13:30 York

Saturday 23 May 2026

All13:3014:0514:4015:1515:5016:2517:00

William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Handicap

Off time: 13:32 | Winning time: 1m 10.74s

(3)

Mae Amor^v⁶^{(ex 5)}

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: Tom Kiely-Marshall⁽⁵⁾| T: R Menzies| OR: 77| D

14/1

Dual handicap winner in 2025 for David O'Meara but ended the year on a low-key note for current yard. However, after 5 months off she bounced back to best when causing a 66/1 surprise at Hamilton 6 days ago, denying Jonny Concrete by a short head. Carries a penalty.

Form: 51570-1

(17)

Al Hussar^b⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Oliver Stammers| T: Grant Tuer| OR: 80

10/1

Proved determined when getting back on the scoresheet at Chester (5f) in September and has returned in good heart, refitted in blinkers when going close in 17-runner handicap at Thirsk a week ago. Can make his presence felt trying this trip for the first time.

Form: 03-3432

(13)

An Outlaw's Grace^p¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Alec Voikhansky| T: R Hannon| OR: 80| D

20/1

Winless since debut but from his easing mark he turned in best performance of 2026 when second of 9 in handicap at Windsor 12 days ago, though was seen to better effect than several of his rivals. Task is now to build on latest effort.

Form: 83-7762

(7)

Papa Cocktail²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-9| J: O J Orr| T: M Herrington| OR: 80| D

16/1

Returned to winning ways at Wolverhampton in January and has continued in good heart since, giving the well-backed winner most to think about when a staying-on second in 6-runner event at Doncaster 3 weeks ago.

Form: 413622

(21)

Kiniro¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Jack Nicholls⁽⁵⁾| T: Dan Horsford| OR: 80| D

33/1

Dual winner at Lingfield last year for Harry Charlton, including on final outing in October. After 7 months off, was denied a run in the closing stages when eighth of 12 in handicap at Chester 15 days ago, so he's one to note on only second start for new trainer.

Form: 46331-8

(1)

Almarada Prince³⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Billy Garritty| T: P T Midgley| OR: 79| D

9/2

Signed off for Ivan Furtado with a good second at Kempton in October and showed encouragement on third start for current trainer when sixth of 16 in handicap at Ripon last month, faring easily best of his group. Now 4 lb below last winning mark.

Form: 002-866

(8)

Kats Bob^v²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-8| J: William Pyle| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 79| CD

17/2

Successful 5 times in 2025, with latest win over this C&D in June. Has returned in good order, having excuses on penultimate start before leading until late on when fourth of 9 at Thirsk 3 weeks ago.

Form: 345-294

(18)

Mister Sox^p²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-8| J: Sean Kirrane| T: T D Easterby| OR: 79| D

18/1

4-time winner last year and showed the benefit of this season's reappearance run when second in 9-runner handicap at Thirsk 3 weeks ago. Can remain competitive with latest effort behind him.

Form: 4830-02

(11)

Yes I'm Mali⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 79| CD

6/1

Without a win last year for Richard Fahey but stepped forward from seasonal/stable debut when landing 18-runner contest at Thirsk last month. Found it tougher when mid-field in a class 2 at Newbury a week ago, though he now drops back in grade.

Form: 073-017

(10)

Jonny Concrete^b⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Shane Gray| T: I Jardine| OR: 79| BF| D

9/2

Held his form well in first part of last season and has returned at the top of his game, edged out only in the dying strides when short-head second of 13 to Mae Amor at Hamilton 6 days ago. Can make another bold bid with blinkers back on.

Form: 2790-32

(2)

Dakota Gold²³¹

Age: 12| Weight: 9-8| J: Connor Beasley| T: M Dods| OR: 79| CD

18/1

Admirable veteran whose CV includes 6 course victories. Made a successful return at Ripon last season but was more miss than hit the remainder of the campaign, well held at Redcar when last seen in October.

Form: 100059-

(6)

Lord Roxby¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Ethan Tindall⁽⁵⁾| T: N Tinkler| OR: 78| D

10/1

Winner at Hamilton a year ago and several placed efforts subsequently, ending 2025 with a good second in 9-runner handicap at Newmarket in November. Has had excuses both starts this spring, caught wider than ideal at Ascot 2 weeks ago.

Form: 3662-90

(14)

Miraculous⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: O McSweeney| T: T D Easterby| OR: 77| D

28/1

Dual winner for Roger Varian in 2025 and met trouble on second start for this trainer when fifth of 12 at Chester earlier in the month. However, failed to build on that when mid-field at Newmarket last time and best recent form has come on tight, turning tracks.

Form: 279-655

(15)

Intervention¹⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 9-5| J: A Mullen| T: M Appleby| OR: 76| D

50/1

Is being kept busy and recorded 4 wins in 2025, including the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon. Yet to score this year but ran well on a rare outing at 5f when fourth of 10 at Nottingham last month, before having worst of the draw at Chester last time.

Form: 804040

(22)

Beattie Is Back⁸⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-5| J: Warren Fentiman⁽³⁾| T: R A Fahey| OR: 76

40/1

Has worked his way back to best in 3 starts this year, looking unlucky not to win when beaten by a neck in 12-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) in February, having a lot to do in the straight. Likely to get a strong pace to aim at back down in trip.

Form: 617-642

(5)

Jenever^v1¹⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-5| J: George Wood| T: Jessica Macey| OR: 76| D

22/1

Proved at least as good as ever last year with victories over 5f at Sandown and 6f at Nottingham. Hasn't quite recaptured that form in 4 starts this season, though, finishing mid-field at Windsor 19 days ago. Visor now the choice of headgear.

Form: 19-0565

(20)

Trilby^p,t²^{(ex 5)}

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: P J McDonald| T: S England| OR: 75| BF| D

14/1

Well backed again in first-time cheekpieces and resumed winning ways in 5f Haydock handicap (soft) on Thursday. This is tougher.

Form: 4-85261

(19)

Orne^b⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: Cam Hardie| T: A Brittain| OR: 75

14/1

Without a win since his 2-y-o days and largely found things tough upon joining current yard last season. Refitted with blinkers, fared better when third of 22 over 7f at this course 8 days ago, but others still more persuasive.

Form: 0407-03

(4)

Blind Beggar^p⁴¹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-4| J: Taryn Langley⁽⁵⁾| T: Jessica Macey| OR: 75| D

50/1

Winner at Sandown (5f) last summer for Michael Appleby and went close over the same C&D on stable debut. However, he's been well below form in 2 outings this year, eleventh of 17 at Musselburgh 6 weeks ago. Cheekpieces back on for rare start at 6f nowadays.

Form: 2405-00

(9)

Tiriac^p⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: Barry McHugh| T: P T Midgley| OR: 75| CD

22/1

Landed this race in 2024 and successful over 5f at Newcastle on 2 of final 3 starts in 2025, suited by a sound pace for his latest win in December. Yet to fire in 3 starts this year, though, again slowly away when eighth of 17 at Thirsk a week ago.

Form: 131-978

Non-Runners

(16)

El Bufalo²

Weight: 9-6| Age: 5

T: T Faulkner J: Non Runner

(12)

Fortamour¹⁵

Weight: 9-4| Age: 10

T: B Haslam J: Joanna Mason

Forecasts

Jonny Concrete (9/2), Almarada Prince (9/2), Yes I'm Mali (6/1), Kats Bob (17/2), Lord Roxby (10/1), Al Hussar (10/1), Trilby (14/1), Orne (14/1), Mae Amor (14/1), Papa Cocktail (16/1), Fortamour (16/1), Mister Sox (18/1), Dakota Gold (18/1), An Outlaw's Grace (20/1), El Bufalo (20/1), Jenever (22/1), Tiriac (22/1), Miraculous (28/1), Kiniro (33/1), Beattie Is Back (40/1), Blind Beggar (50/1), Intervention (50/1)

A wide-open contest, with preference for JONNY CONCRETE who was only narrowly denied at Hamilton 6 days ago and could be ready to go one better in a change of headgear. Heading the list of dangers is Al Hussar, who has also made a positive start to the season, with Kiniro and Mister Sox others to consider.