August 20 / 15.00 York

15.00

Good

Sir Kevin Sinfield 7 In 7 Grand Finale Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £77310
  • 0m 7f 192y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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Sir Kevin Sinfield 7 In 7 Grand Finale Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 213401 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Added to his two AW wins early this year when scoring over C&D (good to firm) last month; 6lb higher in hotter race today but this lightly raced 4yo is progressive; unraced on slow turf but dam's family excelled on it.
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2nd

3

(5)

25th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

The Lost King

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Progressive gelding who was going back-to-back when landing valuable York handicap (1m, good to soft) at the Ebor festival last month; transitioned to Group races when pushing Persica very close at Haydock (1m, heavy) three weeks ago; those efforts came on softer ground than is forecast but it's possible he's simply improving; player.

7/1

2nd

5

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 1

13:25 Haydock

The Lost King

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Strike-rate of 5-13, with four of those wins coming in eight races since gelded; tackles his first Group race after back-to-back wins in 1m handicaps at York, the latest gained in convincing fashion on good to soft (unraced on slower); with the wind in his sails he's not easily dismissed.

7/1

1st

5

(15)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

The Lost King

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Added to his two AW wins early this year when scoring over C&D (good to firm) last month; 6lb higher in hotter race today but this lightly raced 4yo is progressive; unraced on slow turf but dam's family excelled on it.

10/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.55

Form: 70-702 CD BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Failed to kick on after winning this last year (good to firm) but he returned to form in first-time cheekpieces (retained today) when runner-up at Ascot (1m, good to firm) recently; won on soft ground early in career; firmly in the mix if backing up that latest performance.
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10th

1

(9)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Doncaster

Bullet Point

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

He's returned to form to finish second in these cheekpieces on his last two starts, at Ascot (1m, good to firm) and at York (1m, good to soft; won that same competitive handicap 12 months previously); solid claims.

13/2

2nd

6

(10)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Bullet Point

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Failed to kick on after winning this last year (good to firm) but he returned to form in first-time cheekpieces (retained today) when runner-up at Ascot (1m, good to firm) recently; won on soft ground early in career; firmly in the mix if backing up that latest performance.

11/2

2nd

7

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Bullet Point

9st 10lb

J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire

T: William Haggas

Strong handicap form last summer, runner-up in both Ascot runs (1m, straight course) before landing a valuable prize at York's Ebor meeting; only 1lb higher today after a couple of low-key runs in May; interesting with cheekpieces now given a go.

4/1

3rd
16 (14)
Spell Master

25/1

  • Place: £4.75

Form: 1-8367

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Close third at Newmarket (good) in June when upped to 1m on his second start for this yard, and he made good headway before his run petered out in the John Smith's Cup here (10.2f, good to firm) last month; denied a clear run when mid-division at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f, good to firm) last time; the return to 1m could be ideal; ran well on soft early in career; chance.
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25th

20

(3)

26th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Spell Master

8st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Oli Rix

He's run some really promising races in defeat for his new yard this year, just running out of stamina when sixth of 22 in the John Smith's Cup at York (1m2f, good to firm) in July and finishing third there (1m, good to soft) last month; this trip could be a good fit and he's an each-way player.

33/1

3rd

16

(14)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Spell Master

8st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Oli Rix

Close third at Newmarket (good) in June when upped to 1m on his second start for this yard, and he made good headway before his run petered out in the John Smith's Cup here (10.2f, good to firm) last month; denied a clear run when mid-division at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f, good to firm) last time; the return to 1m could be ideal; ran well on soft early in career; chance.

25/1

7th

7

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Spell Master

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Oli Rix

Close third at Newmarket (good) in June on his first crack at 1m and second start for this yard, and he made good headway before his run petered out in the John Smith's Cup at York (10.2f, good to firm), finishing sixth of 22; has won here and today's drop back in trip/grade could prove ideal.

7/1

12/1

Form: 060757 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Two quick runs at Glorious Goodwood three weeks ago, beaten only 2l when fifth of 20 on the Wednesday (7f, good to firm) then seventh of 18 in the Golden Mile on the Friday (good to firm) when he would have been closer with a clear run; it's possible he'll be involved; unproven on slow ground.
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6th

17

(15)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Hawksbill

8st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

In reasonably good form and beat all bar one of the 3yos in Ayr contest (1m) last time but looks no certainty to go one better in this bigger race; it remains over two years since his sole success.

20/1

2nd

4

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:20 Ayr

Hawksbill

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Yet to win a handicap but he has run to a useful level on his last three starts; soft ground might be the main obstacle for him today.

6/1

4th

11

(7)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Hawksbill

8st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Two quick runs at Glorious Goodwood three weeks ago, beaten only 2l when fifth of 20 on the Wednesday (7f, good to firm) then seventh of 18 in the Golden Mile on the Friday (good to firm) when he would have been closer with a clear run; it's possible he'll be involved; unproven on slow ground.

12/1

Form: /60-48 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Returned from a year off with fine fourth in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm); not quite at the same level in the Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm) since and could do with settling better, but he was effective over 1m in France (including on testing ground) and is capable of playing a leading role if at the top of his game.
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1st

4

(11)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

13:55 Doncaster

Blue Brother

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Returned from a year off with fine fourth at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm); not quite at the same level since in major 1m handicaps at Glorious Goodwood or York, but this first attempt at short of 7f is interesting judged on the Royal Ascot performance.

9/1

5th

8

(5)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Blue Brother

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Returned from a year off with fine fourth in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm); not quite at the same level in the Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm) since and could do with settling better, but he was effective over 1m in France (including on testing ground) and is capable of playing a leading role if at the top of his game.

8/1

8th

11

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Blue Brother

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Reached a useful standard in France; well supported for handicap attempts at Royal Ascot in 2025 (hindered by traffic issues) and 2026 (stable debut; creditable fourth over 7f) since racing in Britain; may well build on the reappearance effort and show progress; one to consider.

6/1

3/1

Form: 21/1 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Looked very promising in 2024 on first two starts (7f/1m, good/heavy) and returned from long absence to win a Southwell novice (1m, AW) at 6-4 two months ago; in a hot race on a lofty mark for his handicap debut but very unexposed and could well be up to the task for his top yard.
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1st

3

(9)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 2

13:35 Haydock

Centigrade

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Looked very promising in 2024 on his first two starts (7f/1m, good/heavy) and returned from a long absence to win a Southwell novice (1m, AW) at 6-4 in June; some late headway when sixth of 14 from too far back when favourite on handicap debut at the York Ebor meeting next time; faded after racing too freely at Sandown since but the fact he went off at only 4-1 for that Listed contest underlines that he's well regarded; could resume his progression

3/1

8th

3

(3)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Sandown

Centigrade

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Looked very promising in 2024 on his first two starts (7f/1m, good/heavy) and returned from a long absence to win a Southwell novice (1m, AW) at 6-4 in June; only sixth of 14 on subsequent handicap debut at York (1m, good to soft) but was sent off the warm favourite and he remains of interest.

11/2

6th

4

(8)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Centigrade

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Looked very promising in 2024 on first two starts (7f/1m, good/heavy) and returned from long absence to win a Southwell novice (1m, AW) at 6-4 two months ago; in a hot race on a lofty mark for his handicap debut but very unexposed and could well be up to the task for his top yard.

3/1

Form: 11-726 D BF

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Looked very much one to follow after winning his final three runs last term (1m, good to firm/good to soft); that hasn't been the case but he was beaten just a nose at Hamilton (1m, good) two starts ago and perhaps the first-time blinkers will prompt a bigger performance; unproven on soft/heavy.
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3rd

5

(4)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 2

13:35 Haydock

Eternal Force

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Looked very much one to follow after winning his final three runs last term (final leg over C&D on good to soft); that hasn't been the case but he was beaten just a nose at Hamilton (1m, good) off this mark in June and wasn't disgraced in a big-field handicap at last month's York Ebor meeting; blinkers worn then are now replaced by first-time cheekpieces.

4/1

7th

9

(12)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Eternal Force

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: William Haggas

Looked very much one to follow after winning his final three runs last term (1m, good to firm/good to soft); that hasn't been the case but he was beaten just a nose at Hamilton (1m, good) two starts ago and perhaps the first-time blinkers will prompt a bigger performance; unproven on soft/heavy.

11/1

6th

1

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

15:12 Newcastle (AW)

Eternal Force

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Reappeared with respectable seventh of 21 in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and built on that when going down by a nose at Hamilton (extended 1m, good) three weeks ago; while his improvement since being gelded has come at around 1m his fourth over 1m2f at Nottingham last June was as good as anything he'd produced at that time; much respected on AW debut.

2/1

Form: -31061

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Made it four wins from his last ten starts when scoring at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) recently; on a lofty mark under a 6lb penalty and it remains to be seen if he's just as good over 1m, but there can be optimism in that regard and he's clearly progressive; has run well on soft/good to soft.
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5th

4

(18)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Arctic Dawn

9st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Dual winner this term; ran creditably in the International over C&D in July and at Newmarket last Saturday; however, has seemingly already reached his ceiling, unlike some of today's rivals.

25/1

4th

1

(10)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Newmarket

Arctic Dawn

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Made it four wins from his last ten starts when scoring on the other Newmarket course (7f, good to firm) last month; merely mid-division under a penalty at York (1m, good to soft) since but it wasn't a bad performance and he's 4lb lower today and back at 7f; not discounted.

13/2

8th

2

(1)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Arctic Dawn

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Made it four wins from his last ten starts when scoring at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) recently; on a lofty mark under a 6lb penalty and it remains to be seen if he's just as good over 1m, but there can be optimism in that regard and he's clearly progressive; has run well on soft/good to soft.

25/1

9th
12 (16)
Mirsky

40/1

Form: 100799 D BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Two wins last year (1m, good to firm/good to soft; he's possibly okay on soft) and added another off this mark at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) in May; however, he's finished no better than seventh across his five runs since.
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11th

9

(17)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Mirsky

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: David O’Meara

Multiple winner who returned to form with a second at Ripon (1m, soft; fine on faster) but dropping back in trip doesn't look ideal when he's 0-5 over 7f (3-18 at 1m+) for this yard.

14/1

2nd

3

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ripon

Mirsky

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Won this year's Thirsk Hunt Cup off 2lb higher; broadly not in the same form since, even when he was joint-favourite for the Summer Cup back at same venue on penultimate start.

8/1

25/1

Form: 9-0923

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Returned to form when going very close at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and again ran well when third of 13 at Haydock (1m, good) 12 days ago; it's possible he's better over 7f but he might not be far away; has won on good to soft, unraced on softer.
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7th

4

(4)

25th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:18 Haydock

Yorkshire

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Returned to form with a near miss at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in July and ran well for a long way over 1m here (third of 13) last month; didn't shine in a Class 2 at York last time but this drop back in trip looks a positive and he's still on a workable mark; not ruled out.

10/1

10th

14

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Yorkshire

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Returned to form when going very close at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and again ran well when third of 13 at Haydock (1m, good) 12 days ago; it's possible he's better over 7f but he might not be far away; has won on good to soft, unraced on softer.

25/1

3rd

3

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Yorkshire

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Back to form when beaten a nose at Doncaster three weeks ago; 3lb lower than last winning mark and seems to retain all his ability, so a serious contender if staying the trip (all wins at 6f/7f).

15/2

OUR TIP

Form: 258429 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Uncharacteristically below par at Ascot recently but was under a new rider in the Shergar Cup; he's run really well in defeat under Danny Tudhope in some hot handicaps this year and was second in this last season (good to firm); versatile ground-wise; could bounce back with a big performance.
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5th

1

(1)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 2

13:35 Haydock

Cerulean Bay

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Added to fine Goodwood record when second of 18 in the Golden Mile off 1lb higher at the Glorious meeting; two below-par efforts have followed but the first was under a new rider in the Shergar Cup at Ascot and he was caught too far back at the York Ebor meeting since; considered.

6/1

12th

3

(9)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Cerulean Bay

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Uncharacteristically below par at Ascot recently but was under a new rider in the Shergar Cup; he's run really well in defeat under Danny Tudhope in some hot handicaps this year and was second in this last season (good to firm); versatile ground-wise; could bounce back with a big performance.

16/1

9th

1

(9)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Cerulean Bay

10st 1lb

J: Jamie Melham

T: David O’Meara

Finished second behind Ebt's Guard in this race 12 months ago when rated 14lb lower; he has earned his lofty rating since then, winning twice at Goodwood last autumn and recording a career-best RPR when second of 18 in the Golden Mile at Goodwood eight days ago; another big run anticipated.

11/2

Form: 9-0603 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
7yo who is winless since November 2023 but has dropped down the weights and was 4l third of 13 to The Lost King over C&D (good to firm) last month; each-way claims if acting on the ground; his last win came on heavy going but subsequent slow-ground form has been mixed.
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2nd

8

(8)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 2

13:35 Haydock

Checkandchallenge

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: William Knight

7yo who is winless since November 2023 but ran well when third of 13 at York (1m, good to firm) in July; slow starts haven't helped his cause twice since (blindfold off late first occasion) and he has been given a chance by the handicapper if breaking on terms.

16/1

12th

5

(5)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Doncaster

Checkandchallenge

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: William Knight

7yo who is winless since November 2023 but has dropped down the weights and he ran well when third of 13 at York (1m, good to firm) in July; had an excuse back there last time, when the blindfold was removed late; not ruled out each-way.

14/1

14th

7

(6)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Checkandchallenge

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: William Knight

7yo who is winless since November 2023 but has dropped down the weights and was 4l third of 13 to The Lost King over C&D (good to firm) last month; each-way claims if acting on the ground; his last win came on heavy going but subsequent slow-ground form has been mixed.

20/1

50/1

Form: 56-070 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
His three French wins came on slow ground; unplaced this year on his three British starts but best effort came on good to soft when 4l seventh of 18 at Epsom in June when squeezed for room more than once; edging down the weights and slow ground would be a major boost to his claims.
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No Results Found

Form: -70602

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Two wins in France last year over 7f on very soft/good to soft; mixed form for new yard this year but has twice run well at Chester, most recently second there 18 days ago (7f, good); 1m might be within range and he has possibilities if backing up that latest performance.
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Point Lynas, Mezcala, Aalto

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £38.00
Straight Forecast £39.88
Tricast £351.07
Trifecta £686.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Bullet Point

SPOTLIGHT:

Centigrade

TOPSPEED:

Cerulean Bay

Telegraph:

Point Lynas

D Express:

Eternal Force

The Times:

Spell Master

LAMBOURN:

Arctic Dawn

The Guardian:

Centigrade

The Sun:

Centigrade

NEWMARKET:

Bullet Point

Daily Mirror:

Bullet Point

The Star:

Bullet Point

Daily Record:

Bullet Point

POSTDATA:

Cerulean Bay

Daily Mail:

Point Lynas