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Get The Best Odds With Oddschecker Handicap

  • 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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6th

5

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Catterick

Glory Fighter

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Two of 11 wins have been over C&D; latest success was at Nottingham (5f, good) in April but rather disappointing since; has a bit to prove.

9/1

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

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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1st

3

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:11 Chepstow

Sioux Warrior

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

1-26 but generally consistent; didn't show any obvious improvement in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when third here (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago and likely to be competing for minor honours.

2/1

3rd

1

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:35 Chepstow

Sioux Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

1-25 but he went close over 7f at Wolverhampton in March and his Bath third last month (5.7f, good to firm) was another sound effort; should remain competitive with first-time cheekpieces added.

5/2

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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4th

3

(8)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Desert Master

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Yet to win away from Tapeta, and while June's half-length second in a Doncaster handicap (6f, good to firm) represents his nearest ever miss on turf, it's been diminishing returns from him again since.

8/1

7th

14

(11)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Thirsk

Desert Master

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Three-time AW winner but 0-14 on turf; his last two runs on grass have offered hope that he can win a small race on fast ground though and he is one for the shortlist.

9/1

4th

6

(9)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

15:40 Wetherby

Desert Master

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Has won three times on AW, but 0-13 on turf; however, went close last time when beaten 0.5l at Doncaster (6f, good); each-way chance.

9/1

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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13th

1

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Thirsk

Stormy Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: David Thompson

She has run some good races in big-field handicaps over C&D and this is her level; not far off her recent best at Carlisle 16 days ago; each-way shout if getting it right at the start.

7/1

3rd

3

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Stormy Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David Thompson

Placed in two big-field 6f Thirsk handicaps (both on good) this season and did well to finish fifth at Redcar in between, having lost significant ground at the start; still on workable mark; probably in the mix again.

9/2

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

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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3rd

8

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Zuffolo

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Back on track with second at Redcar (5f) in April but has finished down the field twice since; bounce back needed.

16/1

8th

1

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Zuffolo

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Fair 5f scorer who got back on track with second at Redcar (5f) in April; not best drawn when tenth in 5f Thirsk handicap since and remains one to be interested in off a 2lb lower mark.

9/2

10th

8

(12)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Thirsk

Zuffolo

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Won off this mark at Newcastle (5f; 7-1; first-time visor) last September but mostly disappointing since until chasing home Beerwah at Redcar (5f, good to firm; 16-1) five weeks ago; is 5lb better off with that rival here; one of two for trainer Michael Dods.

7/1

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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1st

1

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:03 Chepstow

Hint Of The Jungle

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Mike Murphy

In good form on AW this year and he carried on the good work back on turf when finishing second of nine at Nottingham 12 days ago (6f, good); the return to 7f looks a positive and he looks a strong contender.

3/1

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

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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