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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6

(9)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Diligent Resdev

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won the Ayr Bronze Cup (6f, good) last September and travelled strongly when fifth of 17 in the Victoria Cup at Ascot (7f, good to firm) latest; this drop back in trip could be the ideal move and he's respected.

5/2

6

(9)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Diligent Resdev

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won the Ayr Bronze Cup (6f, good) last September and travelled strongly when fifth of 17 in the Victoria Cup at Ascot (7f, good to firm) latest; this drop back in trip could be the ideal move and he's respected.

5/2

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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10th

3

(11)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Ziggys Condor

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Both wins have been over 6f, latest off this mark with first-time visor at Southwell in March; creditable efforts last twice, last time over 7f (not best of runs); headgear retained; each-way chance.

16/1

10th

3

(11)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Ziggys Condor

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Both wins have been over 6f, latest off this mark with first-time visor at Southwell in March; creditable efforts last twice, last time over 7f (not best of runs); headgear retained; each-way chance.

16/1

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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11th

1

(7)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Blue Prince

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: David Evans

soon prominent on outer

5/1

11th

1

(7)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Blue Prince

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: David Evans

soon prominent on outer

5/1

2nd

2

(8)

9th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Blue Prince

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David Evans

Beat 17 rivals off this mark at Goodwood last summer and went down by a short head and a head off it at Southwell last time; Oisin Murphy, who finished third and second on him early last year, returns to the saddle; player; course debut but handles Polytrack.

7/2

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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5th

8

(9)

8th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Thursdays Child

8st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Chamings

Won for Micky Hammond last spring on her first two starts, latterly on soft and her second at Carlisle (6f) last August was also on soft going; that offers some hope if it's similar ground today on third start for new connections but there have been too many modest shows for comfort.

12/1

8th

5

(7)

15th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Thursdays Child

9st 6lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Patrick Chamings

Won her first two starts over 6f/7f on turf/Tapeta for Micky Hammond last spring, but more out than in since then; didn't show a lot on her stable debut/return over 6f here last month; best look elsewhere.

33/1

8th

5

(7)

15th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Thursdays Child

9st 6lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Patrick Chamings

Won her first two starts over 6f/7f on turf/Tapeta for Micky Hammond last spring, but more out than in since then; didn't show a lot on her stable debut/return over 6f here last month; best look elsewhere.

33/1

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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5th

6

(5)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

16:22 Nottingham

Quiet Resolve

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

Both wins on Newcastle AW; has bits of encouraging turf form, most recently third at Hamilton on penultimate start, but latest effort doesn't augur well; others have stronger claims.

12/1

5th

6

(5)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

16:22 Nottingham

Quiet Resolve

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

Both wins on Newcastle AW; has bits of encouraging turf form, most recently third at Hamilton on penultimate start, but latest effort doesn't augur well; others have stronger claims.

12/1

8

(2)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

15:55 Thirsk

Quiet Resolve

8st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard Fahey

Dual AW winner who is 0-6 on turf but he ran near his best when a close third at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm) 13 days ago; this is a big step back up in grade but he's on the same mark as last time and could make another bold bid.

11/2

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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6

(8)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newbury

Elmonjed

9st 8lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: William Haggas

Progressive winner of two 6f handicaps (both good to firm) in August once blinkered, showing a good attitude to win a warm race at York on the second occasion; no headgear when a respectable fourth on his Newmarket return (good to soft) but he's a major contender with blinkers refitted; has more to come this year.

7/2

6

(8)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newbury

Elmonjed

9st 8lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: William Haggas

Progressive winner of two 6f handicaps (both good to firm) in August once blinkered, showing a good attitude to win a warm race at York on the second occasion; no headgear when a respectable fourth on his Newmarket return (good to soft) but he's a major contender with blinkers refitted; has more to come this year.

7/2

4th

2

(3)

15th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Elmonjed

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: William Haggas

Promising when winning both his 2yo starts; proved expensive to follow in his early races last year but he was fitted with blinkers prior to winning at Windsor in August and he followed that up by seeing off 18 rivals in a hot race at York's Ebor meeting; surprising if there isn't more to come from him this year but the absence of headgear is a slight concern; stable also represented by More Thunder.

4/1

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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1

(4)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Misemerald

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Registered maiden/novice wins as a 2yo; 0-11 in handicaps but nearly put that right when upped to 1m and dropped to Class 6 at Nottingham most recently; possibilities.

4/1

1

(4)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Misemerald

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Registered maiden/novice wins as a 2yo; 0-11 in handicaps but nearly put that right when upped to 1m and dropped to Class 6 at Nottingham most recently; possibilities.

4/1

2nd

2

(1)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

20:10 Nottingham

Misemerald

9st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

in touch with leaders

8/1

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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10th

1

(6)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Respectful

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Started his 3yo campaign rated 19lb higher; made an encouraging start for his new stable when a close fifth of eight behind Tickets over C&D two weeks ago; now has something to build on.

14/1

5th

5

(7)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:28 Newcastle (AW)

Respectful

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

taken down early

16/1

5th

5

(7)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:28 Newcastle (AW)

Respectful

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

taken down early

16/1

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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11th

10

(11)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

True Promise

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Gained his first placing on turf when third at Ripon three weeks ago but he finished tamely at Carlisle 12 days ago; others have more persuasive credentials.

20/1

11th

10

(11)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

True Promise

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Gained his first placing on turf when third at Ripon three weeks ago but he finished tamely at Carlisle 12 days ago; others have more persuasive credentials.

20/1

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