May 14 / 14.10 York

14.10

Good To Firm

Sky Bet Race To The Ebor Jorvik Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £33501
  • 1m 3f 188y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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Sky Bet Race To The Ebor Jorvik Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

1st
7 (12)
Almoshher

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 1-21 D

Last run: 70 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
All three races were tight finishes on AW as short-priced favourite and he won two; latest was by a nose on handicap debut at Kempton (1m4f) ten weeks ago in which he raced freely and made most, hanging left in the straight but rallying; has since left Charlie Fellowes (same owners); clear potential but it would help if he settled better.
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1st

7

(12)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:10 York

Almoshher

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

All three races were tight finishes on AW as short-priced favourite and he won two; latest was by a nose on handicap debut at Kempton (1m4f) ten weeks ago in which he raced freely and made most, hanging left in the straight but rallying; has since left Charlie Fellowes (same owners); clear potential but it would help if he settled better.

15/2

1st

7

(12)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:10 York

Almoshher

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

All three races were tight finishes on AW as short-priced favourite and he won two; latest was by a nose on handicap debut at Kempton (1m4f) ten weeks ago in which he raced freely and made most, hanging left in the straight but rallying; has since left Charlie Fellowes (same owners); clear potential but it would help if he settled better.

15/2

1st

3

(1)

5th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Almoshher

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

Sea The Stars colt out of a Listed-placed Italian 1m-1m3f winner; justified favouritism on Southwell debut (1m) in December and he went very close under penalty here (1m3f) the following month, despite taking a strong hold; looks on workable mark now switched to a handicap and could have a lot more to offer, particularly if he can settle better.

15/8

11/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 237-43

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Extremely solid over the last ten months at about 1m2f, including at York, but he comes from off the pace and has often met trouble in running; sole attempt at 1m4f was a respectable one when seventh of 23 in the November Handicap at Doncaster, shaping as if he stayed; has never raced on firmer than good but otherwise has each-way appeal.
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4

(14)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 2

13:13 Haydock

Stressfree

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Extremely solid sequence at about 1m2f but he comes from off the pace and has often met trouble in running; that wasn't the case at York this month on second attempt at 1m4f (first run on good to firm) and he had every chance in going down by a head; up 3lb with each-way claims.

8/1

1st

4

(14)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 2

13:13 Haydock

Stressfree

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Extremely solid sequence at about 1m2f but he comes from off the pace and has often met trouble in running; that wasn't the case at York this month on second attempt at 1m4f (first run on good to firm) and he had every chance in going down by a head; up 3lb with each-way claims.

8/1

2nd

8

(6)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:10 York

Stressfree

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Extremely solid over the last ten months at about 1m2f, including at York, but he comes from off the pace and has often met trouble in running; sole attempt at 1m4f was a respectable one when seventh of 23 in the November Handicap at Doncaster, shaping as if he stayed; has never raced on firmer than good but otherwise has each-way appeal.

11/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 2-212P BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Sole turf start was his sole run as a 2yo; absent 411 days afterwards and he left that form well behind him this winter, including a 1m4f handicap win at Newcastle; however, he ended pulled up when favourite for a valuable race at same course on latest outing after helping to set a strong pace; peak AW form makes appeal.
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3rd

9

(1)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:10 York

Plage De Havre

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Sole turf start was his sole run as a 2yo; absent 411 days afterwards and he left that form well behind him this winter, including a 1m4f handicap win at Newcastle; however, he ended pulled up when favourite for a valuable race at same course on latest outing after helping to set a strong pace; peak AW form makes appeal.

5/1

3rd

9

(1)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:10 York

Plage De Havre

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Sole turf start was his sole run as a 2yo; absent 411 days afterwards and he left that form well behind him this winter, including a 1m4f handicap win at Newcastle; however, he ended pulled up when favourite for a valuable race at same course on latest outing after helping to set a strong pace; peak AW form makes appeal.

5/1

4

(2)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Plage De Havre

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Well-bred 4yo in top hands and still lightly raced; went up 9lb for winning over 1m4f here on penultimate start but still ran well behind Wonder Legend at Wolverhampton (1m6f) in a race that panned out none too favourably (winner got first run); remains capable of better.

5/1

4th
4 (4)
Paradias

11/1

Form: 31-154 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
1m1f winner at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm) last summer and did well at up to 1m4f on AW this winter/spring; career-high mark but respected.
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4th

4

(4)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:10 York

Paradias

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

1m1f winner at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm) last summer and did well at up to 1m4f on AW this winter/spring; career-high mark but respected.

11/1

4th

4

(4)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:10 York

Paradias

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

1m1f winner at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm) last summer and did well at up to 1m4f on AW this winter/spring; career-high mark but respected.

11/1

4th

3

(4)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:07 Newcastle (AW)

Paradias

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Alan King

Has form figures of 3115 since switched to AW; held off career-high mark in the Rosebery at Kempton (1m3f) most recently and others are likely to prove better treated.

16/1

Form: 22149- D BF

Last run: 200 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
All starts have been on softer than good, best effort when he won in smooth style on handicap debut at Ascot (1m4f, soft) last September with first-time cheekpieces, which are removed today; two respectable efforts (1m6f/1m2f) off this 9lb higher mark in October; big question if it's fast ground today but he's lightly raced and may well be capable of better this term.
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5th

6

(3)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:10 York

The Reverend

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

All starts have been on softer than good, best effort when he won in smooth style on handicap debut at Ascot (1m4f, soft) last September with first-time cheekpieces, which are removed today; two respectable efforts (1m6f/1m2f) off this 9lb higher mark in October; big question if it's fast ground today but he's lightly raced and may well be capable of better this term.

4/1

5th

6

(3)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:10 York

The Reverend

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

All starts have been on softer than good, best effort when he won in smooth style on handicap debut at Ascot (1m4f, soft) last September with first-time cheekpieces, which are removed today; two respectable efforts (1m6f/1m2f) off this 9lb higher mark in October; big question if it's fast ground today but he's lightly raced and may well be capable of better this term.

4/1

9th

8

(5)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

15:15 Doncaster

The Reverend

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: William Haggas

3yo who won in smooth style on handicap debut at Ascot (1m4f, soft) last month; has also run well on good to soft; only fourth of seven off this 9lb higher mark at York (1m6f, soft) a fortnight ago but this drop back in trip is well worth exploring and he retains potential for his top yard.

11/2

18/1

Form: 60200- D

Last run: 227 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Last season proved very disappointing, a false dawn when beaten a head at Newbury (2m, good to firm) in July; often tongue tied but not today; first run since leaving William Haggas for 170,000gns last October.
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2

(3)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 2

13:13 Haydock

Naqeeb

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

2024 proved very disappointing, a false dawn when beaten a head at Newbury (2m, good to firm) in July off today's mark; left William Haggas for 170,000gns and made a satisfactory return when sixth of 12 in 1m4f York handicap, which he needs to build on; often tongue tied but not last time or today.

10/1

5th

2

(3)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 2

13:13 Haydock

Naqeeb

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

2024 proved very disappointing, a false dawn when beaten a head at Newbury (2m, good to firm) in July off today's mark; left William Haggas for 170,000gns and made a satisfactory return when sixth of 12 in 1m4f York handicap, which he needs to build on; often tongue tied but not last time or today.

10/1

6th

2

(7)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:10 York

Naqeeb

9st 10lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Julie Camacho

Last season proved very disappointing, a false dawn when beaten a head at Newbury (2m, good to firm) in July; often tongue tied but not today; first run since leaving William Haggas for 170,000gns last October.

18/1

12/1

Form: 012-38 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Three good runs (one 1m4f win) on AW from three attempts this winter and absent for three months before a lesser show in April; has a mixed record (one C&D win) in his ten visits to York and, back up the weights after those AW runs, balance of his turf form suggests this is a tricky task.
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8

(3)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Dark Moon Rising

8st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Exposed 6yo with a record of 1-11 at this track; had a productive spell on the AW during the winter but needed to run better here last time to be making the shortlist.

20/1

7th

10

(8)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:10 York

Dark Moon Rising

8st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Three good runs (one 1m4f win) on AW from three attempts this winter and absent for three months before a lesser show in April; has a mixed record (one C&D win) in his ten visits to York and, back up the weights after those AW runs, balance of his turf form suggests this is a tricky task.

12/1

7th

10

(8)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:10 York

Dark Moon Rising

8st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Three good runs (one 1m4f win) on AW from three attempts this winter and absent for three months before a lesser show in April; has a mixed record (one C&D win) in his ten visits to York and, back up the weights after those AW runs, balance of his turf form suggests this is a tricky task.

12/1

14/1

Form: 058153

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won well at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last month; only his second attempt at this sort of trip when creditable, keeping-on third of five at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) on Saturday, but he'll need better than that.
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7

(6)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 2

13:13 Haydock

Kings Code

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: David Evans

Won well at Pontefract (1m2f, good) in April; only his second attempt at this sort of trip when creditable, keeping-on third of five at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) this month but he'll need better than that, whereas he was well beaten over 1m4f at York (Stressfree second) four days later.

22/1

13th

7

(6)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 2

13:13 Haydock

Kings Code

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: David Evans

Won well at Pontefract (1m2f, good) in April; only his second attempt at this sort of trip when creditable, keeping-on third of five at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) this month but he'll need better than that, whereas he was well beaten over 1m4f at York (Stressfree second) four days later.

22/1

8th

5

(9)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:10 York

Kings Code

9st 2lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

Won well at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last month; only his second attempt at this sort of trip when creditable, keeping-on third of five at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) on Saturday, but he'll need better than that.

14/1

Form: 0048-7 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won both his York races in 2023, including at this meeting, but disappointed on both visits last season; gave only one echo last term of his old form, when making most at Ayr (1m2f) in September, and never got involved on reappearance one month ago; has nearly a career-low mark and cheekpieces are enlisted in bid to make the most of it.
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9th

12

(5)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:10 York

Marhaba The Champ

8st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Ryan

Won both his York races in 2023, including at this meeting, but disappointed on both visits last season; gave only one echo last term of his old form, when making most at Ayr (1m2f) in September, and never got involved on reappearance one month ago; has nearly a career-low mark and cheekpieces are enlisted in bid to make the most of it.

6/1

9th

12

(5)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:10 York

Marhaba The Champ

8st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Ryan

Won both his York races in 2023, including at this meeting, but disappointed on both visits last season; gave only one echo last term of his old form, when making most at Ayr (1m2f) in September, and never got involved on reappearance one month ago; has nearly a career-low mark and cheekpieces are enlisted in bid to make the most of it.

6/1

5

(9)

14th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 2

15:35 Pontefract

Marhaba The Champ

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Kevin Ryan

Triple turf winner (1m1f-1m4f), who is well treated on old form but he generally struggled last season including on final run at Newcastle (AW) in October; comes with risks attached on his return and others are more convincing.

8/1

Form: 8-6318 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Rarely seen on firmer than good; won stylishly at Meydan (1m4f, good) in March but put in his place off career-high mark back in Britain 15 days later; dropped back just 1lb, he may again find it tough.
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10th

3

(2)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:10 York

Max Mayhem

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Hilal Kobeissi

Rarely seen on firmer than good; won stylishly at Meydan (1m4f, good) in March but put in his place off career-high mark back in Britain 15 days later; dropped back just 1lb, he may again find it tough.

25/1

10th

3

(2)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:10 York

Max Mayhem

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Hilal Kobeissi

Rarely seen on firmer than good; won stylishly at Meydan (1m4f, good) in March but put in his place off career-high mark back in Britain 15 days later; dropped back just 1lb, he may again find it tough.

25/1

8th

2

(9)

29th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

14:40 Kempton (AW)

Max Mayhem

9st 12lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Hilal Kobeissi

Won twice over C&D in 2023, in this race on first occasion; has run on turf at Meydan on last four starts and won stylishly 15 days ago at 1m4f, which demands respect, but 8lb rise since takes him to a career-high mark.

9/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 37-263

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Horse

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
All three wins were 1m Group 3s on the continent, latest in August 2023; joined current yard for three runs at Meydan this January-March, running on well from the back when second in a 1m1f handicap and third of seven in a steadily run Group 2 on first attempt at 1m4f; further investigation of this trip looks warranted and, although he is top weight, today's rivals can be questioned.
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11th

1

(10)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:10 York

See Hector

9st 12lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

All three wins were 1m Group 3s on the continent, latest in August 2023; joined current yard for three runs at Meydan this January-March, running on well from the back when second in a 1m1f handicap and third of seven in a steadily run Group 2 on first attempt at 1m4f; further investigation of this trip looks warranted and, although he is top weight, today's rivals can be questioned.

12/1

11th

1

(10)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:10 York

See Hector

9st 12lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

All three wins were 1m Group 3s on the continent, latest in August 2023; joined current yard for three runs at Meydan this January-March, running on well from the back when second in a 1m1f handicap and third of seven in a steadily run Group 2 on first attempt at 1m4f; further investigation of this trip looks warranted and, although he is top weight, today's rivals can be questioned.

12/1

20/1

Form: 6252-5 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Usually front-runner; last season's two wins (1m4f in April and September) came in small fields; in the form of his life in the autumn and creditable fifth of 14 at Musselburgh (1m6f) on reappearance; should go well.
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12th

11

(11)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:10 York

La Pulga

8st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Usually front-runner; last season's two wins (1m4f in April and September) came in small fields; in the form of his life in the autumn and creditable fifth of 14 at Musselburgh (1m6f) on reappearance; should go well.

20/1

12th

11

(11)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:10 York

La Pulga

8st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Usually front-runner; last season's two wins (1m4f in April and September) came in small fields; in the form of his life in the autumn and creditable fifth of 14 at Musselburgh (1m6f) on reappearance; should go well.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £38.00
Straight Forecast £45.40
Tricast £250.46
Trifecta £247.40

Selections

The Times:

Stressfree

RP RATINGS:

Marhaba The Champ

TOPSPEED:

The Reverend

LAMBOURN:

Plage De Havre

The Star:

Almosh'her

POSTDATA:

King's Code

SPOTLIGHT:

Paradias

Daily Mail:

Dark Moon Rising

NEWMARKET:

The Reverend

Telegraph:

Plage De Havre

The Guardian:

Stressfree

The Sun:

Stressfree

Daily Record:

Stressfree

D Express:

Marhaba The Champ

Daily Mirror:

Marhaba The Champ