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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7th

14

(9)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Rare Change

8st 12lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

In fine form last spring, winning three times including over C&D; cheekpieces returned at Goodwood last month and he recorded a narrow soft-ground success; 2lb rise shouldn't handicap him out of things and faster ground should be beneficial.

14/1

1st

2

(3)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Rare Change

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Had bad luck in running over C&D during an otherwise successful spell around this time last year; inconsistent since but has possibilities off current mark with cheekpieces given another spin.

10/1

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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1st

2

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

19:42 Pontefract

Best Rate

9st 8lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Gained a deserved first win since 2024 in 1m apprentices' handicap at Ascot a week ago, when well on top at the finish; escapes a penalty and is able to race off 2lb lower than last time, so he's very hard to side against.

10/11

1st

4

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Ascot

Best Rate

9st 11lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

7f AW novice winner in 2024 but 0-17 subsequently; in the frame at 7f on his last four starts, though, and he stays 1m; due for a 2lb drop but still considered.

4/1

4th

3

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Best Rate

10st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

7f AW novice winner at two; 0-16 in handicaps but yet another sound effort in defeat last time at Newmarket (7f, good); handicapped about right but one of these can come his way.

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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9th

9

(16)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Milford

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Julie Camacho

Beaten 16 times since his winning 2yo debut but there have been several good runs along the way; two midfield finishes in good handicaps this summer; edging down the weights and he should be popping up soon.

25/1

10th

7

(22)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Milford

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Julie Camacho

0-15 since debut win in May 2024 but often ran well off marks in the 90s in some quality handicaps last season, including over C&D; respectable sixth of 14 on recent reappearance at Thirsk and could build on that run today.

10/1

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

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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7th

5

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

18:45 Doncaster

Perfect Part

9st 11lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Made a winning debut in the Hilary Needler at Beverley two years ago (5f, good to firm) but hasn't won since; fair second in a Thirsk fillies' handicap two runs ago (1m, good) but well beaten at Royal Ascot last time.

8/1

22th

18

(10)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Perfect Part

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

No win in 16 starts since debut success last June but has run with credit on all four this year, including fourth in the Spring Mile at Doncaster (good to soft); second of 11 over 1m at Thirsk (1m, good) 17 days ago; each-way shout at likely decent odds.

33/1

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

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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7th

3

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

Frankies Dream

10st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Course winner who is in a consistent vein of form this term, placing in handicaps over 1m1f and 1m here (both good) on his last two outings; this longer trip asks a different question but he's likely to be on the premises again if his stamina holds.

5/1

3rd

7

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Frankies Dream

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Jennie Candlish

Strike-rate is 6-26; soon in a consistent vein of form this term and was beaten only half a length by the market leader in York event (1m1f, good) most recently, taking record at this venue to 512; solid.

5/2

2nd

6

(15)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Frankies Dream

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Enjoyed a fine 2025 when a six-time winner (from 5f to 7f); has returned in similarly good form, finishing third at Thirsk (1m, good; to Empire Of Light) and Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) last month; each-way claims again.

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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8th

4

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Eves Boy

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Down the weights since some ordinary 7f runs in the middle months of 2025 and looked as if he might take advantage shortly when a close second at Thirsk (1m, good) in April following a break; however, he hasn't run to the same level since and needs a revival returned to 7f.

9/1

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

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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Verdict Starting price

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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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Green Pursuit

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

On a good mark on 2025 best and he has been running himself into form this time around, third of ten (beaten 1l) at Carlisle four weeks ago; conditions no problem and he is one to consider.

8/1

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

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

2

(11)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Gallant

10st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Oli Rix

Won two AW races for Andrew Balding whom he left for 60,000gns; he's not always looked entirely straightforward but he was less than 2l away last time at Newmarket (7f, good) after being in rear at one point; Tom Marquand takes over now; respected.

10/1

5th

1

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Gallant

9st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Picked up from Andrew Balding for 60,000gns not long after an AW win (1m) this time last year; not the easiest (can lug left) and will need to settle better after a spell sprinting, over tonight's stiff 7f, but he's capable off this mark if things fall right.

6/1

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

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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1st

4

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Double Parked

11st 2lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Appeared to be found wanting for stamina over C&D two runs back but that was a warm handicap and he's since gone down narrowly in a Class 3 over 1m at Redcar (good; new tongue-tie), where he wasn't stopping; races up with the pace and firmly in the reckoning.

8/1

3rd

9

(12)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:25 Redcar

Double Parked

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Found 1m2f too far at York five weeks ago but the return here is a positive given his course record (111373); still 3lb above his last winning mark but holds each-way claims with a tongue-tie given a go.

10/1

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

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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8th

1

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:58 Carlisle

Lesleys Boy

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

No longer the force of old but bettered his poor seasonal debut when fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) a fortnight ago; continues to lurk on a dangerous mark and is well worth another crack at this sort of trip; no surprise if he features.

11/2

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

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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2nd

4

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

19:30 Beverley

Tattie Bogle

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Scored over C&D in June; below par returned to this scenario last time but that race possibly came too soon after a good effort three days earlier; may rebound.

6/1

7th

6

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

Tattie Bogle

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Ridden more patiently than usual when gaining a second success of 2026 over C&D in June and backed it up with a very good second of ten in 7f Thirsk handicap three days ago; a player off an unchanged mark.

9/4

2nd

1

(10)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Tattie Bogle

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

He has run a string of good races in 2026, winning for the second time when comfortably seeing off five rivals at Beverley (7.4f, good) last week; that effort was backed up by the Topspeed figure and he can't be discounted under a 5lb penalty.

11/2

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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