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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16th

12

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Hammer The Hammer

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Up-and-coming handicapper last summer when winning first two starts at this level before finishing an excellent second of 24 in the 5f handicap here (good to firm) last June; first home of the 3yos when fifth in the Ayr Gold Cup (soft) last September and may do better this year; not ruled out now fitted with a tongue-tie on second run back.

28/1

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

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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3rd

2

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:07 Pontefract

Sir Yoshi

9st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Geoffrey Harker

A fairly useful ex-Irish 5f winner; yet to hit top form for his current yard but better signs when ninth of 14 in 5f Newcastle handicap three weeks ago; no forlorn hope off a 2lb lower mark if building on it.

10/1

9th

8

(1)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Yoshi

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Ex-Irish 4yo; best run for current stable when ninth at Thirsk last month; the return to 5f/AW won't faze him but this looks a warm race in which to end his losing streak.

33/1

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

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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1st

8

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

Gleneagle Bay

8st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

Sole win came on debut at Dundalk in 2024; 0-14 since but ran well in top handicaps last season, including third in Victoria Cup at Ascot and second in Ahonoora at Galway; solid C&D fourth in May (soft) but didn't build on that in a similar contest last time; down 3lb but needs more; Colin Keane rides for the first time.

14/1

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

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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7th

2

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

19:15 Hamilton

Commanche Falls

10st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

9yo whose last win was in September 2023 and it's possible that he'll need this first outing since February; however, he won this in 2021 and showed spark when twice finishing second in Bahrain this January (6f, good/good to firm); not ruled out.

11/1

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

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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4th

8

(12)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Korker

9st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Slow starter; on a long losing run; creditable effort at Chester four weeks ago but this stiff 7f isn't sure to suit.

20/1

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

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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3rd

6

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

19:15 Hamilton

Jordan Electrics

9st 1lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

10yo who is winless since August 2024 and needs to improve upon his last few performances; however, he's a nine-time course winner, including this race in 2024, and his reduced mark appeals on form as recent as this May; not discounted.

10/1

8th

4

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Jordan Electrics

10st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Regressive 10yo who has not won since 2024; ran well on consecutive 7f starts in April/May and is well handicapped on those efforts but recent sprint form has been below par.

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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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

2nd

14

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Strike Red

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Twice a C&D winner; ended losing run with a hard-fought success at Leicester in April and he ran creditably at Epsom on Derby day; minor money perhaps his best hope.

14/1

4th

13

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Strike Red

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has lost his form a bit in two starts since an April success and is far from certain to raise his game much, having been beaten in this race for the last three years (finishing positions 756).

16/1

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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3rd

4

(1)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:18 Pontefract

Dark Cloud Rising

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Bounced back from some lesser efforts when making all and scoring comfortably from a subsequent winner at Ripon (6f, good) 19 days ago; the visor may have helped and although similar tactics may not be so easy in this field, he doesn't have to lead; much respected from 6lb higher.

11/8

1st

4

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Dark Cloud Rising

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Won three times last year (5f/6f, good/good to firm/AW), the third when wearing cheekpieces for the first time; disappointing this season, last time unseating his rider at the start in first-time visor which is retained.

9/1

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

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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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

16th

10

(16)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Gweedore

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

9yo who has won 13 times, the latest off today's mark at Musselburgh last November; however, he's failed to shine on his three outings this season.

33/1

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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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

21th

3

(19)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Bergerac

10st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Fine stable servant with eight wins to his name, two of them here; probably needed the run when down the field at the Dante meeting; the usual headgear returns today and Jack Nicholls claims a handy 5lb; quite interesting.

14/1

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

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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10th

3

(11)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Uncle Don

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

Still seeking a first handicap success but he has gone close in two of his three runs for Robert Cowell, beaten a short head over C&D three weeks ago (good to firm); slower ground would be no issue but he will need a bit more to defy this 2lb higher mark.

7/1

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

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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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

6th

6

(22)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Binhareer

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Respectable C&D form last September when third of 19 but he's been at his most impressive on flatter tracks so far, as when crushing his rivals at Ayr (good to soft) and York (good) as a 3yo; returned to action with a mighty effort on the latter track in May, when only just failing to reel in a well-treated front-runner; major chance if reproducing the form back here, despite going up 5lb since, as his star is still rising.

4/1

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

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

6th

5

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Eternal Sunshine

9st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

In fine form last summer, culminating in her Portland win off a 2lb higher mark; slow to come to hand this year but much better dropped back to Class 4 company on her last two starts; this is tougher than the fillies' handicap in which she finished second last week but she is a major player all the same.

9/2

2nd

1

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Eternal Sunshine

10st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Progressed well once handicapping as a 4yo and kicked on again last season, landing a hat-trick in late summer, latterly here off 2lb higher; not at her best in the spring but this is her time of year and she offered more latest; respected.

9/4

4th

1

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Eternal Sunshine

10st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Got on a roll in the second half of 2025, completing a quick hat-trick when landing the Portland Handicap at Doncaster (5.6f, good) in September; yet to get going this year and drop in class isn't enough to tempt.

8/1

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

3rd

5

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Rousing Encore

10st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Dual C&D winner; finished well for fourth at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) in May but has rather mixed record since returned to turf in April and never really got involved at York last time.

9/1

18th

2

(18)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Rousing Encore

10st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Tends to come from well off the pace and sometimes meets trouble; did well in the circumstances when a never-nearer fourth of 14 at Carlisle two weeks ago; won over C&D last spring; big player if the gaps appear.

12/1

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

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

9th

10

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Purest Time

9st 6lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Ian Williams

First win for nearly two years when he picked up a Windsor handicap (6f, good to firm) off 3lb lower in May and his subsequent effort at Chester, when never competitive, was a puzzling one a fortnight ago; same mark but it would not be a big surprise if he bounced back.

20/1

7th

6

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:03 Chester

Purest Time

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Prevailed at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month, proving suited by the return to turf and belatedly registering a first win since joining Ian Williams; a 3lb rise still leaves him feasibly handicapped on the best of last year's form.

13/2

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