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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12

(9)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

15:15 Carlisle

Pisanello

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Good third at Ripon on reappearance but hasn't run quite as well since; now 9lb below his last winning mark and as he handles some cut in the ground is not without a chance.

25/1

8th

10

(1)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:45 York

Pisanello

9st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Hasn't threatened in his two starts since a good reappearance third at Ripon (1m, good) in April; however, he returned to form to win this last year (good to soft) and is 7lb lower now 12 months on; interesting.

12/1

4

(5)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

16:12 Hamilton

Pisanello

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Isn't the most consistent but he's a dual course winner who shaped as though retaining much of ability on reappearance; next run may have come too quickly but is on a handy mark and is worth another chance.

10/1

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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2

(1)

30th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Pontefract

Boy Douglas

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Often leads; a good spell between May and July in 2024 included a 1m win at Ayr (good) but it's a while since he's run up to his best and he didn't look about to capitalise on a favourable mark at Thirsk in May.

10/1

2

(8)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:05 Thirsk

Boy Douglas

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Well treated on his best form last season, including when runner-up in this race, but he ended last year on a low note and was well held again on his reappearance at Redcar (1m, good to firm) last month; has something to prove and he needs to get back on track.

8/1

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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8

(10)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

15:15 Carlisle

Mostawaa

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Heather Main

Exposed performer who won the Carlisle Bell at this meeting off 5lb higher in 2023 (1m, good to soft) and was third off this mark in that race last year; creditable third at Goodwood last time; well suited by 1m and soft ground; definite contender.

7/1

3rd

6

(6)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:44 Goodwood

Mostawaa

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Heather Main

1m2f looks too far which would excuse his latest run, and his effort at Epsom the time before was passable; this mark looks a fair reflection of where he is right now but can see him going well, as all ground comes alike.

16/1

8th

3

(2)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Lingfield

Mostawaa

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Heather Main

prominent early, soon in touch with leaders

11/1

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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5

(7)

5th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Carlisle

Clear Angel

10st 2lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Susan Corbett

Has dropped to a tempting mark and could have done with a truer pace when beaten 3l back on the grass at Ripon; enters the equation.

14/1

5th

3

(5)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Ripon

Clear Angel

9st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Susan Corbett

Has three 1m turf wins on good/good to soft, the latest off 6lb higher, although it was nearly two years ago; his two AW efforts this spring have been respectable and he could have a part to play from his reduced mark now back on the grass.

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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8

(8)

14th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Ayr

Cisco Disco

8st 11lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: R Mike Smith

All four wins have been at shorter trips but he returned to form with a close call over C&D (good to soft) last Monday; nearly caused a surprise with that bold bid and he's a big player if he can repeat the form.

9/2

10

(11)

7th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: R Mike Smith

Went close over 1m here last October (best effort for current yard) and latest run suggests this return to 1m2f is worth a go; long losing spell remains a negative.

20/1

9th

6

(8)

11th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Cisco Disco

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: R Mike Smith

Four turf wins at up to 1m on good or slower, though none since October 2022; went close at Ayr (1m, good) on his penultimate start last season but has been inconsistent either side of that.

16/1

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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1

(11)

7th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Harswell Duke

10st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Hasn't won for a while but enjoys give underfoot and went down fighting at Carlisle three weeks ago; that's now three respectable runs this year and he should produce another.

5/1

2nd

7

(6)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Carlisle

Harswell Duke

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Latest win was in April 2023 but has run well twice since returning from a break, latest when fourth of six at Ripon (1m, good to soft); enjoys soft ground and has place claims at least.

10/1

4th

6

(4)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Ripon

Harswell Duke

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Having only his third start for Liam Bailey when a creditable second on 1m Southwell reappearance four weeks ago; same mark back on turf; all four wins on soft/heavy so significant rain would boost his chance.

5/1

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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13

(5)

5th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Carlisle

Poets Dawn

9st 13lb

J: Mrs Emily Roberts

T: Tim Easterby

10yo who retains plenty of drive and fared best of those who raced prominently at York (1m2f, good) last week; every chance.

8/1

4th

15

(6)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:25 York

Poets Dawn

10st 1lb

J: Mrs Emily Roberts

T: Tim Easterby

Retains a fair chunk of ability aged ten and recent form includes a couple of second-place finishes; didn't fare so well last time and this may prove too competitive.

25/1

6th

4

(7)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Carlisle

Poets Dawn

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Magnificent servant to the yard whose most recent win came over C&D (soft) in August off 2lb higher; placed on his last three starts and should make his presence felt in a bid to uphold his record of winning at least once every season.

5/1

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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2nd

10

(9)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Barley

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tim Easterby

Disappointing at Carlisle only on Wednesday when the soft ground shouldn't have been an issue; it's hard to be confident on the back of that but he went close at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) previously and made the frame in big fields over this C&D last July and October; not ruled out each-way.

16/1

2

(12)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

15:15 Carlisle

Barley

9st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Won this race off a 6lb lower mark in 2024 (good to firm); hasn't won since but returned to form when runner-up at Thirsk last time (1m, good to firm); handles soft ground; interesting contender.

10/1

7

(5)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

15:55 Thirsk

Barley

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Respectable fifth in two runs at Redcar (1m, good/good to firm) this season but he's only won once since April 2022 and that was in a Class 4 event 11 months ago; others are more persuasive.

11/2

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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1

(2)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:10 Epsom

Orbaan

10st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

Has run well in three of his four previous visits here and showed the ability remains when winning at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) last Friday, but that was a seller in which he was favoured by the weights; this will be much tougher back in a handicap under a penalty.

15/2

2

(4)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

18:50 Beverley

Orbaan

10st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Veteran (6-73; all wins 7f-1m); impossible to knock for consistency, making the frame in each of his last three starts, including twice here over 7.5f, the most recent when third to the 15-8 favourite A War Eagle; second top-rated from a handicapping perspective; obvious chance.

5/2

1

(9)

24th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

14:15 Beverley

Orbaan

10st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Hard to win with these days but placed here and at Goodwood on his last two runs, latterly in a stronger race than this; hard to dismiss.

9/2

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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7th

8

(10)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Theme Park

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Capable of a big run if things drop right, as when winning in a big field over C&D (good to firm) last July; fair third at Pontefract (1m, good) in April but soundly beaten the next twice; needs to raise his game.

40/1

9th

6

(14)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:45 York

Theme Park

9st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Below best this season but ran okay two starts ago and was in a higher grade than this when mid-division here latest; won off this mark at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) last September and scored here (1m, good to firm) last July; effective on good to soft, unproven on soft; not written off.

16/1

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

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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