MEETING · TODAY

Sunday 17 May 2026 Ripon

6 Pick Six vs The Fox Stack six. Beat the head tipster.

8 races 71 runners First off 14:17

Going Good Flat Right-handed Galloping Headline 15:50 · £12,885

14:17

Anglo Stainless Supporting Yorkshire Wooden Spoon Apprentice Handicap

Class 5 2m ·Good ·£4,711 · 6 runners AI Rupert The Prince 7/2 Medium Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Scottish Dancer

Age 7 · 10-0

/211/1

Millie Wonnacott 11%

Tim Reed 11%

—

10-0

5/1 15/2 9/2

Lost his way in Ireland last year as a hurdler but, having first Flat run since June 2023, made a winning start from the front for new yard in handicap at Thirsk (1m6f, good to firm) 15 days ago; the big outsider of five that day and dictated a slow pace, but he's gone back up by just 2lb and the return to 2m may well suit him; major player in bid to win a second time under Millie Wonnacott.

AI verdict

SR 86 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

No More Bolero

Age 7 · 10-0

200-12

Mason Paetel(3) 11%

James Owen 18%

—

10-0

11/4 3/1 5/2

Ready winner at Bath (2m1f, good to firm) on reappearance and good second under Mason Paetel over C&D (good) eight days later; another bold bid looks on its way.

AI verdict

SR 87 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Marbuzet

Age 7 · 9-11

5124-5

Jake Dickson(3) 12%

Tim Easterby 11%

—

9-11

SP FCST 11/1

Had a good 2025, winning over 1m7f at Ayr (good to firm) and 2m at Chester (good); also runner-up on five occasions, including here (short-headed) and on his reappearance, but this year's return was a downbeat affair behind Scottish Dancer 15 days ago.

AI verdict

SR 78 suggests ability but 11/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Trojan Soldier

Age 4 · 8-13

0-2211

Jack Nicholls(3) 12%

Jedd O'Keeffe 14%

8-13

3/1 11/4 3/1

Improved for a step up in trip and then cheekpieces, getting off the mark at Southwell (1m6f) last month and following up at Ripon on Sunday (2m, good); escapes a penalty for that win and today's further rise in distance could spark additional progress; possible he could do with the ground drying out a bit but he's on the up and should make a bold bid to complete his hat-trick.

AI verdict

SR 90 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Rupert The Prince

Age 4 · 9-1

3121-3

Jack Dace 10%

Rebecca Menzies 11%

—

9-1

7/2

Won three times (once from rear, twice making all) at up to 2m last term on the Flat for Paddy Butler; remote this year in his two hurdle races (three-runner race last time) but he was a fair third over C&D (a head behind No More Bolero) in between and peak form gives him a good shout.

AI verdict

SR 99 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Vaguely Royal

Age 6 · 8-13

669333

Cam Hardie 6%

Ian Williams 11%

8-13

5/1 11/2 9/2

3rd on last two starts but he has 3.75l to find with Trojan Soldier on Sunday's Ripon run

AI verdict

SR 81 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Chamber verdict Balanced lens

Rupert The Prince

Speculative

Rupert The Prince owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (55) and market confidence (84). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

7/2 Rebecca Menzies Jack Dace(3)

65% Confidence

14:47

Paul Hammond Associates Celebrating Yorkshire Spoon EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Class 4 6f ·Good ·£5,757 · 6 runners AI Bai Tong 4/5 Medium Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Bai Tong

Age 2 · 9-2

Clifford Lee 17%

K. R. Burke 20%

—

9-2

4/5 FCST 8/11

Sent off the 8-11 favourite for her Thirsk debut (5f, good) four weeks ago but dropped away to finish fifth of the sixth runners; that form has been franked since and she should be capable of better; interesting to see if her backers return.

AI verdict

SR 74 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Crimson Blaze

Age 2 · 9-2

Finley Marsh 14%

Richard Hughes 15%

—

9-2

7/1 6/1 7/1

She hasn't lived up to her market billing in two 5f runs on AW, hanging left on debut and again at Southwell 18 days ago when Oisin Murphy allowed her to come home in her own time once her chance had gone; should do better at some point and at least she'll have a rail to help if she hangs today.

AI verdict

SR 74 suggests ability but 6/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Eevee Star

Age 2 · 9-2

—

Oisin Orr 14%

Edward Bethell 17%

—

9-2

11/1 10/1 11/1

SR 59 suggests ability but 10/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

AI verdict

SR 59 suggests ability but 10/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Spirit Of Mary

Age 2 · 8-2

Aiden Brookes 9%

Ben Haslam 14%

—

8-2

66/1

Down the field over C&D on her debut and it was the same story over 6f at Ripon ten days ago (good); drops back in trip and much more is needed.

AI verdict

SR 39 suggests ability but 66/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

The Can Can Queen

Age 2 · 9-2

P. J. McDonald 14%

Charlie Johnston 13%

—

9-2

13/2 FCST 11/2

SR 70 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

AI verdict

SR 70 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Cheeky Chesca

Age 2 · 8-10

Duran Fentiman 7%

Tim Easterby 11%

—

8-10

16/1

Improved on her debut fifth here (5f, good to firm) when 2l fifth at Ripon last time (6f, good); each-way chance.

AI verdict

SR 52 suggests ability but 18/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Chamber verdict Balanced lens

Bai Tong

Speculative

Bai Tong owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (41) and market confidence (96). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

4/5 K R Burke Clifford Lee

71% Confidence

15:17

Napoleons Casino And Restaurant Leeds Handicap

Class 5 1m1f170y ·Good ·£4,711 · 11 runners AI The Cookstown Cafu - Medium Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Finlaggan

Age 4 · 9-9

7-882

Cieren Fallon 18%

David O'Meara 13%

—

9-9

6/4 FCST 3/2

Ex-French; showed much improved form up in distance when beaten a neck on his handicap debut at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last month; with a shrewd outfit and should be hard to beat.

AI verdict

SR 83 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Popeye Doyle

Age 4 · 9-9

11336-

Shay Farmer 8%

Jessica Bedi 4%

—

9-9

50/1 66/1 40/1

Won twice around 1m on AW for Hugo Palmer last summer; always in rear when last of six on stable debut at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in December; has work to do back on turf.

AI verdict

SR 61 suggests ability but 66/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Spirit Catcher

Age 7 · 9-3

8-0012

Aiden Brookes 9%

Philip Kirby 8%

9-3

5/1 6/1 9/2

Having tumbled down the weights he returned to form in a 1m1f handicap here last month, winning decisively; second over 1m2f at Ripon on Sunday, staying on at the finish; up in trip but likely to go well.

AI verdict

SR 83 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Twilight Safari

Age 4 · 9-7

26467-

Jack Nicholls(3) 12%

Micky Hammond 10%

—

9-7

40/1 66/1 28/1

Yet to win under rules; has shown modest form in three runs over hurdles since his last race on the Flat last October; hard to fancy.

AI verdict

SR 49 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 66/1.

Off Spin

Age 4 · 9-8

820-53

Duran Fentiman 7%

Tim Easterby 11%

9-8

16/1 FCST 12/1

13-race maiden but he posted a solid effort when third of 11 in a higher grade than this at Ripon (1m2f, good) ten days ago; can make his presence felt if staying this longer trip (unraced beyond 1m3f).

AI verdict

SR 75 suggests ability but 14/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Bearwith

Age 8 · 9-7

318024

Aiden Brookes 9%

Harriet Bethell 20%

—

9-7

4/1 15/2 4/1

Grand stable servant who wins in his turn; successful at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in February and has made the frame back on turf on his last two starts; place claims once again.

AI verdict

SR 76 suggests ability but 8/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Skinny Malinka

Age 5 · 9-6

25423/

Ryan Sexton 12%

Noel Wilson 1%

—

9-6

80/1 FCST 66/1

0-7 under rules but made the frame four times for Ed Bethell in 2024; pulled up on his hurdles debut on first start for this yard in December 2024 and has been absent since; best watched for now.

AI verdict

SR 58 suggests ability but 80/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

The Cookstown Cafu

Age 7 · 9-3

5966-1

Oisin McSweeney 10%

Fionn McSharry 13%

—

9-3

SP FCST 4/1

All six wins have been over 7f-1m; took advantage of a reduced mark to make a winning reappearance at Newcastle (1m, AW) last month; steps up in trip off 5lb higher on his return to turf; still well treated on his old form and cannot be discounted.

AI verdict

SR 86 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Distinction

Age 8 · 8-9

0-0568

Finlay Bassett 0%

John Mackie 11%

8-9

16/1 25/1 14/1

Conditions no problem and he has slipped back down the weights but this year's efforts leave him with a point to prove.

AI verdict

SR 55 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 28/1.

Bay Dream Believer

Age 7 · 8-12

259-00

Andrew Mullen 10%

Mark Walford 11%

—

8-12

9/1 10/1 8/1

Rattled off a three-timer last August (two of which were over C&D); yet to get going this year, down the field at Doncaster and Nottingham; now 2lb lower than her last winning mark but doesn't look ready to take advantage.

AI verdict

SR 76 suggests ability but 10/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Speechman

Age 6 · 8-9

44070-

Rowan Scott 12%

Philip Kirby 8%

—

8-9

25/1 28/1 22/1

Both wins came when trained in France; yet to be placed in 14 starts for current yard; makes seasonal debut and hard to enthuse about.

AI verdict

SR 57 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 28/1.

Chamber verdict Balanced lens

Finlaggan

Speculative

Finlaggan owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (46) and market confidence (93). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

6/4 David O'Meara Cieren Fallon

74% Confidence

15:50

British EBF Premier Fillies' Handicap

Class 3 6f ·Good ·£12,885 · 9 runners AI Space Bear 4/1 Medium Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Beaujolais Nouveau

Age 4 · 9-10

300-05

Andrew Mullen 10%

Ben Haslam 14%

—

9-10

16/1 16/1 14/1

SR 68 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 16/1.

AI verdict

SR 68 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 16/1.

Lebron Power

Age 3 · 9-9

0101-0

Joe Leavy 11%

Richard Hannon 12%

—

9-9

10/1 FCST 9/1

SR 85 suggests ability but 9/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

AI verdict

SR 85 suggests ability but 9/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Shallow

Age 5 · 9-7

-25692

George Wood 11%

Richard Spencer 15%

—

9-7

3/1 5/2 11/4

Game effort to win a Newmarket handicap (6f, good to firm) last July and she is now 4lb lower; bounced back from some modest efforts when just missing out in a 7f handicap at Yarmouth 19 days ago (good ground; cheekpieces first time), pulling clear with a mare who has since run well in a Group 3; might not have to work too hard to get the stands' rail and she looks to hold strong claims.

AI verdict

SR 90 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Alpine Girl

Age 6 · 9-6

31-961

Ryan Sexton 12%

Julie Camacho 11%

—

9-6

9/1 15/2 9/1

Good record on turf for new yard, winning cosily at Pontefract 18 days ago (5f, good); a 5lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.

AI verdict

SR 91 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Powdering

Age 6 · 9-7

920336

Dylan Hogan 11%

Michael Herrington 14%

9-7

15/2 13/2 15/2

Admirable 6yo who has won eight of her 52 starts (including on soft); however, she goes up in grade this afternoon and would be a shock winner.

AI verdict

SR 86 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Anaisa

Age 3 · 9-4

309-45

Sean Kirrane 11%

Tim Easterby 11%

—

9-4

5/1

Won twice as a 2yo, notably a Listed success over C&D last August; life has been tougher since but both this year's runs have been creditable; proven course form and the stands' rail draw will count for plenty and she's one to consider.

AI verdict

SR 80 suggests ability but 11/2 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Cotai Belle

Age 3 · 8-13

1009-8

Cam Hardie 6%

Richard & Peter Fahey 10%

—

8-13

16/1 14/1 16/1

Two wins last summer, a 5.5f maiden at Wetherby (good to firm) and a 5f nursery at Haydock (good), before coming up short in two sales races and the Listed Two-Year-Old Trophy; never dangerous in a C&D handicap on last month's return to action; others look better treated.

AI verdict

SR 77 suggests ability but 14/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Space Bear

Age 3 · 8-10

232513

Luke Morris 12%

Michael Appleby 13%

—

101

8-10

4/1

Ran out the comfortable winner of a 6f handicap at Yarmouth last month but she was unable to build on it at Kempton nine days later; steps up in class this time.

AI verdict

SR 101 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Saffron Dandy

Age 3 · 9-4

-11668

Sean Levey 13%

Richard Hannon 12%

9-4

7/1 9/1 11/2

Began 2026 with two AW wins; unplaced but not disgraced twice since; can't rule out

AI verdict

SR 89 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Chamber verdict Balanced lens

Space Bear

Speculative

Space Bear owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (56) and market confidence (82). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

4/1 Michael Appleby Luke Morris

71% Confidence

16:20

On-Course Bookmakers Welcome You To Ripon Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Class 4 6f ·Good ·£5,234 · 7 runners AI Zen Diva 4/5 Medium Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Sweet Desire

Age 4 · 9-11

P. J. McDonald 14%

Steph Hollinshead 10%

—

9-11

100/1 80/1 66/1

50-1 when dropping away to finish last of ten on her Nottingham debut last month (6f, good); looks a longer-term prospect.

AI verdict

SR 5 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 100/1.

Kyrenia

Age 3 · 9-2

—

Lewis Edmunds 12%

David & Nicola Barron 10%

—

9-2

22/1 12/1 18/1

Fifth foal; half-sister to winners Kynren (7f/1m; RPR 112) and Gentle Ellen (6f; 78); dam unplaced 7f-1m6f (45); only of interest if attracting market support.

AI verdict

SR 38 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 16/1.

Elemma

Age 3 · 9-2

Oisin Orr 14%

Richard & Peter Fahey 10%

—

9-2

15/2 7/1 6/1

Well-beaten last of four on debut at Pontefract (6f, good); big leap forward required

AI verdict

SR 40 suggests ability but 8/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Black Orchid

Age 3 · 8-13

Rowan Scott 12%

Richard & Peter Fahey 10%

—

8-13

2/1 3/2 31/19

SR 55 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

AI verdict

SR 55 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Lady Grey

Age 3 · 9-2

Duran Fentiman 7%

Tim Easterby 11%

—

9-2

50/1 50/1 33/1

Always in rear when beaten 24l on her Doncaster debut three weeks ago (5f, good to firm); attracted some support at big prices on that occasion but she is not easily recommended here.

AI verdict

SR 27 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 66/1.

Zen Diva

Age 3 · 9-2

423-

Hector Crouch 18%

Ralph Beckett 19%

—

9-2

4/5 FCST 8/11

Expensive to follow as a 2yo, beaten favourite in both runs following her promising Newbury debut (6f, good); sets a clear form standard on her return from a 227-day absence; cheekpieces now reached for.

AI verdict

Favourable weight of 9-2 gives a real edge in this handicap.

Ziggy Bay

Age 3 · 9-2

—

Sean Kirrane 11%

Michael Dods 12%

—

9-2

22/1 16/1 18/1

Fifth foal; half-sister to 1m4f winner Ricardo Phillips (RPR 60); dam 1m2f winner (52), half-sister to Stewards' Cup winner Gift Horse and 6f-7f winner Peggy Spencer (dam of Nunthorpe winner La Cucaracha); tongue tied for debut; won't have to be a star to be involved so worth a market check.

AI verdict

SR 35 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 18/1.

Chamber verdict Balanced lens

Zen Diva

Speculative

Zen Diva owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (47) and market confidence (96). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

4/5 Ralph Beckett Hector Crouch

89% Confidence

16:50

Swinton Park Silver Anniversary Cup Handicap

Class 6 1m ·Good ·£3,664 · 14 runners AI Oilisa 3/1 Medium Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Daring Leader

Age 5 · 9-9

121-78

Jack Nicholls(3) 12%

Christopher Kellett 9%

—

9-9

22/1 22/1 18/1

Ended 2025 with victory at Newcastle (1m2f) in September but he's yet to fire this spring, only eighth in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap last month; needs to take a big step forward despite a slipping mark.

AI verdict

SR 45 suggests ability but 25/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Barleybrown

Age 6 · 9-8

44-376

Joanna Mason 12%

Ruth Carr 12%

—

9-8

11/2 9/1 11/2

Won four times on Newcastle AW in 2024 but winless since; needs to be held up off a strong pace but not really firing at present.

AI verdict

SR 66 suggests ability but 9/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Quirke On Parole

Age 4 · 9-8

1257-0

Jack Garritty 12%

Mark Walford 11%

—

9-8

16/1 18/1 14/1

Got off the mark at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last June; last of ten back there (8.5f) on reappearance last month but should strip fitter here and not out of this.

AI verdict

SR 53 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 18/1.

Woodleigh

Age 5 · 9-7

6-0552

Oisin McSweeney 10%

Roger Fell 12%

9-7

9/2 4/1 9/2

Dual turf winner, latest success over C&D last October (good to soft); fair second over 1m at Ripon last time; ideally needs give in the ground.

AI verdict

SR 70 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Little Ted

Age 9 · 9-8

2-5096

Sean Kirrane 11%

Tim Easterby 11%

—

9-8

17/2 12/1 8/1

Has three course wins over 1m2f; hasn't figured at Redcar or Ayr since returning to turf last month; best watched.

AI verdict

SR 56 suggests ability but 14/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Penny Ghent

Age 6 · 8-13

68-901

Lewis Edmunds 12%

Simon Whitaker 4%

8-13

50/1 50/1 40/1

Off the mark at the 27th attempt when running away with a Ripon handicap ten days ago (1m, good); well in under a penalty and she is ideally drawn to attack again but it remains to be seen if she can repeat the feat.

AI verdict

SR 45 suggests ability but 50/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Ring Of Gold

Age 9 · 8-10

922540

Billy Garritty 11%

Michael & David Easterby 10%

8-10

22/1 16/1 22/1

Five-time AW winner but 0-22 on turf; ran poorly behind Penny Ghent at Ripon ten days ago and others have more obvious claims.

AI verdict

SR 57 suggests ability but 16/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Oilisa

Age 4 · 9-6

116-00

Jack Garritty 12%

Mark Walford 11%

9-6

3/1 10/3 11/4

Landed a brace at Ayr and Nottingham around 1m last October on heavy.

AI verdict

SR 78 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Balqaa

Age 8 · 9-7

256155

Zak Wheatley 10%

Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay 12%

—

9-7

22/1 18/1 22/1

All five wins have came on AW; usually ridden with hold-up tactics and will need plenty of luck in running to get her head in front here.

AI verdict

SR 55 suggests ability but 18/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Volenti

Age 7 · 9-7

38-097

Andrew Mullen 10%

Ben Haslam 14%

—

9-7

12/1 25/1 12/1

Has four wins on Newcastle AW but is only 1-19 on turf; never figured on return to turf when seventh of nine at Pontefract (1m, good) in cheekpieces (left off here) last month; needs to show more.

AI verdict

SR 40 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 25/1.

Arranmore

Age 9 · 9-6

-44512

Aiden Brookes 9%

Micky Hammond 10%

—

9-6

16/1 7/1 16/1

Last of four wins on turf came in August 2021 but he's been in good order on AW recently, winning at Southwell (1m3f) in March; not sure that the drop back in trip will suit on this return to turf.

AI verdict

SR 69 suggests ability but 7/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

I Can Boogy

Age 4 · 9-3

-12536

Alex Jary 9%

Nigel Tinkler 11%

—

9-3

14/1 10/1 14/1

SR 66 suggests ability but 10/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

AI verdict

SR 66 suggests ability but 10/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Haaf A Diamond

Age 6 · 9-0

740-36

Alec Voikhansky 11%

Kevin Frost 10%

—

9-0

SP FCST 9/1

1-23 but ran well on her reappearance when third of ten at Nottingham (8.5f, good) last month in first-time cheekpieces (retained since); not so good when sixth of 11 at Southwell (1m, AW) since but holds claims if she can run to her best.

AI verdict

SR 63 suggests ability but 10/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Far Ahead

Age 4 · 9-0

000070

Oisin Orr 14%

Richard & Peter Fahey 10%

9-0

5/1 4/1 9/2

SR 76 suggests ability but 4/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

AI verdict

SR 76 suggests ability but 4/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Chamber verdict Balanced lens

Oilisa

Speculative

Oilisa owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (43) and market confidence (86). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

3/1 Mark Walford Jack Garritty

65% Confidence

17:20

Mark Leather's 70th Birthday Handicap (Div I)

Class 6 6f ·Good ·£3,664 · 9 runners AI Simba's Pride 7/4 Medium Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Simba's Pride

Age 3 · 9-12

4-571

Mark Winn 12%

Michael Dods 12%

—

9-12

7/4 31/19 7/4

SR 69 suggests ability but 7/4 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

AI verdict

SR 69 suggests ability but 7/4 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Pivotal Terms

Age 3 · 9-7

-87614

Andrew Mullen 10%

Iain Jardine 12%

—

9-7

7/1 10/1 7/1

Got off the mark at the ninth time of asking when leading late in a 6f handicap at Newcastle five weeks ago; inconvenienced by dropping to 5f at Musselburgh next time but ran well enough to think she was still in form; not handicapped out of things.

AI verdict

SR 64 suggests ability but 10/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Gunalt Wavelength

Age 3 · 9-7

4229-2

Joanna Mason 12%

Michael & David Easterby 10%

—

9-7

6/1 7/1 6/1

Ten-race maiden but she has finished second on four occasions, including her seasonal return four weeks ago (6f, good to firm; handles soft); runs off the same mark and holds each-way claims once again.

AI verdict

SR 64 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Ellie's de Vega

Age 3 · 9-5

045-33

Jamie Gormley 11%

Noel Wilson 1%

—

9-5

4/1 10/3 7/2

Front-runner; two solid third-place finishes in 6f handicaps this spring, shaping second best behind Simba's Pride at Hamilton a fortnight ago (bit short of room and lost second close home); 3lb turnaround in the weights may be insufficient.

AI verdict

SR 69 suggests ability but 10/3 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Peggy Boo

Age 3 · 9-4

593-78

Barry McHugh 9%

Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood 8%

—

9-4

50/1 66/1 33/1

Signs of ability in three 2yo runs but she has finished last in her two sprint handicap runs this year (6f, AW and 5f, good); dropping down the weights but she has a point to prove.

AI verdict

SR 45 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 80/1.

Vega's Virtue

Age 3 · 9-4

758-7

Sean Kirrane 11%

Tim Easterby 11%

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9-4

14/1 10/1 12/1

No immediate improvement for the switch to handicaps when seventh of nine, beaten just over 4l, in a 7f event at Doncaster a fortnight ago; still has time to do better but Hares Bredth may prove the stable's main hope.

AI verdict

SR 51 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 11/1.

Hares Bredth

Age 3 · 9-3

775-43

Duran Fentiman 7%

Tim Easterby 11%

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9-3

4/1 4/1 7/2

Ran his best race to date when keeping on for third in a 0-55 handicap at Redcar ten days ago (6f, good), racing further away from the stands' rail than the pair to beat him; still has some potential in minor sprint handicaps and he is more appealing than many.

AI verdict

SR 66 suggests ability but 4/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Tenor's Inn

Age 3 · 8-12

3430-0

Alex Jary 9%

Nigel Tinkler 11%

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8-12

100/1 80/1 66/1

Ran well at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last August, beaten under one length into fourth in a nursery off an 8lb higher mark than today's; no progress since and he needs to leave his reappearance effort well behind him.

AI verdict

SR 39 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 100/1.

What A Tahoo

Age 3 · 8-10

-94743

Cam Hardie 6%

Richard & Peter Fahey 10%

8-10

25/1 14/1 22/1

SR 50 suggests ability but 16/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

AI verdict

SR 50 suggests ability but 16/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Chamber verdict Balanced lens

Ellie's de Vega

Speculative

Ellie's de Vega owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (38) and market confidence (82). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

4/1 Noel Wilson Jamie Gormley

68% Confidence

17:50

Mark Leather's 70th Birthday Handicap (Div II)

Class 6 6f ·Good ·£3,664 · 9 runners AI Maynora 11/4 Medium Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Maynora

Age 3 · 9-9

-55251

Sam James 14%

Craig Lidster 12%

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9-9

11/4 2/1 11/4

Off the mark at the 11th attempt when always prominent at Pontefract early last month (6f, good to soft); a 4lb rise and stall 1 could be his downfall this time.

AI verdict

SR 70 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Solar Cooper

Age 3 · 9-9

066-80

Jack Garritty 12%

Mark Walford 11%

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9-9

17/2 11/1 15/2

Ran well on his 2yo debut but little to celebrate since; slowly edging down the weights and now tried in headgear but others look safer.

AI verdict

SR 46 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 11/1.

Carnation Queen

Age 3 · 9-8

166-50

Harry Russell 8%

Ollie Pears 11%

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9-8

9/1 11/1 8/1

Won a York seller last summer (6f, good to firm); handicaps have proved more demanding and she was well short of her best at Southwell 17 days ago; headgear now reached for.

AI verdict

SR 53 suggests ability but 12/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Luck Money

Age 3 · 9-6

656-

Oisin McSweeney 10%

Tim Easterby 11%

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9-6

11/1 14/1 11/1

Shaped okay on her debut in a Leicester maiden that looks a lot stronger now than it did at the time; absent for 181 days but she is open to plenty of improvement now handicapping at a modest level; market useful with the stable running another similar type in Kode Grey.

AI verdict

SR 47 suggests ability but 14/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Call Me By My Name

Age 3 · 9-5

4488-9

P. J. McDonald 14%

Steph Hollinshead 10%

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9-5

15/2 17/2 13/2

Early promise for James Horton last season but his campaign rather fizzled out; dropped away in the final 300yds at Haydock on his seasonal/stable debut three weeks ago but he may have needed the run and that was a 0-70; should last longer today.

AI verdict

SR 58 suggests ability but 9/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Kode Grey

Age 3 · 9-2

0963

Sean Kirrane 11%

Tim Easterby 11%

9-2

17/2 15/2 17/2

SR 56 suggests ability but 9/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

AI verdict

SR 56 suggests ability but 9/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

I'm Dan Dare

Age 3 · 9-6

85-025

Jack Nicholls(3) 12%

Adrian Nicholls 13%

9-6

11/4 2/1 11/4

Just touched off at Redcar ten days ago; a 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run

AI verdict

SR 69 suggests ability but 9/4 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Dance Hello

Age 3 · 8-10

7594-0

Zak Wheatley 10%

Christopher Kellett 9%

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8-10

50/1 FCST 40/1

Six-race maiden who finished out the back on her seasonal debut at Wolverhampton in March (6f; made the running); nothing so far to suggest she is well handicapped.

AI verdict

SR 38 suggests ability but 50/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Battenburg Belle

Age 3 · 9-2

-93862

Andrew Mullen 10%

Rebecca Menzies 11%

9-2

9/1 8/1 17/2

SR 63 suggests ability but 9/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

AI verdict

SR 63 suggests ability but 9/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Chamber verdict Balanced lens

I'm Dan Dare

Speculative

I'm Dan Dare owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (38) and market confidence (87). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

11/4 Adrian Nicholls TBA

67% Confidence