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  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

Form: -22966 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
He was back up to 1m (turf) when a well-backed favourite last time, but looked to have no excuses in finishing last of six; trainer has won with three of his last five runners, two at big prices, but this gelding has stamina to prove over this far.
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6th

4

(6)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Ffos Las

Pulsar Star

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Thomas Faulkner

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

5/1

6th

3

(8)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Pulsar Star

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Lightly raced maiden who finished second at Kempton (7f, AW) and Nottingham (8.3f, good; handicap debut) on his first two runs this year; midfield finish at York three weeks ago; respected back down in class.

5/1

Form: 611651 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Made it 3-3 over C&D when winning off a 3lb lower mark five weeks ago (ridden from off the pace by Jack Callan that night and may be again from stall 13); stable flying this month, with seven winners from its last 15 runners at the start of the day, and he holds good claims.
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1st

4

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:54 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kaaranah

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Currently 2-2 over C&D and 2-2 in cheekpieces (again off tonight) following wins here in April; excuses off his revised mark since and he is one to consider back on Tapeta.

8/1

5th

5

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Lingfield

Kaaranah

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: John Butler

Seemingly boosted by cheekpieces when winning twice at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in April and endured a wide trip before keeping on steadily for sixth at Kempton (1m, AW; no headgear, as today) last month; versatile ground-wise on turf; can't be ignored.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 610064 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Dual winner at around 1m early in the year, latterly off 1lb lower, who's been this far only once (C&D last backend), when well held; offered more last time but stamina remains a worry.
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4th

1

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

American State

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

Returned from a wind operation in December with a C&D success in February; scored over 1m at Southwell in April too when just 2lb lower; not so good on his next three starts but this is an ease in grade and he can't be discounted.

7/1

6th

5

(11)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

American State

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ivan Furtado

Two AW wins this year; met plenty of trouble when down the field at Newcastle last week but still makes only limited appeal tonight.

16/1

Form: 443503 C

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Held off his revised mark on turf since two AW wins, including here, in April; wins have all come over shorter but he stays this far and is one to consider back on Tapeta.
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3rd

1

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:55 Nottingham

No Knee Never

10st 0lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: James Owen

All four wins have been between 6f-8.5f on AW; has been below his best at York on last two starts and was reported to have run flat last time; drops back to a more suitable trip but he's still 4lb higher than for his last success; may be best watched until he returns to AW.

6/1

13th

11

(13)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

No Knee Never

10st 6lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: James Owen

Thoroughly exposed 5yo who was in fair form until here last time when never involved from off the pace; has never won off this high a mark but what does bode well is that his last three wins have come in amateur races under Henry Callan who is back aboard for the first time since his last win in April; the cheekpieces also return after going in a new hood last time.

9/2

Form: 75-584

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won a Tapeta nursery the only time he's run on the AW; the change of surface is the main hope, with him having struggled in three turf runs since coming back from nine months off.
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4th

2

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

14:00 Doncaster

Caledonian

9st 13lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: David Simcock

Won a nursery off 4lb higher in 2024; below that level when confined to only three appearances last year and while his reappearance wasn't devoid of promise, his run at Newmarket was; goes beyond 1m2f for the first time.

12/1

8th

3

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Newmarket

Caledonian

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: David Simcock

Scored on his AW/nursery debut in 2024 but wasn't competitive in just three starts last year; did gain plenty of market traction on the last of them, though, and last month's reappearance at Bath wasn't totally devoid of promise; tries 1m2f for just the second time and he's not fully exposed.

12/1

Form: 34-706

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
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.
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6th

5

(5)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Symphony Of Joy

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Made debut last July and there was promise among his three novice starts, but he's finished down the field this year in his first two handicaps (1m/7f, good to firm); needs to get back on track.

16/1

11th

15

(15)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Symphony Of Joy

9st 0lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

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.

16/1

Form: 918049 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Five-time course winner who failed to enhance a good record for Rossa Ryan when fluffing the start here a fortnight ago; has a competitive mark, though, and holds each-way claims under Pat Cosgrave.
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9th

5

(10)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagle Day

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

C&D win in March (second past the post) came off this mark and was the last occasion Rossa Ryan rode him (record for the jockey an impressive 113121); another big run on the cards.

4/1

4th

1

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:54 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagle Day

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Wildly inconsistent these days but boasts a decent record round here (five wins from 19 starts); back around the mark off which he won here in March (awarded the race) and he is quite capable of bouncing back from two poor efforts on turf.

16/1

Form: -57983 C

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Sole handicap win came off this mark, the only time she's run on Tapeta, here (8.7f) last November; offered more on turf last time and she's one to consider back on the AW.
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3rd

6

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:57 Salisbury

Dark Rosa

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Georgina Nicholls

Now only 1lb higher than for emphatic AW win in November but needs to up her game after three underwhelming turf runs this spring.

20/1

8th

1

(13)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Newbury

Dark Rosa

9st 12lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Georgina Nicholls

AW winner for current stable but her form has dipped in two starts since returned to turf, despite being previously effective in this sphere; bit to prove at present.

14/1

Form: 421146 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Now 2-3 over C&D having blown the start and hit a bit of traffic a fortnight ago; also had excuses here previously and she'd been consistent prior to that, but she has to prove this mark is within range.
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6th

10

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Imola

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joey Ramsden

Has scored twice over C&D this year; was denied her hat-trick (8.5f) last month after being hampered at the start and denied a clear run when looking to challenge; may be worth another chance.

9/2

Form: 69-043

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Better with each of his three runs for this yard and wasn't beaten far at Kempton a fortnight ago, despite hanging right; stays this far and is quite happy on Tapeta, so he's one to consider.
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3rd

3

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Look Back Smiling

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Neil Mulholland

Not the most reliable and winless since March 2024 for Gemma Tutty; hinted at a revival though on just second run for his new yard with fourth of eight in 1m1f handicap at Goodwood last month; not without interest off a tumbling mark with Oisin Murphy up for the first time.

11/4

4th

6

(6)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

17:25 Goodwood

Look Back Smiling

9st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Neil Mulholland

Lost his way last autumn and, after changing hands for 9,000gns, he was out the back on stable debut at Bath (1m, good; fine on soft); potentially well handicapped but has enough to prove.

6/1

Form: -65521 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Dual Carlisle winner who's recorded his best efforts on turf; showed the right attitude off 2lb lower last time but will need to at least match that form in this competitive handicap.
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1st

8

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

18:09 Carlisle

Bellasio

9st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Grant Tuer

Three runs in course handicaps feature a win (soft) last June and two seconds (1m1f/1m), latterly when claimed late by Hostility on good ground 19 days ago; solid.

4/1

2nd

6

(7)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Bellasio

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

C&D win 12 months ago and better form when second on his next two starts; not quite hit those heights this year but returning to this track may help.

7/1

Form: 568365 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
This has always been his time of year and he's a dual C&D winner who's back on a handy mark; it wouldn't be a shock if he popped up.
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5th

5

(6)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:28 Kempton (AW)

Distinction

9st 7lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

A three-time winner (including over C&D) in 2025; yet to hit top form this season though, slowly away when sixth of eight in 1m2f Pontefract handicap last month; needs to take a step forward.

14/1

6th

7

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Distinction

9st 2lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Kept to a track that suits as his form at Pontefract features wins in 2024/2025 and a resurgent effort (close third) in latest start; faces some unexposed types among his younger rivals but holds a solid chance.

5/1

Form: 264087

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Very rarely goes this far and it's a long time since he won at higher than 0-55 level; always a chance he'll miss the break too and he's some way down the pecking order.
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7th

6

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Concert Boy

9st 8lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Well handicapped on pick of this year's AW form but finished well down the field on both starts last month (1m1f/7f) and is now 0-23 on turf.

40/1

8th

6

(8)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Concert Boy

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Kept busy and largely in good form without winning on the AW this season; beat one back on turf in 1m1f Carlisle handicap two weeks ago though so has a bit to prove.

25/1

Betting Forcast

3/1 Pulsar Star, 6/1 Kaaranah, 12/1 American State, 7/1 No Knee Never, 16/1 Caledonian, 16/1 Symphony Of Joy, 12/1 Eagle Day, 20/1 Dark Rosa, 20/1 Imola, 6/1 Look Back Smiling, 4/1 Bellasio, 16/1 Distinction, 25/1 Concert Boy

Verdict

John Butler has enjoyed a fine time of things lately and KAARANAH (nap) is tipped to overcome a 3lb rise and a wide draw to make it four from four over C&D. Dark Rosa, who’s currently 1-1 on Tapeta having won here last autumn off the same mark, is another with claims in a competitive handicap.[Graham Wheldon]

Selections

Daily Mirror:

Bellasio

SPOTLIGHT:

Kaaranah

RP RATINGS:

Dark Rosa

D Express:

Symphony Of Joy

The Times:

Caledonian

The Guardian:

No Knee Never

Telegraph:

Dark Rosa

The Sun:

Bellasio

The Star:

Bellasio

Daily Record:

Bellasio

POSTDATA:

Kaaranah

NEWMARKET:

Kaaranah

Daily Mail:

Kaaranah