15.20

15/2 (Won)

Win: £6.00
Place: £1.90

Form: 023840 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict

His best effort last season came when pouncing late in a C&D handicap last September; made a winning reappearance at Beverley in April (5f, soft) and while he's been unable to add to that success, he's regularly hinted at better; last two starts (good to firm) especially suggest he has what it takes to win a race like this, away from the main action at York and then considerably better than the result in the Stewards' Cup where he travelled with purpose from a tough draw before running into traffic issues; the stable runs four but he's the mount of Oisin Orr and looks to have plenty in his favour.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
9th 20 (21)	21st Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2	15:35 Ayr Dare To Hope 8st 13lb J: Connor Murtagh T: Richard Fahey	Strong at the finish when repelling stablemate Ramazan in the Great St Wilfrid five weeks ago; no obvious excuse when midfield at York off this mark one week later; stable may have stronger claims elsewhere.	25/1
7th 9 (3)	24th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2	16:10 York Dare To Hope 8st 13lb J: Oisin Orr T: Richard Fahey	He had been bubbling away nicely prior to enjoying his finest hour in last week's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f, good), digging deep to hold off a smart stablemate; 6lb rise takes him into new territory but he ran well over C&D last month and there could be more improvement lurking.	15/2
1st 10 (16)	17th Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2	15:20 Ripon Dare To Hope 8st 11lb J: Oisin Orr T: Richard Fahey	raced near side	15/2

Place /
No / Draw

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Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

9th

20

(21)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

8st 13lb

Strong at the finish when repelling stablemate Ramazan in the Great St Wilfrid five weeks ago; no obvious excuse when midfield at York off this mark one week later; stable may have stronger claims elsewhere.

25/1

7th

9

(3)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

8st 13lb

He had been bubbling away nicely prior to enjoying his finest hour in last week's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f, good), digging deep to hold off a smart stablemate; 6lb rise takes him into new territory but he ran well over C&D last month and there could be more improvement lurking.

15/2

1st

10

(16)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

8st 11lb

raced near side

15/2

2nd

1 (6)

Ramazan

J: Oisin McSweeney

10/1

Place: £2.60

Form: -22878 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict

Tough handicapper who is 2lb lower than when pipped in the Victoria Cup in May; another fine effort when eighth in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood two weeks ago, not ideally drawn as things panned out; has a big sprint handicap in him but Ayr next month might prove a better fit; visor left off once again; one of four runners for Richard Fahey.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
23th 21 (5)	19th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2	18:10 Ascot Ramazan 9st 3lb J: Warren Fentiman T: Richard Fahey	Has left an imprint on some of the best-known handicaps, such as when only just losing out in the Victoria Cup over C&D (good) in May 2024; has not aspired to those heights in 2025 but he's 9lb lower than for the aforementioned run and promising Warren Fentiman claims 5lb; one to keep an eye on.	12/1
11th 5 (10)	14th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2	14:42 York Ramazan 9st 6lb J: Oisin McSweeney T: Richard Fahey	Numerous fine efforts in top handicaps, runner-up in the 2023 Ayr Gold Cup and filling the same berth in last year's Victoria Cup and Great St Wilfrid; not sparkled in two 7f handicaps this season but he's dropped a handy 5lb and his rider claims a valuable 3lb too; better expected this time.	10/1
11th 5 (10)	14th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2	14:42 York Ramazan 9st 6lb J: Oisin McSweeney T: Richard Fahey	Numerous fine efforts in top handicaps, runner-up in the 2023 Ayr Gold Cup and filling the same berth in last year's Victoria Cup and Great St Wilfrid; not sparkled in two 7f handicaps this season but he's dropped a handy 5lb and his rider claims a valuable 3lb too; better expected this time.	10/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

23th

21

(5)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

9st 3lb

Has left an imprint on some of the best-known handicaps, such as when only just losing out in the Victoria Cup over C&D (good) in May 2024; has not aspired to those heights in 2025 but he's 9lb lower than for the aforementioned run and promising Warren Fentiman claims 5lb; one to keep an eye on.

12/1

11th

5

(10)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

9st 6lb

Numerous fine efforts in top handicaps, runner-up in the 2023 Ayr Gold Cup and filling the same berth in last year's Victoria Cup and Great St Wilfrid; not sparkled in two 7f handicaps this season but he's dropped a handy 5lb and his rider claims a valuable 3lb too; better expected this time.

10/1

11th

5

(10)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

9st 6lb

Numerous fine efforts in top handicaps, runner-up in the 2023 Ayr Gold Cup and filling the same berth in last year's Victoria Cup and Great St Wilfrid; not sparkled in two 7f handicaps this season but he's dropped a handy 5lb and his rider claims a valuable 3lb too; better expected this time.

10/1

3rd

13 (5)

Secret Guest

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

16/1

Place: £4.40

Form: 153302 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict

Usually seen plying his trade at a lower level; he ran well at Redcar last week (second to a well-handicapped opponent) on his first run after a wind operation; runs off the same mark but others have stronger claims.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
12th 18 (16)	13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4	17:25 York Secret Guest 9st 6lb J: Paul Mulrennan T: Bryan Smart	Infrequent winner nowadays; faded into fifth of 13 at Hamilton four weeks ago; well below his last winning mark but that reflects a decline in his form.	20/1
5th 5 (6)	17th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 4	18:15 Hamilton Secret Guest 9st 7lb J: Connor Beasley T: Bryan Smart	Only won one of his last 28 starts but has slid to a competitive mark as a result and was unlucky not to finish closer behind The Good Biscuit and Jonny Concrete at Chester (hampered late); holds each-way claims.	16/1
6th 7 (3)	8th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 17y Class 4	15:40 Chester Secret Guest 9st 6lb J: Paul Mulrennan T: Bryan Smart	He hasn't been at his best in recent starts but he has dipped to a dangerous mark and he has landed a good draw; this is a tough race in which to try and turn things around though.	16/1

Place /
No / Draw

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Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

12th

18

(16)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

9st 6lb

Infrequent winner nowadays; faded into fifth of 13 at Hamilton four weeks ago; well below his last winning mark but that reflects a decline in his form.

20/1

5th

5

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

9st 7lb

Only won one of his last 28 starts but has slid to a competitive mark as a result and was unlucky not to finish closer behind The Good Biscuit and Jonny Concrete at Chester (hampered late); holds each-way claims.

16/1

6th

7

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

9st 6lb

He hasn't been at his best in recent starts but he has dipped to a dangerous mark and he has landed a good draw; this is a tough race in which to try and turn things around though.

16/1

4th

9 (18)

Summerghand

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

6/1

Place: £2.00

Form: 703300 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict

Having his fourth run in this race and the gods haven't shone on him in earlier efforts, first home on his side in both 2019 (second) and 2022 (fourth) before only just failing to peg back the winner 12 months ago; his Bunbury Cup third last month came off a 4lb higher mark and this isn't as demanding as his last two assignments; he'd be a worthy winner but there's a suspicion the line will be coming to soon once again.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
9th 1 (4)	25th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 4	16:25 Doncaster Summerghand 10st 0lb J: David Nolan T: David O’Meara	10yo who isn't the same force as last year and may not want soft ground, but he's performed respectably in hot handicaps on his last few starts and is on a dangerous mark now dropping back down in grade; possible player.	11/2
7th 4 (12)	21st Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2	14:25 Ayr Summerghand 9st 10lb J: Daniel Tudhope T: David O’Meara	Top-of-the-trees in the best sprint handicaps down the years, winning the Stewards' Cup in 2020 and the Gold Cup in 2022; failed to beat a rival here 12 months ago but the weight has fallen off his back since and his run at the Curragh last week was encouraging; could well have a decent crack at this; refitted cheekpieces replace regular visor.	7/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

9th

1

(4)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

10st 0lb

10yo who isn't the same force as last year and may not want soft ground, but he's performed respectably in hot handicaps on his last few starts and is on a dangerous mark now dropping back down in grade; possible player.

11/2

7th

4

(12)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

9st 10lb

Top-of-the-trees in the best sprint handicaps down the years, winning the Stewards' Cup in 2020 and the Gold Cup in 2022; failed to beat a rival here 12 months ago but the weight has fallen off his back since and his run at the Curragh last week was encouraging; could well have a decent crack at this; refitted cheekpieces replace regular visor.

7/1

5th

6 (15)

J: P J McDonald

8/1

Form: 001006 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict

Only 2lb higher than for his third in this race 12 months ago, a run that was followed by an impressive win in the Ayr Silver Cup; better than ever when scoring at Thirsk in May (6f, good to soft) and his latest Goodwood run (7f, good to firm) suggested he was still in top form; the ground would be slower than good in an ideal world for him, but he can't be discounted.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
18th 10 (7)	12th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4	13:50 York Wobwobwob 9st 7lb J: Cian Horgan T: Adrian Paul Keatley	Losing run stretches back over two years; best effort this year when fifth of eight over 7f at Goodwood (soft) on Sunday, but he'll need more if he's to exploit his reduced mark.	20/1
5th 5 (7)	7th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4	17:20 Goodwood Wobwobwob 9st 2lb J: Mikey Sheehy T: Adrian Paul Keatley	Losing run stretches back over two years and neither start this year suggests he is ready to exploit his lowly mark; the prospect of slow ground does pique interest though.	14/1
9th 6 (1)	25th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 4	16:43 Redcar Wobwobwob 9st 5lb J: Mikey Sheehy T: Adrian Paul Keatley	Six-time winner, notably the 2023 Ayr Silver Cup, but two years have passed since the last victory; retained ability in a mixed 2025 campaign and he should be sharper with a run under his belt; drying ground won't be in his favour here though.	12/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

18th

10

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

Losing run stretches back over two years; best effort this year when fifth of eight over 7f at Goodwood (soft) on Sunday, but he'll need more if he's to exploit his reduced mark.

20/1

5th

5

(7)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

Losing run stretches back over two years and neither start this year suggests he is ready to exploit his lowly mark; the prospect of slow ground does pique interest though.

14/1

9th

6

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

Six-time winner, notably the 2023 Ayr Silver Cup, but two years have passed since the last victory; retained ability in a mixed 2025 campaign and he should be sharper with a run under his belt; drying ground won't be in his favour here though.

12/1

6th

12 (3)

The Turpinator

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

20/1

Form: 434810 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict

Successful at Pontefract in June (6f, good to firm) on his only run at the trip this summer; behind Wobwobwob at Goodwood last time; has run well over C&D before but could prove vulnerable once again.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 5 (5)	24th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4	18:05 Newcastle (AW) The Turpinator 9st 7lb J: Oliver Stammers T: Grant Tuer	C&D win last April came off a 5lb higher mark; good second at Wolverhampton three weeks ago but unable to back it up at Southwell one week later (both 7f); chance if back to his best.	10/1
8th 10 (7)	30th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3	18:00 Southwell (AW) The Turpinator 9st 3lb J: Oliver Stammers T: Grant Tuer	Four-time AW winner, the latest at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in April; now 2lb lower and no problem with the return to 7f, but he needs to fare better than in his last three starts.	25/1
8th 10 (7)	30th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3	18:00 Southwell (AW) The Turpinator 9st 3lb J: Oliver Stammers T: Grant Tuer	Four-time AW winner, the latest at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in April; now 2lb lower and no problem with the return to 7f, but he needs to fare better than in his last three starts.	25/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

4th

5

(5)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

9st 7lb

C&D win last April came off a 5lb higher mark; good second at Wolverhampton three weeks ago but unable to back it up at Southwell one week later (both 7f); chance if back to his best.

10/1

8th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

9st 3lb

Four-time AW winner, the latest at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in April; now 2lb lower and no problem with the return to 7f, but he needs to fare better than in his last three starts.

25/1

8th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

9st 3lb

Four-time AW winner, the latest at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in April; now 2lb lower and no problem with the return to 7f, but he needs to fare better than in his last three starts.

25/1

7th

11 (8)

Almarada Prince

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

16/1

Form: -03420 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict

Ran well for second in a deep York handicap in June (6f, good to soft); not in the same form on Tapeta seven weeks ago; a 3yo won this race 12 months ago but it's likely this one needs to take a good step forward to come out on top.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 5 (12)	11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4	17:30 York Almarada Prince 9st 7lb J: David Nolan T: Paul Midgley	Ran his best race for new connections when third of 21 in a 0-85 over C&D four weeks ago; mark left unchanged but he does need to prove himself on ground firmer than good.	7/1
3rd 16 (8)	13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4	17:25 York Almarada Prince 9st 7lb J: Barry McHugh T: Paul Midgley	Hasn't won since 2024 but he's starting to look well handicapped; heavily backed when sixth of 20 behind Lord Roxby and Yes I'm Mali over C&D three weeks ago; bit more needed but he could be building up to something.	14/1
6th 6 (1)	23rd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4	13:30 York Almarada Prince 9st 8lb J: Billy Garritty T: Paul Midgley	Split James's Delight and Elmonjed in top 3yo handicap over C&D (good to soft) in 2024; failed to win in 2025 but he has edged down the weights and his three runs for Paul Midgley have been quite encouraging, faring best of those in the far-side group when sixth of 16 back on turf at Ripon (6f, good to soft) 37 days ago; considered.	25/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

4th

5

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

9st 7lb

Ran his best race for new connections when third of 21 in a 0-85 over C&D four weeks ago; mark left unchanged but he does need to prove himself on ground firmer than good.

7/1

3rd

16

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

9st 7lb

Hasn't won since 2024 but he's starting to look well handicapped; heavily backed when sixth of 20 behind Lord Roxby and Yes I'm Mali over C&D three weeks ago; bit more needed but he could be building up to something.

14/1

6th

6

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

9st 8lb

Split James's Delight and Elmonjed in top 3yo handicap over C&D (good to soft) in 2024; failed to win in 2025 but he has edged down the weights and his three runs for Paul Midgley have been quite encouraging, faring best of those in the far-side group when sixth of 16 back on turf at Ripon (6f, good to soft) 37 days ago; considered.

25/1

8th

7 (7)

Radio Goo Goo

J: Dylan Hogan

T: David Evans

10/1

Form: 391462 CD BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict

Front-runner; his two wins this year were over C&D in May and a defeat of Bosh at Chester in June (6f, good); another solid effort when fourth to Manila Scouse at Chepstow nine days ago; it's asking a lot of her to dominate in this field though.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 1 (8)	25th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 4	16:55 Doncaster Radio Goo Goo 9st 12lb J: Jordan Williams T: David Evans	in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out	8/1
9th 3 (2)	21st Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 3	16:15 Chester Radio Goo Goo 9st 9lb J: J F Egan T: David Evans	prominent, pressed leader over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong	6/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

8th

1

(8)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

9st 12lb

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

8/1

9th

3

(2)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

9st 9lb

prominent, pressed leader over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

6/1

9th

8 (10)

Emperor Spirit

J: Rob Hornby

T: Robert Cowell

16/1

Form: 2-2428 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict

He's been in good order since returning from a year on the sidelines and the bare form of his Ascot second last month (5f, good to firm) looks good; he was gifted a soft lead there though and has since finished well held at Haydock; others look stronger.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 9 (8)	10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3	16:45 Newmarket (July) Emperor Spirit 9st 5lb J: Marco Ghiani T: Michael Keady	First run for Michael Keady when winning this race 12 months ago off a 3lb higher mark; two good runs on fast ground this year (below par on slower going in the Epsom Dash) and he's likely to make another bold bid.	5/1
2nd 3 (3)	3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4	19:02 Beverley Emperor Spirit 9st 11lb J: Silvestre De Sousa T: Michael Keady	Blows hot and cold but he is on a dangerous mark and his second of 17 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in May was a fine effort; subsequent run in the Dash at Epsom can be forgiven (ground) and this should be more to his liking; other pace influences on show.	7/1
14th 16 (7)	6th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2	15:15 Epsom Emperor Spirit 8st 11lb J: Ray Dawson T: Michael Keady	Appreciated the return to turf when finishing second of 17 at Ascot five weeks ago; 1lb rise still leaves him on a feasible mark; rarely seen on slower than good.	20/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

3rd

9

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Emperor Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Michael Keady

First run for Michael Keady when winning this race 12 months ago off a 3lb higher mark; two good runs on fast ground this year (below par on slower going in the Epsom Dash) and he's likely to make another bold bid.

5/1

2nd

3

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Emperor Spirit

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Keady

Blows hot and cold but he is on a dangerous mark and his second of 17 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in May was a fine effort; subsequent run in the Dash at Epsom can be forgiven (ground) and this should be more to his liking; other pace influences on show.

7/1

14th

16

(7)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

8st 11lb

Appreciated the return to turf when finishing second of 17 at Ascot five weeks ago; 1lb rise still leaves him on a feasible mark; rarely seen on slower than good.

20/1

10th

14 (1)

Aramram

J: Franny Norton

T: Richard Hannon

18/1

Form: 8-1544 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict

Both his handicap runs have been respectable without suggesting he was ahead of his mark; stall 1 is potentially troublesome too and he has enough to prove in a big-field contest such as this.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
15th 2 (3)	20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1	15:40 Ascot Aramram 9st 5lb J: Sean Levey T: Richard Hannon	Last season concluded with C&D handicap win (soft); better than ever this year with a Listed win (6f, good to soft) and Group 3 second (6f, good) and another solid run when fifth of 13 in Group 2 at York (6f, good) last time; however, his form needs to go to another new level today.	40/1
5th 4 (7)	13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1	15:30 York Aramram 9st 10lb J: Sean Levey T: Richard Hannon	Steadily progressive over 6f, mostly in handicaps prior to showing bigger things this season by bagging Listed honours at Doncaster (good to soft) and finishing a good second in Group 3 at Newmarket (good); at the top of his form and may rate higher still; in the mix.	9/1
2nd 1 (12)	16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1	15:00 Newmarket Aramram 9st 9lb J: Sean Levey T: Richard Hannon	Steadily progressive, mostly in handicaps, throughout his career; won by 1l going away from Jasour in Listed event at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) on seasonal debut, looking better than ever and taking record to 6-23; solid second in both C&D starts; enters calculations upped further in grade.	11/2

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict

Starting price

15th

2

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

9st 5lb

Last season concluded with C&D handicap win (soft); better than ever this year with a Listed win (6f, good to soft) and Group 3 second (6f, good) and another solid run when fifth of 13 in Group 2 at York (6f, good) last time; however, his form needs to go to another new level today.

40/1

5th

4

(7)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

9st 10lb

Steadily progressive over 6f, mostly in handicaps prior to showing bigger things this season by bagging Listed honours at Doncaster (good to soft) and finishing a good second in Group 3 at Newmarket (good); at the top of his form and may rate higher still; in the mix.

9/1

2nd

1

(12)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

9st 9lb

Steadily progressive, mostly in handicaps, throughout his career; won by 1l going away from Jasour in Listed event at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) on seasonal debut, looking better than ever and taking record to 6-23; solid second in both C&D starts; enters calculations upped further in grade.

11/2

11th

4 (14)

Manila Scouse

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

12/1

Form: 172401 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict

Game front-running success at Hamilton in June (beat Dare To Hope) and he took his form to a new level with a smooth win at Chepstow nine days ago (5f, good to soft); effective on undulating tracks (has run well here in the past) but a 7lb rise since last time could leave him vulnerable.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 9 (12)	6th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4	16:30 Ayr Manila Scouse 9st 10lb J: Sean Kirrane T: Tim Easterby	Close up on consecutive outings in May (5f/6f) and also ran well when sixth of 21 at York (6f, good; behind Woven) last month; still on a workable mark and ought to be in the thick of things again.	8/1
6th 13 (9)	13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4	17:25 York Manila Scouse 9st 9lb J: David Allan T: Tim Easterby	Exposed 7yo but he arrives in good form, beaten only a neck at Thirsk two weeks ago; 0-8 at York but has run well here on several occasions; should be thereabouts.	7/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

1st

9

(12)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

9st 10lb

Close up on consecutive outings in May (5f/6f) and also ran well when sixth of 21 at York (6f, good; behind Woven) last month; still on a workable mark and ought to be in the thick of things again.

8/1

6th

13

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

9st 9lb

Exposed 7yo but he arrives in good form, beaten only a neck at Thirsk two weeks ago; 0-8 at York but has run well here on several occasions; should be thereabouts.

7/1

12th

17 (12)

J: Cam Hardie

16/1

Form: 421934 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict

Better than ever this summer, keeping on well from the rear to take third at York three weeks ago; hopeless task trying to come from well off the pace at Windsor on Thursday and it was another fine run; this could set up more favourably; one of four runners for the yard.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
9th 14 (2)	11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4	17:30 York Rock Opera 9st 5lb J: Oisin Orr T: Richard & Peter Fahey	Hold-up sprinter who ended a near two-year losing run at Pontefract (6f, good) last month; better form when second there three weeks ago; has plenty of C&D form in big fields and he has each-way claims.	17/2
2nd 6 (4)	21st Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3	16:05 Pontefract Rock Opera 9st 1lb J: Oisin Orr T: Richard & Peter Fahey	Belatedly regained the winning thread in C&D event (good) last time, perhaps benefiting from the removal of visor and beating a subsequent scorer (pair clear); still favourably treated even though he's gone back up 5lb; strong contender.	3/1
1st 9 (9)	2nd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4	15:48 Pontefract Rock Opera 9st 0lb J: Oisin Orr T: Richard & Peter Fahey	In reasonably good form having made the frame in last two starts, rallying both times; on a two-year losing spell but remain 7lb below last winning mark; enters calculations.	6/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

9th

14

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

9st 5lb

Hold-up sprinter who ended a near two-year losing run at Pontefract (6f, good) last month; better form when second there three weeks ago; has plenty of C&D form in big fields and he has each-way claims.

17/2

2nd

6

(4)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Pontefract

9st 1lb

Belatedly regained the winning thread in C&D event (good) last time, perhaps benefiting from the removal of visor and beating a subsequent scorer (pair clear); still favourably treated even though he's gone back up 5lb; strong contender.

3/1

1st

9

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

9st 0lb

In reasonably good form having made the frame in last two starts, rallying both times; on a two-year losing spell but remain 7lb below last winning mark; enters calculations.

6/1

13th

19 (11)

J: Jimmy Quinn

12/1

Form: -58545 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict

Progressive handicapper on slow ground as a 4yo, winning the Stewards' Cup consolation before finishing sixth in this race last summer; well treated now, some 7lb lower than last year, and recent signs have been more encouraging; slower ground would suit better though.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 1 (11)	17th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5	14:43 Wolverhampton (AW) Monsieur Kodi 10st 0lb J: Ethan Tindall T: Richard & Peter Fahey	Has nine career wins, the most recent at Lingfield (7f, AW) in February off 2lb lower; should be better for his fourth of eight at Lingfield (6f, soft) last month and has won off 8lb higher when in his prime; not out of this.	10/1
4th 5 (2)	6th Jun 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4	20:10 Lingfield Monsieur Kodi 9st 9lb J: Jack Callan T: Richard & Peter Fahey	Failed to back up the form of his February win last time, kept to 7f on AW; multiple sprint winner on turf and made the frame in last four attempts in this sphere; solid.	7/1
7th 4 (1)	9th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 4	19:00 Wolverhampton (AW) Monsieur Kodi 9st 7lb J: Warren Fentiman T: Richard Fahey	Had been banging at the door prior to his 7f win at Lingfileld last month; a 4lb rise for that win demands more but he has had few chances in this headgear.	5/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

2nd

1

(11)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

14:43 Wolverhampton (AW)

10st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

Has nine career wins, the most recent at Lingfield (7f, AW) in February off 2lb lower; should be better for his fourth of eight at Lingfield (6f, soft) last month and has won off 8lb higher when in his prime; not out of this.

10/1

4th

5

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Lingfield

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

Failed to back up the form of his February win last time, kept to 7f on AW; multiple sprint winner on turf and made the frame in last four attempts in this sphere; solid.

7/1

7th

4

(1)

9th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman