17.20

J: Oisin McSweeney

20/1

Place: £12.20

Form: 5100-8 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict

Down the field on final two runs last season and likewise on reappearance at Beverley (7.4f, good) three weeks ago; however, last summer's two wins were over 6f (soft/good to soft) and he's not written off now back down in trip; rain would be a positive for his claims.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
11th 4 (9)	20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4	17:23 Ayr Roberto Caro 10st 2lb J: Mikey Sheehy T: Adrian Paul Keatley	Drawn wide when down the field at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) last time; his earlier 6f form brings him right into the reckoning and rain would be a positive; solid chance.	10/1
10th 6 (10)	30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 4	16:00 Beverley Roberto Caro 9st 5lb J: Mikey Sheehy T: Adrian Paul Keatley	Has started 2026 in very good nick, third of six in 6f Southwell handicap last month; not out of things eased 1lb.	6/1
3rd 4 (2)	30th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4	19:30 Southwell (AW) Roberto Caro 9st 8lb J: Mikey Sheehy T: Adrian Paul Keatley	Won a Racing League handicap off this mark last summer; three solid efforts this year, including a third at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last month and a close fourth in big field at Ripon two weeks ago; remains lightly raced on AW and he's a key player back in this sphere.	11/4

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11th

4

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

10st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

Drawn wide when down the field at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) last time; his earlier 6f form brings him right into the reckoning and rain would be a positive; solid chance.

10/1

10th

6

(10)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

Has started 2026 in very good nick, third of six in 6f Southwell handicap last month; not out of things eased 1lb.

6/1

3rd

4

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

9st 8lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

Won a Racing League handicap off this mark last summer; three solid efforts this year, including a third at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last month and a close fourth in big field at Ripon two weeks ago; remains lightly raced on AW and he's a key player back in this sphere.

11/4

5th

4 (7)

Supreme King

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David Evans

11/1

Form: 212626 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict

Won at Kempton (6f, AW) in March and went close at Chester (7f, good) last month; would have been closer granted a clear run at Chelmsford (6f, AW) a fortnight ago and could have a part to play.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 7 (4)	10th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 110y Class 4	19:35 Chester Supreme King 9st 2lb J: J F Egan T: David Evans	Took advantage of a lowly mark at Southwell in December and he has flourished since, adding two more AW wins over the winter and going in again at Salisbury (6f, soft) last month; second in two fast-ground handicaps since; should remain competitive but this test will be sharp enough.	5/1
2nd 6 (6)	3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 4	17:43 Chepstow Supreme King 9st 4lb J: Oisin Murphy T: David Evans	Gained his third success of the season when winning at Salisbury (6f, soft) last month and he was a good second of ten at Windsor (6f, good to firm) six days ago; steps back up to 7f with solid claims.	11/8
2nd 8 (3)	27th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 12y Class 4	18:15 Windsor Supreme King 9st 7lb J: Rossa Ryan T: David Evans	Gained a third win of the season in 6f Salisbury handicap 18 days ago, just holding on; this reliable sort can make his presence felt again nudged up 2lb.	8/1

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2nd

7

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

9st 2lb

Took advantage of a lowly mark at Southwell in December and he has flourished since, adding two more AW wins over the winter and going in again at Salisbury (6f, soft) last month; second in two fast-ground handicaps since; should remain competitive but this test will be sharp enough.

5/1

2nd

6

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

9st 4lb

Gained his third success of the season when winning at Salisbury (6f, soft) last month and he was a good second of ten at Windsor (6f, good to firm) six days ago; steps back up to 7f with solid claims.

11/8

2nd

8

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

9st 7lb

Gained a third win of the season in 6f Salisbury handicap 18 days ago, just holding on; this reliable sort can make his presence felt again nudged up 2lb.

8/1

6th

2 (6)

J: Cian Horgan

T: Richard Fahey

13/2

Form: 41-152 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict

Won on reappearance at Thirsk (6f, good) in April then didn't quite see out 7f here last month; went close at Chelmsford (6f, AW) last time, despite being caught wide, and this unexposed 4yo could have more to offer.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
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

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1st

8

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

9st 13lb

J: Jake Dickson

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

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

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)

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

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

7th

3 (4)

It Just Takes Time

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

16/1

Form: 1-0438 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict

His last three wins have come over 7.4f/7f but he ran creditably when fourth of 18 over C&D last September and the step back up in trip is a plus after his midfield finish over 5f here last time; chance.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 1 (3)	4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 4	17:10 Beverley It Just Takes Time 9st 9lb J: Jack Garritty T: Mark Walford	A three-time C&D scorer; right back to his best of late when runner-up in 7f handicaps at Wetherby and Thirsk, caught only late on latter occasion; up 2lb but another bold showing is on the cards.	3/1
2nd 2 (4)	16th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4	16:02 Thirsk It Just Takes Time 10st 0lb J: Jack Garritty T: Mark Walford	C&D winner who bounced back to his best with second of 14 in 7f Wetherby handicap 12 days ago; up 2lb but he remains 1lb below his last winning mark so merits serious consideration.	4/1

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3rd

1

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

9st 9lb

A three-time C&D scorer; right back to his best of late when runner-up in 7f handicaps at Wetherby and Thirsk, caught only late on latter occasion; up 2lb but another bold showing is on the cards.

3/1

2nd

2

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

10st 0lb

C&D winner who bounced back to his best with second of 14 in 7f Wetherby handicap 12 days ago; up 2lb but he remains 1lb below his last winning mark so merits serious consideration.

4/1

8th

21 (12)

Emperor Caradoc

J: Billy Garritty

T: Paul Midgley

20/1

Form: 24-419 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict

It's a long time since he ran in a grade this high and he was only ninth at Ripon ten days ago; however, higher-drawn horses were favoured that day and he won at Nottingham (6f, good to firm) two starts ago; scored on soft ground last July; not ruled out each-way.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 1 (1)	4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 18y Class 5	19:00 Nottingham Emperor Caradoc 10st 1lb J: David Nolan T: Paul Midgley	Has a patchy profile but he won at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) in May and finished close-up in sixth there 18 days ago; remains feasibly treated on his win in this race last year and he's 2-2 at Nottingham; interesting contender.	11/4

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2nd

1

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

10st 1lb

Has a patchy profile but he won at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) in May and finished close-up in sixth there 18 days ago; remains feasibly treated on his win in this race last year and he's 2-2 at Nottingham; interesting contender.

11/4

9th

6 (17)

Northern Spirit

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

12/1

Form: 554-16 CD

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict

Made it two wins in a row when scoring over C&D (good to soft) last September and reappeared with a win at Beverley (5f, good) in April; couldn't get to the leaders at Southwell (6f, AW) later that month but still shaped as though he was in good form; no surprise if he's in the mix.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2 (17)	12th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 4	18:45 Musselburgh Northern Spirit 9st 8lb J: Ben Robinson T: Brian Ellison	Effective on AW and turf; respectable third in big field at Doncaster (6f) returned to this sphere last time; remains on a workable mark and gained last two wins over 5f.	11/1
3rd 18 (3)	29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 3	17:15 Doncaster Northern Spirit 8st 6lb J: Luke Morris T: Brian Ellison	Usually slowly away but his refusal to race at Newcastle in January was a first; won't mind getting back on the grass and he is proven in big-field handicaps; could go well at a price.	33/1
7th 2 (1)	6th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4	20:30 Newcastle (AW) Northern Spirit 9st 7lb J: Ben Robinson T: Brian Ellison	Usually slowly away but his refusal to race here last month was a first; ran okay over 7f here last week and capable of a big run but he is a risky proposition.	14/1

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2

(17)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

9st 8lb

Effective on AW and turf; respectable third in big field at Doncaster (6f) returned to this sphere last time; remains on a workable mark and gained last two wins over 5f.

11/1

3rd

18

(3)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

8st 6lb

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race at Newcastle in January was a first; won't mind getting back on the grass and he is proven in big-field handicaps; could go well at a price.

33/1

7th

2

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

9st 7lb

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race here last month was a first; ran okay over 7f here last week and capable of a big run but he is a risky proposition.

14/1

10th

7 (22)

Ingleby Archie

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Adrian Nicholls

6/1

Form: 8-2711 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict

Won at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last month and another career best when making all in a big field over this C&D (good) a fortnight ago; has also won on good to soft; hit with an 8lb rise for last time but he's clearly progressive and can make another bold bid.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 1 (5)	11th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 5	18:50 Hamilton Ingleby Archie 10st 0lb J: Jack Garritty T: Adrian Nicholls	Ended a long losing run when cosily making all in five-runner handicap at Nottingham (6f) three weeks ago; up 2lb but not taken lightly in his current mood.	11/4
1st 5 (3)	20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 5	20:15 Nottingham Ingleby Archie 9st 4lb J: Jack Garritty T: Adrian Nicholls	Four-time sprint winner who acts on any ground; his last success was 13 months ago but he had a near-miss behind a course specialist at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) last week; only 1lb higher here and he should make another bold bid.	7/2
2nd 3 (4)	10th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 5	20:30 Hamilton Ingleby Archie 9st 8lb J: Jack Nicholls T: Adrian Nicholls	Scored twice (5f/6f) last May and took a step forward with third of seven in 6f Catterick handicap 20 days ago; not out of things from an easing mark.	11/2

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3rd

1

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

10st 0lb

Ended a long losing run when cosily making all in five-runner handicap at Nottingham (6f) three weeks ago; up 2lb but not taken lightly in his current mood.

11/4

1st

5

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

9st 4lb

Four-time sprint winner who acts on any ground; his last success was 13 months ago but he had a near-miss behind a course specialist at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) last week; only 1lb higher here and he should make another bold bid.

7/2

2nd

3

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

9st 8lb

Scored twice (5f/6f) last May and took a step forward with third of seven in 6f Catterick handicap 20 days ago; not out of things from an easing mark.

11/2

11th

11 (16)

Mister Sox

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

10/1

Form: 4-1118 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict

Kicked off this campaign with three wins in a row (6f, good) and he's also effective on soft ground; merely mid-division under a penalty over C&D (good to soft) last time but that was in a higher grade and he's running off 3lb lower today; no surprise if he poses more of a threat.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
12th 16 (6)	11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4	17:30 York Mister Sox 9st 4lb J: Sean Kirrane T: Tim Easterby	He has been threatening to add to his six wins, with a third at Pontefract and second at Thirsk on his last two starts; on the downside he has been unplaced in all seven visits to York.	7/1
2nd 11 (11)	1st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3	16:10 Thirsk Mister Sox 9st 0lb J: Sean Kirrane T: Tim Easterby	He has run well over C&D in the past, including in May, and he didn't run badly when third of six in a Class 3 handicap at Pontefract (6f, good) ten days ago; each-way shout.	6/1
3rd 7 (1)	21st Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3	16:05 Pontefract Mister Sox 9st 0lb J: David Allan T: Tim Easterby	Comfortably beat Rock Opera over C&D in spring 2025, albeit was in better form at the time, that success the middle leg of a hat-trick; not solid on 2026 results but has slipped to an attractive mark.	14/1

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12th

16

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

9st 4lb

He has been threatening to add to his six wins, with a third at Pontefract and second at Thirsk on his last two starts; on the downside he has been unplaced in all seven visits to York.

7/1

2nd

11

(11)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

9st 0lb

He has run well over C&D in the past, including in May, and he didn't run badly when third of six in a Class 3 handicap at Pontefract (6f, good) ten days ago; each-way shout.

6/1

3rd

7

(1)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

9st 0lb

Comfortably beat Rock Opera over C&D in spring 2025, albeit was in better form at the time, that success the middle leg of a hat-trick; not solid on 2026 results but has slipped to an attractive mark.

14/1

12th

14 (3)

Ziggys Condor

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

11/1

Form: 614440 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict

Won at Southwell (6f, AW) in February and close fourth at Haydock (7f, good to firm) last month; soundly beaten in midfield here (7f, good) last time but the return to 6f may help and he's not ruled out each-way.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
12th 6 (4)	14th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5	16:40 Doncaster Ziggys Condor 9st 5lb J: Charles Bishop T: Adam Kirby	All wins for former yard came over 6f but he does stay this longer trip; didn't run badly on last month's stable debut but others appeal more for win purposes.	12/1
5th 2 (3)	20th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 5	20:10 Yarmouth Ziggys Condor 9st 8lb J: William Carson T: Adam Kirby	The winner of three of his 34 starts for Richard Fahey, the latest off this mark at Newcastle in January (6f); sold for 19,000gns last month; capable at this level and the betting should be revealing starting out for Adam Kirby.	9/2
4th 2 (14)	20th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5	20:00 Newcastle (AW) Ziggys Condor 9st 8lb J: Ethan Tindall T: Richard & Peter Fahey	Just 1lb higher than when winning here (6f, AW) in January but he has a mixed record since and was only sixth of nine at Chelmsford last month; this return to 7f is no problem but he needs to get back in the groove.	12/1

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Starting price

12th

6

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

9st 5lb

All wins for former yard came over 6f but he does stay this longer trip; didn't run badly on last month's stable debut but others appeal more for win purposes.

12/1

5th

2

(3)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

9st 8lb

The winner of three of his 34 starts for Richard Fahey, the latest off this mark at Newcastle in January (6f); sold for 19,000gns last month; capable at this level and the betting should be revealing starting out for Adam Kirby.

9/2

4th

2

(14)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ziggys Condor

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall