May 14 / 16.18 York

16.18

Good To Firm

Conundrum HR Consulting Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
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Conundrum HR Consulting Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 3463-1

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent maiden last term; gelded prior to showing improvement with 3l success at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last week on reappearance, proving strong at the finish and leaving the impression he'll stay this new trip; respected, with 6lb penalty not looking insurmountable.
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9th

12

(9)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Rare Change

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Richard Hughes

Showed a resurgence in his form at Lingfield (AW) seasonal debut; did well on turf (6f/7f, good/good to firm) last May/June, winning three times, and looks interesting off a workable mark returned to this sphere.

10/1

3rd

3

(4)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

14:51 Lingfield (AW)

Rare Change

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Ran well at Kempton in sole 6f AW run (as 2yo) but proved a far better 3yo, winning three of his first four turf starts, over 6f and 7f; his form deserted him later but he returns to action only just above his latest winning mark last June; interesting.

6/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 351-34 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Recorded a 7f AW success on final attempt in 2yo novice contests; has performed creditably in a couple of 1m handicaps this term, latest at Newmarket (good) where he shaped as if this drop back in distance will prove ideal; enters calculations off the same mark.
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4th

4

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Best Rate

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Just one win to his name after 16 starts; made quite an encouraging return from a short break when fourth at Lingfield in January but disappointed back there since (both 7f).

8/1

6th

7

(4)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Best Rate

8st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Just one win to his name after 15 starts; has some strong handicap form but he finished behind Tiger Crusade over C&D last month and the headgear experiment is now aborted.

8/1

4th

3

(7)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

16:08 Lingfield (AW)

Best Rate

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Went without a win in 2025 but he's a reliable sort and posted a good fourth of 14 in 7f Kempton handicap in November; has gone well fresh so he's much respected after a break.

7/1

25/1

  • Place: £7.30

Form: 0623-9

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Similar type to Perfect Part, being 0-5 since debut success and yet to race beyond 6f; apparent best effort may not be reliable and he possibly needs soft/heavy going; enough to prove on second run for new yard.
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6th

7

(11)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Milford

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Julie Camacho

0-14 since debut win in May 2024 but he often ran well in some quality handicaps last season; returns on a competitive mark having had wind surgery; could have a part to play if fully tuned up.

12/1

6

(8)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

13:33 Doncaster

Milford

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Julie Camacho

Placed four times for current stable and last two efforts can be forgiven (raced in the most disadvantaged group in Ayr Gold Cup latest); record of 0-12 since debut win is the downside.

14/1

19

(12)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Milford

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Julie Camacho

Not added to his debut win but he has been placed on four occasions this season; got messed about early when down the field at York four weeks ago; cheekpieces now tried; stable looks to have stronger claims elsewhere.

25/1

22/1

Form: 458-47

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Sprinter who is 0-6 since debut win but has appeared to run well at Listed/Group level on two occasions; whether she can transfer the form to handicap level remains to be seen, and this trip is an unknown.
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2nd

1

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 4

18:45 Thirsk

Perfect Part

10st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

She's been a promising fourth on two of her three starts this season, at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March and here (7f, good) a fortnight ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained); might not be far away.

11/1

4th

6

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Perfect Part

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

0-14 since winning debut; shaped quite nicely in the Spring Mile at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) on reappearance but never the slightest threat at Musselburgh next time; now tried in headgear.

12/1

6th

1

(2)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Perfect Part

10st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Brian Ellison

0-13 since her successful racecourse debut albeit highly tried on occasions, but she made a fine return when fourth of 22 in the Spring Mile at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) 15 days ago and that form has already received a boost; well drawn and a big player from the same mark; stable also runs Callianassa.

6/1

12/1

Form: 122312 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Very productive on AW/turf this year, winning five times, most recently at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) on penultimate start; clear second off this mark at Beverley last week; upped further in grade but brings good qualities, which include toughness and consistency.
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3rd

5

(5)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Frankies Dream

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Enjoyed a fine 2025 when a six-time winner (from 5f to 7f); ended up with a lot to do when good third of 13 in 1m Thirsk handicap two weeks ago so he's a player off an unchanged mark.

4/1

3rd

11

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Frankies Dream

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Won six races at 5f-7f between January and May 2025 but off after a lesser effort in July and down the field here on his return in April; has gone close over the extended 7f at Beverley so should stay an easy 1m if back to full strength but others look stronger for the win.

20/1

11th

4

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Thirsk

Frankies Dream

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Six wins in the first half of 2025, notably when seeing off 21 rivals at York last May; absent for nine months but Paul Mulrennan has been booked for his return (two wins and two seconds from five rides on him) and this should be run to suit.

10/1

14/1

Form: 2316- D

Last run: 200 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Absent since never landing a blow in soft-ground handicap 200 days ago; registered a good-ground novice win at Ayr (7f) the time before and may do better still; however, this looks a tough reappearance assignment.
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6th

2

(2)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

17:05 Hamilton

Eves Boy

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Good second at Thirsk on his seasonal return last month; sent off favourite at Ayr on the strength of it but could only manage sixth of the seven runners behind Starliner (Donna Nook second); cheekpieces return.

4/1

6th

4

(1)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Eves Boy

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Strike-rate is only 1-16 but he gained the win at Ayr and returns here off an attractive mark (peak one was 15lb higher); ran encouragingly at Thirsk (1m, good; 1l second) most recently, proving suited by the switch back to turf from AW.

7/2

2nd

4

(8)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:53 Thirsk

Eves Boy

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Yet to add to his 2yo novice win but is down to a mark in the 60s for the first time now back on the grass after a two-month break; a return to form wouldn't surprise.

7/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 21-1 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Truncated 2yo campaign featured a Goodwood win (6f, good); narrowly defied a penalty in Wolverhampton novice event (7f, AW) on reappearance, taking form figures to 211; ties in with Jolly Roger on that running; still open to further progress and is one for the shortlist.
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7

(13)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Red Sand

9st 5lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Won 6f novice at Goodwood last May in good style; 11 months off before hard-fought win at Wolverhampton in April; only seventh on his handicap debut at York Dante meeting (7f, good to firm) but he travelled well before meeting trouble at a crucial stage; returning to 6f could spark further progress.

6/1

7th

3

(3)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:18 York

Red Sand

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Truncated 2yo campaign featured a Goodwood win (6f, good); narrowly defied a penalty in Wolverhampton novice event (7f, AW) on reappearance, taking form figures to 211; ties in with Jolly Roger on that running; still open to further progress and is one for the shortlist.

7/1

Form: 376-12 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Improved form in 6f handicaps on good ground this season for new stable, winning at Catterick then going close at Ripon; hit with another rise in the weights but may have more to offer; in the mix, assuming he's as effective returned to 7f in first-time headgear.
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3rd

5

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Green Pursuit

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Record is only 1-14 but he's attractively treated and proved resurgent with rallying fifth at Thirsk (7f, good) last month on third start for new yard; not ruled out.

11/2

5th

12

(10)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

Green Pursuit

8st 12lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Began 2025 in good form, winning a handicap at Catterick and then finishing a good second at Ripon (both 6f, good); modest form in two runs back with Seb Spencer but his return to action at Doncaster three weeks ago certainly didn't get to the bottom of him, travelling well under restraint and then meeting some trouble as the race was unfolding; capable of better, perhaps markedly so, and the betting should be revealing.

10/1

11th

8

(12)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Green Pursuit

9st 5lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Absent since down the field at Doncaster (6f) five months ago on first run since rejoining Seb Spencer; perhaps best watched unless the market speaks positively.

16/1

3/1

Form: 51-44

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Unexposed colt whose 6f form, which includes a 2yo AW success, has plenty of substance; ran respectably, despite not fully handling the track, at Newmarket (handicap debut) most recently and shaped as if he's ready for a crack at this new trip; likely well treated and looks interesting.
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7th

3

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Gallant

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Wins for Andrew Balding came on Polytrack, latterly off this mark over 1m last summer; a slow start did for him down to 5f last time and, while he doesn't always look the easiest and can lug left, he's capable if things fall his way.

8/1

11th

2

(15)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Gallant

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Oli Rix

Both wins and most of his best RPRs have come on AW but his turf runs have come in stronger company than this; drops to 5f for the first time in his career; others look safer.

14/1

6th

1

(5)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Gallant

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Oli Rix

Ran his best race for new connections when a front-running second of six at Chelmsford three weeks ago (6f); runs off the same mark here and has a C&D win on his record; one to consider.

5/2

Form: 31-3 D BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Popular in novice events, having started favourite each time; won readily at Kempton (7f, AW) on second occasion and ties in closely with Red Sand on subsequent Wolverhampton running; bred to take well to York, being out of a smart dual course winner (Listed and Group 2); one to consider.
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2nd

2

(9)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:42 Redcar

Jolly Roger

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Lightly raced 4yo who has been running well in UAE this year, going close in big-field handicap in February (1m, good) then third of ten last month (1m, dirt); major player if continuing the good work back in Britain.

3/1

2

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Jolly Roger

9st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Comfortable winner of a Kempton novice (7f, Polytrack) last December, but had a nightmare passage on handicap/turf debut at York (7f, good to firm) in May; returns from 166 days off having been gelded; worth a second look.

5/1

2

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Jolly Roger

9st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Comfortable winner of a Kempton novice (7f, Polytrack) last December, but had a nightmare passage on handicap/turf debut at York (7f, good to firm) in May; returns from 166 days off having been gelded; worth a second look.

5/1

16/1

Form: 88-321 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Narrowly opened his account in Redcar novice event (7f, good to firm) two weeks ago, taking form figures this year to 321; goes into deeper waters on handicap debut but is improving steadily and could go well.
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12th

15

(14)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:55 York

Double Parked

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Prominent-racer who won twice during last season's 3yo campaign (1m, good to soft/good to firm) and returned to form when third at Redcar (1m, good) last Thursday on his second start of the season; it's possible this new trip will be within range and he has an each-way shout if seeing it out.

25/1

3rd

5

(2)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

19:20 Redcar

Double Parked

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

This C&D brought out the best in him last season, with two wins in the summer (good to soft/good to firm) and a close third of 13 in the autumn; faded as if needing his reappearance back here 17 days ago and ought to be sharper now.

11/1

7th

7

(7)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:42 Redcar

Double Parked

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

This C&D brought out the best in him last season, with two wins in the summer (good to soft/good to firm) and a close third of 13 in October when last seen; strong contender if fully tuned up for this reappearance.

6/1

16/1

Form: 1193-8

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Registered two sprint wins in the north last summer and ran well over 7f in final 2yo start; however, reappearance effort (folded tamely, eased) leaves a question mark over his current form; others preferred.
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5th

6

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lesleys Boy

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Decent 2yo who struggled last year, coming more than a stone down the weights; found his level again latterly on Tapeta but he ran poorly on his turf comeback in April and others make more obvious appeal.

14/1

16th

16

(1)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ripon

Lesleys Boy

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won two of his first three starts, including a C&D nursery off 8lb higher, but the handicapper was in command for much of 2025; creditable third to Fortamour at Newcastle when last seen 145 days ago but he has more on his plate in this deeper race.

16/1

12

(3)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Lesleys Boy

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Couple of turf wins last term; inconsistent this season but posted one of his better efforts in C&D contest most recently and is still unexposed on AW; attractively treated off current mark.

12/1

25/1

Form: 3044-1

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Held on narrowly in Pontefract novice contest (6f, good) on seasonal debut, belatedly opening her account; faces stiffer task from 2lb out of weights in this warm handicap and has something to prove back at 7f.
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3rd

6

(11)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Miss Hathaway

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Ran well to finish second of ten at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) 15 days ago; only 1lb higher, but she does have a bit to prove back over 5f for the first time since her debut.

9/1

6th

6

(4)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

15:52 Musselburgh

Miss Hathaway

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Best form at 6f, including a couple of good-ground wins this term, latest in July; mostly creditable efforts since; perhaps not crying out for this return to 7f but the sharp scenario is a plus.

8/1

Form: 61-002

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Couple of duck eggs in April but surged back to form at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last Saturday when clear second off this mark; just not certain to repeat that effort, having proved inconsistent thus far.
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3rd

7

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield

Tattie Bogle

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

Has generally been consistent this year, winning for the first time on turf at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April; recorded a rare blip at Leicester last month but back on track when runner-up at Ayr (7f, good to firm) 12 days ago; respected.

11/4

2nd

4

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Tattie Bogle

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Some good form this spring prior to winning at Musselburgh (7f, good) last month; flopped at Leicester (7f, good to firm) 11 days ago but he shouldn't be written off today.

13/2

8th

4

(4)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Leicester

Tattie Bogle

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Gained a deserved victory in 7f Musselburgh handicap ten days ago; up 2lb but this consistent front-runner ought to be in the shake-up again.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £86.30
Straight Forecast £88.74
Tricast £2023.43
Trifecta £1428.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Gallant

LAMBOURN:

Red Sand

The Guardian:

Green Pursuit

NEWMARKET:

Jolly Roger

Daily Mirror:

Tattie Bogle

TOPSPEED:

Miss Hathaway

POSTDATA:

Best Rate

Telegraph:

Rare Change

RP RATINGS:

Gallant

The Times:

Gallant

The Sun:

Gallant

Daily Mail:

Green Pursuit

D Express:

Red Sand

The Star:

Red Sand

Daily Record:

Red Sand