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Today, July 10, 2025FlatClass 26fGood Firm
Verdict
Verdict
This is wide open but the Crisfords' TAWASOL created an excellent impression when scooting in on his handicap debut at Doncaster in May and can make light of an 11 lb weights hike on his return from a break here. Double Rush heads the list of dangers on the back of an excellent third at York, although a good case can also be made for the likes of Invictus Gold, Hucklesbrook, Arabian Sun and Zayer. Crestofdistinction and Realign complete the shortlist in this cracking sprint handicap.
Tawasol
Double Rush
Invictus Gold
6f Hcap
6f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
- 9. TawasolJ: Jack MitchellT: Simon & Ed CrisfordF: 02-211
- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 54
VerdictFast improving son of Havana Grey who was a most impressive winner at Doncaster (6f) on his handicap debut in May. Up 11 lb but he has the potential for better again after a break. Leading claims in his hat-trick bid. 
13. CrestofdistinctionJ: Rossa RyanT: Jack ChannonF: 32-151- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictImproving sort who impressively went 2-3 this season in 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6f) 10 days ago. Another bold showing is likely under a 6 lb penalty back on turf.
15. Prince Of IndiaJ: Marco GhianiT: Marco BottiF: 494-1212- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 45
VerdictSteadily progressive type whe bagged 7f Lingfield handicap before coming in an excellent length second of 13 to Hucklesbrook at Leicester (6f, good to firm) later in May. Can make his presence felt again.
11. MarchogionJ: Oisin MurphyT: Andrew BaldingF: 22-913710- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictLooked on the up when scoring on Rowley course here in May but only 13th of 18 to Hucklesbrook in handicap at York (6f, good to firm) 26 days ago. Well worth another chance for yard with a good record in this.
5. HucklesbrookJ: Ryan MooreT: Roger TealF: 84521-511- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictUpwardly-mobile sprinter who went 2-3 this year in 18-runner handicap at York (6f, good to firm) 26 days ago. Hit by an 8 lb rise but this likeable sort is firmly in the picture once more.
10. RealignJ: Tom MarquandT: William HaggasF: 23-19- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
Verdict€550,000 breeze-up purchase got off the mark with ease in maiden at Salisbury (6f) in May. Not disgraced on his handicap debut when ninth of 24 at Royal Ascot (5f) following month, second in centre group. Remains with potential.
7. Arabian SunJ: Saffie OsborneT: Clive CoxF: 217-81- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictHighly tried as a juvenile and he was much improved when bagging 14-runner handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 24 days ago. This is tougher but he was well on top at the finish there so is not taken lightly despite a 7 lb weights hike.- 1. Invictus GoldJ: Neil CallanT: Tom CloverF: 6115-31
- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 68
VerdictC&D winner who took his form up a level when an emphatic scorer of 12-runner handicap on Rowley course here (6f, good to firm) in May by 3¼ lengths from American Style. Hiked up 11 lb but that form has been franked so he's a player. 
18. American StyleJ: Josephine GordonT: Kevin RyanF: 2019-1225- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictResumed with 6f win at Ripon in April and has continued in good form, 3¼ lengths fifth of 18 to Hucklesbrook in handicap at York (6f, good to firm) 26 days ago. One for the shortlist.
4. ZayerJ: Hollie DoyleT: Archie WatsonF: 22156-474- Price History:
- 19.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictGot back on the up in first-time cheekpieces when fourth of 24 in handicap at Royal Ascot (5f, firm) 20 days ago, finishing well. Very much one to consider back up to 6f with headgear again sported.
3. HallasanJ: William BuickT: Charlie ApplebyF: 211-21674- Price History:
- 23.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 98
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictUseful sort who landed career win number three in 1m Meydan conditions race in January. Not in the same form all 3 starts since though so needs to bounce back now going handicapping.
17. Azure ZainJ: Cam HardieT: Richard FaheyF: 341- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictHas improved with each of his three runs and easily got off the mark in 5-runner novice at Wolverhampton (6f) 30 days ago. Much respected on his first venture into handicap company with more to offer.
2. The Strikin VikingJ: James DoyleT: Hamad Al JehaniF: 12297-8- Price History:
- 31.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 103
- Days Since Last Run:
- 87
VerdictImpressive debut York winner for Kevin Ryan and posted a fine second for his current yard in Richmond Stakes at Goodwood. Failed to go on later in 2024 though and only eighth in Prix Sigy at Chantilly (5.5f, good) on his return in April. Needs a big step forward on his handicap debut.
12. AndesiteJ: Jim CrowleyT: K. R. BurkeF: 17-48- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 54
VerdictPinatubo colt who made a winning debut at the York last May. Got back on track when eighth in 6f listed race at Newbury in May so he's no forlorn hope on his handicap bow.
8. ColumnistJ: David EganT: Richard FaheyF: 1343-870- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictVery useful at 2, including finishing a close third in the Coventry at Royal Ascot. However, he's been well below that level in a trio of handicaps this season, latest at York, and arrives with a point to prove.
16. Leadenhall StreetJ: Sean Dylan BowenT: James FanshaweF: 5-2159831- Price History:
- 67.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictResumed winning ways with a career best in 10-runner handicap at Kempton (6f) 29 days ago. 8lb higher now but he ought to be thereabouts.
6. CandyJ: George WoodT: Richard SpencerF: 62111-670- Price History:
- 67.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictCompleted a hat-trick last autumn in 2-y-o Trophy at Redcar in October. Yet to match that form this term however and only twentieth of 24 in handicap at Royal Ascot (5f, firm) 20 days ago. Much more is needed.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
- 14. Double RushJ: Jason WatsonT: Charles HillsF: 245-113
- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictKickstarted 2025 with 6f wins at Wolverhampton and over Rowley course here in the spring. Posted an excellent third of 18 to Hucklesbrook in handicap at York (6f, good to firm) 26 days ago when left poorly placed. Can go very well from an unchanged mark.