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It’s Ladies’ Night On 2nd June Handicap

  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 0m 5f 110y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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It’s Ladies’ Night On 2nd June Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: -24545

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Now 2lb lower than when seeing off 25 rivals at Ascot last May (6f, good); he's been running creditably on AW this year and he looks one to take seriously back on turf with a visor now enlisted.
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17th

18

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Northcliff

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Ross Burdon

Most recent win came over this trip at Chepstow in May on final run for Thomas Faulkner; not disgraced over 6f twice since and looks ready for a return to 7f; gets that here and should be thereabouts.

14/1

6th

8

(11)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

21:00 Windsor

Northcliff

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ross Burdon

Turned things around when scoring back on turf at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) for Thomas Faulkner last month; remains feasibly treated on that form and he made a solid start for new yard when fourth of 16 at Newmarket (6f, good) ten days ago; in the mix.

8/1

4th

10

(18)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Northcliff

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ross Burdon

Having tumbled down the weights he returned to form at Chepstow (7f, good to firm; well backed) three weeks ago, reportedly appreciating the return to turf; still has plenty of handicapping scope up 3lb and his new trainer (same owner) has won with two of his last three runners; visor returns today having worn cheekpieces last time.

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 5315-6

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won two sprint handicaps last season (5f, good to firm and 6f, AW); pleasing return to action at Pontefract (5f, good) in a race where he was poorly positioned (held up in a race where nothing got into it and also made his challenge up the middle of the track); he'll need luck in running from stall 1 but he's capable of winning a similar event.
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4th

4

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Pontefract

Willolarupi

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Scored at Redcar (6f) last May and signed off for 2025 with a good third of 13 over C&D in October; needs to hit the ground running after nine months off though.

10/1

10

(3)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Willolarupi

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Didn't run badly at Pontefract 17 days ago (6f, soft) and he's not handicapped out of things on the best of this year's form; this might be a shade too competitive though.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 232-70

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Shaped quite well at Doncaster on her seasonal return; backward step at Musselburgh last time but she wasn't well drawn; has quickly become well treated and she's another to consider in a wide-open handicap.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15th

3

(15)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Glory Hyde

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Arrives on the crest of a wave having won four of her last five starts; a 4lb rise for her small-field Class 5 win at Ripon last month could just find her out here, though.

13/2

1st

1

(4)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Ripon

Glory Hyde

10st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

5yo who has won three of her last four starts including a clearcut success over C&D (good) two weeks ago; up 7lb but that was a personal best last time and she seems versatile ground-wise; big player.

6/4

1st

11

(12)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Glory Hyde

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Didn't get the breaks at Beverley (5f, good to firm) on penultimate start, but she pounced late to continue her consistent spell at Redcar (6f, good; from 3lb lower) subsequently, justifying favouritism; is well drawn in stall 12, so should have a positive role to play.

9/2

Form: 89093-

Last run: 145 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Second in two of his three C&D runs and third in the other; good record fresh and he starts this campaign 5lb lower than for last May's Catterick success; everything points to a big run.
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2

(5)

14th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Ayr

Hail Sezer

10st 1lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Geoffrey Harker

Just one win since October 2022 but that was off 6lb higher at Catterick (6f, good) last May; had just one run this season but he caught the eye with his late headway at Wetherby (5.5f) in April and has possibilities back up in trip.

11/2

4th

9

(2)

27th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

16:30 Wetherby

Hail Sezer

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoffrey Harker

Second in two of his three C&D runs and third in the other; good record fresh and he starts this campaign 5lb lower than for last May's Catterick success; everything points to a big run.

7/1

4th

9

(2)

27th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

16:30 Wetherby

Hail Sezer

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoffrey Harker

Second in two of his three C&D runs and third in the other; good record fresh and he starts this campaign 5lb lower than for last May's Catterick success; everything points to a big run.

7/1

Form: 29-543

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Just one win from 26 attempts on turf as opposed to 3-24 on AW; solid effort at Kempton last month and he does seem to go particularly well for Billy Loughnane; should go well from the front.
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1

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:07 Lingfield

First Company

9st 10lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Gained his first turf win since July 2021 when making all at Carlisle nine days ago (6f, good to soft); a 6lb rise for that win looks stiff given he's thoroughly exposed but he's drawn 8 and should be able to grab the rail which has been a huge advantage at recent meetings; key player.

9/4

1st

7

(4)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

17:50 Carlisle

First Company

10st 9lb

J: Miss Tilly Evans

T: Mark Loughnane

Usually seen on the AW (3-24) these days; just 1-27 on turf and would have even more to prove were the ground to ease significantly.

8/1

1st

7

(4)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

17:50 Carlisle

First Company

10st 9lb

J: Miss Tilly Evans

T: Mark Loughnane

Usually seen on the AW (3-24) these days; just 1-27 on turf and would have even more to prove were the ground to ease significantly.

8/1

13/2

Form: 7463-7 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
On a lower mark than for both last year's wins and his reappearance at Wolverhampton three weeks ago confirmed he retained his ability; one to consider with the run behind him.
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6th

6

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Jojo Rabbit

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Never the slightest threat at Wolverhampton last time but there's nothing wrong with his two previous turf runs which included an unlucky second here; big player off the same mark if on a going day.

11/2

8th

9

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jojo Rabbit

9st 1lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Four C&D wins but the latest was back in 2024 and he's struggled a bit here off this sort of mark in recent attempts; has been running well on turf of late, though, and he shouldn't be that far away.

8/1

2nd

7

(1)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Jojo Rabbit

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Made all to win a Class 6 handicap over C&D last month; not so good on his next two starts but returned to his recent best when a close second at Beverley ten days ago; runs off the same mark today and he's ideally drawn to attack; should go well.

5/1

Form: 454234

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Slow starts often leave him a hostage to fortune and he hasn't won as often as he probably ought to have; that said, he has a lowly turf rating to exploit and this extended 5f should suit.
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8th

3

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Kestrel

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Has won here but at his best at Newcastle where he has gained his last four wins; can ruin chance by starting slowly but is not firing on all cylinders at present anyway; best to wait until he returns to Newcastle.

16/1

3rd

1

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

16:15 Wetherby

Dark Kestrel

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Better on the AW, but has a 15lb lower rating on turf; Newcastle winner in March; not disgraced on latest turf start at Beverley last month, but modest effort in a visor (on again) on Tapeta last time; a possible.

6/1

6/1

Form: 1692-4 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
His handicap mark had dropped from 106 to 50 before he was finally able to add to his debut win (June 2020; beaten 40 times in between) at Nottingham last May; went on to complete a four-timer, including C&D, and also went close at Pontefract off this mark last October; should be sharper with his recent reappearance behind him; not discounted.
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9

(6)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Yazaman

8st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Four wins last May-July, with no joy since; he finished close up four and five starts back, acts on soft and is edging down the weights, but he was never dangerous in Westgate Warrior's C&D race two weeks ago.

10/1

9

(6)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Yazaman

8st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Four wins last May-July, with no joy since; he finished close up four and five starts back, acts on soft and is edging down the weights, but he was never dangerous in Westgate Warrior's C&D race two weeks ago.

10/1

7th

8

(11)

15th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Yazaman

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Four wins last May-July, with no joy since but he finished close up three and four starts back (his last two runs at 5f) before two lesser shows over 6f; beaten a head off this mark over C&D (good) in August, so a case can be made.

10/1

33/1

Form: /47-00

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Yet to beat a rival in two runs for new stable this year; dropped 6lb but need to see more before getting involved.
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1

(7)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Milbanke

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Paul Midgley

Three-time winner but has beaten one rival in three starts this year and blinkers clearly need to do something.

20/1

1

(7)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Milbanke

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Paul Midgley

Three-time winner but has beaten one rival in three starts this year and blinkers clearly need to do something.

20/1

9th

1

(10)

27th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

16:30 Wetherby

Milbanke

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Yet to beat a rival in two runs for new stable this year; dropped 6lb but need to see more before getting involved.

33/1

14/1

Form: 20109-

Last run: 227 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Beat Glory Hyde by just under one length at Redcar last May (5f, good to firm) and he's 3lb better off with her today; well behind her at Thirsk on his next start though and he is returning from 227 days off.
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5

(2)

7th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Ayr

Cuban Storm

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Record is just 1-11 but he ran encouragingly in first-time blinkers at Newcastle (AW) most recently; interesting in the retained headgear.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £46.20
Straight Forecast £49.25
Tricast £197.52
Trifecta £283.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

First Company

SPOTLIGHT:

Hail Sezer

The Times:

Glory Hyde

POSTDATA:

Yazaman

D Express:

Dark Kestrel

NEWMARKET:

Northcliff

The Sun:

Glory Hyde

The Star:

First Company

Daily Record:

First Company

TOPSPEED:

Hail Sezer

Telegraph:

Hail Sezer

Daily Mirror:

Yazaman