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18.10

Good To Firm

Palace Of Holyroodhouse (Handicap)

  • Prize money: £61848
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 31 runners
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Palace Of Holyroodhouse (Handicap)

Runners: 31 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 2333-1 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Finished second in the Windsor Castle over C&D at this meeting 12 months ago before third-place finishes in three more Group/Listed races; returned from eight months off to win a 5f Listed event at York five weeks ago, missing the break but avoiding the fierce early pace as a result and sweeping through late on; has a touch of class and stable sent out the topweight to finish second in this race 12 months ago.
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1st

4

(7)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:40 York

Dickensian

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

All starts at 5f on good or good to firm; no wins since his debut success at Musselburgh 13 months ago but he ran a belter when second of 20 in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot; again very useful form when beaten around 2l by Revival Power in Listed C&D event in August and Doncaster Group 2 three weeks later; solid each-way claims on this reappearance.

9/1

1

(4)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 1

14:25 Doncaster

Dickensian

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Yet to encounter slow ground; consistent form since debut win features placed efforts in notable races won by Havana Hurricane, Lady Iman and Revival Power; needs improvement to reverse placings with those rivals.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 215-53

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Made all in a Group 3 at Chantilly (6f, good to soft) last June; didn't run badly behind two seasoned sprinters in the Group 3 Prix Du Gros-Chene back at Chantilly (5f, good) 19 days ago; fast ground will be a first for him but he still has his best days to come.
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No Results Found

Form: 2115-7 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Represents the same connections as 2020 winner Art Power; 3-6 as a 2yo, including the Group 2 Flying Childers at Doncaster (5f, good); dropped away to finish seventh of ten behind Dickensian at York (5f, good) on her reappearance having forced a strong pace; should be sharper today but this will be a tough race to dominate; handicap debut.
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7th

7

(9)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:40 York

Revival Power

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Progressed well last year, making all in Listed event over C&D (good to firm) at the Ebor meeting in August and Doncaster's Group 2 Flying Childers (5f, good) three weeks later; holds a Group 1 entry at Royal Ascot and her sister Winter Power, also a Group-race winning juvenile, won this race in 2021 before landing the Nunthorpe later that year; carries a penalty on this return but a bold bid looks likely.

3/1

1

(2)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Newmarket

Revival Power

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Progressive filly who made all in the Flying Childers at Doncaster (good) most recently, taking record to 3-5; sister to the 2020 winner of this race (for same connections) and warrants respect even with 5lb penalty.

3/1

Form: 133414

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Made hay on AW over the winter and then found another burst of improvement to win at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) last month; admirable as he is, this looks an extremely stiff task now dropping to 5f for the first time; sold for £200,000 at the Goffs London Sale on Monday.
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4th

6

(8)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 1

17:15 Epsom

Ten Carat Harry

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Productive gelding, mostly over 6f and on AW; prevailed by a neck in Newmarket handicap (good to firm) back on turf last time, taking record to 7-12; has bits of 7f form, including at Listed level; in the mix.

6/1

1st

1

(10)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Newmarket

Ten Carat Harry

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Developed into a useful performer on AW this winter, reeling off a five-timer (6f) prior to a good third in Listed company (7f); solid efforts in defeat on his last two starts and too soon to pigeonhole him as an AW specialist given his two turf runs were on soft ground and early in his career; likely vulnerable off topweight all the same.

20/1

Form: 432-15

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden at Leicester (7f, good to firm) on his second run as a 2yo; creditable efforts in Listed/Group 3 events afterwards (5f-7f); only had to match that form to win a 6f conditions event at Wolverhampton on his return in April and he was put in his place in Listed race at Newbury (6f, good) five weeks ago; Ryan Moore booked but this looks a tough mark and the return to 5f isn't enough to tempt.
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5th

9

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Sirius A

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Has a broadly solid record, latterly on AW; registered a neck success in useful conditions race at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) on seasonal debut; however, needs to show further improvement back on turf.

25/1

Form: 121-1 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; the winner of three of his four starts, the latest an impressive display at Churchill Downs (5f, firm) in April; trainer typically ebullient about his chance but his blistering early speed and ability to handle a bend like a greyhound, both huge assets in the US, will not be quite so advantageous on this stiff, straight track; that said, he has the stands' rail draw and looks sure to give his supporters a run for their money.
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14th

7

(4)

8th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Bacio

8st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Soundly beaten in three maiden runs; only mild promise in a handicap on last week; faces a stiff task these weights.

33/1

7th

11

(1)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Bacio

8st 8lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Soundly beaten in three maiden runs; tongue-tie seemed to help only marginally last time.

25/1

8th

2

(11)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bacio

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

prominent, in touch with leaders halfway, weakened over 1f out

40/1

Form: 13-62 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Finished third in last season's Norfolk Stakes over C&D (good to firm) and it's easy enough to make a handicapping case for him on that run; two defeats in the USA this spring, finishing second to a useful sort at Churchill Downs six weeks ago; not ruled out.
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3rd

14

(7)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Sandals Song

9st 3lb

J: James McDonald

T: George Weaver

Made a successful debut in the Royal Palm Juvenile at Gulfstream Park (5f, firm) last month which gained him automatic entry into this race; should be suited by the ground and it will be interesting to see how he fares in the market; trainer's previous runner in this race finished ninth of 14 in 2023.

12/1

Form: 12-179

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo and took his form to a new level with an emphatic win at Southwell (6f, AW) in March; a refusal to settle has compromised him in Group 3/Listed events on his last two starts but this mark is surely in range judged on that Southwell win and he is interesting now dropped to 5f for the first time; hooded every time except today.
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9th

7

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Ghost Mode

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Talented, albeit is a shade quirky, and made a mockery of his mark in Southwell handicap (6f, AW) on reappearance; eventually dropped away in Ascot Group 3 since but may still have more to offer; not written off.

14/1

7th

7

(2)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Ascot

Ghost Mode

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Andrew Balding

Five runs as a 2yo; made debut over 6f but campaigned at 7f afterwards, running away with a maiden at Chester (good to soft) before a good second in a York sales race last October; absent for five months prior to a facile success in a 6f handicap at Southwell in March, racing freely and hanging left in the straight but in a different class to some fair handicappers; in much deeper today and looks to face a stiff task at the weights but the Southwell performance smacked of a hugely talented, if slightly wayward, colt and this stiff 6f should suit; unraced on faster than good.

8/1

Form: 43-332 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Fifth, beaten 4l, in last season's Norfolk Stakes over C&D (good to firm); tongue tied and has turned in three solid efforts in 2026, latterly when second of ten in a 6f handicap at Windsor (good to firm) 18 days ago when headed close home; worth another crack at 5f and likely to go well.
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2nd

2

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

Comical Point

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Useful 2yo, highly tried after his winning debut at Salisbury; third in his two runs this year, latterly in a Newmarket handicap last month (6f, good to firm); drawn wide but likely to give it another good go.

100/30

3rd

3

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Newmarket

Comical Point

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

5f win on 2yo debut; came up short in Group 2 and Listed company afterwards but still displayed useful ability; sent off favourite for a conditions event at Wolverhampton (6f; tongue-tie added) on last month's return and finished a close third despite hanging to his right; getting back on a straight track should suit and this Commonwealth Cup entrant makes some appeal on his handicap debut.

6/1

Form: -42410 D

Last run: 95 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won twice on Tapeta over the winter, notably a runaway defeat of Fortification (who is now 8lb higher) at Wolverhampton in February; down the field in a Listed event at Chantilly (5.5f, heavy) in March; unlikely to dominate this field and others are preferred.
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1st

1

(7)

17th Feb 2026

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Baker Blue

9st 11lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: Dylan Cunha

Made all in a 6f novice at Southwell in good style on his stable debut in December; creditable efforts in handicaps since and returning to 5f shouldn't be an issue; not discounted.

6/1

4th

1

(3)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Baker Blue

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dylan Cunha

Made all for a decisive C&D novice win in December; possibly a bit too free when turned over as favourite at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) next time but went close back here (5f) latest, when the front pair were clear; up 2lb for last time but unexposed and a major player.

2/1

Form: 21-112 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Hugely progressive this year, winning 5f handicaps at Wolverhampton and Thirsk before excelling herself when second to Dickensian in a Listed event at York (5f, good) five weeks ago; a 5lb rise isn't ideal but she's on the up and this strong-travelling filly appeals as the type to take well to the demands of this race.
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2nd

9

(8)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:40 York

Simplify

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Improving filly who made all in Thirsk novice (6f, good) on her final start of last term and carried on the good work when making a winning seasonal/handicap debut at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in March; completed the hat-trick with best effort yet in Thirsk handicap (5f, good) last month and she's not discounted in her bid for the four-timer representing last year's winning yard.

7/1

1st

9

(7)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:07 Thirsk

Simplify

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Ended 2025 with an easy 6f novice win here on good ground; game effort to win a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton on her return 18 days ago but she would be no banker to confirm the placings with The Lost Sock on 3lb worse terms.

9/2

Form: 156-33

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
All six runs have been at 7f, winning an AW novice last summer; had wind and gelding operations prior to his reappearance at Newbury (good) in April and ran well for third; filled the same spot in a handicap here six weeks ago; improvement essential now tackling 5f in a red-hot handicap; tongue-tie enlisted.
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3rd

2

(9)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Ascot

May Angel

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Ready winner of 7f novice on Southwell AW before highly tried in Group races on final 2yo starts; gelded and had wind surgery in the close season and returned with a useful effort to be third in a well-contested Newbury handicap (7f, good; just behind the penalised Colori Forever) last month; looks sure to be involved off the same mark.

4/1

3rd

3

(3)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Newbury

May Angel

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Ready winner of a 7f novice at Southwell on his second start; came up short in two Group 3 events afterwards (tried in a hood on second occasion); he has since undergone wind and gelding operations; hard pressed to describe him as well handicapped on what we have seen but the surgeries could unlock more.

10/1

Form: 23-11

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
All runs over 6f on good to firm ground; beaten favourite in both starts as a 2yo, after which he was gelded; he has returned an improved performer in 2026, easily winning a Windsor maiden before producing a dominant display in a Leicester handicap 25 days ago; strong at the finish despite racing freely in the early stages on that latest occasion and he looks plenty quick enough for 5f; a 10lb hike is no gift but the Leicester form looks strong and he could well be a Group horse in the making; stable won this last year; lots to like.
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1st

7

(10)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:50 Leicester

Jazl

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Has good sprinting connections; useful form on Thirsk debut (6f, good to firm) and a Brighton defeat next time can be forgiven; gelded since; travelled strongly and found plenty when winning on his Windsor reappearance and while the form is hard to weigh up, with the favourite running his first moderate race, this one has potential now handicapping.

100/30

1st

1

(3)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

14:55 Windsor

Jazl

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Shaped well when a debut second in 6f Thirsk maiden in August, but failed to build on it when third of four in 6f Brighton maiden the following month; since gelded and this son of No Nay Never is worth another chance on his reappearance.

11/8

Form: 111 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Brings an unbeaten record into the race, successful on debut at Lingfield (6f, AW) and adding novice wins at Leicester (6f, good) and Hamilton (5f, good); beat three inferior rivals at odds of 1-18 at Hamilton and while his flawless record can't be knocked, this will be a very different test of his credentials.
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No Results Found

Form: 6116-0 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden at Sandown (5f, soft) and a novice at Haydock (6f, good to soft) for Mick Appleby as a 2yo; well-beaten 50-1 shot on stable debut at Chester (7.6f, good) last month; plenty to prove.
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10th

2

(2)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

Gentle George

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Showed progressive RPRs over 5f/6f for Mick Appleby, winning twice prior to an apparently good effort on Champions Day (mark raised 6lb for that); sold for 90,000gns since; something to prove upped in trip.

25/1

6th

4

(12)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Ascot

Gentle George

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Rallied gamely in a novice at Haydock (6f, good to soft) last time, taking record to 611; improving and seems one to have on your side in a fight; however, plenty to find on ratings upped in class.

14/1

Form: 0-9019 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in the Norfolk Stakes here last year; game front-running effort to win at the May meeting at Chester (5f, good) but well beaten in Dickensian's York race one week later; the addition of cheekpieces isn't enough to tempt in this field.
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9th

5

(11)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:40 York

Exclamation

9st 4lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Raced mainly at 5f; won Doncaster novice (good to soft) last summer and bettered that form when fifth to Revival Power in Doncaster Group 2 (80-1) in September; doubled his tally when producing career best to make all in Chester handicap (good) on Friday; drawn on the wing but could be the sort to run above himself.

20/1

1st

1

(9)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Exclamation

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Doncaster novice winner (5f, good to soft) last July and ran well for second in a soft-ground nursery at Sandown one month later; highly tried since and came up short, albeit running a good race when fifth in the Group 2 Flying Childers; neither start this year suggests he is the answer today.

25/1

Form: 91-274 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won three sprints for Adrian Murray as a 2yo; back to her best when a close fourth of 12 in a handicap at the Curragh (5f, good to yielding) but even that effort lags short of what will be necessary to win.
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4th

1

(7)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:45 Curragh

Ipanema Queen

9st 12lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Won 6f maiden here last year but seemed better suited to 5f as the season progressed, winning Listed races here and at Dundalk; below best when favourite both starts this year, beaten a nose by a stablemate at Dundalk (6f) and dropped out tamely in Cork fillies Listed last month on soft; return to conventional 5f to suit though may not want too much rain on handicap debut.

15/2

Form: 16-1

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
All runs over 6f on good to firm; solid form when making a winning debut at Yarmouth (well backed) last May; sixth in a strong Albany Stakes at this meeting the following month; absent for 346 days prior to capitalising on a good opportunity at Windsor 18 days ago; has room for improvement at the start and wouldn't want to concede much early ground now dropped to 5f; she does have the potential to be better than this mark though.
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1st

1

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:45 Windsor

Gold Digger

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Both runs over 6f on good to firm ground, making a successful debut at Yarmouth (9-4) in May last year (form worked out well) and finishing sixth of 17 in the Albany at Royal Ascot (7-1); the latter was a creditable performance given a slow break and then taking a good hold; this looks a good opportunity on her return, even under her penalty.

2/5

Form: 618-16 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Proved well suited to a stiff 5f when strong at the finish at Sandown on his return in April; that form has taken some knocks though and he was behind some of today's rivals at York last month.
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6th

2

(5)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:40 York

Black Star Boy

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Newbury maiden (good to soft) winner who was gelded after finishing down the field in Listed event here (also 6f) in October; coped well with the drop to 5f when taking good step forward to land Sandown handicap (good) on his reappearance three weeks ago; unexposed and likely capable of better again.

12/1

1st

5

(1)

24th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 2

13:20 Sandown

Black Star Boy

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Won with something to spare at Newbury (6f, good to soft) last September on second start then pulled hard when mid-division in Listed race at York (6f, good); gelded since, which may settle him down, and this well-bred sort has potential off his opening mark.

4/1

Form: 311-2

Last run: 56 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
He has improved his RPR with each of his four starts, bettering 2yo form when chasing home Black Star Boy at Sandown (5f, good) eight weeks ago; unexposed at the trip but that latest form has taken some knocks and he's up 2lb.
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2nd

2

(2)

24th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 2

13:20 Sandown

Calico Blue

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Won at Chester (6f, good) last June on second start and comfortably followed up in novice there (6f, good) the following month; absent since and this handicap debut is a much tougher test of his credentials, but he's a bright prospect and it remains to be seen where his limitations lie.

11/4

1

(9)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

18:25 Chester

Calico Blue

9st 10lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Needed the experience when a promising third on his Leicester debut and built on that when winning on rain-softened ground over C&D four weeks ago (few of those behind have been beaten at short prices since); needs more under a penalty.

5/4

Form: 2-1542 D

Last run: 105 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in last year's Queen Mary when trained by Jack Morland; her best form in Dubai this winter came in her two 5f runs on turf, winning off 5lb lower in January; brings different formlines to most and she isn't a forlorn hope on her first run for Karl Burke.
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1

(2)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Beverley

Miss Yechance

9st 10lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Jack Morland

Hard-pulling filly who's been highly tried a couple of times, latterly when faring as well as could have been expected in a French Listed race on latest outing (that effort didn't help her opening mark); has the toe to utilise stall 2 but will need more off this mark.

6/1

1st

1

(7)

16th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Catterick

Miss Yechance

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Morland

Made all at Redcar (5f, good to firm) before finishing well down the field in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot; commands respect back at this level with a hood added.

15/8

Form: 715-51 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Three wins to her name, all on sharp tracks, the latest when making all at Thirsk (5f, good) 19 days ago; the combination of a 6lb rise, other pace and considerably stiffer opposition could leave her vulnerable.
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1st

1

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Thirsk

Dazzling Haze

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Robert Cowell

A dual 5f winner for Simon and Ed Crisford at two; made an encouraging start for new yard after seven months off when fifth of 14 over C&D last month so enters calculations.

13/2

5th

2

(9)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:07 Thirsk

Dazzling Haze

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Robert Cowell

Won two of her four nursery runs for the Crisfords, including over C&D in September (good ground); improvement necessary to overcome this mark but she can't be ruled out on her first run for Robert Cowell.

12/1

Form: D13-117

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won 6f events at Wolverhampton (AW) and Newmarket (good) on his first two starts this year; progress stalled behind Ten Carat Harry last time; high in the weights back at 5f.
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7th

5

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Newmarket

Sovereign Spell

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

First past the post at Windsor last summer but demoted on a technicality; 2-2 in 2026, winning a Wolverhampton maiden easily before gamely seeing off Advertised over C&D 16 days ago; 6lb rise could be enough to scupper the hat-trick bid.

4/1

1st

14

(4)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Sovereign Spell

8st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Made all for comfortable reappearance success in Wolverhampton maiden (6f, AW) that was won last year by Double Rush, who followed up in this race; mark is unaltered for this second attempt at handicap level; interesting given his good credentials and likelihood of further progress.

7/1

Form: 74-311 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Chester as a 2yo; on the up this season, running well from a poor draw at Chester (6f, good) on his reappearance before winning at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) three weeks later; took his form to a new level when beating older horses at Chester (5f, good to soft) and the manner of that success offered hope of further progress; 1lb wrong under his penalty but horses arriving on the back of a recent win have fared well in this race (Latin Lover won, Dream Composer and Radio Goo Goo both placed) and Toby Moore takes off 7lb; central draw perhaps not ideal but plenty to like otherwise.
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1st

10

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Tricky Tel

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

The only 3yo in the line-up; began career with two course wins (5.5f/6f, good) last spring and built upon his pleasing seasonal reappearance when scoring at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) last month; well drawn today and could still have more to offer if suited by this trip-and-ground combination.

4/1

1st

2

(7)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

15:05 Hamilton

Tricky Tel

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Began his career with a pair of 5f wins at Chester last May; progress stalled last summer but he returned from a 223-day absence with a good run back at Chester three weeks ago, third of 12 in a 6f handicap on good ground (wide draw); looks on a good mark but can he deliver away from Chester?

11/4

Form: 51-012

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
A win and a second at Chester (both 6f, good) in her two handicap runs; going the right way but she has a different set of conditions to negotiate today.
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2nd

2

(10)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

16:05 Chester

Cherry Baker

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Found the Group 3 Nell Gwyn Stakes all too much for her on her reappearance but she left it behind on her handicap debut, enjoying a charmed run up the inside to score comfortably in a C&D handicap 24 days ago; up 5lb and drawn even wider today; another career best is required.

5/1

1st

12

(8)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:40 Chester

Cherry Baker

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Returns to a more realistic level on handicap debut, having faced a stiff task (well beaten) in the Nell Gwyn on reappearance; sole 6f attempt resulted in ready win at Southwell (AW) in final 2yo outing; unexposed over this distance.

12/1

Form: 6415-2 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
5f win at Ripon (good to soft) as a 2yo; took a good step forward when second of 17 on her seasonal/handicap debut at York (5f, good) five weeks ago, impressing with how she travelled through the race, and a 3lb rise is fair enough; bred to be a Group horse and she's a leading contender.
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2nd

5

(16)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Stargazed

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Close fourth at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last July on second start and comfortable win at Ripon (5f, good to soft) later that month; fifth in Group 3 at Longchamp (5f, very soft) in August and off since; her attractive pedigree provides optimism that she will have more to offer for her top yard.

8/1

6

(6)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Ripon

Stargazed

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: K R Burke

Sister to Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint winner Starlust; has raced keenly on both starts but did see things out better than on her debut when fourth over 5f at Beverley (good to firm) 15 days ago; has the potential for better again and the rail draw is handy over this C&D.

3/1

Form: 321-31 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Placed in his three turf runs but his wins have come on the two occasions he has tackled the Tapeta at Newcastle; smooth win over 6f seven weeks ago but he is in much deeper today.
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1st

1

(4)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Newcastle (AW)

Starmade

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ed Dunlop

Improved with each of his three runs last autumn, getting off the mark in a 5f maiden here in October; plugged on for third in a 5.7f handicap at Bath (good to soft) on his reappearance two weeks ago, beaten nearly 5l at the finish; needs more to defy this mark but returning to AW may help.

5/2

3rd

3

(8)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:52 Bath

Starmade

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ed Dunlop

Improved with each of his three runs last autumn, getting off the mark when switched to AW at Newcastle in October (5f); his opening mark looks a tough one but he is at least unexposed.

7/1

Form: 1888- D

Last run: 300 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Highly tried after her impressive debut success at Nottingham (5f, good) last June and she came up short; fresh may be the time to catch her but Karl Burke may have stronger candidates elsewhere.
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9

(8)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:45 York

Zelaina

8st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

£650,000 breeze-up purchase who made all on Nottingham debut in May; showed bright speed for a long way before fading into eighth in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot but disappointed subsequently when favourite for the Glorious Goodwood conditions race the reopposing Revival Power was second in, with her trainer unable to offer any explanation for the poor form shown.

7/1

11

(7)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Goodwood

Zelaina

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: K R Burke

Cost £650,000 at breeze-up sale in April; made all for comfortable success at Nottingham (good) then showed bright speed for a long way, before fading into eighth, when second favourite for the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot; top on ratings and this sharper 5f looks a plus.

Evs

29 (2)
Pilu

Form: 114-62 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Reserve; won his first two starts as a 2yo; better form in handicaps this year but he was put in his place by Jazl at Leicester (6f, good to firm); improvement required now dropping to 5f for the first time.
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2nd

4

(3)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:50 Leicester

Pilu

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Roger Teal

Won first two sprint races as 2yo; no progress on final 2025 run but he returned with a useful effort at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in April; has a little to find with First Legion on that run but the latter had had a sharpener which this one lacked; interesting for last year's winning yard.

13/2

6th

8

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Newmarket

Pilu

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Teal

Won a Bath maiden (5.7f, good to firm) on debut and followed up in a Salisbury novice (6f, good to soft) four weeks later; last of four in a conditions race back at Salisbury in October; improvement essential now handicapping but it's not out of the question.

12/1

30 (22)
River Spey

Form: 431-61

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Reserve; all runs at 6f-6.5f; personal best when getting up late to collar Comical Point at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago; still has handicapping scope up 4lb.
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1st

9

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

River Spey

8st 11lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Had some good form in defeat prior to landing an AW maiden last October (6f; 1-4 favourite); not at his best at Kempton in March but this mark is in range judged on his fourth at York's Ebor meeting.

10/1

6th

3

(3)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

River Spey

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Fourth in big-field York Ebor meeting nursery off 1lb lower last summer and ended his first campaign with 6f Chelmsford maiden win (AW debut); claims if ready to roll after 146 days off.

5/1

Form: 529-34 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Reserve; she has built on her 2yo form in two runs this season, finishing third in a handicap and a Listed race (not clear run) at Sandown (both 5f, good); wouldn't be out of this if getting a run; hood tried for the first time.
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4th

8

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

14:42 Sandown

Our Cody

8st 13lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Gained her maiden win a year ago; subsequent form features two creditable efforts at Listed level and, most recently, good third in C&D handicap on seasonal debut; towards the bottom of this pack on ratings, however.

25/1

3rd

2

(8)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Our Cody

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Off the mark on her third start when taking a Windsor maiden (good to firm) in June and it was a fine effort when second of 12 in Listed event at Ayr (also 5f, soft) in September; makes her handicap debut on this reappearance and she warrants respect.

11/2

Betting Forcast

10/1 Dickensian, 16/1 Moojeed, 25/1 Revival Power, 25/1 Ten Carat Harry, 20/1 Sirius A, 16/1 Bacio, 16/1 Sandals Song, 16/1 Ghost Mode, 20/1 Comical Point, 33/1 Baker Blue, 12/1 Simplify, 14/1 May Angel, 14/1 Jazl, 8/1 Westport, 66/1 Gentle George, 66/1 Exclamation, 25/1 Ipanema Queen, 7/1 Gold Digger, 16/1 Black Star Boy, 16/1 Calico Blue, 20/1 Miss Yechance, 25/1 Dazzling Haze, 20/1 Sovereign Spell, 16/1 Tricky Tel, 20/1 Cherry Baker, 14/1 Stargazed, 33/1 Starmade, 20/1 Zelaina, 25/1 Pilu, 25/1 River Spey, 20/1 Our Cody

Verdict

A spread of pace across the track but the US speedball Bacio being drawn closest to the stands' rail could lead to a migration in that direction. Only subsequent prolific Group-race winner Art Power (2020) has taken this prize without previously contesting a handicap so Gold Digger and Westport, both leading market fancies, need to buck that trend. Andrew Balding's erratic but hugely talented Ghost Mode can go well dropped to 5f, while stablemate Simplify has strong claims despite a 5lb rise for her York second. Stargazed (third choice) shaped with considerable promise on her York reappearance and she still has a chance to live up to her illustrious sprinting pedigree but the two against the field are the hat-trick seekers Tricky Tel and JAZL. The former beat older horses in good style at Chester and should appreciate the stiff test at the trip but Jazl oozed quality when thumping 11 rivals at Leicester on his handicap debut. He drops in trip with a 10lb higher mark to contend with but that may underestimate his potential.[Paul Smith]

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Ten Carat Harry

SPOTLIGHT:

Jazl

POSTDATA:

Ipanema Queen

RP RATINGS:

Simplify