May 14 / 14.42 York

14.42

Good To Firm

Churchill Tyres Handicap

  • Prize money: £30924
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 16 runners
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Churchill Tyres Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £27.60
  • Place: £5.00

Form: 335-56 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Ran okay in form terms at Leicester 18 days ago but it was a backward step from his promising reappearance at Newbury; has races in him off his current mark but perhaps not this one.
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3rd

5

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Rousing Encore

10st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Dual C&D winner; finished well for fourth at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) in May but has rather mixed record since returned to turf in April and never really got involved at York last time.

9/1

18th

2

(18)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Rousing Encore

10st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Tends to come from well off the pace and sometimes meets trouble; did well in the circumstances when a never-nearer fourth of 14 at Carlisle two weeks ago; won over C&D last spring; big player if the gaps appear.

12/1

4th

5

(15)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Rousing Encore

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Promising second on reappearance at Newcastle and better than the bare results suggest since, meeting significant trouble in running in a big field at York last time; could play a major role if getting the breaks.

11/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 006-10 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Enhanced his good record fresh when narrowly landing a big-field Doncaster handicap (6f, good) in March; blew the start at Newmarket four weeks ago and that not the run to judge him on; course winner (7f) who still has handicapping scope off this mark.
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2nd

6

(20)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Dark Thirty

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Ex-Richard Hannon; off the mark for the Quinn team when making virtually all in a 22-runner handicap at York Dante meeting (6f, good); bounced straight back from a lesser run at Thirsk when second at Ripon; made all for a 6f Chester win three weeks ago; stable won this with Mr Wagyu in 2022.

8/1

1st

2

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:03 Chester

Dark Thirty

10st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: John & Sean Quinn

Ex-Richard Hannon; off the mark for the Quinn team when making virtually all in a 22-runner handicap at York Dante meeting (6f, good) in May and bounced straight back from a lesser run at Thirsk when 2l second of seven at Ripon (6f, good) nine days ago; same mark this afternoon; bold show likely from a handy draw.

6/1

2nd

2

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Dark Thirty

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Ex-Richard Hannon; off the mark for the Quinn team in a 22-runner handicap off 6lb lower at York in May (6f, good); lesser run at Thirsk last time; could bounce back

11/2

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3rd
1 (7)
Korker

20/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 359-90 C

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Classy sprinter whose propensity to fluff the start has meant he hasn't won as often as his ability dictates; running at the Dante meeting for the fifth year in succession and his formfigures read 2124; those runs have been at 5f but he's fully effective over 6f, as when second over C&D last July and third in the Ayr Gold Cup; this year's AW runs not the ones to judge him on; likely to go well but slower ground would probably be ideal for him.
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4th

8

(12)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Korker

9st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Slow starter; on a long losing run; creditable effort at Chester four weeks ago but this stiff 7f isn't sure to suit.

20/1

6th

7

(11)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Korker

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: K R Burke

Slow-starter; on a dangerous mark but he is without a win since October 2023 and one 7f run didn't see him improve for the trip.

28/1

10th

9

(13)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Korker

9st 1lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Useful on his day but is on a long losing run and has a doubt over current form; by no means sure to take advantage of a reduced mark.

25/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 5476-3

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Only has one win to his name but often acquits himself with credit in deep handicaps, as when narrowly beaten into third at Newmarket 11 days ago (6f, good); only had one York run and he would have gone close granted any sort of run in the valuable C&D handicap at the Ebor meeting last summer; that was off today's mark and he's sure to be popular with Ryan Moore booked; whether stall 15 is beneficial is the slight query.
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7th

2

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Two Tribes

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Spencer

Landed two major handicaps (6f/7f) last summer but is higher in the weights now and may be in the assessor's grip on home soil; sole success off a triple-digit mark came at Meydan (early this year).

16/1

12th

7

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Two Tribes

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Outstripped his previous form when winning a valuable 7f handicap here (good; effective on good to firm) last July before winning the 6f Stewards' Cup at Goodwood (good to soft) by a healthy margin under a penalty next time; shade vulnerable once reassessed and a narrow win at Meydan in January wasn't enough to think he's well treated for this race; extra push needed.

20/1

3

(18)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Two Tribes

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Had some season to have already bagged an International (C&D, good) and the Stewards' Cup (6f, good to soft); he might not be done yet as he was beaten under a length at the Ebor meeting and then never nearer than at the finish after starting slowly in the Ayr Gold Cup; may have little margin for error off current mark but can see him running well.

10/1

5th
11 (5)
Bergerac

10/1

Form: 635-78 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Two course wins, including this trip on fast ground; back to the same mark as when winning last summer's Gosforth Park Cup and his Ayr Silver Cup third last September, when best of the low numbers, was further confirmation that a cavalry charge is no problem for him; two runs this year should have him spot on for this and he helps form a strong hand for Kevin Ryan.
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10th

9

(7)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Bergerac

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Fine servant down the years but he hasn't won over 6f since August 2022; on a good mark and can pop up soon but would like to see more from him before getting involved.

20/1

21th

3

(19)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Bergerac

10st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Fine stable servant with eight wins to his name, two of them here; probably needed the run when down the field at the Dante meeting; the usual headgear returns today and Jack Nicholls claims a handy 5lb; quite interesting.

14/1

19th

12

(17)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Bergerac

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

8yo who was inconsistent last season and lacks a recent run; however, he's just 1lb higher than when both second of 13 over C&D (good) last May and winning at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) next time; not ruled out each-way.

33/1

Form: 118-32 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Good strike-rate since handicapping and he has looked as good as ever in defeat this year, latterly just failing at Newbury (6f, good); style of racing lends itself to this track; stall 16 a potential stumbling block with the best pace looking to be drawn low.
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3rd

1

(8)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

11:45 Newmarket (July)

Change Sings

10st 3lb

J: George Downing

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

On a losing run but he retains plenty of ability and his latest fifth of 12 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) was another solid effort; should make another bold bid.

4/1

5th

10

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Change Sings

9st 0lb

J: George Downing

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Over two years since the last of his five wins; shaped well at Kempton on his reappearance but he hasn't built on it in two runs since; broke out of the stalls and withdrawn when favourite for a Kempton handicap last month; well drawn to attack and he lurks on a dangerous mark.

8/1

4

(5)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Change Sings

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Has five wins, four being on AW but losing run stretches back to May 2024; gets little respite from the handicapper but has run with credit on all three starts this year.

9/2

Form: 071-85 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Made good progress last season, winning handicaps over C&D and twice at Ascot (5f and 6f); unplaced twice this year but looked to need the run at Southwell and then met plenty of trouble at Goodwood 12 days ago (saw little daylight between 2f out and 1f out as the race was unfolding); 1lb lower today and Oisin Murphy, who won on him at Ascot in October, takes over; still has something to prove on good to firm, albeit he had a bleak draw when well held at the Ebor meeting last year.
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2

(1)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Holkham Bay

9st 12lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: William Knight

Progressive last year, with his three wins including two at Ascot (one over C&D); confirmed his affinity for the track with a good fourth in the Wokingham three weeks ago, a race where he was finishing fast up the stands' rail and comfortably beating the others to race on that part of the track; 1lb rise manageable but with the stalls on the stands' side there must be a query over the suitability of stall 1.

7/2

4th

29

(29)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Holkham Bay

9st 0lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: William Knight

Regularly runs well in big-field sprints and in fine form here in 2024, finishing a close second of 26 over C&D before winning both subsequent starts (good and soft); may be high in the weights relative to this class of race but he shouldn't be far away following a luckless Goodwood run and then slightly short of room at York since.

20/1

7th

3

(12)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:42 York

Holkham Bay

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: William Knight

Made good progress last season, winning handicaps over C&D and twice at Ascot (5f and 6f); unplaced twice this year but looked to need the run at Southwell and then met plenty of trouble at Goodwood 12 days ago (saw little daylight between 2f out and 1f out as the race was unfolding); 1lb lower today and Oisin Murphy, who won on him at Ascot in October, takes over; still has something to prove on good to firm, albeit he had a bleak draw when well held at the Ebor meeting last year.

6/1

Form: 44-111 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
He has hit the ground running in 2025, winning a Class 5 at Catterick on his return and adding further successes at Pontefract and Ripon (all 6f on good); thriving but he's effectively 7lb higher under his penalty and this is a different calibre of opposition.
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12th

16

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Mister Sox

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

He has been threatening to add to his six wins, with a third at Pontefract and second at Thirsk on his last two starts; on the downside he has been unplaced in all seven visits to York.

7/1

2nd

11

(11)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Mister Sox

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

He has run well over C&D in the past, including in May, and he didn't run badly when third of six in a Class 3 handicap at Pontefract (6f, good) ten days ago; each-way shout.

6/1

3rd

7

(1)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Pontefract

Mister Sox

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Comfortably beat Rock Opera over C&D in spring 2025, albeit was in better form at the time, that success the middle leg of a hat-trick; not solid on 2026 results but has slipped to an attractive mark.

14/1

15/2

Form: 226711 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
A gelding operation after last summer's Ebor meeting has seen him make good progress over the winter, winning three good 6f handicaps on AW, notably the big sprint on Good Friday; while his prominent racing style was an asset in that race, he did overcome stall 2 (the next five home were drawn 16, 10, 12, 13 and 11) and a 3lb rise is fair; promise over C&D in his youth and fast ground no problem; looks the likeliest leader and he'll take some pegging back; yard bids to win the race for the third time in succession.
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2nd

5

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:03 Chester

We Never Stop

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Seems best on the AW these days and has run poorly on his last three turf outings; his hopes hinge on a recent wind operation having a positive effect.

14/1

16th

8

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

We Never Stop

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Seems best on the AW these days and has run poorly on his last two turf outings, including here; others make more appeal.

50/1

19th

13

(2)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

We Never Stop

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Two-time turf winner who ran well when third at Newcastle (6f, AW) in March; however, the AW seems preferable nowadays and he finished last at Newmarket (5f, good) last month when back on grass.

50/1

Form: 4658-7 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
His last success came in a Listed event over C&D in September 2023; 0-10 last year but ran some mighty races, notably a third over C&D at the Ebor meeting when rated 5lb higher; looked a bit rusty on his Leicester reappearance last month but the run was better than the distance beaten might suggest; stable won this with a similarly doughty 8yo in Dakota Gold in 2022.
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7th

2

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

19:15 Hamilton

Commanche Falls

10st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

9yo whose last win was in September 2023 and it's possible that he'll need this first outing since February; however, he won this in 2021 and showed spark when twice finishing second in Bahrain this January (6f, good/good to firm); not ruled out.

11/1

7

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Commanche Falls

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

A tremendous campaigner over the years with two Stewards' Cups to his name; in and out this season and only twelfth in the Ayr Gold Cup three weeks ago, but he has clear possibilities on his fast-finishing second to stablemate Northern Ticker over C&D in August; 1lb lower today.

16/1

8

(16)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Commanche Falls

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Two years since his last win but this dual Stewards' Cup winner is more realistically treated these days and he gave his younger stablemate Northern Ticker a race at York last month; not so good at Doncaster last week and he will do well to win this race in his fourth attempt (seventh in 2021, runner-up in 2022 and sixth last year).

16/1

10/1

Form: 030-60 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Numerous fine efforts in top handicaps, runner-up in the 2023 Ayr Gold Cup and filling the same berth in last year's Victoria Cup and Great St Wilfrid; not sparkled in two 7f handicaps this season but he's dropped a handy 5lb and his rider claims a valuable 3lb too; better expected this time.
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23th

21

(5)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Ramazan

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Has left an imprint on some of the best-known handicaps, such as when only just losing out in the Victoria Cup over C&D (good) in May 2024; has not aspired to those heights in 2025 but he's 9lb lower than for the aforementioned run and promising Warren Fentiman claims 5lb; one to keep an eye on.

12/1

11th

5

(10)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:42 York

Ramazan

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Numerous fine efforts in top handicaps, runner-up in the 2023 Ayr Gold Cup and filling the same berth in last year's Victoria Cup and Great St Wilfrid; not sparkled in two 7f handicaps this season but he's dropped a handy 5lb and his rider claims a valuable 3lb too; better expected this time.

10/1

11th

5

(10)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:42 York

Ramazan

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Numerous fine efforts in top handicaps, runner-up in the 2023 Ayr Gold Cup and filling the same berth in last year's Victoria Cup and Great St Wilfrid; not sparkled in two 7f handicaps this season but he's dropped a handy 5lb and his rider claims a valuable 3lb too; better expected this time.

10/1

40/1

Form: 91600- D

Last run: 307 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won three of his first five starts for Roger Varian, including an AW handicap off a 4lb higher mark; well beaten in two good sprint handicaps on turf last summer, after which he was sold for 45,000gns; had wind and gelding operations prior to this stable debut; returns in a hot race but not fully exposed just yet.
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7th

9

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Brave Empire

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Losing run up to 21, but he ran well to finish a close fourth of 16 at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last month; a few winners have come out of that race and a hood is given a go, but the drop to 5f may not be ideal even on a stiff track like this.

7/1

4th

8

(12)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Brave Empire

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Ivan Furtado

Very useful juvenile/3yo for Roger Varian but his last win was in February 2024 and he's not made an impact in seven runs this year; mark continues to fall but losing run is up to 20 and others are preferred.

14/1

25/1

Form: 416-09 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in his pomp; only 1lb higher than for last summer's Yarmouth success but he needs to leave this year's two turf runs well behind; cheekpieces the headgear of choice this time.
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10th

7

(19)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

First Folio

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Not the force of old but that is reflected in his handicap mark; has undergone wind surgery since his latest run but it isn't enough to earn him the vote in this competitive race; usual headgear is absent today.

22/1

6th

4

(1)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:23 Yarmouth

First Folio

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Five visits here have resulted in three wins and two places, all at 6f; made an encouraging return when fourth of nine at Ripon three weeks ago and he's slipped to a dangerous mark; tempting.

6/1

4th

6

(6)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

First Folio

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

All of his four wins have been at Yarmouth (6f, good/good to firm) and latest was in September 2024; well treated on old form but he had a mixed record last season and was well held in the autumn on his final two runs; has a bit to prove after six months off and others are preferred.

12/1

14/1

Form: 0100-0 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won twice for Michael Dods last season, both on good ground over 6f and 7f; only 1lb higher than for the latter success and his reappearance at Doncaster in March can be overlooked as he was drawn on the wrong side and also got no run 1f out; this might just be a shade too competitive for him.
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3

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

19:30 Beverley

Glenfinnan

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Dods

In-form 6yo whose two attempts over C&D comprise a success in May and 1l second latest start; holds a fighting chance off unaltered mark; defied a stone higher in 2024.

5/2

2nd

2

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

Glenfinnan

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Ended a long losing run over C&D in May and posted another solid effort (in a refitted hood) when fourth of 14 in 1m Carlisle handicap ten days ago; this keen-going sort is not out of things off an unchanged mark.

6/1

4th

7

(8)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Glenfinnan

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Won a maiden over 1m at two but all four wins since have been over shorter, the most recent at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) last month; too free at York (7f) 11 days ago and he'll need to settle better now returned to this trip with the hood back on (worn once in 2023).

14/1

14/1

Form: -19561 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Smart 2yo; hasn't stood much racing in recent years but he's been back in the groove this year, winning 6f AW handicaps at Lingfield and Southwell; the handicapper could have taken a dimmer view of the latest win 17 days ago and a bold bid looks on the cards.
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11th

10

(15)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Prince Of Pillo

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Inconsistent during the AW season and made nothing better than a satisfactory reappearance when midfield over C&D (soft) last month; on another career-low mark today but needs that recent run to have brought him on.

20/1

8th

2

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Prince Of Pillo

10st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two course wins as a 2yo, including a Listed success over 5f; last year's two wins came on AW but he is down in the weights ahead of this return to action and his course record means he can't be ruled out.

12/1

6th

7

(6)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

12:40 Lingfield (AW)

Prince Of Pillo

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard Fahey

Not out of it on his best form but consistency isn't his strongest suit; up in class and others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

20/1

Form: 32-681 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
A wind operation last summer appears to have had a positive effect and he recorded his best RPR to date when winning a ten-runner Class 4 handicap at Thirsk (6f, good) 11 days ago; has a 4lb higher mark and stronger opposition to contend with this time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

18

(16)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Secret Guest

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Infrequent winner nowadays; faded into fifth of 13 at Hamilton four weeks ago; well below his last winning mark but that reflects a decline in his form.

20/1

5th

5

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Secret Guest

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Bryan Smart

Only won one of his last 28 starts but has slid to a competitive mark as a result and was unlucky not to finish closer behind The Good Biscuit and Jonny Concrete at Chester (hampered late); holds each-way claims.

16/1

6th

7

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Secret Guest

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

He hasn't been at his best in recent starts but he has dipped to a dangerous mark and he has landed a good draw; this is a tough race in which to try and turn things around though.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £305.30
Straight Forecast £178.55
Tricast £2377.77
Trifecta £4080.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Two Tribes

THE NORTH:

Glenfinnan

SPOTLIGHT:

We Never Stop

The Guardian:

Change Sings

Telegraph:

Mister Sox

POSTDATA:

Secret Guest

Daily Mirror:

Rousing Encore

Daily Mail:

Dark Thirty

D Express:

Holkham Bay

The Times:

Korker

TOPSPEED:

Bergerac

NEWMARKET:

Two Tribes

The Sun:

Two Tribes

Daily Record:

Two Tribes

The Star:

Glenfinnan