May 15 / 14.10 York

14.10

Good To Firm

Lindum York Handicap

  • Prize money: £30924
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 18 runners
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Lindum York Handicap

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 1519-3 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Tough sprinter who ran a string of good races in hot handicaps last year, including at this track (5.5f, good to firm) at the Ebor meeting; solid return to action at Goodwood two weeks ago when faring best of those to race prominently; another big run on the cards.
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7th

4

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Shagraan

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Dual Listed winner who faced a stiff task in deep waters at Royal Ascot last time; respectable third to Rumstar in this race last year and was only one place behind that rival in the 2026 Palace House; in the mix.

8/1

17th

11

(10)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Shagraan

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Ended 2025 with 5f Listed wins at Beverley (good to firm) and over C&D (soft) either side of a Group 2 second to First Instinct at Newbury; has a lot to find on those efforts and also on this year's runs for a new yard.

50/1

11th

8

(4)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Shagraan

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

His form took a surge forward towards the end of last season with 5f Listed wins for Mick Appleby at Beverley (good to firm) and Ascot (soft); reappeared with 3l third of 14 to Night Raider on stable debut in the Group 3 Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) and he's open to improvement on this second start of the season; one to consider.

13/2

Form: 317-05 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
High in the weights after a productive 2024 campaign, having been hit hard for a conditions race win at Beverley (5f, good) in September; two runs this year suggest he'll be vulnerable in a race like this (fifth off a 1lb lower mark last year when in better form).
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6

(5)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Haydock

Tees Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Adrian Nicholls

Capable 5f performer on his day but has not made the frame in six runs this year; a slow start meant he couldn't adopt his usual front-running tactics at York five weeks ago, and his mark is tumbling, but he's risky.

20/1

19th

4

(18)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Tees Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Smart front-runner on his day; the handicapper took a dim view of his Beverley win last September and he has found it tough going this time around, including at Redcar 11 days ago after a wind op; he is well handicapped again now though and should have a big run in him if his high draw proves no hindrance.

40/1

Form: 3-9141 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Finished third in the corresponding race 12 months ago when trained by the Crisfords; theoretically has more on his plate off today's 7lb higher mark but he's earned it having won two of his four runs for new connections; created a positive impression at Epsom last month when the new cheekpieces (retained) did the trick; one to take seriously.
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7th

2

(8)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Spartan Arrow

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Enjoyed an excellent 2025 when a four-time scorer, including in 5f Group 3 at Dundalk in October; yet to fire this term and failed to beat a rival in 5f Pontefract handicap last month; tried in a change of headgear here.

10/1

13th

2

(1)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

15:57 Pontefract

Spartan Arrow

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Not solid on form shown in UAE and Britain this year but is very useful on his day, being a turf Listed and AW Group 3 scorer last term, as well as close second in the Epsom "Dash".

9/1

8th

2

(11)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

16:38 Southwell (AW)

Spartan Arrow

9st 7lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Four wins in 2025, notably a Group 3 at Dundalk in October; struggled in two runs in the Middle East this year and he is 4lb higher than when second in last summer's Dash at Epsom, his most recent run in a handicap.

12/1

Form: 2310-1 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Made giant strides last year, notably when getting up late in the Portland at Doncaster (5.5f, good); better than ever when overcoming a troubled passage to win at Musselburgh last month (5f, good to soft); hard to believe he's not still well treated up 4lb and he looks every inch a Pattern-racer in waiting; whether today's combination of a fast 5f on quick ground will see him to best effect remains to be seen.
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6th

2

(15)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

American Affair

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Didn't give his running in bid for back-to-back victories in Group 1 at Royal Ascot (last of 26) last month, but he'd previously shaped well when second in the Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock; this C&D winner (good to firm) takes a drop in grade and will be a danger to all if on a going day.

11/2

26th

2

(18)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

American Affair

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

A massive improver in 2025 as he was still cleaning up in handicaps in the spring before nipping home to win this race (good to firm) from Frost At Dawn; down the field on first run since, at York in May, but he came on a ton to chase home Night Raider at Haydock (5f, good to soft) latest; likely to pull out the stops for another excellent effort.

8/1

2nd

3

(10)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

American Affair

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Highly progressive in 2025, winning the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm); also won on good to soft last year; it was his first run since when down the field at York recently and he may have needed it, but a dramatic transformation is required just ten days on.

9/1

Form: 1000-2 C BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with a whimper but he enjoyed a fine June, running away with a Musselburgh handicap before beating 27 rivals in the Palace Of Holyrood House at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm); encouraging return to action at Ripon last month when not looking in love with the track; more required to take this having been nudged up 2lb but he ran well at this meeting last season and Royal Ascot was his only other run over 5f on fast ground.
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6th

1

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Pilgrim

9st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

In-form 5yo; overcame trouble to win at Musselburgh (5f, soft) in April and was a creditable fourth in a big field here (6f, good) ten days ago; should be thereabouts again off an unchanged mark.

10/1

4th

9

(3)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Pilgrim

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Mixed fortunes since winning the 5f 3yo handicap at Royal Ascot in 2024 (good to firm); got back on track to win at Musselburgh (5f, soft) last month despite being denied a clear run; his peak performances have come at 5f but he was a C&D winner in his 2yo season; respected up just 3lb for last time.

14/1

1st

6

(14)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Pilgrim

8st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Enjoyed his finest hour when winning the 5f 3yo handicap at Royal Ascot in 2024; seen only twice last season and down the field on both his AW outings this term, but he met trouble last time and is probably in much better form than his finishing position suggests; undoubtedly well handicapped again and this C&D winner is interesting with a good-value claimer booked.

6/1

Form: 10-073 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Best effort this season when third of seven at Ripon 19 days ago (Pilgrim second), keeping on well in the closing stages; has won over 5f on good to firm ground but he's particularly effective on slower going and there's a strong suspicion he'll get taken off his feet early.
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3rd

2

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Vintage Clarets

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Gained two of his ten wins over this C&D and returns here after bouncing back to form with commendable second in last week's Epsom Dash (5f, good to soft); still well handicapped after 3lb rise; likely contender.

11/4

2nd

19

(18)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Vintage Clarets

8st 10lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Prolific winner down the years and he arrives off an 11lb lower mark than when fifth in this 12 months ago; yet to shine this year (poor draw at Chester on penultimate start) but it wouldn't be a huge shock to see him fare better today.

16/1

11th

11

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Vintage Clarets

9st 3lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Prolific winner over the years, including over C&D; no impact yet this season but he wasn't disgraced from a wide draw at Chester last time and he's tumbling in the weights; solid each-way claims.

12/1

Form: 196-26

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Ran well given how hard he pulled at Newmarket on his seasonal return last month but he took a backward step at Goodwood two weeks ago; finished behind Shagraan on that occasion, as he had a couple of times last year; others are more appealing.
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12th

7

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Toca Madera

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David O’Meara

Exploited his reduced mark in fine style at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) last month; came up short off an 11lb higher mark in Ireland 13 days ago, hanging left; minor placing perhaps his best hope this time.

12/1

6th

2

(8)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Toca Madera

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Made all for an emphatic 5f Doncaster win early this month, his first success since August 2024; up 11lb for that; however, he had a higher mark early in his career when trained by Brian Meehan; definite chance, given the depth of the sprinting division in Britain, relative to Ireland.

9/2

1st

6

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:30 Doncaster

Toca Madera

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

His last win was in August 2024 but he went close off a reduced mark in a 16-runner handicap at York (5f, good) last month; back up 2lb in the weights but that was a bold bid last time and he's respected.

9/4

Form: 5135-2 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Boasts strong handicap form at this track, enjoying his finest hour when seeing off 21 rivals over 5.5f at last season's Ebor meeting; no match for American Affair at Musselburgh on his reappearance but it was still an encouraging effort; no obvious reason why he won't be in the thick of it.
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3rd

3

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Jm Jungle

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Six wins to his name include 5f Group 2 at Goodwood last summer; not quite at his best this season, although a midfield run in Group 1 at Royal Ascot last time was a step in the right direction; third here 12 months ago and should be involved in the shake-up again.

7/1

11th

7

(14)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Jm Jungle

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Best form on sharp tracks; never better than for a Group 2 win at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) last August but well held in the Nunthorpe at York next time on his sole attempt at a Group 1 in Britain; has work to do.

50/1

9th

6

(9)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Jm Jungle

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

6yo who rose through the ranks last season and won the Group 2 King George Stakes at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) in August; reappeared with respectable fourth of 14 to Night Raider in the Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago and he could show the benefit of that outing today.

9/1

15/2

Form: 0154-5 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Ran a stormer in the 3yo 5f handicap at this meeting 12 months ago, finishing second of 17 despite a poor draw; won a Pontefract handicap (5f, good) last July; not so good in three runs since but the combination of 6f and a six-month layoff may have contributed to his weak finish at Newmarket last month; can do better today.
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4th

5

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:07 Pontefract

Vantheman

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Took this prize in 2024; back in fine form of late since fitted with blinkers, scoring at Hamilton (5f) in May and in the frame in big-field 5f handicaps at Thirsk and Newcastle since; ought to be thereabouts.

5/1

4th

12

(12)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Vantheman

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Prominent racer; two wins this season, one of them C&D (2-2 here); back near his best when a close third of 17 at Thirsk last month but this is a stronger race.

10/1

3rd

1

(13)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Vantheman

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

None too consistent but he surged back to form with a win at Hamilton (5f, good; made all) two weeks ago; that was only his second go in blinkers and he's again of interest off 4lb higher.

8/1

12/1

Form: 10-014 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
String of fine runs last season and he looked better than ever when winning at Beverley last month (5f, good); another solid effort at Leicester 19 days ago and remains on an attractive mark; a rapid 5f on quick ground wouldn't appeal as optimal for him though.
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1st

4

(2)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

Trilby

9st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Had his ideal conditions when gaining his fourth win at Haydock last month (5f, soft) when wearing cheekpieces for the first time; solid third of 20 off this 5lb higher mark at York last time (5f, good; fifth has won since); stall 2 perhaps not ideal but one with a chance.

3/1

3rd

19

(20)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Trilby

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Reacted well to first-time cheekpieces when picking up nicely to collar a back-to-form rival (pair clear) at Haydock (5f, soft) on Thursday; 5lb penalty in a deeper race but a bigger factor could be that the ground is unlikely to be as testing this time (has won on good but seems most potent when the mud is flying).

10/1

1st

5

(1)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:13 Haydock

Trilby

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Returned to form when second at Beverley (5f, good) last month; sixth of seven there since (5f, good to soft) but beaten less than 2l and he's a three-time winner here (6f/5f, good-heavy); could be bang there now back here in first-time cheekpieces.

9/4

Form: 095-03 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed his best day when dominating a 6f nursery at the Ebor meeting in 2023 (good to firm); it hasn't been smooth sailing since but he showed good speed when third of nine at Ascot (5f, good to firm) and he now has something to build on; Oisin Murphy booked; considered.
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9th

2

(5)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:17 Windsor

Zoulu Chief

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Heather Main

Shaped okay at Lingfield in January; down the field at Leicester last month but he was harried up front and weakened in the final furlong; dropped 2lb and this easier track will help; one to consider.

9/2

10th

10

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Zoulu Chief

8st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Heather Main

Ran creditably at Lingfield in January when bidding for a 6f AW double; 8lb higher than when second at Newmarket (7f) on last turf attempt but he's proved consistent since being gelded and his first two handicap wins were on good to firm; in the mix.

13/2

Form: 63-254 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Three solid efforts in defeat this year and he's on his last winning mark; surprising if a few weren't better treated today though.
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6th

7

(6)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Pontefract

Ventura Express

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

On a near two-year losing spell but he's a four-time C&D winner and can't be dismissed off his reduced mark; made the frame in last two starts, latest back at Pontefract.

6/1

4th

2

(10)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Ventura Express

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Four of his six wins have come over C&D, including the corresponding race in 2024; drew a blank in 2025 but retains ability and he has run some solid races in defeat this year too, keeping on for fourth at Beverley 18 days ago; drops in class but he has the widest stall to contend with.

8/1

4th

7

(6)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Beverley

Ventura Express

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

9yo who is on an 18-race losing run; good second over C&D last July (good to firm) and is now 3lb lower.

10/1

Form: 608-63 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Impressive winner of a 5f handicap at Windsor last August when 2lb lower; two promising runs after wind surgery in January, notably last time at Wolverhampton where he tanked through a strongly run 6f handicap, leading in the final furlong but picked off late on by two rivals who came from off the pace; well treated and of some interest in the short term; this is a tough task but he's not yet fully exposed.
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4

(7)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Nazron

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Was having his first start after a second wind operation when down the field at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) 15 days ago; 2lb lower then when just missing out at Chester (5f, soft) in June and each-way claims if reproducing that sort of form.

16/1

14th

1

(4)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:20 York

Nazron

11st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ivan Furtado

Short-headed by Copper Knight at Chester (5f, soft) last month and close fourth of eight there (5.5f, good) since but well beaten in May on sole previous visit here and down the field at Yarmouth on Thursday.

14/1

10th

8

(11)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

19:40 Yarmouth

Nazron

9st 3lb

J: William Carver

T: Ivan Furtado

Only handicap win was off this mark last season (5f, good to firm); close up in Chester sprints the last twice, the penultimate one on soft ground; has each-way claims.

8/1

Form: 810-36 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Made all when beating Trilby over C&D last October (soft ground); satisfactory return to action at Pontefract last month but he finished behind a few of these at Musselburgh last time.
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9th

4

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Ripon

Vince LAmour

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Far from consistent this season but scored off just 1lb lower over C&D in May and has a fighting chance provided he's back in the same form.

16/1

7th

6

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Vince LAmour

8st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Won a C&D handicap in April 2024 (heavy); has run mainly over 5f since; fair run in a decent 5f handicap at Carlisle last week (soft); each-way chance.

8/1

6th

7

(10)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

Vince LAmour

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Hasn't been at his best since winning at Ripon early last month (5f, good); today's conditions ideal and could bounce back from good draw.

14/1

Form: 478140 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Benefitted from the return to turf when winning a Class 3 at Musselburgh last month; fair fourth behind American Affair next time but he failed to fire at Thirsk 12 days ago; now tried in blinkers; stable may have stronger claims with Vantheman.
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7th

7

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Mon Na Slieve

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Prominent racer; on a good mark and his latest Hamilton third offered hope he would be adding to his tally soon; tongue-tie returns today; considered.

9/2

3rd

8

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

19:30 Hamilton

Mon Na Slieve

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Beaten just a nose at Newcastle (5f, AW) in March and close fifth of 13 over this C&D (good) last month; might not be far away if he's on a going day but he's been up and down this season and was soundly beaten at Thirsk (5f, good) last time.

11/1

12th

9

(16)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Mon Na Slieve

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Inconsistent front-runner but was close up behind Vantheman at Hamilton and this flatter track could suit better; respected.

12/1

Form: 303466 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Had a good winter, winning four times on AW; more recent efforts don't suggest he's the answer in this field.
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Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

15:10 Doncaster

Mondammej

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Well handicapped on the pick of last year's AW form and he may have needed his comeback run at Thirsk in May; however, this 9yo was well beaten and is without a win on turf since September 2021; others are more compelling.

40/1

14th

13

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Mondammej

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Veteran with a mind of his own and refused to leave the parade ring on last intended start in November; however, perfectly capable of a big run off this mark and he's gone well fresh in the past.

33/1

20/1

Form: 769-03 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Ran away with this race in 2022 and went on to show smart form on both turf and AW in the next 12 months; not stood a lot of racing since but he showed he retained ability at Musselburgh 13 days ago; this is a much stronger contest but he couldn't be discounted with confidence.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(6)

31st May 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Fine Wine

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Established trailblazer who is 4-14 over C&D and looked to be on the way back when third of nine at Musselburgh (5f, good) at the start of the month; didn't back it up at York (5f, good to firm) next time but this is weaker; best watched for now.

8/1

7th

8

(6)

31st May 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Fine Wine

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Established trailblazer who is 4-14 over C&D and looked to be on the way back when third of nine at Musselburgh (5f, good) at the start of the month; didn't back it up at York (5f, good to firm) next time but this is weaker; best watched for now.

8/1

17

(17)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:10 York

Fine Wine

8st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Scott Dixon

Ran away with this race in 2022 and went on to show smart form on both turf and AW in the next 12 months; not stood a lot of racing since but he showed he retained ability at Musselburgh 13 days ago; this is a much stronger contest but he couldn't be discounted with confidence.

20/1

Form: 0-6320 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
On a long losing run; has run some solid races in defeat this year but last time at Thirsk wasn't one of them; this is a hot race in which to try and end the drought.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(10)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Pontefract

Lethal Nymph

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Paul Midgley

Perhaps best over 5f nowadays and couldn't quite last home in big field over 6f at York last weekend (still ran respectably); gained last turf success off current mark; possibilities.

3/1

5th

15

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Lethal Nymph

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Only eighth over C&D last time when quite well fancied but there's nothing wrong with his previous fourth here at the Dante meeting; now below his last winning mark and may well get back on track.

14/1

8th

15

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Lethal Nymph

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Paul Midgley

Runner-up in this race in 2024, and he warmed up nicely for another bid with a good fourth in a big field over C&D at the Dante meeting; should be in the thick of things once more.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £25.80
Straight Forecast £21.20
Tricast £335.23
Trifecta £846.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

American Affair

SPOTLIGHT:

Jm Jungle

TOPSPEED:

Vantheman

LAMBOURN:

Spartan Arrow

RP RATINGS:

Shagraan

Telegraph:

Mon Na Slieve

The Times:

Pilgrim

Daily Mail:

Lethal Nymph

D Express:

American Affair

Daily Record:

American Affair

Daily Mirror:

Vantheman

The Sun:

Spartan Arrow

The Guardian:

Jm Jungle

The Star:

Jm Jungle