July 14 / 16.55 York

16.55

Good

Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap

  • Prize money: £10468
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 22 runners
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Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap

Runners: 22 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 469087 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Stable stalwart who has six course wins to his name; he hasn't fired this year but he's slipped down the weights and a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue.
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6th

6

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Copper Knight

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Grand old veteran who can be forgiven his defeat in a Class 2 at York last time, having won at this level the time before at Beverley (2lb lower); had 119 races and yet this is his first visit here.

16/1

18th

18

(4)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Copper Knight

8st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Hugely admirable 12yo whose seven York wins include this race in 2019 and 2021, and he built upon last month's reappearance second at Ripon (5f, good) to win at Beverley (5f, good to soft) ten days ago; however, there's a suspicion he may find a big-field Class 2 such as this too hot nowadays.

20/1

1st

4

(2)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Beverley

Copper Knight

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Legendary 12yo who has won 18 of his 117 races; fine second at Ripon on reappearance (5f, good), rain will help and although yet to win in four runs here, wouldn't rule him out.

13/2

28/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: -48127 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
His four wins have come over 5f at Pontefract and Beverley but he has run well when faced with less-taxing tracks; short of room at a crucial juncture at Chester four weeks ago (6f, good); slight concern that he'll get going too late; one of five runners for the stable.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(10)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Ventura Express

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Four of his six wins have come over C&D, including the corresponding race in 2024; drew a blank in 2025 but retains ability and he has run some solid races in defeat this year too, keeping on for fourth at Beverley 18 days ago; drops in class but he has the widest stall to contend with.

8/1

4th

7

(6)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Beverley

Ventura Express

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

9yo who is on an 18-race losing run; good second over C&D last July (good to firm) and is now 3lb lower.

10/1

5th

4

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:52 Beverley

Ventura Express

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Has won two of three C&D starts (good and good to firm), the latest in July 2024; went very close to breaking the losing run when involved in a tight finish on Southwell AW in March; convincing claims.

9/2

3rd
14 (2)
Mattice

10/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -66944 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on last season's best and he ran well for fourth at Beverley two starts back (behind Le Beau Garcon); fair effort at Doncaster last time (6f, good) and he has run well over C&D in the past.
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4

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ian McInnes

Has been in grand form since winning at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in July and landed his third win of the year (and first on AW) over C&D last time; up 6lb but must come into the equation on this hat-trick bid.

100/30

4

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ian McInnes

Has been in grand form since winning at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in July and landed his third win of the year (and first on AW) over C&D last time; up 6lb but must come into the equation on this hat-trick bid.

100/30

1

(13)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ian McInnes

Went very close on stable debut over C&D last November; made all at Carlisle (good to soft) in July and kept on well to win at Ripon (also 6f, good) on Saturday; 5lb penalty but this drop back to 5f is likely no bother; should give it a good go.

9/2

14/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 08-033 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Still to add to 2yo wins but his last two runs haven't seen him to best effect, the blindfold removed late at Catterick and then having to be switched around the field 1f out at Beverley; on a dangerous mark and more appealing than many.
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4th

1

(9)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Ripon

Le Beau Garcon

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Handles most ground but all of his four wins have been on good to firm; last success was at Ayr (5f) 12 months ago but that was on his reappearance and he's only 1lb higher for today's return; needs a close look after 221 days off.

6/1

11th

1

(12)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Le Beau Garcon

9st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Winning reappearance at Ayr (5f) in May and returned to form with a close call at Catterick 20 days ago; however, inconclusive AW form from just two attempts and offputting that he hasn't run on sand since late 2023.

6/1

3

(4)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Le Beau Garcon

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made a winning return to action at Ayr in May but two runs since have been disappointing, even allowing for the higher grade; needs a full revival but he has run well here in the past.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5331-9 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Progressed well last season, winning four of seven starts (all 5f, three on good to firm, one on soft); returned from 289 days off with a most encouraging run in the Gosforth Park Cup, travelling strongly but unable to find a gap in the closing stages; generously dropped 2lb for that and should be in line for another good campaign; whether this track will play to her strengths remains to be seen though.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

6

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Elegant Erin

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Ended 2025 in top form, winning twice at Beverley (5f, soft), but she has looked rusty on both her starts this year; absent another seven weeks since her last run and probably best watched.

50/1

9th

5

(6)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

15:57 Pontefract

Elegant Erin

9st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

In great form on soft ground last autumn but was punished by the assessor for a Listed effort that possibly flatters her; never figured in AW event two months ago; current mark seems difficult.

20/1

Form: 332214 D BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Two 5f wins on good or quicker; up 8lb for Carlisle win last month and could only manage fourth of 14 at Beverley since; has the requisite speed for this track but a clear personal best will be required to win.
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3

(5)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Princess Karine

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Ran out an easy winner in a small-field soft-ground handicap at Pontefract last spring but the handicapper took umbrage and she's found it tough going since; may have needed January's return to action but she still carries risk despite her much-reduced mark.

9/1

10th

9

(10)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Princess Karine

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

ducked sharply left start, prominent in centre of group

14/1

10th

9

(10)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Princess Karine

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

ducked sharply left start, prominent in centre of group

14/1

Form: 40-444 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Only had three runs for this yard, finishing fourth on each occasion (including in a big field over C&D on penultimate start); showed good speed at Musselburgh since and on a good mark if reproducing this year's best; one of five runners for Paul Midgley.
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4th

2

(14)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Spring Is Sprung

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Strike-rate of 8-34 includes five turf wins; seventh behind Vantheman at Hamilton 14 days ago but moved well for a long way before fading late on.

10/1

7th

3

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Spring Is Sprung

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Paul Midgley

As good as ever on Tapeta lately, albeit turned over as favourite on last two outings; returns to turf 3lb above his highest winning mark and at the age of seven (no surprise to see Rhys Elliott up to take off 5lb) and he will need to get things bang on.

16/1

4th

1

(6)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Spring Is Sprung

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Paul Midgley

Front-runner; enjoyed a purple patch last summer, landing a big payday when scoring at Haydock in August; got the better of Fidelius over C&D on his return to action in January and he meets his old rival on 1lb better terms today; only fourth in a higher grade last time but he can make a bold bid back into 0-85 company.

11/4

11/1

Form: 234252 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
String of good efforts in defeat in 2023, including when beaten a head by Nelson Gay at Newcastle recently; not getting any respite from the handicapper though and others are more appealing for win purposes.
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10th

2

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Dandy Dinmont

9st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

He's inconsistent but he was back on song when winning at Beverley (5f, good to firm) this month; he's just 2lb higher today and is a leading player if backing up that latest performance.

11/4

1st

8

(4)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Dandy Dinmont

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Modest strike-rate since 2022 and his form thus far this term hasn't continued the broad consistency he showed in 2025; no certainty to take advantage of a reduced mark.

14/1

7th

7

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

Dandy Dinmont

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Nigel Tinkler

Conditions shouldn't be an excuse and he didn't run badly at Bath (5f, good) three weeks ago after a short break; Tom Marquand a notable booking; each-way shout.

9/2

9th
3 (21)
Khabib

14/1

Form: 2-8535 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Still 5lb higher than for his last win in September and he's just 1-19 on turf as opposed to 4-15 on AW; caught the eye at Musselburgh last time when he couldn't find daylight at a crucial stage; Paul Mulrennan just the man to find the gaps today and has a big run in him if his high draw isn't disadvantageous.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Khabib

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

All six wins over 5f; also second over 5f here (good) in August of 2024 but hasn't been seen since a poor run at Beverley later that month; previously trained by his owner; can only really watch after such a long time off.

25/1

5

(10)

25th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Beverley

Khabib

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ray Craggs

It's now 12 starts since his last victory but he comes here on the back of a good second of nine in 5f Thirsk handicap nine days ago; this reliable C&D winner ought to be in the shake-up.

7/1

2nd

6

(3)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:05 Thirsk

Khabib

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ray Craggs

Yet to win this year but retains plenty of ability; second at Thirsk on three occasions, two this year; more minor money perhaps his best hope.

7/1

10th
16 (12)
Mersea

22/1

Form: 31193- CD

Last run: 371 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Two front-running wins against female opposition as a 2yo, one of them over C&D; absent since trying to concede 4lb to Abbaye winner The Platinum Queen over C&D one year ago; this looks a tough return.
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6th

8

(7)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Mersea

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

50-1 winner over C&D off 11lb higher in February last year; back on a good mark but hasn't been in top form recently.

25/1

7th

3

(2)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mersea

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Well short of her best this winter but that is reflected in her mark and she has too much ability to discount now dropping into a 0-60; betting should be revealing.

12/1

11th

8

(10)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:13 Newcastle (AW)

Mersea

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Grant Tuer

Backwards since winning at Musselburgh (5f, Class 6, good) in August; kept on from behind to finish fifth of ten at Southwell (5f; 33-1) a fortnight ago; the handicapper continues to give her assistance from a career-low mark.

20/1

Form: 323152 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Strong at the finish when winning a Class 6 handicap at Ayr last month; further success awaits judged on his latest second at Musselburgh, having to wait for a gap after travelling strongly; this is a stiffer assignment though.
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5th

2

(4)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Mereside Angel

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: David & Nicola Barron

Down the field at Pontefract last time but in pretty good form previously, finishing third at Catterick (5f, good to soft) two starts ago, and he could have a part to play in a first-time tongue-tie.

13/2

9th

4

(7)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:40 Pontefract

Mereside Angel

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

Has tended to be kept to easier tracks but has plenty in his favour otherwise, with him well handicapped and back in form (race didn't pan out his way last time); should go well.

7/1

3rd

4

(2)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Mereside Angel

10st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: David & Nicola Barron

took keen hold, midfield, switched to centre over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on and went third final 110yds

8/1

12/1

Form: 6-3313 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Cheekpieces have helped the last twice, making all at Catterick in June before close third at Musselburgh last week (in front of Khabib); Graham Lee is on Spring Is Sprung today but Ryan Sexton's 3lb claim can help.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15th

17

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Glory Fighter

9st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Admirable veteran who recorded his 11th win when making all at Nottingham (5f, good) last month; not disgraced at Ripon next time; should make another bold bid.

16/1

5th

4

(1)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Ripon

Glory Fighter

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Admirable veteran who recorded his 11th win when making all at Nottingham (5f, good) last month; there wasn't much separating the first five but he's only 2lb higher here and should give it another good shot.

7/2

1st

2

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

14:57 Nottingham

Glory Fighter

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Ten-time turf winner, including C&D; close third at Newcastle when last seen in February; one to consider.

9/2

13th
18 (14)
Lullaby Bay

16/1

Form: 24-009 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Made good progress last year for Karl Burke; low-key start for this yard but she was beaten under 4l at Thirsk when last seen eight weeks ago; type to exploit her reduced mark sooner rather than later and she won't mind if the rain arrives.
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13th

18

(14)

14th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:55 York

Lullaby Bay

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Made good progress last year for Karl Burke; low-key start for this yard but she was beaten under 4l at Thirsk when last seen eight weeks ago; type to exploit her reduced mark sooner rather than later and she won't mind if the rain arrives.

16/1

9th

6

(9)

20th May 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:32 Thirsk

Lullaby Bay

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

in rear

12/1

11th

8

(11)

30th Apr 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 3

18:45 Musselburgh

Lullaby Bay

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Won over 5f last May in her first three handicaps and was still running well in the autumn, including when beaten a nose in a classified over C&D; left Karl Burke and soundly beaten in a French Listed race on reappearance, which sees cheekpieces (tried twice, not at her best) return today.

10/1

33/1

Form: 0-7065 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Formerly trained by Paul Midgley; low-key stable debut at Musselburgh 11 days ago and due to race off 3lb lower in the future.
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5th

5

(5)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Texas Man

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Came from off the pace to win a 5f handicap at Musselburgh in July; not so good twice since and earlier AW efforts unconvincing.

12/1

4th

6

(1)

12th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Texas Man

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

C&D winner who scored at Musselburgh two starts ago, but good runs have been scarce this season and he was merely mid-division at Beverley latest.

11/1

8th

8

(6)

17th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Beverley

Texas Man

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Took advantage of a falling mark when resuming winning ways at Musselburgh (5f, good); given the narrow winning margin (a nose), a 2lb rise looks fair; should be thereabouts; stablemate of Resilience.

6/1

14/1

Form: 106257 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Always prominent when winning a 5f handicap at Newcastle in January off a 1lb higher mark; solid efforts on turf on his last three starts without suggesting he was primed to strike in a race of this nature.
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9th

9

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

16:00 Nottingham

Papa Dont Preach

8st 10lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin Frost

Four-time AW winner who is 0-29 on turf but he ran well to finish third over C&D (good; 100-30 favourite) three weeks ago; rallied well in that race and he should be in the thick of things again off only 1lb higher.

3/1

3rd

6

(7)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:45 Nottingham

Papa Dont Preach

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Led close home to score at Wolverhampton just before Christmas but the handicapper has been winning the argument since; a 0-28 turf record is enough reason to look elsewhere.

10/1

5th

9

(11)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Papa Dont Preach

9st 2lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

Led close home to score at Wolverhampton just before Christmas and ran creditably over C&D in February; raced wide from an outside draw back at Wolverhampton last time; that run is best ignored and he can bounce back.

10/1

33/1

Form: -01485 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace to win Musselburgh handicap in May and she's only 1lb higher as a result of three lesser runs since; doesn't always make life easy for herself by pulling hard and others are more appealing.
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4th

2

(1)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

14:15 Yarmouth

Havagomecca

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Clear best among this season's efforts when second at Musselburgh in June and Thirsk in July; perhaps has a bit more to prove these days when on firmer than good, but she's one to take seriously.

3/1

5th

3

(4)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

20:20 Musselburgh

Havagomecca

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Dods

Similar type to Glory Fighter, being a dual C&D winner in higher grades; clear second, off just 2lb lower, at Thirsk (5f) most recently; major contender.

5/2

2nd

4

(5)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Havagomecca

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Her form has gone the wrong way but she's dropped down the weights accordingly and ran well when second at Musselburgh (5f, good) two starts ago; a wide draw excuses her lesser latest effort at Pontefract; has won on soft/good to soft, and in these reapplied cheekpieces, and she's not ruled out.

11/2

33/1

Form: 0-0255 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Three creditable runs this summer without suggesting he was primed to win a race as competitive as this one.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(5)

19th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Redcar

Good Luck Fox

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Acts on any ground; inconsistent this term but has become well treated; most recent win came off 11lb higher last September and holds a good chance if turning up in decent form.

16/1

5th

5

(7)

21st Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Catterick

Good Luck Fox

9st 7lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

in rear on outer

12/1

8th

8

(9)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Thirsk

Good Luck Fox

9st 3lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Paul Midgley

prominent against near rail

14/1

33/1

Form: 8-6636 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Showed good speed when third of 14 in the 3yo Dash on Derby Day; not sure what went wrong at Musselburgh three weeks ago but the fact that cheekpieces are now reached for is slightly disconcerting.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

140

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Dickieburd

8st 3lb

T: Ivan Furtado

1

(3)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Dickieburd

9st 13lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

On a lengthy losing sequence and he came in last of six in 5f handicap at Thirsk 25 days ago; others appeal more.

6/1

6

(5)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Thirsk

Dickieburd

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Regressive 5yo who has been unplaced all six starts for new stable this year; seemed to respond well to first-time blinkers when fourth at Chester (5f, good) last month, having set a brisk pace, but was well below that form (albeit from a wider draw) there three weeks ago.

11/2

Form: 2-7303 CD BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Three years since her last success but that came over C&D on good ground; series of good runs this year and she continues to drop in the weights; aids added (ran well in a hood back in 2020) but has been getting it wrong at the stalls and doubt she can get away with it in this field.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

1

(6)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:05 York

Sampers Seven

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Michael Appleby

Has been making things hard for herself leaving the stalls and her losing run goes back to July 2020 (won over C&D); however, she's been running pretty well this year and has edged down the weights; has new headgear combination; effective on good to soft, unproven on soft; not ruled out.

13/2

6

(13)

14th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:55 York

Sampers Seven

9st 10lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Three years since her last success but that came over C&D on good ground; series of good runs this year and she continues to drop in the weights; aids added (ran well in a hood back in 2020) but has been getting it wrong at the stalls and doubt she can get away with it in this field.

9/1

3rd

1

(2)

28th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Salisbury

Sampers Seven

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Appleby

Her last win was almost two years ago but she's well treated on her best form last season and was a good front-running third at Thirsk (5f, good) last month; didn't match that at Epsom last time but that was in a Class 2 event and this is a big drop back in grade; dangerous.

3/1

Form: -46831 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Looked good on occasions when trained by Richard Hughes; slow start for this yard but having dropped in the weights he bounced back to winning ways in a Class 5 at Newcastle two weeks ago (beat Dandy Dinmont by a head); back up 4lb but that still leaves him with some handicapping scope and he's drawn near some good speed; one to consider.
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1

(7)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:27 Southwell (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Multiple winner on the AW and consistent in the main; in front 2f out but didn't quite get home when third here last month; respected off same mark.

7/1

3rd

5

(7)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Dods

Won twice over C&D early this year and he's now 2lb lower than for the second of them; showed signs of a return to form when fourth of nine at Lingfield three weeks ago; solid candidate.

9/2

1

(3)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Dods

Three wins this year include two on the Southwell AW; hasn't been flying of late but he's the type to bounce back and this mark is fine.

11/2

16/1

Form: 243626 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate but he's tough and consistent and ran well at Haydock four weeks ago; took a while to warm to his task at Lingfield on Wednesday and was disappointing (may have been on the slower ground); type to quickly bounce back to form.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

15:30 Chepstow

So Smart

8st 10lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Yet to build upon his pleasing seasonal debut in April, but didn't run badly when third of six over C&D (good to soft) eight days ago; 1lb lower now and Ashley Lewis claims his useful 5lb; considered.

4/1

3rd

6

(2)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:05 Chepstow

So Smart

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

C&D (good to soft) winner in August 2024 who won at Lingfield (good to firm) and Ffos Las (again 5f, good) last year; couldn't repeat his win in that Lingfield event 12 days ago and this looks a warmer race than the ones he regularly contests; still not dismissed.

7/1

Form: 115-91 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
No problem with conditions and he made a winning debut for Ivan Furtado in a small-field handicap at Lingfield 13 days ago (5f, good to firm); 3lb rise in a considerably stronger event could find him out.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(9)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Eeh Bah Gum

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

prominent

20/1

9th

7

(7)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Eeh Bah Gum

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Michael Appleby

bumped start, led narrowly

16/1

5th

2

(4)

2nd Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Eeh Bah Gum

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Michael Appleby

Dual C&D winner in 2022; latest success was in a turf handicap at Lingfield off 14lb higher in August last year; mainly disappointing since, including for new yard following wind surgery this term; plenty to prove.

12/1

Non-runners

Sampers Seven, Nelson Gay, So Smart, Eeh Bah Gum

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £154.80
Straight Forecast £102.68
Tricast £514.51
Trifecta £1257.90

Selections

TOPSPEED:

So Smart

The Guardian:

Mereside Angel

Telegraph:

Glory Fighter

POSTDATA:

Eeh Bah Gum

The Star:

Mattice

SPOTLIGHT:

Nelson Gay

RP RATINGS:

Sampers Seven

The Times:

Elegant Erin

The Sun:

Copper Knight

Daily Mail:

So Smart

D Express:

Mereside Angel

Daily Mirror:

Glory Fighter

Daily Record:

Eeh Bah Gum