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14.35

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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.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(9)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 5

16:45 Chester

Marbuzet

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Unraced here but has been in good form this year and didn't get the breaks when a beaten favourite at Catterick last time (2m); has every chance off current mark.

9/2

2nd

1

(6)

12th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 5

14:47 Catterick

Marbuzet

9st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Went very close in this last year and he's been in top form on both runs this season, winning at Ayr (1m7f, good to firm) 11 days ago; he's just 1lb higher than last time and holds very solid claims.

100/30

2nd

1

(6)

12th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 5

14:47 Catterick

Marbuzet

9st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

midfield

100/30

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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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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

7

15th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 3

15:53 Perth

Cuban Cigar

10st 11lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell

Exposed 7yo who is 3-32 over hurdles; runner-up over C&D off a 14lb higher mark in September (visor tried) but didn't build on that, including with blinkers which are on again here; fair run last time but others look stronger.

9/1

7

15th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 3

15:53 Perth

Cuban Cigar

10st 11lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell

Exposed 7yo who is 3-32 over hurdles; runner-up over C&D off a 14lb higher mark in September (visor tried) but didn't build on that, including with blinkers which are on again here; fair run last time but others look stronger.

9/1

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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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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Verdict Starting price

5

(4)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 5

19:40 Catterick

Zephlyn

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

Only defeat in his last four came when pulling hard in a tactical, small-field affair and he's chasing a C&D hat-trick having touched off Cosmic Soul off 3lb lower 17 days ago; his record on ground slower than good isn't inspiring but he's entitled to respect.

4/1

1

(3)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

14:50 Catterick

Zephlyn

9st 12lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Ewan Whillans

Is enjoying a very good season and notched his first victory on turf over C&D 12 days ago; up 3lb but another bold showing is on the cards.

9/4

1

(3)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

14:50 Catterick

Zephlyn

9st 12lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Ewan Whillans

Is enjoying a very good season and notched his first victory on turf over C&D 12 days ago; up 3lb but another bold showing is on the cards.

9/4

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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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(12)

27th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mrs Meader

10st 10lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Won off today's mark at Bath last September but this 9yo hasn't been at the same level on her three runs this year and needs to raise her game.

16/1

2

(1)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:55 Leicester

Mrs Meader

9st 12lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

String of ordinary efforts either side of last September's win, before a better run on Tapeta last time (held up off a steady pace); that gives her claims but she's getting on and no certainty to repeat the dose.

12/1

2

(1)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:55 Leicester

Mrs Meader

9st 12lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

String of ordinary efforts either side of last September's win, before a better run on Tapeta last time (held up off a steady pace); that gives her claims but she's getting on and no certainty to repeat the dose.

12/1

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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No / Draw
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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

6

9th Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

14:40 Southwell

Fast Deal

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Michael Chapman

Infrequent winner who is out of form and out of the weights.

33/1

7

1st Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

17:05 Fakenham

Fast Deal

10st 6lb

J: Miss Jess Stewart

T: Michael Chapman

Only one win in 59 starts and that was over fences at huge odds in April last year, since when he's gone 0-13; limited appeal on this belated return to hurdling.

50/1

7

1st Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

17:05 Fakenham

Fast Deal

10st 6lb

J: Miss Jess Stewart

T: Michael Chapman

Only one win in 59 starts and that was over fences at huge odds in April last year, since when he's gone 0-13; limited appeal on this belated return to hurdling.

50/1

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