October 11 / 13.30 York

13.30

Soft

William Hill Top Price Guarantee Autumn Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 7f 192y
  • Class 2
  • 16 runners
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William Hill Top Price Guarantee Autumn Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.10
  • Place: £3.70

Form: 83-080 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has got himself well handicapped but it's been a light season and he finished in the bottom half in the Cambridgeshire.
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10th

11

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Empirestateofmind

9st 1lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: John & Sean Quinn

A fair 1m1f winner in 2025 but arrives out of sorts, beating one in 1m handicap at Pontefract eight days ago; others are preferred.

40/1

5th

5

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

19:42 Pontefract

Empirestateofmind

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

A dual winner (around 1m) in 2025 but he's yet to fire this season, only ninth of 11 in 1m Redcar handicap four weeks ago; others appeal more.

20/1

9th

11

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:25 Redcar

Empirestateofmind

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Has dropped 8lb lower than when last winning a handicap for good reason; his last two starts didn't suggest a return to winning ways was imminent.

14/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 239824 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won three times on soft/heavy ground last season, including here; leaving it late to open his account for this campaign but has been running well and this is his sort of race.
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8th

2

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ripon

Thunder Roar

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Far from convincing on 2026 form and chance partly depends on the actions of the weather; may prove resurgent when he's back on ideal ground, namely soft/heavy; on last winning mark.

14/1

16th

4

(13)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Thunder Roar

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Soft-ground specialist who landed a fifth success when scoring at Ayr (1m) in September; yet to get going in three starts this year but he's edging down the weights and the booking of Colin Keane catches the eye; requires monitoring in the market with every drop of rain in his favour.

25/1

11th

7

(13)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Thunder Roar

9st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

7yo who was better than ever last season, a campaign that concluded with a fine second of 17 over C&D (good); races off the same mark today but he hasn't shone on his two outings this year.

33/1

25/1

  • Place: £6.20

Form: 242728 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Only three wins from 26 but he's a consistent 5yo who usually gives his running; whether he's quite up to bagging a Class 2 handicap is questionable.
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4th

2

(8)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:30 Carlisle

Barley

10st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner; on a losing run but he has run several good races in defeat this year, including here; more minor money on the cards.

8/1

4th

11

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Ripon

Barley

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Made the frame for the seventh consecutive time, albeit beaten 7l, when second of 14 at Redcar (1m, good to firm) a week ago; holds no secrets from the handicapper but ought to give another good account.

15/2

2nd

12

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:12 Redcar

Barley

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Beaten under 1l when third of 15 at York (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago and has now made the frame six consecutive times; holds no secrets from the handicapper but ought to give another good account.

8/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 8-1944 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won this last year off 4lb lower (soft) and went in again on his Newmarket return; two further respectable efforts since returning from a break and this bigger-field scenario will be up his street.
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11

(21)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Hafeet Alain

9st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

9yo who looked as good as ever when making all with something to spare at Sandown (1m, good) in May on his sole run this season; however, he's never defied a mark this high and may be vulnerable in this hot contest.

28/1

Form: 5-0447

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Only 2l away at Thirsk two starts ago and his races either side of that haven't gone entirely to plan; in better form than form figures may imply and not without hope off this mark on ground he handles; can start slowly.
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1

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:30 Redcar

Rhythm Master

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Geoffrey Harker

Mostly creditable efforts in 2025 and he won at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in August; Chester's extended 1m2f possibly stretched his stamina last time; could bounce back but as a 7yo he's more exposed than some of these.

10/1

7th

3

(2)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Rhythm Master

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Geoffrey Harker

Modest strike-rate of 3-37 but his last win was at Thirsk (7f) last month and he ran another good race when a close third at Newmarket (1m) last time; now goes into unknown territory at this trip but he ran well over 1m1f in July and he's not ruled out; acts on good to firm and good to soft.

9/1

25/1

Form: 222070

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Finished well down the field in his last three races and saves his best form for Chester; long time since he ran over this sharp a trip.
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6th

4

(7)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:41 Windsor

Box To Box

9st 10lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Hugo Palmer

Four of his six wins have been at Chester where he nearly won again when last seen 11 months ago; trip/ground fine and on a fair mark, but market confidence would be welcomed after so long out.

12/1

2nd

2

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Box To Box

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Hugo Palmer

Has record of 4-10 at Chester and he won this race in 2023; no joy in Bahrain last winter and has mixed record since returned to Britain but he won at Haydock (1m2f, good) in June and was only just caught at Chelmsford last time; remains feasibly treated on his best form and he's respected back at this track.

4/1

8

(2)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Box To Box

8st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

Ended a long losing run when scoring off a reduced mark at Haydock (1m2f, good) in June but he dropped right out in his follow-up bid there two weeks later; now drops back in trip but he's not easy to predict and has had only three AW runs in his 42-race career; others preferred.

13/2

Form: 400544 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Dual winner for the Gosdens but went 0-8 for David O'Meara and has been moved on again for 20,000gns; retains some ability but others have more pressing claims.
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2nd

1

(2)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:38 Beverley

Alzahir

10st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Recorded his sixth victory of the year with a career-best effort in 5.4f handicap at York 16 days ago; he's also a winner in the mud so must enter calculations once more.

5/1

1

(7)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

15:00 York

Alzahir

9st 12lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

He has enjoyed a fine season, winning five handicaps, and he ran another sound race when fourth in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon three weeks ago; this intermediate trip should suit and he's versatile where the going is concerned; likely to run well but might find a few better treated.

10/1

2

(17)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Alzahir

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jennie Candlish

He's enjoyed a fine year and although he's come unstuck on his last two starts, he did too much early at York and then raced up the middle in the Stewards' Cup; earlier Ascot win off just 2lb lower was a fine effort; first visit to Ripon but he has won on the undulations at Epsom; drawn against the rail and a big run would seem likely.

10/1

Form: 051010 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Had little in hand when winning at Ascot (1m, soft) and off this 4lb higher mark the Cambridgeshire proved too tough a task; perhaps vulnerable unless the tongue-tie can make a difference.
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7th

1

(9)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 3

13:40 Beverley

Theoryofeverything

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David O’Meara

Off a good mark he wore down a subsequent winner at Ayr (1m, good) and getting back on softer ground is a plus; raised just 3lb and he's on the shortlist; stays this far.

10/1

1st

1

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Ayr

Theoryofeverything

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David O’Meara

Well handicapped on his best form and some of that has been here, although not on his latest visit in July when only eighth; however, he's one of a few in here who would appreciate softening ground and firmly enters the reckoning.

4/1

8th

2

(7)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Ayr

Theoryofeverything

10st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Has produced his peak RPR of 102 in both C&D attempts, including a win off 3lb higher in this race last year; Conor Whiteley takes off a bonus 5lb; interesting returned to this scenario.

6/1

Form: 400100 CD

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Enhanced his good record here with a defeat of 13 rivals in July (1m, good to soft) off just 3lb lower; no threat since then but in very strong handicaps and should be a factor at this level.
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1

(10)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Blue For You

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

All British wins have been over 1m at York and he's unraced on the AW; some respectable shows in better handicaps this year but not the last twice; bit risky.

10/1

5

(6)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Sandown

Blue For You

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

His three wins in Britain have all come over 1m at York but he is fully effective at other tracks and he wasn't beaten far in his one Sandown run back in June 2022 (1m, good to firm); rain won't bother him and he's slipped to a dangerous mark but he will need a good pace to aim at back at 7f; stable have won the last two runnings.

7/1

17th

14

(1)

21st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Blue For You

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Scored just once in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 but on the last three occasions it was over 1m in the summer at York and in 2022 it was in this race; 14th and 13th in the last two runnings of it, with reappearance the pick of his mixed record this season, but he's much too well handicapped to be ignored.

11/1

12/1

Form: 733332 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
All eight wins have been on the AW and he's been coming up short in weaker handicaps than this on turf.
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10th

14

(12)

11th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:30 York

Zealot

8st 8lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

All eight wins have been on the AW and he's been coming up short in weaker handicaps than this on turf.

12/1

2nd

1

(1)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 1f 11y

Class 4

17:50 Goodwood

Zealot

9st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

dwelt start, took keen hold, raced in second, led narrowly going best 2f out, headed over 1f out, no match for winner

7/2

Form: 942047 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Habitual slow-starter and after another he did well to be seventh in the Cambridgeshire; this trip with ease underfoot is just the ticket and he could easily have a say.
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6th

2

(8)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Look Back Smiling

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Neil Mulholland

Has done his winning at trips between 6f and 1m; losing run goes back to March 2024 but, following a spell in the doldrums for previous yard and this one, he's been back in better form of late, doing some good late work on the AW at Kempton (1m) and Wolverhampton (about 1m1f); can be involved with Tom Marquand up for the first time

11/4

7th

10

(9)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Look Back Smiling

9st 4lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Neil Mulholland

Better with each of his three runs for this yard and wasn't beaten far at Kempton a fortnight ago, despite hanging right; stays this far and is quite happy on Tapeta, so he's one to consider.

6/1

3rd

3

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Look Back Smiling

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Neil Mulholland

Not the most reliable and winless since March 2024 for Gemma Tutty; hinted at a revival though on just second run for his new yard with fourth of eight in 1m1f handicap at Goodwood last month; not without interest off a tumbling mark with Oisin Murphy up for the first time.

11/4

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8/1

Form: 1-7763 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who rallied to be a close third at Goodwood (1m, heavy) on first run since February; the first-time tongue-tie worked well but his usual hood is now left off; not had all that much racing and he's on the shortlist.
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12th

3

(2)

11th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:30 York

Naxos

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: George Boughey

Front-runner who rallied to be a close third at Goodwood (1m, heavy) on first run since February; the first-time tongue-tie worked well but his usual hood is now left off; not had all that much racing and he's on the shortlist.

8/1

3rd

1

(4)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Goodwood

Naxos

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

soon led at steady pace, headed under 2f out, lost position over 1f out, rallied and disputing second final 110yds, kept on

12/1

6/1

Form: -60742 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won both starts in France as a 2yo and ran in their Derby as a 3yo; there have been signs of finding his form in Britain, last time emerging from off the pace to go close at Ayr (1m, good to firm); today's softer surface should be preferable.
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7th

3

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Padishakh

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

1-23 in Britain, the win coming from 2lb higher at Nottingham (1m, good to firm) in May; recent efforts suggest he will need to step up in order to make an impact; first-time visor joins the cheekpieces.

14/1

4

(8)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Padishakh

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Hasn't kicked on from a winning debut for this yard (1m; 1lb higher) and finished last on his previous AW start; others safer.

10/1

4th

1

(2)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

17:05 Redcar

Padishakh

10st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Won at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) on stable debut in May but diminishing returns in three runs since and was only eighth of ten at Haydock last month; now back on last winning mark but he needs to rediscover his spark back up in trip.

7/1

8/1

Form: 305853 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
8lb lower than when third on stable debut in the Lincoln (1m, soft) in March and returned to form with a close third at Haydock; strong traveller who should be suited by a race of this nature; respected.
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6th

6

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Gowran Park

Navagio

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner (including at this venue) but no success since July 2023; has been below his best in four outings this season; plenty to prove now.

16/1

9th

10

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

Navagio

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner but no joy since July 2023; mark sliding but hasn't looked like taking advantage in recent starts; beaten 10.5l when down the field at the Curragh on latest.

25/1

14/1

Form: 517100 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Only seventh when favourite for this last year; better than ever this campaign but form has just dipped the last twice, finishing last in his group in the Cambridgeshire 13 days ago.
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8th

22

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

La Trinidad

8st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Roger Fell

9yo who went 0-10 last year but he's well handicapped on the pick of last season's efforts, which came in the spring, and his Doncaster form-figures of 1413 catch the eye on his first visit here since 2023; interesting.

50/1

3rd

1

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

La Trinidad

10st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

Won twice last season, the second one over this C&D; sound efforts on first two starts this term but not so good recently; on a good mark (6lb lower than last win).

7/1

3rd

1

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

La Trinidad

10st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

Won twice last season, the second one over this C&D; sound efforts on first two starts this term but not so good recently; on a good mark (6lb lower than last win).

7/1

50/1

Form: 002000 C

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
A second at Newcastle (1m, AW) this June is his only uplifting piece of form this year and soft ground looks a further blow to his chances.
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7

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:10 Laytown

Catch The Paddy

11st 12lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won over 1m at Dundalk in December but seems to have lost his way in his last few starts; needs first-time tongue-tie to work the oracle.

16/1

9th

5

(9)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Catch The Paddy

8st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Mainly campaigned on AW since joining yard, winning on debut here over 1m in December; mixed form since, well held on return from a short break on latest turf run.

8/1

10th

7

(11)

5th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 60y

16:50 Leopardstown

Catch The Paddy

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Mainly campaigned on AW since joining yard, winning on debut in December but not since, tame effort on turf at Musselburgh latest; opposable.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £156.90
Straight Forecast £103.55
Tricast £3128.61
Trifecta £3569.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Hafeet Alain

Telegraph:

Naxos

SPOTLIGHT:

Padishakh

NEWMARKET:

Navagio

TOPSPEED:

Zealot

The Guardian:

Thunder Roar

D Express:

Blue For You

The Sun:

Naxos

RP RATINGS:

Padishakh

The Times:

Navagio

The Star:

Zealot

Daily Mail:

Hafeet Alain

Daily Mirror:

Hafeet Alain

Daily Record:

Hafeet Alain