June 17 / 17.25 York

17.25

Good To Firm

Clean Up With PPS Handicap

  • Prize money: £10468
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 15 runners
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Clean Up With PPS Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.30
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 166931 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Enhanced his good Doncaster record when leading in the final strides over 6f (good; As If By Chance third) four weeks ago; that form has worked out so a 4lb rise doesn't look too severe.
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3rd

4

(13)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

The Green Man

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Philip Kirby

Three-time course winner who's been in good form here this spring; no obvious reason he won't go well again, having split Lord Capulet and King's School last month, but there's not much room for manoeuvre off this mark.

8/1

3rd

6

(5)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:33 Newcastle (AW)

The Green Man

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Philip Kirby

Close up behind Beale Street here in March (6f) and produced a similar effort from off the pace to be runner-up over C&D 11 days ago; needs a good pace to chase (stays 1m) and no guarantee that he'll get one here.

5/1

2nd

6

(1)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Green Man

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Philip Kirby

His last three wins have been at Newcastle and he produced a powerful finish when going close in a Class 4 here (6f) last month; looks interesting off only 1lb higher on this drop back in grade and his last success was over C&D.

6/1

OUR TIP

11/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: -64921 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
In cracking form when first then second in C&D handicaps on fast ground last July; back to best with a bang when landing a 17-runner apprentice handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last Sunday; races off the same mark so a bold showing is on the cards.
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5th

1

(5)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Good Earth

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Herrington

Has been a superb servant, winning 16 of his 99 starts, including three this year; comfortable scorer at Haydock (6f, good to firm) latest, for which he has gone up 6lb; has won over C&D and looks a player again.

2/1

1st

5

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

Good Earth

9st 7lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Michael Herrington

The winner of two of his six starts this year, both over 6f at Southwell; he could only manage fourth of the nine runners back at Southwell 20 days ago and he will need to raise his game to defy this mark.

6/1

4th

1

(3)

5th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:55 Southwell (AW)

Good Earth

9st 12lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Made it 4-15 under Connor Planas when gaining his second C&D success ten days ago; did it comfortably enough and despite a 5lb higher mark, is a major player if in the same form; stable also runs Melissa Honey.

13/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 0-5311 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
All-the-way winner of seven-runner events over 5f at Hamilton and 6f at Haydock (both good to firm) in recent weeks; hard to rule out in his current mood but he has more on his plate off 6lb higher in this stronger race.
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6th

4

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Abate

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: George Baker

11-time turf winner who won by 4l at Lingfied in July but he's been a long way below that form in three subsequent runs; this return to 6f is no problem but he needs a major revival on belated Tapeta debut; blinkers reapplied.

14/1

6th

4

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Abate

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: George Baker

11-time turf winner who won by 4l at Lingfied in July but he's been a long way below that form in three subsequent runs; this return to 6f is no problem but he needs a major revival on belated Tapeta debut; blinkers reapplied.

14/1

8th

10

(1)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Abate

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Ran away with a turf handicap here (5f, good to soft; blinkered first time) in July; two heavy defeats have followed and this looks a warm race in which to try and bounce back; no accessories this time.

25/1

Form: -09054 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

14/1

Form: 38-889 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
No better than midfield in three outings this spring but he has a decent record here, including second in this race 12 months ago, and is nicely handicapped if bouncing back to form after a short break.
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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: 354931 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Built on his good third to The Green Man at Doncaster when getting back to winning ways at Windsor (6f, good to firm) under Tom Marquand 19 days ago; should remain competitive up 4lb; can start slowly.
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10th

11

(9)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Newcastle (AW)

As If By Chance

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Inconsistent and regressive this year but down the weights and he was third of 13 off this mark over C&D last month; would have been closer granted a clear run and can be involved if he's on another going day.

8/1

3rd

12

(6)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

As If By Chance

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

5lb lower than for his turf win last August; mixed bag this year but he's fully effective under these conditions; others still appeal more.

16/1

11th

10

(11)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:55 Windsor

As If By Chance

9st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

slowly away

10/1

16/1

Form: 5-7373 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Placed for the second time in four starts for new stable when third of eight over 6f at Doncaster (good to firm; Showtime Mahomes fourth) 15 days ago; his two wins last year came off higher marks.
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8th

9

(3)

23rd Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Pontefract

Rathbone

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

He's now 9lb lower than when completing a double last September and he got a bit closer to the target at Windsor ten days ago; finished second off a 4lb higher mark in this race last year; revival imminent.

10/1

9th

7

(5)

13th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Newbury

Rathbone

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

He's now 7lb lower than when completing a double last September but has finished no better than ninth on his six outings since.

33/1

9th

7

(5)

31st May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:45 Doncaster

Rathbone

9st 4lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Michael Herrington

awkward start, in touch with leaders

14/1

33/1

Form: 8-9170 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won in good style at Catterick (6f, good to soft) in April but well below par in his two outings since; others are preferred.
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7th

3

(8)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Roundhay Park

9st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

13-91; won from this mark at Ripon (6f, soft; Ideal Guest third) last July and was runner-up at Pontefract (from 4lb higher) last September; weakened - eighth of nine - on last month's C&D comeback run (66-1) but that's likely to have brought him on.

14/1

8th

8

(4)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Roundhay Park

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Course winner who scored at Ripon (6f, soft) last July and is just 2lb higher on this reappearance outing; however, 6f has been this 11yo's optimum trip in recent seasons, and this is his first run since October.

20/1

12/1

Form: 07-264 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Good second of 15 on reappearance at Ripon (6f, soft) in April but hasn't managed to build on that in his two outings since, finishing behind the reopposing Rathbone when fourth of eight at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago.
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11th

11

(9)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:42 Newcastle (AW)

Showtime Mahomes

8st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Resumed winning ways at Southwell (6f; 10-1, from a 2lb lower mark) early in the New Year, having regularly caught the eye here prior; no obvious excuses when fourth over C&D latest (14-1); others more appealing.

20/1

4th

4

(6)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Showtime Mahomes

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Came from off the pace to score at Southwell last month, his seventh success; probably still on a workable mark but his latest run was below par and his record in recent months is very mixed.

8/1

7th

4

(13)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Showtime Mahomes

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

His Carlisle win in July (6f, soft) was a comfortable one and he is only 3lb higher tonight; not far behind Sugar Baby at Redcar a fortnight ago but this will require more.

12/1

14/1

Form: 130345 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Three 6f AW wins over the winter; twice reached the frame over 6f on turf last month and this more suitable than the 5f he raced over at Catterick last weekend; plenty of good runs here over the years.
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6

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:35 Epsom

Muscika

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

Veteran with 18 wins on his CV, including over C&D; last success was from the front at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in May but he's been well held in both runs since; bit to prove again but has possibilities if he can bounce back.

12/1

Form: 53-685 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Pretty useful sprint 2yo last year but hasn't posed a serious threat in three handicap starts over 6f/7f this term, the latest at Newbury only ten days ago; the sole 3yo in the line-up; others more obvious.
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11th

1

(14)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

20:20 York

Havana By The Sea

9st 9lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Craig Lidster

On a handy mark judged on AW form towards end of last year but hasn't performed at the same level this season and needs to raise her game.

20/1

2

(1)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Thirsk

Havana By The Sea

9st 10lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Craig Lidster

Her best efforts have come on AW but she's effective on fast turf; low-key run at York on Saturday; others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

11th

14

(5)

17th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Havana By The Sea

9st 5lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Craig Lidster

Pretty useful sprint 2yo last year but hasn't posed a serious threat in three handicap starts over 6f/7f this term, the latest at Newbury only ten days ago; the sole 3yo in the line-up; others more obvious.

16/1

9/2

Form: -39971 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Shrugged aside three disappointing runs when back to form with a bang to score by 4l at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) last Sunday; his trainer put down the improved showing to a return to faster ground and a straight track, and he gets a similar set-up here; major contender under a 5lb penalty.
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7th

8

(2)

10th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Royal Parade

9st 4lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Fourth of 14 on second start for this yard at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in October suggested the ability remained, but losing run up to 18 despite a sliding mark; not sure a return to sprinting is the answer.

14/1

7th

8

(2)

10th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Royal Parade

9st 4lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Fourth of 14 on second start for this yard at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in October suggested the ability remained, but losing run up to 18 despite a sliding mark; not sure a return to sprinting is the answer.

14/1

16/1

Form: 1220-0 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won twice last season (6f, good/good to firm); entitled to have needed his reappearance at Epsom a fortnight ago but he will need to leave that run well behind to go close here.
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14th
15 (10)
Rich Waters

25/1

Form: 330-87

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Raced only at 7f/1m for Saeed bin Suroor, winning just once (in 2020); better effort in 6f handicaps for new yard when seventh of 13 at Thirsk 12 days ago but he was never a threat.
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8th

6

(5)

17th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rich Waters

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Back to form when second over C&D nine days ago on his first run for 11 weeks; likely he'll need more in this field but he was rated much higher when starting out for this yard last spring.

5/1

2nd

7

(1)

8th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Rich Waters

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Made an encouraging return to the AW when beaten 2l into fifth of 12 here (6f) in November, but would like to have seen more from him at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) 11 days later; losing run up to 19 and others preferred.

14/1

9th

2

(3)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rich Waters

9st 7lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Grant Tuer

midfield

6/1

Form: 82259/

Last run: 583 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Runner-up twice in 6f fast-ground handicaps in 2021 but not seen since finishing down the field at Chelmsford in December of that year; it's of some interest that connections persevere but a watching brief has to be the percentage call given the length of the absence.
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8th

2

(3)

25th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Great News

10st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Made winning racecourse debut as a 3yo (7f, good to firm) and he's well treated on some of that year's handicap form too; he was returning from 583 days off when tailed off at York last month (6f, good to firm) and he has something to prove, for all this is weaker; accessories back on today.

12/1

15th

10

(4)

17th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Great News

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Runner-up twice in 6f fast-ground handicaps in 2021 but not seen since finishing down the field at Chelmsford in December of that year; it's of some interest that connections persevere but a watching brief has to be the percentage call given the length of the absence.

14/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £38.30
Straight Forecast £34.84
Tricast £189.98
Trifecta £261.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Good Earth

NEWMARKET:

The Green Man

POSTDATA:

Showtime Mahomes

The Star:

Rich Waters

TOPSPEED:

Many A Star

Daily Mail:

Ghathanfar

Daily Mirror:

Rathbone

D Express:

Soldier's Minute

Telegraph:

The Green Man

The Guardian:

The Green Man

RP RATINGS:

Good Earth

The Times:

Good Earth

The Sun:

Good Earth

Daily Record:

Good Earth