May 14 / 17.15 York

17.15

Good

Frank Whittle Partnership Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 1m 3f 188y
  • Class 4
  • 16 runners
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Frank Whittle Partnership Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.18
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 51-1

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Scored comfortably at Bath (1m, soft) last October on second start and narrowly got the better of a serious battle for eight-runner handicap at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) in March on reappearance; raised 4lb but that latest start is solid form and this scopey, long-striding sort, who's well related, looks set for further improvement, including at 1m4f.
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4th

2

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket (July)

Arc Ole Ole

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dylan Cunha

Completed a hat-trick by scoring at York (1m4f, good) in May; 16-1 when dropped in from a wide draw in 19-runner King George V Handicap at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) 16 days ago and ran on well from out the back to finish fifth; raised another 4lb and this extra 2f poses a question but there's no sign yet of getting to the bottom of him.

13/8

5th

16

(20)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Arc Ole Ole

8st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Dylan Cunha

Unraced on firmer than good; scored at Bath (1m, soft) last October on second start, narrowly obliged in handicap at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) in March and went in again at York (1m4f, good) five weeks ago; travelled smoothly and asserted gamely in 14-runner handicap the last time, which has seen him raised 10lb since but he's probably not reached his ceiling yet.

12/1

1st

10

(3)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Arc Ole Ole

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: Dylan Cunha

Scored comfortably at Bath (1m, soft) last October on second start and narrowly got the better of a serious battle for eight-runner handicap at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) in March on reappearance; raised 4lb but that latest start is solid form and this scopey, long-striding sort, who's well related, looks set for further improvement, including at 1m4f.

7/2

11/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 4613-3

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
33-1 winner in a novice at Thirsk (7f, soft) last September, coming from towards rear; improved form stepping up in trip when third in his two handicaps since, latest when 25-1 in seven-runner race over 1m4f at Doncaster (good to firm) on reappearance; may be able to build on that.
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9th

8

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

Stoneacre Donny

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Narrow winner of a novice at Thirsk (7f, soft) last September and has been placed in all five handicaps since, including C&D; went down only to a progressive sort at Redcar (1m2f, good) last time and should give another good account.

11/2

2nd

1

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:40 Redcar

Stoneacre Donny

9st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Narrow winner of a novice at Thirsk (7f, soft) last September and has been placed in all four handicaps since; may have finished closer with a clearer passage when third of ten at York (1m2f, good) last time; another big run seems likely back down in grade.

9/2

3rd

4

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:25 York

Stoneacre Donny

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

33-1 winner of a 7f novice at Thirsk last September; improved form from off the pace again in all three handicaps since, this season's over 1m4f at Doncaster and York; the latter was a warm race in which he shaped as if a return to 1m2f would be fine; up 4lb but on the shortlist.

4/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 51-2 BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Short-head winner of a Yarmouth maiden (1m1f, good to soft) in September on second start; couldn't get near the winner in a novice at Bath (1m2f, good) on reappearance but made late gains, suggesting this trip will help on handicap debut; also gelded the day after; needs a second look.
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8th

11

(12)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

Baltic Fleet

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ian Williams

2yo maiden winner (good to soft) who has run some good races in defeat in 1m4f handicaps this year, including here (good) in May and when third at Ascot (good to firm) recently in a first-time visor (retained); it's possible 1m6f will suit but others in this line-up appear to be more progressive.

40/1

3rd

3

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

15:55 Ascot

Baltic Fleet

9st 10lb

J: Jerry Chau

T: Ian Williams

Competitive in both his handicaps (1m4f) for George Boughey and left that yard for £170,000; likely to win races for Ian Williams, but he was pulled up after never going at Goodwood only ten days ago (1m4f, good to firm; 25-1) and headgear is soon turned to.

16/1

6

(5)

29th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Baltic Fleet

8st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Ian Williams

Third of 14 on handicap debut at York (1m4f, good) in May and the form of his subsequent second of four at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) has worked out well; sold out of George Boughey's yard for £170,000 last month and he's in with an each-way shout on this first run for Ian Williams.

20/1

4th
12 (5)
Heroics

10/1

Form: 42-2

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Made late headway in two runs at Bath (1m, good to soft/soft) in October and built on that when second of eight in novice at Southwell (1m3f, AW) two weeks ago; this is a warm race for handicap debut but it looks as if he will stay at least 1m4f.
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1st

7

(2)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heroics

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Alan King

Steadily progressive stepping up in trip and got off the mark at the fifth attempt, at Sandown (1m6f, good) in June; wasn't able to handle the step up in class at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) last month when fifth of seven but holds obvious claims back on AW at this level.

100/30

5th

7

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket (July)

Heroics

8st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Alan King

Carries his head high; 7l fourth of 14 to Arc Ole Ole at York (1m4f, good) in May on handicap debut; bettered that form when staying on best to win a four-runner race at Sandown (1m6f, good) three weeks ago, but 3lb higher today and his sights are raised.

8/1

1st

2

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:08 Sandown

Heroics

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Runner-up twice in novices and made a positive start to his handicap career when 7l fourth of 14 over 1m4f at York (good) four weeks ago; this is less competitive but didn't obviously shape at York as if he's crying out for this 2f longer trip.

6/1

10/1

Form: 5442-1

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Steady progress in four starts for Kevin Philippart De Foy as 2yo, before sold for £26,000gns; 11-1 for nine-runner handicap at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) three weeks ago and came from last to first to get off the mark at first time of asking for new connections; up 5lb but 1m4f should be within reach and she probably has more to give.
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4th

10

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Hamilton

Cotton Bud

8st 13lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Shaun Lycett

Made a successful stable debut/reappearance at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) in April, but a 5lb rise seemed to find her out at York (1m4f, good) the following month; bred to stay this far, but she needs to bounce back after 79 days off.

6/1

6th

11

(12)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Cotton Bud

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Shaun Lycett

Steady progress in four starts for Kevin Philippart De Foy as 2yo, before sold for £26,000gns; 11-1 for nine-runner handicap at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) three weeks ago and came from last to first to get off the mark at first time of asking for new connections; up 5lb but 1m4f should be within reach and she probably has more to give.

10/1

1st

1

(5)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:10 Doncaster

Cotton Bud

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Shaun Lycett

Steady progression in four starts for Kevin Philippart De Foy and left that yard for £26,000gns after finishing second in Nottingham nursery (about 1m, good) in October; new trip a positive on pedigree and market should help on this reappearance and stable debut.

7/1

Form: 61-1

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Made a low-key debut on heavy ground last September but landed a gamble at Bath (1m, good to soft) the following month and made all when odds-on again in a five-runner novice at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in March; the latter performance was on the workmanlike side but gave plenty of encouragement for this longer trip on handicap debut.
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3rd

6

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket (July)

Hard To Believe

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Seventh to Arc Ole Ole when 2-1 favourite on handicap debut at York in May; made favourite again, however, in six-runner race here (again 1m4f on good) 15 days ago and always close up to win by a neck, finding plenty for sustained pressure; up 3lb but it looks as if 1m6f will suit him well.

13/2

1st

1

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Newmarket (July)

Hard To Believe

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Won at Bath (1m, good to soft) last October on second start and followed up in Wolverhampton novice (9.4f, AW) in March; only seventh of 14 when 2-1 favourite on handicap debut at York (1m4f, good) five weeks ago but he should retain potential.

5/2

8th
13 (8)
Dryburgh

16/1

Form: 53-732

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden, with new yard this season; upped to 1m2f, hooded and came from the rear on last two outings when close third to Arc Ole Ole at Doncaster (good to soft) and second of eight at Nottingham (good); shapes as if he'll get 1m4f, despite speedy family.
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9th

6

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Dryburgh

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Oli Rix

0-10; runner-up in two of his last three races, failing to get a clear run when a close second at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) two months ago; on a positive trajectory but with more required from 4lb higher.

7/1

2nd

4

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

20:40 Doncaster

Dryburgh

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Oli Rix

Nine-race maiden, with new yard this season; upped to 1m2f, hooded and came from the rear when third at Doncaster (good to soft) and second at Nottingham (good) this spring; enters the reckoning on that form and he may have had stamina issues over 1m4f in a Class 4 at York last time; not ruled out dropped back in trip and grade.

10/1

9th
14 (14)
Wicksey

18/1

Form: 08-111 D

Last run: 79 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in two turf races on good last July; firmly on the up in AW handicaps when last seen, registering a quickfire hat-trick in February and last two starts were at 1m4f (made all last time); absent since and this is a much more competitive contest for his return to turf.
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1st

2

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

14:35 Cartmel

Wicksey

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Won three middle-distance AW handicaps in February and kept on best to beat four rivals on hurdling debut at Stratford in June (2m, good to firm; runner-up won there last month); ground slower than good would be new to him but he's an obvious one to consider.

5/4

1st

5

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

14:10 Stratford

Wicksey

11st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Won three in a row on AW (1m2f/1m4f) in February and he was a creditable second when upped to 1m6f in a Redcar handicap (good to firm) last month; takes on two previous winners on this hurdling debut but he has some fair form on the Flat and he's not ruled out.

8/1

2nd

2

(2)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

15:20 Redcar

Wicksey

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

3-3 in AW handicaps but record on turf reads 009; made all on his penultimate start and could be interesting if similar tactics are employed, but his suitability to grass remains an issue.

9/4

OUR TIP

Form: 31-

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ran twice over 1m at Ayr last autumn, on second occasion leading over 1f out and stretching 5l clear when 2-7 in a four-runner novice (heavy); this warm handicap is a very different assignment, while some of today's rivals look more stoutly bred, but he's unexposed and promising.
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3rd

6

(5)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

14:20 Beverley

Northern Brave

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

2-7 when readily taking heavy-ground Ayr novice (1m) in October; put a slow start to this term behind him when second of four at Thirsk (1m4f, good; had been gelded) four weeks ago; that could be a run to build on and he's of interest.

6/1

2nd

2

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

16:22 Thirsk

Northern Brave

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Novice win last October; has come up well short in Class 4 handicaps this term (modest fourth last time; gelded since) but may fare better off a reduced mark at this lower level.

4/1

4th

4

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:40 Redcar

Northern Brave

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Sent off 2-7 when slamming three rivals by upwards of 5l in an Ayr novice (1m, heavy) last October, but well held in two York handicaps (1m4f/1m2f) last month (behind Stoneacre Donny on both occasions); needs more.

14/1

Form: 71-237

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Often front-runner; 3-4 in handicaps last term; back with two creditable supporting roles in five-runner handicaps at Kempton (1m3f, AW) when it looked like he would be suited by 1m4f+, but he failed to prove that when never dangerous and well beaten at Chester (good) last week with cheekpieces first enlisted; others are preferred.
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2nd

3

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Newmarket (July)

Parisian Scholar

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

3yo who completed a double when landing a Class 4 handicap over C&D last month; well held in two quick-fire runs at Glorious Goodwood but he's back in calmer waters now and is a player if he can get back near best; acts on good to firm and good to soft.

7/1

13th

10

(6)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Parisian Scholar

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Won five of 15 races, including this month at Thirsk and Newmarket (both 1m4f on good to firm); Wednesday's 1m4f handicap here was a much sterner test of his credentials and he came up well short at 28-1, so others are again preferred.

9/1

6th

8

(2)

29th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Parisian Scholar

8st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Capitalised on a reduced mark at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) on July 1 and he followed up at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) ten days later; clearly in good heart but those wins came in five-runner, Class 4 handicaps and this is a much sterner test of his credentials.

25/1

Form: 65-232

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Best efforts to take minor honours in handicaps for new stable on all three starts this season, over 1m2f on last two occasions; lost out in a sustained duel at Redcar (good to firm) last time but kept on well; not the most stoutly bred and today's extra distance needs to spark some improvement.
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5th

5

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

15:45 Goodwood

Sudbury Hill

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Harry Derham

Won over hurdles in June and back on the Flat with a win and a second in small-field 1m2f handicaps (only runs in cheekpieces); every chance at these weights, though slow ground would be a grey area.

7/2

2nd

3

(3)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

20:04 Salisbury

Sudbury Hill

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Harry Derham

Sauntered home in a June juvenile hurdle and, after getting turned over in similar event at Stratford six days later, he got up late to land four-runner handicap over C&D (good to firm) three weeks ago; first-time cheekpieces worn that day are retained and he's respected up 3lb.

7/1

1st

3

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

19:45 Salisbury

Sudbury Hill

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Harry Derham

Easily won three-runner juvenile hurdle last month but reverts to the Flat after odds-on defeat six days later; will be suited by the trip/ground here and is probably on a workable mark but a couple of the others have less to prove; sports first-time cheekpieces.

4/1

Form: 0956-

Last run: 215 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Had four races as 2yo, showing easily best form when triple-figure odds over 1m at Pontefract (good to soft) and York (good) on last two starts; straight up to 1m4f (dam 1m4f winner) for this handicap/seasonal debut under 7lb claimer and he's one to keep an eye on.
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13th

10

(10)

15th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:32 Wetherby

Howsham

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Modest form so far, and now tried in a visor; plenty to prove.

50/1

7th

9

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

20:40 Doncaster

Howsham

9st 1lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Michael & David Easterby

Well held in his four juvenile runs (6f-1m) and was tailed off at 80-1 on handicap debut at York (1m4f, good) last month; cheekpieces are now added and he needs a transformation back in trip.

33/1

14th

15

(13)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Howsham

8st 10lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Had four races as 2yo, showing easily best form when triple-figure odds over 1m at Pontefract (good to soft) and York (good) on last two starts; straight up to 1m4f (dam 1m4f winner) for this handicap/seasonal debut under 7lb claimer and he's one to keep an eye on.

22/1

14/1

Form: 2-413 BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 531 D

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
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Form: 73-7

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Third of seven at Goodwood (1m1f, good) last October on second start and similar form when seventh of nine in another novice at Nottingham (1m2f, good) on reappearance five weeks ago; the latter display failed to live up to his market billing (9-2) but he's a strong candidate for improvement over this longer trip on handicap debut.
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4th

3

(2)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

18:55 Sandown

Knightsail

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Menuisier

Not that threatening in his qualifying races (1m1f-1m2f) but showed ability and the potential is there to improve for a gelding operation; also hooded for this handicap debut; market helpful.

7/1

9

(11)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Knightsail

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David Menuisier

Third of seven at Goodwood (1m1f, good) last October on second start and similar form when seventh of nine in another novice at Nottingham (1m2f, good) on reappearance five weeks ago; the latter display failed to live up to his market billing (9-2) but he's a strong candidate for improvement over this longer trip on handicap debut.

14/1

7th

4

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

13:47 Nottingham

Knightsail

8st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: David Menuisier

125,000gns yearling by Camelot; beaten around 6l in his two runs in the autumn, most recently when third of seven at Goodwood (1m1f, good) in October; doesn't set a high standard on that form but this step back up in trip looks a good move and he should have more to offer this season.

15/2

Form: 23523

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £32.40
Straight Forecast £28.40
Tricast £172.23
Trifecta £212.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Arc Ole Ole

LAMBOURN:

Hard To Believe

D Express:

Charles Darnay

TOPSPEED:

Baltic Fleet

The Sun:

Cotton Bud

NEWMARKET:

Dryburgh

POSTDATA:

Sudbury Hill

The Times:

Hard To Believe

Daily Mirror:

Hard To Believe

Daily Record:

Hard To Believe

RP RATINGS:

Arc Ole Ole

Telegraph:

Arc Ole Ole

The Guardian:

Arc Ole Ole

Daily Mail:

Arc Ole Ole

The Star:

Arc Ole Ole