September 07 / 15.00 York

15.00

Good

Sky Bet Super Sub Sprint Handicap

  • Prize money: £23193
  • 0m 5f 89y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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Sky Bet Super Sub Sprint Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 111804

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 652717 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Only 3lb higher than when winning a Shergar Cup race last month; not ideally drawn over C&D at the Ebor meeting and turned in another solid effort; can win races off this mark but, while he's effective on fast ground, he is at his best on a slower surface.
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6th

10

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Vintage Clarets

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

All ten wins at 5f; last scored just over a year ago on good to firm but he's got plenty of form on a softer surface and ran well when runner-up in Epsom's "Dash" in June; also performed with credit at Glorious Goodwood and could be the type to bounce back from a lesser effort at Pontefract a fortnight ago; having just his second outing here since winning a C&D novice back in 2021.

5/1

6th

6

(8)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Pontefract

Vintage Clarets

9st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Twice went close in June (5f, good to soft) and he ran well once more when close seventh of 23 at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) last time; could be in the shake-up.

7/1

7th

21

(9)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Vintage Clarets

8st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two no-shows at Goodwood were at this meeting in 2023, including this race; however, provided the track doesn't pose any problems, he could be interesting after strong finishes in the Dash at Epsom and last time at Chester where a slow start was the last thing he needed; he should be coming home to some effect.

14/1

OUR TIP

11/1

Form: 521430 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Twice a course winner and he ran a solid race over 5f here in May; scored at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) the following month and then ran well on his next two starts; his form dipped over C&D at the Ebor meeting but he's the type to bounce back quickly.
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9th

2

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bergerac

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

A fair 5f winner in 2025 but yet to fire this season, tenth of 12 in 6f Hamilton handicap 16 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

16/1

10th

11

(8)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Bergerac

9st 1lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Course winner last June off a 10lb higher mark than today's, but he's been struggling in recent starts and hasn't won over 6f since August 2022; best watched at present.

33/1

10th

9

(7)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Bergerac

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Fine servant down the years but he hasn't won over 6f since August 2022; on a good mark and can pop up soon but would like to see more from him before getting involved.

20/1

Form: 032140 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Unable to land any sort of blow in a C&D handicap at the Ebor meeting but he had been running well prior to that, including a 5f win here in June (strong form); should be seen to better effect in what looks a less-demanding Class 2.
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10th

8

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 4

16:10 Doncaster

Squealer

8st 13lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

A fairly useful 5f winner in 2025; yet to hit top form this season though, third of four in 5f Nottingham handicap last month; more is needed despite a tumbling mark.

9/1

3rd

2

(1)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:50 Nottingham

Squealer

9st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

York win last summer came off 15lb higher, which shows how things have gone in the meantime; can miss the break (including in first-time headgear latest; now removed) but this race is easier than he's used to; career-low mark.

7/1

Form: -12110 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Three wins in France in the first half of the year (6f/5.5f, good to soft-heavy); however, made no impact on July's stable debut at Glorious Goodwood (5f) and needs to be a different proposition today.
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9th

20

(15)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Dyonisos

8st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

Ex-French; didn't get the best of runs when pipped by Seven Questions here in May and overcame some bother in running to go one better at Doncaster last time (5f, good to firm); 4lb rise is fair and this sort of race should suit his style.

20/1

1st

2

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

15:10 Doncaster

Dyonisos

9st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

0-10 since arriving from France but twice finished runner-up in the spring (5f, good) and he was a close fifth in a tight finish at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) last week; might not be far away.

4/1

Form: 152182 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Two wins in small fields this summer and only six ran when he was second at Pontefract three weeks ago (5f, good to firm); showed he could be effective in a bigger field when second of 15 over 5f here in June but he's 9lb higher today.
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7

(2)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Dan Tucker

9st 3lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Good second over C&D in June before winning decisively at Pontefract the following month; not at his best here last month (5.4f, good) but he wasn't ideally drawn; still has relatively low mileage and needs consideration.

10/1

6

(11)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

15:00 York

Dan Tucker

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Two wins in small fields this summer and only six ran when he was second at Pontefract three weeks ago (5f, good to firm); showed he could be effective in a bigger field when second of 15 over 5f here in June but he's 9lb higher today.

7/1

2nd

2

(1)

17th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

16:12 Pontefract

Dan Tucker

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Had a near miss in a big field at York in June (5f, good to firm); hit with a 5lb rise for that but made light of it with a ready C&D win last month (good); failed to pick up on slower ground when favourite at Goodwood 17 days ago but wouldn't hold that against him; unexposed at 5f.

5/2

Form: 20-913 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
5f win here in July off 9lb lower; finished in front of a few of today's rivals when third over C&D at the Ebor meeting 18 days ago, not getting a clear shot at it but keeping on well; another 3lb nudge to overcome but he may not have reached his ceiling just yet.
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8th

17

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Air Force One

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

In good form this year and he took it to a new level when powering home to win the 5.4f handicap here on Wednesday; has had few chances at 6f (third to Stratusnine over C&D last month) and will be fine on good to soft (more to prove should it get slower); respected under a 5lb penalty.

6/1

1st

18

(5)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Air Force One

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Finished third behind Trefor and The Man in this race 12 months ago, having to wait for a gap but finishing off fastest of all; continued the good work this term, most recently finishing third of 21 to Stratusnine here (6f, good to firm) last month; 8lb better off with that rival for under one length; big run on the cards.

7/1

3rd

7

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Air Force One

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

5f win on this card last year and he followed it was a hugely eye-catching third over 5.4f at the Ebor meeting; back in the winners' enclosure at Beverley in April and he has run well in defeat here and at Newcastle on his last two starts; can fluff the start and he still has to prove himself at 6f but there is an air of unfinished business surrounding him.

7/1

10/1

Form: 504200 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Market springer here 18 days ago (cheekpieces first time) but he never really looked like getting involved; dropped another 2lb since and a bigger effort could be around the corner; stable also runs Bergerac.
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5th

6

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Vantheman

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Has done well since the blinkers went on but appears to have no margin for error off this mark, 2lb above his win in May; behind two of these here last time.

6/1

5th

7

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Vantheman

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Back in form since fitted with blinkers, scoring over C&D (good) in May; has reached the frame on all three outings since, although latest fourth of seven at Pontefract was no more than respectable.

11/1

4th

5

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:07 Pontefract

Vantheman

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Took this prize in 2024; back in fine form of late since fitted with blinkers, scoring at Hamilton (5f) in May and in the frame in big-field 5f handicaps at Thirsk and Newcastle since; ought to be thereabouts.

5/1

Form: 002780

Last run: 127 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
29 months have passed since he last won and this year's form has been patchy; he's now 13lb lower than when second in last year's Ayr Gold Cup so he can't be ignored but this is a tough race in which to rebound after four months off.
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11th

13

(14)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Silky Wilkie

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Campaigned almost exclusively over sprint trips; consistent AW form this year includes two wins; effective on turf but hasn't scored in this sphere for three years and he's not the percentage call back at 7f.

25/1

3rd

5

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Silky Wilkie

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in January and he also won at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in February; he's continued in good form on Tapeta on his last two starts and is also effective over this C&D; might have a part to play.

8/1

3rd

7

(5)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

14:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silky Wilkie

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle in January and successful again over C&D last month; poorly drawn when fourth at Southwell last time; one to consider.

7/1

Form: 757-34 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Had some long spells on the sidelines since his solid 2022 campaign; two solid efforts since returning from latest seven-month absence; has run well over C&D and should give it a good go from the front.
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1st

1

(5)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:37 Salisbury

King Of Stars

10st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Formerly useful; hasn't won since 2021 and ended last season with a pair of duck eggs; best watched on reappearance, unless the market suggests otherwise.

3/1

1

(2)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

16:52 Bath

King Of Stars

10st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

1-1 over C&D; two good efforts since returning from latest seven-month absence but ran moderately when twelfth of 14 at York last time; 11l margin of defeat does him some disservice though (squeezed out then eased) and this drop in grade can help him bounce back; easiest task on turf for years; interesting.

7/1

10

(3)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

15:00 York

King Of Stars

8st 12lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Had some long spells on the sidelines since his solid 2022 campaign; two solid efforts since returning from latest seven-month absence; has run well over C&D and should give it a good go from the front.

10/1

Form: 591110

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Netted connections a big bonus when winning a Haydock handicap last month (5f, good to firm) but he ran poorly over C&D 18 days ago; much better than that but couldn't support him with confidence on the back of it.
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3rd

2

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Redcar

Spring Is Sprung

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Placed three consecutive times in May-July, most recently when close second off today's mark at York (5f, good to firm); behind Democracy Dilemma when mid-pack in big field at Glorious Goodwood last week but that certainly wasn't a bad run; can make his presence felt.

3/1

16th

22

(23)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Spring Is Sprung

8st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Played his part in a strong pace last time at York yet hung around to finish a half-length behind winner Ziggy's Triton; has little margin for error off this mark and other pace influences temper enthusiasm.

25/1

2nd

3

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Spring Is Sprung

9st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Enjoyed a productive summer last year and he returned to action with a career-best effort at Southwell in January; solid runs in defeat on his last two starts; another big run on the cards.

10/1

Form: 249310

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Failed to fire here 18 days ago but he's run several good races this year, including a Musselburgh win last month; apprentice takes off a useful 7lb but others are more appealing for win purposes.
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4th

5

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

19:25 Musselburgh

Curious Rover

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Katie Scott

Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off 6lb higher; back to winning ways when seeing off ten rivals at Ayr (5f, good to firm; made all) 18 days ago; this is a higher grade but the horse he beat last time ran well at Goodwood on Tuesday; not ruled out.

7/2

1st

2

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Curious Rover

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Won off an 11lb mark at Musselburgh last August (5f, good); hasn't run as well since and below-par over same C&D last time (good); dropped another 3lb so no surprise if he were to go well.

7/1

7th

4

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:15 Musselburgh

Curious Rover

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Katie Scott

Gained last season's win over C&D (good); slightly disappointing in first-time blinkers (retained) on AW a week ago but now 2lb lower than when fourth of 17 behind Right And Exact at Thirsk (5f, good) two starts ago.

8/1

Form: 144400 C BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f handicap at the Dante meeting here in May and he ran another cracker over 6f back here in July; disappointing favourite on his last two starts though and connections now resort to cheekpieces.
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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

25/1

Form: 211345

Last run: 79 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won AW handicaps over 5f on his first two starts for this stable and he backed them up with good runs in defeat at Chester and Epsom; disappointing at Goodwood in June though and returns to action in a warm race.
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10th

3

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blinky

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Antony Brittain

On a losing run but was only beaten 4l last time at Southwell (5f) in a race won by Naana's Sparkle who was second at Goodwood on Tuesday; hasn't had many chances over this longer trip and he has been running on at the minimum.

5/1

4th

9

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Blinky

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Beaten 13 times since his last win in March 2025 but he returned to form with close fourth at Chester three weeks ago and he has a good record over this C&D in the main; each-way claims.

8/1

4th

9

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Blinky

9st 2lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Yet to strike form after two starts this season but now 5lb lower than when placed in Epsom's Dash (5f, good) just over a year ago and has won on good to soft ground; can't be ruled out.

25/1

Non-runners

Manila Scouse

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £55.70
Straight Forecast £35.74
Tricast £451.25
Trifecta £962.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Air Force One

POSTDATA:

King Of Stars

Daily Mirror:

Dan Tucker

TOPSPEED:

Manila Scouse

D Express:

Vintage Clarets

RP RATINGS:

Air Force One

The Times:

Air Force One

Telegraph:

Air Force One

The Star:

Air Force One

Daily Record:

Air Force One

The Sun:

King Of Stars