MEETING · TODAY

6 races 44 runners First off 18:00

Going Good to Firm Flat Right-handed Undulating Headline 19:02 · £6,621
18:00

Your Weekend Starts Here Apprentice Handicap ✓ Result

Class 6 1m4f23y ·Good to Firm ·£4,004 · 5 runners Open
No.
Horse
Form
Jockey / Trainer
OR
SR?
Age
Wgt
Odds
Slip
Comment
1
Taylormade Lad silks
Taylormade Lad
Age 4 · 10-0
29-335
63
63
4
10-0
5/1 11/4 5/1
Disappointing at Carlisle 24 days ago when beaten 5l, but had been in solid form prior with consecutive 3rd placings; first-time cheekpieces fitted here and he handles 11/12f on any going, so a step back to his earlier level would put him right in contention.
AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 10-0 with a modest Saturday Rating of 63 and uninspiring form of 29-335 limits confidence despite fair 7/2 odds.

2
Sisterandbrother silks
Sisterandbrother
Age 8 · 9-12
312157
61
72
8
9-12
11/8 7/4 6/5
Found the trip too short at 10f on his most recent start, beaten 7½l, but the return to 12f here is a clear positive; effective at this trip on good ground and all-weather, he runs off the same mark with first-time cheekpieces, making this a stronger proposition.
AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-12 with a modest Saturday Rating of 72 and inconsistent form (312157) limits confidence despite 2/1 odds.

3
Havachoc silks
Havachoc
Age 4 · 9-10
433226
59
58
4
9-10
11/1 5/1 10/1
Pulled hard and well below his best at Chester 20 days ago, but that effort can be excused and he had shown solid form prior with several placed efforts; effective over 10-14f on good ground, he steps into first-time cheekpieces and a return to form makes him a threat.
AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-10 with a modest Saturday Rating of 58 and inconsistent form of 433226 limits Havachoc's appeal at 8/1.

4
Bruce Banner silks
Bruce Banner
Age 4 · 9-5
352352
54
64
4
9-5
2/1 Evs 32/17
Looked unfortunate when beaten ½l at Beverley just 10 days ago from a 1lb higher mark, finding his run blocked at a key moment; he handles 12-16f on a sound surface and steps out in a first-time visor, making this an excellent opportunity to go one better.
AI verdict

Inconsistent form of 352352 and a middling Saturday Rating of 64 limit confidence despite 6/4 odds.

5
Speechman silks
Speechman
Age 6 · 9-0
70-988
49
41
6
9-0
11/1 25/1 9/1
Always in the rear at Ripon 15 days ago, beaten 9l, in a run typical of his recent efforts; holds his position from off the pace and now tries a first-time visor, effective over 10-12f with cut in the ground, but needs considerably more to threaten here.
AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 41, poor form of 70-988, and 18/1 odds signal minimal winning prospects.

18:30

IRE-Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race) ✓ Result

Class 4 5f ·Good to Firm ·£5,234 · 7 runners Open
No.
Horse
Form
Jockey / Trainer
OR
SR?
Age
Wgt
Odds
Slip
Comment
1
Eevee Star silks
Eevee Star
Age 2 · 9-2
35
—
148
2
9-2
13/2 4/1 6/1
Third on debut, she dropped below that level at Carlisle 24 days ago, beaten 5¼l in a novice over 6f; first-time tongue-tie fitted here and she handles 6f on good ground, so a step back toward her best form could make her a threat.
AI verdict

Strong Saturday Rating of 148 and competitive 11/2 odds offset slightly by modest form figures of 35 and non-favourite market position.

3
Isca Bay silks
Isca Bay
Age 2 · 9-2
5
—
146
2
9-2
9/1 17/2 9/1
Showed a degree of promise on her debut when beaten 6l in a maiden at Windsor 11 days ago, and improvement is expected as she learns her trade; handles 6f on fast ground but has plenty to prove to get involved at this level.
AI verdict

Isca Bay's mid-tier Saturday Rating of 146 and single form figure of 5 at 9/1 suggest potential but insufficient evidence for a stronger market position.

4
Miss Havisham silks
Miss Havisham
Age 2 · 9-2
3
—
152
2
9-2
6/1 17/2 9/2
Ran keenly on her debut when finishing third at Carlisle 46 days ago, beaten 14l, but there was encouragement in that placing for a first run; effective over 5f on good and likely to progress, she merits respect as a potential improver.
AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 152 with form showing a single third-place finish and 13/2 odds justify a cautious mid-tier three-star rating.

5
Nightbloom silks
Nightbloom
Age 2 · 9-2
—
—
154
2
9-2
9/4 5/2 9/4
A 400,000 euro Invincible Spirit filly out of a dam who excelled at 6f as a juvenile, and a half-sister to smart 5f performer Rogue Lightning; her pedigree demands respect on debut and our figures make her the one to beat.
AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 154 at 5/2 odds carrying 9-2 weight signals strong competitive credentials without holding favourite market position.

6
Northern Viola silks
Northern Viola
Age 2 · 9-2
55
—
127
2
9-2
50/1
Beaten 3¼l in a seller at Musselburgh 11 days ago at a comparable level to her debut, and the drop to 5f here is an additional concern; rated lowest of these on our figures, she faces a stiff task to make an impact.
AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 127 shows ability, but 66/1 odds and form figures of 55 suggest market scepticism limits confidence.

7
Tropical Crown silks
Tropical Crown
Age 2 · 9-2
—
—
153
2
9-2
4/1 9/4 7/2
A £100,000 breeze-up purchase by Perfect Power, she is a half-sister to Spirit Of Nguru, a capable 7f performer, out of a dam who showed sharp speed from 6f to 7f as a juvenile; her trainer has taken this race twice in the last five runnings, and she commands respect on debut.
AI verdict

Strong Saturday Rating of 153 at 5/2 odds makes Tropical Crown a well-fancied, competitive market proposition despite not being favourite.

8
Viking Barbie silks
Viking Barbie
Age 2 · 9-2
432
73
81
2
9-2
7/2 7/2 3/1
Performed to her level when second at Sandown 21 days ago, beaten 1¼l in a novice, and she handles 5f on a sound surface; consistent in placed form but yet to score, she has an outside chance here if that form is the right level.
AI verdict

Solid 81 Saturday Rating and consistent 432 form justify mid-tier appeal, but 7/2 odds and non-favourite status limit confidence.

19:02

Belazu, Part Of The William Jackson Food Group Handicap ✓ Result

Class 4 5f ·Good to Firm ·£6,621 · 9 runners Open
No.
Horse
Form
Jockey / Trainer
OR
SR?
Age
Wgt
Odds
Slip
Comment
1
I'm Next silks
I'm Next
Age 4 · 10-0
214031
86
93
4
10-0
5/2 31/19 5/2
Made all to land a handicap by 1¼l at Redcar 13 days ago from a 5lb lower mark; a proven 5f performer on any going under a top handler, he arrives in form and can go well again, though the new mark is the query.
AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 10-0 with a Saturday Rating of 93 and inconsistent form of 214031 limits confidence despite a competitive 2/1 odds.

2
Elegant Erin silks
Elegant Erin
Age 9 · 10-0
-09063
86
86
9
10-0
4/1 5/1 7/2
Back near her best with a third at Nottingham 13 days ago, beaten just 1¼l off a 1lb higher mark; she handles 5f on any going and her stable has landed this race twice in the last five runnings, making her a lively contender despite a winless recent spell.
AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 10-0 with poor recent form (-09063) and a Saturday Rating of 86 makes 9/2 odds unappealing.

3
Emperor Spirit silks
Emperor Spirit
Age 8 · 9-11
830-20
83
81
8
9-11
15/2 6/1 15/2
A front-runner effective at 5/6f on a sound surface, he found soft ground at Epsom 27 days ago against him when beaten 7¼l; back on a better surface with first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces, a return to form looks on the cards.
AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 81 and inconsistent form (830-20) carrying 9-11 make Emperor Spirit a mid-range 15/2 shot.

4
Master Of My Fate silks
Master Of My Fate
Age 5 · 9-11
481507
83
61
5
9-11
25/1 18/1 22/1
Last time out a below-form 7th at Redcar, beaten 7l off a mark of 85, he faces a wide draw from stall 8; handles 5f on sound ground and had a win in his last six, but a return to his best is needed.
AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-11 with a Saturday Rating of just 61, poor recent form of 481507, and dismissive 25/1 odds makes Master Of My Fate unconvincing.

5
Tiva silks
Tiva
Age 4 · 9-8
8-5254
80
84
4
9-8
5/1 13/2 5/1
Finished 2nd at Nottingham 13 days ago, beaten 1¼l off a 1lb higher mark; fitted with first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces and operating only 1lb above her last winning mark, she handles 5f on sound and rates a real danger, though yet to score in recent starts.
AI verdict

Tiva's poor recent form of 8-5254, a 9-8 weight burden, and 11/2 odds suggest limited winning prospects despite an 84 Saturday Rating.

6
Duran silks
Duran
Age 5 · 9-6
20-500
78
69
5
9-6
SP 11/1 12/1
Out of form of late with a poor York run most recently, he steps from a wide draw at stall 9 in a first-time visor; acts on any going over 5f and his mark has eased, but a more consistent showing is needed.
AI verdict

Duran's Saturday Rating of 69, poor form of 20-500, and 14/1 odds signal minimal market confidence.

7
Mon Na Slieve silks
Mon Na Slieve
Age 5 · 9-6
926503
78
83
5
9-6
13/2 9/2 13/2
Third at Hamilton 8 days ago, beaten a length off this very mark, he likes to lead and is effective over 5f on a sound surface; first-time tongue-tie fitted here, and though his form is patchy, he is capable of performing on his day.
AI verdict

Recent form figures of 926503 and a Saturday Rating of 83 carrying 9-6 make 11/2 a risky proposition.

8
Hundred Caps silks
Hundred Caps
Age 4 · 9-5
122557
77
82
4
9-5
6/1 7/1 5/1
Beaten 6¼l at Carlisle 24 days ago in a below-par effort, he steps out in first-time cheekpieces; effective over 5/6f on a sound surface and has a win in his last six, but needs a considerably sharper display to threaten here.
AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-5 with declining form (122557) and a Saturday Rating of 82 at 15/2 limits confidence significantly.

9
Managing Director silks
Managing Director
Age 2 · 9-4
33018/
76
63
2
9-4
18/1 20/1 18/1
Absent for nearly two years and last seen beaten 10l at York on soft in a poor effort; effective over 5f on a faster surface and has shown some ability in the past, but returning from such a prolonged absence makes him very difficult to assess.
AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 63 combined with 22/1 odds and a lengthy form break after 33018/ signals very limited winning prospects.

19:35

Westwood Selling Stakes ✓ Result

Class 6 1m100y ·Good to Firm ·£3,780 · 4 runners Open
No.
Horse
Form
Jockey / Trainer
OR
SR?
Age
Wgt
Odds
Slip
Comment
1
Nepal silks
Nepal
Age 4 · 10-6
35-810
88
94
4
10-6
4/6 11/10 2/3
A winner in his last five starts before going down the field at a far higher grade overseas, Nepal makes his stable debut here after 134 days off; a wind operation and first-time cheekpieces accompany a significant drop in grade, and he holds strong claims.
AI verdict

Nepal's moderate form figure of 35-810 and 94 Saturday Rating limit confidence despite carrying 10-6 at 11/10 market pricing.

2
Blufferonthebus silks
Blufferonthebus
Age 5 · 10-5
946329
64
63
5
10-5
12/1 17/2 11/1
In good shape before Carlisle — second and third in her previous two starts — Blufferonthebus was well beaten there when the run reportedly came too soon; back at a suitable distance and stepping down in class, she has the potential to bounce back.
AI verdict

Inconsistent form of 946329, a low Saturday Rating of 63, and unfancied 9/1 odds justify just 2 stars.

3
Midnight Strike silks
Midnight Strike
Age 4 · 9-12
0-0008
82
87
4
9-12
5/2 32/17 2/1
Took a step forward at York 6 days ago when asked to tackle 10f, going down by 8l; Midnight Strike now drops back to a more suitable distance with tongue-tie and first-time cheekpieces and steps down in grade, though the firmer surface than he prefers is the question mark.
AI verdict

Poor form figures of 0-0008 and a high weight of 9-12 offset a solid Saturday Rating of 87 at 2/1.

4
Catton Lady silks
Catton Lady
Age 5 · 9-11
1782-5
65
71
5
9-11
15/2 9/2 13/2
Performed to her level at Beverley on her most recent outing, beaten 3l in a handicap at this course; has a win in her last five starts and drops in grade today after 79 days off, though the sounder ground and a little to find on these terms are the queries.
AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-11 with a modest Saturday Rating of 71 and patchy form of 1782-5 limits Catton Lady's appeal at 9/2.

20:10

Jacksons Of Yorkshire Handicap ✓ Result

Class 6 1m100y ·Good to Firm ·£4,004 · 8 runners Open
No.
Horse
Form
Jockey / Trainer
OR
SR?
Age
Wgt
Odds
Slip
Comment
1
Singarda silks
Singarda
Age 3 · 9-9
6-5794
59
51
3
9-9
9/1 10/1 17/2
Suited to 7/8f on good ground and the all-weather, Singarda steps down in weights and tries first-time cheekpieces after being outpaced throughout when fourth at Musselburgh 11 days ago; needs to find more to threaten at this level.
AI verdict

Singarda's poor form (6-5794), low Saturday Rating of 51, and 10/1 odds signal minimal market confidence under 9-9.

2
Hatamoto silks
Hatamoto
Age 3 · 9-6
-62372
56
66
3
9-6
6/5 5/4 11/10
Led the field at Ripon 15 days ago and went down by just half a length from a mark a pound lower than today; his yard holds a fine record at this course and Hatamoto, who stays the mile well, has strong claims to dictate again.
AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-6 with a Saturday Rating of 66 and inconsistent form of -62372 limits Hatamoto's appeal despite fair 5/4 odds.

3
Amber Hamur silks
Amber Hamur
Age 3 · 9-6
455-46
56
58
3
9-6
7/2 FCST 10/3
Consistent at 7f on the all-weather with a couple of fair handicap runs behind her, Amber Hamur switches to turf for the first time after nearly two months off; the grass debut is the query, but she has enough ability to be a genuine threat.
AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-6 with a modest Saturday Rating of 58 and inconsistent form of 455-46 limits confidence.

4
Ten Sixty Six silks
Ten Sixty Six
Age 3 · 9-6
39-979
56
44
3
9-6
16/1 14/1 16/1
Capable of better — a third in her last few starts shows she has some ability — but Ten Sixty Six has been largely off the pace in recent outings; effective at this distance on a sound surface, the wide draw from stall 8 adds to the task.
AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 44, 14/1 odds, and poor form figures of 39-979 make Ten Sixty Six a weak contender carrying 9-6.

5
Itszaboy silks
Itszaboy
Age 3 · 9-5
577-06
55
31
3
9-5
33/1 22/1 33/1
Comfortably held at Redcar 14 days ago and below his best throughout recent starts, Itszaboy sits at the foot of the field on our figures; his trainer has drawn a blank in the last fortnight and a significant revival is required.
AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-5 with a Saturday Rating of just 31, poor form of 577-06, and 25/1 odds reflect a hopeless market outsider.

6
Mali Star silks
Mali Star
Age 3 · 9-2
56-338
52
57
3
9-2
11/2 9/2 11/2
Two thirds in recent starts before a Bath run over an extended trip exposed limitations in his stamina, Mali Star returns to 8f and a sound surface that suits; freshened up over 28 days and stepping down in class, he is a solid each-way contender.
AI verdict

Rated just 57 with uninspiring form of 56-338 and starting at 9/2, Mali Star lacks the market confidence to merit higher than 2 stars.

7
Eva The Deeva silks
Eva The Deeva
Age 3 · 8-12
6697
48
36
3
8-12
18/1 16/1 18/1
Bred to handle this trip, Eva The Deeva was slowly away and well held on her handicap debut at Ripon 36 days ago; she has run on similar going before, but is yet to demonstrate reliable form and the trainer's record has been quiet.
AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 36, poor form figures of 6697, and 18/1 odds signal minimal winning prospects.

8
Regal Knight silks
Regal Knight
Age 3 · 8-10
8-4554
46
47
3
8-10
12/1 13/2 11/1
Beaten 9l at Ripon 15 days ago when tried in cheekpieces and well below his best, Regal Knight switches to first-time blinkers in a bid to revive his fortunes; acts on a sound surface and stays the trip, but a significant turnaround in form is required.
AI verdict

Regal Knight's poor form (8-4554), low Saturday Rating of 47, and 8-10 weight burden make 8/1 odds unappealing.

20:40

Churchill Tyres Handicap ✓ Result

Class 6 7f96y ·Good to Firm ·£4,004 · 11 runners Open
No.
Horse
Form
Jockey / Trainer
OR
SR?
Age
Wgt
Odds
Slip
Comment
1
Jesmond Dawn silks
Jesmond Dawn
Age 5 · 9-9
80-723
65
68
5
9-9
11/2 4/1 11/2
Third at Redcar 14 days ago, beaten 7¼l in a handicap, he ran to his level and is effective over 7/8f on sound ground; placed in recent starts and consistent in form, he holds every chance of going well here.
AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-9 with a Saturday Rating of 68 and uninspiring form figures of 80-723 limits confidence at 9/2.

2
Travis silks
Travis
Age 5 · 9-9
-25001
65
63
5
9-9
10/1 15/2 10/1
Landed a handicap by 2l at Redcar 14 days ago off a 6lb lower mark, his best form in a couple of years; effective over 6-8f on any going, likely suited by this distance, and his trainer is in fine form — the 6lb rise is the question but he is respected.
AI verdict

Travis carries top weight of 9-9 with a modest Saturday Rating of 63, inconsistent form of -25001, and drifting 9/1 odds outside the market.

3
Qazaq silks
Qazaq
Age 5 · 9-8
726453
64
66
5
9-8
6/1 4/1 11/2
Third at Musselburgh 11 days ago, beaten 3l off this very mark; he tries first-time blinkers and handles 7/8f on a sound surface, operating from what looks a competitive rating — a genuine danger with scope to improve under the new headgear.
AI verdict

Inconsistent form (726453) and a Saturday Rating of 66 limit appeal despite a fair 9/2 market position.

4
Tropez Power silks
Tropez Power
Age 7 · 9-7
456-68
63
51
7
9-7
16/1 12/1 16/1
Well beaten at Redcar in a disappointing effort last time, he returns from a 57-day break; effective over 7/8f on good ground and his mark has been trimmed, though a more convincing display is needed before he becomes more than an outsider here.
AI verdict

Carrying 9-7 with a Saturday Rating of just 51, poor recent form of 456-68, and 14/1 odds signal limited winning prospects.

5
Reginald Charles silks
Reginald Charles
Age 6 · 9-6
1-6352
62
65
6
9-6
11/2 5/1 11/2
Ran to his finest level in a long time when second at Redcar 14 days ago, beaten 2l off a 1lb lower mark; effective over 7-9f on any going, he arrives from a competitive mark and should go well if he builds on that encouraging return to form.
AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-6 with a Saturday Rating of 65 and inconsistent form 1-6352 limits confidence despite fair 13/2 odds.

6
Dr Rio silks
Dr Rio
Age 10 · 9-6
5-5438
62
46
10
9-6
18/1 FCST 16/1
Failed to get into it at Carlisle 24 days ago when stepped up in trip, but was in solid form before that; handles this track well and acts on fast ground, though dropping back to this distance from a longer run is a query.
AI verdict

Dr Rio's 46 Saturday Rating, 20/1 odds, and poor 5-5438 form combine to make this 9-6 weighted runner a weak market outsider.

7
The Sweet Escape silks
The Sweet Escape
Age 4 · 9-4
162446
60
69
4
9-4
3/1 10/3 11/4
Beaten 5l in a below-par run last time off a mark 2lb higher than today; he steps into first-time tongue-tie and handles 7-9f on any going, including a win in his last six — a sounder display is needed but the lower mark could help.
AI verdict

Rated 69 with inconsistent form (162446) and carrying 9-4 at 4/1 suggests a mid-tier chance warranting a cautious three stars.

8
Sunny Orange silks
Sunny Orange
Age 6 · 9-3
130744
59
58
6
9-3
15/2 17/2 15/2
Landed this race 12 months ago, and his trainer has a fine record at this course; fourth last time off a mark 1lb higher, not at his peak that day, he steps into first-time cheekpieces on a further eased mark — a more convincing effort is needed, but the conditions suit.
AI verdict

Rated just 58 with inconsistent form (130744) and carrying 9-3 at 9/1, Sunny Orange offers little winning confidence.

9
Sir David silks
Sir David
Age 4 · 9-1
-00082
57
55
4
9-1
12/1 15/2 11/1
Second at Carlisle 25 days ago, beaten 1½l off a slightly lower mark — a decent return after poor earlier outings; acts on any going though 7f may suit him better than today's 8f, and the broader form record makes him a tough punt.
AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 55, poor form (-00082), and 10/1 odds signal minimal market confidence in Sir David's winning chances.

10
King Sharja silks
King Sharja
Age 6 · 9-0
3-0224
56
60
6
9-0
11/1 13/2 11/1
Fourth at Carlisle 18 days ago, beaten 3¼l off a 1lb higher mark in a run to his level; handles 7/8f on sound ground, but his trainer is out of form at just 4% over the past fortnight, making this a difficult play.
AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 60 and inconsistent form (3-0224) at 9-0 limits confidence despite fair 8/1 odds.

11
Electric Lightning silks
Electric Lightning
Age 5 · 8-13
548-00
55
44
5
8-13
16/1 16/1 14/1
Down the field at Redcar 46 days ago in a well-beaten effort, his mark has since eased but more is required; handles 7/8f on good ground and all-weather, but his trainer is out of form and our figures rate him last of these — hard to make a case.
AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 44, poor form (548-00), and 18/1 odds signal minimal winning prospects in this handicap.