16:10 York

Saturday 23 August 2025

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Sky Bet Constantine Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

Off time: 16:14 | Winning time: 1m 9.77s

(2)

Two Tribes^b²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: R L Moore| T: R Spencer| OR: 103| D

4/1

Comes here very much on the up and followed success in International at Ascot (7f) with success under a 6 lb penalty in 27-runner Stewards' Cup at Goodwood by 2¼ lengths from Strike Red. Hiked up 8 lb but 4th in this 12 months ago and a likely player.

Form: 440311

(5)

Jordan Electrics³

Age: 9| Weight: 9-9| J: P Mulrennan| T: J S Goldie| OR: 100| D

20/1

Enjoyed a phenomenal 2024 when winning 7 times. Off 10 months ahead of return here and quickly back to form when ninth of 27 in the Stewards' Cup 3 at Goodwood weeks ago. In the picture eased 2 lb.

Form: 725-090

(9)

Commanche Falls^b²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-7| J: Connor Beasley| T: M Dods| OR: 98| CD

16/1

C&D winner who arrives in good nick, 3¾ lengths seventh of 27 to Two Tribes in Stewards' Cup at Goodwood last time. Good third in this from 9 lb higher 12 months ago and he's not discounted with blinkers replacing cheekpieces.

Form: 702687

(14)

Tropical Storm²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding| OR: 101| C

28/1

Landed 5f listed event here in August but he came in last of 14 on his first run in a handicap at Ascot (5f) four weeks ago. Needs a big step forward.

Form: 14-6100

(12)

We Never Stop^b⁶³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: S A Gray| T: K A Ryan| OR: 97| D

66/1

Scored twice over 6f on the AW at Southwell/Newcastle in the spring but below form both runs since, beating just one in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot in June. Has something to prove after a break.

Form: 671190

(17)

Completely Random²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: T E Whelan| T: Harry Charlton| OR: 97| D

16/1

Kick-started 2025 with wins at Southwell and Leicester in April and has continued in good nick, eighth of 27 to Two Tribes in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood last time. Can make his presence felt eased 1 lb.

Form: 4-11558

(10)

Northern Ticker³⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: D Tudhope| T: M Dods| OR: 99| D

12/1

Dual novice winner at 2yrs and an excellent third in listed Two-Year-Old Trophy at Redcar final start. Advanced his form when an excellent fourth of 14 in 6f Hamilton handicap last month. Possibilities off the same mark.

Form: 3113-04

(11)

Twilight Calls²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-5| J: Saffie Osborne| T: R Spencer| OR: 96| D

18/1

A smart sprinter for Henry Candy. Best effort for current yard when 3¼ lengths fifth of 27 to Two Tribes in Stewards' Cup at Goodwood last time, first home in far-side group. Weighted to go well now.

Form: 590005

(6)

Pocklington²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: P J McDonald| T: G R Oldroyd| OR: 95| D

4/1

Low-mileage colt who quickly reached a useful level last year, winning 2 of his 5 starts. Has shaped well after 10 months off both runs this summer, latterly when an unlucky-in-running fifth of 19 over C&D four weeks ago. Capable of better. Interesting.

Form: 1500-25

(20)

Strike Red²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-4| J: Billy Garritty| T: R A Fahey| OR: 95| CD

16/1

Yet to open his account this season but he's been shaping well and came home 2¼ lengths second of 27 to Two Tribes in Stewards' Cup at Goodwood last time. This C&D winner (also runner-up in this in 2024) is one to keep on the right side.

Form: 568562

(16)

Run Boy Run^v²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: George Wood| T: R Spencer| OR: 95| D

14/1

Arrives in good order without winning, tried in a change of headgear when 3 lengths fourth of 27 to Two Tribes in Stewards' Cup at Goodwood three weeks ago. One for the shortlist.

Form: 242964

(1)

Badri¹²

Age: 8| Weight: 9-4| J: Jason Hart| T: M Herrington| OR: 95| BF| D

11/1

Resumed winning ways at Windsor in July and not disgraced when third of 12 to Chief Mankato there 12 days ago. No forlorn hope.

Form: 382213

(18)

Milford¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: Miss J A Camacho| OR: 96

14/1

Without a win since his debut but has got back on the up of late, second of 10 in handicap at Ascot (6f) 14 days ago. Could be thereabouts once more despite a 3 lb weights rise.

Form: 937322

(4)

Jubilee Walk^t²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: W Buick| T: J Ferguson| OR: 93| C| D

6/1

Course winner who got right back on track when second of 19 in handicap over C&D last month. Remains with few miles on the clock and merits serious consideration nudged up 1 lb.

Form: 06-0032

(7)

Saint Lawrence^b²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-1| J: Tom Marquand| T: A Watson| OR: 92| D

66/1

On a long losing sequence and well held in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot and Stewards' Cup at Goodwood on his last two starts. Others appeal more.

Form: 0-77000

(8)

Dark Thirty²³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: S M Levey| T: R Hannon| OR: 92| C| D

33/1

Course winner who also bagged a pair of 6f handicaps in early summer. Only eleventh of 12 at Wolverhampton (6f) last time though so needs to bounce back.

Form: 102100

(15)

Zayer^p¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Hollie Doyle| T: A Watson| OR: 95

50/1

Useful 5f winner who came in a very good fourth in Palace of Holyroodhouse at Royal Ascot. Beat only one in 6f handicap there last time however so has a bit to prove now.

Form: 6-47439

(13)

Super Saiyan²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Sean Kirrane| T: Billy Aprahamian| OR: 90| D

18/1

Made it 2-3 on his first run since leaving John & Thady Gosden when easily bagging 6f novice at Doncaster 21 days ago. Looks to have more to offer but others seem better threated now he goes into handicaps.

Form: 41/1

(19)

Nimitz²⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: J P Spencer| T: Henrik Engblom| OR: 90| D

40/1

Useful Swedish handicapper who won his first 3 starts this season at Bro Park in summer. Emerged with credit when ninth of 20 in 5f Goodwood handicap last month, first home in far-side group. Not dismissed off a 3 lb lower mark.

Form: 04-1119

(3)

Chief Mankato^t,p¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: Edward Greatrex| T: J Channon| OR: 89| D

14/1

Has resumed his progress of late, overcoming a slow start to cosily land 6f handicap at Windsor 12 days ago. Up 5 lb but he needs considering.

Form: 202131

Forecasts

Pocklington (4/1), Two Tribes (4/1), Jubilee Walk (6/1), Badri (11/1), Northern Ticker (12/1), Chief Mankato (14/1), Run Boy Run (14/1), Milford (14/1), Commanche Falls (16/1), Strike Red (16/1), Completely Random (16/1), Twilight Calls (18/1), Super Saiyan (18/1), Jordan Electrics (20/1), Tropical Storm (28/1), Dark Thirty (33/1), Nimitz (40/1), Zayer (50/1), Saint Lawrence (66/1), We Never Stop (66/1)

This is wide open but POCKLINGTON has long promised to win a race of this nature and can gain his biggest prize yet having caught the eye when a close fifth in a big field over C&D last time. Plenty from the Stewards' Cup line up here and 1-2 Two Tribes and Strike Red could emerge as the main dangers to Geoff Oldroyd's low-mileage 4-y-o. Others who need factoring in include Jubilee Walk, Commanche Falls, Twilight Calls and Jordan Electrics in this cracking sprint.