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Queen Mary’s Her Best Day Every Day Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Queen Mary’s Her Best Day Every Day Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 602921 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Dual winner here (6f) who ended a 14-race losing run when beating Betweenthesticks by half a length at Catterick (5f, good to firm; first-time blinkers) a week ago; has a 5lb penalty to carry but has won off a higher mark; could go well again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Another Baar

9st 9lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

On a tough mark after a big-race win in Bahrain in January; no impact in two runs this month and he is due to be 3lb lower from the weekend.

33/1

6th

1

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Another Baar

9st 9lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Three course wins, two over 6f, the other at 5f; this season's win was a 13-runner event at Bahrain in January (5f, good to firm); hasn't run quite as well since, but may have needed it when 5.25l tenth of 20 in the Epsom Dash last time (5f, good to soft; 66-1); a possible.

7/1

10th

2

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Another Baar

9st 11lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Acts on any ground; having dropped in the weights he enjoyed a revival last August/September, rattling off a four-timer (5f-5.3f); had a stint in Bahrain over the winter, unplaced on four occasions but recording a career best when winning a 5f event (good to firm) in January; looks on a tough mark back in Britain.

40/1

Form: 825529 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Went close at Musselburgh (5f, good) in May and Chester (5f, good) last month, but consistency not his strong suit and losing run up to 13.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

13

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Knicks

9st 1lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Michael & David Easterby

Went close in a C&D handicap last July when rated 8lb higher; he has run some fair races in defeat this summer and shouldn't be too far away.

5/1

4th

5

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:30 Pontefract

Knicks

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Latest effort suggests he remains in form; still on a long losing sequence but looked an unlucky third, having been forced to switch, over C&D on penultimate start; possibilities off same mark.

5/1

6th

4

(11)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Knicks

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Winless since May 2024 but he took a step back in the right direction with a close third of seven in 5f Pontefract handicap eight days ago; very much one to consider off a reduced mark.

7/2

Form: 167812 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who went down by half a length to Another Baar at Catterick (5f, good to firm) a week ago having narrowly beaten that rival at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) the time before; should again give it his best shot, but may face competition for the lead.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Betweenthesticks

10st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Dual C&D winner and again ran well when dead-heating for second with Dream Deal behind Hover On The Wind here eight days ago; likely to be bang there again.

5/1

2nd

1

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:30 Pontefract

Betweenthesticks

10st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Scored narrowly off 1lb lower over C&D when completing an April double; unable to sustain a good start to the campaign, having shown a dip in form the last twice.

10/1

6th

2

(6)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Ripon

Betweenthesticks

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Kicked off the season with back-to-back 5f wins at Wolverhampton and Pontefract before being run down by Vince L'Amour over C&D (Hurt You Never third) next time; nowhere near those same levels at Pontefract (ninth of ten) latest, so needs to bounce back.

9/1

Form: 83-732 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
1-2 on the AW and 0-14 on turf, proving no match for an in-form mare at Hamilton (5f, good) this month; down another 1lb and stable won this last year, but he still needs a bit more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Good Point

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Bryan Smart

Yet to win a handicap but he has been in good form this year, including when picked off late at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (winner gone in again since); each-way claims again.

9/2

1

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Good Point

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Bryan Smart

Yet to win a handicap but he has been in good form this year, including when picked off late at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (winner gone in again since); each-way claims again.

9/2

2nd

4

(6)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Good Point

9st 8lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

C&D winner; the odd encouraging run on turf this year, including at Hamilton last month (5f, soft), but he will need more if he is to come out on top tonight.

8/1

Form: -80764 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who ran her best race of the year so far when fourth of eight back here (good) three weeks ago; another 3lb drop since then puts her 7lb below her last winning mark; respected.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(11)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:23 Ripon

Profitable Edge

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

C&D winner who ran her best race of the year so far when fourth of eight back here (good) three weeks ago; another 3lb drop since then puts her 7lb below her last winning mark; respected.

8/1

4th

1

(3)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Ripon

Profitable Edge

9st 10lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: David & Nicola Barron

Effective on fast and soft ground; well handicapped on her two 5f wins last summer but she's been out of sorts in four runs this season; has won here in the past but she needs to turn things around back at this track.

10/1

2

(3)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:00 Doncaster

Profitable Edge

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won twice last summer and is 1lb lower than for the latest, but she is yet to get going in three starts this season (underwent wind surgery before latest outing); needs a resurgence.

14/1

Form: 453634 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who didn't run badly after an unfortunate start when fourth of eight (behind two of these) at Catterick (5f, good to firm) seven days ago; that extended his losing run to 16, though, and ideally he could do with softer ground.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(2)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Our Absent Friends

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Respectable third over C&D (good to firm) last month but two lesser Ayr runs have followed, including on Monday.

12/1

9th

9

(6)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Our Absent Friends

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Tristan Davidson

Best at 5f, but all his wins have come on AW or good/soft ground on turf; fair third on fast ground at Catterick two runs back (5f) but well beaten after being slowly away and losing a shoe over C&D last week.

12/1

7th

5

(3)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:11 Ayr

Our Absent Friends

10st 9lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Tristan Davidson

Course scorer who got back on track with third of five in 5f Catterick handicap 13 days ago; needs considering from an easing mark.

5/1

12/1

Form: 484213 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
1-1 on the AW and 0-6 on turf, though she has run well on grass as when third of seven at Ayr (5f, good) 16 days ago; still unexposed, but she looks high enough in the weights; stable also runs Canaria Queen.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(3)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Tanjen

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Two wins from three AW starts (including C&D) as opposed to 0-11 on turf; has a higher mark in this sphere as a result but it is probably still in range; one to note for market confidence.

10/1

7th

4

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Tanjen

9st 11lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Tim Easterby

Both wins have been on the AW (2-3 in that sphere); did best of the group of four at Goodwood (5f, good) on her reappearance but failed to back that up at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 24 days ago; needs to bounce back.

10/1

9th

4

(5)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Tanjen

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Record of 2-3 on AW; 0-9 on turf but finished first in her group at Goodwood (5f, good) on seasonal debut and looks a possible danger provided this race pans out better.

8/1

Form: 0-1587 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Can make the running as when gaining his sole success at Newcastle (5f, AW) in March, but his three efforts since returning to turf have been underwhelming; 1lb lower than for his win, but still has enough to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(9)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Newcastle (AW)

The Vital Spark

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Nothing wrong with the form of his C&D win in March but he has struggled since, including after wind surgery in May; tongue-tie added for the first time and cheekpieces replace blinkers; not discounted.

13/2

9

(12)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:23 Ripon

The Vital Spark

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Can make the running as when gaining his sole success at Newcastle (5f, AW) in March, but his three efforts since returning to turf have been underwhelming; 1lb lower than for his win, but still has enough to prove.

20/1

7th

11

(6)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

17:30 Doncaster

The Vital Spark

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Made all in a Newcastle handicap (5f, AW) in March but he's been disappointing in both runs since, including after wind surgery at Pontefract two weeks ago; blinkers are now added and he has quite a bit to prove again back up in trip.

16/1

9/1

Form: 836052 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Put up a better effort when beaten a head at Nottingham (5f, good) this month and although put up 2lb for that, is still 3lb below his last winning mark; shortlisted provided he handles the track and his low draw doesn't prove an inconvenience; stable also runs Masterclass.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(6)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Yazaman

8st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Four wins last May-July, with no joy since; he finished close up four and five starts back, acts on soft and is edging down the weights, but he was never dangerous in Westgate Warrior's C&D race two weeks ago.

10/1

9

(6)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Yazaman

8st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Four wins last May-July, with no joy since; he finished close up four and five starts back, acts on soft and is edging down the weights, but he was never dangerous in Westgate Warrior's C&D race two weeks ago.

10/1

7th

8

(11)

15th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Yazaman

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Four wins last May-July, with no joy since but he finished close up three and four starts back (his last two runs at 5f) before two lesser shows over 6f; beaten a head off this mark over C&D (good) in August, so a case can be made.

10/1

Form: 544011 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Ended a lengthy losing run in a 0-50 classfied event at Nottingham (5f, good) last month and followed up in a handicap over this C&D (good) 11 days later; up another 3lb in a better race, but still hard to rule out in her current mood.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Ripon

Canaria Queen

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Productive mare who has been successful three times this term and finished a creditable second in last two C&D attempts; came up short last time, however, and may be in the assessor's grip now.

8/1

5th

7

(8)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

15:25 Hamilton

Canaria Queen

8st 12lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Three 5f handicap wins this year, the latest over C&D last week when comfortably outpointing six rivals; the combination of a 5lb penalty and stronger opposition may find her out.

13/2

1st

6

(6)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Canaria Queen

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

In-form mare; twice successful this season, including at Musselburgh (5f, Class 6, good; from 5lb lower); runner-up at Ripon on last two outings (Tees Aggregates a close third on penultimate start); has no issues with this track; merits respect.

7/2

Form: 146572 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Scored at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) in May and ran his best race since when beaten under a length by Thornaby Pearl at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) 13 days ago; 4l better off and holds each-way claims.
Place /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(7)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Masterclass

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Paul Midgley

Ended a long losing run in this race last year but he's 0-15 since and has been hard to predict; now 3lb lower than for that last success but he faded at Doncaster last time and he comes with risks attached.

11/2

8th

8

(9)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Masterclass

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Paul Midgley

Ended a losing run when the comfortable winner of a 5f handicap at Nottingham last May (5f, good to firm) off a 1lb higher mark; he was returning from a short break when fourth of 13 at Pontefract 17 days ago and that effort can be upgraded as he was wider than ideal as the field turned for home; each-way shout.

8/1

4th

14

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Masterclass

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Paul Midgley

Hold-up sprinter who is on the same mark as when seeing off nine rivals at Nottingham last May (5f, good to firm); in and out afterwards but the return of blinkers should help now back from 138 days off.

14/1

Non-runners

Thornaby Pearl

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £24.30
Straight Forecast £25.39
Tricast £197.27
Trifecta £174.30

Selections

The Times:

Another Baar

Daily Mirror:

Canaria Queen

SPOTLIGHT:

Profitable Edge

RP RATINGS:

Thornaby Pearl

D Express:

Knicks

Daily Mail:

Betweenthesticks

POSTDATA:

Our Absent Friends

Daily Record:

Canaria Queen

Telegraph:

Another Baar

The Sun:

Another Baar

The Star:

Profitable Edge

The Guardian:

Thornaby Pearl