16.35

J: Mark Winn

4/1 (Won)

Win: £4.70
Place: £1.60

Form: 376643

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict

Versatile maiden who has made the frame several times at 6f-1m2f, most recently at Ripon; she's a form contender but quite an exposed one who hasn't progressed.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 7 (7)	2nd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 75y Class 5	16:05 Nottingham Mereside Princess 9st 2lb J: William Pyle T: David & Nicola Barron	Won two in a row (1m, soft/good) prior to a clear, close second behind a well-treated rival at Musselburgh (1m, good) last Monday; she returns to action before a 5lb rise kicks in and she has leading claims.	11/4
2nd 3 (2)	22nd Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 6	14:15 Musselburgh Mereside Princess 9st 6lb J: Oliver Stammers T: David & Nicola Barron	Gained a breakthrough win at Carlisle (1m) in May and comfortably followed up over C&D 17 days ago; hiked up 9lb here but she can go well again.	4/1
1st 1 (1)	5th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 2y Class 6	16:50 Musselburgh Mereside Princess 9st 9lb J: Oliver Stammers T: David & Nicola Barron	Came good at 13th attempt, making all to fend off warm favourite at Carlisle (7.8f, soft) last month; should be fine on the forecast faster ground here and recent 4lb rise does not look excessive.	7/4

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3rd

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:05 Nottingham

9st 2lb

J: William Pyle

Won two in a row (1m, soft/good) prior to a clear, close second behind a well-treated rival at Musselburgh (1m, good) last Monday; she returns to action before a 5lb rise kicks in and she has leading claims.

11/4

2nd

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

14:15 Musselburgh

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

Gained a breakthrough win at Carlisle (1m) in May and comfortably followed up over C&D 17 days ago; hiked up 9lb here but she can go well again.

4/1

1st

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:50 Musselburgh

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

Came good at 13th attempt, making all to fend off warm favourite at Carlisle (7.8f, soft) last month; should be fine on the forecast faster ground here and recent 4lb rise does not look excessive.

7/4

2nd

4 (10)

Hatamoto

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

9/2

Place: £1.10

Form: 55-6

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict

Gelded prior to a reappearance run that he perhaps needed; his 2yo efforts have received several boosts; interesting on handicap debut, with improvement possible.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 5 (1)	28th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 6	14:13 Thirsk Hatamoto 10st 13lb J: Miss Rebecca Burley T: Tim Easterby	Has form figures of 2112 in last four turf attempts and gained one of the wins over C&D (good to firm); ran well at Ayr (good to soft) most recently; steadily progressive and commands respect.	7/2
2nd 9 (6)	10th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5	17:15 Ayr Hatamoto 9st 0lb J: David Allan T: Tim Easterby	Came good with wins at Beverley (8.4f) and Thirsk (1m, again on good to firm) last month and had an excuse in his hat-trick bid at Southwell (suffered interference) two weeks ago; only 2lb higher than for his last success and he could kick on again back on turf.	11/2
6th 13 (2)	27th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6	16:00 Southwell (AW) Hatamoto 9st 4lb J: Sean Kirrane T: Tim Easterby	Has improved this year, recording back-to-back wins at Beverley and Thirsk (around 1m; making all) this month, the latter in first-time cheekpieces (retained); should give it a good go on AW debut if taking to the surface.	11/2

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1st

(1)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:13 Thirsk

Hatamoto

10st 13lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

Has form figures of 2112 in last four turf attempts and gained one of the wins over C&D (good to firm); ran well at Ayr (good to soft) most recently; steadily progressive and commands respect.

7/2

2nd

(6)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

9st 0lb

Came good with wins at Beverley (8.4f) and Thirsk (1m, again on good to firm) last month and had an excuse in his hat-trick bid at Southwell (suffered interference) two weeks ago; only 2lb higher than for his last success and he could kick on again back on turf.

11/2

6th

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

9st 4lb

Has improved this year, recording back-to-back wins at Beverley and Thirsk (around 1m; making all) this month, the latter in first-time cheekpieces (retained); should give it a good go on AW debut if taking to the surface.

11/2

4th

10 (7)

Royal Baroness

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

20/1

Form: 660-

Last run: 213 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict

Half-sister to a triple winner for her connections; achieved little last autumn but may fare better now handicapping; check the market signals for further guidance.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
11 (5)	10th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6	14:15 Ayr Royal Baroness 9st 2lb J: Shay Farmer T: R Mike Smith	Stayed on for fourth off basement mark on seasonal/handicap debut at Carlisle (1m, soft) in May, but her well-held third at Musselburgh (1m, good) the following month was a backward step; others look stronger.	11/1
12 (6)	20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6	15:28 Ayr Royal Baroness 9st 0lb J: Rhys Elliott T: R Mike Smith	She didn't run badly on her reappearance at Carlisle (1m, soft) last month but she was a remote third of six at Musselburgh two weeks ago; stable also runs Lanarra.	33/1

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(5)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

9st 2lb

Stayed on for fourth off basement mark on seasonal/handicap debut at Carlisle (1m, soft) in May, but her well-held third at Musselburgh (1m, good) the following month was a backward step; others look stronger.

11/1

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

9st 0lb

She didn't run badly on her reappearance at Carlisle (1m, soft) last month but she was a remote third of six at Musselburgh two weeks ago; stable also runs Lanarra.

33/1

OUR TIP

6th

2 (6)

J: David Nolan

9/2

Form: 54-246

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict

Six-race maiden who has broadly consistent RPRs; made late headway from rear over 7f at Doncaster on turf debut most recently; possibilities upped further in trip, provided he takes well to first-time headgear.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 6 (5)	22nd Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 6	14:15 Musselburgh Thankfully Simmy 9st 2lb J: Billy Garritty T: Richard & Peter Fahey	In decent nick without winning this season until tried in cheekpieces when a below-par sixth of ten to Mereside Princess in 1m Carlisle handicap last month; more is required.	11/1
6th 2 (6)	18th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 173y Class 6	16:35 Carlisle Thankfully Simmy 9st 9lb J: David Nolan T: Richard & Peter Fahey	Six-race maiden who has broadly consistent RPRs; made late headway from rear over 7f at Doncaster on turf debut most recently; possibilities upped further in trip, provided he takes well to first-time headgear.	9/2
6th 3 (4)	25th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6	16:35 Doncaster Thankfully Simmy 9st 6lb J: Oisin McSweeney T: Richard & Peter Fahey	Proving consistent; gelded before a keen-going fourth of seven in 6f Newcastle handicap last month; he remains with some potential at this trip if proving more tractable.	15/2

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5th

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

14:15 Musselburgh

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

In decent nick without winning this season until tried in cheekpieces when a below-par sixth of ten to Mereside Princess in 1m Carlisle handicap last month; more is required.

11/1

6th

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

16:35 Carlisle

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

9/2

6th

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Doncaster

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

Proving consistent; gelded before a keen-going fourth of seven in 6f Newcastle handicap last month; he remains with some potential at this trip if proving more tractable.

15/2

7th

5 (3)

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

J: Daniel Tudhope

11/2

Form: 664-20

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict

Pulled hard then folded tamely at Beverley (1m2f) last time, failing to back up his reappearance effort (good second over 9.5f on AW); may benefit from this drop back in trip, combined with change of headgear.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 11 (5)	26th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6	16:00 Wolverhampton (AW) Smoker Bellamy 9st 0lb J: Jack Doughty T: Dr Richard Newland	0-10 but has run well lately as when third of ten in a 0-55 handicap at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last time; this trip may be as far as he wants, but he holds each-way claims nonetheless.	9/2
3rd 8 (7)	23rd Jul 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6	20:21 Southwell (AW) Smoker Bellamy 9st 2lb J: Jack Doughty T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole	In the frame three times since leaving maiden and novice company, including in 1m4f classified on Lingfield AW recently; this slightly shorter trip could help back on Tapeta but more needed; cheekpieces refitted.	7/1
4th 14 (8)	13th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6	20:40 Lingfield (AW) Smoker Bellamy 8st 11lb J: Jack Doughty T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole	Eight-race maiden; second in Wolverhampton handicap (9.4f) on seasonal debut in April and put two lesser efforts behind him when sixth there (8.6f) last month but needs to find something extra over this new trip; wore blinkers or cheekpieces for last five races but goes without headgear today.	8/1

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6th

(5)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

9st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland

0-10 but has run well lately as when third of ten in a 0-55 handicap at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last time; this trip may be as far as he wants, but he holds each-way claims nonetheless.

9/2

3rd

(7)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:21 Southwell (AW)

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

9st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

In the frame three times since leaving maiden and novice company, including in 1m4f classified on Lingfield AW recently; this slightly shorter trip could help back on Tapeta but more needed; cheekpieces refitted.

7/1

4th

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield (AW)

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

8st 11lb

J: Jack Doughty

Eight-race maiden; second in Wolverhampton handicap (9.4f) on seasonal debut in April and put two lesser efforts behind him when sixth there (8.6f) last month but needs to find something extra over this new trip; wore blinkers or cheekpieces for last five races but goes without headgear today.

8/1

8th

9 (2)

Dandy Orton

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Wilf Storey

20/1

Form: 5755-6

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict

Has achieved meagre RPRs over sprint distances; this new trip needs to make a big difference.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 9 (2)	18th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 173y Class 6	16:35 Carlisle Dandy Orton 8st 9lb J: Andrew Mullen T: Wilf Storey	Has achieved meagre RPRs over sprint distances; this new trip needs to make a big difference.	20/1
6th 8 (4)	3rd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 6	16:25 Hamilton Dandy Orton 8st 4lb J: Andrew Mullen T: Wilf Storey	Failed to beat many rivals in five runs for Ollie Sangster, including two 5f nurseries when blinkered; new trainer fits a hood; too much to prove; 1lb out of the weights.	33/1
5th 8 (7)	30th Jul 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6	19:03 Leicester Dandy Orton 8st 9lb J: Sean D Bowen T: Ollie Sangster	Beat a total of two home in trio of maiden/novice contests and fared no better when behind two of these on last week's nursery debut, having been gelded; blinkers retained.	20/1

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8th

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

8st 9lb

Has achieved meagre RPRs over sprint distances; this new trip needs to make a big difference.

20/1

6th

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

8st 4lb

Failed to beat many rivals in five runs for Ollie Sangster, including two 5f nurseries when blinkered; new trainer fits a hood; too much to prove; 1lb out of the weights.

33/1

5th

(7)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

8st 9lb

Beat a total of two home in trio of maiden/novice contests and fared no better when behind two of these on last week's nursery debut, having been gelded; blinkers retained.

20/1

9th

8 (4)

The Floors Munky

J: Amie Waugh

T: Gary Rutherford

20/1

Form: 5-700

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict

Wasn't beaten as far as previously when making handicap debut last time (6f) but achieved another duck egg; form claims are not strong.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
9 (8)	2nd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6	17:45 Newcastle (AW) The Floors Munky 8st 10lb J: Rhys Elliott T: Gary Rutherford	Maiden (0-8); he's failed to beat a rival in his last three starts (6f-7f); will need wind surgery to have had a transformational effect; all equipment is removed.	150/1
13th 13 (14)	25th Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 6	17:45 Newcastle (AW) The Floors Munky 9st 2lb J: Andrew Mullen T: Gary Rutherford	Seven-race maiden who has struggled to get competitive off basement marks in handicaps in recent months; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers.	100/1
10th 11 (6)	21st Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6	19:30 Wolverhampton (AW) The Floors Munky 8st 9lb J: Rhys Elliott T: Gary Rutherford	Poor form over a variety of trips; hard to recommend.	100/1

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(8)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

8st 10lb

Maiden (0-8); he's failed to beat a rival in his last three starts (6f-7f); will need wind surgery to have had a transformational effect; all equipment is removed.

150/1

13th

(14)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

9st 2lb

Seven-race maiden who has struggled to get competitive off basement marks in handicaps in recent months; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers.

100/1

10th

(6)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Floors Munky

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

Poor form over a variety of trips; hard to recommend.

100/1

10th

6 (8)

Helios Path

J: P J McDonald

T: Steph Hollinshead

14/1

Form: 0-58

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict

Thrice-raced gelding who may show the benefit of this switch to handicap level but is far from solid on hitherto form.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
10th 6 (8)	18th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 173y Class 6	16:35 Carlisle Helios Path 8st 12lb J: P J McDonald T: Steph Hollinshead	Thrice-raced gelding who may show the benefit of this switch to handicap level but is far from solid on hitherto form.	14/1
8th 4 (9)	26th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4	14:30 Wetherby Helios Path 9st 2lb J: Joanna Mason T: Steph Hollinshead	Soundly beaten on first two starts, more recently on seasonal debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) this month; drops back in trip here; cheekpieces removed after one use.	100/1
5th 5 (1)	9th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5	18:00 Wolverhampton (AW) Helios Path 8st 11lb J: Callum Shepherd T: Steph Hollinshead	Reported to have lost a shoe when tailed off at Bath (1m, soft; 66-1) on his debut in October; cheekpieces go on having been off since and much better is needed over this longer trip.	40/1

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10th

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

8st 12lb

Thrice-raced gelding who may show the benefit of this switch to handicap level but is far from solid on hitherto form.

14/1

8th

(9)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

9st 2lb

Soundly beaten on first two starts, more recently on seasonal debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) this month; drops back in trip here; cheekpieces removed after one use.

100/1

5th

(1)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Helios Path

8st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Steph Hollinshead

Reported to have lost a shoe when tailed off at Bath (1m, soft; 66-1) on his debut in October; cheekpieces go on having been off since and much better is needed over this longer trip.

40/1

1 (1)

Too Darn Spicy

J: Jack Garritty