September 22 / 15.25 Ayr

15.25

Good To Soft

Virgin Bet Ayr Bronze Cup Handicap

  • Prize money: £18039
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 92 runners
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Virgin Bet Ayr Bronze Cup Handicap

Runners: 92 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.13
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 432334 D BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Beaten on last 15 starts going back to last May and he wasn't at his best last time; has raced over 7f in the main this season, but he was an encouraging third of 16 off this mark at York (6f, good to soft) in July and a strong pace in this big field should see him to good effect; a possible.
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16th

11

(12)

27th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

18:40 Doncaster

Ascot Adventure

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

ducked left start, midfield

6/1

16th

11

(12)

27th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

18:40 Doncaster

Ascot Adventure

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

ducked left start, midfield

6/1

3rd

1

(2)

24th Mar 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Doncaster

Ascot Adventure

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Has won over 7f (on good going) but taxing conditions may stretch him returned to this trip, as was the case in this race 12 months ago (faded into fifth); last win came over 6f.

5/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 252643 CD BF

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Winless since October 2021; his last five victories have come on soft/heavy ground but he would have been bang there on good going over C&D in June if he'd enjoyed a clear run; very close third off this mark at Doncaster (6f, soft) last time out and he has a solid record at Ayr; likely player.
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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

14/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 006013 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent but has won three times this season (5f, including here and on good to soft) and he was a good third at Southwell (6f, AW) last Wednesday; creditable fifth in this last year and might not be far away.
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10th

9

(1)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Jordan Electrics

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Cheekpieces on for the first time when ending a long losing sequence at Ayr (6f) in July; backed it up with a good third of 11 at Hamilton (5f) a week ago; must enter calculations back up to 6f with headgear retained.

14/1

3rd

7

(12)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Jordan Electrics

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Jim Goldie

Had first-time cheekpieces (retained) when making all at Ayr (5f, good to firm) a month ago for his first win in a while; put back up 4lb but still has handicapping scope if the headgear works again.

4/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 421362 D BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) in July and runner-up back at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) two starts ago; outpaced before keeping on into mid-division over 5f here yesterday and not written off now back up in trip.
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8th

10

(9)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Sam England

Last eight starts in classifieds and he didn't always get the breaks when third over C&D 12 days ago; that was one of his better recent efforts and he's firmly in calculations.

13/2

3rd

6

(5)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Regressive 8yo; running respectably at this level in 2026 but 2l behind Woodrafff at Newcastle last week; never threatened over 1m2f on Thursday; easy enough to look elsewhere.

8/1

6th

10

(4)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:28 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Spent most of a long career racing at shy of 1m and didn't look to see it out in one try over this far (C&D); not as good now and can miss the break and/or pull hard, so comes with risks attached.

8/1

25/1

Form: 785086 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Continues to drop down weights, but hasn't been at the top of his game this season and has to produce more than he's managed on his last few runs.
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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

25/1

Form: 987040

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on last season's form and he popped up with a good fourth at Ripon last month; however, he's struggled otherwise this year and is back to having something to prove following Doncaster last Sunday.
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10th

10

(8)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Catch Cunningham

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael Herrington

C&D scorer but his recent form is far from encouraging, beating only two in 5f Southwell handicap 17 days ago; hood goes back on; work to do.

14/1

7th

1

(2)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Catch Cunningham

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Possibly needed latest run (when back from a break); losing sequence is mounting up but this drop in class may do the trick; interesting at this level off 11lb below last winning mark.

13/2

14

(3)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Catch Cunningham

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Needs things to fall just right for him but he is on a lowly mark and some of this summer's form gives him leading claims; wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest Leicester run and he holds each-way claims again.

10/1

7th
60
Borough

50/1

Form: 612120 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
3yo front-runner who won twice this summer (5f, good to soft/soft; including here) but he was below par at Carlisle (5f) three weeks ago and it was the same story here (5f) yesterday; unproven at 6f.
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10th

4

(8)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:06 Newcastle (AW)

Borough

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

slowly away, always behind

14/1

10th

4

(8)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:06 Newcastle (AW)

Borough

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

slowly away, always behind

14/1

8th

4

(11)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Borough

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

dwelt start, towards rear

12/1

14/1

Form: 199713 C BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
3yo who has won five times this year (good/good to firm), four of them at 7f (including here) and one over 6f; good third at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) latest and the fast pace in this big field will be a plus; chance.
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8

(8)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Thirsk

B Associates

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Owen

Two wins in 7f classified events last month; runner-up in his last two completed starts; unseated rider early at Chester on Friday; each-way shout but hardly an unknown quantity.

8/1

10

(7)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:55 Chester

B Associates

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Fourth, nearest at the finish, to Hallowed Time in this last year; back with James Owen again and arrives in the midst of a productive spell, recent second-place finishes (visored) to add to earlier wins at Yarmouth and Brighton (7f); can often miss the break though, which isn't ideal at Chester.

5/1

2nd

3

(8)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:58 Lingfield (AW)

B Associates

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: James Owen

Nine of his ten wins have been on turf and he came from off the pace when good second off this mark at Brighton (6f; first-time visor) last month; has claims if he can repeat that form but he's 1-12 on AW and that success was in a claimer.

7/2

7/1

Form: 133672 D BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row at Musselburgh (5f, good) in first half of summer and, having had to wait for a clear run, she kept on for a close third of 16 over this C&D (good to soft) next time; back on song with solid second of four at Musselburgh (5f) last Sunday and respected now back up in trip.
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4th

7

(1)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

15:52 Musselburgh

Rock Melody

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Record of 0-9 this season but she's much better off with Jannas Journey on C&D running four starts ago; successful off higher marks in this race for the last two years; very attractively weighted and warrants respect.

11/2

6th

9

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Ayr

Rock Melody

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Soft-ground winner who is below her last winning mark and ran some pretty good races in defeat last month; however, she made it 0-8 for the year when finishing last here (7f, soft) last week and has to bounce back.

14/1

9

(4)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Rock Melody

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

In reasonable form, having made the frame in last three starts, latest over C&D when one place behind Quest For Fun; 2lb below last winning mark; enters the reckoning.

8/1

Form: 321264 D BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Narrow win at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) in July and went very close at Nottingham (6f, heavy) next time; this is more competitive but this 3yo is not ruled out each-way now back down in distance, having run well before fading over 7f at Carlisle last Wednesday.
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1st

6

(7)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:20 Newcastle (AW)

Trabajo Detecho

10st 7lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Two C&D wins early in the year (from the front) and added a Hamilton handicap to his tally in July; solid effort over 7f here three weeks ago and returning to 6f should be beneficial.

6/1

3rd

9

(2)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Trabajo Detecho

9st 5lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Campaigned on turf since June, midfield in the Ayr Bronze Cup most recently; effective at Newcastle and has form over 7f but all wins remain at 6f; not the percentage call.

14/1

10th

62

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ayr

Trabajo Detecho

8st 10lb

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Narrow win at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) in July and went very close at Nottingham (6f, heavy) next time; this is more competitive but this 3yo is not ruled out each-way now back down in distance, having run well before fading over 7f at Carlisle last Wednesday.

20/1

33/1

Form: 207449 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Landed AW hat-trick late last year and has run a couple of fair races on turf this summer, but now 2-31 on grass and others are more compelling.
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5th

3

(5)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:55 Southwell (AW)

After John

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Iain Jardine

Had plenty to spare when winning a 6f handicap at Newcastle in November, meeting trouble in running but sweeping through to lead late on; never dangerous back there four weeks ago but this race looks full of pace and he should be arriving on the scene late.

9/1

9th

9

(1)

28th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

After John

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Iain Jardine

Conditions to suit and he bounced back to form with a come-from-behind success over C&D eight weeks ago; met plenty of trouble on that occasion and looks good value for the 3lb rise; won this race off the same mark 12 months ago; one of four runners for the stable; would be suited by a strong pace.

5/1

14/1

Form: 262564 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Beaten on his last 27 starts going back to April 2022 and he'll need everything to drop right if he's to win; however, he's run numerous good races this season, including when a close second of 16 off this mark at York (good to soft) in July; solid each-way player.
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2

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Back to winning ways in a C&D classified event in July; similar form back here in handicap company two weeks ago; a good early pace would play to his strengths.

7/2

6th

11

(11)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:54 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

9st 1lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Antony Brittain

Hardly prolific but he has six C&D wins on his record, the latest three weeks ago when coming from off the pace to win decisively in 0-50 classified company; this is tougher but we know he's capable when in top form.

7/1

1st

2

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Three wins on AW last year but now on a losing run of 20; there have been some near misses during that sequence but not of late.

20/1

13th
73
Kats Bob

14/1

Form: 291234 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Made it course win number two when scoring over C&D (soft) in July and went close over C&D (good) next time; fair efforts over 7f elsewhere the last twice and could give a good account now back here and down in trip.
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6th

20

(5)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Kats Bob

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Ruth Carr

A five-time scorer in 2025, including over C&D; runner-up in 6f handicaps at York and Redcar this summer and not ideally drawn with 14th in 6f Ripon handicap last time; not ruled out.

25/1

14th

5

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Kats Bob

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

4lb lower than when third of 15 in this race last year; yet to strike in 2026 but there have been some good runs along the way, including his last two starts; looks the likeliest to grab the far rail if the field split into two groups; one to consider.

10/1

2nd

4

(5)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

14:05 Redcar

Kats Bob

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Had a fine year in 2025, winning five times; in and out this year but his latest York second (of 19) was a fine run and he needs serious consideration despite a 3lb rise.

3/1

8/1

Form: 342050 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
0-11 this year and inconsistent, finishing down the field at Newmarket last time; however, he's now 3lb lower than when a close second of 16 over C&D (good to soft) in July; won this in 2019 and he's one to consider.
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10

(7)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:18 Newcastle (AW)

Music Society

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Ran on well to win a 6f handicap at Newmarket two weeks ago (6f, soft); that race had rather an end-of-season feel to it but the Topspeed figure was good and a 3lb rise looks fair; interesting on first AW start since October 2018.

7/2

9th

10

(7)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:18 Newcastle (AW)

Music Society

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Ran on well to win a 6f handicap at Newmarket two weeks ago (6f, soft); that race had rather an end-of-season feel to it but the Topspeed figure was good and a 3lb rise looks fair; interesting on first AW start since October 2018.

7/2

1st

12

(3)

2nd Nov 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:07 Newmarket

Music Society

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold early, towards rear, switched left when smooth headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well

9/1

15th
77
Shallow Hal

50/1

Form: 601569 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Just 1lb higher than when winning at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) in July and runner-up on soft ground last season; however, he's been well beaten on his last four starts, the latest here yesterday.
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15th

77

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ayr

Shallow Hal

8st 8lb

T: K R Burke

Just 1lb higher than when winning at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) in July and runner-up on soft ground last season; however, he's been well beaten on his last four starts, the latest here yesterday.

50/1

11th

1

(9)

21st Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:17 Ayr

Shallow Hal

10st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Popped up off his lower turf mark in July but this inconsistent sort hasn't repeated that effort in three outings since.

10/1

9th

10

(5)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Ripon

Shallow Hal

8st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out

12/1

25/1

Form: 111457 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won three in a row in May/June (7f/6f, good/good to firm; two of them here) but he's been unplaced on his last three starts; unproven on slow ground; needs to get back to his best.
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1st

5

(1)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Novak

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Gained last five wins on AW but has proved consistent in Scotland since returned to turf; finished 1l second at Ayr (7f) most recently; reasonably solid contender in current form.

7/1

2nd

5

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Novak

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Hasn't won on turf for more than three years but he's run plenty of good races this season including when runner-up over C&D (good to firm) in May and close third at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) in June; hasn't made an impact in last two runs but this drop back in trip is a positive and he's in the mix.

13/2

4th

5

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Novak

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Tough, consistent sort; hasn't won on turf for more than three years but plenty of decent placed runs this term, including when second over 1m here in May (good to firm) and when close third over 6f at Hamilton in June (good to soft); yet to win over 1m.

6/1

33/1

Form: 861190

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row (5f, good to soft/good to firm) last month, but he's never won over 6f and has finished down the field the last twice (5f).
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4th

7

(5)

20th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Show Me Show Me

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Reliable sort who broke losing run over C&D last month; didn't improve for the return to 6f last time but he'll be happier back at this trip and he's not without a chance.

11/2

3rd

5

(2)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Show Me Show Me

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Hasn't raced over 6f since the 2023 Ayr Bronze Cup; some solid 5f form this winter and, while the trip is a slight query (0-16), he was placed in a 0-85 in July 2022; today's rider knows him and is good value for his claim, especially in an apprentice race; could go well.

12/1

3rd

5

(2)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Show Me Show Me

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Hasn't raced over 6f since the 2023 Ayr Bronze Cup; some solid 5f form this winter and, while the trip is a slight query (0-16), he was placed in a 0-85 in July 2022; today's rider knows him and is good value for his claim, especially in an apprentice race; could go well.

12/1

33/1

Form: 508358 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
A reduced mark and the reapplied cheekpieces are positives (below par in a first-time visor last time); ran a couple of fair races on turf in July but needs something extra to return to winning ways in this warm contest.
Place /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

66/1

Form: 701680 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 20th attempt at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) in June; however, he's failed to kick on from that; unproven on slow ground.
Place /
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(9)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:02 Newcastle (AW)

Claim The Stars

9st 6lb

J: Alex Fielding

T: Tim Easterby

midfield

16/1

19th

86

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ayr

Claim The Stars

8st 4lb

T: Tim Easterby

Off the mark at the 20th attempt at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) in June; however, he's failed to kick on from that; unproven on slow ground.

66/1

13th

14

(5)

19th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:10 Redcar

Claim The Stars

8st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Off the mark at the 20th attempt when sweeping through from the back at Thirsk in June (6f, good to firm); beaten off this mark twice since and even his best form this year might not be enough here.

33/1

9/1

Form: 146282 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Progressive in the spring with two wins (5f/6f, soft/good; including C&D) and she's been a good second in double-figure fields on two of her last three starts (6f, good to soft); every chance she'll be in the mix.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:35 Doncaster

Little Muddy

9st 1lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Well treated on her old form but last win was over two years ago and she has form figures of 77870096 in the last 13 months; handles most ground but she has plenty to prove and needs a big turnaround.

10/1

4

(4)

21st Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

13:55 Redcar

Little Muddy

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Major player on her 2023 form but she went the wrong way last year; there was more encouragement in her midfield finish in a 0-72 handicap at Doncaster three weeks ago (5f, good), however, and she's considered back in these calmer waters.

6/1

6th

4

(4)

21st Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

13:55 Redcar

Little Muddy

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Major player on her 2023 form but she went the wrong way last year; there was more encouragement in her midfield finish in a 0-72 handicap at Doncaster three weeks ago (5f, good), however, and she's considered back in these calmer waters.

6/1

Form: 650704 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Fools Rush In

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Gained his second C&D success when winning off a 2lb higher mark in February but he's been down the field in four starts since, including when missing the break at Lingfield 27 days ago; return to form is needed.

8/1

10th

4

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Fools Rush In

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Well short of his best on his last three starts but he won off this mark at Southwell in early February (7f); capable on a good day but this isn't sure to be run to suit.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 421106

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

13

(10)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Manila Scouse

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Back to winning ways at Ayr (6f) in July but well below par both runs since and he failed to beat a rival in Great St Wilfrid at Ripon last time; needs to take a major step forward.

33/1

14th

10

(13)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Manila Scouse

8st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

0-5 at Ripon but he has run well here; back near his best when seeing off 16 rivals at Ayr last month but a subsequent Hamilton run (5f) was underwhelming; still feasibly weighted despite being 1lb wrong but he is another who would make more appeal on a slower surface.

16/1

10th

10

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Manila Scouse

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Running well this year, including close third to Vantheman over C&D in May, and he posted a deserved win in a big field at Ayr (6f, good) 26 days ago; raised 5lb but he was very competitive off similar marks in 2024.

9/1

Form: 710984 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 096-90 D

Last run: 128 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ayr

Just Frank

9st 11lb

T: Tim Easterby

6

(4)

25th Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Pontefract

Just Frank

9st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Had some good form when trained by Les Eyre; not fired in either run for new stable but he's tumbling down the weights and he's likely to come good at some point.

33/1

21th

18

(10)

17th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Just Frank

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Conditions shouldn't have been an issue at Redcar on his stable debut last month yet he was never in the hunt; dropped 3lb but others bring more persuasive claims.

33/1

Form: -57006 D

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(6)

9th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Pontefract

Admiral D

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Has a poor strike-rate since 2022 and isn't particularly solid on 2025 efforts; however, drops in grade off a reduced mark and can't be dismissed; very similar type to Illusionist.

11/1

9

(3)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Admiral D

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years.

14/1

9

(3)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Admiral D

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years.

14/1

Form: 540100 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Bay Breeze

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Winner of eight races including one over C&D, but losing run up to 12 despite a slipping mark; not disgraced when fourth of 11 behind Great at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) last month, but he could really do with the ground easing.

8/1

4th

4

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Bay Breeze

9st 13lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Eight-time winner, the latest over C&D (good to soft) 14 months ago off a 5lb higher mark; capable at this level but slower ground would have been preferable.

10/1

4th

1

(4)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

18:12 Carlisle

Bay Breeze

11st 2lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Won over C&D in May last year (good to soft); beaten 7l when third at Ripon last week (6f, good); these are his ideal conditions and should go well.

7/2

Form: 512748 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(3)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:50 Doncaster

Bernardo OReilly

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Richard Spencer

dwelt start, in rear

5/1

5th

8

(3)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:50 Doncaster

Bernardo OReilly

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Richard Spencer

dwelt start, in rear

5/1

Form: 5-4315 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(6)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Cairn Gorm

9st 12lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Made a winning stable debut at Wolverhampton in December (6f), overcoming a 448-day absence in the process; he hasn't kicked on from that in three runs since and connections now reach for cheekpieces.

14/1

5

(6)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Cairn Gorm

9st 12lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Made a winning stable debut at Wolverhampton in December (6f), overcoming a 448-day absence in the process; he hasn't kicked on from that in three runs since and connections now reach for cheekpieces.

14/1

9th

3

(1)

17th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ripon

Cairn Gorm

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

raced far side, prominent, weakened inside final furlong, 1st of 2 in group

8/1

Form: 905446 D

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 502270

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

9

(13)

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Thirsk

Dream For Gold

9st 3lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Kevin Ryan

prominent, headway over 1f out

15/2

11th

9

(13)

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Thirsk

Dream For Gold

9st 3lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Kevin Ryan

prominent, lost position over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

15/2

6th

4

(7)

23rd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dream For Gold

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

taken down early, wore earplugs, prominent

9/2

Form: 31-125 D BF

Last run: 118 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

14

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Yorkshire

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Returned to form when going very close at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and again ran well when third of 13 at Haydock (1m, good) 12 days ago; it's possible he's better over 7f but he might not be far away; has won on good to soft, unraced on softer.

25/1

3rd

3

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Yorkshire

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Back to form when beaten a nose at Doncaster three weeks ago; 3lb lower than last winning mark and seems to retain all his ability, so a serious contender if staying the trip (all wins at 6f/7f).

15/2

Form: 510710 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

6

(11)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Roundhay Park

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

13-time winner who is ideally suited by slow ground; his last success was off 2lb higher at Ripon (6f, soft) last summer but he's been well held in both runs this season; now drops back in trip but this veteran needs a major revival.

16/1

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

Form: 832147 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(2)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:03 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shalaa Asker

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Wallis

Four 5f wins since December, including C&D, with the latest coming at Lingfield 24 days ago; only 2lb higher and looks set for another prominent showing.

13/8

1st

4

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Shalaa Asker

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Busy since the autumn; some narrow defeats to go with three 5f wins, on Polytrack elsewhere and Tapeta; ran flat at Southwell recently but he's realistically weighted if that wasn't a sign that he's going off the boil.

9/2

6th

5

(2)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Shalaa Asker

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charlie Wallis

Three wins in the winter, including over C&D, and he has continued to run well off his revised mark; drawn wide on turf last time and usually gives his running round here, so holds each-way claims.

12/1

Form: 306483 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(11)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Ripon

Illusionist

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Hold-up sprinter; just one win to his name since May 2022; shaped with some promise at Haydock three weeks ago (after a break) and he's on a fair mark; effective at the track.

12/1

78

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Illusionist

8st 13lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

6

(4)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Illusionist

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Below par on both runs this term but didn't perform badly at Hamilton in May last time on good going that may not have been ideal; now 2lb lower than when winning at Wetherby (soft) last year and the more rain the better.

16/1

Form: 766-70 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:46 Lingfield (AW)

Punchbowl Flyer

9st 5lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: John O’Shea

Front-runner who ran as well as could have been expected in a Tapeta claimer on tough terms last time; that effort confirmed him still in form but there's not much wiggle room off this mark.

12/1

6th

9

(4)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:57 Wolverhampton (AW)

Punchbowl Flyer

9st 2lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: John O’Shea

Unfavourably treated on these terms but he's in form after back-to-back handicap wins at 6f; should give his running.

14/1

Form: 817823 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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8

(7)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:50 Catterick

Danzan

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who retains some gusto and won from the front at Ayr (6f, good to soft) in July; however, his last two efforts have been well below par and he could be vulnerable to younger legs.

16/1

6th

5

(2)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:43 Hamilton

Danzan

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who retains some gusto but registered his sole win this term in Class 6; it's over two years since last success above that level.

12/1

125

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Danzan

8st 7lb

T: Tim Easterby

Form: -12103 D BF

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

17:50 Market Rasen

Quintus Arrius

11st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Peter Niven

Won twice over 6f with cheekpieces for Kevin Ryan in 2023; mainly disappointing since and well beaten on the Flat (1m/1m2f) this year; hurdles debut; others look stronger candidates.

25/1

8th

4

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Quintus Arrius

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Peter Niven

Both wins for Kevin Ryan as a 3yo came over 6f including one here; losing run up to 16, though, and plenty to prove on this first go beyond 1m.

14/1

8

(9)

7th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Quintus Arrius

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Peter Niven

Won twice for Kevin Ryan in 2023, though over 6f; didn't appear to see out the 1m at Carlisle three weeks ago when behind Ey Up Its Jazz.

10/1

Form: 053146 CD BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(11)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:32 York

Quest For Fun

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

8yo who has displayed mixed form this season and was below par over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago, but he showed spark when third of 22 over C&D (good) two starts ago and he has an excellent record in this race, having won it in 2023 and dead-heated for first last year; respected.

15/2

12th

19

(15)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Quest For Fun

8st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Two-time C&D winner and has also run with distinction in defeat here on numerous occasions; retains plenty of ability despite his advancing years but he would be better suited by slower conditions.

9/1

12

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Quest For Fun

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Plenty of C&D form in big fields, notably wins on good to soft in July of 2023 and 2025; behind Leadman when fifth at the Dante meeting last month but well in front of David O'Meara's charge and looked a bit unlucky (met trouble) when third of 22 back here three weeks ago; solid.

6/1

Form: 292540 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

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4th

10

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Spirit Of Applause

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner (September 2022); reliable in 2026, inching ever closer; beaten a nose by the in-form Mr Cool at Redcar (6f, good; 12-1) ten days ago; small 2lb rise, coupled with less favourable low draw, enough to further frustrate?

3/1

2nd

7

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Spirit Of Applause

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Reliable sort who comes here on the back of a good second of nine in 5f Pontefract handicap 17 days ago; can make his presence felt off the same mark.

5/1

2nd

3

(4)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Spirit Of Applause

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Posted two good thirds at the start of last month (5f/5.6f, good to firm) before midfield finish in big-field Class 4 at York (6f, good to firm); the drop back in trip/grade can help and he could be in the mix.

11/2

Form: 3-6072

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

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9th

20

(21)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Dare To Hope

8st 13lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

Strong at the finish when repelling stablemate Ramazan in the Great St Wilfrid five weeks ago; no obvious excuse when midfield at York off this mark one week later; stable may have stronger claims elsewhere.

25/1

7th

9

(3)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Dare To Hope

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

He had been bubbling away nicely prior to enjoying his finest hour in last week's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f, good), digging deep to hold off a smart stablemate; 6lb rise takes him into new territory but he ran well over C&D last month and there could be more improvement lurking.

15/2

1st

10

(16)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Dare To Hope

8st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

raced near side

15/2

Form: 590711 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

Form: 2-3630 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

4

(8)

19th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Fast And Loose

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Sole win in 16 starts came at Catterick (6f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) in July last year; 2lb lower than when beaten a nose at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) a year ago, but well held the last twice which raises doubts despite the drop in grade.

9/1

15th

20

(3)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Fast And Loose

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Ryan

Can lead; has yet to win a handicap but headed only close home by Danzan in the Bronze Cup last autumn; edged up weights and vulnerable in 2023 but can't rule out any horse with previous form at the meeting.

22/1

22

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ayr

Fast And Loose

9st 7lb

T: Kevin Ryan

Form: 0-5023 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

14

(1)

19th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:12 Newbury

Aplomb

8st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Losing run goes back to 2020 but he regularly caught the eye with strong finishes in 6f handicaps last year; resumes on a good mark and can surely pop up at some point this year.

12/1

10th

14

(1)

19th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:12 Newbury

Aplomb

8st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Losing run goes back to 2020 but he regularly caught the eye with strong finishes in 6f handicaps last year; resumes on a good mark and can surely pop up at some point this year.

12/1

3rd

5

(19)

4th Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:02 Newmarket

Aplomb

9st 9lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

raced near side, in touch with leaders

16/1

Form: 130748 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

10

(9)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Manigordo

9st 7lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Adrian Nicholls

Losing run up to 15 and has regressed for this yard in the past year or so; makes his Polytrack debut tonight and is hard to fancy on recent efforts.

25/1

19

29th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Manigordo

9st 1lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

12th

10

(6)

16th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Manigordo

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Adrian Nicholls

Won over 7.5f at Beverley in June 2023 on good to firm when with Tim Easterby; bit disappointing for new yard this term, but fair run last time and on a good mark now; a possible.

10/1

Form: 248282 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 81

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

3

(10)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

17:15 Catterick

International Girl

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Stayed on to take third in a ten-runner fillies' handicap at Southwell (AW) 11 days ago; nudged up 1lb for that and her record on slower than good ground leaves something to be desired.

9/1

3rd

2

(5)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

International Girl

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Richard Fahey

Won a 6f handicap at Ripon in June off this mark; in and out since but this is less demanding than some of her recent assignments and she's run well on both AW starts; one to consider.

10/1

27

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Ayr

International Girl

9st 8lb

T: Richard Fahey

Form: -17619

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

9

(13)

27th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Carlisle

Never Dark

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

Can lead; recorded the latest of his nine wins when taking Hamilton handicap (5f, soft) in September 2024; now 23lb lower but was only sixth of ten back at that track last Friday; career-low mark and any rain would be welcome.

12/1

6th

9

(12)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

20:15 Hamilton

Never Dark

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

Has won nine races, two over C&D (good to soft/soft); 3.5l second to Tanjen over C&D last time but meets her on the same terms, so may struggle to turn that form around.

8/1

2nd

5

(3)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Never Dark

9st 5lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Iain Jardine

Without a success since September 2024 but that did come over this C&D off a 22lb higher mark; faded into seventh of 11 here ten days ago but it would be no surprise to see him go well.

8/1

Form: 411260 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

8

(9)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Be Proud

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

towards rear, headway over 1f out, went modest third inside final furlong, no match for first two

16/1

9th

8

(10)

10th Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Ayr

Be Proud

9st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Beat The Caltonian over C&D off this mark in June; in and out since but he won this race 12 months ago off a higher mark and he's one of the likelier types.

10/1

9th

2

(6)

1st Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Ayr

Be Proud

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Up against it on the wrong side in the Silver Cup ten days ago but he'll be happier back in a Class 4 and now on the same mark as the latest of his three course wins (6f, good to firm) in June; one to be interested in.

13/2

Form: 908092 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

8

(2)

26th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Jump The Gun

9st 6lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Beaten about 2l when sixth of 16 at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last month but he's been below his best in two starts since (6f/7f); without a win since November 2023 and now steps back up to 1m for the first time in over three years; best watched.

12/1

9

(1)

11th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Jump The Gun

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Iain Jardine

Versatile trip-wise and was runner-up over 6f here (good) in April but he's not matched that form since and is now 0-21 since his last win in November 2023; stablemate of No Nay Nevermind.

14/1

4

(2)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Jump The Gun

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Iain Jardine

Not easy to win with these days (last turf win was in August 2022); good C&D second in April; hasn't fared quite as well since, although fair run when 2.25l sixth of 16 over C&D three weeks ago.

9/1

Form: 339304 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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17th

22

(22)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Another Baar

8st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won a local Group 1 in Bahrain in January but got clobbered by the handicapper as a result; slipping back to a more realistic mark but drawn highest and others bring much more pressing claims.

50/1

7th

4

(13)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Another Baar

9st 8lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Landed a 5f Bahrain handicap in January but has struggled since; the handicapper is starting to relent but others are still preferred.

33/1

10th

5

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Another Baar

9st 9lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

On a tough mark after a big-race win in Bahrain in January; no impact in two runs this month and he is due to be 3lb lower from the weekend.

33/1

Form: 2-1284 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

11

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

16:29 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Led late on when winning a 5f handicap at Hamilton in June; best run since when third of ten at Leicester 11 days ago (5f, good to soft); more to prove back over 6f.

10/1

11

(4)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Can take a nap at the start; best form of 2025 in good 5f Hamilton races during June, going close (good to soft) before leading near the line (good) but he hasn't been running badly in competitive sprints of late; the expected strong pace can suit now he's back at 5f and returned to this grade.

10/1

53

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 4lb

T: Richard Fahey

Close second at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) in June and went one better there (5f, good) 11 days later; effective over 6f in the past; however, down the field on his last two outings and needs to get back on track.

33/1

Form: 130831 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

8

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Secret Guest

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

No win since May 2025 (Thirsk) but is rated 14lb lower as a result; had every chance when fourth of ten at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; beaten over 6l) 17 days ago; more required here with Paul Mulrennan back aboard.

10/1

4th

5

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Secret Guest

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Bryan Smart

Sole start here saw him finish eighth in the 2023 edition of this; picked up a Thirsk handicap last May but no wins since and his last two efforts have been modest, albeit he fluffed the start last time; career-low mark.

11/1

10th

3

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Secret Guest

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Bryan Smart

Lacks consistency now and has become hard to win with; down to a career-low mark but his record here is far from exciting and he's some way down the pecking order.

16/1

Form: 201526 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

2

(6)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Oso Rapido

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell

in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

8/1

6th

2

(6)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Oso Rapido

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell

in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

8/1

7th

1

(2)

28th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:15 Redcar

Oso Rapido

9st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Roger Fell

prominent, outpaced over 1f out, soon weakened

7/2

Form: 255456 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Tyger Bay

9st 6lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Conrad Allen

11-time AW winner (mainly on Polytrack); ought to have been suited by the soft ground when well-held fifth at Windsor on Saturday, after a break, and might find younger rivals better handicapped here.

12/1

5th

3

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:30 Windsor

Tyger Bay

9st 9lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Likes soft ground, on which he was a close second (clear of rest) at Lingfield in June and that was after a break of 72 days; a wet day would make him interesting.

12/1

2nd

2

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Lingfield

Tyger Bay

9st 9lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Far from solid on 2026 AW form, notwithstanding a March win, and rarely seen on turf in the last two years; others preferred.

10/1

10/1

Form: 314241 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Can be slowly away, which would be costly now back down in trip, and he's done all of his winning over 7f-plus; however, a fast-run race in a big field over 6f could play to this hold-up horse's strengths, and he arrives in good form having won at Southwell (7f, AW) recently; has won here twice.
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8th

6

(10)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:20 Hamilton

Yaaser

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Eight-time turf winner; rather inconsistent this season; has a chance on his third here in August (1m, good) but this softer ground against him.

13/2

4th

8

(1)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Yaaser

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Four-time course winner (7f/1m) who acts on good to firm and good to soft; did well to finish a close third after missing the break at Hamilton (8.3f) nine days ago but he's not easy to predict and was always behind over C&D on Saturday night; risks attached.

8/1

8th

12

(12)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

20:00 Ayr

Yaaser

9st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Talented and well treated; multiple wins include two over C&D; nearly all his wins under Paul Mulrennan, who prefers Sanafi Zabeel, but he's also gone well for Lauren Young and ran creditably for her at Hamilton last week; the likely strong pace will suit and he's capable of a big run.

12/1

Form: 191425 CD BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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68

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Ayr

Slainte Mhath

8st 13lb

T: Katie Scott

9th

2

(6)

4th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

18:15 Hamilton

Slainte Mhath

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Gives her all and wasn't beaten far when fourth to Rock Melody over C&D (soft) in August; should be thereabouts again, although she holds no secrets from the handicapper and others appeal more for win purposes.

6/1

4th

4

(10)

13th Aug 2024

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Hamilton

Slainte Mhath

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Very consistent in defeat earlier in the season (on ground ranging from good through to heavy) and she was beaten just over 1l when fourth of six over C&D (good to soft) last time; has won three times over C&D and every chance she'll be in the mix; the blinkers adopted last time are left off.

10/1

Form: 31560R D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11

(8)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pockley

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Three course wins early in the year and he is now 3lb lower than for the latest of them; dropped down the weights on the back of some disappointing turf runs and he should be a more potent force back under these conditions.

20/1

Form: 005065 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

3

(6)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Sound Of Iona

9st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Only 12th at Ayr (6f) two runs back but running well otherwise and came from behind off a strong pace to win here last night over 5f; has the penalty but as big a worry is that she's 0-7 beyond 6f.

5/1

1st

4

(11)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:18 Musselburgh

Sound Of Iona

9st 6lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

in touch with leaders, switched right 1f out, headway to lead inside final furlong, kept on

9/1

Form: 242304 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:10 Chepstow

Some Nightmare

8st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: John O’Shea

1lb out of the weights, but still 6lb lower than when gaining his sixth course success in this race last year; 0-19 since, but placed nine times and has winning form on soft ground; may be worth chancing.

5/1

2nd

10

(6)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Chepstow

Some Nightmare

8st 8lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John O’Shea

Six-time course winner who's been on the downgrade for some time and is on a losing run of 18; remains consistent enough but, like stablemate Marisitta, has a job on with Arnaz on the same terms as last Sunday.

14/1

3rd

6

(2)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:06 Chepstow

Some Nightmare

9st 1lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: John O’Shea

Be An Angel didn't get the best of runs when this gelding was hot on her heels here last month; found wanting in a classified race since then; looks vulnerable.

6/1

Form: 052034 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

Form: 440283 CD BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

11

(7)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Prairie Falcon

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

Better effort when a front-running fourth at Newcastle last week (1m); returning to 7f no problem but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

4th

3

(6)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Prairie Falcon

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

Winless since his 2yo days; went close off 4lb higher here in March (7f) but he hasn't matched it in six runs since; stamina not proven.

12/1

Form: 738-94 D

Last run: 134 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

9

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Baba Reza

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Missed a few chunks of his career and is on the decline now; remains consistent, though, is well drawn for one happiest on the sharp end and is being given every chance by the handicapper.

10/1

4th

5

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:51 Southwell (AW)

Baba Reza

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Julie Camacho

8yo who has been beaten ten times since his last win in July 2024 but he's been placed on both starts this summer (6f, soft/Tapeta); chance.

13/2

3rd

4

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Baba Reza

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Hasn't won for two years but made an encouraging return from his second wind op and a six-month layoff when runner-up at Carlisle (6f, soft) last month; holds claims if he can back up that run.

7/1

Form: 400579 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

10

(12)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Snash

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

midfield on outer, pushed along halfway, switched to near side and ridden over 2f out

7/1

4th

12

(3)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Snash

8st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Good strike-rate on AW and he's run creditably on his last three starts; drops back in trip and he's one to take seriously.

12/1

5th

11

(7)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Snash

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Tim Easterby

4-9 on Tapeta including two wins over 6f here; 7lb below his last winning mark and has run with credit over 7f at Southwell in his last two starts, but this stiffer track does pose a question.

9/1

Form: 954240

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

7

(6)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:02 Southwell (AW)

Minnesota Lad

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

Good second over C&D last month but not quite in the same form back here 17 days ago; likely to run his race and more minor money could be on the cards; cheekpieces now added.

9/1

5

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Minnesota Lad

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Expensive to follow since joining Ivan Furtado but he usually gives his running; dropping back to 5f isn't sure to be of benefit.

10/1

5

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Minnesota Lad

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Expensive to follow since joining Ivan Furtado but he usually gives his running; dropping back to 5f isn't sure to be of benefit.

10/1

Form: -43321 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

7

(7)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Brazen Idol

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: John Ryan

Winless this season and he's twice failed to build on a good second at Ffos Las (5f) in June; more is required if he's to gain a first success since January 2024.

14/1

5th

3

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Brazen Idol

9st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: John Ryan

All six wins, three on AW, have been over 6f; best run this season was when second over 5f at Ffos Las last month (good); chance on that run but this faster going not sure to suit.

7/1

8th

2

(9)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Brazen Idol

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: John Ryan

Missed 2025 but ran well when second of seven over this C&D in March on his first start for 702 days; struggled on his next two starts but returned to form when going close at Ffos Las (5f) nine days ago; this dual C&D will be suited by the return to this trip and has strong claims.

7/2

Form: 210400

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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55

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ayr

River Usk

8st 12lb

T: Richard Fahey

12th

8

(12)

15th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

River Usk

9st 3lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

Off since a poor effort ten weeks ago; the return to softer ground should help but his spring win came from the front over a stiff 7.4f and he'll do well to dictate from stall 12.

10/1

10th

10

(10)

8th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

17:00 Haydock

River Usk

8st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Fahey

Readily made all at Beverley (7.4f, soft) in May, for which he went up 8lb to this mark; back to form with solid fourth at Chester (7.5f, good) last Friday but needs something extra to come out on top today.

14/1

Form: 160235 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

4

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

19:15 Brighton

Crypto Quest

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

A fair 5f/6f winner at his best but finished last at Southwell only five days ago following a mammoth absence.

33/1

11th

11

(3)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Crypto Quest

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Scott Dixon

A fair 5f/6f winner at his best; not seen out for 23 months though so has his fitness to prove; the market can guide.

20/1

Form: 627079 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

11

(13)

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:27 Redcar

Motawaazy

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Has tumbled down the weights in the past year but rather struggled in four runs back following wind surgery; hard to enthuse about.

12/1

5th

2

(4)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Thirsk

Motawaazy

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

soon disputed lead, led narrowly over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon lost second, weakened final furlong

16/1

Form: 346051 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

Form: 400356 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

5

(7)

11th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Braveheart Boy

9st 11lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

reared start, blindfold off late, lost many lengths start, joined main group halfway, soon no impression

16/1

8th

8

(9)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Braveheart Boy

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Narrowly beat a notable rival in C&D novice event nearly two years ago; 0-14 in handicaps since but has possibilities off a reduced mark back here, provided he takes well to first-time headgear.

9/1

7th

10

(4)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

14:15 Musselburgh

Braveheart Boy

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

upset in stalls, awkward start and slowly into stride, in rear

16/1

Form: 140700 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

6

(13)

12th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Indian Falcon

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

3yo who has plenty to prove in terms of current form but he won a novice at Pontefract (6f) in April on his sole encounter with soft ground, and the return to a testing surface offers a chink of hope.

14/1

65

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ayr

Indian Falcon

8st 10lb

T: Richard Fahey

12th

12

(9)

13th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Indian Falcon

8st 9lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

6f novice winner on turf in the spring; has failed to progress in handicaps since, including over 7f; dropping down the weights only steadily and has enough to prove back up in distance on AW debut.

25/1

Form: 154003

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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9th

4

(8)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:55 Carlisle

Lotus Rose

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

slowly away, always behind

15/2

5th

2

(1)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:00 Southwell (AW)

Lotus Rose

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

taken down early, led

11/4

4th

11

(5)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

16:40 Chester

Lotus Rose

9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Expensive to follow this season but well handicapped and made the frame on her previous visit here; unlikely to be far away.

8/1

Form: 382044 CD BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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8th

8

(9)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

15:25 Hamilton

Classy Al

8st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Quirky customer with two C&D wins on his record and now 6lb lower than for last July's success; running himself into form this year but his stable look to hold stronger claims elsewhere.

12/1

4th

6

(6)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

16:05 Hamilton

Classy Al

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Does plenty wrong during his races but it hasn't stopped him from winning seven times, two of them over C&D; running himself back into form this year but others appeal more.

12/1

4th

3

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Classy Al

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

No stranger to the Ayr winners' enclosure, winning five at this track (5f-7f), including this race two years ago; has struggled for form in two 5f spins at Musselburgh this year, which makes him hard to fancy; on the plus side, the handicapper is beginning to give him a chance.

10/1

Form: 51-704 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

2

(11)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Holbache

9st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Hit hard for his easy Catterick win (6f, good to firm) in May and he has come up well short twice, including C&D latest; handles any ground but others look better treated.

16/1

8th

2

(1)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Holbache

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Admirable 8yo who recorded his 11th win when surging clear on his reappearance at Catterick (6f, good to firm) under Tom Kiely-Marshall in May; not in the same form when last of five at Nottingham (6f again) since but he's bagged the inside stall on his first Beverley visit and is capable of bouncing back.

14/1

5th

2

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

20:15 Nottingham

Holbache

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Admirable 8yo who recorded his 11th win when surging clear on his reappearance at Catterick (6f, good to firm) last month; has a 10lb rise to deal with but he still looks on a workable mark and his last four wins have come under Tom Kiely-Marshall; key player.

9/4

Form: 216560 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9

(7)

11th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Showalong

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Hard to win with these days but rain won't hurt and he was placed three times off this mark in the spring; bare 5f would be preferable.

10/1

7th

6

(1)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

15:25 Nottingham

Showalong

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Handicapped to win and he's been threatening this spring, most recently finishing third over C&D last month (good ground; blinkered first time); that is solid form for the grade and he should give it another good go.

11/2

3rd

1

(6)

10th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

20:18 Nottingham

Showalong

9st 11lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Tim Easterby

His last win was 12 months ago but that was over C&D and he's finished runner-up at Pontefract and Redcar (both at 5f on soft) in last two starts; on same mark as for both those runs and he's respected with blinkers added.

11/2

Form: 163768 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3

(13)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Hiatus

9st 11lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

Down the field in two AW runs back from a break, the latest at Chelmsford last week; due to be 2lb lower from the weekend but he has a good record on soft ground and a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue.

16/1

10

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Hiatus

8st 11lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

Easy win over C&D in December off 3lb lower; should be sharper with his recent return to action behind him but others preferred at this level.

25/1

11th

7

(12)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Hiatus

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

In good order last winter, winning easily at Chelmsford last December and finishing second over C&D (off 2lb higher) in January; drawn wide on his return from 226 days off and likely there will be other days.

20/1

Form: 250653 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6

(2)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Alpine Sierra

10st 10lb

J: Miss Kayleigh Williams

T: Jim Goldie

Had only won once since the autumn of 2023 until he fired off a hat-trick this May, culminating with a Carlisle win (good; made all); still looks feasibly treated on that form but he's been below that level on his last three outings.

12/1

5th

7

(6)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Ayr

Alpine Sierra

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Had only won once since the autumn of 2023 until he fired off a hat-trick under Lauren Young this May, culminating with a Carlisle win (good; made all); still looks feasibly treated on that form but he's been disappointing in his last two runs and this is step back up in grade; one of three runners for Jim Goldie.

20/1

3rd

2

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

19:39 Carlisle

Alpine Sierra

10st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Had only won once since the autumn of 2023 until he fired off a hat-trick under Lauren Young up in trip this May, culminating with C&D success (good; made all) off 4lb lower five weeks ago; the Cumberland Plate proved a bridge too far here ten days ago but this is easier.

5/4

Form: 390000 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8

(3)

24th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

14:38 Nottingham

Object

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

5f winner on soft and acts on heavy; eased down when appearing to lose his action at Redcar (5f, soft) last week; if over that, he's on a competitive mark.

20/1

12th

12

(12)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:27 Redcar

Object

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tim Easterby

Conditions will suit and he's been running creditably of late, albeit without quite being at his spring best; not sure stall 12 will be beneficial.

13/2

4th

8

(2)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

13:52 Pontefract

Object

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tim Easterby

Has generally remained in form since his soft-ground success (off 1lb lower) in the spring; did well to make the frame at Catterick last week considering he raced alone; ties in with Alafdhal on that effort.

5/1

Form: 046970 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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81

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ayr

Golden Apollo

8st 7lb

T: Tim Easterby

5th

1

(2)

21st Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Golden Apollo

10st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Mark continues to fall and he displayed spark as recently as June, but this 9yo has been well beaten on last four starts.

12/1

Form: 238677

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

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7th

5

(7)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Lord Abama

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Dual Newcastle winner (6f, Tapeta) the winter before last and 17lb lower than when successful at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) in June last year; down in grade, but not performing as though ready to exploit his plummeting mark and is still to conclusively prove he wants this far; cheekpieces return.

10/1

9th

6

(1)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Lord Abama

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

On a long losing sequence and yet to hit top form this season, fourth of nine in 6f Thirsk handicap nine days ago; more is required despite a falling mark.

14/1

4th

9

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Lord Abama

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael Dods

Handy sort whose three turf wins have all come over C&D; not firing of late, but has become dangerously well handicapped having dropped 14lb below his last winning mark.

8/1

Form: 807700

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

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2nd

5

(2)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Goodwood

Northcliff

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ross Burdon

Runner-up in 6f handicaps at Thirsk and Newmarket this month; should run his race but a 3lb rise for the latest defeat does ask a stiffer question of him.

6/1

2nd

5

(4)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Northcliff

9st 11lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ross Burdon

Has a patchy profile but he won at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) in May and was runner-up over this trip at Thirsk (good) 13 days ago; back up 2lb in the weights but he was clear of the third last time and has claims if he can back that up.

13/2

2nd

1

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Northcliff

9st 13lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ross Burdon

Very disappointing at Ascot (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago which needs forgiving, but his Chepstow success (7f, good to firm) in May was the only occasion he has dropped into Class 6 company in more than two years; worth a second look.

9/2

Form: 122726 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

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4th

9

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ripon

Happier

9st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Martin Keighley

Turned things around with a win at Wolverhampton last month and she followed up in a Ffos Las handicap (5f, good); couldn't quite get the job done in her hat-trick bid at Lingfield (6f, AW), but that was another big run and she's only 1lb higher on this drop back in trip; shortlisted.

11/2

2nd

3

(5)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Happier

9st 9lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Martin Keighley

Returned to winning form in a 0-50 classified event at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) last month and followed up in a 0-65 handicap at Ffos Las (5f, good) six days ago; has a 5lb penalty to carry, but still respected in her current mood and the return to this trip is no problem.

7/2

1st

7

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:07 Ffos Las

Happier

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Martin Keighley

Came good for current stable at seventh attempt, with emphatic 5f AW win 12 days ago; will be fine back on turf and recent 5lb rise ought to be manageable; respected.

4/1

Form: 511703 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

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1

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Ahamoment

10st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Handy sort who bounced back to form with easy wins over this trip at Musselburgh (soft) and Ayr (heavy) this month; only fourth of ten off this mark over C&D (good) ten days ago, but ground conditions today may be more to his liking and he is respected back down in grade.

100/30

1

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Ahamoment

10st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Handy sort who bounced back to form with easy wins over this trip at Musselburgh (soft) and Ayr (heavy) this month; only fourth of ten off this mark over C&D (good) ten days ago, but ground conditions today may be more to his liking and he is respected back down in grade.

100/30

7

(10)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:50 Catterick

Ahamoment

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Suddenly thriving again, racing up with the pace when winning over this trip at Musselburgh and Ayr this month; those successes came on soft/heavy ground but he has plenty of form on good to firm; more of a concern is a further 8lb rise to a career-high mark.

7/2

Form: 530900 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

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5th

6

(10)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Devilwala

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Derek Shaw

Smart in his younger days but, given his form last winter, his 100-1 success in a 0-50 classified event over C&D in March was still a big shock; may have needed his comeback run over 5f here ten days ago but he finished last of seven and needs to leave that form a long way behind.

25/1

7th

4

(8)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Devilwala

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Derek Shaw

Smart in his younger days but, given his form last winter, his 100-1 success in a 0-50 classified event here (6f) in March was still a big shock; the drop back in trip may have helped, but he's been on the sidelines since that last run and this is tougher back in a handicap on his return.

6/1

Form: 231802 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

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6th

9

(8)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Monhammer

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Linda Perratt

Successful four times over C&D, including in last two starts, beating stablemate Keep Me Stable by 1l latest; this 8yo retains plenty of vitality and is still well handicapped on historical data; beaten in this race for last three years (form figures 002) but warrants respect in current form.

9/2

1st

4

(4)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:54 Musselburgh

Monhammer

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Won for the fifth time on turf when holding on by a head from Misemerald in a C&D handicap last week (good); not sure to confirm the placings with the second on 4lb worse terms.

5/2

1st

5

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

19:55 Musselburgh

Monhammer

9st 2lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Linda Perratt

This C&D brings out the best in him and he had a near miss here last month; neither Ayr run this month has been comparable but he should be in the shake up back here.

6/1

Form: U34111 C

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

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4th

2

(2)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Jkr Cobbler

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Gained five of his nine wins over C&D, the latest eight days ago (good ground); still on workable mark under 4lb penalty and ought to be right in the thick of things again.

2/1

1st

4

(6)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Jkr Cobbler

9st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Gained four of his eight wins over this C&D; made the frame off today's mark on consecutive starts at Carlisle last month (7f, soft/1m, good) and is sure to be suited by the return to this track; respected.

5/1

Form: 116550 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

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6th

7

(1)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Hamilton

Global Humor

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

taken down early, upset in stalls, slightly awkward start, held up in last, headway halfway, keeping on inside final furlong, weakened gradually final 110yds

8/1

5th

6

(8)

15th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:35 Ayr

Global Humor

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

taken down early, dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear, steady headway over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, kept on final 110yds

9/2

6th

4

(9)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Newcastle (AW)

Global Humor

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Multiple winner (twice here) and will no doubt pop up again at some point, but slow starts are holding him back.

7/1

Form: 035195 C

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

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1st

6

(5)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sixcor

9st 2lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Better strike-rate on turf than AW and beaten in a C&D classified on latest AW start; two midfield finishes on turf have followed, the latest on Monday, and others appeal more for win purposes.

7/1

6th

5

(6)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Sixcor

9st 1lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Has been a grand servant to the yard with two of his nine wins coming over C&D; latest success came at Ayr (5f, good to firm) last month and he should not be far away.

7/1

6th

12

(3)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Sixcor

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Scored over C&D (fifth course victory) in July and not discredited with fourth of six in 5f classified event at Wolverhampton ten day ago; very much one to consider back here.

9/1

Form: 266350

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

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3rd

5

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

The Caltonian

9st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Linda Perratt

All his seven victories have come on the AW but he wasn't discredited with fourth of ten in 6f Newmarket handicap 15 days ago; not out of things eased 1lb.

11/2

4th

9

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:12 Newmarket (July)

The Caltonian

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Linda Perratt

Multiple AW winner; has shown most of his turf form at Ayr, not disgraced last time; 0-22 in this sphere, so the booking of Oisin Murphy (up for first time) needs to make a significant difference.

10/1

5th

9

(9)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Ayr

The Caltonian

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Linda Perratt

Useful on AW on his day but 0-21 on turf; handicapped accordingly but his latest C&D 12th didn't suggest he was the answer to today's puzzle.

25/1

Form: 9-9723

Last run: 15 days

W: 7st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

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7th

6

(10)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Keep Me Stable

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Completed a Musselburgh hat-trick last summer; back in form this month, finishing 1l second to stablemate Monhammer over C&D then third at Ayr where she hung right; not ruled out.

8/1

3rd

9

(10)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Keep Me Stable

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Three wins at Musselburgh last summer and she returned to form with a creditable second behind her stablemate there (7f, good) on Friday; this is a deeper race but her last win was off a higher mark and she has won at Ayr in the past; respected.

5/1

2nd

2

(3)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:54 Musselburgh

Keep Me Stable

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Linda Perratt

Three wins here last summer (7f/1m); bit disappointing this term, but now 3lb lower than last winning mark; stable going well at present; chance.

10/1

Form: 127866

Last run: 5 days

W: 7st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

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11th

11

(3)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Cuban Rock

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Two-time winner on turf; unplaced in all six AW starts but there has been some promise on Tapeta at Newcastle; others more persuasive this time.

14/1

11th

11

(3)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Cuban Rock

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Two-time winner on turf; unplaced in all six AW starts but there has been some promise on Tapeta at Newcastle; others more persuasive this time.

14/1

10

(7)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cuban Rock

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Infrequent winner and unplaced in five AW runs; he hasn't run too badly over C&D the last twice, however, and Paul Mulrennan is back in the saddle tonight.

12/1

Form: 548549 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 7st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

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9th

10

(6)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Hard Nut

9st 1lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Arrives out of sorts, finishing well behind Wee Mary and stablemate Sixcor in two outings over C&D this month.

50/1

7th

10

(1)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Hard Nut

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Linda Perratt

Arrives out of sorts, last of seven over C&D on his return 16 days ago; it's now 13 runs since his C&D success back in 2024.

33/1

7th

8

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

13:40 Musselburgh

Hard Nut

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Linda Perratt

His only win since July 2019 came over this C&D but it is easy enough to look elsewhere now he returns from a 213-day break.

33/1

Form: 547507

Last run: 11 days

W: 7st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

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6th

12

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Doon The Glen

8st 7lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

C&D win in July off this mark; late headway back at 5f here 12 days ago and the return to this trip will suit; not discounted.

12/1

5th

12

(9)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

20:15 Hamilton

Doon The Glen

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Both wins have been over 6f here, the first on good to soft in June, the second on good to firm last month; effective at 5f, but not been in quite such good form recently.

12/1

5th

9

(7)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Doon The Glen

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Gained a second success of 2026 at Hamilton (6f) in July; came in last of eight over 5f here a fortnight later, though, and was also disappointing over C&D on Saturday.

12/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £58.20
Straight Forecast £45.38
Tricast £933.71
Trifecta £644.20

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Rock Melody

TOPSPEED:

Music Society

The Sun:

Yaaser

The Star:

B Associates

The Guardian:

Little Muddy

RP RATINGS:

Cold Stare

The Times:

Rock Melody

Telegraph:

Rock Melody

D Express:

Rock Melody

Daily Record:

Yaaser

POSTDATA:

Music Society

Daily Mail:

Music Society

Daily Mirror:

Music Society