June 14 / 16.45 York

16.45

Good

Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap

  • Prize money: £10468
  • 1m 2f 56y
  • Class 4
  • 16 runners
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Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.00
  • Place: £3.30

Form: /4015- D

Last run: 265 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced mare; made all under Rowan Scott at Doncaster (1m2f, good) last August but she didn't match that form over C&D (good to soft) in her final run last season; bit to prove again after 265 days off and others are more persuasive.
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7th

6

(5)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 1

14:58 Haydock

Invisible Friend

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David O’Meara

Best form when front-running third of 11 in Listed race at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) last November on penultimate start, but Estrange took her measure in no uncertain style; has left Kevin Ryan (same owners) and needs improvement but she is worth a crack at 1m4f.

22/1

6

(5)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 1

14:58 Haydock

Invisible Friend

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David O’Meara

Best form when front-running third of 11 in Listed race at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) last November on penultimate start, but Estrange took her measure in no uncertain style; has left Kevin Ryan (same owners) and needs improvement but she is worth a crack at 1m4f.

22/1

3rd

5

(11)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 1

15:10 Doncaster

Invisible Friend

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Ryan

led, headed inside final furlong, no extra inside final 110yds

33/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 08-711 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Drew a blank last season but he got back on the scoresheet at Ayr (1m2f, good) last month and followed up over same C&D three weeks ago; up another 4lb but he showed a good attitude last time and remains well treated on his old form; respected in hat-trick bid.
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2nd

2

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Pol Roger

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

On a handy mark and may be back in better form with Thirsk reappearance under his belt; however, he's on two-year losing spell and record suggests he'll be more interesting when returned to Ayr.

9/1

8th

2

(1)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:53 Thirsk

Pol Roger

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Lost his way in the autumn; has dropped to a favourable mark as a result (went close off 5lb higher last autumn) but a losing run of 21 doesn't inspire confidence; first start for 140 days.

10/1

3rd
13 (3)
Shifter

16/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 14-711 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has won three of her last five starts including at Ayr (1m2f, good) and Redcar (1m2f, soft) in last two runs; this is tougher in this Class 4 event but she still looks feasibly treated off 4lb higher than last time and is open to more progress.
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4th

7

(12)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Shifter

9st 2lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

Dual C&D winner (good/soft); ran her best race for a while when 2.25l fifth of 11 at Ayr last time (1m1f, good to firm), although that form hasn't been working out.

9/1

5th

11

(8)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Shifter

8st 8lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

Out of form in three runs on the AW during the winter (latest over 1m4f) but is better on turf (won twice over 1m2f in May 2024); could go well at a decent price.

33/1

5th

5

(6)

27th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Wetherby

Shifter

9st 6lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

Won back to back from off the pace over 1m2f at Ayr (good) and Redcar (soft) last May but had a mixed record afterwards; reappears today on a good mark but she was well held first time out in the last two seasons.

20/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 836111 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Resurgent 6yo who has won his last three starts and he pulled 5l clear with the runner-up in apprentice handicap at Wetherby (1m2f, good) on Tuesday; on same mark as for that success (due to be at least 3lb higher in future) and he should be in the thick of things again.
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3

(11)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Life On The Rocks

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Needs to improve on his three efforts for new yard and the latest one took his AW record to 0-19.

40/1

2

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Life On The Rocks

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Needs to improve on his two efforts for new yard and the latest one took his AW record to 0-18.

14/1

5th

1

(6)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Life On The Rocks

9st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

All six of his wins have been on turf but he has form on AW; won by a head at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) in May before a lesser effort on his final start for Richard Fahey; failed to beat a rival on yard debut at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) and the visor now returns.

12/1

10/1

Form: 3120-3

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Just one win from eight starts for Ralph Beckett but he made a solid start for new yard when third of ten at Redcar (1m, good to firm) last month; this is a new trip but he's a half-brother to some middle-distance winners and he still has potential; in the mix.
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1st

3

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Leadenhall

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

6lb lower than when winning at Haydock last summer (1m, good to firm); two creditable runs in defeat this season and he now drops in class.

3/1

7th

14

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Leadenhall

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Ended 2025 in poor form but he built up a head of steam to take a late fourth on his recent Pontefract return (1m, good); now 4lb lower than his Haydock win (1m, good to firm) last August so weighted to be competitive.

9/1

12

(11)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Leadenhall

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Now 4lb lower than for his win at Haydock (1m, good to firm) last summer and he wasn't beaten far on his reappearance at Pontefract (1m, good) ten days ago; should get a decent tow into this race and has claims if he can build on that last run.

7/1

Form: 22-734

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has reached the frame at Pontefract (1m4f, good) and Haydock (11.6f, good to firm) in his last two runs but he's now 0-10 and this is highly competitive back up in grade; others preferred.
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7th

8

(2)

11th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:40 York

My Harrison George

9st 1lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Had the run of things up front when beating four rivals at Beverley (1m4f, good) and only sixth since then over 2m and 1m6f; this is probably a better trip but he's not the easiest to predict.

20/1

6

(4)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 4

16:15 York

My Harrison George

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

Allowed to dictate when winning a five-runner race at Beverley (1m4f) in May; ran respectably over 1m6f the time before but weakened out of it off this 4lb higher mark over 2m on latest; back to 1m6f but others are a little more persuasive.

16/1

3

(8)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 5

19:40 Catterick

My Harrison George

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

No problem with 1m4f but is still to totally prove his stamina over this far; was allowed to dictate when beating a small field last time and a 4lb rise puts him on a career-high mark.

7/2

10/1

Form: 582615 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Raised her form to a new level with a 4l win at Bath (1m2f, good to soft) last month; held in fifth at Newbury last time but was only beaten 2l and that was a good effort in a race that didn't really set up for her closing style; up another 2lb but she should get a good tow into this race and is respected on this drop back in grade.
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5th

9

(8)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:53 Windsor

Moonlit Cloud

8st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

No win since May 2024 (1m2f, Bath) but she has fallen a long way in the weights as a result; may have needed her reappearance run at Wolverhampton (9.4f) last month but she had a patchy record last season and others are more convincing.

12/1

4th

6

(2)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Moonlit Cloud

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Dean Ivory

No win since May 2024 (1m2f, Bath) but she has fallen a long way in the weights as a result; bogged down on heavy ground at Nottingham last October; it's difficult to know what to expect returned to AW (0-11) off a six-month absence.

16/1

9/1

Form: 3226-1 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Versatile ground-wise and he improved his turf record to 4-15 when scoring at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) on his seasonal return last month; that was a narrow success but he's only 2lb higher here and could make another bold bid.
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4th

1

(4)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

20:25 Pontefract

Richard P Smith

10st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ed Dunlop

towards rear

10/1

Form: 2518-0

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won at Newmarket (1m, good) and Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) last year; only 1lb higher than for last success but she's been laboured in last two runs including when back at Newmarket last month; that was after a break but she needs a major revival back up in trip.
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7th

3

(4)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Bint Al Daar

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Kevin Frost

C&D winner against her own sex under Joanna Mason early last month off a 2lb lower mark; continued in form since and this is less competitive, so she needs a look.

7/1

8th

7

(11)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Bint Al Daar

9st 5lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Kevin Frost

Ended a 19-race losing run at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last month, but couldn't get going in time when fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) 16 days later; appears to stay this far and holds each-way claims.

20/1

5th

12

(2)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bint Al Daar

8st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Kevin Frost

Mostly well below form in 2025 but came back down the weights and has often been competitive since October; indeed, Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) 16 days ago saw her first win since a C&D race in summer 2024; it's possible that she is on her way back but this is a warmer contest.

10/1

Form: 59-225 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over 1m2f (good/AW) in his first two runs this season but his form cooled at Ayr three weeks ago and he's now 0-19 since his last win in July 2022; down the list.
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6th

3

(1)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:40 Pontefract

Jean Baptiste

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Runner-up on his first two starts this season (1m2f, good/AW) but down the field on his three runs since and needs to get back on track.

15/2

7th

4

(1)

7th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Ayr

Jean Baptiste

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

16/1

50/1

Form: 00/060

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Kept some exalted company in his younger days when with Jim Bolger, but lost his way for that yard and has struggled in three runs over a variety of trips this season; mark is tumbling but he has lots to prove.
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7th

5

(5)

19th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Manu Et Corde

9st 8lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Gary Harrison

Won 1m maiden at Leopardstown as 2yo, when also placed in a Group 2, but he missed 2023 and has generally struggled in Britain this year; way down the weights and took minor honours at Carlisle (1m3f) and Chelmsford (1m6f; made most) on last two outings, but he needs to improve on that form.

14/1

3rd

3

(1)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Manu Et Corde

10st 3lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Gary Harrison

Won 1m maiden at Leopardstown as 2yo, when also placed in a Group 2, but he missed 2023 and has generally struggled for both yards in Britain this year; has dropped a long way in the weights and his latest fourth at Carlisle (1m3f) wasn't bad but he needs more back up in trip.

12/1

4th

5

(8)

5th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

18:20 Carlisle

Manu Et Corde

10st 2lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Gary Harrison

dwelt start, took keen hold, in touch with leaders, outpaced 2f out, went fourth final strides, not pace to challenge

50/1

12/1

Form: 548873 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Just one win from 18 starts but he's on a reduced mark and made up plenty of ground in the closing stages when third at Nottingham (8.3f, good) 12 days ago; this is tougher back up in grade but this step back up in trip looks a positive and he could be dangerous.
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2

(4)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

17:30 Redcar

Paris Lights

10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Both wins on AW and 0-18 on turf; a couple of Pontefract runs this spring that bring him into the reckoning and this is effectively his first run at this level since winning at Newcastle in December; should run his race.

7/2

6th

7

(2)

6th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Pontefract

Paris Lights

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Two wins on AW but 0-17 on turf; second and third over C&D in the spring off slightly higher marks than this, before lesser efforts elsewhere on last two outings; well treated if back on song.

8/1

6th

2

(7)

10th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

17:30 Doncaster

Paris Lights

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Two wins on AW but 0-16 on turf; twice placed at Pontefract this season but he needs to rebound from a lacklustre effort at Ripon (1m2f, good) three weeks ago.

16/1

40/1

Form: 3552-8

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden who was tailed off over hurdles in his first three runs for this yard and failed to beat a rival back on the Flat at Catterick (2m, good) last month; cheekpieces are now added and he has lots to prove on this big drop back in trip.
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1st

3

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Cosmic Soul

11st 12lb

J: William Maggs

T: Patrick Neville

Kickstarted 2026 with a Flat success at Southwell and he's bagged back-to-back handicaps here since, readily landing the odds over C&D 13 days ago; hiked up 10lb now but thriving and still the one to beat.

11/8

1st

5

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:10 Sedgefield

Cosmic Soul

11st 7lb

J: William Maggs

T: Patrick Neville

Won on the Flat at Southwell (2m, AW) in January and followed up here (2m1f, good) last Tuesday, which was his second run in a handicap hurdle; escapes a penalty for that recent win and there can be considerable optimism that he'll be suited by this step up in trip; could be tough to beat.

5/4

1st

4

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:38 Sedgefield

Cosmic Soul

11st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Patrick Neville

Runner-up to a dual subsequent winner on handicap hurdle debut at Perth (2m, good) in September and reverts to this discipline after clearcut 2m AW win in January; could still have untapped potential over jumps; must be considered.

4/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 335-74

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Acts on any ground and has run respectably on both outings (1m/1m2f) this season but she's still 5lb higher than for her last win (August 2023) and has some work to do against some well-handicapped rivals here.
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10th

10

(2)

5th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

16:50 Haydock

Prenup

9st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

She's on a competitive mark on last year's best form and kicked off this campaign with an encouraging run at Newmarket, but she flopped at York in June last time (1m2f, good to soft; upset in stalls) and it's hard to be overly confident on the back of that.

25/1

14th

2

(14)

14th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:45 York

Prenup

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

upset in stalls, towards rear

14/1

4th

1

(7)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 212y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Prenup

10st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Acts on any ground and was beaten less than 2l when seventh of 17 on last month's Newmarket reappearance (1m, good), but she is still 6lb above her last winning mark and 1m2f just appears to stretch her.

7/1

Form: 22-321 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Placed in his first five runs before getting off the mark with a dominant display in Lingfield handicap (1m2f) last Saturday; 6lb well in under a penalty for that impressive success and has strong claims with cheekpieces added in his follow-up bid; last run was on good to firm but he seems versatile ground-wise.
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3rd

2

(6)

18th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 21y

Class 3

16:05 Yarmouth

Arctic Mountain

9st 12lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Saeed bin Suroor

took keen hold, pressed leader

6/1

4th

1

(4)

13th Aug 2024

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:00 Hamilton

Arctic Mountain

10st 3lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Placed on first five starts (including on soft) before dominant display in Lingfield handicap (1m2f, good to firm) in June; saddle slipped and lost weightcloth at York six days later (eased; disqualified); he's 11lb higher than two starts ago but this unexposed 4yo could have more to offer.

9/2

16th

1

(1)

14th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:45 York

Arctic Mountain

10st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Saeed bin Suroor

started quickly, took keen hold, led

15/8

Form: 18470- D

Last run: 278 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won at Doncaster (1m2f, good) last June but he was up and down last season and ended that campaign with a disappointing run here; had wind surgery since but this looks a tough assignment after 278 days off and others are preferred.
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3

(6)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Shimmering Sands

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

11lb lower than when second of 11 over C&D a year ago, but losing run is now up to 16 so doubts remain.

6/1

3

(6)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Shimmering Sands

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

11lb lower than when second of 11 over C&D a year ago, but losing run is now up to 16 so doubts remain.

6/1

5th

10

(7)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Shimmering Sands

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Michael & David Easterby

Last win was at Doncaster (1m2f) in June 2023 but that was off 4lb higher; mixed record in just four runs this season but he ran respectably at Doncaster last time and could be in the mix if he can build on that.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £233.40
Straight Forecast £211.49
Tricast £2514.40
Trifecta £2739.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Arctic Mountain

POSTDATA:

Life On The Rocks

TOPSPEED:

Cosmic Soul

Telegraph:

Leadenhall

The Times:

Pol Roger

The Star:

Shifter

RP RATINGS:

Arctic Mountain

NEWMARKET:

Arctic Mountain

The Guardian:

Arctic Mountain

Daily Mail:

Arctic Mountain

D Express:

Arctic Mountain

Daily Mirror:

Arctic Mountain

The Sun:

Arctic Mountain

Daily Record:

Life On The Rocks