June 04 / 16.42 Wetherby

16.42

Good To Firm

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  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.30
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 0089-0 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
7f and 1m winner on good; has been unable to return to the heights of his most recent win at York last July, in six subsequent starts; back on a handy mark; could be better for his reappearance and is not written off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(9)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

17:00 Beverley

Obelix

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Julie Camacho

Ran into traffic at a crucial stage when fourth to Glenfinnan over C&D (good to firm) last month; similar form when fourth at Thirsk 17 days ago; each-way shout.

100/30

4th

2

(2)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Obelix

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Julie Camacho

Ran into traffic at a crucial stage when fourth at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 24 days ago; capable of a prominent showing but he is the type that is always reliant on some luck in running.

5/2

14/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 7-0860 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner at up to 7.5f, on all types of ground; 3lb lower than when last scoring at Beverley last September and, with his trainer among the winners, don't be surprised if he returns to form.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

3rd
11 (2)
Orne

12/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 07-030 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
7f turf (heavy) and AW winner but without success since 2023; inconsistent but his better efforts of the last 12 months would give him each-way claims from this mark.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(1)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Orne

9st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Often front-runs; without a success since landing a Group 3 as a 2yo; however, he has posted some good placed efforts and ran well when sixth of 18 at York (7f, good to firm) in July; has been dropped another pound and has to be considered.

5/1

6th

14

(2)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:32 York

Orne

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

He's on a long losing run and can be inconsistent, but this front-runner was third of 22 over C&D (good) in May and wasn't beaten far when seventh of 20 over C&D (good) last time; each-way possibilities from low draw.

16/1

7th

17

(13)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Orne

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Smart earlier in career; yet to win for this yard but gave it a good shot from the front when third over C&D (good) at the Dante meeting and bounced back from a lesser effort over 6f here when third (Inspired fourth) of 14 at Wetherby (good to firm; made running again) last week; each-way claims again.

16/1

3/1

Form: 1-2364

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
1m AW winner last December, his peak effort; not far off that level at York latest (7f, good) after being gelded and having a break; drops 1lb; interesting.
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Verdict Starting price

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

OUR TIP

Form: 5431-6 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Two-time turf and AW winner (7f-1m); 8lb higher than his highest winning mark and although he may have needed his reappearance, he may also now need a favour from the handicapper.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(7)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Ascot

Stratocracy

10st 5lb

J: Miss Lauren Frost

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Has run well in competitive handicaps this summer, notably his third of 18 at York (7f, good to firm) two runs ago; big shout on that form if he can brush off his below-par effort at Newbury.

10/1

5th

3

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:58 Newbury

Stratocracy

9st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Ended 2025 with a 7f win at Chelmsford and he has run well in competitive handicaps on turf this summer, most recently finishing third of 18 at York (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; no obvious reason why he wouldn't make another bold bid.

11/2

3rd

6

(15)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:32 York

Stratocracy

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Sixth of 22 over C&D (good) in May on reappearance and further respectable efforts when fifth of 14 on his next two starts (7f, good to firm); however, he needs something extra to return to winning ways today.

20/1

10/1

Form: 52-160 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Two-time turf winner over 6f-7f; career best came with an AW win at Kempton in April; well beaten in two 7f turf starts since; drops 1lb; more needed.
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Verdict Starting price

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: 4-0738 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Twice a 7f winner, including from this mark, in 2024; recent AW form has been significantly better than that on turf; cheekpieces now tried but she has a bit to prove on this surface.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

19:15 Lingfield (AW)

Madame De Sevigne

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: John Butler

Far more miss than hit this season and beat only one home at York last time; others preferred.

8/1

14th

8

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:05 York

Madame De Sevigne

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John Butler

Far more miss than hit this season and beat only one home at Newmarket last time; others preferred.

22/1

9th

4

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Madame De Sevigne

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: John Butler

Two wins for Robert Eddery came over a stiff, undulating 7f, so has that in her favour; lacked consistency for new yard, below par in first-time cheekpieces latest (headgear now off, tongue-tie on), but could easily bounce back.

7/1

Form: 642164 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
7f-1m AW winner and 7f turf winner (good) last year when 6lb lower; well below par on both AW and turf on his last two starts and he does have a little to prove after that.
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4th

8

(3)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Anthropologist

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Herrington

C&D win off this mark in March; knocking at the door on most recent AW appearances and latest down-the-field run in the Leger Legends event at Doncaster is easy to excuse as he saw no daylight; another to consider.

8/1

8th

2

(8)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Anthropologist

11st 7lb

J: Sammy Jo Bell

T: Michael Herrington

Campaigned over 7f in recent times but shapes as if this return to 1m will suit; in form, having made the frame on AW in last three starts; effective on turf; strong contender under Sammy Jo Bell, who has ridden the winner of this race three times.

5/1

2nd

1

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Anthropologist

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael Herrington

Both AW wins have been here (1m/7f) and he suffered a near miss at Southwell (7f) last time; unlikely to be far away.

4/1

Form: 95-040

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner at 1m-1m1f on good or slower; inconsistent this season but has slipped to a workable mark and, if in the same form as at Ripon on penultimate start, he could have a say.
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3rd

10

(3)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

14:17 Haydock

Empirestateofmind

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Two wins at Ayr (1m, soft/heavy) last month with a near-miss at Hamilton (1m1f, heavy) in between, and he was a close second when unpenalised at Ayr (7f, heavy) last Thursday; 4lb higher this afternoon but this 8yo remains well treated on his old form and has to be respected.

13/2

1st

2

(2)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Ayr

Empirestateofmind

9st 12lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Returned to form and capitalised on a reduced mark over C&D (soft) this month before near-miss at Hamilton (1m1f, heavy) two days later; 3lb higher than last time but this in-form 8yo is a leading contender.

11/4

2nd

4

(5)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

16:30 Hamilton

Empirestateofmind

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Proved resurgent dropped back to Class 5 at Ayr (1m, soft) on Friday, beating Motawaared by 1l, pair clear; likely player under 4lb penalty kept to this level, provided he remains in form.

100/30

10th
13 (4)
War Howl

33/1

Form: -99000 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back 7f races on sound surfaces last summer when with Mick Appleby but has been well below that level of form in all five starts for his current trainer; very handy mark but no recent signs of revival.
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3rd

5

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

War Howl

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ben Haslam

Ran better when 3l off the winner at Doncaster (7f) three weeks ago; 0-5 on the AW but sole placing was on this track; respected.

4/1

7th

10

(10)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

War Howl

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

A two-time scorer (including over C&D) for Michael Appleby last summer; well below par for his present handler this season, however, and he failed to beat a rival in 1m Pontefract handicap last time.

20/1

Form: 434-7

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Best effort from four starts was on debut (7f, good); beaten 9l in a Windsor maiden handicap (1m, good to firm) when last seen; has since had wind surgery; probably best watched unless market vibes are strong.
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3rd

1

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:10 Yarmouth

Symphony Of Joy

10st 2lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Inconsistent maiden who has his quirks; can miss the start and pull hard, while he did some hanging when fourth of the five runners last time; not the percentage call.

8/1

4th

3

(5)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:10 Nottingham

Symphony Of Joy

9st 13lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Inconsistent maiden who has missed the start and/or pulled hard; no problem with 9.5f on Tapeta last time, when turning in his best effort since handicapping (made most), but history suggests he's no good thing to build on it.

6/1

3rd

6

(7)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Symphony Of Joy

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Struggled since handicapping this year and he blew the start at Wetherby last month before pulling too hard on Tapeta a fortnight ago; goes beyond 1m for the first time and will need to settle better upped from 7f.

16/1

Form: 327-89

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m selling handicap (good to firm) at Thirsk when with George Boughey; has gone close a couple of times for this yard, including here (1m, good) 12 months ago when 3lb higher; below par in both starts this season but not written off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

6

(3)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Yaajooz

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Picked up a Thirsk selling handicap (1m, good to firm) in July 2024 on his final start for George Boughey; that remains his only success in 22 starts, however; career-low mark but the percentage call is to look elsewhere.

7/1

6th

10

(7)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yaajooz

9st 7lb

J: Robbie Downey

T: Michael & David Easterby

Only win came in a selling handicap and beaten in 20 other races; close third last time at Newcastle (7f) but wouldn't be a good thing to back that up.

7/1

3rd

4

(5)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Yaajooz

9st 7lb

J: Robbie Downey

T: Michael & David Easterby

Inconsistent gelding who was below par in three runs in the spring; has gone well fresh more than once, though, and returns from three months off on a career-low mark, so no surprise to see him fare better; keep an eye on the market.

12/1

13th
10 (7)
Catalyse

25/1

Form: 039-00

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Debut 6f winner (good) who has been unable to better that effort or add to that success in 11 further starts; well beaten twice since switching to his current trainer but it's not long since this would have looked a very handy mark and he would be a big player if bouncing back.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

1

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Catalyse

10st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Still to add to his debut win in 14 subsequent outings and it has been tough going so far for this stable; now drops into a Class 6 and a revival wouldn't be out of the question.

10/1

6th

3

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

18:40 Ayr

Catalyse

9st 9lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Well down the field on all four starts for Jim Goldie this season (6f-7f), most recently in refitted cheekpieces at Hamilton on Wednesday; stable has more obvious chance with Ashen.

20/1

7th

2

(7)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Catalyse

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Won over C&D on his debut when with Richard Fahey (good); hasn't won since and well beaten in three starts for Jim Goldie this time round; plenty to prove at present.

33/1

25/1

Form: 2135-0

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Odds-on 1m winner (good) at Windsor last September when with Ralph Beckett; has gone backwards in all three starts since, latest on debut for new yard; tongue-tie now tried; plenty to prove at present.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(1)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:17 Newcastle (AW)

Livonian

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Barry Murtagh

Won a 1m novice at Windsor last September when trained by Ralph Beckett but he's failed to beat a rival home in each of his three starts for this yard (tongue-tied on the last two occasions); has been given wind surgery since last seen 76 days ago.

66/1

10th

3

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Livonian

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Barry Murtagh

Unexposed after only six runs but has struggled on both starts for new stable this season (1m1f/7f); big leap of faith required to support him.

66/1

14th

4

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Livonian

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Barry Murtagh

Odds-on 1m winner (good) at Windsor last September when with Ralph Beckett; has gone backwards in all three starts since, latest on debut for new yard; tongue-tie now tried; plenty to prove at present.

25/1

Non-runners

Society Man, Roaring Ralph

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £96.60
Straight Forecast £87.56
Tricast £1024.53
Trifecta £1059.70

Selections

Daily Mail:

Roaring Ralph

SPOTLIGHT:

Inspired

NEWMARKET:

Lady Mariko

Telegraph:

It Just Takes Time

The Star:

Catalyse

The Times:

Anthropologist

POSTDATA:

Stratocracy

TOPSPEED:

Obelix

RP RATINGS:

Empirestateofmind

The Guardian:

Inspired

Daily Mirror:

Lady Mariko

D Express:

Roaring Ralph

Daily Record:

Roaring Ralph