July 19 / 17.38 Ripon

17.38

Good To Soft

Aldwark Manor Estate Luxury Yorkshire Hotel “Confined” Handicap (No Race Won In 2025)

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Aldwark Manor Estate Luxury Yorkshire Hotel “Confined” Handicap (No Race Won In 2025)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 763047 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Getting on for two years since his last success and he's not the force of old; that is reflected in his mark though and he wasn't beaten far in a better race over C&D last month; each-way shout.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

6

(11)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Roundhay Park

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

13-time winner who is ideally suited by slow ground; his last success was off 2lb higher at Ripon (6f, soft) last summer but he's been well held in both runs this season; now drops back in trip but this veteran needs a major revival.

16/1

7th

3

(8)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Roundhay Park

9st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

13-91; won from this mark at Ripon (6f, soft; Ideal Guest third) last July and was runner-up at Pontefract (from 4lb higher) last September; weakened - eighth of nine - on last month's C&D comeback run (66-1) but that's likely to have brought him on.

14/1

8th

8

(4)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Roundhay Park

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Course winner who scored at Ripon (6f, soft) last July and is just 2lb higher on this reappearance outing; however, 6f has been this 11yo's optimum trip in recent seasons, and this is his first run since October.

20/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 309666 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in the Group 2 Gimcrack Stakes as a 2yo; nothing like so good now but that wasn't a barrier to success in the corresponding event 12 months ago; 7lb lower this time around and he didn't run badly at Thirsk 17 days ago; headgear left off today.
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7th

2

(6)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Gis A Sub

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

On a losing run but he wasn't best drawn when seventh of 11 in 6f Pontefract handicap 43 days ago; he needs considering off a handy-looking mark.

11/2

7th

1

(13)

27th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Pontefract

Gis A Sub

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Has a poor strike-rate but went close at Ripon last weekend and holds a fighting chance in this grade; gained sole handicap win off 5lb higher.

7/2

2nd

6

(3)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:38 Ripon

Gis A Sub

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Runner-up in the Group 2 Gimcrack Stakes as a 2yo; nothing like so good now but that wasn't a barrier to success in the corresponding event 12 months ago; 7lb lower this time around and he didn't run badly at Thirsk 17 days ago; headgear left off today.

7/1

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 025542

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Yet to win for current stable but he's been knocking at the door, including when second of nine at Catterick ten days ago (7f, good to firm); another change of headgear this afternoon and he's a leading contender.
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1st

2

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Ideal Guest

9st 12lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Losing run is mounting up but he shaped well from the front over C&D (good) eight days ago, eventually tying up having kicked clear too soon in hindsight, beaten only 2l; big chance off same mark with Ethan Tindall taking off a bonus 5lb, provided his energy is used better.

3/1

4th

8

(2)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Ideal Guest

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Harriet Bethell

Ran poorly last time, failing to back up reappearance effort and continuing his long losing spell; otherwise well capable of taking a serious hand off current mark, provided he rebounds.

14/1

10th

4

(7)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:28 Carlisle

Ideal Guest

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Harriet Bethell

Record of 0-13 for current stable but he remains 10lb below last winning mark and holds a good chance provided he builds on Catterick reappearance effort (finished third).

7/2

25/1

Form: 6-0040 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Chased home Gis A Sub in the corresponding race 12 months ago; not really got going in 2025 and others appeal more for win purposes.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

5

(8)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:53 Newcastle (AW)

Flavius Titus

9st 9lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Danny Brooke

Dead-heated for first in this race 12 months ago; he's one to keep an eye on in the betting and his chance is not dismissed, but this 10yo has struggled in the main this season.

12/1

9th

9

(11)

27th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Pontefract

Flavius Titus

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Danny Brooke

Needs to improve on his 2025 efforts; however, won this race (off 4lb higher) last year and has a good chance if back to that form.

20/1

4th

11

(2)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:38 Ripon

Flavius Titus

8st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Danny Brooke

Chased home Gis A Sub in the corresponding race 12 months ago; not really got going in 2025 and others appeal more for win purposes.

25/1

Form: 55-832

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Two promising efforts since moving into handicaps, third at Catterick last month (6f, good) and then second at Newcastle (7f) 16 days later; moved through that latest race in the manner of one that was ahead of his mark and he's a strong contender back sprinting.
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1st

3

(10)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Ey Up Hes A Star

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Campaigned mainly over 6f/7f but looked suited by step up to 1m when keeping-on third of 18 at Doncaster (good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) three weeks ago; could still have more to offer over this trip; high on the list.

6/1

3rd

8

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Ey Up Hes A Star

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Gained sole win on AW; inconsistent kept to 7f this term but has possibilities off current mark provided he takes well to first-time cheekpieces and new trip.

14/1

9th

3

(11)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Ey Up Hes A Star

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Only win was off a 2lb lower mark at Newcastle last September; creditable third at Thirsk last month (7f, good) but bit disappointing last time at Doncaster (7f, good to firm).

6/1

9/2

Form: 5-7922

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden but he's threatening, going close at Redcar last month before chasing home a handicap blot, albeit beaten 9l, over C&D 12 days ago; stall 1 perhaps not ideal but still a leading contender.
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16

(7)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Ayr

Spring Corn

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

11-race maiden; good efforts at Redcar and Ripon in midsummer (6f; first two runs in cheekpieces) but it has been a struggle more recently; change of headgear may help but Tim Easterby saddles more obvious contenders.

25/1

12

(3)

30th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:17 Beverley

Spring Corn

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

0-10 and last two runs have been well below par; the hope is that he regularly shows speed over 6f/7f and hasn't had a go at 5f since his 2yo days; not without hope off career-low mark.

20/1

6

(4)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Thirsk

Spring Corn

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Nine-race maiden but he had been threatening prior to a disappointing effort at Ripon three weeks ago; feasible mark if bouncing back.

6/1

Form: 54-376

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Hold-up sprinter who isn't easy to win with; capable at this level though and he should be sharper with last month's return to action behind him; stable also run Eldeyaar.
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1st

5

(1)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue De Vega

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Winless in 2025 but he is 3-6 over C&D and has settled matters quite emphatically on his last two starts; back up 3lb but weighted to have another race in him and it could well be this one.

2/1

1st

2

(2)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue De Vega

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Ended a lengthy losing run when beating Colors Of Freedom in a classified event over C&D two weeks ago (reported to have bled from nose); has 8lb rise to deal with back in a handicap but he remains well treated on old form and all three wins have been on AW; respected.

9/4

10/1

Form: 065067 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Two of his three turf wins have come over C&D and he's now 9lb lower than for the latest of them; Warren Fentiman's claim further reduces his burden and he's likely to make a bold bid up the stands' rail.
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8th

8

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Eldeyaar

9st 5lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Seemingly perked up by change of headgear when winning from the front at Thirsk (6f, good; first-time visor) in April and again ran well when third of 17 over that C&D last month; high on the list.

6/1

3rd

11

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Eldeyaar

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

A switch of headgear saw him end a losing run when making most in a big-field handicap over C&D last month; not in the same form when third at Southwell 16 days ago; no surprise to see him bounce back.

10/1

3rd

6

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Eldeyaar

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Responded well to a change of headgear when making all in a 17-runner handicap at Thirsk 12 days ago (6f, good); 6lb higher back on AW and he's not the only pace influence in the field.

5/1

33/1

Form: 76400

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Well held in her two handicap runs this summer; stable look to hold stronger claims elsewhere.
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10th

11

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dorothy May

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Sole success in 14 starts came in a 0-50 classified event in August; form since then has been patchy, but she is 1lb lower than when third of 12 at Southwell on her penultimate start, so a case can be made.

8/1

10th

11

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dorothy May

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Sole success in 14 starts came in a 0-50 classified event in August; form since then has been patchy, but she is 1lb lower than when third of 12 at Southwell on her penultimate start, so a case can be made.

8/1

6th

4

(2)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:30 Musselburgh

Dorothy May

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Off the mark in AW classified event in August; subsequent handicap form features placed efforts at Musselburgh and Southwell; each-way possibilities.

12/1

Form: 08-076 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Wildly inconsistent but he has won twice, including over C&D last September; slow ground no problem but not easily recommended.
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3rd

9

(3)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:53 Yarmouth

Tilsworth Turf

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Both wins came over 6f on soft ground in 2024, but he's mostly struggled at big odds since the latest of them; best watched for now.

40/1

9th

11

(6)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:18 Nottingham

Tilsworth Turf

8st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Both wins came over 6f on soft ground in 2024 but he's mostly struggled since the latest of them; off for 134 days and he's best watched.

40/1

8th

9

(1)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Tilsworth Turf

8st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Produced one of his better efforts in last C&D attempt but is by no means sure to reproduce it, being far from consistent; yet to win on AW.

33/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £17.10
Straight Forecast £16.49
Tricast £43.79
Trifecta £66.50

Selections

The Guardian:

Ideal Guest

POSTDATA:

Gis A Sub

SPOTLIGHT:

Ey Up He's A Star

Daily Record:

Spring Corn

RP RATINGS:

Ey Up He's A Star

The Star:

Ey Up He's A Star

Daily Mail:

Ideal Guest

Daily Mirror:

Ideal Guest

The Sun:

Ideal Guest

The Times:

Gis A Sub

Telegraph:

Gis A Sub

D Express:

Gis A Sub