July 25 / 17.30 York

17.30

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 22 runners
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Runners: 22 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.90
  • Place: £4.30

Form: 1-2090 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on his Newmarket win (7f, soft) last November but he's lost his way in last three runs and was last of 15 at Chelmsford last month; has something to prove and he needs a big turnaround back on turf.
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3rd

8

(3)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Newbury

Pressures On

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Usually seen over further but he goes well on slow ground and is only 1lb higher than for his big-field win at York last summer (7f, good to soft); big run wouldn't be a bolt from the blue.

12/1

5th

2

(8)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:33 Newcastle (AW)

Pressures On

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ed Dunlop

Didn't appear to be crying out for the return to 1m at Doncaster and weakened late on; this is his trip, over which he was twice runner-up at Wolverhampton in March; not handicapped out of it, either.

4/1

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.90
  • Place: £4.30

Form: 3-9485 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
On a long losing sequence but he didn't get much luck when fourth of 22 over C&D (good to firm) in May; looks interesting on that form but he's not hit the same level in two subsequent runs at this track; needs to step up again and others are persuasive.
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12th

19

(15)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Quest For Fun

8st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Two-time C&D winner and has also run with distinction in defeat here on numerous occasions; retains plenty of ability despite his advancing years but he would be better suited by slower conditions.

9/1

12

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Quest For Fun

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Plenty of C&D form in big fields, notably wins on good to soft in July of 2023 and 2025; behind Leadman when fifth at the Dante meeting last month but well in front of David O'Meara's charge and looked a bit unlucky (met trouble) when third of 22 back here three weeks ago; solid.

6/1

3rd

10

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Quest For Fun

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Plenty of C&D form in big fields, notably wins on good to soft in 2023 and July 2025; while not so striking as Leadman, he didn't have the best of runs when fifth of 22 over C&D eight days ago, so might step up a bit today.

10/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 707188 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Acts on good to firm and heavy; returned to form with strong-finishing win over C&D last month but he's not matched that in two runs since; wasn't beaten far back here last time and now drops back in grade but others are more persuasive.
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13th

19

(15)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Feel The Need

9st 2lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Herrington

Good C&D record includes a win in this race (good to firm) off 1lb higher last year; good second at Southwell (7f) in January but always behind over C&D four months later; may well have needed that outing but needed to see more to be confident.

14/1

21th

14

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Feel The Need

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael Herrington

Most of his 14 races at York have been over 7f, including wins in this race in 2024 and another last June; absent since second on AW in January and that's the longest break he's had for two years, which asks a question, but he has to be considered off his last winning mark.

16/1

2nd

7

(3)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Feel The Need

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Easy to make a case on last year's peak form but signed off with two quiet runs and now back from three months off; not without hope if the break has done him good; has form here.

14/1

13/2

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 013172 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Record of 5-17 on turf and he ran right up to his best when runner-up behind an improver at Haydock (7f, good) three weeks ago; on unchanged mark and he should be in the mix again.
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14th

11

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Havana Prince

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Fourth and fifth in his two big-field C&D races last term; Newcastle win in March ensures a career-high mark today but it's hard to judge him harshly on last week's C&D result as he didn't see daylight at various stages.

20/1

16th

17

(12)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Havana Prince

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Couple of sound performances on Newcastle AW this year, winning over 7f latest; back on career-high mark but he's a five-time turf scorer who has form over C&D and appears to hold solid claims.

10/1

1st

11

(5)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Prince

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Spring has been quite a productive time for him which provides hope that he can build on a promising reappearance third over 6f here 15 days ago; has raced mainly at 7f/1m in recent years so the step back up in trip should help if anything.

16/1

10/1

Form: 247630

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Five of her six wins have been on AW; sole turf win was almost two years ago but she was a good third here (6f, good to firm) last month and didn't get any luck over C&D (good) two weeks ago; has claims if she gets the breaks this time and drying ground would be a positive.
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5th

2

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Ormolulu

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Gemma Tutty

Hold-up mare who hasn't found her best form yet this season; slipping down the weights and she's likely to come good again soon, albeit her record suggests that might be on AW.

12/1

7th

5

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Thirsk

Ormolulu

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Gemma Tutty

Quirky sort but she scored twice last term and wasn't seen to ideal effect from a wide draw when tenth of 22 in 7f York handicap last month; not out of things off a 2lb lower mark, especially if starting better.

14/1

10th

8

(19)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Ormolulu

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Gemma Tutty

Has done all of her winning over 6f, mostly on Southwell AW; perhaps needed her Leicester reappearance effort but she's not the percentage call returned to 7f and kept to this sphere.

25/1

Form: 221274 D BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Enjoying a fine year, winning handicaps at Catterick (7f, good to firm) and Hamilton (6f, good to soft) and runner-up on three other occasions; had some traffic issues at Haydock on his penultimate run but was only fourth of six at Catterick last time and he needs to find more to defy this mark.
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6th

8

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

19:15 Hamilton

Sir Garfield

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Reappeared with a win at Catterick (6f, good) in April and then made all at Epsom (6f, good) this month; his stable is a dab hand when it comes to older horses progressing through the ranks and, with the Epsom form having been franked, a 3lb rise could prove lenient for this thriving 5yo.

7/2

1st

6

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

18:22 Epsom

Sir Garfield

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: John & Sean Quinn

Six-time winner who improved last year and was better than ever when scoring at Catterick (6f, good) on his reappearance nearly three months ago; subsequently absent but unlikely he'd be making the journey down without good reason and may be capable of better yet.

15/2

1st

9

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

17:05 Catterick

Sir Garfield

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Three wins last year included one at Catterick (7f) and one off this mark (6f, good); absent five months and he will need to be at his best to make a winning return.

12/1

25/1

Form: 118070 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Started the year with a bang, winning 6f handicaps at Catterick, Pontefract and Ripon; only 1lb higher than for last success but he's been quiet in his last four runs and needs to rediscover his spark back up in trip (one of his five wins was over 7f).
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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

8/1

Form: 902625 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Two wins off higher marks last year, including over C&D; mixed results this season but he went close behind Commander Of Life at Doncaster (7f, good) and things didn't go his way behind an all-the-way winner at Ascot last time; should get a strong tow into this race and he has possibilities.
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12th

7

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Riot

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Charlie Wallis

Now 11lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara last autumn but has lost his way; it's a long time since he won on turf and even longer since he ran in a sprint, so he is hard to fancy back from a break.

33/1

8th

2

(4)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Riot

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

8lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara over C&D in October, but has lost his way including in five starts for this yard; drops into a Class 6 for the first time in his career, but has plenty to prove; cheekpieces return.

25/1

7th

10

(7)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Riot

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Yet to offer much in four runs for his current yard, just eighth of 11 in 7f Kempton handicap 24 days ago; significantly more is required from this three-time C&D winner.

33/1

Form: 322325 D BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Losing run is mounting up but his last win was off this mark over C&D (good) last July and he's had some close calls this season, including at Doncaster on his penultimate run; has possibilities, particularly if the ground dries out.
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14th

5

(14)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Daring Legend

9st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Won over this trip at Newmarket last autumn for Mick Appleby but three turf runs for current yard have been well below par; bit to prove.

25/1

5th

6

(6)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:48 Yarmouth

Daring Legend

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Reappeared for new yard with a near-miss at Kempton (6f, AW) in March but he's struggled at 50-1 back on turf in last two runs; got hampered early on at Ascot last time but he's hard to predict and needs to bounce back near best.

40/1

Form: 442241 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Generally reliable 4yo who usually comes from off the pace; first two wins were on AW but he made his breakthrough on turf when beating Riot at Doncaster (7f, good) two weeks ago; only 2lb higher than for that success and he should go well again.
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2nd

13

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Commander Of Life

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jessica Macey

Exposed four-time winner; has run a number of good races this season and Doncaster last time was one of those, as he did well to finish so close after missing the break; not without hope.

12/1

4th

5

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Commander Of Life

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

C&D winner; despite the stable's poor year he has run a string of fine races in 2026, including when a close fifth of 22 in a Class 4 at York three weeks ago; shouldn't be far away.

7/2

5th

18

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Commander Of Life

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Not far away in one of these big-field C&D races last July; showed at Doncaster that month that he can win on turf and he's not been far away in any of his races this year, so he has place claims.

16/1

Form: 4-4838 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
All of her 23 runs have been on turf and she's won five times; mixed results in four runs this season but she was a good third over C&D on her penultimate run and looks interesting on that form; acts on good to firm and soft ground.
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15th

7

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Mereside Diva

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Second when favourite for this race in 2024, with mixed fortunes in her five subsequent C&D appearances but she was a creditable third last June; seen in regular action this year, including when second at Wetherby last month but not so good here eight days ago; her last two wins (2024 and this February) were in small fields, so others make more appeal today.

20/1

8th

13

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Mereside Diva

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Versatile as regards ground; form this year features an AW success in February and close second at Wetherby (7f) last time; five-time winner on turf and C&D record includes two placed efforts; not ruled out.

12/1

2nd

1

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Wetherby

Mereside Diva

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Two good runs at Southwell preceded her Newcastle success in February (7f; blinkered first time); she hasn't run badly at Lingfield twice since, for all she has finished down the field, and this test may prove more suitable; key player.

6/1

Form: 8-3606

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Made an encouraging stable debut at Southwell (7f, AW) in March but he's finished in rear in all three subsequent runs; on reduced mark but this ex-German 6yo is now 0-17 in Britain and others are preferred; yard also runs Daring Legend.
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4th

10

(12)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Way To Dubai

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Low-key run at Newmarket (6f, good) 12 days ago; return to a longer trip is in his favour but others are more appealing for win purposes.

20/1

11th

12

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Way To Dubai

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Michael Appleby

Only 1lb higher than for his Lingfield (1m, AW) in January; up and down since that success and could prove vulnerable back sprinting.

20/1

4th

6

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:12 Yarmouth

Way To Dubai

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Has won only once since making his British debut in October 2023; has threatened plenty of times but has been very poor in last two races.

14/1

13th
4 (20)
Yaaser

14/1

Form: 164413 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Recorded his ninth win when scoring at Musselburgh (7f, good) three weeks ago and he ran into a major improver when a creditable third of 18 at Ayr (6f, good to soft) on Monday; seems as good as ever as a 7yo and he's respected back up in trip.
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2

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Yaaser

9st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Hold-up performer who is thrown in on his 2025 form; yet to get going this time around but he wasn't beaten far at Carlisle 11 days ago and cheekpieces could give him a lift.

7/1

5th

5

(10)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

Yaaser

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Hold-up performer who is thrown in on his 2025 form; yet to get going this time around, typically blowing the start, but it wouldn't be a bolt from the blue were he to bounce back in this company.

8/1

9th

3

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Yaaser

10st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Not one to rely on but he hinted at a revival with fifth of nine over C&D 16 days ago; a three-time C&D scorer so can't be discounted off a reduced mark.

9/2

20/1

Form: 1-7029

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Went close in a Class 5 at Leicester (1m, good to firm) in May but he's not easy to predict and was ninth of 13 at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last time; that took his turf record to 1-15 and he needs to bounce back again after a short break.
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6th

4

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kit Gabriel

9st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Pearce

C&D winner; on last winning mark; two good runs on Polytrack this spring but his form dipped at Kempton six weeks ago; chance with a revival.

10/1

11th

4

(6)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Kit Gabriel

9st 13lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Simon Pearce

Knocking on the door with increasing vigour and went down by just half-a-length in a 0-80 here three weeks ago (7f); no issue with returning to further (has won over 8.6f) and a 2lb rise is justified; claims.

13/2

2nd

13

(3)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Kit Gabriel

8st 11lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Pearce

Made all when making a winning debut for this yard over C&D last autumn (all four victories come late in the year); back on a workable mark and back in form lately but this is more competitive.

10/1

Form: 511104 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
7f wins in six of his seven races on AW this year; turf mark has risen in tandem, but he got hampered at a crucial stage when a creditable fourth at Goodwood (7f, soft) last month; still has potential for further progress and he's one to keep an eye on.
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7th

5

(8)

30th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Ash Wednesday

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Heather Main

Has done most of his racing over 7f, winning six times (all on AW); back in form with placed efforts on last two starts, latest at Kempton; close third at this venue in sole 1m attempt; again has an each-way shout.

7/1

3rd

6

(5)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Ash Wednesday

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Heather Main

Last 11 AW starts have been on Tapeta (231115111852), but he was beaten less than a length into third of 14 on his last visit here (1m); back up 1lb for his latest second of 12 at Southwell (7f)), but still 1lb below his last winning mark; respected.

6/1

2nd

7

(12)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

Ash Wednesday

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Heather Main

Won six times on Tapeta (twice over C&D) in first half of 2025, despite his tendency to race too freely; back on a good mark now and bettered a low-key reappearance run when respectable fifth over C&D ten days ago but outside draw a negative today.

12/1

16th
21 (12)
Stockpyle

25/1

Form: 425509 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Some good efforts in the spring, including when runner-up at Doncaster (7f, good), but he's gone off the boil and was beaten 9l after a slow start at Haydock (first run after wind surgery) last time; losing run is now up to 12 and he needs to get back on track.
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10th

4

(8)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stockpyle

11st 2lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Four wins for William Muir and Chris Grassick; winless for current yard last year and has dropped to a career-low mark on first run for 209 days; may be best watched this time.

16/1

1

(7)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Stockpyle

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Has won four times from 7f-1m (AW/turf); runner-up at Doncaster (7f, good; first-time tongue-tie) in March off a mark 10lb higher than today but he's mostly struggled since; returns to 1m and drops in grade with the cheekpieces back on and tongue-tie removed.

13/2

1

(6)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Stockpyle

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Has won four times from 7f-1m (AW/turf); runner-up at Doncaster (7f, good) in March off a 7lb higher mark when tongue tied first time but, with that equipment retained, he's mostly struggled since; needs a revival.

11/2

33/1

Form: 321-0 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced 4yo; ended last season with odds-on win at Newcastle (7f novice) but reappeared with a tailed-off effort on handicap debut at Southwell (1m) in May; has something to prove after that major blip and this looks tough on turf debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17th

15

(8)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Kisdon Force

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Very lightly raced 4yo; ended last season with odds-on win at Newcastle (7f novice) but reappeared with a tailed-off effort on handicap debut at Southwell (1m) in May; has something to prove after that major blip and this looks tough on turf debut.

33/1

10th

4

(11)

31st May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:55 Southwell (AW)

Kisdon Force

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Progressive in three starts over 7f on Tapeta last October, culminating in success in a four-runner Newcastle novice (second won next time); this trip shouldn't be an issue and market useful on handicap debut after seven months off.

9/2

4

(11)

31st May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:55 Southwell (AW)

Kisdon Force

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Progressive in three starts over 7f on Tapeta last October, culminating in success in a four-runner Newcastle novice (second won next time); this trip shouldn't be an issue and market useful on handicap debut after seven months off.

9/2

33/1

Form: 0-9086 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Well treated on his all-the-way win at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last August but has form figures of 8809086 since then; has lots to prove back up in trip and he needs a major revival.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(2)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lucky Man

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

This easier off his last winning mark for a yard among the winners of late; has only been beyond sprint trips twice during a long career, though, and has stamina to prove.

16/1

9th

5

(2)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lucky Man

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jennie Candlish

Potentially well handicapped but was sluggish after a break over C&D in January.

14/1

8th

4

(7)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lucky Man

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Capitalised on the drop into Class 6 company when winning over C&D last October; came up short in Class 5 company twice afterwards and although he should be well treated on historical evidence, he may prove up against it back from 11 weeks off.

10/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: 0-6678 D

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Well treated on old form but he's a frequent slow starter who had only one run last season and has generally struggled for new yard this year; down the list.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(5)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Tough Enough

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Slowly away on his last three starts; runner-up over 6f here in April following a break; hasn't built on that on turf on his two starts since (6f) but he made late headway at Chester last time and the return to 7f may be a good move; could be involved back here.

8/1

6th

9

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:35 Chester

Tough Enough

8st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Antony Brittain

There were hopes he was rediscovering his level when chasing home Station X at Southwell (6f, AW) in April but his return to turf didn't go particularly well when again slowly away before finishing down the field at Doncaster last Friday; out of the weights today and others more solid.

25/1

10th

15

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

20:05 Doncaster

Tough Enough

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Dual turf winner who last won in August 2023; had reduced mark and regular hood removed when back to some form for second of six at Southwell (6f, AW; Alondra third) in April; could be rediscovering his level and he's not dismissed from the same mark.

16/1

25/1

Form: 1-6800

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Ended 2024 with a Chelmsford win (5f, AW) but he's been below par this term, including over 6f here in last two starts; now back below last winning mark but he has plenty to prove and his only run over 7f resulted in a heavy defeat over C&D.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(9)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Thankuappreciate

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Stable yet to get rolling for the year but he was a bright spot when springing a surprise over C&D off 3lb lower in February; not entirely convinced over 7f a couple of times since and holds each-way claims.

10/1

4th

7

(6)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Thankuappreciate

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

6f winner here on his penultimate start and he didn't fail through a lack of stamina when third at Chelmsford 13 days ago; he was well positioned in a race where nothing challenged from the rear there though and others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

3rd

6

(3)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Thankuappreciate

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Strong at the finish when winning a 6f handicap at Southwell two weeks ago; the subsequent 4lb rise looks less of a concern than the additional furlong.

8/1

33/1

Form: -52778

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Both wins were in maiden/novice events as a 2yo; went close off reduced mark at Nottingham (8.3f, good) in May but she's finished down the field in three subsequent runs and others are more convincing.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Misemerald

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Philip Kirby

Yet to win in handicap company but she's been placed on her last two outings, most recently at Carlisle (1m, good) 12 days ago; drops back in trip with each-way claims.

7/1

3rd

6

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:39 Carlisle

Misemerald

10st 0lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Yet to win a handicap but she finished second at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 12 days ago; profile suggests a repeat isn't guaranteed but possibilities if she does back that up.

11/2

2nd

8

(1)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Misemerald

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Philip Kirby

Not a frequent winner and hasn't been at her best in recent runs so although well handicapped at present, others make greater appeal.

14/1

16/1

Form: 64-063 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Completed a double off 4lb higher at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last June but he's been well held in three runs this season; seems versatile regarding ground and tactics but he needs to rediscover his spark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

22th

18

(13)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Society Lion

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ed Dunlop

Completed a double off 4lb higher at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last June but he's been well held in three runs this season; seems versatile regarding ground and tactics but he needs to rediscover his spark.

16/1

3rd

3

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Chepstow

Society Lion

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

At his best this time last year and is now 2lb lower than when last successful; well held in two runs back this spring, however, and didn't shine in two previous starts here, so has a bit to prove back from six weeks off.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £71.60
Straight Forecast £43.57
Tricast £431.35
Trifecta £701.10

Selections

The Times:

Riot

Telegraph:

Commander Of Life

SPOTLIGHT:

Ormolulu

Daily Mirror:

Feel The Need

RP RATINGS:

Quest For Fun

TOPSPEED:

Daring Legend

POSTDATA:

Yaaser

NEWMARKET:

Society Lion

The Guardian:

Commander Of Life

The Star:

Ormolulu

The Sun:

Feel The Need

D Express:

Quest For Fun

Daily Mail:

Riot

Daily Record:

Riot