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Go Racing In Yorkshire Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3576.24
  • 1m 6f 115y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Go Racing In Yorkshire Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: -52240 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in valuable AW handicap 12 days ago but made the frame three consecutive times on turf beforehand, perhaps most notably when fourth of 15 in quite valuable Class 4 race at Thirsk (1m6f, good to soft) last month; sure to appreciate this ease in grade; respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

9

(11)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:20 Carlisle

Marbuzet

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Won twice in blinkers last season (1m7f/2m); back on a workable mark but made a low-key reappearance in cheekpieces (retained) last month and needs that run to have brought him on.

16/1

5th

2

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Thirsk

Marbuzet

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Had a good 2025, winning over 1m7f at Ayr (good to firm) and 2m at Chester (good); also runner-up on five other occasions, including his reappearance.

4/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 0/25/3

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his three AW wins in 2021 but has been lightly raced in the meantime and made quite encouraging stable debut when keeping-on third under Serena Brotherton at Hamilton (1m5f, good to firm) a fortnight ago.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(2)

29th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

15:00 Southwell (AW)

Lindwall

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

midfield behind clear leader, headway from 6f out

8/1

4th

6

(2)

29th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

15:00 Southwell (AW)

Lindwall

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Three staying wins on the AW but they were all in 2021 and his recent runs, especially over C&D last time out, haven't suggested he's about to end the losing run; usual aids left off.

8/1

6th

8

(1)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

13:10 Southwell (AW)

Lindwall

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Exposed and has tried hurdling; third over 2m here in October and ran as though 1m4f was too sharp last time; can feature.

12/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 56/7-4

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent 6yo who is probably better known as a hurdler now but was very respectable fourth (just behind Lindwall) when back on the Flat at Hamilton (1m5f, good to firm) last month; can better than performance if the ground is slower here; one to consider.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

10

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

17:05 Perth

Cuban Cigar

10st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Stuck in a bit of a rut right now and he's at his best with some give underfoot; others preferred from 2lb out of the weights.

12/1

5th

2

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:53 Perth

Cuban Cigar

11st 3lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell

Regressive 7yo who never really got competitive when sixth over C&D (good) last month; far too well handicapped to rule out but needs to stage a revival.

5/1

10

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:47 Perth

Cuban Cigar

11st 2lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell

Not really firing on all cylinders since the winter but has slipped to a very tempting mark and, with blinkers refitted, was not beaten far when fifth in recent C&D handicap fought out by Just Dottie and Mack The Man.

12/1

Form: 8-0084 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Returned from break with three down-the-field AW runs in March/April but made a lot of the running and showed a bit more zest when fourth at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) last month; on a good mark now and will be suited by this move back up in trip; shortlisted.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(1)

3rd Feb 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sir Joseph Swan

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Ended long losing run when scoring off 1lb lower at Southwell (2m, Tapeta) in November; some creditable efforts since but his form nosedived at Southwell 11 days ago and he needs to bounce back from that heavy defeat.

12/1

4th

5

(1)

3rd Feb 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sir Joseph Swan

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Ended long losing run when scoring off 1lb lower at Southwell (2m, Tapeta) in November; some creditable efforts since but his form nosedived at Southwell 11 days ago and he needs to bounce back from that heavy defeat.

12/1

5th

8

(6)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Sir Joseph Swan

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Infrequent winner but he's consistent in the main; however, he was behind Further Measure two runs back and was never that threatening at Wolverhampton last weekend.

10/1

Form: 312217

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Began year in very good form on Tapeta, winning twice over 2m, but was soundly beaten when back on turf a fortnight ago and still needs to prove he can cope with a mark this high; tongue-tie removed after one use.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

13:42 Hexham

Zephlyn

11st 13lb

J: William Maggs

T: Ewan Whillans

Below par on the AW this year and again failed to fire when last of five on the Flat at Carlisle (2m, good to firm) two weeks ago; however, his earlier fourth on handicap hurdle debut at Perth (2m4f, good) was more encouraging and gives him a chance of making the frame now down in trip.

10/1

5th

4

(4)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:35 Catterick

Zephlyn

9st 7lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

In good form on the Flat this time last year, following up 2m win at Newcastle by winning twice over this C&D in May (good/good to firm); not been in top form on AW this year, but better run over hurdles last time; 5lb lower than last Flat win and is one with a chance.

9/2

Form: 240-08

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on seasonal debut in March but didn't run badly at Nottingham (1m6f, good to soft) last month, having persistently been denied a clear run; still unexposed over this trip and now very well handicapped on some of last year's form; dangerous to ignore.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(3)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Mrs Meader

10st 11lb

J: Mr Ross Birkett

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Four wins came on turf later in the year and made it 0-16 on the AW when tailed off over 1m6f here five weeks ago; on a career-low mark now but it's hard to find any other positives.

33/1

8th

8

(4)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Mrs Meader

9st 4lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

0-15 on AW but not beaten far when seventh of 13 on comeback run here (1m3f) 16 days ago; steps back up in trip and down to a career-low mark so not out of this.

12/1

7th

4

(8)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Mrs Meader

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Veteran who is a four-time winner on turf; 0-14 on AW but was a good second at Chelmsford on most recent attempt in this sphere; absent since September.

7/1

Form: 896640 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 7lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Useful dual-purpose performer in his prime but out of form in low-grade AW handicaps this year and again disappointed when back on turf last month; revival needed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(8)

11th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 6

14:35 Doncaster

Champagne City

10st 7lb

J: Miss Stephanie Dorey

T: B F Brookhouse

Useful dual-purpose performer in his prime but out of form in low-grade AW handicaps this year and again disappointed when back on turf last month; revival needed.

16/1

12th

12

(2)

13th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:45 Newbury

Champagne City

10st 5lb

J: Miss Margot Scudamore

T: B F Brookhouse

Dual-purpose veteran who gained his latest win in 2m2f marathon on soft ground in April 2023; placed under Margot Scudamore at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in December but this year's AW form is very uninspiring.

12/1

4th

1

(6)

1st May 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

13:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Champagne City

11st 3lb

J: Miss Margot Scudamore

T: B F Brookhouse

raced in second, led after 2f

16/1

Form: 89-888

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
In good form in low-grade chases this spring but struggled off his basement mark when back on the Flat three weeks ago; can't be recommended.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:47 Cartmel

Fast Deal

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Michael Chapman

Well beaten on both starts this year (3m1f/2m3f) and makes no appeal from 10lb out of the handicap.

100/1

6th

6

12th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 34y

Class 5

18:51 Market Rasen

Fast Deal

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Michael Chapman

1-66, that a 150-1 shock at Stratford (3m4f) in April 2024; nearly as many letters as numbers in his form figures since January 2025, tailed off (suffered from heat stress) on return to action at Cartmel three weeks ago; competes from 9lb out of the handicap.

50/1

8th

11

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:30 Cartmel

Fast Deal

10st 2lb

J: Miss Ellie Callwood

T: Michael Chapman

Approaching two years since he last showed any form to speak of, and has a lot to prove from 9lb out of the weights this time.

150/1

Non-runners

Cherry Cola, Grifter, Milltown Lily

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £13.10
Straight Forecast £14.84
Tricast £50.80
Trifecta £43.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Marbuzet

Telegraph:

Grifter

Daily Mirror:

Lindwall

SPOTLIGHT:

Mrs Meader

The Star:

Sir Joseph Swan

D Express:

Cuban Cigar

RP RATINGS:

Champagne City

The Guardian:

Marbuzet

Daily Mail:

Marbuzet

The Sun:

Grifter

Daily Record:

Lindwall

The Times:

Mrs Meader