August 22 / 17.20 York

17.20

Good To Soft

Sky Bet Dav Reid Finale Handicap (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 1m 2f 56y
  • Class 2
  • 20 runners
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Sky Bet Dav Reid Finale Handicap (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 11-421 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Has raced only on good/good to firm when on turf; 4yo who was having only the fifth start of his career when landing the 22-runner John Smith's Cup over C&D six weeks ago; an 8lb rise means a Group-class performance will be needed to follow up but no surprise were he to find it.
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1st

1

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Raammee

9st 12lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Has raced only on good/good to firm when on turf; 4yo who was having only the fifth start of his career when landing the 22-runner John Smith's Cup over C&D six weeks ago; an 8lb rise means a Group-class performance will be needed to follow up but no surprise were he to find it.

7/2

1st

11

(14)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Raammee

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

2-2 in last season's first campaign (1m, AW) and he built upon his comeback run with a close second in a first-time hood (retained) at Sandown (1m, good) last month; his finishing effort last time suggests this step up in trip could prompt further improvement; due a 3lb rise and he's one to consider.

9/2

2nd

4

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:17 Sandown

Raammee

9st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Two from two (on AW) in his first season last year; paid the price for going too freely when beaten favourite in C&D handicap (good) on reappearance but may settle better with the outing under his belt and hood now fitted; still open to further progress and remains of interest.

7/2

22/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 0-7207 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
His two wins here came on good to firm but he also acts on soft; respectable seventh of 22 to Raammee in the John Smith's Cup over C&D (good to firm) latest; being eased 2lb is a help but it may not be quite enough.
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24th

1

(16)

26th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Thunder Run

10st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Fine second at York (1m2f, good to soft) last month and won at Doncaster (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago; a 4lb penalty takes him to a new career-high mark but he looked better than ever last time and Karl Burke and Clifford Lee have combined to win the last two runnings of this race with topweights.

20/1

1st

1

(5)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:48 Doncaster

Thunder Run

9st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Twice runner-up in large fields over York's 1m2f this season, including at the Ebor festival (good to soft) on latest start; respected despite a return to his career-high mark.

4/1

2nd

2

(13)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Thunder Run

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

His two wins here came on good to firm but he also acts on soft; respectable seventh of 22 to Raammee in the John Smith's Cup over C&D (good to firm) latest; being eased 2lb is a help but it may not be quite enough.

22/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: -30602

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Group placed as 2yo and he's run well in top 3yo only handicaps over 1m2f this summer, finishing second of 14 at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm; probably acts on good to soft) off this mark last time; respected with Oisin Murphy taking the reins for the first time.
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18th

6

(13)

26th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Bourbon Blues

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Brian Meehan

Placed in handicaps at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good to firm) and York's Ebor meeting (1m2f, good to soft) before winning a 3yo handicap at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) 16 days ago; Ryan Moore rode last time and remains on board today; progressive and he's one to consider under a 4lb penalty.

11/1

1st

1

(9)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Bourbon Blues

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Brian Meehan

Record is only 1-15 but he has plenty of useful form, latterly running well in 1m2f handicaps at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm) and the York Ebor festival (good to soft); could once more be in the mix.

13/2

3rd

9

(19)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Bourbon Blues

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Brian Meehan

Group placed as 2yo and he's run well in top 3yo only handicaps over 1m2f this summer, finishing second of 14 at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm; probably acts on good to soft) off this mark last time; respected with Oisin Murphy taking the reins for the first time.

16/1

4th
17 (6)
Shafdar

11/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 201064

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Winner at Epsom (8.5f, good) in April; best run since when close fourth of 15 at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f, good to firm) in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) three weeks ago; can race freely but the Goodwood effort suggests 1m2f could be within range; enters calculations.
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12th

13

(5)

26th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Shafdar

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ian Williams

Lightly raced 4yo who was a good fourth at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f, good to firm) and York's Ebor meeting (1m2f, good to soft) prior to winning at Chester (1m2f, soft) a fortnight ago; might not be far away under 4lb penalty.

20/1

1st

2

(3)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

15:50 Chester

Shafdar

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

Both wins at about 1m; he wasn't exactly strong through the line when trying this far at York but was beaten under 2l in a deep 20-runner handicap so there's no knocking that effort; every chance off an untouched mark.

4/1

4th

17

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Shafdar

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Winner at Epsom (8.5f, good) in April; best run since when close fourth of 15 at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f, good to firm) in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) three weeks ago; can race freely but the Goodwood effort suggests 1m2f could be within range; enters calculations.

11/1

Form: 660239

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won on soft as 2yo; good C&D record includes a third in this race last year and two placed efforts (latterly John Smith's Cup) in a hood this summer; the hood was left off when well beaten over 1m4f at Ascot a fortnight ago but returns now; capable of bouncing back with each-way claims at a venue which suits, particularly with the yard going well.
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3rd

8

(12)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

15:15 York

Castle Stuart

9st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Disappointed at the Shergar Cup at Ascot (no headgear) but all his best form is here and has been close up in three visits since June (hooded for all those), including the John Smith's Cup; again behind the winner of that race here 15 days ago but it was another sound run; he's handicapped about right but has solid claims.

9/2

5th

14

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Castle Stuart

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won on soft as 2yo; good C&D record includes a third in this race last year and two placed efforts (latterly John Smith's Cup) in a hood this summer; the hood was left off when well beaten over 1m4f at Ascot a fortnight ago but returns now; capable of bouncing back with each-way claims at a venue which suits, particularly with the yard going well.

18/1

9th

7

(8)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:45 Ascot

Castle Stuart

9st 8lb

J: L J Ferraris

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Can race freely and hooded for his last two races at York, in the latest finishing a highly respectable third (promoted from fourth) in the John Smith's Cup (extended 1m2f; good to firm) for which he was 4lb well in; now 3lb higher and surprisingly goes without any headgear, but he's got some momentum behind him.

6/1

16/1

Form: 524501 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Back to form with a bang when scoring comfortably over C&D (good to firm) six weeks ago, his 20th outing at this track; retains handicapping scope on old form after a 6lb rise but he's yet to win back to back.
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7th

4

(6)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ayr

Dark Moon Rising

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Campaigned at York of late, winning in July then running creditably at the Ebor festival; disappointing when back down in class last time; contrasting results (close third; only midfield) in this race for the last two years.

14/1

13th

10

(2)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

15:15 York

Dark Moon Rising

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

A regular over C&D and was beaten only a length in this last year; won here in July and his close sixth two weeks ago (good to soft; just behind Castle Stuart) can be upgraded as he came from a long way back; exposed but respected.

10/1

6th

18

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Dark Moon Rising

8st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Back to form with a bang when scoring comfortably over C&D (good to firm) six weeks ago, his 20th outing at this track; retains handicapping scope on old form after a 6lb rise but he's yet to win back to back.

16/1

Form: -70428

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Scored twice in 2024 and three times in 2025; back to best when second in useful 1m handicap here (good to firm; acts on soft) last month but only eighth of 11 at Thirsk since and his peak RPRs (including all wins) have been achieved at about 1m.
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8th

8

(13)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:47 Newbury

Mr Swivell

8st 13lb

J: William Buick

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Has done his winning at about 1m but ran respectably, keeping-on seventh, in big-field 1m2f event at the York Ebor festival most recently; not dismissed off a workable mark with William Buick up for first time.

12/1

7th

13

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Mr Swivell

9st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Scored twice in 2024 and three times in 2025; back to best when second in useful 1m handicap here (good to firm; acts on soft) last month but only eighth of 11 at Thirsk since and his peak RPRs (including all wins) have been achieved at about 1m.

16/1

8th

8

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Mr Swivell

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Scored twice in 2024 and three times in 2025; gradually back to form this season, creditable second in useful handicap at York (1m) most recently; appears to be on his way to regaining the winning thread and looks a must for the shortlist.

9/2

18/1

Form: 2-8247

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Unraced on softer than good; latest seventh of 17 to Al Aali at Glorious Goodwood was respectable but took his handicap record to 0-9; others are preferred for win purposes again.
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19th

19

(23)

26th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Parole dOro

8st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Michael Bell

Runner-up at Ripon (1m2f, good) in May and some respectable efforts since but it's likely that this exposed 4yo is vulnerable once more.

33/1

9th

11

(14)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Parole dOro

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Bell

Unraced on softer than good; latest seventh of 17 to Al Aali at Glorious Goodwood was respectable but took his handicap record to 0-9; others are preferred for win purposes again.

18/1

7th

17

(10)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Parole dOro

8st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

0-8 in handicaps but runner-up in three (two at 1m2f) and ran respectably when fourth at Newmarket on latest start; short of room when well held at this meeting last year; new cheekpieces join the tongue-tie.

20/1

6/1

Form: 311-

Last run: 309 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Bred to stay 1m2f; all three 2yo starts were on softer than good, with a promising debut before he easily justified long odds-on favouritism over 1m in a maiden at Sandown and novice at Haydock (by 11l); this is a slightly belated reappearance and he has a tricky draw for one so inexperienced, but his untapped potential is obvious.
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10th

12

(20)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Accredit

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John & Thady Gosden

Bred to stay 1m2f; all three 2yo starts were on softer than good, with a promising debut before he easily justified long odds-on favouritism over 1m in a maiden at Sandown and novice at Haydock (by 11l); this is a slightly belated reappearance and he has a tricky draw for one so inexperienced, but his untapped potential is obvious.

6/1

1st

1

(2)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

14:30 Haydock

Accredit

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John & Thady Gosden

Promising third on debut at Sandown (7f, soft) in August then easily won three-runner maiden there (1m, soft); carries a 7lb penalty this afternoon but still stands out as the one to beat for his top yard.

2/5

12th
3 (11)
Erzindjan

7/1

Form: 458-16

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Fourth in the John Smith's Cup over C&D and Cambridgeshire over 1m1f at Newmarket (both good to firm) on joining this yard last year and opened the current campaign with a win back at Newmarket (1m1f, good to firm again) in May; another creditable effort when sixth of 28 in Royal Hunt Cup at Ascot since, despite leaving the impression even a stiff 1m was a little on the short side; had winning form on softer than good in Ireland much earlier in his career; likely to be on the premises.
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7th

4

(25)

26th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Erzindjan

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: T J Kent

First home in the near-side group when fourth in this last year (good to firm) and he won over C&D on his reappearance; always behind after a slow start at York last month but the return to this C&D could be a major plus and he's only 1lb higher than for his last win; firmly in calculations.

7/1

12th

3

(11)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Erzindjan

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: T J Kent

Fourth in the John Smith's Cup over C&D and Cambridgeshire over 1m1f at Newmarket (both good to firm) on joining this yard last year and opened the current campaign with a win back at Newmarket (1m1f, good to firm again) in May; another creditable effort when sixth of 28 in Royal Hunt Cup at Ascot since, despite leaving the impression even a stiff 1m was a little on the short side; had winning form on softer than good in Ireland much earlier in his career; likely to be on the premises.

7/1

6th

18

(24)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Erzindjan

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: T J Kent

Campaigned over 1m1f/1m2f for current yard; beat Fifth Column by half a length at Newmarket (good to firm) in sole run this season, ending a five-year losing spell and showing he retains plenty of ability aged eight; has form claims but doesn't seem to be crying out for this return to 1m.

12/1

28/1

Form: 730315 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
C&D winner on good in June but held off this mark in a Class 3 over 1m1f at Hamilton 11 days ago and this is even harder.
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12th

5

(11)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:35 Redcar

Double Parked

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Close third 12 months ago and has run creditably over C&D several times since; a sixth of 15 at York four weeks ago should have kept him ticking over and he has each-way possibilities again.

10/1

6th

14

(7)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

15:15 York

Double Parked

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner on good in June but hard to warm to after finishing behind some in here two weeks ago when 40-1.

14/1

13th

22

(15)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Double Parked

8st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner on good in June but held off this mark in a Class 3 over 1m1f at Hamilton 11 days ago and this is even harder.

28/1

Form: 31-600 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Progressive 3yo for Andrew Balding in the first half of last year, culminating in a 1m2f handicap win at Royal Ascot (good to firm); sold for 775,000gns the following month but comfortably held in three major 1m2f handicaps on return for new yard this summer; back to only 1lb above the mark he defied at Royal Ascot but a leap of faith is needed.
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14th

7

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Quai De Bethune

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Progressive 3yo for Andrew Balding in the first half of last year, culminating in a 1m2f handicap win at Royal Ascot (good to firm); sold for 775,000gns the following month but comfortably held in three major 1m2f handicaps on return for new yard this summer; back to only 1lb above the mark he defied at Royal Ascot but a leap of faith is needed.

33/1

13th

9

(12)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Quai De Bethune

9st 0lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Progressive 3yo for Andrew Balding in the first half of last year, culminating in a 1m2f handicap win at Royal Ascot (good to firm); sold for 775,000gns the following month but not seen again until well held in major 1m2f handicaps this summer at Epsom and York; hooded in the latter when getting hampered over 1f out contributed but he did not look like playing a major part at the time; player if surging back to his best.

10/1

13th

8

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Quai De Bethune

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Progressive 3yo for Andrew Balding in the first half of last year, culminating in a win in the Golden Gates Handicap at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm); changed hands for 775,000gns the following month; failed to settle and shaped as though he needed the run when a nevertheless-respectable sixth on last month's comeback and stable debut at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft); the first-time hood could help and he's an intriguing contender.

11/1

Form: 0-1702 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Formerly a miler but has gained last three wins over 1m2f, including this race on good (made all) last year; latest success came in Bahrain in January; well beaten in the John Smith's Cup on his return to Britain but bounced straight back with a career-best second of 11 over 1m at Thirsk (good) under Lexie Clarkson three weeks ago; going softer than good would be a slight question mark.
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8th

2

(1)

24th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

15:52 Pontefract

Dain Ma Nut In

10st 2lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Successful twoce over 1m2f at York last summer, including the Ebor meeting; bettered even those efforts when second in Summer Cup at Thirsk (1m, good) in August but two lesser runs have followed, including at Ayr last Thursday.

20/1

9th

1

(9)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ayr

Dain Ma Nut In

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Inconsistent for current stable, notwithstanding two wins; well held last time when bidding for a second success in 1m2f handicap at the York Ebor festival; close second on penultimate start but isn't certain to reproduce that form; won on this card in 2024 but finished only eighth in this contest last year.

16/1

16th

5

(17)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Dain Ma Nut In

9st 7lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Formerly a miler but has gained last three wins over 1m2f, including this race on good (made all) last year; latest success came in Bahrain in January; well beaten in the John Smith's Cup on his return to Britain but bounced straight back with a career-best second of 11 over 1m at Thirsk (good) under Lexie Clarkson three weeks ago; going softer than good would be a slight question mark.

33/1

Form: 015650

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Progressive last autumn and rediscovered that thread to win at Redcar (1m, good) in May; hasn't been running badly over about 1m2f subsequently but needs something extra if he's to take this.
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8th

13

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:20 Ayr

Rainbow Nebula

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won a 1m handicap at Redcar in May off this mark; third of seven at Goodwood (1m, soft) three weeks ago was a return to form but he has more on his plate in this company.

16/1

3rd

7

(2)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:00 Goodwood

Rainbow Nebula

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Scored off current mark at Redcar in the spring but is by no means certain to repeat the form, having broadly regressed since.

33/1

17th

21

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Rainbow Nebula

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Progressive last autumn and rediscovered that thread to win at Redcar (1m, good) in May; hasn't been running badly over about 1m2f subsequently but needs something extra if he's to take this.

66/1

5/1

Form: 3-2126 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Progressive this year, finishing strongly to win at Leopardstown (1m2f, yielding to soft) in April; good second back there three months later and an eye-catcher when sixth of 17 to Al Aali at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good) since, finishing strongly having been denied a clear run and still had plenty to do over 1f out; bold show on the cards.
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18th

4

(16)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Diego El Queso

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Progressive this year, finishing strongly to win at Leopardstown (1m2f, yielding to soft) in April; good second back there three months later and an eye-catcher when sixth of 17 to Al Aali at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good) since, finishing strongly having been denied a clear run and still had plenty to do over 1f out; bold show on the cards.

5/1

6th

7

(17)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Diego El Queso

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Improvement in each of his three races this term; strong finishes when winning at Leopardstown (1m2f, yielding to soft) on second occasion and second of 11 there (1m1f, good; unraced on firmer) on latest, so it's not hard to believe that he remains capable of better; greatly respected.

6/1

2nd

1

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:03 Leopardstown

Diego El Queso

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Off the mark on turf at this venue when last sighted in April (1m2f, yld-sft); 5lb higher now and best turf runs have come on easier ground than this so could probably do with some rain.

9/2

19th
16 (18)
Sujet

33/1

Form: 720002

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Two wins (1m1f/1m, good) for Dermot Weld in Ireland last year; second start for current yard when runner-up at Chester (7f, good) in May; three poor runs followed but back to form in blinkers (retained here) when second of nine back at Chester (extended 7f, good) six weeks ago; needs to prove his stamina and that he can string good efforts together.
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8th

4

(1)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 3

15:29 Hamilton

Sujet

9st 11lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Scored twice in Ireland; inconsistent this term for new yard, best efforts when second twice at Chester; admittedly had something to prove when tackling 1m2f the last twice, so this drop back in distance looks a plus.

25/1

9th

5

(6)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

15:50 Chester

Sujet

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Won twice for Dermot Weld (at up to 1m1f); easily his best runs for Declan Carroll have been here (twice runner-up) but those were at about 7f and at 125-1 he was tailed off at York three weeks ago (Shafdar was third); the blinkers worn for his last two races are left off.

14/1

19th

16

(18)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Sujet

8st 12lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Two wins (1m1f/1m, good) for Dermot Weld in Ireland last year; second start for current yard when runner-up at Chester (7f, good) in May; three poor runs followed but back to form in blinkers (retained here) when second of nine back at Chester (extended 7f, good) six weeks ago; needs to prove his stamina and that he can string good efforts together.

33/1

Form: -51500 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won at Pontefract (1m2f, good) in April; respectable fifth of 15 over C&D (good) at the Dante meeting in May but well held twice since, latterly at 100-1 in the John Smith's Cup.
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5th

3

(10)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ayr

Have Secret

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has faced a few difficult tasks this summer and he proved resurgent when back down in grade at York (1m2f) last time; remains on same mark as when winning a spring event; beaten twice (fifth in 2024, down the field last year) in this race, however.

14/1

4th

5

(10)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

15:15 York

Have Secret

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won at Pontefract back in the spring and ran well here in May, but the wheels have come off since then; has finished out the back here in last two races, behind stablemate Castle Stuart on both occasions.

33/1

20th

10

(12)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Have Secret

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won at Pontefract (1m2f, good) in April; respectable fifth of 15 over C&D (good) at the Dante meeting in May but well held twice since, latterly at 100-1 in the John Smith's Cup.

28/1

Form: 875511 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Back to form with a bang in blinkers last month and built on his win in a small field at Newmarket by following up in a 17-runner Glorious Goodwood handicap (1m2f, good; acts on good to soft) with four of today's rivals behind; should remain competitive off 5lb higher.
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No Results Found

100/1

Form: /00-00

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Ended his time with Charlie Appleby on a low note (March 2024) and no revival in his four races at Meydan for another yard the following winter; 483 days off and switched stables again before well beaten at Epsom and Goodwood this summer; lots to prove.
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No Results Found

Form: 103540

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won at Hamilton (1m1f, good) in May on second start for yard and third past the post (demoted to fifth) to Raammee in John Smith's Cup over C&D (good to firm) in July; weakened quickly at Ascot four weeks ago but he has already shown this season that he's capable of bouncing back from a poor run.
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Kings Code, Nepal

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £35.00
Straight Forecast £28.08
Tricast £327.46
Trifecta £405.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Diego El Queso

POSTDATA:

Raammee

Telegraph:

Accredit

RP RATINGS:

Castle Stuart

The Times:

Shafdar

The Sun:

Al Aali

WEST COUNTRY:

King's Code

TOPSPEED:

Have Secret

Daily Record:

Accredit

NEWMARKET:

Raammee

D Express:

Raammee

The Guardian:

Diego El Queso

Daily Mail:

Diego El Queso

Daily Mirror:

Diego El Queso

The Star:

Castle Stuart