14.10

13th

6

(7)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Redcar

Tees Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Useful in his prime (won the Dash and an Irish Listed race in 2022), but far more miss than hit in recent times and soundly beaten on belated reappearance last week; best watched.

33/1

9th

6

(6)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:20 Southwell (AW)

Tees Spirit

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

A winner first time out three times in previous seasons but he's getting on now and has been absent for a year; has a bit to overcome then, especially as he looked on the downgrade last season and has only run twice on the AW.

25/1

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

9th

7

(3)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Catterick

Spartan Arrow

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Archie Watson

Group 3 win at Dundalk last October was one of four victories for the year; has struggled this season but his mark has plummeted as a result and he was better than the result when attracting market support at Lingfield (5f, AW) latest, running on late from too far back; it'll be interesting to see whether his backers return.

10/1

7th

3

(7)

12th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 3

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Spartan Arrow

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Archie Watson

Group 3 win at Dundalk (only run to date on Polytrack) last October was one of four victories for the year; struggled this season, often being inclined to hang right, and followers will largely be pinning their hopes on the surface switch doing the trick.

14/1

13th

13

(7)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Spartan Arrow

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Had a fine year in 2025, winning four times including in Listed and Group 3; not in comparable form in 2026 but he has too much ability to be discounted completely.

25/1

2nd

1

(18)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

American Affair

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Jim Goldie

Won the Group 1 King Charles III at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last June before missing the rest of the season; high points this season are his 1l second in the Group 2 Temple Stakes (5f, good to soft) in May and his Group 2 King George win at Goodwood (5f, good to firm) in July; failed to confirm Goodwood form with Rumstar and Time For Sandals in the Nunthorpe.

8/1

12th

2

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

American Affair

10st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Said goodbye to handicaps when winning over C&D in May 2025 and just two runs later he won the Group 1 King Charles III at Royal Ascot (good to firm; handles good to soft); off the track for nearly a year after and he's been slowly working his way back to form since, looking more his old self when winning a Group 2 at Glorious Goodwood latest; a likely force.

7/1

13th

3

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Ascot

Pilgrim

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Enjoyed his finest hour when winning the Palace Of Holyrood House Stakes at the Royal meeting in 2024; gained his first win since when narrowly landing a 5f handicap at Musselburgh in April; two solid efforts have followed and he would appear likely to make another bold bid.

6/1

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

4th

12

(12)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Catterick

Vintage Clarets

8st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has an excellent record in this race, with a second in 2022 and wins in 2023 and 2024 (all on soft/heavy); only fifth to Lexington Blitz on good 12 months ago but his second (Lexington Blitz third) in the Epsom Dash (good to soft) shows he's still useful, and he can be made to look well treated on that form even from 3lb out of the handicap; any easing of the ground in his favour.

9/1

7th

9

(1)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:17 Chester

Vintage Clarets

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won this race in 2024 when rated 8lb higher; well handicapped on even this year's best, 3lb lower than when second in the Dash at Epsom (5f, good to soft); stall 1 not ideal for one that comes from off the pace and he will need luck in running; big chance if the gaps appear though.

5/1

6th

10

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Vintage Clarets

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

All ten wins at 5f; last scored just over a year ago on good to firm but he's got plenty of form on a softer surface and ran well when runner-up in Epsom's "Dash" in June; also performed with credit at Glorious Goodwood and could be the type to bounce back from a lesser effort at Pontefract a fortnight ago; having just his second outing here since winning a C&D novice back in 2021.

5/1

8th

2

(9)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Catterick

Toca Madera

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

On a hat-trick after 5f wins in conditions event at Beverley (good) and handicap at York (soft) in recent weeks; first Catterick visit but it's a track which should suit this strong-travelling, prominent racer; high on the list.

100/30

1st

4

(3)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Beverley

Toca Madera

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Several good runs for his new yard this year and likely to give his running; surprising if one, or both, of the big two didn't have his measure.

6/1

12th

10

(11)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

Toca Madera

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won here (5f, good to firm) in June; ran two fine races at Goodwood's Glorious meeting and again when third behind Air Force One at York last month (travelled best); soft ground wouldn't have been ideal when second of six at Goodwood two weeks ago; drying conditions would be in his favour and he has the ability to get involved.

9/1

5th

6

(12)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Jm Jungle

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Admirable sprinter who has run some fine races in defeat this year, including when having poor track position in the Nunthorpe; Listed winner on heavy at Beverley a fortnight ago.

25/1

1st

5

(9)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Beverley

Jm Jungle

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Admirable sprinter who has run some fine races in defeat this year, including when having poor track position in the Nunthorpe nine days ago; drops in grade and holds solid claims.

5/2

5th

6

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Vantheman

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Has done well since the blinkers went on but appears to have no margin for error off this mark, 2lb above his win in May; behind two of these here last time.

6/1

5th

7

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Vantheman

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Back in form since fitted with blinkers, scoring over C&D (good) in May; has reached the frame on all three outings since, although latest fourth of seven at Pontefract was no more than respectable.

11/1

8th

5

(4)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Haydock

Trilby

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Three more wins this year (including C&D on soft) and last Saturday's sixth of 23 in the Silver Cup at Ayr was another creditable effort (second of 12 in his group); the fact he's finished in the first three (including four wins) on eight of his ten visits to Haydock makes him a must for the shortlist.

5/1

6th

12

(23)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Trilby

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Sam England

Respectable but unavailing effort in the Bronze Cup two years ago; in marvellous form this year, adding three wins at 5f (soft and good to soft), but he couldn't pull off another one at Haydock recently off a career-high mark; has more to do back at 6f.

12/1

2nd

6

(5)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Haydock

Trilby

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Has 48 runs under his belt but amazingly is better than ever and was winning his third race of the year at Beverley (5f, soft) last week; on a career-high mark now but this course specialist made it 2-3 over C&D in May and further rain will make no difference; no ifs or buts and can put up a good show.

7/2

18th

2

(7)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

Zoulu Chief

11st 7lb

J: Mr Henry Main

T: Heather Main

His 2026 form is unconvincing; the step back up in trip may suit (last two starts at 5f) but not a solid option.

16/1

9th

9

(5)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:10 Ascot

Zoulu Chief

8st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Heather Main

His 2026 form is unconvincing and the drop back to 5f didn't help at Goodwood last week; dropping down the weights but not a solid option.

25/1

5th

1

(1)

23rd Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:41 Redcar

Ventura Express

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Last scored in July 2024 but he was running respectably this year until a lesser effort at Beverley last month; had an excuse that day (anticipated the start and missed the break) and he's on a tempting mark; considered.

9/4

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

8th

4

(1)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:38 Hamilton

Vince LAmour

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Posted one of his better efforts last time but isn't certain to back it up, having proved far from consistent this term notwithstanding a success (off 6lb higher) in May.

7/2

6th

2

(7)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Vince LAmour

9st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Inconsistent this season but last two attempts in Class 5 comprise a success (off 4lb higher) and close second; drop back to this grade may have a positive effect.

20/1

7th

7

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Mon Na Slieve

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Kevin Ryan

Prominent racer; on a lenient mark but his losing sequence is mounting and he had no obvious excuses when beating just one home at Beverley three weeks ago.

11/1

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

9th

8

(7)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Pontefract

Mondammej

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

9yo who has dropped down the weights and showed spark when second of four at Nottingham last month; however, well beaten at Thirsk since and he's winless on turf since September 2021; others appeal more.

50/1

12th

9

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Mondammej

9st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Talented veteran but has temperament to match his ability; no turf win since 2021 and when second at Nottingham 11 days ago there were only four runners; more minor money perhaps his best hope.

9/1

2nd

1

(4)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:50 Nottingham

Mondammej

10st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Winless on turf since 2021 but showed more on his second run back from a break last time, is now 2lb lower and this is easier than the handicaps he's used to contesting; tends to be held up and a speed-favouring 5f in a small field may not be optimal but he's capable.

6/1

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

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

3rd

9

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Lethal Nymph

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

His three wins for this yard include a soft-ground success at Doncaster just under a year ago; went close at Pontefract in June and the door opened again when getting up late at Newcastle (again 5f, AW) last Thursday; hasn't won off a mark this high since 2022 but it's not hard to see him going well on his first visit to Beverley.

13/2

1st

4

(11)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Lethal Nymph

9st 13lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

C&D win off 1lb higher last November; retains all his ability as a 7yo and he is a major player back on Tapeta.

7/1

8th

2

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Lethal Nymph

11st 12lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Paul Midgley

Probably best at 5f and went down by only a head at Pontefract five weeks ago; had previously shaped well when fifth in a big field on this course; trainer has won this race three times in the last eight seasons and Johnny Burke looks a positive jockey booking.

11/2