14.35

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Fellowes

15/2

Place: £3.10

Form: 91813- D

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict

On the up for this yard, winning a 6f handicap at Kempton in October and recording a career best when landing a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton in November; unable to dominate when only third at Southwell last month (behind Bedford Flyer); could still have more to come at 5f.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 2 (1)	8th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 21y Class 2	19:39 Windsor Clearpoint 9st 13lb J: Alistair Rawlinson T: Simon Hodgson	Superb run of AW form at 5f in the autumn, winning three in a row, two from the front; has remained in form since but he couldn't sustain his effort back on turf at Goodwood last time and needs to show he can reproduce his sand form on grass.	14/1
5th 3 (4)	1st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2	15:15 Goodwood Clearpoint 9st 5lb J: Alistair Rawlinson T: Simon Hodgson	Completed a 5f AW hat-trick last backend and has continued in fine form this spring, runner-up in 5f Southwell handicap last time; must enter calculations back on turf.	15/2
2nd 8 (12)	21st Mar 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 2	16:38 Southwell (AW) Clearpoint 9st 3lb J: Alistair Rawlinson T: Simon Hodgson	Ended 2025 on the up and he improved again when second in the Listed Hever Stakes at Lingfield four weeks ago; a 3lb rise demands extra but this speedy sort shouldn't be discounted.	7/1

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5th

(1)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

19:39 Windsor

9st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Superb run of AW form at 5f in the autumn, winning three in a row, two from the front; has remained in form since but he couldn't sustain his effort back on turf at Goodwood last time and needs to show he can reproduce his sand form on grass.

14/1

5th

(4)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Completed a 5f AW hat-trick last backend and has continued in fine form this spring, runner-up in 5f Southwell handicap last time; must enter calculations back on turf.

15/2

2nd

(12)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

16:38 Southwell (AW)

9st 3lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Ended 2025 on the up and he improved again when second in the Listed Hever Stakes at Lingfield four weeks ago; a 3lb rise demands extra but this speedy sort shouldn't be discounted.

7/1

4th

7 (3)

Lord Riddiford

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

14/1

Form: 67325- CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict

Listed winner over C&D in the past; three creditable efforts since returned to AW in November and he holds each-way claims despite his advancing years.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
11th 12 (2)	30th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2	16:10 Goodwood Lord Riddiford 8st 4lb J: Hollie Doyle T: John & Sean Quinn	Has a stunning record at this meeting, winning four of his five attempts, including this race for the last three years (soft, good and good to soft); well held of late but he ran no worse last time out than he had in his prep race before the 2023 win and he's weighted to have a big chance despite being 3lb wrong; Hollie Doyle rode for his 2021 win; drying ground could be the sticking point, however.	5/1
6th 4 (5)	20th Jun 2024 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4	14:50 Chelmsford (AW) Lord Riddiford 9st 7lb J: Jason Hart T: John & Sean Quinn	bumped start, midfield, switched right and some headway 2f out, weakened from 1f out	10/1
12th 10 (3)	1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2	15:45 Epsom Lord Riddiford 8st 2lb J: Paddy Mathers T: John & Sean Quinn	Unplaced in this race in 2021 and 2023 and short of his best when last seen on AW in February; his last three wins have come in the same 5f handicap at Glorious Goodwood and that race looks a better fit than today's.	20/1

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11th

(2)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

8st 4lb

Has a stunning record at this meeting, winning four of his five attempts, including this race for the last three years (soft, good and good to soft); well held of late but he ran no worse last time out than he had in his prep race before the 2023 win and he's weighted to have a big chance despite being 3lb wrong; Hollie Doyle rode for his 2021 win; drying ground could be the sticking point, however.

5/1

6th

(5)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Lord Riddiford

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

bumped start, midfield, switched right and some headway 2f out, weakened from 1f out

10/1

12th

(3)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

8st 2lb

Unplaced in this race in 2021 and 2023 and short of his best when last seen on AW in February; his last three wins have come in the same 5f handicap at Glorious Goodwood and that race looks a better fit than today's.

20/1

5th

2 (9)

Chipstead

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Teal

8/1

Form: 05341- D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict

Gained his first win at 6f when keeping on well at Kempton last month; only 1lb higher and still of interest on his best 2023 efforts; return to 5f no problem but stall 9 won't make life easy.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
10 (18)	13th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 143y Class 2	14:25 Doncaster Chipstead 9st 3lb J: Sean Levey T: Roger Teal	Eight-time winner and also first past the post in this race in 2022 (demoted to second after causing interference); well treated if retaining all his ability but he was tailed off in the Shergar Cup on his reappearance after a long absence, having hit his head on the stalls; risky.	40/1
10th 4 (5)	9th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2	13:35 Ascot Chipstead 9st 9lb J: Dario Di Tocco T: Roger Teal	Eight-time winner, not seen since finishing tenth in the Wokingham here in June 2024 (subsequently gelded); has run some good races at Ascot, including when fourth in this event two years ago, and he's well treated if retaining all his ability, but looks a risky proposition after such a long absence.	20/1
10th 18 (21)	22nd Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2	17:05 Ascot Chipstead 9st 3lb J: Jack Doughty T: Roger Teal	His most recent wins were 6f on AW but he tends to flag over this trip on turf and his stride shortened in this race 12 months ago; on a more favourable mark now but others should find greater reserves in the later stages.	33/1

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(18)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

9st 3lb

Eight-time winner and also first past the post in this race in 2022 (demoted to second after causing interference); well treated if retaining all his ability but he was tailed off in the Shergar Cup on his reappearance after a long absence, having hit his head on the stalls; risky.

40/1

10th

(5)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

9st 9lb

Eight-time winner, not seen since finishing tenth in the Wokingham here in June 2024 (subsequently gelded); has run some good races at Ascot, including when fourth in this event two years ago, and he's well treated if retaining all his ability, but looks a risky proposition after such a long absence.

20/1

10th

(21)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

9st 3lb

His most recent wins were 6f on AW but he tends to flag over this trip on turf and his stride shortened in this race 12 months ago; on a more favourable mark now but others should find greater reserves in the later stages.

33/1

6th

4 (8)

Alligator Alley

J: Hector Crouch

T: David O’Meara

7/1

Form: 19634- D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict

Talented performer who sauntered to victory in a good sprint at Newcastle last summer; only 3lb higher this afternoon and he's almost certainly in better form than his recent figures suggest; should find this being run to suit and he's one to consider.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 3 (6)	5th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 3	16:15 Southwell (AW) Alligator Alley 9st 4lb J: Kaiya Fraser T: Ruth Carr	9yo who was well beaten at 33-1 at Redcar a fortnight ago; however, he may have needed that first run since January and he completed an AW hat-trick late last year, the first leg coming over this C&D; he's won here three times and could bounce back with a bold show returned to Southwell.	10/1
9th 2 (9)	20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3	16:00 Redcar Alligator Alley 9st 5lb J: Kaiya Fraser T: Ruth Carr	Enjoyed a terrific spell on AW at the end of 2025, winning four times; given a break since a lesser effort behind Spring Is Sprung at Southwell in January; runner-up in this race last year but off 14lb lower.	25/1
2 (9)	18th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4	19:45 Newcastle (AW) Alligator Alley 9st 9lb J: William Pyle T: Ruth Carr	Has only managed to win two of his last 31 starts, though he got it right when recording his second C&D success last month (four of these behind); had excuses back here last time (blindfold removed late) and he's a big player if things pan out right this time.	4/1

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8th

(6)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

9st 4lb

9yo who was well beaten at 33-1 at Redcar a fortnight ago; however, he may have needed that first run since January and he completed an AW hat-trick late last year, the first leg coming over this C&D; he's won here three times and could bounce back with a bold show returned to Southwell.

10/1

9th

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

9st 5lb

Enjoyed a terrific spell on AW at the end of 2025, winning four times; given a break since a lesser effort behind Spring Is Sprung at Southwell in January; runner-up in this race last year but off 14lb lower.

25/1

(9)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

9st 9lb

Has only managed to win two of his last 31 starts, though he got it right when recording his second C&D success last month (four of these behind); had excuses back here last time (blindfold removed late) and he's a big player if things pan out right this time.

4/1

7th

1 (6)

Silky Wilkie

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

6/1

Form: 94235- D

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict

Enjoyed a fine 2023, including a near miss in this race, and he returns from a 112-day absence off a mark 4lb lower than when an unlucky loser in the Epsom Dash; Clifford Lee knows him well and a big run should be forthcoming.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
11th 13 (14)	6th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 3	16:45 Chester Silky Wilkie 9st 3lb J: Clifford Lee T: K R Burke	Campaigned almost exclusively over sprint trips; consistent AW form this year includes two wins; effective on turf but hasn't scored in this sphere for three years and he's not the percentage call back at 7f.	25/1
3rd 5 (5)	3rd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 3	14:40 Lingfield (AW) Silky Wilkie 9st 4lb J: Jack Nicholls T: K R Burke	Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in January and he also won at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in February; he's continued in good form on Tapeta on his last two starts and is also effective over this C&D; might have a part to play.	8/1
3rd 7 (5)	7th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 3	14:05 Wolverhampton (AW) Silky Wilkie 9st 5lb J: Jack Nicholls T: K R Burke	Ended a long losing run at Newcastle in January and successful again over C&D last month; poorly drawn when fourth at Southwell last time; one to consider.	7/1

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11th

(14)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

9st 3lb

Campaigned almost exclusively over sprint trips; consistent AW form this year includes two wins; effective on turf but hasn't scored in this sphere for three years and he's not the percentage call back at 7f.

25/1

3rd

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

9st 4lb

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in January and he also won at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in February; he's continued in good form on Tapeta on his last two starts and is also effective over this C&D; might have a part to play.

8/1

3rd

(5)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

14:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silky Wilkie

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle in January and successful again over C&D last month; poorly drawn when fourth at Southwell last time; one to consider.

7/1

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8th

3 (2)

Bergerac

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

5/1

Form: 00211- D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict

Useful sprinter on his day and he's rediscovered his spark in recent months, winning 5f handicaps at Newcastle and Southwell (latest form franked by the runner-up); another 5lb higher ahead of his hat-trick attempt but he's well drawn and should make a bold bid.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
10th 9 (7)	1st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3	16:10 Thirsk Bergerac 9st 8lb J: Tom Eaves T: Kevin Ryan	Fine servant down the years but he hasn't won over 6f since August 2022; on a good mark and can pop up soon but would like to see more from him before getting involved.	20/1
21th 3 (19)	13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4	17:25 York Bergerac 10st 0lb J: Jack Nicholls T: Kevin Ryan	Fine stable servant with eight wins to his name, two of them here; probably needed the run when down the field at the Dante meeting; the usual headgear returns today and Jack Nicholls claims a handy 5lb; quite interesting.	14/1
19th 12 (17)	14th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2	14:20 York Bergerac 8st 11lb J: Shane Gray T: Kevin Ryan	8yo who was inconsistent last season and lacks a recent run; however, he's just 1lb higher than when both second of 13 over C&D (good) last May and winning at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) next time; not ruled out each-way.	33/1

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10th

(7)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

9st 8lb

Fine servant down the years but he hasn't won over 6f since August 2022; on a good mark and can pop up soon but would like to see more from him before getting involved.

20/1

21th

(19)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

10st 0lb

Fine stable servant with eight wins to his name, two of them here; probably needed the run when down the field at the Dante meeting; the usual headgear returns today and Jack Nicholls claims a handy 5lb; quite interesting.

14/1

19th

(17)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

8st 11lb

8yo who was inconsistent last season and lacks a recent run; however, he's just 1lb higher than when both second of 13 over C&D (good) last May and winning at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) next time; not ruled out each-way.

33/1

9th

8 (7)

Diomed Spirit

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Stuart Williams

9/2

Form: 4111-1 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict

C&D winner as a 2yo; quiet last summer but he's making up for it this winter, completing his four-timer when played late at Wolverhampton 13 days ago; this is stronger and he'll need another personal best to make it five on the bounce.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 7 (4)	29th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 6	19:30 Windsor Diomed Spirit 9st 6lb J: Harry Davies T: Chris Gordon	6-35 for Stuart Williams but 0-11 on turf and, despite a falling mark, that's the obvious concern on this first start for new connections.	20/1
6th 7 (7)	26th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 5	16:00 Bath Diomed Spirit 8st 9lb J: Rob Hornby T: Stuart Williams	Third, beaten 1.25l by Over Spiced, in a C&D handicap three weeks ago; that represented his best turf result but this race will demand an even bigger effort.	9/1
3rd 6 (3)	4th May 2026 Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 5	15:25 Bath Diomed Spirit 8st 7lb J: Kieran O’Neill T: Stuart Williams	Big chance on his AW form but he has finished out of the placings in all nine turf runs; BHA mark is 15lb lower on turf but he's likely to remain vulnerable.	14/1

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2nd

(4)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

9st 6lb

6-35 for Stuart Williams but 0-11 on turf and, despite a falling mark, that's the obvious concern on this first start for new connections.

20/1

6th

(7)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

8st 9lb

Third, beaten 1.25l by Over Spiced, in a C&D handicap three weeks ago; that represented his best turf result but this race will demand an even bigger effort.

9/1

3rd

(3)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

8st 7lb

Big chance on his AW form but he has finished out of the placings in all nine turf runs; BHA mark is 15lb lower on turf but he's likely to remain vulnerable.

14/1

10th

9 (10)

J: Adam Farragher

10/1

Form: 0004-3 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict

Not the easiest to win with but he's a useful sprinter who lurks on a dangerous mark; solid effort at Wolverhampton 13 days ago but he was behind Diomed Spirit on that occasion and he's copped the widest stall this afternoon; new blinkers replace his usual cheekpieces.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 9 (15)	12th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 4	18:45 Musselburgh Zarzyni 9st 4lb J: Connor Beasley T: David & Nicola Barron	Three-time C&D winner, including twice off higher marks in the month of April; unlucky third, having found daylight too late, in this race 12 months ago; soft ground was against him here last weekend; likely player if the cards drop right.	10/1
9th 6 (8)	4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 1y Class 4	16:45 Musselburgh Zarzyni 9st 0lb J: William Pyle T: David & Nicola Barron	Below best on latest course start in October but has a strong C&D record otherwise, three wins include this race (good to soft) last year; now 2lb lower and primed for a good run if he avoids trouble in running.	9/2
7th 10 (4)	20th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 4	20:00 Southwell (AW) Zarzyni 9st 5lb J: William Pyle T: David & Nicola Barron	Hasn't won as often as one of his ability probably should but he did score twice in 2025, the latter win over C&D; 3lb higher in a better race this time and he'll need to be somewhere near last year's best to take this after four months off.	14/1

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5th

(15)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

Three-time C&D winner, including twice off higher marks in the month of April; unlucky third, having found daylight too late, in this race 12 months ago; soft ground was against him here last weekend; likely player if the cards drop right.

10/1

9th

(8)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

Below best on latest course start in October but has a strong C&D record otherwise, three wins include this race (good to soft) last year; now 2lb lower and primed for a good run if he avoids trouble in running.

9/2

7th

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle