13.48

J: Harry Davies

9/2

Form: 7/311- D

Last run: 270 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict

Won Southwell maiden (6f, AW) last August on third start and followed up on handicap debut at Goodwood (6f, good; unraced on softer); 9lb higher for this reappearance but he had 3l to spare last time and this unexposed 4yo could still be ahead of the handicapper.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
9th 3 (12)	28th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3	16:00 Thirsk Durham Castle 10st 0lb J: Callum Shepherd T: Simon & Ed Crisford	Low-mileage 5yo who ended 2025 with 6f success at Windsor in June; not disgraced in 6f handicaps at Kempton and back at Windsor this season; possibilities from a slipping mark.	10/1
6th 1 (4)	15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 12y Class 3	19:00 Windsor Durham Castle 9st 11lb J: Harry Davies T: Simon & Ed Crisford	Justified short-priced favouritism in the corresponding event 12 months ago off a 3lb lower mark; absent until returning at Kempton in March, a race where he was well supported but weakened in the final furlong; still has low mileage.	6/1
5th 4 (2)	28th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 3	17:03 Kempton (AW) Durham Castle 9st 7lb J: Jack Mitchell T: Simon & Ed Crisford	Lightly-raced 5yo who has won three of his six starts; readily justified short-priced favouritism at Windsor (6f, good to firm) when last seen in June and it is unlikely this mark is beyond him; takes on match-fit rivals here though and may come on for the run.	7/2

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9th

(12)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

10st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

Low-mileage 5yo who ended 2025 with 6f success at Windsor in June; not disgraced in 6f handicaps at Kempton and back at Windsor this season; possibilities from a slipping mark.

10/1

6th

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

9st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

Justified short-priced favouritism in the corresponding event 12 months ago off a 3lb lower mark; absent until returning at Kempton in March, a race where he was well supported but weakened in the final furlong; still has low mileage.

6/1

5th

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:03 Kempton (AW)

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

Lightly-raced 5yo who has won three of his six starts; readily justified short-priced favouritism at Windsor (6f, good to firm) when last seen in June and it is unlikely this mark is beyond him; takes on match-fit rivals here though and may come on for the run.

7/2

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8th

3 (8)

Fine Interview

J: William Buick

T: Hamad Al Jehani

7/2

Form: 6121-3 D BF

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict

Two wins last October (6f, soft) and reappeared with close third of 19 at Doncaster (6f, good) in March; that latest form reads well and this progressive 4yo has the same mark today; major player.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 16 (25)	19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2	15:40 Ayr Fine Interview 9st 1lb J: James Doyle T: Hamad Al Jehani	Six wins at 6f on good to soft and soft; finished his race off on the front foot at York's Ebor meeting, on first start for 11 weeks, and this mark shouldn't be beyond him; the more rain the better for him and he's an interesting contender.	9/1
7th 6 (1)	22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2	16:10 York Fine Interview 9st 7lb J: Callum Rodriguez T: Hamad Al Jehani	The winner of three of his five starts in cheekpieces, including a smooth success at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) on return in March; failed to fire at Epsom (6f, soft; behind Sondad) 11 weeks ago but this stablemate of Evening Saigon shouldn't be passed over lightly.	14/1
13th 3 (8)	6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 2	17:55 Epsom Fine Interview 9st 8lb J: James Doyle T: Hamad Al Jehani	Well suited by soft/good to soft ground; has a record of 3-4 since wearing cheekpieces, most recently winning at Doncaster (6f) ten weeks ago; respected in the retained headgear, with further progress possible.	7/2

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4th

(25)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

9st 1lb

Six wins at 6f on good to soft and soft; finished his race off on the front foot at York's Ebor meeting, on first start for 11 weeks, and this mark shouldn't be beyond him; the more rain the better for him and he's an interesting contender.

9/1

7th

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

9st 7lb

The winner of three of his five starts in cheekpieces, including a smooth success at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) on return in March; failed to fire at Epsom (6f, soft; behind Sondad) 11 weeks ago but this stablemate of Evening Saigon shouldn't be passed over lightly.

14/1

13th

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

9st 8lb

Well suited by soft/good to soft ground; has a record of 3-4 since wearing cheekpieces, most recently winning at Doncaster (6f) ten weeks ago; respected in the retained headgear, with further progress possible.

7/2

9th

14 (13)

Cajetan

J: Charles Bishop

T: Jack Channon

33/1

Form: 1-8860 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict

5l win at Newcastle (6f, AW) in December but hit hard by the handicapper and no better than sixth across his four runs since; 0-7 on turf (as opposed to 3-8 on AW) and others are preferred.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
18th 5 (2)	9th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4	16:40 Ascot Cajetan 9st 6lb J: Billy Loughnane T: Ruth Carr	Far from straightforward and his best form has come on AW; two good runs and three poor runs since joining Ruth Carr, his latest Newcastle fourth (blinkered first time) falling into the former category; not the most solid option but he is better than this level on his day and it is always worth a second look when Billy Loughnane is booked for the stable (four wins and four seconds from 22 rides).	10/1
4th 10 (8)	13th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 3	19:00 Newcastle (AW) Cajetan 8st 5lb J: James Sullivan T: Ruth Carr	5lb lower than when third on his stable debut in February; struggled since and connections now reach for blinkers; not solid but he's more than capable on his day.	16/1
10th 2 (10)	2nd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4	17:48 Southwell (AW) Cajetan 9st 9lb J: Paul Mulrennan T: Ruth Carr	Blew hot and cold for Jack Channon and signs that it may be the same for new connections, shaping well at Wolverhampton in February but turning in lesser efforts twice since; well handicapped if this is one of his good days and the return of cheekpieces (first time for Ruth Carr) looks a plus.	9/1

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18th

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

9st 6lb

Far from straightforward and his best form has come on AW; two good runs and three poor runs since joining Ruth Carr, his latest Newcastle fourth (blinkered first time) falling into the former category; not the most solid option but he is better than this level on his day and it is always worth a second look when Billy Loughnane is booked for the stable (four wins and four seconds from 22 rides).

10/1

4th

(8)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

8st 5lb

5lb lower than when third on his stable debut in February; struggled since and connections now reach for blinkers; not solid but he's more than capable on his day.

16/1

10th

(10)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

9st 9lb

Blew hot and cold for Jack Channon and signs that it may be the same for new connections, shaping well at Wolverhampton in February but turning in lesser efforts twice since; well handicapped if this is one of his good days and the return of cheekpieces (first time for Ruth Carr) looks a plus.

9/1

10th

11 (9)

Bosh

J: Paul Mulrennan

40/1

Form: 76-070 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict

Well treated on last year's best efforts for Richard Hannon but below that level on his three outings this season and needs to raise his game.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 6 (6)	20th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4	17:30 Southwell (AW) Bosh 9st 8lb J: Jason Watson T: Michael Dods	Absent since finishing fifth over C&D two months ago; 0-10 for current stable but remains well handicapped on historical data; admittedly doesn't seem the force of old.	12/1
3rd 2 (6)	18th Oct 2025 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 4	13:55 Catterick Bosh 9st 8lb J: Paul Mulrennan T: Michael Dods	Four-time winner who has come down 15lb in the handicap since the start of the season but isn't obviously shaping as if he's about to exploit it.	12/1

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7th

(6)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

9st 8lb

Absent since finishing fifth over C&D two months ago; 0-10 for current stable but remains well handicapped on historical data; admittedly doesn't seem the force of old.

12/1

3rd

(6)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

9st 8lb

Four-time winner who has come down 15lb in the handicap since the start of the season but isn't obviously shaping as if he's about to exploit it.

12/1

11th

15 (4)

Woven

J: Clifford Lee

12/1

Form: 1040-9 CD

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict

9yo who isn't easy to win with nowadays but last victory came over C&D (soft) last September and he's now just 2lb higher; mid-division on reappearance at Doncaster (6f, good) in March when denied a clear run and could build on that effort, especially if getting slow ground; each-way contender.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 2 (3)	29th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4	16:40 Ayr Woven 10st 1lb J: Connor Beasley T: Michael Dods	Won over C&D (heavy) last October and this 10yo was a respectable seventh of 24 in the Ayr Bronze Cup over C&D (soft) 11 days ago; this is less competitive and he could play a leading role.	8/1
5th 5 (3)	4th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4	15:15 Haydock Woven 9st 11lb J: Connor Beasley T: Michael Dods	C&D winner who shaped well when runner-up in 6f York handicap in June; refitted with cheekpieces when a below-par ninth at Ayr (6f) following month; goes well on soft ground so this veteran can't be dismissed after a break though.	8/1

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7th

(3)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

10st 1lb

Won over C&D (heavy) last October and this 10yo was a respectable seventh of 24 in the Ayr Bronze Cup over C&D (soft) 11 days ago; this is less competitive and he could play a leading role.

8/1

5th

(3)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

9st 11lb

C&D winner who shaped well when runner-up in 6f York handicap in June; refitted with cheekpieces when a below-par ninth at Ayr (6f) following month; goes well on soft ground so this veteran can't be dismissed after a break though.

8/1

12th

8 (16)

Baldomero

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Appleby

50/1

Form: 4165-0 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict

Won at Goodwood (6f, heavy) and Doncaster (6.5f, soft) last year and fast ground was against him at Windsor on recent reappearance; he's probably of interest only if the ground turns testing.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 3 (6)	17th Oct 2026 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 4	14:45 Catterick Baldomero 9st 10lb J: Kevin Stott T: Michael Appleby	Losing run goes back to last December but he's dropped down the weights and his recent narrow defeat against a smart rival at York (5f, soft; has won at about 6f and on good) was a cracking effort; back up 3lb on course debut but he should be very competitive.	11/4
4th 4 (3)	11th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4	16:51 Salisbury Baldomero 9st 8lb J: Robert Havlin T: Michael Appleby	Yet to score this term but he's hinted he can put that right, his latest fourth at Beverley (5f, soft) being another such example; return to 6f is no bother and he won't mind how the ground is riding; career-low mark.	11/2
4th 11 (11)	29th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3	13:45 Beverley Baldomero 9st 0lb J: Conor Whiteley T: Michael Appleby	Yet to score this term but his sixth of 21 at the Ebor festival (6f, good to firm) indicated he might be rediscovering his level; that didn't prove the case at Windsor last time but he's too well handicapped to ignore and rain would certainly not hinder him.	10/1

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5th

(6)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

9st 10lb

Losing run goes back to last December but he's dropped down the weights and his recent narrow defeat against a smart rival at York (5f, soft; has won at about 6f and on good) was a cracking effort; back up 3lb on course debut but he should be very competitive.

11/4

4th

(3)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

9st 8lb

Yet to score this term but he's hinted he can put that right, his latest fourth at Beverley (5f, soft) being another such example; return to 6f is no bother and he won't mind how the ground is riding; career-low mark.

11/2

4th

(11)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

9st 0lb

Yet to score this term but his sixth of 21 at the Ebor festival (6f, good to firm) indicated he might be rediscovering his level; that didn't prove the case at Windsor last time but he's too well handicapped to ignore and rain would certainly not hinder him.

10/1

13th

6 (1)

Tinto

J: Rhys Elliott

11/1

Form: 008-02 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict

Two wins at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) last year and returned to form with nose second there (5f, good) four weeks ago; ran well over this C&D (heavy) in 2022 on his sole visit here and is not ruled out.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
13th 6 (6)	20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4	17:23 Ayr Tinto 10st 0lb J: Tom Eaves T: Michael Dods	Operating off a reduced mark but on a losing run; has strong C&D form but reserves his best for Thirsk these days; well beaten on last month's seasonal return.	20/1
10th 5 (12)	25th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 4	16:43 Redcar Tinto 9st 6lb J: Connor Beasley T: Michael Dods	C&D winner; best known for exploits at Thirsk more recently, including a close second there last May (5f, good); cheekpieces off for his reappearance and not a solid option, for all he has dropped to a good mark.	20/1
18	19th Sep 2025 0m 6f 0y Class 2	15:40 Ayr Tinto 9st 10lb T: Michael Dods

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13th

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

10st 0lb

Operating off a reduced mark but on a losing run; has strong C&D form but reserves his best for Thirsk these days; well beaten on last month's seasonal return.

20/1

10th

(12)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

9st 6lb

C&D winner; best known for exploits at Thirsk more recently, including a close second there last May (5f, good); cheekpieces off for his reappearance and not a solid option, for all he has dropped to a good mark.

20/1

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Tinto

9st 10lb

14th

17 (10)

Trilby

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

7/1

Form: 0-0147 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict

Won at Beverley (5f, good) last month and respectable efforts both starts since, not beaten far at York most recently when 5f on fast ground probably wasn't ideal; ran five times here last season and won on three (6f/5f, good-heavy); one to consider now back here and back up in trip.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 5 (4)	26th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2	14:10 Haydock Trilby 9st 5lb J: P J McDonald T: Sam England	Three more wins this year (including C&D on soft) and last Saturday's sixth of 23 in the Silver Cup at Ayr was another creditable effort (second of 12 in his group); the fact he's finished in the first three (including four wins) on eight of his ten visits to Haydock makes him a must for the shortlist.	5/1
6th 12 (23)	19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2	14:30 Ayr Trilby 9st 7lb J: Tom Marquand T: Sam England	Respectable but unavailing effort in the Bronze Cup two years ago; in marvellous form this year, adding three wins at 5f (soft and good to soft), but he couldn't pull off another one at Haydock recently off a career-high mark; has more to do back at 6f.	12/1
2nd 6 (5)	5th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2	16:15 Haydock Trilby 9st 3lb J: P J McDonald T: Sam England	Has 48 runs under his belt but amazingly is better than ever and was winning his third race of the year at Beverley (5f, soft) last week; on a career-high mark now but this course specialist made it 2-3 over C&D in May and further rain will make no difference; no ifs or buts and can put up a good show.	7/2

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8th

(4)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

9st 5lb

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

5/1

6th

(23)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

9st 7lb

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

12/1

2nd

(5)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

9st 3lb

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

7/2

15th

13 (3)

Grant Wood

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

12/1

Form: 140-22 CD

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict

Four wins last year (including C&D on fast going) and runner-up on AW the last twice; unproven on slow ground; each-way shout if conditions suit.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
11th 8 (12)	15th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 4	15:23 Redcar Grant Wood 9st 9lb J: David Nolan T: Paul Midgley	Two-time 6f winner at Newcastle early in 2026; not at his best in the mud at Haydock (6f) 11 days ago but had twice shaped with some promise at Ripon prior to that, so he's very much one to consider now 1lb below his last winning mark.	8/1
13th 10 (8)	4th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4	15:15 Haydock Grant Wood 9st 4lb J: David Nolan T: Paul Midgley	Landed a pair of 6f Newcastle handicaps early in 2026; back in good form of late, and first home in his group when sixth of 20 in 6f Ripon handicap 20 days ago; this C&D winner is very much one to consider.	7/1
6th 6 (7)	15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4	14:55 Ripon Grant Wood 9st 9lb J: Jason Hart T: Paul Midgley	Impressive in this race in 2024 when rated 3lb higher; mixed bag this summer but his two best turf runs have come over C&D and this represents an ease in grade; can't rule out.	7/1

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11th

(12)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

9st 9lb

Two-time 6f winner at Newcastle early in 2026; not at his best in the mud at Haydock (6f) 11 days ago but had twice shaped with some promise at Ripon prior to that, so he's very much one to consider now 1lb below his last winning mark.

8/1

13th

(8)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

9st 4lb

Landed a pair of 6f Newcastle handicaps early in 2026; back in good form of late, and first home in his group when sixth of 20 in 6f Ripon handicap 20 days ago; this C&D winner is very much one to consider.

7/1

6th

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

9st 9lb

Impressive in this race in 2024 when rated 3lb higher; mixed bag this summer but his two best turf runs have come over C&D and this represents an ease in grade; can't rule out.

7/1

16th

9 (5)

Dakota Gold

J: Connor Beasley