There are 33 Races Today across 5 meetings. There are 6 races at Stratford, 6 races at Thirsk, 7 races at Ascot, 8 races at Wolverhampton, 6 races at Beverley, use Tomform to help you find a winner.
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(1) (4/9 +51%)Louis Veron |
4/9(+51%) | (1) Louis Veron 4/9, Travelled, off the mark with ease when winning a maiden hurdle at Warwick by 3l last time; trainer in form; effective 2m on good to soft and good; more to come, good chance under penalty. Runner-up on first two hurdling starts and did not need to improve to win easily at Warwick (2m, good) a fortnight ago; bred to be suited by today's longer trip and has obvious claims.. |
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(4) (5/2 +9%)Maskarvel |
5/2(+9%) | (4) Maskarvel 5/2, Keen, ran to form when 2 1/2l third in a novice hurdle here most recent run; effective 2m, acts on good; consistent in Irish bumpers, form franked, should be winning soon. Had to settle for third (just behind Take The Boat) when odds-on over C\u0026D (good to firm) 17 days ago, but showed fair form when runner-up at at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft) and Aintree (2m1f, good) this spring and has another big role to play.. |
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(10) (11/2 -10%)Take The Boat |
11/2(-10%) | (10) Take The Boat 11/2, Very promising debut when second beaten 1 1/4l in a novice hurdle here latest; effective 2m2f, acts on good to firm; multiple Flat winner should find a race soon over hurdles. Fair Flat racer at up to 1m6f with 4-22 strike-rate; took pretty well to hurdling and belied 20-1 odds when second (just ahead of Maskarvel) over C\u0026D (good to firm) last month and has each-way claims at least.. |
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(6) (20/1 -100%)Penzance |
20/1(-100%) | (6) Penzance 20/1, Below form beaten 6l in a handicap at Thirsk last time; effective 10f on sound surface, all wins on AW; respected back hurdling. Useful Flat racer, albeit on the downgrade now; back with John Hanlon after three-run spell with Mark Loughnane that included a second on Polytrack (1m4f; RPR 88) last month; made underwhelming hurdle debut when well-held third at Worcester (2m, good) last summer but still enters calculations.. |
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(2) (28/1 +15%)Black Dakota |
28/1(+15%) | (2) Black Dakota 28/1, Moderate hurdles debut when fourth beaten 35l in a maiden hurdle at Listowel latest; effective at 3m in points; needs improvement. Irish point winner; not beaten far in Wexford hunter chase (2m7f, good to yielding; first-time cheekpieces) on last month's rules debut but was remote when fourth in Listowel maiden hurdle (2m4f, good to yielding) three weeks later; recently changed hands for 5,000gns; goes without headgear on this stable debut; best watched. |
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(7) (66/1 -200%)Usyk |
66/1(-200%) | (7) Usyk 66/1, Green, mistakes, needed run on hurdle debut when fourth beaten 26l in a novice hurdle here latest; effective 2m-2m3f; should come on for latest. Showed some ability in run-of-the-mill bumpers around this time last year but lacked fluency and finished over 20l behind Take The Boat and Maskarvel over C\u0026D (good to firm) on recent hurdling debut.. |
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(3) (100/1 -203%)Colibri Bleu |
100/1(-203%) | (3) Colibri Bleu 100/1, Bit keen, showed some promise on hurdles debut 24l third in a maiden hurdle at Warwick most recent run; effective 2m; improvement needed. Won a two-runner maiden point in March 2025 but failed to complete his next five points, and was about 24l behind easy winner Louis Veron when third of seven on recent rules debut at Warwick (2m, good).. |
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(9) (150/1 -436%)Angel Of My Dreams |
150/1(-436%) | (9) Angel Of My Dreams 150/1, Continued in poor form when second beaten 76l in a maiden bumper here latest; plenty more needed to figure now hurdling. Easily won a point bumper in March 2025 (good to soft) but did not show much in three rules bumpers (remote when second here last month); significant improvement required on hurdles debut; tongue-tie removed.. |
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(8) (200/1 -100%)Tequila Star |
200/1(-100%) | (8) Tequila Star 200/1, Never dangerous well beaten in a handicap at Wolverhampton latest; all to do now hurdling. 0-10 on the Flat and absent since running poorly in low-grade AW handicap in December; makes very limited appeal on hurdles debut.. |
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(5) (250/1 -279%)Mcgrath From Clune |
250/1(-279%) | (5) Mcgrath From Clune 250/1, Never in the race down the field in a handicap hurdle at Southwell most recent; effective 2m; better over fences. Dual chase winner, latterly off lowly handicap mark in the autumn, but well beaten on both starts this spring (hurdle/chase) and faces tough task on these terms; hood removed from headgear collection.. |

Dan Skelton's string continue in flying form and Louis Veron is sure to prove popular after opening his account at Warwick recently. However, the five-year-old does have more on his plate shouldering a penalty, which could leave the door open for MASKARVEL. Although turned over at short odds when third over C&D 17 days ago, the Masked Marvel gelding has a race of this nature within his compass judged on previous performances. Reopposing second Take The Boat completes the shortlist.
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(4) (6/4 +25%)Hello Friend |
6/4(+25%) | (4) Hello Friend 6/4, Promising debut just conceding first run to more experienced rival runner-up beaten 1 1/4l in a novice at Newcastle only start; effective 12f, acts on AW; should improve a little for initial experience. 13-2, encouraging debut second of six in 1m4f novice on Newcastle AW four weeks ago; this Frankel filly must enter calculations with better to come.. |
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(3) (13/8 +28%)Hapiness |
13/8(+28%) | (3) Hapiness 13/8, Very promising debut just out-battled late by more experienced rival runner-up beaten a neck in a maiden at Chepstow only start; effective 10f, bred to get further, acts on good to soft; appealing pedigree, should be winning soon for top yard. 3-1, shaped well when a neck second of six in maiden at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft) on her debut 26 days ago; pulled clear of the rest there and she holds leading claims with improvement very much on the cards.. |
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(1) (5/1 +9%)Counter Intuitive |
5/1(+9%) | (1) Counter Intuitive 5/1, Outpaced, improved from debut up in trip but looked in need of even further beaten 6 1/2l in a novice at Salisbury last time; trainer in form; effective 10f, acts on good; well bred and should improve now upped in trip. Frankel filly who took a big step forward from her debut eighth when running on into sixth of 13 in 1m2f Salisbury novice last month; she can do better still, especially over this longer trip, so needs considering.. |
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(5) (5/1 -82%)Talitha Rouge |
5/1(-82%) | (5) Talitha Rouge 5/1, Promising debut just conceding first run to more experienced pair third beaten a length in a maiden at Redcar debut; top course trainer; effective 10f, acts on good to firm; step up in trip not guaranteed to suit judged on breeding. 20-1, made a promising start with a clear third of six in maiden at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) three weeks ago; open to progress and a likely player.. |
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(2) (200/1 -100%)Galistra |
200/1(-100%) | (2) Galistra 200/1, Tired late up in trip but improved rating comfortably held in a novice at Southwell last time; off a short-break; should stay 10f; modest so far. Galiway filly who beat just one in both AW starts in 1m3f Kempton maiden and 1m4f Southwell novice early in 2026 for Ralph Beckett; since changed hands for 6,000gns and returns after wind surgery for her new yard with plenty more required.. |

HAPINESS' pedigree is mainly about speed on her dam's side, but sire Camelot imparts plenty of stamina and the 140,000gns purchase will have given connections plenty of encouragement with her narrow debut defeat at Chepstow. She stuck to her guns well so the extra quarter-mile is expected to play to her strengths. Talitha Rouge also made a bright beginning to her career at Redcar and is put forward as the primary threat, ahead of Frankel fillies Hello Friend and Counter Intuitive.
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(6) (9/4 -29%)Notable Speech |
9/4(-29%) | (6) Notable Speech 9/4, Winner of five G1s; travelled best and quickened clear impressively when winning Lockinge Stakes (Group 1) at Newbury by 2l last time; suited by 1m, acts on easy ground but best on fast ground; course record a slight worry but top-class miler, probably world no. 1. High-class miler domestically and internationally, predominantly on good and quicker ground in accordance with his bright turn of foot; readily justified strong market support in the Lockinge at Newbury most recently, registering a fifth success at the top level and looking better than ever; bit to prove at Royal Ascot, having flopped badly in the 2024 St James's Palace Stakes and finished only fourth in this race last year; otherwise a leading player on the figures.. |
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(7) (7/2 +13%)Opera Ballo |
7/2(+13%) | (7) Opera Ballo 7/2, Dictated and got first run but won convincingly when winning bet365 Mile (Group 2) at Sandown by 3l last time beating multiple G1 winner; off a short-break; effective 8/9f, acts on yielding, fast ground and AW; has progressed into one of the leading milers in Europe. Made all for 3l success in a particularly good edition of the bet365 Mile (Group 2) at Sandown most recently, defying a 5lb penalty for his Group 1 win at Meydan and taking record to 7-9, as well as reversing Newmarket autumn placings with Zeus Olympios; doesn't necessarily need to dominate up front; new rating puts him on a par with stablemate Notable Speech and even bigger figures may be on the way; respected.. |
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(5) (7/2 +22%)More Thunder |
7/2(+22%) | (5) More Thunder 7/2, Improved up to a mile when second beaten 2l in Lockinge Stakes (Group 1) at Newbury latest; usually held up; effective 6f, suited by 1m, prefers sound surface; progressive for now but may have reached ceiling; may get bit closer to Notable Speech at stiff track. Usually held up in rear; did very well over 6f/7f last term, including summer wins in a major handicap and Group 2, as well as nearly landing the Wokingham at this meeting; made a cracking first attempt at 1m when only 2l behind Notable Speech (who got first run) in the Lockinge at Newbury on reappearance, taking form figures for current yard to 1121142 and suggesting he's set for another productive campaign; plausibly still improving and promises to be suited by this return to a stiffer course; major contender.. |
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(3) (6/1 -9%)Docklands |
6/1(-9%) | (3) Docklands 6/1, Won this last year; ran to form benefitting from pace collapse 3/4l third in a Group 1 at Sha Tin most recent run; trainer in form; off a short-break; best over a straight mile, likes Ascot, acts on any except heavy; good efforts both runs this term and consistent given a straight course. Acts on any ground; admirable campaigner whose Listed success at Doncaster in March is flanked by respectable efforts in Group 1 events at Sha Tin; his excellent record over this C\u0026D reads 11322214 and features two wins at Royal Ascot, including narrowly in this contest last term despite rider dropping whip over 1f out (played second fiddle to Charyn, the year's champion miler, in the 2024 edition); solid claims returned to this scenario.. |
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(9) (11/1 -38%)Zeus Olympios |
11/1(-38%) | (9) Zeus Olympios 11/1, Ran to best 3l third in Lockinge Stakes (Group 1) at Newbury most recent run behind a couple of these; effective 7/8f, further may suit better, acts on good and fast ground; just short of Group 1 winning class at a mile but could fight for a place. 4-4 in his first season last year, culminating in Group 2 win at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) where he won going away from Opera Ballo; unable to confirm placings with that opponent at Sandown on reappearance but wasn't disgraced and he subsequently ran better, behind Notable Speech and More Thunder, in the Lockinge at Newbury; may yet tap back into his tremendous earlier progress and prove that he can still become a top miler; remains of major interest.. |
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(2) (14/1 +0%)Damysus |
14/1(+0%) | (2) Damysus 14/1, Lack of speed exposed down to a mile beaten 6 1/4l in Lockinge Stakes (Group 1) at Newbury last time; in good form prior; effective 9/10f, acts on good to soft and fast ground; impressed physically and in race Earl Of Sefton, will return to form up in trip but this looks sharp enough test. Record is 4-8, the most recent success gained comfortably in Newmarket Group 3 on seasonal debut when completing a 1m2f/1m1f hat-trick; disappointing in the Lockinge (1m) since, not looking entirely beaten by the drop back in trip, but he's difficult to write off having been broadly progressive otherwise; rebound is possible.. |
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(1) (40/1 +20%)Cicero's Gift |
40/1(+20%) | (1) Cicero's Gift 40/1, Ran to balance of form beaten 7 1/4l in Lockinge Stakes (Group 1) at Newbury last time; suited by 1m, acts on soft, good and AW, perhaps not fast ground; QEII is an outlier having got a pace collapse to run at and may find ground on the quick side here. Returns to the scene of his biggest performance but that 100-1 success in last year's Queen Elizabeth II Stakes over C\u0026D (good) still seems something of a fluke, having been seemingly helped by the draw; has failed to back up the form in races won by Opera Ballo and Notable Speech this season, beaten about 7l both times; dubious claims.. |
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(4) (40/1 +20%)First Conquest |
40/1(+20%) | (4) First Conquest 40/1, Ran to best 5 1/4l third in Al Rashidiya (Group 2) at Meydan most recent run; top course jockey; suited by 9/10f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; consistent Group winner in Dubai, likely pacemaker for well fancied stablemates. Ended his 2025 campaign by finishing third in 1m1f contests won by Damysus and stablemate Opera Ballo; consistent but appears very unlikely to reverse placings with those rivals and is the only runner who lacks recent match practice, being the sole seasonal debutant in the field; drops back to 1m for first time since winning a good handicap in July 2024; one of three runners for his yard and possibly in here as a pacemaker.. |
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(8) (50/1 +0%)Ten Bob Tony |
50/1(+0%) | (8) Ten Bob Tony 50/1, Ground suited and ran to best when winning Tattenham Corner Stakes (Group 3) at Epsom by a head last time; suited by 7f, acts on most ground, likes cut; best form reserved for easy surfaces in the main and looks out of depth here. Acts particularly well on ground softer than good; very useful 7f performer who prevailed narrowly at Epsom ten days ago for a second success in the Group 3 that was formerly the John of Gaunt Stakes and run at Haydock; ran creditably over 1m in 2024 German 2,000 Guineas but this is a stiffer test at the trip and a stiffer assignment to boot.. |

It was always going to be tough for William Buick to get off impressive Lockinge winner NOTABLE SPEECH for progressive stable companion Opera Ballo and so it has proved. Charlie Appleby's charge produced a devastating turn of foot to win the Newbury Group 1 at the expense of More Thunder and Zeus Olympios and is taken to confirm the form. He was only fourth in this last year behind Docklands, but is arriving in better form this time around and can finally get his Royal Ascot success.
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(8) (11/4 +0%)Northern Rose |
11/4(+0%) | (8) Northern Rose 11/4, Ran to form beaten 2 1/4l off this mark here last time; suited by 2m, gets 2m4f, needs sound surface; can go well again if wound up. 0-23 over hurdles but runner-up three times at this track, most recently over 2m2f (good) on latest outing in October; ran well fresh last spring and features prominently in calculations.. |
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(2) (3/1 +33%)Dublinofficecallin |
3/1(+33%) | (2) Dublinofficecallin 3/1, Unsuited by rain softened ground seventh beaten 36l off 90 last time, same mark here; seems effective over 2m-2m4f, wants sound surface; mark still looks fair. Displayed improvement to make winning handicap debut for Ewan Whillans at Perth (2m4f, good) in April; reportedly unsuited by good to soft ground when well held over that C\u0026D last month; subsequently changed hands for £15,000; not sure to be suited by drop back to 2m on this stable debut.. |
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(1) (4/1 +33%)Buxted Reel |
4/1(+33%) | (1) Buxted Reel 4/1, Needed run when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Warwick latest; in good form prior; effective 2m, may not stay further; good mark on Flat form, can go well. Three-time Flat winner; returned from break with disappointing run four weeks ago but was close up in two handicap hurdles (both 2m, good) in this month last year and has good claims if back on song.. |
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(5) (5/1 +55%)Estate Planning |
5/1(+55%) | (5) Estate Planning 5/1, Never in the race comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Sedgefield last time; returning from a break; effective 2m, acts on sound surface; out of form this term. Soundly beaten on both starts in cheekpieces (now removed) during the winter and now 0-13 over hurdles; returns from break on tempting mark and will be suited by this return to good ground but has a bit to prove.. |
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(3) (17/2 +58%)Mayday Games |
17/2(+58%) | (3) Mayday Games 17/2, Stopped quickly, did plenty early down the field in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter most recent; returning from long layoff; effective 2m5f; out of form since move from Ireland. Nine-race maiden who had a poor record for Clare Ellam last year (four runs); makes debut for latest new stable (same owner) after 254-day absence; big leap of faith required to support him.. |
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(4) (12/1 -71%)Giddyupadingdong |
12/1(-71%) | (4) Giddyupadingdong 12/1, Tired up the hill after late errors and comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Fontwell last time; effective 2m on good; might do better yet. Lightly raced since winning bumper debut for another stable in 2023 and made low-key handicap debut when last of five finishers at Fontwell (2m1f, good; first-time tongue-tie) last month; may yet do better, though, and is well worth a glance in the betting.. |
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(6) (14/1 -155%)Hellion |
14/1(-155%) | (6) Hellion 14/1, Keen, never put into the race well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Hereford latest; second run after wind op; off a short-break; stamina and attitude a worry over hurdles. Well beaten on all three hurdling starts for new stable this year but displayed clear promise when third on both Flat runs last summer and may yet transfer some of that ability to this discipline; sports first-time cheekpieces for this handicap debut.. |
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(9) (20/1 -82%)Kotgar |
20/1(-82%) | (9) Kotgar 20/1, Bit too keen, did too much too soon when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Hereford last time; cheekpieces first time; off a short-break; effective 2m on sound surface; in poor form. 0-9 over hurdles; ended 2025 with two poor efforts and was safely held in March, after a break; needs good boost from first-time cheekpieces.. |
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(7) (33/1 -136%)Papa Oscar |
33/1(-136%) | (7) Papa Oscar 33/1, Shaped okay at massive odds albeit comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Market Rasen last time; usually held up; might do better now handicapping. Down the field on both Flat starts for this stable last summer and showed no more than tiny glimmers of promise when a big-priced outsider for three maiden/novice hurdles this year; has lowly mark for this handicap debut but still needs to improve.. |
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(10) (66/1 -32%)Cosmic Spirit |
66/1(-32%) | (10) Cosmic Spirit 66/1, May have found ground too testing down the field in a handicap hurdle at Huntingdon most recent; returning from a break; effective 2m; plenty to prove in handicaps. Well beaten when 66-1 for handicap debut at Huntingdon (2m, heavy) in February but remains unexposed and could plausibly be seen in a much better light on this forecast quicker surface.. |
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(11) (100/1 -257%)Hopjes |
100/1(-257%) | (11) Hopjes 100/1, Again well beaten down the field in a maiden hurdle at Worcester most recent; plenty to prove for now. Lowly rated Flat maiden who has not shown any significant promise over hurdles after four attempts; has more realistic chance to get competitive on this handicap debut but still makes only limited appeal; 1lb wrong.. |
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(12) (200/1 -506%)Pink Walls |
200/1(-506%) | (12) Pink Walls 200/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Market Rasen latest; poor maiden under both codes, hard to fancy. Struggled to get competitive off basement Flat marks in 2023 and, following a long absence, has made an inauspicious start to her hurdling career for new stable this spring; sports refitted hood for handicap hurdle debut; 7lb out of the weights.. |

Having ended last year's campaign with several creditable efforts in defeat, Northern Rose must enter calculations on her return to action. That said, the six-year-old remains a maiden after 23 attempts over hurdles and it could be worth chancing stable debutant DUBLINOFFICECALLIN. Now under the tutelage of Kerry Lee, he was said to be unsuited by softer ground conditions in his follow-up bid at Perth last month, but his previous victory there marked him out as one to keep on side. Estate Planning is a feasible alternative.
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(6) (2/1 +20%)Simba's Pride |
2/1(+20%) | (6) Simba's Pride 2/1, Scored by 3/4l off a 6lb lower mark at Ripon penultimate start; unsuited by drop in trip fifth beaten 6l off 69 last time, same mark here; effective 6f, all races on good ground; in good form until latest, may find this on the sharp side once again. Looked on the up when bagging 6f handicaps at Hamilton and Ripon in May; not discredited (did best of those in near-side group) when fifth of 13 at York (5f, good) four days ago; player.. |
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(7) (7/2 +42%)Dragon Spin |
7/2(+42%) | (7) Dragon Spin 7/2, Scored by 1 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark at Nottingham penultimate start; raced freely, every chance, bit below form up in class off revised mark sixth beaten 3l off 66 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 5f, acts on most and AW; consistent until latest. Gained a first win at the eighth attempt in 5f Nottingham handicap in May but she failed to back it up when sixth of 11 over C\u0026D 11 days ago; needs to get back on track.. |
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(3) (11/2 +0%)U Turn |
11/2(+0%) | (3) U Turn 11/2, Ran to form beaten 2 1/2l off this mark at Musselburgh last time; returning from long layoff; effective 5-6f, suited by fast ground; in good form and on fair mark. Gained a first win in 5f Beverley maiden last July and ended 2025 with good placed efforts in 5f nurseries over C\u0026D and at Musselburgh in September; resumes from nine months off, having been gelded, but not out of things for his in-form yard.. |
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(1) (11/1 -10%)Arlo's Girl |
11/1(-10%) | (1) Arlo's Girl 11/1, Far too free beaten 6l in a handicap at Goodwood last time; suited by 5f, acts on AW, wants sharp tracks; very sharp sort, mark looks stiff. Landed 5f AW Lingfield novice on her debut in August but she's failed to go on in three subsequent runs, racing too freely when beating just one in 5f Goodwood handicap 24 days ago; others appeal more.. |
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(8) (16/1 -146%)Golden Havana |
16/1(-146%) | (8) Golden Havana 16/1, Ran to best beaten 1 1/4l off a 1lb higher mark at Newcastle last time; stiff test at 5f ideal, acts on AW; in decent form, headgear needed. Ended 2025 with victory on Newcastle AW (5f) in December and he's continued in good form, third of six in another 5f handicap there two weeks ago; firmly in the picture back on turf eased 1lb.. |
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(2) (18/1 -140%)Bravo Hotel |
18/1(-140%) | (2) Bravo Hotel 18/1, Struggled, ease in ratings needed 5 1/4l third in a nursery at Catterick most recent run; returning from long layoff; effective 5f, seems to act on any; fair mark. Placed in four of his five starts as 2yo but he signed off with a well-held third of four on his handicap debut at Catterick (5f) in October; needs to take a step forward on his seasonal return.. |
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(5) (33/1 -450%)Riffa Spirit |
33/1(-450%) | (5) Riffa Spirit 33/1, Far too free in front beaten 10l in a handicap at Redcar last time; in good form prior; blinkers first time; wide draw; effective 5/6f, acts on good and AW, plenty of speed; competitive mark and in good form until latest. Landed 6f Chelmsford AW novice for Simon and Ed Crisford as 2yo; shaped encouragingly for new stable when in the frame on Southwell AW and at Musselburgh but raced too freely when last of eight at Redcar (5f) last time; blinkers are reached for (tongue-tie also refitted); could bounce back.. |

U Turn ended his first campaign in good heart and has been gelded during his time off. He does have a layoff to overcome, in contrast to SIMBA'S PRIDE, who had to settle for fifth when favourite to supplement a Ripon triumph at York on Friday. He wasn't helped by the way the race panned out and is worth another chance. Dragon Spin was beaten when meeting trouble over C&D, but she won well at Nottingham before that and is respected on that basis.
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(5) (2/1 +0%)Confucius |
2/1(+0%) | (5) Confucius 2/1, Yard won this last year; improved for debut experience suited by positive ride up in trip when winning a maiden at Naas by 4l last time; top course jockey; sprint-bred, effective 5-6f, acts on soft, good; big, attractive colt, form franked, looks very useful, will do better and the choice of Moore. Superbly bred colt (by No Nay Never out of the Cheveley Park winner Millisle) who cost 1,700,000gns as a yearling; went down narrowly on debut before readily landing the odds in maiden at Naas (6f, good) in a fast time; he's the choice of Ryan Moore and Aidan O'Brien has won this race in two of the last three years; big chance.. |
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(10) (6/1 -50%)Great Barrier Reef |
6/1(-50%) | (10) Great Barrier Reef 6/1, Yard won this last year; improved from debut up in class when winning Marble Hill Stakes (Group 3) at The Curragh by 1 1/4l last time; drawn on wing of large field; effective 6f, stamina on dam's side, acts on soft, sound surface will suit action; looked like 7f within compass last time and had a bit in hand last time so stiff track a plus; no forlorn stable second string. Hammered six rivals at the Curragh on debut (6f, soft) and overcame residual greenness to follow up in Group 3 over the same C\u0026D (good) three weeks ago, leading inside final 1f; Ryan Moore jumps ship to ride Confucius, but this one tops the pile on ratings and merits serious consideration.. |
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(17) (9/1 -38%)Ruler's Pride |
9/1(-38%) | (17) Ruler's Pride 9/1, Outclassed rivals on debut where heavily backed 3 1/4l winner in a maiden at Ayr on debut; speed in pedigree, effective 5f, acts on good to firm; debut form franked, potentially very useful, in the mix up in class. 550,000gns breeze-up buy; had only two opponents when scooting up at Ayr (5f, good to firm; 30-100) four weeks ago, but could hardly have been more impressive and the runner-up won the Hilary Needler at Beverley next time; speedily bred but ought to be just as effective over this extra furlong; comes from a yard with deep pool of 2yo talent, and he could be anything.. |
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(15) (9/1 -20%)Night In Vegas |
9/1(-20%) | (15) Night In Vegas 9/1, Quickened clear cosily, improved from debut when winning a 2yo race at Goodwood by 1 1/4l last time; effective 6f, acts on good; form looks strong, could progress again and well worth further step up in class. Has made the perfect start to his career, winning readily last month over C\u0026D (good) and at Goodwood (good to soft); those performances put him near the top of the pecking order on ratings and his stable landed 2yo events at Royal Ascot in 2021 and 2025; commands major respect.. |
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(16) (12/1 -20%)Royal Heritage |
12/1(-20%) | (16) Royal Heritage 12/1, Quickened clear comfortably, very promising debut 3l winner in a maiden at Hamilton on debut; effective 6f, acts on good to soft; looked useful on debut, quick turnaround but likely improver. Changed hands for 800,000euros at the breeze-ups and was strong in the market when making a winning start at Hamilton (6f, good to soft; 30-100) last Wednesday, readily pulling clear of four opponents; that form is untested and he's in much deeper here, but it's interesting that James Doyle prefers him to Ruler's Pride.. |
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(6) (12/1 +0%)Cut A Dash |
12/1(+0%) | (6) Cut A Dash 12/1, Quickened clear cosily for very promising debut 3l winner in a novice at York on debut; effective 5f, bred to get bit further, acts on good; debut form looks good, worth step up in class. Created favourable impression when beating five opponents in convincing style at York's Dante meeting (5f, good; 11-4), readily asserting from over 1f out; bred to be at least as effective over this longer trip; the pick of the British-trained runners on form, open to progress and should go well.. |
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(18) (12/1 +14%)Siouxperb |
12/1(+14%) | (18) Siouxperb 12/1, Quickened away in good style and won with plenty in hand 4l winner in a novice at Yarmouth on debut; off a short-break; stays 6f, sprint-bred, acts on fast ground; sprint-type, looks a smart prospect. Bred to be useful and made an impressive winning start at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm; 4-6) in April, soon in front and surging clear from over 1f out; the runner-up is 2-2 since, giving the form a solid look; stable won this race with the top-class Bradsell in 2022; has to be respected.. |
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(14) (18/1 +0%)Mrair |
18/1(+0%) | (14) Mrair 18/1, Still green, ran to form in weaker contest when winning a novice at Lingfield by 3l last time; trainer in form; effective 6f on good; progressing, more to come with experience. £880,000 breeze-up purchase; turned over at short odds on debut but made amends at Lingfield (6f, good) two weeks ago with plenty in hand from Final Objective despite racing freely; hard to pin down and not to be passed over lightly, with Oisin Murphy (3-8 for the stable this year) a good booking.. |
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(19) (22/1 +45%)The Ginger Kid |
22/1(+45%) | (19) The Ginger Kid 22/1, Improved for debut experience down in class when winning a novice at Nottingham by 1/2l last time; bred for some speed, effective 6f, acts on good; progressing but plenty more needed up in grade. 110,000euros purchase as a yearling; could not justify strong support on debut but much more clued up at Nottingham (6f, good) next time, quickening nicely to beat Cilician; further improvement possible but necessary.. |
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(9) (25/1 +0%)God Given Talent |
25/1(+0%) | (9) God Given Talent 25/1, Quickened well on promising debut, well placed in race dominated from front 1 1/4l winner in a maiden at Newbury on debut; effective 6f, acts on good; debut form nothing special but could progress. 28-1 for debut at Newbury (6f, good) but made a successful start, never far away and leading inside the final 1f; that race has yet to throw up any other winners but he's clearly a promising sort and he could make his presence felt.. |
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(1) (40/1 -21%)Adaay Of Scarlett |
40/1(-21%) | (1) Adaay Of Scarlett 40/1, Game effort running to Ascot form when second beaten 1/2l in National Stakes (Listed) at Sandown latest; effective 5f, bred to get 6f, acts on sound surface; professional colt, high-class but probably near plateau now. Lost unbeaten record in Listed race at Sandown three weeks ago but only after a good tussle; previous 5f wins included one here, and he shapes as if he'll stay this extra furlong, but he needs to improve for it.. |
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(11) (50/1 -52%)High King |
50/1(-52%) | (11) High King 50/1, Improved for debut experience showing excellent turn of foot when winning a 2yo race at Fairyhouse by 3 1/2l last time; effective 6f, acts on good; latest win franked, big player up in class. Green on debut but clearly derived plenty of benefit from the experience and won in clearcut fashion at Fairyhouse (6f, good) later in May; he'll need more progress to make an impact in this higher grade but it's possible.. |
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(20) (50/1 -25%)The Harv |
50/1(-25%) | (20) The Harv 50/1, Needed every yard, very promising debut benefitting from pace collapse a nose winner in a novice at Goodwood on debut; effective 6f, acts on soft; debut form nothing special but should progress. £260,000 breeze-up buy; overcame adversity (ducked right start, hit on nose by rival jockey's whip inside final 1f) to make winning debut at Goodwood (6f, soft; 5-6) nine days ago; this is a quick turnaround but he clearly has potential.. |
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(4) (66/1 -32%)Cilician |
66/1(-32%) | (4) Cilician 66/1, Very promising debut behind more experienced rival runner-up beaten 1/2l in a novice at Nottingham only start; effective 6f, speed in pedigree; more to come but plenty to find at this level. Chased home The Ginger Kid on debut at Nottingham (6f, good; 25-1) two weeks ago, finishing strongly; has plenty to find on the figures, but so did Rashabar who struck at 80-1 in this race in 2024 for the same connections.. |
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(21) (80/1 -100%)The Scallionator |
80/1(-100%) | (21) The Scallionator 80/1, Improved again when winning a maiden at Listowel by 3l last time; breeding suggests 6f/7f should suit, acts on good; progressing, has experience edge. Progressing fast and won going away at Listowel (about 6f, good) at the end of May; much more is needed in this higher grade but further improvement seems likely and Wesley Joyce has chosen him ahead of Arizona Raider.. |
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(7) (100/1 +0%)Easy Answer |
100/1(+0%) | (7) Easy Answer 100/1, Very promising debut doing best of those held up third beaten 1 1/4l in a novice at Yarmouth debut; effective 6f, acts on good; should improve a little for initial experience if ridden a bit more positively. Some promise when third of eight at Yarmouth (6f, good; 11-1) but that form looks nothing special; would need significant improvement to play a part.. |
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(3) (100/1 -52%)Bull Shark |
100/1(-52%) | (3) Bull Shark 100/1, Quickened clear, caught late, ran to form but kicked on too soon and outstayed up in trip when second beaten 1 1/2l in a maiden at The Curragh latest; effective 5f/6f, acts heavy, soft and good, with latter probably best for his action; still a maiden but remains a very useful sprint prospect. Well up to winning a race of some sort but he was put firmly in his place by both Great Barrier Reef (at the Curragh) and Confucius (at Naas) in the spring; again likely to come up short.. |
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(8) (125/1 -150%)Final Objective |
125/1(-150%) | (8) Final Objective 125/1, Outpaced, finished well on promising debut behind more experienced rival runner-up beaten 3l in a novice at Lingfield only start; effective 6f, speed in pedigree, acts on good; more to come but looks vulnerable up in class. Raced freely on debut at Lingfield (6f, good; 11-1) despite being hooded, but nonetheless rallied to finish second; should improve but it's hard to see him turning the tables with Mrair, the clearcut winner that day.. |
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(12) (125/1 -150%)Jaan Ki Tukri |
125/1(-150%) | (12) Jaan Ki Tukri 125/1, Ran to form when second beaten 3 1/4l in a novice at Bath latest; effective 5f, acts on sound surface; consistent maiden, up against it at this level. Beaten three times, including when 4-7 at Bath (5f, good to firm) last month; yard landed the Coventry in 2020 with 150-1 shot Nando Parrado, another son of Kodiac; a win for this colt would be similarly surprising.. |
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(22) (150/1 -50%)Treasurer |
150/1(-50%) | (22) Treasurer 150/1, Very promising debut 3l fourth in a maiden at Nottingham first-time out; drawn on wing of large field; effective 6f, acts on good; should improve for initial experience but plenty to find at this level. Shaped better than the bare result suggests when fourth of 11 at Nottingham (6f, good; 11-1; kept on well after meeting trouble) 16 days ago, and that race is already working out well; however, this is much tougher and he's the Amo Racing second string on jockey bookings.. |
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(13) (200/1 -100%)Kamaal |
200/1(-100%) | (13) Kamaal 200/1, Never threatened on modest debut beaten 3l in a maiden at Newbury on debut; effective 6f, acts on good; looks out of depth up in class. Raced freely and faded when fifth to God Given Talent at Newbury (6f, good; 10-1) last month; bred to be useful and could improve markedly, but he's undoubtedly one of the outsiders.. |

CONFUCIUS left a lasting impression on his Curragh debut when denied by the narrowest of margins and built on that promise when easily breaking through at Naas. Given his connections, the son of No Nay Never looks the perfect type for this race and can follow in the hoofprints of Caravaggio, Arizona, River Tiber and Gstaad, with Ballydoyle responsible for four of the last 10 Coventry winners. Also a son of No Nay Never, stable companion Great Barrier Reef is unbeaten in two starts and commands respect, while James Doyle opts to ride Hamilton winner Royal Heritage of the Wathnan trio and he could be one for the each-way players. Cut A Dash and Siouxperb are just a couple more to consider.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(2) (5/2 +55%)Nibras Gold |
5/2(+55%) | (2) Nibras Gold 5/2, Travelled, caught late by strong staying race-fit rival when second beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap chase at Bangor-on-Dee latest; trainer in form; effective 2m, suited by sound surface; chance if building on latest. Runner-up in three of his four chases, most recently at Bangor (2m1f, good; well clear of third) last month, after a layoff; also suited by this track and can make his presence felt again.. |
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(6) (3/1 -50%)Lheur De Gloire |
3/1(-50%) | (6) Lheur De Gloire 3/1, Did it comfortably, improved on chase debut landing a handicap by 2 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Market Rasen last time; effective around 2m, suited by sound surface; more to come over fences. Low-mileage 5yo who came from off the pace to win on last month's chasing debut at Market Rasen (2m1f, good; refitted tongue-tie); 6lb higher in a stronger race but should have more to offer.. |
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(5) (3/1 +33%)Whatyouwaitingfor |
3/1(+33%) | (5) Whatyouwaitingfor 3/1, Improved, just tiring after late errors having raced freely when beaten 3l off this mark here last time; effective 2m-2m3f, suited by sound surface; should progress again. 0-3 over fences but ran well when clear third over C\u0026D (good to firm) last month, despite making two significant jumping errors in the closing stages; competes off same mark today; one to consider.. |
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(4) (13/2 -44%)Not So Sobers |
13/2(-44%) | (4) Not So Sobers 13/2, Ran to form back on Flat, appreciating step up to 2m landing a handicap by 3l off a 52lb lower mark at Catterick last time; effective 2m, acts on good; can go well again if taking to chasing. Made all over hurdles at Hereford (2m, good) last month and followed up on the Flat 17 days ago; not bred for fences but evidently in good nick; no surprise if he makes a bold bid on chasing debut.. |
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(3) (8/1 +27%)In The Air |
8/1(+27%) | (3) In The Air 8/1, Every chance, ran to form when fourth beaten 13l in a handicap hurdle here latest; effective 2m, suited by sound surface; possibly bit flattered by autumn chase form. Three-time winner over fences (once over C\u0026D) in early part of last season; returned from break with two below-par hurdle runs this spring but could be back at concert pitch for this return to chasing; a possible.. |
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(1) (9/1 -80%)Seeyouinmydreams |
9/1(-80%) | (1) Seeyouinmydreams 9/1, Made bit too much use of when 24l third in a handicap chase at Plumpton most recent run; enjoys making it; effective 2m on decent ground; yet to match hurdle form but still early days over fences. Free-going front-runner; signed off for Paul Nicholls with wide-margin success in modest selling hurdle last month and remains on a workable handicap mark but capitulated pretty tamely when well-held third of four in Plumpton chase (2m1f, good) for new stable three weeks ago; comes with risk.. |
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(7) (66/1 -200%)Boom Boom |
66/1(-200%) | (7) Boom Boom 66/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase here latest; effective 2m-2m3f, needs sound surface; back on workable mark, saves best for this course. Won twice here last summer (2m1f/2m3f) but went right off the boil in the autumn and was pulled up when reappearing here (2m5f) last month; 11lb out of the weights today; has too much to prove.. |

A ready winner on his chase bow at Market Rasen, LHEUR DE GLOIRE looks more than capable of going in again. Although the five-year-old faces stronger opposition, a 6lb rise is unlikely to halt his progress. Nibras Gold arrives on the back of a solid second at Bangor and he should be in the mix once more, while Hereford winner Not So Sobers could figure if taking to chasing.
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(5) (11/8 -10%)Frantic |
11/8(-10%) | (5) Frantic 11/8, Ran to form on handicap debut beaten 1 1/4l off a 2lb lower mark at Leicester last time; trainer in form; suited by 6f, acts on soft and good; looks on good mark with latest form boosted. Frankel filly who took a step forward on her handicap debut when second (for the third time) of eight at Leicester (6f) in May, coming home clear of her group; up 2lb but has more to offer and can gain a deserved first win.. |
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(7) (7/2 +53%)Taygar |
7/2(+53%) | (7) Taygar 7/2, Yard won this last year; out-battled late having looked winner, ran to form beaten a head off a 1lb lower mark here last time; effective 5/6f, acts on good to soft and good; looked much better last couple of starts, should go well again. Scored at Ayr (6f) last July and she arrives in very good nick, beaten just a head over C\u0026D 11 days ago having hung left late on; must enter calculations nudged up 1lb.. |
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(1) (6/1 +50%)Emperor Caradoc |
6/1(+50%) | (1) Emperor Caradoc 6/1, Scored by 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark here three starts back; never threatened fifth beaten 7 1/4l off 77 last time, 2lb lower here; effective 5/6f, acts on any; back in form until latest, mark demands more. Resumed winning ways at Thirsk (6f) in May but comes here on the back of a below-par fifth of nine in 6f Pontefract handicap two weeks ago; needs to bounce back.. |
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(9) (15/2 +25%)Pull The Rug |
15/2(+25%) | (9) Pull The Rug 15/2, Ran to form but looked in need of stiffer test beaten 1/2l off this mark here last time; visor first time; effective 5/6f, acts on good to soft and AW; mark easing, step back up in trip a positive. A fair 6f winner as 2yo; nearest at the finish when a good fourth of 11 in 5f handicap here 11 days ago; very much one to consider back up in trip with a visor added.. |
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(3) (8/1 -33%)Space Bear |
8/1(-33%) | (3) Space Bear 8/1, Scored by 3l off a 5lb lower mark at Yarmouth three starts back; never competitive in race dominated from front ninth beaten 27l off 75 last time, same mark here; suited by 6f, acts on AW, good to firm; consistent until latest. Gained a first win for her current yard at Yarmouth (6f) in April but she failed to beat a rival when tailed off in nine-runner handicap at Ripon (6f) 30 days ago when back on turf; has something to prove now.. |
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(6) (20/1 -25%)Tactical Formation |
20/1(-25%) | (6) Tactical Formation 20/1, Travelled best, didn't get home up in trip though a tad unenthusiastic beaten 4l in a handicap at Southwell last time; cheekpieces first time; effective at 6f, acts on good to firm, good and AW; attitude a slight concern. In the frame on all his three runs as 2yo; visored and failed to improve on his handicap debut when fifth of eight on Southwell AW (7f) in January; cheekpieces fitted with more required after a break.. |
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(4) (20/1 -135%)Sugar Baby |
20/1(-135%) | (4) Sugar Baby 20/1, Never got a clear run, worth ignoring beaten 3l off a 2lb higher mark at Redcar last time; suited by 6f, acts on good and fast ground and AW; entitled to do better than latest couple of starts. Scored four times (5f/6f) in 2025; shaped encouragingly when seventh of 11 in 6f Redcar handicap 22 days ago, not enjoying the smoothest of passages; considered off a 2lb lower mark.. |
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(8) (25/1 -56%)Kings Merchant |
25/1(-56%) | (8) Kings Merchant 25/1, May not have stayed at stiff track beaten 7l in a handicap at Carlisle last time; in good form prior; cheekpieces first time; suited by 6/7f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; mark tumbling with good reason. On a losing run and he beat only one in 7f Carlisle handicap 18 days ago; this C\u0026D winner needs to take a big step forward in first-time cheekpieces.. |
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(2) (40/1 -264%)Vingegaard |
40/1(-264%) | (2) Vingegaard 40/1, Continued in poor form beaten 4l off a 3lb higher mark at Hamilton last time; effective 5/6f on soft and good to firm; form has tailed off after lay off. A fairly useful 5f winner in 2024 for Archie Watson; missed 2025 and yet to show that form for his current yard this season, finishing last of six in 5f Hamilton handicap 20 days ago; others are preferred.. |
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(10) (40/1 -21%)Record Day |
40/1(-21%) | (10) Record Day 40/1, Short of room when closing, below form on handicap debut beaten 7l in a handicap at York last time; effective at 7f on good to soft and AW; bounce back needed. Brought along steadily but he failed to improve on handicap debut when in midfield at York (7f) 24 days ago; he may still do better here though.. |
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(11) (125/1 -346%)Harlequin Bay |
125/1(-346%) | (11) Harlequin Bay 125/1, Probably unsuited by the soft ground down the field in a handicap at Haydock most recent; effective 5/6f, acts on AW; may bounce back, needs to prove ability on turf. Twice runner-up in maidens (5f/6f) on Newcastle AW late in 2025; beat only one after four months off on his turf/handicap debut at Haydock 26 days ago, however.. |

There would be no more deserving winner than Taygar but she may have to play yet another supporting role, this time behind FRANTIC. The well-bred daughter of Frankel has let favourite-backers down in two of her four appearances - most recently on her handicap debut at Leicester - but the winner has gone in again to frank the form and Ed Walker's filly has plenty of scope. Pull The Rug finished with a flourish for fourth in a blanket finish here and will relish the extra furlong, with a visor another source of potential improvement.
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(9) (10/3 -11%)Overpass |
10/3(-11%) | (9) Overpass 10/3, Ran to form when fourth beaten 2l in T J Smith Stakes (Group 1) at Randwick latest; G1 Everest form sets the standard; off a short-break; effective 6-7f, acts on heavy, good; consistent in Australia where multiple G1 winner, should come on for latest, stiff track a plus down in trip and will be tough to peg back. The latest in a long line of terrific Australian sprinters to grace this meeting; winless since impressing from the widest draw in a Group 1 at his native Ascot in late 2024 but he's run many fine races since, including in the Group 1 Everest (6f, good) last October when having second place taken from him only near the line; that would have been strong form even without the winner Ka Ying Rising, the world's top sprinter, and he should have the speed to hold his usual prominent position back over 5f; solid chance.. |
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(8) (4/1 +43%)Night Raider |
4/1(+43%) | (8) Night Raider 4/1, Confidently ridden and won a tad cosily when winning Temple Stakes (Group 2) at Haydock by a length last time producing career best; enjoys making it; suited by 5/6f, acts on good to soft and fast ground; talented, may be more to come now effective from off the pace and conditions will suit. Turned his back on a brilliant AW career and, after some fruitless efforts on turf in 2025, as when fading into mid-division in this race, the switch has paid off handsomely since he was gelded, the usual front-running tactics working well at Newmarket (good to firm) before he showed he doesn't have to lead when arriving late for a cosy Group 2 win at Haydock (also 5f, good to soft) in May; this stiff 5f asks a question but he could achieve yet more.. |
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(21) (7/1 -17%)Rayevka |
7/1(-17%) | (21) Rayevka 7/1, Ran to form benefitting from drop in trip and grade when winning Prix De Saint-Georges (Group 3) at Longchamp by 2l last time; effective 5-6f, acts on soft, good to firm; in form, ran well at this meeting last year at top level, stiff 5f here could be ideal. Ran a scorcher when coming from well back to finish third of 21 to Time For Sandals in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup here (6f, good to firm) last June; two defeats at Meydan this spring but she was impressive back over 5f in a Group 3 at Longchamp (soft) in May and this up-and-comer is expected by connections to improve for the return to quick ground; much respected.. |
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(2) (15/2 +6%)American Affair |
15/2(+6%) | (2) American Affair 15/2, Won this last year; ran to form when second beaten a length in Temple Stakes (Group 2) at Haydock latest; suited by 5f, acts on good to soft, likes fast ground; Group-class sprinter has been running into form after lay off and should be spot on for this. A massive improver in 2025 as he was still cleaning up in handicaps in the spring before nipping home to win this race (good to firm) from Frost At Dawn; down the field on first run since, at York in May, but he came on a ton to chase home Night Raider at Haydock (5f, good to soft) latest; likely to pull out the stops for another excellent effort.. |
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(3) (11/1 +31%)Big Mojo |
11/1(+31%) | (3) Big Mojo 11/1, Probably needed the run beaten 5l in Minster Stakes (Group 2) at York last time; suited by 6f and fast ground; very conditions specific; caught too far back over 6f at this meeting last year, of interest if getting stiff test. 6f winner here last April; best form at that trip in Group 1s since, going down narrowly in the July Cup at Newmarket (good to firm) and later winning the Sprint Cup at Haydock (good) last September; beaten favourite at Goodwood (good to soft) in between when having a rare 5f run but this stiffer test at the trip and quicker ground will suit; needs extra all the same.. |
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(13) (12/1 -50%)Asfoora |
12/1(-50%) | (13) Asfoora 12/1, Winner of three G1s including this in 2024; poor effort on easy ground down the field in Temple Stakes (Group 2) at Haydock most recent; best at 5f, acts on any but likes fast ground; top-class sprinter, below form this term so far but could bounce back. Superb Australian mare who was produced to perfection to win this in 2024 (good to firm); her preparation didn't go well last year when only fifth but she later added two more Group 1 wins in the Nunthorpe at York and the Abbaye at Longchamp; well below best in two runs this year (without regular blinkers which now return with tongue-tie added) but the wet winter in Britain would have been a shock to her system and she's not at all ruled out.. |
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(26) (14/1 -17%)Mission Central |
14/1(-17%) | (26) Mission Central 14/1, Confirmed improved form of previous 3yo start when winning Sole Power Sprint Stakes (Listed) at Naas by 1 1/2l last time; top course jockey; effective 5/6f, acts on good to yielding and good; may ideally want 6f, has progressed from 2yo to 3yo; brings in good course form and still progressing, fair claims. Best 2yo form over 6f, including when winning a valuable conditions race on this track; vulnerable over 5f then but speed tests at this trip have proved his forte in 2026, disposing of his rivals in two Listed races at Naas (good) quite impressively; intriguing contender back up in class.. |
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(23) (16/1 +20%)Time For Sandals |
16/1(+20%) | (23) Time For Sandals 16/1, Below form possibly on least favoured part of track beaten 8l in Minster Stakes (Group 2) at York last time; trainer in form; effective 5/6f, acts on any; won Commonwealth Cup at this meeting last year; should come on from reappearance. Her win in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup (good to firm) at the Royal meeting last year was a big advance on previous form and, although she ran perfectly well back over 5f next time, when a close third to Jm Jungle in a Group 2 at Goodwood (good to soft), her overall form suggests she'll be found wanting on her first 5f run since.. |
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(22) (18/1 +45%)Rosy Affair |
18/1(+45%) | (22) Rosy Affair 18/1, Dominant display coming clear with second when winning Cecil Frail Stakes (Listed) at Haydock by a length last time; effective 5/6f, acts on any; big, attractive, progressive mare, very likeable and outside claims up in class. Successful over 5f in the very early days but three wins in her last four starts have all been over 6f, in Listed races at home and a Group 3 at Deauville; returns to this trip for the first time since beaten in a Listed event last July and others have much stronger claims.. |
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(10) (25/1 -39%)Rumstar |
25/1(-39%) | (10) Rumstar 25/1, Returned to form back on fast ground when second beaten 1/2l in Palace House Stakes (Group 3) at Newmarket latest; suited by 5f, acts on any, likes fast; back in form, multiple Group winner was outclassed in this last year. Acts well on good or quicker; Listed winner over C\u0026D; has had excuses for two Group 1 defeats at 5f in Britain, not ideally drawn in this race last June and checked in his run in the Nunthorpe at York in August, albeit still doing well in the latter in fifth of 17 to Asfoora; useful comeback at Newmarket in April when a close second to Night Raider; can be thereabouts.. |
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(4) (25/1 +62%)Cover Up |
25/1(+62%) | (4) Cover Up 25/1, Ran to form but well held up in class beaten 3 1/4l in Al Quoz Sprint (Group 1) at Meydan last time; off a short-break; suited by 5f, acts on any; in good form but doesn't look quite up to top level. One of his best domestic efforts when winning a C\u0026D handicap last July; seemingly improved when successful in 5f Listed and Group 2 events at Meydan (yielding and good) in midwinter but has much more to do in this company.. |
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(6) (33/1 -18%)Jakajaro |
33/1(-18%) | (6) Jakajaro 33/1, Improved up in class and only bested very late when fourth beaten 1 1/4l in Temple Stakes (Group 2) at Haydock latest; suited by 5f, acts on any; very progressive and suited by emphasis on speed but plenty to find at this level. 3-30 turf strike-rate doesn't do justice to his ability and he confirmed his recent improvement when a highly creditable fourth, again from the front, in a Group 2 at Haydock (good to soft; acts well on good) in May; this stiffer track and tougher opposition are likely to count against him.. |
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(25) (33/1 +0%)Behike |
33/1(+0%) | (25) Behike 33/1, Quickened clear cosily, outclassed rivals down in grade when winning a novice at Lingfield by 3l last time; effective 6/7f on soft and AW; more to come but this a big ask so early in career. Wide-margin winner of both 6f starts, on Lingfield AW and in a turf novice on that course; has potential but also a mighty task trying to cross the chasm into a Group 1 against the pros on first 5f run.. |
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(24) (40/1 +68%)Aspect Island |
40/1(+68%) | (24) Aspect Island 40/1, Game effort made plenty of use of down to 5f 3/4l third in Westow Stakes (Listed) at York most recent run; visor first time; effective 5-7f, acts on any; consistent and likeable; placed at top level at Breeders' Cup, this demands more again. Best 2yo form when dropped to 5f on final two starts, signing off with a close third of 12 in the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (firm); he needed to progress as 3yo to have a chance today but that hasn't happened, so the first-time visor has a big job to do.. |
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(17) (40/1 +68%)Heavenly Heather |
40/1(+68%) | (17) Heavenly Heather 40/1, Improved again, won her side of track when second beaten 2 1/4l in a handicap at York latest; effective 5-7f, suited by sound surface but acts on soft; hugely progressive handicapper, this a big ask. Useful handicapper whose three wins have all come on the AW, most recently over 5f in January; faces a daunting task this time.. |
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(12) (50/1 -52%)Starlust |
50/1(-52%) | (12) Starlust 50/1, Back from stud duties and needed the run beaten 4l in Achilles Stakes (Listed) at Carlisle last time; effective 5f, acts on good to soft and firm; was Group 1 class and ran well in this last year but needs to prove retains ability. Smart 5f form as 3yo included close third in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York and a win in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (firm); just four runs since, best of those when fourth of 20 in this race last year when ending up away from the main action; went to stud after (that career is on hold for now) and needs his recent Carlisle reappearance to have brought him on plenty.. |
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(16) (50/1 -52%)Frost At Dawn |
50/1(-52%) | (16) Frost At Dawn 50/1, Below form on easy ground tried in cheekpieces beaten 6l in Temple Stakes (Group 2) at Haydock last time; drawn on wing of large field; effective 5/6f, probably best on fast ground; disappointing this year so far. Has only ever won three races but there's no doubting how smart she is when getting good to firm ground, as when beaten by only American Affair in the 2025 running and a later third to Asfoora in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York; it's easy to excuse two defeats in 2026 and look forward to another solid show.. |
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(11) (66/1 +0%)Shagraan |
66/1(+0%) | (11) Shagraan 66/1, Below form up to a Group 2 down the field in Temple Stakes (Group 2) at Haydock most recent; effective 5/6f, acts on most ground; multiple Listed winner, perhaps limitations exposed in Temple. Ended 2025 with 5f Listed wins at Beverley (good to firm) and over C\u0026D (soft) either side of a Group 2 second to First Instinct at Newbury; has a lot to find on those efforts and also on this year's runs for a new yard.. |
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(20) (66/1 +0%)Monteille |
66/1(+0%) | (20) Monteille 66/1, Ran to form beaten 2l in Al Quoz Sprint (Group 1) at Meydan last time; off a short-break; effective 5-6f, acts with cut and on good; consistent multiple Group winner in France, held in this last year and fast ground a worry again. Admirable close eighth of 20 in this last June (good to firm) considering she's well suited by good to soft or slower ground; showed her best colours when beating Rayevka to win Group 3 at Longchamp (5f, very soft) last September but will do well to improve on last year's run under these conditions.. |
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(5) (66/1 +18%)Getreadytorumble |
66/1(+18%) | (5) Getreadytorumble 66/1, Ran to best beaten 5l in Temple Stakes (Group 2) at Haydock last time; in good form prior; drawn on wing of large field; effective 5f, acts on any; placed at Listed level; may still be progressing but needs more. Unraced as 2yo; made good progress in 2025, ending with a Listed third of ten over C\u0026D (soft) but, after a satisfactory return in a similar race at Naas (good) in April, he was never involved in the Group 2 at Haydock won by Night Raider; aiming high today.. |
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(15) (66/1 +18%)First Instinct |
66/1(+18%) | (15) First Instinct 66/1, Below form again beaten 6 1/2l in Palace House Stakes (Group 3) at Newmarket last time; suited by 5/6f, acts on good to soft and good; G3 winner but improvement needed after a couple of disappointing efforts . Useful 5f form as a 3yo, inching forward again when gaining a narrow win over Shagraan in a Group 3 at Newbury (5f, good to soft; acts on good) last September; she was entitled to need the run behind Night Raider at Newmarket in April but a big advance on her form is needed.. |
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(18) (80/1 -100%)Mgheera |
80/1(-100%) | (18) Mgheera 80/1, Ran to form beaten 2l in Temple Stakes (Group 2) at Haydock last time; drawn on wing of large field; suited by 5f, equally effective on soft and good though likes former; consistent multiple Group winner. Had a brainstorm before this race last year when refusing to go in the stalls but she'd impressed the time before when winning a Group 2 at Haydock (5f, good); some respectable efforts in Group races over the last 12 months haven't suggested she'll be a serious threat this time.. |
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(7) (80/1 -100%)Jm Jungle |
80/1(-100%) | (7) Jm Jungle 80/1, Below form beaten 7l in Temple Stakes (Group 2) at Haydock last time; suited by 5f, acts on any; shock G2 winner last year, below par this season. Best form on sharp tracks; never better than for a Group 2 win at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) last August but well held in the Nunthorpe at York next time on his sole attempt at a Group 1 in Britain; has work to do.. |
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(19) (80/1 -21%)Miss Attitude |
80/1(-21%) | (19) Miss Attitude 80/1, Too much to do having missed the break but ran to form beaten 5l in Palace House Stakes (Group 3) at Newmarket last time; suited by 5f on fast ground; generally consistent, needs more at this level. Useful in 5f Listed races last year, finishing second at York (good to firm) in July and winning at Deauville (good) the following month, but hard to fancy on her Group-race form or 2026 efforts.. |
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(1) (100/1 +20%)Ain't Nobody |
100/1(+20%) | (1) Ain't Nobody 100/1, Disappointing for second successive run down the field in Minster Stakes (Group 2) at York most recent; suited by 5f and fast ground; very erratic and perhaps not that resolute. Won the Listed Windsor Castle at this meeting as a 2yo; some ups and downs since, with his second to Asfoora in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York (good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) last August showing what can be done on a good day; however, he needs to rise far above two heavy defeats this year.. |
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(14) (125/1 +17%)Azure Angel |
125/1(+17%) | (14) Azure Angel 125/1, Appeared to improve in better race beaten 2l in Achilles Stakes (Listed) at Carlisle last time; suited by 5f and a sound surface, ran ok on soft only start; blinkers have helped and in form but Listed winner is likely out of depth here. Improved form when winning a 5f Listed race at Bath (good) in April; finished a creditable fifth of eight in a similar Carlisle race (good to firm) since but she's up a gum tree at this level.. |

It wasn't a huge surprise when American Affair won this 12 months ago and, given the recent form of Jim Goldie's yard, he cannot be dismissed, even though Australian challenger OVERPASS looks really strong this year. Bjorn Baker's speedster was last seen finishing a very creditable fourth in the Group 1 T J Smith Stakes at Randwick in April and also boasts a pretty smart piece of form at that track in October when a close-up fourth to a certain Ka Ying Rising. Night Raider has won both starts this season, including when beating American Affair in Haydock's Temple Stakes, and he looks the pick of the UK runners. Rayevka didn't run too badly in the Champions Sprint here last autumn and is another to consider closely.
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(3) (5/6 -15%)Edelak |
5/6(-15%) | (3) Edelak 5/6, Converted straightforward opening when winning a maiden hurdle at Huntingdon by 6 1/2l last time; trainer in form; effective around 2m over hurdles, acts on soft and good; more to come off a modest mark now handicapping. 1m4f Flat winner in Ireland last summer (useful form); not an instant success over hurdles but justified skinny odds with very comfortable win in run-of-the-mill Huntingdon maiden (2m, good to firm) last month and could have a lot more to offer in handicaps.. |
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(1) (11/10 +20%)Machete Beach |
11/10(+20%) | (1) Machete Beach 11/10, Improved to defy penalty, benefitting from very easy lead up in trip, when winning a novice hurdle here by 1 1/4l last time; effective 2m-2m3f on sound surface; useful Flat performer, more to come over hurdles. Useful on the Flat in 2024 and a dual hurdle winner last month, latterly here (2m2f, good to firm); ought to make a bold bid from the front on this handicap hurdle debut.. |
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(2) (12/1 +0%)Hooper |
12/1(+0%) | (2) Hooper 12/1, Made too much use of, needed run when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Ludlow last time; tongue-tie first time; effective 2m-2m4f, suited by good; needs to prove ability remains after layoff. Beaten about 24l when fifth of seven on last month's stable debut at Ludlow (2m, good) but that was his first run for 498 days and some positives can be drawn from it; worth a second look on this return to Stratford, given he was very well suited by this track when a useful performer for Nicky Henderson a few years ago; tongue-tie fitted for first time.. |

Having proved no better for a change of scenery when finishing a well-beaten fifth at Ludlow, Hooper looks up against it once more. Edelak came good at the third time of asking in this discipline when scoring with something in hand at Huntingdon and an official rating of 111 looks workable judged on his Flat ability. However, the hat-trick seeking MACHETE BEACH rates as a more solid proposition.
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(6) (11/4 +45%)Woodstock |
11/4(+45%) | (6) Woodstock 11/4, Every chance, ran to form beaten 2 1/4l off this mark at Beverley last time; effective 6/7f, acts on a sound surface; in good form and capable off this mark. Winless since 2024 but he comes here in good form, fourth of 11 to This Farh in 7.5f Beverley handicap 20 days ago; considered.. |
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(11) (10/3 +49%)Zarvali |
10/3(+49%) | (11) Zarvali 10/3, Too much to do having met trouble when closing beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at York last time; trainer in form; effective 5-7f, acts on yielding and good; consistent and more to come in handicaps. Fair maiden at 2yrs for Johnny Murtagh; improved to make a winning start for Roger Fell in 7f Catterick novice in May and he shaped promisingly when sixth of 20 in 7f York handicap 24 days ago, finishing well having not enjoyed a clear run; major player eased 1lb. |
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(2) (10/3 +33%)It Just Takes Time |
10/3(+33%) | (2) It Just Takes Time 10/3, Returned to form beaten 1 1/4l off a 2lb lower mark at Wetherby last time; effective 5-7f, acts on any; inconsistent but fair mark if building on latest. C\u0026D winner who bounced back to his best with second of 14 in 7f Wetherby handicap 12 days ago; up 2lb but he remains 1lb below his last winning mark so merits serious consideration.. |
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(1) (17/2 +6%)Kosometsuke |
17/2(+6%) | (1) Kosometsuke 17/2, Scored by a short-head off a 2lb lower mark here three starts back; far too free up in class and trip eighth beaten 23l off 82 last time, same mark here; effective 6f, suited by 7f, acts on any; bounce back needed, mark looks stiff. Made a winning start for Michael Dods over C\u0026D in April but he failed to beat a rival in 7f Mussleburgh handicap 26 days ago; needs to get back on track.. |
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(5) (10/1 +17%)Ormolulu |
10/1(+17%) | (5) Ormolulu 10/1, Unsuited by way race developed beaten 9l in a handicap at York last time; effective 6/7f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; mark easing but needs more. Quirky sort but she scored twice last term and wasn't seen to ideal effect from a wide draw when tenth of 22 in 7f York handicap last month; not out of things off a 2lb lower mark, especially if starting better.. |
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(4) (11/1 -57%)Degale |
11/1(-57%) | (4) Degale 11/1, Made too much use of down the field in a handicap at Ayr most recent; effective 8f on a sound surface; form in and out. Low-mileage 5yo who bounced back to form when third at Nottingham (1m) in May; had too much use made of him when last of 11 in Ayr handicap (1m) since and not written off.. |
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(8) (16/1 +36%)Mr King |
16/1(+36%) | (8) Mr King 16/1, Never threatened, continued in moderate form beaten 10l in a handicap at Carlisle last time; effective 1m, acts on any; unreliable but has dropped to workable mark. Winless for Iain Jardine (also refused to race once); failed to build on Redcar sixth for his new yard when seventh of ten in 1m Carlisle handicap 17 days ago; not one to rely on.. |
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(10) (16/1 -78%)Inside Story |
16/1(-78%) | (10) Inside Story 16/1, Yard won this last year; bit too free up in trip but ran to form beaten 3l off a 2lb higher mark at Lingfield last time; effective at 6f, acts on AW; entitled to come on a bit from return run, unexposed at 7f. A fair 6f juvenile maiden winner; has made a positive start to life in handicaps, a free-going fourth of nine at Lingfield (7f) last month; she may do better, especially if settling better.. |
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(12) (25/1 -25%)Fuji Mountain |
25/1(-25%) | (12) Fuji Mountain 25/1, Unseated in a handicap at Wolverhampton latest; effective at 5/6f, acts on soft and fast ground; bounce back needed. Without a victory since 2024 and he arrives well below par; reared and unseated rider at the start in 6f Wolverhampton handicap 15 days ago.. |
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(9) (33/1 -32%)Gressington |
33/1(-32%) | (9) Gressington 33/1, Outpaced, unsuited by drop in trip beaten 8l in a handicap at Carlisle last time; effective 6-8f, acts on sound surface; back on last winning mark, must bounce back. Ended 2025 with 7f win at Newcastle but he's been below par this season, too free when eighth of 14 in 6f Carlisle handicap 17 days ago; more is required despite a falling mark.. |

IT JUST TAKES TIME is no stranger to success at this circuit and he gave notice his winning turn could be just around the corner when finishing second at Wetherby 12 days ago. A bold showing looks assured but keep an eye on Woodstock, who finished a close-up third here two starts ago and posted another solid effort in defeat at Beverley last time. City Captain is also noted.
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(1) (5/6 -4%)Bow Echo |
5/6(-4%) | (1) Bow Echo 5/6, Travelled best, quickened clear with second when winning 2000 Guineas (Group 1) at Newmarket by 3l last time; effective 1m, acts on good and fast ground; produced one of the great 2000 Guineas performances and should follow up. Hugely progressive and unbeaten in his four races, all over 1m on good/firmer; impressively bagged Classic honours at Newmarket in sole start this term, earning an RPR that makes him the joint-best 2,000 Guineas winner since Frankel; the next two home - Gstaad and Distant Storm - franked the form by filling the first two places in the Irish version; sets a tall standard, accordingly, and his trajectory brings the tantalising prospect of even bigger figures; massively exciting colt.. |
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(2) (2/1 +27%)Gstaad |
2/1(+27%) | (2) Gstaad 2/1, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; quickened best, ran about to 2000 Guineas form when winning Irish 2,000 Guineas (Group 1) at The Curragh by 3l last time; top course jockey; stays 1m, would be effective at lesser trips, acts on yielding and firm ground; big, attractive colt, top-class miler but work to do to reverse form with Newmarket conqueror. Very solid performer who continues to improve steadily and has never finished out of the first two; readily landed the Coventry at this meeting 12 months ago and has performed well at Group/Grade 1 level since, most recently registering a 3l success in the Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh, taking record over 1m to 2-3; clear best of the remainder behind Bow Echo at Newmarket earlier in May and should give the rematch his best shot.. |
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(6) (11/2 -22%)Talk Of New York |
11/2(-22%) | (6) Talk Of New York 11/2, Quickened clear takingly step-up to 1m suiting when winning Heron Stakes (Listed) at Sandown by 5 1/2l last time; trainer in form; suited by 1m, all form on good or AW; Group-class miler but this a big ask. Very promising colt who has a record of 3-4 overall and 2-2 since wearing a hood; above-average winner of the Heron Stakes at Sandown (1m, good; Listed) most recently, coming off strong pace set by a stablemate and storming clear to beat his closest pursuer by just over 5l; looks a Group 1 performer in the making, the way he's going, and it should be remembered that he was second-favourite in ante-post betting for the 2,000 Guineas prior to a change of plan; adds great interest.. |
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(5) (16/1 -45%)Puerto Rico |
16/1(-45%) | (5) Puerto Rico 16/1, Winner of two G1s; yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; when fourth beaten 1 1/2l in Poule d'Essai Des Poulains (Group 1) at Longchamp latest; enjoys making it; stays 1m, acts on soft and good; progressed end of 2yo campaign landing a G1, relaxed sort who may continue upward curve but needs to prove effectiveness on quicker surface. Stablemate of Gstaad; appears versatile as regards ground; tough colt who proved a useful maiden prior to ending last season with a hat-trick when upped to 7f/1m in major 2yo races, including two French Group 1s; creditable fourth when favourite for the Poulains at Longchamp on reappearance; has significant form, may rate higher still over this distance and looks set to have his own way up front (gained his wins making all); one of the main players.. |
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(4) (50/1 +50%)Power Blue |
50/1(+50%) | (4) Power Blue 50/1, Stayed 1m and ran to form when fourth beaten 4 1/4l in Irish 2,000 Guineas (Group 1) at The Curragh latest; stays 1m, acts on any, ideally doesn't want ground too fast; unlikely to be reversing form with re-opposing rival. Gained his 2yo Group 1 success over 6f then ran respectably over 7f on reappearance; midfield in the 2,000 Guineas and fourth in the Irish equivalent since upped to 1m, both times finishing behind some of today's rivals and leaving the impression he ideally needs a return to shorter; likely to be outstayed and outclassed.. |
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(3) (100/1 +33%)Lord Britain |
100/1(+33%) | (3) Lord Britain 100/1, Ran to form benefitting from drop in class on handicap debut when winning a handicap at Kempton by 1/2l last time; effective 7/8f, acts on AW; yet to prove effectiveness on turf and out of depth here. Quite a progressive sort on AW and has gained both wins over 7f at Kempton, including in Class 4 handicap latest start; soundly beaten in both turf attempts, always behind in the 2,000 Guineas on second occasion; plenty to find and plenty to prove back in this sphere.. |

Having landed the Irish 2,000 Guineas in fine style, Gstaad is sure to be in the thick of the action once more. The son of Starspangledbanner merits respect in his quest for a third Group/Grade 1, but his Newmarket conqueror BOW ECHO is difficult to oppose. George Boughey's unbeaten colt impressed with his finishing effort in the 2000 Guineas at HQ and there could be a lot more to come this season. The progressive Talk Of New York has only tasted defeat once in four outings and shouldn't be underestimated after putting his rivals to the sword in the Heron Stakes at Sandown last month.
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(1) (15/8 +38%)Tamarind Bay |
15/8(+38%) | (1) Tamarind Bay 15/8, Ran to form when 7l third in a handicap hurdle at Newcastle most recent run; off a short-break; effective 2m4f-2m6f, appears suited by good ground; maybe more to come now chasing. 0-12 over hurdles but returned from break with two pretty good efforts towards end of last season, latterly third off today's mark at Newcastle (2m6f, good to soft); has a fighting chance if he takes well to chasing.. |
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(3) (5/2 +17%)Two To Tango |
5/2(+17%) | (3) Two To Tango 5/2, Every chance, ran to form when second beaten 10l off 108 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 2m-2m5f, suited by sound surface; consistent, go well again. In the frame all six starts since switch to chasing in the autumn, including course win (2m3f, good) in first-time cheekpieces in March; ran big race when second (albeit well held in the end) over 2m5f here last month; strong claims if stamina holds out over this longer trip.. |
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(2) (11/4 +8%)Harrys Hope |
11/4(+8%) | (2) Harrys Hope 11/4, Below form down the field in a handicap chase at Cheltenham most recent; in good form prior; usually held up; consistent at 2m4f-3m2f on sound surface; bounce back needed. 5-10 over fences, including good-ground C\u0026D win; absent since safely held in competitive race at Cheltenham in October but resumes on a workable mark and has won when fresh before; respected.. |
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(5) (15/2 +32%)Grillon De Monty |
15/2(+32%) | (5) Grillon De Monty 15/2, Ran to form back from break when second beaten 7l in a handicap chase here latest; effective up to 3m, acts on good; in good form over fences. Dual chase winner at Worcester (2m7f, good) last summer; gave good account when second over C\u0026D (good to firm; first-time hood) last month, after a break, but the market principals in that race disappointed and the form is of questionable value; others look better handicapped.. |
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(4) (11/1 -57%)Mix Of Clover |
11/1(-57%) | (4) Mix Of Clover 11/1, Needed run when 21l third in a handicap chase here most recent run; effective 2m-2m5f, acts on good; could do better this time. Long in the tooth and rather inconsistent nowadays but only 2lb higher than for course win (2m5f, good) in October and might have needed the run when well-held third (behind Two To Tango) over that trip here last month; could have a say.. |

Although HARRYS HOPE ended last year's campaign with a no-show at Cheltenham, previous efforts suggest that she has more races in her. The eight-year-old had finished a good second at this level at Worcester on her penultimate outing and a reproduction of that performance may prove sufficient. Two To Tango found only a rejuvenated rival too strong here last time and he's feared most, ahead of chasing debutant Tamarind Bay.
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(6) (9/4 +32%)Military Girl |
9/4(+32%) | (6) Military Girl 9/4, Well treated up 5lb, ran to form landing a handicap by a head off a 2lb lower mark here last time; wide draw; effective at 5/6f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; in fine form, can go well despite revised mark. Better than ever this season and she went 2-3 for the campaign in 11-runner handicap over C\u0026D 11 days ago; showed a good attitude there so merits serious consideration nudged up 2lb.. |
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(2) (3/1 +33%)Emerald Harmony |
3/1(+33%) | (2) Emerald Harmony 3/1, Yard won this last year; far too free but ran to form beaten 3l off a 2lb higher mark at Nottingham last time; fast 5f suits, acts on any; consistent if a touch frustrating. On a losing run but she comes here in decent nick for her current yard, third of seven at Nottingham (5f) 16 days ago; needs considering on a 2lb lower mark here.. |
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(7) (11/2 -57%)Marajito |
11/2(-57%) | (7) Marajito 11/2, Returned to form landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 5lb lower mark at Ripon last time; suited by 5f, acts on good to soft, fast ground and AW; back in form, revised mark demands more. Ended 2025 under a cloud but right back to her best with victory in 5f Ripon handicap 19 days ago; up 5lb but that form has been franked so she's a likely player.. |
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(3) (15/2 -25%)King's Crown |
15/2(-25%) | (3) King's Crown 15/2, Ran to form beaten 2 1/4l off this mark at Pontefract last time; wide draw; effective 5/6f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; on fair mark, needs to build on latest. C\u0026D winner who got back on track with third of ten in 5f Pontefract handicap 25 days ago; in the mix again.. |
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(1) (15/2 -7%)Spendmore Lane |
15/2(-7%) | (1) Spendmore Lane 15/2, Scored by a head off a 4lb lower mark at Lingfield three starts back; too much to do having met trouble third beaten 3 1/4l off 74 last time, same mark here; wide draw; effective 5/6f, acts on sound surface; in form, fair chance. Notched a third AW victory of 2026 when prevailing at Lingfield (5f) in April and she posted another good effort when third of ten in 5f Wolverhampton handicap 18 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up once more.. |
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(4) (11/1 -10%)Le Beau Garcon |
11/1(-10%) | (4) Le Beau Garcon 11/1, Outpaced, never threatened beaten 7l in a handicap at Catterick last time; effective 5f, acts on good, suited by quick ground; inconsistent but on fair mark and likes the track. C\u0026D scorer but he failed to build on Ripon reappearance fourth when only fifth of seven in 5f Catterick handicap five days ago; he's not the easiest to catch right.. |
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(9) (16/1 -45%)Hover On The Wind |
16/1(-45%) | (9) Hover On The Wind 16/1, Yard won this last year; no obvious excuse when fourth beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap at Southwell latest; enjoys making it; effective 5/6f, suited by sound surface; on last winning mark but bounce back needed. Signed off for 2025 with 5f win at Newcastle in December and largely in good form this season, fourth of ten in 5f Southwell handicap 26 days ago; not out of things eased 2lb.. |
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(8) (16/1 -14%)Pal Joey |
16/1(-14%) | (8) Pal Joey 16/1, Too much to do having met trouble at key stage beaten 4l in a handicap at Hamilton last time; effective 5-7f, acts on a sound surface; mark easing but needs more. Kickstarted 2026 with 5f success at Newcastle in January but he's failed to reproduce it, again slowly away when fifth of seven at Hamilton (5f) six days ago; others are preferred.. |
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(10) (28/1 +15%)Khabib |
28/1(+15%) | (10) Khabib 28/1, Didn't stay, needed run down the field in a handicap here most recent; suited by 5f, may not get 6f, acts on good to soft, fast ground and AW; retained ability to prove. Fair and consistent for Ray Craggs in 2024; off 20 months before coming in last of nine, on sole outing for David Thompson, over 6f here last month; has rejoined his former yard with lots to find.. |
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(5) (40/1 -150%)Beaumadier |
40/1(-150%) | (5) Beaumadier 40/1, Below form up in class beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at Wolverhampton last time; off a short-break; effective at 5f, acts on soft, good and AW; inconsistent, mark looks stiff enough. Resumed winning ways at Wolverhampton (5f) in February but below form since, too free when fourth of six there (5f) following month; needs to bounce back returned to turf.. |

This could be a battle to the line between last-start winners MILITARY GIRL and Marajito, with the former shading preference on a hat-trick following a narrow success over C&D. Marajito got back in the winning groove at Ripon and looked on good terms with herself, while King's Crown boasts solid course form and Spendmore Lane is taken to run her usual honest race.
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(4) (13/8 +28%)Reaching High |
13/8(+28%) | (4) Reaching High 13/8, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; never got a run, eased off, unlucky beaten 4l off this mark here last time; top course jockey; returning from long layoff; bred to suit middle-distances, effective 12f, acts on good to firm, AW; well fancied but had no luck in this last year, chance off unchanged mark if fit. Dam is Ascot Gold Cup winner Estimate; inconsistent for Sir Michael Stoute in 2024; beaten on the nod at Leopardstown (1m4f) last May on debut for new yard, after which he was all the rage for this race but it was a nightmare for favourite backers, as he was shuffled back (from stall 1) and towards the rear entering straight before running on nicely until denied any room again in the last half furlong; absent since but same mark today and he is surely capable of significantly better; granted better luck, he should have a big shout.. |
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(16) (5/1 +17%)Puturhandstogether |
5/1(+17%) | (16) Puturhandstogether 5/1, Poorly placed at sharp track but finished well beaten 6l in a handicap at Chester last time; cheekpieces first time; usually held up; effective 2m-2m2f on soft, good; Fred Winter and Irish Cesarewitch winner, remains relatively unexposed over staying trips on Flat. Won 4yo handicap hurdle at 2025 Cheltenham Festival and took a huge prize for Irish Cesarewitch on Flat at the Curragh (2m1f, yielding) last September, in the latter bursting clear 1f out and scoring with considerably more authority than the margin suggests; underwhelming over hurdles before last month's Chester Cup, in which he also had the widest draw, but he started favourite nevertheless and made some headway from the back to finish seventh of 15; he didn't have the rub of the green that day and is shortlisted even though connections also now resort to headgear.. |
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(19) (8/1 +68%)Tim Toe |
8/1(+68%) | (19) Tim Toe 8/1, Yard won this last year; improved needing every yard down in trip when winning the Conditions Race at Listowel by 1/2l last time; effective at 8-14f on soft, good; more to come and mark looks lenient, big player if stamina holds up. Last year he was a bumper winner (sole attempt) and ran twice over hurdles; now he's a useful prospect, at the least, under Flat rules having won a maiden at Bellewstown (11.4f, soft) and conditions event at Listowel (1m, good) and he kept on well behind Kizlyar over 1m6f in between, all from off the pace; this race is radically different but he is promising and seriously unexposed.. |
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(12) (12/1 +40%)Small Fry |
12/1(+40%) | (12) Small Fry 12/1, Improved a little down in class when second beaten a length in a maiden hurdle at Listowel latest; significant jockey booking; effective 12f, acts on any; in good form over hurdles, Flat mark demands more. 1m4f festival wins off much lower marks at Chester and Epsom preceded his 100,000gns purchase last July; two Flat runs (including 2m Irish Cesarewitch) last autumn didn't work out but there was encouragement to be drawn from his two hurdle races last month (second on latest) and he scored over an extended 1m6f in 2024; not entirely dismissed, from stable which runs seven.. |
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(2) (14/1 -17%)Bunting |
14/1(-17%) | (2) Bunting 14/1, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; found little comfortably held in the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel Hurdle at Punchestown last time; effective 2-2 1/2m; inconsistent over hurdles but placed in Cesarewitch on fast ground when last seen on Flat; looks stable second string here. Poor strike-rate (two maiden wins) in Flat and hurdling spheres and he went the wrong way in his latest hurdles campaign; however, he ran well in two major Flat handicaps last season, including when third to Beylerbeyi in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f, good to firm); 3lb higher today but 7lb claimer Harry Vigors is booked; like so many, he has each-way hopes.. |
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(7) (14/1 -17%)Galileo Dame |
14/1(-17%) | (7) Galileo Dame 14/1, Too much to do ridden to see out the trip but ran to form beaten 1 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark at Chester last time; significant jockey booking; effective up to 18f, acts on heavy and good to soft; in fine form of late in both codes, unexposed over staying trips. Unraced on firmer than good; second at Navan (1m6f, heavy) in March on Flat handicap debut; backed that up with her excellent, close fourth of 15 when third favourite for the Chester Cup (2m2f, good; 1lb higher today) in May, coming from towards rear after a slow start; has to be considered but such a wide draw may mean she again has to come from well back.. |
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(11) (14/1 +30%)Bahadur |
14/1(+30%) | (11) Bahadur 14/1, Improved up in trip showing willing attitude landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Goodwood last time; effective 12-16f, acts on good to firm, AW; hugely progressive, type with more to come over staying trips. Progressive on AW last autumn and another improved effort when he went on over 3f out to win a five-runner race at Goodwood (upped to 2m, good) on latest outing; up 4lb but could have more to give as a stayer.. |
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(17) (16/1 +52%)All In You |
16/1(+52%) | (17) All In You 16/1, Travelled best, badly hampered by late faller and left with too much to do, very unlucky when fourth beaten 6 1/2l in Scottish Champion Hurdle (Grade 2) at Ayr latest; usually held up; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on good to soft and good; ex French, very useful handicap hurdler with decent course form in that discipline. Ran three times on the Flat in France, winning over 1m7f on testing ground on first two occasions; that was back in 2023 and spring 2024, but he was a progressive and fairly useful hurdler in the hood for this yard last season (last seen in April) and is unexposed for this Flat handicap debut.. |
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(13) (20/1 -67%)Westminster Moon |
20/1(-67%) | (13) Westminster Moon 20/1, Returned to form up in trip landing a handicap by 1 1/2l off a 8lb lower mark at The Curragh last time; effective at 10-14f, probably acts on soft and good; still well treated on German form but not one to rely on building on latest. Officially unraced on firmer than good; ex-Polish and German, placed in 1m2f Group races in 2024 before a 260,000euros sale; failed to fire last year (including one 2m1f race) but shaped nicely on second start this term and landed a gamble in clearcut fashion in 24-runner handicap at the Curragh (1m6f, good) on latest, challenging 2f out; he was ridden that day as if stamina is a strength and, despite his revised mark, is one to note.. |
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(1) (25/1 -108%)Beylerbeyi |
25/1(-108%) | (1) Beylerbeyi 25/1, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; outpaced, unsuited by drop in trip down the field in a handicap at Epsom most recent; usually held up; effective 12-18f, acts on any; high-class, consistent handicapper, longer trip a big positive. Won the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f, good to firm; 9lb higher today) last October and had some very solid AW form over 1m2f-2m this year; not nearly so good in his two races back on turf but his recent run at Epsom (1m2f) should have teed him up nicely for this; current mark and tactical issues coming from the rear are the chief worries.. |
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(20) (25/1 -108%)Kizlyar |
25/1(-108%) | (20) Kizlyar 25/1, Improved benefitting from reappearance when winning the Conditions Race at Killarney by 3/4l last time; effective 12-14f, acts on soft, good; ex French, mark could be lenient and unexposed over marathon trips. French 1m6f winner who tried hurdling for new yard last winter; tailed off in the heavy-ground handicap won by Mordor on return to Flat but dictated the pace and kept his challengers at bay in a six-runner conditions event at Killarney (1m6f, good; Tim Toe third and Defiantly fourth) five weeks ago; improvement is needed but he's still something of an unknown quantity.. |
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(8) (25/1 -56%)Comfort Zone |
25/1(-56%) | (8) Comfort Zone 25/1, Pulled up in a handicap at Cork latest where ground too testing; effective 14-20f; below par this term but only 1lb higher than when placing in this last year. Always behind in his two races this spring (1m2f/1m4f; ended pulled up last time) and last season was a mixed bag; however, his strong-finishing thirds last year in this race (off 1lb lower than today) and another big-field contest at Naas (2m) show that he needs a close look, particularly as some headgear (absent this season) is reinstated.. |
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(15) (25/1 -25%)Glenroyal |
25/1(-25%) | (15) Glenroyal 25/1, Landed a handicap by a neck off a 16lb lower mark at Down Royal three starts back; may not have stayed 2 1/2m when well beaten over hurdles latest; effective 9-12f, acts on any; progressive, more to come back on the Flat but stamina to prove. A heavy defeat over hurdles five weeks ago was his only race since October; however, he won three of his four starts once equipped with this headgear on Flat last July-October; the furthest of those wins was 1m5f and he was well beaten trying 1m6f, but it may be rash to dismiss him as a stayer, given he's brother to Magellan Strait who won the 2023 Irish Cesarewitch (2m1f) and half-brother to Lagostovegas who won this race in 2018.. |
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(10) (25/1 +0%)Defiantly |
25/1(+0%) | (10) Defiantly 25/1, Ran to form when fourth beaten 4l in the Conditions Race at Killarney latest; blinkers first time; effective 11-14f, acts on yielding to soft and good; needs more than of late but unexposed in handicaps and as a stayer. Unraced on firmer than good and his form claims are pretty flimsy; however, he's one of the dark horses of the race after just six starts and he's shaped at 1m6f as if he may well be an out-and-out stayer; has tried cheekpieces and a visor once each, and now blinkers are given a go; close relation Middle Earth was third over 2m in last year's Melbourne Cup.. |
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(6) (33/1 -106%)Mordor |
33/1(-106%) | (6) Mordor 33/1, Scored by a length off a 7lb lower mark at Navan three starts back; every chance, ran to form but outstayed up in trip third beaten 3l off 124 last time, 30lb lower here; effective 14-20f, sound surface suits but handles heavy; consistent in both codes. Brought from Ireland last year for Glorious Goodwood (2m4f, soft; second off 6lb lower than today) and the Cesarewitch (2m2f, good to firm; 14th); reappeared this spring with a career best on Flat to win at Navan (1m6f, heavy) and a creditable third in 3m hurdle race, but another career high is needed.. |
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(14) (33/1 -65%)Ismahane |
33/1(-65%) | (14) Ismahane 33/1, Too much to do having been badly hampered when second beaten 12l in a maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe latest; cheekpieces first time; trainer in form; effective 11-16f, acts on soft, good; fair mark on German/Italian form, fit from hurdling. Officially unraced on firmer than good; trained last year in Germany, including when runner-up in Group 3 Italian St Leger (1m7f, heavy) before changing hands for 72,000euros; well held when taking minor honours over hurdles (January and May) in her two runs for new yard, but cheekpieces (tried once last year) return and getting back to the Flat may suit.. |
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(3) (40/1 -186%)Barnso |
40/1(-186%) | (3) Barnso 40/1, Probably did not stay down the field in a handicap at Newmarket most recent; 14f seems to suit and may get 2m; consistent until latest run but stamina concerns on reappearance. Markedly progressive overall when trained by Natalia Lupini in Northern Ireland, rounding it off with an always-prominent fourth of 16 at Royal Ascot 2025 (1m6f, good to firm; 2lb lower today); respectable show at Goodwood last summer, ten weeks before running poorly in the Cesarewitch when going beyond 1m6f for first time was not to blame; bit to prove on first run since.. |
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(9) (40/1 -21%)Siempre Arturo |
40/1(-21%) | (9) Siempre Arturo 40/1, Too much to do having been forced to switch, needed run beaten 4l off this mark here last time; effective 10-12f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; should come on for latest but needs more up in trip. Wore cheekpieces last six starts, winning in late summer last year on first two occasions; a late effort took him from last to fifth of 14 when he made a good reappearance here (1m4f, good to firm) last month but venturing beyond an extended 1m4f for first time provides a huge question mark.. |
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(5) (50/1 -100%)Lavender Hill Mob |
50/1(-100%) | (5) Lavender Hill Mob 50/1, Never competitive on turf return comfortably held in a handicap at Newbury last time; visor first time; off a short-break; effective 12-16f, acts on any; below par last two starts and mark looks stiff. 1m4f winner from the front off this mark at Newmarket last May who also scored with a prominent ride over hurdles at Cheltenham (2m5f) in November; has a bit to prove over 2m on Flat, including having been always behind on both starts this year; now tries a visor (often wears cheekpieces) and maybe there will be a change of tactics.. |
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(18) (80/1 -142%)Annabel's Ghost |
80/1(-142%) | (18) Annabel's Ghost 80/1, Never threatened beaten 9l in a handicap at Longchamp last time; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts with cut and on AW; inconsistent French handicapper. 4-22 in France, including two 2m wins and latest came with a very late bid in January (AW); peak efforts (not his last two) give him a form chance on this first start since changing hands and leaving Andre Fabre.. |

Although without a winner in this contest since 2018, Willie Mullins could be set to taste glory again with REACHING HIGH. The five-year-old was just touched off on his stable bow at Leopardstown and was denied a clear run when favourite for the 2025 renewal. A year-long absence shouldn't be an issue and, granted better luck, compensation could be on the cards. Joseph O'Brien is enjoying a fantastic season, with Chester Cup seventh Puturhandstogether well worth a second look, while last year's Cesarewitch hero Beylerbeyi is expected to prove more competitive back up in distance. Irish raiders Westminster Moon, Bunting and Galileo Dame add further spice to the mix.
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(1) (5/4 +72%)Hiconic |
5/4(+72%) | (1) Hiconic 5/4, Travelled but didn't find as much as looked likely, needed run when fourth beaten 4l in a handicap hurdle at Fontwell latest; trainer in form; effective 2m-2m4f; on fair mark. Seven-time hurdle winner (once over C\u0026D); runner-up on the AW in January and returned to this discipline with very respectable fourth at Fontwell (2m3f, good) last month; likely contender.. |
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(6) (11/4 +45%)Raffles Nobu |
11/4(+45%) | (6) Raffles Nobu 11/4, Ran to form when fourth beaten 7l in a handicap hurdle at Worcester latest; effective 2m, acts with cut and on good; needs more. Yet to add to his French hurdle win in 2023 and didn't find much for pressure when fourth off this much-reduced mark at Worcester (2m, good) on Thursday; that certainly wasn't a bad run but others appeal more.. |
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(5) (3/1 +0%)Ocean Heights |
3/1(+0%) | (5) Ocean Heights 3/1, Ran to form when 5l third in a handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot most recent run; effective 2m-2m2f over hurdles, acts on good to soft and good to firm; fair mark. Ended winter AW campaign with respectable fourth in February and kept on for third when back over hurdles at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) three weeks ago; also suited by this track and can go well again; swaps cheekpieces for refitted visor.. |
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(3) (6/1 -20%)Saint Polo |
6/1(-20%) | (3) Saint Polo 6/1, Unsuited by drop in trip on chase debut well beaten in a handicap chase at Fontwell latest; in good form prior; tongue-tie first time; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on good; can go well here. Well beaten on last month's chasing debut (first-time cheekpieces) but ran well on consecutive hurdling starts beforehand, more notably when clear second at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) on first occasion; has tongue-tie added for this return to hurdling; dangerous if quickly back in the groove.. |

Having finished fourth in a stronger contest at Fontwell last month, this could prove a suitable opportunity for HICONIC to regain the winning thread. A 1lb ease in the ratings can only help the nine-year-old and she gets the vote ahead of Ocean Heights. David Pipe's gelding arrives on the back of a respectable third at Newton Abbot and a reapplied visor could eke out some improvement. Handicap hurdle debutant Backer Bilk may fare best of the remainder.
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(7) (5/2 +17%)Pentonville |
5/2(+17%) | (7) Pentonville 5/2, Ran to form up to when 10f and tried in cheekpieces beaten 3/4l off a 1lb lower mark at Leicester last time; effective 1m-10f, acts on sound surface; chance if building on latest back on AW and down in trip. Made a long odds-on favourite work for it, despite having raced freely in a small field, on his handicap debut (1m2f; first-time cheekpieces) three weeks ago; this 295,000gns yearling remains open to improvement and is high on the shortlist.. |
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(2) (7/2 +30%)Imola |
7/2(+30%) | (2) Imola 7/2, Improved again, good attitude landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark here last time; effective 7-9f, acts on good and AW; in fine form, might land hat-trick. Plenty of short-priced defeats to her name but goes well here and is chasing a course hat-trick after two wins over 9.5f, the latest a fortnight ago following a break (Silky Lass back in third); decent chance upped 4lb.. |
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(8) (7/2 -40%)Quick Quasar |
7/2(-40%) | (8) Quick Quasar 7/2, Bit keen, run of race landing a handicap by 4l off a 9lb lower mark at Kempton last time; off a short-break; effective 7f on AW; new mark asks more but capable of better. Inexperience cost him on his handicap debut (Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces), having been gelded, and he made no mistake at Kempton next time; 9lb rise to overcome as he goes beyond 7f for the first time but he's unexposed still.. |
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(1) (5/1 +29%)Rhythm N Rock |
5/1(+29%) | (1) Rhythm N Rock 5/1, Improved, picked up well once in clear, scored with bit in hand landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Kempton last time; trainer in form; effective 8/9f, acts on AW; chance if building on latest. He's done most of his racing at Kempton and hasn't shone in two starts round here; popped up off a 4lb lower mark last time, back from a short break, but will need to better that under Ruby Criscuolo, who's taking just her fifth ride under rules.. |
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(6) (7/1 +13%)Silky Lass |
7/1(+13%) | (6) Silky Lass 7/1, Bit keen but ran to form beaten 2l off this mark here last time; effective 1m/9f, acts on AW and probably soft; can go well again. Did well to get as close as she did over C\u0026D last month and backed that up when third to Imola here latest; 4lb better off tonight, plus has Jack Lander, who's ridden two winners for the yard, taking off 5lb; player.. |
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(3) (9/1 +10%)Volto Di Medusa |
9/1(+10%) | (3) Volto Di Medusa 9/1, Ran to best, hit the line well landing a handicap by a short-head off a 2lb lower mark at Lingfield last time; effective at 1m-10f, acts on good and AW; can go well again after a small rise. Hasn't always looked straightforward but found things falling his way when winning narrowly off 2lb lower on Polytrack two weeks ago; fine on Tapeta but his jockey, who doesn't claim, has only ridden twice under rules, including once over hurdles in Ireland.. |
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(12) (28/1 -40%)Pipily |
28/1(-40%) | (12) Pipily 28/1, Did not build on previous runs when fourth beaten 6 1/4l in a novice at Newmarket (July) latest; cheekpieces first time; returning from long layoff; yet to really show worthwhile form. £50,000 breeze-up 2yo who finished well held in three turf runs last summer (6f-7f); the market will be the ultimate guide now handicapping in first-time headgear back from almost a year off.. |
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(4) (40/1 -186%)Sandret |
40/1(-186%) | (4) Sandret 40/1, Back to winning form, running well at this level recently landing a handicap by a head off a 2lb lower mark at Thirsk last time; returning from long layoff; suited by 8-10f, needs a sound surface; in form. Two wins for Rebecca Hitchen last summer; fine on Tapeta but returns from ten months off looking high enough in the weights and he's entitled to need the run at his age.. |
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(11) (40/1 -100%)Hashtagnotions |
40/1(-100%) | (11) Hashtagnotions 40/1, Bit below form beaten 7l in a handicap here last time; effective 8-10f, acts on soft, good and AW; bounce back needed. Dual Newcastle winner who added two turf victories last autumn, all off lower marks; consistently below market expectations of late and will want to settle better than over C\u0026D last time, coming from stall 13 under a jockey taking just her third ride.. |
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(13) (40/1 -21%)This Rib |
40/1(-21%) | (13) This Rib 40/1, Pulled up in a handicap at Haydock latest; effective 7f, acts on good and AW; bounce back needed. Easy to back ahead of his handicap debut last month, having been gelded, when bumped early and pulled up (said to have stopped quickly); Kayleigh McCammon takes just her fifth ride under rules.. |
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(5) (40/1 +0%)Harbour Vision |
40/1(+0%) | (5) Harbour Vision 40/1, Found little, below form down the field in a handicap at Lingfield most recent; suited by 7/8f, acts on sound surface; quirky ride, hard to fancy on recent evidence. Three wins here in the winter to take his course tally to 11 but he's rather lost the plot since and doesn't often go beyond 7f these days; needs a revival.. |
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(9) (50/1 +24%)Molly Valentine |
50/1(+24%) | (9) Molly Valentine 50/1, Never in it from off the pace beaten 8l in a handicap here last time; effective 10f, acts on soft and AW, best efforts held up off a fast pace; needs a return to form. String of poor efforts since going close for Dean Ivory here last June; would be a surprise winner back in headgear under Jake Holman (0-7 to date).. |
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(10) (100/1 -52%)Ebn Sabt |
100/1(-52%) | (10) Ebn Sabt 100/1, Below form well beaten in a handicap at Chepstow latest; effective 7/8f, acts on AW; hard to fancy. Poor debut for his new trainer on soft ground ten days ago; went close here for his previous yard last autumn but has never been quite this far and is hard to recommend.. |

Imola has seemingly forgotten how to run a bad race and had Silky Lass back in third when completing a course double, while Rhythm N Rock also arrives in winning form after rolling back the years at Kempton. They lack the scope for improvement of PENTONVILLE, though, with George Boughey's expensive purchase suggesting his turn was imminent when touched off by an odds-on shot on his handicap bow at Leicester. Fellow three-year-old Quick Quasar has been much improved since a gelding operation prior to going handicapping and is feared most.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(4) (11/4 +31%)Knicks |
11/4(+31%) | (4) Knicks 11/4, Too much to do, did best of those held up beaten a neck off this mark at Pontefract last time; effective 5/6f, acts on good, but likes give; fair mark if building on latest but unreliable. Winless since May 2024 but he took a step back in the right direction with a close third of seven in 5f Pontefract handicap eight days ago; very much one to consider off a reduced mark.. |
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(6) (18/5 +28%)Crocus Time |
18/5(+28%) | (6) Crocus Time 18/5, Ran to form up in trip suited by positive ride landing a handicap by 3/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Wetherby last time; effective 5-7f, probably acts on any; in form, workable mark still. Thriving for her current yard and she arrives on a hat-trick after landing handicaps at Redcar (5f) and Wetherby (5.5f); up another 4lb but this course scorer remains handily weighted on old form; player.. |
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(9) (4/1 +56%)Albegone |
4/1(+56%) | (9) Albegone 4/1, Ran to current form beaten 2l off this mark at Nottingham last time; suited by 5f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; fair mark if building on latest. Arrives in good nick without winning this season, third of six in 5f Nottingham handicap five days ago; ought to be in the shake-up again.. |
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(3) (5/1 +29%)Westgate Warrior |
5/1(+29%) | (3) Westgate Warrior 5/1, Every chance, below form beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap at Southwell last time; trainer in form; effective 5/6f, acts on soft, good to soft and AW; form in and out of late. A fair 5f scorer in 2025; back to form with runner-up at Nottingham (5f) in May but he hung left when beating just two at Southwell (5f) last time; needs to get back on track.. |
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(7) (7/1 +0%)Midnight Lir |
7/1(+0%) | (7) Midnight Lir 7/1, Yard won this last year; back to form in first time blinkers beaten 1 1/4l off this mark at Carlisle last time; suited by 5f, acts on any; on long losing run, needs to build on latest. On a long losing sequence but he got back on track in first-time blinkers (tongue-tie also back on) with third of ten in 5f Carlisle handicap 18 days ago; well in the mix off the same mark with headgear retained.. |
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(2) (16/1 -100%)Dandy Dinmont |
16/1(-100%) | (2) Dandy Dinmont 16/1, Scored by a head off a 1lb lower mark at Beverley penultimate start; below form off revised mark tenth beaten 13l off 64 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 5/6f, acts on a sound surface; C&D winner off higher mark, must bounce back. Resumed winning ways at Beverley (5f) in May but failed to beat a rival in ten-runner handicap at Carlisle (5f) 18 days ago; this course scorer has a bit to prove now.. |
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(1) (16/1 -78%)Dc Cogent |
16/1(-78%) | (1) Dc Cogent 16/1, Outpaced, never threatened beaten 9l in a handicap at Ripon last time; effective 5/6f, acts on good to soft, good and AW; generally very reliable and can bounce back. On a very long losing run and he came in last of eight in 5f Ripon handicap 19 days ago; others are preferred.. |
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(11) (18/1 -13%)Invincible Crown |
18/1(-13%) | (11) Invincible Crown 18/1, Never threatened beaten 5l in a handicap here last time; effective at 5f, acts on sound surface; good bit below last winning mark, but more needed again. A dual 5f scorer at Wolverhampton in 2025; yet to hit top form this season, reared at start when seventh of 12 over C\u0026D 11 days ago.. |
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(5) (25/1 +0%)Blue Lakota |
25/1(+0%) | (5) Blue Lakota 25/1, Another poor turf run down the field in a handicap at Carlisle most recent; in good form prior; enjoys making it; effective 5/6f, acts on AW, yet to show much on turf; consistent sprinter, excellent mark base on AW form but has it to prove on grass. In very good form on the AW through the winter (scored twice at Newcastle) but he's yet to show any worthwhile form on turf and came in last of ten in 5f Carlisle handicap last time; others appeal much more.. |
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(10) (28/1 -75%)Irish Dancer |
28/1(-75%) | (10) Irish Dancer 28/1, Scored by 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark at Catterick penultimate start; below form off revised mark eighth beaten 5l off 59 last time, 2lb lower here; suited by 5f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; generally consistent, mark high enough. Resumed winning ways at Catterick (5f) in May but he was well below par when eighth of 12 over C\u0026D 11 days ago; this C\u0026D scorer is the sort to bounce back though; blinkers refitted.. |

CROCUS TIME arrives in the middle of a real purple patch and it will take a brave punter to take her on following determined triumphs at Redcar and Wetherby. She likes to be up near the pace, if not making it, and everything points to another bold front-running display in this handicap sprint finale. The dangers are Knicks and Westgate Warrior.
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(9) (4/1 +38%)Haatem |
4/1(+38%) | (9) Haatem 4/1, Won this last year; decent run off a break beaten 3l in Festival Stakes (Listed) at Goodwood last time; effective 7-10f, acts on any; should return to form having had a run. Landed a second win at this meeting when seeing off Galen, King's Gambit and Enfjaar in this race on good to firm 12 months ago; below-par seventh on 1m2f Goodwood reappearance 25 days ago but this has presumably been the target again; the mount of James Doyle from the three Wathnan runners.. |
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(12) (4/1 +56%)Nahraan |
4/1(+56%) | (12) Nahraan 4/1, Ran to form, hit the front too soon and out-battled late 1 1/4l third in Prix du Prince d'Orange (Group 3) at Longchamp most recent run; returning from long layoff; stays 10f, further may suit, acts on good to soft and AW; attractive colt, good bit to come but this a big ask on return. Unraced at two; rapidly developed into a smart performer last year, making it 3-3 when just coming out on top in the Listed Glasgow at Hamilton (1m3f) in July; lost unbeaten record when third in 1m2f Longchamp Group 3 in the autumn but the two ahead of him were Croix Du Nord and Daryz and it was another slight step forward in terms of RPRs; raced only on good/very soft on turf; a surprise if there isn't more to come from him in 2026.. |
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(11) (11/2 +45%)Map Of Stars |
11/2(+45%) | (11) Map Of Stars 11/2, No obvious excuse comfortably held in Prix d'Hedouville (Group 3) at Longchamp last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 10-12f, acts with cut, possibly not ideally suited by fast ground; ran well at this meeting last year in better race. Group 2 winner and Group 1 placed over 1m2f at Longchamp last year (also fourth in Prince Of Wales's over C\u0026D) but he ended 2025 on a low note and has been below par in two outings over 1m4f at Longchamp this spring, markedly so last time; big shout if back to his best in first-time cheekpieces but James Doyle sticks with Haatem.. |
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(8) (9/1 +10%)Ghostwriter |
9/1(+10%) | (8) Ghostwriter 9/1, Too free as usual, but good effort 3 1/4l third in Hardwicke Stakes (Group 2) here most recent run; returning from long layoff; 10f suits best, goes particularly well on soft but acts on good to firm; former Group winner has run well at the top level, this easiest task for some time, threat if fit and ready to go. Sold on the eve of this meeting last year for £2,000,000 and finished a creditable third to Rebel's Romance and Al Riffa in the Group 2 Hardwicke (1m4f, good to firm) a few days later; withdrawn after rearing over being saddled up on an intended start at last year's Newmarket July meeting; subsequently left Clive Cox and hasn't been seen since.. |
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(10) (10/1 +17%)King's Gambit |
10/1(+17%) | (10) King's Gambit 10/1, Below form for no obvious reason beaten 8l in Huxley Stakes (Group 2) at Chester last time; suited by 9-12f, acts on any; usually consistent but proving tricky to win with; given bit too much to do when placed in this last year. No win since landing two of his first four starts but has a largely consistent record in Listed/Group company since, including third to Haatem and Galen in this race on good to firm 12 months ago; again ran well when chasing home Damysus in Group 3 at Newmarket (1m1f, good) on reappearance in April; a subsequent Chester run was disappointing but his record suggests he's unlikely to stay down for long.. |
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(14) (12/1 +25%)Royal Rhyme |
12/1(+25%) | (14) Royal Rhyme 12/1, Finished well after caught too far back beaten 4l in Huxley Stakes (Group 2) at Chester last time; suited by 10f, acts on any; former Group winner gradually returning to best and boasts some excellent course form. Did well initially in his career, including when beating three rivals in the 2024 Brigadier Gerard at Sandown (1m2f, soft); 0-9 since, albeit twice placed at the highest level; pulled too hard when beaten about 6l into sixth of 12 on return in a Group 3 at the Curragh (1m2f, soft) in April; never featured at Chester in a Group 2 on good since; good to firm ground is a worry.. |
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(15) (12/1 -33%)Wimbledon Hawkeye |
12/1(-33%) | (15) Wimbledon Hawkeye 12/1, Close to form probably just needing run beaten 5l in Brigadier Gerard Stakes (Group 3) at Sandown last time; effective 8-12f, acts on any; likeable Group 2/3 performer. Admirably consistent in defeat in Group races last year before winning the Grade 3 Nashville Derby at Kentucky (10.5f, firm) in August; well beaten in the Breeders' Cup Turf on final 2025 start but offered enough to think he retains all his ability when fifth of six to Ombudsman in Brigadier Gerard at Sandown (1m2f, good) on reappearance 19 days ago; considered.. |
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(6) (14/1 -40%)Galen |
14/1(-40%) | (6) Galen 14/1, Outclassed down the field in Turf Cup (Group 2) at Riyadh most recent; returning from a break; effective 9/10f on a sound surface; Group winner; consistent until latest, runner up in this last year. Consistent performer who chased home Haatem in this on good to firm last year; ended 2025 with solid efforts in Bahrain and Hong Kong and it's probably worth forgiving him a rare off day in Saudi Arabia in February; capable of making a bold bid in this again assuming stall 15 isn't too troublesome.. |
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(5) (14/1 -27%)Enfjaar |
14/1(-27%) | (5) Enfjaar 14/1, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; good effort off a break 3/4l third in Festival Stakes (Listed) at Goodwood most recent run; suited by 10f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; consistent; entitled to come on a bit from reappearance and ran well in this last year. Best effort in a truncated 2025 campaign when fourth to Haatem in this race (good to firm); showed enough to think he retains all his ability when third in 1m2f Goodwood Listed race (good) on reappearance 25 days ago; could reach the frame in this again.. |
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(7) (16/1 -33%)Gaucher |
16/1(-33%) | (7) Gaucher 16/1, Ran to form just out-battled late, possibly hit front too soon when second beaten 1/2l in a handicap at Newcastle latest; top jockey back on board; off a short-break; best 10-12f, didn't quite stay 16f, acts on soft, good and AW; progressive since returning from hurdling; can go well for top Irish yard. Won a Grade 3 hurdle at Tipperary (good to yielding) last October and progressive form on AW since reverting to the Flat for this yard, posting two easy wins at Dundalk (1m4f/10.6f) before excellent second in 1m2f Newcastle handicap on Good Friday; not that far off on form but quickish ground would be an unknown (raced only on good or softer on turf).. |
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(16) (18/1 -29%)Survie |
18/1(-29%) | (16) Survie 18/1, Late headway after couldn't go suicidal pace on fast ground 10l third in Dahlia Stakes (Group 2) at Newmarket most recent run; top course jockey; suited by 10-12f, ideally wants an easy surface; can return to form stepped-up in trip but would need some rain here. Ex-French mare who has several pieces of Group 1 form over middle distances, including in Saudi Arabia for this yard in February; however, she's been well below par in her two outings back in Britain this spring, albeit with 1m on AW too sharp for her on the first occasion.. |
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(3) (18/1 -29%)Arabian Light |
18/1(-29%) | (3) Arabian Light 18/1, Ran to form off a break when fourth beaten 4l in Brigadier Gerard Stakes (Group 3) at Sandown latest; trainer in form; suited by 9/10f and a sound surface; consistent Group 3 performer. Won handicap at Meydan (1m2f, good) in January and very close second in Group 3 there (1m2f, good) later that month; returned to Britain with a creditable fourth (Wimbledon Hawkeye fifth) of six to Ombudsman in the Brigadier Gerard at Sandown (1m2f, good) 19 days ago; Buick is on him rather than Ancient Wisdom; likely to be on the premises.. |
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(13) (22/1 -100%)Persica |
22/1(-100%) | (13) Persica 22/1, Yard won this last year; game effort and came on from seasonal debut when second beaten a nose in Diomed Stakes (Group 3) at Epsom latest; effective 8-10f, acts on soft, good and AW; gradually finding best form but may find ground quick enough. Versatile as regards ground; smart on his day and enhanced his good Epsom record when only narrowly denied a second successive win in the Group 3 Diomed (8.5f, good to soft) 11 days ago; Listed winner over this trip on good to firm in 2024; good chance on the Epsom form but stall 16 isn't ideal.. |
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(2) (25/1 -56%)Ancient Wisdom |
25/1(-56%) | (2) Ancient Wisdom 25/1, Bit below expectations first time on AW 5l third in Wild Flower Stakes (Listed) at Kempton most recent run; cheekpieces first time; trainer in form; effective 10-13f, best with plenty of cut; going is key these days and conditions a worry here. No win since the 2024 Bahrain Trophy at Newmarket but runner-up in Listed race at Goodwood (1m2f, good to soft; beaten a neck) and Group 3 at Newbury (1m4f, soft) last autumn; below-form 5l third in 1m4f Kempton Listed race (AW debut) in December when last seen; wears first-time cheekpieces; Buick seemingly prefers Arabian Light.. |
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(1) (25/1 +11%)Adelaide River |
25/1(+11%) | (1) Adelaide River 25/1, Too much to do but probably ran to 2025 form 3 1/4l third in Mooresbridge Stakes (Group 2) at The Curragh most recent run; best at 12f on any ground; back in Ireland having spent past two seasons in Australia and former Group winner needs to prove he's as good as he was. Second in the Irish Derby and Grand Prix de Paris for Aidan O'Brien in 2023; failed to match that level in Australia until finishing a nose second in 1m2f Group 3 at Randwick last September; down the field in the Caulfield Cup on his final start there but resumed his European career with a pleasing staying-on third to Minnie Hauk in 1m2f Curragh Group 2 (good) six weeks ago; raced largely on good or softer on turf (below form in 2023 Derby on good to firm); his yard has had three placed in this since 2021.. |
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(4) (33/1 -65%)Dividend |
33/1(-65%) | (4) Dividend 33/1, Ran to form up in class beaten 4l in Dubai Turf (Group 1) at Meydan last time; off a short-break; effective at 8-10f, acts on good to firm, AW; respected after good runs in Dubai over winter. Had a very productive spell at Meydan earlier in the year, winning two handicaps before progressing again when second to Quddwah in Group 2 Singspiel and fifth to Ombudsman in Group 1 Dubai Turf (both 1m1f, good); those efforts suggest he can make his presence felt in Listed races back in Britain but this is a particularly strong one.. |

WIMBLEDON HAWKEYE is a really interesting contender in here on the class drop. Last year's Nashville Derby winner ran a cracker at this meeting 12 months ago when fourth in the King Edward VII Stakes and performed well enough on his return in the Brigadier Gerard at Sandown behind Ombudsman. There isn't anything of that calibre in here and James Owen's colt is taken to go very close. Haatem won this last year and commands respect for the in-form Richard Hannon yard, while Galen got within a length of him that day and is noted, as is Ghostwriter.
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(2) (8/13 +51%)Ballisty |
8/13(+51%) | (2) Ballisty 8/13, Confirmed debut level up to 6f when second beaten 3 1/4l in a novice at Newmarket latest; effective 5/6f, acts on good; can go well again. Third of six at Goodwood (5f, good) and front-running second of 13 at Newmarket (6f, good) two weeks later, both suggest a leading role today.. |
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(3) (10/3 +49%)Duidin |
10/3(+49%) | (3) Duidin 10/3, Below debut level but with excuses beaten 8 1/4l in a novice at Newmarket last time; trainer in form; effective 6f, acts on AW; type to do better when handicapping. 9-2 when third of ten at Kempton (6f, AW) in April, racing wide; eighth of 13 at Newmarket (6f, good) was modest in comparison but he was 14-1 in that and today's race gives him realistic claims if he returns to debut form.. |
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(10) (8/1 -33%)Ouragan |
8/1(-33%) | (10) Ouragan 8/1, 5 Mar; £15,000 breeze-up purchase by Bayside Boy; half-sister to Ghost Mode, smart at 6f; good 2yo yard, can go well on debut. 10,000euros yearling, £15,000 breeze-up 2yo; third foal; Bayside Boy half-sister to 6f/7f winner Ghost Mode (including 2yo/AW; RPR 98); dam unraced sister to 6f AW winner Elisheva, closely related to AW winners Bosstime (1m) and Refusetolisten (7f); stable's 2yos have made a splash this term.. |
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(6) (10/1 -25%)Ventura Power |
10/1(-25%) | (6) Ventura Power 10/1, Confirmed debut level down to 5f when fourth beaten 7l in a novice at Windsor latest; effective 5/6f; needs more. Modest form recently at Windsor (6f/5f, good to firm) on both starts, which gives him a place chance but extra is needed for the win.. |
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(1) (12/1 -20%)Alpha Legend |
12/1(-20%) | (1) Alpha Legend 12/1, Below debut level well beaten in a maiden at Doncaster latest; tongue-tie first time; bred for 1m+; type to do better when handicapping. Stamina in his pedigree; Leicester eighth on debut was better than Doncaster eighth (again 5f on good to firm) three weeks later, and neither puts him into serious contention in this field; tongue-tie goes on.. |
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(7) (18/1 +45%)Lopefernza |
18/1(+45%) | (7) Lopefernza 18/1, 13 Feb; Lope Y Fernandez colt; half-brother to Takes Time, useful at 8f; dam fair from 12-14f; wide draw; looks an unlikely winner on debut. By Lope Y Fernandez; fifth foal; dam 9.4f-1m4f AW winner (RPR 74), half-sister to 6f-1m winner Limit Up, is granddaughter of 1m3f-winning sister to Oaks winner Love Divine; trainer had two 2yo winners last week, who had already had one and two runs respectively.. |
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(9) (25/1 -150%)Laylaty |
25/1(-150%) | (9) Laylaty 25/1, 19 Mar; Ardad filly; half-sister to Big Song, smart at 8f; dam very useful at 12f; likely go well on debut although may need further. Second foal; Ardad half-sister to 7f-1m2f winner Big Song (including 2yo/Qatar; RPR 94); dam 1m4f winner (83) out of unraced half-sister to the Canadian 1m4f Grade 1 winner and 2m4f Gold Cup third Sheikhzayedroad; early days for the yard's 2yos and this one looks bred for further.. |
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(4) (40/1 -21%)Lincoln Warrior |
40/1(-21%) | (4) Lincoln Warrior 40/1, Some promise on debut, showed speed well beaten in a novice at Carlisle only start; wide draw; improvement likely but may need more time. Bred for further; went down by 11l when sixth of seven in novice at Carlisle (5f, good; 12-1) 18 days ago, making most; no form claims yet.. |
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(5) (50/1 -127%)Ten Of Clubs |
50/1(-127%) | (5) Ten Of Clubs 50/1, 7 Mar; 22,000gns Showcasing gelding; half-brother to Boundless Poet, moderate at 6f; looks an unlikely winner on debut. 22,000gns yearling by Showcasing; second foal; dam twice-raced half-sister to winners including Taamol (7f/1m Listed), Botas (6.5f-1m1f) and Queen Of Seduction (11.6f/1m4f); trainer had a close second with 2yo newcomer (12-1) ten days ago.. |

BALLISTY confirmed the promise of his debut third in a Goodwood event that has worked out really well when going one better at Newmarket. He had a subsequent winner a length and a half back in third at HQ and is fancied to make his own breakthrough now. Ventura Power has shown ability at Windsor and will appreciate stepping back up to 6f. Newcomer Laylaty is from the extended family of Sheikhzayedroad, but should have more speed as a daughter of Ardad.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(10) (2/1 +11%)Valiancy |
2/1(+11%) | (10) Valiancy 2/1, Did it cosily, improved again landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 8lb lower mark at Hamilton last time; trainer in form; effective 11-14f, acts on good; rapidly progressing, more to come as a stayer. Made his debut just over a year ago; firmly on the upgrade when signing off last season with a handicap win at Haydock (1m6f, good; first-time cheekpieces) and following up on his reappearance at Hamilton (1m5f, good; no headgear) where the narrow margin of victory masked his superiority (he overcame trouble); he's up a further 8lb but the improvement could keep coming; James Doyle prefers him over Wathnan's other pair; big player.. |
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(14) (10/3 +67%)Sing Us A Song |
10/3(+67%) | (14) Sing Us A Song 10/3, Rallied gamely, ran to form beaten 3l off a 2lb lower mark at York last time; effective 12-14f, further may suit, acts on any; can rate more highly at staying trips. Record of 3-9 overall and going the right way in handicaps, finishing a clear second (from the front) over 1m4f at York (good) last time behind a sharp Haggas improver whom he'd beaten over 1m6f on final run last season (good to soft; first run after gelding operation); this return to 1m6f has to be a good thing; respected.. |
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(8) (7/2 +46%)Gamrai |
7/2(+46%) | (8) Gamrai 7/2, Yard won this last year; scored by 3l off a 11lb lower mark at Kempton penultimate start; quickened, improved again but probably wound it up too soon and caught late second beaten a length off 97 last time, 2lb higher here; effective 10-12f on sound surface; well bred and more to come. Late developer who ran once as a 2yo; the waves made last season have gathered scale in handicaps this year, as he backed up his comfortable AW win (1m3f) with a length defeat by Daiquiri Bay at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm; led for the most part); he clearly needs to find more again (off 2lb higher) to gain his revenge on the winner but these Gosden runners have a tendency to get better and better; the stable has won this twice since 2021.. |
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(4) (6/1 +14%)Daiquiri Bay |
6/1(+14%) | (4) Daiquiri Bay 6/1, Improved landing a Boodles Handicap by a length off a 4lb lower mark at Newmarket last time; effective 10-13f, acts on a sound surface; admirably consistent handicapper, revised mark demands more. After just the solitary run as 2yo he made steady progress last season and delivered a clear personal best when reeling in the front-running Gamrai in a 1m4f Newmarket handicap at the Guineas meeting (good to firm; first run since gelded) on reappearance; up just 4lb and this return to a longer trip won't bother him; hard to knock.. |
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(12) (10/1 +9%)Aeronautic |
10/1(+9%) | (12) Aeronautic 10/1, Ran to form but outclassed comfortably held in Nad Al Sheba Trophy (Group 3) at Meydan last time; returning from a break; effective at 12-14f, acts on good to soft, good to firm; consistent, holds no secrets from handicapper. Still looked a bit wet behind the ears when beaten under 4l into fifth in this 12 months ago (7-1) and has raised his game subsequently, notably when only just missing out in a 1m6f handicap at Glorious Goodwood and posting another placed effort at Meydan during the winter (1m4f, good); absent since below par in a Group 3 there in February; should have freshened up since with this presumably the plan; interesting.. |
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(15) (10/1 +9%)Ernst Blofeld |
10/1(+9%) | (15) Ernst Blofeld 10/1, Ran to best landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 7lb lower mark at Kempton last time; effective 10-12f on a sound surface; has run back into form, revised mark demands more. His form eventually ran cold for the Gosdens last season but he's back on the up for his new yard, following his pleasing comeback at Newmarket with a decisive win at Kempton where he swept by late on (1m4f, AW); has low enough mileage to believe he'll cope fine with a 7lb rise and, despite not being Wathnan's first string on jockey arrangements, he's one to consider.. |
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(1) (11/1 +8%)Ascending |
11/1(+8%) | (1) Ascending 11/1, Probably needed the run and perhaps out of depth well beaten in Sagaro Stakes (Group 3) here latest; effective 12-20f, suited by marathon tests, acts on any; won off 5lb lower on this card last year; may have reached plateau. Won the Cork Derby over 1m4f before following up in the 2m4f handicap on this card 12 months ago (good to firm) and that golden spell continued when second in the Ebor at York (1m6f); only 2lb higher than at York so he's not handicapped out of this, and last month's run in a Group 3 after 215 days away should have brought him on fitness-wise; respected.. |
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(13) (20/1 -11%)Duraji |
20/1(-11%) | (13) Duraji 20/1, Ran to form up in trip suited by positive ride at sharp track beaten a length off a 2lb lower mark at Chester last time; effective 10-18f, acts on soft and good; consistent, drop in trip a plus. Only 1-10 for Dermot Weld but was highly tried on occasions; made his debut for Richard Hughes in the Chester Cup (2m2f, good) and, having broken well from his wide draw, he put up a bold show from the front only to be reeled in late in the day; a 2lb nudge is easy to stomach and dropping back to 1m6f could work given the cruising speed he showed at Chester.. |
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(2) (20/1 +9%)Stressfree |
20/1(+9%) | (2) Stressfree 20/1, Didn't find much, unusually below par well beaten in a handicap at York latest; effective 10-14f, acts on soft, good to firm; consistent until latest. Not a prolific winner, with his waiting tactics, and never involved when 7-1 for last year's 1m4f Duke of Edinburgh at this meeting; however, it would be unwise not to recall his fourth in the Ebor at York last August (1m6f, good to firm) off a 1lb higher mark and he was unsuited by the steady pace at York last time out (1m4f); could get competitive should this pan out favourably; stable won this in 2022.. |
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(6) (22/1 +33%)Real Dream |
22/1(+33%) | (6) Real Dream 22/1, Needed stiffer test beaten 7l in a handicap at Carlisle last time; effective 12-15f, sound surface suits; seems to have lost form but handicapper relenting and longer trip a plus. Close up in a Saudi Arabian 1m7f handicap in February (latest run in a tongue-tie that now returns) but that form is none too persuasive in a race of this nature and he's hardly hit the ground running back in Britain; only eighth in this last year off 2lb higher; one for the optimists.. |
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(3) (25/1 +11%)Paddy The Squire |
25/1(+11%) | (3) Paddy The Squire 25/1, Outpaced, needed stiffer test beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at York last time; in good form prior; effective 10-14f, acts on soft, good to firm; progressive last term but mark now looks high enough. Had a ball last year after being gelded, winning three of his six starts and as good as ever when a close fifth stepped up to 1m6f at Haydock in September; however, he is a 6yo and perhaps high in the weights now, a suspicion seemingly confirmed by his York run one month ago; there's no obvious significance in the return of cheekpieces.. |
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(16) (28/1 +15%)Incensed |
28/1(+15%) | (16) Incensed 28/1, Ran to form up in class 1 1/2l third in Daisy Warwick Fillies' Stakes (Listed) at Goodwood most recent run; effective 12f on sound surface; consistent. It wasn't a strong Listed race in which she finished third at Goodwood (1m4f, good) in May and the steady pace casts further doubts about that form; the handicapper saw fit to raise her 5lb and that spells danger in this competitive race back up in trip.. |
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(11) (33/1 +18%)Green Cape |
33/1(+18%) | (11) Green Cape 33/1, Improved under aggressive ride when fourth beaten 6l in Abu Dhabi Championship (Listed) at Abu Dhabi latest; returning from a break; effective 10-12f, acts on heavy, good; fair mark on recent Listed run but inconsistent for old yard. Only 1-10 for Andre Fabre, the win gained over 1m3f on good to soft last summer; has had only two races for current stable and ran fairly well in the face of a stiff task in an Abu Dhabi Listed assignment in February latest (1m4f, good; wore tongue-tie; admittedly perhaps flattered from the front); it wouldn't be a bolt from the blue should he feature in the finish.. |
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(5) (33/1 +18%)Hallelujah U |
33/1(+18%) | (5) Hallelujah U 33/1, Outpaced, needed run on hurdle debut well beaten in JCB Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2) at Cheltenham latest; effective 12-14f on flat where looked strong stayer, acts on good to firm; yard does well with similar types; fair mark on Group run here but yet to match that effort and hasn't been seen in a while. Ran surprisingly well to finish so close in last year's Queen's Vase over C\u0026D but perhaps flattered by that given subsequent defeats (Group 3 and a strong handicap); gelded prior to tailing off on his hurdling debut at Cheltenham in November and absent since; the return of cheekpieces is no bad thing.. |
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(9) (50/1 +24%)Enemy |
50/1(+24%) | (9) Enemy 50/1, Unsuited by drop in trip beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap at Carlisle last time; effective 12-16f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; in fine form and remains on a competitive mark though may be better on AW nowadays. Won 1m4f/2m handicaps on the AW (3-36 on turf) earlier this year but this is a different ball game altogether and his run at Carlisle 17 days ago was no more than average; plenty of others appeal more.. |
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(7) (50/1 +24%)Yashin |
50/1(+24%) | (7) Yashin 50/1, Below form down the field in a handicap at Newmarket most recent; significant jockey booking; effective 2m, acts on good and good to firm; inconsistent and looks flattered by last year's Group win here. Ex-Irish 7yo; won a slowly run, four-runner Group 3 over 2m here in April 2025 on his stable debut but failed to kick on and he needed to run a lot better than he did at Newmarket in early May (1m6f) to be seriously considered here; the hood and blinkers are new additions.. |

VALIANCY is difficult to get away from and can send his supporters home smiling. He is the clear pick of the Wathnan trio in the finale and an 8lb rise for his comeback success at Hamilton is probably fair given he confirmed Haydock form with Ride The Thunder in no uncertain terms. The Cracksman gelding is really progressive and it's going to take a big performance to deny William Haggas' inmate another victory. Aeronautic drops down from Group 3 company and boasts every chance, while Daiquiri Bay and Gamrai are closely matched on Newmarket form and it wouldn't be a surprise if they were heavily involved.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(2) (11/4 +50%)Cool King |
11/4(+50%) | (2) Cool King 11/4, 28 Jan; £25,000 breeze-up purchase by Kingman; dam unraced half-sister to a smart sort; likely go well on debut. 30,000gns yearling, £25,000 breeze-up 2yo by Kingman; first foal; dam unraced sister to smart 7f/7.4f winner Bravais, out of 6f 2yo Group 2 winning half-sister to 1,000 Guineas and Oaks winner Love; trainer had a 2yo debutante (13-2) win on May 31st.. |
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(3) (3/1 +54%)Hadlan |
3/1(+54%) | (3) Hadlan 3/1, Some promise on debut beaten 7l in a novice at Nottingham on debut; should improve. 38,000gns breeze-up 2yo; 40-1, never-dangerous, 7l seventh of 12 in novice at Nottingham (6f, good) 13 days ago; this field brings very little form but he has the best of it, albeit modest.. |
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(6) (7/2 -17%)Macau |
7/2(-17%) | (6) Macau 7/2, 1 Mar; 40,000 euros Cotai Glory gelding; half-brother to Astrazar, very useful 6/7f as a 2yo; dam very useful at 7f as a 2yo; obvious player on debut. 16,000gns foal, 40,000euros yearling by Cotai Glory; second foal; half-brother to 7f/7.3f 2yo winner Astrazar (RPR 86); dam placed at 7f on AW as 2yo (82), half-sister to winners Swift Approval (German 7f Listed) and Aurora Eclipse (5f 2yo/6f); trainer's record means he needs a close look.. |
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(8) (5/1 -43%)Radahn |
5/1(-43%) | (8) Radahn 5/1, 22 Apr; 34,000gns Dark Angel colt; wide draw on debut makes things trick but is still one to consider. 14,000euros foal, 34,000gns yearling by Dark Angel; first foal; dam unraced sister to US 1m winner Golden Plume, half-sister to winners Bracing Breeze (7f 2yo) and Rip Roaring (1m 2yo), out of French Oaks winner; late foal; trainer's 2yos this term have done well and this one needs a market check.. |
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(4) (13/2 +41%)Havana Court |
13/2(+41%) | (4) Havana Court 13/2, 11 Jan; 20,000gns Havana Gold colt; dam a half-sister to some useful winners; probably need the experience. 7,000gns foal, 20,000gns yearling by Havana Gold; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Signcastle City (6f-1m including 2yo), Forest Gunner (5f) and Style King (6f), out of 7f/1m-winning half-sister to Listed winners Drill (1m/1m2f) and Pinzolo (1m2f); second 2yo of the season for his yard.. |
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(1) (11/1 -22%)Comeonfeelthenoise |
11/1(-22%) | (1) Comeonfeelthenoise 11/1, 18 Mar; 32,000 euros Cotai Glory gelding; trainer in form but wide draw makes it tricky on debut. 26,000euros foal, 32,000euros yearling; by Cotai Glory; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to 5f/6f AW winner Piperstown, out of 6f AW winning sister to 5f Group 1 (Abbaye) winner Move In Time; trainer has had two 2yo winners this term, one on debut; needs considering.. |
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(7) (12/1 +0%)Patronise |
12/1(+0%) | (7) Patronise 12/1, Poor debut well beaten in a maiden at Windsor only start; half-brother to a 1m winner; surely capable of better for top connections. 16-1, raced wide when always behind at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month; interesting only if strong in the market, which may be possible in this weak race.. |
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(5) (18/1 -80%)King Koopa |
18/1(-80%) | (5) King Koopa 18/1, 6 Mar; 40,000 euros Cotai Glory gelding; half-brother to Zipwire, useful from 9f (as a 2yo) to 10f; could contend in a weak race. 12,000euros foal, 40,000euros yearling by Cotai Glory; second foal; closely related to 8.6f 2yo/9.4f AW winner Zipwire (RPR 71); dam unraced half-sister to 1m4f Listed winner Aussie Reigns, out of unraced sister to 1m Listed winner Zayn Zen; yard 0-18 with 2yos this term.. |
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(10) (33/1 -83%)Angel Ang |
33/1(-83%) | (10) Angel Ang 33/1, 28 Feb; 8,000 euros Supremacy colt; half-brother to Prefontaine, very useful at 14f; dam very smart at 7f as a 2yo; could have a say. 8,000euros yearling; eighth foal; Supremacy half-brother to five winners including Prefontaine (1m2f-1m4f including 2yo/KSA; RPR 92) and Multicultural (7f; 84); dam 6f AW 2yo/1m turf winner (100); trainer 4-25 with this season's 2yos.. |
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(9) (40/1 -21%)Zohar |
40/1(-21%) | (9) Zohar 40/1, Again ran to a moderate level when down the field in a maiden at Nottingham most recent; wide draw; type to do better when handicapping. 25-1 when about 9l ninth of 13 at Newmarket (6f, good; 25-1) on debut, which hinted at ability, but he was beaten about twice that far at Nottingham (6f, good; 14-1) after getting messed around in the early stages.. |

With Hadlan's Nottingham seventh probably setting the standard, it will be surprising if this doesn't go to a newcomer. Top of the list is MACAU, who cost 40,000 euros as a yearling and holds entries in the Super Sprint and Two Year Old Trophy. Radahn's price rose from 14,000 euros as a foal to 34,000gns a year later and he is expected to hit the ground running. Comeonfeelthenoise is bred to be quick, and the well-bred Cool King is worth a look too.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(2) (8/11 +61%)Out Of This World |
8/11(+61%) | (2) Out Of This World 8/11, Well on top late, pleasing debut 1 1/2l winner in a novice here on debut; effective 7f on good to firm; changed ownership since making a winning debut over C&D, penalty asks more. Well backed on debut over C\u0026D (good to firm; 2-1 favourite) three weeks ago and did well to win after getting upset in the stalls and starting slowly; open to plenty of improvement and could follow up.. |
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(6) (11/4 -47%)Waasil |
11/4(-47%) | (6) Waasil 11/4, Some promise on debut 2l fourth in a maiden at Hamilton first-time out; effective 6f on good; looks sure to improve up to 7f now. No extra late on when fourth of six on debut at Hamilton (6f, good; 5-2 joint-favourite) last month; that form has taken a couple of knocks but this colt should still improve and the extra yardage ought to be within his range.. |
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(1) (13/2 -63%)Persian Land |
13/2(-63%) | (1) Persian Land 13/2, Confirmed debut level up to 7f when second beaten a neck in a novice at Ffos Las latest; visor first time; effective 6f, acts on soft and good to soft; more needed to defy penalty but is solid. Made winning debut at Haydock (6f, soft) in May and again rallied when a neck second of five at Ffos Las (7.3f, good to soft) two weeks later; the stiff finish here should be in his favour and he should go well again in a first-time visor.. |
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(7) (7/1 -27%)Weleyff |
7/1(-27%) | (7) Weleyff 7/1, 1 Mar; 145,000gns Too Darn Hot colt; half-brother to Blue Force One, fair at 5f; dam very useful at 7f; probably best watched on debut. 145,000euros foal, 145,000gns yearling; Too Darn Hot half-brother to French 1m5f winner Rouge; dam 7f AW winner (RPR 81), half-sister to useful 7f winner Tamadhor; changed hands for six figures as foal and yearling; the more interesting of the newcomers on paper.. |
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(4) (18/1 +28%)High Hazard |
18/1(+28%) | (4) High Hazard 18/1, Moderate debut well beaten in a novice at Thirsk only start; major improvement needed. Represents a stable whose 2yos have been going well, but he beat only one home at Thirsk (7f, good; 10-1) and needs a big leap forward.. |
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(3) (28/1 -133%)Fasthope |
28/1(-133%) | (3) Fasthope 28/1, Some promise on debut at big odds third beaten 7l in a maiden at Pontefract debut; effective 6f on good to soft; step up to 7f a plus here. Got the hang of things late on when 7l third of nine at Pontefract (6f, good to soft; 50-1) last month, keeping on well after being unbalanced on the bend; has a fair bit to find on the figures but he should know more this time and the extra furlong should be in his favour.. |
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(5) (66/1 -136%)Rule Of The Agency |
66/1(-136%) | (5) Rule Of The Agency 66/1, 20 Apr; Without Parole colt; dam very useful at 7f as 2yo; top course trainer but likely to need this. By Without Parole; dam 1m2f winner (RPR 76), half-sister to 7.4f 2yo/1m2f winner Doubletalk, out of Brazilian 1m2f Grade 2 winner; worth a market check on debut.. |

Having supplemented a winning debut at Haydock with a close-up second at Ffos Las, Persian Land is likely to be in the thick of the action once more. David Evans' charge looks more than capable of scoring at this level and he isn't taken lightly, but OUT OF THIS WORLD edges the vote. The Space Blues colt ran out a ready winner on his opening bid over C&D and there should be more to come. Waasil and Fasthope are others of interest.
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(4) (11/8 +31%)Go Lockers Go |
11/8(+31%) | (4) Go Lockers Go 11/8, Bit keen but ran to form second beaten 1 1/2l off 69 last time, same mark here; effective 5/6f on a sound surface; capable of rating more highly but needs to settle back up in trip. Won his first two in the spring (Polytrack, turf), going 11lb up the weights in the process; maybe found his revised mark beyond him last time but won't mind coming back up from 5f from a handy draw; firmly in calculations.. |
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(1) (5/2 +29%)Enter Sandman |
5/2(+29%) | (1) Enter Sandman 5/2, Below form back on turf fifth beaten 8l off 70 last time, same mark here; trainer in form; effective 5/6f, suited by sound surface; bounce back needed with mark maybe high enough now. String of solid efforts in the tongue-tie/cheekpieces combination prior to a poor one last time; that came on turf, though, and he'll be happier back on the AW and over an easy 6f, plus he's well drawn for one happiest up front for a yard in fine form of late.. |
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(10) (11/2 +27%)King Of Chaos |
11/2(+27%) | (10) King Of Chaos 11/2, Bit keen but closed late beaten 3 1/4l off a 2lb higher mark at Brighton last time; suited by 7f, effective at 6f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; mark easing, can go well again. Only finished placed once from nine runs in handicaps (over C\u0026D in the winter) and is fully exposed; hasn't always looked straightforward, hanging right more than once, and remains vulnerable to improvers.. |
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(3) (13/2 +41%)Wyle Cop |
13/2(+41%) | (3) Wyle Cop 13/2, Never in it from off the pace upped to 7f down the field in a handicap here most recent; blinkers first time; wide draw; effective 6f, acts on a sound surface; bit to prove. Made all when winning his maiden over C\u0026D in March (stall 11 doesn't look ideal); completely lost the plot of late, including twice in cheekpieces, and is now given a go in first-time blinkers; plenty to prove.. |
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(7) (15/2 +6%)Tie Fighter |
15/2(+6%) | (7) Tie Fighter 15/2, Found little, below form tried in cheekpieces well beaten in a handicap at Ffos Las latest; blinkers first time; effective at 5/6f, acts on good to soft and AW; bounce back needed. Exposed maiden (5f-7f) who finished well held in first-time cheekpieces on his handicap debut early in the month; now tried in blinkers and needs to improve on his previous AW work.. |
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(8) (10/1 +38%)Victor Cee |
10/1(+38%) | (8) Victor Cee 10/1, Never in it from off the pace up to 7f well beaten in a handicap at Lingfield latest; effective 5/6f, acts on soft, good and AW; not beaten a rival last two starts. Pulled hard and didn't see out 7f last time in a first-time visor (removed); handicapper quick to relent and the return to Tapeta looks a plus but he's fully exposed.. |
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(6) (14/1 -17%)She's Divine |
14/1(-17%) | (6) She's Divine 14/1, Below form up in trip though seemed to stay beaten 8l in a handicap at Southwell last time; effective 5f, probably stay 6f, acts on soft and AW; bounce back needed. Solid debut over C\u0026D this time last year but hasn't built on it, pulling hard a couple of times; absent for five months since an ordinary handicap debut at Southwell; others make more appeal.. |
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(12) (16/1 +11%)Nzuri |
16/1(+11%) | (12) Nzuri 16/1, Never in it from off the pace back on turf down the field in a handicap at Windsor most recent; effective 6f on AW; bounce back needed but return to AW might suit. Split two subsequent winners when outrunning her odds from the front in a Kempton maiden early last month; easy to back on her handicap debut (turf) last time, having got loose beforehand; it will be interesting to see how she goes in the market this time.. |
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(13) (25/1 -25%)Beach Partee |
25/1(-25%) | (13) Beach Partee 25/1, Lacked pace down in trip when fourth beaten 5l in a handicap at Ffos Las latest; effective 5/6f, acts on soft, good to soft and AW; competitive mark. Plenty of racing last year and this and steps back up from 5f for the first time in a while; will be doing well to make the frame.. |
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(9) (40/1 -43%)Goldenstateofmind |
40/1(-43%) | (9) Goldenstateofmind 40/1, Never in it from off the pace well beaten in a handicap at Pontefract latest; blinkers first time; usually held up; wide draw; effective 5f on good; needs more. On the go early last season before missing the best part of a year; struggled badly in two runs back, having been gelded, and much will depend on first-time headgear.. |

GO LOCKERS GO failed in his hat-trick bid at Nottingham, but has been given a little break since and is well worth another chance stepping back up to 6f and returning to the all-weather. He won over the trip at Chelmsford in March and should still be improving. King Of Chaos showed a bit more at Brighton and isn't without a squeak, likewise Enter Sandman.
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(8) (11/8 +39%)Race To The Edge |
11/8(+39%) | (8) Race To The Edge 11/8, Keen but similar level to debut 3l third in a novice at Doncaster most recent run; wide draw; effective 7f on good to firm; needs more again but could have it in the locker. Displayed significant ability on both starts, more recently when keeping-on third of 11 at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) ten days ago; that form already makes him a big player here and he's open to improvement.. |
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(2) (7/2 -27%)Bee Farmer |
7/2(-27%) | (2) Bee Farmer 7/2, Bit keen up to 1m but improved on debut when second beaten 7l in a maiden at Redcar latest; wide draw; effective 1m on good to firm; open to improvement still. Has a good pedigree and bettered his low-key debut when second (albeit no match for useful winner) at Redcar (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; can progress again; likely contender.. |
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(4) (4/1 +0%)Fozzie |
4/1(+0%) | (4) Fozzie 4/1, Bit keen but ran to form up to 10f 14l third in a maiden at Pontefract most recent run; effective at 7-10f on good; chance down in trip. Belied 66-1 odds and showed fairly useful form when second on seasonal debut at Thirsk (7f, good) in April but was below that level when making the frame on next two outings, particularly so when well-held third of four at Pontefract (1m2f, good; raced too freely) a fortnight ago; this drop back in trip looks the right move but he still has a point to prove.. |
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(6) (13/2 -30%)Indefensible |
13/2(-30%) | (6) Indefensible 13/2, Ran to form when second beaten 3/4l in a maiden at Thirsk latest; cheekpieces first time; effective 6/7f, probably didn't stay 1m, acts on good to soft, good and AW; might be vulnerable back in a maiden. The most exposed runner in this line-up, having raced six times, but came second in C\u0026D handicap in April and filled same position in recent Thirsk maiden (7f, good); wears cheekpieces today; probably won't be far away.. |
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(5) (8/1 -7%)Glen Nevis |
8/1(-7%) | (5) Glen Nevis 8/1, Below debut level, didn't stay up to 1m when fourth beaten 15l in a maiden at Redcar latest; effective 7f on good to firm; drop in trip a plus. Out of a well-connected mare and made promising debut when clear second to useful rival at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in April; took backward step and finished behind Bee Farmer when well-held fourth at Redcar (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago but it would be reckless to write him off after that.. |
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(7) (14/1 -17%)Lorca's Waltz |
14/1(-17%) | (7) Lorca's Waltz 14/1, Dropped away tamely despite bettering debut effort beaten 7l in a novice at Southwell last time; trainer in form; tongue-tie first time; nice enough type, should do better yet. Out of an Australian Group 1 sprint winner but showed only minor promise in two AW novice races during the winter (8.6f/1m); gelded in February; makes turf debut with tongue-tie fitted.. |
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(9) (18/1 +36%)Melting Snow |
18/1(+36%) | (9) Melting Snow 18/1, Improved a little on debut beaten 7l in a novice at Lingfield last time; type to do better when handicapping. Out of a very useful and well-connected 1m2f winner; bettered low-key debut when keeping on for never-dangerous fifth at Lingfield (7f, AW) last month and can probably improve again in due course but others in this field have more pressing claims.. |
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(3) (66/1 -32%)Elias Escape |
66/1(-32%) | (3) Elias Escape 66/1, Never in it from off the pace beaten 10l in a novice at Doncaster last time; type to do better when handicapping. Unable to land a telling blow on first two starts (7f/6f) and will probably be of greater interest in run-of-the-mill handicaps.. |
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(1) (80/1 -21%)Wats On Tiger |
80/1(-21%) | (1) Wats On Tiger 80/1, Rajasinghe gelding; half-brother to Turbulent Power, fair at 8f; dam fair at 10f; up against it on debut. Fifth foal; dam placed 1m3f/1m4f AW (RPR 71), out of unraced half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 1 (Cheveley Park) winner Seazun; seems unlikely to meet the standard required on this belated debut.. |

With an official rating of 81, a race of this nature looks within FOZZIE's compass. The Kodi Bear gelding didn't appear to see out 1m2f at Pontefract recently and this emphasis on speed is sure to see him in a better light. Indefensible arrives on the back of a close-up second at Thirsk and he may serve the most resistance to the selection, ahead of the lightly-raced Bee Farmer.
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(3) (15/8 +17%)Mick The Hat |
15/8(+17%) | (3) Mick The Hat 15/8, Ran to form on handicap debut 4 1/2l third in a handicap at Ffos Las most recent run; effective 12f on good to soft; more to come, good chance here. Improved on his maiden/novice efforts when stepped up to this trip under Jack Dace on his handicap debut (0-70; turf) 12 days ago; hit a bit of traffic there and goes on the shortlist at this lower level.. |
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(8) (9/4 +59%)Risk Averse Rebel |
9/4(+59%) | (8) Risk Averse Rebel 9/4, Ran to form up to 12f beaten 1/2l off this mark here last time; stays 12f, acts on AW; chance if building on latest. Far from straightforward, often pulling hard and again edging left under pressure over C\u0026D last time; that effort proved this trip within range, though, and he's clearly happier on Tapeta than turf.. |
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(1) (11/2 +15%)Bumaan |
11/2(+15%) | (1) Bumaan 11/2, Never in it from off the pace down the field in a maiden at Kempton most recent; tongue-tie first time; off a short-break; bred for middle-distances; may do better now handicapping. Out of a sister to Oaks/King George winner Taghrooda and this much stiffer test should help as he goes handicapping at a lowly level in a first-time tongue-tie; showed little in three Polytrack runs in the spring though (7f-1m); market informative.. |
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(6) (11/2 -83%)Keep It Classic |
11/2(-83%) | (6) Keep It Classic 11/2, Again below form comfortably held in a handicap at Lingfield last time; trainer in form; effective up to 12f; bit to prove. Well beaten at a short price without headgear last time and it's no surprise to see the cheekpieces back in place; holds obvious claims on his previous Haydock near-miss.. |
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(4) (11/1 -10%)Last Flight |
11/1(-10%) | (4) Last Flight 11/1, Below form well beaten in a novice at Bath latest; middle-distance bred; type to do better now handicapping up in trip. Has not shown a lot against her own sex but she begins handicap life on a lowly mark and this longer trip has to help on pedigree; better can be expected for a yard among the winners.. |
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(9) (14/1 -40%)Panthere Noir |
14/1(-40%) | (9) Panthere Noir 14/1, Returned to form beaten 3 1/4l off this mark at Windsor last time; effective up to 11f, acts on sound surface; chance if building on latest. Exposed maiden who ran one of his better races last time, from the front on his first crack at beyond 1m2f; had any number of chances, however, and is vulnerable to improvers.. |
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(7) (14/1 -40%)Ada Rose |
14/1(-40%) | (7) Ada Rose 14/1, Bit keen, below form down the field in a handicap at Lingfield most recent; effective 12f on AW; needs to show penultimate run wasn't a fluke. Better effort from the front over C\u0026D in April but failed to build on that when beaten a long way on her turf debut (behind Keep It Classic) last time; some way down the pecking order.. |
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(5) (14/1 +58%)Ethereal Charm |
14/1(+58%) | (5) Ethereal Charm 14/1, Never in it from off the pace beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap at Bath last time; effective 1m; needs improvement up to 12f. Seemingly exposed as ordinary, the step up to 1m2f not making any difference last time; is a half-sister to a couple of winning stayers, but that's rather clutching at straws.. |
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(2) (14/1 +65%)Al Amirah |
14/1(+65%) | (2) Al Amirah 14/1, Didn't stay up to 12f comfortably held in a handicap here last time; effective 1m-11f; bit to prove. Exposed maiden who's run poorly twice since handicapping, latterly over C\u0026D early last month; hard to make a case for her.. |
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(10) (28/1 +0%)Lady Lauren |
28/1(+0%) | (10) Lady Lauren 28/1, Below form up to 10f comfortably held in a handicap at Nottingham last time; effective 7/8f on soft and good; stamina to prove. Exposed maiden who cracked late on her first go at 1m2f last time; stamina is an obvious concern going up in trip again on her AW debut.. |

KEEP IT CLASSIC was hugely disappointing when letting favourite-backers down at Lingfield but there is some ability there and if he can come back to his Haydock form when a close second, he must have a cracking chance in a race like this. Mick The Hat posted a career-best effort when third at Ffos Las on his handicap debut and joins Risk Averse Rebel on the shortlist.
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(14) (3/1 +33%)Lope Y Linda |
3/1(+33%) | (14) Lope Y Linda 3/1, Scored by 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Catterick penultimate start; ran to form second beaten 5l off 50 last time, same mark here; top course trainer; wide draw; seems effective 5-8f on sound surface; respected once again. Has shown improvement in last two starts, winning under Jake Dickson at Catterick (7f) then second at Musselburgh (1m) behind a rival who was soon clear and not for catching; respected in current form.. |
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(2) (7/2 -17%)Emerald Army |
7/2(-17%) | (2) Emerald Army 7/2, Yard won this last year; ran to form beaten a length off a 2lb lower mark at Carlisle last time; effective at 6/7f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; chance if building on latest. Three wins for previous yard; has encouraging form this term for new stable and last two efforts (runner-up over 7f both times) suggest his turn is near; 3lb below last winning mark; shortlisted.. |
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(3) (9/2 -29%)Oselton |
9/2(-29%) | (3) Oselton 9/2, Back to form beaten a neck off a 2lb lower mark at Doncaster last time; suited by 7f, acts on good to soft and AW; chance if building on latest. Registered sole win on AW but he produced a career-best RPR when going down by only a neck at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) most recently; possibilities, provided that form is backed up.. |
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(6) (6/1 +57%)I Can Boogy |
6/1(+57%) | (6) I Can Boogy 6/1, Didn't stay back up to 1m beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap at Ripon last time; in good form prior; effective 7/8f on a sound surface; others stronger. Has a record of 2-8 on AW compared to just 1-13 on turf and ran below par returned to this sphere last time; has produced best results this year in classified events.. |
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(11) (15/2 +53%)Elettaria |
15/2(+53%) | (11) Elettaria 15/2, Lacked pace beaten 7l in a handicap here last time; trainer in form; usually held up; suited by 7/8f, acts on a sound surface; needs more. Drops back in trip having failed to sustain her effort over 8.5f at Beverley last time; has plenty of C\u0026D form, including third-place finish in this race last year; could go well.. |
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(4) (9/1 -38%)Valsharah |
9/1(-38%) | (4) Valsharah 9/1, Had to wait for a run, should have been closer beaten 4l off this mark at Brighton last time; effective 6/7f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; chance again here. Well treated on plenty of form but has been unable to take advantage of a steadily declining mark for current connections and latest defeat took his record to 0-24.. |
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(13) (14/1 -115%)Crystal Aurora |
14/1(-115%) | (13) Crystal Aurora 14/1, Ran to recent level when fourth beaten 5l in a handicap at Ripon latest; effective 6-1m, acts on soft and good; slight drop in trip a plus. Inconsistent maiden but produced one of her better efforts when fourth at Ripon (1m) last time; again has frame possibilities, provided she manages to stay in similar form.. |
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(10) (14/1 +44%)Langholm |
14/1(+44%) | (10) Langholm 14/1, Didn't stay up in trip beaten 7l in a handicap here last time; enjoys making it; suited by 7f, acts on any; drop in trip a plus here. Veteran who hasn't yet found his form this term and hasn't won a handicap for nearly two years; others preferred.. |
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(12) (16/1 -14%)Hear The Drums |
16/1(-14%) | (12) Hear The Drums 16/1, Again below form well beaten in a handicap at Catterick latest; effective 7f on soft; could do with rain. Clear best form when winning at Leicester (7f) on final 2yo start and sole attempt on ground softer than good; only interesting if such conditions materialise.. |
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(1) (18/1 +18%)Miss Willows |
18/1(+18%) | (1) Miss Willows 18/1, Never in it after a slow start down the field in a handicap at Ripon most recent; enjoys making it; effective 7f on a sound surface; inconsistent. Ended last season with a success; however, two duck eggs this term help to reflect her inconsistency and leave a big doubt over her current form to boot.. |
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(5) (22/1 +12%)Bantz |
22/1(+12%) | (5) Bantz 22/1, Continued in poor form beaten 6l in a handicap at Redcar last time; suited by 7f on sound surface; has lost form. Scored twice in the first third of 2025 but current mark reflects a deterioration of his form, latterly in both starts this term for new stable.. |
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(8) (28/1 +0%)Summer Rain |
28/1(+0%) | (8) Summer Rain 28/1, Didn't stay back up to 7f down the field in a handicap at Doncaster most recent; effective 6f, acts on AW; enough to prove for now. Has made the frame a few times over sprint trips on Wolverhampton AW; well held over 7f on stable/seasonal debut, exacerbating a turf record that is far from solid.. |
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(9) (33/1 -18%)Indy's Angel |
33/1(-18%) | (9) Indy's Angel 33/1, Again ran to a poor level beaten 9l in a handicap at Catterick last time; effective 5/6f on a sound surface; lost form since end of 2025. Recorded sole success over 6f on AW; has poor claims on 2026 form and folded tamely upped to 7f most recently; enough to prove.. |
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(7) (40/1 +20%)Billyjoegold |
40/1(+20%) | (7) Billyjoegold 40/1, Yard won this last year; again ran to a poor level down the field in a handicap at Newcastle most recent; wide draw; effective at 7f on AW; bounce back needed. Holds very weak claims on his AW form; chance depends on the effects of switching to turf.. |

EMERALD ARMY has been knocking on the door of late and compensation could be imminent. A 2lb nudge up the ratings for the five-year-old's latest second at Carlisle looks workable and he may be able to repel Oselton. Craig Lidster's inmate returned to form with a good runner-up effort at Doncaster and a similar performance is likely to see him involved. Lope Y Linda and Crystal Aurora are others of interest.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(1) (8/11 -9%)Rockafeller Skank |
8/11(-9%) | (1) Rockafeller Skank 8/11, Travelled, won with extreme ease when landing a classified race at Yarmouth by 1 1/4l last time; trainer in form; effective 1m-10f on soft; suddenly improved and has strong chance of a hat-trick. Tailed off in three runs last backend before gelded; different proposition now, winning two classifieds at Yarmouth (soft) in the space of 24 hours last midweek; they were two weak 0-50s and he has a double penalty to overcome but he looks better than this level.. |
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(10) (6/1 +57%)Smoker Bellamy |
6/1(+57%) | (10) Smoker Bellamy 6/1, Never in it after a very slow start well beaten in a handicap at Carlisle latest; stays extended 9f, only reliable runs on AW; not easily fancied. Clear second to a well-treated winner on comeback here in April but nowhere near meeting market expectations in three other handicaps; this race is easier, though, for a yard that ended a dry run with two jump winners last Friday.. |
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(2) (6/1 +20%)Arlecchino's Rex |
6/1(+20%) | (2) Arlecchino's Rex 6/1, Never in it from off the pace beaten 4l in a handicap here last time; in good form prior; usually held up; effective 7-9f, acts on a sound surface; needs more here and drop in trip not sure to suit. Course regular who's proved very consistent since the hood went back on; usually held up and wants a good test over this trip but he is more likely than most at this level to give his running, dropping back down from 0-60 company; each-way claims.. |
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(11) (7/1 -17%)Sorted |
7/1(-17%) | (11) Sorted 7/1, Caught too far back when winner quickened 6l third in a handicap here most recent run; off a short-break; seems to stay 7-9f, acts on AW; bit better than form of latest start. Nothing wrong with his C\u0026D handicap second in March and his subsequent third here at a short price is best overlooked; open to a bit of improvement still and is one of those best placed to take advantage should Rockafeller Skank not fire.. |
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(3) (10/1 +17%)First Encounter |
10/1(+17%) | (3) First Encounter 10/1, Didn't see it out beaten 4l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; effective 8-10f, acts on any; needs more. Serial hard-puller who won a 0-50 over C\u0026D in the winter and has held his form well; not beaten far in handicaps on last two outings and may have needed it last time after a break; one to consider.. |
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(6) (11/1 -10%)Saturnalia |
11/1(-10%) | (6) Saturnalia 11/1, Back to form when fourth beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap at Chepstow latest; effective 8-10f, acts on soft, good and AW; place claims at this level. Couple of absences in recent times and he has regressed (well drawn when faring better in a soft-ground handicap last time); goes well here, though, and holds each-way claims.. |
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(7) (16/1 -33%)Taskheer |
16/1(-33%) | (7) Taskheer 16/1, Below form tried in cheekpieces beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Kempton last time; in good form prior; effective 7/8f, best on AW; bounce back needed. Hard-puller who ran below par in first-time cheekpieces (off tonight) last time; previously consistent at this sort of level but will need to settle better back up in trip after a six-week break.. |
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(4) (22/1 +21%)Manton Road |
22/1(+21%) | (4) Manton Road 22/1, Never in it after a slow start beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Brighton last time; effective 7-9f, acts on AW; down in weights but needs more than of late. Progressive in the early months of last year for Gay Kelleway but has lost his way; runs in 0-50 company for the first time but that's as a consequence of having regressed further for his current yard this season.. |
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(9) (80/1 -186%)Gloriola |
80/1(-186%) | (9) Gloriola 80/1, Forced to switch, never threatened ridden to see out the trip beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap at Wetherby last time; off a short-break; probably stays 8f, acts on fast ground; inconsistent in short career, needs more. Yet to get involved after six starts and looked to find 1m stretching her stamina in two runs in the spring; wide stall won't help and she needs to improve for the switch to the AW.. |
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(8) (100/1 -52%)Vecchio |
100/1(-52%) | (8) Vecchio 100/1, Never in it from off the pace beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap at Southwell last time; effective at 8f, probably acts on any; bit to prove. Longstanding, poor maiden who hasn't finished placed in a long time; will do well to get involved.. |

ROCKAFELLER SKANK should take some stopping following back-to-back Yarmouth victories in this grade. He toyed with his rivals when winning on the bridle last Thursday and that was his first attempt over 1m2f, having won the previous day over 1m. Richard Spencer's charge ought to go very close to completing the hat-trick assuming he'll transfer his good form to the all-weather. Arlecchino's Rex and Sorted cannot be taken lightly, but this is all about Rockafeller Skank.
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(7) (11/4 +45%)Azuinthejungle |
11/4(+45%) | (7) Azuinthejungle 11/4, Best work late, ran to form beaten 3 1/2l off a 2lb higher mark at Ripon last time; effective 5/6f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; easing in weights, chance. Rattled off a hat-trick last summer, including over C\u0026D, and he's now just 1lb higher than for the last of those wins; shaped as if coming to the boil when fourth at Ripon two weeks ago; versatile in terms of ground and looks ready to strike.. |
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(1) (4/1 +38%)Keldeo |
4/1(+38%) | (1) Keldeo 4/1, Again below best back up in trip fourth beaten 7l off 71 last time, 1lb lower here; wide draw; effective 5/6f, acts on soft, fast ground and AW; needs more. Notched her third Catterick win (6f, good) in April, since when she's been a bit below par with three fourth places; handles the 5f course here but needs a revival.. |
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(8) (5/1 +29%)Lord Abama |
5/1(+29%) | (8) Lord Abama 5/1, Again below best beaten 5l in a handicap at Redcar last time; tongue-tie first time; enjoys making it; effective 6f, acts on sound surface; not in sparkling form at present. Front-runner who made an encouraging reappearance at Thirsk in April; hasn't built on it, but this drop to 5f (for just the third time in a long career) is an interesting move and the fitting of a tongue-strap might help too; well drawn on the rail.. |
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(6) (5/1 +38%)Jojo Rabbit |
5/1(+38%) | (6) Jojo Rabbit 5/1, Bit below form back on AW eighth beaten 9l off 67 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 5/6f, acts on any, goes well in front; bounce back needed. Never the slightest threat at Wolverhampton last time but there's nothing wrong with his two previous turf runs which included an unlucky second here; big player off the same mark if on a going day.. |
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(3) (6/1 -100%)Fierce |
6/1(-100%) | (3) Fierce 6/1, Ran to form beaten 3/4l off a 1lb lower mark at Carlisle last time; effective at 5/6f, acts on any; competitively weighted still. Came good twice last summer and he's knocking at the door again, doing his best work late on when second at Carlisle (5f, good) four weeks ago; one of the likelier candidates.. |
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(2) (7/1 +30%)Miss Brazen |
7/1(+30%) | (2) Miss Brazen 7/1, Bit below best sixth beaten 3 1/2l off 71 last time, 1lb lower here; wide draw; effective 5f, acts on soft and good to firm; bounce back needed. Made winning return under Lewis Chalkley at Nottingham (5f, good) in April and has remained in form, better than the bare result suggests when sixth of seven at Musselburgh (very slowly away) 11 days ago; in the mix.. |
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(10) (15/2 +6%)Dream Deal |
15/2(+6%) | (10) Dream Deal 15/2, Back to form, showed benefit on return beaten 2l off a 2lb higher mark at Redcar last time; top course trainer; effective 6f, acts on any, likes Catterick; could come on again. All three wins at Catterick (has never run here before); below par both starts this season, but last month's sixth at Redcar was a clear step forward and he's not ruled out from a falling mark.. |
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(5) (12/1 +0%)Ay Gee Ell |
12/1(+0%) | (5) Ay Gee Ell 12/1, Never in it from off the pace well beaten in a handicap at Pontefract latest; effective 5f, doesn't convince at 6f, acts on good to firm and AW; bounce back needed. Blitzed his rivals at Southwell in December (5f) when a visor was first used; mostly creditable efforts since until down the field at Pontefract on latest; needs to bounce back from that.. |
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(4) (12/1 -33%)Spirit Of Applause |
12/1(-33%) | (4) Spirit Of Applause 12/1, Ran to current form beaten 2 1/2l off this mark at Newcastle last time; top course trainer; best at 5f, acts on sound surface; in form, mark competitive still. C\u0026D winner who was in good form last autumn; the booking of the promising Jake Dickson catches the eye, but he's been off for over seven months and doesn't have a great record when fresh.. |

Miss Brazen had little chance after being slowly away at Musselburgh, but she must merit consideration dropping in class. A reproduction of her C&D third last month could see her trouble the judge and she isn't easily dismissed, but FIERCE rates as the most solid proposition. Paul Midgley's gelding has posted two creditable efforts in defeat this year and a fifth career victory may beckon. Azuinthejungle is the pick of the remainder.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(5) (8/11 +58%)Spaceman |
8/11(+58%) | (5) Spaceman 8/11, Confirmed debut level 1 1/4l third in a novice at Newcastle most recent run; effective 5/6f, acts on good and AW; good chance here. Solid debut when dead-heating for second at Redcar last November (6f) and probably showed similar form when a beaten favourite at Newcastle (5f); just about sets the standard here.. |
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(2) (11/8 +54%)Argy Bhaji |
11/8(+54%) | (2) Argy Bhaji 11/8, Ran to form when second beaten 1 1/4l in a handicap at Brighton latest; trainer in form; effective at 6f, acts on sound surface; consistent so far, can again go well down to 5f. Now 0-5 but has yet to run a bad race and has been knocking on the door in 6f handicaps; solid claims.. |
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(3) (13/2 -63%)Project Wallace |
13/2(-63%) | (3) Project Wallace 13/2, Showed speed on debut 2l fourth in a novice at Newcastle first-time out; wide draw; effective 5f on AW; should improve. Gelded 75,000euros yearling; 22-1 at Newcastle (5f) but ran well from the front, finishing just behind Spaceman; improvement looks on the cards.. |
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(4) (20/1 +39%)Roy Lane |
20/1(+39%) | (4) Roy Lane 20/1, Keen, did too much too soon, needed run down the field in a novice at Doncaster most recent; cheekpieces first time; off a short-break; bred for sprinting; from good yard but all to prove. Pulled hard when last of six on his debut last May and hung left when beaten a long way on his comeback, having been gelded; cheekpieces added.. |
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(6) (22/1 -10%)Baby G |
22/1(-10%) | (6) Baby G 22/1, Havana Grey filly; half-sister to Ok Pal, moderate at 6f as 2yo; dam useful at 7f as a 2yo; top course trainer. Fourth foal; half-sister to 6f AW winner Ok Pal (RPR 54); dam placed 6f/7.3f 2yo (62), out of maiden half-sister to Swedish 1m5f Listed winner Account Express; best watched on this belated debut.. |
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(7) (33/1 -136%)Good Guys Girl |
33/1(-136%) | (7) Good Guys Girl 33/1, Ubettabelieveit filly; half-sister to Dahawi, smart at 5f; dam smart at 5f as a 2yo; not easily fancied on debut. £21,000 yearling; tenth foal; half-sister to winners Go On Go On Go On (5f/6f; RPR 100), Dahawi (5f/6f; 97), Ronnie The Rooster (7f/1m; 71) and Piranha Rama (6f 2yo; 65); dam 5f AW 2yo winner (80); lacks experience but bred to go on the surface.. |
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(8) (66/1 -230%)Moonlight Melody |
66/1(-230%) | (8) Moonlight Melody 66/1, Some promise on debut beaten 7l in a maiden at Catterick on debut; improvement likely. Beaten 7l when fifth of the six runners on good ground at Catterick (6f); she wouldn't be the obvious answer.. |
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(1) (200/1 -33%)Sheik Yerbouti |
200/1(-33%) | (1) Sheik Yerbouti 200/1, Yet to show any real signs of ability; all to prove and looks in need of more time. Well down the field in both his races, at odds of 150-1 and 200-1; no appeal for now.. |

SPACEMAN and Argy Bhaji were both beaten favourites on their latest outings but unless Project Wallace takes a big step forward from his Newcastle fourth on debut, it's likely that one of them will repay those punters who keep the faith. The Richard & Peter Fahey inmate just edges it as he's not as exposed as Argy Bhaji and seemed to improve for dropping to the minimum distance at Newcastle.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(1) (10/3 +26%)Hostelry |
10/3(+26%) | (1) Hostelry 10/3, Never in it from off the pace beaten 7l in a handicap here last time; in good form prior; suited by a stiff 1m, acts on any; more needed despite easing mark. 9yo mare whose C\u0026D form includes one of her five wins last term and a resurgent effort on penultimate start; latest race didn't pan out favourably; runner-up in this contest three years ago; likely player.. |
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(4) (4/1 -20%)Copper And Five |
4/1(-20%) | (4) Copper And Five 4/1, Ran to form beaten 3l off this mark here last time; wide draw; effective around 1m, acts on soft and good to firm; competitively weighted. Veteran whose recent consistent vein of form has taken his C\u0026D record to 14224, latest effort in the race won by Anificas Beauty; remains 4lb below last wining mark; holds solid claims.. |
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(6) (9/2 -35%)Little Ted |
9/2(-35%) | (6) Little Ted 9/2, Ran to form beaten a neck off this mark at Musselburgh last time; visor first time; top course trainer; effective at 7-10f, acts on sound surface; mark looks competitive still. Losing run is mounting up and he didn't look particularly resolute when nevertheless going close at Musselburgh (1m) most recently; chance depends on the effects of new headgear.. |
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(5) (11/2 -22%)Anificas Beauty |
11/2(-22%) | (5) Anificas Beauty 11/2, Best form in almost 12 months, hit the line well for a 66-1 shock landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 5lb lower mark here last time; suited by 8-11f, acts on a sound surface; chance if building on latest. Proved resurgent with 66-1 success in similar event over C\u0026D (good to firm) last time and has it in her to follow up, having gained back-to-back wins on two occasions in the past; respected.. |
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(7) (6/1 +57%)Rogers Dream |
6/1(+57%) | (7) Rogers Dream 6/1, Ran to form upped in trip when fourth beaten 3l in a classified race at Wolverhampton latest; seems effective 7-9f; needs more back in a handicap. Maiden who posted an improved effort in 8.5f AW classified contest this month on stable debut and return from lengthy absence; needs another step forward to get off the mark.. |
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(3) (6/1 +0%)Can I Kiss You |
6/1(+0%) | (3) Can I Kiss You 6/1, Bit below form beaten 5l in a handicap at Killarney last time; effective 8-10f on sound surface; bounce back needed. Inconsistent maiden in Ireland for James Barrett; faded into midfield last time, failing to back up her reappearance effort; makes debut for new yard.. |
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(2) (10/1 -18%)Wicklow Way |
10/1(-18%) | (2) Wicklow Way 10/1, Ran to form down in trip beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark at Newcastle last time; suited by 1m-10f, acts on AW; struggling of late. Record remains far from solid and he has something to prove on a few counts; showed best form when winning 1m2f AW classified event in March.. |
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(8) (10/1 +60%)Mavetheforcebewivu |
10/1(+60%) | (8) Mavetheforcebewivu 10/1, Again ran to a poor level beaten 10l in a handicap at Musselburgh last time; effective 7/8f, acts on good to soft and a sound surface; form has gone wrong way. Made the frame a few times last summer; broadly not in the same form since and remains a maiden.. |

Anificas Beauty sprang a surprise when scoring over C&D at 66/1 and shouldn't be underestimated in her follow-up bid, while Little Ted arrives in good heart judged on his latest second at Musselburgh. However, the pair could be worth taking on with HOSTELRY, who was too far back when finishing fifth over track and trip 20 days ago. The veteran is effectively 6lb lower with Tom Kiely-Marshall's 5lb claim factored in and she ticks plenty of the right boxes.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(8) (11/4 +8%)Asian Journey |
11/4(+8%) | (8) Asian Journey 11/4, Travelled, ran to best for breakthrough success landing a handicap by a neck off a 2lb lower mark here last time; effective 6-9f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; competitively weighted still, good chance. String of defeats at short prices before finally off the mark over 8.6f here a fortnight ago off a 2lb lower mark in 0-60 company; has not always looked the easiest and has to prove his stamina going into a deeper race.. |
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(4) (3/1 +50%)Kaaranah |
3/1(+50%) | (4) Kaaranah 3/1, Ran to form fifth beaten 5l off 68 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 8-10f, 9f may be sweet spot, acts on good to soft, good and AW; return to AW a plus. Currently 2-2 over C\u0026D and 2-2 in cheekpieces (again off tonight) following wins here in April; excuses off his revised mark since and he is one to consider back on Tapeta.. |
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(6) (7/2 +30%)Beachborough Girl |
7/2(+30%) | (6) Beachborough Girl 7/2, Back to form returned to AW, good attitude landing a handicap by a short-head off a 3lb lower mark here last time; trainer in form; effective at 9-11f, acts on AW; chance once again. Ultra-consistent in handicaps, aside from her turf efforts, and showed the right attitude back in cheekpieces when narrowly beating Study Up over C\u0026D two weeks ago; both will find this a bit tougher but she has claims upped 3lb.. |
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(7) (6/1 +33%)Wolf Of Badenoch |
6/1(+33%) | (7) Wolf Of Badenoch 6/1, Ran to form beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at Ayr last time; effective 7/8f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; chance if building on latest. Second in a Group 2 for Hugo Palmer as a 2yo before proving hard to place last year; found his level again but twice turned over at short prices recently (latest third has been boosted since) and has stamina to prove upped from 1m back on the AW.. |
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(5) (13/2 -95%)Study Up |
13/2(-95%) | (5) Study Up 13/2, Ran to form second beaten a short-head off 65 last time, 2lb higher here; effective at 6-10f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; fair mark still. Scrapped it out with Beachborough Girl over C\u0026D a fortnight ago, on his first start without a hood, and closely matched with that one on revised terms; got caught wide early that night from stall 12 and looks set to go well once more.. |
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(10) (10/1 +38%)Le Pelerin |
10/1(+38%) | (10) Le Pelerin 10/1, Again didn't get home despite tongue-tie beaten 9l in a handicap at Windsor last time; cheekpieces first time; effective at 8f-10f, acts on sound surface; needs more. Regressive, 13-race maiden who hasn't improved since undergoing wind surgery during the winter; twice ran well off higher marks over C\u0026D last autumn, so a case can be made, but no upturn with the tongue-tie enlisted on latest outing and he's now given a go in first-time headgear.. |
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(1) (12/1 +57%)Eagle Day |
12/1(+57%) | (1) Eagle Day 12/1, Too keen and didn't get home down the field in a handicap at Ffos Las most recent; effective 8-10f, suited by AW; largely out of form. Wildly inconsistent these days but boasts a decent record round here (five wins from 19 starts); back around the mark off which he won here in March (awarded the race) and he is quite capable of bouncing back from two poor efforts on turf.. |
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(2) (14/1 -17%)Saliko |
14/1(-17%) | (2) Saliko 14/1, Ran to form tried in cheekpieces beaten 3 1/4l off this mark at Windsor last time; effective 10-12f, acts on sound surface; chance once again. Dual Nottingham winner last summer, latterly off a 2lb higher mark; partial revival in first-time cheekpieces latest but was allowed her own way in front and she'll need to find more again.. |
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(3) (16/1 -100%)Pleasant Man |
16/1(-100%) | (3) Pleasant Man 16/1, Ran to form 4 1/2l third in a handicap here most recent run; effective 10-14f, suited by AW; can go well again. Not as good now and has become hard to win with; on a competitive mark again but stays a good bit further than this and others make more obvious appeal.. |
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(11) (25/1 +38%)Have You A Minute |
25/1(+38%) | (11) Have You A Minute 25/1, Never dangerous down the field in a handicap here most recent; effective 8-10f, suited by AW; in good form until latest. Two wins and two seconds from six runs over C\u0026D but he finished last season on a downswing and there's nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh; used to plying his trade at a lower level too.. |
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(9) (25/1 +50%)Implied Volatility |
25/1(+50%) | (9) Implied Volatility 25/1, Outpaced, poor run well beaten in a handicap here latest; usually held up; effective 7-10f, acts on AW; down again in weights but struggling in hanidcaps. Yet to finish placed after nine starts (6f-1m2f); bit of support here when last seen but he ran poorly and is some way down the pecking order back from five months off.. |

STUDY UP might be the way to go in the finale, but it's only a tentative vote given the really competitive nature of the race. A winner at Leicester two starts ago, he was narrowly denied by Beachborough Girl over C&D last time and is weighted to reverse that form now 1lb better off for a short head. Asian Journey is another to watch out for.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(1) (10/3 +39%)Pisanello |
10/3(+39%) | (1) Pisanello 10/3, Just about to form after a slow start beaten 7l in a handicap at Hamilton last time; usually held up; effective 8/9f, acts on any; should be competitive off this mark. Has gone 0-24 since winning over 1m1f at York (good to soft) two years ago and needs to improve on this season's efforts.. |
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(4) (4/1 +20%)Inspiring Speeches |
4/1(+20%) | (4) Inspiring Speeches 4/1, Ran to form beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark at Catterick last time; effective 9-12f, stamina for further unproven, acts on any; drop in trip a plus here. Back-to-wins last summer, over C\u0026D (soft) and on good ground at Catterick; off the same mark as for that latest win and returned to form with a close fifth last time (went from the front).. |
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(8) (5/1 +58%)Sassy Glory |
5/1(+58%) | (8) Sassy Glory 5/1, Yard has won 2 of last 9 runnings of race; didn't stay up to 12f beaten 9l in a handicap at Catterick last time; effective 8-12f, acts on a sound surface; mark easing but needs more. AW winner over 1m but 1-29 overall so now fully exposed; well behind Inspiring Speeches last time.. |
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(7) (11/2 0%)Dandy's Angel |
11/2(0%) | (7) Dandy's Angel 11/2, Step back in right direction upped to 12f 5l third in a handicap at Hamilton most recent run; trainer in form; stays 12f, acts on any; chance if building on latest. Multiple winner who loves it here and there were signs of a resurgence when third at Hamilton (beaten 4.5l); considered.. |
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(6) (6/1 +14%)Hijo De La Luna |
6/1(+14%) | (6) Hijo De La Luna 6/1, Did plenty early but just about to form when fourth beaten 5l in a handicap at Hamilton latest; effective 9-12f, acts on AW; drop in trip a plus here. Won a classified race at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in February in a first-time visor; from the front, he was just behind Dandy's Angel at Hamilton last time; must have some chance.. |
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(3) (13/2 +13%)Quirke On Parole |
13/2(+13%) | (3) Quirke On Parole 13/2, Yard has won 2 of last 9 runnings of race; below form down the field in a handicap at Ripon most recent; effective 8-10f; below last win mark, needs to bounce back. C\u0026D winner last June but has been very quiet in her two runs this season; best watched until showing some spark.. |
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(9) (9/1 -38%)Regal Glory |
9/1(-38%) | (9) Regal Glory 9/1, Yard has won 2 of last 9 runnings of race; small step back in right direction when fourth beaten 6l in a handicap here latest; suited by 10-14f and a sound surface; bounce back needed. Only 1-39 and last two runs over 2m and 1m4f were underwhelming; did run quite well in two starts during April so can't be dismissed; 1lb out of the weights.. |
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(2) (11/1 -69%)Daring Leader |
11/1(-69%) | (2) Daring Leader 11/1, Ran to form down in trip 7 1/2l third in a handicap at Ripon most recent run; effective 8-12f on sound surface; chance if building on latest. Has won over 1m on turf (good) and 1m2f on the AW; needs to rediscover his best form and latest third was quite remote.. |
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(11) (40/1 +50%)Rajawail |
40/1(+50%) | (11) Rajawail 40/1, Poor effort back up in trip comfortably held in a handicap here last time; impossible to fancy. 1lb out of the weights and this longstanding maiden hasn't been remotely threatening this season.. |
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(10) (66/1 -100%)Sweet Cicely |
66/1(-100%) | (10) Sweet Cicely 66/1, Never in it from off the pace down the field in a handicap at Pontefract most recent; blinkers first time; effective 8-10f on sound surface; hard to make a case for. Has the odd bit of competitive form but very quiet of late and now 0-20; tries blinkers; 1lb wrong.. |

John Wainwright has his string in good order at present and DANDY'S ANGEL could be poised to strike. The veteran signalled a return to form when weakening into third over 1m4f at Hamilton recently and dropping back in distance looks ideal. Inspiring Speeches is dangerous when dictating the pace and his latest fifth at Catterick suggests that his turn may not be far away. Hijo De La Luna is the pick of the remainder.
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The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.
Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.
In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.
Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.