Starform Expert Steve Curry Highlights Top Racing Contenders

Friday, May 22, 2026

Starform expert Steve Curry highlights several horses to watch in today’s UK races, including St Mawes at Goodwood, Jojo Rabbit at Pontefract, Callisto Dream returning to a favorable mile distance, and hurdler Saccary aiming for a maiden win at Worcester. These selections showcase strong recent form and tactical advantages that could lead to notable victories across both flat and jump events.

Several horses are being closely watched as potential winners in today’s racing action across various UK tracks, according to insights from Starform expert Steve Curry.

At Goodwood, the focus is on St Mawes in the 3:07 p.m. Track Radio Handicap. This four-year-old, trained by Emma Lavelle, has thrived since stepping up to the two-mile distance, securing consecutive wins last autumn. After a six-month break, St Mawes made a strong return earlier this month, finishing a close third over the same distance and course. Despite showing early eagerness in the race, the horse closed well, finishing three-quarters of a length behind Arc Zoosve, who was completing a four-race winning streak. With jockey Sean Levey aboard, there is optimism that St Mawes will settle better this time and secure a third victory over two miles.

At Pontefract, Jojo Rabbit is anticipated to make an impact in the 7:22 p.m. FBS Chartered Accountants Handicap. Trained by Ruth Carr, this sprinter previously captured a win at the same course and distance last month. Following a couple of less notable performances, Jojo Rabbit returned to form with an unlucky second-place finish at Beverley ten days ago, narrowly beaten by a head. Observers believe that with a clearer run, Jojo Rabbit could have secured the win and still holds an advantage based on that recent performance.

Ed Bethell’s Callisto Dream will contest the 8:52 p.m. Summer Sutton 18th Birthday Celebration Handicap, returning to a mile distance after less impressive runs over 1 mile 2 furlongs late last year. The filly's last victory came over this shorter trip and the current drop in class could enhance her chances of recapturing winning form.

Over hurdles at Worcester, Saccary is a horse to watch in the 8:41 p.m. Read Johnny Burke’s Blog At CopyBet Handicap Hurdle. After three consecutive second-place finishes, Saccary is poised to break through with a maiden hurdles win. The most recent runner-up effort was by a neck, and the strength of that form was reinforced when the horse finishing just behind Saccary won at Uttoxeter the following weekend.

These selections highlight promising contenders across flat and jump racing on what promises to be an engaging day of competition.