June 15 / 16.45 York

16.45

Good

Ice Co Supporting Macmillan Handicap

  • Prize money: £10729.7
  • 1m 0f 177y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Ice Co Supporting Macmillan Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £22.60
  • Place: £5.30

Form: 59-099 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in this two years ago and well handicapped on last year's best efforts; however, he's struggled to get competitive on his three outings this season and needs to turn things around.
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5th

8

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Pisanello

9st 3lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

9yo who is winless since June 2024 and is nothing like the force of old; however, his recent 4l fourth of eight at Hamilton (8.3f, good) wasn't devoid of promise and he's another 3lb lower today; not ruled out each-way.

16/1

4th

2

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Pisanello

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Useful C&D winner at his best, but this veteran is without a victory since June 2024 and has offered little in a pair of handicaps (around 1m) at Doncaster and Beverley this spring; cheekpieces are retried.

10/1

8th

2

(12)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Pisanello

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Useful miler in his prime but his last win was almost two years ago and he's been well held at Newcastle and Doncaster in last two starts; continues to drop down the weights but others are preferred.

12/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: /47-21

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Returned from absence with close second of 16 to stablemate Hale End at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) last month then went one better at Ayr (1m, good); won a 2yo novice on heavy going; this lightly raced 4yo could continue to progress and a 3lb rise for last time isn't harsh; firmly in calculations.
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7

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:30 Redcar

Boy Douglas

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

In prime form in July, winning twice (7f/1m) at Ayr, but the wheels seem to have come off since and he beat only one home on the same course last time; others preferred.

16/1

10th

2

(13)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Boy Douglas

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Back in prime form in July, winning twice here (1m/7f), but two slightly disappointing efforts have followed and he probably needs to rebound with a career-best performance; effective on all ground.

9/1

7th

4

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Boy Douglas

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Effective on fast and heavy ground; got back in the groove when winning twice at Ayr (1m/7f) in July but he was disappointing in hat-trick bid there last month; bit to prove again after that and he needs to bounce back near best.

9/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: -57057 CD

Last run: 99 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Had a mixed campaign at Meydan earlier this year and he's been off since March; however, he's 2lb lower than when making all in this last season on fast ground (middle leg of hat-trick; last win came on good to soft) and it will be no surprise to see a bold show.
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5th

8

(2)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Mostawaa

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Heather Main

Veteran who drew a blank in 2025; latest midfield finish over C&D needs bettering but he has slipped to a lowly mark.

12/1

3

(4)

11th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:25 Epsom

Mostawaa

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Often leads; won this race (soft) off this mark last year but his form has dipped noticeably since two creditable thirds in June; last time's Racing League appearance can be forgiven, however, and he's not totally dismissed back here.

12/1

15/2

Form: 933422 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Proving very hard to win with and is 0-20 for this yard but he's often run really well in defeat, including here and when going close the last twice (1m/8.4f, good/soft); every chance he'll be bang there once more.
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6th

2

(4)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:30 Redcar

Zozimus

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Won two in a row at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) in August but he's been well held in last two runs including when last of five at Newmarket (1m, soft) last week; has quite a bit to prove again and others are preferred.

9/1

5th

6

(12)

27th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Zozimus

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Consistent turf form this year includes two wins at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) in August; better than bare result (hampered) last time; however, faces a stiffer assignment back up in grade.

14/1

8th

1

(8)

31st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

16:55 Beverley

Zozimus

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Two Pontefract wins this month and he turned in another solid effort when third at Redcar last week; effective over C&D and should make another bold bid.

11/2

7/1

Form: 04-440 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Suffered trouble in running when close fourth of 18 in the Spring Mile at Doncaster (1m, soft) on reappearance and he could have done with a stronger pace when fourth of eight at Nottingham (8.3f, good) next time; fast ground excuses his last-time-out flop at Wetherby and he could play a leading role now back on slower ground and with the big-field scenario in his favour.
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3

(4)

26th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:05 Ripon

Clear Angel

9st 13lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Susan Corbett

His losing sequence goes back 15 races to June 2023 but he's been a good third on his last two starts and can be thereabouts once more.

5/1

3rd

2

(6)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:40 Thirsk

Clear Angel

9st 7lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Susan Corbett

Posted sound effort when placed off today's mark at Haydock (1m, good) last month but remains without a win since June 2023, and the faster ground here may not be ideal; not the percentage call.

6/1

7

(1)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 5

14:05 Haydock

Clear Angel

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Susan Corbett

Some encouraging efforts off a reduced mark this season but his form nosedived at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) two weeks ago; has something to prove again after that and his last win was over two years ago.

7/1

20/1

Form: 518-90

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Below par on both starts this season and has something to prove; however, she's off her last winning mark, is effective here, and she ran well in 2022 on the sole previous occasion she wore this hood; not written off.
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2

(1)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:17 Newcastle (AW)

No Nay Nicki

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

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

13:17 Newcastle (AW)

No Nay Nicki

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

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

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

No Nay Nicki

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

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

20/1

Form: /806-7

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Below best during light campaign last year and well beaten on reappearance at Ayr (1m, good) 12 days ago; however, that latest run wasn't devoid of spark (made late headway) and slow ground today could aid his cause, in view of his October 2022 exploits; not ruled out off reduced mark.
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8th

6

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Hit form with vengeance through the second half of 2025, winning four of his last five (all here, 1m-1m2f); the bulk of those were on soft to heavy, and he has risen a combined total of 23lb in the handicap; merits respect, but is returning from a 223-day absence; rain would help.

13/2

3

(8)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 13lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: R Mike Smith

Made it three course wins from his last four starts when scoring over C&D (soft) nine days ago; came clear with an in-form runner-up last time and this rejuvenated 7yo may well take a 4lb penalty in his stride.

5/2

5

(7)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: R Mike Smith

Suited by plenty of give in the ground and comes here in good form having won two of his last three races, both here, first over 1m2f on good, latest over 1m on soft (won by 4.25l); up 8lb but looks the one to beat.

9/4

Form: 032259 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Placed three times in a row (1m, heavy/soft) in April and the slower the ground the better; however, he hasn't been at the same level the last twice and his losing sequence is now up to 15 races.
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7th

9

(10)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Harswell Duke

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Liam Bailey

Third over C&D in November and that was off a 4lb higher mark; two lesser efforts have followed and his long losing run looks set to continue.

12/1

5th

9

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

15:30 Nottingham

Harswell Duke

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Runner-up at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) in June and now 4lb lower; however, his subsequent form has been patchy and his long losing run continues; the first-time visor needs to spark something.

16/1

33/1

Form: 42-657 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
9yo who has popped up with a win in every previous year of his career, including this race in 2019; ran well when fifth of 15 at Beverley two starts ago but well beaten either side of that; others are more compelling.
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4th

1

(2)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

Poets Dawn

9st 13lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Rolled back the years with a front-running 1m2f win at Ripon ten days ago; only has a 4lb penalty to deal with and Jake Dickson is good value for his 7lb claim; unlikely to get a soft time of things up front though.

9/4

1st

10

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:17 Ripon

Poets Dawn

8st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Grand veteran striving to maintain his record of winning at least once every year since 2017; not the force of old and although he is down to a career-low mark, this looks a tad too competitive for him nowadays.

14/1

9th

10

(11)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

Poets Dawn

8st 11lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Tim Easterby

12-time turf winner including over C&D; hasn't made a serious impact in his two runs (1m) this season but he's now back on last winning mark and could be dangerous back up in trip; one of three runners for the yard.

15/2

Form: 3/804-

Last run: 317 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Good-ground 2yo novice winner who ran well when fourth of 17 in Goodwood handicap (1m, soft) last August; has left Clive Cox (remains in same ownership) and returns from absence, but this lightly raced 4yo makes his stable debut off a handy mark and is not discounted.
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8th

6

(10)

13th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:25 Sandown

John Chard VC

9st 10lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Lightly raced since 7f win in 2022; has dropped some pounds this year and he wasn't far off his best when losing out to an unexposed one at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) 15 days ago; back up 2lb but likely to go well again; the more juice in the ground the better.

4/1

2nd

1

(8)

29th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Carlisle

John Chard VC

10st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Winless since 2022 but he arrives in decent form, not lasting home over 1m4f when ninth at Newcastle a week ago; he needs considering back down in trip.

12/1

12th

8

(3)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 3

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

John Chard VC

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Fourth of 17 at Glorious Goodwood (1m, soft) last August off an 8lb higher mark on final start for Clive Cox; latest start (fifth of ten over 1m2f at Ayr) was a big step back in the right direction and gave hope for 1m4f, but there's clearly a bit for him to prove with trip/ground on AW debut.

16/1

11th
11 (14)
Barley

16/1

Form: 26-304 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent in past 12 months but he's run fairly well on two of his last three starts and continues to edge down weights; not ruled out each-way.
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3rd

8

(9)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Barley

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Just three wins from his 47 starts, the latest back in June 2024; however, he was short-headed off this career-low mark at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm) last Wednesday and could be in the mix once more; versatile ground-wise.

9/2

2nd

4

(3)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

17:05 Hamilton

Barley

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Not a prolific winner but he is operating off a reduced mark and there were more encouraging signs dropped to a Class 5 at Thirsk 11 days ago; another 3lb lower today and minor money could be on the cards.

5/1

6th

8

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Barley

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Not badly treated on his best form at about 1m but his losing run goes back nearly two years and he's dropped right out in both runs this year.

25/1

12th
3 (17)
Orbaan

9/1

Form: 00-639 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
9yo who isn't the force of old and failed to threaten at Epsom (8.5f) a fortnight ago; however, this 1m course winner continues to drop down the weights and appeared to have halted the slide when an encouraging third at Ayr (7f) last month; drops back down to a Class 4 today and is not ruled out.
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2

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Orbaan

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David O’Meara

Veteran who dipped into a seller for his latest win, at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) in July; current handicap mark is workable but his AW strike-rate is 0-13 and he needs to rebound from two down-the-field runs.

16/1

2

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Orbaan

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David O’Meara

Veteran who dipped into a seller for his latest win, at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) in July; current handicap mark is workable but his AW strike-rate is 0-13 and he needs to rebound from two down-the-field runs.

16/1

6

(11)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Orbaan

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: David O’Meara

Veteran who won a Beverley seller in July; some fair handicap runs since but others may have his measure back on AW (0-12 in this sphere).

12/1

10/1

Form: 726-05

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
0-10 since winning in 2022 on his second start, but he twice finished second over 1m here last year and also ran well when fifth of 16 over 1m2f here last month; today's trip may prove ideal and he could be in the mix.
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6th

2

(6)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Theme Park

9st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Two wins last year, the latest at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) in September off 8lb higher than today; beaten about only 3l when ninth of 16 at York (1m, good) 46 days ago and now drops in grade on his return to AW.

7/1

13

(15)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:30 York

Theme Park

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Nigel Tinkler

Two wins last year (including C&D) and he's 7lb below his last winning mark; there has been the odd bright moment this season and he was a close fourth of seven at Redcar a fortnight ago, but it's been a regressive campaign and it's hard to be confident regarding his claims.

14/1

5

(6)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

19:00 Redcar

Theme Park

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Well handicapped now, lower than for last season's two wins (both 1m, good to firm), and notable that he was sent off favourite at Chester three weeks ago (extended 1m2f, good to firm); could not reward the support, again unable to pick up from off the pace, and he is risky, for all he has the ability if things set up favourably.

8/1

OUR TIP

15/2

Form: 4-3991

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with a win in a first-time hood (retained) at Thirsk (1m, good to soft) last month, when back from a break; ran well over 8.6f on AW in January, which is the furthest he's attempted; on the shortlist.
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9th

4

(10)

20th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ripon

Titan Rock

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

held up in rear

14/1

Non-runners

Dingle, Hale End, Utilis

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £140.10
Straight Forecast £94.14
Tricast £907.37
Trifecta £1793.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Titan Rock

TOPSPEED:

Mostawaa

D Express:

Theme Park

RP RATINGS:

Hale End

The Times:

Boy Douglas

SPOTLIGHT:

Clear Angel

Daily Mail:

Zozimus

The Star:

Theme Park

The Guardian:

Hale End

Telegraph:

Titan Rock

Daily Record:

Titan Rock

Daily Mirror:

Mostawaa

The Sun:

Mostawaa