19.05
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- Prize money: £9720
- 1m 4f 8y
- Class 3
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
11/1 (Won)
- Win: £21.00
- Place: £3.30
Form: 4551-4 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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13th 12 (10) |
9th Nov 2024 Soft 1m 3f 197y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Won three times last year and twice this term, all on soft or good to soft; that includes latest start when always prominent over 10.2f at York (25-1) and three of his wins were over 1m4f; back up 5lb to career-high mark and this race demands a career best. |
28/1 |
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13th 12 (10) |
9th Nov 2024 Soft 1m 3f 197y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Won three times last year and twice this term, all on soft or good to soft; that includes latest start when always prominent over 10.2f at York (25-1) and three of his wins were over 1m4f; back up 5lb to career-high mark and this race demands a career best. |
28/1 |
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1st 1 (14) |
12th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 2f 56y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Won three times last year and went in again at Thirsk in April, since when he's been pretty disappointing; will like the ground but all his wins have been over shorter. |
16/1 |
10/1
- Place: £4.80
Form: 213-32 BF
Last run: 26 days
W: 8st 8lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 3 (4) |
28th Jun 2025 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Has weak claims on her turf form for new yard; solid record on AW for previous stable featured a Newcastle win off 3lb higher; possibilities if the return to this sphere prompts a revival. |
14/1 |
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2 (3) |
10th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 189y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Missed the best part of a year following a poor debut for this yard last summer and finished well held on her comeback 19 days ago; needs a big step forward and also has stamina to prove. |
20/1 |
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1 (3) |
22nd May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 0f 45y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Dual AW winner in 2023 and placed at 1m3f-1m6f in all five subsequent starts for Hugo Palmer, before a modest show for new connections last June; dropped 3lb in her absence but this is a new trip and she has something to prove on firmer than good, having been unraced on it since handicapping. |
8/1 |
12/1
- Place: £5.90
Form: 2645-1 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 8lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (13) |
7th Jun 2025 Good 1m 4f 6y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
Often front-runner but not on last four outings; his wins have got more infrequent and the latest (2024 reappearance) was in just a three-runner race; has a good mark if on song and he's a renowned mud lover, so testing ground would make him hard to dismiss totally even though he's now an 11yo. |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: 3306-4 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (2) |
28th Jun 2025 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Third and sixth in last two runnings of the C&D Vase on this card; in the groove with successive wins at Hamilton (1m5f/1m4f) this May; however, he's been held off this mark when back up to Class 2 in his three starts since, still in form but suggesting that others will have the edge today. |
18/1 |
|
3rd 1 (8) |
21st Jun 2025 Good To Soft 1m 5f 26y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Back in the groove with successive wins at Hamilton (1m5f/1m4f; good to firm) this May; held off this mark twice since but offered enough when keeping on from the rear for fifth at York (1m2f) last weekend to think he's still in form; back up in trip. |
4/1 |
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3 (11) |
13th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Back in the groove with successive wins at Hamilton (1m5f/1m4f; good to firm) but was beaten fair and square when raised in grade at Haydock (1m4f); has won over 1m2f but probably needs further now and others look better treated. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 73261- D
Last run: 173 days
W: 8st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 (4) |
29th Aug 2024 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Was having only his second AW start when successful at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) last October and was back off the same mark when third of nine in first-time cheekpieces at Beverley (1m2f, good) last month; still unexposed in this sphere and one to consider back from a short break. |
20/1 |
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3rd 1 (9) |
6th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
prominent |
16/1 |
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4th 2 (4) |
19th Jun 2024 Soft 1m 4f 10y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
in touch with leaders |
7/1 |
11/2
Form: /5111- D
Last run: 309 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
7th Jul 2025 Good 1m 7f 204y |
11st 8lb |
Off the mark over hurdles on second start for this yard at Ballinrobe (16.5f, good) in May; smart form on the Flat for Andrew Balding but came up short back on the level in a hot Royal Ascot handicap three weeks ago; top-rated here at 128; obvious chance on ground that will suit. |
15/8 |
|
4 (19) |
17th Jun 2025 Good 1m 6f 34y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Progressive for Andrew Balding last year, winning two handicaps (1m4f/1m6f, AW/good); went over hurdles last month for his new yard and won a maiden at Ballinrobe three weeks ago; could go well now back on the Flat. |
16/1 |
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4 |
27th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 57y |
11st 12lb |
Very useful on the Flat for Andrew Balding, rated 102 in that sphere; bought by current connections for 65,000gns last autumn; just denied on hurdling debut at Down Royal recently and will take beating today with improvement likely. |
Evs |
16/1
Form: 77218- D
Last run: 224 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (3) |
15th Jun 2025 Good 1m 5f 16y Class 3 |
8st 9lb |
Disappointing sort who ended up 12l behind King's Scholar here last time, following wind surgery; now has a tongue-tie (tried on final start last term) and first-time blinkers. |
25/1 |
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2 (14) |
28th May 2025 Good 1m 5f 16y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
0-7 last year and has weakened quickly on both runs this term; however, a wind operation may have done the trick and his good course form and a dangerous mark suggest he's worth a second look. |
12/1 |
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2 (14) |
28th May 2025 Good 1m 5f 16y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
0-7 last year and has weakened quickly on both runs this term; however, a wind operation may have done the trick and his good course form and a dangerous mark suggest he's worth a second look. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 24510- D
Last run: 207 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (7) |
5th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Habitual slow-starter who again got going too late to land a blow when seventh of 13 at Kempton (1m3f) ten days ago; the visor he wore that day is retained; has just one win from 15 goes and needs something extra. |
8/1 |
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7th 12 (10) |
25th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
slowly into stride |
11/2 |
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3rd 4 (7) |
6th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Has had just two AW races, including when second as 2yo; sole win (13 races) came over 1m4f at Ffos Las last August off 2lb higher, on the first of two starts with a tongue-tie which returns today; not so good since, with blinkers on last two outings, but the tongue-tie might help. |
11/2 |
8/1
Form: 2R112- D
Last run: 189 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (7) |
25th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 1m 3f 39y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Tailed off at Newcastle last time on rare AW run and something to prove after that, but she was in fair form previously and won off this mark at Haydock last August; won over C&D in September 2023 on sole previous course visit and is versatile ground-wise; she shouldn't be written off. |
12/1 |
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10th 6 (1) |
11th May 2025 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Won at Haydock (2m, good) last summer and has run creditably over 1m4f/1m5f this term; needs to find a bit extra and she's unraced on AW since three runs in 2021, good second on Polytrack final occasion, so others seems to bring more pressing claims today. |
16/1 |
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10th 6 (1) |
11th May 2025 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Won at Haydock (2m, good) last summer and has run creditably over 1m4f/1m5f this term; needs to find a bit extra and she's unraced on AW since three runs in 2021, good second on Polytrack final occasion, so others seems to bring more pressing claims today. |
16/1 |
7/2
Form: 5311-8 BF
Last run: 110 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (4) |
29th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Back-to-back AW wins at the end of 2023; tongue tied, respectable third in 1m2f handicaps at Redcar (soft; Zetland Gold Cup) and Haydock (good to firm; six ran) on last two starts and had similar form three starts back on his second crack at about 1m4f, but he needs a bit extra. |
7/2 |
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3rd 1 (7) |
22nd Jun 2024 Good 1m 2f 42y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Hasn't progressed in quite the manner that looked likely after back-to-back AW wins at the end of 2023 but his latest third of ten in the Zetland Gold Cup at Redcar (1m2f, soft) was a creditable effort; likely to be competitive if in similar form. |
7/2 |
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3rd 6 (2) |
27th May 2024 Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Returned from break with novice and handicap AW wins at about 1m2f in late 2023, but he hasn't put it together at this trip and 1m4f in three starts since (cheekpieces latest; now tongue tied); the return to 1m2f can suit but soft ground is not sure to improve matters. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 71720- D
Last run: 189 days
W: 9st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
27th Jun 2025 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Useful Flat performer and was running okay (beaten 5l in the Chester Cup) until below par last time with a visor back on (now discarded); two respectable efforts over hurdles last year, notably when second in an Aintree maiden; every chance; has no clear ground preferences. |
7/4 |
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4 (7) |
24th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 0f 46y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Often ridden by Zak Wheatley; slow starts have been interfering with what used to be a front-running role; best known for exploits at Chester, admittedly last winning any race in July 2023; ran creditably off this mark in good handicaps both starts this term, sixth in the Chester Cup last time, but he was third in this race last year and may come up a bit short once again. |
4/1 |
|
4 (7) |
24th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 0f 46y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Often ridden by Zak Wheatley; slow starts have been interfering with what used to be a front-running role; best known for exploits at Chester, admittedly last winning any race in July 2023; ran creditably off this mark in good handicaps both starts this term, sixth in the Chester Cup last time, but he was third in this race last year and may come up a bit short once again. |
4/1 |
20/1
Form: 03445- D
Last run: 241 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 12 (4) |
28th Jun 2025 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Joined this yard last September and has done well for them on Flat and over hurdles; ran creditably, almost alongside Duke Of Oxford, in steadily run 2m race at Southwell in April (won over that C&D in March); wide draw is a ready excuse for Chester Cup last time and he has each-way chance. |
33/1 |
|
14th 6 (16) |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
raced wide, midfield, weakened under 2f out |
25/1 |
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14th 6 (16) |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Joined this yard last September and has done well for them on the Flat and over hurdles; ran creditably, almost alongside Duke Of Oxford, in steadily run race won by Caballo De Mar at Southwell 12 days ago and there's a good chance this trip will suit if he adapts to the track and wide draw. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: 31886- D
Last run: 157 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (3) |
13th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Exposed 6yo with a record of 1-11 at this track; had a productive spell on the AW during the winter but needed to run better here last time to be making the shortlist. |
20/1 |
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7th 10 (8) |
14th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 188y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Three good runs (one 1m4f win) on AW from three attempts this winter and absent for three months before a lesser show in April; has a mixed record (one C&D win) in his ten visits to York and, back up the weights after those AW runs, balance of his turf form suggests this is a tricky task. |
12/1 |
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7th 10 (8) |
14th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 188y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Three good runs (one 1m4f win) on AW from three attempts this winter and absent for three months before a lesser show in April; has a mixed record (one C&D win) in his ten visits to York and, back up the weights after those AW runs, balance of his turf form suggests this is a tricky task. |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 5/123- D
Last run: 169 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (3) |
19th Jun 2024 Soft 1m 4f 10y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
took keen hold, made virtually all |
Evs |
|
2nd 7 (8) |
31st May 2024 Good To Soft 1m 3f 197y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
in touch with leaders, led after 2f |
7/1 |
|
14th 14 (7) |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 1m 4f 8y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
led, headed and prominent after 3f |
7/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £256.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £281.69 |
| Tricast | £4562.08 |
| Trifecta | £3103.50 |
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