September 10 / 16.25 York

16.25

Good To Firm

Hanson Springs 60th Anniversary Handicap

  • Prize money: £10468
  • 1m 2f 56y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Hanson Springs 60th Anniversary Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 322631

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Stays 1m2f and stamina got her home for a breakthrough success off 4lb lower at Hamilton (1m1f, good to soft); raced prominently there and, while this is deeper, she should be in the thick of it.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(5)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Anjo Bonita

10st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Both wins in 2023, at 1m1f and about 1m2f, but this C&D seemed to just catch her out in May; two good efforts at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) and Pontefract (1m, good) of late but she may need an easier test than this now and would have preferred some rain.

7/2

2nd

5

(1)

27th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

14:25 Pontefract

Anjo Bonita

9st 12lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Record of 0-5 for new stable but shapes as if this belated drop back to 1m is worth exploring; very well handicapped on best form.

10/1

14

(9)

5th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Carlisle

Anjo Bonita

9st 13lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Sara Ender

Should be on a good mark but has become hard to predict and wouldn't be the percentage call.

33/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 066V51 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Soft ground probably not ideal when behind Bosc Girl at Doncaster but the hood was left off for the first time at Newcastle and he won narrowly under a positive ride; only 3lb higher and there's scope for further improvement.
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11th

12

(10)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Mathematician

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Neil Mulholland

Won impressively over C&D for Roger Varian in September 2023 but not seen since; returns for his new yard off an 8lb higher mark and best watched after such a mammoth absence, unless the market suggests otherwise.

25/1

1st

6

(4)

27th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Mathematician

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Showed marked improvement to come good at the fifth attempt in a Newcastle handicap (1m2f, AW) last month; bettered that when going close at York (10.5f, good) recently; up another 2lb and should again be thereabouts.

11/4

2nd

13

(4)

10th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:25 York

Mathematician

8st 11lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Roger Varian

Soft ground probably not ideal when behind Bosc Girl at Doncaster but the hood was left off for the first time at Newcastle and he won narrowly under a positive ride; only 3lb higher and there's scope for further improvement.

100/30

12/1

  • Place: £8.10

Form: 8-0040

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come at 1m, including two last season; ran no race at all behind Jewel Maker last time and has questions to answer over this far.
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10th

1

(2)

5th Mar 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Award Dancer

9st 12lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Fourth in three starts off this mark since returning from wind surgery, including twice over C&D, the latest ten days ago (winner has gone in again since); should go well again but a bit more is needed for the win.

15/2

4th

9

(3)

24th Feb 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

17:05 Southwell (AW)

Award Dancer

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

in touch with leaders on inner

11/1

4th

1

(7)

7th Jan 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Award Dancer

9st 13lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

midfield

13/2

10/1

Form: 322029

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Clear of the third when pushing an in-form rival close over 1m2f at Doncaster (soft) in July but Chepstow last time was underwhelming; now 0-6.
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1st

2

(3)

4th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

14:30 Chester

Bosc Girl

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Ended last season with string of good efforts in 1m2f handicaps but made low-key reappearance in June and is now 0-11; that latest outing might have brought her on but others appeal more all the same.

8/1

6th

5

(7)

25th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

16:17 Beverley

Bosc Girl

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

bit short of room soon after start, always behind

5/1

3rd

15

(1)

14th Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:45 York

Bosc Girl

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Richard Fahey

towards rear, midfield after 2f

10/1

10/1

Form: 553763 D BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner who hasn't been on this low a mark for ages and there were positives to take from his latest third at Carlisle (1m1f); returns to a better trip here and in first-time cheekpieces.
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Verdict Starting price

7

(6)

6th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:30 Pontefract

Highwaygrey

10st 9lb

J: Mrs Emily Roberts

T: Tim Easterby

Needs to be delivered late off a strong pace to be at his best and it's not worked out for him this season, including in three races at Pontefract where he has a good record; continues to creep down the weights.

11/2

4th

4

(5)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:30 Beverley

Highwaygrey

9st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

9yo who has been a grand servant to the yard with nine wins but he's not so good as he once was; needs to be delivered late off a strong pace to be at his best; now on a career-low mark and others preferred.

10/1

20/1

Form: 634-88 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won small-field handicaps over 1m2f and 1m4f on good to firm last summer; gelded after a quiet reappearance and he wasn't beaten all that far at Doncaster last time after a break; could step up on that.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:35 Cartmel

Animato

11st 11lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Ran well for a long way when third of seven on latest hurdling start, at Doncaster (2m, soft) in February, and will be fine on the faster ground here but recent Flat form has been underwhelming; others appeal more.

10/1

3rd

5

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 47y

Class 5

20:09 Carlisle

Animato

9st 8lb

J: Miss Lizzie O’Neill

T: Donald McCain

Five-time Flat winner for David O'Meara but hasn't really threatened to add to tally on the Flat or over hurdles for this yard, including back on the level last month.

25/1

5th

1

(1)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

18:00 Hamilton

Animato

11st 2lb

J: Miss Lizzie O’Neill

T: Donald McCain

Five-time Flat winner, the latest in May 2024, and he ran okay in February on his last hurdle start; he may have needed the run when back on the Flat three weeks ago and is not ruled out off a reduced mark.

16/1

Form: 866525 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Defied a 7lb higher mark over this trip at Pontefract last summer and there were signs of a revival when runner-up back there this July; however, has never been the easiest to win with and can race freely as was the case last time.
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5th

2

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 6

16:50 Doncaster

Piecederesistance

9st 12lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Martin Keighley

His last win was in July 2022 but he returned to the Flat for new yard with a front-running third at Pontefract (1m2f, good; tongue-tie added) two weeks ago; that was an encouraging effort after a break and he has possibilities if he can build on that.

7/2

3rd

4

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:33 Pontefract

Piecederesistance

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Martin Keighley

Won in France in 2020 and scored over C&D in 2022 but has developed a rocky profile and was in poor form when last seen over hurdles in the autumn; has joined Martin Keighley (same owners) but watching brief advised on this comeback in a tongue-tie.

33/1

6

15th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:20 Wetherby

Piecederesistance

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

Dropped out of contention rather tamely at Uttoxeter (2m) last week and is now 0-11 over hurdles; has quite a bit to prove on this first venture beyond about 2m1f.

16/1

OUR TIP
8th
1 (10)
Eeetee

12/1

Form: 016660 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
7lb higher than for his success in this race 12 months ago and he was in better form back then, coming here on the back of a win; has won this year off 1lb lower but not at the same level since, including here 15 days ago.
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8th

7

(5)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Eeetee

9st 5lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Wainwright

Two wins at Redcar (1m, good to firm/good to soft) last summer, the latest off today's mark; however, it was a tame end to the season and this 8yo needs to get back on track on his reappearance.

50/1

9

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Eeetee

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Has gained all wins on turf, mostly at Redcar; has gone off the boil since last success and this return to AW seems unlikely to help, with record in this sphere far from solid.

20/1

9th
5 (12)
King Triton

5/1

Form: 800-56

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has only won a novice over 1m; has run okay in two 1m2f handicaps this season without smacking of a winner waiting to happen.
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8th

2

(6)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

King Triton

9st 12lb

J: Archie Young

T: Grant Tuer

took keen hold, prominent, lost position under 2f out, soon no impression

11/2

5th

1

(3)

6th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Triton

10st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Only win was in a Thirsk novice back in June 2021; mixed form since; recent efforts not particularly inspiring; others stronger.

13/2

9th

4

(1)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

King Triton

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Lost his way during a limited campaign last year and has gone backwards this season, each time from the front; has it to prove on Tapeta debut.

10/1

16/1

Form: 064417 D BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Probably needs more than when winning a Class 5 at Redcar last month and now has to bounce back from last week's modest run at Beverley.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

9

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

18:09 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

9st 7lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

Dual course winner (including at this trip) whose best run this term came when fourth to Krissy over C&D on his penultimate start; didn't build on it over 1m here next time, though.

16/1

8th

8

(5)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who ran his best race of the campaign when fourth over 1m1f here last month; should run his race again but might have to make do with some minor money.

8/1

4th

7

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

11yo who has plenty to prove on the evidence of this year's three runs; however, he's 6lb lower than when winning at Redcar last October and perhaps the return to Carlisle will trigger a revival, with his course form figures reading 4106231.

20/1

16/1

Form: -33147 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Looked progressive when the clearcut winner of a 1m2f good-ground handicap at Haydock, but hasn't beaten a rival in her last two starts; remains on the same 5lb higher mark than for her win and needs a revival.
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5

17th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

17:00 Fakenham

Jos Rainbow

10st 12lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Hampered early last time, but unlikely judged on this year's struggles for both her former and current handlers that this would have cost her significantly better; cheekpieces hurriedly replace the visor.

25/1

9

30th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:07 Sedgefield

Jos Rainbow

10st 6lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Safely held on both recent starts for new stable (2m2f) and now 0-12 over hurdles; faced fairly tough assignment when third of five from out of the weights last time but still needs a boost from the new visor here.

20/1

5

6th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:12 Stratford

Jos Rainbow

10st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Left Dan Skelton after some below-par efforts this spring/summer and was tailed off on stable debut at Market Rasen (2m2f, good) three weeks ago; 12lb out of the weights and has a lot to prove.

25/1

Form: -31847 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
This is his trip and he returned to form when fourth here in July before disappointing with his finishing effort at Doncaster; if forgiven that then he's entitled to consideration.
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1st

2

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:30 Pontefract

Shimmering Sands

11st 1lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Michael & David Easterby

Stuck his neck in front in the final strides over C&D (good) on seasonal debut, ending a three-year losing spell; still well handicapped on peak form and commands respect under very promising young amateur Henry Callan, who has built up an impressive strike-rate.

5/2

1st

4

(6)

8th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Pontefract

Shimmering Sands

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

No wins since 2023 and although he was running well when last seen, that was late last year; probably one to watch unless backed.

5/1

Form: 633863

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
0-9 in handicaps and was beaten just under 5l when third in a first-time visor at Redcar two weeks ago (1m, good to firm); this is perhaps more his trip but others have stronger claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

19

(15)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Feel The Need

9st 2lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Herrington

Good C&D record includes a win in this race (good to firm) off 1lb higher last year; good second at Southwell (7f) in January but always behind over C&D four months later; may well have needed that outing but needed to see more to be confident.

14/1

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

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £21.00
Straight Forecast £23.85
Tricast £491.40
Trifecta £1026.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

King Triton

NEWMARKET:

Mathematician

Telegraph:

Anjo Bonita

TOPSPEED:

Eeetee

SPOTLIGHT:

Shimmering Sands

RP RATINGS:

Highwaygrey

The Star:

Mathematician

Daily Record:

Anjo Bonita

The Times:

Eeetee

D Express:

Shimmering Sands

Daily Mirror:

King Triton

The Sun:

King Triton