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16.27

Good To Soft

Michael Hunter Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 5f 217y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Michael Hunter Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

Form: 37-051 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Found 5f an inadequate test here last month in a race not run to suit and built on that when overcoming traffic at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) this month; low mileage compared to most of these and 3lb rise looks fair.
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7

(9)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Garifullina

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: John Davies

Seen only twice this term, finishing second at Catterick then posting a lesser effort at Newcastle; still has something to prove on AW.

16/1

8

(9)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Garifullina

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John Davies

Won two 6f turf handicaps last July; encouraging return from a 294-day break at Catterick in August and this stiffer test at the trip should suit; still to prove her effectiveness on AW.

9/1

2nd

2

(3)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Garifullina

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John Davies

Won two in a row last July, at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) and Redcar (6f, good) before finishing second of ten here (6f, soft) in October; has been off since failing to beat a rival home at Newcastle (7f, AW) 294 days ago and this return to 5f isn't sure to be a positive.

4/1

16/1

Form: 5-8710 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Well backed when winning a weak Chepstow handicap (5f) off 4lb lower last month; lacks consistency these days, so it was no surprise to see him fail to back that up next time (no explanation offered).
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7th

7

(7)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Gunnerside

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Made the frame in three consecutive handicaps here (6f-7f) in the autumn and had excuse (became upset in stalls) when a disappointing favourite on latest outing four weeks ago; favoured by the weights in this classified race; major player.

13/2

7th

7

(7)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Gunnerside

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Made the frame in three consecutive handicaps here (6f-7f) in the autumn and had excuse (became upset in stalls) when a disappointing favourite on latest outing four weeks ago; favoured by the weights in this classified race; major player.

13/2

9th

2

(10)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Newcastle (AW)

Gunnerside

9st 8lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

upset in stalls, in rear, steady headway into midfield over 4f out, no extra over 2f out

7/1

Form: 8-3574 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Goes well here and has slid to a dangerous mark, being 6lb lower than when going in at Pontefract this time last year; not been at his best so far this season but has done all his winning in high summer and could well bounce back.
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2nd

8

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

So Grateful

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

2-39 on turf, but creditable fourth at Ayr last week (6f, good); worth considering.

11/2

4th

8

(7)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ayr

So Grateful

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has course form at 5f; losing run goes back to Thirsk (6f, good to firm) in May 2025 and he's been through troubled times since, despite taking a healthy slide down the weights; risky.

33/1

10th

10

(11)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

So Grateful

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Out of sorts since his last win and failed to beat a rival on seasonal debut; best watched unless the betting suggests a revival is likely.

33/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 332608 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
A long time since he won over this trip and tends to stick to 5f these days; has been quieter of late, following a productive spell earlier in the year, and others make greater appeal.
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8

(5)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Phoenix Star

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Five-time C&D winner, including twice around this time last year, who's on the downgrade now; is handicapped accordingly but has had a good few chances in similar company of late.

10/1

3rd

6

(2)

10th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Phoenix Star

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

took keen hold, in rear on far side of group, headway and went third inside final furlong, kept on

6/1

7

(6)

19th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Kempton (AW)

Phoenix Star

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jessica Macey

Should be winning races off his reduced mark and the return to 6f looks a good move judged on recent efforts; four of his 12 wins have come over C&D; high on the list.

4/1

Form: 168649 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Newcastle specialist who's run well here more than once but is just 3-54 on turf; rated 4lb lower than on the AW now and remains consistent despite his years, so holds each-way claims.
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9

(5)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Athollblair Boy

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Veteran who is a multiple course winner and perhaps needed latest run (back from layoff); losing sequence is mounting up, however.

12/1

9th

4

(11)

2nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Athollblair Boy

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Veteran winner of 11 races here, mostly over this trip; hasn't got his nose in front for 15 months but was placed over C&D when just 1lb lower earlier in the year; not ruled out.

7/1

9th

4

(11)

2nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Athollblair Boy

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

took keen hold, prominent, not clear run over 2f out, weakened final 110yds

7/1

Form: 48-752 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off this mark last summer and ran her best race of the season, back in the cheekpieces, at Ayr (6f, good to firm) last time; adaptable regarding ground and tactics and goes on the shortlist.
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6th

6

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Pontefract

One Of Our Own

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Back to winning ways at Redcar (6f) in May and has continued in good nick, third of 12 there (6f) last time; this C&D scorer needs considering.

10/1

3rd

2

(10)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

One Of Our Own

11st 2lb

J: Miss Rebekah Duffy

T: Rebecca Menzies

Beat Mister Sky Blue by 2l to win over C&D this month but was comfortably held off this 6lb higher mark last week; consistent.

13/2

Form: 278896 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Dual Southwell winner in the winter who hasn't been at her best in three runs this summer, latterly behind One Of Our Own at Ayr; only holds outside claims.
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6th

5

(6)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Back Tomorrow

9st 3lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

0-17 since completing a hat-trick over C&D early last year and recent form has been patchy; has dropped to a favourable mark, but others are still more compelling.

16/1

10th

11

(4)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Back Tomorrow

8st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Completed a Wolverhampton hat-trick around this time last year and returned to form with a close fourth there 16 days ago despite a slow start and hitting some traffic; has won twice here so needs considering.

16/1

11th

13

(2)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Back Tomorrow

9st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Completed a Wolverhampton hat-trick in January; has achieved little at Newcastle in two starts since returned to AW; others preferred.

33/1

Form: 423644 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Handicapper is giving her every chance, now 7lb lower than for her comeback, and she won't mind coming back down from 7f; could probably do with some rain.
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7th

1

(10)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Without Flaw

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tina Jackson

Dual C&D winner last season (soft/good to firm); not been in quite such good form this time, but is on a good mark as a result; wide draw not ideal.

9/2

7th

8

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:30 Pontefract

Without Flaw

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tina Jackson

Not quite in top form this term, beaten favourite at Thirsk most recently; went close over C&D last autumn but her ideal level is Class 6, as a record of 0-18 in higher grades reflects.

10/1

4th

5

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Thirsk

Without Flaw

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tina Jackson

Two of her three wins have come at Beverley (5f, good to firm/soft) and she has dropped back below her last winning mark; ran well on seasonal reappearance at Wetherby (5.5f; third) but had no in-running luck at Beverley subsequently; isn't a forlorn hope.

8/1

Form: -53960

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Maiden who's gone the wrong way this season, finishing tailed off last time having struggled from an early stage and been eased; would be a surprise winner.
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3rd

6

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Miss Rainbow

9st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Game effort to win a 5f handicap at Thirsk (good ground) last month; dropped away having made the running at Newcastle 13 days ago; has run well at Carlisle before but over 5f and this test might be stiffer than ideal.

12/1

11th

13

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Miss Rainbow

8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Course winner (6f); arrives having been in good form, seeing off her 11 rivals at Thirsk (5f, good) three weeks ago; a 4lb rise shouldn't prevent another solid effort.

12/1

Form: 80-003 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Can hang right and has the option of coming towards the near side as a front-runner drawn 11; now 2lb below her last winning mark and worth considering having offered more at Nottingham in June.
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7th

11

(2)

26th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Ripon

Hoof It Hoof It

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

6f win here last season; best effort this year came over C&D but she wasn't able to build on it last time and there is other pace to contend with in this field.

16/1

9th

11

(11)

19th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Hoof It Hoof It

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has generally struggled since her Ripon win (6f, good) last September but she showed signs of a revival when third there (5f, good) two weeks ago; has claims if she can build on that but she's drawn out wide here and could have competition for the lead.

12/1

3rd

8

(2)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Ripon

Hoof It Hoof It

8st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Inconsistent filly who's done most racing over 6f and finished well held in a few tries over this trip; is now 4lb lower than when winning here last autumn but she's generally struggled this season.

10/1

12/1

Form: 5-7055 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Has tumbled down the weights in the past year but rather struggled in four runs back following wind surgery; hard to enthuse about.
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11th

11

(13)

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:27 Redcar

Motawaazy

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Has tumbled down the weights in the past year but rather struggled in four runs back following wind surgery; hard to enthuse about.

12/1

5th

2

(4)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Thirsk

Motawaazy

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

soon disputed lead, led narrowly over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon lost second, weakened final furlong

16/1

25/1

Form: 780-59

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Wins came over 5f and does seem happiest over that trip now, having again cracked late at Thirsk last time (6f); only holds outside claims from just out of the weights anyway.
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4

(1)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Redcar

Birdie Bowers

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: David Thompson

1-25 on turf and he looks up against it on the ratings here.

20/1

4th

9

(2)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Redcar

Birdie Bowers

8st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: David Thompson

started quickly, led, headed 2f out, soon lost second, weakened gradually inside final furlong

40/1

16/1

Form: -07270

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Was said to have been unsuited by soft in the spring; better was expected at Thirsk last time and it's no surprise to see the headgear experiment quickly dropped, but he has something to prove now.
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8th

7

(8)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Irish Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Gained his fifth success when seeing off ten rivals over C&D (good) in May; only narrowly denied another at Thirsk (5f, good) last month but below par when 3l third of five at Nottingham latest.

10/1

3rd

4

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

13:00 Nottingham

Irish Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Gained his fifth success when winning at Catterick (5f, good) last month off a 2lb lower mark than today's and he was narrowly denied at Thirsk (5f, good) nine days ago, bouncing back from a lesser effort; contender.

15/8

2nd

10

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Irish Dancer

9st 2lb

J: Harry Smith

T: Declan Carroll

Resumed winning ways at Catterick (5f) in May but he was well below par when eighth of 12 over C&D 11 days ago; this C&D scorer is the sort to bounce back though; blinkers refitted.

16/1

Form: 984493 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Not as good now but is straightforward and arrives in form, having made a lot of the running off this mark at Newcastle last time; holds claims on that.
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4th

8

(1)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Dandy Spirit

8st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Capable of running well but he's not as good as he was and is becoming hard to predict.

25/1

14th

12

(15)

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:27 Redcar

Dandy Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Not as good now but is straightforward and arrives in form, having made a lot of the running off this mark at Newcastle last time; holds claims on that.

8/1

3rd

5

(8)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Newcastle (AW)

Dandy Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Dual AW winner who went back-to-back on turf last spring and wasn't far away in two sprints before a lesser show at Thirsk last time; has a big run in him.

10/1

Non-runners

Urban Dandy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £133.22
Tricast £535.54

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Garifullina

Daily Mirror:

One Of Our Own

RP RATINGS:

Without Flaw

D Express:

So Grateful

POSTDATA:

Birdie Bowers

The Star:

Motawaazy

The Times:

Garifullina

Telegraph:

Garifullina

Daily Record:

Garifullina

The Sun:

One Of Our Own