York

14:10

Runners: 12 Distance: 1m 4f HCap Handicap Going: GOOD TO FIRM

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: It's a puzzle and a chance is taken that PARADIAS can carry on his good work from the AW at 1m2f-1m4f. Almosh'her is second choice.

See Hector

Jockey: William Carver Trainer: Jamie Osborne Age/Wt: 6/9-12 F: /263 OR: 106

Comment: All three wins were 1m Group 3s on the continent, latest in August 2023; joined current yard for three runs at Meydan this January-March, running on well from the back when second in a 1m1f handicap and third of seven in a steadily run Group 2 on first attempt at 1m4f; further investigation of this trip looks warranted and, although he is top weight, today's rivals can be questioned.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/03/25	Meydan / Group 2 / F	-	3 / 7	40/1	105
31/01/25	Meydan / Group 3 / F	-	6 / 9	15/2	106
10/01/25	Meydan / Handicap / F	-	2 / 16	100/1	105

Naqeeb

Jockey: J Fanning Trainer: Julie Camacho Age/Wt: 5/9-10 F: 60200- OR: 104

Comment: Last season proved very disappointing, a false dawn when beaten a head at Newbury (2m, good to firm) in July; often tongue tied but not today; first run since leaving William Haggas for 170,000gns last October.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/09/24	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	22 / 30	12/1	105
24/08/24	York / Handicap / F	2	15 / 20	10/1	105
20/07/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	2	2 / 10	7/2	103
18/06/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	12 / 16	18/1	103
17/05/24	York / Group 2 / F	1	6 / 6	18/1	104
03/05/24	Newmarket / Group 2 / F	1	3 / 6	8/1	104

Max Mayhem

Jockey: K Shoemark Trainer: Hilal Kobeissi Age/Wt: 7/9-7 F: 8-6318 OR: 101

Comment: Rarely seen on firmer than good; won stylishly at Meydan (1m4f, good) in March but put in his place off career-high mark back in Britain 15 days later; dropped back just 1lb, he may again find it tough.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	2	8 / 14	12/1	102
14/03/25	Meydan / Handicap / F	-	1 / 14	13/2	94
21/02/25	Meydan / Handicap / F	-	3 / 13	18/1	94
07/02/25	Meydan / Handicap / F	-	6 / 10	28/1	95
20/12/24	Meydan / Handicap / F	-	8 / 11	1617/50	98
21/11/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	2	5 / 9	25/1	99

Paradias

Jockey: Rossa Ryan Trainer: Alan King Age/Wt: 6/9-6 F: 31-154 OR: 100

Comment: 1m1f winner at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm) last summer and did well at up to 1m4f on AW this winter/spring; career-high mark but respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	4 / 14	28/1	100
29/03/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	2	5 / 14	8/1	100
22/01/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	2	1 / 7	5/2	99
26/12/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	2	1 / 6	9/4	95
21/11/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	2	3 / 9	11/1	95
09/11/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	12 / 23	50/1	96

King's Code

Jockey: Jordan Williams Trainer: David Evans Age/Wt: 5/9-2 F: 058153 OR: 96

Comment: Won well at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last month; only his second attempt at this sort of trip when creditable, keeping-on third of five at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) on Saturday, but he'll need better than that.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	2	3 / 5	8/1	96
22/04/25	Epsom / Handicap / F	2	5 / 6	7/1	94
14/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	2	1 / 9	11/2	89
30/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	3	8 / 16	25/1	90
13/03/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	3	5 / 10	14/1	91
28/02/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	2	12 / 12	14/1	90

The Reverend

Jockey: Tom Marquand Trainer: William Haggas Age/Wt: 4/9-1 F: 22149- OR: 95

Comment: All starts have been on softer than good, best effort when he won in smooth style on handicap debut at Ascot (1m4f, soft) last September with first-time cheekpieces, which are removed today; two respectable efforts (1m6f/1m2f) off this 9lb higher mark in October; big question if it's fast ground today but he's lightly raced and may well be capable of better this term.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	9 / 17	5/2	95
11/10/24	York / Handicap / F	2	4 / 7	11/8	95
07/09/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	1 / 9	4/1	86
23/08/24	Hamilton / Unknown / F	2	2 / 8	1/1	86
03/07/24	Thirsk / Unknown / F	5	2 / 8	10/11	-
03/11/23	Newmarket / Unknown / F	4	1 / 10	9/2	-

Almosh'her

Jockey: C Lee Trainer: K. R. Burke Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 1-21 OR: 93

Comment: All three races were tight finishes on AW as short-priced favourite and he won two; latest was by a nose on handicap debut at Kempton (1m4f) ten weeks ago in which he raced freely and made most, hanging left in the straight but rallying; has since left Charlie Fellowes (same owners); clear potential but it would help if he settled better.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/03/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	3	1 / 7	4/6	88
20/01/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	2 / 13	6/4	-
29/12/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	1 / 11	6/5	-

Stressfree

Jockey: D Tudhope Trainer: David O'Meara Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 237-43 OR: 93

Comment: Extremely solid over the last ten months at about 1m2f, including at York, but he comes from off the pace and has often met trouble in running; sole attempt at 1m4f was a respectable one when seventh of 23 in the November Handicap at Doncaster, shaping as if he stayed; has never raced on firmer than good but otherwise has each-way appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Epsom / Handicap / F	2	3 / 6	10/3	93
30/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	3	4 / 16	7/2	93
16/02/25	Musselburgh / Unknown / H	4	1 / 9	2/5	-
01/01/25	Catterick / Unknown / H	4	3 / 5	6/4	-
09/11/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	7 / 23	9/1	93
26/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	3 / 17	14/1	92

Plage De Havre

Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: Andrew Balding Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 2-212P OR: 92

Comment: Sole turf start was his sole run as a 2yo; absent 411 days afterwards and he left that form well behind him this winter, including a 1m4f handicap win at Newcastle; however, he ended pulled up when favourite for a valuable race at same course on latest outing after helping to set a strong pace; peak AW form makes appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	P / 14	5/2	92
15/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	2	2 / 5	13/8	92
08/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	3	1 / 7	5/4	83
17/01/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	2 / 10	7/2	80
05/12/24	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	5	2 / 14	10/3	-
04/11/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	2 / 5	11/4	-

Dark Moon Rising

Jockey: T Eaves Trainer: Kevin Ryan Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 012-38 OR: 91

Comment: Three good runs (one 1m4f win) on AW from three attempts this winter and absent for three months before a lesser show in April; has a mixed record (one C&D win) in his ten visits to York and, back up the weights after those AW runs, balance of his turf form suggests this is a tricky task.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	8 / 14	28/1	92
17/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	3 / 9	4/1	92
06/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	2 / 10	4/1	90
21/11/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	2	1 / 9	10/1	86
09/11/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	21 / 23	40/1	87
19/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	2	3 / 11	9/1	87

La Pulga

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Charlie Johnston Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 6252-5 OR: 90

Comment: Usually front-runner; last season's two wins (1m4f in April and September) came in small fields; in the form of his life in the autumn and creditable fifth of 14 at Musselburgh (1m6f) on reappearance; should go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	2	5 / 14	33/1	90
18/11/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	2 / 7	5/2	90
13/11/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	5 / 8	17/2	90
22/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	2 / 9	14/1	88
21/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	3	6 / 8	17/2	89
07/09/24	Thirsk / Handicap / F	4	1 / 5	13/8	85

Marhaba The Champ

Jockey: Rowan Scott Trainer: Kevin Ryan Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 048-7 OR: 86

Comment: Won both his York races in 2023, including at this meeting, but disappointed on both visits last season; gave only one echo last term of his old form, when making most at Ayr (1m2f) in September, and never got involved on reappearance one month ago; has nearly a career-low mark and cheekpieces are enlisted in bid to make the most of it.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	2	7 / 9	12/1	88
22/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	8 / 9	9/1	91
19/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	2	4 / 11	16/1	92
24/08/24	York / Handicap / F	2	12 / 17	16/1	94
21/06/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	19 / 19	33/1	96
15/05/24	York / Handicap / F	2	12 / 13	9/2	97

Favourite

2nd Favourite

York

14:42

Runners: 16 Distance: 6f HCap Handicap Going: GOOD TO FIRM

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: Better is expected from Ramazan but WE NEVER STOP has flourished over the winter and should be equally adept back on turf.

Korker

Jockey: Jack Nicholls Trainer: K. R. Burke Age/Wt: 6/9-12 F: 359-90 OR: 103

1 tip

Comment: Classy sprinter whose propensity to fluff the start has meant he hasn't won as often as his ability dictates; running at the Dante meeting for the fifth year in succession and his formfigures read 2124; those runs have been at 5f but he's fully effective over 6f, as when second over C&D last July and third in the Ayr Gold Cup; this year's AW runs not the ones to judge him on; likely to go well but slower ground would probably be ideal for him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	11 / 13	20/1	103
06/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	2	9 / 11	25/1	104
09/11/24	Doncaster / Listed / F	1	9 / 11	17/2	105
05/10/24	Ascot / Group 3 / F	1	5 / 9	14/1	105
21/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	2	3 / 25	40/1	104
08/09/24	York / Listed / F	1	3 / 8	11/1	104

Commanche Falls

Jockey: Connor Beasley Trainer: Michael Dods Age/Wt: 8/9-11 F: 4658-7 OR: 102

Comment: His last success came in a Listed event over C&D in September 2023; 0-10 last year but ran some mighty races, notably a third over C&D at the Ebor meeting when rated 5lb higher; looked a bit rusty on his Leicester reappearance last month but the run was better than the distance beaten might suggest; stable won this with a similarly doughty 8yo in Dakota Gold in 2022.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	2	7 / 11	12/1	103
25/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	8 / 9	16/1	105
04/10/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	5 / 10	11/1	106
21/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	2	6 / 25	25/1	107
31/08/24	Beverley / Listed / F	1	4 / 7	10/3	107
24/08/24	York / Handicap / F	2	3 / 19	10/1	107

Holkham Bay

Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: William Knight Age/Wt: 5/9-7 F: 071-85 OR: 98

1 tip

Comment: Made good progress last season, winning handicaps over C&D and twice at Ascot (5f and 6f); unplaced twice this year but looked to need the run at Southwell and then met plenty of trouble at Goodwood 12 days ago (saw little daylight between 2f out and 1f out as the race was unfolding); 1lb lower today and Oisin Murphy, who won on him at Ascot in October, takes over; still has something to prove on good to firm, albeit he had a bleak draw when well held at the Ebor meeting last year.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Goodwood / Handicap / F	2	5 / 7	10/1	99
06/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	2	8 / 11	11/1	99
04/10/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	1 / 10	4/1	95
14/09/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	7 / 22	18/1	96
21/08/24	York / Handicap / F	2	20 / 22	7/1	97
10/08/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	1 / 10	4/1	87

We Never Stop

Jockey: S A Gray Trainer: Kevin Ryan Age/Wt: 4/9-7 F: 226711 OR: 98

1 tip

Comment: A gelding operation after last summer's Ebor meeting has seen him make good progress over the winter, winning three good 6f handicaps on AW, notably the big sprint on Good Friday; while his prominent racing style was an asset in that race, he did overcome stall 2 (the next five home were drawn 16, 10, 12, 13 and 11) and a 3lb rise is fair; promise over C&D in his youth and fast ground no problem; looks the likeliest leader and he'll take some pegging back; yard bids to win the race for the third time in succession.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	1 / 14	14/1	95
14/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	2	1 / 11	6/1	91
08/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	3	7 / 9	6/1	92
17/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	6 / 14	13/2	92
11/01/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	3	2 / 9	15/8	92
01/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	2 / 10	7/2	90

Ramazan

Jockey: O McSweeney Trainer: Richard Fahey Age/Wt: 5/9-6 F: 030-60 OR: 97

Comment: Numerous fine efforts in top handicaps, runner-up in the 2023 Ayr Gold Cup and filling the same berth in last year's Victoria Cup and Great St Wilfrid; not sparkled in two 7f handicaps this season but he's dropped a handy 5lb and his rider claims a valuable 3lb too; better expected this time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	2	10 / 10	10/1	99
13/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	2	6 / 8	6/1	102
09/11/24	Doncaster / Listed / F	1	11 / 11	17/2	104
05/10/24	Redcar / Listed / F	1	3 / 6	7/2	105
21/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	2	13 / 25	14/1	106
17/08/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	2	2 / 17	8/1	103

Glenfinnan

Jockey: Rossa Ryan Trainer: Michael Dods Age/Wt: 5/9-3 F: 0100-0 OR: 94

2 tips

Comment: Won twice for Michael Dods last season, both on good ground over 6f and 7f; only 1lb higher than for the latter success and his reappearance at Doncaster in March can be overlooked as he was drawn on the wrong side and also got no run 1f out; this might just be a shade too competitive for him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	3	11 / 19	25/1	95
26/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	3	10 / 17	22/1	96
21/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	2	25 / 25	25/1	98
31/08/24	Sandown / Handicap / F	3	1 / 10	13/2	93
03/08/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	2	22 / 25	20/1	95
12/07/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	3	6 / 9	5/1	95

Secret Guest

Jockey: Andrew Breslin Trainer: Bryan Smart Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 32-681 OR: 90

1 tip

Comment: A wind operation last summer appears to have had a positive effect and he recorded his best RPR to date when winning a ten-runner Class 4 handicap at Thirsk (6f, good) 11 days ago; has a 4lb higher mark and stronger opposition to contend with this time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	4	1 / 10	7/1	86
10/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	3	8 / 13	11/1	87
01/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	6 / 10	9/2	88
09/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	3	2 / 13	5/1	87
12/11/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	3 / 13	9/2	87
12/10/24	York / Handicap / F	2	20 / 21	18/1	87

Prince Of Pillo

Jockey: O J Orr Trainer: Richard Fahey Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: -19561 OR: 90

Comment: Smart 2yo; hasn't stood much racing in recent years but he's been back in the groove this year, winning 6f AW handicaps at Lingfield and Southwell; the handicapper could have taken a dimmer view of the latest win 17 days ago and a bold bid looks on the cards.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	1 / 13	20/1	88
18/04/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	3	6 / 10	12/1	90
20/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	5 / 7	8/1	92
28/02/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	2	9 / 9	10/1	92
02/02/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	4	1 / 6	9/1	86
16/04/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	3	8 / 14	11/1	89

Brave Empire

Jockey: Tom Marquand Trainer: Ivan Furtado Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 91600- OR: 90

Comment: Won three of his first five starts for Roger Varian, including an AW handicap off a 4lb higher mark; well beaten in two good sprint handicaps on turf last summer, after which he was sold for 45,000gns; had wind and gelding operations prior to this stable debut; returns in a hot race but not fully exposed just yet.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/07/24	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	2	11 / 13	22/1	94
21/06/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	18 / 28	40/1	95
01/03/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	2	6 / 12	6/1	95
04/02/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	2	1 / 5	10/3	94
01/01/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	9 / 10	5/4	95
24/06/23	Redcar / Unknown / F	5	1 / 13	6/5	-

Two Tribes

Jockey: R L Moore Trainer: Richard Spencer Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 5476-3 OR: 90

4 tips

Comment: Only has one win to his name but often acquits himself with credit in deep handicaps, as when narrowly beaten into third at Newmarket 11 days ago (6f, good); only had one York run and he would have gone close granted any sort of run in the valuable C&D handicap at the Ebor meeting last summer; that was off today's mark and he's sure to be popular with Ryan Moore booked; whether stall 15 is beneficial is the slight query.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	3 / 13	9/1	88
21/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	2	6 / 22	17/2	90
07/09/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	7 / 7	3/1	90
24/08/24	York / Handicap / F	2	4 / 19	17/2	90
27/07/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	5 / 13	13/2	91
11/07/24	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	2	4 / 13	15/2	91

Bergerac

Jockey: T Eaves Trainer: Kevin Ryan Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 635-78 OR: 88

1 tip

Comment: Two course wins, including this trip on fast ground; back to the same mark as when winning last summer's Gosforth Park Cup and his Ayr Silver Cup third last September, when best of the low numbers, was further confirmation that a cavalry charge is no problem for him; two runs this year should have him spot on for this and he helps form a strong hand for Kevin Ryan.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	8 / 13	12/1	90
20/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	7 / 7	7/2	91
22/11/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	5 / 10	15/8	92
21/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	2	3 / 22	17/2	91
14/09/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	6 / 22	20/1	90
21/08/24	York / Handicap / F	2	6 / 22	28/1	91

Change Sings

Jockey: Charles Bishop Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 18-32 OR: 88

1 tip

Comment: Good strike-rate since handicapping and he has looked as good as ever in defeat this year, latterly just failing at Newbury (6f, good); style of racing lends itself to this track; stall 16 a potential stumbling block with the best pace looking to be drawn low.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	3	2 / 11	15/2	87
29/03/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	3	3 / 12	25/1	87
09/06/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	4	8 / 8	10/3	88
29/05/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	1 / 11	3/1	84
18/05/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	4	1 / 10	10/3	80
01/05/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	4	6 / 8	11/1	82

Dark Thirty

Jockey: S M Levey Trainer: Richard Hannon Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 006-10 OR: 88

1 tip

Comment: Enhanced his good record fresh when narrowly landing a big-field Doncaster handicap (6f, good) in March; blew the start at Newmarket four weeks ago and that not the run to judge him on; course winner (7f) who still has handicapping scope off this mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/04/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	11 / 13	13/2	89
30/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	3	1 / 19	5/1	86
06/09/24	Ascot / Unknown / F	3	6 / 6	7/1	90
24/08/24	York / Handicap / F	2	15 / 19	33/1	93
03/08/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	2	15 / 25	28/1	95
13/07/24	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	2	13 / 20	16/1	96

First Folio

Jockey: J Fanning Trainer: Julie Camacho Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 416-09 OR: 87

Comment: C&D winner in his pomp; only 1lb higher than for last summer's Yarmouth success but he needs to leave this year's two turf runs well behind; cheekpieces the headgear of choice this time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	3	9 / 11	11/2	89
15/04/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	10 / 13	28/1	90
02/11/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	6 / 12	9/1	90
19/09/24	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	3	1 / 9	7/2	86
17/08/24	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	4	4 / 9	10/3	86
19/07/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	2	3 / 9	5/1	87

Mister Sox

Jockey: Tom Kiely-Marshall Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 44-111 OR: 79

1 tip

Comment: He has hit the ground running in 2025, winning a Class 5 at Catterick on his return and adding further successes at Pontefract and Ripon (all 6f on good); thriving but he's effectively 7lb higher under his penalty and this is a different calibre of opposition.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	1 / 10	2/1	77
30/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	1 / 7	9/2	72
09/04/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	1 / 11	7/2	67
09/11/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	4 / 9	4/1	68
29/10/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	4 / 11	9/2	68
19/10/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	4	5 / 9	9/4	68

Rousing Encore

Jockey: J P Sullivan Trainer: Ruth Carr Age/Wt: 5/8-5 F: 335-56 OR: 82

1 tip

Comment: Ran okay in form terms at Leicester 18 days ago but it was a backward step from his promising reappearance at Newbury; has races in him off his current mark but perhaps not this one.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	2	6 / 11	12/1	83
11/04/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	3	5 / 11	14/1	84
09/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	3	5 / 13	12/1	84
09/11/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	3 / 15	16/1	82
02/11/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	3 / 12	12/1	82
10/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	1 / 11	11/1	78

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York

15:13

Runners: 8 Distance: 6f Stakes Going: GOOD TO FIRM

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: This easy track favours prominent racers and it should be ideal for NIGHT RAIDER who is taken to transfer his dynamic AW form to turf.

Elite Status

Jockey: C Lee Trainer: K. R. Burke Age/Wt: 4/9-10 F: 1180- OR: 112

5 tips

Comment: Won Group 3 at Deauville (soft) as a 2yo but that surface left him cold when last seen at Ascot in October; had looked as though he might be a high flyer in the sprinting division earlier in the year, when coming clear in a Listed Newbury race before landing a Group 3 there (good to firm); had a draw excuse at Haydock in September but looks well berthed today and this could be the time to catch him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/10/24	Ascot / Group 1 / F	1	19 / 20	12/1	112
07/09/24	Haydock / Group 1 / F	1	8 / 16	11/2	112
20/07/24	Newbury / Group 3 / F	1	1 / 9	5/2	111
18/05/24	Newbury / Listed / F	1	1 / 14	13/2	102
30/09/23	Newmarket / Group 1 / F	1	8 / 9	14/1	104
20/08/23	Deauville / Group 1 / F	-	7 / 9	44/5	-

Inisherin

Jockey: R L Moore Trainer: Kevin Ryan Age/Wt: 4/9-10 F: 61150- OR: 116

3 tips

Comment: Two barnstorming wins against his own age group when dropped to 6f, in a Group 2 at Haydock (soft) and the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Ascot (good to firm) but he didn't cope as well against the older sprinters in the July Cup at Newmarket nor did he redeem himself in the Sprint Cup at Haydock when last seen in September; has had wind surgery since though and the earlier promise can yet be fulfilled.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/24	Haydock / Group 1 / F	1	13 / 16	5/2	117
13/07/24	Newmarket (July) / Group 1 / F	1	5 / 11	11/8	117
21/06/24	Ascot / Group 1 / F	1	1 / 14	9/4	113
25/05/24	Haydock / Group 2 / F	1	1 / 7	9/2	110
04/05/24	Newmarket / Group 1 / F	1	6 / 11	40/1	-
07/03/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	4	1 / 7	4/6	-

Kerdos

Jockey: Rossa Ryan Trainer: Clive Cox Age/Wt: 5/9-10 F: 15546- OR: 108

Comment: Won twice over 6f as a 2yo but he's raced over 5f for the last two years and, although not far behind the best in the division in 2024, he has something to prove on the trip score; flexible regarding the ground but his best effort, when winning a Group 2 at Haydock last May, came on soft and the chances are that he'll come on for the run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/10/24	ParisLongchamp / Group 1 / F	-	6 / 16	39/5	-
15/09/24	Curragh / Group 1 / F	-	4 / 18	12/1	109
02/08/24	Goodwood / Group 2 / F	1	5 / 10	18/1	110
18/06/24	Ascot / Group 1 / F	1	5 / 17	14/1	111
25/05/24	Haydock / Group 2 / F	1	1 / 9	12/1	106
04/05/24	Newmarket / Group 3 / F	1	5 / 8	13/2	106

Marshman

Jockey: S H James Trainer: K. R. Burke Age/Wt: 5/9-10 F: 7-11233 OR: 110

1 tip

Comment: Had some wobbles in 2024 but he's maintained a high standard on AW and turf this year, undoubtedly better than the bare result when third, after hampered and having to be switched, in a 6f Doncaster Listed race in March (good to soft; under penalty); however, the bar is much higher here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	3 / 14	3/1	110
29/03/25	Doncaster / Listed / F	1	3 / 9	7/2	110
22/02/25	Southwell / Listed / F	1	2 / 11	15/8	110
02/02/25	Lingfield / Listed / F	1	1 / 5	4/1	105
17/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	1 / 14	3/1	102
08/06/24	Haydock / Listed / F	1	7 / 8	13/2	105

Night Raider

Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: K. R. Burke Age/Wt: 4/9-10 F: 0511- OR: 105

3 tips

Comment: Once again he had too much power for his rivals from the front when making it 4-4 on AW in a 6f Listed race at Newcastle in November; has yet to prove himself on turf but this will be the first time he's had the right set-up on grass, as efforts to restrain him proved futile over 1m (2,000 Guineas) and 7f (Group 3) 12 months ago and he didn't cope with testing ground when dropped to 6f in August; a healthy early lead looks likely and even these quick sprinters may find it hard to keep him in their sights.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/11/24	Newcastle / Listed / F	1	1 / 12	6/5	105
02/10/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	2	1 / 8	4/1	100
24/08/24	Newmarket (July) / Listed / F	1	5 / 7	10/1	103
22/06/24	Ascot / Group 3 / F	1	19 / 19	40/1	105
04/05/24	Newmarket / Group 1 / F	1	10 / 11	25/1	105
20/03/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	1 / 7	1/4	-

Royal Zabeel

Jockey: Tom Marquand Trainer: Michael Appleby Age/Wt: 4/9-10 F: 1-1216 OR: 111

Comment: Three 7f wins on Tapeta for this yard, including a Listed in March; took an early bump back on turf in a Group 3 at Newmarket in April and he never settled before running on at one pace in the closing stages; the likely strong pace today should be more to his liking and perhaps the more conventional track, too, and this is an interesting choice of assignment.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Newmarket / Group 3 / F	1	6 / 7	9/1	111
08/03/25	Wolverhampton / Listed / F	1	1 / 7	11/2	99
14/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	2	2 / 11	13/8	96
06/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	2	1 / 8	6/4	91
14/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	1 / 14	4/1	85
23/11/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	2 / 12	17/2	82

Flora Of Bermuda

Jockey: P J McDonald Trainer: Andrew Balding Age/Wt: 4/9-7 F: 1453- OR: 111

2 tips

Comment: Probably versatile regarding the ground, having run very well despite the interrupted passage, in the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (good) before running the race of her life to be a close third in the Champions Sprint at Ascot (soft) in October; she may well improve further and have a good year as a 4yo; respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/10/24	Ascot / Group 1 / F	1	3 / 20	25/1	106
07/09/24	Haydock / Group 1 / F	1	5 / 16	33/1	106
04/08/24	Deauville / Group 1 / F	-	4 / 15	30/1	-
12/07/24	York / Group 3 / F	1	1 / 12	14/1	100
15/06/24	Sandown / Listed / F	1	2 / 7	5/1	101
25/05/24	Haydock / Group 2 / F	1	9 / 9	10/1	101

Rage Of Bamby

Jockey: Charles Bishop Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton Age/Wt: 5/9-7 F: 421- OR: 104

Comment: Impressive in a warm C&D handicap (good to firm) last July and ended 2024 by winning a Listed fillies' race at Newmarket (6f, soft) but her bare form isn't up to this level and her reappearance record is not strong.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/10/24	Newmarket / Listed / F	1	1 / 11	10/1	104
20/09/24	Ayr / Listed / F	1	2 / 13	13/2	104
18/08/24	Pontefract / Listed / F	1	4 / 8	5/1	104
27/07/24	York / Handicap / F	2	1 / 14	14/1	99
19/04/24	Bath / Listed / F	1	13 / 13	10/1	101
07/10/23	Ascot / Listed / F	1	7 / 9	9/1	103

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York

15:45

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 2 1/2f Stakes Going: GOOD TO FIRM

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: They all bring positives but last month's good-ground Newbury maiden winner SERENITY PRAYER can prove herself in this higher class.

Go Go Boots

Jockey: K Shoemark Trainer: John & Thady Gosden Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 1-1 OR: 89

3 tips

Comment: Oaks entry who left a positive impression with her novice wins at Lingfield (AW) in December and 16 days ago, overcoming a slow start on first occasion and always prominent when well on top at 2-11 last time; has much more to do in this line-up but her stable is the dominant one in this race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Lingfield / Unknown / F		5	1 / 6	2/11	-
04/12/24	Lingfield / Unknown / F		5	1 / 8	3/1	-

Miss Tonnerre

Jockey: Tom Marquand Trainer: Ed Walker Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 144- OR: 99

3 tips

Comment: Novice win at Newmarket (7f, good) last July; about 3l fourth in the Group 2 May Hill at Doncaster (1m, good) in September is the best form in this field, which was followed by a poor show in France but that was on heavy going; a realistic candidate, with 1m2f likely to suit her well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/10/24	Deauville / Group 3 / F	-	4 / 10	11/2	-
12/09/24	Doncaster / Group 2 / F	1	4 / 9	22/1	-
19/07/24	Newmarket (July) / Unknown / F	4	1 / 10	10/3	-

Serenity Prayer

Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: Andrew Balding Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 1

3 tips

Comment: By Dubawi; dam 7f-1m6f winner (including Group 3; RPR 104), who is sister to 1,000 Guineas and Oaks winner Love; joint-favourite, asserted in clearcut fashion in eight-runner maiden at Newbury (1m2f, good) nearly five weeks ago; shoots up in class but looks an excellent prospect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Newbury / Unknown / F		4	1 / 8	2/1	-

Smoken

Jockey: Rossa Ryan Trainer: Ralph Beckett Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 11- OR: 95

3 tips

Comment: By Too Darn Hot out of 1m4f Group 3 winner; no problems winning a maiden at Nottingham (1m, heavy) in October or when following up in Listed race at Newmarket (1m, soft) 17 days later, travelling best in both; it looks like being very different ground for this Oaks entry but she has among the best form (stable also runs Tattycoram) and brings clear potential.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/11/24	Newmarket / Listed / F		1	1 / 8	5/6	-
16/10/24	Nottingham / Unknown / F		5	1 / 8	6/1	-

Tattycoram

Jockey: Hector Crouch Trainer: Ralph Beckett Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 3-31 OR: 86

Comment: Useful pedigree; shaped well both starts before getting off the mark by 2l in a five-runner novice at Sandown (1m2f, good) 19 days ago, making all; looks set for further progress.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Sandown / Unknown / F	2	1 / 5	11/4	-
05/04/25	Yarmouth / Unknown / F	5	3 / 6	15/8	-
06/09/24	Ascot / Unknown / F	4	3 / 6	13/2	-

Whirl

Jockey: R L Moore Trainer: Aidan O'Brien Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 4511-6 OR: 99

3 tips

Comment: Progressed nicely last year, on last two outings winning a maiden at Doncaster (7f, good; always prominent) and Group 3 at the Curragh (1m, soft; made most); favourite for Curragh Group 3 (1m, good) one month ago, never getting seriously involved but it was similar form and it now looks as if she needs further than 1m; entered in Group 1s over 1m, 1m2f and 1m4f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Curragh / Group 3 / F	-	6 / 9	2/1	99
22/10/24	Curragh / Group 3 / F	-	1 / 11	6/1	-
13/09/24	Doncaster / Unknown / F	2	1 / 9	2/1	-
23/08/24	York / Unknown / F	2	5 / 17	13/2	-
21/07/24	Curragh / Unknown / F	-	4 / 11	11/1	-

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York

16:18

Runners: 14 Distance: 7f HCap Handicap Going: GOOD TO FIRM

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: There's a particularly solid case to be made for GALLANT (nap) who is first choice ahead of Jolly Roger.

Perfect Part

Jockey: Shay Farmer Trainer: Brian Ellison Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 458-47 OR: 94

Comment: Sprinter who is 0-6 since debut win but has appeared to run well at Listed/Group level on two occasions; whether she can transfer the form to handicap level remains to be seen, and this trip is an unknown.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	2	7 / 7	25/1	95
29/03/25	Doncaster / Listed / F	1	4 / 9	50/1	93
21/09/24	Ayr / Group 3 / F	1	8 / 13	25/1	95
22/08/24	York / Group 2 / F	1	5 / 9	50/1	83
09/08/24	Musselburgh / Unknown / F	2	4 / 5	10/3	84
05/07/24	Beverley / Unknown / F	4	2 / 9	13/8	-

Milford

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez Trainer: Julie Camacho Age/Wt: 3/9-8 F: 0623-9 OR: 93

Comment: Similar type to Perfect Part, being 0-5 since debut success and yet to race beyond 6f; apparent best effort may not be reliable and he possibly needs soft/heavy going; enough to prove on second run for new yard.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	9 / 12	50/1	95
12/10/24	York / Listed / F	1	3 / 8	40/1	82
04/09/24	Hamilton / Unknown / F	4	2 / 5	7/2	79
24/08/24	Windsor / Unknown / F	5	6 / 13	3/1	82
20/06/24	Ascot / Group 2 / F	1	11 / 13	14/1	-
29/05/24	Hamilton / Unknown / F	4	1 / 5	6/5	-

Red Sand

Jockey: Tom Marquand Trainer: Ed Walker Age/Wt: 3/9-5 F: 21-1 OR: 90

4 tips

Comment: Truncated 2yo campaign featured a Goodwood win (6f, good); narrowly defied a penalty in Wolverhampton novice event (7f, AW) on reappearance, taking form figures to 211; ties in with Jolly Roger on that running; still open to further progress and is one for the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	4	1 / 12	6/1	-
24/05/24	Goodwood / Unknown / F	4	1 / 10	7/2	-
06/05/24	Bath / Unknown / F	4	2 / 9	15/2	-

Jolly Roger

Jockey: R L Moore Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford Age/Wt: 3/9-3 F: 31-3 OR: 88

1 tip

Comment: Popular in novice events, having started favourite each time; won readily at Kempton (7f, AW) on second occasion and ties in closely with Red Sand on subsequent Wolverhampton running; bred to take well to York, being out of a smart dual course winner (Listed and Group 2); one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	4	3 / 12	5/4	-
11/12/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	4	1 / 10	5/4	-
01/11/24	Newmarket / Unknown / F	4	3 / 11	6/4	-

Gallant

Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: Andrew Balding Age/Wt: 3/8-13 F: 51-44 OR: 84

4 tips

Comment: Unexposed colt whose 6f form, which includes a 2yo AW success, has plenty of substance; ran respectably, despite not fully handling the track, at Newmarket (handicap debut) most recently and shaped as if he's ready for a crack at this new trip; likely well treated and looks interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	4 / 10	15/2	85
24/03/25	Lingfield / Unknown / F	5	4 / 8	9/4	-
02/10/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	4	1 / 11	5/2	-
14/08/24	Salisbury / Unknown / F	4	5 / 12	4/1	-

Lesley's Boy

Jockey: O J Orr Trainer: Richard Fahey Age/Wt: 3/8-13 F: 1193-8 OR: 84

Comment: Registered two sprint wins in the north last summer and ran well over 7f in final 2yo start; however, reappearance effort (folded tamely, eased) leaves a question mark over his current form; others preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	3	8 / 9	11/2	85
04/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	3 / 7	9/2	84
24/08/24	Newmarket (July) / Unknown / F	2	9 / 14	15/2	84
11/08/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	5	1 / 6	13/8	77
11/06/24	Wetherby / Unknown / F	4	1 / 9	5/4	-
25/05/24	York / Unknown / F	3	7 / 14	20/1	-

Best Rate

Jockey: S M Levey Trainer: Richard Hannon Age/Wt: 3/8-12 F: 1-34 OR: 83

1 tip

Comment: Recorded a 7f AW success on final attempt in 2yo novice contests; has performed creditably in a couple of 1m handicaps this term, latest at Newmarket (good) where he shaped as if this drop back in distance will prove ideal; enters calculations off the same mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	3	4 / 8	15/2	83
26/03/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	3 / 7	13/2	83
27/12/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	1 / 12	3/1	-
13/11/24	Lingfield / Unknown / F	5	5 / 12	16/1	-
09/10/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	3 / 12	22/1	-

Eve's Boy

Jockey: Connor Beasley Trainer: Michael Dods Age/Wt: 3/8-12 F: 2316- OR: 83

Comment: Absent since never landing a blow in soft-ground handicap 200 days ago; registered a good-ground novice win at Ayr (7f) the time before and may do better still; however, this looks a tough reappearance assignment.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	3	6 / 10	10/1	84
19/09/24	Ayr / Unknown / F	4	1 / 9	22/1	-
22/06/24	Ayr / Unknown / F	4	3 / 5	2/1	-
30/05/24	Carlisle / Unknown / F	3	2 / 4	15/2	-

Rare Change

Jockey: Hector Crouch Trainer: Richard Hughes Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 463-1 OR: 74

1 tip

Comment: Largely consistent maiden last term; gelded prior to showing improvement with 3l success at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last week on reappearance, proving strong at the finish and leaving the impression he'll stay this new trip; respected, with 6lb penalty not looking insurmountable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Windsor / Handicap / F	4	1 / 12	13/2	74
23/10/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	3 / 12	9/2	74
13/09/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	6 / 8	5/1	75
16/08/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	4	4 / 12	11/4	75
02/08/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	2	3 / 16	4/1	75
06/07/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	4	3 / 8	5/1	72

Green Pursuit

Jockey: J Fanning Trainer: Adrian Keatley Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 376-12 OR: 77

2 tips

Comment: Improved form in 6f handicaps on good ground this season for new stable, winning at Catterick then going close at Ripon; hit with another rise in the weights but may have more to offer; in the mix, assuming he's as effective returned to 7f in first-time headgear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	2 / 9	11/8	74
09/04/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	1 / 7	15/8	68
18/08/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	6 / 11	20/1	70
20/07/24	Doncaster / Unknown / F	2	7 / 11	22/1	-
27/06/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	4	3 / 12	50/1	-
06/06/24	Haydock / Unknown / F	3	11 / 15	200/1	-

Tattie Bogle

Jockey: A Mullen Trainer: Charlie Johnston Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 61-002 OR: 77

1 tip

Comment: Couple of duck eggs in April but surged back to form at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last Saturday when clear second off this mark; just not certain to repeat that effort, having proved inconsistent thus far.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	4	2 / 10	33/1	77
18/04/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	4	10 / 10	28/1	78
18/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	-	-	-
07/04/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	10 / 11	25/1	78
23/11/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	1 / 8	9/4	-
06/11/24	Musselburgh / Unknown / F	2	6 / 10	11/1	-

Frankies Dream

Jockey: Cam Hardie Trainer: Jennie Candlish Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 122312 OR: 76

Comment: Very productive on AW/turf this year, winning five times, most recently at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) on penultimate start; clear second off this mark at Beverley last week; upped further in grade but brings good qualities, which include toughness and consistency.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	4	2 / 7	5/1	76
25/04/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	1 / 5	5/2	73
12/04/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	5	3 / 7	7/2	73
20/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	2 / 7	9/4	71
13/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	2 / 9	6/5	71
12/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	7/2	65

Double Parked

Jockey: D Fentiman Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 88-321 OR: 75

Comment: Narrowly opened his account in Redcar novice event (7f, good to firm) two weeks ago, taking form figures this year to 321; goes into deeper waters on handicap debut but is improving steadily and could go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Redcar / Unknown / F	5	1 / 8	10/3	75
10/04/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	2 / 12	9/4	75
22/03/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	3 / 8	15/2	-
19/09/24	Pontefract / Unknown / F	5	8 / 9	33/1	-
07/09/24	Thirsk / Unknown / F	4	8 / 17	125/1	-

Miss Hathaway

Jockey: J P Sullivan Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 3044-1 OR: 73

1 tip

Comment: Held on narrowly in Pontefract novice contest (6f, good) on seasonal debut, belatedly opening her account; faces stiffer task from 2lb out of weights in this warm handicap and has something to prove back at 7f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/04/25	Pontefract / Unknown / F	5	1 / 8	9/2	72
10/10/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	4 / 8	10/1	75
18/09/24	Beverley / Unknown / F	5	4 / 11	17/2	75
22/08/24	York / Handicap / F	2	14 / 17	40/1	76
05/08/24	Ripon / Unknown / F	4	3 / 8	6/4	78
12/07/24	York / Unknown / F	2	2 / 5	2/1	76

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York

16:55

Runners: 6 Distance: 5f Stakes Going: GOOD TO FIRM

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Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: The three who have raced all shaped nicely but the newcomers are a strong-looking bunch. ROY LANE is preferred to Utmost Respect.

Under The Radar

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 41

Comment: Met traffic problems at Pontefract and was then passed for third by strong-finishing Bravo Hotel; confirmed the positive impression when making all in a maiden at Thirsk (again 5f on good) 11 days ago, with more authority than winning margin; that's a promising start but he has 5lb penalty.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Thirsk / Unknown / F		5	1 / 8	9/4	-
14/04/25	Pontefract / Unknown / F		5	4 / 8	11/1	-

Ballistic Missile

Jockey: S Foley Trainer: Richard Hannon Age/Wt: 2/9-2

Comment: 100,000euros foal, 260,000euros yearling by Mehmas; first foal; dam 1m winner (RPR 89), closely related to 7f winner Kawssaj, half-sister to useful winners Oojooba (1m 2yo) and High Bridge (9.5f/1m3f Flat; smart bumper/2m hurdle), out of 1,000 Guineas winner; strong stable has already made its mark with 2yos this season, including first time out.

Bravo Hotel

Jockey: Billy Garritty Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 3

Comment: Fairly useful sprinting pedigree; 16-1 for novice at Pontefract (5f, good) one month ago, rather slow to get the hang of things but seeing it out strongly to finish a close third of eight, just in front of Under The Radar who was hampered (and now gives 5lb); his career is underway in positive style.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/04/25	Pontefract / Unknown / F		5	3 / 8	16/1	-

Frio

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: John & Sean Quinn Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 3

5 tips

Comment: £140,000 yearling; weak 8-1 shot for novice at Musselburgh (5f, good) one month ago and getting squeezed out at the start saw him pushed along in a detached last until halfway, but he ended up third of seven; the front two in that race look pretty useful and he probably is as well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Musselburgh / Unknown / F		2	3 / 7	8/1	-

Roy Lane

Jockey: C Lee Trainer: K. R. Burke Age/Wt: 2/9-2

3 tips

Comment: 70,000gns foal, £90,000 yearling by Showcasing; tenth foal; brother to two winners including Lady In France (5f/5.5f including Listed; RPR 111), half-brother to four winners including Stepper Point (5f including 2yo/Group 2; 117); dam 6f 2yo winner (83), closely related to smart sprinter Indian Trail; lots to like there and his trainer has been all guns blazing with 2yos already.

Utmost Respect

Jockey: O J Orr Trainer: Richard Fahey Age/Wt: 2/9-2

3 tips

Comment: 100,000euros yearling, 220,000gns breeze-up 2yo by Invincible Spirit; second foal; brother to 5f/6f 2yo winner Spirit D'Or (RPR 94); dam 5f turf 2yo/6f AW winner (82), sister to useful 7f/1m winner Big Tour, out of 7f 2yo Group 3 winner; trainer won this with newcomers in 2018 and 2024.

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York

17:25

Runners: 15 Distance: 1m 4f HCap Handicap Going: GOOD TO FIRM

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: The vote goes to PAPAGEI, with his reappearance form having been boosted on a few occasions.

Great Bedwyn

Jockey: S M Levey Trainer: Richard Hannon Age/Wt: 5/9-11 F: 36892- OR: 87

Comment: Won 1m4f Newbury handicap on good last summer; ended 2024 with a good second on AW at Southwell (1m6f) in November; each-way claims if resuming in similar form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/11/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	2 / 7	11/4	86
25/10/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	3	9 / 11	18/1	88
29/08/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	8 / 12	5/1	89
21/08/24	York / Handicap / F	2	6 / 16	17/2	89
03/08/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	2	3 / 13	14/1	88
19/07/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	4	1 / 7	8/1	84

Maghlaak

Jockey: C J Orr Trainer: Adrian Keatley Age/Wt: 6/9-9 F: 5399-4 OR: 85

Comment: Ran respectably on AW Flat at the end of March and creditable third over hurdles at Ayr last month; fitted with a first-time tongue-tie and visor combination here; his stable won this Kihavah in 2022 and 2023.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	3	3 / 12	12/1	115
28/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	4 / 8	20/1	86
14/02/25	Kelso / Handicap / H	3	4 / 7	15/2	116
01/02/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	2	4 / 12	16/1	116
06/01/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	4	3 / 7	1/1	115
01/01/25	Catterick / Handicap / H	5	1 / 5	10/11	108

Don Simon

Jockey: R L Moore Trainer: Ed Dunlop Age/Wt: 4/9-4 F: 643-22 OR: 80

4 tips

Comment: Well-bred 4yo who showed improved form in his second handicap when narrowly denied by the progressive Steel Tiger at Chelmsford (1m6f) on Good Friday; that is solid form and he could still be well treated after a 3lb nudge; Ryan Moore retains the ride.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	4	2 / 14	9/2	77
25/03/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	2 / 7	7/4	77
26/09/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	4	3 / 8	14/1	77
03/09/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	4 / 14	17/2	-
29/07/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	6 / 11	4/1	-
04/11/23	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	5	5 / 8	13/2	-

Cello

Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: Andrew Balding Age/Wt: 5/9-4 F: 2-33370 OR: 80

Comment: Competitive in defeat from 1m4f to 2m during the winter but last two efforts below par; tackles turf for the first time since a well-held sixth on his 2022 debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	4	11 / 14	13/2	82
22/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	2	7 / 11	9/1	83
05/02/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	2	3 / 6	10/3	83
17/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	3 / 7	17/2	83
01/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	3 / 6	9/4	83
14/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	2 / 9	33/1	83

Papagei

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt Trainer: James Ferguson Age/Wt: 4/9-4 F: 3114-3 OR: 80

2 tips

Comment: Three handicap wins as a 3yo and made a good return to action when third of 13 over the extended 1m4f at Musselburgh (good) 31 days ago, form which has been boosted; drawn wider than ideal but still a must for the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	4	3 / 13	3/1	78
23/09/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	4 / 8	17/2	79
06/09/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	1 / 10	15/8	75
11/08/24	Leicester / Handicap / F	6	1 / 12	4/1	67
20/07/24	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	5	3 / 9	9/1	67
14/06/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	5	3 / 13	9/2	67

Ey Up Its The Boss

Jockey: D Nolan Trainer: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood Age/Wt: 6/9-3 F: 013-44 OR: 79

Comment: Three 1m2f wins last year and also third here in the autumn; a little below his best when fourth on both outings this season but back on a fair mark if returning to his peak form; this is his first attempt at 1m4f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	3	4 / 7	18/1	80
17/04/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	4 / 9	7/1	81
12/10/24	York / Handicap / F	4	3 / 14	11/1	81
25/09/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	4	1 / 10	12/1	77
08/09/24	York / Handicap / F	4	10 / 17	22/1	77
27/08/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	5	2 / 8	3/1	77

Lightening Company

Jockey: A Mullen Trainer: Ben Haslam Age/Wt: 7/9-1 F: 2754-8 OR: 77

Comment: Ended 2024 in reasonable form under both codes but he was below par on last month's reappearance; others are more obvious.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	2	8 / 9	9/1	79
06/12/24	Sedgefield / Handicap / H	5	3 / 9	13/2	100
05/11/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	3	4 / 8	10/1	81
26/09/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	3	5 / 9	12/1	83
24/08/24	Cartmel / Handicap / H	5	3 / 8	2/1	100
20/07/24	Cartmel / Handicap / H	5	1 / 9	5/2	95

Kitsune Power

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 2354-2 OR: 76

Comment: Made a good return to action for his in-form stable when second of ten at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) on reappearance three weeks ago but a 4lb rise from the handicapper doesn't make his task any easier.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	4	2 / 10	9/2	72
05/11/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	4 / 7	11/2	74
17/10/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	5 / 9	6/1	75
21/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	3	3 / 8	13/2	76
10/09/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	2 / 7	16/5	76
01/08/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	3	4 / 11	33/1	77

Glistening Nights

Jockey: O J Orr Trainer: Richard Fahey Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 2510-5 OR: 76

Comment: Four 1m2f wins last year on good/good to firm; weakened into a below-par fifth on his 1m2f Pontefract reappearance but should strip fitter now; below par on his previous attempt at 1m4f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	2	5 / 9	22/1	77
12/10/24	York / Handicap / F	4	13 / 14	16/1	77
25/09/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	4	1 / 10	4/1	73
08/09/24	York / Handicap / F	4	5 / 17	10/1	73
25/08/24	Beverley / Handicap / F	4	2 / 8	9/2	72
14/08/24	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	1 / 8	9/4	69

Churchella

Jockey: Cam Hardie Trainer: Philip Kirby Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 64713- OR: 76

Comment: Fourth win of 2024 when getting up in the final strides over 2m here in July; creditable third at Newcastle (2m again) in August; returns for a new stable over a shorter trip; likely best watched.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	3 / 13	16/1	76
26/07/24	York / Handicap / F	4	1 / 8	4/1	74
13/07/24	York / Handicap / F	4	7 / 14	12/1	75
27/06/24	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	5	4 / 6	11/2	77
16/06/24	Thirsk / Handicap / F	4	6 / 15	11/1	77
01/06/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	4 / 7	3/1	77

Whathappensinvegas

Jockey: Tom Marquand Trainer: Ian Williams Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 9467-3 OR: 76

2 tips

Comment: Had 1m2f/1m3f wins on good ground last May/June and he's now back to his last winning mark; reappearance third at Haydock was creditable and he should be competitive assuming the outside stall isn't too big an inconvenience.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	4	3 / 9	13/2	75
26/09/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	3	7 / 9	14/1	77
07/09/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	6 / 9	40/1	79
29/08/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	4	4 / 8	9/1	78
10/08/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	3	9 / 9	14/1	80
26/07/24	Sandown / Handicap / F	4	7 / 7	5/2	80

Capla Lazarus

Jockey: Billy Garritty Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 242-1 OR: 76

3 tips

Comment: Displayed a slightly awkward head carriage but still plenty to like about his 1m2f Redcar handicap debut and reappearance success last month, keeping on in a style which suggests this longer trip ought to be within range; raced only on good or soft on turf to date so the likely quick ground asks a different question but he should have more to offer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	1 / 10	4/1	72
02/12/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	2 / 9	2/1	-
24/10/24	Nottingham / Unknown / F	5	4 / 7	14/1	-
18/09/24	Beverley / Unknown / F	5	2 / 7	50/1	-

Molinari

Jockey: Mark Winn Trainer: Martin Todhunter Age/Wt: 8/8-12 F: 311-23 OR: 74

Comment: Ended 2024 with two wins at Newcastle (1m2f/1m4f) and creditable placed efforts back at Newcastle and on turf at Pontefract this spring; former C&D winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	3 / 7	9/2	74
10/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	2 / 7	5/1	74
08/11/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	1 / 10	3/1	68
28/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	1 / 6	11/4	64
19/10/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	3 / 10	12/1	65
19/09/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	6	2 / 10	15/2	64

Saratoga Gold

Jockey: William Pyle Trainer: Kevin Frost Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 464-55 OR: 73

Comment: Last won in July 2023 and is 0-11 for current yard; respectable fifth on both starts this year but suspicion the wait for the next win will go on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	4	5 / 8	9/1	75
12/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	3	5 / 9	28/1	76
31/10/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	4 / 4	9/1	78
17/10/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	6 / 9	16/1	80
03/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	4 / 7	15/2	81
19/09/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	2 / 7	11/1	80

Masekela

Jockey: J P Sullivan Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 58-662 OR: 68

3 tips

Comment: Nothing like the force of old but showed he's down to a mark he can be very competitive from when a close second at Hamilton (1m3f, good to firm) ten days ago; goes off the same mark but this is a stronger race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	2 / 8	11/8	68
22/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	4	6 / 10	13/2	70
12/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	3	6 / 9	40/1	72
14/09/24	Chester / Handicap / F	4	8 / 10	16/1	74
09/08/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	5 / 9	17/2	76
27/07/24	York / Handicap / F	3	5 / 6	25/1	79

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