August 25 / 17.15 York

17.15

Good To Firm

Sky Bet Mile Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 0m 7f 192y
  • Class 2
  • 11 runners
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Sky Bet Mile Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 2-1217 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Has form over 1m2f but failed to get home on soft ground when returned to that trip at Glorious Goodwood; ready winner on last two attempts over 1m, latest at Pontefract (good to firm) in June; remains open to further improvement and looks interesting back at this distance.
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6th

1

(7)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

15:05 Haydock

Silver Sword

10st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Dylan Cunha

Gained last success off just 1lb lower at Meydan in March; hasn't scored on home soil for over two years but ran respectably in competitive field at York (1m) last Friday; possibilities back down in grade.

13/2

5th

13

(16)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:30 York

Silver Sword

8st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Dylan Cunha

Failed to kick on after big-field handicap win at Meydan (1m, good to firm) in March but returned from a break in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f, good to firm) a fortnight ago and was denied a clear run when finishing an encouraging 11th of 23; he may be able to build on that performance.

16/1

11th

20

(1)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Silver Sword

8st 8lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Won a big-field handicap at Meydan (1m, good to firm) in March; however, didn't really threaten in Britain on his next three starts in April and May, and returns from a break today; others are more appealing.

40/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.65

Form: 18-206 C

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Peak performances have come at York, namely a success over 6f last summer and good second over 7f at this year's Dante meeting; disappointing the last twice, including in good race here; chance partly depends on whether he revives for wind surgery and new trip.
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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

7/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 4-8141 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Successful in big field here (good) four weeks ago, taking his record over 7f to 3-5 and record for current yard to 2-4; not beaten entirely by the trip in both attempts at 1m; in great form at present and could be dangerous if proving as effective back up in distance.
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12th

11

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

The visor has had a positive effect and he may have bumped into one when a clear second off this mark 11 days ago (Polytrack); goes well here and is one of the likelier winners.

7/1

2nd

1

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Disappointed on his reappearance in June but he's been running well in three starts since the visor was applied, most recently finishing third of 11 in a 0-75 at Haydock (7f, good) 13 days ago; drops in grade with good claims.

4/1

3rd

11

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

20:38 Haydock

Bajan Bandit

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

He's run pretty well in this visor on his last two starts, last time 3l second of 12 at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW); however, he's back up into a 0-75 here and has won just one of his last 29 races; may again be vulnerable.

11/1

4th
7 (6)

5/1

Form: -33414 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Useful gelding who has proved consistent; suited by step up to 1m in handicaps the last twice, winning at Yarmouth (good to firm) then creditable fourth at the Newmarket July festival (good to soft); remains unexposed at this distance; one of two major players for Shadwell.
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No Results Found

9/1

Form: 421-49 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Form dipped on soft going at Glorious Goodwood having done too much up front; solid record on good/firmer otherwise and still fresh having raced only twice this term; retains low mileage and may rate higher yet; close second in the Convivial Maiden on this card last year; possibilities.
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8th

10

(2)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:40 Ascot

Glenfinnan

8st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Dods

Two course wins feature one at 7f, but both his wins this term came in Class 4 handicaps at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm), including on his last outing 24 days ago; arrives in good heart but this is a notable step back up in grade.

20/1

1st

5

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Glenfinnan

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Dods

Course winner in May and only a length away at Carlisle three starts later; not sure what happened at Thirsk 11 days ago but has a big run in him.

7/1

Form: 1-35 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won well over C&D (good to soft) on sole 2yo start; couple of creditable efforts at novice level this season and ties in with English Oak on last-time-out Newmarket running; open to progress in handicaps and looks interesting returned to the scene of his success.
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8th

10

(5)

30th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:25 Newmarket

Modesty

8st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Freddie & Martyn Meade

All races at 1m; looked good when winning sole 2yo start last autumn (good to soft); ran to a similar level in novices in 2023 but looked an awkward ride on handicap debut at York in August and cheekpieces now fitted on the drop to 7f; needs to show he can handle a less conventional track.

9/1

6th

10

(11)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

17:15 York

Modesty

8st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Freddie & Martyn Meade

in touch with leaders, hung badly left from over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, weakened inside final 110yds

8/1

5th

2

(8)

21st Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Newmarket (July)

Modesty

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Freddie & Martyn Meade

took keen hold, held up in midfield, headway over 2f out, shaken up and edged left over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

100/30

20/1

Form: -35144 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Opened his account at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) in June; has remained in form with a couple of fourth-place finishes, latest at Newcastle (AW); goes into deeper waters upped in grade and, while he gets weight all round, others have stronger claims.
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9th

5

(6)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

13:55 Musselburgh

Power Of Gold

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John & Sean Quinn

Just one win from his 21 starts but he's been a creditable third on two of his three starts this season, most recently at Chepstow (7f, good); he's probably fine on good to soft; in the mix if he's on another going day.

5/1

3rd

2

(8)

21st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Chepstow

Power Of Gold

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Sean Quinn

Only 1-20 but his comeback run was encouraging, over 1m at Pontefract; Wetherby next time was disappointing but he did go down by only a neck on his last run over 7f (last August) and he's his Yorkshire-based yard's only runner on the card; Oisin Murphy rides.

6/1

2

(8)

21st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Chepstow

Power Of Gold

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Sean Quinn

Only 1-20 but his comeback run was encouraging, over 1m at Pontefract; Wetherby next time was disappointing but he did go down by only a neck on his last run over 7f (last August) and he's his Yorkshire-based yard's only runner on the card; Oisin Murphy rides.

6/1

9/2

Form: 713 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Progressive RPRs in novice events, most recently third at Newmarket (1m, good) where he carried a 7lb penalty for Thirsk success; looks the type who could easily improve further and do well in handicaps; Ryan Moore up for first time; commands respect.
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6th

1

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ripon

English Oak

10st 4lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Two wins at Meydan for current yard; best effort since returned to British soil when second in small field at Hamilton; rather weighted to the hilt on 2026 form but Harry Vigors takes off a useful 5lb.

8/1

16th

5

(22)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

English Oak

9st 9lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Completed a Meydan double early this year; came up short in the Royal Ascot handicap he'd won in 2024 but ran respectably, behind an unbeaten rival, at Hamilton most recently; has to overcome the widest draw returned to a bigger stage.

40/1

2nd

1

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 2

15:25 Hamilton

English Oak

10st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Hamad Al Jehani

High-class handicap form at 6f to 1m on a range of surfaces and he was up against it when second to a progressive winner in this race last year; has since won two handicaps at Meydan for new yard and perhaps felt the lack of a recent run when mid-division in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot last month; leading player.

7/1

Form: 142004 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Stablemate of Dear My Friend; won well at Musselburgh on seasonal debut; best efforts since when second in the German 2,000 Guineas in May and fourth in Newmarket handicap (1m, good to firm) last week; useful but others are less exposed.
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8th

1

(9)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

18:25 Haydock

Finns Charm

10st 4lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Seemingly back in prime form when making all at Goodwood (7f, good) in June but cut little ice in major handicaps on next two outings; sure to appreciate this ease in grade but still has something to prove.

11/2

17th

8

(15)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Newmarket (July)

Finns Charm

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Holds poor claims, having trailed home last of 26 in the 7f handicap at Royal Ascot most recently; again incurs a penalty for his Goodwood success earlier in June.

33/1

20/1

Form: 71-125 D

Last run: 146 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Formerly trained by the Gosdens; showed useful form on turf at Doha (won) and AW at Kempton (close second) in February/March, then posted a lesser effort in April; sold for 82,000gns since; heed the market signals on stable/handicap debut, following 146-day absence.
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2nd

1

(2)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:38 Beverley

Alzahir

10st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Recorded his sixth victory of the year with a career-best effort in 5.4f handicap at York 16 days ago; he's also a winner in the mud so must enter calculations once more.

5/1

1

(7)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

15:00 York

Alzahir

9st 12lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

He has enjoyed a fine season, winning five handicaps, and he ran another sound race when fourth in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon three weeks ago; this intermediate trip should suit and he's versatile where the going is concerned; likely to run well but might find a few better treated.

10/1

2

(17)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Alzahir

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jennie Candlish

He's enjoyed a fine year and although he's come unstuck on his last two starts, he did too much early at York and then raced up the middle in the Stewards' Cup; earlier Ascot win off just 2lb lower was a fine effort; first visit to Ripon but he has won on the undulations at Epsom; drawn against the rail and a big run would seem likely.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3-1800 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Listed winner over 1m at Newcastle (AW) on seasonal debut; has struggled in Group races, including the Derby, over middle distances since; more exposed than some of these rivals but may stage a form revival back down in trip/class; handicap debut.
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7th

2

(4)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 1

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Dear My Friend

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Useful on turf but better on AW, winning four of his six starts including twice at Listed level (won the corresponding race when it was run at Lingfield in 2024); off the track for a year but still more appealing than many.

20/1

4th

2

(9)

4th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Dear My Friend

9st 6lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Charlie Johnston

in rear

15/2

4th

2

(9)

4th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Dear My Friend

9st 6lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Charlie Johnston

in rear

15/2

Non-runners

Enfjaar

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Payout
Exacta £87.10
Straight Forecast £64.34
Tricast £679.77
Trifecta £918.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Enfjaar

POSTDATA:

Tafreej

D Express:

Bajan Bandit

The Times:

Modesty

TOPSPEED:

Finn's Charm

SPOTLIGHT:

Glenfinnan

NEWMARKET:

Enfjaar

Daily Mirror:

Enfjaar

The Sun:

Enfjaar

Telegraph:

Tafreej

The Guardian:

Tafreej

Daily Mail:

Tafreej

The Star:

Bajan Bandit

Daily Record:

Bajan Bandit