July 11 / 15.55 York

15.55

Good

Azets Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 1m 2f 56y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Azets Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

OUR TIP

Form: -12314 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Progressive sort who has won twice this season, over 1m at Redcar (good) and off a 4lb lower mark over 1m1f here two runs back (good to firm); interesting on first try at this trip.
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3rd

1

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 3

19:20 Lingfield

Classic Encounter

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Gained a third win when beating Desert Shadow at Redcar (1m, good to firm) in May and he went down narrowly over that C&D (good; third has won since) four weeks ago; leading claims from an unchanged mark.

Evs

2nd

3

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:25 Redcar

Classic Encounter

10st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Respectable effort when fourth of 12 at Newbury (1m, good to firm) this month and the return here makes him especially interesting given he is 2-2 over C&D; drying ground a positive.

11/2

4th

1

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

Classic Encounter

9st 13lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Took full advantage of the drop into Class 4 company when readily seeing off five rivals at Redcar last week (1m, good to firm); penalised in a deeper race but he still commands serious respect.

5/2

Form: 11-396

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won last three races last season, all over 1m on good ground; not hit top form so far this term; tries this trip for first time.
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16th

5

(17)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Dain Ma Nut In

9st 7lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Formerly a miler but has gained last three wins over 1m2f, including this race on good (made all) last year; latest success came in Bahrain in January; well beaten in the John Smith's Cup on his return to Britain but bounced straight back with a career-best second of 11 over 1m at Thirsk (good) under Lexie Clarkson three weeks ago; going softer than good would be a slight question mark.

33/1

2nd

2

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Dain Ma Nut In

9st 11lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Formerly a miler but has gained last three wins over 1m2f, the most recent in Bahrain; well held in major handicap returned to home soil last time; bit to prove off current mark back down in trip; Lexie Clarkson claims 7lb but has limited experience.

25/1

18th

9

(21)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Dain Ma Nut In

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Well beaten in Bahrain in February when last seen and a wide draw could prove tough for this front-runner; however, he won two C&D handicaps last summer (good/good to firm) and was back on the scoresheet in Bahrain in January; unbeaten at York and could make a bold bid at a big price.

40/1

11/2

Form: -20352 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Three wins over 1m2f on good/good to firm last season; showed best form of current campaign when runner-up in a C&D handicap for amateur riders last time; interesting.
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1st

12

(8)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Financer

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Ended an 18-race losing run when beating three rivals at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in July and ran well when second of eight at Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; all his best form has come on good/good to firm ground, though.

13/2

2nd

7

(8)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

17:15 Pontefract

Financer

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won four-runner handicap at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) last month and close fourth of 15 at York (1m, good to firm) next time; caught wide early and failed to settle when mid-division in competitive handicap at Haydock (1m, good) last Saturday so that run can be forgiven; not discounted.

20/1

7th

13

(12)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Financer

8st 12lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Tim Easterby

Had slipped in the weights before winning at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in July, and he ran at least as well over 1m at York next time; should be thereabouts again.

16/1

Form: 501151 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
In fine form recently, winning three of last four races, latest a C&D handicap by 3l under today's rider (excuses for defeat at Newbury the previous day); up another 9lb so 18lb higher than for start of winning run, but not without a chance.
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3rd

1

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:40 Nottingham

Dawn Of Liberation

10st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

Not as good now and has his share of off days; back on a winning mark, though, has a C&D win to his name and this is less competitive than he's used to returning from ten weeks off.

3/1

3rd

4

(7)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Dawn Of Liberation

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

His five wins include one over C&D last May; below his best on his first two starts this year but took a step back in the right direction when a 2l fifth of 12 at Ripon (1m2f, good) 19 days ago; contender.

9/2

Form: 06-963 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won for a while but creditable effort when third in an amateur riders handicap over C&D last time (good; Financer second); each-way chance.
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5th

3

(2)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:22 Chester

I Still Have Faith

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

All wins have been over further when hooded and he's 0-7 at about 7f (has placed form); hasn't really fired in any of his last three races but this is easier than he's accustomed to; unraced at Chester.

9/2

5th

4

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Newmarket (July)

I Still Have Faith

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

Threatened on AW and turf in the spring but his last two efforts have been below par (C&D latterly); feasibly handicapped but others are more persuasive.

6/1

6th

11

(11)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

12:45 Newmarket (July)

I Still Have Faith

8st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Stuart Williams

Not at his best two weeks ago but he had been threatening on both AW and turf beforehand; on a dangerous mark and he can't be discounted.

9/1

Form: 51-060

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won four races from 7f to 10.5f (AW) last season; back on a fair mark having been well beaten on his three starts this term, but plenty to prove at present.
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5th

15

(21)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Beylerbeyi

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Ian Williams

Acts on good to soft but soft would be a worry; tricky to settle and is held up in rear; won the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f; 10lb higher today) last October and he's looked just as good on most starts since, without winning but late traffic woes seemingly prevented him from going close last time; without his usual jockey Billy Loughnane today but he was a close second last term under Clifford Lee; probably involved if he can get the breaks.

10/1

11

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 2

14:10 Ascot

Beylerbeyi

10st 3lb

T: Ian Williams

100/30

4th

2

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Beylerbeyi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Tricky to settle and is held up in rear; won the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f, good to firm; 9lb higher today) last October and had some very solid AW form over 1m2f-2m this year; back to near his best when eighth of 20 at Royal Ascot (2m4f) but he needs to hit a new high if he's to win this.

16/1

Form: 362263

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Only win was on the AW on debut; some fair runs without winning this term, including when just over 4l third to Dawn Of Liberation (9lb worse off) over C&D last time (good to firm); each-way chance.
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7th

5

(7)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 0y

Class 5

20:35 Newbury

Yokohama

9st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: John Butler

Was winning for the first time since his debut when just prevailing over 1m4f here (good) last month, but may not have been suited by the conditions when third of six at Yarmouth (11.5f, soft) 12 days ago; each-way claims.

5/1

3rd

7

(5)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 4

16:28 Yarmouth

Yokohama

8st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: John Butler

Was winning for the first time since his debut when just getting the better of Patrol at Newbury (1m4f, good) last month; 5lb higher and could probably do with the ground drying out (best form on good or faster), but still respected.

5/2

Form: 78-672 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Two wins last season and showed his best form of 2025 when runner-up in a six-runner Beverley handicap last time (1m2f, good to firm); this looks tougher.
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2nd

2

(4)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Carlisle

Up The Jazz

11st 4lb

J: Miss Isla Clarkson

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Snapped a losing sequence when he landed an apprentice race at Musselburgh (1m, good; stays further) in June; shaped as though this longer trip and stiffer track would help at Thirsk last time; should have a say.

10/1

5th

10

(4)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Up The Jazz

9st 3lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Closely matched with Jesmond Dawn on last month's runs at Ripon and it wasn't going to be easy in a Class 4 at York last time (33-1); this is more his level.

10/1

7th

15

(12)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:05 York

Up The Jazz

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Arrives on a recent high after a win at Musselburgh and a second at Ripon (both 1m, good); should give his running but he's up in grade here.

12/1

Form: -56695 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won four times over 1m2f last season (good/good to firm); not been at his best so far in 2025, but fair fourth over C&D last time (behind Financer and I Still Have Faith); now 1lb below his last winning mark; chance.
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8th

5

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

Glistening Nights

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Five-time winner but recent C&D second of 14 is as good as anything he's produced, leading until the final 110yds; a 3lb nudge shouldn't prevent a prominent showing if in similar form.

17/2

2nd

8

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Glistening Nights

10st 11lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

This trip on fast ground suits and every chance with a repeat of his two runs at Ripon; took a backward step here two weeks ago but he has C&D form and could run well.

8/1

7th

8

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Glistening Nights

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

1m2f on fast ground suits and comes into the reckoning after two sound placed efforts at Ripon this season, beaten a head into second place last time; chance.

7/1

Non-runners

Charming Whisper

Selections

Daily Mail:

Dawn Of Liberation

POSTDATA:

Classic Encounter

TOPSPEED:

Up The Jazz

SPOTLIGHT:

Glistening Nights

The Star:

Dain Ma Nut In

NEWMARKET:

Charming Whisper

The Times:

Classic Encounter

Telegraph:

Classic Encounter

RP RATINGS:

Glistening Nights

The Guardian:

Up The Jazz

Daily Mirror:

Up The Jazz

D Express:

Dawn Of Liberation

Daily Record:

Dawn Of Liberation