June 15 / 17.20 York

17.20

Good

Fordy Marshall Land And Property Consultants Handicap

  • Prize money: £10729.7
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 20 runners
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Fordy Marshall Land And Property Consultants Handicap

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.60
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 33-822 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come on the AW and 0-7 on turf but his turn looks to be coming very soon, judged on two close seconds over 6f this year, losing out in the last stride to Tiriac over C&D (good to soft; acts well on good) last month; up 4lb but has solid in-form credentials.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(4)

4th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Holkham Bay

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: William Knight

Won at York (6f, good to soft) in June and followed up in dominant fashion here (5f, good); returned to form with close seventh of 22 in the Portland at Doncaster (5.6f, good) three weeks ago and, while he needs to raise his game, he's now back at the scene of his career-best performance; chance.

7/1

7th

10

(12)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Holkham Bay

9st 3lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: William Knight

Having shot up the weights he was well beaten at York last time but had an unfavourable draw and the fast ground may not have suited; highly progressive previously this summer with wins at York (6f, good to soft) and Ascot (5f, good) and he could bounce back and play a leading role.

11/1

20th

5

(22)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Holkham Bay

9st 5lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: William Knight

Threatened better on occasions last season and he's really clicked this time around, running well in big-field handicaps at Ascot and here in May before winning here (6f, good to soft) in June and bolting up in a Shergar Cup race 11 days ago (5f, good); up 10lb since that latest win but this trip could be ideal; stall 22 and fast ground are the two potential stumbling blocks.

7/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 5-3514 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has a good record on the AW and although 0-8 on turf he wasn't far away in a big field back on grass at Ascot (6f, good) last month when second home in his group; tough to break turf duck in this race, though.
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4th

11

(4)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Dark Side Thunder

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Only 1lb higher than for his C&D win in March; some good efforts in defeat on turf this summer and he shouldn't be judged too harshly on latest Chelmsford sixth (well backed); one to consider.

16/1

6th

9

(3)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Dark Side Thunder

9st 4lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Jessica Macey

towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, switched right under 2f out

13/2

3rd

4

(10)

18th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

17:15 Yarmouth

Dark Side Thunder

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

in touch with leaders, outpaced on near side of group over 1f out, ran on final 110yds, not pace to challenge

8/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 5-6311 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Has improved this year and his recent C&D win on good to soft ground gave the lie to the theory that he needs testing ground (first two wins on heavy); has more to prove on good ground but still going the right way.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(3)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Goodwood

Tiriac

10st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

Two wins in May, beating 20 rivals at York on the second occasion; progress has cooled a bit more recently but his latest Salisbury run, where he pulled hard off a slow pace, offered hope that he was still in top form; fine record on heavy ground and Monday's rain will have been welcomed; strong claims of going one better than last year.

11/4

26

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Ayr

Tiriac

9st 8lb

T: Jack Channon

5th

1

(3)

13th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Salisbury

Tiriac

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Jack Channon

Looked firmly on the up in May, beating Snuggle on heavy ground at Windsor and then seeing off 20 rivals in a York sprint 19 days later (6f, good to soft); unable to make the transition into Class 2 company on his last two starts but he's a strong contender at this level; wouldn't want the ground to dry out too much.

9/2

25/1

  • Place: £6.50

Form: 7-0920 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner (on good and good to soft); on the same mark as his latest success at Ripon in August but he never showed up on this track last month and there should be easier pickings coming up.
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9th

4

(9)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:05 Catterick

Roundhay Park

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

12-time winner but 11 of those have been at sprint trips and his last success was 14 months ago; well handicapped on his best form this season but he's finished down the field in last three runs and looks opposable back up in trip/grade.

14/1

5th

3

(4)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Pontefract

Roundhay Park

9st 11lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

midfield in centre of group

8/1

8th

57

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Ayr

Roundhay Park

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

9yo who is 0-9 this season with mixed form; however, he was a good fourth of 16 at Ripon (6f, good) two starts ago and on his sole previous visit to Ayr he won this race in 2020; not ruled out.

14/1

5th
19 (8)
Danzan

20/1

Form: 4-3300 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Leads or races prominently; most recent 6f win was in the Ayr Bronze Cup in 2022 and seen more often at 7f now; close up on latest start at this trip in May but lesser efforts over 7f since and will do well to find the pace to win at this level now.
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5th

9

(5)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:25 Doncaster

Danzan

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

9yo who has been beaten on his last 20 starts going back to June 2023 but he's been running well of late, including when third in the Ayr Bronze Cup (6f, good) and when second of 18 at York (7f, soft) a fortnight ago; there's every chance he'll be thereabouts once more.

10/1

2nd

9

(14)

11th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:55 York

Danzan

9st 6lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Ground and trip no problem and, although he's had plenty of chances since last win over a year ago, he's in decent heart and should give another good account.

16/1

3rd

4

(2)

1st Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:25 Ayr

Danzan

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

100/30

6th
20 (16)
Trilby

14/1

Form: -15106 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Two ready 6f successes for new yard, travelling well before winning in good style for the latest one at Haydock (soft) in April; had a difficult draw behind Tiriac over C&D (good to soft) last time but ran creditably and on the premises; the more rain the better.
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11th

10

(7)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

14:35 Doncaster

Trilby

8st 7lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Sam England

Tough and reliable 4yo; a cosy win at Haydock (5f, heavy) three weeks ago was his fourth of the campaign, and although he's up 5lb and now has to run in a higher grade, he may not have reached his ceiling just yet; 6f is fine.

7/1

11th

10

(7)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

14:35 Doncaster

Trilby

8st 7lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Sam England

Tough and reliable 4yo; a cosy win at Haydock (5f, heavy) three weeks ago was his fourth of the campaign, and although he's up 5lb and now has to run in a higher grade, he may not have reached his ceiling just yet; 6f is fine.

7/1

1st

4

(3)

18th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Haydock

Trilby

9st 7lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Sam England

Strong record over 6f at Haydock includes two wins this season (good/soft; acts on heavy); currently in a consistent vein of form and ran well in competitive field over 5f at York (soft) last Friday; due to go up 1lb in future; highly respected.

15/8

25/1

Form: 3-0536 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has taken a chunky drop in the weights over the last year and the pick of last summer's efforts over 6f offers hope but he hasn't found his form this year and this stiffer competition will test him.
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10

(7)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:18 Newcastle (AW)

Music Society

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Ran on well to win a 6f handicap at Newmarket two weeks ago (6f, soft); that race had rather an end-of-season feel to it but the Topspeed figure was good and a 3lb rise looks fair; interesting on first AW start since October 2018.

7/2

9th

10

(7)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:18 Newcastle (AW)

Music Society

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Ran on well to win a 6f handicap at Newmarket two weeks ago (6f, soft); that race had rather an end-of-season feel to it but the Topspeed figure was good and a 3lb rise looks fair; interesting on first AW start since October 2018.

7/2

1st

12

(3)

2nd Nov 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:07 Newmarket

Music Society

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold early, towards rear, switched left when smooth headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well

9/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: /10-97

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Winner of an AW maiden and a Newbury novice at 7f before finishing in mid-division in the 1m Britannia at Ascot last June but handicap career has nosedived since and has something to prove on the drop to 6f with cheekpieces fitted.
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8th

10

(7)

6th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Good Karma

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Tumbled down the weights last year but only showed flashes of promise and he ended 2024 with two laboured efforts (8.6f/7f) for new yard; capable but he comes with big risks attached back at this trip.

20/1

8th

10

(7)

6th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Good Karma

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Tumbled down the weights last year but only showed flashes of promise and he ended 2024 with two laboured efforts (8.6f/7f) for new yard; capable but he comes with big risks attached back at this trip.

20/1

8th

3

(8)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Good Karma

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Tumbled down the weights this year but only flashes of retaining significant ability; last of nine at Wolverhampton on his stable debut two weeks ago; capable but extremely risky.

20/1

Form: 3-7502 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Capable of useful form on his day, such as when impressive over 7f here last June, and his recent close second of nine at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) was his best run this year; however, that 7f win was his only handicap win and a modest strike-rate gives pause.
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3rd

1

(7)

5th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Another Investment

9st 11lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Has a modest strike-rate on turf and is 0-9 on the AW but he's run well in all three C&D starts, especially when a close third off 7lb higher on his latest run here last November; good place chance.

2/1

3rd

1

(7)

5th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Another Investment

9st 11lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

dwelt start, midfield, headway from over 2f out, pressed leader over 1f out, edged left and no extra inside final furlong

2/1

3rd

9

(8)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Another Investment

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Nigel Tinkler

Infrequent winner who's finished behind Grand Karat over C&D the last twice; he was said to have been tightened up last time but again holds only outside claims.

16/1

Form: 282-41 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who hasn't had a huge amount of racing for her age and was better than ever when beating Abate at Ripon (6f, good) ten days ago; probably wouldn't want much rain but Joe Leavy's claim can help now she's on a career-high mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

3

(10)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

17:15 Catterick

International Girl

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Stayed on to take third in a ten-runner fillies' handicap at Southwell (AW) 11 days ago; nudged up 1lb for that and her record on slower than good ground leaves something to be desired.

9/1

3rd

2

(5)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

International Girl

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Richard Fahey

Won a 6f handicap at Ripon in June off this mark; in and out since but this is less demanding than some of her recent assignments and she's run well on both AW starts; one to consider.

10/1

27

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Ayr

International Girl

9st 8lb

T: Richard Fahey

11th
21 (10)
Ghathanfar

12/1

Form: 55-323 C BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Usually leads; running well in defeat off similar marks to today's this year but he's in a higher grade now and his most recent win was nearly two years ago, over 5f on this track.
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9th

11

(12)

14th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Ghathanfar

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tracy Waggott

Some good runs in defeat this April-July and he's well treated on that form; however, this 8yo wasn't performing at the same level in the second half of the summer and needs to raise his game back from a two-month break.

12/1

107

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Ayr

Ghathanfar

8st 5lb

T: Tracy Waggott

33/1

Form: 420-86

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has led; both wins at 5f and although she stays 6f she hasn't been finishing with much conviction since hooded this year; not an obvious one this time.
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11th

8

(8)

10th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Sparkling Red

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

taken down early, dwelt start

5/1

1st

8

(10)

16th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Sparkling Red

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Has won on firm but seems suited by some give in the ground these days; sound run when about 3l fourth at Haydock last time on first run at this trip (good to soft); on a really good mark at present and one with a chance.

11/2

4th

1

(9)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

Sparkling Red

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Michael Dods

Two-time 5f winner who continues to drop down the weights and has shown the odd sign of spark this season; however, it's been a disappointing campaign overall and she's going into the unknown now tackling 7f.

11/1

10/1

Form: 0080-2 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Major player in big-field C&D handicaps in 2022, winning one off 6lb higher (good; acts on good to soft); last year was a washout but gelded since and returned with a useful effort in a tight finish at Thirsk last month; left on the same favourable mark and set fair for a good effort.
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10th

5

(8)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lucky Man

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Made all to win a Windsor handicap in August (6f, good to firm; first-time blinkers) off a 2lb lower mark; has come up short in stronger company twice since and there will be other pace for him to contend with this time.

12/1

10th

5

(8)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lucky Man

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Made all to win a Windsor handicap in August (6f, good to firm; first-time blinkers) off a 2lb lower mark; has come up short in stronger company twice since and there will be other pace for him to contend with this time.

12/1

8th

6

(6)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newcastle (AW)

Lucky Man

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Richard Spencer

Perked up by change of headgear when making all in first-time blinkers at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in August and subsequently ran quite well in Ayr Silver Cup; unraced over 5f since January 2022 but won over C&D as a 2yo and has the services of Hollie Doyle today; shortlisted.

10/1

20/1

Form: 11-087 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Ended 2023 with two wins on testing ground, over 7f then made short work of his rivals at Haydock (6f); however, has made a slow start to this season (tongue tied all three starts) and needs plenty more.
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9th

9

(2)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Roach Power

9st 1lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Michael Wigham

Regressive on turf for Tim Easterby last season and posed no threat in two AW races for Michael Wigham in the autumn; needs to turn a corner.

33/1

9th

9

(2)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Roach Power

9st 1lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Michael Wigham

Regressive on turf for Tim Easterby last season and posed no threat in two AW races for Michael Wigham in the autumn; needs to turn a corner.

33/1

9th

3

(9)

18th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Roach Power

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

in rear

33/1

14/1

Form: 652223 CD

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins earlier in career but he's 8lb higher than his latest turf win, at Epsom in August, and his course form last year wouldn't be strong enough to win today; goes without regular visor back from break.
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1st

3

(2)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Muscika

9st 5lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

made all

13/2

1st

3

(2)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Muscika

9st 5lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

made all

13/2

4th

5

(6)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Muscika

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Admirable veteran with three course wins to his name; not beaten far over C&D when last seen 47 days ago; not ruled out.

8/1

25/1

Form: 619-00 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Two 6f handicap wins for previous yard (on good to firm and good), both in headgear; well held with no aids for new trainer this year but the visor returns today and he should be all the sharper for it.
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5th

4

(9)

18th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:18 Beverley

Rock Of England

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Three 6f wins for Ed Bethell; in good form over 5f in recent months for this stable, most recently finishing second of 16 over C&D 24 days ago; should make another bold bid.

6/1

2nd

1

(2)

25th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Beverley

Rock Of England

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Winless this season but he's back in good form, coming in fourth of nine in 5f Thirsk handicap nine days ago; he's very much one to consider eased 1lb.

7/1

25/1

Form: 1693-8 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Last six turf wins at 6f on the two Newmarket courses and while he has run with credit in both C&D races contested he doesn't stand out on this occasion.
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7th

2

(1)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Equiano Springs

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tom Tate

Five-time winner here; over four years since he won away from Newmarket but he signalled his wellbeing with a fast-finishing third there (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago; ran the fastest sectional for each of the last four furlongs on that occasion and he's a strong contender off an unchanged mark.

6/1

3rd

10

(4)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Newmarket

Equiano Springs

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Tom Tate

raced near side, in rear

14/1

11th

3

(17)

8th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 York

Equiano Springs

9st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tom Tate

Inconsistent 10yo whose last five wins have come at the Newmarket courses; however, he went close at Haydock (6f, good) in July and was third at Newmarket (6f, good) last time; has run well here and is not ruled out.

20/1

Form: 067-20 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Gained 6f wins in 2023 on heavy and good to firm and although his form was rather mixed subsequently he wasn't beaten at all far in the Ayr Gold Cup when 8lb higher; creditable runner-up in his one turf run this year and has it in him to go well.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(2)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:15 Doncaster

It Just Takes Time

10st 1lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Mark Walford

Below par on AW last week; far more productive on turf (10-39) and confirmed he's versatile ground-wise with wins on good/heavy this autumn; still favourably handicapped on peak form, achieved in 2023.

11/2

1st

1

(2)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:15 Doncaster

It Just Takes Time

10st 1lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Mark Walford

Below par on AW last week; far more productive on turf (10-39) and confirmed he's versatile ground-wise with wins on good/heavy this autumn; still favourably handicapped on peak form, achieved in 2023.

11/2

8th

9

(7)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:15 Southwell (AW)

It Just Takes Time

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

Revived by a return to 7f, winning at Beverley last month before following up at Leicester 16 days ago (7f, heavy); 4lb higher today but dangerous to discount in his current form.

12/1

19th
10 (11)
The Ridler

25/1

Form: 7079-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won the Group 2 Norfolk at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) as a 2yo but nothing doing in 2023; made just a respectable return to action at Doncaster recently and while his current capability is not yet established he continues to drop like a stone in the weights.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(2)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

The Ridler

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Ended a losing run when gamely fending off another in-form rival over C&D 11 days ago; 3lb rise is not excessive and this is a weaker race, so he has to feature prominently in calculations.

5/2

7th

1

(2)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

The Ridler

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Ended a losing run when gamely fending off another in-form rival over C&D 11 days ago; 3lb rise is not excessive and this is a weaker race, so he has to feature prominently in calculations.

5/2

1st

8

(1)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Ridler

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders, headway over 1f out, ridden and led narrowly final 110yds, kept on

5/1

20th
18 (22)
Digital

12/1

Form: -69351 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Often leads; best effort for this yard when ending a losing turf run of nearly three years at Hamilton (5f, good) last week; did win over 6f on AW in the autumn but it's a while since he was prominent over this trip on turf which leaves him with plenty to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

1

(3)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

17:20 Pontefract

Digital

9st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Down the field at Doncaster latest but has run well in the main this term, with two wins at Hamilton (5f, good); also effective on soft; not ruled out.

8/1

14th

1

(4)

13th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

17:55 Doncaster

Digital

10st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Enjoying a good summer, winning two 5f handicaps at Hamilton on good ground; creditable efforts in defeat twice since last win; back down in class today and should go well once again.

14/1

Non-runners

Abate, Rock Opera

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £57.40
Straight Forecast £47.44
Tricast £180.17
Trifecta £177.50

Selections

The Guardian:

Tiriac

SPOTLIGHT:

Lucky Man

RP RATINGS:

Trilby

D Express:

International Girl

POSTDATA:

Rock Opera

Daily Mail:

Muscika

Daily Mirror:

Tiriac

The Sun:

Tiriac

The Star:

Tiriac

TOPSPEED:

Trilby

NEWMARKET:

Lucky Man

The Times:

Lucky Man

Telegraph:

Lucky Man

Daily Record:

International Girl