May 27 / 16.25 York

16.25

Good To Firm

Royal Yorkshire Regiment Handicap

  • Prize money: £10800
  • 0m 7f 192y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Royal Yorkshire Regiment Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 4211-4 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Juvenile season ended with 6f wins at Pontefract (good) and Newbury (heavy); beaten favourite over 7f at Goodwood (soft) on reappearance, not shaping as if he's crying out for 1m; may not see this out.
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2nd

5

(7)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:50 Newmarket (July)

Quantum Impact

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

raced centre, prominent

6/1

19

(6)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Quantum Impact

8st 13lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: Ralph Beckett

Signed off as a 2yo with two 6f wins, the second in a heavy-ground handicap; reportedly benefited from the faster surface (good to firm) when going away in the finish at York (first run at 1m) and this stiffer track promises to suit him well; going the right way and Frankie rides for the first time.

6/1

1st

5

(4)

27th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

16:25 York

Quantum Impact

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

in touch with leaders, pushed along and steady headway against near rail 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won going away

6/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 21-56

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
7f winner for Sir Michael Stoute last September then sold for 200,000gns; ran well in 7f handicap here last week on second start for new yard, while shaping as if this extra furlong will suit; one to consider.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(6)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Theme Park

9st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Two wins last year, the latest at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) in September off 8lb higher than today; beaten about only 3l when ninth of 16 at York (1m, good) 46 days ago and now drops in grade on his return to AW.

7/1

13

(15)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:30 York

Theme Park

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Nigel Tinkler

Two wins last year (including C&D) and he's 7lb below his last winning mark; there has been the odd bright moment this season and he was a close fourth of seven at Redcar a fortnight ago, but it's been a regressive campaign and it's hard to be confident regarding his claims.

14/1

5

(6)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

19:00 Redcar

Theme Park

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Well handicapped now, lower than for last season's two wins (both 1m, good to firm), and notable that he was sent off favourite at Chester three weeks ago (extended 1m2f, good to firm); could not reward the support, again unable to pick up from off the pace, and he is risky, for all he has the ability if things set up favourably.

8/1

11/4

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 8321-1 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
2-2 since upped to 2m, winning heavy-ground novice event at Haydock (final 2yo start) and soft-ground handicap at Newmarket; progressing nicely and looks a big player if coping with the return to a faster surface.
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4th

6

(2)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Saxon King

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Charles Hills

In good form after returning in May including wins at Newmarket (1m, soft) and Chester (7.7f, good), but out of the frame in his last three starts; may not want the ground to dry out too much and probably needs further than this now in any case.

3/1

5th

9

(7)

26th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Saxon King

8st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charles Hills

Progressive against his own age group, winning two of his first three starts (1m, soft/about 7f, good) before having a troubled run in the Britannia at Royal Ascot; however, he wasn't the same horse at Newmarket in July and an easy 7f may be a bare minimum for him.

5/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 4-16

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Built on 2yo effort to win 7f AW maiden at Lingfield on reappearance; faced a difficult task in 1m conditions stakes at Goodwood since; has a more realistic chance on handicap debut and may still have more to offer.
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1st

3

(8)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Sceptic

9st 9lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Ian Williams

Triple AW winner who showed signs of a revival at Wolverhampton in March and he went close back on turf at Nottingham (8.3f, good) last month; 2lb higher here but he was a well-backed favourite last time and he remains very well treated on old form; big player.

6/4

2nd

2

(6)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:15 Nottingham

Sceptic

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

6yo who turned things around with two creditable efforts at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month; his last two wins have been at that track but he remains well treated on his old turf form; could be dangerous back in this sphere but he probably wouldn't want any rain.

5/2

5th

1

(10)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sceptic

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ian Williams

Latest two wins here, at about 1m1f and 7f, both off this sort of mark; it's been a long haul this winter but he looked on the way back over C&D recently, behind a subsequent winner in a higher grade; in the reckoning.

5/1

10/1

Form: 038-62

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Finished about 8l behind Maximilian Caesar at Doncaster with visor fitted but now gets a 10lb pull with that rival and the return to faster ground looks ideal; could get much closer to that rival in the rematch.
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3rd

1

(4)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:00 Pontefract

Metahorse

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Darryll Holland

Two wins last year (6f/7f), the latest off this mark; some fair placed efforts without winning this season; each-way chance.

13/2

3rd

4

(2)

26th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

Metahorse

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Darryll Holland

Runner-up at Epsom and here before an excusable defeat at Ascot after getting a worked up in the stalls; the principal concern would an apparent preference for drier ground.

7/1

Form: 179-24

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Finished fourth in similar event at Haydock (1m) two weeks ago, failing to build on Beverley reappearance effort but not disgraced all the same; has frame possibilities, provided he remains in similar form.
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21th

14

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Feel The Need

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael Herrington

Most of his 14 races at York have been over 7f, including wins in this race in 2024 and another last June; absent since second on AW in January and that's the longest break he's had for two years, which asks a question, but he has to be considered off his last winning mark.

16/1

2nd

7

(3)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Feel The Need

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Easy to make a case on last year's peak form but signed off with two quiet runs and now back from three months off; not without hope if the break has done him good; has form here.

14/1

11th

7

(7)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:00 Doncaster

Feel The Need

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Enters the equation on best 7f form this year but his latest run at York, where he often goes well, was a letdown; seems to handle heavy ground, having finished close up in his sole attempt on it, but it's not necessarily a plus and he has a shade to prove now.

14/1

14/1

Form: 418-0

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Finished last in a competitive Nell Gwyn on reappearance when again attempting Group level; won a 7f novice event last summer and may be capable of progress now back down in class; bred to stay this new trip.
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15th

15

(19)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Dubai Jemila

8st 13lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Won 7f Ayr novice as 2yo; hard to assess on 2023 form, having been highly tried in Group race before 1m looked too far on handicap debut here in May; return to 7f should suit but has something to prove overall.

40/1

7th

2

(7)

27th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

16:25 York

Dubai Jemila

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

prominent

14/1

15th

4

(15)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Dubai Jemila

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Won at Ayr (7f, good) last August on her second start and remains lightly raced, but she was soundly beaten in a Group 2 over C&D (good) in September when last seen, and others have much stronger claims.

66/1

8th
10 (6)
Reidh

10/1

Form: 43-3 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite on reappearance but remains interesting on his 2yo efforts in races won by Captain Winters (subsequent Listed scorer) and Hi Royal (subsequent 2,000 Guineas runner-up); respected on handicap debut.
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9th

9

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Reidh

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Won twice for Richard Fahey in the summer of 2024 but lost his way; sold for 10,000gns to join new yard in October; gambled on but well held on stable debut at Thirsk (7f, good) last month in first-time cheekpieces (now removed); may be worth another chance off sliding mark.

6/1

12th

5

(11)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Reidh

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Adam Kirby

2-25 for Richard Fahey, the wins coming in 2024 (one over C&D); left that yard out of form and for 10,000gns; historically well handicapped if Adam Kirby can get him going again; tries cheekpieces; market interesting.

9/2

6

(2)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Reidh

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

C&D winner in 2024; shaped as though ready to exploit his reduced mark at Catterick (7f, good to soft) in July but two tame efforts have followed and he now has questions to answer again.

7/1

Form: 2-3261

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism in Class 5 event at Nottingham (1m, soft) two weeks ago, confirming that he's particularly well suited by slow ground; return to faster surface and higher grade may find him out.
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1st

6

(9)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

Spioradalta

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

Enhanced his good Ripon record with a narrow win over this trip on good to soft last month; faded to finish well held at Chester since (Londoner ahead of him) but a revival can't be ruled out back here.

6/1

8th

7

(14)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Spioradalta

9st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

Five wins last year, one of them over C&D, and he's back on the scoresheet already after his narrow win at Ripon three weeks ago; up 5lb and drawn widest, but the first two were clear last time and he's never been better.

16/1

1st

2

(3)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:16 Ripon

Spioradalta

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

Five wins last year (various ground), two of them over C&D, and campaign concluded with good third at Redcar in November; respectable reappearance run at Doncaster recently and could show the benefit of that outing today.

8/1

Form: 1322-1 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to his wide-margin success at Doncaster (1m, good to soft; beat Metahorse) on seasonal debut, adding to his fast-ground win last July; open to further progress; enters calculations despite 9lb rise.
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6th

7

(4)

14th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

15:50 Newmarket

Maximilian Caesar

9st 1lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Marco Botti

Going the right way, and a handicap win at Doncaster (1m2f) last month was a career best; however, he's up significantly in grade here and will need another jolt of improvement to follow up; the Doncaster run was his first encounter with soft ground, so the more rain that falls, the better.

14/1

1st

7

(8)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:10 Doncaster

Maximilian Caesar

8st 10lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Marco Botti

Scored by wide margin here (1m Class 4) in May; creditable second off this 9lb higher mark on two occasions since, latest at Newbury (good to soft) upped to 1m2f; could go well again.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.50
Straight Forecast £19.28
Tricast £90.21
Trifecta £115.40

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Maximilian Caesar

RP RATINGS:

Saxon King

POSTDATA:

Spioradalta

Telegraph:

Sceptic

SPOTLIGHT:

Reidh

Daily Mail:

Theme Park

The Sun:

Quantum Impact

LAMBOURN:

Saxon King

The Times:

Saxon King

The Star:

Saxon King

NEWMARKET:

Maximilian Caesar

The Guardian:

Maximilian Caesar

D Express:

Maximilian Caesar

Daily Record:

Maximilian Caesar

Daily Mirror:

Spioradalta