July 25 / 16.52 York

16.52

Good To Firm

Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 353315 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Struck at the third time of asking for Micheal Herrington when seeing off Flight Control and 11 others in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month; Flight Control finished a couple of places ahead of him at the Newmarket July meeting since but it was another sound effort from this son of Cotai Glory.
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3rd

9

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:52 York

Toastmaster

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Herrington

Struck at the third time of asking for Micheal Herrington when seeing off Flight Control and 11 others in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month; Flight Control finished a couple of places ahead of him at the Newmarket July meeting since but it was another sound effort from this son of Cotai Glory.

6/1

5th

7

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Toastmaster

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Herrington

Changed stables this spring and he was a close third on his first two runs for the yard (7f, good/good to firm) before a deserved win at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month, getting off the mark at the tenth attempt with Flight Control and Three Non Blondes close up; respected up just 2lb.

11/2

1st

10

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

18:55 Doncaster

Toastmaster

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Herrington

Yet to score but he built up a solid record for Simon and Ed Crisford and has shaped well on both runs for his new yard when a close third in handicaps at York (7f) and over C&D; can race off the same mark here so another bold showing is on the cards.

5/1

Form: 31-821 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Bar a blip on AW in the spring (wore a first-time tongue tie which was quickly discarded) his profile is steadily progressive, edging out Alpha Capture (due to run here on Friday) in 7f Doncaster handicap (good to firm) 16 days ago; 4lb higher now back in a 3yo only race but he may have more to give.
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2nd

2

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:18 Thirsk

Return Of The Gods

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Progressed again to edge out a reliable yardstick at Doncaster (7f; 4lb lower) but then only fourth at York; that was a bit disappointing given he was made favourite but this is only his seventh race.

3/1

4th

5

(9)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:52 York

Return Of The Gods

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Edward Bethell

Bar a blip on AW in the spring (wore a first-time tongue tie which was quickly discarded) his profile is steadily progressive, edging out Alpha Capture (due to run here on Friday) in 7f Doncaster handicap (good to firm) 16 days ago; 4lb higher now back in a 3yo only race but he may have more to give.

4/1

1st

9

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Return Of The Gods

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Edward Bethell

6f maiden winner on the AW; wore a tongue-tie on handicap debut but that was soon discarded and he ran well behind one completing a hat-trick at Nottingham; tries 7f for the first time and that could trigger something.

11/2

Form: 2-7631 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Ended time for Jane Chapple-Hyam by making all in 7f Yarmouth handicap (good to firm) four weeks ago; changed hands for 30,000gns since; new stable, which continues in good form, also runs Toastmaster; drawn wider than ideal.
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2nd

2

(2)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ascot

Raging Raj

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Herrington

Bought for 30,000gns after winning a 7f Yarmouth handicap for Jane Chapple-Hyam; just second run for this yard when a convincing winner at Thirsk (7f, good) but he went up 10lb for that and this looks stronger.

5/1

1st

5

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:18 Thirsk

Raging Raj

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Ended time for Jane Chapple-Hyam by making all in 7f Yarmouth handicap (good to firm) and then sold for 30,000gns; beaten 6l on yard debut at York when behind Return Of The Gods.

7/1

5th

8

(14)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:52 York

Raging Raj

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Herrington

Ended time for Jane Chapple-Hyam by making all in 7f Yarmouth handicap (good to firm) four weeks ago; changed hands for 30,000gns since; new stable, which continues in good form, also runs Toastmaster; drawn wider than ideal.

10/1

Form: 9-2114 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Beaten on first ten starts but got off the mark at the 11th attempt at Ripon (6f, good) in May and followed up in big field at Doncaster (7f, good); his winning run was ended back at Doncaster but ran with credit again in fourth.
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2nd

12

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:48 Ripon

Gunalt Wavelength

9st 3lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Michael & David Easterby

Got off the mark over C&D in May and followed up at Doncaster (7f) following month; posted a solid sixth of 12 in 7f York handicap last time; must enter calculations stepping up to 1m for the first time.

10/1

6th

14

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:52 York

Gunalt Wavelength

8st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Beaten on first ten starts but got off the mark at the 11th attempt at Ripon (6f, good) in May and followed up in big field at Doncaster (7f, good); his winning run was ended back at Doncaster but ran with credit again in fourth.

12/1

4th

8

(10)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

17:30 Doncaster

Gunalt Wavelength

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Beaten on first ten starts but got off the mark at the 11th attempt at Ripon (6f, good) in May and followed up in big field over this C&D (good); clearly progressive and a 4lb rise for last time may not stop her.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 23-18

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Scored with authority on his return in Pontefract novice (6f, good to soft) in April; never on the pace when well-beaten eighth of 14 in 6f handicap here 12 weeks later but it's possible he'll benefit from this step up to 7f and remains unexposed after four starts; going than firmer than good would be a first.
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5th

2

(5)

27th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

15:30 Carlisle

Invincible Boy

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Reappeared with a convincing win at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) in April but he hasn't managed to add to that initial success in two subsequent York handicaps; it's still fairly early days and maybe this stiffer track will suit.

14/1

7th

1

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:52 York

Invincible Boy

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Scored with authority on his return in Pontefract novice (6f, good to soft) in April; never on the pace when well-beaten eighth of 14 in 6f handicap here 12 weeks later but it's possible he'll benefit from this step up to 7f and remains unexposed after four starts; going than firmer than good would be a first.

14/1

8th

5

(14)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:15 York

Invincible Boy

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Very promising debut when 50-1 second in C&D novice (good) in October and heavy ground was a plausible excuse when he underwhelmed next time; scored with authority on his return in Pontefract novice (6f, good to soft) nearly twelve weeks ago; not seen since but this opening mark looks fair and he's much respected.

6/1

Form: -72226

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Shaped well when runner-up on three successive starts (6f/7f, good to soft/soft) but never better than midfield when faced with a firmer surface over 1m here 15 days ago; quickly drops back in trip with a visor also added.
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3rd

8

(10)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:48 Ripon

Milford Grange

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Runner-up three times in early summer and got back on track with fourth of 12 in 7f Ayr handicap 24 days ago; that form has been franked so he's very much one to consider.

8/1

4th

10

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

20:00 Ayr

Milford Grange

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Capable of better than he's shown on his last two starts at York, unsuccessfully tried over 1m then visored (left off today) in a higher grade; has possibilities on his close second to Circle Of Trust over C&D (soft) in June, albeit the latter pulled out extra when challenged; not ruled out.

6/1

8th

11

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:52 York

Milford Grange

8st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Shaped well when runner-up on three successive starts (6f/7f, good to soft/soft) but never better than midfield when faced with a firmer surface over 1m here 15 days ago; quickly drops back in trip with a visor also added.

16/1

20/1

Form: 5-1508

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Narrow winner of a Beverley maiden in April; matched that when fifth on her handicap debut at Thirsk (1m, good) but two lesser runs have followed; Mr Noble is the more obvious of the Karl Burke pair.
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7th

5

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

17:07 Hamilton

Thankfully

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Landed 8.5f maiden at Beverley on her return in April but she hasn't kicked on in handicaps, only ninth of 12 at York (7f) 27 days ago; she needs to take a big step forward.

11/1

9th

4

(13)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:52 York

Thankfully

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: K R Burke

Narrow winner of a Beverley maiden in April; matched that when fifth on her handicap debut at Thirsk (1m, good) but two lesser runs have followed; Mr Noble is the more obvious of the Karl Burke pair.

20/1

8th

8

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:18 Chester

Thankfully

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: K R Burke

Narrow winner of a Beverley maiden before finishing a fair fifth on her handicap debut at Thirsk (1m, good); found things tough in the Sandringham at Royal Ascot last time but she's back in calmer waters now and still has potential after only five starts; not ruled out.

8/1

12th
10 (11)
Bleep Test

40/1

Form: 234-08

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Of interest on her 2yo best but beaten a long way on both 6f starts this year; the combination of a step up in trip and addition of a tongue-tie needs to spark a big upturn in his fortunes.
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7th

4

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

17:31 Redcar

Bleep Test

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won a C&D maiden (good to firm) last May but she's struggled since switched to handicaps and has failed to beat a rival in her last two runs; mark is tumbling but she needs a major revival on this drop back in trip; tongue-tie is removed and blinkers are now tried.

25/1

12th

10

(11)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:52 York

Bleep Test

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Of interest on her 2yo best but beaten a long way on both 6f starts this year; the combination of a step up in trip and addition of a tongue-tie needs to spark a big upturn in his fortunes.

40/1

8th

6

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Bleep Test

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Of interest on her 2yo best but neither handicap run has been convincing; she should be sharper with her recent reappearance behind her but not the most solid of options.

14/1

Form: 1-23

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 13523

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 4186 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

12/1

Form: 2-1637 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Ex Irish-trained gelding who improved to make a winning start for Roger Fell in 7f Catterick novice in May; shaped quite well in handicaps over this trip on next two starts but in trouble before stamina should have been an issue when stepped up to 1m here since.
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4th

7

(6)

27th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

15:30 Carlisle

Zarvali

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Roger Fell

Off the mark on his stable debut/reappearance at Catterick in May and he met plenty of traffic when solid sixth of 20 at York in his first handicap 12 days later; good third (again 7f, good) the following month but the wheels have come off subsequently; new cheekpieces and drop back to 6f will need to spark a revival.

16/1

7th

3

(2)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:18 Thirsk

Zarvali

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Roger Fell

Won a Catterick novice (7f, good) on seasonal/stable debut in May and following handicap runs were respectable; the last two less so and needs to bounce back.

10/1

10th

10

(8)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

15:20 Musselburgh

Zarvali

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Ex-Irish 3yo who won Catterick novice (7f, good) on seasonal/stable debut in May and ran well in two subsequent handicaps over this trip; didn't fire when tried over 1m last month but may still have some potential.

20/1

Form: 588108

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta £21.90
Straight Forecast £16.52
Tricast £65.03
Trifecta £89.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Flight Control

The Times:

Return Of The Gods

POSTDATA:

Bright Summer

The Star:

Gunalt Wavelength

RP RATINGS:

Toastmaster

D Express:

Mr Noble

Daily Mail:

Bright Summer

TOPSPEED:

Flight Control

The Guardian:

Flight Control

Daily Mirror:

Flight Control

Telegraph:

Return Of The Gods

Daily Record:

Return Of The Gods