July 25 / 20.23 York

20.23

Good To Soft

Sky Bet Go-Racing-In-Yorkshire Summer Festival Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 5f 89y
  • Class 4
  • 15 runners
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Sky Bet Go-Racing-In-Yorkshire Summer Festival Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 431609

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won in good style for James Tate at Chelmsford (5f, AW) in March; however, he's been well beaten on his three starts since (including sole turf outing) and was sold for 4,000gns on July 10; major turnaround needed.
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5th

2

(10)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Desert Champion

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

On a losing run but he shaped better than his placing suggests in 5f handicaps at Redcar and Lingfield on his first two runs this term; went without headgear when only sixth of eight in 5f Newcastle handicap last time but no surprise to see him play a prominent role here in refitted blinkers.

7/2

6th

2

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Champion

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Only win was a 5f handicap at Chelmsford in March 2025 when visored for the first time; would have a chance on his C&D second off 8lb higher last November, but below-par recently; no visor this time.

6/1

8th

8

(2)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield

Desert Champion

8st 8lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Paul Midgley

Had a BHA mark 26lb higher than today when starting out for this yard last summer but he's struggled to make much of an impact; did finish second at Newcastle in November (well backed) but that form hasn't worked out at all; recent Redcar reappearance is easy to excuse (went off hard and raced in a group of two, finishing sixth and seventh, on the far side); stable looks to hold stronger claims with Birkenhead.

16/1

Form: 911151

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who won three in a row in April-June (5f, good) before fair fifth of 15 here (5f, good to firm), and she returned to winning ways at Haydock (5f, good) three weeks ago; did it nicely last time and a 7lb rise may not stop her if conditions suit; unproven on slow ground.
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2nd

7

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Luna A Inbhir Nis

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Katie Scott

Scottish raider who has shown great progress, having gone from winning off a mark of 57 early last season to running well in Listed grade a couple of times, including on penultimate start; this is harder.

25/1

6th

6

(14)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:08 Ayr

Luna A Inbhir Nis

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Had a wonderful year in 2025, winning six times and rounding off her campaign with a good fifth behind Beautiful Diamond in a Listed event over 5.5f here (soft); down the field on her return but she quickly rebounded with a fine third at Carlisle (Listed; 5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; still improving but the forecast rain may suit others better.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 167-51

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won Bath maiden (5.7f, good to firm) last August and easily made all at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) four weeks ago; unproven on slow ground; hit with 10lb rise for last time but he certainly impressed; respected.
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2nd

5

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:33 Newmarket (July)

Diomed Duke

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

Ran out of puff having lost a shoe at Windsor on his comeback last month and he again faded having attempted to make all over C&D (good to firm) 19 days later; becoming attractively handicapped, however, and could be building up to something bigger.

6/1

5th

1

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Newmarket (July)

Diomed Duke

10st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Williams

His wins have come from the front in the summer, including this time last year on his second run back; turned in a satisfactory comeback at Windsor, when losing a shoe, and is entitled to have come on for that first start in seven months; shortlisted.

7/2

5th

8

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:05 Windsor

Diomed Duke

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Scored at Lingfield (5f, AW) last June and signed off with a good third of ten in 5f Yarmouth handicap in October; in the mix if fully tuned up for his seasonal return.

8/1

Form: 616-21

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Second on stable/seasonal debut at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) last month then went one better with convincing win at Beverley (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago, form that has been franked by the runner-up; has shown promise on slow ground; this progressive filly could take a 9lb rise in her stride.
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7th

5

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 York

Lady Roxby

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Herrington

Solid effort in a 6f handicap at Kempton on her reappearance but she has come up short in two runs since (stiff task latest); could prove vulnerable once more.

11/1

7th

2

(7)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Haydock

Lady Roxby

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Herrington

Steadily progressive in turf handicaps last season and reappeared with encouraging third at Kempton (6f, AW) last month; however, well beaten at Newmarket since and looks up against it today even if back to her best.

50/1

7th

3

(13)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Newmarket

Lady Roxby

9st 12lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Herrington

Progressive last year, a campaign that culminated with a neck second of 11 over C&D (good); reappeared with solid third at Kempton (6f, AW) 25 days ago and could build on that effort today; respected.

4/1

Form: -90946

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won two nurseries last October (5f, soft/AW) and he's below his last winning mark; close fourth of seven at Redcar (5f, good to firm) two starts ago but soundly beaten otherwise this season; wears first-time blinkers.
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7th

6

(13)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Al Hussar

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

He has turned in a string of good runs this year, winning a 17-runner event at Thirsk in May; while he should give his running it would be a surprise if one or two weren't better handicapped.

10/1

4th

5

(7)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

19:30 Hamilton

Al Hussar

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Running well in defeat this season prior to narrow win in a big field at Thirsk (5f, good) last month; caught wide at Chester (5f, good to soft) 12 days ago when a respectable sixth of 12; could have a big say.

15/2

6th

5

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Al Hussar

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Grant Tuer

Yet to run a bad race after six starts this season, and kept on for last-gasp success in 17-runner Thirsk handicap (5f, good) a fortnight ago; also suited by this C&D and slow ground; stall 9 makes things awkward, though.

8/1

Form: 14-982

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Soft-ground 2yo winner who returned to his best with good second from the front at Chester (6f, good) a fortnight ago; could make another bold bid.
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2nd

3

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Veydari

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Best form on soft ground, his only win coming over C&D in October 2024; makes her seasonal debut and would be interesting if the ground eases.

15/2

8

(5)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

17:08 Pontefract

Veydari

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won nursery here last October (6f, soft) on sole previous course visit and he's run some good races in defeat for his new yard this season, including on good ground and when fourth of 13 at Ayr three weeks ago (6f, soft; showed pace); each-way contender now back down in trip.

8/1

Form: 58-432

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Soft-ground 2yo winner who has gone close in handicaps at Chester (6f, good) and Hamilton (6f, good) the last twice; could again be thereabouts.
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1st

6

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

19:35 Chester

Top Juggler

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Prominent racer who has run two good races at Hamilton (6f, good and 5f, good to soft) this season; unraced on faster than good but a key player if underfoot conditions are suitable.

9/2

2nd

5

(1)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

15:25 Hamilton

Top Juggler

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Didn't run a bad race here for the Quinns and he turned in another solid effort at Hamilton when a close third of 13 in a 6f handicap (good ground) on last month's reappearance; has a belated first attempt at 5f today and he should give it another good go.

5/1

3rd

8

(8)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Top Juggler

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Fair record here for the Quinn yard; made a successful debut for his current trainer off 2lb lower last September but will need to be spot on as he returns from more than six months off.

20/1

11/1

Form: 1-3013

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground nursery winner who returned to winning ways at Newcastle (5f, AW) last month; however, he's been up and down this year and was no match for Luna A Inbhir Nis at Haydock (5f, good) last time.
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6th

4

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:07 Pontefract

Im Next

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Is enjoying an excellent season and gained a third success when making all in 5f Beverley handicap two weeks ago; up 3lb but not taken lightly in his hat-trick bid.

5/2

1st

1

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Im Next

10st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Began his campaign with a second and first over C&D in April; his progress has continued, adding a win at Redcar (5f, good) 13 days ago; well drawn for a prominent racer and should go well despite his career-high mark.

5/2

1st

8

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Redcar

Im Next

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Showed career-best form when winning comfortably at Beverley (5f, good) in April; creditable in-frame efforts on two of his three outings since and ought to be in the mix again.

13/2

10/1

Form: 134332 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won Hamilton novice (5f, good to firm) on reappearance and has run well in defeat in all five handicaps (5f), most recently runner-up at Thirsk (good to soft) in a first-time visor (retained); she was denied a clear run last time and the way she kept on hints today's extra yardage could suit; chance.
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6th

5

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Tiva

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Running creditably this season and she is closely matched with Elegant Erin on their Nottingham run 13 days ago; suspicion she is vulnerable again here though; cheekpieces replace a visor today.

10/1

4th

3

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

19:45 Nottingham

Tiva

9st 12lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: David O’Meara

All three wins have been at 5f on turf (good/good to firm) and she's been beaten less than 2l in her last two starts; looks weighted near best off this mark but she should go well again.

11/2

Form: 4-9894

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
0-9 but returned to form with a 2l fourth to I'm Next at Newcastle (5f, AW) last time, when he had to wait for a run and kept on well; showed promise on turf last year; today's trip could be a good fit; one to consider.
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14th

22

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Bonnies Boy

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Just one win (5f AW at Newcastle) from 17 goes; not seen since respectable fourth over same C&D on New Year's Day; others have stronger claims.

25/1

1

(3)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bonnies Boy

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

0-13 but he retains plenty of the ability that saw him earn a mark of 80 after his first three starts; both C&D runs have been encouraging and he's high on the list.

7/1

4

(7)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Redcar

Bonnies Boy

9st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

12-race maiden but he was beaten only a length when third of 15 at York (5.5f, good) in July and was a close seventh of 16 at Doncaster (5f, soft) under Warren Fentiman ten days ago; has claims dropping in grade.

4/1

12 (14)
Thecla

33/1

Form: 5214-9

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Four 2yo starts, winning four-runner maiden at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) on her third outing; she's better than she showed on recent reappearance at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) but her claims aren't compelling after that.
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17

(11)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

17:18 Doncaster

Thecla

8st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Won 2yo maiden at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) last September and she's dropping down the weights; however, she's struggled on both runs this season and a major turnaround is required in first-time cheekpieces.

33/1

12

(14)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

20:23 York

Thecla

8st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Four 2yo starts, winning four-runner maiden at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) on her third outing; she's better than she showed on recent reappearance at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) but her claims aren't compelling after that.

33/1

9

(8)

10th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

14:45 Carlisle

Thecla

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Made all when winning a Hamilton maiden in September (6f, good to soft) but she was held under a penalty at Southwell (5f, AW) when last seen 259 days ago; best watched on handicap debut unless the market speaks favourably.

14/1

Form: 617043

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two wins from his 14 starts, the latest at Catterick (5f, good to firm) in May; fair efforts on last two starts (5f, good/good to soft) but needs something extra today and he's starting to look exposed.
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7th

5

(7)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Ripon

Tees Aggregates

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Prevailed in small field at Catterick (5f) last time; however, no certainty to follow up off revised mark in this deeper race against mostly rivals who already have winning form at Ripon; 0-3 here.

6/1

1st

4

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Catterick

Tees Aggregates

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

All his wins have been over 5f on fast ground, two of them last season (one over C&D, the other at Beverley); good third at Ripon two runs back (5f); fair chance on going that suits.

7/2

3rd

2

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Tees Aggregates

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Didn't have things go smoothly but stuck on positively down the outer when closing third (Canaria Queen second) at Ripon (5f, good) a fortnight ago; two of his three wins have been at tracks with a stiff uphill finish (Beverley and Leicester) and he's handicapped to go close at the least.

7/2

Form: 13839

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Ripon (6f, good) in April and creditable third in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) last month; again led at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last time when well beaten; hard to be confident after that.
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8th

4

(5)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:33 Redcar

Angelic Bugler

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won a 6f Ripon novice on debut in April (good); has raced mainly at 5f since, fair run when 2.75l fifth of eight at Catterick last time (5f, good; hampered in closing stages); quite interesting.

7/1

5th

8

(2)

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Catterick

Angelic Bugler

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

0-6 since her debut win at Ripon but she is 5lb lower than when a close third on her handicap debut; couldn't dismiss off the lowest weight.

5/1

5

(4)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Beverley

Angelic Bugler

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Sprung a 40-1 shock on her debut in April (6f, good); up and down in five runs since but she's edging down the weights and this is weaker than York 19 days ago.

9/2

25/1

Form: -47533

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won soft-ground nursery last November; has raced on good/good to firm ground this season and posted some fair efforts; could improve upon those when back on a slow surface and her trainer won this last year, but there's a suspicion today's company will prove too warm.
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4th

5

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Jeany May

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Ran two good races on AW last year; best form this year when fourth at Redcar last week (5f, good to firm; visor first time); has a bit to find with runner-up Auntie Jo on that run, but her stable is in fine form at present.

5/1

4th

3

(8)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Jeany May

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

1-20 and although 10lb below her sole winning mark, is hard to recommend having not beaten many in three starts since returning last month; visor will need to make a big difference.

20/1

10th

5

(9)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:50 Redcar

Jeany May

9st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Two uninspiring efforts this year and although she is tumbling down the weights, she has a good deal to prove, including stamina.

16/1

Form: 40533

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
All five runs on good/good to firm; kept on for fair third on handicap debut at Redcar (5f) last month and was much closer when third at Doncaster (6f) seven days later; appeals as a type who should have more to offer but today's shorter distance isn't an obvious positive.
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5th

7

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Big Apple Jack

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

13-race maiden; two decent seconds this season, including last time when beaten 1.25l in a 6f handicap at Pontefract (good; ran on well in closing stages); interesting on first try at 7f.

5/1

2nd

1

(7)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Big Apple Jack

10st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Still a maiden and balance of form this season doesn't strongly suggest he'll defy top weight in this field; on a positive note, he's nicely treated on peak 3yo efforts.

7/1

4th

5

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:38 Ripon

Big Apple Jack

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

11-race maiden; fair second at Nottingham on reappearance in April (6f, good) but well beaten on AW debut latest; could bounce back.

8/1

Non-runners

Winchurch

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.80
Straight Forecast £16.10
Tricast £138.74
Trifecta £183.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Tiva

The Guardian:

Luna A Inbhir Nis

NEWMARKET:

Diomed Duke

SPOTLIGHT:

Lady Roxby

D Express:

Jeany May

POSTDATA:

Tees Aggregates

The Times:

Top Juggler

TOPSPEED:

Tiva

Telegraph:

Tiva

Daily Mirror:

Tiva

Daily Record:

Tiva

Daily Mail:

Luna A Inbhir Nis

The Star:

Luna A Inbhir Nis

The Sun:

Diomed Duke