October 11 / 15.15 York

15.15

Good

Coral Sprint Trophy Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 19 runners
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Coral Sprint Trophy Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly sunny

Form: 111205 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Classy front-running 3yo who was runner-up in the 5f handicap at Royal Ascot (good to firm) and fifth in the Ayr Gold Cup three weeks ago, when 6f on soft ground probably stretched his stamina; today's conditions should be ideal and he may not have reached his ceiling just yet; big player.
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14th

24

(20)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Hammer The Hammer

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Finished close up in fifth in this race 12 months ago off an 8lb higher mark; 2026 campaign has been underwhelming but trainer has pulled rabbits out of the hat in this race before; lively outsider.

40/1

18th

15

(18)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Hammer The Hammer

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Big chance on his 3yo best but he hasn't got anything going in three runs in big sprint handicaps this year (had wind operation prior to his return); conditions should be fine and the new cheekpieces could give him a lift; revival not out of the question.

40/1

21th

18

(16)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Hammer The Hammer

9st 3lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Kevin Ryan

On the up in 2025, completing a hat-trick before fine runs at Royal Ascot and in the Ayr Gold Cup (beaten favourite in this race in between); had a wind operation prior to reappearance but he has finished down the field in both starts since, the Wokingham on latest; down in the weights but a full revival is essential; tongue-tie experiment last time is quickly aborted.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3-0416 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who posted a personal best when winning over C&D at the Ebor meeting (good to firm); far from disgraced when sixth of 25 in the Ayr Gold Cup (soft) last month, finishing second in the near-side group; 2lb lower today and still has untapped potential; very interesting back at York and looks the one to beat.
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2

(7)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Northern Ticker

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Lightly raced 3yo who posted a personal best when winning over C&D at the Ebor meeting (good to firm); far from disgraced when sixth of 25 in the Ayr Gold Cup (soft) last month, finishing second in the near-side group; 2lb lower today and still has untapped potential; very interesting back at York and looks the one to beat.

6/1

4

(19)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Northern Ticker

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Progressive 2yo, including on soft; improved run by run this year, getting off the mark for the season with a doughty effort at York's Ebor meeting (6f, good to firm); that run promised more and although he's not well in under his 5lb penalty, he looks the type to make up into a Pattern-race performer; easy to see him in the thick of it.

6/1

7

(10)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Northern Ticker

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Dods

Lightly raced 3yo; ended 2yo campaign with a fine third in the Redcar Two-Year-Old Trophy (6f, soft); seemed rusty here first time out this term but ran promisingly when fourth of 14 at Hamilton (6f, good) next time; anything but exposed and represents a yard in top form; high on the list.

14/1

Form: 354422

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Previously trained in Ireland, running as well as he's ever done when a close second of seven over 5f at Navan five weeks ago; his best form (and sole win) have come over the minimum trip but he should prove effective over an easy 6f; makes his debut for a new stable in a hot race.
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5th

9

(5)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Catterick

Sir Yoshi

8st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Has drawn a blank since soft-ground maiden success in Ireland as a 2yo; not far away on occasions this year, including third of six at Haydock (5f, soft) in first-time blinkers (retained) 26 days ago, but this a tough race in which to snap his losing sequence.

12/1

3rd

4

(1)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

15:22 Hamilton

Sir Yoshi

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Geoffrey Harker

Won soft-ground maiden in Ireland as a 2yo; winless since but he hasn't been far away in some good 5f handicaps this year, including over this C&D (good to soft) in August; a subsequent defeat at Beverley may have come too soon and he should be competitive in this company; now blinkered.

9/2

8th

4

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Sir Yoshi

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Geoffrey Harker

Ex-Irish (one win); has started to threaten for this yard and he wasn't beaten far when fourth of 11 at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) last Friday; dropped a further 2lb and he won't mind what the weather does; considered.

10/1

Form: 619-64

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Progressive last season when his two successes included the 3yo Dash on Derby day; missed the first half of this season and might have needed his first two runs back, never-dangerous fourth of ten at Haydock on latest; raced only at 5f but may now be ready for this step up in distance; still relatively low mileage and not ruled out.
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3

(1)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:30 Doncaster

Blue Storm

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Gemma Tutty

Had some useful form last year, including on soft, but he has yet to find his best in three runs in a truncated 2025 campaign; 9lb lower than when midfield in this race last year; others look safer.

12/1

4

(2)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Blue Storm

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Progressive last season when his two successes included the 3yo Dash on Derby day; missed the first half of this season and might have needed his first two runs back, never-dangerous fourth of ten at Haydock on latest; raced only at 5f but may now be ready for this step up in distance; still relatively low mileage and not ruled out.

20/1

1

(7)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Haydock

Blue Storm

9st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Gemma Tutty

Progressive for Gemma Tutty last season, winning the 3yo Dash on Derby day and posting a personal best when beating nine rivals in this contest (just 1lb higher today) 12 months ago; weak in the market and might have needed the run after over ten months off when only sixth of eight here on reappearance; big player if building on that.

7/1

Form: 530242 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
0-10 since debut but he's shaped better than the result on several occasions, including when narrowly denied at Ascot in May and when second at the Galway Festival; beaten at odds-on but still ran up to his best when second in conditions race at Gowran last month; all those runs were over 7f and it remains to be seen how he'll cope with this easy 6f, but he has some strong form and is impossible to discount with blinkers replacing cheekpieces.
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9th

8

(1)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Gleneagle Bay

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

Was sent off 7-4 for this 12 months ago when finishing a close fourth to Rahmi and is now 4lb lower; Cork winner in June (7f, good; ridden by Colin Keane) and neither Galway race (sixth both times) panned out ideally; he's not without hope.

12/1

6th

5

(17)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Gleneagle Bay

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Stephen Thorne

Infrequent winner but got it done over this trip at Cork and was strong-travelling second in this last year; luckless run when sixth over 1m here on Tuesday and the 'champ' takes over in the saddle.

6/1

Form: 687290 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
A tremendous campaigner over the years with two Stewards' Cups to his name; in and out this season and only twelfth in the Ayr Gold Cup three weeks ago, but he has clear possibilities on his fast-finishing second to stablemate Northern Ticker over C&D in August; 1lb lower today.
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3

(7)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Pontefract

Commanche Falls

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Not the force of old but a fire still burns and his third at Ripon in August came off 4lb higher; shouldn't be judged harshly on latest Ayr run and no surprise to see him bounce back with a big effort.

14/1

16th

6

(22)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Commanche Falls

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Heroic sprinter down the years, winning the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood in 2021 (soft) and 2022, and runner-up in the Gold Cup as a 5yo; harder to place now but was checked in his run at York in July and was a creditable third at Ripon after; not so good in a small field at Thirsk since but this type of race suits him better; refitted blinkers replace cheekpieces.

33/1

8th

5

(2)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

Commanche Falls

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

His last success was three years ago, but he was a Group 3 winner in his prime and he ran well to finish third off this reduced mark at Ripon (6f, good) last month; could be dangerous if he can back that up and two of his wins have come over C&D.

5/1

16/1

Form: 380068 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Frustrating sort who hasn't won for nearly two years (20 runs) and faded into eighth of ten at Ascot (6f, soft) eight days ago; however, it's possible those conditions stretched his stamina and this return to York, where he has a good record, should suit; now 8lb lower than when third in a big field over C&D in May, and he's a lively contender at likely big odds.
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14th

25

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Korker

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: K R Burke

On a losing run but smart at this level on his day, as when coming home like a lion to take a late third in the Gold Cup in 2024; he retained plenty of ability in 2025 and although some way off his usual level this year he might well revive off a handy mark now visored with soft ground helpful.

25/1

8th

3

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:50 Haydock

Korker

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Hasn't won for a good while now but subsequent Newcastle run confirmed he retains a good chunk of ability and he was drawn wide last time at Chester; appealingly handicapped and enjoys slow ground, so unwise to ignore.

11/1

8th

8

(9)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:52 Chester

Korker

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

On a long losing run but he has dropped to a dangerous mark and his latest Newcastle run confirmed he retains a good chunk of ability, surging to the front 1f out but failing to see out the stiff 7f; this easier test should suit and he can't be discounted.

10/1

Form: 905808 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Has won 16 times in all, seven of those successes coming during a stellar 2024; hasn't repeated those heroics this term but he wasn't beaten far behind Northern Ticker over C&D in August and soft ground probably hasn't been ideal on his last two starts; now below his last winning mark and he's not without hope.
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4th

2

(6)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

16:04 Hamilton

Jordan Electrics

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Retains plenty of vitality aged ten and gamely made all over C&D (soft) last Monday, registering a tenth win at Hamilton; should remain competitive kept to this scenario, even with a 4lb penalty.

11/2

1st

5

(6)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

15:22 Hamilton

Jordan Electrics

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Multiple course wins and he was a close third of 11 over this C&D (good to soft) in August; well below best in two starts since, in first-time cheekpieces in the Bronze Cup at Ayr on Friday, but he's hard to rule out back on this track; further rain probably not helpful though.

5/1

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

Form: 856290 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Loves York and won this race in 2022 (good to soft) and 2024 (soft); back to the same mark as last year and found only one too good in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood in August; didn't show much in the Ayr Gold Cup (unplaced all four starts there) but may well bounce back on his favourite track.
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15th

11

(13)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Strike Red

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ten career wins include 2023 Scurry Handicap here and has added lesser events this year at Leicester and Hamilton, also Epsom fourth to Sondad on soft; not as same level at Goodwood latest but not one to dismiss.

14/1

7th

10

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Goodwood

Strike Red

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Held on narrowly from Ferrous in the Scottish Stewards' Cup at Hamilton last time; has performed well twice in the Stewards' Cup over C&D; may remain competitive.

9/1

1st

4

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

19:15 Hamilton

Strike Red

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

8yo who can be in and out but he won at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in April and has run well in defeat on his last two starts, at Epsom (6f, soft) and Newcastle (6f, AW); he was a close second of 14 last time and this C&D winner can be in the mix if he's once more on a going day.

11/2

Form: 309128 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Beaten only by a very well-handicapped Eternal Sunshine at Thirsk (6f, good) in August and now 13lb better off, but he was just eighth behind the same rival there next time; hasn't shown much in two runs over C&D and others have more obvious claims.
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1st

1

(8)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Cloud Rising

9st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

In-and-out performer but has bagged four wins on turf and scored on AW at Newcastle (5f) last November; doesn't look one to rely on.

8/1

5th

3

(8)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:28 Ripon

Dark Cloud Rising

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Scored over C&D in June and in good form subsequently until finishing only sixth of nine in 6f handicap at Thirsk three weeks ago; the sort to bounce back though.

8/1

6th

2

(10)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

Dark Cloud Rising

9st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: David O’Meara

C&D winner who made all at Ripon (6f, good) in June and he had an excuse after missing the break in the Great St Wilfrid there last time; now drops back in grade and he's a big player if he can get back near best.

3/1

25/1

Form: -08227

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
8yo who returned from five months off with a respectable seventh in the Ayr Silver Cup; may come on for that run but he's probably best (all 12 wins) over 7f+ and his losing sequence is building up.
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8th

10

(11)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:50 Ayr

Gweedore

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Katie Scott

Stable stalwart with five course wins to his name; 2026 has been a struggle and although the handicapper is now relenting, he has enough to prove.

25/1

11th

2

(3)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

15:20 Musselburgh

Gweedore

9st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Katie Scott

Now 7lb lower than when making all for narrow C&D (soft) win at end of last season but is yet to strike form after five runs this year; needs a good boost from the first-time blinkers.

10/1

15th

2

(2)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Gweedore

10st 2lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Katie Scott

Ended last season with a 7f win on soft ground but made a slow start to this campaign; not the percentage call.

50/1

33/1

Form: 143040 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Not far off his best this year and won at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) in June, but he's been in and out since and was well held in the Ayr Gold Cup; this C&D winner could be revived but he doesn't have the potential of some of these.
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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

12/1

Form: 7-5054

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in 5f Listed race as 2yo; unplaced all four starts this term, but there was much more encouragement in his fourth of 12 at Haydock (6f, good to soft) two weeks ago when he finished full of running after meeting trouble; could be beginning to fulfil his potential and he's an interesting contender off an unchanged mark.
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4th

24

(25)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Uncle Don

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Runner-up in 5f Listed race at this meeting as a 2yo; some good efforts in handicaps for this yard, just losing out at Windsor in May and finishing close up there in August when returning from a break (both on good to firm; has run respectably on soft); has more to prove this time.

10/1

5th

10

(10)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Uncle Don

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Robert Cowell

Sole win in a Beverley maiden over two years ago but he only just failed to gain a first handicap win when touched off by Justcallmepete over C&D (good to firm) in May; some way below that level in Diligently's race here the following month, though, and others are higher up the list.

12/1

Form: 316320 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Not the force of old (won the Group 2 Temple Stakes in 2022) but he ended a long losing run at Haydock (7f, good) in July and went down only narrowly at Newcastle in August; however, he should have fared better at Ascot last time and he's been unplaced on both his previous outings at York.
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3rd

4

(6)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Kings Lynn

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

0-9 on the AW, but has gone very close on Tapeta on three occasions; 2lb lower than when beaten a head in a 0-110 contest over C&D in August and if able to reproduce that sort of form he would have a good chance.

7/1

6

(4)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newbury

Kings Lynn

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Ended his lengthy losing run when winning a 7f handicap at Haydock in July; similar form on a couple of occasions since and he ran creditably in a hot 6f handicap at York two weeks ago; one to consider back down into Class 3 company.

9/1

17

(11)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Kings Lynn

8st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Not the force of old (won the Group 2 Temple Stakes in 2022) but he ended a long losing run at Haydock (7f, good) in July and went down only narrowly at Newcastle in August; however, he should have fared better at Ascot last time and he's been unplaced on both his previous outings at York.

25/1

Form: -71236 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Patiently ridden 3yo who won in good style at Ayr (6f, good to soft) in July and was anything but disgraced after a slow start when sixth of 25 in the Silver Cup there three weeks ago; gives the impression there's still more in the tank and he'll be dangerous if getting the breaks.
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12th

2

(14)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Binhareer

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Talented sprint handicapper; back to form when fourth in a big field at York last Saturday, but he's up steeply in grade here and his stable has two far more obvious candidates; wears headgear for the first time.

25/1

9th

7

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Binhareer

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Got going too late in the Silver Cup 12 months ago but went on to run out an impressive winner at York (6f, good) three weeks later; looked a prime candidate for a major handicap on that occasion and his return to action at York's Dante meeting (6f, good), when finishing with a flourish having raced away from the main action, did little to dispel that notion; two fast-ground runs since have both been perfectly serviceable and today's return to slower ground could be the catalyst for him to fulfil his potential.

4/1

4th

1

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:02 Newbury

Binhareer

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Broadly progressive 4yo whose form in notable handicaps suggests he could develop into a Group horse; went close on reappearance in his bid for a York double, then finished a respectable sixth when favourite for the Wokingham at Royal Ascot; remains of major interest.

7/2

Form: 011133 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; most progressive this year, winning the Portland at Doncaster (extended 5f, good) and third at Ayr (6f Bronze Cup) and Hamilton (5f, soft) next two starts; has shot up the weights but still commands respect, with her close third at this track (5f) yesterday another fine effort.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(5)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Eternal Sunshine

9st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Off the mark for the year with her win at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) in August; wore first-time cheekpieces at Newmarket (6f, good) nine days ago and she ran well for second; another 1lb higher today but foolish to discount.

15/2

2nd

4

(4)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Eternal Sunshine

9st 7lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Well beaten in the Portland at Doncaster 12 days ago, having won that 5.6f handicap 12 months earlier; however, she won at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) two starts ago and is fine at 6f and on good/good to firm ground; this front-runner is not discounted in first-time cheekpieces.

12/1

Form: 400581 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Last five wins have come at 6f, including here in May (good to firm) and at Ayr (soft) in September; this is warmer, but he had plenty in hand last time and a 5lb rise should not stop him being competitive again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(11)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Haydock

Rousing Encore

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Has an excellent record at Ayr and it was a shame that he was drawn on the other side to the narrow winner when leading home his group in the Bronze Cup (6f, soft) last week; back up 3lb which won't be beyond him if he copes with this track at the first attempt.

7/1

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

Form: 097220 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Successful three times in France (5f-6.5f, all on good to soft); runner-up twice for current yard but ran poorly at Doncaster four weeks ago; this is a hot race and he'd be a surprise winner.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

18

(3)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Purest Time

8st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ian Williams

Returned from a break with a win at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in May but he hasn't come up to scratch in his four outings since; back on that successful mark but many others arrive with less to prove.

25/1

7th

3

(10)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Purest Time

10st 0lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Ian Williams

Returned from a break with a win at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in May but he hasn't come up to scratch on his three outings since.

14/1

25/1

Form: 607842

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Just one win to his name but runner-up in a big field at the Dante meeting here and again found only one too good at Southwell in September; however, both those runs were over 5f, he hasn't looked as effective at this trip and he never looked like getting involved over 5f here on Friday.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

22

(14)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Loom

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Richard Fahey

Just one win to his name but runner-up in a big field at the Dante meeting here and again found only one too good at Southwell in September; however, both those runs were over 5f, he hasn't looked as effective at this trip and he never looked like getting involved over 5f here on Friday.

25/1

8

(1)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Loom

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Ran a cracker to finish second of 22 in a hot 3yo C&D handicap at the Dante meeting; unable to build on that since but he returned to form when second at Southwell 17 days ago; that was a drop in class and a 2lb rise back up in grade could find him out.

10/1

3

(3)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Loom

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Started the campaign in good form, notably when second of 22 at the Dante meeting at York (5f, good to firm); his progress has stalled more recently though and hopes rest on the drop into Class 4 company perking him up.

7/1

Non-runners

Toyotomi, Eye Of Dubai, Sergeant Wilko

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Binhareer

SPOTLIGHT:

Northern Ticker

THE NORTH:

Blue Storm

The Times:

Hammer The Hammer

TOPSPEED:

Korker

D Express:

Uncle Don

RP RATINGS:

Rousing Encore

The Guardian:

Binhareer

The Sun:

Binhareer

The Star:

Hammer The Hammer

POSTDATA:

Northern Ticker

Daily Record:

Northern Ticker

Telegraph:

Blue Storm

Daily Mirror:

Blue Storm

Daily Mail:

Korker