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Monday 18 May 2026

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racingtv.com Handicap (Div 2)

3YO only | Class 6 | 7f | 9 Runners | Turf

(4)

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Zak Wheatley⁽³⁾| T: D Carroll| OR: 59| D

Showed improved form when successful on all-weather debut at Newcastle in November. That remains a standout effort, down the field at Southwell on his latest outing 11 days ago, but this drop back in grade could at least help.

Form: 8701-89

(2)

Black Rock Beauty^p1⁸⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: O J Orr| T: R A Fahey| OR: 58

Making only second handicap start, didn't settle well enough upped to this trip when fourth of 7 at Kempton in February. Bred to stay this far, though, so he merits consideration with cheekpieces on first time.

Form: 668-74

(3)

Realistic Dream¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Greg Fairley| T: I Jardine| OR: 57

After 3 months off, wasn't disgraced on first run since leaving A. Slattery when 2½ lengths sixth of 7 at Musselburgh (5f) in April. Possibly found the race coming too soon at Hamilton (6f) only 4 days later, so she could fare better this time back up in trip.

Form: 480-965

(8)

Maybe Soon⁴¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: A Elliott| T: T P Tate| OR: 56

Showed ability when fourth over 6f on first 2 starts and hasn't been seen to best effect upped to 7f the last twice, hampered early in the straight at Southwell 6 weeks ago. Not ruled out as she makes the switch to turf.

Form: 4498

(1)

Walk On Walk On^b1¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Jamie Gormley| T: N Wilson| OR: 55

Made the frame twice last year when trained by Des Donovan. However, he failed to get involved in a pair of handicaps for current yard last month, finishing sixth in 9-runner contest over 1m here 18 days ago. Blinkers now reached for.

Form: 3549-06

(5)

Truly Special²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Barry McHugh| T: J S Wainwright| OR: 53

Best effort when third in a 1m Leicester nursery on penultimate start last season. After 6 months off/left David O'Meara, shaped as if better for the outing when sixth of 8 in handicap at Wetherby 22 days ago. This run should reveal more.

Form: 75539-6

(9)

Long Shot^p¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 51| BF

With cheekpieces added for return, showed improved form when keeping on for third in 6f handicap at this course last month, the winner and fifth both scoring next time. Unable to build on that effort here 11 days ago, but no surprise to see him bounce back.

Form: 8086-38

(7)

Twilight Dawn²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Joanna Mason| T: S Whitaker| OR: 50

Only modest form at best at 2 yrs and failed to improve after 5 months off when fifth of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (7f) 23 days ago. Will need to find more with recent run behind her.

Form: 67907-5

(6)

Enduring Story²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: J P Sullivan| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 45

Little promise in a trio of starts this spring, again failing to beat a rival in 6-runner novice at Catterick 26 days ago. Needs to leave those efforts well behind as she makes handicap debut, but she's worth a market check.

Form: 686

Forecasts

Long Shot (7/2), Twilight Dawn (4/1), Black Rock Beauty (5/1), Realistic Dream (6/1), Enduring Story (7/1), Secret Testimony (8/1), Walk On Walk On (10/1), Truly Special (14/1), Maybe Soon (16/1)

Preference is for LONG SHOT who produced his best effort when third here on reappearance and can build on that effort at the second attempt. He gets the vote ahead of Black Rock Beauty, who could yet do better over this trip fitted with headgear, while Realistic Dream is one to note on only her third start for current yard.