October 11 / 17.05 York

17.05

Good

Coral ‘Committed To Safer Gambling’ Finale Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 1m 2f 56y
  • Class 4
  • 19 runners
RTV
View Course
Coral ‘Committed To Safer Gambling’ Finale Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly sunny

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £20.70
  • Place: £4.50

Form: 178238 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Was returning from another lengthy absence when successful at Chester (1m2f, good) in May and twice place over the same C&D in July; not so good there (good to soft) four weeks go (has won on soft) and needs to bounce back.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(3)

14th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

15:04 Nottingham

Lets Dream

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Michael Bell

Ended 2025 with a win at York (1m2f, good) and returned from 208 days off to win at Chester (10.3f, good) in May; not much has gone right since and he was disappointing in a seller last time; vulnerable.

33/1

6th

2

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

15:10 Chester

Lets Dream

9st 12lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Michael Bell

Gained a second C&D win in May but his more recent form is far less encouraging, beating just one in 1m2f York handicap 13 days ago; this is much easier though so he can't be discounted back here.

6/1

14th

6

(16)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

15:15 York

Lets Dream

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

C&D winner on final start of last season and opened this campaign with a win at Chester (1m2f, good); essentially disappointing since then and will do well to bounce back from his wide draw.

14/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 078637 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
1-16 here, the win coming over 1m4f (good) in July 2023; 4lb lower than for his latest success at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last November and a close third of 12 over C&D (good) on his penultimate start, but further probably suits him better now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(2)

20th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 3

16:57 Newcastle (AW)

Dark Moon Rising

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Dual AW winner (1m-1m4f); improved form when winning at York (10.5f, Class 4; 18-1, from 4lb lower) in July, and backed that up when creditable sixth in a Heritage Handicap (33-1) next time; less effective on soft at Ayr (1m2f; seventh of 11) five weeks ago; others preferred.

14/1

7th

4

(6)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ayr

Dark Moon Rising

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Campaigned at York of late, winning in July then running creditably at the Ebor festival; disappointing when back down in class last time; contrasting results (close third; only midfield) in this race for the last two years.

14/1

13th

10

(2)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

15:15 York

Dark Moon Rising

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

A regular over C&D and was beaten only a length in this last year; won here in July and his close sixth two weeks ago (good to soft; just behind Castle Stuart) can be upgraded as he came from a long way back; exposed but respected.

10/1

15/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 322158 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Didn't need to improve on previous efforts when landing odds of 2-9 in a Leicester novice (1m2f, good to firm) in July, but has been well held in both handicaps since including when behind Dark Moon Rising over this C&D (good) last month; needs a turnaround.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(9)

24th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

15:52 Pontefract

Noble Horizon

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Oli Rix

Ex-William Haggas; second stable run when winning easily at Leicester (1m2f, good) and then ran second at Glorious Goodwood after going up 10lb; didn't appear to stay 1m4f last time at Hamilton; one to bear in mind back at shorter.

7/2

6th

4

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:15 Hamilton

Noble Horizon

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Oli Rix

Ex-William Haggas; followed up his easy Leicester win in June (1m2f, good; made virtually all) by finishing runner-up off a 10lb higher mark at Goodwood last month; up another 3lb and tries 1m4f for the first time; interesting.

6/1

25/1

  • Place: £6.90

Form: 468117 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Suddenly bounced back to form with wins at Pontefract (1m, good) and Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) in the summer, but well held off this mark at the latter track (1m2f, good to soft) last month; may find this company a shade warm.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(11)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

14:55 Beverley

Project Geofin

10st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

After wind surgery it was a much better effort on his third start of this year when down in grade and attracting support before third of seven at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; has form on good to soft (no worse) and warrants a second look despite an unhelpful draw.

8/1

3rd

2

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

14:00 Doncaster

Project Geofin

9st 7lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Failed to go on from his reappearance when only tenth in 1m4f York handicap in May; has since undergone wind surgery though so last year's winner can't be discounted now back off the same mark.

5/1

10th

11

(15)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Project Geofin

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Two wins last summer, with two minor honours in the autumn including one here; ended last year on a low note and started this one with another, while pedigree leaves him with plenty to prove on this first go at 1m4f.

28/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 531373 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
4lb higher than when beating 18 rivals here (1m, good) in July and was having his first go over this sort of trip when third of seven at Redcar (1m2f, good) last time (winner has gone in again since); needs to prove his stamina in this much bigger field, though.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(1)

17th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:08 Pontefract

Billyb

10st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Craig Lidster

On a mark we know he can win off but hasn't been that threatening this season, including here in his final race when fourth of the six runners; bit to prove.

16/1

4th

1

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

19:42 Pontefract

Billyb

9st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Ended 2025 with 1m Southwell win and largely in good nick this season, seventh of 14 in 1m Carlisle handicap last month; not ruled out from a slipping mark.

10/1

Form: 251484 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Can take a hold so needs a good pace to aim at, which he had when winning at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in August; still 2lb higher, but this may also be run to suit him so very much frame material.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

19

(10)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Whathappensinvegas

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Can take a hold so needs a good pace to aim at, which he had when winning at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in August; still 2lb higher, but this may also be run to suit him so very much frame material.

20/1

4th

7

(4)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 3

16:05 Epsom

Whathappensinvegas

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Below par on AW last time; largely respectable form on turf otherwise this season, notably Windsor success in August; possibly has very little in hand off current mark, however.

14/1

10

(1)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Whathappensinvegas

8st 10lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

The latest of three turf wins was at Windsor (1m2f) two weeks ago; one respectable effort on dirt at Jebel Ali in early 2024 but unraced on AW in Britain and he likely needs something new for Tapeta if he's to defy his current mark.

10/1

Form: 154846

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
1-23 in Britain, the win coming from 2lb higher at Nottingham (1m, good to firm) in May; recent efforts suggest he will need to step up in order to make an impact; first-time visor joins the cheekpieces.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Padishakh

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

1-23 in Britain, the win coming from 2lb higher at Nottingham (1m, good to firm) in May; recent efforts suggest he will need to step up in order to make an impact; first-time visor joins the cheekpieces.

14/1

4

(8)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Padishakh

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Hasn't kicked on from a winning debut for this yard (1m; 1lb higher) and finished last on his previous AW start; others safer.

10/1

4th

1

(2)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

17:05 Redcar

Padishakh

10st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Won at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) on stable debut in May but diminishing returns in three runs since and was only eighth of ten at Haydock last month; now back on last winning mark but he needs to rediscover his spark back up in trip.

7/1

Form: 351390

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Three wins this year and is back off the same mark as when successful at Ripon (1m, good to firm) in August; drying ground would be in his favour, but he ran poorly at Newcastle (1m, AW) 13 days ago and attempts this far for the first time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(8)

17th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:08 Pontefract

Capital Guarantee

9st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: David O’Meara

Exposed seven-time winner; last win in July was off 3lb lower and when partnered by a 5lb claimer; good third last time at Thirsk when not helped by the drop back to 7f, but others are more tempting.

8/1

3rd

3

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Capital Guarantee

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: David O’Meara

Only six ran when he won over 1m here in August (Class 5) and he has come up short in Class 4 events twice since; others may have his measure back at 7f.

10/1

6th

4

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Ripon

Capital Guarantee

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Back to winning ways at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) last month; only sixth off this mark at Redcar last Saturday but the fact he won this race off 2lb higher last year provides hope; draw could have been kinder.

16/1

Form: 541355 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Landed a Southwell maiden (1m3f, AW; 30-100) in August, but held in three starts back in handicaps since (in blinkers last time); has raced freely, but he may settle better in a bigger field and this race has gone to a 3yo three times in the last six years.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

18

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Byblos

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

Landed a Southwell maiden (1m3f, AW; 30-100) in August, but held in three starts back in handicaps since (in blinkers last time); has raced freely, but he may settle better in a bigger field and this race has gone to a 3yo three times in the last six years.

7/1

12

(9)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 14y

Class 3

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Byblos

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John & Thady Gosden

Only 1-8 and disappointed at Windsor (1m3f; raced freely) when the return to soft ground was expected to benefit; however, could settle better in the new blinkers and he is a course winner.

5/1

9

(1)

1st Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

18:00 Windsor

Byblos

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Record is 1-7, the win in 1m3f AW maiden two starts ago; beaten favourite latest but wasn't disgraced; well bred and may do better still.

7/4

Form: 632622 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
All five wins (including one over hurdles) came in 2023, though he has been unfortunate not to have won at least one of his last two starts, the latest when beaten a short head in a 17-runner event at Ascot (7f, good to soft) eight days ago; return to this trip not a problem, but another 4lb rise might be.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(2)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:22 Chester

I Still Have Faith

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

All wins have been over further when hooded and he's 0-7 at about 7f (has placed form); hasn't really fired in any of his last three races but this is easier than he's accustomed to; unraced at Chester.

9/2

5th

4

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Newmarket (July)

I Still Have Faith

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

Threatened on AW and turf in the spring but his last two efforts have been below par (C&D latterly); feasibly handicapped but others are more persuasive.

6/1

6th

11

(11)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

12:45 Newmarket (July)

I Still Have Faith

8st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Stuart Williams

Not at his best two weeks ago but he had been threatening on both AW and turf beforehand; on a dangerous mark and he can't be discounted.

9/1

11th
17 (12)
Titian

16/1

Form: -41465 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Has a rather contrasting record over C&D (1991), though the first of his wins came in this race three years ago; bit below form since beating three of these here in June, but still one for the shortlist under these conditions.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(8)

25th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

13:58 Haydock

Titian

9st 10lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Julie Camacho

Recorded the most recent of his five wins when taking an amateur riders' race at York (10.5f, good) 15 months ago; now 11lb lower but he's 0-11 since and has been out of sorts this season; has plenty to prove and slow starts have been an issue in three of his last four runs.

9/1

7th

1

(7)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:54 Redcar

Titian

10st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Registered the most recent of his five wins when taking an amateur riders' race at York (10.5f, good) 15 months ago; now 9lb lower but he's 0-10 since that last success and has been out of sorts this season; has bit to prove and he needs to break much better than last time.

8/1

4th

1

(1)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Carlisle

Titian

11st 5lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Julie Camacho

Registered the most recent of his five wins when taking an amateur riders' race at York (10.5f, good) 14 months ago; now 8lb lower after some disappointing efforts but last time's fourth at Beverley in June could be viewed as a step back in the right direction.

10/1

10/1

Form: 9-4255

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Three wins at about 1m in France in 2022; best effort for this yard when beaten less than a length into second of 16 off this mark here (1m, good) last month; not beaten far albeit out of the frame in two starts over similar trips since, but he still has stamina to prove; stable also runs Capital Guarantee.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(5)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

14:17 Haydock

Rajapour

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Two wins at Redcar (1m, good to firm/good) this summer and went very close at Hamilton (1m, heavy) last month; endured a torrid passage when mid-division at Redcar (1m, good) last time and he's firmly in calculations.

8/1

10th

4

(14)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:35 Redcar

Rajapour

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Went down by just a nose at Hamilton two weeks ago and he now returns to the C&D of his two wins (good to firm/good) this summer; creeping back up the weights but has plenty in his favour.

7/1

2nd

3

(1)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

16:00 Hamilton

Rajapour

9st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Not disgraced at York last time but may be more interesting when back at Redcar, having gained his only British turf wins there, both this summer.

20/1

Form: 969413 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Returned to winning form at Windsor (11.4f, soft) last month, but didn't shape as though he wanted a drop in trip when third of five at Pontefract (1m4f, good to soft) 17 days later; cheekpieces given a go.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

13

(20)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Yorkshire Lady

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Returned to winning form at Windsor (11.4f, soft) last month, but didn't shape as though he wanted a drop in trip when third of five at Pontefract (1m4f, good to soft) 17 days later; cheekpieces given a go.

16/1

3rd

1

(1)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

14:52 Pontefract

Yorkshire Lady

10st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Took her Flat turf record to 7-29 when staying on to score at Windsor (11.5f, soft; 25-1) 17 days ago; despite her age she's not fully exposed at this sort of trip and a 2lb nudge looks workable; respected.

3/1

5

(9)

1st Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

18:00 Windsor

Yorkshire Lady

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Northern mare whose overall record is 7-35; showed clear signs of a return to form last time; possibilities off same mark.

12/1

16/1

Form: 5-4208

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Three wins over 7f/1m on good and soft ground in the summer of 2024; looked about ready to strike when second of 12 at Goodwood (1m, good to soft) in June and now 3lb lower, but modest in both starts since; something to prove attempting this far for the first time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

10

(15)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Arkhalia Flynn

9st 8lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Three wins over 7f/1m on good and soft ground in the summer of 2024; looked about ready to strike when second of 12 at Goodwood (1m, good to soft) in June and now 3lb lower, but modest in both starts since; something to prove attempting this far for the first time.

16/1

8th

11

(3)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Arkhalia Flynn

8st 7lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Absent since having an excuse (track position) when beaten favourite in the Carlisle Bell three months ago; largely consistent otherwise and ran creditably over C&D earlier in June; rebound plausible.

10/1

5

(5)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:50 Carlisle

Arkhalia Flynn

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jack Channon

Consistent sort who won three times last year (7f/1m, good/soft) and kept on for second at Goodwood (1m, good to soft) recently; the forecast slow ground is in his favour and he's high on the list for his in-form yard.

4/1

Form: 0445-0

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
5lb lower than for his last win at Ripon (1m, good to soft) in August 2023 when trained by Charlie Johnston, but he showed nothing on his return from another lengthy absence at Newcastle (1m, AW) 13 days ago; enough to prove, not least stamina.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(13)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Spirit Catcher

10st 8lb

J: Mr Daniel Perrin

T: Philip Kirby

Cashed in on much-reduced mark when justifying support at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) in April; several creditable efforts since, including fourth (Star Start second) in a similar race at Ripon (1m3f, soft) under Daniel Perrrin on Monday.

7/1

4th

1

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:50 Ripon

Spirit Catcher

11st 2lb

J: Mr Daniel Perrin

T: Philip Kirby

Cashed in on much-reduced mark when justifying support at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) in April; several creditable efforts since including when a 2l fifth of 11 at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) last time; should be in the mix again and he's versatile ground-wise.

4/1

12/1

Form: 90038R D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
2-24 with both wins coming for Ger Lyons in Ireland (1m/1m2f); finished a close third of 19 behind Billyb here (1m, good) in July, but he refused to race at Ayr three weeks ago and has enough to prove after that.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(10)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

16:25 Beverley

Mr King

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Geoffrey Harker

Needs a bit of luck in his races but he scored at Thirsk in June and both runs since have been solid efforts; should get a good pace to aim at and he can go well despite the widest stall.

11/2

5th

3

(4)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

17:25 Redcar

Mr King

10st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Geoffrey Harker

Third run for this yard when a head winner at Thirsk (7f, good) and was bang there in a big field at York (good to firm) despite a troubled passage; stays 1m and plenty to like.

11/2

7/1

Form: 331111 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
In cracking form this year with five wins at about 1m1f/1m2f on varying ground (one courtesy of the stewards); bids for a five-timer from a 3lb higher mark and, as he only appears to do just enough, is very much a contender once again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(11)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

15:50 Chester

Spioradalta

9st 10lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Mark Walford

It was leg three of a four-timer when he beat Box To Box in this 12 months ago so he was in flying form back then; hit and miss this campaign, but has posted figures of 112 in three of his races and this mark isn't beyond him.

10/1

11th

7

(11)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:15 Hamilton

Spioradalta

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Mark Walford

Two wins over 1m2f at Ripon this year (good/good to soft) and a good second to Salamanca City (with whom he is 4lb better off) when stepped up to 1m4f there last time (good); won over 1m2f last September on only previous start here; interesting.

10/1

2nd

1

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 3

15:15 Ripon

Spioradalta

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Mark Walford

Down the field at York and Windsor on his last two starts but he's won on his last four visits to Ripon (1m2f, good/good to soft), including twice this year; it's surprising he's only ever had one crack at 1m4f, given how well he kept on over that trip in 2024; firmly in calculations back here.

11/2

18th
11 (1)
Financer

10/1

Form: 256255 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Three wins last year, the latest at Ayr (1m2f, good); may not have had conditions in his favour when attempting to win the same race last month (good to soft, first-time cheekpieces), but is now back off his last winning mark; respected, especially if the ground dries out; stable also runs Austrian Theory.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ayr

Financer

8st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Acts on any ground; has registered a couple of Class 4 wins this term, including at Beverley (8.5f, heavy) latest start; back up in class but two attempts at this contest comprise a win (off 2lb higher) in 2024 and respectable fifth last year.

8/1

1st

12

(8)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Financer

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Ended an 18-race losing run when beating three rivals at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in July and ran well when second of eight at Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; all his best form has come on good/good to firm ground, though.

13/2

2nd

7

(8)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

17:15 Pontefract

Financer

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won four-runner handicap at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) last month and close fourth of 15 at York (1m, good to firm) next time; caught wide early and failed to settle when mid-division in competitive handicap at Haydock (1m, good) last Saturday so that run can be forgiven; not discounted.

20/1

Form: 5/4/09 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
8lb lower than for the latest of his five wins in May 2022, but tailed off in both starts since returning from a mammoth absence last month; look elsewhere.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

19th

6

(2)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Contact

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

8lb lower than for the latest of his five wins in May 2022, but tailed off in both starts since returning from a mammoth absence last month; look elsewhere.

66/1

9th

5

(2)

25th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

16:28 Pontefract

Contact

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

80-1 and tailed off when coming back from a huge absence 18 days ago; can only be watched until suggesting he retains ability.

50/1

3

(1)

7th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

16:00 York

Contact

9st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won twice in a higher grade (1m4f) during opening half of 2022 and he's back on a good mark; however, asking a lot to win this after such a long period on the sidelines; has been gelded.

20/1

Non-runners

Austrian Theory

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £269.80
Straight Forecast £136.10
Tricast £684.92
Trifecta £2100.70

Selections

Telegraph:

Spioradalta

NEWMARKET:

I Still Have Faith

SPOTLIGHT:

Financer

TOPSPEED:

Rajapour

The Times:

Byblos

RP RATINGS:

Austrian Theory

POSTDATA:

Financer

D Express:

Rajapour

Daily Mail:

Spioradalta

The Sun:

Spioradalta

The Star:

Spioradalta

Daily Record:

Spioradalta

The Guardian:

I Still Have Faith

Daily Mirror:

I Still Have Faith