October 12 / 16.30 York

16.30

Soft

Coral “We’re Here For It” Stayers Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 2m 0f 56y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Coral “We’re Here For It” Stayers Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
10 (3)
Gibside

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 352332 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Scored at Catterick (1m6f) in June and keeps running creditably for minor honours; latest start was on soft ground last Saturday but he's had only one attempt at 2m (last September) and did not persuade.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

Gibside

8st 12lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Strong finish from rear secured the Chester Plate (2m2f, good) last May off 3lb higher and he also won over 1m4f on soft at Catterick in October; needs to leave his four efforts this season a long way behind him, however.

20/1

6th

10

(11)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:45 Hamilton

Gibside

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Strong finish from the rear secured the Chester Plate (2m2f, good) last May off 1lb higher than today and he also won over 1m4f on soft at Catterick in October; needs to leave his three efforts this season a long way behind him, latest when not faring nearly so well with the draw back in Chester Plate, and others have more pressing claims.

25/1

14th

12

(16)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Gibside

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Strong finish from the rear secured this prize last year (good ground) off 1lb lower than today, but also from stall 4 compared to today's stall 16; also won over 1m4f on soft at Catterick in October; needs to leave his two efforts this season (1m4f, good) a long way behind him but this may be a much more favourable scenario if the draw does not scupper him.

12/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: -94921 D

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won twice last September before close second in this race (soft) off 1lb lower than today; registered a close second and narrow win at Haydock this summer and the chances are that she will be primed for another bold show.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

13

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

Arrange

8st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Martin Todhunter

Last won in August 2024; placed in three of eight starts last term and it was a hot race in which she was well beaten at York (40-1) on 2026 return; 15lb below peak mark but others seem to be banging on the door more loudly.

40/1

11th

14

(13)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Arrange

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Martin Todhunter

Twice runner-up over 2m from five visits here, plus fourth of 20 in this race in 2024; ran creditably over 1m4f on 2025 return and is 11lb lower for this reappearance, but others seem to be banging on the door more loudly.

20/1

3rd

3

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

14:10 Catterick

Arrange

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Martin Todhunter

First and second in two visits here (1m6f, soft/good to soft); patchy form so far this year and ideally would prefer further, but she has dropped 5lb lower than when last successful; respected.

5/1

3rd
3 (10)
Torcello

10/1

  • Place: £10.90

Form: 45-139

Last run: 149 days

W: 9st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Often front-runner; made a solid start to this season before a flop at Salisbury in May; absent since and his wins have got more infrequent; a renowned mud lover but with something to prove over this far.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(4)

21st May 2026

Soft

2m 0f 45y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Torcello

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Shaun Lycett

His mark continues to tumble and he's one to watch in the betting in reapplied cheekpieces with the slow ground in his favour; however, this 12yo has very much struggled on his four starts since last June.

9/1

8th

9

(8)

18th Feb 2026

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Torcello

9st 1lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Shaun Lycett

Veteran who struggled in two runs last year and fared no better when last of six over 2m here six weeks ago; down in the weights but has too much to prove for now.

50/1

10

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 2

14:40 Chester

Torcello

8st 5lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Shaun Lycett

Sixth in 2022 Chester Cup (sole visit); well handicapped on best 2024 form; now an 11yo, well beaten on final outing last season and his only start this term (June); the latter was on good ground, whereas it's softer (preferably soft or heavy) which has suited him best for a long time now.

50/1

Form: 547021 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Five wins in his time with Phil Kirby; four runs for Tracy Waggott and better than ever when winning the Cesarewitch Trial at Newmarket (2m2f, good to firm) under Aiden Brookes on latest; probably fine in the mud and won a C&D race last term, so should have a big say despite going back up 4lb.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(6)

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 2

16:10 Newbury

Robert Johnson

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Tracy Waggott

Not straightforward but his record for current stable features a useful win at Newmarket (2m2f) last September; creditable second (off 1lb lower) in this race last year; place possibilities.

7/1

3rd

6

(6)

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 2

16:10 Newbury

Robert Johnson

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Tracy Waggott

Not straightforward but his record for current stable features a useful win at Newmarket (2m2f) last September; creditable second (off 1lb lower) in this race last year; place possibilities.

7/1

4th

5

(6)

12th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 56y

Class 3

16:30 York

Robert Johnson

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Tracy Waggott

Five wins in his time with Phil Kirby; four runs for Tracy Waggott and better than ever when winning the Cesarewitch Trial at Newmarket (2m2f, good to firm) under Aiden Brookes on latest; probably fine in the mud and won a C&D race last term, so should have a big say despite going back up 4lb.

5/1

14/1

Form: 859184 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Last year's sole win was over 2m on heavy and he was back near that level when winning over C&D (good to soft) this July; needs to bounce back from heavy defeats in his two starts since, however.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Zimmerman

11st 1lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Solid effort when second of eight at Catterick ten days ago (2m, good; first run in this combination of accessories); should remain competitive.

11/2

2nd

2

(4)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Zimmerman

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

The odd sign of spark last season and he may have needed his recent comeback run; down to a dangerous mark but this 7yo has been regressive and is winless since July 2024; cheekpieces return for first time since last May.

6/1

6th

4

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Ripon

Zimmerman

9st 10lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Drew a blank in 2025 but he did reach the frame on both C&D visits, including C&D reappearance; off for 196 days; David Allan partners the other Tim Easterby runner.

10/1

4/1

Form: 734511 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won final start last term and also in three of his eight races this season; comes here on a hat-trick after scoring at Carlisle (2m1f, good) and Ripon (2m, soft) and he streaked 10l clear in the latter, so has to be in serious calculations despite 7lb rise.
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6th

6

(4)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:50 Kempton (AW)

Merrijig

9st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

Won first time out on Polytrack two years ago and made it 2-3 on the AW when closing out last season with a Newcastle victory off 4lb lower; perhaps a bit surprising to see no blinkers tonight but he's one to consider.

5/1

1st

4

(12)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Merrijig

9st 13lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

Record of 0-8 this term; however, drops back two grades and is far less exposed on AW than on turf, having raced only twice in this sphere (won the first attempt); interesting off current mark.

9/1

7

(11)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:52 Goodwood

Merrijig

10st 12lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: John Berry

Three wins last season (1m6f-2m1f) and he's now 5lb below his last winning mark; blinkers were enlisted for last two outings, when beaten only about 3l, so he has each-way claims.

8/1

Form: -3D3171 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won from the front at Kempton (2m, AW) in July and Haydock (1m6f, heavy) 15 days ago; up another 3lb but has had just two races over this trip and may have more to offer.
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Verdict Starting price

1

1st Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

15:40 Ayr

Surrey Belle

11st 10lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

7-23 overall and she arrives on a roll after wins over hurdles at Hexham (2m, good to soft) in June and on the Flat here (1m5f, good to soft) in September; should make a chaser and could be hard to peg back if getting into a good rhythm.

11/4

1

1st Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

15:40 Ayr

Surrey Belle

11st 10lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

7-23 overall and she arrives on a roll after wins over hurdles at Hexham (2m, good to soft) in June and on the Flat here (1m5f, good to soft) in September; should make a chaser and could be hard to peg back if getting into a good rhythm.

11/4

10/1

Form: 123015 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Justified support at Chester (2m, heavy) last month on first run back with Kevin Frost, in stylish fashion from off pace, and performed creditably when not getting run of the race over 1m6f there (good to soft) eight days later; 2lb out of the handicap today (6lb higher than for the win) but the return to 2m (only his third attempt at the trip) offers possibilities.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

24th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

14:52 Uttoxeter

Corsican Caper

11st 9lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Kevin Frost

Lots of Flat racing and lowly rated these days; hadn't shown much over hurdles but kept finding to finish a 5.5l third over 2m4f here 22 days ago on his handicap debut, and this longer trip looks the obvious move.

100/30

3rd

11

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

15:50 Uttoxeter

Corsican Caper

10st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Kevin Frost

Lowly rated these days on the Flat and has shown little in three runs over hurdles; makes handicap hurdle debut up in trip and needs to show significant improvement.

14/1

4th

3

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:32 Taunton

Corsican Caper

11st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Kevin Frost

A fair 1m6f Flat winner; built on his hurdling debut seventh when third of four in 2m Doncaster novice 27 days ago but this demands considerably more.

12/1

Form: 432396 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

9/1

Form: 0-0236

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Best known for Chester exploits, often front-running; scored only once (July 2023) in the last two seasons but career-best form when second in the Chester Cup this May; that was despite a slow start and he blew it badly when the stalls opened four weeks ago after nearly four months off; visor (absent latest, worn previous two starts) returns but he's probably not the percentage call.
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3rd

2

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

15:12 Cartmel

Emiyn

11st 4lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Declan Carroll

Useful Flat stayer who has made the frame on all three hurdling starts; left behind by wide-margin winner when second here (2m6f, soft) last month but that was still a good effort and he's a contender over this shorter trip.

5/1

5

27th Jun 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:38 Cartmel

Emiyn

11st 4lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Declan Carroll

Useful Flat performer and was running okay (beaten 5l in the Chester Cup) until below par last time with a visor back on (now discarded); two respectable efforts over hurdles last year, notably when second in an Aintree maiden; every chance; has no clear ground preferences.

7/4

4

(7)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 46y

Class 2

16:40 Haydock

Emiyn

8st 13lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Often ridden by Zak Wheatley; slow starts have been interfering with what used to be a front-running role; best known for exploits at Chester, admittedly last winning any race in July 2023; ran creditably off this mark in good handicaps both starts this term, sixth in the Chester Cup last time, but he was third in this race last year and may come up a bit short once again.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £77.10
Straight Forecast £70.25
Tricast £2901.43
Trifecta £1666.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Merrijig

SPOTLIGHT:

Arrange

TOPSPEED:

Gibside

RP RATINGS:

Surrey Belle

Daily Mirror:

Robert Johnson

D Express:

Get Shirty

LAMBOURN:

Surrey Belle

The Guardian:

Merrijig

The Sun:

Merrijig

Telegraph:

Arrange

Daily Record:

Arrange

The Times:

Gibside

Daily Mail:

Gibside

The Star:

Robert Johnson