May 15 / 16.15 York

16.15

Good To Firm

Conundrum HR Consulting Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 15 runners
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Conundrum HR Consulting Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £61.50
  • Place: £9.50

Form: 1-3

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won narrowly at Newcastle (6f, AW) on sole 2yo start, then ran respectably at Redcar (7f, soft) on reappearance; still appears unexposed but his form lacks substance; eligible for easier handicaps.
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6th

3

(1)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Diligent Resdev

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Yet to hit top gear after three runs this season (7f-7.4f); on good mark and can cope with combination of drop back to 6f and return to Tapeta but others have less to prove.

12/1

9th

9

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Diligent Resdev

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Michael & David Easterby

A fair 6f/7f scorer in 2024; quite lightly raced since but back to form with sixth of 11 in 7.5f Beverley handicap three weeks ago; not out of things with this shorter trip a plus.

14/1

6th

4

(3)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Diligent Resdev

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ayr Bronze Cup winner in 2024 who also posted some good efforts without winning in 2025; beat one on his return in 7f Haydock handicap after nine months off but he should strip sharper now.

10/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 123- BF

Last run: 248 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Solid 2yo campaign (over 6f) comprised a debut win at Pontefract (good to soft) and two creditable efforts, including in sales race, at York; gelded since; bred to stay this new trip; holds major claims.
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6th

3

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Ziggys Condor

10st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Adam Kirby

His sole turf win was in 2023 but he was good third at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago and ran to a similar level when runner-up at Southwell (6f, AW) last time; headgear is now removed but he should go well again off unchanged mark.

11/2

2nd

1

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:16 Southwell (AW)

Ziggys Condor

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Adam Kirby

Handy sort; one of his three wins came over C&D early last year and he has become well handicapped, while he ran his best race since joining Adam Kirby when third of eight at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) on Saturday; should be bang there with a repeat; visor returns.

4/1

3rd

2

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Ziggys Condor

9st 11lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Adam Kirby

No turf win since July 2023; ran respectably (fifth) on stable debut at Yarmouth (7f, good) in May and has had excuses since, including when stumbling and unseating his rider at the start at Goodwood on Wednesday; 3lb below last winning mark (AW), and with a 5lb claimer booked.

7/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 132308 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Solid 6f handicapper on AW for current yard and ties in with Fire Demon on Good Friday running; however, has failed to transfer the form back to turf since; hood now applied; enough to prove back at 7f.
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7th

12

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Blue Prince

8st 10lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Normally ridden to be produced late, as when successful at Salisbury (7f, good) in June, but was given a straightforward ride to land a claimer over C&D (good) 20 days ago; this looks tougher however and more is required.

14/1

1st

4

(4)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:22 Chester

Blue Prince

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David Evans

The last run wasn't his best (four ran) but he was bang there in his four previous races, all handicaps at 7f/1m; drops into a claimer on favourable terms and must have every chance; has run well here before.

5/4

Form: 11 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
One of a few runners who are unbeaten in two starts; belied her 66-1 odds at Newcastle (7f, AW) then comfortably followed up at Pontefract (6f, soft); interesting prospect for Micky Hammond.
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2nd

8

(7)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Thursdays Child

9st 5lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Patrick Chamings

Record of 0-5 this term for new yard but has been working her way into form, including over C&D; not dismissed off current mark.

4/1

1

(4)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Thursdays Child

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Patrick Chamings

Caught the eye dropped to a 0-70 for the first time at Kempton (6f) four weeks ago, beaten only just over 2l despite being repeatedly denied a clear run; the return to 7f should help if anything and Patrick Chamings is among the winners so there are reasons to be hopeful.

11/2

3

(5)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Kempton (AW)

Thursdays Child

9st 9lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Patrick Chamings

She has slipped down the weights and there was more encouragement to be gleaned from her Goodwood fifth last month (7f, soft); drops in class today and Jim Crowley is booked; interesting.

8/1

11/1

Form: 3-313 D BF

Last run: 67 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Turf debutant whose solid AW record includes a 7f success at Newcastle on penultimate start; latest effort was boosted when the winner followed up in German Group 3; gelded since; one to consider.
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2nd

1

(6)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

19:30 Hamilton

Quiet Resolve

10st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Patchy for Richard Fahey last year and has reverted to type for his new yard this time, having kicked off with a C&D win off 2lb lower in May; does like it here though, and this a bit easier, having been said to have hung right at Chester last time.

8/1

6th

4

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:28 Chester

Quiet Resolve

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

No further progress since his successful yard debut over Hamilton's extended 1m in May and others look on better terms with the handicapper.

12/1

4th

3

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

19:50 Hamilton

Quiet Resolve

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Alan Brown

Ended a long losing sequence (on his yard debut) over C&D in May but comes here on the back of a below-form sixth at Newcastle (1m) last month; needs to get back on track.

9/2

7/2

Form: 11-

Last run: 251 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Two from two last term, winning 6f contests at Lingfield (good to firm) and Haydock (good); plenty of speed in pedigree but shapes as if he'll stay this extra furlong; promising type who commands respect.
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1st

8

(1)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Elmonjed

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: William Haggas

Steps up further in class but he has progressive York form and brings impressive stats, being 3-4 over C&D (gained last win cosily in good-ground Listed race) and 4-9 in headgear, which is reapplied with Newmarket reappearance under his belt; has a better chance than bare ratings suggest.

12/1

9th

5

(8)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Elmonjed

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Has form on the Newmarket tracks but recorded last three wins at York, including when beating Crestofdistinction with more in hand than the narrow margin suggests in Listed grade on most recent appearance; likely to be more interesting when back at that venue.

14/1

40/1

Form: 11200-

Last run: 244 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Showed steady progress at maiden/novice level last summer; subsequently came up well short in handicaps at two major festivals, including here; something to prove in another competitive race.
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3rd

9

(11)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:13 Thirsk

Misemerald

10st 9lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Consistent of late and justified favouritism at Musselburgh (1m, good; first two clear) on Monday, ending a three-year losing spell; incurs 5lb penalty but looks likely to remain competitive.

9/2

1st

8

(1)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Misemerald

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Philip Kirby

Winless since 2yo days; competitive at this sort of level all summer but a couple of costly defeats here latterly (7f) and needs to find more.

7/2

3rd

6

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:54 Musselburgh

Misemerald

8st 10lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

2-29 on turf; in the frame on last four starts, last week finishing a head second to Monhammer over C&D; chance of turning the form around on 4lb better terms.

2/1

7/2

Form: 3-1511

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Progressive over 6f on AW this year, winning three times, latest at Newcastle on finals day; posted a solid effort (form has major substance) over 7f on last turf appearance; strong contender back in this sphere.
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10th

6

(10)

1st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:34 Newcastle (AW)

Fire Demon

8st 10lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Won three 6f events in the early part of 2024, notably the 3yo handicap over C&D on Good Friday; two heavy defeat since need forgiving but it was a strong race on turf on the first occasion and he'd been off for seven month's prior to his recent return (easy to back and looked to need it); still has time to do better but he will need a quick transformation to take this.

9/1

10th

6

(10)

1st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:34 Newcastle (AW)

Fire Demon

8st 10lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Won three 6f events in the early part of 2024, notably the 3yo handicap over C&D on Good Friday; two heavy defeat since need forgiving but it was a strong race on turf on the first occasion and he'd been off for seven month's prior to his recent return (easy to back and looked to need it); still has time to do better but he will need a quick transformation to take this.

9/1

10th

4

(9)

18th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Fire Demon

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Big improvement with his wins over C&D and at Newcastle (6f) in February/March; no joy in hat-trick bid at York (7f) in May but he still has potential after only eight starts and is 3-5 on AW; needs a close look back in trip on his return.

100/30

33/1

Form: 182-68

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
5f-winning filly whose limitations have become somewhat exposed, at least over sprint distances; goes into a very warm handicap on first attempt at 7f and can be opposed.
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6th

6

(1)

6th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Haydock

Lady Pink Rose

9st 1lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Well handicapped on her 5f 2yo form; tackles the trip for the first time this season and it could prompt a return to form, but her claims aren't overly compelling in view of this year's performances at 6f/7f.

10/1

10th

12

(13)

14th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 York

Lady Pink Rose

8st 8lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: K R Burke

Hasn't matched her 2yo form in three runs this spring; dropping down the weights and the return to 6f will suit but others are more appealing.

20/1

9th

10

(12)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 York

Lady Pink Rose

8st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

5f-winning filly whose limitations have become somewhat exposed, at least over sprint distances; goes into a very warm handicap on first attempt at 7f and can be opposed.

33/1

11/2

Form: 152- D

Last run: 270 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly who has been absent since running well in Newmarket nursery (7f, good) nine months ago; perhaps one to catch fresh, having made a winning debut last term; Ryan Moore booked; likely player.
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4th

7

(5)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Expensive Queen

9st 8lb

J: Neil Callan

T: James Tate

in touch with leaders

4/1

4th

7

(5)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Expensive Queen

9st 8lb

J: Neil Callan

T: James Tate

in touch with leaders

4/1

2nd

5

(8)

18th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Sandown

Expensive Queen

9st 11lb

J: Neil Callan

T: James Tate

Promising 2yo at 7f, winning on debut for Kevin Ryan and later close up in a Newmarket handicap; well held over that trip and 1m in 2024 though, and still has to prove stamina for this far; enough to prove at this stage for new yard.

14/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 615- D

Last run: 256 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Raced three times as a 2yo, best form when scoring by 5l at Leicester (7f, good to firm); only fifth of six in the Solario and gelded since; opening mark looks rather demanding but he may do better still.
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4th

13

(6)

23rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Mortlake

9st 4lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

towards rear

12/1

10th

3

(6)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Mortlake

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

awkward start, in rear

18/1

25/1

Form: 18-5

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Far from solid on his 2yo 5f form, including debut success in weak Newmarket event, for Charlie Appleby; ordinary effort over 7f on AW for new stable; appears to have a difficult task.
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11th

11

(1)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:33 Carlisle

On Point

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

midfield

33/1

9th

7

(1)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell (AW)

On Point

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Unplaced in four runs for Julie Camacho this year and the addition of cheekpieces isn't enough to earn him the vote.

25/1

8th

6

(2)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 37y

Class 5

16:10 Haydock

On Point

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won on debut for Charlie Appleby last May and he's one to watch in the betting off a reduced mark; however, he's struggled since that debut win, including in handicaps the last twice, and a major turnaround is needed.

25/1

13th
5 (1)
Respectful

11/1

Form: 5411- D

Last run: 221 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Ended his 2yo campaign with novice wins over 7f at Ayr (good to soft) and Redcar (good), proving suited by the switch to front-running tactics; open to further progress; possibilities granted another easy lead.
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8th

1

(4)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Respectful

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Won twice over 7f for Karl Burke as a 2yo; not much to celebrate since but his stable debut in January (C&D) wasn't without hope and he's now 10lb lower; not solid but a big run wouldn't be a bolt from the blue.

8/1

4

(5)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Hamilton

Respectful

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Dual 7f winner for Karl Burke as a 2yo; failed to win for his next yard but his mark has eased considerably and he got no luck last time at Carlisle (6f); not discounted.

10/1

7

(1)

12th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:45 Carlisle

Respectful

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Dual 7f winner for Karl Burke as a 2yo who's proved hard to place for two yards since; handicapper easing off now and he may have needed his recent Thirsk run, back from six months off, but he'll need to improve a deal on that.

20/1

14/1

Form: 11 D

Last run: 103 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Two from two, having won novice events over 6f (dead-heated) and 7f on Tapeta at Newcastle early this year; faces a stiffer task off this opening mark in a competitive turf handicap but may improve further.
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7th

1

(4)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

True Promise

10st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Fionn McSharry

Better on AW than turf so two defeats on the grass aren't especially damaging to his claims here; won easily at Wolverhampton (5f) on his most recent start and he is respected back on Tapeta.

8/1

9th

1

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

True Promise

10st 1lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Wasn't winning out of turn when taking a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton in May; didn't get the clearest run at Chester three weeks ago but that took his turf record to 0-11; others are more appealing.

10/1

Form: 136-

Last run: 197 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Debut scorer at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) last June but then had a layoff and regressed sharply in two October contests; big turnaround is required on reappearance.
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4

(3)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Ribble Radiant

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

0-10 since debut win over 7.4f in June 2023; only eighth of 13 here (7f) last month and now runs in a sprint for the first time; David Allan jumps ship; others preferred.

16/1

4

(3)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Ribble Radiant

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

0-10 since debut win over 7.4f in June 2023; only eighth of 13 here (7f) last month and now runs in a sprint for the first time; David Allan jumps ship; others preferred.

16/1

8th

1

(13)

22nd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Thirsk

Ribble Radiant

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

0-9 and unable to threaten in the main since debut win in June 2023; however, off this reduced mark she dead-heated with Dandy Lichious for second of 14 on recent reappearance at Catterick (7f, good; albeit no match for winner) and she's on the shortlist.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £528.40
Straight Forecast £469.78
Tricast £7046.16
Trifecta £8377.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Fire Demon

NEWMARKET:

Elmonjed

SPOTLIGHT:

Ziggy's Condor

The Star:

Quiet Resolve

Daily Record:

Mortlake

Daily Mail:

Expensive Queen

Telegraph:

Thursday's Child

POSTDATA:

Blue Prince

The Times:

Elmonjed

The Sun:

Elmonjed

TOPSPEED:

Fire Demon

D Express:

Fire Demon

Daily Mirror:

Fire Demon

The Guardian:

Ziggy's Condor