October 10 / 13.30 York

13.30

Good

William Hill Autumn Mile Handicap

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 7f 192y
  • Class 2
  • 17 runners
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William Hill Autumn Mile Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
1 (17)
Ice Max

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: -72657 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Mixed results in Group races across his five starts this season and below par at Haydock last time; however, he was second in a Group 3 at Epsom (1m, good) in June and is on a handy mark on that form; in with a chance.
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2nd

6

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Ayr

Ice Max

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Last season concluded with a Listed win at Nottingham (8.3f, soft) and he's run some good races in defeat this year, the best of them at Chester (1m2f, good) in May when third in the Group 2 Huxley Stakes; returns from a break and he's a leading form contender.

11/4

4th

3

(6)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 1

14:40 Epsom

Ice Max

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Very useful performer whose good-ground form includes a close second in this race last year and respectable sixth to stablemate Boiling Point at Goodwood latest start; has registered the majority of wins on softer, notably in Group 2 in 2024 and Listed grade in 2025 (both 1m); major player.

5/1

6th

1

(4)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

16:17 Goodwood

Ice Max

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Won the Celebration Mile at Goodwood in 2024; creditable third, faring best of the runners who came off steady pace, in Group 2 at Chester (good) upped to 1m2f last time; unexposed at this distance and enters calculations despite carrying a 3lb penalty for Listed success (1m, soft) last autumn.

7/2

11/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 208410 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Went very close in this race last year (soft) and won competitive handicap at Ayr (1m, soft) last month; however, below par at Ascot (7f, soft) only last Saturday and he's unlikely to have his favoured conditions today.
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7th

2

(10)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

14:52 Haydock

Thunder Roar

9st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

He's dropped to a mark 8lb lower than when winning at Ayr (1m, soft) last September; however, he's been a long way below his best this year, including on his favoured soft/heavy ground on his last three starts.

14/1

6th

2

(6)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 3

15:29 Hamilton

Thunder Roar

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Well suited by soft/heavy ground; generally well below form this term, most recently in Ayr race that he'd won off a higher mark 12 months earlier; chance largely depends on the effects of first-time visor.

14/1

7th

6

(6)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:20 Ayr

Thunder Roar

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Well backed when winning the corresponding race 12 months ago; 3lb lower today and although this year's efforts have been modest, he had a break before his reappearance 19 days ago and will be fresh for his autumn campaign; high on the list.

11/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 874654 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
7yo who hasn't been able to reproduce his very best form this season but he's dropped down the weights accordingly and there have been promising signs on his last few starts, finishing fifth of 17 over C&D (good to firm) in August and fourth of 14 at Ayr (1m, soft) last time; in the mix.
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9th

2

(13)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:20 Ayr

Northern Express

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Back to winning ways when seeing off 16 opponents at York (7f, good to firm) in July; two good runs have followed and he's one to take seriously; fourth in this race last year off 2lb higher.

14/1

5th

2

(6)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Northern Express

10st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Ended a losing run when taking a big-field C&D handicap in July; similar form when a close third at Thirsk (1m, good) five weeks ago; should be in the thick of it.

9/2

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 300294 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
9yo who is without a win since August 2023 and needs everything to drop right but he often runs extremely well in defeat, including when third in the Royal Hunt Cup in June; solid performance when fourth of 14 at Doncaster (1m, good) last time and every chance he'll again be thereabouts.
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6th

7

(9)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Bopedro

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

10yo who won this in 2023; frequently runs well in quality handicaps and he's 5lb lower than when a cracking third in the Royal Hunt Cup last June; scratched from the Lincoln when running a temperature on his intended comeback last month and he tends to improve for a run these days; also winless since 2023.

15/2

11th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Bopedro

9st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

9yo who has drawn a blank since winning on the July Course in summer 2023 and needs everything to drop right but he often runs extremely well in defeat, including when third in the Royal Hunt Cup in June; another respectable effort when sixth of 20 in Balmoral at Ascot (1m, good) a fortnight ago; not discounted in this slightly easier race.

6/1

16/1

Form: 016600 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Failed to kick on after big-field handicap win at Meydan (1m, good to firm) in March but returned from a break in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f, good to firm) a fortnight ago and was denied a clear run when finishing an encouraging 11th of 23; he may be able to build on that performance.
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6th

1

(7)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

15:05 Haydock

Silver Sword

10st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Dylan Cunha

Gained last success off just 1lb lower at Meydan in March; hasn't scored on home soil for over two years but ran respectably in competitive field at York (1m) last Friday; possibilities back down in grade.

13/2

5th

13

(16)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:30 York

Silver Sword

8st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Dylan Cunha

Failed to kick on after big-field handicap win at Meydan (1m, good to firm) in March but returned from a break in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f, good to firm) a fortnight ago and was denied a clear run when finishing an encouraging 11th of 23; he may be able to build on that performance.

16/1

11th

20

(1)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Silver Sword

8st 8lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Won a big-field handicap at Meydan (1m, good to firm) in March; however, didn't really threaten in Britain on his next three starts in April and May, and returns from a break today; others are more appealing.

40/1

11/1

Form: 116113 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won five in a row this summer (7f/1m, good to soft/good to firm) and she added two more wins last month; having gone up 8lb for her last win she was third of seven at Hamilton (1m1f, soft) last time but seemed to be at a disadvantage in being held up (she's versatile in terms of tactics); today's mark (1lb out of handicap) may not be beyond this highly progressive 4yo.
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6th

1

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:50 Ayr

Jannas Journey

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

When successful in a division of this race 12 months ago she was recording her seventh win of the year; just one win to her name this time around but she has run several good races, including a close third at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) four weeks ago; solid claims.

5/1

3rd

4

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Jannas Journey

9st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Successful seven times (including over C&D) in 2025; back to winning ways at Carlisle (1m) in July but she went too freely when ninth of ten in 1m Ayr handicap 13 days ago; she's the sort to bounce back.

20/1

11/1

Form: 054954 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
8yo who needs to better his recent form to come out on top here but he hasn't been running badly and has dropped to a dangerous mark on exploits as recent as May, when a close third over C&D (good to firm); not ruled out.
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8th

22

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

La Trinidad

8st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Roger Fell

9yo who went 0-10 last year but he's well handicapped on the pick of last season's efforts, which came in the spring, and his Doncaster form-figures of 1413 catch the eye on his first visit here since 2023; interesting.

50/1

3rd

1

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

La Trinidad

10st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

Won twice last season, the second one over this C&D; sound efforts on first two starts this term but not so good recently; on a good mark (6lb lower than last win).

7/1

3rd

1

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

La Trinidad

10st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

Won twice last season, the second one over this C&D; sound efforts on first two starts this term but not so good recently; on a good mark (6lb lower than last win).

7/1

Form: 203863

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
5yo whose 31 starts have been at 5f-7f and his losing spell goes back to February 2024; however, he's run many big races in the interim, most recently at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) in August when finishing strongly for a share of third, and on that evidence this first crack at 1m is well worth a go.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(7)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:05 Newmarket

Billyjoh

8st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

His losing sequence goes back 22 races to February 2024; however, he's often run well in the interim and he's been given a bit of help from the handicapper ahead of this reappearance; can be in the mix if fully tuned up.

10/1

8th

11

(9)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:30 York

Billyjoh

8st 10lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

5yo whose 31 starts have been at 5f-7f and his losing spell goes back to February 2024; however, he's run many big races in the interim, most recently at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) in August when finishing strongly for a share of third, and on that evidence this first crack at 1m is well worth a go.

8/1

25/1

Form: 230290 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won at Newcastle (7f, AW) in May (has also won over 1m there) and beaten just a neck at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in August; however, two lesser runs have followed (7f, AW/good to soft) and he has to get back on track.
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8th

6

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Eldrickjones

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

Scored at Newcastle (7f) in December and largely in good form after on AW; only 13th on rare turf start in 1m York handicap last time though so needs to take a step forward.

20/1

13th

19

(12)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Eldrickjones

8st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Roger Fell

Well handicapped on last year's best form (including on turf) and ran okay when third of six at Southwell (1m, AW) last month; however, he's been hard to win with on grass and looks vulnerable back up in grade.

33/1

3rd

1

(1)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Eldrickjones

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Scored at Newcastle (7f) in December and in good nick until only sixth back there (7f) 35 days ago; the sort to bounce back though.

5/1

50/1

Form: 17/800 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Effective over C&D and well handicapped on his 2023 form; however, following a mammoth absence this 7yo finished down the field on his three outings last month and others have less to prove.
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6th

7

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Isla Kai

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Last win was at Ripon in August 2023 (1m, good); absent for 715 days prior to this season and hasn't regained his best form.

33/1

6th

7

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Isla Kai

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Last win was at Ripon in August 2023 (1m, good); absent for 715 days prior to this season and hasn't regained his best form.

33/1

10th

17

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:30 York

Isla Kai

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Effective over C&D and well handicapped on his 2023 form; however, following a mammoth absence this 7yo finished down the field on his three outings last month and others have less to prove.

50/1

Form: 260077 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Two-time winner for Tom Clover (1m/7f); below par on final few runs for that stable and a return to form is needed but he's dropped down the weights and his new trainer does well with recruits from other yards; remains in same ownership; one to watch in the betting.
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5th

1

(10)

5th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Fifty Nifty

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Martin Dunne

In good form on turf prior to a quieter effort last time; tonight's easier 6f maybe isn't ideal and he needs to bounce back (likely to be dropped in as usual from the outside stall and ridden for luck).

6/1

8th

3

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newmarket

Fifty Nifty

9st 8lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Martin Dunne

Kept to 6f since joining this yard and he scored on the July course (good to firm) last month; good efforts on his next three starts include a fine second in Class 2 Ascot handicap (Northcliff a head behind) under Toby Moore a fortnight ago; was 6lb out of the weights that day and effectively just 1lb higher this time; considered.

4/1

2nd

14

(9)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Fifty Nifty

8st 9lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Martin Dunne

Beat Havana Blue at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) and he has run well in defeat twice since; he is 6lb out of the weights in this higher grade and may prove vulnerable again.

20/1

OUR TIP

11/1

Form: 601006 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won the competitive Golden Mile at Goodwood (1m, soft) in August and is just 2lb higher today; however, below that level subsequently and slow ground at Goodwood brings out the best in him; looks opposable.
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10th

5

(9)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

14:52 Haydock

Rhoscolyn

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

8yo whose losing sequence is up to 15 following a disappointing run at Hamilton (1m, soft) last time; however, he was runner-up twice in a row prior to that (7f, good to soft/soft; including here) and is usually right at home on testing ground; he could bounce back with a big performance.

9/1

9th

6

(4)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 3

15:29 Hamilton

Rhoscolyn

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Well suited by ground softer than good; ten-time winner, mainly at Goodwood, most recently in last year's Golden Mile off 12lb higher; has proved resurgent with second-place finishes over 7f the last twice, latest at Haydock; in the mix.

5/1

2nd

9

(12)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:50 Haydock

Rhoscolyn

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Given his fine record on slow ground at Goodwood he was thoroughly underwhelming there last weekend, but two days later he bounced straight back to finish second at Epsom (7f, good to soft); might run well again but he's hard to catch right these days.

7/2

Form: 092022

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
0-12 since winning in 2023 on his second start but he went close at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f, good) in August and again finished second at Yarmouth (1m1f, soft) last time; yard in excellent form and he's one to consider.
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11th

14

(2)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Whip Cracker

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

In good form over 1m/10.3f (good) prior to winning at Chester (7.5f, good to soft) in August; kept on well for respectable fifth in Listed race at Newbury (7f, good) four weeks ago and could build on that latest performance now back up to 1m; no surprise to see a big run.

22/1

5th

6

(3)

18th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:07 Newbury

Whip Cracker

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Richard Hughes

AW winner who belatedly opened his turf account in Chester handicap (7.5f; back from a break) most recently; however, appears to need another career-best performance to follow up.

14/1

1st

4

(4)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Whip Cracker

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Richard Hughes

0-16 on turf but usually runs his race; runner-up at this track (10.5f, good) when last seen in May; may find this on the sharp side having not been seen in races less than 1m since his juvenile days.

7/1

33/1

Form: -86800 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in Group 3 at Newmarket last June and very well treated on that form; watch the betting, but he was tailed off last September on his final run for Sir Michael Stoute and has struggled for his new stable this season.
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1st

2

(1)

3rd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Nostrum

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Appleby

Won Group 3 and Listed races (7f/1m) much earlier in career; had ups and downs from 6f to 1m1f this year, his latest narrow defeat at Musselburgh on Wednesday coming in a seller; unknown quantity on belated AW debut.

9/1

2nd

6

(4)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 208y

Class 4

14:13 Musselburgh

Nostrum

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Listed/Group winner over 7f/1m at Newmarket early in career; an inconsistent handicapper nowadays and 0-8 for current yard but warrants respect at the weights in this field.

13/2

5th

2

(6)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newmarket

Nostrum

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Appleby

One-time Classic prospect whose second of seven at Sandown (1m, good) in May suggested there was still some fun to be had; heavy ground may have scuppered him at Beverley three weeks ago but that brought his losing run up to 18; dangerously handicapped but he beat only one home in last term's Great St Wilfrid on his sole previous attempt at sprinting.

22/1

40/1

Form: 07-200

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in good handicap at Newcastle (7f, AW) in June on final run for Roger Varian and he's of interest on that form; however, two heavy defeats have followed (7f, soft/AW) and first-time blinkers need to prompt a revival.
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10th

9

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Dosman

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Generally in good form, mostly on AW, for current stable and latest effort is best forgiven (race didn't pan out favourably); not disgraced in most recent turf attempt but is still seeking a first success in this sphere and is somewhat hostage to fortune the way he races.

14/1

6th

5

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:47 Newcastle (AW)

Dosman

8st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Both wins have been on AW and he went close in his bid for a double at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March; never involved back on turf at Ascot in May but he started slowly and was hampered at a crucial stage; now goes back up in grade but he has possibilities back on Tapeta.

15/2

5th

4

(8)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Ascot

Dosman

9st 11lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Oli Rix

Only 2-16 but his third trainer has him in career-best form and didn't get the breaks when a closing fourth at Newcastle last time (1m); hold-up performer who needs a good pace to chase and if getting one he'll be dangerous.

4/1

16th
2 (15)
Platoon

66/1

Form: 130-0 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Made a promising start to his career for Aidan O'Brien last August and September, but down the field on stable debut in AW Listed race last November and tailed off at 50-1 on belated reappearance in a handicap at Haydock a fortnight ago; a transformation is needed in a first-time tongue-tie.
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16th

2

(15)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:30 York

Platoon

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Stella Barclay

Made a promising start to his career for Aidan O'Brien last August and September, but down the field on stable debut in AW Listed race last November and tailed off at 50-1 on belated reappearance in a handicap at Haydock a fortnight ago; a transformation is needed in a first-time tongue-tie.

66/1

10th

1

(9)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 2

15:15 Haydock

Platoon

10st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Stella Barclay

Quickly reached a useful level for Aidan O'Brien at the end of last summer, winning a 1m Leopardstown maiden then 1l third in a Dundalk Listed race over an extended 1m2f; subsequently allowed to leave Ballydoyle for only 18,000gns and last of ten in 1m2f Newcastle Listed event for new connections last November; off since and a watching brief is very much the call after gelding and wind operations.

40/1

Form: 028078

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in July and went close at Newbury (7f, good to firm) in August off 2lb higher than today; mixed results since but those races haven't always been run to suit this hold-up performer, who can have a big say in a first-time hood if things drop right; seems fine at 1m.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

13

(1)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:00 Goodwood

Leadman

8st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Michael Appleby

Not disgraced in major 7f handicap at Ascot on penultimate start but is still seeking a first win above Class 3 and his ceiling is well established; moved out of David O'Meara's yard since last run.

33/1

9th

9

(14)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Leadman

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

All three wins at 7f including at Doncaster (good to firm) in June; has remained in form but he's drawn wide and may not be quite so effective over 1m.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £152.60
Straight Forecast £131.25
Tricast £925.10
Trifecta £1222.40

Selections

The Times:

Whip Cracker

SPOTLIGHT:

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The Star:

Northern Express

RP RATINGS:

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D Express:

Ice Max

NEWMARKET:

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POSTDATA:

Leadman

TOPSPEED:

Rhoscolyn

Telegraph:

Jannas Journey

Daily Mail:

Whip Cracker

Daily Mirror:

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Daily Record:

Northern Express

The Guardian:

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