17.05
Good To SoftAlf Duffield Memorial Handicap
- Prize money: £10468
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 4
- 18 runners
Runners: 18 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £15.20
- Place: £3.50
Form: 05-562 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
21th 14 (10) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Most of his 14 races at York have been over 7f, including wins in this race in 2024 and another last June; absent since second on AW in January and that's the longest break he's had for two years, which asks a question, but he has to be considered off his last winning mark. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 7 (3) |
23rd Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Easy to make a case on last year's peak form but signed off with two quiet runs and now back from three months off; not without hope if the break has done him good; has form here. |
14/1 |
|
11th 7 (7) |
25th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Enters the equation on best 7f form this year but his latest run at York, where he often goes well, was a letdown; seems to handle heavy ground, having finished close up in his sole attempt on it, but it's not necessarily a plus and he has a shade to prove now. |
14/1 |
15/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: 621-61 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 7 (1) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Second when favourite for this race in 2024, with mixed fortunes in her five subsequent C&D appearances but she was a creditable third last June; seen in regular action this year, including when second at Wetherby last month but not so good here eight days ago; her last two wins (2024 and this February) were in small fields, so others make more appeal today. |
20/1 |
|
8th 13 (2) |
15th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Versatile as regards ground; form this year features an AW success in February and close second at Wetherby (7f) last time; five-time winner on turf and C&D record includes two placed efforts; not ruled out. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 1 (6) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Two good runs at Southwell preceded her Newcastle success in February (7f; blinkered first time); she hasn't run badly at Lingfield twice since, for all she has finished down the field, and this test may prove more suitable; key player. |
6/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: 617-8 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (5) |
14th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 0f 31y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
The winner of two races (2023/2024) and is bred to gain further success, being related to a few multiple winners for her yard; disappointing last time but now drops back in grade and remains of interest. |
7/1 |
|
7th 6 (10) |
18th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Excellent spell earlier, the win coming at Ascot in July (1m, good to soft); looked as though a step up in trip would work when coming from behind to finish third over C&D (good) next time but she faded in a valuable York race (extended 1m2f) last month; interesting with sights lowered. |
6/1 |
|
12th 17 (13) |
23rd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
Stayed on for third of 18 here (7f, good to soft) in May and had more in hand than the neck winning margin suggested at Ascot (1m, good to soft) last month; kept on for good third at Sandown (1m, good) a fortnight ago and this step up in trip could unlock further improvement; half-sister to stable's Group 1 winner Dreamloper who improved with age; unraced on fast ground. |
16/1 |
11/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: 338401 CD
Last run: 8 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 7 (6) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Now 11lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara last autumn but has lost his way; it's a long time since he won on turf and even longer since he ran in a sprint, so he is hard to fancy back from a break. |
33/1 |
|
8th 2 (4) |
3rd Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
8lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara over C&D in October, but has lost his way including in five starts for this yard; drops into a Class 6 for the first time in his career, but has plenty to prove; cheekpieces return. |
25/1 |
|
7th 10 (7) |
12th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Yet to offer much in four runs for his current yard, just eighth of 11 in 7f Kempton handicap 24 days ago; significantly more is required from this three-time C&D winner. |
33/1 |
33/1
Form: 96907- D
Last run: 273 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (4) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Signed off for 2025 with 1m win at Southwell; looked rusty after five months off when eighth of nine in 1m Pontefract handicap last month; took this prize in 2024 so not dismissed with usual cheekpieces refitted. |
12/1 |
|
8th 1 (2) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Added another two 1m wins to his CV in 2025, including on AW when last seen in November; this 2lb higher mark shouldn't prove beyond him but his record fresh, allied to the absence of cheekpieces (worn on last seven starts), suggest this may not be his day. |
8/1 |
|
5th 2 (13) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
4lb higher than when beating 18 rivals here (1m, good) in July and was having his first go over this sort of trip when third of seven at Redcar (1m2f, good) last time (winner has gone in again since); needs to prove his stamina in this much bigger field, though. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 960-86 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (3) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Not the most prolific, but he was returning from 134 days off when beaten just a neck at Musselburgh (7f, good) last month; respected off 1lb higher if coming on from that. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 9 (6) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
C&D winner (good) last October; also runner-up off today's mark back here in November and could play a prominent role again if fully primed after 134 days off. |
11/1 |
|
12th 1 (10) |
21st Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Useful in previous incarnation over longer trips; on handy mark now and after running fast for a long way over C&D (first 6f run) in September he won with plenty to spare at Musselburgh (7f; visor off) last week; the ability is there to make light of a 4lb penalty. |
7/2 |
50/1
Form: 79805- D
Last run: 288 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (6) |
7th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has done his winning at 7f-1m but recent form features two encouraging efforts over 1m2f (turf/AW); long losing spell remains a cause for concern, however. |
6/1 |
|
4th 2 (4) |
26th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Six-time winner but his last success was in August 2022; on much reduced mark and was creditable third at Beverley (1m2f; tongue-tie added) in July but he was beaten 13l at Ripon last time and that took his losing run to 20; down the list. |
12/1 |
|
4 (6) |
25th Aug 2025 Good 1m 2f 190y Class 6 |
10st 13lb |
Much lower in the weights than for the latest of five wins in 2022 and ran well when third of 14 behind a couple of dead-heaters (including Star Start) at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last time; each-way claims again despite a losing run of 19. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 3-4654 BF
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (7) |
10th Aug 2024 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
midfield |
100/30 |
|
2nd 4 (5) |
22nd Jul 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
0-11 but has run really well in second the last twice at Carlisle (1m, soft) and Hamilton (1m, good to soft); beaten just a nose last time when wearing a first-time visor; every chance he'll go one better today. |
15/8 |
|
2nd 6 (5) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 68y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Expensive to follow for this yard but he's well capable off this sort of mark and he was a good second at Carlisle 26 days ago (Arkenstaar third); new visor replaces cheekpieces this time. |
7/1 |
6/1
Form: 143311 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (9) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Now 16lb lower than when winning at Ascot (6f, good to firm; also suited by 7f) on stable debut last spring, but finished well down the field in all four AW sprints since December and returns to turf with lots to prove. |
20/1 |
|
8th 7 (2) |
11th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
This his time of year, with two May wins in 2024 and a hat-trick last spring; arrives off the back of a string of modest efforts, though, the returning visor not making much difference last time. |
20/1 |
|
11th 2 (8) |
25th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Landed a turf hat-trick for the visor first going on last spring (won twice in May the year before too); well held in two AW runs from wide stalls this winter and can do better at this lower level with the visor back in place. |
20/1 |
18/1
Form: 6518-9 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (1) |
12th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Modest strike-rate (2-29) but she did go mightily close over 7f at Southwell in September; subsequent turf efforts at York and Doncaster (both Class 4) were okay and she ran to a similar level back on AW latest; first go over 1m2f since the summer of 2023. |
15/2 |
|
7th 2 (1) |
12th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Modest strike-rate (2-29) but she did go mightily close over 7f at Southwell in September; subsequent turf efforts at York and Doncaster (both Class 4) were okay and she ran to a similar level back on AW latest; first go over 1m2f since the summer of 2023. |
15/2 |
|
7th 9 (7) |
23rd Nov 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Sole win in a handicap came off 10lb higher (last September) and nearly won at Southwell three runs ago (7f); struggled since but at a higher level. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: -11069 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 12 (4) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 182y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Almost as good as ever at the age of seven and went down narrowly at Ripon (6f, good) earlier this month; hard to knock but this is a warm race and he faces some unexposed rivals. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 5 (7) |
8th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Began this year with two Newcastle wins (6f, Tapeta) but he was only eighth of ten there last month; has won over C&D but has a patchy profile and needs to step up again on this return to turf. |
10/1 |
|
8th 8 (1) |
13th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
Began the season with two C&D wins, the second an impressive one; only fourth at Wolverhampton last time but he was putting in good late work and that form has been well advertised since; another 4lb higher today but the return to Newcastle is in his favour. |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: 932-56 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 5 (17) |
25th May 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won 7f Kempton novice in March 2023; two fair AW runs in October 2023; below form since, including back on turf last time. |
16/1 |
|
12th 5 (17) |
25th May 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won 7f Kempton novice in March 2023; two fair AW runs in October 2023; below form since, including back on turf last time. |
16/1 |
|
6th 6 (3) |
11th May 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Good efforts on AW in the last three of his four handicaps, most recently when fifth of 14 at Chelmsford (1m; 7-2 favourite) on his return in March; should benefit from that run but he's now 1-7 and still has something to prove on turf; mixed messages. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 64-330 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (7) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Veteran who retains some gusto and won from the front at Ayr (6f, good to soft) in July; however, his last two efforts have been well below par and he could be vulnerable to younger legs. |
16/1 |
|
6th 5 (2) |
21st Sep 2025 Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Veteran who retains some gusto but registered his sole win this term in Class 6; it's over two years since last success above that level. |
12/1 |
|
125 |
19th Sep 2025 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb
|
|
18/1
Form: 66-007 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (6) |
4th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader 2f out, weakened from over 1f out |
8/1 |
|
6th 2 (6) |
4th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader 2f out, weakened from over 1f out |
8/1 |
|
7th 1 (2) |
28th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
prominent, outpaced over 1f out, soon weakened |
7/2 |
16/1
Form: 422005
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (2) |
17th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has lost his form since a consistent spell and still has a poor strike-rate, with sole success in 2023; no certainty to take advantage of his reduced mark. |
12/1 |
|
7th 9 (9) |
28th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Just one win from 26 starts and he hasn't been firing on all cylinders of late, including when fitted with blinkers at Redcar on Wednesday; full revival required. |
14/1 |
|
2 (6) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Sole win from 25 starts came in a novice at Southwell in December 2023; ran well when fourth there last month but he needs to bounce back from two disappointing runs since; blinkers now replace cheekpieces. |
12/1 |
28/1
Form: 0-5448 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (9) |
26th Jul 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Losing run up to 18 and entitled to have run better than he did at Ayr last time (7f; handles soft); had been running quite well, though, and cheekpieces now replace a visor. |
6/1 |
|
4 (6) |
6th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Losing run is mounting up; however, has proved consistent in the last two months and latest effort can be marked up (met traffic issues); defied a much higher mark over C&D in 2023 and enters the reckoning. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 248-93 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
21th 16 (17) |
31st May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Two best runs last season were over this C&D, finishing third to Riot in May before winning over C&D in July; mainly modest efforts since; lacks a recent run. |
33/1 |
|
21th 16 (17) |
31st May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Two best runs last season were over this C&D, finishing third to Riot in May before winning over C&D in July; mainly modest efforts since; lacks a recent run. |
33/1 |
|
10th 8 (10) |
11th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Dual fast-ground winner, including over this C&D in July; however, nowhere near that level since and easy enough to take on once again. |
33/1 |
22/1
Form: 60250- C
Last run: 148 days
W: 9st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 8 (3) |
17th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
slowly away, raced in last, lost touch over 2f out, soon eased, tailed off |
25/1 |
|
18th 17 (1) |
25th May 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Newmarket winner last June (7f, good); well drawn; no easy task back on turf having been off since December. |
22/1 |
|
18th 17 (1) |
25th May 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Newmarket winner last June (7f, good); well drawn; no easy task back on turf having been off since December. |
22/1 |
Non-runners
Extrication, Broken Spear
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £100.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £68.06 |
| Tricast | £649.89 |
| Trifecta | £1355.90 |
Selections
Daily Mirror:
Carolus Magnus