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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5th

12

(12)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Diligent Resdev

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael & David Easterby

C&D winner on debut; sprung a 40-1 surprise at York's Dante meeting (7f, good) in May; easy to strike a line through his latest Goodwood run and he tries a visor on this return sprinting; interesting that he comes here rather than for something at the Ebor meeting; unexposed.

20/1

11th

13

(16)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Diligent Resdev

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Debut winner at Newcastle last November and recorded a 40-1 success when beating 14 rivals on handicap debut at York (7f, good) in May; not so good at Thirsk last time but he's still unexposed and has shaped as if this step up to 1m could suit.

20/1

5th

8

(2)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Thirsk

Diligent Resdev

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Debut 6f AW winner who matched that promise under a penalty on his reappearance, before 40-1 success on his handicap debut at York (7f, good) last month; the third has since given that form at least a solid look; up 5lb and has to be taken seriously.

11/2

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

8

(1)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

19:00 Yarmouth

Ziggys Condor

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders

8/1

7th

3

(5)

29th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:35 Chester

Ziggys Condor

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Returned after a gelding operation with a near miss on handicap debut at York (7f, good) last month but he flopped back at 6f there last time; still unexposed and now goes back up in trip but he needs to bounce back after that disappointing run.

8/1

11th

11

(9)

15th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Ziggys Condor

8st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Fahey

prominent

6/1

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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13th

11

(4)

7th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Blue Prince

8st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: David Evans

Acts on soft and good to firm; tough 3yo who has taken his form to an even higher level at Goodwood (7f) the last twice, winning in big field at the Glorious meeting then solid third off revised mark; may not have reached his ceiling yet; one to consider.

11/1

3rd

12

(7)

25th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Blue Prince

8st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Better than ever in competitive 7f event at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm) last time, adding to his 6f wins; ties in with Qirat on C&D running in May; useful 3yo colt who may be capable of further progress at this trip and holds major claims.

7/1

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

7

(3)

29th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

15:18 Carlisle

Thursdays Child

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Won Newcastle maiden (7f) and Pontefract novice (6f, soft) on first two starts; hasn't run as well last couple of outings, but quite interesting back from a break.

20/1

5th

3

(5)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Newmarket (July)

Thursdays Child

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Micky Hammond

Ran well in York handicap last month when bidding to take record to 3-3; however, folded tamely and suffered a heavy defeat at same venue since; hard to support with confidence after that huge dip in form.

12/1

11th

10

(10)

14th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 York

Thursdays Child

8st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Micky Hammond

Won her first two starts (7f, AW and 6f, soft); good fourth in a 7f handicap at the Dante meeting here last month; mark left unchanged and she remains capable of better; this looks competitive though.

12/1

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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10th

4

(3)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

14:15 Chester

Quiet Resolve

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

Won a Newcastle maiden (7f, AW) in February; creditable fifth of 15 in York handicap (7f, good) last month but he never got involved back there three weeks ago; now takes another drop in grade but not sure this return to sprinting will suit and others are more persuasive; cheekpieces added.

3/1

8th

5

(12)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:55 York

Quiet Resolve

9st 6lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Richard Fahey

7f Newcastle maiden winner in February and sound run on second handicap start when fifth over C&D on turf debut last time (good; first run as a gelding): down 1lb; interesting contender.

7/1

8th

5

(12)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:55 York

Quiet Resolve

9st 6lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Richard Fahey

7f Newcastle maiden winner in February and sound run on second handicap start when fifth over C&D on turf debut last time (good; first run as a gelding): down 1lb; interesting contender.

7/1

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

14

(2)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Elmonjed

8st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won both 2yo starts with more authority than the winning margin; beaten favourite this year in his first three handicaps, twice at this track, but blinkers worked a treat at Windsor 12 days ago (6f, good to firm) as he travelled with more enthusiasm and found plenty when challenged; 2lb rise is negligible and he retains significant potential.

6/1

1st

12

(6)

12th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:10 Windsor

Elmonjed

8st 10lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: William Haggas

Record of 2-2 as 2yo; held in three runs this season but they've all be in competitive handicaps and he did best of the closers when third over C&D last time; finished just behind Palmar Bay and Amazonian Dream in that race and he should have more to offer in 6f handicaps; respected in new headgear.

4/1

3rd

4

(3)

29th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:05 Windsor

Elmonjed

9st 9lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: William Haggas

Two from two as a 2yo; has raced in competitive 3yo handicaps at York this season, better effort when third (dropped back to 6f with cheekpieces applied) last time; may still have further progress in him; respected off same mark in the retained headgear.

11/4

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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5th

6

(2)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Thirsk

Misemerald

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Won at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) and Ayr (6f, good to soft) as a juvenile; hasn't fared quite so well since, but was only a short head behind Modern Times (pound worse off) at York last time.

13/2

7th

7

(4)

27th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:40 York

Misemerald

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Philip Kirby

Won a Beverley maiden (7.5f, good to soft) and an Ayr novice (6f, good to soft) last season; has not progressed since going handicapping (best run on soft ground) and was well beaten on fast ground in a Carlisle fillies handicap last time (7f).

20/1

8th

7

(3)

26th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

17:15 Carlisle

Misemerald

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Philip Kirby

in rear

11/1

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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8th

2

(13)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 York

Fire Demon

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

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.

7/2

8th

2

(13)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 York

Fire Demon

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

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.

7/2

1st

6

(10)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Newcastle (AW)

Fire Demon

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Looked promising at Kempton in January and just had a bad day when flopping at Lingfield on his handicap debut two weeks later; strong in the final 110 yards when readily seeing off Media Shooter and eight others at Kempton 40 days ago; up 5lb but this stiff track should suit and he's not finished winning just yet.

7/2

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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6th

6

(9)

8th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

17:52 Haydock

Expensive Queen

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Kevin Ryan

in rear

14/1

10th

9

(6)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 York

Expensive Queen

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Kevin Ryan

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.

11/2

10th

9

(6)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 York

Expensive Queen

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Kevin Ryan

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.

11/2

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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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

3rd

3

(1)

26th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Salisbury

Mortlake

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

in touch with leaders on inner

5/1

11th

1

(2)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 York

Mortlake

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

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.

10/1

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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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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7th

7

(3)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:15 Beverley

Respectful

9st 4lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Won two 2yo novice races last autumn (7f, good to soft/good); well beaten on both starts this year (gelded in between); has had wind surgery since last month's stable debut at Ascot and it needs to make a big difference; wears a first-time tongue-tie.

12/1

8th

5

(1)

12th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Respectful

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

prominent, lost position 2f out, weakening when squeezed out over 1f out, hung right and struggling over 1f out

16/1

13th

5

(1)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 York

Respectful

9st 1lb

J: Shane Foley

T: K R Burke

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.

11/1

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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8th

10

(11)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Ripon

True Promise

9st 7lb

J: Louise Akehurst

T: Kevin Ryan

raced near side

33/1

8th

5

(7)

16th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

True Promise

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Began his career with novice wins at Newcastle (6f and 7f) early in the year; not beaten many home in two turf handicaps this summer but returning to AW could see him in a better light and it is still early in his career.

14/1

9th

4

(10)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Thirsk

True Promise

9st 1lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Won back-to-back AW novice events at Newcastle (6f/7f, AW) on his first two starts, during the winter; 33-1 and raced freely when never seriously involved on his handicap debut at York (7f, good) last month; 1lb drop; bit to prove this time.

25/1

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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9th

7

(8)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

Ribble Radiant

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Won on 2yo debut at Beverley last June and took step back in right direction when sixth in Doncaster handicap (1m) three weeks ago; however, she needs to build on that performance if she's to threaten today.

16/1

6th

5

(6)

17th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

17:25 Doncaster

Ribble Radiant

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

held up in rear

33/1

8th

8

(7)

5th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:27 Nottingham

Ribble Radiant

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Debut scorer at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) last June but she's been disappointing in three runs since including two heavy defeats in handicaps; tongue-tie is added on this big drop in grade but she needs a major turnaround.

25/1

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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