17:00 York

Saturday 23 May 2026

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

William Hill Boosts Every Day Handicap

Off time: 17:02 | Winning time: 1m 25.00s

(20)

Leadman⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-13| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 84| D

10/3

Successful over this trip at Newmarket last year and shaped better than bare result on occasions thereafter. Not many positives to glean from first 2 outings this year but got back on track when second of 22 over C&D last week, having to weave way through. Nudged up 4 lb but remains well treated.

Form: 8U6-862

(6)

Lady Mariko²⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Zak Wheatley⁽³⁾| T: Dylan Cunha| OR: 80| D

14/1

Consistent mare who pulled clear of the rest when a close second at Newmarket on final start of a productive 2025 campaign. Went one better dropped to 6f on her reappearance at Kempton and had a valid excuse (in wrong group) at Yarmouth on latest start.

Form: 3352-16

(5)

Paladin¹²⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Oliver Stammers| T: K Frost| OR: 79| D

33/1

Finished second to a progressive rival over 1m at Southwell in October and returned to a similar level on first outing for new stable (sold for 13,000 gns out of Charlie Johnston's yard) when causing a 33/1 surprise at Wolverhampton in January, aided by good ride. Only 2 lb higher on return to turf.

Form: 61725-1

(11)

Bloodsweatandtyres²⁰³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: P J McDonald| T: B Ellison| OR: 79| D

12/1

Acclamation gelding who built on debut when ready winner of 7-runner novice at Newcastle (7f) in November. Remains likely to do better but opening mark could have been kinder.

Form: 31-

(16)

Rascal Recknell²²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Darragh Keenan| T: M Appleby| OR: 78| BF| D

20/1

Successful on 2 of his 4 starts for this yard last season, including at Chelmsford in September. Found only Commander of Life too good back there (7f) the following month and needs considering on return from 7 months off given he's capable fresh.

Form: 98/1612-

(13)

It Just Takes Time¹⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 9-7| J: J Garritty| T: M Walford| OR: 78| CD

28/1

C&D winner who tumbled in the weights prior to landing a handicap at Beverley (7f, good to soft) towards the end of last season. Stepped up on his comeback when eight of 16 at Ripon in April but ran below par back there last time, looking a difficult ride to boot.

Form: 137-086

(1)

Mereside Diva^b⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: William Pyle| T: T D Barron| OR: 77| D

14/1

Back to winning ways with blinkers added at Newcastle (7f) in February and mostly creditable efforts since, including back against the males over C&D last week, albeit aided by a good draw.

Form: 317928

(17)

Silver Trumpet^p²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: Callum Hutchinson| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR: 77| D

33/1

All wins over 7f. Stepped up on his reappearance when third in 7-runner all-weather handicap at Lingfield last month and it's reasonable to believe he'll be back to something like his best here.

Form: 1725-43

(18)

Inspired⁷⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Jack Nicholls⁽⁵⁾| T: K R Burke| OR: 77

16/1

Won a maiden by a wide margin at Newcastle (1m) in December and placed both subsequent runs, including when shaping better than the bare result on handicap debut in February. Underperformed at Chelmsford since and has been gelded.

Form: 21-236

(7)

Quest For Fun^t⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 9-6| J: Sean Kirrane| T: T D Easterby| OR: 77| CD

13/2

C&D winner last summer who backed that up with plenty of creditable efforts. Shaped well on his Doncaster reappearance and was again better than the bare result when fifth of 22 over C&D last week, having been forced to pick his way through as things were developing. Has to be shortlisted.

Form: 620-955

(8)

Havana Prince^p⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: T Eaves| T: T Coyle & K Wood| OR: 76| D

22/1

Bounced back to his best with his reappearance under his belt when winning 11-runner handicap at Newcastle (7f) in March, benefiting from the step back up in trip. Easy to excuse his subsequent run over C&D and is now refitted with headgear for the first time since August 2023.

Form: 056-310

(14)

Documenting³²

Age: 13| Weight: 9-4| J: Cam Hardie| T: K Frost| OR: 75| CD

50/1

Veteran who shaped as if needing the run after 6 months off when seventh of 11 in handicap (18/1) at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) 32 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Has been given a chance by the assessor and that run suggested he still has some life in him.

Form: 45095-7

(12)

Jersey Maverick^v²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Mikkel Mortensen⁽⁵⁾| T: C Fellowes| OR: 74| D

25/1

Ended 2025 in very good nick. Looked in need of his reappearance at Kempton (7f) and duly stepped up on that run when second in 7f handicap at Southwell 23 days ago. Should remain competitive back on turf.

Form: 9542-62

(10)

Feel The Need¹²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: Shane Gray| T: M Herrington| OR: 74| BF| CD

16/1

Successful in this race in 2024 and returned to form after 3 months off with a good second in 7f handicap at Southwell in January, despite being caught further back than ideal. Will need a fair bit to drop right but he's one to consider all the same.

Form: 06400-2

(21)

Pulsar Star^p³⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: R Havlin| T: T Faulkner| OR: 74

18/1

Lightly-raced maiden who advanced his form further for his new handler when second of 9 on handicap debut at Nottingham (1m) last month. Looks sure to be going one better before long but stall 21 presents a challenge.

Form: 024-22

(19)

Follow Your Heart^t⁹⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-2| J: Warren Fentiman⁽³⁾| T: D M Loughnane| OR: 73| D

80/1

Recorded a fourth success of 2025 at Wolverhampton in December but followed a below-par effort with an even worse one back at that venue in February. On the plus side, he's much lower in the weights back on grass.

Form: 071-464

(2)

Signcastle City¹¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: Alec Voikhansky| T: R Hannon| OR: 73| D

9/1

Latest win at Chelmsford City in February and confirmed his return to form when third of 9 in all-weather handicap at Lingfield (1m) 11 days ago, faring best of those up with the strong pace. Just as effective on turf and enters calculations.

Form: 154023

(4)

Commander Of Life²³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: George Wood| T: Jessica Macey| OR: 73| D

18/1

Reliable sort who typically give his running when fifth of 7 in 7f handicap at Southwell on latest start. Returns to turf from a 7 lb lower mark, so shouldn't be taken lightly.

Form: 242435

(3)

Highfield Viking^v³⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: Joanna Mason| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 73| D

22/1

Dual 7f winner on turf last August who is entitled to be sharper for last month's comeback fifth at Beverley. Visor back on.

Form: 25736-5

(22)

Modern Times^t¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: O McSweeney| T: T D Easterby| OR: 73| BF

22/1

Landed the odds in a Ripon maiden in June on just his second start for new stable. Shaped well when fifth of 16 in a handicap there on reappearance and has had excuses on both outings since.

Form: 441-535

(15)

Golden Strike^v⁵⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: O J Orr| T: R A Fahey| OR: 72| D

11/1

In good form on all-weather earlier in the year, scoring at Newcastle (7f) in February and splitting a pair on subsequent winners back there in March. However, underperformed without any obvious excuses back on turf at Doncaster on most recent outing.

Form: 5-81220

(9)

Beale Street²²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: Connor Beasley| T: B Smart| OR: 72| D

14/1

Record a fifth course win at Newcastle in 8-runner handicap (7f) 22 days ago. Needs to prove himself as effective away from that track, though.

Form: 0-72101

Forecasts

Leadman (10/3), Quest For Fun (13/2), Signcastle City (9/1), Golden Strike (11/1), Bloodsweatandtyres (12/1), Lady Mariko (14/1), Beale Street (14/1), Mereside Diva (14/1), Inspired (16/1), Feel The Need (16/1), Commander Of Life (18/1), Pulsar Star (18/1), Rascal Recknell (20/1), Modern Times (22/1), Highfield Viking (22/1), Havana Prince (22/1), Jersey Maverick (25/1), It Just Takes Time (28/1), Silver Trumpet (33/1), Paladin (33/1), Documenting (50/1), Follow Your Heart (80/1)

LEADMAN doesn't have a favourable draw once more and is the sort that needs plenty to fall right, but he shaped notably well from a tricky berth when runner-up over C&D last week and is worth supporting to go one better on just his second start in 0-80 company. Quest For Fun also caught the eye in the aforementioned race and is interesting from his current mark, with Commander of Life and Silver Trumpet others to consider.