May 14 / 17.25 York

17.25

Good To Firm

Stuey Weston & Friends Getting Out Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 1m 3f 188y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Stuey Weston & Friends Getting Out Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

Form: 36892- D

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won 1m4f Newbury handicap on good last summer; ended 2024 with a good second on AW at Southwell (1m6f) in November; each-way claims if resuming in similar form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(10)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:35 Epsom

Great Bedwyn

11st 7lb

J: Mr Lucas Murphy

T: Richard Hannon

Yet to win this year but he has run several good races in defeat at this trip; the bulk of his racing has been on good ground or quicker so underfoot conditions could be troublesome.

12/1

3rd

4

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Newbury

Great Bedwyn

9st 11lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Beaten on his last 15 starts but placed over 1m4f/1m2f in three of his five races this term; has the form for another prominent finish and is claimer ridden for the first time.

7/2

3rd

2

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

Great Bedwyn

10st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Beaten on his last 14 starts but he was a good second of 17 over 1m4f here (good) at the Dante meeting in May; freshened up since a disappointing effort at Thirsk six weeks ago.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5399-4

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Ran respectably on AW Flat at the end of March and creditable third over hurdles at Ayr last month; fitted with a first-time tongue-tie and visor combination here; his stable won this Kihavah in 2022 and 2023.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

16:25 Uttoxeter

Maghlaak

11st 11lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Made a winning start for current yard over fences at Southwell (2m4f) in November but only eighth back hurdling in 2m7f handicap here 17 days ago; visor and tongue-tie are retried now.

50/1

8th

8

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 3

15:00 Uttoxeter

Maghlaak

11st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Made a winning start for this yard in a novice handicap chase last November but pulled up in his final chase and has finished last in two subsequent Flat starts; capable hurdler but hardly returns to this discipline at the top of his game.

25/1

7th

2

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 27y

Class 4

19:52 Pontefract

Maghlaak

9st 8lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Mark Walford

Made a winning start for this yard in a novice handicap chase at Southwell (2m4f, soft) last November; finished a long way behind Sea Of Kings at Doncaster on his return to the Flat four weeks ago; others appeal more.

12/1

7/2

Form: 643-22 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Well-bred 4yo who showed improved form in his second handicap when narrowly denied by the progressive Steel Tiger at Chelmsford (1m6f) on Good Friday; that is solid form and he could still be well treated after a 3lb nudge; Ryan Moore retains the ride.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Don Simon

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Dunlop

Returned from a break with two creditable efforts on Tapeta (1m4f/2m) this spring but his form slumped back on turf at Thirsk (1m4f, good) last month; has something to prove again after that and he's still a maiden after 11 starts.

14/1

10th

6

(6)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

16:32 Thirsk

Don Simon

9st 5lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

Remains winless but he comes here in good nick, second of six in 2m Southwell handicap last month; effective at this shorter trip and needs considering eased 1lb.

4/1

2nd

3

(2)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Don Simon

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

Still seeking a first win after nine starts but he boasts some solid handicap form at up to 1m6f; satisfactory reappearance at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (1m4f) and that should have blown away any cobwebs; 2m presents a new challenge but it could unlock further progress.

2/1

11/1

Form: -33370 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Competitive in defeat from 1m4f to 2m during the winter but last two efforts below par; tackles turf for the first time since a well-held sixth on his 2022 debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(14)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:25 York

Cello

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Competitive in defeat from 1m4f to 2m during the winter but last two efforts below par; tackles turf for the first time since a well-held sixth on his 2022 debut.

11/1

4

(14)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:25 York

Cello

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Competitive in defeat from 1m4f to 2m during the winter but last two efforts below par; tackles turf for the first time since a well-held sixth on his 2022 debut.

11/1

Form: 3114-3 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Three handicap wins as a 3yo and made a good return to action when third of 13 over the extended 1m4f at Musselburgh (good) 31 days ago, form which has been boosted; drawn wider than ideal but still a must for the shortlist.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

17

(10)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

20:20 Galway

Papagei

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Gibney

Twice a winner in Britain for James Ferguson at 1m4f; kept to hurdling so far by current trainer, just okay form; first try at this extended trip, okay mark.

14/1

5th

4

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

16:00 Sligo

Papagei

11st 8lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time British Flat winner for James Ferguson; no wins since 2024; enters handicap hurdle company for the first time now following moderate efforts in four maidens; best watched.

15/1

Form: 013-44

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Three 1m2f wins last year and also third here in the autumn; a little below his best when fourth on both outings this season but back on a fair mark if returning to his peak form; this is his first attempt at 1m4f.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15

(12)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Ey Up Its The Boss

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Two 1m2f wins at Ripon (good to soft/soft) this season and he's also effective here and on good ground; however, he's been below par on his last two outings and needs a much bigger performance today.

25/1

7

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:50 Doncaster

Ey Up Its The Boss

8st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Gained fourth Ripon success when making all over 1m2f (soft) in July; 4l second at Chester (1m2f, good) next time and perhaps a drop back to 1m didn't suit when only sixth of seven back at Ripon 19 days ago.

14/1

6th

3

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:50 Ripon

Ey Up Its The Boss

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Comes into this as good as ever, gaining his fourth course success here (1m2f, soft) last month and finishing second of nine off this mark at Chester (1m2f, good) a week later; he is another for whom dropping in trip poses a question, though.

9/1

Form: 2754-8

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Ended 2024 in reasonable form under both codes but he was below par on last month's reappearance; others are more obvious.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

13

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

15:53 Cartmel

Lightening Company

10st 5lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Ben Haslam

Dual C&D winner (good/soft); returned to form with two Flat wins in April, but was soundly beaten when back over hurdles here in June and contests a much stronger race today.

14/1

5th

3

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

16:58 Cartmel

Lightening Company

11st 13lb

J: Mr James Murray

T: Ben Haslam

Has been running on the Flat, winning 1m4f/1m2f handicaps before a respectable effort in a competitive race at York; capable hurdler with winning form here and James Murray takes off a useful 7lb.

6/1

8th

16

(2)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Lightening Company

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Form figures of 5075 at this meeting in the last four years; one win a season had previously appeared his quota but he's already exceeded that in 2026, having scored at Pontefract (1m4f/1m2f) on last two outings; that demands some respect but this race is a higher grade.

10/1

Form: 2354-2

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Made a good return to action for his in-form stable when second of ten at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) on reappearance three weeks ago but a 4lb rise from the handicapper doesn't make his task any easier.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:50 Ripon

Kitsune Power

10st 12lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Tim Easterby

Ended a long losing run when scoring at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last month; respectable efforts in next two starts and he had an excuse here last time, when he got hampered by a faller; now only 1lb higher than for that last success and he's not ruled out.

10/1

10th

3

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

Kitsune Power

9st 13lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Successful at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last month and that has been followed by two solid runs, the latest at Beverley on Tuesday; one of three runners for Tim Easterby.

13/2

4th

7

(2)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

Kitsune Power

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Snapped a losing run when over C&D last month and the race didn't go smoothly for him when third at Redcar; considered.

13/2

Form: 2510-5

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Four 1m2f wins last year on good/good to firm; weakened into a below-par fifth on his 1m2f Pontefract reappearance but should strip fitter now; below par on his previous attempt at 1m4f.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

Glistening Nights

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Five-time winner but recent C&D second of 14 is as good as anything he's produced, leading until the final 110yds; a 3lb nudge shouldn't prevent a prominent showing if in similar form.

17/2

2nd

8

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Glistening Nights

10st 11lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

This trip on fast ground suits and every chance with a repeat of his two runs at Ripon; took a backward step here two weeks ago but he has C&D form and could run well.

8/1

7th

8

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Glistening Nights

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

1m2f on fast ground suits and comes into the reckoning after two sound placed efforts at Ripon this season, beaten a head into second place last time; chance.

7/1

Form: 64713- C

Last run: 265 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Fourth win of 2024 when getting up in the final strides over 2m here in July; creditable third at Newcastle (2m again) in August; returns for a new stable over a shorter trip; likely best watched.
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1

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:24 Ripon

Churchella

10st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Won four times for David O'Meara last year (1m6f-2m) but has been out of form for new stable this season and is not sure to be ideally suited by today's drop back in trip; considered only if lively in the betting.

10/1

3

(6)

12th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:45 York

Churchella

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Philip Kirby

Yet to strike form after three runs for new stable this year but now 1lb lower than when winning over C&D (good to firm) for David O'Meara just under a year ago; usually ridden patiently; revival possible.

20/1

13

(2)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Churchella

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Philip Kirby

Four wins for David O'Meara last year (2m/1m6f), two on Tapeta, and she's on a competitive mark on her best form; the step back up in trip may help but she's not easy to fancy judged on this year's two runs.

40/1

Form: 242-1

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Displayed a slightly awkward head carriage but still plenty to like about his 1m2f Redcar handicap debut and reappearance success last month, keeping on in a style which suggests this longer trip ought to be within range; raced only on good or soft on turf to date so the likely quick ground asks a different question but he should have more to offer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(8)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

20:30 Chepstow

Capla Lazarus

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Lightly raced 4yo who won on handicap/seasonal debut at Redcar (1m2f, good) in April and bounced back from two lesser runs to win at Ayr (1m2f, soft) in a first-time hood; could have more to offer in the headgear.

10/1

1st

3

(8)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Ayr

Capla Lazarus

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won going away at Redcar (good) on handicap/seosonal debut; couple of duck eggs at York since; chance of a rebound depends on how well he responds to first-time hood.

16/1

12th

7

(4)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:20 York

Capla Lazarus

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Justified favouritism on handicap/seasonal debut at Redcar (1m2f, good) in April but he finished tailed off over 1m4f here next time and was always in rear in that race; still unexposed after only five starts but he needs to bounce back after that major blip.

12/1

25/1

Form: 311-23 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Ended 2024 with two wins at Newcastle (1m2f/1m4f) and creditable placed efforts back at Newcastle and on turf at Pontefract this spring; former C&D winner.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

12

(3)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Molinari

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Martin Todhunter

Winless since 2024 and this veteran has yet to fire in handicaps over C&D and at Newcastle (1m4f) this summer; others appeal more.

40/1

6th

11

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

14:05 Newcastle (AW)

Molinari

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Martin Todhunter

The last two of his seven wins were at this track, albeit in 2024; placed twice over 1m2f here in a mixed campaign last autumn/winter; well beaten at 25-1 five weeks ago, a run which he may have needed after six months off and he's now back to his last winning mark, but this race looks too hot.

20/1

8th

9

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Molinari

8st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Martin Todhunter

In fairly good form on AW at Newcastle towards end of last year, making the frame over 1m2f on three of his last four appearances, but has fitness to prove after six-month absence.

25/1

Form: 464-55 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Last won in July 2023 and is 0-11 for current yard; respectable fifth on both starts this year but suspicion the wait for the next win will go on.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(8)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

16:57 Redcar

Saratoga Gold

9st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Began this season with two good efforts in May (1m4f/1m6f) and is well handicapped if judged on those but was soundly beaten on last two starts and comes here with a point to prove; blinkered last time; usual cheekpieces now refitted.

10/1

6th

2

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Nottingham

Saratoga Gold

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Winless in three years and has regressed for this yard; consisent run came to an end when below-par at Kempton a few weeks ago but he won't mind the return to turf off a career-low mark.

6/1

6th

4

(6)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:08 Kempton (AW)

Saratoga Gold

9st 8lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Multiple winner at up to 1m6f, including here but hasn't won for almost three years; even so, has been placed on five successive occasions and is capable of going close from this mark now back on this surface.

3/1

Form: 58-662 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Nothing like the force of old but showed he's down to a mark he can be very competitive from when a close second at Hamilton (1m3f, good to firm) ten days ago; goes off the same mark but this is a stronger race.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:05 Cartmel

Masekela

11st 6lb

J: Jack Power

T: James Moffatt

Well held when third in C&D maidens on last two hurdling starts but ran well to a point both times and has been given a wind op since; smart on the Flat at his best (fourth in 2022 Derby) and open to improvement over hurdles on this handicap debut.

8/1

3rd

4

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

13:42 Cartmel

Masekela

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Formerly smart on the Flat (fourth in 2022 Derby) but was knocking about in low-grade handicaps last year; well beaten on stable/hurdle debut in May but shaped with much more promise when third over C&D (albeit well held in the end) later that month, and might collect another minor prize today.

10/1

3rd

3

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

18:08 Cartmel

Masekela

11st 4lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Low-grade Flat performer who joined this yard for £5,000; 25-1 and tailed off in a good-ground maiden at Hexham.

14/1

Non-runners

Whathappensinvegas

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £75.60
Straight Forecast £102.17
Tricast £1524.31
Trifecta £980.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Don Simon

Telegraph:

Capla Lazarus

POSTDATA:

Masekela

SPOTLIGHT:

Papagei

TOPSPEED:

Whathappensinvegas

Daily Mail:

Capla Lazarus

Daily Record:

Capla Lazarus

NEWMARKET:

Don Simon

The Guardian:

Don Simon

Daily Mirror:

Don Simon

D Express:

Papagei

The Times:

Masekela

The Star:

Masekela