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  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 5f 8y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

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7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.62
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 8-2358 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Slightly disappointing when sent off favourite at Catterick 16 days ago but he'd been running well in defeat beforehand; not much we don't know about him these days but he's on his lowest ever mark and can't be ignored.
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15th

17

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Glory Fighter

9st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Admirable veteran who recorded his 11th win when making all at Nottingham (5f, good) last month; not disgraced at Ripon next time; should make another bold bid.

16/1

5th

4

(1)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Ripon

Glory Fighter

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Admirable veteran who recorded his 11th win when making all at Nottingham (5f, good) last month; there wasn't much separating the first five but he's only 2lb higher here and should give it another good shot.

7/2

1st

2

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

14:57 Nottingham

Glory Fighter

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Ten-time turf winner, including C&D; close third at Newcastle when last seen in February; one to consider.

9/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 290-79

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; no better than midfield in two runs for current stable; down in the weights and a more prominent display is likely to be predicted by the betting.
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3rd

3

(10)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Sioux Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Just one win from 24 starts but that was off 9lb higher at Brighton (5.3f, good) last spring; losing run is up to 13 but he's run some solid races on AW this year including when runner-up at Wolverhampton (7f) in March; seems tactically versatile and he's an interesting contender back in trip after a short break.

7/2

2nd

3

(5)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sioux Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Adrian Wintle

Well handicapped on his best form last year and he ran into some trouble in the closing stages when a creditable fifth at Kempton (6f) last time; hard to rule out another good run but he still has something to prove at this trip and is 0-10 on AW.

6/1

5th

3

(10)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Sioux Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

5.2f turf winner (good); has slipped to a competitive mark and if able to return to last autumn's Wolverhampton form, he'd be thereabouts.

7/1

Form: 422213 D BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Progressive at a low level since handicapping, runner-up three times before making her breakthrough at Yarmouth last month (5f, good to firm); only third at Wolverhampton under a penalty one week later; could yet do better back on turf.
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3

(3)

9th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:25 Brighton

Rebel Star

9st 3lb

J: George Downing

T: Robert Cowell

Gained her breakthrough success at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) in April and she's held her form with three creditable efforts since; chased home Pop Dancer over C&D 13 days ago and she could pose a serious threat on these revised terms.

7/2

2nd

2

(5)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Rebel Star

9st 8lb

J: George Downing

T: Robert Cowell

Gained her breakthrough success at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) last month off 4lb lower and has backed that up with two solid third place finishes, most recently on turf at Nottingham (5f, good); consistent sort who is likely to give her running once again.

7/2

2nd

2

(5)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Rebel Star

9st 8lb

J: George Downing

T: Robert Cowell

Gained her breakthrough success at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) last month off 4lb lower and has backed that up with two solid third place finishes, most recently on turf at Nottingham (5f, good); consistent sort who is likely to give her running once again.

7/2

Form: -01576 D

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won a couple of 5f handicaps at Southwell around the turn of the year; form cooled after the latest of them and he was given wind surgery in February; showed promise on turf as a 2yo, albeit on slower ground.
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6th

9

(10)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Desert Master

8st 10lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Has run some good races on Tapeta this year and only just failed at Southwell (5f) in April; however, he wasn't in much form on turf in 2025, including in this race, and looks unlikely to break his turf duck.

8/1

2nd

9

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Desert Master

8st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Two of his three wins have been over C&D and he was second of eight here in a classified event in February; below his best in two starts since but he may be capable of bouncing back.

12/1

8th

5

(2)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Master

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

C&D winner who looked unlucky not to finish closer when having Stroxx and A Lady Forever behind here last weekend; not as good now and has a bit to find on these terms but does at least arrive in form.

6/1

100/30

Form: 206-73 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Back to a good mark and she ran well at Redcar last week (5f, good to firm), albeit she had the benefit of the stand rail; in the mix.
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4th

6

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Stormy Pearl

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

Five times a winner on turf and she lurks on a dangerous mark; ran well for second behind Eldeyaar over C&D on her reappearance last month (not the quickest away) and she did well when only fourth behind Run This Way at Redcar nine days ago having completely blown the start; should be involved if breaking on terms but that 'if' is substantial enough to prompt some caution.

5/1

5th

2

(2)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:50 Redcar

Stormy Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David Thompson

C&D winner; had a few of today's rivals behind her when second of 17 at Thirsk 19 days ago, her first outing since November; promising apprentice takes off 7lb; shortlisted.

7/2

2nd

7

(7)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Stormy Pearl

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

Scored at Hamilton (5f) last July but she ended 2025 with four below-par efforts; others are preferred on this occasion.

20/1

10/1

Form: 267-09 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Of interest on last season's best form and he should be at his peak following two runs back from a break; drops in class and he's a solid candidate.
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2nd

3

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:58 Redcar

Zuffolo

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Last season ended with two disappointing runs and there was no return to form on his recent reappearance; however, he may have needed that latest outing and this two-time C&D winner is back down to last September's last winning mark; not written off.

14/1

8th

9

(4)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Zuffolo

8st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Made all in a first-time visor over C&D last September; ended 2025 quietly and although he is only 1lb higher than for his win, he returns from a break with a point to prove.

33/1

16/1

Form: 9340-7 D

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
AW winner for Mick Appleby last season; big prices and yet to beat a rival in two runs for Robert Cowell; cheekpieces join the tongue-tie today but others look much safer.
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7th

7

(5)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Zola Power

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Robert Cowell

AW winner for Mick Appleby last season; big prices and yet to beat a rival in three runs for Robert Cowell; too much to prove for now.

20/1

7th

7

(5)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Zola Power

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Robert Cowell

AW winner for Mick Appleby last season; big prices and yet to beat a rival in three runs for Robert Cowell; too much to prove for now.

20/1

7th

3

(2)

9th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Zola Power

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Robert Cowell

ducked right start, prominent, led after 1f, headed 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

16/1

Form: 856-04 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won twice as a 2yo when trained by Ed Dunlop; struggled with the handicapper last season and his stable debut in March was low key too; better when fourth to Rebel Star at Yarmouth last month though and now has something to build on.
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2nd

1

(11)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:18 Nottingham

Hint Of The Jungle

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

Won twice on the AW over 7f in February and has gone close on his last two starts, including over this trip 28 days ago; has form on turf and this prominent-racer has claims.

3/1

2nd

2

(3)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Hint Of The Jungle

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

Won twice over 7f (including on Polytrack) in February and he went close off this mark at Southwell last Tuesday; usually races prominently and he's strongly respected on this drop back in trip.

5/1

2nd

1

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Hint Of The Jungle

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Mike Murphy

Won twice over 7f (once here) in February and confirmed his wellbeing with respectable fifth at Kempton (6f) this month; probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark but ought to be in the shake-up again.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.20
Straight Forecast £12.00
Tricast £33.96
Trifecta £42.90

Selections

The Times:

Rebel Star

RP RATINGS:

Stormy Pearl

NEWMARKET:

Zola Power

SPOTLIGHT:

Zuffolo

The Sun:

Glory Fighter

Telegraph:

Rebel Star

Daily Mail:

Rebel Star

D Express:

Rebel Star

The Star:

Rebel Star

Daily Record:

Rebel Star

POSTDATA:

Stormy Pearl

The Guardian:

Stormy Pearl

Daily Mirror:

Stormy Pearl