17.30

Usually held-up and seems versatile ground-wise; has won on at Southwell (6f, AW) and York (6f, good) this summer, but he faded back at York last time and needs to take his form to a new level to come out on top today.

8/1

12th

10

(19)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Musical Touch

9st 0lb

The winner of two of his three starts in 2026, notably a big-field Class 4 over C&D six weeks ago; 4lb higher in a stronger race and his draw may not be advantageous.

12/1

6th

17 (22)

Yaaser

J: William Buick

T: Jim Goldie

12/1

Form: 740-31 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict

Tends to start slowly but that didn't stop him winning at Ayr (7f, good) last time; ran well when third of 16 over C&D (good to soft) last June and also effective on fast ground; each-way shout.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 6 (10)	2nd Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 68y Class 6	19:20 Hamilton Yaaser 9st 9lb J: Lauren Young T: Jim Goldie	Eight-time turf winner; rather inconsistent this season; has a chance on his third here in August (1m, good) but this softer ground against him.	13/2
4th 8 (1)	10th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6	14:45 Ayr Yaaser 9st 9lb J: Lauren Young T: Jim Goldie	Four-time course winner (7f/1m) who acts on good to firm and good to soft; did well to finish a close third after missing the break at Hamilton (8.3f) nine days ago but he's not easy to predict and was always behind over C&D on Saturday night; risks attached.	8/1
8th 12 (12)	8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 5	20:00 Ayr Yaaser 9st 4lb J: Lauren Young T: Jim Goldie	Talented and well treated; multiple wins include two over C&D; nearly all his wins under Paul Mulrennan, who prefers Sanafi Zabeel, but he's also gone well for Lauren Young and ran creditably for her at Hamilton last week; the likely strong pace will suit and he's capable of a big run.	12/1

Place /
No / Draw

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Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

8th

6

(10)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

9st 9lb

Eight-time turf winner; rather inconsistent this season; has a chance on his third here in August (1m, good) but this softer ground against him.

13/2

4th

8

(1)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

9st 9lb

Four-time course winner (7f/1m) who acts on good to firm and good to soft; did well to finish a close third after missing the break at Hamilton (8.3f) nine days ago but he's not easy to predict and was always behind over C&D on Saturday night; risks attached.

8/1

8th

12

(12)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

9st 4lb

Talented and well treated; multiple wins include two over C&D; nearly all his wins under Paul Mulrennan, who prefers Sanafi Zabeel, but he's also gone well for Lauren Young and ran creditably for her at Hamilton last week; the likely strong pace will suit and he's capable of a big run.

12/1

7th

5 (4)

Dolce Courage

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Horton

25/1

Form: 79-440 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict

Lightly raced 5yo who was a close fourth of 15 in first-time blinkers (retained since) at Doncaster (7f, good) in March; however, beaten a long way out at Newmarket (1m good) since, and hard to be confident after that.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 5 (1)	20th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 219y Class 3	15:23 Redcar Dolce Courage 9st 8lb J: Sam James T: James Horton	Lightly raced 5yo; ran well with blinkers added when close fourth at Doncaster (7f, good) in March but he's been disappointing in both subsequent runs; still unexposed on turf but his profile is patchy and others are more convincing; first-time visor replaces blinkers.	12/1
7th 5 (4)	16th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4	17:30 York Dolce Courage 9st 6lb J: Clifford Lee T: James Horton	Lightly raced 5yo who was a close fourth of 15 in first-time blinkers (retained since) at Doncaster (7f, good) in March; however, beaten a long way out at Newmarket (1m good) since, and hard to be confident after that.	25/1
5 (4)	16th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4	17:30 York Dolce Courage 9st 6lb J: Clifford Lee T: James Horton	Lightly raced 5yo who was a close fourth of 15 in first-time blinkers (retained since) at Doncaster (7f, good) in March; however, beaten a long way out at Newmarket (1m good) since, and hard to be confident after that.	25/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

6th

5

(1)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

9st 8lb

Lightly raced 5yo; ran well with blinkers added when close fourth at Doncaster (7f, good) in March but he's been disappointing in both subsequent runs; still unexposed on turf but his profile is patchy and others are more convincing; first-time visor replaces blinkers.

12/1

7th

5

(4)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

9st 6lb

Lightly raced 5yo who was a close fourth of 15 in first-time blinkers (retained since) at Doncaster (7f, good) in March; however, beaten a long way out at Newmarket (1m good) since, and hard to be confident after that.

25/1

5

(4)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

9st 6lb

Lightly raced 5yo who was a close fourth of 15 in first-time blinkers (retained since) at Doncaster (7f, good) in March; however, beaten a long way out at Newmarket (1m good) since, and hard to be confident after that.

25/1

8th

6 (10)

J: Rossa Ryan

10/1

Form: 7224-4 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict

Good campaign last season, including second of 18 over C&D (good to soft) last May; reappeared with creditable fourth at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago and that outing may have put her spot on for today.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
15th 7 (1)	23rd May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4	17:00 York Mereside Diva 9st 6lb J: William Pyle T: David & Nicola Barron	Second when favourite for this race in 2024, with mixed fortunes in her five subsequent C&D appearances but she was a creditable third last June; seen in regular action this year, including when second at Wetherby last month but not so good here eight days ago; her last two wins (2024 and this February) were in small fields, so others make more appeal today.	20/1
8th 13 (2)	15th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4	13:45 York Mereside Diva 9st 7lb J: Rowan Scott T: David & Nicola Barron	Versatile as regards ground; form this year features an AW success in February and close second at Wetherby (7f) last time; five-time winner on turf and C&D record includes two placed efforts; not ruled out.	12/1
2nd 1 (6)	26th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4	16:05 Wetherby Mereside Diva 10st 2lb J: Connor Beasley T: David & Nicola Barron	Two good runs at Southwell preceded her Newcastle success in February (7f; blinkered first time); she hasn't run badly at Lingfield twice since, for all she has finished down the field, and this test may prove more suitable; key player.	6/1

Place /
No / Draw

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Distance / Class

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Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

15th

7

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

Second when favourite for this race in 2024, with mixed fortunes in her five subsequent C&D appearances but she was a creditable third last June; seen in regular action this year, including when second at Wetherby last month but not so good here eight days ago; her last two wins (2024 and this February) were in small fields, so others make more appeal today.

20/1

8th

13

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

Versatile as regards ground; form this year features an AW success in February and close second at Wetherby (7f) last time; five-time winner on turf and C&D record includes two placed efforts; not ruled out.

12/1

2nd

1

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Wetherby

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

Two good runs at Southwell preceded her Newcastle success in February (7f; blinkered first time); she hasn't run badly at Lingfield twice since, for all she has finished down the field, and this test may prove more suitable; key player.

6/1

9th

15 (21)

Riot

J: Mark Winn

14/1

Form: 336-09 CD

Last run: 111 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict

Went off the boil in January but he'd been on the go for a long time and a break may have helped; often runs well here and he's 1lb lower than when winning this race last year; could have a big part to play.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
12th 7 (6)	23rd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 6	16:57 Windsor Riot 9st 6lb J: Jonny Peate T: Charlie Wallis	Now 11lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara last autumn but has lost his way; it's a long time since he won on turf and even longer since he ran in a sprint, so he is hard to fancy back from a break.	33/1
8th 2 (4)	3rd Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6	19:30 Wolverhampton (AW) Riot 9st 9lb J: Rob Hornby T: Charlie Wallis	8lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara over C&D in October, but has lost his way including in five starts for this yard; drops into a Class 6 for the first time in his career, but has plenty to prove; cheekpieces return.	25/1
7th 10 (7)	12th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5	20:00 Chelmsford (AW) Riot 9st 1lb J: Rob Hornby T: Charlie Wallis	Yet to offer much in four runs for his current yard, just eighth of 11 in 7f Kempton handicap 24 days ago; significantly more is required from this three-time C&D winner.	33/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

12th

7

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

9st 6lb

Now 11lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara last autumn but has lost his way; it's a long time since he won on turf and even longer since he ran in a sprint, so he is hard to fancy back from a break.

33/1

8th

2

(4)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Riot

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

8lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara over C&D in October, but has lost his way including in five starts for this yard; drops into a Class 6 for the first time in his career, but has plenty to prove; cheekpieces return.

25/1

7th

10

(7)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Riot

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Yet to offer much in four runs for his current yard, just eighth of 11 in 7f Kempton handicap 24 days ago; significantly more is required from this three-time C&D winner.

33/1

10th

10 (7)

Al Muqdad

J: Ben Robinson

25/1

Form: 2462-6 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict

Soundly beaten on reappearance at Redcar last month but may have needed the run; won three times last summer (7f, good/good to firm) and went close off this mark on final run last season; not ruled out.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
9th 1 (6)	31st Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5	14:35 Wolverhampton (AW) Al Muqdad 10st 2lb J: Silvestre De Sousa T: David O’Meara	Operating below last year's peak form but posted sound effort when third at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last week and remains on same mark as for emphatic C&D success in November; no surprise if he features.	5/1
3rd 4 (4)	23rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5	16:15 Doncaster Al Muqdad 9st 6lb J: Callum Rodriguez T: David O’Meara	Went close over C&D (good to firm) last month and 1m seemed to stretch him back here since (all wins at 7f, including here); his last success came off this mark; likely to be on the premises under Rodriguez.	5/1
5th 4 (8)	3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 5	14:35 Doncaster Al Muqdad 9st 7lb J: Daniel Tudhope T: David O’Meara	Returned from a break with good third at Ayr (7f, good to firm) in May and he went very close here (7f, good to firm) last Friday; he's done all of his winning at 7f but can be in the mix if the return to 1m isn't an issue.	9/2

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

9th

1

(6)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

14:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Muqdad

10st 2lb

Operating below last year's peak form but posted sound effort when third at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last week and remains on same mark as for emphatic C&D success in November; no surprise if he features.

5/1

3rd

4

(4)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

9st 6lb

Went close over C&D (good to firm) last month and 1m seemed to stretch him back here since (all wins at 7f, including here); his last success came off this mark; likely to be on the premises under Rodriguez.

5/1

5th

4

(8)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

9st 7lb

Returned from a break with good third at Ayr (7f, good to firm) in May and he went very close here (7f, good to firm) last Friday; he's done all of his winning at 7f but can be in the mix if the return to 1m isn't an issue.

9/2

11th

21 (2)

Stockpyle

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

20/1

Form: 9-4255 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict

Went close in big field at Doncaster (7f, good) in March on second stable start and he's produced positive performances when fifth at Musselburgh (7f, good) and Ripon (1m, good) the next twice; each-way possibilities.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
10th 4 (8)	27th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6	17:30 Wolverhampton (AW) Stockpyle 11st 2lb J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen T: Sam England	Four wins for William Muir and Chris Grassick; winless for current yard last year and has dropped to a career-low mark on first run for 209 days; may be best watched this time.	16/1
1 (7)	30th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6	19:30 Newcastle (AW) Stockpyle 9st 9lb J: Oisin Orr T: Sam England	Has won four times from 7f-1m (AW/turf); runner-up at Doncaster (7f, good; first-time tongue-tie) in March off a mark 10lb higher than today but he's mostly struggled since; returns to 1m and drops in grade with the cheekpieces back on and tongue-tie removed.	13/2
1 (6)	11th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5	21:00 Newcastle (AW) Stockpyle 9st 12lb J: Tom Eaves T: Sam England	Has won four times from 7f-1m (AW/turf); runner-up at Doncaster (7f, good) in March off a 7lb higher mark when tongue tied first time but, with that equipment retained, he's mostly struggled since; needs a revival.	11/2

Place /
No / Draw

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Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

10th

4

(8)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stockpyle

11st 2lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Four wins for William Muir and Chris Grassick; winless for current yard last year and has dropped to a career-low mark on first run for 209 days; may be best watched this time.

16/1

1

(7)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

9st 9lb

Has won four times from 7f-1m (AW/turf); runner-up at Doncaster (7f, good; first-time tongue-tie) in March off a mark 10lb higher than today but he's mostly struggled since; returns to 1m and drops in grade with the cheekpieces back on and tongue-tie removed.

13/2

1

(6)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

9st 12lb

Has won four times from 7f-1m (AW/turf); runner-up at Doncaster (7f, good) in March off a 7lb higher mark when tongue tied first time but, with that equipment retained, he's mostly struggled since; needs a revival.

11/2

12th

18 (14)

J: Joanna Mason

25/1

Form: 1-4564 CD

Last run: 63 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict

9yo who hasn't threatened on AW on his last three starts but a big field and a strong pace over this C&D could bring out the best in him, as was the case when he won this in 2023 (good to firm); not discounted.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
13th 11 (11)	27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 3	13:55 York Eligible 9st 4lb J: Lewis Chalkley T: Michael & David Easterby	Veteran who has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and hasn't prevailed in this sphere since York success three years ago; midfield when the 125-1 rank outsider back here last time.	66/1
10th 8 (21)	12th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4	13:50 York Eligible 9st 9lb J: Lewis Chalkley T: Michael & David Easterby	Veteran who won over 7f at Southwell in January but has been operating below his best since; drawn widest and likely best to look elsewhere.	40/1
4th 4 (1)	26th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 4	15:50 Redcar Eligible 9st 6lb J: Joanna Mason T: Michael & David Easterby	Veteran who won over 7f at Southwell in January but has been rather below his best since; equally effective on turf and has won over 1m on fast ground; others look better handicapped.	16/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

13th

11

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

Veteran who has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and hasn't prevailed in this sphere since York success three years ago; midfield when the 125-1 rank outsider back here last time.

66/1

10th

8

(21)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

Veteran who won over 7f at Southwell in January but has been operating below his best since; drawn widest and likely best to look elsewhere.

40/1

4th

4

(1)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:50 Redcar

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

Veteran who won over 7f at Southwell in January but has been rather below his best since; equally effective on turf and has won over 1m on fast ground; others look better handicapped.

16/1

13th

9 (13)

T: Richard Fahey

16/1

Form: -39395

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict

Won at Newcastle (6f, AW) last November and close third over 7f there in February; kept on for fair fifth at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) latest and could build on that now back up to 7f; not ruled out each-way.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 8 (11)	2nd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5	16:15 Newcastle (AW) Flying Fletcher 9st 7lb J: Warren Fentiman T: Richard & Peter Fahey	Three course wins (6f-1m) and a multitude of placed efforts, including a close third to Saytaar (Harry The Rogue second) over C&D in March; has struggled on turf in his last three appearances (7.5f-1m2f) but his mark has eased accordingly.	6/1
9th 8 (4)	12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 75y Class 4	15:45 Beverley Flying Fletcher 9st 6lb J: Cam Hardie T: Richard & Peter Fahey	3-21 on the AW but 0-16 on the grass, never in the first two; beaten about 10l in last two races; not hard to turn elsewhere.	14/1
6th 3 (8)	29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 1y Class 5	15:15 Redcar Flying Fletcher 9st 13lb J: Warren Fentiman T: Richard & Peter Fahey	All three wins from 36 starts have been on the AW at Newcastle (6f/1m); solid effort when third at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last month but he needs to bounce back from a lesser effort at Pontefract (1m) three weeks ago; has stamina to prove for this longer trip.	8/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict

Starting price

6th

8

(11)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

9st 7lb

Three course wins (6f-1m) and a multitude of placed efforts, including a close third to Saytaar (Harry The Rogue second) over C&D in March; has struggled on turf in his last three appearances (7.5f-1m2f) but his mark has eased accordingly.

6/1

9th

8

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

3-21 on the AW but 0-16 on the grass, never in the first two; beaten about 10l in last two races; not hard to turn elsewhere.

14/1

6th

3

(8)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:15 Redcar

9st 13lb

All three wins from 36 starts have been on the AW at Newcastle (6f/1m); solid effort when third at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last month but he needs to bounce back from a lesser effort at Pontefract (1m) three weeks ago; has stamina to prove for this longer trip.

8/1

14th

11 (8)

Master Richard

J: David Egan

T: Ann Duffield

14/1

Form: 4446-4 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict

Front-runner whose losing run goes back to May 2023; however, his reduced mark appeals on last year's best form and he could improve for last month's reappearance fourth at Redcar; effective here; could make bold bid.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
9th 3 (2)	27th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4	19:00 Southwell (AW) Master Richard 9st 12lb J: Shane Gray T: Ann Duffield	Front-runner; still 10lb higher than when winning over C&D in July last year, but has been beaten less than a length off similar marks in each of his last four starts; faces other speed influences but still respected on first start back with his former trainer.	8/1
3rd 2 (11)	20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 4	19:30 Doncaster Master Richard 9st 9lb J: Dylan Hogan T: Noel Wilson	A dual 7f winner in 2025 for Ann Duffield; returned with very good placed efforts in 7f handicaps at Newcastle and Musselburgh this spring and not out of things starting out for another new yard here.	4/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

9th

3

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

9st 12lb

Front-runner; still 10lb higher than when winning over C&D in July last year, but has been beaten less than a length off similar marks in each of his last four starts; faces other speed influences but still respected on first start back with his former trainer.

8/1

3rd

2

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

9st 9lb

A dual 7f winner in 2025 for Ann Duffield; returned with very good placed efforts in 7f handicaps at Newcastle and Musselburgh this spring and not out of things starting out for another new yard here.

4/1

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15th

2 (16)

Altmore

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

10/1

Form: 5026-7

Last run: 125 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict

Won at Chepstow (6f, good; unraced on faster) last September on second start and followed up in Pontefract handicap (6f, soft); didn't kick on subsequently but returns from four-month break and retains potential for top yard.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7 (12)	8th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 4	15:28 Nottingham Altmore 9st 7lb J: Archie Young T: Edward Bethell	Didn't kick on for William Haggas and, following an encouraging stable debut (7f, AW) in July, he never got going when last of nine to Good Heavens at Pontefract (1m, good to soft; 6-1) three weeks ago; questions to answer.	11/1
2 (3)	18th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 4	17:32 Pontefract Altmore 10st 1lb J: David Nolan T: Edward Bethell	Won 6f handicap here (soft) for William Haggas just under a year ago; didn't kick on for that yard but it was an encouraging stable debut when favourite and third of 12 at Southwell (7f, AW) in July; same mark and shapes like he's worth another go at 1m.	5/1

Place /
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Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

7

(12)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

9st 7lb

Didn't kick on for William Haggas and, following an encouraging stable debut (7f, AW) in July, he never got going when last of nine to Good Heavens at Pontefract (1m, good to soft; 6-1) three weeks ago; questions to answer.

11/1

2

(3)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

10st 1lb

Won 6f handicap here (soft) for William Haggas just under a year ago; didn't kick on for that yard but it was an encouraging stable debut when favourite and third of 12 at Southwell (7f, AW) in July; same mark and shapes like he's worth another go at 1m.

5/1

16th

7 (17)

Intervention

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

25/1

Form: 431430 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict

Won at Lingfield (7f, AW) in March and fair fourth at Pontefract (5f, good) next time; excuse at Chester last week when slowly away; however, he's 11-66 on AW as opposed to 1-32 on turf so isn't the percentage call.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 11 (8)	12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 75y Class 4	15:45 Beverley Intervention 9st 0lb J: Joanna Mason T: Michael Appleby	Hurtling down the weights but for good reason as this multiple winner is looking very regressive.	33/1
15th 17 (1)	24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4	17:32 York Intervention 8st 10lb J: Harry Davies T: Michael Appleby	Fully 15lb lower than when winning at Lingfield (6f, AW) last December but this 9yo has regressed in recent months; has to turn things around.	40/1
7th 6 (11)	11th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 5	14:10 Chester Intervention 9st 8lb J: Harry Davies T: Michael Appleby	On a good mark, fully 14lb lower than when winning last season's Great St Wilfrid, but 0-14 at 5f and he is drawn out wide.	25/1

Place /
No / Draw

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Starting price

3rd

11

(8)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

9st 0lb

Hurtling down the weights but for good reason as this multiple winner is looking very regressive.

33/1

15th

17

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

8st 10lb

Fully 15lb lower than when winning at Lingfield (6f, AW) last December but this 9yo has regressed in recent months; has to turn things around.

40/1

7th

6

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

9st 8lb

On a good mark, fully 14lb lower than when winning last season's Great St Wilfrid, but 0-14 at 5f and he is drawn out wide.

25/1

17th

20 (19)

Minnesota Lad

T: Ivan Furtado

33/1

Form: 62-655

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict

Won at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last June and some fair AW runs since December (6f/5f); however, this is a hot race in which to test his stamina for 7f and others have more compelling credentials.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 7 (6)	30th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6	14:02 Southwell (AW) Minnesota Lad 9st 5lb J: David Nolan T: Ivan Furtado	Good second over C&D last month but not quite in the same form back here 17 days ago; likely to run his race and more minor money could be on the cards; cheekpieces now added.	9/1
5 (5)	31st Oct 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6	18:15 Southwell (AW) Minnesota Lad 9st 6lb J: Jason Hart T: Ivan Furtado	Expensive to follow since joining Ivan Furtado but he usually gives his running; dropping back to 5f isn't sure to be of benefit.	10/1
5 (5)	31st Oct 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6	18:15 Southwell (AW) Minnesota Lad 9st 6lb J: Jason Hart T: Ivan Furtado	Expensive to follow since joining Ivan Furtado but he usually gives his running; dropping back to 5f isn't sure to be of benefit.	10/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

3rd

7

(6)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

9st 5lb

Good second over C&D last month but not quite in the same form back here 17 days ago; likely to run his race and more minor money could be on the cards; cheekpieces now added.

9/1

5

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

9st 6lb

Expensive to follow since joining Ivan Furtado but he usually gives his running; dropping back to 5f isn't sure to be of benefit.

10/1

5

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

9st 6lb

Expensive to follow since joining Ivan Furtado but he usually gives his running; dropping back to 5f isn't sure to be of benefit.

10/1

18th

13 (6)

J: Tom Eaves

12/1

Form: -03747 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict

Inconsistent on AW this year and below par latest, while the forecast fast ground may be a negative; however, he won over C&D (good to soft) last May and is still entitled to respect now back here on a competitive mark.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 3 (3)	5th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5	19:30 Newcastle (AW) Feel The Need 9st 9lb J: Alistair Rawlinson T: Michael Herrington	Doesn't win often but is down to a career-low mark and is used to doing his racing in better company; has often run well here without winning and showed more back on Tapeta last time, so there are positives on the return from a short break.	7/1
6th 9 (2)	27th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4	17:30 Southwell (AW) Feel The Need 9st 3lb J: Alistair Rawlinson T: Michael Herrington	Winner here at 1m who has also been involved in tight finishes over C&D, most recently in January; this will probably take more winning though and he needs more than he's shown on his last two turf starts.	9/1
13th 19 (15)	12th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4	13:50 York Feel The Need 9st 2lb J: Mason Paetel T: Michael Herrington	Good C&D record includes a win in this race (good to firm) off 1lb higher last year; good second at Southwell (7f) in January but always behind over C&D four months later; may well have needed that outing but needed to see more to be confident.	14/1

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No / Draw

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Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

7th

3

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

Doesn't win often but is down to a career-low mark and is used to doing his racing in better company; has often run well here without winning and showed more back on Tapeta last time, so there are positives on the return from a short break.

7/1

6th

9

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

9st 3lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

Winner here at 1m who has also been involved in tight finishes over C&D, most recently in January; this will probably take more winning though and he needs more than he's shown on his last two turf starts.

9/1

13th

19

(15)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

9st 2lb

J: Mason Paetel

Good C&D record includes a win in this race (good to firm) off 1lb higher last year; good second at Southwell (7f) in January but always behind over C&D four months later; may well have needed that outing but needed to see more to be confident.

14/1

19th

22 (11)

Golden Pharaoh

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

33/1

Form: -85694 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict

Two-time French winner who ran fairly well on his British debut over C&D last June and is now 15lb lower; however, this year's form has been patchy and his claims aren't pressing; wears first-time cheekpieces.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 5 (7)	11th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5	20:15 Southwell (AW) Golden Pharaoh 9st 7lb J: Kieran O’Neill T: Scott Dixon	Ended 2025 in good order and he was a good second over 1m here on his return in January; three heavy defeats have followed and there is likely to be other pace for him to contend with today; drops in class but others appeal more.	16/1
8th 9 (3)	28th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4	19:00 Southwell (AW) Golden Pharaoh 9st 4lb J: Kieran O’Neill T: Scott Dixon	Has had a couple of close calls over C&D this winter but he's lost his way in last two starts and was tailed off at Newcastle (1m) three weeks ago; has something to prove and he needs a major revival.	25/1
12th 11 (2)	6th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 4	19:30 Newcastle (AW) Golden Pharaoh 9st 1lb J: Joey Haynes T: Scott Dixon	Had been in a consistent vein of form but needs to rebound from his disappointing show when favourite at Southwell most recently.	14/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

3rd

5

(7)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

9st 7lb

Ended 2025 in good order and he was a good second over 1m here on his return in January; three heavy defeats have followed and there is likely to be other pace for him to contend with today; drops in class but others appeal more.

16/1

8th

9

(3)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

9st 4lb

Has had a couple of close calls over C&D this winter but he's lost his way in last two starts and was tailed off at Newcastle (1m) three weeks ago; has something to prove and he needs a major revival.

25/1

12th

11

(2)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

9st 1lb

Had been in a consistent vein of form but needs to rebound from his disappointing show when favourite at Southwell most recently.

14/1

20th

4 (1)

J: Daniel Tudhope

11/1

Form: 72621-

Last run: 206 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict

Off the mark at the seventh attempt for the Gosdens at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last October when last seen; sold for 55,000gns later that month; drops back in trip for this stable and seasonal debut but his trainer does extremely well with recruits from other yards; Tudhope rides; could be on a good mark.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
12 (6)	5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2	16:35 Ascot Sword 8st 13lb J: Silvestre De Sousa T: Stuart Williams	His ability has never been in doubt and a return of two wins from his 24 starts is disappointing; he has run some good races in defeat since joining Stuart Williams, including dropped to 6f at Newmarket a fortnight ago, and he holds each-way claims again.	10/1
2nd 4 (2)	22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4	14:09 Newmarket (July) Sword 9st 12lb J: Silvestre De Sousa T: Stuart Williams	Dual winner; 0-5 for Stuart Williams but had been holding his own in 7f handicaps until a lesser show last time; whether he's quick enough for 6f is the glaring concern (all 23 runs from 7f to 1m2f).	8/1
8th 8 (4)	8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2	15:40 Newmarket (July) Sword 8st 13lb J: Olivia Haines T: Stuart Williams	One win apiece for his previous two yards; 0-4 this season for new stable but is in form, close fifth at Ascot most recently; getting no respite from the assessor, so the 7lb claimed by Olivia Haines looks a help.	8/1

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Verdict

Starting price

12

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

8st 13lb

T: Stuart Williams

His ability has never been in doubt and a return of two wins from his 24 starts is disappointing; he has run some good races in defeat since joining Stuart Williams, including dropped to 6f at Newmarket a fortnight ago, and he holds each-way claims again.

10/1

2nd

4

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

9st 12lb

T: Stuart Williams

Dual winner; 0-5 for Stuart Williams but had been holding his own in 7f handicaps until a lesser show last time; whether he's quick enough for 6f is the glaring concern (all 23 runs from 7f to 1m2f).

8/1

8th

8

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket (July)