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Marske Fabrication & Engineering Straight Mile Handicap (Straight Mile Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 219y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Marske Fabrication & Engineering Straight Mile Handicap (Straight Mile Series Qualifier)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 5-0452 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ran well in defeat at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) this month, despite racing too freely (without cover) in the early stages; remains well handicapped and features prominently in calculations.
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3rd

1

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

16:30 Doncaster

Kiss Me My Love

10st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Second at Thirsk before nosing home at Redcar (1m, good; 3lb lower) and not the first time she's been below par at Ripon a month ago; could easily bounce back from that.

15/2

9th

9

(11)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Kiss Me My Love

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

She's worked her way back into form and last month's second-place finish at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) was followed by a win at Redcar (1m, good); won on soft ground last September; respected up just 3lb for last time.

11/2

1st

10

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Kiss Me My Love

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Ran well in defeat at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) this month, despite racing too freely (without cover) in the early stages; remains well handicapped and features prominently in calculations.

7/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: -42442

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Consistent during the AW season and posted another good effort when second to progressive rival on recent turf return at Doncaster (7f, good to firm); also suited by 1m and probably won't be far away.
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4th

2

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:35 Doncaster

Straight A

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Runner-up here (7f, good to firm) in May then went very close at Redcar (1m, good); couldn't get into it after a slow start at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) last time but still ran pretty well and he might not be far away.

10/1

5th

6

(10)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Straight A

9st 3lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Mid-division on both starts here (2024); solid AW campaign has been carried over to turf with seconds at Doncaster (7f) and Redcar (1m) on last two outings, beaten a nose last time, and those put him firmly in the mix.

5/1

2nd

1

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Straight A

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Consistent during the AW season and posted another good effort when second to progressive rival on recent turf return at Doncaster (7f, good to firm); also suited by 1m and probably won't be far away.

7/1

20/1

  • Place: £10.80

Form: 67-798 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won AW maiden for the Crisford stable last summer but started off for Ruth Carr with three underwhelming AW handicap runs in March/April; revival needed on turf return.
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3rd

2

(9)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:20 Leicester

Hachiman

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Struggled since winning a Polytrack maiden for the Crisford team last August and has come more than a stone down the weights for his current yard this season; goes beyond an extended 1m for the first time and is hard to recommend.

25/1

14th

11

(12)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Hachiman

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

AW winner for previous yard; inconsistent for new stable but ran encouragingly at Redcar (1m) in most recent turf attempt; could go well.

16/1

9th

5

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hachiman

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Wildly inconsistent for the Crisford yard and his current trainer; one of his better efforts back on turf last time but he's no certainty to build on it and his four previous efforts on Tapeta were ordinary.

12/1

Form: -86162

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Battled well for narrow win at Nottingham (8.3f, good) last month and probably bettered that performance when very close second at Leicester (1m, good to firm) nine days ago; respected in current form.
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1st

1

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:58 Beverley

The Sweet Escape

9st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Tough type who has been on the go since last December, winning at Nottingham and just touched off at Leicester (both at about 1m), but seemingly suited by the shortest trip he's tackled this year when making all over C&D 11 days ago; back up 3lb; can go well again.

13/8

1st

7

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:40 Beverley

The Sweet Escape

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David Loughnane

Consistent since his Nottingham win in April (good) and latest race at Hamilton for which he was favourite didn't go to plan; ideally wants further, however.

6/1

6th

5

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

The Sweet Escape

9st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Loughnane

Took advantage of a drop back in trip and ease in grade (into a Class 6) when scrambling home at Nottingham (8.5f, good; from 3lb lower) in April; beaten by a nose off this mark at Leicester (1m) in May and consistent since; possible.

13/2

9/1

Form: 1242-6 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Scored over 7f here last June and made the frame on her other five outings last season; made low-key reappearance last month but remains unexposed over 1m and has possibilities if boosted by new cheekpieces.
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3rd

12

(9)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Weve Got This

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Won a 7f handicap at Redcar (good to firm) last summer off 2lb lower; not at her best over 1m this year; cheekpieces discarded today.

16/1

7th

2

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

16:18 Carlisle

Weve Got This

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

Record is only 1-13 and her form has dipped a touch in two outings this term; normally a consistent sort otherwise and, as per many times, has frame possibilities if back on song.

8/1

5th

4

(13)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Weve Got This

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Scored over 7f here last June and made the frame on her other five outings last season; made low-key reappearance last month but remains unexposed over 1m and has possibilities if boosted by new cheekpieces.

9/1

Form: -83923 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Placed twice since dropped back to 1m last month, more recently when very close third (just behind The Sweet Escape) at Leicester (1m, good to firm) nine days ago; competes off same mark here; big player if new cheekpieces have any positive effect.
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2nd

3

(7)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Up The Jazz

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Prevailed narrowly in cheekpieces at Musselburgh (1m, good) last time, registering a first win since 2024; back up 3lb but remains well treated on peak form, which includes a Ripon success; headgear removed; should remain competitive.

3/1

1st

2

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Up The Jazz

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Winless since November 2024 and tried in cheekpieces when a below-par sixth of 12 in 1m Redcar handicap last month; needs to bounce back with headgear retained.

11/4

6th

5

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Up The Jazz

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Placed twice since dropped back to 1m last month, more recently when very close third (just behind The Sweet Escape) at Leicester (1m, good to firm) nine days ago; competes off same mark here; big player if new cheekpieces have any positive effect.

5/1

Form: 7158-4 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Did pretty well to finish fourth on recent seasonal debut at Thirsk (1m, good to firm), given he raced too freely, and he's now back on same mark as when pipping Travis at Ripon (1m, good) last summer.
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5th

5

(2)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Thats My Boy Luke

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Two wins over 1m at Ripon last season (good/good to firm); a bit disappointing this term (4l fourth of seven at Pontefract latest) but on a good mark now.

11/2

4th

5

(3)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:35 Pontefract

Thats My Boy Luke

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tim Easterby

Won two 1m handicaps last summer at Ripon, from 25 races overall; backward steps in his three starts this season leave him 3lb below last winning mark but with plenty to prove currently.

25/1

11th

10

(1)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Thats My Boy Luke

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

8.4f second or third last spring on his three outings at this track, twice from the front; two 1m wins at Ripon last summer, showing form which has not been recaptured this season but he has a competitive mark.

25/1

Form: 69-872 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Needed a couple of runs before hitting top gear this season but his close second at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) last month was a good effort and he's still on a workable mark after recent 2lb nudge.
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3rd

3

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

11:30 Nottingham

Mariner

9st 11lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Jennie Candlish

Won three times last year, the most recent coming at Ripon (1m2f, good) off a 4lb higher mark than today's; went close at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) in April but he's been below his best in two starts since; tongue-tie is added to cheekpieces.

9/1

9th

11

(11)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

17:28 Chester

Mariner

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Inconsistent sort who followed up a neck second at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) in April with a mediocre effort when eighth of 12 at Redcar (1m, good) last month; cannot discount but needs to put his best foot forward.

16/1

8th

3

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Mariner

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Needed a couple of runs before hitting top gear this season but his close second at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) last month was a good effort and he's still on a workable mark after recent 2lb nudge.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2/3-59

Last run: 108 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; kept on for third in Southwell novice (7f, AW) on stable debut in December but two lesser AW runs followed in January, the latter his handicap debut (1m); returns from break with quite a bit to prove.
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6

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

12:15 Doncaster

Thequietman

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: David O’Meara

Ex-Irish maiden who has been essentially regressive for current stable; ended up tailed off (bled from nose) last time; perhaps best watched unless the market suggests a turnaround is likely.

16/1

8th

5

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Thequietman

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Ex-Irish maiden who has been essentially regressive, over 7f/1m in a hood, for current stable; however, pedigree suggests this return to 1m2f is worth exploring; headgear is removed; resurgence is possible.

16/1

9th

2

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Thequietman

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: David O’Meara

Seven-race maiden; kept on for third in Southwell novice (7f, AW) on stable debut in December but two lesser AW runs followed in January, the latter his handicap debut (1m); returns from break with quite a bit to prove.

14/1

Form: 1548-0 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Gained last summer's breakthrough win over 1m and remains unexposed over this trip but finished down the field here (7f) on last month's reappearance and needs that run to have brought him on.
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9

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Electric Lightning

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

C&D winner off 1lb lower last July (good); best run this term when runner-up to a subsequent winner at Beverley last time (7.5f, good to firm; fifth has also won since); solid chance.

9/2

2nd

11

(10)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:40 Beverley

Electric Lightning

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

Off the same mark as for his sole win last summer, over 1m at Doncaster; however, this season hasn't started at all well.

20/1

10th

13

(10)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Electric Lightning

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

Gained last summer's breakthrough win over 1m and remains unexposed over this trip but finished down the field here (7f) on last month's reappearance and needs that run to have brought him on.

12/1

20/1

Form: 7356-0 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent 5yo; lurks on a dangerous mark but usually runs over middle distances nowadays and was well beaten on last month's seasonal debut.
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9th

6

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Whiskey Pete

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Only win in 23 runs was a 1m nursery at York in October 2023 for Ralph Beckett; badly out of form this season and cheekpieces now tried.

25/1

15th

2

(10)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Whiskey Pete

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Long time since his sole win and two duck eggs this term help to demonstrate a big doubt over his current form.

25/1

12th
6 (12)
Travis

10/1

Form: 232-25

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; came second at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March and ran well until weakening into fifth at Thirsk (1m, good; refitted cheekpieces) last month but, off current mark and over this trip, his chance is probably reliant on an uncontested lead.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

1

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Travis

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Geoffrey Harker

Back to form when winning at Redcar in June (7f, good) and finished a sound third off 6lb higher at Beverley last time (7.5f, good to firm); down 1lb; a possible.

7/2

3rd

2

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:40 Beverley

Travis

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Geoffrey Harker

Back to form with a 20-1 win at Redcar where he and runner-up Reginald Charles benefited from racing alone; did that comfortably and a 6lb rise wouldn't be too troublesome if he has turned a corner.

5/1

1st

10

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Travis

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Geoffrey Harker

Formerly consistent and has dropped to a handy mark on the pick of his form, but heavy defeats over 1m here and at Ripon in his last two starts leave him with enough to prove.

14/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £38.80
Straight Forecast £33.77
Tricast £997.80
Trifecta £1406.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Up The Jazz

SPOTLIGHT:

Kiss Me My Love

Telegraph:

We've Got This

The Guardian:

The Sweet Escape

The Star:

Thats My Boy Luke

The Times:

Straight A

TOPSPEED:

Chuzzlewit

Daily Record:

Kiss Me My Love

Daily Mail:

We've Got This

POSTDATA:

Up The Jazz

D Express:

Up The Jazz

Daily Mirror:

Up The Jazz

The Sun:

Up The Jazz