May 16 / 17.30 York

17.30

Good To Firm

Yorkshire Equine Practice Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 22 runners
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Yorkshire Equine Practice Handicap

Runners: 22 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
19 (12)
Delicacy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £20.50
  • Place: £4.90

Form: -56801 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Returned to form on last Saturday's stable debut with 1l win at Leicester (7f, good to firm); trainer does very well with recruits from other yards and she could have plenty more to offer; on the shortlist under 5lb penalty.
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16th

7

(5)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Delicacy

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: James Owen

Two out of two since joining James Owen, last time coming from off the pace to win by 0.5l over C&D (good to firm; several of today's rivals behind her); has gone up 4lb but should give another good account.

7/2

16th

7

(5)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Delicacy

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: James Owen

Two out of two since joining James Owen, last time coming from off the pace to win by 0.5l over C&D (good to firm; several of today's rivals behind her); has gone up 4lb but should give another good account.

7/2

1st

19

(12)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Delicacy

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: James Owen

Returned to form on last Saturday's stable debut with 1l win at Leicester (7f, good to firm); trainer does very well with recruits from other yards and she could have plenty more to offer; on the shortlist under 5lb penalty.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 8978-1 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with a win on reappearance at Newcastle on Sunday (7f, AW; won the same race last year); highly effective on turf earlier in career but failed to shine on grass last season (well beaten in this).
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8th

6

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Eldrickjones

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

Scored at Newcastle (7f) in December and largely in good form after on AW; only 13th on rare turf start in 1m York handicap last time though so needs to take a step forward.

20/1

13th

19

(12)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Eldrickjones

8st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Roger Fell

Well handicapped on last year's best form (including on turf) and ran okay when third of six at Southwell (1m, AW) last month; however, he's been hard to win with on grass and looks vulnerable back up in grade.

33/1

3rd

1

(1)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Eldrickjones

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Scored at Newcastle (7f) in December and in good nick until only sixth back there (7f) 35 days ago; the sort to bounce back though.

5/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 85-589 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Very well handicapped on last year's best efforts and showed spark as recently as November; however, he's been soundly beaten on AW on his three runs this year and this regressive 8yo needs to turn things around.
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6

(12)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Mums Tipple

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

He had dropped a long way in the weights prior to his fine third at York's Dante meeting and he confirmed his wellbeing when seeing off 20 rivals back at York two weeks later (7f, good); ran poorly when an odds-on favourite at Chepstow one week later; fully effective over C&D; can't be dismissed.

7/1

7th

1

(3)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Chepstow

Mums Tipple

10st 3lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Useful in his younger days and, having regressed last year, has found his level again of late; easily beat a big field from the front at York last weekend and a 6lb rise may well be within range now he's back in the groove.

Evs

1st

1

(14)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Mums Tipple

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Richard Hannon

Last turf win came off an 11lb higher mark at Newmarket in August 2022 (6f, good to firm) but has won twice on AW since (6f/7f); sound run when close third to Delicacy over C&D last time last time (good to firm) and although 2lb higher is one with a chance.

13/2

9/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 8053-9 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
0-14 last year and his form went the wrong way, while he's unproven on fast ground (albeit hasn't had many chances); however, he's 8lb lower than when second of 17 over C&D (good to soft) last June and was well backed on last month's return at Thirsk (7f, good) when an unlucky ninth; a possible.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

19

(15)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Quest For Fun

8st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Two-time C&D winner and has also run with distinction in defeat here on numerous occasions; retains plenty of ability despite his advancing years but he would be better suited by slower conditions.

9/1

12

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Quest For Fun

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Plenty of C&D form in big fields, notably wins on good to soft in July of 2023 and 2025; behind Leadman when fifth at the Dante meeting last month but well in front of David O'Meara's charge and looked a bit unlucky (met trouble) when third of 22 back here three weeks ago; solid.

6/1

3rd

10

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Quest For Fun

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Plenty of C&D form in big fields, notably wins on good to soft in 2023 and July 2025; while not so striking as Leadman, he didn't have the best of runs when fifth of 22 over C&D eight days ago, so might step up a bit today.

10/1

Form: 3341-1

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last October on second handicap start and belatedly followed up at Thirsk (6f, good) last month; strong at the finish for both wins and this unexposed 4yo could have more to offer now tackling 7f for the first time; firmly in calculations.
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1st

8

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Musical Touch

9st 13lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Sixth to Kats Bob in this race 12 months ago; made a winning return at Southwell in April but disappointing at Ripon next time and needs to bounce back.

20/1

7th

1

(1)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Musical Touch

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Acts on good to firm and soft ground; won at Thirsk (6f, good) last spring and recorded his second AW win on his Southwell reappearance last month; up 4lb but he still looks feasibly treated and should get a good tow into this race; key player.

3/1

1st

3

(2)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Musical Touch

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ended 2025 with a whimper but he has slipped back down the weights as a consequence; won on last year's reappearance and also ran a fine race after a 175-day layoff in 2024 so unlikely to be lacking in fitness; one to consider.

8/1

6th
17 (22)
Yaaser

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.
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2

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Yaaser

9st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Hold-up performer who is thrown in on his 2025 form; yet to get going this time around but he wasn't beaten far at Carlisle 11 days ago and cheekpieces could give him a lift.

7/1

5th

5

(10)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

Yaaser

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Hold-up performer who is thrown in on his 2025 form; yet to get going this time around, typically blowing the start, but it wouldn't be a bolt from the blue were he to bounce back in this company.

8/1

9th

3

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Yaaser

10st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Not one to rely on but he hinted at a revival with fifth of nine over C&D 16 days ago; a three-time C&D scorer so can't be discounted off a reduced mark.

9/2

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.
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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

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.
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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

9th
15 (21)
Riot

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.
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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

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.
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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

2nd

3

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

11:45 Doncaster

Al Muqdad

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Productive spell in June/July 2024 featured a C&D success off 6lb higher; poor striike-rate since but he ran encouragingly at Ayr (first turf attempt of 2026) most recently; in the mix.

6/1

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.
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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

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.
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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

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.
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7th

2

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

Flying Fletcher

10st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Had dropped to his last winning mark when third of seven at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last time, but he is now 0-14 on turf; another placing may be his best hope.

7/1

3rd

3

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:07 Wetherby

Flying Fletcher

9st 13lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

0-13 on turf, but has won three races on the AW, the latest at Newcastle in January (1m); not been at his best recently.

13/2

4th

2

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Flying Fletcher

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Best RPRs over shorter (6f) but did make all in a slowly run C&D Class 4 in January (4-1); failed to get majorly competitive - often slowly away - in his last three starts; return to AW might assist, along with Ethan Tindall's 5lb claim.

13/2

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.
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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

3rd

1

(8)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Master Richard

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Front-runner who won twice in the second half of last year, the latest in a big field at Thirsk (7f, good) in September; went close on last month's reappearance at Newcastle (7f, AW) and he can make another bold bid.

9/2

2nd

1

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Master Richard

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Stephen Hanlon

Front-runner who is a C&D winner and added another AW success at Southwell (7f) last July; ended 2025 with a good third back at Southwell (7f again) in October; formerly trained by Ann Duffield; claims if ready to roll after five months off.

12/1

OUR TIP

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.
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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

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.
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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

7th

7

(5)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Intervention

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

12lb lower than for his win in the Great St Wilfrid last August (6f, good to firm); mixed bag in 2026 but he is the type to pop up soon, albeit probably over a shorter trip.

16/1

8th

11

(10)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:30 Doncaster

Intervention

8st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Michael Appleby

Won last season's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f, good to firm) off a 9lb higher mark; some creditable efforts since but he's hard to predict and has struggled at Chester and York in his last two starts; comes with risks attached and he needs to bounce back on this drop back in trip.

18/1

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

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

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

21th

14

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Feel The Need

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael Herrington

Most of his 14 races at York have been over 7f, including wins in this race in 2024 and another last June; absent since second on AW in January and that's the longest break he's had for two years, which asks a question, but he has to be considered off his last winning mark.

16/1

2nd

7

(3)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Feel The Need

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Easy to make a case on last year's peak form but signed off with two quiet runs and now back from three months off; not without hope if the break has done him good; has form here.

14/1

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

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

6th

4

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Sword

9st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Belied his 80-1 odds with close third at York last time (7f, good; second start for new yard) but it remains to be seen whether he can back up that effort; has proved quirky and developed inconsistency.

10/1

3rd

3

(19)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Sword

10st 0lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Third in last year's International at Ascot (7f, good) off this mark, but he's not straightforward and last month's reappearance for a new stable with a tongue-tie added (retained) was disappointing (reported to have lost a shoe); drawn wide and can only really watch.

33/1

8th

5

(7)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield

Sword

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Stuart Williams

Patchy form for David O'Meara last term but won in June (good to firm; first-time hood) and ran a corker when third of 21 in valuable Ascot handicap (good) in July; back in form when slightly unlucky second at Newcastle (also 7f, AW) in October and sold for 40,000gns later that month; hood (absent when disappointing on final start) missing again; tongue tied for stable debut and warrants a market check.

20/1

Form: 690-13 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Reappeared with a win at Newcastle (6f, AW) last month and creditable third at Chester (7f, good) last week; however, he might be vulnerable to stronger stayers at this trip now back on a galloping track.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(5)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

The Turpinator

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

C&D win last April came off a 5lb higher mark; good second at Wolverhampton three weeks ago but unable to back it up at Southwell one week later (both 7f); chance if back to his best.

10/1

8th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:00 Southwell (AW)

The Turpinator

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Four-time AW winner, the latest at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in April; now 2lb lower and no problem with the return to 7f, but he needs to fare better than in his last three starts.

25/1

8th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:00 Southwell (AW)

The Turpinator

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Four-time AW winner, the latest at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in April; now 2lb lower and no problem with the return to 7f, but he needs to fare better than in his last three starts.

25/1

Form: 40/0-8 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo who needs to prove how much ability he retains but he was sent off at 15-2 and had no luck in running when returning from a long absence at Newcastle (7f, AW) a fortnight ago, finishing a 7l last of eight; another 4lb lower today and he's an interesting candidate.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(4)

11th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:42 Nottingham

One Night Thunder

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Gemma Tutty

All wins over 7f, but he did run well over C&D in June 2023 and was staying on at the finish at Haydock (7f, good) last month; significant rainfall would aid his claims.

9/1

3rd

8

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:15 Haydock

One Night Thunder

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Gemma Tutty

Down the field on his reappearance at Thirsk three weeks ago but last summer's form brings him right into the reckoning and he could take a step forward today.

14/1

10th

5

(10)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Thirsk

One Night Thunder

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Gemma Tutty

Prominent racer who enjoyed a purple patch last September, winning back-to-back Carlisle handicaps and coming up just shy in his hat-trick bid at Beverley; returns from 170 days off on a tough enough mark and others make more appeal.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £301.00
Straight Forecast £213.63
Tricast £2633.55
Trifecta £4881.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Musical Touch

The Sun:

Yaaser

TOPSPEED:

Sword

NEWMARKET:

Delicacy

POSTDATA:

Feel The Need

Daily Mirror:

Mereside Diva

RP RATINGS:

Quest For Fun

D Express:

Riot

The Star:

Mums Tipple

Daily Mail:

Eligible

The Times:

Musical Touch

Telegraph:

Musical Touch

The Guardian:

Musical Touch

Daily Record:

Yaaser