September 08 / 14.50 York

14.50

Good

Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Nursery Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 5210 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Improved in his first three runs, firmly on top when 4-6 at Chester (6f, good to soft) in July on third occasion; second favourite for 16-runner nursery at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to firm) next time but never dangerous, with a wide draw contributing but it was still a muted display.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

12

(8)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Brighton Boy

8st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Course winner (7.6f, soft) for Andrew Balding last summer; not beaten far in the 7.6f handicap won by Supido 24 days ago (poor draw) and confirmed that promise with a Class 3 win at Thirsk a fortnight ago (7f, good); a 3lb rise shouldn't prove beyond him and Warren Fentiman's claim is a bonus.

11/1

1st

9

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Brighton Boy

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won a useful Chester seller for Andrew Balding last September; not at best in two runs for current yard, although the draw did him no favours back at Chester on latest; falling in the weights and not ruled out.

14/1

10th

14

(12)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Brighton Boy

8st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Had a below-par Al Shabab Storm in behind when winning a useful C&D seller (soft) for Andrew Balding last September; made a respectable start for new connections when seventh of 12 over 7f at Thirsk (good) 18 days ago; entitled to come on for the outing but the draw hasn't done him any favours here.

33/1

OUR TIP

11/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 1505

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won at Thirsk (5f, good to soft) in May on debut; looked stretched by 6f behind Teej A at Epsom (good to soft) next time but also weakened over 5f on both starts since, which still looked his best form when tenth of 27 in Listed race at Royal Ascot (good to firm) but he was well beaten in a Sandown Listed event on latest start; gelded since; others are more persuasive.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(7)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Kempton (AW)

End Of Story

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Two wins for Kevin Ryan and latest was at York (5f, soft) last October, but he has form figures of 60859 for new yard this season; now 6lb lower than for his last win but he needs a transformation back up in trip; headgear removed.

20/1

6

(5)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 3

18:20 Lingfield (AW)

End Of Story

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Mark Loughnane

Had some solid 2yo form for Kevin Ryan and hinted at a revival at Yarmouth on his penultimate start; dropped away tamely under suitable conditions at Sandown on Saturday though and headgear is now reached for; AW debut.

16/1

5th

7

(8)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:20 Sandown

End Of Story

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Mark Loughnane

Recent rain is a tonic with his 2yo wins having come on good to soft and soft; slow start for this stable and he was again well beaten in a Racing League event at Yarmouth five weeks ago when encountering soft ground again; he was poorly drawn there though and did best of the three who stayed near side; has a dangerous mark and stable is going well.

16/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 6417

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Steadily going the right way, winning at Bath (5.7f, firm) on third start and 3l seventh of 19 in the Super Sprint at Newbury (5f, good to firm) in July on his only race since; another step forward is required on this nursery debut but he needs respect.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(6)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Kempton (AW)

Mythical Composer

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Responded well to first-time cheekpieces in C&D event when last seen two months ago, taking AW record to 541; may show further progress in the retained headgear; respected.

7/2

9

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Newmarket

Mythical Composer

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Yet to win this season but has posted some good efforts, most recently when fourth (just behind Golden Redemption) at Newbury (7f, good) last month; should be fine back at 6f; each-way claims at least.

6/1

3

(3)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newbury

Mythical Composer

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Won a Bath maiden (5.7f, firm) last June; 0-7 in handicaps since but it was a solid run when second of nine over C&D (good) a fortnight ago; chance off the same mark.

6/1

9/4

Form: 1851 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won at Wetherby (5.5f, good) in June on debut; fifth of 16 on nursery debut at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to firm) and improved when winning 17-runner nursery here (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago; the latter was a close-run thing and he's 5lb higher today but he still holds solid claims.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

13

(9)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Yes Im Mali

8st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Won over C&D (good) last month on second stable start; midfield finish at Newbury (6f, good) next time before 1l second of 20 at York (6f, good) last Saturday; he could still have more to offer for this yard; respected.

13/2

2nd

9

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Yes Im Mali

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Prevailed in big-field Class 5 event at Thirsk (6f, good) last month on second start for new yard; found it harder in a Newbury Class 2 last weekend but could fare better with his sights lowered.

12/1

7th

15

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Yes Im Mali

8st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David O’Meara

Prevailed in big-field Class 5 event at Thirsk (6f, good) last month on second start for new yard; back up sharply in grade but gets weight all round and may remain competitive.

14/1

Form: 130270

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Went close on nursery debut at Haydock (6f, good); denied a clear run at Glorious Goodwood next time but no show when just 7-1 at the Ebor meeting here (again 6f on good to firm) 18 days ago, so needs to put that behind him.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Sex On Fire

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Haydock winner off 3lb lower in April (1m, good; visor on first time); has come back to form on his last two starts (both at Ayr) finishing fourth over 1m2f on first occasion (good to soft) and fifth over 1m (soft) last time; chance.

4/1

4th

5

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Sex On Fire

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Haydock winner off 3lb lower in April (1m, good; visor on first time); has come back to form on his last two starts (both at Ayr) finishing fourth over 1m2f on first occasion (good to soft) and fifth over 1m (soft) last time; chance.

4/1

5th

10

(8)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Ayr

Sex On Fire

8st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Aided by a first-time visor when gaining career win number three in 1m Haydock handicap in April; not disgraced since, including fourth of 13 over 1m2f here (good to soft) on Thursday; won't be inconvenienced by the drop back to 1m; his stable has won this twice with Revich in recent years.

20/1

Form: 57537

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has had five races, easily the best of which were on first and fourth occasions and they were both over C&D (good to soft); the latter was a nursery in which he finished a close third off this mark but, with no overall progress yet from him, others are preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(6)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Atomic Mass

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Poor strike-rate and he hasn't been at his best since finishing second at Southwell in October; slipping down the weights but others arrive in better form.

12/1

10th

10

(1)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:02 Southwell (AW)

Atomic Mass

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Just one win from his 21 starts but he was twice a runner-up over C&D last autumn and he is now 4lb lower than for the second of those efforts; recent runs need bettering if he is to take this though.

16/1

6th

6

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Atomic Mass

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Just one win from 17 starts (5.5f, good to firm; off 3lb lower mark) but he comes here on the back of two good second-place finishes at Southwell; clear of the third on latter occasion and a 2lb rise justified; should be in the thick of it.

15/8

7th
4 (9)
Teej A

7/1

Form: 21190 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won over 6f in May at Chester (good) and Epsom (the Woodcote, good to soft); heavy defeats have followed at Newmarket in a Listed race and Group 2, the scale of which is a concern even though her sights are now lowered.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(9)

11th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:10 York

Teej A

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

in rear, headway against near rail over 1f out, went fourth inside final furlong, no extra inside final 110yds

7/1

4th

2

(4)

27th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Haydock

Teej A

8st 12lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Won the Woodcote at Epsom's Derby meeting (6f, good to soft); struggled afterwards but back on track with a near miss off 3lb lower at Chester (5f, soft); that was a Class 4 and this is a Class 2, so likely to need more.

7/2

2nd

2

(5)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

15:20 Chester

Teej A

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: K R Burke

towards rear, headway against rail halfway, soon short of room and slightly hampered, rallying over 1f out, went second inside final furlong, kept on well final 110yds, just held

9/1

16/1

Form: 394

Last run: 58 days

W: 8st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
All three races have been on softer than good; minor honours in seven-runner and five-runner races showed some ability, the latter over 6f here in July last time, but much better is needed on this nursery debut; market should provide a good clue with the stable also running Yes I'm Mali.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(7)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Final Angel

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Nine-race maiden who has shown ability, as when third of nine here (6f) last month but she didn't back it up over the same trip 12 days later; tries this far for first time and makes limited appeal despite another 2lb drop.

16/1

6th

4

(7)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Final Angel

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Nine-race maiden who has shown ability, as when third of nine here (6f) last month but she didn't back it up over the same trip 12 days later; tries this far for first time and makes limited appeal despite another 2lb drop.

16/1

8th

8

(3)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Final Angel

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Hasn't progressed and was never the slightest threat when third of nine over C&D 16 days ago; slipping in the weights but needs something extra.

10/1

Non-runners

Baileys Jubilation

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £31.80
Straight Forecast £36.65
Tricast £136.63
Trifecta £135.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Yes I'm Mali

TOPSPEED:

Brighton Boy

POSTDATA:

Atomic Mass

The Star:

Teej A

NEWMARKET:

Sex On Fire

D Express:

Mythical Composer

RP RATINGS:

Yes I'm Mali

Telegraph:

Yes I'm Mali

Daily Mirror:

Yes I'm Mali

The Sun:

Yes I'm Mali

Daily Record:

Yes I'm Mali

The Times:

Brighton Boy