October 10 / 17.00 York

17.00

Good

PJ Staffing Group Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 22 runners
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PJ Staffing Group Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 22 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.40
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 628324

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden for whom the drop back to 7f isn't an obvious positive; however, he could he sharper in the first-time visor and he was denied a clear run when fourth of 15 at Newbury (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago, when no match for three improving, fellow 3yos; could be a contender.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

14

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Sky Advocate

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Clive Cox

11-race maiden for whom the drop back to 7f isn't an obvious positive; however, he could he sharper in the first-time visor and he was denied a clear run when fourth of 15 at Newbury (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago, when no match for three improving, fellow 3yos; could be a contender.

10/1

4th

10

(10)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Newbury

Sky Advocate

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Clive Cox

0-10 albeit in the frame on ten occasions, as when beaten a head into second of four in a Wolverhampton maiden (9.5f, AW) a fortnight ago; this looks a competitive race in which to attempt to break his duck, though.

15/2

2nd

3

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sky Advocate

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Clive Cox

Useful form in defeat as a 2yo; comparable efforts in handicap company at Goodwood (1m, good) in May and at Southwell nine days ago; leading form claims but could be vulnerable to something less exposed.

2/1

15/2

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 945041 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Exploited reduced mark to win by 4l at Newcastle (7f, AW) recently; it was just his second AW start and he needs to back that up reverting to turf, but he'll be tough to beat under a 5lb penalty if repeating the form.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Candonomore

10st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jennie Candlish

Successful for two previous yards and ran creditably at Ayr on debut for current stable; below par in two starts since but likely found 6f too sharp latest; returns to a more suitable distance.

10/1

8th

8

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:03 Chester

Candonomore

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jennie Candlish

A ready winner at Bath (1m, firm) in April (final start for Stuart Williams); good start for Jennie Candlish when third over 1m1f at Ayr (good to firm) but not in the same form when beaten favourite at Carlisle (1m) ten days later; quite a strong traveller over those trips but whether he has the speed for sprinting remains to be seen.

10/1

6th

1

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Candonomore

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jennie Candlish

A ready winner at Bath (1m, firm) in April and, having run well over 1m2f in the past, he didn't have a problem with 1m1f when a close third, just behind Ayr Poet, at Ayr since on yard debut; remains on a career-high mark though so a shade more may be needed.

4/1

3rd
6 (3)
Vixey

9/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 312121 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won at Southwell (7f, AW) and Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) in the spring and has added two wins at Chester (7.5f/7f, good); she needs to transfer her recent improvement at unique Chester back to a regulation track but she's clearly thriving and her latest win has received a strong boost.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Vixey

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Won four times last year including twice at Chester (7f/7.6f, good); only eighth of 14 on Carlisle reappearance last month but she had some major traffic issues and was only beaten around 4l; should be sharper this time and has claims if she can get back near best.

7/1

8th

8

(3)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Vixey

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Won four times last year (7f/7.5f) and also posted some other good efforts, including when third of 21 in a competitive handicap at York (7f, good) in October; didn't settle well enough at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in November when last seen but the break may have done her some good.

25/1

3rd

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Newmarket

Vixey

9st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Four wins in a productive 2025, the latest over 7f (good) in September; good third of 21 at York (7f, good) three weeks ago; likely to go well again.

11/4

20/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 030562 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with neck defeat at Southwell (6f, AW) a fortnight ago and he's also effective on turf; however, 6f may be his optimum trip and this is a hotter race than last time; may be vulnerable.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

6

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Ziggys Condor

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

All wins for former yard came over 6f but he does stay this longer trip; didn't run badly on last month's stable debut but others appeal more for win purposes.

12/1

5th

2

(3)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Ziggys Condor

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

The winner of three of his 34 starts for Richard Fahey, the latest off this mark at Newcastle in January (6f); sold for 19,000gns last month; capable at this level and the betting should be revealing starting out for Adam Kirby.

9/2

4th

2

(14)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ziggys Condor

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Just 1lb higher than when winning here (6f, AW) in January but he has a mixed record since and was only sixth of nine at Chelmsford last month; this return to 7f is no problem but he needs to get back in the groove.

12/1

Form: 172480 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on last two runs; hampered at Ripon on the first occasion and, while it's harder to excuse his subsequent run at Ayr, he's now 2lb lower than when fourth of 22 over C&D in July and is not ruled out each-way.
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Verdict Starting price

14th

11

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Havana Prince

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Fourth and fifth in his two big-field C&D races last term; Newcastle win in March ensures a career-high mark today but it's hard to judge him harshly on last week's C&D result as he didn't see daylight at various stages.

20/1

16th

17

(12)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Havana Prince

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Couple of sound performances on Newcastle AW this year, winning over 7f latest; back on career-high mark but he's a five-time turf scorer who has form over C&D and appears to hold solid claims.

10/1

1st

11

(5)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Prince

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Spring has been quite a productive time for him which provides hope that he can build on a promising reappearance third over 6f here 15 days ago; has raced mainly at 7f/1m in recent years so the step back up in trip should help if anything.

16/1

Form: 851722 CD BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Dead-heated for first in big field over C&D (good to soft) in July and runner-up at Ayr (7f, soft) on last two starts; ran well on fast ground here in May; has a strong record here and every chance he'll be bang there.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

19

(15)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Quest For Fun

8st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Two-time C&D winner and has also run with distinction in defeat here on numerous occasions; retains plenty of ability despite his advancing years but he would be better suited by slower conditions.

9/1

12

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Quest For Fun

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Plenty of C&D form in big fields, notably wins on good to soft in July of 2023 and 2025; behind Leadman when fifth at the Dante meeting last month but well in front of David O'Meara's charge and looked a bit unlucky (met trouble) when third of 22 back here three weeks ago; solid.

6/1

3rd

10

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Quest For Fun

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Plenty of C&D form in big fields, notably wins on good to soft in 2023 and July 2025; while not so striking as Leadman, he didn't have the best of runs when fifth of 22 over C&D eight days ago, so might step up a bit today.

10/1

Form: 331125 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row in August (7f, good) then second of 15 at Thirsk (7f, good); only fifth at Ayr last time on soft ground he should have handled but he maybe did too much too soon; retains potential; could go well.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(12)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Highfield Viking

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Gained last year's two wins over 7f on good ground in August and came second in a 15-runner race next time; Beverley reappearance was promising but he was only midfield in a big field at York three weeks ago; down in class but needs a full revival.

12/1

10th

19

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Highfield Viking

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: John & Sean Quinn

Gained last year's two wins over 7f on good ground in August and came second in a 15-runner race next time; made a respectable return to action one month ago and enters each-way calculations.

16/1

5th

8

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:22 Beverley

Highfield Viking

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Gained last year's two wins in August but has recorded his other two successes (2023/2024) in the month of April; drawn against the inner rail and could be a danger, provided he's in top form on seasonal debut; market support would heighten interest.

7/1

8th
19 (20)
Pal Joey

20/1

Form: 935185

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Made debut in May and won on handicap debut at Haydock (6f, good) in July; back on song when fifth of 14 at Redcar (6f, good) last month; showed promise in a 7f novice on his second start and this 3yo may have more to offer now back up in trip; wears a first-time tongue-tie.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Thirsk

Pal Joey

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Ben Haslam

Kickstarted 2026 with 5f success at Newcastle in January but he's failed to reproduce it, again slowly away when fifth of seven at Hamilton (5f) six days ago; others are preferred.

12/1

5th

1

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Pal Joey

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Won at Newcastle (AW; from a similar mark) in January on his first attempt over 5f; less effective since, dwelling and failing to make his presence felt over C&D (tenth of 13; Class 3) latest; this race is easier and Paul Mulrennan is back aboard.

5/1

10th

13

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Pal Joey

8st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Ben Haslam

Found a Newcastle handicap run to suit when winning over this trip in January but has otherwise done most racing over further; the early impact of the visor may have worn off now and he was inclined to pull hard when well held back on turf a month ago.

33/1

Form: 385

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Encouraging debut at Kempton (7f, AW) in April before a lesser run that month; sold out of the Crisfords' yard for 2,000gns in July; didn't run badly at Newcastle (7f, AW) last month on first start for new stable but his claims aren't particularly compelling on this handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Roaring Twenties

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Lightly raced but didn't last long with the Crisfords and hasn't offered all that much in two handicaps.

20/1

5th

11

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Roaring Twenties

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Lightly raced but didn't last long with the Crisfords and hasn't offered all that much in two handicaps.

20/1

5th

11

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Roaring Twenties

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Lightly raced but didn't last long with the Crisfords and hasn't offered all that much in two handicaps.

20/1

10th
15 (13)
Nyman

14/1

Form: 430224 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Runner-up twice in a row in big fields this summer for Henry de Bromhead (1m/7f, good/yielding) before close fourth of 14 at Newcastle (1m, AW); subsequently sold for £30,000; could have a part to play on stable debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(6)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

15:33 Redcar

Nyman

9st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Signed off for 2025 at Newmarket (7f) in November and in good nick this season until coming in last of six over C&D in May; the sort to bounce back after a break.

9/1

6th

5

(6)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:50 Redcar

Nyman

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Roger Fell

Ex-Irish; not a regular winner, but ran a sound race when 2.5l fourth over C&D earlier this month (good); only a pound higher than when winning at Newmarket last autumn (7f, good to soft); place chance.

7/1

17th

9

(20)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Nyman

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Ex-Irish 4yo whose form for new stable features a success at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) last autumn and creditable fourth-place finishes in last two outings (7.5f/1m); again has frame possibilities.

10/1

Form: 1-7326

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won soft-ground 2yo novice last October and close second at Catterick (7f, good to soft) this July; below-par subsequent run was AW debut; however, his best form has come on slow turf and he may not have that today.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

4

(7)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

Native Instinct

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Still seeking his first handicap success and he has been beaten as favourite in both starts this year; on a dangerous mark and likely to be popular again.

5/1

6th

1

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Native Instinct

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Novice winner; 0-8 in handicaps but produced one of his best efforts when 1l second at Hamilton (1m, good) on seasonal debut; possibilities off same mark.

11/4

2nd

1

(8)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:53 Hamilton

Native Instinct

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Novice winner on soft and has gone close in a 7f handicap on good to soft; well beaten upped to 1m at Leicester on final run in October but that was too bad to be true; has dipped to a dangerous mark and, at this trip, may have improvement lurking.

7/2

12th
11 (6)
Yaaser

14/1

Form: 444700 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten at Ayr on consecutive days last month but those were on soft ground; has run well a lot more often than not this year and he's now 3lb lower than when fourth of 19 here (1m, good) in July, when denied a clear run; could well be a contender if things drop right today.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

5

(10)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

Yaaser

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Hold-up performer who is thrown in on his 2025 form; yet to get going this time around, typically blowing the start, but it wouldn't be a bolt from the blue were he to bounce back in this company.

8/1

9th

3

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Yaaser

10st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Not one to rely on but he hinted at a revival with fifth of nine over C&D 16 days ago; a three-time C&D scorer so can't be discounted off a reduced mark.

9/2

40/1

Form: 12609B

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Good start to career in February/March but he hasn't been able to fulfil that promise; looked beaten when hampered at Ascot last month (brought down shortly after); others are preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

6

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

17:28 Chester

Nordic Norm

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Hasn't won since his debut in February last year when trained by Karl Burke; went close when beaten a nose at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in March and if he can reproduce that effort on turf then he would be a player.

10/1

9th

3

(8)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Nordic Norm

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Still to add to his debut success (for Karl Burke) but he went desperately close at Chelmsford last month, running on well at the finish; handicap mark left unchanged and he needs serious consideration.

7/2

2nd

2

(3)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Nordic Norm

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Started handicap life for Karl Burke last summer on an unrealistic mark and struggled prior to being picked up for just 2,000gns in the autumn; finding his level now for his current yard and it wouldn't shock were he to pop up here, dropped another 3lb.

12/1

14th
17 (4)
U Sure Do

16/1

Form: 340412

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the seventh attempt in Catterick maiden (6f, good) last month and second of 11 behind a progressive winner at Ayr (7f, soft) when back in a handicap; unexposed at the trip and this 3yo is not ruled out.
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1st

2

(5)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

U Sure Do

9st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

All 12 runs have been on turf and he won twice at Catterick (6f/7f, good) last season; 6lb higher than for his last success but he reappeared with a creditable fourth of 13 at Thirsk last month; should benefit from that run and he's in the mix on this drop back in trip; tongue-tie added.

6/1

4th

3

(13)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Thirsk

U Sure Do

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Ended 2025 in a rich vein of form, winning a Catterick handicap (7f, good) before a narrow defeat at Musselburgh (7f, soft) when last seen 164 days ago; another 2lb higher on his reappearance so he will need to be cherry ripe for this return to action.

12/1

5

(6)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:50 Catterick

U Sure Do

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Like Yaaser he was well held at York last Friday, but his previous second to a progressive type at Ayr (7f, soft) looks pretty solid form; sole win came on good ground here; no surprise if he bounces back.

9/1

25/1

Form: 510007 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D in 2023 and scored at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) this June; took a step back in the right direction at Doncaster (6f, good) four weeks ago but that seems to be his favourite course nowadays.
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2nd

1

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

20:39 Carlisle

Another Investment

10st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Modest win record but he scored at Doncaster (6f) off 5lb higher around a year ago and it was his first go in this grade when running well for second over that C&D (also good to firm) a fortnight ago; Faye McManoman knows him well; respected.

7/2

2nd

2

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Another Investment

9st 10lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Ended a long losing run over C&D last June but there's been little to enthuse about since, tenth in 6f Ripon handicap in April; needs to take a big step forward after a break.

9/1

10th

15

(3)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ripon

Another Investment

8st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

More modest runs than good ones in 2025 but he did bolt up at Doncaster last June (6f, good to firm) and he is 4lb lower now; needs to leave his reappearance effort well behind him and he has finished down the field in his two visits here.

40/1

Form: 883064 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has some good C&D form, including a win in June (good to firm); also ran well when sixth of 16 over 1m here last month and this trip may be a better fit; continued in good heart when fourth last time (1m, AW); chance.
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13th

19

(15)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Feel The Need

9st 2lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Herrington

Good C&D record includes a win in this race (good to firm) off 1lb higher last year; good second at Southwell (7f) in January but always behind over C&D four months later; may well have needed that outing but needed to see more to be confident.

14/1

21th

14

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Feel The Need

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael Herrington

Most of his 14 races at York have been over 7f, including wins in this race in 2024 and another last June; absent since second on AW in January and that's the longest break he's had for two years, which asks a question, but he has to be considered off his last winning mark.

16/1

2nd

7

(3)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Feel The Need

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Easy to make a case on last year's peak form but signed off with two quiet runs and now back from three months off; not without hope if the break has done him good; has form here.

14/1

Form: 259916 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Merely sixth at Newcastle (7f, AW) last Saturday but turf may be preferable nowadays and he beat 12 rivals to win at Newmarket (7f, good) last month; second of 21 over this C&D (good) in May; respected back on grass.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

5

(14)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Daring Legend

9st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Won over this trip at Newmarket last autumn for Mick Appleby but three turf runs for current yard have been well below par; bit to prove.

25/1

5th

6

(6)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:48 Yarmouth

Daring Legend

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Reappeared for new yard with a near-miss at Kempton (6f, AW) in March but he's struggled at 50-1 back on turf in last two runs; got hampered early on at Ascot last time but he's hard to predict and needs to bounce back near best.

40/1

20/1

Form: 0017-3 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Second of 18 here (6f, good to soft) last July and won at Newcastle (7f, AW) last October; this 8yo made his belated reappearance at Chester (7f, good) four weeks ago and ran respectably in third; could build on that latest performance and he's not ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Maxi Boy

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Only turf win was at Yarmouth on his debut in 2019 (6f, good to firm); best runs this season have been over 6f/7f here, including last time when 2.5l fourth over 6f; each-way chance.

8/1

4th

1

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:20 Doncaster

Maxi Boy

10st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Fionn McSharry

Regressive since returning from almost a year off and has struggled in a couple of runs back on turf (said to have been restless in the stalls last time); this is easier than he's used to, dropping back from 7f, but he has it to prove now.

10/1

11th

11

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Maxi Boy

10st 4lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Fionn McSharry

Winless since 2024 but he took a step back in the right direction with fourth of ten in 7f Doncaster handicap last month; needs considering off a 2lb lower mark with Eireann Cagney up.

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: 002585 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent and has failed to shine on last two starts but may have been unsuited by soft ground then Tapeta; runner-up at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) in August then fifth of 15 at Thirsk (7f, good) where he was denied a clear run, and it will be no surprise if he bounces back with a big effort.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

19th

3

(2)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Silent Move

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Inconsistent and has failed to shine on last two starts but may have been unsuited by soft ground then Tapeta; runner-up at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) in August then fifth of 15 at Thirsk (7f, good) where he was denied a clear run, and it will be no surprise if he bounces back with a big effort.

20/1

5th

11

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Silent Move

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

Three turf wins to his name; patchy record in 2025 though and others are more appealing in today's field.

10/1

1

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

17:15 Ayr

Silent Move

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Looked unfortunate when beaten less than a length into second of seven at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) last month and didn't enjoy a clear run when fifth of 15 at Thirsk (7f, good) since; acts on ground ranging from good to firm to good to soft; still 2lb below last winning mark; a player.

5/1

Form: 892731 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won at Chester (5.5f, soft) three weeks ago; remains on a good mark and ran well when second at Haydock (7f, good) in August, but Chester brings out the best in him and he may be vulnerable on his first visit here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Paws For Thought

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Donald McCain

Six-time course winner who is versatile trip-wise but all of his wins have been on good or slower and last two have been in the mud; on a dangerous mark but he didn't fire in his three runs this season; has often worn cheekpieces but is now blinkered first time; non-runner here (7.35) on Friday.

25/1

5th

2

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

12:30 Nottingham

Paws For Thought

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Donald McCain

His nine wins have been on good ground or slower, with six of them coming at Chester; caught wide there on his reappearance and was well held in seventh there over 7f 13 days ago; drops back in trip with cheekpieces back on.

10/1

21th
16 (21)
Enola Grey

33/1

Form: 302559 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Some good 7f/1m AW form earlier this year and she didn't run badly at Redcar (6f, good) last month when back from a break; back up to 7f today but she's 1-15 on turf as opposed to 5-38 on AW, which tempers enthusiasm.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(17)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Enola Grey

9st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Gemma Tutty

Has a better strike-rate on AW than turf but she wasn't disgraced after a break at Carlisle (1m, good to firm; 40-1) 17 days ago; may come on for that outing and she's not ruled out.

11/1

6th

11

(9)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Enola Grey

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

Hold-up performer whose record on turf reads 1-17 compared to 6-43 on the AW; shaped as if still in form when sixth of 11 at Lingfield (7f, AW) 117 days ago but may need her first outing since.

20/1

6th

6

(3)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Enola Grey

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Came from off the pace to win a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton in fine style in December; beaten twice since but she hasn't run badly; fully exposed but a strong pace would enhance her claims.

12/1

Form: 24-241 D

Last run: 142 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Irish raider who returned from 75-day break to win at Ayr (7f, good to firm) in May; this is his first run since but this progressive 5yo could play another leading role, especially if strong in the betting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

(9)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Little Empire

9st 4lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Anthony McCann

2-6 on turf on the Flat, both wins coming on quick ground at 7f-1m at Ayr; remains 10lb above his last turf win but not beaten far off 2lb higher on latest at Musselburgh (7f, good); conditions to suit here and he could go well.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £108.20
Straight Forecast £73.22
Tricast £731.04
Trifecta £1847.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Quest For Fun

RP RATINGS:

Candonomore

THE NORTH:

Roaring Twenties

TOPSPEED:

Native Instinct

The Times:

Sky Advocate

D Express:

Little Empire

The Guardian:

Vixey

SPOTLIGHT:

Yaaser

Daily Mirror:

Paws For Thought

The Star:

Maxi Boy

Telegraph:

Candonomore

Daily Mail:

Quest For Fun

The Sun:

Quest For Fun

Daily Record:

Quest For Fun