15.55

4/1

Form: 14-110 D BF

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict

Enhanced good strike-rate in handicaps when well on top at Nottingham (2m) and Pontefract (2m2f) on first two starts this season; paid the price for a rapid forward move when favourite in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle only six days after Pontefract; freshened up since and no surprise were he to resume his progress.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6 (9)	21st Jun 2025 Good To Firm 2m 5f 143y Class 2	18:10 Ascot Trooper Bisdee 9st 4lb J: Luke Morris T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt	Typical of a Prescott handicapper to have graduated from a low level to where he is now, and he could have done with faster ground when beaten 12l in last season's Cesarewitch (soft); plenty to like about his reappearance run under a big weight at Goodwood (2m, good) and he gave the impression he'd stay all day when winning over Pontefract's stiff 2m2f last season (good to firm); one of the more appealing each-way options.	12/1
2 (10)	23rd May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3	14:40 Goodwood Trooper Bisdee 9st 12lb J: Luke Morris T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt	Successful six times during a spell as a classic Prescott improver; limitations somewhat exposed in Class 2 events (including two major handicaps) subsequently; a possible danger back down in grade.	10/1
2 (10)	23rd May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3	14:40 Goodwood Trooper Bisdee 9st 12lb J: Luke Morris T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt	Successful six times during a spell as a classic Prescott improver; limitations somewhat exposed in Class 2 events (including two major handicaps) subsequently; a possible danger back down in grade.	10/1

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6

(9)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

2m 5f 143y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

9st 4lb

Typical of a Prescott handicapper to have graduated from a low level to where he is now, and he could have done with faster ground when beaten 12l in last season's Cesarewitch (soft); plenty to like about his reappearance run under a big weight at Goodwood (2m, good) and he gave the impression he'd stay all day when winning over Pontefract's stiff 2m2f last season (good to firm); one of the more appealing each-way options.

12/1

2

(10)

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Goodwood

9st 12lb

Successful six times during a spell as a classic Prescott improver; limitations somewhat exposed in Class 2 events (including two major handicaps) subsequently; a possible danger back down in grade.

10/1

2

(10)

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Goodwood

9st 12lb

Successful six times during a spell as a classic Prescott improver; limitations somewhat exposed in Class 2 events (including two major handicaps) subsequently; a possible danger back down in grade.

10/1

5th

7 (8)

Story Horse

J: Jack Mitchell

T: William Knight

11/1

Form: 121842

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict

Won at Lingfield (11.5f, good to firm) in June and Haydock (1m6f, good) in July; showed he's still at the top of his game when second of seven over 1m6f at Southwell 17 days ago; this 4f longer trip is a step into the unknown, though.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
12 (13)	11th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 2	15:00 Newmarket (July) Story Horse 8st 10lb J: Saffie Osborne T: William Knight	Short-head winner at the other Newmarket track (1m6f, good to firm; made all) on second start this term and nearly made it 3-3 under Saffie Osborne at Goodwood (1m6f, good; led over 1f out) later in May, holding Dancing In Paris by a short head but pipped by subsequent Royal Ascot winner French Master; up 2lb today, as is Dancing In Paris, and looks a leading contender.	6/1
2nd 11 (1)	24th May 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 2	15:45 Goodwood Story Horse 8st 9lb J: Saffie Osborne T: William Knight	Immediately back to best with his two runs this season, tenaciously making all for a short-head win at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) on latest; that made it 2-2 under Saffie Osborne; 5lb higher today; big question to answer were the ground softer than good but he otherwise looks set to run well.	8/1
2nd 11 (1)	24th May 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 2	15:45 Goodwood Story Horse 8st 9lb J: Saffie Osborne T: William Knight	Immediately back to best with his two runs this season, tenaciously making all for a short-head win at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) on latest; that made it 2-2 under Saffie Osborne; 5lb higher today; big question to answer were the ground softer than good but he otherwise looks set to run well.	8/1

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12

(13)

11th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Story Horse

8st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: William Knight

Short-head winner at the other Newmarket track (1m6f, good to firm; made all) on second start this term and nearly made it 3-3 under Saffie Osborne at Goodwood (1m6f, good; led over 1f out) later in May, holding Dancing In Paris by a short head but pipped by subsequent Royal Ascot winner French Master; up 2lb today, as is Dancing In Paris, and looks a leading contender.

6/1

2nd

11

(1)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

8st 9lb

Immediately back to best with his two runs this season, tenaciously making all for a short-head win at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) on latest; that made it 2-2 under Saffie Osborne; 5lb higher today; big question to answer were the ground softer than good but he otherwise looks set to run well.

8/1

2nd

11

(1)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

8st 9lb

Immediately back to best with his two runs this season, tenaciously making all for a short-head win at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) on latest; that made it 2-2 under Saffie Osborne; 5lb higher today; big question to answer were the ground softer than good but he otherwise looks set to run well.

8/1

6th

10 (9)

Tactician

J: Hayley Turner

T: Andrew Balding

6/4

Form: 551216

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict

Relished the step up to 2m when winning at Ascot (good) in July and shaped quite well considering a drop back to 1m6f didn't look ideal when sixth of 16 in the ultra-competitive Melrose at the York Ebor meeting (good to firm) four weeks ago; cheekpieces are added and he's faced with stamina test which should play to his strengths; leading claims for last year's winning yard.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 10 (9)	21st Sep 2024 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 2	15:55 Newmarket Tactician 8st 6lb J: Hayley Turner T: Andrew Balding	in rear on outer, in touch with leaders after 8f	6/4
6th 8 (8)	24th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 5f 188y Class 2	14:25 York Tactician 8st 13lb J: P J McDonald T: Andrew Balding	Won maiden at Goodwood in June, went close at Ascot (again 1m6f) next time and got up in the final strides for another Ascot handicap (2m) on latest outing, all on good; up another 5lb and drops back in trip, which may not suit, but he is firmly on an upward curve; trainer won two recent Melroses.	7/1
1st 9 (6)	26th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 7f 209y Class 3	14:25 Ascot Tactician 8st 11lb J: Oisin Murphy T: Andrew Balding	Made his debut in May and improved for a clearcut maiden win when upped in trip at Goodwood in June; hot favourite for handicap debut here (again 1m6f on good) 13 days ago and launched a strong challenge from well off the pace but was held off by a head; up 3lb but he's an appealing candidate for 2m and further improvement.	6/5

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6th

10

(9)

21st Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

8st 6lb

in rear on outer, in touch with leaders after 8f

6/4

6th

8

(8)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

8st 13lb

Won maiden at Goodwood in June, went close at Ascot (again 1m6f) next time and got up in the final strides for another Ascot handicap (2m) on latest outing, all on good; up another 5lb and drops back in trip, which may not suit, but he is firmly on an upward curve; trainer won two recent Melroses.

7/1

1st

9

(6)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 3

8st 11lb

Made his debut in May and improved for a clearcut maiden win when upped in trip at Goodwood in June; hot favourite for handicap debut here (again 1m6f on good) 13 days ago and launched a strong challenge from well off the pace but was held off by a head; up 3lb but he's an appealing candidate for 2m and further improvement.

6/5

7th

11 (7)

The Grand Visir

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ian Williams

20/1

Form: 909336

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict

Without a success since the 2019 Ascot Stakes at the Royal meeting; confirmed his liking for that venue when third at this year's Shergar Cup, but below that level since and well held in last year's Cesarewitch on his only attempt over C&D.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 5 (1)	6th Nov 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4	14:13 Nottingham The Grand Visir 9st 12lb J: Richard Kingscote T: Ian Williams	midfield, outpaced over 3f out, kept on but not pace to challenge	14/1
4th 5 (1)	6th Nov 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4	14:13 Nottingham The Grand Visir 9st 12lb J: Richard Kingscote T: Ian Williams	midfield	14/1

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4th

5

(1)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

9st 12lb

midfield, outpaced over 3f out, kept on but not pace to challenge

14/1

4th

5

(1)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

9st 12lb

midfield

14/1

8th

5 (1)

Diamond Bay

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tom Ward

20/1

Form: 029803

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict

Won twice over 1m6f last summer; bounced back from some lesser efforts when third of eight over 2m at Goodwood (good) 18 days ago; faded into a below-par sixth behind Rajinsky in this race in 2022 on his only attempt beyond 2m.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 5 (4)	18th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 68y Class 5	19:10 Lingfield Diamond Bay 9st 5lb J: Alec Voikhansky T: Tom Ward	On a losing run and the switch to blinkers (retained) on his last two starts has not seen any upturn; others appeal more.	12/1
5th 1 (1)	31st May 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 5	16:25 Nottingham Diamond Bay 9st 9lb J: Rob Hornby T: Tom Ward	On a losing run and he was tried in blinkers when a below-par seventh of ten in 1m6f handicap at Goodwood 30 days ago; others appeal more.	8/1
7th 5 (8)	1st May 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4	17:35 Goodwood Diamond Bay 9st 2lb J: Daniel Muscutt T: Tom Ward	Multiple winner who stays well but has failed to beat a rival in his last two races, with and without a visor; now tries blinkers.	8/1

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4th

5

(4)

18th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 68y

Class 5

9st 5lb

On a losing run and the switch to blinkers (retained) on his last two starts has not seen any upturn; others appeal more.

12/1

5th

1

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

9st 9lb

On a losing run and he was tried in blinkers when a below-par seventh of ten in 1m6f handicap at Goodwood 30 days ago; others appeal more.

8/1

7th

5

(8)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

9st 2lb

Multiple winner who stays well but has failed to beat a rival in his last two races, with and without a visor; now tries blinkers.

8/1

9th

12 (6)

Yorkindness

J: Joanna Mason

T: Charlie Johnston

16/1

Form: 554323

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict

Five wins at up to 2m2f last term but has failed to add to her tally this year despite a falling mark; third to reopposing pair Bringbackmemories and Robert Johnson at Musselburgh last weekend and there's a suspicion that she will find at least the odd one too strong again.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
9th 9 (2)	12th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 0f 56y Class 3	16:30 York Yorkindness 8st 7lb J: Joe Fanning T: Charlie Johnston	Won a soft-ground maiden but best efforts when it's not so deep; 0-10 this season, nearly winning at Musselburgh in August but beaten over 20l on last two outings; down the weights but it's hard to have confidence in her.	20/1
3 (8)	7th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 2f 2y Class 5	15:37 Pontefract Yorkindness 10st 1lb J: Jason Hart T: Charlie Johnston	Has won on soft, best form on faster ground; 0-9 this season but nearly won at Musselburgh in August; stiff task last time; three-time Pontefract scorer and looks interesting off a workable mark back here.	7/1
9th 12 (6)	21st Sep 2024 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 2	15:55 Newmarket Yorkindness 8st 2lb J: Joanna Mason T: Charlie Johnston	in touch with leaders	16/1

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9th

9

(2)

12th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 56y

Class 3

8st 7lb

Won a soft-ground maiden but best efforts when it's not so deep; 0-10 this season, nearly winning at Musselburgh in August but beaten over 20l on last two outings; down the weights but it's hard to have confidence in her.

20/1

3

(8)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 2f 2y

Class 5

10st 1lb

Has won on soft, best form on faster ground; 0-9 this season but nearly won at Musselburgh in August; stiff task last time; three-time Pontefract scorer and looks interesting off a workable mark back here.

7/1

9th

12

(6)

21st Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

8st 2lb

in touch with leaders

16/1

10th

4 (2)

Bringbackmemories

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

14/1

Form: 303101 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict

Well beaten in the 2m handicap at the York Ebor meeting but quickly back on song under Mohammed Tabti when seeing off Robert Johnson and Yorkindness over 2m2f at Musselburgh (good) last weekend; nudged up only 2lb.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
12th 7	11th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3	13:30 Ayr Bringbackmemories 10st 12lb J: Conor Rabbitt T: Iain Jardine	in rear	20/1
12th 7	11th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3	13:30 Ayr Bringbackmemories 10st 12lb J: Conor Rabbitt T: Iain Jardine	in rear	20/1

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12th

7

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

10st 12lb

in rear

20/1

12th

7

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

10st 12lb

in rear

20/1

11th

3 (10)

J: Tyler Heard

14/1

Form: -48158

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict

Unexposed 4yo who scored at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft) in June and wasn't beaten far in a deeper race at Newbury (16.5f, good to firm) in July; well held in a Racing League handicap at Southwell (2m) last month but that was her first attempt on AW and her turf record affords her respect.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
22th 17 (1)	12th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 2f 0y Class 2	15:40 Newmarket Shagpyle 8st 5lb J: Frederick Larson T: William Muir & Chris Grassick	Won at Ffos Las (2m) in June and ran creditably next time; major backward steps since at Southwell (AW debut) and particularly in the Cesarewitch Trial over C&D three weeks ago, after which she's hard to support.	66/1
11th 3 (10)	21st Sep 2024 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 2	15:55 Newmarket Shagpyle 8st 11lb J: Tyler Heard T: William Muir & Chris Grassick	took keen hold, in touch with leaders on outer, prominent after 8f	14/1
8th 2 (10)	29th Aug 2024 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 3	19:12 Southwell (AW) Shagpyle 9st 10lb J: Trevor Whelan T: William Muir & Chris Grassick	Unexposed 4yo who scored at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft) in June and wasn't beaten far in a deeper race at Newbury (16.5f, good to firm) last month; unraced on AW, but his sire is 11-57 (19%) here in last five seasons so a good chance he will handle the track.	15/2

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22th

17

(1)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

8st 5lb

J: Frederick Larson

Won at Ffos Las (2m) in June and ran creditably next time; major backward steps since at Southwell (AW debut) and particularly in the Cesarewitch Trial over C&D three weeks ago, after which she's hard to support.

66/1

11th

3

(10)

21st Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:55 Newmarket

8st 11lb

J: Tyler Heard

took keen hold, in touch with leaders on outer, prominent after 8f

14/1

8th

2

(10)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

19:12 Southwell (AW)

9st 10lb

J: Trevor Whelan