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Hats Of Yorkshire Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 5f 192y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Hats Of Yorkshire Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 40-653 C

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
His last two wins were over 2m and back in early 2024; comfortably held on the Flat and over hurdles in his last four starts; others are preferred.
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7th

3

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:35 Cartmel

Animato

11st 11lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Ran well for a long way when third of seven on latest hurdling start, at Doncaster (2m, soft) in February, and will be fine on the faster ground here but recent Flat form has been underwhelming; others appeal more.

10/1

Form: 693656 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back 2m handicaps here in May of last year and those were off higher marks; however, recent efforts leave him with much to prove.
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6th

4

(4)

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Zephlyn

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

Dual C&D winner last May, the most recent coming off a 7lb higher mark than today's; failed to beat a rival home here in May and he was pulled up over hurdles when last seen 52 days ago; bit to prove after those efforts.

5/1

3

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

13:42 Hexham

Zephlyn

11st 13lb

J: William Maggs

T: Ewan Whillans

Below par on the AW this year and again failed to fire when last of five on the Flat at Carlisle (2m, good to firm) two weeks ago; however, his earlier fourth on handicap hurdle debut at Perth (2m4f, good) was more encouraging and gives him a chance of making the frame now down in trip.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8-7645

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Best efforts have come at around 1m2f; ran okay when fifth of eight in first-time blinkers at Hamilton (1m4f, good) but they went very steady; might get outstayed over this far.
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5th

3

(4)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

20:30 Hamilton

Mr Withington

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Best efforts have come at around 1m2f and he hasn't looked to see it out in a handful of starts over further, latterly in first-time cheekpieces (switches to blinkers tonight) at Musselburgh 11 days ago; on a competitive mark now otherwise.

10/1

4th

1

(6)

31st Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Musselburgh

Mr Withington

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Ewan Whillans

0-10 and he was unable to reward market support on his stable debut at Ayr (1m2f, good) 26 days ago; new accessories given a spin this afternoon but he does have to prove his stamina.

11/2

Form: 8901

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 638427

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Came away with the favourite when second over 1m4f here last month but dropped away disappointingly last time; the ability is there to win a race (0-11) if taking the new visor that replaces blinkers.
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7th

9

(1)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

20:30 Hamilton

Fairydale

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Started handicap life on an unrealistic mark but has found her level now, coming away with the favourite under a canny ride at Catterick a few weeks ago; that was the first time she'd made the running and she's considered upped a fair 2lb.

4/1

2nd

4

(6)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:42 Catterick

Fairydale

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Met trouble at the start when just over 7l behind Riddikulus at Ripon last time (1m4f, good) but better is needed to reverse the placings with just a 6lb swing.

10/1

Form: 6-P054

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Beaten 4l over Ayr's 1m5f in July in only his third run in a handicap; his first run on proper fast ground when disappointing at Leicester, so that could be forgiven.
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4th

4

(3)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

20:10 Leicester

This Rib

9st 0lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Ran much better than in first two handicaps when upped significantly in trip to 1m5f at Ayr last time but he'll need to learn to settle if he's to see these kind of distances out.

9/1

5th

9

(2)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:30 Ayr

This Rib

8st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: David Loughnane

Ran as though something was amiss on seasonal/handicap debut in May (7f) and finished well down the field at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) last month; hiked up in trip here; big leap of faith required to support him.

33/1

Form: 5-5484

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 0-5683

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Modest performer but has shown more in her last two races (1m4f/2m) and now goes in blinkers.
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3rd

7

(4)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 68y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield

Lilykoy

8st 8lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Her fifth of 13 in Windsor classified (11.5f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) was a first hint of ability six weeks ago but that hasn't been built on in two starts over 1m4f this month; does have an Ascot Gold Cup winner in her pedigree so might not be a forlorn hope upped to 2m.

20/1

8th

10

(13)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield (AW)

Lilykoy

8st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Dylan Cunha

Five-race maiden; looked suited by big hike up in trip when staying-on fifth of 13 in this grade at Windsor (11.4f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) on last month's seasonal debut but suffered heavy defeat in 1m4f Epsom handicap 12 days ago; needs to bounce back.

14/1

Betting Forcast

12/1 Animato, 7/1 Zephlyn, 12/1 Mr Withington, 1/2 Niffler, 8/1 Fairydale, 14/1 This Rib, 25/1 Manbearpig, 12/1 Lilykoy

Verdict

In a modest race it’s hard to see past NIFFLER who was well on top last week on his handicap debut at Newcastle and he’ll probably improve again for this longer trip. All his rivals have much to prove, though Fairydale has hinted at winning potential and she tries new headgear, as does Lilykoy who is third choice.[Alistair Jones]

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