October 12 / 14.40 York

14.40

Soft

Coral Sprint Trophy Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 21 runners
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Coral Sprint Trophy Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 21 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 056290 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Likes York (won this race in 2022 and went close over C&D at the Ebor meeting) and goes well on ground softer than good; only tenth of 25 in the Ayr Gold Cup last time but does not have a great record at that meeting; no surprise if he bounces right back to form on the Knavesmire; tops the list.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

4

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

19:15 Hamilton

Strike Red

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

8yo who can be in and out but he won at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in April and has run well in defeat on his last two starts, at Epsom (6f, soft) and Newcastle (6f, AW); he was a close second of 14 last time and this C&D winner can be in the mix if he's once more on a going day.

11/2

2nd

14

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Strike Red

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Twice a C&D winner; ended losing run with a hard-fought success at Leicester in April and he ran creditably at Epsom on Derby day; minor money perhaps his best hope.

14/1

4th

13

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Strike Red

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has lost his form a bit in two starts since an April success and is far from certain to raise his game much, having been beaten in this race for the last three years (finishing positions 756).

16/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 1-7610 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Best efforts have come on soft ground, winning 6.5f sales race at Doncaster as a 2yo and 6f handicap at Pontefract in July; wasn't disgraced in the Ayr Gold Cup three weeks ago, although never able to land a blow on a much firmer surface; may still have untapped potential, and he's an interesting contender with conditions likely to be in his favour.
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1st

1

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Room Service

10st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Group placed over 7f last June but not so good afterwards in 2025; sold out of Kevin Ryan's yard for 72,000gns and gelded since last run; wears first-time tongue-tie and blinkers; stiff task on stable/seasonal debut.

25/1

5th

4

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:56 Redcar

Room Service

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Soft-ground Listed winner last autumn; best effort this term when second to Quinault in 7f Group 3 at York (good) in June; ran poorly with cheekpieces added (retained) in a Doncaster Group 2 last month but he's a major player if back to anywhere near his best.

100/30

11/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 203431 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Consistent type who showed a bit more improvement to win narrowly at Ripon (6f, soft) two weeks ago from Secret Guest; may not have reached his ceiling just yet and he should be a big player again if his high draw does not prove a disadvantage.
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8th

1

(1)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

19:30 Hamilton

Eye Of Dubai

10st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John & Sean Quinn

He's failed to shine on both starts this season but is on a handy mark on last season's best form and is likely to get back on track sooner or later; today's drop back in grade could help in that regard.

10/1

10th

10

(12)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Eye Of Dubai

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Has the ability to take a serious hand but he ran well below market expectations in this race last year and another reappearance duck egg doesn't augur well; has shown peak form in autumn months.

22/1

11th

5

(9)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Eye Of Dubai

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Capable of being involved but is by no means certain to shine in this spring reappearance, having shown his best handicap form in autumn months; the market signals may offer further guidance.

16/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 845112 D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
5yo who is in the form of his life, following wins at Newmarket and Redcar with an excellent neck second of 14 at Doncaster (6f, soft) four weeks ago; another 3lb rise looks fully justified and he should go well again as long as stall 21 of 22 does not turn out to be an inconvenience.
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4th

2

(5)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Archduke Ferdinand

9st 13lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Last two wins have come over 6f at Redcar and he returned to form when third over that C&D (good to firm) in May; well beaten in a big field at York since; first visit to Catterick.

9/1

15th

17

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Archduke Ferdinand

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Last two wins have come over 6f at Redcar and he returned to form when third over that C&D last month; however, this is warmer and he has been unplaced on all four of his starts at York.

14/1

3rd

7

(10)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Archduke Ferdinand

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Won the corresponding event 12 months ago off a 6lb higher mark; not come close to matching that form in seven runs since but this spring's two efforts have come over 5f and this will be more suitable; 2-2 at Redcar and a full revival could be imminent.

9/1

16/1

Form: 141110 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; well beaten in the Ayr Gold Cup three weeks ago but that was on quick ground and he'd previously completed a hat-trick of 6f wins on good to soft; conditions should be in his favour today and he's not ruled out, for all that he'll need a personal best off a career-high mark.
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8th

11

(13)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Sergeant Wilko

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Ryan

Winless since his productive 2024 campaign; upped to 7f at Thirsk six weeks ago and put in a good front-running shift, picked off close home by the reopposing Brighton Boy; 3lb better off today but it won't be easy trying to boss this field.

8/1

2nd

5

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Sergeant Wilko

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Promising reappearance after wind surgery when fourth at Newcastle (6f) but has taken two backward steps since; has his first run beyond sprint distances here and needs to bounce back after seven weeks off.

9/1

33/1

Form: 110928 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Veteran with ten wins to his name; 0-14 at York but beaten only by Strike Red in this race in 2022; in and out this season and well held at Haydock last time, finishing four places behind Jer Batt; others appeal more.
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7th

9

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Hyperfocus

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Tim Easterby

Won over C&D (good to soft) last July but he's lost his way and has been out of sorts this season; now 17lb lower than for that last win but the veteran has a lot to prove.

20/1

115

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Hyperfocus

8st 8lb

T: Tim Easterby

11

(1)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:42 Haydock

Hyperfocus

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time course winner who has tumbled down the weights and runs here for the first time this season; however, this 11yo has been struggling this year and a major turnaround is required.

25/1

Form: 253420 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
On a long losing run but has turned in several good efforts this year, including when second of nine at Doncaster (6.5f, soft) in September; wasn't disgraced in the Ayr Gold Cup on latest start; has each-way possibiities in first-time headgear.
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3rd

4

(6)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Kings Lynn

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

0-9 on the AW, but has gone very close on Tapeta on three occasions; 2lb lower than when beaten a head in a 0-110 contest over C&D in August and if able to reproduce that sort of form he would have a good chance.

7/1

6

(4)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newbury

Kings Lynn

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Ended his lengthy losing run when winning a 7f handicap at Haydock in July; similar form on a couple of occasions since and he ran creditably in a hot 6f handicap at York two weeks ago; one to consider back down into Class 3 company.

9/1

17

(11)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Kings Lynn

8st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Not the force of old (won the Group 2 Temple Stakes in 2022) but he ended a long losing run at Haydock (7f, good) in July and went down only narrowly at Newcastle in August; however, he should have fared better at Ascot last time and he's been unplaced on both his previous outings at York.

25/1

10/1

Form: 01230

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Hasn't had much racing and he went close on his handicap debut at Doncaster in September; finished nearer last than first in valuable event at Ascot (again 7f, soft) last Saturday but he faded only from over 1f out and could be well suited by today's drop to sprinting; may still have potential.
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1st

3

(6)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Germanic

8st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

Strong 6f form here until a disappointing run eight days ago, tanking through the race but finding little off the bridle; should be fine back at 5f and he remains on a dangerous mark.

7/2

9th

7

(3)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Germanic

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

Has turf form but starting to look like an AW specialist, rewarding market support when seeing off Heavenly Heather and 11 others over C&D two months ago; weighted to confirm the form with his old adversary and he is still 2lb lower than for his fine C&D second last May; strong claims.

5/1

7

(13)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:30 Doncaster

Germanic

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Began his time with Julie Camacho with two solid runs in the spring, notably when second of 13 at Newcastle (6f); things have gone south since, albeit in top sprints, and a wind operation didn't arrest the slide at Haydock four weeks ago; cheekpieces return (ran well over 7f here in one previous use); stable also runs Solar Aclaim.

20/1

16/1

Form: 937211 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
5-23 overall and thriving at present, following up a win at Southwell with another over this C&D on good to soft ground; a 5lb rise looks manageable and he's yet another to consider.
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2

(17)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Northern Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Effective on AW and turf; respectable third in big field at Doncaster (6f) returned to this sphere last time; remains on a workable mark and gained last two wins over 5f.

11/1

3rd

18

(3)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Northern Spirit

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race at Newcastle in January was a first; won't mind getting back on the grass and he is proven in big-field handicaps; could go well at a price.

33/1

7th

2

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Northern Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race here last month was a first; ran okay over 7f here last week and capable of a big run but he is a risky proposition.

14/1

20/1

Form: 475258 C BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
0-11 this year but twice runner-up, including over 7f here on good to soft ground in June; possible excuses for below-par runs last two starts (turned out very quickly on latest); others have more obvious claims but he's quite well handicapped and impossible to dismiss.
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12th

19

(15)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Quest For Fun

8st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Two-time C&D winner and has also run with distinction in defeat here on numerous occasions; retains plenty of ability despite his advancing years but he would be better suited by slower conditions.

9/1

12

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Quest For Fun

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Plenty of C&D form in big fields, notably wins on good to soft in July of 2023 and 2025; behind Leadman when fifth at the Dante meeting last month but well in front of David O'Meara's charge and looked a bit unlucky (met trouble) when third of 22 back here three weeks ago; solid.

6/1

3rd

10

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Quest For Fun

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Plenty of C&D form in big fields, notably wins on good to soft in 2023 and July 2025; while not so striking as Leadman, he didn't have the best of runs when fifth of 22 over C&D eight days ago, so might step up a bit today.

10/1

Form: 914591 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
First win beyond 5f when getting up late on over 6f at Chester (good ground; handles any) six weeks ago; nudged up just 2lb but this is a stronger contest and he'll need another personal best at the age of seven.
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3rd

5

(6)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

The Bell Conductor

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Veteran; goes well on soft ground and ran a fine race when second to Trilby (2lb worse off for 0.5l) at Haydock last time (5f, soft; tongue-tie tried); tongue-tie retained and sound each-way chance.

6/1

2nd

4

(2)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:13 Haydock

The Bell Conductor

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

His mark continues to fall but for good reason and this 9yo arrives with plenty to prove; wears a first-time tongue-tie; visor is removed.

16/1

Form: 431024 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Consistent 5f handicapper who again made the frame at Haydock (soft) two weeks ago; his mark is unchanged but he has been unplaced on two previous attempts at 6f and stamina could be an issue.
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3rd

2

(11)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Jer Batt

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

Without a win since August 2024 but well treated on last year's best efforts and he shaped when seventh of 14 over C&D three weeks ago as though he'd be sharper for that comeback run; seems to like it here; on the shortlist.

7/1

7th

12

(9)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Jer Batt

8st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David & Nicola Barron

A losing sequence is mounting but he has a win and a third from just two attempts over C&D, and the latter was first time out last season; 7lb lower here and he's of obvious interest if cherry ripe after 161 days off (has had wind surgery); one of two very plausible candidates for the Barrons.

11/2

11

(5)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:30 Doncaster

Jer Batt

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David & Nicola Barron

Close second in this race 12 months ago (Oisin Murphy on board) when rated 4lb higher; knocking at the door this season and the addition of cheekpieces could give him a lift; shortlisted.

11/2

14/1

Form: -30100 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Has blown hot and cold this season but there have been possible excuses for the poor runs and he was impressive when scoring off 4lb lower over C&D in May; good ground or softer is ideal; not ruled out.
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5

(9)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Aleezdancer

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

C&D winner; responded well to a change of tactics when making all at Pontefract in July (6f, good); not so good in either start since but not handicapped out of things if bouncing back.

12/1

11

(12)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

15:00 Doncaster

Aleezdancer

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Inconsistent 6yo who hasn't gone beyond a bare 6f for a long time and finished down the field at York in July when last seen; however, he won at Pontefract (6f, good) earlier that month and has shown some strong form here in the past (including a soft-ground win); could go well.

20/1

12

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Aleezdancer

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

C&D winner; exploited his drop down the weights when making all at Pontefract 18 days ago (6f, good); still has handicapping scope despite a 4lb rise; one to consider.

12/1

14th
13 (7)
Tinto

25/1

Form: 170310 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Has notched 11 wins in total, two of them at Thirsk this season, and handles any ground, but he's 3lb higher than for his latest success and this is a more competitive event; others look more obvious.
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13th

6

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Tinto

10st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Operating off a reduced mark but on a losing run; has strong C&D form but reserves his best for Thirsk these days; well beaten on last month's seasonal return.

20/1

10th

5

(12)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Tinto

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

C&D winner; best known for exploits at Thirsk more recently, including a close second there last May (5f, good); cheekpieces off for his reappearance and not a solid option, for all he has dropped to a good mark.

20/1

18

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Tinto

9st 10lb

T: Michael Dods

15th
14 (3)
Woven

14/1

Form: 294051 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Stablemate of Tinto; came from near last to first when scoring at Haydock (6f, soft) two weeks ago; conditions should be similar here but he's up 5lb and may require another career best to follow up.
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9th

3

(16)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Woven

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Veteran who still retains most of his ability and gave a good account when keeping-on second of 21 at York (6f, good) last month; still only 1lb higher than for C&D (heavy) win in October and will be favoured by any rain.

13/2

2nd

5

(12)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Woven

9st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Veteran who retains plenty of ability; fourth in big field at Doncaster on return and fared best of those drawn high when seventh over C&D next time; back to his last winning mark and impossible to discount.

10/1

7th

22

(18)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Woven

8st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

10yo who may prefer slow ground but the going was good when he was fourth of 21 in this in 2024; often runs well here and he reappeared with a creditable fourth of 19 at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in March; each-way possible.

33/1

16th
4 (8)
Malc

14/1

Form: 264-40

Last run: 113 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Made pleasing reappearance when fourth of 14 in competitive Listed race at Newbury (6f, good) in May, and he faced a stiff task when well held in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot next time; will need a personal best to make a winning handicap debut after four months off, but he's lightly raced and it's not out of the question.
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11

(9)

6th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 2

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Malc

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Still to add to his debut success as a 2yo but he has taken well to AW this winter, in the frame in three Class 2 handicaps at Newcastle; looks the clear pick of the Richard Fahey contingent.

12/1

11

(9)

6th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 2

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Malc

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Still to add to his debut success as a 2yo but he has taken well to AW this winter, in the frame in three Class 2 handicaps at Newcastle; looks the clear pick of the Richard Fahey contingent.

12/1

3rd

6

(12)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Malc

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

pressed leader, lost second inside final furlong, kept on

14/1

OUR TIP
17th
3 (17)
Walbank

33/1

Form: 0-1040 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo; won on stable debut at Meydan (6f) in January and returned from a break with a creditable fourth of 12 at Glorious Goodwood (5f), but he appeared to have no excuse when down the field in the Portland at Doncaster last time; unraced on ground softer than good; enough to prove.
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12th

1

(8)

29th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Walbank

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

Placed in Group races at Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood as a 2yo; only win since came in Dubai (6f, good; stable debut) in January 2024; he's been in Bahrain this winter, only running to form once; on a reduced mark back in Britain and William Buick booked so can't be discounted, for all he isn't a solid option.

12/1

5th

8

(1)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

14:05 Doncaster

Walbank

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Lightly raced 4yo who won on stable debut at Meydan in January; unplaced all five outings since but he was far from disgraced considering meeting trouble when seventh to Vintage Clarets at Catterick last week; that run suggested he's fine on soft ground and he has possibilities from a falling mark.

25/1

7th

1

(1)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Catterick

Walbank

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

outpaced in rear, rallying when waiting for room 2f out, switched left and some headway inside final furlong, soon bit short of room, no impression final 110yds

25/1

16/1

Form: 1-2907 D

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Shaped well when second in the Group 3 Greenham at Newbury (7f, good to soft) in the spring but hasn't built on that, only seventh of 13 in French Listed race when last seen in August; bit to prove, although he might have benefited from a recent gelding operation.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:18 Pontefract

El Bodon

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Returned to his useful 2yo form when winning twice at Kempton (6f, AW) in the winter, but hasn't built on it and failed to beat a rival at Windsor (6f, good to firm) eight days ago; application of cheekpieces will need to bring about a resurgence.

14/1

10th

2

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:00 Windsor

El Bodon

10st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Improved AW form over 6f last winter, but wasn't on his game when last seen on sand in April and he made it 0-11 on grass when beaten about 5l at Newmarket in May; may have his share of weight on balance of turf form.

14/1

5th

2

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

El Bodon

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

0-11 on turf with his best efforts coming on slower than good; back up in the weights after a productive AW campaign and he has enough to prove back on turf, all the more so after his tame effort at Newcastle on Good Friday.

33/1

14/1

Form: -30300 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Mercurial 5yo whose best runs, including a third in the Wokingham in June, would give him strong claims here; however, he has beaten just one rival in big fields on his last two outings, and others look much safer.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(14)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Ascot

Orazio

9st 11lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Charles Hills

Looked the proverbial Group horse in a handicap when sauntering to success over C&D in May 2023 on soft ground; more bad days than good since then but flashes last season that he was still a top-notch sprinter on his day, as when third in the Wokingham off a 6lb higher mark than today's; no better than midfield in two feature handicaps this summer but he didn't run too badly at Goodwood and he has too much ability to discount under these conditions.

16/1

14

(3)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Goodwood

Orazio

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charles Hills

Has let his supporters down in a host of top handicaps since looking to have the sprinting scene at his mercy in early 2023; has run to form only sporadically in the last two years but his good days are still very good, as when third in last season's Wokingham off a 3lb higher mark; never threatened in this year's Wokingham but it was after an absence and better can be expected this afternoon; stable won this in 2015 and 2019.

25/1

17th

15

(26)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Orazio

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charles Hills

Made a very bright start to his handicap career when winning twice in the spring of 2023 before a never-nearer sixth of 27 in this race; maddeningly in and out since but he was nevertheless an excellent close third in this (good to firm) under Saffie Osborne 12 months ago and the lack of a recent run isn't necessarily a drawback; no surprise to see his grey head loom up late.

14/1

16/1

Form: 330232 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won on the AW during the winter and has hit the crossbar several times since, beaten a neck by Eye Of Dubai at Ripon (6f, soft) two weeks ago; tactically versatile and should be on the premises once more.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

18

(16)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Secret Guest

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Infrequent winner nowadays; faded into fifth of 13 at Hamilton four weeks ago; well below his last winning mark but that reflects a decline in his form.

20/1

5th

5

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Secret Guest

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Bryan Smart

Only won one of his last 28 starts but has slid to a competitive mark as a result and was unlucky not to finish closer behind The Good Biscuit and Jonny Concrete at Chester (hampered late); holds each-way claims.

16/1

6th

7

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Secret Guest

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

He hasn't been at his best in recent starts but he has dipped to a dangerous mark and he has landed a good draw; this is a tough race in which to try and turn things around though.

16/1

33/1

Form: 380-50 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Fresher than most after just two runs this season but difficult to pin down, possibly in need of reappearance at Ascot then badly hampered at Wolverhampton; falling in the weights and is a C&D winner so not discounted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

The Green Man

9st 2lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Philip Kirby

Seven wins include three on turf and it was a first success at 7f when scoring at Newcastle (AW; stays 1m) in December; took a good step forward from his return to turf when a keeping-on fourth at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; respected.

6/1

4th

11

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

The Green Man

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

A three-time 6f/7f scorer in 2025; kept busy and in good form (on the AW) this term until only 16th in 7f York handicap eight days ago; he's the type to bounce back though.

16/1

16th

18

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

The Green Man

9st 2lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Philip Kirby

Has raced almost exclusively on Newcastle's AW since joining Phil Kirby last autumn, winning three times (6f/7f) and placed on six other occasions, including last four starts; three 6f turf wins earlier in career (including here on good to firm) provide hope that he can continue the good work now back on the grass.

10/1

Non-runners

Summerghand

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £41.10
Straight Forecast £38.43
Tricast £305.66
Trifecta £646.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Strike Red

Telegraph:

Germanic

TOPSPEED:

Jer Batt

The Times:

Secret Guest

The Star:

Woven

Daily Mail:

Summerghand

RP RATINGS:

Strike Red

POSTDATA:

Strike Red

The Guardian:

Strike Red

D Express:

Strike Red

Daily Mirror:

Strike Red

The Sun:

Strike Red

Daily Record:

Strike Red