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Predominantly focused on the Flat, though there may be the odd jumps pick thrown in, particularly in juvenile hurdles where Flat horses are switching codes.
Prediction:
The thread will be a slow burner, with plenty of selections from left field or on the speculative side, with a low strike rate in terms of winners and long losing runs are a possibility.
The odds quoted will be what's on oddschecker with at least one of the main firms at the time of posting, usually late morning / early afternoon.
As I will need all the help I can get (and I'm not jesting after last year!), I am going to claim B.O.G where applicable but obviously will keep a close eye on that with some firms now withdrawing the offer.
DISCLAIMER: I'm just a guy putting up a couple or so selections most days at working men's prices with a bit of reasoning, so if the thread fails, well, what can I say other than it's a tough old game!
Prediction:
The thread will be a slow burner, with plenty of selections from left field or on the speculative side, with a low strike rate in terms of winners and long losing runs are a possibility.
The odds quoted will be what's on oddschecker with at least one of the main firms at the time of posting, usually late morning / early afternoon.
As I will need all the help I can get (and I'm not jesting after last year!), I am going to claim B.O.G where applicable but obviously will keep a close eye on that with some firms now withdrawing the offer.
DISCLAIMER: I'm just a guy putting up a couple or so selections most days at working men's prices with a bit of reasoning, so if the thread fails, well, what can I say other than it's a tough old game!
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Ta Virgin.
Unfortunately a couple of late withdrawals took the field size down to 14, so while a couple of the main firms have still paid out on five places, others haven't, so will class Pendella as a loser.
An absolute shocker from Tommo's Ginganinja who found this step up in grade all too much.
2026 Running P/L: +36.75 pts
Unfortunately a couple of late withdrawals took the field size down to 14, so while a couple of the main firms have still paid out on five places, others haven't, so will class Pendella as a loser.
An absolute shocker from Tommo's Ginganinja who found this step up in grade all too much.
2026 Running P/L: +36.75 pts
Topstar, 1pt EW @ 22-1, 4.55 Nottingham (4 PLACES)
Topstar was absent for nearly 500 days but has returned this year with some fair efforts in defeat on the all-weather since joining Dean Ivory, and he's able to race off a lower mark here than when finishing runner-up at both Southwell (5f) in February and Wolverhampton (6f) in March.
An obvious query about his chance is the switch to turf, as having had three qualifying runs on turf as a juvenile when trained by Richard Hughes, his only other start on grass came at Chepstow (5f, g-s) when sent off favourite for a nursery, but he finished last of six, so does have a bit to prove in this sphere, for all that he might not have taken to that track.
There's no obvious reason on pedigree why he shouldn't be fine on grass, and hopefully the return to a straight 5f can suit having run well over Southwell's straight five, with blinkers given a try today. There are fourteen runners so it remains to be seen how the draw pans out.
Topstar was absent for nearly 500 days but has returned this year with some fair efforts in defeat on the all-weather since joining Dean Ivory, and he's able to race off a lower mark here than when finishing runner-up at both Southwell (5f) in February and Wolverhampton (6f) in March.
An obvious query about his chance is the switch to turf, as having had three qualifying runs on turf as a juvenile when trained by Richard Hughes, his only other start on grass came at Chepstow (5f, g-s) when sent off favourite for a nursery, but he finished last of six, so does have a bit to prove in this sphere, for all that he might not have taken to that track.
There's no obvious reason on pedigree why he shouldn't be fine on grass, and hopefully the return to a straight 5f can suit having run well over Southwell's straight five, with blinkers given a try today. There are fourteen runners so it remains to be seen how the draw pans out.
2026 Running P/L: +34.75 pts
Paradise Lost, 1pt EW @ 33-1, 7.50 Gowran (4 PLACES)
The market is cold on the chance of Paradise Lost but he hasn't been running too badly over hurdles this year, and he's not badly handicapped on some of his form from 2024, such as finishing runner-up over 12f here on soft-heavy to a filly who would follow up off a 10lb higher mark and go on to be Listed-placed.
The selection didn't offer much in just a couple of starts on the level last year but they came off a break so perhaps fitness was an issue. He's drawn wide here and probably wouldn't want the ground to dry out too much, but a chance is taken back on the level now that fitness shouldn't be an issue.
A couple against the field at double-figure prices in the 8.30 at Kempton
Many A Star, 1pt EW @ 12-1, 8.30 Kempton (4 PLACES)
Tan Rapido, 1pt EW @ 12-1, 8.30 Kempton (4 PLACES)
Many A Star has proved an admirable sort since joining Jamie Osborne as a 7YO, winning seven times in just over two years, and although he's yet to win off a mark this high for his current handler, he's only a pound higher than winning at Wolverhampton in February, where he defeated one who has won twice since.
Many A Star finished down the field on his latest start at Newmarket but hopefully that return to action following a three-month break has advanced his fitness ahead of this return to the all-weather, and he's not badly drawn in four for one who tends to be ridden forward.
Tan Rapido, is another who should be sharper for a recent return to action at Newmarket, in his case off a six month break and in a race that is working out well with the winner having followed up emphatically at the Dante meeting, and the third having won next-time-out too.
Tan Rapido has only run over C&D once, in May last year when he finished runner-up in a London Series Qualifier to Drama, who would return to this track in the autumn and win the Series Final off a 5lb higher mark. Tan Rapido is 2lb higher here (the mark he subsequently won off at Chelmsford last summer) and has a wide draw to contend with, but hopefully he can give a good account granted a reasonable trip.
Paradise Lost, 1pt EW @ 33-1, 7.50 Gowran (4 PLACES)
The market is cold on the chance of Paradise Lost but he hasn't been running too badly over hurdles this year, and he's not badly handicapped on some of his form from 2024, such as finishing runner-up over 12f here on soft-heavy to a filly who would follow up off a 10lb higher mark and go on to be Listed-placed.
The selection didn't offer much in just a couple of starts on the level last year but they came off a break so perhaps fitness was an issue. He's drawn wide here and probably wouldn't want the ground to dry out too much, but a chance is taken back on the level now that fitness shouldn't be an issue.
A couple against the field at double-figure prices in the 8.30 at Kempton
Many A Star, 1pt EW @ 12-1, 8.30 Kempton (4 PLACES)
Tan Rapido, 1pt EW @ 12-1, 8.30 Kempton (4 PLACES)
Many A Star has proved an admirable sort since joining Jamie Osborne as a 7YO, winning seven times in just over two years, and although he's yet to win off a mark this high for his current handler, he's only a pound higher than winning at Wolverhampton in February, where he defeated one who has won twice since.
Many A Star finished down the field on his latest start at Newmarket but hopefully that return to action following a three-month break has advanced his fitness ahead of this return to the all-weather, and he's not badly drawn in four for one who tends to be ridden forward.
Tan Rapido, is another who should be sharper for a recent return to action at Newmarket, in his case off a six month break and in a race that is working out well with the winner having followed up emphatically at the Dante meeting, and the third having won next-time-out too.
Tan Rapido has only run over C&D once, in May last year when he finished runner-up in a London Series Qualifier to Drama, who would return to this track in the autumn and win the Series Final off a 5lb higher mark. Tan Rapido is 2lb higher here (the mark he subsequently won off at Chelmsford last summer) and has a wide draw to contend with, but hopefully he can give a good account granted a reasonable trip.
Cheers Foyles.
* Just to correct a mistake in my little write-up, Many A Star ran at Goodwood last time, not Newmarket.
* Just to correct a mistake in my little write-up, Many A Star ran at Goodwood last time, not Newmarket.
Kalaglow, a tough trip for Paradise Lost who was obliged to race three-wide and then was wider still into the home straight, in a contest where the winner had a nice ground-saving trip round the inner, so in the circumstances Paradise Lost did well to keep on for 5th, but sadly they won't be paying out on "did well in the circumstances" on this occasion.
Unfortunately a complete blow-out in the 8.30, with Many A Star perhaps still in the need of the run, while Tan Rapido stood no chance given how this panned out, having been steadied and dropped in from his wide draw. He did make some late-headway to 'only' be beaten 2.5L in a bunch finish, in a contest where just over 3L covered the entire field at the finish.
2026 Running P/L: +28.75 pts
Unfortunately a complete blow-out in the 8.30, with Many A Star perhaps still in the need of the run, while Tan Rapido stood no chance given how this panned out, having been steadied and dropped in from his wide draw. He did make some late-headway to 'only' be beaten 2.5L in a bunch finish, in a contest where just over 3L covered the entire field at the finish.
2026 Running P/L: +28.75 pts
Anglesey Lad, 1pt EW @ 28-1, 7.40 Chepstow (4 PLACES)
Anglesey Lad is still a maiden after 21 starts but has made the frame on seven occasions, and hasn't always had the rub of the green. He returned from ten months off with a fair fifth at Southwell (5f) in April, but didn't necessarily build on that last week at Bath on firm ground when finishing 4th of 7, however, he did race prominently into a headwind in a contest where the winner had been behind early.
Scott Dixon doesn't run many at Chepstow (1-12 since 2022), and perhaps he has a more obvious chance with his runner in the 6.40, but interesting that this feller is being turned out again relatively quickly, this time on easier ground, and he's finished runner-up in both his starts in handicaps (for his previous yard) when the going has been given as good to soft.
The selection is having to race from out of the handicap and his draw in two could be an issue if the stands-side is favoured, but a chance is taken at the odds each-way with four places on offer.
Anglesey Lad is still a maiden after 21 starts but has made the frame on seven occasions, and hasn't always had the rub of the green. He returned from ten months off with a fair fifth at Southwell (5f) in April, but didn't necessarily build on that last week at Bath on firm ground when finishing 4th of 7, however, he did race prominently into a headwind in a contest where the winner had been behind early.
Scott Dixon doesn't run many at Chepstow (1-12 since 2022), and perhaps he has a more obvious chance with his runner in the 6.40, but interesting that this feller is being turned out again relatively quickly, this time on easier ground, and he's finished runner-up in both his starts in handicaps (for his previous yard) when the going has been given as good to soft.
The selection is having to race from out of the handicap and his draw in two could be an issue if the stands-side is favoured, but a chance is taken at the odds each-way with four places on offer.
My post from yesterday has been taken down for no reason whatsoever 
-3 on the day.
Paper View was restrained on this occasion in behind the leaders and all that served to do was light him up and he didn't see his race out. Looking at him down at the start he appeared to lack the physical scope of his rivals, and nurseries in due course look the way forward with him.
It briefly looked like I might get a much-needed winner with Dyonisos, but Jamie Spencer on Seven Questions thundered home down the centre of the track to deny the selection by a head.
2026 Running P/L: +25.75 pts
-3 on the day.Paper View was restrained on this occasion in behind the leaders and all that served to do was light him up and he didn't see his race out. Looking at him down at the start he appeared to lack the physical scope of his rivals, and nurseries in due course look the way forward with him.
It briefly looked like I might get a much-needed winner with Dyonisos, but Jamie Spencer on Seven Questions thundered home down the centre of the track to deny the selection by a head.
2026 Running P/L: +25.75 pts
Vincenzo Peruggia, 1pt EW @ 33-1, 2.20 Haydock (4 PLACES)
Padua, 1pt EW @ 28-1, 5.15 Haydock (4 PLACES)
Padua, 1pt EW @ 28-1, 5.15 Haydock (4 PLACES)
Vincenzo Peruggia, 1pt EW @ 33-1, 2.20 Haydock (4 PLACES)
Vincenzo Perrugia reappeared with a respectable second at Musselburgh (one mile, g-s), but failed to build on it last time at the Guineas meeting on quicker ground when pestered for the lead, in a contest where one who had finished behind him at Musselburgh finished a close second.
The selection did win on good to firm at Beverley over 7.5f as a juvenile, but perhaps being by Lope De Vega he won't mind being back on a bit easier ground. His pedigree offers encouragement for longer trips, but kept to a mile for this heritage handicap a chance is taken at the odds that he can show his running last time to be all wrong.
Padua, 1pt EW @ 28-1, 5.15 Haydock (4 PLACES)
Padua appreciated the switch to turf over the 7f trip here last summer on what was his fifth career start, when keen enough but finding plenty to repel challengers. He was only seen once more last year, at Sandown (7f, good) in August where he didn't see his race out having again been keen.
He appears to have physical scope so hopefully there's more to come as a 4YO, and for one who tended to race with the choke out a gelding operation might settle him down. He reappears in a higher grade than he needs to be in and has a wide draw to overcome, but a chance is taken at the odds with him looking open to improvement.
Vincenzo Perrugia reappeared with a respectable second at Musselburgh (one mile, g-s), but failed to build on it last time at the Guineas meeting on quicker ground when pestered for the lead, in a contest where one who had finished behind him at Musselburgh finished a close second.
The selection did win on good to firm at Beverley over 7.5f as a juvenile, but perhaps being by Lope De Vega he won't mind being back on a bit easier ground. His pedigree offers encouragement for longer trips, but kept to a mile for this heritage handicap a chance is taken at the odds that he can show his running last time to be all wrong.
Padua, 1pt EW @ 28-1, 5.15 Haydock (4 PLACES)
Padua appreciated the switch to turf over the 7f trip here last summer on what was his fifth career start, when keen enough but finding plenty to repel challengers. He was only seen once more last year, at Sandown (7f, good) in August where he didn't see his race out having again been keen.
He appears to have physical scope so hopefully there's more to come as a 4YO, and for one who tended to race with the choke out a gelding operation might settle him down. He reappears in a higher grade than he needs to be in and has a wide draw to overcome, but a chance is taken at the odds with him looking open to improvement.
Alaskan Bear, 1pt EW @ 22-1, 2.15 Curragh
Thaloria, 1pt EW @ 25-1, 5.05 Curragh (5 PLACES)
Thaloria, 1pt EW @ 25-1, 5.05 Curragh (5 PLACES)
Alaskan Bear
Alaskan Bear made an encouraging debut at Naas when finishing runner-up, and although he was no match for the impressive Ballydoyle colt Confuscius, he finished a clear second even though he had raced away from the far rail on a day when racing close to the rail appeared an advantage.
This is a marked rise in class and again is up against potential Royal Ascot contenders from Ballydoyle, but a chance is taken at the odds that he can build on his promising debut and at least challenge for a place.
Alaskan Bear made an encouraging debut at Naas when finishing runner-up, and although he was no match for the impressive Ballydoyle colt Confuscius, he finished a clear second even though he had raced away from the far rail on a day when racing close to the rail appeared an advantage.
This is a marked rise in class and again is up against potential Royal Ascot contenders from Ballydoyle, but a chance is taken at the odds that he can build on his promising debut and at least challenge for a place.
Thaloria
Thaloria got off the mark on her second start for Natalia Lupini at Dundalk (7f) in January, and having run poorly back there in February, she hasn't run badly in defeat the last twice, probably doing well to finish second in an optional claimer (7f) back at Dundalk having got hooked up in a speed-duel, and last time at Leopardstown (7f, y-s) when again to the fore from a wide draw in a well-run contest before fading to finish 6th of the 16 runners.
She's being tried over a mile here so hopefully will be given a chance to see her race out better, and that latest start offered encouragement that she might not be just an all-weather horse, though does have to prove herself on quicker turf.
Thaloria got off the mark on her second start for Natalia Lupini at Dundalk (7f) in January, and having run poorly back there in February, she hasn't run badly in defeat the last twice, probably doing well to finish second in an optional claimer (7f) back at Dundalk having got hooked up in a speed-duel, and last time at Leopardstown (7f, y-s) when again to the fore from a wide draw in a well-run contest before fading to finish 6th of the 16 runners.
She's being tried over a mile here so hopefully will be given a chance to see her race out better, and that latest start offered encouragement that she might not be just an all-weather horse, though does have to prove herself on quicker turf.
Alaskan Bear wasn't disgraced upped in class to a Group 3 but wasn't quite up to this level, finishing a similar distance behind Great Barrier Reef as he had Confucius on debut.
An absolute shocker from Thaloria who stopped to nothing over 2f out.
2026 Running P/L: +21.75 pts
An absolute shocker from Thaloria who stopped to nothing over 2f out.
2026 Running P/L: +21.75 pts
Bravo Zulu, 1pt EW @ 12-1, 4.43 Redcar (4 PLACES)
Kalikapour, 1pt EW @ 14-1, 5.18 Redcar (4 PLACES)
Kalikapour, 1pt EW @ 14-1, 5.18 Redcar (4 PLACES)
Bravo Zulu
David Loughnane has successfully reinvented Partisan Hero as a sprinter, a gelding whose previous wins had come over 7f & a mile, and having been running well in Bhahrain over sprint trips, won a decent pot at York on Saturday over 5f. The trainer is now trying a similar path with another gelding who also runs in the colours of David Lowe - Bravo Zulu, whose career wins have all come over 7f or a mile, and is now trying 6f for the first time.
Bravo Zulu can travel well in his races, and showed up well for a fair way at Haydock (7f, good) last time on his return from a 50-day break, in what was a strongly-run contest in which it paid to be held-up. He is eligible for weaker races than this one but remains on his last winning mark and quick ground is fine for him.
David Loughnane has successfully reinvented Partisan Hero as a sprinter, a gelding whose previous wins had come over 7f & a mile, and having been running well in Bhahrain over sprint trips, won a decent pot at York on Saturday over 5f. The trainer is now trying a similar path with another gelding who also runs in the colours of David Lowe - Bravo Zulu, whose career wins have all come over 7f or a mile, and is now trying 6f for the first time.
Bravo Zulu can travel well in his races, and showed up well for a fair way at Haydock (7f, good) last time on his return from a 50-day break, in what was a strongly-run contest in which it paid to be held-up. He is eligible for weaker races than this one but remains on his last winning mark and quick ground is fine for him.
Kalikapour
I'm going to take a chance on the fitness of Kalikapour, who is returning from nine months off and makes his debut for John Wainwright. It was in the corresponding race last year in which he finished third beaten just over a length with his jockey having put up 2lb overweight, and although admittedly that was a bunch finish, he did fare best of the prominent-racers.
The race is now a 0-55 contest having been a 0-60 last year, so hopefully Gianluca Sanna can do the weight with his mount being the joint-top-weight this time around, and while fitness is an obvious concern with his new yard having gone a while without a winner, a chance is taken under conditions that he's capable of running well under.
I'm going to take a chance on the fitness of Kalikapour, who is returning from nine months off and makes his debut for John Wainwright. It was in the corresponding race last year in which he finished third beaten just over a length with his jockey having put up 2lb overweight, and although admittedly that was a bunch finish, he did fare best of the prominent-racers.
The race is now a 0-55 contest having been a 0-60 last year, so hopefully Gianluca Sanna can do the weight with his mount being the joint-top-weight this time around, and while fitness is an obvious concern with his new yard having gone a while without a winner, a chance is taken under conditions that he's capable of running well under.
2026 Running P/L: +22.75 pts
In A Hurry, 1pt EW @ 40-1, 3.15 Beverley (4 PLACES)
Forca Timao, 1pt EW @ 25-1, 5.25 Kempton (4 PLACES)
Penfolds Grange, 1pt EW @ 9-1, 5.25 Kempton (4 PLACES)
In A Hurry, 1pt EW @ 40-1, 3.15 Beverley (4 PLACES)
Forca Timao, 1pt EW @ 25-1, 5.25 Kempton (4 PLACES)
Penfolds Grange, 1pt EW @ 9-1, 5.25 Kempton (4 PLACES)
In A Hurry
A speculative pick on In A Hurry, from a yard which has a much more obvious chance in this with Rajapour. The selection needs to bounce back from three disappointing runs, but it's possible easier ground wasn't ideal on her penultimate start of last year at Musselburgh, and perhaps her reappearance at Wetherby was needed, where she was prominent until over a furlong out and then wasn't persevered with once weakening having become bit short of room.
She's of interest on her second-place at Carlisle (7f, good) in September, when although no match for One Night Thunder, that rival had become well-handicapped and was well-backed, and duly followed up under a 5lb penalty.
In A Hurry needs to show that she hasn't just gone the wrong way, and as a free-going filly will need to get into a good rhythm from a tricky draw, but a chance is taken here at big odds, being 3lb below the mark she ran off for that good effort at Carlisle.
A speculative pick on In A Hurry, from a yard which has a much more obvious chance in this with Rajapour. The selection needs to bounce back from three disappointing runs, but it's possible easier ground wasn't ideal on her penultimate start of last year at Musselburgh, and perhaps her reappearance at Wetherby was needed, where she was prominent until over a furlong out and then wasn't persevered with once weakening having become bit short of room.
She's of interest on her second-place at Carlisle (7f, good) in September, when although no match for One Night Thunder, that rival had become well-handicapped and was well-backed, and duly followed up under a 5lb penalty.
In A Hurry needs to show that she hasn't just gone the wrong way, and as a free-going filly will need to get into a good rhythm from a tricky draw, but a chance is taken here at big odds, being 3lb below the mark she ran off for that good effort at Carlisle.
I'm going to take the Mark Pattinson-trained pair against the field in the opener at Kempton
Forca Timao, doesn't always look the easiest and as an 11f winner (off a 7lb higher mark) the drop back in trip to a mile isn't an obvious move, however, he gave it a good shot from the front over 10f at Lingfield in February before fading to 4th in the closing stages, and interesting to see how he gets on over a mile if similar tactics are tried again, provided he gets away on terms from the inside draw.
His stablemate Penfolds Grange has already finished runner-up twice this year over C&D and is looking fairly-handicapped on those efforts. He leaves the impression that a well-run test at the trip suits so hopefully his stablemate can help ensure that if breaking on terms.
Forca Timao, doesn't always look the easiest and as an 11f winner (off a 7lb higher mark) the drop back in trip to a mile isn't an obvious move, however, he gave it a good shot from the front over 10f at Lingfield in February before fading to 4th in the closing stages, and interesting to see how he gets on over a mile if similar tactics are tried again, provided he gets away on terms from the inside draw.
His stablemate Penfolds Grange has already finished runner-up twice this year over C&D and is looking fairly-handicapped on those efforts. He leaves the impression that a well-run test at the trip suits so hopefully his stablemate can help ensure that if breaking on terms.
Country Artiste, 1pt EW @ 22-1, 3.07 Ripon (4 PLACES)
Marajito, 1pt EW @ 14-1, 5.20 Ripon
Trio, 1pt EW @ 20-1, 8.20 Sandown (4 PLACES)
Marajito, 1pt EW @ 14-1, 5.20 Ripon
Trio, 1pt EW @ 20-1, 8.20 Sandown (4 PLACES)
Country Artiste
Country Artiste didn't progress for her previous yard after running well last summer, which included making the frame at Newbury and Newmarket in novice / maiden races, and following a 19,000 gns sale didn't offer much in a couple of starts on the all-weather in January back from a three-month break for her new yard, so a bit to be taken on trust here back from another absence. However, it wouldn't surprise if her current handler brought her back to form at some point, and she makes her first turf start for him off a mark 13lb lower than her initial rating, with the rail draw to help.
Country Artiste didn't progress for her previous yard after running well last summer, which included making the frame at Newbury and Newmarket in novice / maiden races, and following a 19,000 gns sale didn't offer much in a couple of starts on the all-weather in January back from a three-month break for her new yard, so a bit to be taken on trust here back from another absence. However, it wouldn't surprise if her current handler brought her back to form at some point, and she makes her first turf start for him off a mark 13lb lower than her initial rating, with the rail draw to help.
Marajito
Tim Easterby has a more obvious chance in this with Canaria Queen, and jockey bookings would seem to confirm that, however, Marajito shaped well enough at Nottingham (5f, good) nearly three weeks ago on her return from a 7-month break, to make some appeal here at the prices. She finished behind the race-fit Herakles and Dc Cogent on that ocassion, but showed up well for a fair way until perhaps fitness told and was caught away from where the action unfolded as the principals were more nearside. Hopefully she has benefited from that return to action and can be more competitive at the business end on this occasion.
Tim Easterby has a more obvious chance in this with Canaria Queen, and jockey bookings would seem to confirm that, however, Marajito shaped well enough at Nottingham (5f, good) nearly three weeks ago on her return from a 7-month break, to make some appeal here at the prices. She finished behind the race-fit Herakles and Dc Cogent on that ocassion, but showed up well for a fair way until perhaps fitness told and was caught away from where the action unfolded as the principals were more nearside. Hopefully she has benefited from that return to action and can be more competitive at the business end on this occasion.
Trio
Trio made an encouraging return to action when finishing third at Bath (1m, g-s), and although she ended up being beaten over 6L by the winner, she arguably shaped like the second best horse on the day having taken a keen hold from the outside draw and got racing soon enough with the race-fit winner, who would follow up under a penalty.
Trio has since run well again at Kempton (1m) where she fared best of the prominent-racers, and reopposes the winner Blues And Royals on 5lb better terms for a 2L beating. She has the ouside draw to overcome this evening, so I hope she's given a chance to see her race out better this time, and as a daughter of Territories some cut in the ground might be important to her, but hopefully the going doesn't prove to be too quick with it currently be given as predominantly good.
Trio made an encouraging return to action when finishing third at Bath (1m, g-s), and although she ended up being beaten over 6L by the winner, she arguably shaped like the second best horse on the day having taken a keen hold from the outside draw and got racing soon enough with the race-fit winner, who would follow up under a penalty.
Trio has since run well again at Kempton (1m) where she fared best of the prominent-racers, and reopposes the winner Blues And Royals on 5lb better terms for a 2L beating. She has the ouside draw to overcome this evening, so I hope she's given a chance to see her race out better this time, and as a daughter of Territories some cut in the ground might be important to her, but hopefully the going doesn't prove to be too quick with it currently be given as predominantly good.
'ace, my first post went to the moderator, presumably didn't like Clive C*x, but at least I got the moderator notice this time rather than the post disappearing some time later without any warning.
A refreshing change from the Two Bobbers fantasy thread.
WD,George
WD,George
Cheers, a relief to get off the cold list for a short while at least, and a relief too that the post remained in-situ given yesterday's summary post is another post to have been removed for no reason whatsoever.
As for the vanquished...
No sign of a revival from Country Artiste on this occasion.
They went forward again on Trio, their hand probably forced by landing the outside stall, and whilst she gave it another good shot (dipped under 6-4 in the run), she didn't see it out and was ultimately run out of a place late on.
2026 Running P/L: +32.43 pts
As for the vanquished...
No sign of a revival from Country Artiste on this occasion.
They went forward again on Trio, their hand probably forced by landing the outside stall, and whilst she gave it another good shot (dipped under 6-4 in the run), she didn't see it out and was ultimately run out of a place late on.
2026 Running P/L: +32.43 pts
Always a reason for your bets and as far as I can recall,it has never been because a horse is annoying you.
Keep up the good work,George.
Keep up the good work,George.
Paranjape
Paranjape was disappointing last time on turf, when like today Tom Marquand was booked, however, he has recorded RPRs in the 40s for both his starts on grass so perhaps he's just better on the all-weather.
There are still concerns over his chance this evening as he has his stamina for 7f to prove, particularly as he can take a grip, and he's eligible for weaker races than this one. He's been weak in the betting too, which is in contrast to his reappearance run at Southwell last month over 6f where he was sent off favourite to defeat 11 rivals. He was perhaps slightly unfortunate on that occasion as he had to wait for a clear run, and although he was arguably in the clear in time, the loss of momentum at a crucial stage probably didn't help but he kept on well to go down by just a neck.
The form of that contest could be working out better but interesting to see what he can do back on Tapeta, with the switch of track not a concern given he won a maiden race here in November.
Paranjape was disappointing last time on turf, when like today Tom Marquand was booked, however, he has recorded RPRs in the 40s for both his starts on grass so perhaps he's just better on the all-weather.
There are still concerns over his chance this evening as he has his stamina for 7f to prove, particularly as he can take a grip, and he's eligible for weaker races than this one. He's been weak in the betting too, which is in contrast to his reappearance run at Southwell last month over 6f where he was sent off favourite to defeat 11 rivals. He was perhaps slightly unfortunate on that occasion as he had to wait for a clear run, and although he was arguably in the clear in time, the loss of momentum at a crucial stage probably didn't help but he kept on well to go down by just a neck.
The form of that contest could be working out better but interesting to see what he can do back on Tapeta, with the switch of track not a concern given he won a maiden race here in November.
they took one of my threads down for no clear reason imo, dont think i said anything offensive ,annoying
Foyles, I presume they're using some sort of (so-called) "AI" software.
I first noticed it when perfectly harmless summary posts for the AW comp were being removed, not straight away, but some time after the posts had been submitted, and at least one selection post for this thread has been removed along with a couple of summary posts.
So I'll see how it goes but I don't fancy doing this or running comps when I can't be sure the posts will be still showing when I return to the threads a couple of hours later.
I first noticed it when perfectly harmless summary posts for the AW comp were being removed, not straight away, but some time after the posts had been submitted, and at least one selection post for this thread has been removed along with a couple of summary posts.
So I'll see how it goes but I don't fancy doing this or running comps when I can't be sure the posts will be still showing when I return to the threads a couple of hours later.
yes george a few complaints from other posters who have had threads deleted for no apparent reason . a poster said my post could have been removed for price comparisons. mine went about 20 mins after the race finished.
Marajito 
Wd George fighting the moderators issues as well gl ….
Wd George fighting the moderators issues as well gl ….
FOYLESWAR29 May 26 12:20
they took one of my threads down for no clear reason imo, dont think i said anything offensive ,annoying
probs because it was total nonsense
they took one of my threads down for no clear reason imo, dont think i said anything offensive ,annoying
probs because it was total nonsense
Cheers Virgin.
Well played Foyles, you dealt with the chavman very efficiently!
4th place for last night's selection Paranjape, who finished about a furlong behind the winner, and if Hugh's tip had have gotten a clear run, it would have been 5th place.
2026 Running P/L: +33.83 pts
Well played Foyles, you dealt with the chavman very efficiently!
4th place for last night's selection Paranjape, who finished about a furlong behind the winner, and if Hugh's tip had have gotten a clear run, it would have been 5th place.
2026 Running P/L: +33.83 pts
A couple against the field in the competitive 2.00 at Carlisle:
Dark Cloud Rising, 1pt EW @ 16-1, 2.00 Carlisle (4 PLACES)
Grant Wood, 1pt EW @ 18-1, 2.00 Carlisle (4 PLACES)
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Silesia, 1pt EW @ 9-1, 2.15 Beverley
Capital Guarantee, 1pt EW @ 18-1, 4.00 Beverley (4 PLACES)
Dark Cloud Rising, 1pt EW @ 16-1, 2.00 Carlisle (4 PLACES)
Grant Wood, 1pt EW @ 18-1, 2.00 Carlisle (4 PLACES)
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Silesia, 1pt EW @ 9-1, 2.15 Beverley
Capital Guarantee, 1pt EW @ 18-1, 4.00 Beverley (4 PLACES)
Dark Cloud Rising
Dark Cloud Rising was a selection last time at York when I wrote:
Dark Cloud Rising is a big price here having not offered much in a couple of starts this season, and perhaps more worryingly not shone in three previous starts at York, however, I'm going to take a chance at a big price, with him having perhaps shaped better than the bare result last time at Leicester when finishing behind a few of today's rivals.
Of his two starts this season, the run run might have been needed at Pontefract even though he was solid enough in the betting, and last time he was drawn high and raced nearisde in a contest which typically at Leicester unfolded centre to far side, but he still recorded an RPR of 90 despite finishing only 9th of the 13 runners, beaten just under four lengths.
His course form is a concern as he finished well-held last autumn in the Coral Sprint Trophy when well drawn, but he doesn't lack for early pace and he potentially isn't badly drawn here in ten.
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Dark Cloud Rising disappointed at York but that track just doesn't seem to suit, so he's given another chance as he record suggests stiffer tracks suit best. He's on a mark he can win off, and a visor is given a try.
Dark Cloud Rising was a selection last time at York when I wrote:
Dark Cloud Rising is a big price here having not offered much in a couple of starts this season, and perhaps more worryingly not shone in three previous starts at York, however, I'm going to take a chance at a big price, with him having perhaps shaped better than the bare result last time at Leicester when finishing behind a few of today's rivals.
Of his two starts this season, the run run might have been needed at Pontefract even though he was solid enough in the betting, and last time he was drawn high and raced nearisde in a contest which typically at Leicester unfolded centre to far side, but he still recorded an RPR of 90 despite finishing only 9th of the 13 runners, beaten just under four lengths.
His course form is a concern as he finished well-held last autumn in the Coral Sprint Trophy when well drawn, but he doesn't lack for early pace and he potentially isn't badly drawn here in ten.
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Dark Cloud Rising disappointed at York but that track just doesn't seem to suit, so he's given another chance as he record suggests stiffer tracks suit best. He's on a mark he can win off, and a visor is given a try.
Grant Wood
Grant Wood doesn't face an easy task here being 2lb higher than his peak winning mark and up in class, but he looked in good nick last time at Ripon (6f, good), sticking to his task well having been on a contested pace, in a contest where he pulled clear with two who had been ridden more patiently. This is his first visit to Carlisle, but having won three times at Newcastle the stiffer track shouldn't hold any fears for him.
Grant Wood doesn't face an easy task here being 2lb higher than his peak winning mark and up in class, but he looked in good nick last time at Ripon (6f, good), sticking to his task well having been on a contested pace, in a contest where he pulled clear with two who had been ridden more patiently. This is his first visit to Carlisle, but having won three times at Newcastle the stiffer track shouldn't hold any fears for him.
Silesia
The filly who beat Silesia over C&D (5f, g-s) earlier this month hasn't done much for the form in a couple of starts since at York, including at Listed level, however it's possible that quicker conditions at that track haven't suited. It didn't look a bad effort last time from Silesia on her second start when the pair were clear throughout from a Richard Hannon-trained filly who had finished runner-up on her two previous starts, and that filly ended up relinquishing third place to one who had been held-up.
Silesia has quicker ground to contend with today and a lower draw would have been preferable, but hopefully this scopey-looking £120K yearling purchase has improvement to come.
The filly who beat Silesia over C&D (5f, g-s) earlier this month hasn't done much for the form in a couple of starts since at York, including at Listed level, however it's possible that quicker conditions at that track haven't suited. It didn't look a bad effort last time from Silesia on her second start when the pair were clear throughout from a Richard Hannon-trained filly who had finished runner-up on her two previous starts, and that filly ended up relinquishing third place to one who had been held-up.
Silesia has quicker ground to contend with today and a lower draw would have been preferable, but hopefully this scopey-looking £120K yearling purchase has improvement to come.
Capital Guarantee
Capital Guarantee just failed to get up over C/D last month under 5lb claimer Cian Horgan (who's back on board today), and although he finished down the field last time at Thirsk (in a contest in which Frankies Dream finished third), he was caught on the outer, on easier ground that probably wasn't ideal, and wasn't knocked about once his chance had gone.
He's a pound higher today than for that penultimate run but is a pound below his last winning mark, so hopefully can give good account back on quicker ground, granted luck in running from his inside draw.
Capital Guarantee just failed to get up over C/D last month under 5lb claimer Cian Horgan (who's back on board today), and although he finished down the field last time at Thirsk (in a contest in which Frankies Dream finished third), he was caught on the outer, on easier ground that probably wasn't ideal, and wasn't knocked about once his chance had gone.
He's a pound higher today than for that penultimate run but is a pound below his last winning mark, so hopefully can give good account back on quicker ground, granted luck in running from his inside draw.
A disappointing return today...
Dark Cloud Rising went past the post in 'second place' looking full of beans but unfortunately he didn't have a jockey aboard having unseated Danny Tudhope at the start. The form comment correctly states that the gelding stumbled at the start, but I also thought there was an element of Dark Cloud Rising having slammed the breaks on, so perhaps he's having a think about the game at the moment, having also been sluggish at the start last time at York.
Grant Wood has been a good servant to the Midgely yard having won six times, but with the exception of the first win which came at 20-1, his last five wins have come when backed late on, so the drift from the opening show of 16-1 to 22-1 looked ominous, and he was laboured on this occasion.
Silesia ran well to make the frame.
Capital Guarantee had a nice position based on how this race panned out but his finishing effort was non-existent and he folded tamely.
-5.2 on the day.
2026 Running P/L: +28.63 pts
Dark Cloud Rising went past the post in 'second place' looking full of beans but unfortunately he didn't have a jockey aboard having unseated Danny Tudhope at the start. The form comment correctly states that the gelding stumbled at the start, but I also thought there was an element of Dark Cloud Rising having slammed the breaks on, so perhaps he's having a think about the game at the moment, having also been sluggish at the start last time at York.
Grant Wood has been a good servant to the Midgely yard having won six times, but with the exception of the first win which came at 20-1, his last five wins have come when backed late on, so the drift from the opening show of 16-1 to 22-1 looked ominous, and he was laboured on this occasion.
Silesia ran well to make the frame.
Capital Guarantee had a nice position based on how this race panned out but his finishing effort was non-existent and he folded tamely.
-5.2 on the day.
2026 Running P/L: +28.63 pts
Sovereign Bright has to bounce back from a shocker last time at Musselburgh (9f, good), where she ended up droppping right away having been caught on the outer. She's a half-sister to some useful winners, notably Chester Cup winner Zoffee, and it didn't look a bad effort when upped in trip to 10f at Newcastle in April, where she set a fast pace, and although no match for the winner, she only lost second place late on, though admittedly that form could be working out better.
The selection seemed to run okay on her second juvenile start to finish second at Doncaster (7f) on good to firm to suggest she should be fine on turf, and she remains with potential for longer trips given her pedigree.
The selection seemed to run okay on her second juvenile start to finish second at Doncaster (7f) on good to firm to suggest she should be fine on turf, and she remains with potential for longer trips given her pedigree.
Wide of the mark on this occasion with Sovereign Bright, who was keen early, settled better 2-wide on the pace, then looked gawky and was readily left behind when things got serious.
It could she's not up to much ability-wise, unless she needs a stiffer test to be seen to best effect given the stamina on the dam's side of her pedigree.
2026 Running P/L: +26.63 pts
It could she's not up to much ability-wise, unless she needs a stiffer test to be seen to best effect given the stamina on the dam's side of her pedigree.
2026 Running P/L: +26.63 pts
Sunday Sovereign, 1pt EW @ 40-1, 6.34 Fairyhouse (5 PLACES)
Fanjove, 1pt EW @ 16-1, 7.02 Goodwood
Barretstown, 1pt EW @ 35-1, 7.44 Fairyhouse (5 PLACES)
Fanjove, 1pt EW @ 16-1, 7.02 Goodwood
Barretstown, 1pt EW @ 35-1, 7.44 Fairyhouse (5 PLACES)
Sunday Sovereign
Sovereign Sovereign, a formerly useful sort, returns aged 9 with a mark that has just about bottomed out, and he probably doesn't want the ground to dry out too much back at 6f, however, there were some fair efforts in defeat last season, including on his reappearance when a finishing a close third of 14 at Roscommon (7.5f, y) off an 8lb higher mark, and back over that C/D in October on soft ground under 10lb claimer Zoe McMullan (who rides this evening), when finishing third of 15 having been on a contested pace in a race that set up for a bang-in-form mare to sweep through from off the pace.
It all sounds like that Roscommon on easy ground over 7.5f is what he ideally wants nowadays, but given he ran well fresh on his reappearance last season I'm going to take a chance here at the odds with 5 places on offer.
Sovereign Sovereign, a formerly useful sort, returns aged 9 with a mark that has just about bottomed out, and he probably doesn't want the ground to dry out too much back at 6f, however, there were some fair efforts in defeat last season, including on his reappearance when a finishing a close third of 14 at Roscommon (7.5f, y) off an 8lb higher mark, and back over that C/D in October on soft ground under 10lb claimer Zoe McMullan (who rides this evening), when finishing third of 15 having been on a contested pace in a race that set up for a bang-in-form mare to sweep through from off the pace.
It all sounds like that Roscommon on easy ground over 7.5f is what he ideally wants nowadays, but given he ran well fresh on his reappearance last season I'm going to take a chance here at the odds with 5 places on offer.
Fanjove
Fanjove has been worryingly weak in the betting today, and has to prove himself on turf, but his three previous tries on grass all came when big prices and qualifying for a mark, and being out of a Fast Company mare hopefully he won't mind some dig in the ground.
He reappeared with a fair close-up 4th of 12 at Southwell over 6f in April, and while he failed to build on that effort returned to that venue over 7f last time, it's hard to blame the trip being a dual winner over that distance. He's a pound above his last winning AW mark and a pound lower than for his reappeaance effort, so if he's able to show his form on turf then he's handicapped to go well.
Fanjove has been worryingly weak in the betting today, and has to prove himself on turf, but his three previous tries on grass all came when big prices and qualifying for a mark, and being out of a Fast Company mare hopefully he won't mind some dig in the ground.
He reappeared with a fair close-up 4th of 12 at Southwell over 6f in April, and while he failed to build on that effort returned to that venue over 7f last time, it's hard to blame the trip being a dual winner over that distance. He's a pound above his last winning AW mark and a pound lower than for his reappeaance effort, so if he's able to show his form on turf then he's handicapped to go well.
Barretstown
Barretstown has the widest draw to deal with here on his return from a short break, and perhaps he's happier at Dundalk these days where four of his five career wins have come, but he's capable of going well on turf, and he's probably been in better form at Dundalk this year than his overall form figures might suggest, as having run well to finish third there in March, he didn't always have the easiest of draws / trips.
He has won or run well off a break so hopefully fitness won't be an issue and he can give a good account granted a reasonable trip.
Barretstown has the widest draw to deal with here on his return from a short break, and perhaps he's happier at Dundalk these days where four of his five career wins have come, but he's capable of going well on turf, and he's probably been in better form at Dundalk this year than his overall form figures might suggest, as having run well to finish third there in March, he didn't always have the easiest of draws / trips.
He has won or run well off a break so hopefully fitness won't be an issue and he can give a good account granted a reasonable trip.
It doesn't get much worse than today...
Nothing from Sunday Sovereign on his seasonal return under conditions probably quick enough for him these days.
The market vibes were terrible all day for Fanjove, eventually going off at over 30 on here, and the market had it spot on.
The less said about Barretstown the better.
2026 Running P/L: +20.63 pts
Nothing from Sunday Sovereign on his seasonal return under conditions probably quick enough for him these days.
The market vibes were terrible all day for Fanjove, eventually going off at over 30 on here, and the market had it spot on.
The less said about Barretstown the better.
2026 Running P/L: +20.63 pts
Bay Of Brilliance, 1pt EW @ 14-1, 4.00 Epsom (4 PLACES)
Kylian, 1pt EW @ 40-1, 5.55 Epsom (5 PLACES)
Kylian, 1pt EW @ 40-1, 5.55 Epsom (5 PLACES)
Bay Of Brilliance
An open enough looking Derby and the one who appeals at the prices is Bay Of Brilliance who has shown himself to be versatile regarding ground having won his maiden on soft going at Goodwood (10f) and then been particularly impressive under a penalty on good to soft at Redcar (9f) on his final juvenile start when running on strongly to win by a wide margin from one of the outsiders for this, Poker.
The selection made a pleasing reappearance on quick ground in the Lingfield Derby Trial when just being denied by Maltese Falcon, the pair pulling clear. Bay Of Brilliance is a half-brother to the Ebor / County Hurdle winner Absurde, so hopefully there is more to come as his stamina is tested further.
An open enough looking Derby and the one who appeals at the prices is Bay Of Brilliance who has shown himself to be versatile regarding ground having won his maiden on soft going at Goodwood (10f) and then been particularly impressive under a penalty on good to soft at Redcar (9f) on his final juvenile start when running on strongly to win by a wide margin from one of the outsiders for this, Poker.
The selection made a pleasing reappearance on quick ground in the Lingfield Derby Trial when just being denied by Maltese Falcon, the pair pulling clear. Bay Of Brilliance is a half-brother to the Ebor / County Hurdle winner Absurde, so hopefully there is more to come as his stamina is tested further.
Kylian
Kylian ran well on his third start for Robert Cowell at Leicester (6f, g-f) in April when finishing third behind one of the market leaders for this, Strike Red, with whom he has 7lb pull (when the loss of Warren Fentiman's 3lb claim is factored in) for a one length beating. The selection hasn't built on that effort in two starts since but it's easy enough to forgive a below par run in a big field at York, and last time at Windsor he didn't get any luck in the run against the rail.
This is will be his first visit to Epsom, he might not want the ground to soften too much, while his draw in two might not be an advantage with high numbers being slightly advantaged according to the RP's draw analysis, but a chance is taken at big odds with him having looked in form on two of his last three starts.
Kylian ran well on his third start for Robert Cowell at Leicester (6f, g-f) in April when finishing third behind one of the market leaders for this, Strike Red, with whom he has 7lb pull (when the loss of Warren Fentiman's 3lb claim is factored in) for a one length beating. The selection hasn't built on that effort in two starts since but it's easy enough to forgive a below par run in a big field at York, and last time at Windsor he didn't get any luck in the run against the rail.
This is will be his first visit to Epsom, he might not want the ground to soften too much, while his draw in two might not be an advantage with high numbers being slightly advantaged according to the RP's draw analysis, but a chance is taken at big odds with him having looked in form on two of his last three starts.
Both the pair from the Lingfield Derby Trial ran well with Maltese Cross readily confirming the form with Bay Of Brilliance as they finished second and fourth respectively. I was a bit disappointed the latter didn't see his race out better having got into a challenging position but perhaps he'd ideally prefer a better surface.
Kylian ran well in the Molecomb Stakes behind Big Evs back in the day on soft ground, but didn't seem to handle the going today, dropping away having been in a good position just behind the pace.
25p Rule 4.
2026 Running P/L: +19.73 pts
Kylian ran well in the Molecomb Stakes behind Big Evs back in the day on soft ground, but didn't seem to handle the going today, dropping away having been in a good position just behind the pace.
25p Rule 4.
2026 Running P/L: +19.73 pts
Lady Dora Mae can only be a speculative pick given she faces a tough task on official ratings on this step up in class to Listed level, and Billy Loughnane (assuming he had the choice) has opted to take an outside ride, with Jack Callan (who can't claim his 3lb allowance) retaining the mount.
She appears to be an improving filly, pulling away with one other when winning at Windsor (1m, g-f) two starts back, and although she didn't follow up last time at Nottingham (10f, good) off a 5lb higher mark, she kept on well to finish second to a filly who had previously gone down by a short-head at Newmarket to yesterday's Epsom winner Folk Pageant.
The ground is a query, but her dam was a winner at 10 / 12f including on soft (RPR 97), so hopefully she has further improvement to come at the trip with this being just her second start at 10f.
She appears to be an improving filly, pulling away with one other when winning at Windsor (1m, g-f) two starts back, and although she didn't follow up last time at Nottingham (10f, good) off a 5lb higher mark, she kept on well to finish second to a filly who had previously gone down by a short-head at Newmarket to yesterday's Epsom winner Folk Pageant.
The ground is a query, but her dam was a winner at 10 / 12f including on soft (RPR 97), so hopefully she has further improvement to come at the trip with this being just her second start at 10f.
Cheers Brian and PHS. A Billy Fury moment...Halfway to Paradise, so near yet so far away.
I had 6-1 noted down for the NR so 10p R4.
2026 Running P/L: +24.67 pts
I had 6-1 noted down for the NR so 10p R4.
2026 Running P/L: +24.67 pts
Baby Rover has only run once at Carlisle in a handicap and it produced a fair effort last September over the 6f trip on soft ground, when finishing runner-up and pulling clear with one who would go on to win again in the autumn. She hasn't troubled the judge in four starts since but is of a little interest back at this venue, being tried again at 7f having kept on over 6f last time at Thirsk (good) when finishing 5th of the 17 runners.
She has a lowish draw which is a concern given how the races panned out at the recent televised meeting here when racing towards the far side in the home straight looked a disadvantage, but it could be they'll be migrating centre to stands-side anyway. The yard also run Tarlac in the same colours who's just a bit shorter in the betting currently.
She has a lowish draw which is a concern given how the races panned out at the recent televised meeting here when racing towards the far side in the home straight looked a disadvantage, but it could be they'll be migrating centre to stands-side anyway. The yard also run Tarlac in the same colours who's just a bit shorter in the betting currently.
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Cheers Virgin.
Unfortunately nothing from Baby Rover on this occasion.
2026 Running P/L: +22.67 pts
Unfortunately nothing from Baby Rover on this occasion.
2026 Running P/L: +22.67 pts
Padua, 1pt EW @ 17-2, 4.50 Yarmouth (4 PLACES)
Shaw's Phoenix, 1pt EW @ 18-1, 5.20 Yarmouth
No Return, 1pt EW @ 17-2, 8.30 Hamilton (3 PLACES)
Shaw's Phoenix, 1pt EW @ 18-1, 5.20 Yarmouth
No Return, 1pt EW @ 17-2, 8.30 Hamilton (3 PLACES)
Padua
Padua appreciated the switch to turf over 7f at Haydock last summer on what was his fifth career start, when keen enough but finding plenty to repel challengers. He was only seen once more last year, at Sandown (7f, good) in August where he didn't see his race out having again been keen.
He appears to have physical scope so hopefully there's more to come as a 4YO, and for one who tended to race with the choke out a gelding operation might settle him down, which would help now back up in trip to a mile. He had been due to reappear in a stronger race than this at the recent Haydock meeting that had to be abandoned, when forecast to be a big price, so he hopefully he's not going to lack for fitness here having had a bit more time to be readied.
Padua appreciated the switch to turf over 7f at Haydock last summer on what was his fifth career start, when keen enough but finding plenty to repel challengers. He was only seen once more last year, at Sandown (7f, good) in August where he didn't see his race out having again been keen.
He appears to have physical scope so hopefully there's more to come as a 4YO, and for one who tended to race with the choke out a gelding operation might settle him down, which would help now back up in trip to a mile. He had been due to reappear in a stronger race than this at the recent Haydock meeting that had to be abandoned, when forecast to be a big price, so he hopefully he's not going to lack for fitness here having had a bit more time to be readied.
Shaw's Phoenix
Shaw's Phoenix, formerly trained by Alice Haynes, hasn't offered much for her new connections following wind surgery in a couple of starts on the all-weather this season but the runs will have at least served to advance her fitness ahead of this return to turf.
According to RPRs her best effort to date came on soft ground over 7f here in 2024, when she wore cheekpieces for the first time and went down by a neck to a George Boughey-trained handicap debutante, who would comfortably follow-up under a 6lb penalty three days later. Interestingly, Shaw's Phoenix missed an engagement last season due to easing ground at Doncaster, so perhaps former connections weren't convinced that she wants an ease, but the form book would seem to suggest that she handles softer ground fine.
The selection hasn't shown much for a while and is eligible for this 0-50 classified stakes having dropped in the ratings, so needs to show that some ability remains, but interesting to see how she goes returned to this venue with cheekpieces reapplied.
Shaw's Phoenix, formerly trained by Alice Haynes, hasn't offered much for her new connections following wind surgery in a couple of starts on the all-weather this season but the runs will have at least served to advance her fitness ahead of this return to turf.
According to RPRs her best effort to date came on soft ground over 7f here in 2024, when she wore cheekpieces for the first time and went down by a neck to a George Boughey-trained handicap debutante, who would comfortably follow-up under a 6lb penalty three days later. Interestingly, Shaw's Phoenix missed an engagement last season due to easing ground at Doncaster, so perhaps former connections weren't convinced that she wants an ease, but the form book would seem to suggest that she handles softer ground fine.
The selection hasn't shown much for a while and is eligible for this 0-50 classified stakes having dropped in the ratings, so needs to show that some ability remains, but interesting to see how she goes returned to this venue with cheekpieces reapplied.
No Return
No Return hasn't shaped too badly the last twice at Catterick (6f, good) and Lingfield (6f, good), finding himself a little outpaced before not getting the clearest of runs and then not knocked about once his chance had gone. A further drop in the weights allows him into this 0-70 and perhaps the stiffer finish here can help.
No Return hasn't shaped too badly the last twice at Catterick (6f, good) and Lingfield (6f, good), finding himself a little outpaced before not getting the clearest of runs and then not knocked about once his chance had gone. A further drop in the weights allows him into this 0-70 and perhaps the stiffer finish here can help.
Shaws Phoenix's peak RPR from 17 starts came on soft ground, but evidently her previous and now current connections not convinced by that piece of form as she was once again withdrawn because of ground with "soft" in the going description.
Padua has been gelded since he was last seen but the operation doesn't appear to have curbed his free-going tendencies as he once again took a grip and on this occasion stopped quickly around 2f out. He was weak in the betting so whether he'd been keen to post, not sure, and perhaps the ground was an issue too, but he could do with settling better in his races whatever the going.
I'm not sure the ground was ideal for No Return either, but he was only beaten under 2L by the winner despite only finishing fifth of the six runners, and didn't help his chance by wanting to hang right inside the final furlong.
2026 Running P/L: +18.67 pts
Padua has been gelded since he was last seen but the operation doesn't appear to have curbed his free-going tendencies as he once again took a grip and on this occasion stopped quickly around 2f out. He was weak in the betting so whether he'd been keen to post, not sure, and perhaps the ground was an issue too, but he could do with settling better in his races whatever the going.
I'm not sure the ground was ideal for No Return either, but he was only beaten under 2L by the winner despite only finishing fifth of the six runners, and didn't help his chance by wanting to hang right inside the final furlong.
2026 Running P/L: +18.67 pts
Mister S0x, 1pt EW @ 20-1, 1.50 York (5 PLACES)
Castle Stuart, 1pt EW @ 16-1, 4.10 York (5 PLACES)
Triple Force, 1pt EW @ 40-1, 5.18 York (5 PLACES)
Paradise Lost, 1pt EW @ 16-1, 7.20 Fairyhouse (5 PLACES)
Castle Stuart, 1pt EW @ 16-1, 4.10 York (5 PLACES)
Triple Force, 1pt EW @ 40-1, 5.18 York (5 PLACES)
Paradise Lost, 1pt EW @ 16-1, 7.20 Fairyhouse (5 PLACES)
Mister S0x
A couple of today's selections ran at the televised meeting at Carlisle last time, on a day when generally being on the pace and challenging up the centre were favourable tactics. Mister S0x probably ran better than his finishing position (7th of 14) would suggest considering he stuck more towards the inner up the home straight. He'd previously been running okay, finishing runner-up at Thirsk (6f, g-f) early last month, where he had a subsequent winner behind him in third place, and then at York over 6f when he wasn't disgraced from a high draw in finishing 8th of the 20 runners, beaten just over five lengths.
Most of his career wins have come at 6f, so 7f on ground that may ride a bit quicker than he ideally prefers is a potential negative, but although he's yet to place in six previous visits to York, he was only beaten just over 2L over C&D last summer off a 2lb higher mark when from a wide draw he finished 7th of 22 and not too far behind today's rivals Quest For Fun and Feel The Need, so a chance is taken each-way with five places on offer, being potentially better drawn on this occasion.
A couple of today's selections ran at the televised meeting at Carlisle last time, on a day when generally being on the pace and challenging up the centre were favourable tactics. Mister S0x probably ran better than his finishing position (7th of 14) would suggest considering he stuck more towards the inner up the home straight. He'd previously been running okay, finishing runner-up at Thirsk (6f, g-f) early last month, where he had a subsequent winner behind him in third place, and then at York over 6f when he wasn't disgraced from a high draw in finishing 8th of the 20 runners, beaten just over five lengths.
Most of his career wins have come at 6f, so 7f on ground that may ride a bit quicker than he ideally prefers is a potential negative, but although he's yet to place in six previous visits to York, he was only beaten just over 2L over C&D last summer off a 2lb higher mark when from a wide draw he finished 7th of 22 and not too far behind today's rivals Quest For Fun and Feel The Need, so a chance is taken each-way with five places on offer, being potentially better drawn on this occasion.
Castle Stuart
Castle Stuart was disappointing on that same Carlisle card, but he was drawn wide and took a keen hold, and then went more towards the inner up the home straight, so he probably had excuses. He had previously run okay to finish 6th of 15 over todays c&d under Barry McHugh (who's back aboard today), when he kept on steadily up the home straight; that form admittedly leaves him with work to do with Altareq, who came from an unpromising position to make the frame, and appeals as the sort Jim Goldie is going to do well with, but a chance is taken each-way at the prices with five places on offer, with a hood a potential help given he has been taking a grip in his races.
Castle Stuart was disappointing on that same Carlisle card, but he was drawn wide and took a keen hold, and then went more towards the inner up the home straight, so he probably had excuses. He had previously run okay to finish 6th of 15 over todays c&d under Barry McHugh (who's back aboard today), when he kept on steadily up the home straight; that form admittedly leaves him with work to do with Altareq, who came from an unpromising position to make the frame, and appeals as the sort Jim Goldie is going to do well with, but a chance is taken each-way at the prices with five places on offer, with a hood a potential help given he has been taking a grip in his races.
Triple Force
Triple Force faces a tough task to reverse recent Beverley form with Mao Shang Wong and Dawn Of Liberation, being only 5lb better off for 9.25L beating by the winner, and only being a pound better off with the latter for a 7L beating. However, if the selection can run his race more economically then not impossible he could give a good account at big odds. He appeared to do too much on the front-end last time in a contest where the principals were waited with, and then compromised his chance further by hanging across the track up the home straight, with Sam James quick to accept the situation once headed.
He's got a low draw to work from today and going left-handed may help based on that latest evidence, so hopefully if more amenable he won't be disgraced, with cheekpieces tried again (made the frame at Newcastle the only previous time he wore them).
Triple Force faces a tough task to reverse recent Beverley form with Mao Shang Wong and Dawn Of Liberation, being only 5lb better off for 9.25L beating by the winner, and only being a pound better off with the latter for a 7L beating. However, if the selection can run his race more economically then not impossible he could give a good account at big odds. He appeared to do too much on the front-end last time in a contest where the principals were waited with, and then compromised his chance further by hanging across the track up the home straight, with Sam James quick to accept the situation once headed.
He's got a low draw to work from today and going left-handed may help based on that latest evidence, so hopefully if more amenable he won't be disgraced, with cheekpieces tried again (made the frame at Newcastle the only previous time he wore them).
Paradise Lost
Paradise Lost was a selection last time at Gowran when I wrote:
The market is cold on the chance of Paradise Lost but he hasn't been running too badly over hurdles this year, and he's not badly handicapped on some of his form from 2024, such as finishing runner-up over 12f here on soft-heavy to a filly who would follow up off a 10lb higher mark and go on to be Listed-placed.
The selection didn't offer much in just a couple of starts on the level last year but they came off a break so perhaps fitness was an issue. He's drawn wide here and probably wouldn't want the ground to dry out too much, but a chance is taken back on the level now that fitness shouldn't be an issue.
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Paradise Lost was obliged to race three-wide on that occasion and then was wider still round into the home straight on a day when being caught wide was no help whatsoever so seemed to do well in the circumstances to finish 5th, and he's given another chance in the hope of a kinder trip on this occasion.
Paradise Lost was a selection last time at Gowran when I wrote:
The market is cold on the chance of Paradise Lost but he hasn't been running too badly over hurdles this year, and he's not badly handicapped on some of his form from 2024, such as finishing runner-up over 12f here on soft-heavy to a filly who would follow up off a 10lb higher mark and go on to be Listed-placed.
The selection didn't offer much in just a couple of starts on the level last year but they came off a break so perhaps fitness was an issue. He's drawn wide here and probably wouldn't want the ground to dry out too much, but a chance is taken back on the level now that fitness shouldn't be an issue.
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Paradise Lost was obliged to race three-wide on that occasion and then was wider still round into the home straight on a day when being caught wide was no help whatsoever so seemed to do well in the circumstances to finish 5th, and he's given another chance in the hope of a kinder trip on this occasion.
Cheers all.
As for the one that let the side down...Mister S0x, who took his York record to 0-0-7 today, it turned out his draw in one was probably a negative with the principals being drawn high (first five drawn: 16,14,19,12 and 17) and challenging down the centre of the track.
2026 Running P/L: +28.47 pts
As for the one that let the side down...Mister S0x, who took his York record to 0-0-7 today, it turned out his draw in one was probably a negative with the principals being drawn high (first five drawn: 16,14,19,12 and 17) and challenging down the centre of the track.
2026 Running P/L: +28.47 pts
Given the topical "great bums" thread, I tempted to make a comment about a$$holes now that chavman has turned up, but I'm not going to.
Do Bronxs, 1pt EW @ 28-1, 2.10 Chester
Our Cody, 1pt EW @ 50-1, 2.42 Sandown
Marty Hopkirk, 1pt EW @ 25-1, 4.00 Chester
Grant Wood, 1pt EW @ 28-1, 5.25 York (5 PLACES)
Our Cody, 1pt EW @ 50-1, 2.42 Sandown
Marty Hopkirk, 1pt EW @ 25-1, 4.00 Chester
Grant Wood, 1pt EW @ 28-1, 5.25 York (5 PLACES)
Do Bronxs
Do Bronxs has to bounce back from a disappointing run last time at Leicester (when faster ground might not have suited), has his stamina for 7.5f to prove, and has a tricky draw to overcome, but he had shaped well on his reappearance here over 6f (good) when finishing his race off on the front foot to be only beaten 1.5L into fifth place having been dropped in from a wide draw. The form of that race has worked out with the first two having since returned here to again occupy the first two positions in a 6f handicap, the third has won subsequently, while the 4th made the frame next time in a competitive Sunday Series handicap at Hamilton.
The selection's dam won a 7f Group 3 and a one mile Royal Ascot handicap, and is a half-sister to an 8.5f winner, to give encouragement for longer trips for her son, and hopefully he can return to form here granted a reasonable trip.
Do Bronxs has to bounce back from a disappointing run last time at Leicester (when faster ground might not have suited), has his stamina for 7.5f to prove, and has a tricky draw to overcome, but he had shaped well on his reappearance here over 6f (good) when finishing his race off on the front foot to be only beaten 1.5L into fifth place having been dropped in from a wide draw. The form of that race has worked out with the first two having since returned here to again occupy the first two positions in a 6f handicap, the third has won subsequently, while the 4th made the frame next time in a competitive Sunday Series handicap at Hamilton.
The selection's dam won a 7f Group 3 and a one mile Royal Ascot handicap, and is a half-sister to an 8.5f winner, to give encouragement for longer trips for her son, and hopefully he can return to form here granted a reasonable trip.
Our Cody
Our Cody faces a tough task on official ratings back up in class to Listed company, particularly against mainly male opposition, but I'm going to have a speculative pick at big odds with her having run well in a handicap over C&D on her reappearance to finish third, given her effort can be marked up having not had much cover from her outside draw into a headwind. The runner-up has been a beaten favourite since but would have finished closer with a clearer run.
Tha selection has a lower draw this time, and did finish runner-up in 2YO Listed company at Ayr last autumn (though admittedly this looks a stronger heat), so hopefully won't be disgraced here if building on her encouraging return.
Our Cody faces a tough task on official ratings back up in class to Listed company, particularly against mainly male opposition, but I'm going to have a speculative pick at big odds with her having run well in a handicap over C&D on her reappearance to finish third, given her effort can be marked up having not had much cover from her outside draw into a headwind. The runner-up has been a beaten favourite since but would have finished closer with a clearer run.
Tha selection has a lower draw this time, and did finish runner-up in 2YO Listed company at Ayr last autumn (though admittedly this looks a stronger heat), so hopefully won't be disgraced here if building on her encouraging return.
Marty Hopkirk
I had a couple of selections yesterday which I thought had been disadvantaged by where they had raced on the track at the recent televised Carlisle meeting, and Marty Hopkirk is another. It has to be said that he ended up dropping right away having led until over 2f out, but he probably had an excuse as the inner part of the home straight that day did not look the place to be.
He had previously run okay to finish a keeping-on 4th at Windsor (5f, good )in a class 2 handicap, albeit beaten 3.5L, having reportedly lost a shoe, and the second has won subsequently. The selection has been dropped 3lb following his Carlisle run, which leaves him on a mark 7lb lower than he started the season on, so while there is a query regarding ground on the softer side of good for him, a chance is taken that he can show his Carlisle effort to be all wrong, with cheekpieces given a try.
I had a couple of selections yesterday which I thought had been disadvantaged by where they had raced on the track at the recent televised Carlisle meeting, and Marty Hopkirk is another. It has to be said that he ended up dropping right away having led until over 2f out, but he probably had an excuse as the inner part of the home straight that day did not look the place to be.
He had previously run okay to finish a keeping-on 4th at Windsor (5f, good )in a class 2 handicap, albeit beaten 3.5L, having reportedly lost a shoe, and the second has won subsequently. The selection has been dropped 3lb following his Carlisle run, which leaves him on a mark 7lb lower than he started the season on, so while there is a query regarding ground on the softer side of good for him, a chance is taken that he can show his Carlisle effort to be all wrong, with cheekpieces given a try.
Grant Wood
Grant Wood was actually a selection on that Carlisle card when I wrote:
Grant Wood doesn't face an easy task here being 2lb higher than his peak winning mark and up in class, but he looked in good nick last time at Ripon (6f, good), sticking to his task well having been on a contested pace, in a contest where he pulled clear with two who had been ridden more patiently. This is his first visit to Carlisle, but having won three times at Newcastle the stiffer track shouldn't hold any fears for him.
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He also finished well beaten having raced towards the inner, but it has to be said that as one who tends to be backed when he wins, the market vibes hadn't been great beforehand. He's a pound lower than for his Ripon effort, and David Nolan being back aboard looks a positive, so while his draw and ability to act at York (only previous try came at 7f) are queries, he's given another chance now back down in class.
Grant Wood was actually a selection on that Carlisle card when I wrote:
Grant Wood doesn't face an easy task here being 2lb higher than his peak winning mark and up in class, but he looked in good nick last time at Ripon (6f, good), sticking to his task well having been on a contested pace, in a contest where he pulled clear with two who had been ridden more patiently. This is his first visit to Carlisle, but having won three times at Newcastle the stiffer track shouldn't hold any fears for him.
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He also finished well beaten having raced towards the inner, but it has to be said that as one who tends to be backed when he wins, the market vibes hadn't been great beforehand. He's a pound lower than for his Ripon effort, and David Nolan being back aboard looks a positive, so while his draw and ability to act at York (only previous try came at 7f) are queries, he's given another chance now back down in class.
WD with DB GB
I'll take V's word for it that the others were no good.
I'll take V's word for it that the others were no good.
Cheers Virgin and PHS.
Unfortunately it all went downhill after a promising start.
Do Bronxs (33-1) appeared to get an easy lead, and although no match for the winner, held on for second place.
I might have been a tad unlucky for a place with Our Cody who didn't get the clearest of runs against the rail before not being beaten far into 4th place.
Marty Hopkirk got a nice tracking position but folded tamely, so unless he needs a sounder surface then he looks to be going the wrong way.
Grant Wood, who tends be backed when he's going to win, was soon in rear and fair to say wasn't given a hard time, imo.
2026 Running P/L: +28.07 pts
Unfortunately it all went downhill after a promising start.
Do Bronxs (33-1) appeared to get an easy lead, and although no match for the winner, held on for second place.
I might have been a tad unlucky for a place with Our Cody who didn't get the clearest of runs against the rail before not being beaten far into 4th place.
Marty Hopkirk got a nice tracking position but folded tamely, so unless he needs a sounder surface then he looks to be going the wrong way.
Grant Wood, who tends be backed when he's going to win, was soon in rear and fair to say wasn't given a hard time, imo.
2026 Running P/L: +28.07 pts
Molly's Valentine, 1pt EW @ 80-1, 5.15 Wolverhampton (4 PLACES)
Molly's Valentine
Molly's Valentine was a selection last time out when I wrote:
Molly Valentine was having her second run back off a break here last time over the 8.5f trip, on what was her stable debut, and although she faded to finish 7th of the 11 runners and beaten just over ten lengths behind the easy winner, she had a notably wide trip from the widest draw in that amateur riders' contest and in the circumstances wasn't disgraced.
She's a C&D winner so the step back up in trip shouldn't be an issue, and has a lower draw this time, with Jack Doughty taking over in the plate.
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She could never get involved from off the pace last time under a professional jockey, but is given another chance here in the hope that the amateur (who owns her and is back on board) has a kinder trip on this occasion, with the inside draw to help.
Molly's Valentine was a selection last time out when I wrote:
Molly Valentine was having her second run back off a break here last time over the 8.5f trip, on what was her stable debut, and although she faded to finish 7th of the 11 runners and beaten just over ten lengths behind the easy winner, she had a notably wide trip from the widest draw in that amateur riders' contest and in the circumstances wasn't disgraced.
She's a C&D winner so the step back up in trip shouldn't be an issue, and has a lower draw this time, with Jack Doughty taking over in the plate.
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She could never get involved from off the pace last time under a professional jockey, but is given another chance here in the hope that the amateur (who owns her and is back on board) has a kinder trip on this occasion, with the inside draw to help.
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