September 08 / 14.15 York

14.15

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Fine Details Vehicle Valeting Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Fine Details Vehicle Valeting Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £18.50
  • Place: £4.30

Form: 214717 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent and failed to threaten at Nottingham last month, but two starts ago he won a 14-runner handicap here (5.4f, good to firm) and is worth a second look in view of that good course form; possible player.
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16th

10

(13)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Duran

9st 10lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

In better heart than recent form-figures suggest, shaping encouragingly at Beverley on reappearance and poorly drawn at Ascot next time; usually runs at 5f but also successful at 6f; falling in weights and has each-way hopes.

16/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 314120 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Improved form when winning Wolverhampton handicap (5f, AW) in June and 1l runner-up at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) next time; twice blocked in his run and couldn't do himself justice at Newcastle (5f, AW) latest and could be a contender if getting the breaks this afternoon.
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13th

11

(14)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Fidelius

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Robert Cowell

Six wins and five seconds from 17 AW runs; unplaced on turf on his last two starts and although this scenario will suit better, a few others look better handicapped.

14/1

6th

2

(6)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:27 Goodwood

Fidelius

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

Record of 6-17 on AW includes two wins in a consistent 2026 campaign; not disgraced back on turf last time but finished only fifth of six and took record in this sphere to 0-9; others preferred.

9/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 060207 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on his form this spring and back on song when second at Haydock (5f, good) in July; however, he's inconsistent and hasn't been at the same level the last twice; others have less to prove.
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9th

4

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Ripon

Vince LAmour

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Far from consistent this season but scored off just 1lb lower over C&D in May and has a fighting chance provided he's back in the same form.

16/1

7th

6

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Vince LAmour

8st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Won a C&D handicap in April 2024 (heavy); has run mainly over 5f since; fair run in a decent 5f handicap at Carlisle last week (soft); each-way chance.

8/1

6th

7

(10)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

Vince LAmour

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Hasn't been at his best since winning at Ripon early last month (5f, good); today's conditions ideal and could bounce back from good draw.

14/1

25/1

Form: -52683 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Two wins last August for Ed Dunlop; 0-5 and inconsistent this year but he returned from a break at Catterick (5f, good) 11 days ago and kept on for a fair third of five; should be suited by the likely strong pace in this big field and he's an each-way possible.
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9th

10

(3)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mini Magna

8st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Antony Brittain

Down to a career-low mark but he's been well held on Tapeta in last three starts and his last win was at Bath in August 2023; opposable.

25/1

6th

2

(8)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mini Magna

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Down to a career-low mark and wasn't beaten far at Newcastle three runs back when 4lb higher; however, lesser performances have followed at Southwell, where he's run well in the past.

10/1

14th

8

(14)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Mini Magna

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Won twice as a 2yo for Ed Dunlop; 0-11 for current stable and he's been well short of his best so far this year; drawn widest on a rare 6f run.

25/1

Form: -11088

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Two easy wins in May in Yarmouth maiden (6f, good) and Lingfield novice (6f, good to firm); hasn't run badly in competitive 3yo handicaps the last twice and he may yet be capable of better for his top yard, but such improvement is necessary today.
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2nd

3

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Pontefract

Dorney Lake

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Liam Bailey

Often a slow starter but he got away on level terms when landing 5.5f Doncaster handicap eight days ago; not out of things under a 5lb penalty.

12/1

1st

6

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Dorney Lake

10st 11lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Liam Bailey

All four wins were over 6f for two Newmarket yards; 0-11 for current one and others are in better form.

20/1

7th

6

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

18:40 Ayr

Dorney Lake

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Gained all four wins over 6f on good or faster ground; shaped as though worth another crack at 7f when keeping-on fifth over the stiff 6f at Pontefract (good; first-time cheekpieces) 11 days ago but others appeal more all the same; tongue-tie refitted.

20/1

16/1

Form: 533226 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Prominent-racer who was second of 14 here (5.4f, good to firm) in July and again went close at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm) next time; well beaten at Pontefract since but was trapped wide; consistent in the main and he could bounce back with a bold show.
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1st

2

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Curious Rover

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Won off an 11lb mark at Musselburgh last August (5f, good); hasn't run as well since and below-par over same C&D last time (good); dropped another 3lb so no surprise if he were to go well.

7/1

7th

4

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:15 Musselburgh

Curious Rover

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Katie Scott

Gained last season's win over C&D (good); slightly disappointing in first-time blinkers (retained) on AW a week ago but now 2lb lower than when fourth of 17 behind Right And Exact at Thirsk (5f, good) two starts ago.

8/1

4th

5

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Curious Rover

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

Useful 5f turf form in 2025 but his season slowed down later in the year and he's been below best, despite the reduced mark, this term; 0-3 on Newcastle AW but he did handle that Tapeta earlier in his career, so perhaps the switch to this track might pay off in first-time headgear.

8/1

16/1

Form: 127410 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Down the field at Goodwood last time but that's not the first time he's been below par there; prior to that he came from the back of the pack to win at Haydock (5f, good) and, while such tactics can be difficult to execute over 5f here, the expected strong pace will be in his favour; interesting.
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7th

8

(5)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Cloud King

8st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

This is his first outing since last December but he's gone well fresh in the past and ran some good races in the second half of last year; his C&D form figures read 12772 and he can be in the shake-up if fully tuned up.

10/1

5

(9)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Cloud King

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Robert Cowell

Hasn't had many chances on AW but he looked good over C&D last spring and he picked up smartly to beat eight rivals at Chelmsford last month; this is a higher grade but a 4lb rise is fair enough and he still has a bit of potential.

5/1

1st

1

(3)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Cloud King

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Cowell

Southwell Tapeta winner who is now 1lb lower than when successful at Haydock (5f, good) last summer, but probably needs a bit more than in his recent efforts now switched to Polytrack; stable triple-handed.

11/2

11/1

Form: 295199 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won 2yo novice over C&D last June and landed a five-runner fillies' handicap at Doncaster (5f, good) in July; however, she's failed to threaten the next twice and needs to raise her game in this competitive race.
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7th

5

(10)

25th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket

Harvanna

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Prominent racer; three 5f wins when trained by Karl Burke, the latest a handicap off 1lb lower last July; runner-up in two of her five runs for Mick Appleby but she dropped away having forced the pace at Goodwood eight weeks ago; should be able to grab the stands' rail which could be advantageous but there are other pace influences to contend with.

10/1

12/1

Form: 118160 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Two wins (5f, good) from first three handicaps then not disgraced in C&D Listed race; retains potential but he's been soundly beaten on the two occasions he's tackled a big-field handicap, most recently at Goodwood.
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6th

3

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:33 Newmarket (July)

Grandlad

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: James Horton

Six wins, all at 5f, include five on turf, most recently when making a winning reappearance at Nottingham (good) in April; slight concern that his sole run here was his worst but he's won off this mark and looks a player.

9/2

1st

8

(7)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Grandlad

8st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Had an inconsistent spell on AW towards the end of 2025; has a better strike-rate on turf and recorded last year's August double off slightly higher marks; possibilities returned to this sphere on reappearance.

7/1

13/2

Form: 1-0894 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Completed soft-ground double when winning C&D nursery last October, and returned to form when back on slow ground for fourth at Carlisle (6f, soft) recently; however, it seems unlikely he'll have his favoured soft going.
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4th

1

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Irish Nectar

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

His two standout efforts for this yard have come over 6f at Kempton; dropping into a Class 5 can help; each-way shout.

12/1

10th

20

(11)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Irish Nectar

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Not beaten far on AW at Kempton last time but previous turf run was a poor one; would benefit from plenty of rain (all three wins on soft).

25/1

11/2

Form: -21011 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Highly progressive front-runner who made it three wins from his last four starts when making all at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) last month; hit with 9lb rise but wasn't fully extended and it remains be seen where the ceiling of his ability lies; this course should suit his style.
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4th

1

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

20:25 Hamilton

Law Of Average

10st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Made all twice in a row this spring (including over C&D on good to firm) and bounced back from his third of six at Yarmouth for another front-running win at Lingfield (5f, AW) last Monday; had plenty in hand last time and he's 5lb well in under a 5lb penalty; could prove tough to catch.

6/5

1st

3

(8)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Law Of Average

9st 12lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Has won on the AW but off a much lower mark and all his best efforts have come on turf, including two wins in the spring; looked like the handicapper may have caught up again when third to Michaela's Boy last time and he's drawn wide today.

6/1

3rd

5

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

14:40 Yarmouth

Law Of Average

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Enthusiastic front-runner; chasing a hat-trick after wins at Bath (5f, firm) and Hamilton (5f, good to firm); a 6lb rise asks more of him but dangerous to discount.

5/2

33/1

Form: 0117-0 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Maiden/novice wins at Newcastle (6f/5f, AW) last autumn before substandard handicap debut at Wolverhampton (6f, AW); pulled hard, then absent until Ripon (6f, good) three weeks ago when he may have needed the run, but he was well beaten and it's hard to be confident on the back of that.
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12th

11

(3)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Monks Dream

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Has gained all four of his wins at Newcastle, with the most recent of those successes coming there over 5f 16 days ago; 3lb rise looks fair but he was well beaten when last seen over 6f.

8/1

1st

2

(4)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Monks Dream

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

All three of his wins have come at Newcastle and he has run some good races this winter, including his latest third when keeping on after an awkward start (not his first); capable at this level; respected.

9/2

16/1

Form: 264201 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Went close in Newcastle handicap (5f, AW) in June and fast ground reportedly didn't suit here next time; off the mark at the 12th attempt in Chepstow maiden (5f, good to soft) a fortnight ago and could be involved if conditions are in his favour (unproven on good going).
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14th

9

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Ticktyboo

9st 6lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Just one win from 21 starts and that was in a maiden in August 2024; has dropped a long way in the weights but he generally struggled for Nigel Tinkler last year and was last of ten on recent stable debut at Newcastle (7f, AW); visor is now added.

40/1

10th

12

(4)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Ticktyboo

8st 6lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Regressed for Nigel Tinkler last year; having a first run at beyond sprints trips for his new yard, back from seven months off; doesn't make obvious appeal.

33/1

5th

2

(4)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ticktyboo

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Sole win came in a three-runner maiden at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) last August; best effort this year came over C&D two weeks ago but he enjoyed a clear run while several of those in behind got in each other's way; more needed to win.

11/2

Non-runners

Mon Na Slieve, Cover Point, Make It Easy

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Payout
Exacta £283.10
Straight Forecast £216.02
Tricast £4557.55
Trifecta £6084.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Law Of Average

RP RATINGS:

Dorney Lake

NEWMARKET:

Cloud King

POSTDATA:

Make It Easy

The Times:

Irish Nectar

Telegraph:

Law Of Average

D Express:

Law Of Average

The Sun:

Law Of Average

TOPSPEED:

Dorney Lake

The Star:

Cloud King

Daily Record:

Make It Easy

Daily Mirror:

Irish Nectar