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Malton Marquees Racing Through The Summer Handicap

  • Prize money: £3925.5
  • 0m 7f 218y
  • Class 5
  • 15 runners
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Malton Marquees Racing Through The Summer Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

Form: 121130 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Five wins this year (7f-1m) have come at a cost mark-wise and has to bounce back from below-par run at York three weeks ago (jockey said he ran flat).
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17th

7

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:32 York

Roaring Ralph

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Made it five wins from his last six starts when scoring at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last month; only third of six when unpenalised at Beverley (7.4f, good) eight days later but not discounted given his previous form.

11/1

Form: 1125-0 CD

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Three wins from an extended 7f to 1m for current yard; perhaps needed the run on seasonal debut but could still have shown more and has had another three months off.
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OUR TIP

Form: 31-005

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
7f novice winner; it wasn't too bad a run when beaten 3l on the AW last time (7f) and he's down in grade over a longer trip; not discounted.
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5th

5

(9)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Bloodsweatandtyres

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Found a weak Newcastle novice last backend and has struggled in two runs back, latterly when out of his depth in a Group 3; first-time headgear will need to make a big difference.

25/1

10th

2

(12)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Bloodsweatandtyres

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Brian Ellison

7f novice win here in November but last of 22 on handicap debut at York (7f, good) five weeks ago; stones to find in this company.

100/1

Form: 113222 CD BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Consistent dual winner who coped well with the rise in class when pushing a well-handicapped winner all the way at Ayr six days ago (1m, good; goes on all surfaces); not ideally drawn out in 15 but plenty to like otherwise.
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2nd

10

(8)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Ayr

Military Leader

8st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Likeably consistent dual winner who won't mind what the weather does, with recent seconds at about 1m coming on soft and good to firm; pretty solid, other than this is a step up in class.

5/1

2nd

4

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Military Leader

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Phillip Makin

Off the mark when winning at Southwell (1m, AW) in May and followed up over this C&D next time (good); has posted two good placed efforts since, the most recent at Chester (7.5f, soft) last month off a 2lb lower mark than today's, and makes the shortlist.

9/4

Form: -18672 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
No match for the winner last week at Pontefract (1m) but that was a return to form of sorts; has dropped to what should be a good mark.
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2nd

2

(5)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:45 Pontefract

Alessia Fernanda

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Her wins have come on slow ground but she appears to act on good to firm; latest success came on AW (1m) in April, when 2lb lower; below that level in three turf starts since.

11/2

7th

2

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Alessia Fernanda

10st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Kickstarted 2026 with 1m success at Southwell but she's failed to build on it, only sixth of seven in 7f Catterick handicap 12 days ago; needs to take a step forward.

14/1

Form: 645244 CD BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
One of two wins came over C&D (April); some good runs in the meantime and has a handy draw to work from.
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4th

2

(7)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:15 Redcar

Harswell Ruby

10st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Roger Fell

Both wins have been over 1m but she did go close over this C&D last September (good to soft); ran well at Pontefract (1m, good) two starts ago but below her best at Thirsk (good to firm) two weeks ago; steps back up in trip.

7/2

4th

3

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Harswell Ruby

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Two wins from 29 starts, with the most recent success coming in April over this C&D; had cheekpieces back on (retained) when runner-up at Pontefract (1m, good) nine days ago and holds good claims off the same mark.

15/8

Form: 941444 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
A half-length too good for Jesmond Dawn at Ripon in early June when only 1lb lower; hasn't been overly threatening in her last three races.
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4th

4

(6)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Donna Nook

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Ended a losing run when beating 11 rivals at Ripon (1m, good) last month; respectable efforts since without suggesting she was ahead of her mark.

6/1

4th

1

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:30 Catterick

Donna Nook

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Ended a losing run when winning a 1m handicap at Ripon last month; fair fourth at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) two weeks ago; should give her running but one or more of the 3yos may have her measure.

6/1

Form: 0-0535

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Only 1-16 and he's 3lb higher than the mark he won off in April 2025, despite since going 0-11; hasn't been running badly but looks vulnerable once more; effective in this returning headgear combination.
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5th

6

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Green Pursuit

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

On a good mark on 2025 best and he has been running himself into form this time around, third of ten (beaten 1l) at Carlisle four weeks ago; conditions no problem and he is one to consider.

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Green Pursuit

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Record is only 1-14 but he's attractively treated and proved resurgent with rallying fifth at Thirsk (7f, good) last month on third start for new yard; not ruled out.

11/2

Form: 723515 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Narrowly repelled Up The Jazz at Ripon (1m, good) but only fifth off this career-high mark (5lb rise) back there a month ago; he's been a bit up and down this season.
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5th

7

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Jesmond Dawn

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Grant Tuer

In good heart this season and he returned to winning ways over C&D (good) last Monday; a 5lb rise takes this 5yo to a career-high mark but he has a solid record here and could be firmly in the shake-up once more.

3/1

1st

6

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Jesmond Dawn

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Grant Tuer

Respectable fifth at Beverley three days ago; largely solid record at Ripon features a success in 2024 and peak effort this season (close second in early June); likely player returned to this course.

9/2

Form: 236127 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Closely matched with Jesmond Dawn on last month's runs at Ripon and it wasn't going to be easy in a Class 4 at York last time (33-1); this is more his level.
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7th

15

(12)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:05 York

Up The Jazz

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Arrives on a recent high after a win at Musselburgh and a second at Ripon (both 1m, good); should give his running but he's up in grade here.

12/1

2nd

3

(7)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Up The Jazz

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Prevailed narrowly in cheekpieces at Musselburgh (1m, good) last time, registering a first win since 2024; back up 3lb but remains well treated on peak form, which includes a Ripon success; headgear removed; should remain competitive.

3/1

Form: 050853 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Novice winner in 2024; his form has dipped quite markedly since a good run in defeat at Nottingham in May.
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3rd

1

(3)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:35 Nottingham

Degale

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Sole win from 13 starts came in a Ripon novice over 1m in 2024; best effort this term came when third of 11 over this C&D in May but he's been down the field on his last three starts; tongue-tie added.

7/1

5th

2

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Degale

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Sole win from 12 starts came in a Ripon novice in 2024 (1m, good); hasn't been the most consistent this season and he's been well beaten on his last two outings; down to a career-low mark but others are preferred.

20/1

Form: 886512 CD BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner at Pontefract where he's been bang there in his last two races; his only other win was over this C&D so looks a player.
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2nd

3

(5)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:30 Pontefract

Mount King

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Last four wins have been over C&D, including when he was switched to this headgear nine days ago and got up close home to register his best show this season (The New Bay Pearl fourth); back up 3lb but still well treated on 2025 form; has to be in serious calculations.

3/1

1st

3

(8)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

20:52 Pontefract

Mount King

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

A dual C&D winner in 2025; yet to hit top form this season but took a step back in the right direction with fifth of nine over C&D ten days ago; blinkers replace usual cheekpieces here and not out of things.

7/1

Form: 001333 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
By no means a frequent winner (3-37) but continued his good run of form with another placed effort at Newcastle (7f; fine at 1m).
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3rd

2

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Travis

10st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Geoffrey Harker

Not a frequent winner (3-36) but running well on turf lately and has been placed in his last four visits here; one for the shortlist.

5/2

3rd

1

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Travis

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Geoffrey Harker

Back to form when winning at Redcar in June (7f, good) and finished a sound third off 6lb higher at Beverley last time (7.5f, good to firm); down 1lb; a possible.

7/2

Form: 895128 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Overcame trouble to win at Leicester (1m) and nearly followed up at Doncaster; reportedly ran too freely there last time; could be given another chance off what remains a fair mark.
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8th

6

(8)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

16:48 Doncaster

Palmarian

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Off the mark on first run over 1m at Leicester (good to firm) this month, despite not getting the best of runs; backed it up when running on from the rear for neck second over C&D (good to firm) last Saturday; out again before a 2lb rise for that kicks in.

11/4

2nd

1

(11)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Palmarian

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Off the mark on first run over 1m at Leicester (good to firm) two weeks ago, despite not getting the best of runs; should go well again off 2lb higher.

9/2

Form: 51-002

Last run: 59 days

W: 8st 6lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with a win and suddenly back to form two months ago when a clear second at Beverley (extended 7f; good); however, she's far from certain to follow one good run with another.
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2nd

1

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Miss Willows

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Simon Whitaker

Ended last season with a success; however, two duck eggs this term help to reflect her inconsistency and leave a big doubt over her current form to boot.

25/1

10th

13

(3)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Miss Willows

8st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Made all, scrambling home at Redcar (7f, Class 6, good to soft; from 3lb lower) last September; showed that same speed before weakening on seasonal reappearance at Thirsk (7f, good; 11th of 14; 25-1) in April; has a tricky draw to navigate, unless electing to go far side.

33/1

Betting Forcast

12/1 Roaring Ralph, 14/1 Style Of Life, 12/1 Bloodsweatandtyres, 3/1 Military Leader, 10/1 Alessia Fernanda, 12/1 Harswell Ruby, 14/1 Donna Nook, 12/1 Green Pursuit, 10/1 Jesmond Dawn, 10/1 Up The Jazz, 16/1 Degale, 7/1 Mount King, 10/1 Travis, 20/1 Palmarian, 25/1 Miss Willows

Verdict

Provided stall 15 proves manageable then MILITARY LEADER should have a major say in his current vein of form. His recent Ayr conqueror was on a good mark. Bloodsweatandtyres hinted at a return to form last time in a better race and he’s feared most along with Mount King.[Alistair Jones]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Military Leader

The Times:

Mount King

Telegraph:

Degale

Daily Mail:

Harswell Ruby

TOPSPEED:

Donna Nook

The Sun:

Up The Jazz

The Guardian:

Miss Willows

Daily Mirror:

Degale

RP RATINGS:

Military Leader

POSTDATA:

Military Leader

The Star:

Military Leader

D Express:

Mount King

Daily Record:

Mount King