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HARSWELL RIVER (5) is beginning to race consistently with three placed efforts last four starts including when third on most recent appearance attempting a Redcar handicap ten days ago. Expected to challenge. VEGA'S VIRTUE (1) failed to make the frame past six outings including finishing a disappointing eighth in a 2000m handicap at Beverley. Improvement expected. HOOD WINK (7) managed to dead-heat tackling a Wetherby handicap three starts back. Finished sixth in a handicap at Catterick last week. Might bounce back. WONDROUS (4) looks interesting providing first start since running eighth at Southwell in January.

Jockey: D Fentiman
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 9 at Doncaster on May 2 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Tekitoff with 58.5kg at $8. Last start 5th of 9 at this track on May 17 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Gunalt Wavelength with 59kg at $11. Look for a much better performance.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 17/05/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 59kg | 1:11.37 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 02/05/2026 | 235 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Firm | Ryan Sexton | 58.5kg | 1:27.04 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/09/2025 | 15 | NOV F 2 | $12,520.00 | Carlisle | 1207m | Good Soft | Ryan Sexton | 57kg | 1:15.03 | 8-10-8 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 25/08/2025 | 11 | MDN 2 | $16,340.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 58kg | 1:11.61 | 8-7-5 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 14/08/2025 | - | NOV F 2 | $13,840.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Duran Fentiman | 58kg | 1:03.07 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Southwell All Weather January 17 over 1600m, 14 len behind Mr Wonka carrying 56kg at $34. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Pontefract October 6 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Calafiori with 56kg at $41. Can return with a bold run.
Last Starts 130 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 17/01/2026 | 50 | HCP 3 | $15,500.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 56kg | 1:43.21 | 4-7-8 | 5 |
| 14.4L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 28/11/2025 | 53 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Tom Eaves | 59.5kg | 1:28.87 | 9-8-7 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/10/2025 | 90 | HCP NSY 2 | $16,610.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Soft | Jason Hart | 56kg | 1:18.65 | 9-6-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/07/2025 | 12 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,800.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good | Tom Eaves | 61kg | 1:17.33 | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 26/06/2025 | 13 | OPEN MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 58kg | 1:32.17 | 2-2-9 | 8 |
| 14.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/13 | 13/06/2025 | 39 | OPEN SELL 2 | $45,370.00 | Chester | 1408m | Good | James Sullivan | 56.5kg | 1:26.79 | 6-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/12 | 05/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Charlie Bennett | 58kg | 1:02.38 | 7-8-7 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Jack Doughty
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 9th of 12 at Kempton Park All Weather on April 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Wild Thoughts with 57.5kg at $67. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Wolverhampton on December 30 over 1400m, 5 len behind Jamie Sommers carrying 58kg at $8. Fitter but looks a forlorn hope.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 30/04/2026 | 92 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Hector Crouch | 57.5kg | 1:27.62 | - | 9 |
| 6.0L | $67.00 |
| 13/13 | 28/01/2026 | 29 | MDN F 35 | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Hollie Doyle | 56kg | 1:26.95 | 5-6-13 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $67.00 |
| 5/6 | 30/12/2025 | 22 | NOV F 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 58kg | 1:29.58 | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
| 8/12 | 08/12/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $12,520.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Cieren Fallon | 58kg | 1:25.63 | 5-5-8 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $19.00 |

Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at Chelmsford October 2 over 1200m, 24 len behind Lady Kodiac carrying 58kg at $101. On debut second last of 11 at Newbury July 18 over 1200m, 11 len behind Sapphire Steps with 58kg at $23. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 237 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 02/10/2025 | 57 | NOV F 2 | $14,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Cieren Fallon | 58kg | 1:11.84 | 11-12-12 | 10 |
| 24.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/08/2025 | 19 | MDN F 2 | $12,340.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 58kg | 1:14.81 | 2-3-7 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $29.00 |
| 10/11 | 18/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $22,140.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 58kg | 1:13.64 | 4-9-10 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $23.00 |

Jockey: O Mcsweeney
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 10 at Redcar on May 18 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Maximum Velocity with 57kg at $6. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Redcar on May 7 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Mohmentous with 59kg at $8. Major player.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 18/05/2026 | 11 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good | Oisin Mcsweeney | 57kg | 1:23.85 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/11 | 07/05/2026 | 11 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good | Connor Beasley | 59kg | 1:36.81 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/04/2026 | 6 | HCP 3 | $12,710.00 | Wetherby | 1609m | Good Firm | Mark Winn | 59kg | 1:40.31 | - | 4 |
| 8.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/12 | 20/04/2026 | 11 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good Firm | Mark Winn | 56.5kg | 1:37.07 | 2-1-1-1-1-1-2-3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/12 | 09/04/2026 | 128 | HCP 3 | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Winn | 59.5kg | 1:41.74 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $29.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/12/2025 | 8 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 58kg | 1:41.06 | 1-2-6 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/11/2025 | 24 | NSY HCP 2 | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 60.5kg | 1:43.97 | 3-4-6 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 31/10/2025 | 11 | HCP NSY 2 | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Winn | 59kg | 1:43.04 | 4-5-6 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/10/2025 | 26 | HCP NSY 2 | $16,060.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Soft | Cam Hardie | 53.5kg | 1:50.93 | 4-7-8 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $34.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/09/2025 | 25 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,070.00 | Redcar | 1608m | Good Soft | Mark Winn | 61kg | 1:40.21 | 6-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/08/2025 | 16 | HCP NSY 2 | $14,110.00 | Beverley | 1496m | Good Firm | Joanna Mason | 56.5kg | 1:35.36 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Faye Mcmanoman
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 10 at Doncaster on April 25 over 1400m, 18 len behind Proposal with 58kg at $251. Before that 6th of 9 at Pontefract on April 7 over 1200m, 12 len behind Invincible Boy with 58kg at $51. Will be harder to beat this time.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 25/04/2026 | 18 | MDN F 3U | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Firm | Faye Mcmanoman | 58kg | 1:24.02 | - | 8 |
| 18.0L | $251.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/04/2026 | 19 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good Soft | Faye Mcmanoman | 58kg | 1:18.73 | - | 10 |
| 12.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/11 | 19/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Faye Mcmanoman | 55.5kg | 1:26.62 | - | 3 |
| 14.8L | $201.00 |

Jockey: Harry Russell
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 11 at Catterick on May 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Lope Y Linda with 59kg at $6.50. The race before that 4th of 7 at this track on May 8 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Masaban with 57kg at $9. Capable of sharp improvement.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 21/05/2026 | 13 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 59kg | 1:26.14 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 08/05/2026 | 12 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good | David Allan | 57kg | 1:42.68 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/04/2026 | 6 | HCP 3 | $12,710.00 | Wetherby | 1609m | Good Firm | Sean Kirrane | 57kg | 1:40.31 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 7/12 | 20/04/2026 | 4 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good Firm | David Allan | 55.5kg | 1:37.07 | 10-9-9-10-10-7-7-7 | 10 |
| 10.0L | $29.00 |
| 11/11 | 16/04/2026 | 166 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good Soft | Duran Fentiman | 52.5kg | 1:43.24 | - | 11 |
| 27.0L | $29.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/11/2025 | 30 | HCP NSY 2 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | David Allan | 56kg | 1:43.11 | 7-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/5 | 02/10/2025 | 8 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | James Sullivan | 54.5kg | 2:16.11 | 2-2-5 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 24/09/2025 | 10 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,070.00 | Redcar | 1608m | Good Soft | David Allan | 58.5kg | 1:40.21 | 8-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 14/09/2025 | 30 | HCP NSY 2 | $14,760.00 | Musselburgh | 1611m | Good Soft | Duran Fentiman | 55.5kg | 1:43.47 | 2-5-4 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $9.50 |
| 8/13 | 15/08/2025 | 22 | NOV 2 | $16,610.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good Firm | Duran Fentiman | 60.5kg | 1:27.25 | 7-8-8 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $201.00 |
| 10/11 | 24/07/2025 | 37 | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good | Duran Fentiman | 59.5kg | 1:25.61 | 10-8-10 | 9 |
| 19.8L | $101.00 |

Jockey: S H James
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 9 at Beverley on May 12 over 2000m, 14 len behind Ciao Capo carrying 57.5kg at $81. The start before that ran last of 12 at Southwell All Weather on April 9 over 1600m, 32 len behind What Fools Believe carrying 59.5kg at $34. Hard to see him playing a role.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 12/05/2026 | 33 | HCP 3 | $13,890.00 | Beverley | 2011m | Good Firm | Sam James | 57.5kg | 2:08.61 | - | 3 |
| 14.8L | $81.00 |
| 12/12 | 09/04/2026 | 19 | HCP 3 | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Alex Jary | 59.5kg | 1:41.74 | - | 10 |
| 32.3L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 21/03/2026 | 149 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Alex Jary | 55.5kg | 1:41.94 | - | 4 |
| 29.5L | $29.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/10/2025 | 21 | HCP NSY 2 | $12,920.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Alex Jary | 56.5kg | 2:08.94 | - | 7 |
| 11.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/5 | 02/10/2025 | 14 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Alex Jary | 55.5kg | 2:16.11 | 4-4-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/09/2025 | 19 | HCP NSY 2 | $12,700.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Silvestre De Sousa | 59.5kg | 1:26.75 | 5-4-5 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/08/2025 | 13 | HCP NSY 2 | $12,920.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 56.5kg | 1:27.22 | 2-4-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $19.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/08/2025 | 24 | HCP NSY 2 | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Faye Mcmanoman | 51.5kg | 1:15.89 | 7-8-8 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/11 | 24/07/2025 | 28 | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good | Rowan Scott | 59.5kg | 1:25.61 | 7-7-9 | 8 |
| 19.5L | $301.00 |
| 11/11 | 26/06/2025 | 44 | OPEN NOV 2 | $17,790.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Faye Mcmanoman | 60.5kg | 1:18.43 | 7-9-11 | 9 |
| 14.0L | $201.00 |
| 10/11 | 13/05/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $13,840.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Rowan Scott | 59kg | 1:02.01 | 10-11-10 | 6 |
| 25.5L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Cam Hardie
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 9 at Beverley on May 12 over 2000m, 8 len behind Ciao Capo carrying 56.5kg at $13. The start before that 6th of 12 at Beverley on April 23 over 2000m, 10 len behind Barbury Boy carrying 57.5kg at $41. Finds a suitable race and can do much better.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 12/05/2026 | 19 | HCP 3 | $13,890.00 | Beverley | 2011m | Good Firm | Cam Hardie | 56.5kg | 2:08.61 | - | 5 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/12 | 23/04/2026 | 16 | HCP 3 | $13,890.00 | Beverley | 2011m | Good Firm | Cam Hardie | 57.5kg | 2:04.00 | 4-4-4-4-3-3-3-5 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/04/2026 | 56 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Good Soft | Cam Hardie | 57.5kg | 1:47.29 | - | 2 |
| 16.3L | $151.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/02/2026 | 35 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Harry Vigors | 54kg | 2:47.46 | 1-4-4 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/7 | 06/01/2026 | 19 | NOV 34 | $21,780.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Harry Vigors | 51.5kg | 1:51.65 | 5-4-6 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 18/12/2025 | 57 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 60.5kg | 1:42.15 | 2-7-6 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $19.00 |
| 9/11 | 22/10/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $18,450.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:25.30 | 10-11-9 | 8 |
| 20.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: T Eaves
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 8 at Newcastle All Weather on May 1 over 2000m, 6 len behind Central Command with 55.5kg at $12. Second run from a spell 5th of 9 at Beverley on May 12 over 2000m, 7 len behind Ciao Capo carrying 56.5kg at $13. Must be included.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 12/05/2026 | 11 | HCP 3 | $13,890.00 | Beverley | 2011m | Good Firm | Barry Mchugh | 56.5kg | 2:08.61 | - | 7 |
| 7.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/05/2026 | 202 | HCP 3 | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Barry Mchugh | 55.5kg | 2:16.01 | - | 8 |
| 6.3L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/10/2025 | 16 | MDN 2 | $55,350.00 | York | 1584m | Good | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 1:41.48 | 2-8-8 | 7 |
| 25.0L | $301.00 |
| 7/9 | 25/09/2025 | 27 | NOV 2 | $12,550.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 59kg | 1:28.52 | 1-4-7 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $126.00 |
| 11/11 | 29/08/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $12,700.00 | Thirsk | 1609m | Good | Tom Eaves | 59kg | 1:39.43 | 10-11-11 | 6 |
| 27.0L | $81.00 |