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.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Great Bedwyn

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Beaten on his last 13 starts going back to last May but he's been a good second on two of his last three starts, most recently in a big field at York (1m4f, good) this month; every chance he'll again be bang there.

4/1

2nd

4

(7)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Great Bedwyn

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Won this (good to firm) on return last year by a neck off 4lb higher than today; subsequent efforts have never quite lived up to that, albeit runner-up on Kempton AW last September and this March; first 1m2f run for ages when disappointing on latest start; could bounce back with each-way claims.

15/2

8th

10

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Great Bedwyn

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Had dropped 3lb below his last winning mark when second of nine behind course-specialist Whitcombe Rockstar at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack) last month, his first start in 75 days; races off the same mark, but he hasn't tackled a trip this short in three years; stable runs three.

12/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

6th

3

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 4

19:15 Doncaster

Maghlaak

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Ended his time with Adrian Keatley below par last autumn but a winner over fences at Southwell for his new yard before being pulled up at Market Rasen in December; needs to bounce back after a layoff.

16/1

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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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:50 Punchestown

Papagei

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time British Flat winner for James Ferguson; no wins since 2024; three maiden hurdle runs for new trainer suggest he is best watched.

22/1

5th

16

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Fairyhouse

Papagei

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time Flat winner for James Ferguson; no wins since 2024; now rated 73 in that sphere; mid-field on hurdling debut at Naas; posed no threat when falling three out at Downpatrick last Sunday.

50/1

2

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 185y

14:07 Downpatrick

Papagei

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time British Flat winner for James Ferguson; no wins since 2024; now rated 73 in that sphere; 80-1 for Naas hurdling/stable debut when 29l behind; others more likely.

33/1

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

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

1st

2

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:33 Pontefract

Lightening Company

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ben Haslam

Four-time Flat winner, including C&D, who has been all or nothing since scoring over hurdles at Cartmel in July; three AW no-shows followed good second over C&D (soft; 40-1) in October but market support predicted a going day when scoring here (1m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago; might not want the ground to get too quick but otherwise a key player under 2lb nudge.

5/4

1st

5

(4)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:27 Pontefract

Lightening Company

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Now 5lb lower than when second here (1m2f, soft) last October but did not emerge from the rear division when a big-priced outsider for all three subsequent AW runs; considered only if much strong in betting today.

9/1

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

2nd

7

(6)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Kitsune Power

8st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner in 2022 but his latest success came nearly two years ago; third on his first two outings this season (1m4f) and did enough to suggest he's still in form when fourth of six at Redcar (1m6f, good) 20 days ago; drop back in trip may not be ideal.

8/1

4th

2

(1)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

18:20 Redcar

Kitsune Power

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

It has been nearly two years since the last of his four wins but his two starts in 2026 have seen him finish third; conditions won't be an excuse and he's more solid than some.

3/1

3rd

6

(7)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

15:52 Beverley

Kitsune Power

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Defied a much higher mark at Beverley in 2022; poor strike-rate since but he ran encouragingly when favourite at Catterick (1m4f) on seasonal debut and has possibilities back here, being so nicely weighted.

5/1

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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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(3)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

Glistening Nights

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

All five wins have been at around 1m2f on good or quicker; last success was off 5lb lower but he reappeared with a fair third in Class 4 event over C&D (good to soft) last month; should go well on this drop back in grade and it would be a positive if the ground dries out.

10/1

3rd

10

(1)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:16 Ripon

Glistening Nights

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Down the field on final two runs last season but he may have been ready for a break; on a handy mark based on his form last August and could be a contender for last year's winning yard.

14/1

9

(1)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Glistening Nights

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

Disappointing at Chester last time but won over the 1m2f there in August and was placed in his next two runs; effective on the AW but others might be better in here.

16/1

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

3rd

2

(5)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Molinari

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Martin Todhunter

Won twice here last autumn, over 1m4f and over today's trip of 1m2f; hasn't won this season but he has dropped to a good mark and could go well.

6/1

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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2nd

5

(5)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 17y

Class 5

19:10 Yarmouth

Saratoga Gold

9st 5lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Kevin Frost

Losing run stretches back to July 2023 but he ended 2025 in good form and his reappearance at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) 18 days ago was a positive one; stepping back up in distance is a positive but he could do with the ground drying out.

5/1

3rd

4

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

19:02 Doncaster

Saratoga Gold

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

Serial winner in his younger days but been dry in almost three years; does have a comeback spring victory to his name but all other wins came in the second half of the year and he may need this at his age back from five months off.

7/1

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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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

6th

2

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:45 Hexham

Masekela

11st 4lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

On a long losing run on the Flat but he ran creditably when last seen, finishing second at Redcar (1m2f, good; final outing for Tim Easterby) in October; changed hands for £5,000 soon after; going hurdling rather late but not without hope.

10/1

4

(2)

17th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Redcar

Masekela

11st 1lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Tim Easterby

Runner-up in similar event at Ripon in August and has place claims if back to that form; far from certain to go one better, however, with losing sequence stretching back four years.

13/2

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