17:00 York

Saturday 31 May 2025

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

William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap

Off time: 17:03 | Winning time: 1m 22.69s

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(14)

Mums Tipple¹⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 9-9| J: Tom Marquand| T: R Hannon| OR: 80| C| D

7/2

Course winner who has been given a real chance by the assessor and went like the best horse at the weights when ¾-length third of 22 to Delicacy in handicap at this C&D (good, 11/1) 15 days ago, likely he'd have won if held onto for longer. Big shout up 2 lb with Marquand up.

Form: 85-5893

(12)

Al Muqdad¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: D Nolan| T: D O'Meara| OR: 80| D

22/1

Had a busy 2024, gaining a fourth victory in handicaps at Ayr (7.2f) in July and in-the frame on 4 of his 5 starts thereafter. Best not judged too harshly on either outing so far this term, meeting with trouble when 8¾ lengths tenth of 22 to Delicacy in C&D handicap 15 days ago.

Form: 2462-60

(11)

Ziggy's Condor^v²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Warren Fentiman⁽⁵⁾| T: R A Fahey| OR: 79

11/1

Went very close in a C&D handicap on last season's reappearance and bagged first victory since his juvenile days in handicap at Southwell (6f) in February. Continued in form since, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Haydock (7f) 21 days ago. Rider takes off a very handy 5 lb here.

Form: 461444

(18)

Flying Fletcher¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: A Mullen| T: R A Fahey| OR: 79

40/1

Gained both wins at Newcastle, the latest over 6f in November. Largely held form well on AW/turf since the turn of the year but he did underperform when finishing midfield behind re-opposing Delicacy over C&D a couple of weeks ago. Type to bounce back.

Form: 393950

(1)

Tropez Power^b¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-8| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 79| D

12/1

Doesn't really find winning easy these days but he did get back on track from an easing mark with blinkers enlisted when second of 6 in handicap (6/1) at Redcar (8f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Evidently on a competitive mark but he may have to settle for a minor role again.

Form: 705982

(10)

Daring Legend¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Tom Kiely-Marshall⁽⁵⁾| T: M Appleby| OR: 78| D

20/1

Three-time winner in 2024 (including for this pilot) and turned in best effort for some time when just touched off in 8-runner handicap at Yarmouth (7f) 17 days ago. This is undoubtedly a much tougher assignment but respected for each-way purposes now he's back in good heart.

Form: 457032

(5)

Delicacy¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: S H James| T: James Owen| OR: 78| CD

4/1

Improving in leaps and bounds following a recent stable switch, scoring at Leicester prior to overcoming the rise in class to readily land 22-runner C&D handicap at the Dante Meeting 2 weeks ago. Ought to take some stopping in hat-trick bid from 4 lb higher mark.

Form: 568011

(21)

Riot^t,v¹⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 9-6| J: Mark Winn| T: D O'Meara| OR: 77| CD

12/1

Twice successful from higher marks last term, including over C&D and dropped a big hint his turn may again be imminent when shaping much better than the bare result behind Delicacy here 2 weeks ago, denied a run and finishing virtually on the bridle. Intriguing runner with visor back on.

Form: 336-099

(19)

Arctic Dawn^p1¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Hollie Doyle| T: D & C Kubler| OR: 77| BF

12/1

Son of Blue Point who resumed progress after 5 months off (also gelded) when runner-up at Southwell (7f) last month. Shade disappointing he couldn't build on that at Kempton next time but interesting connections now opt for application of cheekpieces.

Form: 2237-25

(8)

Quest For Fun^t¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-6| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 77| CD

7/1

C&D winner who arrives on a losing run but shaped well and was unlucky not to finish much closer for second start in succession when 3¼ lengths fourth of 22 to Delicacy in a C&D handicap 2 weeks ago, denied a run at a crucial stage. Merits serious consideration off this mark for in-form yard.

Form: 8053-94

(6)

Mudamer¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: P J McDonald| T: G A Harker| OR: 76| D

14/1

Gained breakthrough success for this yard in first-time cheekpieces at Beverley in summer of 2023. Winless last year but mark reflects that and resumed in good form, third at Ripon prior to seeming to find the test sharp enough when sixth at Newmarket (7f) latest. That a slight worry here.

Form: 7569-36

(20)

Bowood¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Elle-May Croot⁽⁵⁾| T: I Furtado| OR: 76

80/1

Rattled off a quick-fire hat-trick in handicaps at around 1m on turf last summer. Mark understandably rose considerably as a result and left the impression he's been working his way back to full fitness in pair of turf runs so far this spring. Passed over for the time being.

Form: 22-4085

(4)

Crimson Spirit²⁶¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Saffie Osborne| T: D & C Kubler| OR: 76| BF| D

11/1

Lightly-raced 4-y-o who was holding form well when last seen, just proving vulnerable late on having raced freely when third of 9 in handicap at Epsom (8.5f, heavy) back in September. Sort his shrewd yard do very well with and he's worth a second look on seasonal bow.

Form: 18/7523-

(22)

Feel The Need¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Benoit D L Sayette| T: M Herrington| OR: 76| CD

28/1

Bagged this prize in decisive fashion from a 2 lb lower mark 12 months ago and consistent thereafter, back on the scoresheet at Southwell (1m) in December. Record mixed more recently, failing to revive for a return to the Knavesmire when well held eighteenth behind Delicacy over C&D 15 days ago.

Form: 037470

(17)

Craven^v²³²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: Billy Garritty| T: R A Fahey| OR: 75| CD

66/1

Very best efforts came around here last season, narrowly bagging big-field C&D handicap in July. However, really struggled to replicate that level in handful of starts thereafter and a 7-month break needs to have had a positive effect. Visor back on in place of blinkers.

Form: 100980-

(9)

Yaajooz¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: D Swift| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 75

33/1

Successful at Thirsk (1m) on final outing for George Boughey last summer and best effort for present yard came when runner-up back over that C&D a fortnight ago. This demands more having been nudged up 2 lb, however.

Form: 3916-32

(3)

The Green Man^p,t1⁴⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: N Callan| T: D Brooke| OR: 74| C

50/1

Course winner who was formerly useful but below par last season and not yet fired in 2 starts since the turn of the year. Tongue strap added to usual cheekpieces now but others look much stronger.

Form: 5003-65

(2)

Mysteryofthesands⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Faye McManoman| T: T D Easterby| OR: 73| D

11/1

Successful once during a busy 2024 campaign and stepped up on first starts back this spring when winning 8-runner handicap (10/3) at Beverley (7.4f, good) 7 days ago. Nudged up just 2 lb for that but he's much more on his plate faced with this much more competitive scenario.

Form: 425-521

(15)

Lir Speciale²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: Ben Robinson| T: B Ellison| OR: 73| D

28/1

Losing run stretches back 2 years and he hasn't been shaping like bucking that trend for new stable of late, tenth of 12 in handicap at Ascot (6f, firm) 21 days ago. Return to 7f may help but others more persuasive.

Form: 6-57450

(13)

Tele Red¹⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 9-2| J: Sam Feilden⁽⁵⁾| T: K R Burke| OR: 73| C

40/1

Triple winner in 2023 (including here) who was campaigned more sparingly last year and confirmed he retains his ability back from 7 months off when fourth of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (8f, good to firm) 14 days ago. However, he'll find easier openings than this moving forward this campaign.

Form: 57434-4

(16)

Beattie Is Back³³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: Ethan Tindall⁽⁷⁾| T: R A Fahey| OR: 73| D

40/1

All 3 career victories have come on all-weather yet, with headgear discarded having dipped below last winning mark, he returned to form when creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm) 33 days ago. This does look a much hotter race, however.

Form: 3-26704

Non-Runners

(7)

Harry Did⁵⁶

Weight: 9-4| Age: 4

T: Harry Eustace J: David Probert

Forecasts

Mums Tipple (7/2), Delicacy (4/1), Quest For Fun (7/1), Crimson Spirit (11/1), Mysteryofthesands (11/1), Ziggy's Condor (11/1), Arctic Dawn (12/1), Tropez Power (12/1), Riot (12/1), Mudamer (14/1), Daring Legend (20/1), Harry Did (20/1), Al Muqdad (22/1), Feel The Need (28/1), Lir Speciale (28/1), Yaajooz (33/1), Beattie Is Back (40/1), Tele Red (40/1), Flying Fletcher (40/1), The Green Man (50/1), Craven (66/1), Bowood (80/1)

A highly-competitive finale with the vote in favour of MUMS TIPPLE, who went like the best horse at the weights and may well of won had he be held on to longer when third behind Delicacy in a C&D handicap at the Dante Festival 2 weeks ago. He can confirm as much with Tom Marquand taking over. Aforementioned Delicacy has thrived since joining James Owen and is a major player in her hat-trick bid. Riot and Quest For Fun where significant eye-catchers behind that pair and also need considering.