June 14 / 15.35 York

15.35

Good To Firm

Churchill Tyres Supporting Macmillan Sprint Handicap

  • Prize money: £64425
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 18 runners
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Churchill Tyres Supporting Macmillan Sprint Handicap

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

18/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.90
  • Place: £3.80

Form: 521-51 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Ready winner of a 6f nursery at Kempton in October; perhaps needed the run at Ascot on last month's reappearance and he took a step forward when making all in a Class 3 at Leicester 19 days ago (6f, good to firm); showed a fine attitude on that occasion but he hasn't been missed with a 7lb rise.
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8th

4

(8)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Hucklesbrook

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Teal

Ran well on C&D return in 2025 before winning his next two over 6f, at Leicester (good to firm; made all) and York; his form took a downward turn after but his recent Newbury fourth was a step in the right direction and he's only 2lb higher than for the York win; looks good for a prominent show.

3/1

4th

5

(2)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Hucklesbrook

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Teal

Won a couple of useful 6f 3yo handicaps in the first half of 2025; no progress since but he is edging back down the weights; returns from four months off and he will need to be at his best.

14/1

1

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Hucklesbrook

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Teal

Jolt of improvement this summer, winning a strong Leicester handicap in May and following up at York in June (both over 6f on good to firm); well beaten on his last two starts though and returns from a 12-week break with something to prove.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 15-1 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Looked a good prospect when winning a 6f maiden at Newbury (soft) last September; came up short in Listed race next time but he had a wind operation over the winter and was far too strong for his nine rivals in a Doncaster novice (6f, good to firm) four weeks ago; that form has taken some knocks but he remains a sprinter of some potential and he's an interesting contender for a stable that runs three in this.
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2nd

1

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Fast Track Harry

10st 2lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Clive Cox

Only seventh when favourite for this race last year; posted two successive career bests on AW in February and March but those efforts haven't been matched since, on the last three occasions in turf handicaps; drops in grade with cheekpieces added to his tongue-tie.

12/1

11th

22

(21)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Fast Track Harry

9st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Clive Cox

Won two AW races over 6f in early spring but he's had shortcomings in turf handicaps off marks in the 90s before and since, including over C&D, and looks to have his share of weight.

40/1

11th

7

(16)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Fast Track Harry

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Clive Cox

Lightly raced 4yo who, having been gelded, won two in a row over 6f on AW earlier this year; further progress cannot be ruled out but he's finished seventh on his last two starts and needs something extra today.

14/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 245-11 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Impressive in a 6f Wolverhampton maiden in March and confirmed himself an improved performer when readily accounting for his nine rivals in a Newmarket handicap in April (6f, good to soft); that form looks rock solid and a 5lb rise looks generous; remains of interest but all turf starts have been on softer than good.
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8th

4

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Double Rush

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Smart handicapper who brings excellent stats, being 3-3 at Newmarket (on the other course, admittedly, but it bodes well) and 3-3 (much improved) this term for new yard; prevailed only narrowly in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot (good to firm) most recently but seems on his way to becoming a Group performer; adds great interest.

8/1

1st

4

(24)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Double Rush

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Andrew Balding

The talking horse in good 6f handicaps this spring and he delivered, coming clear with no fuss under Oisin Murphy at Newmarket (good) on yard debut and not having to work much harder under a penalty there (good to firm) in May for Shane Foley; 10lb higher than last time but could be on his way to better things.

9/2

1st

6

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

Double Rush

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Andrew Balding

Promising for Charles Hills as a 3yo, winning a C&D handicap at the Craven meeting before a good third from a tricky draw at York; ended 2025 with a low-key run at Ascot but, having been switched to Andrew Balding's stable, he created a huge impression here 17 days ago, supported as though defeat was out of the question and winning accordingly; 8lb well in and looks a Group horse in waiting; obvious chance for the stable that won this prize in 2021 and 2024.

10/11

12/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 21-2

Last run: 67 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
5f AW win by a nose at Wolverhampton last October and his second of eight at Pontefract (6f, good) on return in April represented improvement; every chance he'll take another step forward on this handicap debut.
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3rd

2

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Veblen Good

10st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Got up late to win a 6f handicap at Pontefract on his stable debut in April; no impact in a 7f handicap at Epsom on Oaks day; others bring stronger credentials.

12/1

13th

5

(12)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

Veblen Good

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David O’Meara

Considerable promise during light career for Karl Burke and better than ever when getting up close home in small field on his stable/seasonal debut at Pontefract (6f, good); there can be optimism that he will be fine back up to 7f and on slower ground, and he could have more to offer; contender.

16/1

12/1

Form: 19-122 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Prominent-racer; game effort to win at Ripon on return and he followed that with a good second at the Guineas meeting; chased home Marchogion back at Newmarket two weeks later; each-way shout.
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3rd

4

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

American Style

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Looked as good as ever when close third of 16 on seasonal debut at Ripon (6f, good to soft) in April but his form has dipped since and he has questions to answer on this AW debut.

14/1

6th

7

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

American Style

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Well handicapped on 2025 best; ran a fine race for third on his seasonal return at Ripon in April but two heavy defeats have followed (behind Novello Lad latest); needs a full revival.

12/1

12th

4

(15)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

20:05 Doncaster

American Style

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Goes well fresh and he scored on his seasonal/handicap debut last April; again ran well when close third off this mark on his comeback (also Ripon, 6f) this term; he didn't back it up when suffering a heavy defeat at York last time, albeit from a poor draw, but this represents a drop back in grade so he's not dismissed.

15/2

Form: 100-36 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Drops in trip after two handicap runs over 7f+ this year; stable holds more obvious claims with American Style.
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2nd

1

(14)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Territorial Knight

10st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Fifth over C&D (soft) in Bronze Cup in September and filled same position in 19-runner Doncaster handicap (6f, good to soft) on reappearance in March; slightly disappointing on good to firm ground last time but conditions ought to be suitable for him today; one to consider.

10/1

4th

4

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

18:27 Doncaster

Territorial Knight

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Kevin Ryan

Yard going well and won this in 2023 and 2024; solid comeback behind Akkadian Thunder over C&D five weeks ago, when picked off late by four who'd sat in the rear, and is 3lb better off with that one; player.

4/1

11/2

Form: 83-111 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Modest form as a 2yo but he's taken off in handicaps this year, winning by a wide margin at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) in April and following up at Haydock four days later; another step up the ladder when comfortably seeing off his ten rivals back at Haydock (again 6f on good) three weeks ago; a 4lb rise looks lenient and he's high on the list now upped in class.
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10

(3)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newbury

Maelstrom

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won his first three handicaps, all over 6f on good ground or quicker; couldn't complete the four-timer in a warm 3yo sprint at York in June, but he travelled well through that race and doubt he's handicapped out of things just yet; suitability of soft ground has to be taken on trust but he remains of interest for a top stable.

13/2

7th

18

(15)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Maelstrom

8st 6lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Modest form as a 2yo but he's taken off in handicaps this year, winning by a wide margin at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) in April and following up at Haydock four days later; another step up the ladder when comfortably seeing off his ten rivals back at Haydock (again 6f on good) three weeks ago; a 4lb rise looks lenient and he's high on the list now upped in class.

11/2

4

(5)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Haydock

Maelstrom

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Major improvement when winning by 4l on handicap/seasonal debut at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) last month and he followed up over this C&D (good) four days later; had just a neck to spare last time and is 6lb higher today, but this well-bred colt could have more left in the tank for his top yard.

15/8

Form: 114423

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won his first three starts this year; beaten on his last four starts but he's enhanced his reputation, suffering a miserable run at Newcastle on Good Friday, running a fine race at Ascot behind a subsequent winner and then doing well to finish third at Goodwood having hung left around the home turn; one for the shortlist.
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1st

7

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Tuco Salamanca

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: Ollie Sangster

Three runs at Newcastle, winning two of them and desperately unlucky in the 3yo handicap last Good Friday on the other; looked set for another productive season when scoring at Kempton in March and a subsequent York defeat shouldn't be used as conclusive evidence the handicapper has caught up; leading claims back on AW.

4/1

6th

5

(5)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Tuco Salamanca

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ollie Sangster

Five wins last year (AW/soft) and he improved again to win in good style on his reappearance at Kempton (6f, AW) in March; he's 5-9 on AW as opposed to 1-7 on turf but there can be optimism that he is just as good on grass (has shown promise on various ground) and he's firmly in calculations.

6/1

1st

5

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:03 Kempton (AW)

Tuco Salamanca

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ollie Sangster

Hold-up sprinter who won five times in 2025; fifth in a big-field event at the Curragh last September when he had to wait for an age for a gap to appear; appeals as the type to progress again this year and he's high on the list, for all he will need luck in running.

6/1

16/1

Form: 12-1 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Two wins from his three starts, overcoming inexperience to take a Yarmouth novice 16 days ago (6f, good to soft) with more authority than the neck margin might indicate; moves into handicaps with untapped potential and a more strongly run race should aid matters; now tried in a tongue-tie; stable also runs Maelstrom.
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3

(10)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newbury

Showering

9st 10lb

J: Harry Burns

T: William Haggas

His progress looked to have stalled after winning at Chester in July but he was back to his best when third at Goodwood 12 days ago, not really getting a clear run at things until it was too late; runs off the same mark here but he will have to prove himself on soft ground.

8/1

2

(6)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Goodwood

Showering

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Down the field at Doncaster four weeks ago but that was his first attempt at 7f and it was in a more competitive race than this; he had a 3-8 strike-rate previously (including 6f wins on good/good to soft) and this 3yo could bounce back with a bold show for his top yard.

6/1

13th

8

(8)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

Showering

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Strike-rate of 3-8, with one of those wins on good to soft; endured a wide trip when placed at Chester last time but was beaten 4l and whether he wants 7f remains to be seen (confined to sprinting thus far).

20/1

14/1

Form: 17-526

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
2yo win at Ripon before a good effort at Royal Ascot; promise on seasonal return at Newmarket before running a fine race when second here (5f, good to firm) at the Dante meeting; no obvious excuses when sixth of 13 here two weeks ago (5f, good) but that is strong form and he could yet have a bigger effort in him; it remains to be seen if he'll prove as effective at 6f but the new hood could help him settle better.
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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

66/1

Form: 26-470 D

Last run: 105 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Highly tried after a winning debut last July (6f, good) when trained by Kevin Ryan; best effort when second of ten in a 5f nursery here (soft) last October; three runs in Dubai for Dylan Cunha early in the year, running creditably on the first occasion before two lesser efforts (stiff task latest); changed hands since and he's in a hot race for his stable debut.
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11th

10

(15)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Kings Call

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Eighth of 24 in a 5f handicap at Royal Ascot last season but he's finished out the back in his subsequent runs; bit risky.

33/1

13th

7

(4)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Kings Call

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Ran quite well when an unconsidered 100-1 shot at Royal Ascot last summer but that didn't prove a springboard to better things; down in the weights but best watched back from a 245-day break.

33/1

13th

10

(14)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:38 Thirsk

Kings Call

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Signs of retaining ability this year but last two runs were disappointing and others look stronger.

25/1

33/1

Form: 1621-0 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Three wins as a 2yo, notably when coming from the clouds in a sales race at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) in October; gelded prior to his reappearance and ran a moody race, always in rear; blinkers are now tried and he has the ability to go well if they have the desired effect; one of three runners for a stable that won this in 2022 and 2024.
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8th

2

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Newbury

The Dragon King

10st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Bounced back to form when second of seven at Salisbury (7f, good) last month; 1lb rise for that still leaves him 1lb below his last winning mark and he ran well in his only previous attempt over this far; shortlisted.

6/1

2nd

3

(1)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

The Dragon King

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Won off 2lb higher in Class 4 on AW last November; has failed to land a blow in Class 3 races since returned to turf but this drop back in grade may have a positive effect; fairly useful in this sphere as a 2yo.

8/1

8th

12

(6)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

The Dragon King

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Clive Cox

Previously effective on turf but form dipped returned to this sphere last time and he still hasn't scored on grass since his 2yo days; admittedly on a workable mark provided he rebounds.

14/1

Form: -91371 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Met trouble at Lingfield in February before running much better than his finishing position suggested at Newcastle on Good Friday; strong at the finish when winning at Newmarket four weeks ago (6f, good to firm) and still open to further progress; 7lb rise does ask a stiffer question though.
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4th

3

(2)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Marchogion

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Prominent racer, as when winning for the third time this year in a 6f handicap at Chester in August; has shown promise on Polytrack and he is one to take seriously despite his 4lb penalty.

3/1

1st

8

(1)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Marchogion

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Inconsistent across his recent starts and well beaten at Ascot (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago, but prior to that he ran well when fourth of 17 at Newmarket (6f, good to firm); this 3yo has the advantage of stall 1 and is capable of a big run if back on song; unraced on slow ground.

5/1

8

(9)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Marchogion

9st 8lb

J: Per-Anders Graberg

T: Andrew Balding

Only fourth behind Prince Of India at Newmarket last month but he fared second best of the far-side group and it was another solid effort; conditions should suit but perhaps the handicapper has his measure now.

11/2

33/1

Form: 343-87 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
50-1 third of 22 in last year's Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot; similar form when in the frame at Newmarket and Deauville last July; gelded prior to his reappearance and he's disappointed in Class 2 handicaps at Ascot and Newmarket; edging down the weights but others look stronger.
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8th

3

(1)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:38 Thirsk

Columnist

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Smart 2yo, including third place in the Coventry Stakes; slow start to 2025 but he has run creditably in deep 3yo handicaps on his last two starts; something bigger could be brewing.

12/1

9th

8

(8)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Columnist

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Fahey

Record of 0-7 since debut win; had Group form last year but isn't particularly solid on 2025 handicap results, for all that the latest seemed encouraging; James Doyle prefers the other Wathnan Racing runner.

20/1

8

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Columnist

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Fahey

Third in last season's Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot and followed that with fourth in the Superlative Stakes at this meeting; well beaten in three handicap runs this year, the latest behind Hucklesbrook last month, and a further 4lb drop in the weights isn't enough to tempt.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3113- D BF

Last run: 252 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Strong 6f novice form as a 2yo, winning at Newcastle (easily) and defying a penalty at Carlisle four weeks later; ran a fine race in the Redcar Two-Year-Old Trophy when last seen in October, travelling best but headed in the final 100 yards, eventually losing second close home; that looked a weak renewal of that Listed prize and he was well drawn, so while he's still low mileage he has to show he's worth his 14lb higher mark.
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2

(7)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Northern Ticker

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Lightly raced 3yo who posted a personal best when winning over C&D at the Ebor meeting (good to firm); far from disgraced when sixth of 25 in the Ayr Gold Cup (soft) last month, finishing second in the near-side group; 2lb lower today and still has untapped potential; very interesting back at York and looks the one to beat.

6/1

4

(19)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Northern Ticker

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Progressive 2yo, including on soft; improved run by run this year, getting off the mark for the season with a doughty effort at York's Ebor meeting (6f, good to firm); that run promised more and although he's not well in under his 5lb penalty, he looks the type to make up into a Pattern-race performer; easy to see him in the thick of it.

6/1

7

(10)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Northern Ticker

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Dods

Lightly raced 3yo; ended 2yo campaign with a fine third in the Redcar Two-Year-Old Trophy (6f, soft); seemed rusty here first time out this term but ran promisingly when fourth of 14 at Hamilton (6f, good) next time; anything but exposed and represents a yard in top form; high on the list.

14/1

14/1

Form: 231212 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Looked exposed as a 2yo but she's found a surge of improvement since cheekpieces went on, winning easily on AW at Dundalk in April and taking another big step forward when winning a 6f fillies' handicap at the Curragh by daylight last month; hit with a 12lb rise but ran another fine race when second of 14 back at the Curragh ten days ago (5f, good); another 2lb higher today but she may not have reached her ceiling just yet.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:25 Naas

Brigids Cloak

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Both wins were earlier this year over 6f and made it 0-6 at 5f when only midfield at the Curragh two weeks ago when they claimed 7lb off her back; needs more.

10/1

11

(9)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Curragh

Brigids Cloak

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Won over 6f on AW and at this track earlier in the year before second to Gazelle D'Or in a C&D premier handicap; mostly good runs since but needs more in this company off an unchanged mark.

14/1

4th

1

(7)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 3y

18:55 Bellewstown

Brigids Cloak

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

3yo filly has been kept busy this season; won at Dundalk in April and at the Curragh in June off 71; hasn't troubled the judge of late, favourite at latter venue on latest when showing good speed for long way; blinkers replace usual cheekpieces (not latest) and drops in grade so respected.

11/4

Form: 5721

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Improved with his three runs in Ireland in the spring; big step forward when running out the easy winner of a 0-80 at Bath on recent stable debut (5.7f, good); 6lb higher in a stronger race but it's foolish to discount further progress.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

17

(17)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Far Above Dream

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

Three of his last four wins have come at Goodwood (6f; heavy and good ground); probably not too track dependent as he won at Newbury in May but he has more to find on his first run at Ascot, off another career-high mark in a daunting race.

16/1

1st

6

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Far Above Dream

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

Justified favouritism (6f, good) on seasonal debut, taking Goodwood record to 3-3 and overall strike-rate to 4-12; a possible danger provided his progress can be sustained away from that track.

8/1

1st

2

(3)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Goodwood

Far Above Dream

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: James Owen

A three-time winner for James Owen in 2025, signing off with a second C&D success in October; has a career-high mark to overcome on his seasonal return but not taken at all lightly.

5/1

18th
14 (12)
Diligently

16/1

Form: 4381-2 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Shed his maiden tag in a C&D sales race at the Ebor meeting last summer; confirmed he was worth his new mark when second of 11 at Chester's May meeting (6f, good), keeping on without laying a glove on the emphatic winner; helps form a strong team for Clive Cox.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Diligently

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Clive Cox

First handicap win when he scored at Windsor in August and he'd dropped to the same mark when registering another win over that C&D (also good to firm) 25 days ago; 2lb nudge but everything that's come out of that race has run well subsequently, including wins for the runner-up and ninth, and he's firmly considered in his follow-up bid.

9/2

1st

7

(14)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Diligently

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Won a C&D handicap off this mark last August and when second at Thirsk the following month he split rivals who won the Portland and Ayr Bronze Cup on their next starts; beaten favourite over C&D five weeks ago but he had a torrid run through in a messy race; drawn widest but he's well handicapped.

6/1

8th

5

(2)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:17 Windsor

Diligently

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

Won a C&D handicap off this mark last August; two creditable runs this spring and returning to faster ground should suit; chance.

6/1

Non-runners

Dark Cloud Rising, Sixtygeesbaby, Crestofdistinction, Easy Peeler

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Payout
Exacta £161.60
Straight Forecast £105.02
Tricast £456.86
Trifecta £1412.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Maelstrom

LAMBOURN:

Fast Track Harry

TOPSPEED:

Double Rush

The Guardian:

Marchogion

Daily Mirror:

Loom

Daily Record:

Diligently

RP RATINGS:

American Style

POSTDATA:

Maelstrom

NEWMARKET:

Maelstrom

Telegraph:

Maelstrom

Daily Mail:

Maelstrom

D Express:

Maelstrom

The Star:

Fast Track Harry

The Times:

Double Rush

The Sun:

Marchogion