May 16 / 16.15 York

16.15

Good To Firm

Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap

  • Prize money: £14173.5
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 22 runners
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Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap

Runners: 22 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 7176-9

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
6f win at Newbury last summer, his second start, before coming up short in strong company; had wind and gelding operations prior to his stable/seasonal/handicap debut at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) last month, a race where he pulled hard and was beaten a long way (wore a hood and a tongue-tie, both absent today); 5f might suit but he's not solid.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Bears

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

Absent since winning in first-time blinkers (retained) over C&D three months ago on second start for new yard and on AW; unexposed in this sphere and still has leeway in the handicap (peak mark was 16lb higher).

7/1

5th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newmarket

King Of Bears

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

In and out for George Scott this season but not disgraced over 7f at Chelmsford (AW debut) three weeks ago; can compete off a career-low mark so would have real possibilities if revitalised by a change of stable.

10/1

5th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newmarket

King Of Bears

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

In and out for George Scott this season but not disgraced over 7f at Chelmsford (AW debut) three weeks ago; can compete off a career-low mark so would have real possibilities if revitalised by a change of stable.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0150-1 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
5f AW win last summer and also ran well in a sales race here at the Ebor meeting, looking stretched by the sixth furlong; gelded prior to his Thirsk reappearance (5f, good to firm) and he turned in an improved display, travelling strongly and finding plenty off the bridle; up 6lb but could well have more in the tank; connections had Vantheman finish second in this race last year.
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9th

14

(12)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

Against The Wind

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Ran well on Southwell AW on his seasonal return but three heavy defeats have followed (either side of a wind operation); dropping down the weights but this looks a tough race in which to try to rediscover his best.

66/1

18th

8

(18)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Against The Wind

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Had some strong form as a 3yo, including at York, and he returned to action in March with a good third at Southwell (5f, AW); two heavy defeats have followed (had a wind op after the first) and he arrives with a point to prove.

40/1

21th

4

(1)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Against The Wind

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Third of 22 in 3yo handicap over C&D (good to firm) at this meeting 12 months ago and progressive on AW since; soft ground may not have suited at Musselburgh last time and he's had wind surgery since; however, a career best is needed today and he has to prove he's just as good on turf as AW.

16/1

25/1

Form: 7417-7 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 5f as a 2yo (good and soft) and also performed with credit over C&D; 6lb higher than when scoring at Haydock on his only handicap run and this is more suitable than some of his subsequent assignments.
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9th

4

(9)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

King Of Light

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Stuart Williams

Two wins in handicaps (6f and 5f) this season, the latest on heavy going at Haydock last week; more on his plate in a competitive Listed race.

25/1

1st

3

(11)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Haydock

King Of Light

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Stuart Williams

Saw off All Ways Glamorous to land this race on good to soft 12 months ago; smart handicap performance when a clearcut winner at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June; hasn't fully confirmed that improvement in strong races since but he shaped quite well (briefly not clear run) when keeping-on fifth of 21 in the recent Portland at Doncaster (5.5f, good); can make a bold bid to defend his crown.

100/30

5th

11

(18)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

King Of Light

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Won easily at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June but he was hit hard for that success and has come up short in some goood sprint handicaps since; a similar fate could be on the cards this time.

20/1

Form: 717-5 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
5f novice win as a 2yo before running with credit in the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot; absent for ten months (gelded) prior to his reappearance at Newmarket last month, a race where he travelled strongly before tiring in the closing stages; dropping back to 5f should suit and this mark probably not beyond him; one to consider.
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22

(14)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Loom

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Richard Fahey

Just one win to his name but runner-up in a big field at the Dante meeting here and again found only one too good at Southwell in September; however, both those runs were over 5f, he hasn't looked as effective at this trip and he never looked like getting involved over 5f here on Friday.

25/1

8

(1)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Loom

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Ran a cracker to finish second of 22 in a hot 3yo C&D handicap at the Dante meeting; unable to build on that since but he returned to form when second at Southwell 17 days ago; that was a drop in class and a 2lb rise back up in grade could find him out.

10/1

3

(3)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Loom

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Started the campaign in good form, notably when second of 22 at the Dante meeting at York (5f, good to firm); his progress has stalled more recently though and hopes rest on the drop into Class 4 company perking him up.

7/1

Form: 312 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
The form of his Southwell maiden success has been handsomely advertised by the runner-up (now BHA-rated 100); failed to concede a penalty to the 86-rated Carrados at Wolverhampton three weeks ago but still ran a fine race; likely he'll need to improve again to defy this mark on his turf and handicap debut but it wouldn't be a huge surprise.
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5th

1

(3)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:17 Chester

Sudden Flight

9st 13lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Richard Hughes

Dual winner on the AW last season (5f/6f); not scored so far this term, but was runner-up at Salisbury in June (6f, good to firm) and Windsor in July (6f, good to firm); handles soft ground and well drawn but drop in trip may not be ideal on this sharp track.

9/1

5th

13

(4)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Goodwood

Sudden Flight

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Came up well short in series final (Class 2) at Windsor last time; knocking at the door otherwise this season but may ideally need a drop back in grade.

14/1

12th

7

(15)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Sudden Flight

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Both wins on AW; 0-9 on grass but cheekpieces seem to have bucked him up of late and he was very close to breaking his turf duck at Salisbury before making late inroads into Another Abbot's lead over this C&D last time; weighted to be thereabouts with that one and can't be ruled out.

11/2

Form: 4110- D

Last run: 238 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden and a novice last summer (both 5f; good and good to firm) before coming up short in Listed company at Ayr when last seen in September; opening mark demands improvement.
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4

(4)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Catterick

Lexington Blitz

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Robert Cowell

Versatile ground-wise; particularly effective on downhill tracks, including a win in this race on good 12 months ago; below par in recent starts but things didn't go his way at Goodwood last time and he's well treated if staging a revival having dipped to 3lb lower than when third (Vintage Clarets second) of 20 in the Epsom Dash (good soft) in June.

8/1

6th

2

(1)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Goodwood

Lexington Blitz

9st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Versatile ground-wise; particularly effective on downhill tracks and was a ready winner over this C&D in May before having an awkward passage in 6th of 23 at the big meeting here in July; front-running at York didn't come off ten days ago but he has to be of interest on the earlier form.

11/2

20th

6

(1)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Lexington Blitz

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Robert Cowell

Better than ever this year following a gelding operation, winning at Goodwood (5f, good) in May and running with credit at Epsom (the Dash) and Glorious Goodwood since; should give his running but might find one or two better treated today.

8/1

12/1

Form: 137- BF

Last run: 251 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Impressive on last season's debut (6f, good; strong favourite); third in Listed company a fortnight later but his form dipped at Thirsk when last seen in September; gelded over the winter; should be quick enough to cope with 5f but not obviously well treated; stable also run Loom and Tuscan Point.
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7th

2

(1)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Haydock

Mearall

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Outran his 100-1 odds when sixth of 24 in the Palace of Holyroodhouse at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm; hooded for the first time); dropped 2lb since and he's a major player in this easier company.

7/2

28

(12)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Mearall

8st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard Fahey

Ripon win on 2yo debut (6f, good) and he ran creditably in a Listed race over that C&D two weeks later; neither subsequent start has been comparable and the addition of a hood isn't enough to recommend him this time.

33/1

7

(8)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:15 York

Mearall

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Impressive on last season's debut (6f, good; strong favourite); third in Listed company a fortnight later but his form dipped at Thirsk when last seen in September; gelded over the winter; should be quick enough to cope with 5f but not obviously well treated; stable also run Loom and Tuscan Point.

12/1

Form: 711- D

Last run: 176 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Too green to do himself justice on debut last September (5f, good) but he put the experience to good use, winning two 5f events at Wolverhampton in October and November (made all both times); not obviously thrown in for this handicap debut but his ceiling is yet to be established.
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9th

12

(5)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Elouises Prince

9st 0lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Serial hard-puller who scored for regular partner Jude Fernandes over C&D in February; will always come with risks attached but should get a good pace this time and the return here will help.

20/1

11th

10

(8)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Elouises Prince

8st 10lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Sprung a 25-1 surprise at Lingfield last month and caught the eye with a power-packed finish from too far back when fourth there (also 1m) 18 days ago; that suggests his mark is still workable.

12/1

4th

1

(8)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:35 Lingfield (AW)

Elouises Prince

9st 11lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Sprung a 25-1 surprise over C&D last week (Way To Dubai fourth) when staying on well in the closing stages; not sure to be in the same form again but he is unexposed at a mile and will be a danger to all if in the same form.

3/1

Form: 10229- D

Last run: 273 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Showed a useful level of ability in six runs for Karl Burke last year, notably her second of 11 in a conditions event at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good to firm); sold for 35,000gns in September; can win races this year but not sure she's well-enough treated for a race of this nature.
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6th

2

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

19:00 Nottingham

Storm Call

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has won twice over 5f but has been below her best this year; has dropped to a career-low mark but doesn't look ready to take advantage.

8/1

6th

3

(2)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Storm Call

9st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Reponded well to the fitting of blinkers when winning at Redcar (5f, good) last October, but not matched that form since; also has something to prove over this stiffer 5f.

12/1

4th

2

(7)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Catterick

Storm Call

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won at Redcar last October (5f, good) off 2lb lower when blinkered for the first time; not quite so good in two runs on the AW since; may need the run on first outing since March.

10/1

Form: 97823- D

Last run: 226 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Came to hand early last season but she was highly tried after her easy Lingfield win last June (5f, good) and failed to add to her tally; had a wind op in February and returns with her yard's hot spell showing no sign of slowing down; no tongue-tie this time.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

10

(7)

13th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Amestris

8st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Michael Bell

Fairly useful on turf, albeit with a record of only 1-9 and she was behind some of today's opponents at York on reappearance; good second at Haydock since but this is a step back up in class and the change of surface presents a question mark.

10/1

6

(5)

21st Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Haydock

Amestris

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Bell

Easy winner of a Lingfield novice (5f, good) last May; highly tried after that but she struggled in a novice in final 2yo run and was the same story on handicap debut at York (first run after wind surgery) last month; now drops into a Class 4 but has bit to prove and she needs to get back on track.

16/1

Form: 0151-9 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Three 5f wins as a 2yo but he was a well-beaten 16-1 shot at Chester on his reappearance nine days ago; this looks a better race and he needs a big leap forward.
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2nd

12

(7)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:37 Haydock

Al Hussar

8st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Grant Tuer

Won on heavy ground last September and bagged a big-field handicap at Thirsk (5f, good) this May when 3lb higher than today; however, his subsequent form has been patchy and others have more compelling claims.

16/1

7th

5

(9)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Redcar

Al Hussar

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Won in a big field at Thirsk (5f, good) in May but unplaced since and he was last in his group in the Ayr Bronze Cup; others preferred.

16/1

5th

3

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:23 Chester

Al Hussar

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Beat a big field at Thirsk in May and ran pretty well here next time from stall 9 in a Class 3; backed that up with another competitive show and he got himself too far back at York last time; considered.

11/2

Form: 21-2 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
All runs over 6f, winning at Kempton in December (made all) and showing better form when second of ten at Ripon four weeks ago (6f, good; turf debut; beaten at short odds); should be quick enough for 5f and his Commonwealth Cup entry, while seeming unlikely now, suggests he's well thought of; could well do better.
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1st

5

(6)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:51 Salisbury

The Quiet Gent

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Brian Toomey

6f AW novice winner for Ralph Beckett who was subsequently fairly solid without proving progressive in handicaps, latterly in blinkers; gelded ahead of his stable debut when second of 10 at Brighton (6f, good to firm) five weeks ago; was prominent in the market but may still build on that encouraging start and cheekpieces go on; unraced on slower than good.

5/1

2nd

1

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 4

16:00 Brighton

The Quiet Gent

10st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Brian Toomey

Best results for Ralph Beckett, from whom he was picked up for 35,000gns last autumn (gelded not long after), came on the AW; new trainer 3-7 with runners here but an easy 6f looks a bare minimum, especially after such an absence; market useful.

5/1

5th

7

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

The Quiet Gent

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Made it second-time lucky when landing a Kempton novice (6f, Polytrack) last December; 0-7 since but he's been placed in two of his last three handicaps and ran better than the bare result back at Kempton (7f) last time; still unexposed at this trip and has possibilities off dangerous mark.

11/2

25/1

Form: 1008- D

Last run: 265 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut at Southwell last April; highly tried in the summer and came up short; faces a more realistic assignment on his reappearance and he's had wind and gelding operations during his absence; hard to say he was thrown in here though.
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4th

3

(12)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

13:25 Doncaster

The Man

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Did well in two big fields on good to firm at York last season but yet to show that form in 2026; cheekpieces went on for last two outings when slowly away at Glorious Goodwood and seventh of 21 at York, the latter rather disappointing given his market prominence and that he ran so well in it the year before; well handicapped but needs a revival.

7/1

7th

20

(3)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

The Man

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Won a 5f handicap at last season's Dante meeting here and confirmed the track suited him well when collared late by Trefor in this race 12 months ago; 3lb lower this time around and he has done enough in 2026 to think he retains all his ability; trainer is making a name for himself in the big sprint handicaps and it's likely this has been the main aim all summer; big chance if getting it right at the start.

5/1

13th

11

(3)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

The Man

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Back from a break and wind surgery when impressive in a big field at York in May 2024 (5f, good to firm; 7lb lower); however, failed to fire at Meydan this year and was again down the field at Newcastle a month ago; cheekpieces replace a hood.

14/1

Form: 441- D

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the third attempt as a 2yo, keeping on well to land a 5f Southwell maiden; that form has been advertised since and he's undergone wind surgery during his absence; unexposed and one to consider.
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4th

11

(2)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:27 Leicester

Just King High

8st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ross Burdon

Losing run stands at 21 and recent efforts don't suggest he is primed to double his tally.

25/1

8th

12

(3)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

19:25 Windsor

Just King High

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ross Burdon

Sole win (23 races) was an AW maiden in November 2024; way down the weights these days and although he was runner-up twice on AW (7f) in March and showed something here (5f) on penultimate start, others have to be higher up the list.

10/1

7th

6

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Just King High

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Ross Burdon

Has the same strike-rate (1-22) as Horus and his win was in November 2024; has been up and down this year but he was runner-up twice on AW (7f) in March and he didn't get the best of runs when a respectable sixth at Windsor (5f) last time; has another switch of headgear and he could be dangerous back up in trip.

5/1

Form: 0940-4 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won at Ripon (5f, good) one year ago and ran well when a close fifth in the Super Sprint on his next start; progress has stalled since and he was 3l behind Against The Wind at Thirsk on his reappearance.
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9

(3)

30th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Do It Now

9st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Sole win when making all in a 5f Ripon maiden as 2yo; has never yet looked well treated in handicaps and he found 6f beyond him the only time he attempted this trip.

20/1

2

(10)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 York

Do It Now

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

5f maiden winner at Ripon last May; started out in handicaps off a tough mark and he was well beaten at the Dante meeting four weeks ago; down in class and tried in blinkers; others appeal more.

20/1

15

(17)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:15 York

Do It Now

9st 1lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won at Ripon (5f, good) one year ago and ran well when a close fifth in the Super Sprint on his next start; progress has stalled since and he was 3l behind Against The Wind at Thirsk on his reappearance.

25/1

Form: 0672-5 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Often held back by a refusal to settle when trained by the Quinns last year; never in the hunt in a Class 5 at Catterick on his stable debut three weeks ago; up in class and others have more pressing claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(13)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

20:15 Hamilton

Jm Jhingree

10st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Gained the second of his two C&D wins in June when wearing cheekpieces for the first time (good); well beaten last two starts, but blinkers didn't work on first occasion and he didn't stay 6f at Catterick on Monday; could bounce back.

20/1

9th

1

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Jm Jhingree

9st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ewan Whillans

All his wins have come over 5f, the latest at Hamilton in June (good to firm; cheekpieces first time); mixed bag since and although returning to Class 6 company will help, he may prove vulnerable to stronger stayers.

10/1

11th

8

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Jm Jhingree

9st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

2-5 over C&D, the latest win coming in first-time cheekpieces in June (good to firm, has won on soft); still just 2lb higher, but not the most consistent; first-time blinkers.

14/1

Form: 5231-2

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Brighton maiden win as a 2yo (5.5f, good to firm); improved form on his reappearance/handicap debut at Doncaster three weeks ago (5f, good to firm), tanking through the race but collared in the final stride; his early pace will be an asset over C&D and he could yet rate higher.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16th

16

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Acrisius

8st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won off 4lb lower at Chester (5f, good) last July and perhaps unsuited by softer going in two starts since; only had 12 races and couldn't dismiss.

33/1

9th

10

(10)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Beverley

Acrisius

8st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Successful over 5f at Chester (5f, good) last July; also went close on his 2025 reappearance which provides hope that he may be ready to roll after seven months off; drawn widest.

12/1

Form: 194- D

Last run: 259 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut at Carlisle last June (5f, good to firm); highly tried on her second start and came up short; ran okay on her nursery debut 259 days ago without suggesting she was ahead of her mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(7)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Two Shoes

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

16-1 win on debut at Carlisle (5f, good to firm) last June but she's not built on that and has found things tough in four handicaps this year; dropped another 5lb since last start but others easier to make a case for on her AW debut.

12/1

6th

3

(8)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Ripon

Two Shoes

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

16-1 win on debut at Carlisle (5f, good to firm) last June but she's not built on that and has found things tough in four handicaps; still lightly raced but a visor didn't seem to make any difference at Beverley last week and others are preferred.

12/1

7th

6

(8)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Two Shoes

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Julie Camacho

Hasn't built on her winning debut at Carlisle last June; well held in two runs this year; first-time visor is now applied and she needs to show improvement.

12/1

Form: 334-22

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Expensive to follow in his six starts but he has shown promise, including when second on his handicap debut at Beverley 11 days ago; in deeper today and stable may have stronger claims with Against The Wind.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(9)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cape Sovereign

9st 3lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Rebecca Menzies

14-race maiden who has been struggling for a while; second start for the stable when never dangerous at Catterick (22-1) on Wednesday.

20/1

8th

1

(6)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Cape Sovereign

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Rebecca Menzies

14-race maiden who was out of form around this time last year for Kevin Ryan; didn't make the track for his following yard and finished tenth of 12 in this headgear combination three weeks ago; that was his stable debut and first run for 328 days so not inconceivable he can do better from a mark in freefall; watch the market.

33/1

Form: 9341-3 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ended 2024 with a heavy-ground defeat of Jm Jhingree at Nottingham; similar form when third of eight at Catterick last month; this demands more.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(14)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:37 Haydock

Im Next

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Mixed form across his last few starts and down the field at Ripon (6f, good) three weeks ago, however, seven days earlier he was a creditable fifth of 23 in the Ayr Silver Cup (6f, heavy) and he won twice over 5f in the summer (good/good to firm); not ruled out.

9/1

9th

5

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:28 Ripon

Im Next

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Gained a third success of 2026 at Beverley (5f) in July; runner-up in Great St Wilfrid over this C&D last month and posted another very good effort with fifth of 23 in the Silver Cup at Ayr (6f) one week ago; well in the mix eased 1lb.

9/1

5th

10

(12)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Im Next

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Front-runs; all five wins at 5f, including on heavy; useful 6f form when runner-up in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon last month, albeit helped by racing against the stands' rail; dropped right out in the Portland at Doncaster since and this is also highly competitive; yard has won two of the last seven runnings.

33/1

Form: 58520-

Last run: 267 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise as a 2yo but his best run came over 7f on good to soft ground; gelded prior to his reappearance; 1lb out of the handicap and his stable look to hold stronger claims elsewhere.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Tuscan Point

9st 11lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

Started well for this yard but seems to have gone off the boil, safely held when fourth over C&D two weeks ago; needs a revival.

14/1

4th

6

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:33 Newmarket (July)

Tuscan Point

8st 13lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

Started well for this yard but the wheels have come off lately, finishing last over C&D one month ago then finishing tailed off on AW last Monday; not easy to suggest after that.

20/1

11th

1

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tuscan Point

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

2-5 on AW, most recently at Lingfield (5f) in April off 5lb lower; beaten three times on turf since but can't be discounted back on AW despite going without any aids.

11/2

Form: 266-32

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Took a good step forward when forcing a handicap blot to pull out all the stops at Haydock three weeks ago (6f, good; distant third has won since); looked quick enough for 5f on that occasion but she did have the benefit of the stands' rail and, perhaps more significantly, she's racing off effectively 7lb higher today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(5)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Redcar

Boyne Lady

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

C&D scorer who comes here in decent form, sixth of 13 in 6f Southwell handicap 18 days ago; she's one for the shortlist off a falling mark.

12/1

5

(5)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Boyne Lady

9st 8lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Roger Fell

Gained sole win off 2lb higher (on turf) and Cian Horgan takes off 5lb today; attractively weighted and in reasonable form.

12/1

120

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Boyne Lady

8st 7lb

T: Roger Fell

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £169.10
Straight Forecast £93.04
Tricast £512.31
Trifecta £1222.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Cape Sovereign

SPOTLIGHT:

Against The Wind

The Times:

Loom

Daily Mirror:

Acrisius

D Express:

Just King High

TOPSPEED:

Do It Now

NEWMARKET:

King Of Bears

Telegraph:

Loom

The Guardian:

Cape Sovereign

Daily Mail:

Cape Sovereign

Daily Record:

Acrisius

The Star:

Just King High

POSTDATA:

Against The Wind

The Sun:

Against The Wind