May 23 / 17.00 York

17.00

Good

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  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 22 runners
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Runners: 22 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.40
  • Place: £3.50

Form: -81220 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Record of 122 over 7f on AW once fitted with a visor; however, despite turf achievements early in career, his return to turf at Doncaster (7f, good to soft; second favourite) in March bore no comparison.
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4th

1

(4)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:42 Catterick

Golden Strike

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

In-form 5yo who was beaten only 1l when fifth at York (good to firm) in July before solid third at Carlisle (good to soft) the following month; narrowly denied when second of 14 at Newmarket (again 7f, good) 11 days ago and he's a leading candidate back down in grade.

5/2

2nd

12

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Newmarket

Golden Strike

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Gained his first handicap success on turf when landing big-field event at York (7f, good) in May; last two efforts have been creditable and he's just 1lb above that winning mark; player.

7/1

3rd

11

(7)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Golden Strike

9st 3lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Dual winner since a visor was added in February and he ran another good race when a close fifth of 18 at York (7f, good to firm) last month; 1lb lower here and he should be in the thick of things again.

15/2

16/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 154023 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Drew a blank last year but came down the weights, won over 7f on AW in February and competitive over 1m in two recent outings; case can be made but others have a bit less to prove in this big-field scenario.
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4th

12

(9)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

Signcastle City

10st 13lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Richard Hannon

Has a poor strike-rate over the last two years but is in form, reaching the frame again at Newmarket (1m, good) last Thursday; back on last winning mark; fighting chance.

12/1

4th

3

(3)

24th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Newmarket

Signcastle City

9st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Has a poor strike-rate over the last two years but is in form, placed at Windsor (1m) most recently; back on last winning mark; fighting chance.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 20-955 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Plenty of C&D form in big fields, notably wins on good to soft in 2023 and July 2025; while not so striking as Leadman, he didn't have the best of runs when fifth of 22 over C&D eight days ago, so might step up a bit today.
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5

(6)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

15:25 Catterick

Quest For Fun

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Just one win since landing this in 2023 but runner-up in a division of this last year and some sterling efforts in defeat this campaign, including at York last week; has won on good but suited by slower; solid.

4/1

2nd

3

(2)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:38 Ayr

Quest For Fun

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Things didn't work out when fifth over C&D (heavy) last time but he'd twice gone close at York previously (7f, good to firm/good to soft) and he was second in a division of this race last year; on the shortlist.

6/1

5th

3

(10)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:50 Ayr

Quest For Fun

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Second in a division of this race 12 months ago off 1lb lower; fine runs at York on his last two starts and another big run is on the cards.

9/2

4th
9 (18)
Inspired

14/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 21-236

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
All five starts have been on AW, with some pretty useful form over 1m at Newcastle this winter before a flop in 7f handicap at Chelmsford; gelded and absent in the 11 weeks since; drawn wide; well bred (albeit for much longer trips) and lightly raced for his leading yard but plenty to prove today.
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15th

16

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Doncaster

Inspired

8st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Three wins from his last four starts (soft-good to firm), the latest in an apprentice handicap against 18 rivals at York (1m) last Sunday; faces a higher calibre of opponent this afternoon but this progressive 4yo escapes a penalty for York and he did it nicely there; high on the list.

7/1

1st

2

(10)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:00 York

Inspired

10st 2lb

J: Toby Moore

T: K R Burke

Won at Hamilton (1m, good to firm) in July before good second at Haydock (1m, good), and returned to winning ways at Goodwood (1m, soft) last Sunday; this progressive 4yo is respected under a 5lb penalty.

4/1

1st

11

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:00 Goodwood

Inspired

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Has form figures of 212 since racing over 1m on turf, the success at Hamilton; ran well at Haydock (good) most recently and may show further progress kept to this trip; respected.

7/2

Form: 242435 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Not far away in one of these big-field C&D races last July; showed at Doncaster that month that he can win on turf and he's not been far away in any of his races this year, so he has place claims.
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8th

10

(8)

7th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Commander Of Life

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Has run a number of good races in defeat this season and he got back on the scoresheet when justifying favouritism at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month; up 5lb but that was a comfortable success and he has won over C&D in the past; shortlisted.

8/1

1st

2

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Doncaster

Commander Of Life

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jessica Macey

Has run a number of good in defeat races this season, including fourth over C&D last month; went down only to a progressive 3yo at Newbury (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago and the third and fourth have franked that form; bold show likely.

5/2

14/1

Form: 41-535 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f Ripon maiden last June and stays 7f; 0-13 in handicaps, however, and others present stronger cases despite his career-low mark.
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7th

7

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Modern Times

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Scored over C&D in first-tiime cheekpieces on stable debut in July and followed up with narrow success at Epsom (6f, good to firm) last month; could still have more improvement to come for James Owen; must be considered.

3/1

1st

7

(3)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:00 Epsom

Modern Times

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: James Owen

Signed off for Tim Easterby with two good efforts in the spring and made winning stable debut at Southwell (6f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) last month; will be fine back on turf and could still have more to offer for new stable; major player.

7/4

1st

12

(8)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Modern Times

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Expensive to follow this season, having missed ten months, for Tim Easterby; run well on Tapeta before and a couple of times in a visor too, so it wouldn't surprise were to to take this in first-time cheekpieces.

3/1

Form: 725-43 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
All his wins have been over 7f but there's been only one of those (Epsom last August) in very nearly two years now; still paying for the ease of that win in a seven-runner race, so others are preferred.
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2nd

4

(5)

27th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:07 Epsom

Silver Trumpet

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Second in this last year (good to soft) and won over C&D (good to firm) in July; runner-up over C&D two starts ago and not helped by a slow start when fifth over C&D last time; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces; capable of playing a leading role.

9/2

5th

5

(9)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Epsom

Silver Trumpet

9st 10lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

His five starts over C&D have yielded two wins and two runner-up spots, once behind Musical Angel last September and latterly when chasing home Dapper Guest ten days ago; wasn't done too many favours by the winner last time and has a good chance of gaining his revenge on revised terms.

7/2

Form: 542-62 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
15 races for one win, at Epsom (7f, good to firm; from 9lb lower) last July; faced 7f on AW for last four starts, with career-best form in two close calls, the latest under Mikkel Mortensen at Southwell late last month but today's stronger race for return to turf surely demands better still.
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5th

2

(14)

9th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Jersey Maverick

9st 12lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Runner-up a couple times this season, but he was beaten 14l after an awkward start at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last month and that took his overall record to 1-19; others preferred.

10/1

4th

3

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Newmarket (July)

Jersey Maverick

9st 12lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Fairly bolted up at Epsom (7f, good to firm) last July; that remains his only success but he's generally been running well this term and the handicapper is starting to give him a chance; respected.

9/2

3rd

5

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

19:15 Epsom

Jersey Maverick

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Has modest 1-17 strike-rate but he's pretty consistent and his win was gained over C&D on good to firm ground (just under a year ago); finished well for second at Leicester (6f, good) last month and this step back up in trip is an obvious move; high on the list.

5/2

16/1

Form: 024-22

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Just five races, the first two for James Tate; runner-up three times, including on handicap debut in nine-runner race at Nottingham (1m, good) five weeks ago; return to 7f may well be fine and he's relatively unexposed, but taking on so many rivals from almost the widest draw asks a major question.
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5

(10)

5th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pulsar Star

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Thomas Faulkner

Runner-up on his first two starts for current yard at Kempton (7f) and Nottingham (1m) early in 2026 but he has failed to kick on, only eighth of 13 over C&D in July; more is required after a break.

11/1

8th

1

(2)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pulsar Star

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

He was back up to 1m (turf) when a well-backed favourite last time, but looked to have no excuses in finishing last of six; trainer has won with three of his last five runners, two at big prices, but this gelding has stamina to prove over this far.

3/1

6th

4

(6)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Ffos Las

Pulsar Star

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Thomas Faulkner

Maiden who turned in a solid handicap debut in the spring before being drawn wide down to 7f at York; touch disappointing last time but this is less competitive back up in trip.

5/1

Form: 5736-5 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Gained last year's two wins over 7f on good ground in August and came second in a 15-runner race next time; made a respectable return to action one month ago and enters each-way calculations.
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16th

3

(20)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:48 Redcar

Highfield Viking

10st 0lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: John & Sean Quinn

He returned to form when third of 14 at Ayr (7f, soft) in September and backed it up, despite hanging, when scoring over that C&D (heavy) 17 days ago; up 3lb but he's won off higher and on good ground; can go well providing stall 20 proves no barrier.

5/1

1st

2

(3)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:08 Ayr

Highfield Viking

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Disappointing this year but has dropped down the weights and he was back on song when third over C&D (soft) recently; this C&D winner can be in the mix if backing up that latest effort.

4/1

3rd

2

(12)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Highfield Viking

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

C&D winner but has struggled badly in recent starts, including failing to beat a rival on AW 12 days ago; regular blinkers were left off then but return now; hard to build up too much enthusiasm.

16/1

OUR TIP

9/1

Form: 352-16 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dual 7f turf winner last summer who overcame the drop back to 6f at Kempton (AW) in April; disappointing at Yarmouth three weeks later but she's from a yard which is in fine form.
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10th

13

(6)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Newmarket

Lady Mariko

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dylan Cunha

Scored off 1lb higher on her reappearance at Kempton (6f, AW; stays 7f) in April but her last two runs contained little encouragement; handicapping case to be made but she needs a revival.

50/1

10th

9

(2)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Lady Mariko

8st 13lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Dylan Cunha

Reappeared with a 6f win here in April but she's not come close to that form since and was tailed off at Newmarket last month; now only 1lb higher than for her last success but she needs a big turnaround.

25/1

Form: 37-086 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in 2022, with no joy from nine subsequent visits but most of those were over shorter, whereas his last four wins (elsewhere) have been at about 7f; he's now 1lb lower than when making all at Beverley last September and a case can be made.
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1st

2

(1)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:10 Catterick

It Just Takes Time

9st 13lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Runner-up in the 2022 running in sole C&D start; has dropped back to just below his winning mark at Beverley (about 7f; made all in four-runner race) in July but not in much form since; now goes in a visor (won in cheekpieces much earlier in career); revival needed.

13/2

11

(6)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Pontefract

It Just Takes Time

9st 3lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Not quite as good as he was and it has been a long time since he won over 6f; others appeal more for the win.

25/1

8th

13

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

It Just Takes Time

8st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Mark Walford

C&D winner; runner-up on this card 12 months ago; having a solid campaign but surprising if he was up to winning.

33/1

12/1

Form: -72101 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Last of 20 over 6f last May on his only race here, before finishing on the heels of the leaders twice over 7f at Doncaster; 0-11 on turf and not the most consistent but he won at Newcastle on two of his last three AW starts and the latest was over 7f; 6lb lower today and needs a close look.
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1st

2

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

11:45 Doncaster

Beale Street

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Has done all his winning on Newcastle AW; however, finished a good second over C&D most recently and is due to go back up 1lb in future; holds a fighting chance in his attempt to go one better.

9/2

2nd

9

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Beale Street

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Five-time AW winner, the latest (May) his first over 7f; still seeking a first turf success but his two best runs on the grass came over C&D last summer; not discounted.

10/1

13th

22

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Beale Street

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Bryan Smart

Last of 20 over 6f last May on his only race here, before finishing on the heels of the leaders twice over 7f at Doncaster; 0-11 on turf and not the most consistent but he won at Newcastle on two of his last three AW starts and the latest was over 7f; 6lb lower today and needs a close look.

12/1

Form: 56-310 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Fourth and fifth in his two big-field C&D races last term; Newcastle win in March ensures a career-high mark today but it's hard to judge him harshly on last week's C&D result as he didn't see daylight at various stages.
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7

(10)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

15:25 Catterick

Havana Prince

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Latest turf win in June 2025; hasn't been doing himself justice since back from a break in August but he suffereed some interference in this race 12 months ago (joint-favourite) and a revival isn't impossible.

16/1

9th

5

(11)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Prince

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

C&D win off 1lb higher in March; over 4l behind Beattie Is Back here 23 days ago and this looks a stiffer assignment.

8/1

3rd

2

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Prince

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Dual course winner over 6f/7f, the most recent coming in March off the same mark as today; below his best in three starts since but can't be dismissed back on the AW.

10/1

Form: 317928 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Second when favourite for this race in 2024, with mixed fortunes in her five subsequent C&D appearances but she was a creditable third last June; seen in regular action this year, including when second at Wetherby last month but not so good here eight days ago; her last two wins (2024 and this February) were in small fields, so others make more appeal today.
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15th

7

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Mereside Diva

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Second when favourite for this race in 2024, with mixed fortunes in her five subsequent C&D appearances but she was a creditable third last June; seen in regular action this year, including when second at Wetherby last month but not so good here eight days ago; her last two wins (2024 and this February) were in small fields, so others make more appeal today.

20/1

8th

13

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Mereside Diva

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Versatile as regards ground; form this year features an AW success in February and close second at Wetherby (7f) last time; five-time winner on turf and C&D record includes two placed efforts; not ruled out.

12/1

2nd

1

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Wetherby

Mereside Diva

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Two good runs at Southwell preceded her Newcastle success in February (7f; blinkered first time); she hasn't run badly at Lingfield twice since, for all she has finished down the field, and this test may prove more suitable; key player.

6/1

Form: /1612- D BF

Last run: 226 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Two wins (one on turf at Doncaster) and a second from his four starts for new stable last season, all in 7f handicaps; failed to settle last time, yet still challenged strongly in the final 1f and left the impression he remains capable of better.
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4th

1

(13)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:39 Leicester

Rascal Recknell

9st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

Free-going triple 7f winner who has been well below his best this season, when the handicapper has been in control; took a step back in the right direction last time at Southwell (6f, AW); now back on his last winning mark and not written off.

20/1

8th

5

(1)

3rd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Rascal Recknell

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Appleby

Dual Polytrack winner who's run poorly in a handful of starts on Tapeta; offered very little during a light campaign this season and remains just above his last winning mark.

20/1

8th

6

(3)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:30 Chester

Rascal Recknell

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Appleby

Two wins last year over 7f for this yard but well beaten so far this campaign; on the plus side, 6f was against him two months ago and cheekpieces are tried.

20/1

6/1

Form: U6-862 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has an underwhelming strike-rate, given his ability, but he was second of 22 off a good mark over C&D eight days ago and would surely have gone very close had he not met trouble in running from well off the pace; the problems today are that he's back up 4lb, drawn even wider and has another big field to negotiate his way through; huge player but plenty needs to go right.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

13

(1)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:00 Goodwood

Leadman

8st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Michael Appleby

Not disgraced in major 7f handicap at Ascot on penultimate start but is still seeking a first win above Class 3 and his ceiling is well established; moved out of David O'Meara's yard since last run.

33/1

9th

9

(14)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Leadman

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

All three wins at 7f including at Doncaster (good to firm) in June; has remained in form but he's drawn wide and may not be quite so effective over 1m.

16/1

20/1

Form: 1725-1 D

Last run: 127 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Free-going sort who was 4-18 for Charlie Johnston, including two 1m wins last summer, and made a winning start for new connections when 33-1 for a nine-runner race at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in January; absent since and has more to prove back at 7f for the first time since 2024.
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13th

7

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Newmarket

Paladin

9st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

33-1 winner on AW (7f) in January who ran well when second at Ascot (1m, good to firm) in July; three other outings this year don't come close, albeit he had an excuse when eased down last time; not easy to predict what comes next.

20/1

9th

3

(4)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Newmarket (July)

Paladin

10st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

His first win came over 7f (soft) but better at 1m now, getting up late to win on Wolverhampton AW when making his yard debut in January and finding only a subsequent winner too good at Ascot last month; out of sorts at Redcar since though and reverts to 7f with something to prove.

7/1

Form: 71-464 D

Last run: 99 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Behind on his only run here (2023); Doncaster last June saw his only turf win since 2021, amidst plenty of AW success admittedly but he was out of form in February when last seen; has a competitive mark but other cases look a bit more solid, particularly as he's drawn wide.
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7th

1

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

16:05 Ffos Las

Follow Your Heart

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Mark Loughnane

Both turf wins have come at Doncaster where he beat only one home last time out (7f, good); that was his fourth disappointing run in succession.

20/1

11th

4

(3)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Follow Your Heart

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Mark Loughnane

Both turf wins have come at Doncaster, the second in the corresponding event 12 months ago; wouldn't judge him too harshly on York last time and the return to this track and Class 5 company could see him rebound.

9/1

19th

16

(19)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Follow Your Heart

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Loughnane

Behind on his only run here (2023); Doncaster last June saw his only turf win since 2021, amidst plenty of AW success admittedly but he was out of form in February when last seen; has a competitive mark but other cases look a bit more solid, particularly as he's drawn wide.

33/1

20th
12 (14)
Documenting

40/1

Form: 5095-7 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
13yo who has won on 12 occasions, the latest in December 2024 and his C&D win came before most of today's rivals were born; not disgraced on reappearance and he's now 13lb lower than this time last year, but his last turf win was in 2022; not the percentage call.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

8

(6)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

Documenting

11st 4lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

This veteran gained his first turf win for four years in 7f Doncaster handicap (good to firm) seven weeks ago; only 3lb higher but doesn't obviously have the profile of one likely to follow up.

14/1

1st

3

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Documenting

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Winless since 2024 but this veteran arrives in decent nick, runner-up at Newbury (7f) in June before a creditable tenth of 17 in 7f Ascot handicap last month; not totally dismissed.

10/1

Form: 6400-2 CD BF

Last run: 120 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Most of his 14 races at York have been over 7f, including wins in this race in 2024 and another last June; absent since second on AW in January and that's the longest break he's had for two years, which asks a question, but he has to be considered off his last winning mark.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(7)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Feel The Need

9st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Herrington

Sole AW win came here and returned to form with a near miss over 1m at Doncaster where he was headed late on; same mark for this and dropping back to 7f won't hurt.

11/4

2nd

6

(13)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Feel The Need

11st 7lb

J: Jimmy McCarthy

T: Michael Herrington

Not entirely solid on 2026 efforts but has possibilities on best form, being a four-time Class 4 winner who is in a lower grade today; gained the most recent success 15 months ago.

11/1

7th

3

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Feel The Need

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Herrington

Doesn't win often but is down to a career-low mark and is used to doing his racing in better company; has often run well here without winning and showed more back on Tapeta last time, so there are positives on the return from a short break.

7/1

Form: 31- D

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Both races were 7f novices on Newcastle AW, showing promise in September and winning in clearcut style in November; has a useful pedigree and brings clear potential but 22-runner race is something of a baptism of fire for this handicap and turf debut.
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9th

9

(5)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Pontefract

Bloodsweatandtyres

9st 5lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Brian Ellison

Dropping down the weights and he didn't run badly when sixth behind a couple of these over C&D 18 days ago; that run didn't really suggest he was primed to strike though; change of headgear today.

12/1

6th

3

(5)

17th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Pontefract

Bloodsweatandtyres

10st 2lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Brian Ellison

Won a Newcastle novice (7f, AW) last November but he's found it tough going in handicaps this season and was only sixth of 12 at Newcastle (first-time blinkers) two weeks ago; still lightly raced but he has something to prove on this drop back to 6f.

10/1

6th

3

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bloodsweatandtyres

9st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Brian Ellison

C&D winner last November; beaten 3l when fifth of 12 at Southwell (7f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) in July but he was beaten a long way at Thirsk (1m, good) two weeks ago; drops back in trip with blinkers now tried.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £159.50
Straight Forecast £104.53
Tricast £741.24
Trifecta £991.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Leadman

The Times:

Signcastle City

Daily Mirror:

Bloodsweatandtyres

NEWMARKET:

Jersey Maverick

SPOTLIGHT:

Rascal Recknell

POSTDATA:

Mereside Diva

The Sun:

Quest For Fun

TOPSPEED:

Documenting

Telegraph:

Leadman

Daily Mail:

Leadman

D Express:

Leadman

The Star:

Leadman

Daily Record:

Leadman

The Guardian:

Signcastle City