16.30

J: George Downing

11/4 (Won)

Win: £6.50
Place: £2.00

Form: 3-2232 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict

0-7 but placed in his last six starts, the latest when second of seven in a Leicester maiden (6f, good to firm) four weeks ago; the winner has gone in again since and cheekpieces are given a go, but whether this easier 6f is suitable remains to be seen.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
10 (7)	5th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 212y Class 3	16:55 Haydock Bishops Crown 9st 2lb J: Callum Hutchinson T: Eve Johnson Houghton	His three wins have come over 6f but he's hinted when running well over that trip this summer that this return to 7f is worth exploring; versatile ground-wise and could be in with a chance.	10/1
10 (1)	14th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 3	18:30 Windsor Bishops Crown 9st 0lb J: Jack Dace T: Eve Johnson Houghton	C&D winner last year; promising efforts over C&D and at Yarmouth (both on soft) last month but he found things happening too quickly on good to firm ground over C&D on Monday; blinkers now replaced by a new visor.	16/1
9th 12 (2)	11th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 2	19:10 Windsor Bishops Crown 8st 8lb J: Oliver Carmichael T: Eve Johnson Houghton	Form off current mark, all in Class 4, features a success over C&D in 2024 and placed efforts the last twice; steps up two grades but Oliver Carmichael takes off a handy 7lb; could go well.	10/1

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Verdict

Starting price

10

(7)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

His three wins have come over 6f but he's hinted when running well over that trip this summer that this return to 7f is worth exploring; versatile ground-wise and could be in with a chance.

10/1

10

(1)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:30 Windsor

9st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

C&D winner last year; promising efforts over C&D and at Yarmouth (both on soft) last month but he found things happening too quickly on good to firm ground over C&D on Monday; blinkers now replaced by a new visor.

16/1

9th

12

(2)

11th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:10 Windsor

8st 8lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

Form off current mark, all in Class 4, features a success over C&D in 2024 and placed efforts the last twice; steps up two grades but Oliver Carmichael takes off a handy 7lb; could go well.

10/1

2nd

6 (8)

Blazing Son

J: Alex Fielding

T: Bryan Smart

8/1

Place: £2.00

Form: -31144 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict

Won four times between October and May including on heavy ground at Redcar (6f); bit below his best when fourth of six at Catterick (6f, good to soft) last month, but the winner has gone in again since so he shouldn't be dismissed.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
10th 7 (6)	23rd Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5	16:53 Southwell (AW) Blazing Son 9st 8lb J: Tom Kiely-Marshall T: Bryan Smart	Five AW wins include two on this course (at 6f; has won over 7f) but he's been going through a quieter spell of late; others more likely.	12/1
3rd 4 (9)	5th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5	15:05 Southwell (AW) Blazing Son 9st 7lb J: Tom Kiely-Marshall T: Bryan Smart	He needs to improve upon his last few showings and was held in fifth over C&D most recently; however, this two-time course winner is 6lb lower than when second at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) in March and is not written off.	10/1

Place /
No / Draw

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Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

10th

7

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Blazing Son

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

Five AW wins include two on this course (at 6f; has won over 7f) but he's been going through a quieter spell of late; others more likely.

12/1

3rd

4

(9)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Blazing Son

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

He needs to improve upon his last few showings and was held in fifth over C&D most recently; however, this two-time course winner is 6lb lower than when second at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) in March and is not written off.

10/1

3rd

3 (6)

Cold Stare

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: David O’Meara

8/1

Place: £1.30

Form: 325264 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict

Losing run up to 24, but has been consistent this year albeit his fourth of six at Leicester (7f, soft) on Wednesday wasn't amongst his best recent efforts; cheekpieces return and he won't mind how soft the ground is, but he just looks vulnerable for the time being.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 11 (10)	26th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 4	17:00 Doncaster Cold Stare 9st 6lb J: David Nolan T: David O’Meara	9yo who needs to produce more than he's managed the last twice but before those he was a creditable fifth in the Ayr Bronze Cup and he's dropped to a dangerous mark; not written off.	14/1
5th 1 (8)	18th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 5	13:52 Redcar Cold Stare 10st 0lb J: Jason Watson T: David O’Meara	Most of his nine wins on soft or heavy; finished close up in the Ayr Bronze Cup last month and ran well enough to think he's still in reasonable form when fifth in a higher grade than this at Haydock last time; in the mix.	15/2
6th 10 (2)	28th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3	14:40 Haydock Cold Stare 8st 13lb J: Mark Winn T: David O’Meara	Most of his nine wins on soft or heavy; finished close up in the Ayr Bronze Cup last weekend which gives him a fighting chance here but he has a better overall record on that track than this one and remains on much the same mark as when well adrift of Trilby here in April.	8/1

Place /
No / Draw

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

8th

11

(10)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

9st 6lb

9yo who needs to produce more than he's managed the last twice but before those he was a creditable fifth in the Ayr Bronze Cup and he's dropped to a dangerous mark; not written off.

14/1

5th

1

(8)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

10st 0lb

Most of his nine wins on soft or heavy; finished close up in the Ayr Bronze Cup last month and ran well enough to think he's still in reasonable form when fifth in a higher grade than this at Haydock last time; in the mix.

15/2

6th

10

(2)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

8st 13lb

Most of his nine wins on soft or heavy; finished close up in the Ayr Bronze Cup last weekend which gives him a fighting chance here but he has a better overall record on that track than this one and remains on much the same mark as when well adrift of Trilby here in April.

8/1

4th

1 (3)

Milbanke

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

4/1

Form: 405203 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict

Looked unlucky not to win at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) in June and performed with credit when third of seven at Catterick (7f, good to soft) last month, but not sure an easy 6f is ideal for him.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1 (7)	30th May 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6	14:45 Carlisle Milbanke 9st 9lb J: Daniel Tudhope T: Paul Midgley	Three-time winner but has beaten one rival in three starts this year and blinkers clearly need to do something.	20/1
1 (7)	30th May 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6	14:45 Carlisle Milbanke 9st 9lb J: Daniel Tudhope T: Paul Midgley	Three-time winner but has beaten one rival in three starts this year and blinkers clearly need to do something.	20/1
9th 1 (10)	27th Apr 2025 Good 0m 5f 110y Class 5	16:30 Wetherby Milbanke 9st 8lb J: David Nolan T: Paul Midgley	Yet to beat a rival in two runs for new stable this year; dropped 6lb but need to see more before getting involved.	33/1

Place /
No / Draw

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict

Starting price

1

(7)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

9st 9lb

Three-time winner but has beaten one rival in three starts this year and blinkers clearly need to do something.

20/1

1

(7)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

9st 9lb

Three-time winner but has beaten one rival in three starts this year and blinkers clearly need to do something.

20/1

9th

1

(10)

27th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

9st 8lb

Yet to beat a rival in two runs for new stable this year; dropped 6lb but need to see more before getting involved.

33/1

5th

11 (11)

Burj Malinka

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

8/1

Form: 363354 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict

Both wins over 5f at Hamilton last season, but he stays at least this far; a bit disappointing when only fourth of seven having been sent off a warm favourite here (5f, soft) a fortnight ago, but better must have been expected and he is now 2lb below his last winning mark; worth another chance with the ground likely to be ideal.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 1 (7)	20th Jun 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6	14:40 Ripon Burj Malinka 9st 10lb J: Paddy Mathers T: Adrian Nicholls	led against near rail	11/2
3rd 11 (11)	6th Jun 2024 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 5	14:55 Hamilton Burj Malinka 9st 3lb J: Paddy Mathers T: Adrian Nicholls	Extended his run of creditable efforts last time, when he divided Huddle Up and Count d'Orsay at Carlisle; no problems with ground/track/trip and likely to give it his best shot again.	5/1
3rd 6 (9)	30th May 2024 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5	17:55 Carlisle Burj Malinka 10st 12lb J: Mr Jack Nicholls T: Adrian Nicholls	Back to winning form at Thirsk (6f, heavy) last month and has twice run well since, fourth of nine on ground that would have been quick enough at Beverley (5f) last time; considered under his promising amateur.	7/2

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

8th

1

(7)

20th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

9st 10lb

led against near rail

11/2

3rd

11

(11)

6th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

9st 3lb

Extended his run of creditable efforts last time, when he divided Huddle Up and Count d'Orsay at Carlisle; no problems with ground/track/trip and likely to give it his best shot again.

5/1

3rd

6

(9)

30th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

10st 12lb

Back to winning form at Thirsk (6f, heavy) last month and has twice run well since, fourth of nine on ground that would have been quick enough at Beverley (5f) last time; considered under his promising amateur.

7/2

6th

7 (10)

J: Lewis Chalkley

13/2

Form: -79251 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict

Three-time AW winner who got off the mark on turf at the 18th attempt at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) last month; 4lb rise not excessive and return to 6f not an issue, but out of the frame in all five starts on soft ground which would be a concern if those conditions prevail.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 4 (3)	24th Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 1y Class 6	16:15 Musselburgh So Grateful 9st 4lb J: Joanna Mason T: Michael & David Easterby	He's won six times and has been runner-up in his last three contests, latest when jockey dropped her whip when in front inside the final furlong at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm); he may well gain compensation today.	11/4
2nd 4 (3)	5th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 6	17:40 Yarmouth So Grateful 10st 10lb J: Miss Serena Brotherton T: Michael & David Easterby	2-41 on turf, the latest success coming at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) last May; runner-up on his last two starts, latest over 5f at that venue 12 days ago, and warrants respect now stepped back up in trip.	11/4
2nd 9 (1)	24th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6	17:27 Thirsk So Grateful 8st 13lb J: Lewis Chalkley T: Michael & David Easterby	Record of 2-40 on turf but his last win was at Thirsk last spring and he was runner-up at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last week; looks interesting off 1lb lower here and he's respected back at this track.	7/2

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

8th

4

(3)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

He's won six times and has been runner-up in his last three contests, latest when jockey dropped her whip when in front inside the final furlong at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm); he may well gain compensation today.

11/4

2nd

4

(3)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:40 Yarmouth

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

10st 10lb

2-41 on turf, the latest success coming at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) last May; runner-up on his last two starts, latest over 5f at that venue 12 days ago, and warrants respect now stepped back up in trip.

11/4

2nd

9

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:27 Thirsk

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

Record of 2-40 on turf but his last win was at Thirsk last spring and he was runner-up at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last week; looks interesting off 1lb lower here and he's respected back at this track.

7/2

7th

10 (5)

Thunder Sun

J: Morgan Cole

T: Derek Shaw

50/1

Form: 67/079

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict

Won a Kempton novice (7f, AW) for Sir Michael Stoute in September 2020, but regressive since and has been well held in three starts on the AW for this yard since returning from a mammoth absence in May; best watched for now.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 10 (5)	5th Aug 2023 Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 5	16:30 Doncaster Thunder Sun 9st 4lb J: Morgan Cole T: Derek Shaw	slowly away, in rear	50/1
9th 8 (4)	17th Jul 2023 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5	20:30 Wolverhampton (AW) Thunder Sun 9st 9lb J: Morgan Cole T: Derek Shaw	towards rear	33/1
7th 8 (7)	5th Jun 2023 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4	19:30 Wolverhampton (AW) Thunder Sun 9st 2lb J: Morgan Cole T: Derek Shaw	150-1 when offering little on his return from a lengthy absence 12 days ago (stable debut); hard to recommend.	66/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

7th

10

(5)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

9st 4lb

slowly away, in rear

50/1

9th

8

(4)

17th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thunder Sun

9st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Derek Shaw

towards rear

33/1

7th

8

(7)

5th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thunder Sun

9st 2lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Derek Shaw

150-1 when offering little on his return from a lengthy absence 12 days ago (stable debut); hard to recommend.

66/1

8th

5 (9)

Bellagio Man

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

13/2

Form: 850835 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict

Not the most prolific (3-29) and last two wins have come on the AW, but he has run well on turf the last twice having dropped to a favourable mark; won on soft ground in Ireland as a 3yo and worth a second look with a first-time visor replacing cheekpieces.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 5 (1)	26th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5	15:00 Wolverhampton (AW) Bellagio Man 9st 6lb J: Cam Hardie T: Antony Brittain	Won two 6f handicaps at Newcastle last October but ended his 2025 campaign with a poor run and it a similar story on his seasonal return in May; absent since and likely vulnerable.	20/1
10th 7 (7)	1st May 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5	20:10 Newcastle (AW) Bellagio Man 9st 4lb J: Cam Hardie T: Antony Brittain	Recorded back-to-back C&D wins last October (the second off 3lb lower) but the wheels came off in his hat-trick bid in November; back from 161 days off with a point to prove.	16/1
8 (6)	1st Nov 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5	18:45 Newcastle (AW) Bellagio Man 9st 4lb J: Cam Hardie T: Antony Brittain	Comes here chasing a C&D hat-trick after two narrow wins last month; still feasibly weighted up 3lb and should be in the thick of the action.	9/2

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

5th

5

(1)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Won two 6f handicaps at Newcastle last October but ended his 2025 campaign with a poor run and it a similar story on his seasonal return in May; absent since and likely vulnerable.

20/1

10th

7

(7)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

9st 4lb

Recorded back-to-back C&D wins last October (the second off 3lb lower) but the wheels came off in his hat-trick bid in November; back from 161 days off with a point to prove.

16/1

8

(6)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

9st 4lb

Comes here chasing a C&D hat-trick after two narrow wins last month; still feasibly weighted up 3lb and should be in the thick of the action.

9/2

9th

4 (12)

Surprise Picture

J: Laura Pearson

11/1

Form: -81017 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict

Two wins for Keith Dalgleish this year, the latest at Musselburgh (7f, good) in June, but well held on stable debut here (7f, good) last month; drop to 6f shouldn't be an issue and headgear makes a return but most of his best form has come on fast ground; stable also runs Gunnerside.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 1 (6)	13th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6	20:00 Wolverhampton (AW) Surprise Picture 9st 9lb J: Billy Garritty T: Grant Tuer	Four wins at Wolverhampton include this race (off 1lb higher) last year; not solid on recent form but is interesting returned to this venue and back down in grade (3-5 in Class 6).	7/1
4th 1 (6)	13th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6	20:00 Wolverhampton (AW) Surprise Picture 9st 9lb J: Billy Garritty T: Grant Tuer	Four wins at Wolverhampton include this race (off 1lb higher) last year; not solid on recent form but is interesting returned to this venue and back down in grade (3-5 in Class 6).	7/1
9th 6 (10)	28th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5	15:45 Southwell (AW) Surprise Picture 9st 6lb J: Sam James T: Grant Tuer	midfield	33/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

4th

1

(6)

13th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Surprise Picture

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

Four wins at Wolverhampton include this race (off 1lb higher) last year; not solid on recent form but is interesting returned to this venue and back down in grade (3-5 in Class 6).

7/1

4th

1

(6)

13th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Surprise Picture

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

Four wins at Wolverhampton include this race (off 1lb higher) last year; not solid on recent form but is interesting returned to this venue and back down in grade (3-5 in Class 6).

7/1

9th

6

(10)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

9st 6lb

midfield

33/1

10th

9 (4)

Our Delia

J: Rowan Scott

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

33/1

Form: 02-0

Last run: 93 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict

Only just beaten when sent off 150-1 for a Newcastle maiden (6f, AW) last November, but her efforts either side have been much more modest; makes her handicap debut after another three months off having undergone wind surgery in the meantime; others are more convincing.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
11th 3 (1)	28th Aug 2023 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6	15:10 Southwell (AW) Our Delia 9st 10lb J: Jack Garritty T: Jedd O’Keeffe	Runner-up in a 6f maiden on Tapeta but that's her standout effort and she was 50-1 when well beaten on handicap debut at Doncaster (6f, soft); still early days but others are more solid.	50/1
10th 9 (4)	5th Aug 2023 Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 5	16:30 Doncaster Our Delia 9st 5lb J: Rowan Scott T: Jedd O’Keeffe	prominent	33/1
13th 13 (5)	4th May 2023 Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 5	13:50 Redcar Our Delia 9st 2lb J: Jack Garritty T: Jedd O’Keeffe	150-1 but much improved from her debut when second of 11 in 6f maiden at Newcastle in November, collared only late on; she may do better still so this Acclamation filly is firmly in the picture.	4/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

11th

3

(1)

28th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

9st 10lb

Runner-up in a 6f maiden on Tapeta but that's her standout effort and she was 50-1 when well beaten on handicap debut at Doncaster (6f, soft); still early days but others are more solid.

50/1

10th

9

(4)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

9st 5lb

prominent

33/1

13th

13

(5)

4th May 2023

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

9st 2lb

150-1 but much improved from her debut when second of 11 in 6f maiden at Newcastle in November, collared only late on; she may do better still so this Acclamation filly is firmly in the picture.

4/1

11th

12 (7)

Gunnerside

J: Callum Rodriguez