16.43

14/1

Place: £5.10

Form: 213539 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict

Ran away with a 5f classified event at Newcastle in January and backed that up with a close third in handicap company; not at his best at Wolverhampton 19 days ago, however, and he'll do well to get to the front with Mrs Bagerran in the field.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 9 (7)	24th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6	19:00 Wolverhampton (AW) Stroxx 9st 9lb J: Billy Garritty T: Liam Bailey	Placed at Newcastle in January (5f) but no progress in three runs since; has a rare outing over 6f tonight.	20/1
6th 8 (8)	12th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6	19:45 Newcastle (AW) Stroxx 9st 9lb J: Billy Garritty T: Liam Bailey	Knocking on and been patchy since returning from a break, finishing well behind Kipp Kelly at Wolverhampton, then behind Desert Master here six days ago; others are more likely.	16/1
6th 9 (6)	6th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6	19:30 Newcastle (AW) Stroxx 9st 9lb J: Billy Garritty T: Liam Bailey	Welcome signs of a revival when third over C&D in January but failed to fire at Wolverhampton three weeks ago (drawn wide); not a solid option.	25/1

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8th

(7)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stroxx

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

Placed at Newcastle in January (5f) but no progress in three runs since; has a rare outing over 6f tonight.

20/1

6th

(8)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

9st 9lb

Knocking on and been patchy since returning from a break, finishing well behind Kipp Kelly at Wolverhampton, then behind Desert Master here six days ago; others are more likely.

16/1

6th

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

9st 9lb

Welcome signs of a revival when third over C&D in January but failed to fire at Wolverhampton three weeks ago (drawn wide); not a solid option.

25/1

3rd

2 (8)

Sergeant Mayer

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

6/1

Place: £2.30

Form: 95222-

Last run: 166 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict

6f win at Nottingham last summer; ended his 2024 with three runner-up finishes; effective over C&D but the 166-day absence is the concern.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
9th 11 (3)	18th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6	15:40 Redcar Sergeant Mayer 9st 4lb J: Alex Jary T: Nigel Tinkler	Best known as a 5f performer but has won over 6f; always behind on last month's reappearance outing and finished last of six after racing too freely in refitted cheekpieces a fortnight later (also 5f); on good mark but needs to get his season up and running.	16/1
6th 8 (4)	21st Apr 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 5	17:05 Pontefract Sergeant Mayer 9st 2lb J: Alex Jary T: Nigel Tinkler	Off six months and went without his usual cheekpieces when 11th over C&D two weeks ago; he scored twice at Ripon (5f) last May so no surprise to see him take a step forward here in refitted headgear.	14/1
11th 2 (10)	7th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 6	17:35 Pontefract Sergeant Mayer 9st 8lb J: Alex Jary T: Nigel Tinkler	Came to hand early last year and he returns from a 168-day break off a mark just 1lb higher than for his Ripon win 11 months ago; the absence of cheekpieces tempers enthusiasm this time.	10/1

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9th

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

9st 4lb

Best known as a 5f performer but has won over 6f; always behind on last month's reappearance outing and finished last of six after racing too freely in refitted cheekpieces a fortnight later (also 5f); on good mark but needs to get his season up and running.

16/1

6th

(4)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

9st 2lb

Off six months and went without his usual cheekpieces when 11th over C&D two weeks ago; he scored twice at Ripon (5f) last May so no surprise to see him take a step forward here in refitted headgear.

14/1

11th

(10)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

9st 8lb

Came to hand early last year and he returns from a 168-day break off a mark just 1lb higher than for his Ripon win 11 months ago; the absence of cheekpieces tempers enthusiasm this time.

10/1

4th

7 (10)

Royal Duke

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

9/2

Form: 23162- CD

Last run: 147 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict

Progressive at a low level in his first season, gaining breakthrough success over C&D in October (beat Kyber Crystal); could improve again this year but this is his first outing since November; stable also runs Ski Angel.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 5 (4)	21st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 6	17:35 Musselburgh Royal Duke 9st 4lb J: Rhys Elliott T: R Mike Smith	Two of his three wins have come over C&D and he is 2lb lower than for the latest of them; unplaced on his recent return from a six-month absence; can take a step forward today but others are still more appealing for win purposes.	12/1
7th 6 (5)	5th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6	14:30 Ayr Royal Duke 9st 2lb J: Rhys Elliott T: R Mike Smith	C&D winner last July (good) and also won at Musselburgh last August; form tailed off towards the end of the season and now back on his last winning mark; lacks a recent run.	16/1

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6th

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

9st 4lb

Two of his three wins have come over C&D and he is 2lb lower than for the latest of them; unplaced on his recent return from a six-month absence; can take a step forward today but others are still more appealing for win purposes.

12/1

7th

(5)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

9st 2lb

C&D winner last July (good) and also won at Musselburgh last August; form tailed off towards the end of the season and now back on his last winning mark; lacks a recent run.

16/1

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5th

1 (7)

Fortunate Star

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

10/1

Form: 12-249 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict

Won twice at Southwell (5f) in November; solid efforts on his next three starts but his form dipped at Southwell in January; unlikely to dominate this field but he's not handicapped out of things.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 6 (9)	22nd Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6	13:52 Catterick Fortunate Star 9st 7lb J: Conor Whiteley T: Stephen Hanlon	C&D winner who also finished third in this last year; has been in good nick since the visor went on, winning a classified at Southwell and Newcastle (February/March) and placed in three handicaps (also 5f, AW) subsequently; can take a grip so today's likely good pace will suit and he gets on well with Conor Whiteley; player.	9/2
3rd 1 (9)	15th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6	17:57 Southwell (AW) Fortunate Star 9st 9lb J: Conor Whiteley T: Stephen Hanlon	Won classified events over C&D in February and at Newcastle in March; placed in handicap company on both starts since, latest when a close third of 13 here 13 days; good claims once again.	7/2
3rd 3 (2)	2nd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6	18:48 Southwell (AW) Fortunate Star 9st 7lb J: Conor Whiteley T: Stephen Hanlon	Won classified events over C&D and at Newcastle (penalised) before being brushed aside by Little Mi Mi at Newcastle three weeks ago; a 5lb turnaround in the weights should see things finish closer today.	9/2

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8th

(9)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

9st 7lb

C&D winner who also finished third in this last year; has been in good nick since the visor went on, winning a classified at Southwell and Newcastle (February/March) and placed in three handicaps (also 5f, AW) subsequently; can take a grip so today's likely good pace will suit and he gets on well with Conor Whiteley; player.

9/2

3rd

(9)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

9st 9lb

Won classified events over C&D in February and at Newcastle in March; placed in handicap company on both starts since, latest when a close third of 13 here 13 days; good claims once again.

7/2

3rd

(2)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

9st 7lb

Won classified events over C&D and at Newcastle (penalised) before being brushed aside by Little Mi Mi at Newcastle three weeks ago; a 5lb turnaround in the weights should see things finish closer today.

9/2

6th

11 (6)

Ski Angel

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

8/1

Form: 84635- CD

Last run: 170 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict

Four 5f wins on good or slower, the latest of them over C&D last June off a 6lb higher mark; drying ground not sure to suit but she won on her seasonal return last May and can't be ruled out.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 10 (9)	29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6	15:10 Carlisle Ski Angel 8st 5lb J: Cam Hardie T: R Mike Smith	Not at the top of her game at Hamilton (5f, good) a fortnight ago but before that she was an encouraging fourth on her comeback at Ayr (5f, good to firm); third in this last year and might not be far away if bouncing back.	12/1
5th 8 (6)	15th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 6	17:30 Hamilton Ski Angel 8st 12lb J: Tom Kiely-Marshall T: R Mike Smith	Has gained all wins in Scotland, including over C&D; respectable fourth at Ayr on seasonal debut; it's still two years since she scored away from Musselburgh, however.	10/1
4th 9 (6)	5th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6	14:30 Ayr Ski Angel 8st 8lb J: Cam Hardie T: R Mike Smith	Dual C&D winner who won twice at Musselburgh last season; ideally suited by good ground or softer but lacks a recent run.	20/1

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6th

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

8st 5lb

Not at the top of her game at Hamilton (5f, good) a fortnight ago but before that she was an encouraging fourth on her comeback at Ayr (5f, good to firm); third in this last year and might not be far away if bouncing back.

12/1

5th

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Ski Angel

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: R Mike Smith

Has gained all wins in Scotland, including over C&D; respectable fourth at Ayr on seasonal debut; it's still two years since she scored away from Musselburgh, however.

10/1

4th

(6)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

8st 8lb

Dual C&D winner who won twice at Musselburgh last season; ideally suited by good ground or softer but lacks a recent run.

20/1

7th

9 (5)

J: Kaiya Fraser

6/1

Form: 588923 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict

He has dropped a long way in the weights in the last 12 months and there have been more encouraging signs at Newcastle the last twice; 0-18 on turf though and others make more appeal for win purposes.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 7 (6)	20th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5	15:12 Ayr Henery Hawk 9st 0lb J: Tom Kiely-Marshall T: Linda Perratt	Hit the line strongly at Wolverhampton (5f; from 6lb lower) over three weeks ago; he's 7-39 on AW, but is yet to win on turf (0-20); handicap mark is still a fair one, particularly with Tom Kiely-Marshall taking off 5lb, and this is the right type of race; don't discount.	13/2
1st 9 (1)	27th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6	20:30 Wolverhampton (AW) Henery Hawk 9st 3lb J: Kaiya Fraser T: Linda Perratt	C&D winner; two good runs here last month but he was never in the hunt back here 18 days ago; has the ability to feature but he will need luck in running from stall 1 given his racing style.	9/1
6th 1 (11)	9th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6	18:30 Wolverhampton (AW) Henery Hawk 9st 9lb J: Rhys Clutterbuck T: Linda Perratt	Dual C&D winner who has ran well here behind Kento on his last two starts, most recently a close third 16 days ago; holds good claims but his hold-up style means that things need to fall right.	5/1

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3rd

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

Hit the line strongly at Wolverhampton (5f; from 6lb lower) over three weeks ago; he's 7-39 on AW, but is yet to win on turf (0-20); handicap mark is still a fair one, particularly with Tom Kiely-Marshall taking off 5lb, and this is the right type of race; don't discount.

13/2

1st

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

C&D winner; two good runs here last month but he was never in the hunt back here 18 days ago; has the ability to feature but he will need luck in running from stall 1 given his racing style.

9/1

6th

(11)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

Dual C&D winner who has ran well here behind Kento on his last two starts, most recently a close third 16 days ago; holds good claims but his hold-up style means that things need to fall right.

5/1

8th

3 (11)

Beneficiary

J: Billy Garritty

12/1

Form: 215576 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict

Two AW wins in January; only seen three times on turf (all over C&D in the summer of 2023) and showed some aptitude for it; has the rail draw and the pace to hold a good early position; possibilities.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 6 (1)	28th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6	14:55 Southwell (AW) Beneficiary 9st 0lb J: Billy Garritty T: Liam Bailey	Can lead; has won at both sprint trips on this course; two good runs in classified events during February but below best at Wolverhampton last month and was beaten nearly out of sight back over 5f on turf last time; first-time visor replaces blinkers; others higher up the list.	9/1
12th 8 (8)	8th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6	13:38 Catterick Beneficiary 9st 3lb J: Cian Horgan T: Liam Bailey	Three times a runner-up on AW this year; unplaced in five turf runs and he comes here with a point to prove.	8/1
7th 3 (6)	24th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6	18:30 Wolverhampton (AW) Beneficiary 9st 9lb J: Billy Garritty T: Liam Bailey	He has finished second in three of his last four starts and dropping back in to classified company is in his favour today; should go well.	5/1

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6th

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

9st 0lb

Can lead; has won at both sprint trips on this course; two good runs in classified events during February but below best at Wolverhampton last month and was beaten nearly out of sight back over 5f on turf last time; first-time visor replaces blinkers; others higher up the list.

9/1

12th

(8)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

9st 3lb

Three times a runner-up on AW this year; unplaced in five turf runs and he comes here with a point to prove.

8/1

7th

(6)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beneficiary

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

He has finished second in three of his last four starts and dropping back in to classified company is in his favour today; should go well.

5/1

9th

5 (9)

Jamie Bond

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

7/1

Form: 904-83 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict

Made a winning handicap debut in April 2023 (5f, soft) but he's gone backwards since then; did fare better when a close third at Newcastle three weeks ago but only five ran and he's not sure to build on it.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
9th 3 (10)	18th Jun 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6	21:00 Ripon Jamie Bond 9st 7lb J: Harrison Shaw T: Bryan Smart	No win since April 2023, and that was only in a maiden handicap at Catterick (5f, soft); faded inside the final furlong at Nottingham (fifth) latest, continues to ease in the weights; others preferred.	13/2
5th 2 (6)	20th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 8y Class 6	15:02 Nottingham Jamie Bond 9st 9lb J: Harrison Shaw T: Bryan Smart	Poor strike-rate and down the field in two runs back on turf this spring; latest Catterick effort easy to forgive though as he got it wrong at the start and then saw no daylight in the home straight, finishing with running left in him; this should be run to suit and he's handicapped to go well.	7/1
5th 2 (6)	20th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 8y Class 6	15:02 Nottingham Jamie Bond 9st 9lb J: Harrison Shaw T: Bryan Smart	Poor strike-rate and down the field in two runs back on turf this spring; latest Catterick effort easy to forgive though as he got it wrong at the start and then saw no daylight in the home straight, finishing with running left in him; this should be run to suit and he's handicapped to go well.	7/1

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9th

(10)

18th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

9st 7lb

No win since April 2023, and that was only in a maiden handicap at Catterick (5f, soft); faded inside the final furlong at Nottingham (fifth) latest, continues to ease in the weights; others preferred.

13/2

5th

(6)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

9st 9lb

Poor strike-rate and down the field in two runs back on turf this spring; latest Catterick effort easy to forgive though as he got it wrong at the start and then saw no daylight in the home straight, finishing with running left in him; this should be run to suit and he's handicapped to go well.

7/1

5th

(6)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

9st 9lb

7/1

10th

4 (2)

Carmarthen

J: Tommie Jakes