July 11 / 16.32 York

16.32

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Laura Barry Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 7f 192y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Laura Barry Memorial Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

Form: -90432

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over 6f last season, the second a Newbury nursery off this mark in first-time cheekpieces; not done quite as well this term, although beaten only a nose in a four-runner handicap at Yarmouth last time (1m, good); interesting.
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Verdict Starting price

2

(4)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Spirit Of Leros

9st 12lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Marco Botti

Useful 2yo; in and out this season and he failed to fire over C&D three weeks ago (slow start); each-way claims if on one of his good days.

12/1

5

(10)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Spirit Of Leros

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Marco Botti

Losing run up to nine, but has twice gone close in recent months as when beaten a short head in first-time blinkers on AW debut at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) 18 days ago; back up 2lb, but still 1lb below his last winning mark and could go well.

4/1

6

(6)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Kempton (AW)

Spirit Of Leros

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Marco Botti

Useful juvenile who turned in best effort this year at Yarmouth in June; below that level since but has blinkers on for the first time to replace usual cheekpieces and is on a handy mark for this AW debut.

12/1

Form: 43-19

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won a Catterick novice in May (7f, good); tailed off last of nine in a 1m2f handicap here 19 days later (good to firm; 50-1); 3lb lower and dropped back down in trip, but a bit to prove.
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2nd

5

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Pontefract

Far Ahead

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Novice winner who is 0-12 in handicaps but has shown positive signs with second-place finishes at Beverley (behind Anificas Beauty on worse terms) and Hamilton the last twice, despite taking a good hold both times; possibilities, especially if settling better.

7/2

2nd

5

(4)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Far Ahead

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Only win so far was in a Catterick novice in May 2025 (7f, good to firm); best run this term when second at Beverley last time (8.5f, good to firm); a possible.

4/1

2nd

11

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Far Ahead

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Largely out of sorts this season, beating just two in 1m Ripon handicap last time; not easy to make a case for.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 323253 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Maiden; placed on all but one of his seven starts this term including last time when 2.5l third of nine at Newmarket (7f, good to firm); stays 1m well; each-way chance.
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10th

7

(8)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

Zarathos

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Dylan Cunha

Won at Windsor (1m, good to firm) and York (7f, good) in May and he went close in his hat-trick bid at Epsom the following month; still looks feasibly treated on that form but he's gone off the boil in last two runs and needs to rediscover his spark.

12/1

10th

15

(9)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Zarathos

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dylan Cunha

He has taken it up a notch this season, winning at Windsor (1m, good to firm; made most) in May and beating 21 others under a penalty at York (7f, good) eight days later; fine second to Colombier at Epsom next time and his latest fifth in valuable Curragh handicap (1m) was respectable; has to be of interest again.

16/1

5th

6

(5)

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Zarathos

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Dylan Cunha

Progressive British raider arrives in excellent form; notched up successive handicap wins at Windsor (1m, gd-fm) and York (7f, good) and another fine effort on latest at Epsom (7f, gd-sft) when a neck runner-up off 85; 5lb higher here so will need to improve again but that's not impossible; top rider booked.

6/1

Form: 523716 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Showed best form by some way when winning off a 4lb lower mark at Hamilton two runs ago (8.5f, good; third won next time); had no luck when running-on sixth off this new mark at Doncaster last time and no surprise were he to bounce back.
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3rd

4

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 4

16:55 Goodwood

Obito

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Comfortably prevailed at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) last time but is no certainty to follow up, having done all his winning in Scotland; on a career-high mark.

9/2

1st

5

(4)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Obito

10st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

C&D winner last summer; back in good form of late and posted a solid fifth of eight in 1m2f Doncaster handicap last month; in the mix once more.

9/1

Form: 5-2331

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Fair efforts on all five starts, last time getting off the mark on second handicap start when winning fillies' event at Kempton (7f; AW debut); further progress likely now up to 1m.
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6

(7)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Mahras Love

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Steadily progressive Dark Angel filly who bagged a pair of 7f/1m handicaps at Kempton and York in the summer and wasn't seen to ideal effect when a good sixth of 12 in 1m Goodwood handicap last time; merits serious consideration off an unchanged mark on her Tapeta debut.

6/4

12

(4)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Mahras Love

8st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Kept on for third on handicap debut here (7f, good to soft) last month then won at Kempton (7f, AW); followed up when making all at York (1m, good to firm) for which she's gone up 6lb; this progressive 3yo holds likeable claims for a top trainer who won this in 2018 and 2020.

5/1

5

(5)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

16:32 York

Mahras Love

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Fair efforts on all five starts, last time getting off the mark on second handicap start when winning fillies' event at Kempton (7f; AW debut); further progress likely now up to 1m.

7/2

Form: 72-306

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; not disgraced when 2l sixth in a Newcastle handicap on first try at 1m last time; interesting on that run, but was not at his best in a 7f handicap here in May on only previous run on turf;.
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1st

5

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jamaican Storm

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Bryan Smart

Sole win in 21 starts came narrowly over 1m here in March; held since, but is now 1lb lower so a case can be made.

100/30

6th

2

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:58 Carlisle

Jamaican Storm

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Just did enough to open account at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March, his 17th start, and also ran well when third behind The Gay Blade over C&D (good) last month, having made a big forward move in the early stages; his tendency to race too freely remains a worry but he can make his presence felt.

5/1

Form: 355-5

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Signs of promise in four runs in 1m novices, the latest at Thirsk last week (1m, good); doesn't look obviously well treated on his handicap debut.
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3rd

5

(10)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:30 Carlisle

Off Spin

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

18-race maiden but he was in good form prior to a lesser effort at Redcar (1m1f, good to firm) last month; may be able to bounce back but others appeal more for win purposes.

13/2

6th

1

(8)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Redcar

Off Spin

9st 9lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Is 0-17 but he arrives in good form, placed for third consecutive start when runner-up in 1m2f Ayr handicap (Shifter third) two weeks ago; 1lb worse off with that rival here but he can go very well again.

7/2

2nd

2

(9)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Ayr

Off Spin

9st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Is 0-16 but he arrives in good form, not seen to ideal effect when a running-on third of nine over C&D 16 days ago; well in the mix from the same mark.

9/2

Form: 34-419

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Off the mark when winning a Windsor handicap off a 4lb lower mark in May (1m, good); didn't handle the track when well beaten at Chester last time; quite interesting.
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6th

3

(6)

13th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:23 Lingfield (AW)

Barrys Boy

10st 1lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Has a patchy profile but he won at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March and was as good as ever when runner-up at Wolverhampton (9.4f) last time; only 1lb higher back on Polytrack and he could make another bold bid.

9/2

2nd

6

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Barrys Boy

9st 13lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Recorded his first AW win when prevailing at Newcastle in March but held since and others are preferred.

7/1

Form: 843811 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Unbeaten for present yard, winning two 1m handicaps at Ripon, both by 4.5l; has gone up 17lb (up 11lb for latest success) but worth considering.
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7th

8

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:10 Ripon

Precious Spartan

9st 1lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Neville

Won three times here (1m) in his first four starts for this trainer in 2025; has found life tough from an elevated mark since; "stopped quickly" in added cheekpieces at Ayr (1m2f; 22-1, beaten 36l) latest; risky proposition.

25/1

11th

4

(9)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Precious Spartan

9st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Patrick Neville

Did well for new stable last season, winning three times over 1m at Ripon; also suited by 1m2f, but launched this campaign with two low-key runs (7f/1m) and needs a good boost from the new cheekpieces.

12/1

8th

8

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Precious Spartan

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Patrick Neville

Never dangerous over 7f in sole outing this term; has a record of 3-3 over C&D (all on good ground last term; 0-17 elsewhere) and looks very interesting returned to this scenario; favourably treated off 1lb below last winning mark.

5/1

Form: 03-065

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Irish raider; 0-9; has a bit to prove having been beaten over 5l in a 7f handicap at Gowran Park last time, although he may improve for stepping up to 1m for the first time.
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7th

12

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

16:35 Yarmouth

Withoutfurtherado

9st 1lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Ex-Irish maiden who did not show a great deal on first three starts for current stable (7f-1m2f); others have much less to prove.

33/1

9th

9

(6)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Withoutfurtherado

9st 4lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

16-race maiden but he was runner-up in a 0-80 at York (1m, good to firm) last summer; however, he's struggled in two starts since joining this stable and others look to have stronger claims.

20/1

5th

2

(6)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

16:20 Yarmouth

Withoutfurtherado

9st 8lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

14-race maiden when trained in Ireland and was always behind on his stable debut/reappearance at Kempton (7f, AW) in May; off another three months since and has enough to prove, not least stamina.

12/1

Form: 222412 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
A pound out of the handicap; has been in the frame on all six starts this season, getting off the mark at Ripon last month (1m, good) before finishing a close second at Beverley last week (8.5f, good to firm); each-way chance.
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3rd

4

(7)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Perfidia

9st 13lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tim Easterby

Notched a second success of the season at Nottingham (1m) in June; shaped as if still in form when a non-staying seventh in 1m2f handicap at Beverley two weeks ago; very much one to consider back in trip here.

9/2

7th

2

(4)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

13:35 Beverley

Perfidia

11st 1lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Two wins this term, latest at Nottingham last month (8.5f, good to firm); two close seconds since; an obvious contender but stamina to prove on first run at 1m2f (stays 1m1f).

3/1

2nd

6

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:55 Nottingham

Perfidia

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Generally consistent apart from one moderate run on good to soft this year; he has won twice this summer, at Hamilton (8.5f, good) and over C&D (good to firm) with Jake Dickson on board; looks sure to give another good account.

6/5

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Payout
Exacta £39.30
Straight Forecast £37.20
Tricast £111.41
Trifecta £155.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Mahra's Love

RP RATINGS:

Spirit Of Leros

TOPSPEED:

Zarathos

SPOTLIGHT:

Obito

Daily Mirror:

Spirit Of Leros

Daily Mail:

Zarathos

NEWMARKET:

Mahra's Love

The Times:

Mahra's Love

Telegraph:

Mahra's Love

The Guardian:

Mahra's Love

D Express:

Mahra's Love

The Sun:

Mahra's Love

The Star:

Mahra's Love

Daily Record:

Mahra's Love