October 13 / 17.35 York

17.35

Good

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  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £11.50

Form: 481803 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Career punctuated by breaks; showed what could be done when winning over 7f at Ayr in July (soft) but hasn't bettered that since and the ground could be an issue (all handicaps on good to soft or slower).
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Verdict Starting price

11th

7

(13)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Thunder Roar

9st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

7yo who was better than ever last season, a campaign that concluded with a fine second of 17 over C&D (good); races off the same mark today but he hasn't shone on his two outings this year.

33/1

OUR TIP

20/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 201526 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Just got the better of the argument when ending a losing run over 6f at Redcar in August (good to firm; acts on good to soft) and solid 7f run in defeat against a reviver at Thirsk since; faded fast when cheekpieces fitted (now discarded) at Chester next time and needs best form to figure.
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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

13/2

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 609912 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Best form on good or quicker but probably can cope with good to soft; placed in Group 2 as a juvenile, also ran well in the Gimcrack here; his 3yo season rather passed him by but he won in good style on Newcastle AW (7f) when back from wind surgery and things didn't go to plan in the same way there next time (1m); interesting back on turf.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

19

(12)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Eldrickjones

8st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Roger Fell

Well handicapped on last year's best form (including on turf) and ran okay when third of six at Southwell (1m, AW) last month; however, he's been hard to win with on grass and looks vulnerable back up in grade.

33/1

3rd

1

(1)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Eldrickjones

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Scored at Newcastle (7f) in December and in good nick until only sixth back there (7f) 35 days ago; the sort to bounce back though.

5/1

6th

5

(1)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Eldrickjones

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Roger Fell

Bagged a fourth C&D victory in December and he's continued in good nick, fourth of 12 in 1m Southwell handicap 13 days ago; he ought to be thereabouts once more.

7/1

12/1

Form: 202062 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Has had his ups and downs this year and although back to best when run down late at Ayr 20 days ago (7f, good to soft; suited by good) his general record suggests further improvement will be needed.
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21th

16

(17)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Craven

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Two best runs last season were over this C&D, finishing third to Riot in May before winning over C&D in July; mainly modest efforts since; lacks a recent run.

33/1

21th

16

(17)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Craven

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Two best runs last season were over this C&D, finishing third to Riot in May before winning over C&D in July; mainly modest efforts since; lacks a recent run.

33/1

10th

8

(10)

11th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:55 York

Craven

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Dual fast-ground winner, including over this C&D in July; however, nowhere near that level since and easy enough to take on once again.

33/1

Form: 514864 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Found plenty when winning on latest 7f attempt, at Leicester in August (soft); has run over 1m since, doing well to get as close as he did after another slow start when sixth of 15 in a warm Doncaster race last month; events might conspire against him from the highest draw.
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10th

6

(9)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Bath

Look Back Smiling

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Neil Mulholland

Usually slowly away; lost his form last autumn but he's thrown in judged on plenty of earlier 2025 form, never mind peak efforts; first run since he left Gemma Tutty for 9,000gns in December and the market may guide.

14/1

11th

6

(14)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Look Back Smiling

9st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

Stuck on a losing run but competitive in 7f/1m handicaps this year (and a seller) and heavy ground perhaps not ideal the last time; could go well.

10/1

6th
1 (17)
Danzan

14/1

Form: 782306 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Handles most ground; often leads, as for the latest of six wins, over 7f at Thirsk in June; weighted to win again, has one of the higher-profile apprentices booked and acts well here so of interest if coping with a high draw.
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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

7th
7 (13)
Yaaser

8/1

Form: 142414 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Back in better form of late, finding plenty to win a Racing League event over 7f on Southwell AW and would have finished much closer than fourth with a clear run at Ascot last week (6f, good; useful form on good to soft); can be involved with better luck in running.
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7th

3

(4)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

17:05 Hamilton

Yaaser

9st 6lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Smooth win at Newcastle (7f) in December and now rated 2lb lower; that is a result of beating just one horse home in four subsequent starts; jury out for now.

14/1

9th

4

(9)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Yaaser

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Justified favouritism over C&D in December; not in anything like the same form, beating a total of just one rival, in three outings since.

20/1

9th

6

(1)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:05 Newcastle (AW)

Yaaser

9st 10lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Justified favouritism at Newcastle (7f) but failed to match the form in two starts on consecutive days later in December; yet to win over this trip; others preferred.

10/1

Form: 525651 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has twice run well over C&D and little between her and Riot here in June; however, she had her work cut out to get there in time back over 7f at Thirsk last month (good; first-time cheekpieces, refitted) and this will take more winning.
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Verdict Starting price

2

(1)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:17 Newcastle (AW)

No Nay Nicki

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Modest strike-rate (2-29) but she did go mightily close over 7f at Southwell in September; subsequent turf efforts at York and Doncaster (both Class 4) were okay and she ran to a similar level back on AW latest; first go over 1m2f since the summer of 2023.

15/2

7th

2

(1)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:17 Newcastle (AW)

No Nay Nicki

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Modest strike-rate (2-29) but she did go mightily close over 7f at Southwell in September; subsequent turf efforts at York and Doncaster (both Class 4) were okay and she ran to a similar level back on AW latest; first go over 1m2f since the summer of 2023.

15/2

7th

9

(7)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

No Nay Nicki

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Sole win in a handicap came off 10lb higher (last September) and nearly won at Southwell three runs ago (7f); struggled since but at a higher level.

14/1

9th
17 (3)
Ataser

20/1

Form: 002530 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Not overly convincing on this year's form but easily forgiven a defeat on AW debut in August, the handicapper has given him a chance and he did win over C&D as a 2yo; not entirely ruled out.
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7th

7

(8)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:55 Doncaster

Ataser

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: T J Kent

C&D winner but his last success was 2022 and he was quiet in his three runs last year; now 17lb lower than for last win but he needs a big turnaround after another absence; headgear removed.

25/1

9/2

Form: 853211 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Useful in France; slow to catch on in Britain but signalled a revival in September and has won both 7f starts since, on good to firm then with authority under a penalty at Ayr ten days ago (soft); effectively just 1lb higher here (up further 4lb in future) and has an obvious chance if a busy spell doesn't catch up with him.
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5

(9)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Kalganov

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Dods

Losing run up to 18 and entitled to have run better than he did at Ayr last time (7f; handles soft); had been running quite well, though, and cheekpieces now replace a visor.

6/1

4

(6)

6th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Kalganov

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Losing run is mounting up; however, has proved consistent in the last two months and latest effort can be marked up (met traffic issues); defied a much higher mark over C&D in 2023 and enters the reckoning.

5/1

14/1

Form: 514022 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in October 2021; has won twice at about 7f this year, at Beverley (soft) and Haydock (good to soft), but looks to have his share of weight on subsequent efforts relative to this contest.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(7)

24th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:30 Beverley

Ugo Gregory

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

raced in second, weakened over 1f out

9/1

6th

3

(10)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:33 Carlisle

Ugo Gregory

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

prominent, drifted right after 1f

14/1

5th

5

(8)

9th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

15:50 Musselburgh

Ugo Gregory

9st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

switched right soon after start, took keen hold, led

10/1

Form: 9146

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won 6f novice (good) on second start and while he had no realistic chance under a penalty on AW next time he ran pleasingly in sixth on handicap debut back over 6f at Yarmouth since, keeping on steadily; has scope back at 7f but easier opportunities likely await in the future.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(8)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Smalleytime

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

midfield

15/2

5th

1

(11)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Smalleytime

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Scraped home over C&D in April but he's been through difficult times since and although he ran well for a long way back over 7f here last time out he did drop out quickly in the closing stages; has a shade to prove.

12/1

6th

2

(14)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Smalleytime

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ben Haslam

Regressive form on turf since the spring, but is back off the same mark as when winning over C&D in April; possibilities if the return here does the trick.

14/1

13th
12 (18)
Initio

20/1

Form: 337

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
All three races at 7f, showing promise each time, especially on second start at Thirsk, when running green behind previous winners; hood fitted at Doncaster next time but it didn't seem to help and it's now discarded; has a future in handicaps but this will be a steep learning curve.
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4th

7

(6)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Initio

8st 11lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Edward Bethell

Won a maiden here (7f) last October but that was a good opportunity and he's not threatened back in two handicaps since; may have needed the run at Newcastle on his return last month but he needs to find more progress at this new trip; hood reapplied.

12/1

4th

7

(6)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Initio

8st 11lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Edward Bethell

Won a maiden here (7f) last October but that was a good opportunity and he's not threatened back in two handicaps since; may have needed the run at Newcastle on his return last month but he needs to find more progress at this new trip; hood reapplied.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £228.00
Straight Forecast £178.00
Tricast £1851.38
Trifecta £2496.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kalganov

TOPSPEED:

Riot

D Express:

Eldrickjones

Daily Record:

No Nay Nicki

RP RATINGS:

Kalganov

The Times:

Kalganov

Telegraph:

Kalganov

The Guardian:

Kalganov

Daily Mail:

Kalganov

Daily Mirror:

Kalganov

The Sun:

Kalganov

The Star:

Kalganov

POSTDATA:

Riot