August 20 / 16.45 York

16.45

Good To Firm

IRE-Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish Fillies’ Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

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  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 20 runners
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IRE-Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish Fillies’ Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 1-3238 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won 2yo Listed race last September (5f, good) and went close in Listed races on first three starts this term, beaten just a head over C&D (good to firm) on the middle occasion; below par here last month when she reportedly boiled over in the preliminaries; could bounce back with a bold bid on handicap debut.
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2nd

10

(2)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:05 Ayr

Star Of Mehmas

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

Won the Listed 2yo event on this card 12 months ago (5f, good) and posted a last-gasp win off top weight in a competitive handicap at York (5f, good to firm) last month; today's trip could be a good fit and she's a strong candidate if handling the ground (unraced on a slow surface).

3/1

1

(14)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Star Of Mehmas

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hughes

Won 2yo Listed race last September (5f, good) and went close in Listed races on first three starts this term, beaten just a head over C&D (good to firm) on the middle occasion; below par here last month when she reportedly boiled over in the preliminaries; could bounce back with a bold bid on handicap debut.

11/1

8

(3)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:35 York

Star Of Mehmas

8st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Richard Hughes

Arrives in form with three near-misses in Listed races this season; just denied at Sandown (5f, good to firm) last month, and she'd previously led until the dying strides over this C&D; should make another bold bid.

5/1

Form: 104517 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Showed improvement in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) for 50-1 win in Listed race at Ayr (5f, good) in June; needs to prove that level of form was no one-off and she was down the field in a Group 3 at Sandown (5f, good to firm) last time, but she's not written off back in a handicap.
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2

(9)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Saratoga Special

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Showed improvement in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) for 50-1 win in Listed race at Ayr (5f, good) in June; needs to prove that level of form was no one-off and she was down the field in a Group 3 at Sandown (5f, good to firm) last time, but she's not written off back in a handicap.

16/1

7th

11

(3)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Saratoga Special

8st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Clear promise as a 2yo and she didn't need to improve to win a Cork maiden on reappearance (5f, good) in April; took a big step forward with 50-1 success in Listed event at Ayr two weeks ago (5f, good; cheekpieces on for the first time); has to prove that wasn't a flash in the pan.

10/1

Form: 0-0377 BF

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Third at Ascot (6f, good to firm) in May and now 2lb lower; merely seventh on both runs since and, while she raced away from the main action for the first part of the race at Doncaster (5f, good) last time, others arrive with more pressing claims.
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3

(4)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Over The Blues

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Third at Ascot (6f, good to firm) in May and now 2lb lower; merely seventh on both runs since and, while she raced away from the main action for the first part of the race at Doncaster (5f, good) last time, others arrive with more pressing claims.

14/1

7th

1

(3)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

17:45 Doncaster

Over The Blues

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: K R Burke

She has struggled in two of her three runs for Karl Burke but they were in Listed company and she ran well in a 6f handicap at Ascot in between; she has a bit more to prove over this trip though.

12/1

4

(6)

23rd May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Over The Blues

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

3l second to Nighteyes in Listed race at Naas (6f, yielding) last July and creditable third in Ascot handicap (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago on second stable start; has raced only eight times and it's possible she has more to offer for her top northern trainer, but such improvement is needed.

14/1

Form: 121373 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who won twice in the spring (5f, AW/good) and has continued in good form, including on fast ground; this course should suit her style and there's every chance she'll be in the mix.
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5th

1

(8)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Goodwood

Rubys Profit

10st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tom Ward

Did well as a 3yo, including over C&D, but she hasn't added to her tally in six runs this year; recent third at Epsom (6f, good to firm) on her stable debut was a good run and she's a key player back down in trip.

9/2

3rd

1

(2)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:00 Epsom

Rubys Profit

10st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Tom Ward

Developed into useful 5f performer for Newland-Insole stable last year but is yet to hit top gear after five runs this season; makes stable debut debut from a tempting mark and should be okay back at 6f but needs to have been reinvigorated by her new regime; cheekpieces removed after one use.

7/1

8th

3

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Rubys Profit

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Just a respectable sixth when well drawn over C&D last month and again a beaten favourite when fourth of seven at Nottingham (5f, good) a fortnight ago; well suited by ground slower than good but probably needs some help from the new cheekpieces.

8/1

Form: 018-46

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Displayed good pace when close fourth of 13 here (6f, good to firm) in June on stable debut; failed to build on that when sixth at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) but didn't run badly and she's not ruled out now back at 5f.
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6

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Queens Guard

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Good second over 5f here in August but two lesser efforts have followed; opposable on balance.

20/1

7th

6

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Queens Guard

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Good second over 5f here in August but two lesser efforts have followed; opposable on balance.

20/1

Form: 1-1231 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Prominent-racer who made it three wins from her five starts when scoring at Redcar (5f, good to firm) 11 days ago; now 4lb higher in a hotter race but this lightly raced 3yo could continue to progress.
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1st

2

(2)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Pontefract

Fluorescence

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Edward Bethell

Found a Group 3 too much at York last month but she was a very close third when back in a handicap at Hamilton (5f, good) a fortnight ago; she was denied a clear run last time and this progressive 4yo could be firmly in the mix up 2lb.

2/1

3rd

6

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Fluorescence

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Edward Bethell

Largely progressive form; ran a cracker on what was effectively her seasonal return (unseated her rider soon after start on reappearance) when fourth of 15 in 5f Ayr Listed race (soft) in June; travelled strongly close to the pace in 6f York Group 3 (good to firm) since and the return to 5f could suit back in handicap company; part of a strong hand for Ed Bethell.

10/1

Form: -23120 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Knocking on the door prior to winning at Nottingham (5f, good) in June; runner-up at Sandown (5f, good) next time; soundly beaten at Goodwood latest but on rain-affected going; could be involved back on faster ground.
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12th

5

(9)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:28 Windsor

Nad Alshiba Green

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Clive Cox

A fairly useful 5f scorer for Michael Appleby; shaped well for her new yard when placed in 5f handicaps at Wolverhampton and Nottingham in the spring but beat only one over C&D in May; freshened up since and no surprise to see her play a prominent role.

14/1

6th

4

(4)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

15:53 Windsor

Nad Alshiba Green

8st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Campaigned mostly over 5f; successful three times for previous yard and beaten only half a length in both starts for new stable, while leaving the impression this return to 6f is perhaps worth exploring; in-form filly who warrants respect.

2/1

3rd

4

(9)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Nad Alshiba Green

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Three turf wins, including over C&D, for previous yard; close second to Layla Liz when favourite at Wolverhampton (5f) on AW/stable/seasonal debut, doing well having come from a difficult position; could well reverse the placings and go one better.

9/4

Form: 144141 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Made it three wins from her last six starts when scoring at the Curragh 11 days ago (5f, good; unraced on faster); this race demands further improvement but this Irish challenger is progressive; entitled to respect.
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6th

6

(2)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Cork

Sarahmae

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Has been in career-best form this season, winning back-to-back handicaps over 5f here and at Down Royal before just failing in Rockingham Handicap at the Curragh; holding her form well but tougher test now back in Listed company.

15/2

6th

4

(6)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Sarahmae

9st 10lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Has been in career-best form this season, winning back-to-back handicaps over 5f at Cork (good) and Down Royal (soft) before just failing to catch Genesis in the Rockingham Handicap over C&D in June; returned to handicap company at Cork last time when a creditable fifth (1.75l behind the winner Ipanema Queen); claimer is yet to win from 15 starts.

10/1

20/1

Form: -44301 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Third of 14 in this last year (good to firm) and returned to winning ways in six-runner handicap at Lingfield (5f, good) this month; this is tougher and she's never won off a mark this high, but she has an each-way shout.
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3

(11)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:20 Catterick

Jumbeau

8st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tom Clover

Faded in the closing stages over 6f at Newmarket last time but 5f is more her trip and her latest attempt over the minimum distance resulted in a creditable third at Lingfield (AW) at the beginning of September; has dropped to only 1lb above the mark she defied on turf at Lingfield in August.

16/1

6th

4

(3)

25th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket

Jumbeau

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Tom Clover

Has placed form over the trip but she's 0-9 over 6f+ as opposed to 3-16 at 5f; didn't run badly on AW three weeks ago but perhaps vulnerable to stronger stayers this time.

12/1

1

(8)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 3

18:20 Lingfield (AW)

Jumbeau

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Tom Clover

Turf win here last month (5f, good); not so good at York a fortnight ago but that was a warm race; promise in each of her three AW starts thus far; not ideally drawn though and others perhaps stronger for win purposes.

13/2

Form: 550066 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won four times last season on ground ranging from good to firm through to heavy; she's 5lb below her last winning mark but needs to produce more than she's managed across her last four starts.
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2

(9)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:30 Doncaster

Woolhampton

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Never a threat after a slow start in the corresponding race 12 months ago; as good as ever when winning at Sandown and Ascot (came from well back) in August/September and two subsequent defeats excusable (ground/Listed race); 3-8 on soft or worse but might be better suited by a stiffer finish.

16/1

8th

12

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Woolhampton

8st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Rod Millman

At least as good as ever this year, winning handicaps at Sandown (5f, soft) and over C&D (good to soft) in September; found things happening too quickly at Haydock last Saturday and she's in deeper today, but she does go really well at Ascot and the more rain that falls the better.

16/1

3

(2)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Haydock

Woolhampton

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Rod Millman

Likeable mare with eight wins to her name, including at Sandown (5f, soft) and Ascot (5f, good to soft) in the last four weeks; impossible to rule out but she's gone up 13lb in total for those successes and she'll need a career best to complete the hat-trick.

100/30

Form: 1-7312 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Completed 5f Dundalk hat-trick late last year and returned to winning ways there (5f) last month to make it 4-4 on AW; she's 0-6 on turf but has a lower mark on this surface and was second at 12 at Cork (5f, good to firm) last time; might not be far away.
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10th

6

(11)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:58 Cork

Eclairage

9st 3lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Second runner for yard; all four wins have come on AW but front-runner was second in this race last year off 2lb lower; just denied at Dundalk last time and 2lb lower on turf, so should go well.

11/2

2nd

4

(1)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Eclairage

9st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Speedy filly has an excellent strike rate over C&D (4-6) including this race last year off 2lb lower; went close behind Howd'yadoit at Navan in May but has failed to fire in three runs since; return to this track offers hope of a revival and cheekpieces are added; bold bid likely from plum draw.

12/1

15th

6

(12)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Eclairage

9st 9lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Has only won on the AW but nearly put that right in a 5f handicap at Navan last month; not suited by the rain-hit ground when well beaten in the Dash at Epsom; failed to maintain a strong gallop in a Cork Listed race in which Likedbymike and Erosandpsyche were placed.

25/1

Form: 111511 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Five 5f wins this season and this front-runner went in again in a big field over 5.4f here (good) last time; continues to climb the weights but she keeps finding the necessary further improvement; major player.
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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

Form: 311-20 D

Last run: 74 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won last August on final two juvenile outings and close second behind Ruby's Profit on reappearance at Goodwood (5f, good) in May; down the field in the 3yo Dash at Epsom since but lost a shoe and the track may not have been ideal; a case can be made on the Goodwood form and her new stable is in fine form (formerly with George Scott; remains in same ownership).
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10th

12

(9)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Mademoiselle

9st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won twice at two; narrow winner over 6f at Yarmouth last month on first attempt beyond 5f; will need to raise her game to make an impact here, even though the overall standard is fairly weak for a race in this grade.

10/1

1st

6

(3)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

17:00 Yarmouth

Mademoiselle

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Campaigned exclusively at 5f, winning twice as a 2yo; however, her efforts in a light 2025 campaign suggest this extra furlong is worth exploring; ran respectably at Sandown (soft) most recently; one to consider.

13/2

3rd

2

(1)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:20 Sandown

Mademoiselle

9st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Ended 2yo campaign with two 5f wins and returned with a fine second at Goodwood in May (5f, good); excuses in the 3yo Dash at Epsom when last seen 12 weeks ago; starts out for her new, in-form stable (same ownership) at a realistic level but she will need some luck in running from stall 1.

10/1

16/1

Form: 227111

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Things clicked in a big way last month, easily winning two in a row (6f, good) before she defied a significant rise in the weights at Windsor (6f, good; made all); had just half a length to spare last time but it remains to be seen where the ceiling of her ability lies; could again go well, up 4lb.
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1st

4

(3)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Catterick

Novamay

9st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

All four wins have been over 6f, the most recent coming on soft ground at Ayr in June; however, she's been held in both starts since and now drops back to 5f; may be high enough in the weights for now.

12/1

8th

5

(11)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Novamay

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Gained her fourth success when winning at 14-runner handicap at Ayr (6f, soft; Parisiac was second) in June but she was well beaten off this mark at Newmarket (good to firm) last month; needs to bounce back.

16/1

6th

2

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:08 Newmarket (July)

Novamay

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

She rattled off a hat-trick at 6f on good ground around this time last year and was back in the groove when scoring at Ayr (6f, soft) four weeks ago; has been put back to her career-high mark (0-2) but there's a solid chance she can defy it this time.

5/1

Form: 16-212 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won in good style at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last month on second start for this yard and kept on strongly from the rear when beaten just a neck by Luna A Inbhir Nis in a big field here (5.4f, good) last time; there's lots of pace in this race so it should be run to suit; in calculations.
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9th

2

(2)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:12 Ascot

Lady Roxby

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

Progressive last season and she reappeared with a promising third at Kempton (6f) in April; not so good since but she is on a favourable mark again now and dropping back to 5f can help; contender.

4/1

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

Form: -18411 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
She can be awkward leaving the stalls and a slow start could prove costly at this course, but that hasn't stopped her winning her last two races, at Southwell (5f, AW) then Ascot (5f, good); did it pretty cosily last time and a 5lb rise may not be enough to stop this progressive 3yo.
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7

(10)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Galaxy Zoo

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Progressive at 5f in 2025, three wins culminating in one at Ascot (good) in July; has a lot to find on these difficult terms, though, with a trip query at 6f on top; yard has won two of the last six runnings.

20/1

Form: 4-8116 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who made it two wins in a row when prevailing by short head in a big field over C&D (good to firm) in June; 2l sixth of 16 over C&D (good to firm) since, so it's possible she's now in the handicapper's clutches, but Warren Fentiman removes a valuable 5lb and she's not ruled out each-way.
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4th

3

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Forager

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Made all from the same stall when winning off 2lb lower over C&D last autumn; not at her best during a light campaign this time and will need a career-best effort if she's to end a dry spell for her yard.

12/1

7th

3

(7)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

19:45 Nottingham

Forager

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Simon Pearce

Dual winner early last season who confirmed her liking for an easy 5f when going in again at Lingfield (AW) last October; off since an ordinary comeback in the spring and may need some help from the handicapper (4lb above her last successful mark).

12/1

9th

9

(5)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:27 Goodwood

Forager

9st 3lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Simon Pearce

Lacks recent match practice, remains on career-high mark and won't have her apparent ideal ground (good to firm) unless the weather lends her a big hand; not the percentage call.

16/1

Form: 116 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Southwell (6f, AW) in June and followed up in Chelmsford novice (7f, AW); it's very early days on grass but she was soundly beaten at Ascot (5f, good) last time on her handicap/turf debut and has something to prove on the back of that.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

12

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Fantasy Obsessor

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Appleby

Inconsistent this year and goes without headgear for the first time in a while; won her novice over C&D on debut last summer and is down to career-low mark; capable if settling better back up from 5f.

10/1

5th

9

(9)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:12 Ascot

Fantasy Obsessor

8st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Michael Appleby

Won her first two starts but she was a beaten favourite in this race last year (handicap debut) and has been beaten a further ten times since; inconsistent in 2026 and the change of headgear isn't enough to tempt.

16/1

7th

4

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:15 Yarmouth

Fantasy Obsessor

9st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Appleby

Won a novice this time last year over (an easy) 7f round Chelmsford but has done most racing since in sprints, latterly when second in a small field here (6f) 12 days ago; will need to settle better than has often been the case.

5/1

Form: 334292 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Five wins last year and she's often run well in defeat this season, beaten just a short head on two of her last three starts (5f/6f, good); up in grade today but has each-way possibilities.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(8)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Eternal Sunshine

9st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Without a win since last season's Portland handicap at Doncaster (good) off this very mark; races prominently and rallied for second here last time; clear claims, for all that she's one of a few who might want to be up there early.

7/2

2nd

11

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Eternal Sunshine

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won last season's Portland handicap at Doncaster (good) off a 2lb higher mark; looked on the way back when runner-up back at Doncaster early last month but two lesser runs have followed.

16/1

16th

16

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Eternal Sunshine

8st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won last season's Portland handicap at Doncaster off a 1lb higher mark; she made a slow start to 2026 but there have been encouraging signs more recently, fourth at Ayr (6f, soft) and then second at Doncaster (5f, good to firm); form dipped here (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; could bounce back.

14/1

16/1

Form: 112140 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
5lb out of the handicap today; however, she won four times in May/June and has had excuses on her last two starts, with a poor draw at Chepstow before being badly hampered at Windsor; no surprise if she rediscovers her progressive ways and produces a good performance this afternoon.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

20

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Woohoo

8st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Unproven on ground slower than good to soft; five-time winner (5f/6f), the most recent win at Musselburgh in April off a 10lb lower mark than today's; second in each of her last five starts, including when ahead of a few of today's rivals at Goodwood (6f, good) two starts back, but now tries 7f for the first time off a career-high mark.

25/1

2nd

5

(3)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:50 Musselburgh

Woohoo

9st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Four wins, including over C&D last season; won off 4lb lower over C&D again in April (good) but has finished second five times since, last week going down by a neck in a 6f fillies' handicap at Goodwood (good); 5lb well in; interesting contender.

9/4

2nd

21

(20)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Woohoo

8st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Five-time winner having a consistent season but her handicap mark hasn't really gone anywhere despite several placed efforts over 5f in lower-grade races than this; has won over this far but the chances are she'll come up short once again.

25/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £247.90
Straight Forecast £202.48
Tricast £1269.91
Trifecta £5293.60

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