July 26 / 14.00 York

14.00

Good To Soft

Sky Bet Dash Handicap

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 19 runners
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Sky Bet Dash Handicap

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 11725- D

Last run: 308 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
One of the success stories of the year in 2024, winning seven times; ended the year with good runs at the Ebor meeting and in the Ayr Gold Cup but he returns off a lofty mark and fresh probably not the time to catch him; drying ground would suit.
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10th

9

(1)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Jordan Electrics

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Cheekpieces on for the first time when ending a long losing sequence at Ayr (6f) in July; backed it up with a good third of 11 at Hamilton (5f) a week ago; must enter calculations back up to 6f with headgear retained.

14/1

3rd

7

(12)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Jordan Electrics

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Jim Goldie

Had first-time cheekpieces (retained) when making all at Ayr (5f, good to firm) a month ago for his first win in a while; put back up 4lb but still has handicapping scope if the headgear works again.

4/1

Form: 754111 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Underwent wind surgery in February and he's thrived for it this season, winning for the fifth time when seeing off 16 rivals at Ascot two weeks ago (5f, good to firm); a 3lb rise isn't excessive and he's high on the list with a return to 6f no bother and drying ground in his favour too.
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2nd

1

(2)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:38 Beverley

Alzahir

10st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Recorded his sixth victory of the year with a career-best effort in 5.4f handicap at York 16 days ago; he's also a winner in the mud so must enter calculations once more.

5/1

1

(7)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

15:00 York

Alzahir

9st 12lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

He has enjoyed a fine season, winning five handicaps, and he ran another sound race when fourth in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon three weeks ago; this intermediate trip should suit and he's versatile where the going is concerned; likely to run well but might find a few better treated.

10/1

2

(17)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Alzahir

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jennie Candlish

He's enjoyed a fine year and although he's come unstuck on his last two starts, he did too much early at York and then raced up the middle in the Stewards' Cup; earlier Ascot win off just 2lb lower was a fine effort; first visit to Ripon but he has won on the undulations at Epsom; drawn against the rail and a big run would seem likely.

10/1

14/1

Form: -90338 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
2lb lower than when second in this race 12 months ago; retains all his ability but his habitual slow starts mean he's a tricky horse to win with; more minor money perhaps his best hope.
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8th

8

(9)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:52 Chester

Korker

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

On a long losing run but he has dropped to a dangerous mark and his latest Newcastle run confirmed he retains a good chunk of ability, surging to the front 1f out but failing to see out the stiff 7f; this easier test should suit and he can't be discounted.

10/1

4th

8

(12)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Korker

9st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Slow starter; on a long losing run; creditable effort at Chester four weeks ago but this stiff 7f isn't sure to suit.

20/1

6th

7

(11)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Korker

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: K R Burke

Slow-starter; on a dangerous mark but he is without a win since October 2023 and one 7f run didn't see him improve for the trip.

28/1

Form: 11-442 CD BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Ended 2024 with a C&D win at the Ebor meeting, looking a likely type for the major sprint handicaps this year in the process; three solid efforts this time around, notably his second of seven at Windsor last month (6f, good to firm); drying ground would suit and he is now tried in a tongue tie for the first time; cheekpieces return; respected.
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1st

8

(1)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Elmonjed

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: William Haggas

Steps up further in class but he has progressive York form and brings impressive stats, being 3-4 over C&D (gained last win cosily in good-ground Listed race) and 4-9 in headgear, which is reapplied with Newmarket reappearance under his belt; has a better chance than bare ratings suggest.

12/1

9th

5

(8)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Elmonjed

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Has form on the Newmarket tracks but recorded last three wins at York, including when beating Crestofdistinction with more in hand than the narrow margin suggests in Listed grade on most recent appearance; likely to be more interesting when back at that venue.

14/1

Form: 1500-2 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 4yo; ran well here at last season's Ebor meeting (5.4f, good to firm; handicap debut) and he narrowly failed to reward strong market support on his return to action at Newcastle four weeks ago; a 1lb rise is manageable and his ceiling is yet to be established; taken out of a race on account of good to soft ground last summer so drying conditions will be beneficial; high on the list.
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13th

9

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Pocklington

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Geoff Oldroyd

All wins on AW but he is fully effective on turf; unplaced in two C&D runs this year, however, and hopes appear to rest on the return of a visor giving him a lift.

14/1

14th

1

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Pocklington

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Rated 5lb higher than when a close fifth in this race 12 months ago; has done well on AW since, winning at Southwell (well backed) on New Year's Day and finishing a good fourth at Newcastle four weeks ago; not obviously thrown in but could still have a bit more to come.

10/1

4th

4

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Pocklington

9st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Heavily backed when winning a 6f handicap at Southwell on New Year's Day; ran well over C&D a fortnight later but short of his best twice since, including after wind surgery when eighth of 22 at York last month; returning to AW can help and seems highly likely to run his race.

15/2

Form: 114-80 D

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; ended 2024 in fine form but she's finished down the field in two starts this year; drying ground will suit others more and she's probably a bit too high in the weights for a race of this nature.
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4

(5)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

13:33 Doncaster

Sophias Starlight

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Record of 7-24 on turf; made all at Pontefract (6f) on Monday, scoring with something to spare and confirming that she's well suited by soft ground; may well remain competitive, even with 5lb penalty.

8/1

3

(4)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:33 Pontefract

Sophias Starlight

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Won this 12 months ago off 3lb higher before a good fourth in a Doncaster Listed race; this season started slowly but the blindfold was removed late on her penultimate start and she did a solo when fifth of 12 at Ripon; not ruled out.

9/4

Form: 0-8634 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Retains ability for his new stable and he's lurking on a dangerous mark; has plenty of form that ties in with Elmonjed this year and a wind operation since his latest Windsor fourth could prove beneficial; each-way shout provided the ground dries out.
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3rd

4

(1)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Indian Run

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Lost his way as a 3yo but he had smart 6f handicap form last May and a close second to Diligently over C&D (good to firm) in June signalled a return to better days; a Thirsk win at 6f and a close third over 5f at Ascot have followed and he can be in the thick of it.

9/1

3rd

8

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Ascot

Indian Run

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Stays 6f well but he isn't short of speed and this belated first attempt at 5f looks an interesting move; arrives in top form, successful at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 24 days ago, and a 4lb rise still leaves him with handicapping potential.

13/2

1st

5

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Indian Run

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Dropped into Class 3 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago and ran a good race for second, edging left in the closing stages but keeping on well regardless; still has handicapping scope up 1lb.

7/2

Form: 5-0445 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who enjoyed a productive 2024 campaign; he has run some sound races this year, including in cheekpieces on his last two starts; his style of racing is suited to this track and he would look the likeliest contender to grab the stands' rail if that route has proved desirable; will be fine on drying ground but he'd be better suited by a slow surface than many of his rivals.
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8th

11

(13)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Sergeant Wilko

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Ryan

Winless since his productive 2024 campaign; upped to 7f at Thirsk six weeks ago and put in a good front-running shift, picked off close home by the reopposing Brighton Boy; 3lb better off today but it won't be easy trying to boss this field.

8/1

Form: 625685 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Boasts strong C&D form, winning twice and also second to Elmonjed at last season's Ebor meeting; back to his last winning mark and retains all his ability, most recently doing best of those held up in the Scottish Stewards' Cup eight days ago (travelled strongly); versatile ground-wise and no obvious reason why he wouldn't go well once more.
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7th

10

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Goodwood

Strike Red

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Held on narrowly from Ferrous in the Scottish Stewards' Cup at Hamilton last time; has performed well twice in the Stewards' Cup over C&D; may remain competitive.

9/1

1st

4

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

19:15 Hamilton

Strike Red

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

8yo who can be in and out but he won at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in April and has run well in defeat on his last two starts, at Epsom (6f, soft) and Newcastle (6f, AW); he was a close second of 14 last time and this C&D winner can be in the mix if he's once more on a going day.

11/2

2nd

14

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Strike Red

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Twice a C&D winner; ended losing run with a hard-fought success at Leicester in April and he ran creditably at Epsom on Derby day; minor money perhaps his best hope.

14/1

Form: 06-003 C BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won a big-field 5f handicap at the Dante meeting last May, looking a fine prospect; it hasn't been smooth sailing since and although his latest Chester third to Alzahir (6f, good; first run after wind surgery) was a step back in the right direction, he didn't look an easy ride in the straight; not ruled out.
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2

(11)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

13:33 Doncaster

Jubilee Walk

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: James Ferguson

Record of 0-7 this year but he has encouraging recent form; ties in closely with Brosay on penultimate effort and ran well, faring best of the near-side group, in the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, soft) latest; wears cheekpieces for first time on home soil; major contender.

3/1

23

(14)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Jubilee Walk

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: James Ferguson

Reinvigorated by gelding/wind operations in March; good seconds at York and Ascot either side of a York eighth (behind Northern Ticker) where plenty went wrong; 3lb ahead of the handicapper; capable of being involved.

16/1

5

(7)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Ascot

Jubilee Walk

9st 10lb

J: Fred Daly

T: James Ferguson

Gelded and underwent wind surgery after an unsuccessful stint in Bahrain over the winter; two good runs in 6f handicaps in midsummer, notably his York second in July (6f, good); only eighth back at that track two weeks ago but he stumbled leaving the stalls and then got a bump in the final furlong when still in contention for a place; missed an intended run due to soft ground as a 2yo and could probably do with it drying out.

12/1

Form: 07-981 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; exploited his drop down the weights when making all at Pontefract 18 days ago (6f, good); still has handicapping scope despite a 4lb rise; one to consider.
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5

(9)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Aleezdancer

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

C&D winner; responded well to a change of tactics when making all at Pontefract in July (6f, good); not so good in either start since but not handicapped out of things if bouncing back.

12/1

11

(12)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

15:00 Doncaster

Aleezdancer

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Inconsistent 6yo who hasn't gone beyond a bare 6f for a long time and finished down the field at York in July when last seen; however, he won at Pontefract (6f, good) earlier that month and has shown some strong form here in the past (including a soft-ground win); could go well.

20/1

12

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Aleezdancer

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

C&D winner; exploited his drop down the weights when making all at Pontefract 18 days ago (6f, good); still has handicapping scope despite a 4lb rise; one to consider.

12/1

Form: 2234-8

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo, winning a Listed race in France last June (5f, heavy); low-key return to action at Epsom seven weeks ago (7f, good to soft) and a big step forward will be needed to feature in this hot sprint.
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2nd

8

(9)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Franciscos Piece

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Soft-ground specialist but it was good ground he won on when snapping a two-year losing sequence at Musselburgh (5f) one month ago; was found to have bled from the nose that day and subsequently gelded; up 2lb but his 2yo form would make him a good thing off this mark should that signal a resurgence.

9/2

1st

3

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

19:25 Musselburgh

Franciscos Piece

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Useful 2yo; it has been a struggle more recently but he is dropping down the weights and appeals as the type to come good soon; that may coincide with him tackling slower ground though.

7/1

5th

2

(1)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

Franciscos Piece

10st 1lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Two wins over 5f on soft/heavy as a juvenile, the second a Listed event at Chantilly; hasn't won since and only seventh of nine on reappearance, but on a fair mark; could go well though stall 1 a slight negative.

14/1

25/1

Form: 150-60 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won the Super Sprint at Newbury as a 2yo; found life tougher since, including in Listed/Group 3 company this year; makes stable/handicap debut in a hot race and needs a full revival.
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4th

1

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:19 Newmarket (July)

Caburn

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: James Tate

Kept on for Listed third at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in March and was denied clear run when respectable sixth in Newcastle handicap (6f, AW) on latest outing in June but appears to face a tough assignment here.

20/1

6th

3

(10)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Caburn

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: James Tate

Useful as 2yo sprinter; successful when sights lowered at Yarmouth last September and his third in a 6f Listed race at Doncaster (good to soft) in March was his best form; hard to call him well handicapped now though.

33/1

Form: 78-P29

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 7f for Andrew Balding in 2024; good second at Haydock when dropped to 6f in May and had no chance to show what he could do at Newcastle four weeks ago (Pocklington second) when meeting trouble in running on several occasions; still has potential at 6f but this track perhaps not the ideal venue for him.
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1st

7

(11)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Arctic Thunder

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Failed to make the frame on first four starts this season but revived with a 7l win in four-runner race at Salisbury (1m, good to firm); what that form is worth is open to question and he's back up 7lb, but at least the third has won since.

15/2

1st

3

(1)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:51 Salisbury

Arctic Thunder

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Usually held up in rear; hasn't won since his 2yo days but has slipped to an attractive mark and could pop up when the cards drop right, which admittedly isn't guaranteed in this small-field scenario; less exposed at 1m than over shorter.

9/2

Form: -56144 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace to win decisively over C&D at the Ebor meeting; two creditable efforts have followed and highly likely to run his race once again.
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5th

5

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:54 Ripon

Rousing Encore

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Inconsistent and winless this year and well beaten at York (6f, good to firm) recently; however, that was more competitive than this and two starts ago he ran well when third of 17 at Ayr (6f, good); may have a chance.

6/1

19th

14

(18)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Rousing Encore

8st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won a good C&D handicap last year and also successful at Ayr last September; 0-7 in 2026 but he retains all his ability and ran well for third (of 17) at Ayr 19 days ago; high draw a potential stumbling block.

12/1

3rd

5

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Rousing Encore

10st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Dual C&D winner; finished well for fourth at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) in May but has rather mixed record since returned to turf in April and never really got involved at York last time.

9/1

Form: -47008 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
His form figures don't instill much confidence but he has actually shaped with a bit of encouragement in two runs for his new stable, latterly plugging on for eighth in the Palace Of Holyroodhouse at Royal Ascot; 3lb lower today and the return to 6f is in his favour; could go well at a price.
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9th

6

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Kings Call

11st 8lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Hard to fancy on recent efforts with no better than a tenth-placed finish in his last five starts; however, he could be revived by a recent stable switch (from Seb Spencer) and he's fully 18lb lower than when eighth in the 5f handicap at Royal Ascot last summer; worth monitoring in the market.

20/1

11th

10

(15)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Kings Call

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Eighth of 24 in a 5f handicap at Royal Ascot last season but he's finished out the back in his subsequent runs; bit risky.

33/1

13th

7

(4)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Kings Call

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Ran quite well when an unconsidered 100-1 shot at Royal Ascot last summer but that didn't prove a springboard to better things; down in the weights but best watched back from a 245-day break.

33/1

Form: 319-77 D

Last run: 70 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Capable sprinter for Craig Lidster at two and three; absent since a moody effort at Doncaster ten weeks ago; others look safer.
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2nd

1

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:13 Ripon

Almarada Prince

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Winless since 2024 but he's holding his form well this summer, posting a good second of 21 in 6f York handicap in July; very much one to consider despite 2lb weights rise.

11/4

2nd

5

(14)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Almarada Prince

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Made the frame in big-field C&D handicaps on his last two runs; would have finished much closer 13 days ago but for being hampered in the closing stages; mark left unchanged and he should be in the thick of the action once again.

6/1

4th

5

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Almarada Prince

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Ran his best race for new connections when third of 21 in a 0-85 over C&D four weeks ago; mark left unchanged but he does need to prove himself on ground firmer than good.

7/1

66/1

Form: 060860

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Regressive 4yo whose optimum conditions are still to be established; continues to drop in the weights but this looks a tough race in which to try to turn things around.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(1)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Orne

9st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Often front-runs; without a success since landing a Group 3 as a 2yo; however, he has posted some good placed efforts and ran well when sixth of 18 at York (7f, good to firm) in July; has been dropped another pound and has to be considered.

5/1

6th

14

(2)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:32 York

Orne

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

He's on a long losing run and can be inconsistent, but this front-runner was third of 22 over C&D (good) in May and wasn't beaten far when seventh of 20 over C&D (good) last time; each-way possibilities from low draw.

16/1

7th

17

(13)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Orne

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Smart earlier in career; yet to win for this yard but gave it a good shot from the front when third over C&D (good) at the Dante meeting and bounced back from a lesser effort over 6f here when third (Inspired fourth) of 14 at Wetherby (good to firm; made running again) last week; each-way claims again.

16/1

Form: 243437 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Fully effective over C&D and he should get the good pace that suits in this field; 2lb out of the weights but drying ground in his favour and shouldn't be far away.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Rock Opera

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won off reduced mark at Pontefract (6f, good) in June and also has a C&D success on his CV but needs to up his game after three down-the-field turf runs this summer (6f-7f).

16/1

11th

1

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Rock Opera

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Resumed winning ways at Pontefract (6f) in June but below par in big-field 6f handicaps at York on his last two runs; this course scorer needs to bounce back on a rare run over 7f.

9/1

13th

22

(14)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Rock Opera

8st 2lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Run of in-frame efforts came to an end here two weeks ago but he still ran with more promise than his finishing position suggests; still likely vulnerable at this level.

25/1

Non-runners

Toyotomi, Jungle Drums, Brooklyn Nine Nine

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £42.70
Straight Forecast £32.09
Tricast £523.75
Trifecta £1312.70

Selections

The Times:

Pocklington

POSTDATA:

Elmonjed

RP RATINGS:

Arctic Thunder

The Guardian:

Jubilee Walk

SPOTLIGHT:

Alzahir

TOPSPEED:

Orne

LAMBOURN:

Arctic Thunder

NEWMARKET:

Elmonjed

Daily Record:

Elmonjed

Telegraph:

Pocklington

Daily Mail:

Pocklington

Daily Mirror:

Pocklington

The Star:

Pocklington

D Express:

Jubilee Walk

The Sun:

Alzahir