14:00 York

Saturday 25 July 2026

All13:3014:0014:3515:0515:4216:1716:52

Sky Bet Dash (Heritage Handicap)

Off time: 14:02 | Winning time: 1m 11.16s

(2)

Pocklington²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: Joanna Mason| T: G R Oldroyd| OR: 100| D

11/2

Gained a deserved first handicap success at Southwell on New Year's Day and good second at Newcastle next time. After a couple of below-par efforts, made the frame back at Newcastle last month and he could be in the mix (shaped well over C&D in 2 starts last summer).

Form: 2-12784

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(9)

Stratusnine²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: James Doyle| T: H Palmer| OR: 95| D

10/3

Yet to win this year but runner-up on 2 occasions, looking unlucky not to win over 5f here in May. Has continued in good form the last twice despite not having things go his way, drawn widest when third of 9 at Chester (6f) on latest outing.

Form: 52P283

(17)

Addison Grey²⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Rossa Ryan| T: C G Cox| OR: 94| BF| D

7/1

Successful twice in 2025 and returned with a pair of good runner-up efforts to start this season, beaten only by the subsequent Wokingham winner at Newmarket in May. Has remained in decent heart, meeting trouble when third of 7 back down in grade at Salisbury 25 days ago.

Form: 10-2253

(10)

Apollo One³⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 9-6| J: D Tudhope| T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck| OR: 94| D

10/1

Several good efforts in defeat last year, including when runner-up in Group 3 at Ascot, but form has been mixed this season. Had hopeless task from his position in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot last time, but others more persuasive despite his easing mark.

Form: 829390

(15)

Commanche Falls^p⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 9-6| J: Connor Beasley| T: M Dods| OR: 94| CD

33/1

Last win came in a C&D listed race back in September 2023. Showed that he's still capable of useful form when runner-up on second of his 3 starts in Bahrain early this year, before looking rusty after 5 months off when down the field at Hamilton 8 days ago.

Form: 09-2207

(20)

Coul Angel¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: C Lee| T: M Appleby| OR: 92| BF| D

33/1

Reliable type who won 5 times last year. Runner-up twice this season, beaten only by an improver at Windsor in June, before unsuited by a switch to more positive tactics when mid-field at Ascot 15 days ago. Wide draw not ideal here, though.

Form: 672626

(5)

Air Force One^v²⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: P J McDonald| T: G R Oldroyd| OR: 90| C

9/1

Successful at Beverley (5f) in April and, having had excuses at the Dante meeting next time, was a never-nearer fifth of 16 here later in May. Away on terms for a change and ran creditably when third at Newcastle last month. Interesting making only second start over this trip.

Form: 6-51053

(6)

Veblen Good⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: K Shoemark| T: D O'Meara| OR: 89| D

18/1

Doubled his tally making seasonal/stable debut at Pontefract in April and, after a lesser effort over 7f, has run well back at 6f the last twice. Finished third in 9-runner contest at Ayr 5 days ago and a stronger pace/bigger field here promises to suit. One to note.

Form: 67-1033

(7)

Novello Lad²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: P Mulrennan| T: P T Midgley| OR: 89| BF| D

50/1

Suited by stepping back up to 6f when scoring readily at Doncaster in May and followed up in game fashion at the same course. However, he found run of good form coming to a halt when eighth of 10 at Thirsk at the beginning of the month.

Form: 29-3118

(19)

Musical Touch⁴²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: Warren Fentiman⁽³⁾| T: R A Fahey| OR: 88| CD

25/1

Enhanced his good record fresh when justifying support at Southwell in April. Excuses next time before resuming winning ways over this C&D 6 weeks ago, though was well positioned closest to the far rail. Back up in grade and has wide draw to overcome this time.

Form: 600-171

(11)

Red Spells Danger¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 93| D

4/1

Has proved well suited by the drop to 6f, easily winning Ripon maiden and Hamilton handicap before going close in an often informative 3-y-o contest here in June. Again ran well when making the frame at Newmarket 16 days ago and he's a major player back at this venue.

Form: 221124

(13)

We Never Stop²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: K Stott| T: K A Ryan| OR: 87| D

33/1

Without a victory since last spring (last 3 wins on all-weather), but on the back of a breathing operation he ran one of this year's better races when second of 9 at Chester last time, albeit having benefit of a good position. Task is now to build on latest effort.

Form: 938002

(22)

Trilby^p,t⁴⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 8-11| J: Rowan Scott| T: S England| OR: 85| D

66/1

Has been rejuvenated by the fitting of cheekpieces, making it 2 wins from his last 3 starts with a cosy success at Carlisle (5f, soft) in June. Also did well to finish third over this C&D in between his recent victories, but now goes back up in class and is drawn widest.

Form: 526131

(18)

Rousing Encore¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 8-10| J: J P Sullivan| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 84| BF| CD

40/1

Dual winner in 2025, over this C&D in May, and has shaped as if still in good form whilst having excuses several times this season, including when left poorly placed here last month. Soon bounced back when third of 17 at Ayr 19 days ago, racing closer to the pace than usual.

Form: 550403

(12)

Baldomero^v²⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 8-10| J: Toby Moore⁽⁷⁾| T: M Appleby| OR: 84| D

50/1

Ended 2025 on a high, adding 3 more all-weather victories to his tally. Has returned to form with placed efforts 2 of his last 3 outings, third at Windsor 26 days ago despite not getting a clear run. Visor now refitted instead of the cheekpieces.

Form: 506373

(3)

Eternal Sunshine¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 8-9| J: Lauren Young⁽⁵⁾| T: J S Goldie| OR: 83| BF| D

22/1

Reached a useful level last year, completing a hat-trick in the Portland at Doncaster. Struggled to start with this season, but looked to have turned a corner when runner-up at Doncaster (5f) early this month. Disappointing here 15 days ago, though she's below her last winning mark.

Form: 009426

(16)

Yes I'm Mali^v⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 8-8| J: Mark Winn| T: D O'Meara| OR: 82| BF| CD

22/1

Has taken his form up a notch for this stable, winning at Thirsk in April and running at least as well when second of 20 over this C&D in May. Also runner-up at Newmarket the last twice and he can give his running once more with visor back on.

Form: 725022

(1)

Evening Blues^h²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: R P Downey| T: S Hanlon| OR: 87

10/1

Won a Dundalk maiden (1m) on fifth outing last year for Ger Lyons. Raced too freely on first 2 starts for current yard this season, but dropped back to 6f he showed improved form when second in 14-runner handicap here last time. Faces a tougher ask in this contest.

Form: 212-572

(4)

Utmost Respect²⁸⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-3| J: Amie Waugh⁽³⁾| T: R A Fahey| OR: 82

50/1

Landed the odds in 5f maiden at Hamilton last summer and made the frame in nurseries on final 2 starts of the campaign, including at this course in October. Has work to do as he goes back up in trip after 9 months off (has been gelded).

Form: 271044-

(8)

Havana Rum¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 8-3| J: Cam Hardie| T: R A Fahey| OR: 77| D

33/1

Dual winner in 2025 and good second at Pontefract (5f) on this season's return. Hasn't kicked on since, though, eased in grade when third of 19 over this C&D a fortnight ago. Only 1 lb above last winning mark, but this is a more difficult task.

Form: 269533

(14)

Rock Opera¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 8-2| J: Ethan Tindall⁽⁵⁾| T: R A Fahey| OR: 76| D

33/1

Ended a near 2-year losing run at Pontefract in June and ran at least as well when second at the same course later in the month. However, was below expectations when ninth of 19 over this C&D 2 weeks ago and now goes back up in grade.

Form: 734129

Non-Runners

(21)

Fivethousandtoone²⁸

Weight: 8-7| Age: 8

T: T D Easterby J: D Fentiman

Forecasts

Stratusnine (10/3), Red Spells Danger (4/1), Pocklington (11/2), Addison Grey (7/1), Air Force One (9/1), Apollo One (10/1), Evening Blues (10/1), Veblen Good (18/1), Yes I'm Mali (22/1), Eternal Sunshine (22/1), Musical Touch (25/1), Fivethousandtoone (25/1), Coul Angel (33/1), Havana Rum (33/1), Commanche Falls (33/1), Rock Opera (33/1), We Never Stop (33/1), Rousing Encore (40/1), Baldomero (50/1), Novello Lad (50/1), Utmost Respect (50/1), Trilby (66/1)

RED SPELLS DANGER has shown improved form since going sprinting, winning twice before making the frame in a pair of top-end 3-y-o handicaps, and he could be ready to add to his tally. Course winner Air Force One isn't taken lightly, though, with Pocklington and Veblen Good completing the shortlist.