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

1

(13)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Hammer The Hammer

9st 12lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Second of 24 in the 5f 3yo handicap at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last June and he showed good speed before fading into sixth of 19 over 6f here (good) last October, when last seen; wind op since; the drop back in trip could be a positive move on his reappearance; can make a bold bid.

8/1

1

(8)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Hammer The Hammer

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Kevin Ryan

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.

11/2

2

(8)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Hammer The Hammer

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Rapid strides in the first half of the year, notably when blitzing rivals from a wide stall at Chester's May meeting (6f, good); fine second at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) then he was a big market mover in the Stewards' Cup last month, showing his trademark early pace but weakening out of things in the final furlong; last year's renewal showed making the running wasn't a barrier to success in this race and Kevin Ryan bids for a sixth Ayr Gold Cup win; stiff 6f on slower than good might prove a step too far though.

14/1

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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9th

3

(13)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Sir Yoshi

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

He's on a competitive mark on last season's best form for David Marnane but he was well beaten on his stable debut at York last October and it was the same outcome there this month on his return; he has plenty to prove.

25/1

18th

4

(21)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Sir Yoshi

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Geoffrey Harker

Ran well in defeat in two 5f Listed races here when trained by David Marnane but well beaten on stable debut over this C&D (good) last October, and a career-best is needed in first-time cheekpieces on his reappearance.

66/1

3

(10)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Sir Yoshi

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Geoffrey Harker

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.

20/1

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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5th

1

(2)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:12 Cork

Gleneagle Bay

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Sole win came on debut at Dundalk in 2024; 0-13 since but ran well in top handicaps last season, including fifth in Irish Lincoln, third in Victoria Cup at Ascot and second in Ahonoora at Galway; C&D run last month was a solid run and dropped 2lb since.

11/4

4th

2

(1)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Gleneagle Bay

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Sole win came on debut at Dundalk in March 2024; 0-12 since but ran well in top handicaps last season, including fifth in Irish Lincoln, third in Victoria Cup at Ascot and second in Ahonoora at Galway; flopped when fancied (5-1) on return in race won by Key Witness; not ruled out.

7/1

18th

3

(18)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Curragh

Gleneagle Bay

9st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: Stephen Thorne

Sole win came on debut at Dundalk in March 2024; 0-11 since but some cracking runs in top handicaps last season, including fifth in Irish Lincoln, third in Victoria Cup at Ascot and second in Ahonoora at Galway; finished off last season with below-par run over 6f but step back up to 1m promises to suit; acts on all ground; a big pot should come his way at some point.

8/1

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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7

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Commanche Falls

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

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.

16/1

8

(16)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Commanche Falls

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Two years since his last win but this dual Stewards' Cup winner is more realistically treated these days and he gave his younger stablemate Northern Ticker a race at York last month; not so good at Doncaster last week and he will do well to win this race in his fourth attempt (seventh in 2021, runner-up in 2022 and sixth last year).

16/1

3

(2)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

15:00 Doncaster

Commanche Falls

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Hasn't won for just over two years and whether the extra half-furlong suits remains to be seen, but he kept on well for a head second of 20 at York (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago and that performance bodes well for a prominent showing today; versatile ground-wise.

13/2

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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6th

7

(11)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Korker

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: K R Burke

Slow-starter; on a dangerous mark but he is without a win since October 2023 and one 7f run didn't see him improve for the trip.

28/1

10th

9

(13)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Korker

9st 1lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Useful on his day but is on a long losing run and has a doubt over current form; by no means sure to take advantage of a reduced mark.

25/1

8th

11

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 2

14:35 Haydock

Korker

9st 1lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Well beaten at Doncaster on his return but he wasn't well drawn and has a modest record fresh; stepping up to 7f will give him more time to claw back the ground he's likely to forfeit at the start; on a dangerous mark and he's a lively outsider, for all his losing run stretches back to October 2023.

20/1

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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5th

3

(11)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Jordan Electrics

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jim Goldie

Spent last year in the grip of the handicapper after seven wins in 2024; more leniently treated now and ran respectably when sixth of 28 in the 7f Victoria Cup at Ascot; seemed unsuited by drop back to 5f next time; this intermediate trip is probably ideal these days and he commands respect.

10/1

9th

1

(9)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Jordan Electrics

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Nine course wins to his name from 22 starts here (3-7 over C&D); in good form of late, having spent last year in the grip of the handicapper, but that was over 7f and whether he still has the toe for 5f, at his age off this mark, is the question; yard also runs Woohoo.

6/1

6th

22

(27)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Jordan Electrics

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Veteran who had raced only over sprint distances until a resurgent effort (second of 18) upped to 7f at Newmarket last time; goes back up in class and seems unlikely to land a Victoria Cup aged ten; gained last five wins, all in 2024, at Hamilton.

33/1

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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7th

10

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Strike Red

8st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Soundly beaten behind Dark Thirty and others at York (6f, good) last time but his high draw proved to be a negative; won at Leicester (6f, good to firm) two starts ago and he could bounce back today and be involved.

9/1

10th

17

(17)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Strike Red

8st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Reappeared with close third at Newcastle (6f, AW) last month then snapped a losing run when winning at Leicester (6f, good to firm); there's still mileage in his mark judged on old form (including two C&D wins); chance.

14/1

1st

12

(8)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Strike Red

8st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

On lengthy losing but he's a smart handicapper on his day and he returned from five months off with a good third at Newcastle (6f, AW) two weeks ago; should benefit from that run and he remains well treated on his second in the Stewards' Cup last August; interesting contender.

6/1

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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4

(12)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Dark Cloud Rising

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Had a solid 2025, winning three times (5f/6f), but hasn't finished in the first eight this year; dropping in the weights but needs to turn a corner; perhaps a change of headgear will help.

25/1

16th

15

(10)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Dark Cloud Rising

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Three handicap wins during last season's 3yo campaign (6f/5f, including on good/good to firm) and the return of cheekpieces may be a plus; however, he's been unplaced on both runs this year; has to raise his game.

25/1

9th

8

(13)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Dark Cloud Rising

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David O’Meara

C&D winner who ended his 2025 campaign with a success and creditable effort over 5f at Newcastle (AW); was as good as ever in those two runs but he was well below form on his reappearance at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) 18 days ago; may have needed that run but he needs more progress to defy this mark.

14/1

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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4th

3

(8)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

16:25 Musselburgh

Gweedore

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

Stable stalwart; just 1lb higher than for his front-running C&D win last November (soft) but his two runs this year have been unconvincing; will no doubt pop up at some point but perhaps in a race with less pace pressure.

16/1

14th

7

(9)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Gweedore

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

He has been a fine advertisement for Katie Scott, winning 13 races over 7f and 1m; 0-6 at this trip but he was beaten less than one length in the 2023 Ayr Gold Cup; recent Musselburgh return should have blown away the cobwebs but others are still more appealing for win purposes.

33/1

7th

5

(10)

4th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 2

13:55 Musselburgh

Gweedore

8st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Often leads; superb 9yo with six course wins, the latest over C&D (soft) in November; not weighted out of it off the same mark as his second to Persuasion here last April but he's had a much longer break this time and is drawn widest.

13/2

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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19th

12

(17)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Bergerac

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

8yo who was inconsistent last season and lacks a recent run; however, he's just 1lb higher than when both second of 13 over C&D (good) last May and winning at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) next time; not ruled out each-way.

33/1

13

(21)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Bergerac

8st 13lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

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.

33/1

22

(25)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Bergerac

9st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Fine servant who was winning for the eighth time when successful in a 5f handicap at Hamilton in June; good third back at Hamilton in July but not at quite the same level on his last two starts; this will be his fifth attempt in one of the Cups here though and last season's Silver Cup third was his best result; stable has stronger claims elsewhere.

40/1

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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2nd

5

(2)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

15:53 Windsor

Uncle Don

8st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

Turf maiden winner who is 0-11 in handicaps but went down by only a neck in Lingfield AW event (6f) on stable/seasonal debut and is worth keeping in mind despite posting a lesser effort since.

5/1

5th

4

(4)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Goodwood

Uncle Don

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Robert Cowell

A fair 5f scorer for Richard Fahey; made a promising start for Robert Cowell after four months off when second of 12 in 6f Lingfield handicap four weeks ago; up 3lb but he must enter calculations.

5/1

2nd

8

(2)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Uncle Don

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

2yo Listed runner-up in September 2024 for Richard Fahey; 0-9 last year but has a dangerous mark to work with on his first start for a new trainer, who can do well with recruits from other yards (remains in the same ownership); interesting, all the more so if attracting market support.

7/1

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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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(9)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Binhareer

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Promising 3yo last season and things clicked in a major way with a dominant win in a big-field C&D handicap (good) last October when last seen; he's entered in the Group 1 Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot and this lightly raced sort is in excellent hands to continue to progress; strong contender.

9/2

18

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Binhareer

8st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

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.

6/1

6th

13

(19)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Binhareer

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: William Haggas

Has benefited from the drop to 6f, dismissing his rivals in fine style over C&D (good to soft) in July and likely finding the ground on the quick side in subsequent runs at Newmarket and Ascot (where sprint times suggested the going was quicker than the official good to soft); comes right into it now the conditions have eased.

9/2

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

12

(10)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Eternal Sunshine

8st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Completed a hat-trick last August/September and she's capable of going close off her current mark if at her best; she's 3-3 here and perhaps the return to Thirsk will trigger a revival, but it very much needs to as she's not shone on her three outings this season.

20/1

13th

14

(3)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Eternal Sunshine

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Trainer won this last year with subsequent Group 1 winner American Affair; progressive last season and she's 1lb lower than when a close third of 18 over C&D (good) last October; however, well beaten on both starts this season (irregular heartbeat last time) and a major turnaround is needed.

20/1

13th

12

(2)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Eternal Sunshine

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won last year's Portland during a great spell of form that has come to an end with duck eggs in last two appearances; perhaps best watched until she shows clear signs of a revival.

25/1

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

4th

5

(15)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Rousing Encore

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Promising second on reappearance at Newcastle and better than the bare results suggest since, meeting significant trouble in running in a big field at York last time; could play a major role if getting the breaks.

11/1

15th

19

(11)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Rousing Encore

8st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Merely fifth on his last two starts, following a very promising second on his reappearance at Newcastle (6f, AW); however, he won this last year (good to firm) and is handicapped to be in the mix if he's back on song.

14/1

5th

2

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

18:27 Doncaster

Rousing Encore

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Not much room for manoeuvre off this mark but has resumed in good form, latterly when inclined to pull hard at Newmarket (6f) in a race not run to suit; usually ridden patiently these days but has made all more than once in the past; a lot may hinge on how things unfold early.

8/1

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

1st

8

(9)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:17 Windsor

Purest Time

9st 1lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Consistency an issue but he has plenty of ability and he is 5lb lower than when last in action on turf, a race where he chased home a promising sprinter at York (6f, good); below par on AW on last two starts but given a three-month break.

12/1

7th

2

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Purest Time

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Ex-French 6yo who is 0-11 in Britain (placed four times over 6f); however, has a chance with this drop in class, with Ryan Kavanagh claiming a handy 5lb.

10/1

11th

13

(9)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Purest Time

8st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ian Williams

Still seeking a first win for Ian Williams but he has run some fine races in defeat, including over C&D; didn't appear to have any excuses when behind three of today's rivals at Southwell on New Year's Day though.

20/1

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