13.50

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

20/1

Form: 773708 C

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict

He's dropped to a handy mark now and his latest Ascot run can be upgraded, racing more towards the centre of the track than ideal in a strong race (5f, good); effective on good to firm ground but he would be more appealing on a slower surface; close sixth in this race 12 months ago.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 12 (12)	17th Oct 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2	16:45 Catterick Vintage Clarets 8st 4lb J: Ethan Tindall T: Richard & Peter Fahey	Has an excellent record in this race, with a second in 2022 and wins in 2023 and 2024 (all on soft/heavy); only fifth to Lexington Blitz on good 12 months ago but his second (Lexington Blitz third) in the Epsom Dash (good to soft) shows he's still useful, and he can be made to look well treated on that form even from 3lb out of the handicap; any easing of the ground in his favour.	9/1
7th 9 (1)	11th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 3	15:17 Chester Vintage Clarets 8st 11lb J: Warren Fentiman T: Richard & Peter Fahey	Won this race in 2024 when rated 8lb higher; well handicapped on even this year's best, 3lb lower than when second in the Dash at Epsom (5f, good to soft); stall 1 not ideal for one that comes from off the pace and he will need luck in running; big chance if the gaps appear though.	5/1
6th 10 (2)	29th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3	13:45 Beverley Vintage Clarets 9st 1lb J: Ethan Tindall T: Richard & Peter Fahey	All ten wins at 5f; last scored just over a year ago on good to firm but he's got plenty of form on a softer surface and ran well when runner-up in Epsom's "Dash" in June; also performed with credit at Glorious Goodwood and could be the type to bounce back from a lesser effort at Pontefract a fortnight ago; having just his second outing here since winning a C&D novice back in 2021.	5/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

4th

12

(12)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Catterick

8st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has an excellent record in this race, with a second in 2022 and wins in 2023 and 2024 (all on soft/heavy); only fifth to Lexington Blitz on good 12 months ago but his second (Lexington Blitz third) in the Epsom Dash (good to soft) shows he's still useful, and he can be made to look well treated on that form even from 3lb out of the handicap; any easing of the ground in his favour.

9/1

7th

9

(1)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:17 Chester

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won this race in 2024 when rated 8lb higher; well handicapped on even this year's best, 3lb lower than when second in the Dash at Epsom (5f, good to soft); stall 1 not ideal for one that comes from off the pace and he will need luck in running; big chance if the gaps appear though.

5/1

6th

10

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

All ten wins at 5f; last scored just over a year ago on good to firm but he's got plenty of form on a softer surface and ran well when runner-up in Epsom's "Dash" in June; also performed with credit at Glorious Goodwood and could be the type to bounce back from a lesser effort at Pontefract a fortnight ago; having just his second outing here since winning a C&D novice back in 2021.

5/1

9th

17 (1)

Tropical Island

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

20/1

Form: 14-650 C BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict

Two wins as a 2yo, including at this track (6f, good); caught the eye here on her reappearance in June (6f, good to soft) when tanking through the race before a lack of peak fitness told late on; another solid run at Newmarket in July but her form dipped at Yarmouth four weeks ago (5f, good to firm); perhaps she was unsuited by the ground there but she's on a dangerous mark if it was just a blip; this intermediate trip could be ideal.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 8 (4)	4th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1	15:56 Redcar Tropical Island 9st 0lb J: Cam Hardie T: Richard Fahey	Made the running and sprang 40-1 shock in Listed race at Galway (7f, soft) in July but has run poorly in another Listed event over 6f at Pontefract (fractious in the stalls) since.	20/1
1 (8)	17th Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1	15:42 Pontefract Tropical Island 9st 7lb J: Luke McAteer T: Richard Fahey	Made the running and sprang 40-1 shock in Listed race at Galway (7f, soft) last month; won over 6f on good ground at Ripon in May; carries a 3lb penalty today and has to back up that latest form, but is not ruled out.	7/1
1st 5 (15)	31st Jul 2025 Yielding 0m 7f 0y	15:20 Galway Tropical Island 9st 7lb J: Luke McAteer T: Richard Fahey	Belied her 150-1 odds with a fourth-place finish in a Listed race at Chelmsford (7f, AW); failed to build on that at Pontefract; appears short of the standard required to win a Listed race	10/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

8th

8

(4)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

9st 0lb

Made the running and sprang 40-1 shock in Listed race at Galway (7f, soft) in July but has run poorly in another Listed event over 6f at Pontefract (fractious in the stalls) since.

20/1

1

(8)

17th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

9st 7lb

Made the running and sprang 40-1 shock in Listed race at Galway (7f, soft) last month; won over 6f on good ground at Ripon in May; carries a 3lb penalty today and has to back up that latest form, but is not ruled out.

7/1

1st

5

(15)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

9st 7lb

Belied her 150-1 odds with a fourth-place finish in a Listed race at Chelmsford (7f, AW); failed to build on that at Pontefract; appears short of the standard required to win a Listed race

10/1

10th

10 (21)

Pocklington

J: Harry Russell

T: Geoff Oldroyd

10/1

Form: 1150

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict

Fine sprinting pedigree and he made a perfect start to his career with a pair of AW successes in January/March (both 6f); didn't look out of place at Listed level on his turf debut in May and he travelled powerfully in a first-time visor in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot before weakening from 2f out; a wind op since could prove beneficial, as may dropping to this extended 5f; still has potential.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
13th 9 (10)	22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2	16:10 York Pocklington 9st 6lb J: Clifford Lee T: Geoff Oldroyd	All wins on AW but he is fully effective on turf; unplaced in two C&D runs this year, however, and hopes appear to rest on the return of a visor giving him a lift.	14/1
14th 1 (2)	25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2	14:00 York Pocklington 9st 12lb J: Joanna Mason T: Geoff Oldroyd	Rated 5lb higher than when a close fifth in this race 12 months ago; has done well on AW since, winning at Southwell (well backed) on New Year's Day and finishing a good fourth at Newcastle four weeks ago; not obviously thrown in but could still have a bit more to come.	10/1
4th 4 (9)	27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2	15:45 Newcastle (AW) Pocklington 9st 12lb J: P J McDonald T: Geoff Oldroyd	Heavily backed when winning a 6f handicap at Southwell on New Year's Day; ran well over C&D a fortnight later but short of his best twice since, including after wind surgery when eighth of 22 at York last month; returning to AW can help and seems highly likely to run his race.	15/2

Place /
No / Draw

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Verdict

Starting price

13th

9

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

9st 6lb

All wins on AW but he is fully effective on turf; unplaced in two C&D runs this year, however, and hopes appear to rest on the return of a visor giving him a lift.

14/1

14th

1

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

9st 12lb

Rated 5lb higher than when a close fifth in this race 12 months ago; has done well on AW since, winning at Southwell (well backed) on New Year's Day and finishing a good fourth at Newcastle four weeks ago; not obviously thrown in but could still have a bit more to come.

10/1

4th

4

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

9st 12lb

Heavily backed when winning a 6f handicap at Southwell on New Year's Day; ran well over C&D a fortnight later but short of his best twice since, including after wind surgery when eighth of 22 at York last month; returning to AW can help and seems highly likely to run his race.

15/2

11th

19 (13)

Wen Moon

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ben Haslam

20/1

Form: 605233 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict

Runs this track well and has been placed on his last three starts; has the ability to feature but he's usually kept away from good to firm ground.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 12 (11)	30th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 1y Class 4	15:58 Musselburgh Wen Moon 9st 0lb J: Andrew Mullen T: Ben Haslam	C&D win on soft last November; a couple of promising efforts this year and further rain won't hurt his chance; would be of more interest at a lower level though.	16/1
7th 6 (1)	8th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5	17:21 Catterick Wen Moon 9st 8lb J: Aiden Brookes T: Ben Haslam	Proficient with cut underfoot (achieved three RPRs in 90s on soft/heavy, 5f-6f); absent since finishing third to Rock Of England at Ripon (5f, good) in June; capable from this mark if ready to roll; consult the market.	4/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

3rd

12

(11)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

9st 0lb

C&D win on soft last November; a couple of promising efforts this year and further rain won't hurt his chance; would be of more interest at a lower level though.

16/1

7th

6

(1)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

9st 8lb

Proficient with cut underfoot (achieved three RPRs in 90s on soft/heavy, 5f-6f); absent since finishing third to Rock Of England at Ripon (5f, good) in June; capable from this mark if ready to roll; consult the market.

4/1

12th

6 (12)

Desert Cop

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

16/1

Form: -01086

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict

Consistency not his forte but there's a big engine there when the mood takes him, as when seeing off his 14 rivals in a 6f handicap at Newmarket's Guineas meeting; raced freely in a first-time visor at Ascot 11 days ago, left behind by Holkham Bay late on but having helped force a strong pace; not a solid option but a better effort wouldn't be a huge shock.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
13th 12 (9)	19th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3	15:55 Newbury Desert Cop 9st 7lb J: Nicola Currie T: George Baker	All five wins over sprint trips, the latest at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June; three lesser runs since and remains 2lb above that winning mark; started his career over 7f (runner-up second start) but has raced almost exclusively over shorter since.	33/1
10th 6 (5)	10th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 2	19:15 Windsor Desert Cop 9st 2lb J: Benoit De La Sayette T: George Baker	Took advantage of a more favourable mark when winning over this C&D (good to firm) in June, a first win in Britain for over two years; perhaps downhill tracks weren't so helpful in two runs since, at 6f and 5f, but he still has something to find in this company.	25/1
20th 13 (10)	28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2	16:10 Goodwood Desert Cop 8st 12lb J: Benoit De La Sayette T: George Baker	Ended a losing run in a Class 4 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month but only fourth of seven when penalised at Epsom; well beaten in his two visits here.	50/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

13th

12

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

9st 7lb

All five wins over sprint trips, the latest at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June; three lesser runs since and remains 2lb above that winning mark; started his career over 7f (runner-up second start) but has raced almost exclusively over shorter since.

33/1

10th

6

(5)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Desert Cop

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Baker

Took advantage of a more favourable mark when winning over this C&D (good to firm) in June, a first win in Britain for over two years; perhaps downhill tracks weren't so helpful in two runs since, at 6f and 5f, but he still has something to find in this company.

25/1

20th

13

(10)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Desert Cop

8st 12lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Baker

Ended a losing run in a Class 4 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month but only fourth of seven when penalised at Epsom; well beaten in his two visits here.

50/1

13th

3 (17)

Silky Wilkie

J: Sam Feilden

T: K R Burke

11/1

Form: 257628

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict

Yet to win this year but his second to Jordan Electrics at Hamilton last month was a solid effort; didn't see things out over 6f here last time and others may have his measure today.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
11th 13 (14)	6th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 3	16:45 Chester Silky Wilkie 9st 3lb J: Clifford Lee T: K R Burke	Campaigned almost exclusively over sprint trips; consistent AW form this year includes two wins; effective on turf but hasn't scored in this sphere for three years and he's not the percentage call back at 7f.	25/1
3rd 5 (5)	3rd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 3	14:40 Lingfield (AW) Silky Wilkie 9st 4lb J: Jack Nicholls T: K R Burke	Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in January and he also won at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in February; he's continued in good form on Tapeta on his last two starts and is also effective over this C&D; might have a part to play.	8/1
3rd 7 (5)	7th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 3	14:05 Wolverhampton (AW) Silky Wilkie 9st 5lb J: Jack Nicholls T: K R Burke	Ended a long losing run at Newcastle in January and successful again over C&D last month; poorly drawn when fourth at Southwell last time; one to consider.	7/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

11th

13

(14)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

9st 3lb

Campaigned almost exclusively over sprint trips; consistent AW form this year includes two wins; effective on turf but hasn't scored in this sphere for three years and he's not the percentage call back at 7f.

25/1

3rd

5

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

9st 4lb

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in January and he also won at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in February; he's continued in good form on Tapeta on his last two starts and is also effective over this C&D; might have a part to play.

8/1

3rd

7

(5)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

14:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silky Wilkie

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle in January and successful again over C&D last month; poorly drawn when fourth at Southwell last time; one to consider.

7/1

14th

22 (9)

Copper Knight

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

20/1

Form: 203104 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict

2021 winner of this race (one of seven wins here) and he was beaten only 1l into fifth 12 months ago; latest fourth of 11 in a 5f handicap here last month needs bettering and there is other pace to deal with.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
9th 10 (10)	28th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 3	16:04 Hamilton Copper Knight 8st 10lb J: Duran Fentiman T: Tim Easterby	Similar type to Jordan Electrics, being a veteran who is still capable of winning races, as shown at Chester (5f, heavy) nine days ago; back up 3lb but scored off this mark three times in 2025.	12/1
1st 11 (2)	19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 4	16:17 Chester Copper Knight 8st 12lb J: Sean Kirrane T: Tim Easterby	Veteran; has 18 wins to his credit, five over this C&D; not at his best since Beverley win in May (5f, good to soft) but now 8lb lower; 5f on soft ground is ideal, well drawn and one to consider.	7/1
8th 8 (5)	13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 4	16:15 Doncaster Copper Knight 9st 6lb J: Sean Kirrane T: Tim Easterby	12yo who recorded the 19th win of his career at Beverley (5f, good to soft) in May; however, he needs to improve upon his recent performances if he's to post victory number 20 this afternoon.	12/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

9th

10

(10)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

8st 10lb

Similar type to Jordan Electrics, being a veteran who is still capable of winning races, as shown at Chester (5f, heavy) nine days ago; back up 3lb but scored off this mark three times in 2025.

12/1

1st

11

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

8st 12lb

Veteran; has 18 wins to his credit, five over this C&D; not at his best since Beverley win in May (5f, good to soft) but now 8lb lower; 5f on soft ground is ideal, well drawn and one to consider.

7/1

8th

8

(5)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

9st 6lb

12yo who recorded the 19th win of his career at Beverley (5f, good to soft) in May; however, he needs to improve upon his recent performances if he's to post victory number 20 this afternoon.

12/1

15th

4 (20)

J: Joe Fanning

7/1

Form: 1-0311 C

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict

Yet to run a bad race in four visits to this track, winning over 6f last October; bolted up at Musselburgh in June and made light of an 11lb rise when comfortably seeing off his 27 rivals at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm); hit with another 8lb rise today but not fully exposed; the intermediate trip shouldn't be a problem but perhaps a lower draw would be beneficial.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
13th 3 (10)	25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2	17:20 Ascot Pilgrim 9st 6lb J: William Pyle T: David & Nicola Barron	Enjoyed his finest hour when winning the Palace Of Holyrood House Stakes at the Royal meeting in 2024; gained his first win since when narrowly landing a 5f handicap at Musselburgh in April; two solid efforts have followed and he would appear likely to make another bold bid.	6/1
6th 1 (13)	23rd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2	14:40 York Pilgrim 9st 12lb J: William Pyle T: David & Nicola Barron	In-form 5yo; overcame trouble to win at Musselburgh (5f, soft) in April and was a creditable fourth in a big field here (6f, good) ten days ago; should be thereabouts again off an unchanged mark.	10/1
4th 9 (3)	13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2	14:55 York Pilgrim 9st 4lb J: William Pyle T: David & Nicola Barron	Mixed fortunes since winning the 5f 3yo handicap at Royal Ascot in 2024 (good to firm); got back on track to win at Musselburgh (5f, soft) last month despite being denied a clear run; his peak performances have come at 5f but he was a C&D winner in his 2yo season; respected up just 3lb for last time.	14/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

13th

3

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Ascot

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

Enjoyed his finest hour when winning the Palace Of Holyrood House Stakes at the Royal meeting in 2024; gained his first win since when narrowly landing a 5f handicap at Musselburgh in April; two solid efforts have followed and he would appear likely to make another bold bid.

6/1

6th

1

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

9st 12lb

J: William Pyle

In-form 5yo; overcame trouble to win at Musselburgh (5f, soft) in April and was a creditable fourth in a big field here (6f, good) ten days ago; should be thereabouts again off an unchanged mark.

10/1

4th

9

(3)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle