September 13 / 14.25 Doncaster

14.25

Good To Soft

Betfred Portland (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 0m 5f 143y
  • Class 2
  • 21 runners
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Betfred Portland (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 21 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: -77509

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Has gone close in a host of top sprint handicaps, including when beaten a nose in a strong running of this race 12 months ago; he'd be a leading contender in that sort of form but this season has been underwhelming and he faded into last of nine in a Listed race three weeks ago; needs a revival.
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4th

16

(6)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Apollo One

8st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Fine servant to connections down the years; retains ability but he wasn't at his best here last month and younger rivals may have his measure.

16/1

11

(12)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Apollo One

9st 5lb

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

10/1

10th

4

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Apollo One

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Admirable campaigner down the years and although he hasn't placed in three visits to York, he has been poorly drawn in two of them and ran well in Listed company on the other occasion; looked to retain ability when third at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) on 2000 Guineas day and he shouldn't be crabbed for his Wokingham effort as he trounced the only other rival to race up the stands' rail; it has been a long time since he's had a mark this low; big run on the cards.

12/1

Form: 6-1420

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo whose best effort by some way came when second in Group 3 at Ascot (6f, good to firm) in April; that form has worked out well, with winner Big Mojo landing last week's Sprint Cup and third-placed Ain't Nobody taking second in the Nunthorpe, and he had an excuse (finished lame) when down the field in Group 1 Commonwealth Cup on his only subsequent outing; has since changed trainers (same ownership and stable); may still be unexposed.
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2

(15)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Diablo Rojo

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Lightly raced 3yo whose best effort by some way came when second in Group 3 at Ascot (6f, good to firm) in April; that form has worked out well, with winner Big Mojo landing last week's Sprint Cup and third-placed Ain't Nobody taking second in the Nunthorpe, and he had an excuse (finished lame) when down the field in Group 1 Commonwealth Cup on his only subsequent outing; has since changed trainers (same ownership and stable); may still be unexposed.

14/1

6

(3)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Diablo Rojo

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Raphael E Freire

Fourth in Group 3 Greenham (7f, good) and improved again to keep on for close second in Group 3 Trial over C&D (good to firm); had the benefit of race fitness in the latter, unlike Big Mojo (first) and Ain't Nobody (third), but should finish to good effect in this big field; a visor goes on; each-way possible.

66/1

2nd

7

(7)

30th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:50 Ascot

Diablo Rojo

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Raphael E Freire

Has run four times and won novice races at Redcar (6f, good to firm) and at Lingfield (6f, AW; last month); hasn't run badly in Group 3s on his other two outings, the latest in the Greenham (7f) this month, but it's likely he'll need to take a sizeable step forward today.

20/1

Form: 100016

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Has won on a straight track in Bahrain but best known for his exploits around Chester, winning for the seventh time there in 6f Listed race (good to firm) in August; far from disgraced in big-field handicap at York next time but he'll need another career best to get back on the winning trail.
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7th

1

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Roman Dragon

10st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Hugo Palmer

Back to the mark off which he won a 5f handicap at the May meeting; not had optimal conditions since but returning to 6f and dropping in class could see a revival from this eight-time course winner.

5/1

6th

3

(6)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:52 Chester

Roman Dragon

9st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Eight course wins to his name, the latest in May (5f, good) off a 2lb lower mark; had form over 7f in his youth but this year's two C&D runs haven't been convincing.

16/1

9th

4

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:52 Chester

Roman Dragon

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Has won in Bahrain but all eight British wins have come at Chester (5f/6f); his last success was in May but he's gone backwards since and was beaten 14l in the Wokingham last time; now returns to Chester but he's drawn out wide and has something to prove back up in trip.

14/1

Form: 5-0905

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won seven times at 5f-6f last season; unplaced all four outings this term but he looks to be building up to something again and was beaten only in a blanket finish when fifth of 20 at York's Ebor meeting; will be fresher than many in this field and he has solid each-way prospects.
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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: 411321 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Likeable type with a steadily progressive record and a fine strike-rate (6-17); gained his biggest success in 20-runner race at York (5.4f, good to firm) in August, travelling smoothly and just doing enough; does not look overburdened with a 5lb rise and this course winner is high on the list again.
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10th

10

(20)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Trefor

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

Travelled powerfully before wearing down The Man close home in this race 12 months ago; he arrives 3lb higher this time around, penalised for last week's Windsor success (a race in which he was second before his win here last year); whether his draw in stall 20 is a positive remains to be seen though.

12/1

1st

3

(2)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Trefor

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

Had two C&D wins under his belt before finishing close up in the last two runnings of this (both on good to firm); not ideally placed when returned to this track in May but he should have a say again now back on a better mark, 3lb lower than last August.

11/2

14th

9

(16)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Trefor

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Charles Hills

Only 1lb higher than for his win at York's Ebor meeting (5.4f, good to firm) last August; Windsor fourth in May was promising and the Wokingham was always going to be a tough task latest; not dismissed.

16/1

Form: -61000

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Developing something of an all-or-nothing profile and has followed a win in a 5f Listed race at York in May with three well-below-par efforts, most recently back at York when meeting some trouble; slipping in the weights but needs to get back on track.
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5th

2

(8)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Tropical Storm

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Hasn't been at his best since a Listed win at York last May but he's on a reduced mark and showed some spark when third at Goodwood in May; he's had wind surgery since a midfield finish at York later in May and it will be no surprise if he runs well on AW debut.

8/1

12th

11

(8)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Tropical Storm

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

His best form is at 5f and he hasn't been at the top of his game since a Listed win at this meeting last May; however, he kept on well for third at Goodwood (5f, good) recently, suggesting the return to 6f is worth exploring, and his two career wins have both come here; a visor goes on.

10/1

3rd

7

(3)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Tropical Storm

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Bagged 5f York listed event last May; off seven months/gelded before posting an encouraging eighth of 14 in 5f Musselburgh handicap 27 days ago, nearest finish having lost ground when hampered soon after start; not without interest off a reduced mark.

6/1

Form: 566333

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Only two wins from 26 attempts but he arrives here in top form after recent thirds at Goodwood (6f Stewards' Cup) and Ascot (5f); this intermediate distance ought to be ideal and he should be in the thick of things again in first-time cheekpieces.
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11th

3

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Jakajaro

9st 4lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Robert Cowell

5yo front-runner who has been better than ever this year, comfortably winning a handicap at York (5f, good) in May and posting a fine fifth of 26 at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last month; third in Group 2 Sapphire Stakes at the Curragh (5f, good to firm) recently and he could build on those last two efforts, which were on stiff tracks, now on a downhill course; respected.

6/1

3rd

3

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Jakajaro

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Robert Cowell

Prominent racer started his campaign with back-to-back handicap wins at Newmarket (5f, good) and York (5f, good); yet to score at Pattern level but huge runs the last twice in the Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock (5f, good) and when a 1.5l fifth of 26 in the King Charles III (5f, gd-fm) at Royal Ascot; fourth in this last year and should be in the mix again.

9/2

5th

6

(23)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Jakajaro

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Robert Cowell

3-30 turf strike-rate doesn't do justice to his ability and he confirmed his recent improvement when a highly creditable fourth, again from the front, in a Group 2 at Haydock (good to soft; acts well on good) in May; this stiffer track and tougher opposition are likely to count against him.

25/1

Form: 774607

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Represents the same connections as Jakajaro but has much more to prove after six unplaced efforts this term; beginning to get some help from the handicapper but he needs the visor (replacing cheekpieces) to have a positive effect.
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4th

4

(1)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:55 Yarmouth

Seven Questions

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Came from rear to win at Goodwood (5f, good; cheekpieces removed) in May and is now 1lb lower but has barely beaten a rival in three runs since; the cheekpieces are now back on; leap of faith required to support him.

20/1

21th

19

(16)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Seven Questions

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Robert Cowell

Well beaten in the last two editions of the Stewards' Cup here but won from off the pace over C&D in May, leading on the line under a Jamie Spencer masterclass; barely sighted in his two subsequent runs (soft/AW; ridden more prominently) but, back in this scenario with a strong pace guaranteed, he could easily be a factor if reverting to patient tactics.

10/1

40/1

Form: 7960-0 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner and also first past the post in this race in 2022 (demoted to second after causing interference); well treated if retaining all his ability but he was tailed off in the Shergar Cup on his reappearance after a long absence, having hit his head on the stalls; risky.
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10

(18)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Chipstead

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Roger Teal

Eight-time winner and also first past the post in this race in 2022 (demoted to second after causing interference); well treated if retaining all his ability but he was tailed off in the Shergar Cup on his reappearance after a long absence, having hit his head on the stalls; risky.

40/1

10th

4

(5)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Chipstead

9st 9lb

J: Dario Di Tocco

T: Roger Teal

Eight-time winner, not seen since finishing tenth in the Wokingham here in June 2024 (subsequently gelded); has run some good races at Ascot, including when fourth in this event two years ago, and he's well treated if retaining all his ability, but looks a risky proposition after such a long absence.

20/1

10th

18

(21)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Chipstead

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Roger Teal

His most recent wins were 6f on AW but he tends to flag over this trip on turf and his stride shortened in this race 12 months ago; on a more favourable mark now but others should find greater reserves in the later stages.

33/1

Form: 429640

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Fourth to stablemate Two Tribes in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood but then ran poorly in another big field at York and doesn't look to have much in hand of the handicapper.
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15th

7

(24)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Run Boy Run

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Finished fourth behind stablemate Two Tribes in this race 12 months ago when 8lb lower and enjoyed his finest hour when making most to win the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, soft) last September; successful in Dubai early in the year and although his results have been mixed since returning to Britain, he retains plenty of ability; down the field over 5f here on Tuesday when a change of tactics failed to bear fruit; better can be expected today.

25/1

14th

2

(17)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Run Boy Run

9st 10lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Richard Spencer

Made all in last season's Ayr Gold Cup (6f, soft) and competes off the same mark here after taking Toby Moore's claim into account; won over 5f at Meydan during the winter and gave it a good shot last time at Ascot (5f); finished fourth in last year's Stewards' Cup so handles this track; respected.

10/1

4th

1

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Run Boy Run

9st 12lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Made all to win the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, soft) last September; good form in Dubai earlier in the year, winning a 5f handicap before a Group 3 second (6f) in February; 40-1 and well held in the Wokingham latest; others preferred for win purposes.

20/1

Form: 13541-

Last run: 276 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Smart 2yo for Kevin Ryan in 2021, winning two 6f Group races in France, and he has gained three 5f successes in Hong Kong since; withdrawn after getting upset in the stalls at Haydock (just 11-2) last week on return to Britain; impossible to discount but this is a hot race and others are safer.
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2nd

1

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Atomic Force

10st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Won twice on AW in early part of this year and kept on well from the rear for creditable third in quite valuable C&D (good) contest last month; also suited by good to soft ground and has the early speed to race much closer to the pace from his favourable draw if that's the plan.

11/2

3rd

4

(6)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Atomic Force

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Edward Bethell

Successful in last two AW attempts but wasn't in anything like the same form returned to turf last time (effective in this sphere in the past); remains on career-high mark and can be opposed kept to grass.

16/1

11th

4

(12)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

15:57 Pontefract

Atomic Force

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Edward Bethell

Had a long spell in Hong Kong; gradually back in business since returning to Britain and gained 5f AW wins the last twice; still attractively treated, considering he was a dual Group scorer on turf as a 2yo.

8/1

7/1

Form: 1-7131

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Going the right way and made it three wins from five attempts when beating ten opponents in the greys' race at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) four weeks ago; this is more competitive but his trainer has a knack with progressive sprinters and a 5lb rise does not look insurmountable.
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1st

6

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Newbury

Addison Grey

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Has some solid 6f form this year, including when chasing home subsequent Wokingham winner Double Rush at Newmarket; far from disgraced from unfavourable draw at York three weeks ago; big player if seeing out today's extra yardage.

9/2

9th

3

(17)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Addison Grey

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Began the year with two good efforts at Newbury and Newmarket; beaten favourite on his last two starts but that is not to say this mark will prove beyond him if things pan out more favourably; each-way shout if a high draw doesn't prove to be a negative.

8/1

12/1

Form: 790053 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Tends to give trouble at the start and is often slowly away; put everything together when winning at Goodwood (5f, good) in May and made good late headway into third there three weeks ago; ran well on his only start at Doncaster when third to Big Evs in the Flying Childers as 2yo; needs to get away on terms but he's a lively candidate if doing so.
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1st

2

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Rosario

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Teal

Both wins over 5f; has a hold up style which dictates that he needs things to fall right but he's now 8lb lower than when second to Roach Power at Ascot (5f, soft) last autumn and he didn't run too badly in a series final at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago; considered with Roger Teal among the winners.

6/1

7th

8

(8)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Rosario

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Roger Teal

Both wins over 5f; stays further, having finished better than anything when third of 21 in the Portland at Doncaster (extended 5f, good) last September but this is only his second run in a 6f turf handicap (faded in the first of them) so still has stamina to prove.

12/1

4th

2

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Rosario

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: Roger Teal

Of interest from a handicapping perspective, 3lb lower than when a close third in last season's Portland at Doncaster (5.6f, good); not beaten far into fifth at Windsor 18 days ago; not easy to win with but likely to give a good account.

13/2

Form: 306721 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Having a fine season and his last-gasp Newbury win (5f, good to firm) under Billy Loughnane four weeks ago was his third win of the campaign; no obvious reason why he won't give his running again but he's back up 4lb and in a warmer race; one of three runners for Robert Cowell.
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1st

10

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

13:55 Newbury

Rhythm N Hooves

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Won this 12 months ago off 9lb higher; 0-15 since and a change of headgear (retained) failed to stop the slide at Ascot three weeks ago.

6/1

8th

13

(12)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Ascot

Rhythm N Hooves

8st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Robert Cowell

Won at Royal Ascot in 2023 and second in this race in 2025; the handicapper has been in command for much of 2026 but he went close at Windsor last month; not in the same form at Newmarket two weeks ago but the switch from cheekpieces to a visor could help; contender.

10/1

8th

11

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Rhythm N Hooves

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Cowell

Had a rare off day in the Dash at Epsom but quickly back on track with a close third at Windsor (5f good to firm) 18 days ago; unlikely to be far away off the same mark.

10/1

Form: 107023 C BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won at Ripon (5f, good) in April and back to form on last two outings, third at the Shergar Cup on latest; has won at Doncaster and he seems equally effective at 5f and 6f; not ruled out.
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4th

2

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:13 Ripon

Venture Capital

9st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Scored over 5f here last April; without a victory since though and beat only one on the back of a wind operation in 5f Hamilton handicap last time; others appeal more.

11/1

9th

12

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Venture Capital

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Below par in three AW outings this year and a return to turf and first-time blinkers failed to spark a revival at Beverley in April; absent since (has had wind surgery for a second time).

16/1

8th

6

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Beverley

Venture Capital

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Below par in three AW outings this year but is well treated on last year's turf exploits if first-time blinkers spark him back to life.

9/1

Form: 0-9132 BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has got better with every run this season, finishing third at York's Ebor meeting (5.4f, good to firm) and only just denied over the same C&D last Sunday; may not have reached his ceiling just yet and first-time blinkers could give him a further lift; commands major respect.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 166411 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Splendidly tough campaigner with nearly 100 runs under his belt; gained wins number 14 and 15 in 6f events at Ayr and Southwell in August; still well treated on best form, has an impressive record at Doncaster (two wins and four places from nine attempts) and capable of another big run.
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2nd

3

(8)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Pontefract

Aberama Gold

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Prolific winner, mainly over 6f, the latest when 2lb higher at Catterick (6f, good) in April; went close when on this mark in successive starts last month, before a below-par effort in a big-field York sprint latest; player if he can bounce back.

7/1

20th

6

(18)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Aberama Gold

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

C&D winner; runner-up on his last two starts but this is more competitive and more minor money may be his best hope.

10/1

2nd

1

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Aberama Gold

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Not the force of old but won over C&D (good) off 2lb higher in April and last week's second at Epsom (6f, good to firm) confirms he's back in form; bold show likely.

11/4

Form: 8-1040

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Ready winner at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) on stable debut in July but backward steps in his three starts since; enough to prove.
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11th

11

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Ascot

Emperor Spirit

8st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Keady

Ran a stormer over C&D on his seasonal return; the ground went against him at Epsom on Derby day and he has quickly bounced back with placed efforts at Beverley and Newmarket; up 2lb for latest near-miss but still on a good mark; Oisin Murphy booked; decent chance.

7/1

3rd

9

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Emperor Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Michael Keady

First run for Michael Keady when winning this race 12 months ago off a 3lb higher mark; two good runs on fast ground this year (below par on slower going in the Epsom Dash) and he's likely to make another bold bid.

5/1

2nd

3

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Emperor Spirit

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Keady

Blows hot and cold but he is on a dangerous mark and his second of 17 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in May was a fine effort; subsequent run in the Dash at Epsom can be forgiven (ground) and this should be more to his liking; other pace influences on show.

7/1

Form: 851826

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Best recent efforts on AW but his turf mark reflects that and he shaped better than the result suggests when sixth in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon last time, third in his group after meeting trouble; all wins at 6f but he should be just as effective over this extended 5f; a very lively outsider.
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6th

13

(14)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Fivethousandtoone

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

He is a better horse on AW than turf; a much lower mark in this sphere reflects that but his 1-28 record on the grass doesn't mark him down as the likely winner of this.

25/1

8th

6

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Fivethousandtoone

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Faced with his optimum conditions but he is 3lb higher than for his win in this race last summer; each-way claims once again.

10/1

Form: 780279

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Useful as 2yo for Karl Burke; made a fine start for new connections when second at Chepstow (6f, good) in August but his two runs since have been underwhelming, including in a tongue-tie last Saturday; plenty to prove.
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14th

11

(9)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

King Of Light

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Stuart Williams

Won well at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June and some stiff tasks since; still looked in form when sixth at Windsor 12 days ago but this is a tougher race and he looks vulnerable once again, even with Ryan Moore booked.

12/1

6th

2

(9)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

King Of Light

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Has raced mostly at around 5f but there was no doubting that this C&D suited him well when he won by a wide margin (good to firm) in June; ran with great credit when eighth of 27 in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood recently, after having to be switched, and looks a likely contender back here.

8/1

8th

24

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

King Of Light

9st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Impressed at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June; had an excuse at Ascot next time and spent the first half of the race in the unfavoured stands' side group when down the field there last week; this looks too demanding all the same.

33/1

Form: 922011

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
From a family that has served her stable extremely well over the years and she's on a roll with two 6f wins at Thirsk in the last fortnight; again well handled by Lauren Young with a front-running success last Saturday; it's hard to know where her limit lies and she could absorb a 4lb rise.
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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

Non-runners

We Never Stop

Selections

Daily Mirror:

Trefor

RP RATINGS:

Air Force One

POSTDATA:

Rosario

TOPSPEED:

Apollo One

Telegraph:

Jordan Electrics

LAMBOURN:

Addison Grey

Daily Mail:

Diablo Rojo

The Star:

Eternal Sunshine

NEWMARKET:

Run Boy Run

SPOTLIGHT:

Fivethousandtoone

Daily Record:

Trefor

The Times:

Air Force One

The Sun:

Rosario

The Guardian:

Apollo One

D Express:

Jordan Electrics