May 31 / 14.40 York

14.40

Good

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  • Prize money: £33501
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 135-22 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Boasts strong course form, including a win at the Ebor meeting last August (5.4f, good to firm); series of good efforts since, notably when chasing home American Affair over this trip at the Dante meeting 16 days ago; up 3lb but should go well again.
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1st

5

(9)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Beverley

Jm Jungle

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

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

5/2

7th

4

(16)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Jm Jungle

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Handles most ground; best form when winning a Group 2 on good to soft at Glorious Goodwood in 2025 and although he hasn't nailed it in the same way this year, the recent rain could give him a toehold into this race; visored once as a 2yo, now goes in blinkers.

25/1

5th

4

(14)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Jm Jungle

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Won a handicap at this meeting in 2023 and he won this race last year (good to soft; seems versatile ground-wise); he hasn't been at the very top of his game this year but there have been encouraging signs on his last two starts and he could play a leading role back at Glorious Goodwood.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 134-91 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Form has taken off since dropped to sprinting, winning twice last summer and getting off the mark for 2025 with a good win at Ripon five weeks ago, strong at the finish despite looking ill at ease on the track; up 5lb but doubt he's reached his ceiling and Ryan Moore is an eyecatching booking.
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4th

2

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:13 Ripon

Venture Capital

9st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Scored over 5f here last April; without a victory since though and beat only one on the back of a wind operation in 5f Hamilton handicap last time; others appeal more.

11/1

9th

12

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Venture Capital

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Below par in three AW outings this year and a return to turf and first-time blinkers failed to spark a revival at Beverley in April; absent since (has had wind surgery for a second time).

16/1

8th

6

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Beverley

Venture Capital

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Below par in three AW outings this year but is well treated on last year's turf exploits if first-time blinkers spark him back to life.

9/1

14/1

Form: 2156-4 D BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Came up short in Group races after winning a Ripon maiden last August; notably strong in the betting on his seasonal/handicap debut at Sandown last month and ran creditably, albeit without looking ahead of his mark; could do with settling better if he's to come out on top here.
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17

(15)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Zayer

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Made the frame in valuable handicaps at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) in June and Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in July, but then ran poorly at the Shergar Cup two weeks ago; his record now reads just one win from ten attempts and he has something to prove in a race as competitive as this one.

28/1

2

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Zayer

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Archie Watson

In the frame in notable handicaps at the Royal meeting (5f, good to firm) and Newmarket (6f, good to firm) on his last two starts; 11lb better off with Prince Of India for just over 4l on the latter occasion; no obvious reason why he wouldn't give his running again.

9/1

4

(4)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Zayer

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Ran his best race when keeping on for fourth of 24 in the Palace Of Holyroodhouse at Royal Ascot three weeks ago (5f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time); looked ready for the return to 6f on that occasion but is perhaps vulnerable to a few lurking further down the weights.

12/1

Form: 8-1407 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Returned from a 195-day absence to win a 5f AW handicap in March off 1lb lower; not seen to best effect on her last two runs but looks high in the weights for a race of this nature.
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10th

13

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Miss Attitude

8st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jack Channon

Often slowly away and comes from the rear; posted a personal best when eighth in big field for Group 1 at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm; 80-1) last month; second in this race 12 months ago; another with solid claims.

12/1

8th

19

(16)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Miss Attitude

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jack Channon

Useful in 5f Listed races last year, finishing second at York (good to firm) in July and winning at Deauville (good) the following month, but hard to fancy on her Group-race form or 2026 efforts.

66/1

5th

11

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Miss Attitude

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jack Channon

She divided Washington Heights and Jm Jungle in a York Listed race (5f, good to firm) last July and later won at that level in France but, even allowing for having a fitness edge, she has to raise her game to win today.

25/1

Form: 18-221 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won twice here last season (5.4f and 5f) and he's improved with another winter behind him, second at Beverley and Ascot last month before a cosy success at Haydock nine days ago (5f, good to firm); has 4lb rise to overcome but he's on the way up.
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11th

5

(12)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Duran

9st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Made a promising return to action at Beverley (5f, good to soft) in April but two runs since have been underwhelming; on a dangerous mark and there is encouragement for AW on pedigree.

14/1

10/1

Form: 35-785 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
The conditions won't faze him and he ran a solid race in a deep 6f handicap at the Dante meeting here 17 days ago; returning to 5f is not an issue and he helps form a strong hand in the race for Kevin Ryan.
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9th

2

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bergerac

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

A fair 5f winner in 2025 but yet to fire this season, tenth of 12 in 6f Hamilton handicap 16 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

16/1

10th

11

(8)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Bergerac

9st 1lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Course winner last June off a 10lb higher mark than today's, but he's been struggling in recent starts and hasn't won over 6f since August 2022; best watched at present.

33/1

10th

9

(7)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Bergerac

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Fine servant down the years but he hasn't won over 6f since August 2022; on a good mark and can pop up soon but would like to see more from him before getting involved.

20/1

Form: 717-52 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo; confirmed the promise of his Newmarket seasonal/handicap debut (6f, good to soft) when running on well for second over C&D two weeks ago; 2lb higher today but unexposed at the trip and the best is still to come from him.
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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

14/1

Form: 35-443 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Not the easiest to win with but she's run well off higher marks in the past and her return to turf at Epsom last time wasn't a bad run; might find a few better treated in this field.
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3

(11)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:20 Catterick

Jumbeau

8st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tom Clover

Faded in the closing stages over 6f at Newmarket last time but 5f is more her trip and her latest attempt over the minimum distance resulted in a creditable third at Lingfield (AW) at the beginning of September; has dropped to only 1lb above the mark she defied on turf at Lingfield in August.

16/1

6th

4

(3)

25th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket

Jumbeau

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Tom Clover

Has placed form over the trip but she's 0-9 over 6f+ as opposed to 3-16 at 5f; didn't run badly on AW three weeks ago but perhaps vulnerable to stronger stayers this time.

12/1

1

(8)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 3

18:20 Lingfield (AW)

Jumbeau

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Tom Clover

Turf win here last month (5f, good); not so good at York a fortnight ago but that was a warm race; promise in each of her three AW starts thus far; not ideally drawn though and others perhaps stronger for win purposes.

13/2

Form: 81-043 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a revival in the second half of 2024, winning three handicaps at around 7f; he has run to form on his last two starts (6f and 7f, both good to firm) but whether this drop to a sharp 5f is what he needs now is a moot point.
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8th

13

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

It Just Takes Time

8st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Mark Walford

C&D winner; runner-up on this card 12 months ago; having a solid campaign but surprising if he was up to winning.

33/1

9th

10

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

It Just Takes Time

9st 3lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

8yo who was knocking on the door prior to making all in fine style at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 12 days ago; had just three rivals to beat last time and he's 4lb higher in a tougher race today, but is clearly in good heart and is a two-time winner at Thirsk; could go well.

11/1

1st

2

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

19:30 Beverley

It Just Takes Time

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Back in form with three placed efforts this summer; the latest one took his C&D record to 1113; this front-running 8yo remains just 1lb above last winning mark; solid chance.

5/2

10 (13)
Habooba

10/1

Form: 123-81

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has a good record on AW and the form of her front-running Kempton win (6f) nine weeks ago is strong; still well treated up 3lb and she's quick enough to deal with the drop to 5f; hasn't had enough chances on turf to pigeonhole her as an AW specialist but this is a stronger race than she's used to.
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10th

9

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

Habooba

9st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: T J Kent

Has bundles of early speed and she used it to good effect at both Kempton (6f) and York (5f) in the first half of the season; ran better than the 5l defeat suggests behind Shagraan at Beverley last time but, even so, it appeared to highlight her limitations at this level.

40/1

8

(6)

30th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Beverley

Habooba

8st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: T J Kent

Has progressed with virtually every run since joining her current yard in 2023, winning five handicaps; her latest success at York in May was a personal best by some way and showed she's at least as effective at 5f as 6f; in much deeper here but she still looks unexposed and could have a say.

14/1

Form: 0/090- D

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Capable of smart handicap form in 2022 and 2023 (RPR 102); ended 2023 tamely though and no sign of a revival in three runs last year; not a solid option but it's possible a change of stable could have freshened him up and he's thrown in if that's the case.
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2

(4)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Beverley

Bond Chairman

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Wins both came first time out but he ran poorly for his new yard on comeback five weeks ago, having struggled during a limited campaign last year; often pulls hard and has plenty to prove now.

8/1

11

(4)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Bond Chairman

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Capable of smart handicap form in 2022 and 2023 (RPR 102); ended 2023 tamely though and no sign of a revival in three runs last year; not a solid option but it's possible a change of stable could have freshened him up and he's thrown in if that's the case.

16/1

11

(4)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Bond Chairman

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Capable of smart handicap form in 2022 and 2023 (RPR 102); ended 2023 tamely though and no sign of a revival in three runs last year; not a solid option but it's possible a change of stable could have freshened him up and he's thrown in if that's the case.

16/1

Form: 308-31 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Didn't fulfil potential for Charles Hills but he has created a positive impression in two runs for his new connections this year, shaping as though the run was needed at Pontefract (6f, good) last month before an easy win at Thirsk two weeks ago (5f, good to firm); up 8lb against a much higher calibre of opposition but he's unexposed at 5f so not passed over lightly.
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9th

11

(14)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Kodiac Thriller

8st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mark Walford

Fared best of the stands' side group when second in this race 12 months ago; races off 3lb higher this time around but he confirmed his liking for the track with a C&D win in April and he was better than ever when beating 16 rivals at York (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; high on the list.

10/1

1st

1

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Kodiac Thriller

11st 12lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Returned to form when fourth in first-time visor at Ripon (5f, good) three weeks ago despite stumbling and nearly losing his rider at the start; possibilities off same mark if the headgear has the same effect.

8/1

4th

2

(8)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Ripon

Kodiac Thriller

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Has mostly duck eggs in his form figures this term but won at Ripon (6f) in April and the return to this venue, combined with first-time visor, may have positive effect; scored over 5f last year.

7/1

Form: 3-8623 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Good runs in defeat at Nottingham and Newmarket this month (both 5f on good to firm); likely to be vulnerable to classier rivals.
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4th

10

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Spirit Of Applause

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner (September 2022); reliable in 2026, inching ever closer; beaten a nose by the in-form Mr Cool at Redcar (6f, good; 12-1) ten days ago; small 2lb rise, coupled with less favourable low draw, enough to further frustrate?

3/1

2nd

7

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Spirit Of Applause

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Reliable sort who comes here on the back of a good second of nine in 5f Pontefract handicap 17 days ago; can make his presence felt off the same mark.

5/1

2nd

3

(4)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Spirit Of Applause

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Posted two good thirds at the start of last month (5f/5.6f, good to firm) before midfield finish in big-field Class 4 at York (6f, good to firm); the drop back in trip/grade can help and he could be in the mix.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £387.30
Straight Forecast £292.67
Tricast £1425.29
Trifecta £3059.50

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Jm Jungle

SPOTLIGHT:

Loom

RP RATINGS:

Duran

D Express:

Venture Capital

The Guardian:

Kodiac Thriller

NEWMARKET:

Habooba

The Times:

Loom

The Sun:

Loom

Daily Mirror:

Venture Capital

POSTDATA:

Duran

Daily Record:

Duran

THE NORTH:

Jm Jungle

Telegraph:

Jm Jungle

Daily Mail:

Jm Jungle

The Star:

Jm Jungle