17.25

4th

5

(15)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Rousing Encore

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Promising second on reappearance at Newcastle and better than the bare results suggest since, meeting significant trouble in running in a big field at York last time; could play a major role if getting the breaks.

11/1

15th

19

(11)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Rousing Encore

8st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Merely fifth on his last two starts, following a very promising second on his reappearance at Newcastle (6f, AW); however, he won this last year (good to firm) and is handicapped to be in the mix if he's back on song.

14/1

19th

12

(17)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Bergerac

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

8yo who was inconsistent last season and lacks a recent run; however, he's just 1lb higher than when both second of 13 over C&D (good) last May and winning at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) next time; not ruled out each-way.

33/1

13

(21)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Bergerac

8st 13lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Not far off his best this year and won at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) in June, but he's been in and out since and was well held in the Ayr Gold Cup; this C&D winner could be revived but he doesn't have the potential of some of these.

33/1

8th

2

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Westmorian

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Gained three 6f wins on the AW last spring but he went off the boil and refused to race in the Ayr Silver Cup on his final outing; hard to see him breaking his turf duck after eight months off.

25/1

11

(7)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Westmorian

9st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Grant Tuer

He had a very good run on AW in the spring, winning three in a row over 6f, but was last to finish on his latest start in May; it's hard to see him breaking his turf duck off an 18lb higher mark than his most recent defeat on grass in June 2024.

40/1

7th

22

(18)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Woven

8st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

10yo who may prefer slow ground but the going was good when he was fourth of 21 in this in 2024; often runs well here and he reappeared with a creditable fourth of 19 at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in March; each-way possible.

33/1

4th

10

(11)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Woven

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Running in this race for the fourth time, having finished second in 2022 and 2024 and ninth last year; can go well fresh and he retained a good chunk of ability last year; should be arriving on the scene late.

14/1

4th

3

(6)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Winged Messenger

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

String of good runs in 2025, winning three times with the last of them coming in the Ayr Bronze Cup 248 days ago (6f, soft); 4lb higher mark to contend with and may come on for this return to action.

7/2

54

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Winged Messenger

9st 4lb

T: Julie Camacho

Progressive since these cheekpieces went on, winning at Doncaster (5.5f, good) and Epsom (6f, good) and finishing a close third of 16 to Eternal Sunshine at Thirsk (6f, good) recently despite having to wait for a clear run; he's right at home on slow ground and could play a leading role.

15/2

1st

12

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Lord Roxby

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Nigel Tinkler

Generally performed with great credit last season, including a 6f Hamilton win in May off the same mark as today; never involved in either start this year but his stable's good recent form provides some hope.

14/1

13th

1

(8)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Lord Roxby

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Generally performed with great credit last season, winning a 6f handicap at Hamilton last May off 2lb lower and ending his campaign with a second of nine at Newmarket; never in contention at Beverley on his return to action 16 days ago (7.4f, good to firm) and likely best watched for a yard having a quiet year.

16/1

7th

1

(1)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Musical Touch

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Acts on good to firm and soft ground; won at Thirsk (6f, good) last spring and recorded his second AW win on his Southwell reappearance last month; up 4lb but he still looks feasibly treated and should get a good tow into this race; key player.

3/1

1st

3

(2)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Musical Touch

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ended 2025 with a whimper but he has slipped back down the weights as a consequence; won on last year's reappearance and also ran a fine race after a 175-day layoff in 2024 so unlikely to be lacking in fitness; one to consider.

8/1

10th

12

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Grant Wood

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Paul Midgley

Almost as good as ever at the age of seven and went down narrowly at Ripon (6f, good) earlier this month; hard to knock but this is a warm race and he faces some unexposed rivals.

14/1

3rd

5

(7)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Grant Wood

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Began this year with two Newcastle wins (6f, Tapeta) but he was only eighth of ten there last month; has won over C&D but has a patchy profile and needs to step up again on this return to turf.

10/1

16th

4

(3)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Duran

9st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Second in this race last year before running out the ready winner of a 5f AW handicap at Haydock last May (good to firm) off a 1lb lower mark; made an encouraging return to action at Beverley 16 days ago; each-way shout.

10/1

5th

5

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Beverley

Duran

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Pushed the reopposing Smart Vision close at Doncaster last autumn; started last season well (including second in this race on reappearance) and should be on the premises if resuming in similar form.

8/1

10th

11

(9)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Kodiac Thriller

8st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Mark Walford

Had a good season for new yard in 2025, winning on second start and running two excellent races at Ripon when returned to 6f, notably when first home on his side in the Great St Wilfrid (good to firm) in August; confirmed his liking for that course when winning there three weeks ago and needs to prove he's the same horse elsewhere.

8/1

1st

9

(8)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ripon

Kodiac Thriller

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Prominent-racer; did well for this yard last year, winning at Thirsk in May and running several good races in defeat, notably when best of the stands' rail group in the Great St Wilfrid over C&D; he needs to leave his low-key seasonal return well behind if he is to feature today though.

33/1

5th

13

(9)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Yes Im Mali

8st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Won over C&D (good) last month on second stable start; midfield finish at Newbury (6f, good) next time before 1l second of 20 at York (6f, good) last Saturday; he could still have more to offer for this yard; respected.

13/2

2nd

9

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Yes Im Mali

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Prevailed in big-field Class 5 event at Thirsk (6f, good) last month on second start for new yard; found it harder in a Newbury Class 2 last weekend but could fare better with his sights lowered.

12/1

2nd

14

(14)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Manila Scouse

8st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

His last win came over C&D last July (good; off 1lb higher) and he stayed on for a close third at Hamilton (5f, good) a fortnight ago; could build on that latest performance now back up in trip; firmly in calculations.

10/1

3rd

10

(12)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Manila Scouse

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

May have needed his recent comeback from six months off at his age (cracked late on having raced prominently from a low stall over 6f round Chester); 2lb below his last successful mark and has won here before but David Allan has opted for Vince L'Amour.

12/1

2nd

4

(3)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:05 Chepstow

El Bufalo

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Thomas Faulkner

Four-time AW winner who was having just his second crack at a turf handicap when good sixth of 17 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; also switched across from a poor draw to deliver his bid so that effort can probably be upgraded a little further; forecast softer ground is an unknown but otherwise respected.

4/1

8th

15

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Lethal Nymph

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Paul Midgley

Runner-up in this race in 2024, and he warmed up nicely for another bid with a good fourth in a big field over C&D at the Dante meeting; should be in the thick of things once more.

12/1

4th

20

(15)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Lethal Nymph

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Paul Midgley

Two wins last autumn and he's better than he's shown at Pontefract and Ascot of late; however, this is tougher and he needs to raise his game.

33/1

6th

6

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Almarada Prince

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Paul Midgley

Split James's Delight and Elmonjed in top 3yo handicap over C&D (good to soft) in 2024; failed to win in 2025 but he has edged down the weights and his three runs for Paul Midgley have been quite encouraging, faring best of those in the far-side group when sixth of 16 back on turf at Ripon (6f, good to soft) 37 days ago; considered.

25/1

6th

7

(6)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ripon

Almarada Prince

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Failed to win in 2025 but he has edged down the weights and his two AW runs for Paul Midgley have both been encouraging enough; no issue with the return to turf; type to win races sooner rather than later.

10/1

3rd

7

(10)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Archduke Ferdinand

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Won the corresponding event 12 months ago off a 6lb higher mark; not come close to matching that form in seven runs since but this spring's two efforts have come over 5f and this will be more suitable; 2-2 at Redcar and a full revival could be imminent.

9/1

8th

4

(9)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Archduke Ferdinand

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Course winner who has dropped to a mark 3lb lower than when winning at Redcar (6f, good to firm) last May; he could improve for this month's reappearance run over C&D but he failed to threaten, which was also the case on his final few outings last season; needs to get back on track.

14/1

5th

5

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Secret Guest

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Bryan Smart

Only won one of his last 28 starts but has slid to a competitive mark as a result and was unlucky not to finish closer behind The Good Biscuit and Jonny Concrete at Chester (hampered late); holds each-way claims.

16/1

6th

7

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Secret Guest

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

He hasn't been at his best in recent starts but he has dipped to a dangerous mark and he has landed a good draw; this is a tough race in which to try and turn things around though.

16/1

4th

11

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

20:05 Doncaster

Kats Bob

9st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Tends to lead; hit the ground running by winning his first four starts for Ruth Carr last year; plenty of good efforts followed including when he beat 18 others to score at York (6f, good to firm) in June; now 2lb below that last winning mark so a handicapping case to be made, but he did not sustain his effort when finishing well held at York a fortnight ago.

16/1

14th

7

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Kats Bob

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Enthusiastic front-runner who shone for Ruth Carr in 2025, winning five 6f handicaps (including a defeat of Jonny Concrete here on good to firm); creditable in-frame efforts on two of three starts this year without necessarily suggesting he's ready to strike again.

14/1

4th

9

(9)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Irish Nectar

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

All three wins on turf when trained by Kevin Ryan; beaten a head over C&D in February but below that level twice since; may do better back at this track.

12/1

9th

18

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Sports Coach

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Hasn't built on his success at Southwell (5f, AW) in March; not disgraced when sixth over C&D nine days ago but he'll need more if he's to return to winning ways.

12/1

6th

22

(5)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Sports Coach

8st 2lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Won off this mark in small field at Southwell (5f, AW) in March; ran pretty well on next two starts but down the field at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) latest and others are preferred in a hotter race than he's used to.

33/1

1

(3)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bonnies Boy

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

0-13 but he retains plenty of the ability that saw him earn a mark of 80 after his first three starts; both C&D runs have been encouraging and he's high on the list.

7/1

4

(7)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Redcar

Bonnies Boy

9st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

12-race maiden but he was beaten only a length when third of 15 at York (5.5f, good) in July and was a close seventh of 16 at Doncaster (5f, soft) under Warren Fentiman ten days ago; has claims dropping in grade.

4/1