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27 May 2026
15:05 3:05 Hamilton
Tricky Tel
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+225
Win
112
I think Tricky Tel ran a stormer on his seasonal reappearance at Chester, where he broke from stall 10 and was forced wide around the bend. While most horses in that position faded towards the rear, he kept on strongly to grab third place right on the line. A dual sprint winner last season, he failed to stay 7f in two subsequent runs, but back over 6f he looked competitive again and should come on plenty for that return effort off the same handicap mark, now dropping back into a Class 4 event.
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25 May 2026
15:04 3:04 Leicester
Melissa Honey
Daily Racing
35 EWNAP
@+600
Win
7
These horses are not winning very often, so for that reason I can give a small shout to the maiden Melissa Honey. Her mark has dropped quickly, but her last two runs at Southwell were more than respectable. She could prove a better proposition now stepping back up in trip on good to firm ground, having been a non-runner on good to soft last time out. She is a very well-related filly, a full sister to the French performer Showpower, out of a dam who was a winner over this distance. This is also the lowest grade, a 0-55 handicap, that she has contested so far, so I can see her producing an improved performance. An each-way contender at around 6/1 with bookies going 4 places.
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14:57 2:57 Redcar
Mayo County
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+350
Win
175
I’m not really keen on siding with high-drawn horses over the straight course at Redcar, so for that reason I think Mayo County could have a very good chance today. She is now back to a mark 2 lb lower than the one that saw her successful over this course and distance at this meeting last year. She returned from a break with two solid efforts, both over course and distance, including one in a Class 5 contest, and could now be reaching peak fitness. Dropping back into a Class 6 and helped by an inside draw, she should be right in the mix at around 7/2.
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24 May 2026
16:30 4:30 Curragh
Beautify
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+5000
Lose
-50
There is plenty of quality in this race, and True Love is the obvious form pick after her strong performance in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket. Precise looked the standout juvenile last season and appeared almost unbeatable, which is why I think Beautify looks overpriced at 50/1. She finished a close second to Precise in the Moyglare after previously winning a Group 2 here at The Curragh, lowering the colours of the then-unbeaten Lady Iman. Excuses can also be made for her disappointing run in the Group 1 Cheveley Park Stakes, where she was drawn in stall 1, yet still went off only 5/1 in the betting. Her seasonal reappearance in the Nell Gwyn at Newmarket looked badly needed. At only 9/2, she appeared rusty and forced Ryan Moore to get to work from an early stage, but he understandably did not knock her about once her winning chance had gone. By Wootton Bassett out of Words, who stayed 1m4f, she is bred to be smart, and the sharp 7f last time likely happened too quickly for her. She should come on plenty for that return, and this stronger stamina test at The Curragh ought to suit her much better.
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23 May 2026
15:10 3:10 Goodwood
Inis Mor
Daily Racing
50 EW
@+500
Win
300
There are a couple of unexposed fillies in the line-up, but on bare form I think Inis Mor is right up with the best and can improve again now stepping up in trip for the first time. A dual winner over 7f at Newmarket, she produced arguably her best performance when second over a mile at Longchamp on Arc weekend, shaping as though she would appreciate a bit further. She actually ran well in the 1000 Guineas too, but raced on the unfavoured side of the track, and that effort can be upgraded. I’m very interested to see her over this new distance, and she has clear each-way claims on her previous form. With a couple of runs already under her belt this season, she should now be reaching peak fitness.
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14:58 2:58 Haydock
Division
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+250
Lose
-50
Division was a major eye-catcher on his return from a break at Ascot. Very slowly away and detached at the rear early on, he made significant late headway to finish a close third. A three-time winner last season, including a Listed success at York on similar ground, he should come on plenty for that reappearance and looks capable of getting involved again over the course and distance that saw him successful last September. William Haggas has an excellent 27% strike rate at Haydock, and his yard continues to operate in tremendous form.
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14:40 2:40 York
Lethal Nymph
Daily Racing
50 EW
@+1600
Lose
-100
Lethal Nymph bounced back from a couple of disappointing runs when finishing fourth over this course and distance last time out. A four-time winner for Clive Cox, he has yet to reach the same heights for his new yard, although he has still produced several solid efforts in defeat and may now be looking well handicapped off a mark of 80. Low numbers are usually favoured on the straight course at York, and this race looks a bit easier than the contest he faced last time, where he was also slowly away. At 16/1, with bookmakers paying five places, he looks to hold solid each-way claims.
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13:55 1:55 Curragh
Emit
Daily Racing
50 EW
@+600
Lose
-100
I saw Emit last year during Arc weekend and he ran a superb race, just unable to close the gap on Tennessee Stud, with the pair finishing miles clear of the rest in a Group 2 contest. Very consistent overall. He came on plenty from his seasonal reappearance when third to Scandinavia last time out at Navan. He is likely to be much fitter than most of his rivals and was already successful over this trip last season in a Listed race at Gowran. A solid each-way contender at around 6/1.
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22 May 2026
17:27 5:27 Goodwood
Canons House
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+275
Lose
-50
The headgear did not seem to do the trick last time out at Chester, and it is quickly removed from Canon's House, who still looks a sprinter worth following. A four-time winner last season, he made an eye-catching return at Musselburgh before going very close at Beverley. At Chester, he was forced to set a strong pace with several fast starters drawn on his inside, which likely compromised his finishing effort late on. If stall 2 does not prove an inconvenience, he should have every chance of going close and looks worth a small bet.
16:52 4:52 Goodwood
Kisskodi
Daily Racing
50 EW
@+600
Lose
-100
Kisskodi enters this handicap towards the bottom of the weights and looks a major player from the ideal inside draw. A big improver in handicaps last season, he completed a hat-trick before winning again over this new trip at Epsom in September, despite meeting trouble in running and still managing to get his head in front late on. Cieren Fallon takes over in the saddle and should have plenty of tactical options, likely keeping him in a prominent position to avoid traffic issues in this big-field contest. He looks a solid each-way contender at around 6/1.
16:17 4:17 Goodwood
Boiling Point
Daily Racing
50 EWNB
@+650
Win
390
Boiling Point holds the highest official rating in the field at 113 and makes plenty of appeal, unpenalised in this Listed event as an each-way bet at around 13/2. Last year’s Cambridgeshire winner has just come up short in two Group 3 contests this season, but those races were highly competitive. This looks a good opportunity to return to the winner’s enclosure. A natural front-runner who should be well suited by this track, he has the plum draw in stall one and could prove a very tough customer to pass at this level. His connections also won this race last year.
16:05 4:05 Haydock
Blue Wonder
Daily Racing
75 EWNAPNOTETip made at odds of 6.00 on 22/05 at 09:570.00 deduction for Give Me The Night@21.00 withdrawn at 10:130.10 deduction for Joseph @7.500 withdrawn at 10:490.00 deduction for Everyoneknowsadave @11.000 withdrawn at 13:07R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 5.00 x (1-0.1) = 5.50
@+450
Win
405
Blue Wonder put up an improved performance on her seasonal reappearance at Lingfield, breaking much better from the stalls than she usually does before just getting tired in the closing stages, likely needing the run. She should strip much fitter today and now races off a tumbling handicap mark, 11 lb lower than when she began handicapping last season. The booking of Oisin Murphy catches the eye, and she looks an interesting each-way contender.
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21 May 2026
14:30 2:30 Haydock
Yafreh
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+700
Lose
-50
The odds-on favourite will be tough to beat if confirming the promise shown on debut. I expect Yafreh to improve significantly after a decent first day at school at Leicester, and he looks the each-way angle in the race at around 7/1. Held up in the rear and looking both green and keen at times, he finished his race off strongly, suggesting he should come on plenty for the experience. He was a big outsider that day but faced some strong opposition, with the runner-up having since come out and won. Regally bred by Frankel out of Group 3 winner Muffri’Ha, he is a full brother to the smart Al Mubhir and should be winning races sooner rather than later. Yard in good form too.
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19 May 2026
17:20 5:20 Lingfield
My Mate Kev
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+175
Lose
-50
My Mate Kev looks really well handicapped on his old form and was well supported in the betting last time out at Windsor. After forcing a strong early pace throughout, he only weakened in the closing stages. Chris Dwyer now steps him back up in trip in a race lacking obvious front-runners, so Silvestre de Sousa could get an easy lead up front. He also has a very good draw near the stands’ rail, which has often been the place to be on the straight course at Lingfield. Now 11 lb below his last winning mark, My Mate Kev looks to hold a solid chance of returning to the winner’s enclosure.
16:45 4:45 Lingfield
Reidh
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+250
Lose
-50
Reidh was strongly backed when making his reappearance for rookie trainer Adam Kirby in new headgear at Thirsk. After racing prominently, he gradually tired in the closing stages. He is clearly well handicapped on his old form, now 20 lb below his last winning mark, and this sharp 7f at Lingfield could suit him well. He is drawn near the grandstand rail, which has often proved a key position for winners at this track. The headgear is removed today and, with that comeback run now under his belt, I can see him running a big race.
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17 May 2026
18:15 6:15 Hamilton
The Good Biscuit
Daily Racing
50 EWNAP
@+1000
Lose
-100
The favourite looks a pretty smart sprinter, but at the prices The Good Biscuit makes plenty of each-way appeal in this large-field contest. He ended last season on an upward curve with wins at Pontefract and Catterick. He has resumed with three strong runs this season despite not getting much luck in running, especially last time out at Chester from a wide draw. Forced to race wide and repeatedly meeting traffic problems, he still finished with a flourish to take second, staying on strongly late in the day. I suspect he will appreciate the stiff finish at Hamilton, and he is building a good partnership with young jockey Warren Fentiman, who claims a valuable 3 lb. He appears versatile regarding ground conditions. All he really needs is a strong pace to aim at and some racing room. Looks a solid contender at around 10/1.
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16 May 2026
17:00 5:00 Newbury
Checkandchallenge
Daily Racing
50 EWNAP
@+1400
Lose
-100
We know Checkandchallenge from his runs in Group and Listed company over the past few seasons, which made life difficult for his connections when trying to place him. However, his mark has now dropped back into handicap territory, making him of definite interest after an unlucky run last time out over this course and distance. Usually held up in the rear, he was making headway a furlong out but then ran into a wall of horses that halted his momentum. That was also his first run after a break, and several horses from that race have since come out and either won or run very well. I also find it significant that Rossa Ryan keeps the ride instead of siding with the Ralph Beckett runner. At around 14/1, with bookmakers paying five places, he looks to have solid each-way claims.
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15:45 3:45 Newbury
Spyce
Daily Racing
35 EW
@+1100
Lose
-70
Spyce makes plenty of appeal at 11/1 now switched into handicap company and should come on for his seasonal reappearance at Sandown in what looked a competitive Group 3 contest. An eye-catching second on debut at York, he opened his account next time out at Yarmouth before running an excellent fourth when stepped up in trip in the Group 3 Zetland Stakes at Newmarket, where he bumped into some classy rivals. Never really able to get involved last time out, he was kept in the rear throughout. He now looks interesting on his handicap debut from a mark of 100 based on last season’s form. Rossa Ryan, who knows him well, is back on board, and he looks an appealing each-way option at double-figure odds.
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15:10 3:10 Newbury
Ghost Mode
Daily Racing
50 EW
@+1200
Lose
-100
Ghost Mode has plenty to find on official ratings but was a real improver last season and bolted up in a 0-100 handicap at Southwell when dropped back to 6f and allowed to make all the running. I’m prepared to forgive his run at Ascot last time out. There was solid each-way support for him, but Colin Keane kept him isolated from the main group, racing solo on what may have been the wrong side of the track. Racing very keenly, he faded in the final furlong while the main group of challengers emerged near the stands’ rail. That effort may have taken some freshness out of him, and he now makes a quick reappearance in Listed company. He settled much better for Oisin Murphy, who returns to the saddle today. An interesting contender with plenty of natural speed, he could put some of his rivals under pressure from an early stage and looks worth an each-way bet at 12/1.
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14:35 2:35 Newbury
More Thunder
Daily Racing
50 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 10.00 used instead of 8.50 takenBOG
@+900
Win
40
More Thunder joined the William Haggas yard from Sir Michael Stoute, where he had been running over 1m and 1m2f with fair results. His new trainer dropped him markedly in trip, and he won four of his five starts over 6f and later 7f, including the Bunbury Cup and a Group 2 over this straight course. He traveled to Longchamp for the Prix de la Forêt on Arc Day but was drawn in stall 16, and the ground was probably too heavy for him. Even so, he ran an excellent race to finish a never-nearer fourth, suggesting that a mile could be worth exploring. He makes his seasonal reappearance in a competitive contest, but on last season’s form he already looks a Group 1-calibre horse. He is a 33/1 shot for the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot, so this race may prove whether he deserves a crack at that level, which he just might. At 15/2, he gets my each-way support today.
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14:00 2:00 Newbury
Esna
Daily Racing
100 WIN
@+850
Win
850
A lot of quality fillies line up for this competitive Listed event, and Esna looks the underestimated runner at 17/2. She improved significantly last season, beating Morshdi cosily in a novice contest at Sandown. Brian Meehan was obviously impressed enough to pitch her into the Group 1 Prix Marcel Boussac on Arc Day, where she faced high-class opposition including Diamond Necklace and still ran an excellent race to finish fourth. Her reappearance at Newmarket was clearly needed and may simply have been a test to see whether she stayed the extra two furlongs, which she appeared to do at her own pace. I suspect she will come on plenty for that run, and she has already achieved more than most of her rivals. The booking of Ryan Moore catches the eye, and I can see her outrunning her odds and giving supporters a good run for their money.
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13:42 1:42 Newmarket
Sterling Knight
Daily Racing
50 EWNB
@+600
Win
360
Twisting Physics is probably a well-handicapped horse, but I’m not fully convinced by the drop back in trip. Sterling Knight drops into a Class 4 for the first time in a while and signalled a return to form with a good run last time out. This suggests he may be working his way back to a competitive level. He has plenty of strong form here at Newmarket for local trainer Ed Dunlop and is now able to run off his last winning mark of 87. Cieren Fallon is riding particularly well at the moment and takes the mount. Starting from a good draw near the stands’ rail, he looks a solid each-way contender at around 6/1 with bookies paying four places.
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15 May 2026
16:40 4:40 York
Old Is Gold
Daily Racing
75 EWNAPR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR
@+900
Void
0
Old Is Gold was a non-runner at Chester on 8 May with the reason given as “not eaten up,” although the suspicion is that the trainer simply did not fancy his chances from stall 15 over 5f. He was a bit sloppy at the start when heavily backed on his seasonal reappearance at Sandown, missing the break by around three lengths and never really recovering, although he still ran reasonably well in the circumstances. Placed on debut before winning at Beverley, he then finished a creditable eighth in the Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot before stepping up to 6f and finishing third at Glorious Goodwood. He looks a fast horse who could be well handicapped on his best form off a mark of 86. The yard remains in excellent form and, if stall 13 is not too much of a disadvantage, I can see him outrunning his double-digit odds and making a serious bid for a place in the frame.
14:55 2:55 York
Have Secret
Daily Racing
35 EW
@+1100
Win
42
There may be a couple of better-handicapped horses in the line-up, but at 11/1, Have Secret makes plenty of each-way appeal with bookmakers paying five places. He finished third in this race last year from a wide draw and could find things easier this time from stall 6. He has followed a similar preparation to last season, winning last time out and arriving here in excellent form after a dominant performance in a Class 2 at Pontefract. A prominent runner, well suited by this track, he should be in the shake-up once again.
13:45 1:45 York
Style Of Life
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1400
Lose
-50
Style Of Life makes her seasonal reappearance after 293 days off the track but looks a potential improver in handicaps for an in-form yard. She progressed nicely through the ranks last season, winning at both Chester and Pontefract before running a strong second behind a well-handicapped rival. Badly drawn when last seen at Chester, she was forced to race wide throughout but was still involved in the closing stages, suggesting there may still be some improvement to come from her current mark. Harriet Bethell is capable of readying one after a break and, from stall 3, P. J. McDonald should have plenty of tactical options. If fit enough on her return, she should run well and makes each-way appeal at around 14/1 with bookmakers paying six places.
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14 May 2026
16:40 4:40 York
Aspect Island
Daily Racing
100 WIN
@+162
Lose
-100
Aspect Island drops in class into Listed company, returning to the track where he bolted up last September before travelling to the Breeders’ Cup and finishing an excellent third at Group 1 level. Running off a mark of 106 and carrying no penalty, he meets rivals who look inferior on paper at level weights, which should make life easier. He made a respectable return from a break over 6f at Newmarket, where he was still in contention one out before tiring late on. He should have come on plenty for that outing, and the booking of Oisin Murphy catches the eye. Well drawn in stall two, I can see him either leading or attempting to make all the running, and he should be heavily involved.
16:05 4:05 York
Wise Prince
Daily Racing
50 EWNAP
@+1100
Lose
-100
Wise Prince made his racecourse debut at the end of last season at the October meeting where John Gosden introduced his star Golden Horn, a multiple Group 1 winner including the Arc. Green before and during the race, he was a big drifter on the day, suggesting he would need the experience. Considering how many things went wrong, he looked impressive in the way he put the race to bed in the closing stages, shaping like a potential future Group horse for powerful connections. The race has since produced three subsequent winners, so the form looks solid. Upped in class on his seasonal reappearance in a Group 3 at Sandown, he was a bit too fresh and keen, while also finding some traffic problems in running, but still finished a respectable third without being knocked about late on. He is still a bit babyish but clearly looks a classy individual and should come on plenty for both the run and the experience. He stays the trip, is well drawn to secure a good early position and looks worth considering in the each-way market at around 11/1.
14:55 2:55 York
Godwinson
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+2200
Lose
-50
Last year’s Lincoln winner Godwinson moved from William Haggas to Mick Channon last January and is usually underestimated in the betting, so he looks worth a small each-way bet at around 22/1. If there is a good time to catch him right, it is when fresh after a break. He has either won or gone very close on his seasonal return in each of the last three years. He will probably have to do things the hard way from what could be an unpromising early position, but the pace forecast looks very strong, and that could set the race up for one coming from off the pace late on. His mark is no giveaway, but this lightly raced sort has won four of his 14 starts, with several other placed efforts. All his best performances have come at the start of the season. At the prices, he could run a big race.
Mirsky
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+1200
Lose
-50
A lot of people think Sea Force should have won the Thirsk Hunt Cup but found traffic problems in running. He was certainly unlucky not to get a clear passage despite being well drawn, and the same could happen again today in an even bigger field. The winner that day, Mirsky, was drawn wide but travelled strongly into the race and showed a smart turn of foot to settle matters a furlong out. A French import, he has produced his best performances at the start of the season, so I suspect he remains in good form and a 3 lb rise in the weights looks fair enough. Drawn in stall 2, he looks the type who can secure a decent early position and get involved at around 12/1 for a trainer that loves a winner at this track.
14:20 2:20 York
Copper Knight
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+2500
Lose
-50
Copper Knight is a real legend of the game with almost 120 runs under his belt. One third of his 18 victories have come over this course and distance, which clearly suits his prominent running style. The veteran may not be getting any younger at the age of 12, but he still seems to enjoy his racing and has started the season in excellent form, finishing a narrow second in a Class 2 at Ripon before scoring next time out at Beverley. He is only 4 lb higher and, considering yesterday’s strong draw bias, he appears to be berthed on the right side of the track. At 25/1, he looks worth a small each-way bet carrying just 8-6, with bookmakers paying six places.
Eternal Sunshine
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+1000
Lose
-50
Eternal Sunshine is now 1 lb lower than when finishing third of 18 over this course and distance last October and makes plenty of appeal from a low draw, which proved a key factor in yesterday’s races on the straight course. Jim Goldie’s mare progressed throughout last season and showed a clear liking for this flat track, going down by only a short head to Star Of Mehmas in August, with that rival going on to frank the form at Listed level. She has shown little in two runs this season so far, but she has been breaking quickly from the stalls and, if able to secure a prominent position back at the minimum trip here at York, I can see her running a big race. Worth a bet at around 10/1.
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13 May 2026
16:40 4:40 York
The Resdev Scholar
Daily Racing
50 EWNAPNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@+2500
Win
200
The Resdev Scholar makes a quick reappearance just nine days after a very eye-catching but unlucky run in a 0-85 handicap at Beverley. Awkwardly away from a wide draw, he found himself at the rear and was forced to switch to the middle of the track two furlongs out after meeting trouble in running. He finished his race off strongly, clocking the fastest finishing speed in the contest. He ended last season with a hat-trick and appears to have improved again from two to three, so I suspect he is very well handicapped off a mark of 78. A better draw today could help him secure a more favourable early position, and there is plenty to like about him carrying just 8-6.
14:20 2:20 York
Sing Us A Song
Daily Racing
50 EWNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@+700
Win
20
There are several interesting runners in this race, including last year’s second and third, both returning after very good 2025 campaigns but now carrying penalties. Along with the lightly raced Klassleader, who represents strong connections. He was beaten at Haydock last September by Sing Us a Song, who made a respectable reappearance at Epsom. He was very fresh and enthusiastic in the hands of James Doyle, who sent him into the lead two furlongs out before he was overtaken by the winner. He was not knocked about afterwards, just ridden hands and heels. He should improve plenty for that run, which may have taken the freshness out of him. He is a full brother to Aidan O’Brien’s stayer Sir Erec, who achieved a rating of 114, and has been lightly campaigned and not over-raced by Ralph Beckett, whose yard has struck five winners in the last week and may now be hitting top form. At around 7/1, he looks to have solid each-way claims starting from a good draw.
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11 May 2026
18:17 6:17 Windsor
Diligently
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+332
Lose
-50
Clive Cox’s horses have been running back into form over the last couple of weeks, and I expect Diligency to get involved again over the course and distance that saw him successful last August. He has dropped a couple of pounds after two creditable runs since returning from a break and is now back on his last winning mark. Well drawn in stall two, he should secure a nice position near the pace on the near-side rail and play his cards late on. Good-to-firm ground is also ideal, so he appears to have a great chance of bouncing back at around 100/30.
16:30 4:30 Catterick
Raysham
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1800
Lose
-50
Declan Carroll has his horses in fine form, and the lightly raced Raysham could take a step forward from his reappearance run over an inadequate trip at Nottingham 23 days ago. He had been improving off a declining handicap mark at the end of last season, staying on well over 1m2f when finishing third at both Pontefract and Redcar. By New Bay out of a Galileo mare, he should sooner or later break his duck in a low-grade handicap like this one. Well drawn in stall two, he could secure a prominent position and get involved for a place in the frame at juicy odds. Each-way shout at 18/1 with bookies paying four places.
14:30 2:30 Catterick
Travis
Daily Racing
50 EWNAPR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR
@+650
Void
0
Travis has been running with plenty of credit lately in 0-70 contests and drops slightly into a Class 6 event in a race that could be run to suit. Usually prominent, he gave the 70-rated Anthropologist a race at Newcastle and then looked as though he did not quite stay the mile last time out at Thirsk, where he led until the final furlong. Back over 7f and in the capable hands of amateur jockey Jack Nicholls, he should have a better chance of being competitive in this easier grade. At around 7/1, he looks to hold solid each-way claims.
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10 May 2026
15:25 3:25 Longchamp
Diamond Necklace
Daily Racing
100 WIN
@-109
Win
91
The unbeaten Diamond Necklace returns to Longchamp after her easy success in the Group 1 Prix Marcel Boussac on Arc Day, making her seasonal reappearance. She surprised everybody when winning on debut at the Curragh and then followed up with an easy Listed success at Leopardstown. The competition looked strong on Arc Day, but she won smoothly under Christophe Soumillon. She looked in a league of her own that day, so I can see her continuing to progress as a three-year-old. In time she may need further, as both her sire and dam won over 1m2f and 1m4f, so this sharp mile could eventually prove on the short side for her.
Green Spirit
Daily Racing
35 EW
@+1400
Win
63
If Diamond Necklace is the star and the one to beat, I also think Green Spirit is simply too big in the betting and I’ll have a small each-way bet at 14/1. Unbeaten for a long spell last season, she bumped into Aidan O’Brien’s star in the Boussac on Arc Day but went down with credit, beaten only a length. Her seasonal reappearance was not as poor as some newspapers suggested. The run was probably needed and looked more like a prep for this race, with Maxime Guyon not being hard on her. She should come on plenty for that outing, although she is obviously badly drawn in stall 14, which makes things more difficult. However, with Venosa likely to set the pace for O’Brien from stall 10, she could get a nice tow into the race and find a better position than most.
14:50 2:50 Longchamp
Puerto Rico
Daily Racing
100 WIN
@+110
Lose
-100
I was at Longchamp last year during Arc weekend, and Puerto Rico was one of the most impressive winners I saw. Sent straight to the lead by Christophe Soumillon, he barely saw a rival, striding clear with minimal effort and comfortably beating Nighttime and Rayif, who are both in today’s race. He improved significantly when stepped up from 6f to 7f, and then won again in similar fashion over a mile at Saint-Cloud on his final start of the season. He makes his seasonal reappearance here, so he might not be fully tuned up, but I suspect he could simply be too good for these rivals, and he looks the major player in the race.
11:40 11:40 Longchamp
Mgheera
Daily Racing
35 EW
@+1000
Lose
-70
Rayevka should have every chance coming into the race fit from Meydan and dropping back to 5f, but she looks short enough at the current odds. Last year’s winner Mgheera goes well fresh and developed into a high-class sprinter for Ed Walker. Not the quickest out of the gates, she produced some storming late runs from unpromising positions to win a Group 2 at Haydock and finish in the shake-up in several competitive contests, including the Abbaye over this course and distance. There looks to be an extreme amount of early pace, with Pontos in the line-up, which could set the race up perfectly for her if returning in the same form as last year. At 10/1, I can see her making the frame.
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09 May 2026
16:40 4:40 Ascot
Cajetan
Daily Racing
50 EWNAP
@+900
Lose
-100
Cajetan is an interesting and rare runner at Ascot for Ruth Carr. Previously trained by Jack Channon, he had generally been out of form but made a decent debut for the yard when a close third at Wolverhampton. After a quiet spell, his mark has dropped from the 90s to 77, and he caught the eye with a strong late run from the rear when fourth last time out at Newcastle. First-time blinkers appeared to do the trick, and they are retained today. The booking of Billy Loughnane is obviously eye-catching, and if he can overcome the low draw, he could be the one picking up the pieces late on. At around 9/1, he looks fairly priced.
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16:15 4:15 Haydock
City Captain
Daily Racing
75 WIN
@+250
Lose
-75
The step up in trip could bring further improvement for this four-time winner over 6f. City Captain has achieved most of his success at stiff tracks, so he could be a player over 7f at a flatter venue like Haydock. He shaped as though he stayed the trip well last time out at Thirsk, when bumping into one after running a solid race from a wide draw. Quick out of the gates, Kevin Stott should be able to secure a good early position from stall 4, and I can see him being competitive again off the same handicap mark.
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15:50 3:50 Lingfield
Hardys Hero
Daily Racing
75 WIN
@+150
Lose
-75
Hardy’s Hero still seems to be well handicapped after winning twice last term and making a very eye-catching return from a break at Newmarket. Always prominent, he had to switch at one stage to find daylight but finished his race off well, only beaten by a horse ridden with more patience. Just 1 lb higher and likely to improve for that run, he should be tough to beat back on his preferred quick ground.
15:40 3:40 Haydock
Myal
Daily Racing
50 EWNB
@+650
Win
14
Lake Forest is the class act in the race but may have to do things the hard way, as he is usually held up in the rear at a track where prominent runners often hold an advantage. For that reason, I’m giving a chance to Myal, who is unbeaten here at Haydock in three starts and still looks a progressive type. He improved plenty from his reappearance when winning a conditions race at Thirsk, conceding 4 lb while beating Poet Master, who re-opposes today at level weights. He appears to be the only natural front runner in the field and, if allowed an easy lead, could prove difficult to peg back in his current form. Each-way player at around 13/2.
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14:55 2:55 Ascot
Bulletin
Daily Racing
50 EW
@+900
Win
40
Short-priced favourite Valedictory and Bulletin are closely matched on their latest run at Newbury. The difference is that Jonathan Portman’s charge appears better drawn today than his rival. Considering the odds, I’m going to side each way with the latter, who has already proven he stays the trip and improved gradually in competitive handicaps last term. He also seemed less keen than usual on his seasonal reappearance, perhaps maturing with age and experience. While this looks another tough race, I suspect he could be suited by a large-field contest over this distance. Usually prominent, he could find himself in a better position than most and, at 9/1, he makes the shortlist with bookmakers paying extra places.
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14:20 2:20 Ascot
Tribal Chief
Daily Racing
50 EW
@+550
Win
5
Tribal Chief looks to have a good chance in this wide-open and difficult renewal of the Victoria Cup. He made a very pleasing return from a break when going close in a competitive 0-105 handicap at Doncaster. David Menuisier’s runner has plenty of strong form in the book, including an excellent success at Goodwood last summer, before looking unlucky when short of room here at Ascot over a mile. He drops back in trip, but this stiff 7f should suit him well. Yesterday the track seemed to favour horses ridden patiently from the rear, and the booking of Billy Loughnane catches the eye. He is a horse that needs to be delivered late at the right moment, so he should be in good hands and is probably drawn on the favoured side near the stands’ rail.
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13:58 1:58 Lingfield
Isaac Newton
Daily Racing
75 WIN
@+300
Lose
-75
When I saw Isaac Newton last year in a Group 1 at Saint-Cloud, he shaped as though he would stay much further than 1m2f, and I’m happy to give him a chance now stepping up to a mile and a half. He made a solid reappearance at Newmarket and I had the feeling Ryan Moore looked after him in the closing stages, as that run was probably needed. He should improve plenty for it and be competitive against less experienced rivals. His powerful connections seem to be winning almost all the trials at the moment, so I can see the 3/1 shortening later today.
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08 May 2026
16:10 4:10 Chester
Whos Glen
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+2800
Lose
-50
Who’s Glen was only a 9/1 shot when finishing fifth in last year’s Chester Cup. He was short of room for a long way before finishing off strongly. That was an ultra-competitive race featuring the likes of East India Dock, subsequent Group 1 winner Caballo De Mar, and course specialist Zoffee, so the performance was a very good one. He has since moved from Andrew Balding to Donald McCain and has run well in his last two hurdle starts, finishing in the frame and not beaten far, so he may be returning to form. Paul Mulrennan is a decent jockey booking, and he does have a tough draw to overcome from stall 17. That said, he is now 7 lb below last year’s mark and, at 28/1, I can’t resist an each-way bet with bookmakers paying five places.
15:05 3:05 Chester
Blindedbythelights
Daily Racing
35 EW
@+650
Lose
-70
A typical Sir Mark Prescott handicapper, starting from a low mark of 62, stepping up in trip and potentially proving to be around 30 lb better in time. Blindedbythelights has improved in exactly that fashion over the last three seasons and returned from a break with an excellent second, bumping into Align The Stars, who franked the form by going close again next time out under a penalty. He was thereabouts again last season, but this extra distance could give him an even better chance today. Drawn well, he should be able to secure the perfect position under Luke Morris, who is back on board and will surely have him in the shake-up. If he stays this trip, I can see him being competitive off just 8-9, with blinkers replacing his usual headgear.
Zanndabad
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+800
Lose
-50
Zanndabad looks an interesting contender. He was third in this race in 2024 when unlucky in running and finished really strongly in the closing stages. He has very strong form over jumps, achieving a mark of 137. Last time out he competed in Grade 1 company at Aintree. He was also a bit of an eye-catcher when fourth in a competitive handicap at York last summer. Held up in the rear, he made headway, was briefly outpaced and then stayed on again over 1m4f. I suspect he will need some luck in running, as his hold-up style around Chester could prove problematic. He is now 1 lb below the mark from which he ran so well in this race and, if anything, has become a better horse since. This looks a strong renewal but, with a clear run, I can see him going close, especially with the solid booking of Clifford Lee.
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