well when second of 11 in 7f Chelmsford handicap 26 days ago, just edged out having been set plenty to do; up 3lb but he can make amends with cheekpieces refitted.

2/1

33/1

Form: 3896-2

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Failed to progress last year for Ralph Beckett after winning on his debut (5f, good to firm) but he returned to form when runner-up in Beverley handicap (7.4f, soft) this month on his first start for a new yard; it's possible he'll be able to build on that and he's not discounted.
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4th

9

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

14:55 Beverley

Sunny Orange

9st 0lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Course regular who has registered four wins and five places from 21 starts here, including when scoring over 8.5f in April; has proved his stamina for 1m2f since July and has soft ground form too; may well make an impact.

14/1

3rd

1

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

Sunny Orange

10st 0lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Off the mark for the year at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) in April and he has run several good races in defeat since; he should be in the thick of the action once more.

9/2

5th

6

(1)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

Sunny Orange

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Four wins here and nearly made that five last month on two occasions, since when he's again gone close at Pontefract; likely contender off the same mark as for last two runs.

6/1

14th
5 (5)

6/1

Form: 311 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Made all at Newcastle (7f, AW) in February on second start and did likewise in another 7f AW novice at Kempton last month; makes handicap/turf debut in a hot race but it remains to be seen where his limitations lie; respected.
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Payout
Exacta £120.90
Straight Forecast £89.81
Tricast £806.10
Trifecta £805.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Caragio

D Express:

Zu Run

POSTDATA:

Chuzzlewit

NEWMARKET:

New Endeavour

The Guardian:

Ramazan

The Star:

Hey Lyla

TOPSPEED:

Waiting All Night

Daily Record:

Onight

RP RATINGS:

Caragio

LAMBOURN:

Caragio

Telegraph:

Caragio

Daily Mirror:

Zu Run

The Sun:

Chuzzlewit

The Times:

New Endeavour

Daily Mail:

Ramazan