October 14 / 16.45 York

16.45

Good

Coral ‘Committed To Safer Gambling’ Finale Handicap

  • Prize money: £10468
  • 1m 2f 56y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Coral ‘Committed To Safer Gambling’ Finale Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 7-4312 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won Pontefract maiden (1m2f, good) in July on fourth run and, having been gelded, he was second on last month's handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f, soft); this lightly raced 3yo is in top hands and is bred to do better still.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(3)

14th Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:45 York

Star Ahoy

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

dwelt start, in touch with leaders soon after start

11/4

2nd

1

(1)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:50 Sandown

Star Ahoy

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Well bred; his win when 8-13 in a maiden at Pontefract (1m2f; all three turf starts on good) in July on fourth start came in pretty much last-gasp fashion; gelded not long afterwards and this handicap debut is his first run since; could have more to offer.

11/4

1st

11

(5)

11th Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:45 Pontefract

Star Ahoy

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Has improved with each of his three starts (1m, AW/good), most recently a good third at Newmarket; this well-bred Sea The Stars colt could continue to progress now up in trip and he's a leading contender.

6/5

OUR TIP

11/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 484703

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
0-14 since winning in 2020 on second start but he's dropped down the weights and was a good third off this mark at Newbury (1m2f, heavy) three weeks ago; versatile ground-wise; drops back down in grade and could be involved.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(1)

12th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Toshizou

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

His only win was back in 2020 in a Tipperary maiden; has threatened a few times since and wasn't beaten all that far at York last time, but others appeal more for the win; tries cheekpieces.

13/2

8th

5

(1)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:30 York

Toshizou

9st 12lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Only win in 23 attempts was at Tipperary on second juvenile start (7f, good to yielding) when with Joseph O'Brien; some fair form since, notably when third over C&D off 4lb higher in May (good); poor run over C&D (good to soft) latest.

10/1

13th

7

(1)

15th Jun 2024

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

13:50 York

Toshizou

9st 13lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Acts on soft; beaten all 22 times since winning in 2020 on second start; creditable third in two of six races this season, including in 20-runner C&D race on penultimate outing; case can be made but not the percentage call.

18/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 029432

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
0-9 but ran well when fourth of 13 over C&D (good) last month and she bumped into a much improved winner when 6l runner-up over C&D (good to soft) last time; each-way claims.
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1st

2

(3)

4th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

14:30 Chester

Bosc Girl

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

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

8/1

6th

5

(7)

25th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

16:17 Beverley

Bosc Girl

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

bit short of room soon after start, always behind

5/1

3rd

15

(1)

14th Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:45 York

Bosc Girl

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Richard Fahey

towards rear, midfield after 2f

10/1

25/1

Form: 234510 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Consistent in the main this year (including over 1m2f and on soft) and snapped losing streak at Redcar (1m, good) two starts ago; however, he was well beaten there next time and it's a long time since he's run well here.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

15:53 Ripon

Poets Dawn

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

11yo who has been up and down this season but has won twice, including over C&D (good), and he ran pretty well when third here (1m, good) last time; finished third in this last year and he could give a good account.

7/1

3rd

4

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Poets Dawn

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran whose 2026 wins at Ripon (1m2f) and Musselburgh (1m1f) show that he retains plenty of vitality; form dipped when back at this venue last time, so needs to rebound.

8/1

6th

3

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:50 Ripon

Poets Dawn

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Best when allowed to dominate, so this track suits his style of running; two wins already this year, here and at Musselburgh (1m1f); sits 3lb above his last winning mark, but still posted a creditable effort in a stronger race than this at York (sixth of 18; 28-1) last week.

7/1

11/1

Form: -35033 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
His last three wins have come over 1m4f at Catterick (good/soft) and this drop back in trip isn't an obvious positive, but a strong pace in this big field would compensate somewhat and he arrives in good form; not discounted.
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6th

9

(9)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

14:42 Catterick

Furzig

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

slowly away, in rear

20/1

7th

3

(5)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

17:05 Catterick

Furzig

10st 0lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

His last four wins have been over C&D, albeit spread over nearly three years; latest came by a nose in July and he was runner-up at Haydock on penultimate outing, before losing his chance at the start at Chester latest; well capable of being on the premises, including on soft.

11/1

Form: 260090

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Horse

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has dropped to a very dangerous mark, now 10lb lower than when going very close over C&D (good to firm) in May; however, he's been well beaten on his five starts since; a long time since he's run well on slow ground.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(6)

14th Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:45 York

Maries Diamond

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

led, headed under 3f out, kept on until no extra inside final 110yds

20/1

10th

2

(4)

7th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maries Diamond

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Ran a cracker from the front at York in May (extended 1m2f) and he turns up here off a 7lb lower mark after some struggles in classy company; ran well in one start at this track and a more positive showing is expected in this weaker race.

14/1

10/1

Form: 61503

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won at Goodwood (1m, heavy) in May on his second start and remains lightly raced; however, he's been well beaten on his three starts since, most recently 9l behind runner-up Star Ahoy when third of six at Sandown (1m2f, soft) in a first-time hood; now wears cheekpieces.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(16)

14th Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:45 York

Goldsborough

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

raced wide, midfield, dropped to rear after 2f

10/1

3rd

2

(6)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:50 Sandown

Goldsborough

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Winning a maiden at Goodwood (1m, heavy) in May is far miles better than his other three runs; latest was his handicap debut, back at Goodwood (their big meeting; 50-1) over 1m2f on soft; now tries a hood.

14/1

13th

16

(8)

3rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Goldsborough

8st 2lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Andrew Balding

Drew 3l clear in maiden here (1m, heavy) in May on second start; manner of that win suggested that he could improve again once moved up to this trip, but the opposite happened in a 1m2f novice on good at Windsor in June; return to testing ground may be key; either way, big improvement is needed on this handicap debut in such a competitive race.

20/1

Form: 317664 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
3lb out of the handicap but has won three times this year (1m2f, AW/good to firm); returned to form when fourth at Beverley (1m2f, soft) latest, coming from further back than the front three; not ruled out each-way.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

16

(9)

14th Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:45 York

Iron Sheriff

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

in rear

50/1

4th

1

(9)

26th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

14:15 Beverley

Iron Sheriff

10st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Not been in the best of form (13l-sixth here last week) since Pontefract win in June (1m2f, good to firm); has won on soft, but ideally suited by quicker ground; others appeal more.

14/1

6th

3

(7)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Iron Sheriff

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Dual course winner, including C&D; acts on soft; has won three times over 1m2f this season but last two efforts suggest that the handicapper has his measure at present.

14/1

25/1

Form: 803045 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Course winner who continues to drop down the weights and has posted a couple of bright runs this term; could return to winning ways at some point but he was soundly beaten at Catterick three weeks ago and others appeal more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Molinari

8st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Martin Todhunter

In fairly good form on AW at Newcastle towards end of last year, making the frame over 1m2f on three of his last four appearances, but has fitness to prove after six-month absence.

25/1

10th
14 (15)
Bushfire

25/1

Form: 413185 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won at Hamilton (1m2f, soft) in July and Southwell (1m, AW) last month; however, he hasn't been able to repeat that form the last twice (latest at Ayr on Thursday) and could be vulnerable once more.
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10th

6

(11)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bushfire

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Gemma Tutty

Win and a close second to his name from four runs over C&D and returns to Tapeta on a career-low mark following a patchy turf campaign; can pull hard and will need some luck from a wide stall in first-time cheekpieces but he's potentially well treated.

7/1

10th

6

(11)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bushfire

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Gemma Tutty

Win and a close second to his name from four runs over C&D and returns to Tapeta on a career-low mark following a patchy turf campaign; can pull hard and will need some luck from a wide stall in first-time cheekpieces but he's potentially well treated.

7/1

4th

6

(6)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:20 Redcar

Bushfire

10st 12lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Gemma Tutty

towards rear, good headway on inner 4f out, switched right 3f out, disputing second over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

6/1

13/2

Form: 550553

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
3yo who is 0-6 in handicaps this year but caught the eye in first-time blinkers (retained) at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) latest, when keeping on for third of five after looking all at sea on the downhill run into the Dip; won on soft last year; 2lb lower and capable of a big run if things click.
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11th

8

(5)

14th Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:45 York

Promoter

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

dwelt start and slowly into stride, in rear

13/2

3rd

3

(4)

28th Sep 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:53 Newmarket

Promoter

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

Unable to threaten on last three starts but he's well treated on form as recent as June and perhaps the first-time blinkers will give him a boost.

9/4

5th

3

(4)

15th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:30 Chester

Promoter

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ralph Beckett

held up in last

7/1

Form: 154 D BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Windsor (1m2f, good) in July; two lesser runs have followed (1m2f/1m, good to soft/AW) but the first-time hood could help this very lightly raced 3yo settle better on his handicap debut; not ruled out.
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12th

4

(8)

14th Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:45 York

Dunes King

9st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

midfield

13/2

4th

1

(2)

6th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Dunes King

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

in touch with leaders

7/2

5th

2

(1)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

15:10 Nottingham

Dunes King

9st 11lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

Came right away with the favourite (easy winner since) when springing a surprise on his debut last month; there looked no fluke about that and he's entitled to improve, so holds leading claims under a penalty.

5/4

Form: 592241 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Second twice in a row at Beverley (1m2f, heavy/good to firm) this summer and made all in small field at Hamilton (1m4f, good to soft) latest; this is more competitive than he's used to nowadays but he's not ruled out.
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10th

3

(2)

1st Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:37 Carlisle

Wheres Jeff

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Career win number 10 when scoring at Beverley (1m2f, soft) in April but he's not matched that form since; now 8lb lower than for that last success but he needs to rediscover his spark.

14/1

6th

7

(2)

25th Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

14:40 Beverley

Wheres Jeff

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Gained three of his ten wins over this C&D, the latest off 4lb higher on seasonal debut in April; has rather mixed record since and was particularly disappointing when last in action but is versatile regarding ground and can't be ruled out.

12/1

6th

8

(7)

4th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

15:45 Haydock

Wheres Jeff

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who has done most of his winning at Hamilton/Beverley, most recently off 2lb lower in April; form has stagnated since and he's not the percentage call at this venue.

20/1

Non-runners

Eeetee, Cap Francais, Invisible Friend

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.80
Straight Forecast £10.97
Tricast £41.81
Trifecta £63.70

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Star Ahoy

The Times:

Toshizou

SPOTLIGHT:

Eeetee

RP RATINGS:

Marie's Diamond

POSTDATA:

Furzig

D Express:

Dunes King

Daily Record:

Bosc Girl

Daily Mirror:

Star Ahoy

The Sun:

Star Ahoy

Daily Mail:

Eeetee

Telegraph:

Toshizou

The Guardian:

Toshizou

TOPSPEED:

Marie's Diamond

The Star:

Furzig