June 15 / 16.10 York

16.10

Good

Reg Griffin Appreciation ebfstallions.com Maiden Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £11070
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Reg Griffin Appreciation ebfstallions.com Maiden Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
65,000gns 2yo; fourth foal; half-brother to 6.5f/7f winner Chorlton Lane (including 2yo; RPR 108); dam unraced half-sister to useful 1m/9.4f winner Ashraf; with respected yard; no surprise to see good run on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(5)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:18 Pontefract

The Strikin Viking

10st 2lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Has been on his travels, winning a Group 3 at Baden-Baden (6f, soft) last August but finishing unplaced at Woodbine, Meydan and Doha in the meantime; returns from another five months off and hard to know how well handicapped he is; stable also runs Garfield Shadow.

10/1

7

(10)

3rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 1

15:52 Chester

The Strikin Viking

9st 1lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Solid start to his career comprised a maiden success and two close seconds at Group 2 level; not in anything like the same form since, comfortably held in warm 3yo handicap most recently; chance depends on whether first-time hood prompts a turnaround.

14/1

2

(8)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

The Strikin Viking

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Twice a runner-up in Group 2s last year; ended his 2yo campaign with a couple of lesser efforts though and he made a low-key return at Chantilly (5.5f, good to soft; Group 3) in April; up against it on his handicap debut.

33/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 4

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
110,000euros yearling who kept on well for 2l fourth of 15 at 33-1 on debut at Haydock last Thursday (6f, good; U Sure Do runner-up); in good hands to progress and could be sharper for that experience; key player.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(3)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

13:33 Doncaster

Tiger Mask

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: K R Burke

Had bits of Group form as a 2yo but his record in handicaps (7f/1m) this term comprises three duck eggs; has lots to prove and may be best watched unless the market speaks positively.

25/1

11th

4

(5)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

Tiger Mask

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Lots to like about his profile at two (6f/7f) but has finished well down the field in 7f/1m handicaps this term, latterly tried in cheekpieces.

50/1

14th

6

(13)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

17:20 York

Tiger Mask

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Some useful efforts as a 2yo but he has a doubt over current form, having failed to beat a rival in sole run this term (AW debut); wears first-time headgear and steps up in trip.

50/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 2

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Belied his 125-1 odds when beaten just a nose on debut in a big field at Haydock (6f, good) last Thursday; that performance gives him leading form claims and his trainer's 2yos tend to improve for their first runs.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(5)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

U Sure Do

9st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

All 12 runs have been on turf and he won twice at Catterick (6f/7f, good) last season; 6lb higher than for his last success but he reappeared with a creditable fourth of 13 at Thirsk last month; should benefit from that run and he's in the mix on this drop back in trip; tongue-tie added.

6/1

4th

3

(13)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Thirsk

U Sure Do

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Ended 2025 in a rich vein of form, winning a Catterick handicap (7f, good) before a narrow defeat at Musselburgh (7f, soft) when last seen 164 days ago; another 2lb higher on his reappearance so he will need to be cherry ripe for this return to action.

12/1

5

(6)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:50 Catterick

U Sure Do

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Like Yaaser he was well held at York last Friday, but his previous second to a progressive type at Ayr (7f, soft) looks pretty solid form; sole win came on good ground here; no surprise if he bounces back.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
28,000euros foal, 70,000gns yearling; tenth foal; Blue Point half-brother to four winners notably Time Shanakill (6f-12.5f including Listed) and The Gatekeeper (5f-1m including 2yo; RPR 105); makes debut with trainer in fine form, including with his 2yos; could go well.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(2)

29th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:48 Carlisle

Hill Street Blues

9st 4lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

Fair efforts in a York maiden (6f, good to soft) and a Thirsk novice (6f, good to firm); tongue-tie on for first time; looks more of a nursery sort.

16/1

6th

4

(10)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Thirsk

Hill Street Blues

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Colt by Blue Point; missed the break but ran on to finish 9l fourth in a York maiden last month (6f, good to soft; 12-1); that form working out as the winner has since finished second in a Group 2 at The Curragh and runner-up has won; a contender.

3/1

4th

4

(1)

15th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 York

Hill Street Blues

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

28,000euros foal, 70,000gns yearling; tenth foal; Blue Point half-brother to four winners notably Time Shanakill (6f-12.5f including Listed) and The Gatekeeper (5f-1m including 2yo; RPR 105); makes debut with trainer in fine form, including with his 2yos; could go well.

9/1

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dubawi colt; 11th foal; half-brother to six winners including Dream Of Dreams (6f/7f including 2yo/Group 1), Fantastic Fox (1m; RPR 103), Silverheels (5f-1m including 2yo; 102) and Candelisa (6f-1m; 100); trainer had 18-1 2yo newcomer go close over C&D three weeks ago; interesting debutant.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(7)

19th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

14:45 Catterick

Shamal Wind

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Daunting task on last two starts, at Newmarket then chased home home one on the third leg of a hat-trick at Thirsk (6f, good to firm; first-time blinkers, retained) on handicap debut; likely contender.

13/2

2nd

1

(7)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Thirsk

Shamal Wind

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Hugo Palmer

prominent

11/2

11th

9

(5)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Newmarket (July)

Shamal Wind

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

Has something to find on his 6f efforts and needs improvement for this extra furlong; may be more interesting in nurseries shortly.

33/1

Form: 9

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
His dam was a Listed winner for the yard and it's very early days, but he finished down the field at 40-1 on last month's debut over C&D (good to soft) and is perhaps best watched until showing some promise.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(9)

17th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Redcar

Epicurian Lad

10st 3lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard Fahey

Still a maiden but is attractively treated on best form and less exposed at this trip than shorter; interesting, especially with useful and in-form amateur Eireann Cagney booked.

9/2

6th

7

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Epicurian Lad

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Fairly treated on a couple of pieces of form during the summer, but recent efforts not amongst his best and now 0-15; others preferred.

12/1

5th

5

(4)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

15:52 Pontefract

Epicurian Lad

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Good third at Hamilton (good) in July and he bumped into an improving filly when a modest second at Ripon (also about 1m, soft) one week later; form has dipped the last twice but he's not totally dismissed from this career-low mark reunited with Oisin Orr; first try at 1m2f.

9/1

Form: 5

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Outran his 40-1 odds when 4l fifth of 14 on debut over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago; could improve for that run and is not ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(6)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Atomic Mass

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Poor strike-rate and he hasn't been at his best since finishing second at Southwell in October; slipping down the weights but others arrive in better form.

12/1

10th

10

(1)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:02 Southwell (AW)

Atomic Mass

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Just one win from his 21 starts but he was twice a runner-up over C&D last autumn and he is now 4lb lower than for the second of those efforts; recent runs need bettering if he is to take this though.

16/1

6th

6

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Atomic Mass

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Just one win from 17 starts (5.5f, good to firm; off 3lb lower mark) but he comes here on the back of two good second-place finishes at Southwell; clear of the third on latter occasion and a 2lb rise justified; should be in the thick of it.

15/8

9/1

Form: 55

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Left April's debut run (5f, soft) miles behind when keeping on for fifth of 11 over 5f here (good) at last month's Dante meeting; needs another step forward today but the extra furlong looks a positive; not discounted.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:33 Newmarket (July)

Tuscan Point

8st 13lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

Started well for this yard but the wheels have come off lately, finishing last over C&D one month ago then finishing tailed off on AW last Monday; not easy to suggest after that.

20/1

11th

1

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tuscan Point

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

2-5 on AW, most recently at Lingfield (5f) in April off 5lb lower; beaten three times on turf since but can't be discounted back on AW despite going without any aids.

11/2

7th

3

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Newmarket (July)

Tuscan Point

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Adam Kirby

Back to his best since joining his current yard but he's shot up the weights and there have been some costly defeats to go with two AW wins; now 0-17 on turf, having pulled hard in a messy Bath affair last time, and will need a career-best effort to take this.

5/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
20,000euros foal, £60,000 yearling; by Unfortunately; third foal; brother to stablemate and 5f winner Looking For Lynda (including 2yo; RPR 96); top northern trainer also saddles Tiger Mask, who showed promise on his sole start; the betting may be informative on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(3)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Leicester

Cracking Man

8st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Attwater

A fair maiden for Karl Burke but he has offered little on both runs for his current yard, failing to beat a rival in 6f Kempton handicap 20 days ago; others are preferred.

14/1

5

(3)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Leicester

Cracking Man

8st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Attwater

A fair maiden for Karl Burke but he has offered little on both runs for his current yard, failing to beat a rival in 6f Kempton handicap 20 days ago; others are preferred.

14/1

11th

3

(5)

7th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Cracking Man

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Good chance on the pick of his 2yo form for Karl Burke but he was sold cheaply in January and finished a well-beaten fifth (125-1) on his stable debut last week; this low-grade handicap is more suitable but he still carries risk.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
37,000gns yearling, £60,000 2yo (April breeze-ups); eighth foal; half-brother to five winners including Voicemail (1m 2yo; RPR 75) and Hurricane Helen (1m; 71); by Havana Grey; others make greater appeal on paper.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

3

(4)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

The Childe Of Hale

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Won off this mark at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) last July; three lesser runs followed and no return to form on his reappearance in April; he could improve for that latest effort but his claims aren't compelling.

20/1

9th

2

(11)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

The Childe Of Hale

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ivan Furtado

Strong at the finish when winning a 7f handicap at Doncaster last summer (good to soft); three lesser efforts followed and he returns from his 172 break over a trip that may be too sharp; he is drawn near some good pace though and looks worth a market check.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
38,000gns yearling; fifth foal; Mehmas half-brother to winners Sense Of Duty (6f including 2yo/Group 3) and Sanction (1m2f/1m4f; RPR 77); dam 1m winner (92); makes debut; U Sure Do looks his yard's chief hope.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

(11)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mission In Malton

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Tim Easterby

Exposed 16-race maiden but he has twice finished second in minor handicaps this year, including on Tapeta; lacklustre run over C&D three weeks ago but each-way claims if anywhere near his best.

16/1

9

(9)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mission In Malton

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

15-race maiden but he went close when dead-heating for second at Southwell (6f, AW) two starts ago; below that level here over 6f last time and now steps back up in trip.

10/1

5th

7

(5)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Mission In Malton

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

14-race maiden but he posted a good second of ten in 6f handicap at Southwell two weeks ago; one to consider nudged up 1lb.

100/30

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Payout
Exacta £43.20
Straight Forecast £31.97
Trifecta £143.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

U Sure Do

The Guardian:

Tiger Mask

D Express:

The Strikin Viking

SPOTLIGHT:

Shamal Wind

Telegraph:

Hill Street Blues

TOPSPEED:

U Sure Do

POSTDATA:

U Sure Do

The Times:

U Sure Do

Daily Mirror:

U Sure Do

The Sun:

U Sure Do

The Star:

U Sure Do

Daily Record:

U Sure Do

Daily Mail:

Tiger Mask