June 27 / 13.55 York

13.55

Good To Firm

Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Mile Handicap

  • Prize money: £14173.5
  • 0m 7f 192y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
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Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Mile Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly sunny

1st
9 (1)
Cadarn

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £38.80
  • Place: £9.30

Form: 04-050 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Record at Redcar comprises his two wins for previous yard and best effort for new stable; York form comprises poor efforts in this race last year and in latest outing; something to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Cadarn

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Returned to form to make all at 28-1 at York (1m, good) three weeks ago in a reapplied tongue-tie (retained); strong claims up 3lb if he can back up that latest performance.

11/4

1st

9

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Cadarn

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Record at Redcar comprises his two wins for previous yard and best effort for new stable; York form comprises poor efforts in this race last year and in latest outing; something to prove.

20/1

2nd
8 (15)
Andesite

11/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: -70532 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Rather quirky sort who has become a slow-starter and is 0-12 since a successful debut at the 2024 York Dante meeting but is threatening to double his tally; met traffic issues on his way to a very notable effort at this venue (7f, good) most recently, beating all bar a handicap snip who remains unbeaten and looks a Group performer in the making; shaped as if this second attempt over 1m is well worth exploring; highly respected.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(14)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

Andesite

9st 2lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Roger Fell

Ran really well when runner-up in two big-field handicaps at York (7f/1m, good) in June; not at the same level when mid-division there (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained) but can be in the shake-up if swiftly rediscovering his previous form.

14/1

10th

15

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Andesite

8st 12lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Yet to win for new connections but he has run stormers here (7f/1m, both good ground) on his last two starts, bumping into a handicap blot on the first occasion and going down by just a neck two weeks ago; slow starts are a problem though and he will need things to go his way; cheekpieces now join the tongue tie.

5/1

2nd

8

(15)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Andesite

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Rather quirky sort who has become a slow-starter and is 0-12 since a successful debut at the 2024 York Dante meeting but is threatening to double his tally; met traffic issues on his way to a very notable effort at this venue (7f, good) most recently, beating all bar a handicap snip who remains unbeaten and looks a Group performer in the making; shaped as if this second attempt over 1m is well worth exploring; highly respected.

11/2

5/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 7-0332 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Strike-rate is 6-26; soon in a consistent vein of form this term and was beaten only half a length by the market leader in York event (1m1f, good) most recently, taking record at this venue to 512; solid.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(12)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:12 Redcar

Frankies Dream

10st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Jennie Candlish

Placed off marks slightly higher than today's four consecutive times in May/June, the last twice at York (1m1f/1m, good); not quite at same level on last two outings but still enters calculations.

10/1

8th

11

(11)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Ascot

Frankies Dream

8st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

Twice close up in big-field handicaps at York (1m1f/1m, good) last month before fading when upped to 10.2f there (good to firm) a fortnight ago, when he failed to settle; could be a contender back down in trip.

14/1

7th

3

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

Frankies Dream

10st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Course winner who is in a consistent vein of form this term, placing in handicaps over 1m1f and 1m here (both good) on his last two outings; this longer trip asks a different question but he's likely to be on the premises again if his stamina holds.

5/1

10/1

Form: 11-90 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Two from two as a 2yo, both starts on Kempton AW; has finished last in a couple of turf handicaps this season but a subsequent gelding operation may prompt a turnaround and he represents a major trainer whose last two York runners, both in competitive races two Saturdays ago, were successful; by no means written off.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(13)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Zennor Storm

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won both 2yo starts and, having been gelded, he returned to form when keeping on for fourth of 14 at York (1m, good) last month; retains potential for top yard and the first-time cheekpieces could elicit something extra.

11/1

4th

12

(12)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Zennor Storm

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Two from two as a 2yo, both starts on Kempton AW; has finished last in a couple of turf handicaps this season but a subsequent gelding operation may prompt a turnaround and he represents a major trainer whose last two York runners, both in competitive races two Saturdays ago, were successful; by no means written off.

10/1

10th

1

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Newbury

Zennor Storm

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Two from two as a 2yo, both starts on Kempton AW; last of nine in Newmarket handicap (1m) on reappearance but may do better with the outing under his belt; by no means written off.

10/1

5th
16 (3)
Delinquent

8/1

Form: 531615 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
In-form 3yo who is 2-6 since handicapping; fitted with cheekpieces in last two starts, winning at Hamilton then creditable fifth in notable event at Carlisle, both over 1m; likely player off bottom weight in the retained headgear.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

16

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Delinquent

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: K R Burke

In-form 3yo who is 2-6 since handicapping; fitted with cheekpieces in last two starts, winning at Hamilton then creditable fifth in notable event at Carlisle, both over 1m; likely player off bottom weight in the retained headgear.

8/1

5th

16

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Delinquent

8st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: K R Burke

Won 1m handicaps at Southwell (AW) in April and Hamilton (good; 6lb higher today) 15 days ago; that's two wins from eight starts and he should be a lot more exposed than most of today's rivals, but he was firmly in charge in first-time cheekpieces on that latest outing.

18/1

1st

6

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

20:25 Hamilton

Delinquent

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Landed 1m Southwell handicap in April; only sixth under an aggressive ride at Haydock (1m) six days ago but no surprise to see him bounce back with cheekpieces added.

10/1

16/1

Form: 8530-8

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-5 in France then 0-7 in Ireland; midfield in York handicap (1m2f) on stable/seasonal debut when the 150-1 rank outsider; perhaps best watched unless the market signals go the other way.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(4)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Wahdan

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

AW winner when trained in France but he was mostly disappointing for Joseph O'Brien last year; best effort for this stable came when a 2l sixth of 14 at York (1m, good) in June but he didn't fully prove his stamina for this far when an 11l third there 13 days ago; cheekpieces, worn once previously, are back on.

6/1

3rd

5

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

16:17 York

Wahdan

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Useful 3yo when based in France, largely disappointing for Joseph O'Brien last year; some promise for current yard, not helped by racing wide at Chester (1m2f) last time; moves into unknown territory trip-wise but his mark is falling and he's impossible to discount.

12/1

6th

3

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

19:00 Chester

Wahdan

9st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Very useful 3yo when based in France; largely disappointing for Joseph O'Brien in Ireland last year but started off for Tim Easterby with two encouraging runs at York (1m2f/1m) last month and has possibilities here.

10/1

Form: 812201 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Record of 4-15 overall and 2-5 since wearing visor; campaigned exclusively over shorter but the manner of his half-length success in big field at York (7f, good) last time suggests this new trip is worth exploring; enters calculations in the retained headgear.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(4)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:32 York

Golden Strike

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

He's done well since this visor went on and he won a big-field C&D handicap (good) in May; merely midfield here four weeks ago but the blindfold was removed late and he was stretched by 1m; in calculations back at 7f.

8/1

7th

13

(10)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Golden Strike

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Record of 4-15 overall and 2-5 since wearing visor; campaigned exclusively over shorter but the manner of his half-length success in big field at York (7f, good) last time suggests this new trip is worth exploring; enters calculations in the retained headgear.

5/1

1st

21

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Golden Strike

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

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.

20/1

16/1

Form: 616667 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has failed to convince over 1m2f since returning to home soil; gelded prior to latest start; 1m winner during his campaign at Meydan and the return to this distance looks the angle with him.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

14

(16)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Tailgunner Joe

9st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Dylan Cunha

Has failed to convince over 1m2f since returning to home soil; gelded prior to latest start; 1m winner during his campaign at Meydan and the return to this distance looks the angle with him.

16/1

7th

3

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Tailgunner Joe

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Better in Meydan campaign in December-March, including a 1m win and he shaped as if he stayed 1m1f on final start there; needs to rebound from a poor show at Newmarket (1m2f) in April and he was gelded the next day.

33/1

6th

3

(3)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:17 Newmarket

Tailgunner Joe

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Dylan Cunha

Fair form on varied turf as 2yo; rather better in his seven-race campaign at Meydan in December-March, including a 1m win and he shaped as if he stayed 1m1f on latest start; needs to find extra but, unlike most of these, there are no doubts over his fitness.

8/1

66/1

Form: 914838

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Raced exclusively at shorter, gaining most wins over 6f; looks likely to be outstayed and outclassed upped in trip/grade.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

12

(16)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Wreck It Ryley

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

The handicapper has been in command since his runaway win at Leicester (6f, good) in April; respectable sixth of 19 at York (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago but suspicion he'll prove vulnerable for win purposes again.

40/1

6th

10

(13)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Wreck It Ryley

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

The handicapper has been in command since his runaway win at Leicester (6f, good) in April; today's return to sprinting is in his favour but he's likely to be vulnerable at this level.

40/1

9th

10

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Wreck It Ryley

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Raced exclusively at shorter, gaining most wins over 6f; looks likely to be outstayed and outclassed upped in trip/grade.

66/1

15/2

Form: 8991-3 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-3 on Kempton AW; 0-8 on turf but has been placed in half of those runs, most recently at Musselburgh on seasonal debut; could go well with Oisin Murphy up for first time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

8

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Wild Nature

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Edward Bethell

Still seeking a first turf win; fair mark judged on his AW best but neither start this year suggests he is the answer today.

16/1

10th

4

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Wild Nature

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Edward Bethell

Record of 2-3 on Kempton AW; 0-8 on turf but has been placed in half of those runs, most recently at Musselburgh on seasonal debut; could go well with Oisin Murphy up for first time.

15/2

3rd

4

(2)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

16:25 Musselburgh

Wild Nature

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Edward Bethell

His best efforts for Godolphin came on AW; no show in two turf runs for Ed Bethell in the autumn but he bounced back to form wih a bang when making all in a 7f handicap at Kempton in November; a 2lb rise is manageable but there are other front-runners on show and he has a 197-day absence to overcome back on turf.

7/2

20/1

Form: 0-7200

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Ran encouragingly in first couple of starts for new stable but has posted two duck eggs kept to 7f since, latest in competitive field at York; doesn't look as if he's about to add to his Irish wins.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:18 Chester

Sujet

10st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Two wins (1m1f/1m, good) for Dermot Weld in Ireland last year; runner-up at Chester (7f, good) in his second run for current yard but he's posted three duck eggs since; well handicapped on his best form but he needs to get back on track with blinkers added.

10/1

11th

5

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Sujet

10st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Ran encouragingly in first couple of starts for new stable but has posted two duck eggs kept to 7f since, latest in competitive field at York; doesn't look as if he's about to add to his Irish wins.

20/1

15th

6

(21)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Sujet

9st 11lb

J: James Doyle

T: Declan Carroll

Two wins for Dermot Weld last summer and went close at Chester (7f, good) last month, when racing prominently on his second stable start; disappointing at Thirsk ten days later but that may have come too soon; not written off.

16/1

25/1

Form: 0-7600 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Has won over 1m but raced mainly at 7f; not solid on 2026 form and he came up short when a 50-1 shot in big field at York most recently; opposed in another competitive race, back up in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

21

(17)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Darkness

8st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David O’Meara

Registered one of his 2025 wins at Goodwood, off current mark to boot; however, broadly out of sorts this term and needs to stage a revival; creditable fourth in this race in 2023 and 2024 but was in better form both times.

40/1

12th

2

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Darkness

10st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Has won over 1m but raced mainly at 7f; not solid on 2026 form and he came up short when a 50-1 shot in big field at York most recently; opposed in another competitive race, back up in trip.

25/1

Form: 168840 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and hasn't prevailed in this sphere since York success three years ago; midfield when the 125-1 rank outsider back here last time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

11

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Eligible

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and hasn't prevailed in this sphere since York success three years ago; midfield when the 125-1 rank outsider back here last time.

66/1

10th

8

(21)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Eligible

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who won over 7f at Southwell in January but has been operating below his best since; drawn widest and likely best to look elsewhere.

40/1

4th

4

(1)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:50 Redcar

Eligible

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who won over 7f at Southwell in January but has been rather below his best since; equally effective on turf and has won over 1m on fast ground; others look better handicapped.

16/1

11/1

Form: 12-925

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Scored three times last term for previous yard; below par in latest outing but ran well at Haydock (1m) earlier in May; this 3yo looks a possible danger off a favourable weight, provided he bounces back.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(2)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:08 Redcar

Blue To Blue

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ruth Jefferson

Scored three times (5f/7f) last term for previous yard; inconsistent over 1m this season and failed to beat a rival last time but best form gives him a fighting chance off current mark; continues to steadily rise in distance and now has a crack at 1m2f.

7/1

14th

15

(14)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Blue To Blue

8st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ruth Jefferson

Scored three times last term for previous yard; below par in latest outing but ran well at Haydock (1m) earlier in May; this 3yo looks a possible danger off a favourable weight, provided he bounces back.

11/1

Non-runners

Nostrum, Jimmy Speaking

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £312.80
Straight Forecast £161.91
Tricast £509.41
Trifecta £1771.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Frankies Dream

SPOTLIGHT:

Andesite

The Sun:

Golden Strike

TOPSPEED:

Darkness

Telegraph:

Delinquent

D Express:

Blue To Blue

NEWMARKET:

Jimmy Speaking

The Times:

Frankies Dream

The Guardian:

Frankies Dream

The Star:

Frankies Dream

RP RATINGS:

Andesite

Daily Mirror:

Andesite

Daily Record:

Golden Strike

Daily Mail:

Darkness