There were 32 Races on Wednesday 30th July 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Goodwood, 6 races at Redcar, 7 races at Galway, 6 races at Sandown, 6 races at Leicester, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (1) (8/1 -60%)Omni Man |
8/1(-60%) | (1) Omni Man 8/1, Did not get a clear run when beaten 4l off 90 at Ascot last time; significant jockey booking; versatile ground wise; good mark on maiden win; Moore takes over; ought to go close Threatened over 1f out at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) before ending up fifth of 19. |
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2nd (9) (22/1 -38%)Mdawi |
22/1(-38%) | (9) Mdawi 22/1, Landed a handicap by a nose off 75 at Doncaster last time; previous runner up effort franked; well bred; probably bit to come but needs it up in grade Pipped on handicap debut and scored by a nose when setting pace next time, both about 1m4f. |
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3rd (3) (4/1 +27%)Kurakka |
4/1(+27%) | (3) Kurakka 4/1, Ideally suited by trip when scored by 2l off 82 at Haydock penultimate start; third beaten 3 1/4l off 89 last time where found 10f bit sharp; steadily progressive; bit to find to defy current mark Won in taking style at Haydock (1m4f); creditable 3rd in valuable 1m2f event at Newmarket. |
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4th (6) (7/2 +75%)Novelista |
7/2(+75%) | (6) Novelista 7/2, Slowly away beaten a short-head off 78 over 1m6f at Haydock last time where forced wide; consistent; top course jockey; usually held up; strong stayer may find this test on the sharp side Narrowly denied in warm handicaps over about 1m6f last two starts; further progress in him. |
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4th (4) (16/1 -167%)Cape Breton |
16/1(-167%) | (4) Cape Breton 16/1, Well backed when landing a handicap by 6 1/2l off 82 at Salisbury last time where had run of race; this much tougher; trainer in form; dangerous if rain stays away and allowed to dictate Made all at Salisbury (1m4f) latest and drew well clear, albeit from only three rivals. |
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6th (7) (8/1 +6%)Jupiter Ammon |
8/1(+6%) | (7) Jupiter Ammon 8/1, Ran to form beaten a neck off 76 over 10f at Sandown last time; previous novice win franked at Listed level; top course trainer; probably bit to come but needs it to defy this mark Nearly clung on when making the running on handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm). |
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7th (2) (10/3 +5%)Sing Us A Song |
10/3(+5%) | (2) Sing Us A Song 10/3, Slowly away beaten 7l in a handicap at Ascot last time where left with far too much to do; in good form prior; handicap win franked; trainer in form; threat Second favourite at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) but blew his chance with a slow start. |
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8th (5) (5/1 +0%)Sudu |
5/1(+0%) | (5) Sudu 5/1, Yard won this last year; well backed when landing a handicap by 7l off 75 at Epsom last time; that form franked; steadily progressive on sound surface; in the mix No luck on handicap debut but won by 7l at Epsom; up 11lb but could still be well treated. |
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|PU| (8) (80/1 -100%)Tuscan Star |
80/1(-100%) | (8) Tuscan Star 80/1, Ran to form fourth beaten 4l in a handicap at Southwell latest; top course trainer; consistent; not out of it on best form but that has come on AW; risky Came up short over 1m4f on last three starts (two AW and one on good to firm). |

The value may lie with KURAKKA, who finished a highly creditable third over an inadequate 1m2f at Newmarket's July meeting and should be far more at home going back up in trip. A taking winner at Haydock in May on his only go at this distance, Alan King's charge is preferred to the Ralph Beckett pairing of Sing Us A Song, who is better than what he showed in the King George V at Royal Ascot, and easy Salisbury scorer Cape Breton. Omni Man is another to note along with the improving Sudu.

A field packed with major interest. It may prove best to keep faith with SING US A SONG, whose slow start sunk him at Royal Ascot.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (14) (9/2 -13%)Tabiti |
9/2(-13%) | (14) Tabiti 9/2, Improved 2l third in Sandringham handicap over 8f at Ascot most recent run where raced on favourable side; should come on for that; Group winner at 2; drop in trip no issue; leading contender Fine third off top weight in the Sandringham at Royal Ascot; firmly in calculations. |
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1st (12) (16/1 +0%)Saqqara Sands |
16/1(+0%) | (12) Saqqara Sands 16/1, Probably ran to form in tricky race to assess when won Eternal Stakes (Listed) at Carlisle by 2 1/2l last time; placed in Surrey Stakes prior; suited by 7f, all turf form with give; more to come but needs some rain Convincing Listed winner at Carlisle last time; this is much tougher but she's unexposed. |
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3rd (1) (7/2 +61%)Bright Thunder |
7/2(+61%) | (1) Bright Thunder 7/2, Probably improved a fraction when winning the Prix Goldikova (Listed) at Deauville over 8f by 2 1/2l last time; suited by 1m, acts on soft and good; progressive; should be thereabouts if getting stiff test down in trip Ready Listed win at Deauville last time; this lightly raced 4yo could continue to improve. |
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4th (7) (14/1 -75%)Jasna's Secret |
14/1(-75%) | (7) Jasna's Secret 14/1, Ran to form fourth beaten 1l in Prix de la Porte Maillot (G3) at Longchamp latest; suited by 7f, seems to act on any; consistent; dual Listed winner in France; bit more needed at this level Others have more substance to their form but this French raider may have more to offer. |
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5th (6) (9/2 +10%)Jabaara |
9/2(+10%) | (6) Jabaara 9/2, Well backed, raced too freely beaten 4l in Queen Charlotte Fillies' Stakes (Listed) at Chelmsford last time; in good form prior; won this last year before being demoted; suited by 7f and a sound surface; seems better on turf, will bounce back and go close First past the post in this last year (demoted due to interference); major player. |
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6th (9) (18/1 -50%)Arabian Dusk |
18/1(-50%) | (9) Arabian Dusk 18/1, Ran to form fourth beaten 2 1/4l in Summer Stakes (G3) over 6f at York latest; suited by 6f, acts on any; form of Sandy Lane runner-up effort franked; place claims if stamina holds up 3yo who has shown strong 6f form in defeat; can be thereabouts if seeing out the trip. |
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7th (10) (14/1 +44%)Betty Clover |
14/1(+44%) | (10) Betty Clover 14/1, Pulled up in a handicap over 8f at Ascot latest where something amiss; Listed winner last year; placed in Prix de Sandringham in spring; touch more required down in trip Placed in Listed (here) and French Group 2 races this season and not ruled out each-way. |
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8th (4) (16/1 +0%)Fair Angellica |
16/1(+0%) | (4) Fair Angellica 16/1, Finished best fourth beaten 2 1/2l in Hackwood Stakes (G3) over 6f at Newbury latest; wide draw; effective 6f, suited by 7f, probably acts on any; dual Listed winner; each way claims back up in trip Stayed on well for fourth in 6f Group 3 against males recently and she's one to consider. |
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9th (5) (10/1 +85%)Havana Pusey |
10/1(+85%) | (5) Havana Pusey 10/1, Ran to form when second beaten a length in a handicap at Newmarket (July) latest; steadily progressive handicapper; effective 6f, probably better 7f, needs sound surface; C&D winner in spring; vulnerable up in grade Enjoying a progressive campaign but has something to find now back up in grade. |
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10th (13) (16/1 +36%)Silver Ghost |
16/1(+36%) | (13) Silver Ghost 16/1, Appeared not to stay beaten 7l in a handicap over 8f at Ascot last time; in good form prior in handicaps; C&D winner; usually held up; probably bit to come but vulnerable in this grade C&D handicap win in May with something to spare but she's up against it now upped in grade. |
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11th (3) (18/1 -125%)Cloud Cover |
18/1(-125%) | (3) Cloud Cover 18/1, Impressed second start after a wind operation and ran at least to best when winning Queen Charlotte Fillies' Stakes (Listed) at Chelmsford by 2l last time; effective 7/8f, all recent form on AW; may rate more highly; big chance if proving as effective back on turf Comfortably landed AW Listed race on July 1; in the mix if return to turf isn't an issue. |
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12th (8) (10/1 -54%)Romantic Style |
10/1(-54%) | (8) Romantic Style 10/1, Pulled hard, brief threat, tired near line beaten 2l in Abernant Stakes (G3) over 6f at Newmarket last time; top course jockey; beat pair of Group 1 winners in 2024 Prix Imprudence; effective 6f-1m, acts on any; better than has shown of late; outside chance 6f Listed win at Meydan in January; could take a step forward now back up to 7f. |
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13th (11) (14/1 -40%)Formal |
14/1(-40%) | (11) Formal 14/1, Touch below form, winner having slipped field beaten 7l in Criterion Stakes (G3) at York last time; Surrey Stakes winner prior; top course trainer; suited by 7f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; may not be Group-class and vulnerable here Listed winner at Epsom last month; disappointing at York since but not written off. |

JABAARA may have disappointed when fifth behind reopposing all-weather specialist Cloud Cover at Chelmsford last time out, but she is much better judged on her previous success at Musselburgh. Roger Varian's charge was first past the post in this contest last year, only to be demoted to second due to interference, and she can gain much deserved compensation. A comfortable winner over further at Deauville earlier in the month, the consistent Bright Thunder must be of interest, along with the unexposed Tabiti, who wasn't beaten far when third in the Sandringham last month.

Having caught the eye when keeping on for fourth in a 6f Group 3 at Newbury recently, FAIR ANGELLICA earns the vote now back up to 7f.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (5) (15/8 +77%)Sword Maker |
15/8(+77%) | (5) Sword Maker 15/8, Well beaten in a hot maiden over 7f at Newmarket (July) only start; this easier; shortlisted down in grade Low-key debut; this is patently easier and market should be informative. |
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2nd (4) (18/1 -157%)Naawi |
18/1(-157%) | (4) Naawi 18/1, Yard has won 2 of last 9 runnings of race; slowly away beaten 8 1/4l in a maiden at Doncaster on debut; should improve; could figure Similar profile to Copperfield and could be one for a bit further down the line too. |
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3rd (7) (9/4 -64%)Tactical Formation |
9/4(-64%) | (7) Tactical Formation 9/4, 8 1/4l fourth in a maiden at York first-time out; winner has won since; squeak This 360,000gns breeze-up buy is surely capable of better than we saw on debut. |
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4th (3) (4/1 +20%)Hypnotised |
4/1(+20%) | (3) Hypnotised 4/1, Colt by high-class sprinter No Nay Never; half-brother to Nightwalker, very smart from 1m to 1m2f; dam smart sprinter Sleep Walk; probably effective 6f; chance Lot to like on paper and he's in good hands. |
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5th (1) (4/1 +33%)Copperfield |
4/1(+33%) | (1) Copperfield 4/1, Did not get a clear run when slowly away beaten 8 1/2l in a maiden at Doncaster on debut; likely improver; may contend This half-brother to Shaquille ran okay on debut but might need a bit more time. |
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6th (2) (125/1 -89%)Everydaysasaturday |
125/1(-89%) | (2) Everydaysasaturday 125/1, Beaten 9 1/2l in a novice at Pontefract last time; usually consistent; not progressed from debut; bit to find The others to have run have achieved more. |

Bred in the purple as a half-brother to July Cup winner Shaquille, COPPERFIELD never had a chance when failing to get a clear run on debut at Doncaster, but he still kept on well towards the finish. With improvement expected, Julie Camacho's charge may be able to see off Tactical Formation, who finished fourth first time out at York last month. A neck ahead of the selection in that contest at Doncaster, Naawi is another to consider, as well as well-bred newcomer Hypnotised.

Those to have run have achieved a combined peak RPR of just 65 so this looks best left to sole newcomer HYPNOTISED.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (3) (11/8 +21%)Lady Iman |
11/8(+21%) | (3) Lady Iman 11/8, Outstayed late after travelling best off stronger pace at 6f when second beaten 2l in Airlie Stud Stakes (G2) over 6f at The Curragh latest behind Guineas fav; may be best minimum trip; 3-3 prior including Group win; leading contender Back at 5f and with so much substance to her form, she'll be hard to beat. |
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2nd (8) (11/1 -10%)Argentine Tango |
11/1(-10%) | (8) Argentine Tango 11/1, Ran to form up in class when 4l third in Duchess Of Cambridge Stakes (G2) over 6f at Newmarket (July) most recent run; Listed winner prior; effective 5/6f, acts on good and good to firm; exposed, but quite smart; vulnerable to improver Experienced filly who was third in a 6f Group 2 last time; has the speed for 5f. |
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3rd (2) (11/1 -83%)Dickensian |
11/1(-83%) | (2) Dickensian 11/1, Went very fast early, but saw it out and improved when second beaten 1 1/2l in Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed) at Ascot latest; that form boosted in Super Sprint; suited by 5f and a sound surface; very fast juvenile so should enjoy track; danger All speed; finished second in the Windsor Castle and Goodwood should be a good fit. |
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4th (6) (7/1 +72%)Rydale Frosty |
7/1(+72%) | (6) Rydale Frosty 7/1, Probably improved a fraction and still a little green when winning a novice at Windsor over 6f by a short-head last time; steadily progressive; effective 6f (bred for speed), suited by fast ground; bit more to come but up against it down in trip and up in grade Windsor winner; others have achieved more and this is his first attempt at 5f. |
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5th (5) (33/1 -106%)Rogue Supremacy |
33/1(-106%) | (5) Rogue Supremacy 33/1, Well backed, game and a tiny bit in hand when won a nursery at Hamilton by a head last time; steadily progressive; effective 5/6f on a sound surface; getting close to ceiling and vulnerable in this grade Hasn't had the breaks in two Listed races but he'll need to improve on latest win. |
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6th (7) (7/1 +42%)Sands Of Spain |
7/1(+42%) | (7) Sands Of Spain 7/1, Travelled best and probably threw it away veering late when 2l third in a Super Sprint at Newbury most recent run; closely matched with Ameeq and Dickensian on collateral; steadily progressive; top course trainer; suited by 5f, acts on good to soft and good; can rate more highly; danger Conceding weight to the front two when third in the Super Sprint (career best); considered. |
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7th (4) (7/2 +42%)Military Code |
7/2(+42%) | (4) Military Code 7/2, Every chance, resumed progress back to minimum trip when second beaten a head in Dragon Stakes (Listed) at Sandown latest; top course jockey; suited by 5f, acts on a sound surface; chance in open race Only blip was in the Coventry when nowhere near his best on only attempt at 6f. |
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8th (1) (16/1 -380%)Ameeq |
16/1(-380%) | (1) Ameeq 16/1, Excellent effort made a lot of use of when fourth beaten 3 1/2l in Norfolk Stakes (G2) at Ascot latest; that form boosted in Super Sprint; steadily progressive; suited by 5f and fast ground; high-class 2yo, likeable; should run well Nottingham maiden winner who outran his 100-1 odds to finish fourth in the Norfolk. |

It is difficult to look past LADY IMAN, who showed strong pace in the Airlie Stud at the Curragh last time out, only to be worn down in the final furlong. Unbeaten in three starts before that, the daughter of Starman is likely to appreciate dropping back to the minimum trip and the booking of Ryan Moore can only aid her cause. Narrowly denied in Listed company at Sandown most recently, Military Code is entitled to be thereabouts again, as well as Ameeq, who outran large odds to finish a highly creditable fourth in the Norfolk last month.

Some in here have speed to burn and a fast-run 5f should play into the hands of LADY IMAN whose form stacks up impressively.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (2) (1/8 +81%)Circios |
1/8(+81%) | (2) Circios 1/8, Raced freely second beaten 2 1/4l in a maiden over 1m at Chester latest, pulling clear of third; trainer in form; the pick on balance of form Clear form pick and races against just her own sex for the first time. |
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2nd (3) (12/1 -60%)Crystal Dagger |
12/1(-60%) | (3) Crystal Dagger 12/1, Sold for 75,000 guineas as a yearling; filly by top-class miler Kameko; dam smart middle-distance performer Shimmering; probably effective 7f; yard in good form; interesting debutant Trainer won both divisions of this in 2020, including with dual Group 1 winner Dreamloper. |
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3rd (4) (5/1 +0%)Empire Power |
5/1(+0%) | (4) Empire Power 5/1, Beaten 3 1/2l in a novice over 1m at Carlisle last time; in good form prior; top course trainer; consistent type; could figure Place may be best hope, even if back to best. |
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4th (9) (20/1 -100%)Way Of The Will |
20/1(-100%) | (9) Way Of The Will 20/1, Filly by high-class miler War Of Will; half-sister to Cardini, very smart at 7f; dam smart sprinter Perfect Step; market can guide Debutants from this yard always require a market check. |
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5th (8) (100/1 -100%)Siviez |
100/1(-100%) | (8) Siviez 100/1, Sold for 1,500 guineas as a yearling; filly by high-class sprinter Ardad; half-sister to Sir Charlie Kunz, useful at 1m1f; dam very smart middle-distance performer Darrfonah; likely to need this Trainer has modest strike-rate in maiden/novice contests. |
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6th (6) (50/1 -525%)Isle Of Paradise |
50/1(-525%) | (6) Isle Of Paradise 50/1, Third beaten 3l in a maiden at Thirsk on promising debut; likely improver; should be thereabouts Knew her job on debut, getting to the front and sticking on okay for third once headed. |
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7th (7) (33/1 -230%)Monetize |
33/1(-230%) | (7) Monetize 33/1, Appeared not to stay comfortably held in a maiden over 1m at Ripon last time; usually consistent; usually held up; has experience edge, but more needed Can't support with confidence given what we saw last time. |
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8th (5) (125/1 -150%)Fantoccia |
125/1(-150%) | (5) Fantoccia 125/1, Slowly away beaten 8l in a maiden at Thirsk on modest debut; needs to improve 22-1 when finishing three places behind Isle Of Paradise on debut at Thirsk this month. |
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9th (1) (300/1 -100%)Wats On Lady |
300/1(-100%) | (1) Wats On Lady 300/1, Probably effective 7f; may need race on return Bit slipped through mouth when pulled up in AW mares' bumper in January (sent off 80-1). |

Runner-up on both career outings, CIRCIOS sets the standard on form and this appeals as an ideal opportunity to get off the mark. Returning to 7f looks like a good move for Empire Power, having not shown much over further the last twice, while 75,000gns purchase Crystal Dagger looks like the pick of the newcomers for a stable that is having a strong season.

Ralph Beckett's CIRCIOS will take all the beating competing against just her own sex for the first time.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (3) (150/1 -50%)Qirat |
150/1(-50%) | (3) Qirat 150/1, Disappointing made a lot of use of up in trip in head gear when down the field in a handicap at Ascot most recently; effective 1m, perhaps best 7f, acts on any; was progressive before latest run; likely outclassed here Juddmonte 4yo who is 2-2 at Goodwood but seemingly the pacemaker for Field Of Gold. |
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2nd (4) (11/2 -38%)Rosallion |
11/2(-38%) | (4) Rosallion 11/2, Irish 2000 Guineas winner last year; every chance and improved from seasonal debut when second beaten a nose in Queen Anne Stakes (G1) at Ascot latest losing on bob; suited by 1m and sound surface (not soft); not yet at level before break but still big player and should reverse Ascot form with Docklands Landed two top prizes last term; beaten only a whisker in the Queen Anne latest start. |
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3rd (6) (11/2 +8%)Henri Matisse |
11/2(+8%) | (6) Henri Matisse 11/2, Winner of two G1s including French Guineas; yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; second beaten 3 1/2l in St James's Palace Stakes (G1) at Ascot latest where met minor interference; trainer in form; acts on good to soft and good to firm, looks like may get 10f in time; each-way shout but work to do to reverse form with Field Of Gold French 2,000 Guineas winner; ran well at Royal Ascot but proved no match for Field Of Gold. |
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4th (5) (1/3 +25%)Field Of Gold |
1/3(+25%) | (5) Field Of Gold 1/3, Irish 2000 Guineas winner and unlucky not to win UK version; best run to date and 5l clear at the furlong pole when won St James's Palace Stakes (G1) at Ascot by 3 1/2l last time; brilliant miler, wants sound surface ideally; excellent turn of foot; impossible to oppose Impressive in the Irish 2,000 Guineas and St James's Palace Stakes; sets a tall standard. |
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5th (2) (33/1 -65%)Docklands |
33/1(-65%) | (2) Docklands 33/1, Ran to best when winning Queen Anne Stakes (G1) at Ascot by a nose last time; likes Ascot and seems ideally suited by fast ground; yet to win on turf away from that venue though unlucky in Diomed; may struggle to confirm form with Rosallion at this venue Top four RPRs at Ascot, most recently winning the Queen Anne; not sure to repeat the form. |
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6th (1) (28/1 +15%)Carl Spackler |
28/1(+15%) | (1) Carl Spackler 28/1, Winner of three G1s in US; below par perhaps unsuited by stiff test on straight mile made plenty of use of beaten 3l in Queen Anne Stakes (G1) at Ascot last time; suited by 1m, acts on good and firm; this sharper track will help; outside place claims Smart in USA; went too freely in steadily run Queen Anne on debut for Australian yard. |
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7th (7) (300/1 -100%)Serengeti |
300/1(-100%) | (7) Serengeti 300/1, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; disappointing again down the field in a handicap at Ascot most recent start; trainer in form; suited by 7f as 2yo; yet to show form as 3yo; looks pacemaker for strong stayer Henri Matisse Clear bottom on ratings and is plausibly in here as pacemaker for Henri Matisse. |

Rosallion shaped as if he'd come on plenty for his return run in the Lockinge at Newbury and did exactly that at Royal Ascot, running a blinder in defeat in the Queen Anne. Just a nose separated Richard Hannon's colt and Ascot specialist Docklands and it would come as no surprise if that form was reversed. However, they've all got FIELD OF GOLD to beat if he arrives in the same scintillating form as when bolting up in the St James's Palace Stakes. He was arguably the most impressive winner all week at Ascot and he had the reopposing French Guineas winner Henri Matisse three and a half lengths back in second.

Emerging star FIELD OF GOLD looks set to produce another stunning performance. Rosallion may well prove the closest pursuer.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (3) (4/1 -14%)Bamburgh |
4/1(-14%) | (3) Bamburgh 4/1, Ran to form beaten 2 1/4l off 75 at Ayr last time; beaten favourite last twice; cheekpieces first time; threat Will find a race and the fitting of headgear (cheekpieces) should aid. |
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2nd (8) (15/2 +0%)Triple Force |
15/2(+0%) | (8) Triple Force 15/2, Game and all out, but another good effort second time in a visor scored by 1 1/2l off 59 at Beverley penultimate start; third beaten 11l off 63 last time when upped to 1m4f; big chance back down in trip Could easily get back to winning ways if left alone in front. |
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3rd (10) (11/4 +54%)Threatening |
11/4(+54%) | (10) Threatening 11/4, Did not get a clear run beaten 3l off 72 over 1m at Ffos Las last time; visor first time; trainer in form; leading player There are positives and negatives for this one; opposable on balance. |
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4th (1) (3/1 +0%)Forest Caper |
3/1(+0%) | (1) Forest Caper 3/1, Well backed beaten 4l off 75 over 1m at Ayr last time when not ideally placed; in good form prior; up in trip; in the mix This 4yo retains potential, particularly going beyond 1m for the first time here. |
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5th (6) (6/1 +50%)King Chaos |
6/1(+50%) | (6) King Chaos 6/1, Looked to want further beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap over 1m at York last time; usually consistent; usually held up; given another chance over 1m2f Back over a more suitable trip and there are worse options. |
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6th (2) (40/1 -150%)Sectarius |
40/1(-150%) | (2) Sectarius 40/1, Yard has won 3 of last 5 runnings of race; raced freely down the field in a handicap over 1m5f at Hamilton most recent; top course trainer; off a short-break; more needed Hard to assess but might want ground to ease having first start since leaving Ed Bethell. |
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7th (9) (10/1 -100%)Tetsworth |
10/1(-100%) | (9) Tetsworth 10/1, Looked to want further well beaten in a novice over 1m at Carlisle latest; usually consistent; chance back up in trip Two fair runs followed by a poor one (excusable); this handicap looks suitable. |
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8th (7) (25/1 -127%)Bearwith |
25/1(-127%) | (7) Bearwith 25/1, Well backed and plenty to do scored by a neck off 65 at Doncaster penultimate start; probably not stay over 1m4f when fifth beaten 14l off 69 last time; tongue-tie first time; risky after latest effort, but can do better back down in trip Latest effort not worth dwelling on but others are higher on the list. |
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9th (4) (40/1 -21%)Ajdayet |
40/1(-21%) | (4) Ajdayet 40/1, Appeared not to stay well beaten in a handicap at Ayr over 1m2f latest; sole win on AW; bit to prove Can't support on what we've seen for new yard in 2025. |
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10th (11) (25/1 -79%)Off Spin |
25/1(-79%) | (11) Off Spin 25/1, Yard has won 3 of last 5 runnings of race; below par beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap over 1m at York last time; top course trainer; looks yards best chance Perhaps best watched for all yard took this with a 3yo in 2020, 2021 and 2022. |
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11th (5) (125/1 -279%)Cracker Star |
125/1(-279%) | (5) Cracker Star 125/1, Probably needed race down the field in a handicap at Ayr most recent over 1m2f; poor form over hurdles prior, but did win final start of 2024 on flat; place claims Good spell in handicaps for Richard Hughes last year but little of note since. |

Tuned out again quickly after a respectable fourth on handicap debut at Ayr, FOREST CAPER is bred to improve for going up in trip and a mark of 75 still looks manageable for David O'Meara's charge. Dropping back to the distance where he won twice last month should be a positive for Triple Force, while Bamburgh continues to run with credit and is likely to be thereabouts again.

A chance is taken on KING CHAOS who should get a pace to aim at back over a more suitable trip.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (3) (8/1 -33%)Ashariba |
8/1(-33%) | (3) Ashariba 8/1, Ran to form beaten 2l off 93 at Newcastle last time; consistent on AW and easy ground; top jockey back on board; looks the market's pick but could probably do with some rain All turf starts have been on softer than good; may well be set for another bold show. |
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2nd (11) (5/1 +55%)Wonder Star |
5/1(+55%) | (11) Wonder Star 5/1, Disappointed up in class beaten 9 1/2l in Childwickbury Stud Fillies' Trial Stakes (Listed) at Newbury last time; trainer in form; off a short-break; worth another chance based on maiden win where looked high class; interesting on handicap debut Won Ascot maiden eight days before 8th of ten in Newbury Listed race, both 1m2f; unexposed. |
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3rd (9) (8/1 -45%)Model Yuko |
8/1(-45%) | (9) Model Yuko 8/1, Well backed when winning a maiden at Wolverhampton over 9f by 4 1/2l last time; steadily progressive; opening mark lenient; longer trip should suit; major player 8.6f AW maiden winner; needs better but it looks like 1m2f will help on handicap debut. |
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4th (4) (12/1 +0%)Akecheta |
12/1(+0%) | (4) Akecheta 12/1, Below par beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap over 8f at The Curragh last time; form in and out; best efforts with cut; bit to find on these terms Never-nearer second at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) on Oaks day on penultimate outing. |
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5th (6) (7/1 +50%)Wisper |
7/1(+50%) | (6) Wisper 7/1, Ideally suited by trip when scored by a length off 84 over 11f at Windsor penultimate start; eighth beaten 8 1/2l off 89 last time; usually held up; top jockey back on board; track should suit; vulnerable to less exposed rival Upped to 11.4f when she broke her losing run; met plenty of trouble in running last time. |
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6th (8) (8/1 -60%)Quebella |
8/1(-60%) | (8) Quebella 8/1, Did not get a clear run when 4 1/2l third in a handicap over 11f at Southwell most recent run; has run well here at higher level; significant jockey booking; consistent in short career; contender Came from last in C&D Listed race and Southwell handicap on last two starts; can do better. |
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7th (1) (10/1 +38%)Kayhana |
10/1(+38%) | (1) Kayhana 10/1, Did not get a clear run when down the field in a handicap over 8f at Ascot most recent start; usually consistent; poor strike rate; bit to find off stiff looking mark Narrowly denied in a fine duel over 9.5f on penultimate start, the furthest she's been. |
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8th (12) (25/1 -14%)Lady Chartwell |
25/1(-14%) | (12) Lady Chartwell 25/1, Below par beaten 8l in a handicap over 11f at Southwell last time; inconsistent; strong stayer at 10f; sound surface suits; others more reliable A win and two seconds among her in-and-out form this season; raced wide on latest start. |
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9th (7) (4/1 +50%)Music Piece |
4/1(+50%) | (7) Music Piece 4/1, Beaten 5l in a handicap over 12f at Ascot last time; in good form prior; Listed runner-up effort over C&D franked in Sandrignham; top course trainer; may contend if ground not too fast Needs markedly better in this second handicap; back to 1m2f and she's had just five races. |
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10th (5) (12/1 +33%)Power Of Destiny |
12/1(+33%) | (5) Power Of Destiny 12/1, Yard won this last year; raced freely when down the field in a handicap at Chester most recent start; inconsistent; narrowly denied in this last year off 3lb lower; wants sound surface; outside chance Pipped in this race last year; she's not beaten many in her last three starts. |
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11th (14) (22/1 -83%)Patagonia Girl |
22/1(-83%) | (14) Patagonia Girl 22/1, Didn't get the best trip, just pushed out and better than the bare form scored by 2 1/4l off 75 at Chester penultimate start; third beaten 9 1/4l off 80 last time where let down by slow start; bit to find in this grade Won 1m2f handicaps at Salisbury and Chester (smoothly) before a lesser show at Chester. |
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12th (13) (66/1 -32%)Bassadanza |
66/1(-32%) | (13) Bassadanza 66/1, Did not get a clear run when down the field in a handicap over 8f at Ascot most recent start; yet to deliver on 2yo promise; fair bit to prove Backward steps with heavy defeats in handicaps at Musselburgh (1m1f) and Royal Ascot (1m). |
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13th (2) (25/1 -79%)Our Golden One |
25/1(-79%) | (2) Our Golden One 25/1, 5l third in a handicap at Chester most recent run; good mark on autumn form; poor recent strike rate and needs some rain to arrive Soft or heavy ground dominates among her best performances, including latest outing. |
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14th (10) (18/1 -177%)Bintjeddah |
18/1(-177%) | (10) Bintjeddah 18/1, Ran to form beaten 2 1/4l off 81 over 8f at Newmarket (July) last time; trainer in form; tongue-tie first time; longer trip should suit; each-way claims New trip is notable, given stamina on dam's side and late gains when back to form latest. |

A competitive handicap in which Andrew Balding's filly MUSIC PIECE could be worth chancing back over 10 furlongs. She struggled to land a telling blow off this mark over 1m4f at Ascot recently, but did shape well over C&D the time before in Listed company when beaten a neck into second. Roger Varian's unexposed all-weather scorer Model Yuko is another to take seriously and a big run from Ashariba would come as no surprise back on turf.

The 3yos, some seriously unexposed, have to be feared but preference is for two of the older contingent in AKECHETA and Ashariba.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (1) (10/3 +26%)Radiant Beauty |
10/3(+26%) | (1) Radiant Beauty 10/3, Scored by a head off 75 at Kempton penultimate start; fourth beaten 9 1/2l off 77 last time; all three wins have come on AW, but not without a chance Three-time AW winner; tongue-tie/hood removed on stable debut; watch the market. |
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2nd (3) (3/1 +54%)She's The Duchess |
3/1(+54%) | (3) She's The Duchess 3/1, Ran to form beaten 3l off 80 at Sandown last time; tongue-tie first time; without a win since debut (AW), but hasn't been far away since; outside chance Ran to a similar level in all four starts since winning on debut (AW); tongue-tie applied. |
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3rd (2) (9/4 -13%)Callisto Dream |
9/4(-13%) | (2) Callisto Dream 9/4, Didn't get the cleanest trip and probably bit better than bare form beaten 2l off 80 at Ascot last time; suited by 1m, acts on GS and GF; nice type; major player Made all in a Goodwood novice; ran well on handicap debut at Ascot; may yet do better. |
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4th (6) (10/3 +0%)Latynina |
10/3(+0%) | (6) Latynina 10/3, Weak in the market when winning a maiden at Chester over 7f by 2l last time; steadily progressive; contender on handicap debut Got off the mark at the fourth attempt at Chester last time; up to 1m for handicap debut. |
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5th (4) (12/1 -85%)Singoura |
12/1(-85%) | (4) Singoura 12/1, Ran to form beaten 3 1/4l off 75 over 7f at Doncaster last time; that was an improvement after a below par effort at York prior; chance Won at Southwell in December; too free in her last two starts; now steps up to 1m. |

LATYNINA got off the mark at the fourth time of asking at Chester earlier in the month and makes her first start in a handicap off a mark of 69. David O'Meara's filly takes a step up in trip, which could bring out the improvement required to go in again. Callisto Dream finished a respectable third in a warmer event at Ascot last time and she has to be considered. She's The Duchess looks best of the rest.

Radiant Beauty is interesting on stable debut but CALLISTO DREAM (nap) is the selection after a solid run at Ascot on handicap debut
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (9) (4/1 +20%)Spicy Marg |
4/1(+20%) | (9) Spicy Marg 4/1, Raced too freely down in trip beaten 5 1/4l in Duchess Of Cambridge Stakes (G2) over 6f at Newmarket (July) last time; usually consistent; suited by 5f, acts on good to firm; can rate more highly and get involved This drop back in trip/class looks favourable; one of the main players on ratings. |
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2nd (8) (12/1 +0%)Revival Power |
12/1(+0%) | (8) Revival Power 12/1, Similar level to debut and outclassed up in grade beaten 8 1/2l in Queen Mary Stakes (G2) at Ascot last time; this easier but needs to improve Bred to do better still, being sister to a Nunthorpe winner for her connections. |
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3rd (10) (20/1 -25%)Temple Of Athena |
20/1(-25%) | (10) Temple Of Athena 20/1, Touch green, but came away without being all out when 2 1/2l winner in a maiden at Beverley on debut; acts on soft, should handle firmer surfaces; quite big filly and plenty to come but this a big ask Registered her Beverley win on soft; chance may depend on what the weather does. |
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4th (7) (80/1 +0%)Palmeira |
80/1(+0%) | (7) Palmeira 80/1, Continued steady progress coming clear with first two when 2l third in a novice at Lingfield most recent run; steadily progressive; cheekpieces first time; trainer in form; should find races but this a big ask Bottom on ratings; needs major help from the application of headgear. |
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5th (1) (40/1 +0%)Angel Numbers |
40/1(+0%) | (1) Angel Numbers 40/1, Showed good speed, but legless on uphill finish when fourth beaten 11l in a Hilary Needler at Beverley latest; off a short-break; minimum trip, fast ground and speed tracks such as this should suit best; outside place claims Comfortably held in the Hilary Needler; towards the bottom of this pack on form. |
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6th (2) (40/1 -60%)Desert Jungle |
40/1(-60%) | (2) Desert Jungle 40/1, Touch keen, but had learned plenty from debut and dominated when winning a maiden at Catterick by 1 1/2l last time; off a short-break; suited by 5f and sound surface; big filly, should improve but needs to up in grade Showed the benefit of a hood at Catterick; speedy sort who may improve further. |
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7th (5) (4/1 +56%)Luna Mia |
4/1(+56%) | (5) Luna Mia 4/1, Every chance and improved up in class on second start when fourth beaten 6l in Airlie Stud Stakes (Group 2) over 6f at The Curragh latest; blinkers first time; drop in trip a plus; go well Irish challenger whose trainer has had two Glorious Goodwood winners; interesting. |
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8th (11) (7/4 -92%)Zelaina |
7/4(-92%) | (11) Zelaina 7/4, Raced too freely and went too fast early beaten 3 1/2l in Queen Mary Stakes (G2) at Ascot last time; 5f suits, can rate more highly if settling better; speed track a plus; the one to beat Bright speed for long way in Queen Mary; this sharper 5f looks a plus; top on ratings. |
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9th (3) (66/1 -32%)Guernsey Lady |
66/1(-32%) | (3) Guernsey Lady 66/1, Game effort, lost 1 1/2l in the last 50y when 2 1/4l third in a nursery at Haydock most recent run; suited by 5f, acts on good to soft and good to firm, latter suits best; consistent; more needed in this grade The most exposed contender and faces a stiff assignment on these terms. |
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10th (4) (9/1 +36%)Lebron Power |
9/1(+36%) | (4) Lebron Power 9/1, Improved up in class and down in trip when fourth beaten 3 1/2l in Dragon Stakes (Listed) at Sandown latest; effective 5/6f on a sound surface; open to improvement; threat Ran well in Listed grade last time but perhaps isn't crying out for this sharper 5f. |
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|PU| (6) (8/1 +20%)Our Cody |
8/1(+20%) | (6) Our Cody 8/1, Well backed, always going best and drew clear pushed out when winning a maiden at Windsor by 3 1/4l last time; steadily progressive; effective 5/6f, acts on fast ground; more to come; danger Made all for ready win at Windsor in latest maiden start; open to further progress. |

ZELAINA made a strong impression when justifying favouritism on her introduction at Nottingham prior to her eighth in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot last month. The daughter of Mehmas should be suited by this test more than last time and sets the standard with an official rating of 92. Desert Jungle improved on her first outing to score in a first-time hood at Catterick last time and she has to be taken seriously. Of the remainder, Lebron Power makes the most appeal.

This could set up nicely for LUNA MIA, who is an interesting alternative to top-rated Zelaina.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (1) (9/4 +44%)Carlton And Co |
9/4(+44%) | (1) Carlton And Co 9/4, Below par beaten 2l off 56 at Pontefract last time; goes on any; admirably consistent; can make presence felt 4lb below her last winning mark; beaten 2l in a higher grade at Pontefract last time. |
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2nd (2) (11/2 +8%)Brian The Snail |
11/2(+8%) | (2) Brian The Snail 11/2, Given too much to do beaten 3l off 56 at Doncaster last time; in good form this term; usually held up; in the mix 11yo; regular slow starter who needs things to drop right; each-way claims. |
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3rd (4) (22/1 -10%)Memphisatmidnight |
22/1(-10%) | (4) Memphisatmidnight 22/1, Appeared not to stay beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap at Carlisle last time; generally out of form; top course trainer; plenty more needed Regressive RPRs since his debut on AW in April; midfield in two starts since handicapping. |
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4th (10) (7/1 +0%)Brazen Rascal |
7/1(+0%) | (10) Brazen Rascal 7/1, Ran to form beaten 2l off 45 at Pontefract last time; better form on AW; wide draw; each-way squeak Unplaced in all 13 starts but his last two efforts have been respectable; place chance. |
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5th (7) (5/1 +0%)Crocus Time |
5/1(+0%) | (7) Crocus Time 5/1, Ran to form beaten a short-neck off 46 at Thirsk last time; remains winless in opening 23 starts, but latest effort will give confidence; outside chance 0-22 for Richard Hannon; ran a big race on stable debut at Thirsk last time; holds claims. |
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6th (6) (66/1 -100%)Dorothy May |
66/1(-100%) | (6) Dorothy May 66/1, Looked to want further down the field in a handicap at Ripon most recent; generally out of form; top course trainer; bit to find Well beaten in three starts since handicapping (good to soft/soft); much better needed. |
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7th (9) (7/1 +56%)Match Anthem |
7/1(+56%) | (9) Match Anthem 7/1, Looked to want further down the field in a handicap over 1m at Yarmouth most recent; better form on AW; significant jockey booking; wide draw; down in trip with visor reapplied; chance Both wins have been on AW over 7f; drops back to 6f after a poor run at Yarmouth over 1m. |
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8th (5) (25/1 -108%)Bern Rossetti |
25/1(-108%) | (5) Bern Rossetti 25/1, Made too much use of beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap over 7f here last time; top course trainer; wide draw; back in trip; bit to prove on 2025 form 0-6; failed to beat a rival over 7f last time but the drop back to 6f should suit.. |
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9th (3) (25/1 -285%)Crafty Spirit |
25/1(-285%) | (3) Crafty Spirit 25/1, Better, but still well below best beaten 4l off 55 over 5f at Beverley last time; suited by 6f, acts on GF and AW; down to a tempting mark Took a step back in the right direction at Beverley last time; return to 6f should suit. |
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10th (8) (11/2 +8%)Brave Bob |
11/2(+8%) | (8) Brave Bob 11/2, Down the field in a handicap at Ayr most recent; good effort over CD prior; significant jockey booking; latest effort a worry, but remains a contender Ran well when fourth on handicap debut over C&D last month; needs to bounce back from Ayr. |
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11th (11) (40/1 -150%)Mews House |
40/1(-150%) | (11) Mews House 40/1, Probably needed race beaten 7l in a handicap at Catterick last time; in good form prior; more needed Without a win since May 2023; below best a week ago and needs to get back on track. |
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12th (12) (40/1 -82%)Passchendaele |
40/1(-82%) | (12) Passchendaele 40/1, Appeared not to stay well beaten in a handicap over 1m at Ripon latest; trainer in form; opposed until offering more Has beaten only one rival home in his four starts (6f-1m); drops back in trip. |

CROCUS TIME outran her odds of 80/1 to make the frame on her first start for the Ron Barr yard at Thirsk at the start of the month. The daughter of Acclamation goes off just a 2lb higher mark and if the four-year-old is in similar form, she will prove hard to beat. Carlton And Co is 1lb lower than her latest fourth at Pontefract on her latest outing and she is one to keep an eye on. Brian The Snail completes the shortlist.

Brave Bob (second choice) may be able to bounce back from Ayr but CRAFTY SPIRIT should be suited by the return to 6f.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (10) (18/1 +10%)Great Acclaim |
18/1(+10%) | (10) Great Acclaim 18/1, Beaten 3 1/2l off 90 over 8f at Newmarket (July) last time; narrowly denied off 1lb lower penultimate start; blinkers first time; all wins at 1m but fair claims if getting stiff test Chance of landing this prize partly depends on how well he responds to headgear. |
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2nd (3) (16/1 -33%)Cracking Gold |
16/1(-33%) | (3) Cracking Gold 16/1, Landed a handicap by a short-head off 91 at Newmarket (July) last time from Great Acclaim; inconsistent; strong stayer at the trip; touch more required Narrowly beat Great Acclaim at Newmarket last time, taking record over 7f to 3-5. |
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3rd (1) (9/2 +36%)Native Warrior |
9/2(+36%) | (1) Native Warrior 9/2, Landed a handicap by 3/4l off 92 over at Newcastle last time; visor retained; consistent; versatile ground wise; probably bit to come but needs it off top weight Suited by combination of first-time visor and drop back to 7f at Newcastle last time. |
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4th (16) (5/1 +23%)Defence Minister |
5/1(+23%) | (16) Defence Minister 5/1, Raced freely beaten 1/2l off 92 at Sandown last time; unexposed at 7f; stable first string on jockey bookings; versatile ground wise; threat Close second at Sandown most recently, running very well in his first 7f attempt. |
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5th (6) (20/1 -43%)Fine Interview |
20/1(-43%) | (6) Fine Interview 20/1, Ran to form beaten 2l off 91 over 6f here last time; off a short-break; best with cut; not fully exposed at 7f; can make presence felt Beaten favourite over 6f on favoured soft ground here last time; less exposed at 7f. |
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6th (4) (7/1 +30%)Billyjoh |
7/1(+30%) | (4) Billyjoh 7/1, Slowly away beaten 5l in a handicap at Ascot last time; generally consistent in high end handicaps at 6-7f; placed in this last year off 2lb higher; in the mix Plenty of useful form, including good second off 2lb higher in this race last year. |
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7th (20) (14/1 +13%)Racingbreaks Ryder |
14/1(+13%) | (20) Racingbreaks Ryder 14/1, Well backed beaten 1 1/2l off 84 at Yarmouth last time; back in form of late; fair mark on best form; contender Finished third in this contest last year and again has each-way possibilities. |
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8th (14) (12/1 +0%)Mr Chaplin |
12/1(+0%) | (14) Mr Chaplin 12/1, Appeared not to stay beaten 8l in a handicap over 8f at Ascot last time; trainer in form; C&D nursery winner at this meeting last year; yet to quite match 2yo form Overcame trouble to win 7f nursery at this meeting in 2024; interesting on that form. |
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9th (19) (16/1 +11%)Stanage |
16/1(+11%) | (19) Stanage 16/1, Did not get a clear run beaten 5l in a handicap over 8f at York last time; looked unwilling that day; drawn on wing of large field; on last winning mark; risky Usually held up in rear; will need some luck from the inside draw in this big field. |
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10th (9) (18/1 -29%)Crimson Spirit |
18/1(-29%) | (9) Crimson Spirit 18/1, Landed a handicap by 2l off 83 at Epsom last time; hugely progressive; versatile ground wise; wide draw; probably bit to come; danger Progressive this season and should take well to Goodwood; bids for a four-timer. |
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11th (7) (25/1 -150%)Blue Prince |
25/1(-150%) | (7) Blue Prince 25/1, Won this last year off 1lb lower; below par beaten 8l in a handicap over 8f at Lingfield last time; in good form prior; returning from a break; bit to find in current form C&D record of 313 includes a success (off just 1lb lower) in this contest 12 months ago. |
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12th (2) (22/1 -57%)Rhoscolyn |
22/1(-57%) | (2) Rhoscolyn 22/1, Did not get a clear run beaten 4l in a handicap at Haydock last time; took this in 2023 off 8lb lower; good course record; wants some rain a strike rate recently a worry Five course wins include this race two years ago; suited by ground softer than good. |
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13th (17) (28/1 -40%)Diamondonthehill |
28/1(-40%) | (17) Diamondonthehill 28/1, Ran to form beaten 1 1/4l off 85 over 6f at Windsor last time; consistent over 6-7f on sound surface; vulnerable in this grade Consistent for current stable; Elizabeth Gale takes off useful 5lb; could go well. |
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14th (15) (9/1 +36%)Physique |
9/1(+36%) | (15) Physique 9/1, Well backed beaten 1 1/2l off 85 at York last time; wide draw; consistent; won at Galway this time last year; holds no secrets from handicapper Consistent this term for new yard; won off this mark at Galway festival last year. |
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15th (5) (66/1 +0%)Mcmanaman |
66/1(+0%) | (5) Mcmanaman 66/1, Below par beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap over 8f at Newcastle last time; inconsistent; well treated on Dubai form; drawn on wing of large field; bit to find on recent efforts Lacks recent match practice and faces a tough assignment on debut for new yard. |
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16th (11) (33/1 -32%)Glenfinnan |
33/1(-32%) | (11) Glenfinnan 33/1, Below par beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap at York last time; generally out of form; significant jockey booking; bit to find after wind op Weak claims on 2025 form; physical tweak (wind surgery) needs to help. |
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17th (18) (33/1 -65%)Signcastle City |
33/1(-65%) | (18) Signcastle City 33/1, Yard has won 3 of last 10 runnings of race; below par beaten 7l in a handicap over 8f at Ascot last time; just 2lb above last winning mark; bit to prove Form dipped the last twice; never landed a blow in this race 12 months ago. |
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18th (13) (6/1 +14%)Leadman |
6/1(+14%) | (13) Leadman 6/1, Raced freely when landing a handicap by 1/2l off 83 at Newmarket (July) last time; top course jockey; drawn on wing of large field; consistent; each way shout Better than ever at Newmarket last time and the form is very solid; warrants respect. |
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19th (12) (33/1 -32%)Havana Blue |
33/1(-32%) | (12) Havana Blue 33/1, Made too much use of well beaten in a handicap over 6f at Pontefract latest; usually consistent; step back up in trip a plus; chance Has regressed in two starts this season; refitting of a hood isn't sure to suit. |
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20th (8) (40/1 +0%)Society Man |
40/1(+0%) | (8) Society Man 40/1, Below par beaten 5l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; wide draw; fair mark on French form; could do with some rain and may just need this Ex-French; both British starts on AW in January, disappointing favourite latest. |

Crimson Spirit secured a hat-trick in good style at Epsom earlier in the month and is just 6lb higher, but this represents a step up in grade. With that in mind, DEFENCE MINISTER looks the way to go. Hamad Al Jehani's colt occupied the runner-up berth at this level at Sandown on his latest outing and the handicapper may have been kind to only put him up 1lb. With a similar performance, he could be the one to beat. Physique and Leadman are others to watch out for.

Having registered a very solid win at the Newmarket July festival, LEADMAN (nap) is preferred. Defence Minister is second pick.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | 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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1st (5) (4/9 +63%)Hipop De Loire |
4/9(+63%) | (5) Hipop De Loire 4/9, Yard has won 3 of last 5 runnings of race; did not get a clear run fourth beaten 3 1/4l in Lenebane Stakes (Listed) over 12f at Roscommon latest; narrowly denied on debut here last year; more to come judged on flat form; tough to beat Listed winner on Flat; narrowly denied sole jumps run here in 2024 before Ebor 5th. |
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2nd (14) (4/1 +27%)Zanndabad |
4/1(+27%) | (14) Zanndabad 4/1, Beaten 10l in a handicap over 2m at Newcastle last time; has experience edge; brings in good handicap form; should be thereabouts Won 4 on Flat in France; 2nd in 3 of his hurdle runs in Britain; capable of having a say. |
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3rd (2) (12/1 -33%)Coded Welder |
12/1(-33%) | (2) Coded Welder 12/1, Second beaten 1 1/2l in a maiden hurdle over 2m4f at Tipperary latest; form of debut effort boosted; each way claims again up in trip Ran out in a bumper before 2 promising efforts in maiden hurdles; may make the frame again. |
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4th (12) (8/1 -60%)Son Of Anarchy |
8/1(-60%) | (12) Son Of Anarchy 8/1, Yard won this last year; ran to form second beaten 1 1/4l in a maiden hurdle over 2m3f at Punchestown latest; consistent; off a short-break; can make presence felt Improved when 2nd in Punchestown maiden hurdle; jumping needs to improve but 2m6f may help. |
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5th (7) (40/1 -21%)Mighty Berkshire |
40/1(-21%) | (7) Mighty Berkshire 40/1, Well beaten in a maiden hurdle over 2m5f at Wexford only start; longer trip should suit but hard to recommend Promising enough 5th in maiden hurdle on debut earlier this month; form boosted by winner. |
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6th (13) (100/1 -52%)Westoftignes |
100/1(-52%) | (13) Westoftignes 100/1, Well beaten in a maiden hurdle over 2m5f at Roscommon only start; should progress but all to do Well held at 100s on debut; green and showed a bit of promise but a lot more needed here. |
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7th (16) (100/1 +33%)Jampot Lane |
100/1(+33%) | (16) Jampot Lane 100/1, Down the field in a maiden hurdle over 2m4f at Fairyhouse most recent; off a short-break; all to do Improvement from first run when 10th of 24 at Fairyhouse last time but this looks tough. |
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8th (11) (7/1 -75%)Soldiers World |
7/1(-75%) | (11) Soldiers World 7/1, Won a bumper at Wexford over 2m1f by 6 1/2l last time; steadily progressive; more to come now hurdling; stable first string; threat Well held in points; much better in 2 bumpers, off the mark at Wexford latest; respected. |
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9th (6) (40/1 +60%)Matter Of Opinion |
40/1(+60%) | (6) Matter Of Opinion 40/1, Did not get a clear run down the field in a maiden hurdle over 2m3f at Naas most recent; inconsistent in bumpers prior; longer trip a plus; returning from a break; all to do Some promising runs in bumpers; not as good on slower going when last seen; plenty to find. |
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|F| (3) (40/1 -21%)Coup D'etat |
40/1(-21%) | (3) Coup D'etat 40/1, Below par comfortably held in a maiden hurdle over 3m at Cork last time; yet to match bumper form; all to do and looks one for handicaps Hit the crossbar in a bumper; some promise since but has a fair bit to find. |
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10th (18) (200/1 +0%)Willuhaveamineral |
200/1(+0%) | (18) Willuhaveamineral 200/1, Well beaten in a maiden hurdle over 2m at Listowel only start; off a short-break; up in trip; all to do Tailed off at 125s on her debut at Listowel 60 days ago. |
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11th (1) (100/1 0%)Aurora's Bay |
100/1(0%) | (1) Aurora's Bay 100/1, Harzand gelding; half-brother to The Long Point, fair at 21f; rivals set good standard; watching brief advised Harzand gelding; half-brother to bumper winner The Long Point; tough ask for a newcomer. |
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12th (19) (200/1 -33%)Winter Orchid |
200/1(-33%) | (19) Winter Orchid 200/1, Well beaten in a maiden hurdle over 3m at Cork latest; tongue-tie first time; all to do and looks one for handicaps after this Point winner but hasn't shown enough in trio of rules starts; now tried with tongue-tie. |
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|PU| (9) (40/1 -60%)Plomeur |
40/1(-60%) | (9) Plomeur 40/1, Fourth beaten 8 1/4l in a maiden hurdle over 3m at Cork latest; longer trip a positive; each way claims Well held sole point start but stayed on well for 4th over 3m on rules bow when beaten 8l. |
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|PU| (15) (300/1 -100%)Champagne Melanie |
300/1(-100%) | (15) Champagne Melanie 300/1, Below par well beaten in a Mares bumper over 2m2f at Sligo latest; tongue-tie first time; all to do on hurdle debut Tailed off in 4 runs at huge odds in bumpers; now tries further; hard to make a case for. |
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|RR| (10) (150/1 -200%)Premier Banner |
150/1(-200%) | (10) Premier Banner 150/1, Berkshire gelding; looks stable first string on jockey bookings but probably best watched Berkshire gelding; dam half-sister to Starchitect but likely best watched on debut. |

HIPOP DE LOIRE is difficult to oppose. Second on his sole previous effort over flights, the Willie Mullins-trained eight-year-old is the current favourite for the Ebor at York next month. A never-nearer fourth on his return to action in a Listed contest at Roscommon, it'll be interesting to see how he copes with this step up in trip. Son Of Anarchy is an obvious danger. The 118-rated six-year-old was a runner-up when last seen at Punchestown and it'll come as no surprise if he manages to go a place better now. A good winner of a bumper at Wexford, Soldiers World is an interesting contender on hurdling bow.

After a promising hurdle bow here last term before his Ebor 5th, Willie Mullins' first-string HIPOP DE LOIRE looks like the one to beat
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (3) (5/1 +17%)Sandret |
5/1(+17%) | (3) Sandret 5/1, Probably needed race beaten 4l off 59 over 1m2f at Newcastle last time; down in trip; no turf win since 2019; each-way squeak Raced wide when third on AW (1m2f) under Rebecca Hitchen on yard debut; has won over 1m. |
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2nd (2) (11/2 +61%)Kaaress |
11/2(+61%) | (2) Kaaress 11/2, Below par beaten 7 1/2l in a handicap over 1m2f at Beverley last time; generally out of form; second run after wind op; bit to find 13lb below her last win; well held following a wind operation last time; drops back to 1m. |
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3rd (6) (20/1 -25%)Sirius White |
20/1(-25%) | (6) Sirius White 20/1, Wide trip down the field in a handicap over 6f at Carlisle most recent; best form AW; bit to find Last 3 wins under Ellie Mayo; well beaten last 2 starts (6f); first 1m run for 12 months. |
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4th (8) (4/1 +43%)Angel Of The Bay |
4/1(+43%) | (8) Angel Of The Bay 4/1, Slowly away fourth beaten 4 1/2l in a classified race at Thirsk latest; seeking first win after 18 starts; contender 18-race maiden; has run respectably in classifieds on his last two starts; place claims. |
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5th (1) (4/1 -129%)Good Karma |
4/1(-129%) | (1) Good Karma 4/1, Ridden very positively and back to form landing a handicap by 2l off 54 over 7f at Thirsk last time; effective 6-8f, probably acts on any; rated 82 in 2024; major player now back in the winners Won on final start for John Riches 15 days ago; back up 6lb and in trip on stable debut. |
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6th (7) (7/2 +22%)Copper And Five |
7/2(+22%) | (7) Copper And Five 7/2, Did not get a clear run scored by 1/2l off 55 at Beverley in May; fourth beaten 3l off 56 last time; back on last winning mark; 2-time CD winner; should be thereabouts Dual C&D winner; fourth on his last two starts and now back on his latest winning mark. |
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7th (5) (11/2 -10%)Beltane |
11/2(-10%) | (5) Beltane 11/2, Below par beaten 3 1/4l off 58 over 7f at Ayr last time; frustrating to follow this term; may have to settle for a place back up in trip Without a win since June 2023; placed on five occasions this year; below best 16 days ago. |
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8th (9) (66/1 -100%)Wath Court |
66/1(-100%) | (9) Wath Court 66/1, Did not get a clear run beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap over 7f at Beverley last time; generally out of form; bit to find 0-22; never involved at Beverley (7.5f, soft) last time; may want further; best watched. |
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9th (4) (40/1 -60%)Monhammer |
40/1(-60%) | (4) Monhammer 40/1, Below par comfortably held in a handicap over 7f at Ayr last time; generally out of form; lot to find 6lb below his last winning mark but he's been well beaten in both starts this year. |

GOOD KARMA returned to winning ways at Thirsk earlier in the month and has since switched to the Barry Murtagh stable. The five-year-old may only need to reproduce that level of form in order to complete a double. Sandret made the frame in this grade at Newcastle last time and should remain competitive off a 1lb lower rating. Copper And Five is another to note.

The tentative selection is dual C&D winner COPPER AND FIVE who is back on his last winning mark. Angel Of The Bay is second choice.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | 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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1st (21) (7/1 +22%)Bal Kauto |
7/1(+22%) | (21) Bal Kauto 7/1, Travelled, went clear with ease, well treated on chase form, improved up in trip landing a handicap by 14l off 91 over 3m1f at Kilbeggan last time; may have more to offer over staying trips over hurdles but 13lb rise makes life tougher Wide margin Kilbeggan success latest; up 13lb but respected if he gets a run; reserve. |
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2nd (18) (11/2 +31%)High Court Cave |
11/2(+31%) | (18) High Court Cave 11/2, Down the field in a maiden hurdle over 2m at Naas most recent; generally out of form; returning from a break; top jockey back on board; bit to find and looks stable second string Won Sligo bumper; tailed off in 3 maiden hurdles since; may do better now h'capping. |
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3rd (5) (10/3 +56%)Arctic Gale |
10/3(+56%) | (5) Arctic Gale 10/3, Travelled, improved up in trip won a beginners chase chase at Tipperary over 2m4f by 1 1/4l last time; steadily progressive; needed run on last hurdles outing; tongue-tie first time; thrown in on chase form; unexposed in this sphere; go close Gained first win since bumper success earlier this month; looks well treated on h'cap bow. |
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4th (2) (25/1 +24%)El Champo |
25/1(+24%) | (2) El Champo 25/1, Outpaced, beaten early down the field in a handicap chase over 2m4f at Kilbeggan most recent; generally out of form; good mark on chase form; bit to prove Tailed off in last 2 starts over fences; 3 wins over timber incl' 2 here but hard to fancy. |
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5th (1) (20/1 +50%)Another Choice |
20/1(+50%) | (1) Another Choice 20/1, Outpaced, unsuited by drop in trip well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 2m1f at Sligo latest; generally out of form; good mark on chase form; needs staying trips so not entirely dismissed for shrewd yard Went close in Porterstown in December but little in 5 runs since; hard to have faith in. |
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6th (10) (18/1 -64%)Ahead Of The Posse |
18/1(-64%) | (10) Ahead Of The Posse 18/1, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; travelled, readily, returned to form down in trip and grade won a claiming hurdle at Roscommon over 2m5f by 2 1/4l last time; more needed to remain competitive back in a handicap Back on track with claiming hurdle win this month; shapes like 2m6f worth another go. |
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7th (7) (16/1 -33%)Dream In The Park |
16/1(-33%) | (7) Dream In The Park 16/1, Well treated at weights when landing a handicap by 3 1/2l off 106 over 2m2f at Limerick last time; remains well treated on UK form; stamina to prove back from break Dual winner over timber in Britain and chase winner latest; fair mark if fit on return. |
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8th (14) (16/1 -60%)Gabriel Ranger |
16/1(-60%) | (14) Gabriel Ranger 16/1, Game, suited by positive ride at sharp track landing a handicap by a neck off 106 over 2m4f at Killarney last time; trainer in form; off a short-break; well treated on chase form; not ruled out Scored from this mark over fences latest; step back up in trip may help; not ruled out. |
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9th (4) (16/1 -14%)Spinning Web |
16/1(-14%) | (4) Spinning Web 16/1, Not stay having done plenty early beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap hurdle over 3m2f at Sligo last time; doesn't stay 3m, well treated on chase form; may need even shorter trips than this Last 2 wins over fences; operating from lower hurdle rating but disappointing fav latest. |
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10th (13) (28/1 +15%)Coastal World |
28/1(+15%) | (13) Coastal World 28/1, Keen, travelled, finished tired, needed run, ran well to a long way fourth beaten 27l in a handicap hurdle at Cartmel latest; fair mark and should improve; good ground suits; very interesting Head back in front last summer; needed Cartmel return but not well treated on recent form. |
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11th (3) (17/2 -31%)Nitty Gritty |
17/2(-31%) | (3) Nitty Gritty 17/2, Well backed when winning a maiden hurdle at Killarney over 2m4f by 1/2l last time; steadily progressive; well treated now tackling handicaps; longer trip could suit; top course trainer; threat Improving; came on from return with maiden hurdle win latest; h'capper given him a chance. |
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12th (6) (28/1 +15%)Beau Walking |
28/1(+15%) | (6) Beau Walking 28/1, Mistakes, may have wanted easier ground down the field in a beginners chase chase over 2m7f at Kilbeggan most recent; generally out of form; off a short-break; needs to improve and conditions a concern Badly out of form over fences of late; similar story when last seen in this sphere in 2024. |
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13th (17) (16/1 +27%)Folly Beach |
16/1(+27%) | (17) Folly Beach 16/1, Went clear mid race, did too much too soon well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Killarney latest; in good form prior; good ground key; bit to find on these terms Only win came on Flat and this is a tough race to break the maiden tag over timber. |
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14th (15) (8/1 +33%)Affinity Rock |
8/1(+33%) | (15) Affinity Rock 8/1, Benefited from positive ride won a maiden hurdle at Killarney by 1 1/2l last time; didn't beat much; versatile ground wise; off a short-break; probably bit to come now handicapping Point winner; off the mark over timber latest and far less exposed than most of these. |
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15th (11) (18/1 -29%)Caesar Rock |
18/1(-29%) | (11) Caesar Rock 18/1, Improved suited by positive ride at sharp track second beaten 1 1/4l in a novice chase over 2m4f at Tipperary latest; consistent; well treated on chase form; each way player Sole win in 33 starts came in April 2022 but arrives on back of close 2nd over fences. |
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16th (8) (28/1 -133%)Portarlington |
28/1(-133%) | (8) Portarlington 28/1, Quickened, improved up in trip allowed easy lead landing a handicap by 1 1/2l off 104 at Downpatrick last time; may struggle to follow up in much stronger contest Bounced back with a Downpatrick win over 2m6f 15 days ago; 5lb higher in much deeper race. |
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|PU| (16) (12/1 +0%)Beggars Rock |
12/1(+0%) | (16) Beggars Rock 12/1, Up in trip, probably not stay having briefly threatened well beaten in a handicap chase over 3m1f at Roscommon latest; in good form prior; off a short-break; plenty more needed back over hurdles Off the mark over timber at Limerick over Christmas; improved over fences since. |
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|PU| (9) (28/1 -40%)Ossifer Hops |
28/1(-40%) | (9) Ossifer Hops 28/1, Pulled up in a novice chase at Fairyhouse latest; inconsistent over hurdles and fences; from top yard bu bit to find Pulled up in novice at Fairyhouse when last seen; while since he's shown much over timber. |
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|PU| (19) (80/1 -264%)Roxboro River |
80/1(-264%) | (19) Roxboro River 80/1, Returned to form down in trip suited by the quicker ground scored by 1 1/2l off 102 at Stratford penultimate start; below form off revised mark fourth beaten 35l off 107 last time; cheekpieces first time; bit to find Off the mark in h'cap hurdle at Stratford at start of month; tailed off back there since. |
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|PU| (20) (80/1 -60%)Ceol Draiochta |
80/1(-60%) | (20) Ceol Draiochta 80/1, Slowly away down the field in a maiden over 1m7f at Leopardstown most recent; generally out of form over hurdles prior; needs to improve to defy stiff looking mark Promising debut but little to write home about since; tailed off on h'cap hurdle bow. |

ARCTIC GALE should give a good account of himself in this competitive affair. While yet to win over flights, he registered a first chase success on his most recent outing at Tipperary. With a tongue-strap now deployed, it'll be disappointing if he's not involved towards the business end. Another six runners were successful when last seen, with both Affinity Rock and Nitty Gritty striking at Killarney. The pair start off now in handicap company and it'll come as no surprise if either manage to prevail. Two from two at Ballybrit, El Champo could make an impact at a big price, while others for the shortlist are Spinning Web, Ahead Of The Posse and the returning Dream In The Park.

This could be a good chance for ARCTIC GALE who arrives on the back of a beginners' success and looks well treated on h'cap debut
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (2) (10/3 +67%)Great Blasket |
10/3(+67%) | (2) Great Blasket 10/3, Back to winning ways first time in 12 months when well backed, waited until late for a run and going away line scored by 1/2l off 73 at Chepstow penultimate start; below form eighth beaten 9 1/4l off 76 last time; outside contender His Chepstow win last month is his only effort of any real note this year. |
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2nd (6) (15/2 -25%)Dapper Gee Gee |
15/2(-25%) | (6) Dapper Gee Gee 15/2, Opened account on seventh start when scored by 3/4l off 64 over 7f at Chepstow three starts back; showed little when midfield next time; second of three runners beaten 3l off 66 last time Prefers softer ground; only three ran when runner-up at Chepstow the last time. |
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3rd (1) (3/1 +0%)Tempus |
3/1(+0%) | (1) Tempus 3/1, Dual Group 3 winner; ended very long losing streak when scored by 1/2l off 80 at Goodwood three starts back; decent effort when third beaten 4 1/4l off 84 last time; threat if carrying on that form Back on track when third to the admirable and rejuvenated Dutch Decoy at Newmarket. |
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4th (3) (5/1 -186%)Magical Merlin |
5/1(-186%) | (3) Magical Merlin 5/1, On a long losing run that dates back to June 2023: went closest in a while when only beaten 1/2l off 71 at Salisbury last time; chance to follow up on that here; the pick on balance of form Both wins at 6f but fine at 1m, over which he went close after an absence at Salisbury. |
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5th (4) (3/1 +70%)Caledonian |
3/1(+70%) | (4) Caledonian 3/1, Off the mark final start of 2024 when winning over 7f at Southwell in November; slowly away well beaten in last in a handicap over 9f here latest; value selection based on balance of form 7f nursery winner on the AW; has struggled in Class 3s this season. |
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6th (5) (15/2 -25%)Spirit Of Albion |
15/2(-25%) | (5) Spirit Of Albion 15/2, Yet to get off the mark in seven starts; beaten by a nose from a big price on final start of 2024 and in the frame first couple of starts this term; below par since, including beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap at Newbury last time Second in a Goodwood maiden in May but two modest runs have followed. |

Tempus remains attractively handicapped on old form and it was another solid effort in third at Newmarket latest. He is noted, along with Dapper Gee Gee, but they've all got MAGICAL MERLIN to beat if he can build on what was a much-improved performance at Salisbury last month. He's only gone up 1lb for that half-length second and has won off higher marks in the past.

Archie Watson's TEMPUS is perhaps the one most likely to give his running and it was a solid enough effort last time at Newmarket.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (5) (5/1 -25%)You Are Everything |
5/1(-25%) | (5) You Are Everything 5/1, Landed a handicap by 2l off 47 at Chepstow last time; usually held up; off a short-break; 6f suits well; fast ground a concern; in good heart but will need to find bit extra 21st time lucky when coming from well back to win at Chepstow last month; opposable up 7lb. |
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2nd (1) (11/2 +45%)Portoro |
11/2(+45%) | (1) Portoro 11/2, Beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap over 7f at Lingfield last time; in good, consistent form prior; returning from a break; as effective on turf; 7f ideal, 6f bit sharp; can bounce back, in the mix In good form (7f) on AW over the winter; more to prove over 6f and on fast turf. |
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3rd (7) (5/1 -50%)My Boy Jack |
5/1(-50%) | (7) My Boy Jack 5/1, Ran to form beaten a length off 47 at Salisbury last time; usually held up; conditions suit; consistent of late and knocking on door, big player All wins at Wolverhampton; comes here in form and more minor money would seem likely. |
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4th (3) (7/2 +13%)Court Of Session |
7/2(+13%) | (3) Court Of Session 7/2, Below par beaten 4l off 62 at Yarmouth last time; better form on AW but handles quick turf; visor first time; probably prefer further; trip probably on sharp side but in the mix More competitive of late; another drop in grade here & new headgear could give him a lift. |
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5th (4) (7/2 -17%)Four Adaay |
7/2(-17%) | (4) Four Adaay 7/2, Ran to form beaten a neck off 56 at Nottingham last time; tongue-tie first time; conditions suit; knocking on door, big threat Placed on last three starts; edging back up the weights but seems likely to run her race. |
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6th (2) (9/2 +55%)Yoshimi |
9/2(+55%) | (2) Yoshimi 9/2, Poor down the field in a handicap at Chelmsford most recent; trainer in form; off a short-break; 6f suits; as effective on turf, quick suits; likes it here; 6f fine; bit to prove but squeak Two-time course winner (7f); quiet on last two starts but a revival looks possible. |
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7th (6) (28/1 -75%)Lord Danielson |
28/1(-75%) | (6) Lord Danielson 28/1, Wide trip comfortably held in a handicap at Chelmsford last time; better form on AW; off a short-break; 6f suits; fast ground a concern; bit to prove In good form on AW this year but yet to show anything worthwhile on turf. |
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8th (8) (50/1 +24%)Snow Boots |
50/1(+24%) | (8) Snow Boots 50/1, Below par down the field in a handicap at Bath most recent; generally out of form; off a short-break; 6f ok; fast ground a concern; well below what's required this year and last, lot to do Unplaced in all nine starts; needs to find a jolt of improvement from somewhere. |

You Are Everything returned to winning ways when switched to turf at Chepstow last month, but the combination of a 7lb rise and faster ground might prove to be her undoing. My Boy Jack has been knocking on the door and is expected to be in the mix. However, FOUR ADAAY appears to have been found an ideal opportunity to get her head back in front after a recent neck second at Nottingham.

Four Adaay should go well again but COURT OF SESSION is marginally preferred now eased in grade and in a new visor.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | 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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1st (18) (40/1 0%)Cleopatra's Needle |
40/1(0%) | (18) Cleopatra's Needle 40/1, Down the field in a handicap over 9f at Leopardstown most recent; usually consistent in both codes; bit to find up in grade Off the mark over timber on h'cap bow and 2nd in 2 of her 3 subsequent runs but 4lb wrong. |
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2nd (10) (14/1 -56%)Billie Frechette |
14/1(-56%) | (10) Billie Frechette 14/1, Travelled well when landing a handicap by 2l off 59 over 1m5f at Down Royal penultimate start; won a maiden hurdle at Cork last time; significant jockey booking; progressive in both codes; bit more needed Followed up Flat win with maiden hurdle success but that didn't look like a deep race. |
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3rd (4) (16/5 +20%)Enfranchise |
16/5(+20%) | (4) Enfranchise 16/5, Below par beaten 8l in Stanerra Stakes (Group 3) over 1m6f at Fairyhouse last time; placed at Group level previous couple of starts; won at this meeting in 2023; thrown in on flat form; should go well Knocking on door at Pattern level on Flat of late; beaten fav when 9th in this last season. |
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4th (14) (22/1 -10%)Killinure Lass |
22/1(-10%) | (14) Killinure Lass 22/1, Travelled, good mark on summer form, improved up in trip on chase debut benefitting from stiff test scored by a length off 104 over 2m6f at Tramore penultimate start; good mark on chase form; may find this 2m inadequate test 4-time hurdle winner and won over fences recently but probably needs further than this. |
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5th (8) (15/2 +46%)Jolie Jewel |
15/2(+46%) | (8) Jolie Jewel 15/2, Well backed, travelled, flattened out having made big move off steady pace, ran to form beaten 1 1/2l off 110 over 2m7f at Ballinrobe last time; usually held up; off a short-break; likely to find this inadequate test No wins since 50-1 success in maiden hurdle but consistent; drop in trip may not help. |
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6th (1) (18/1 -50%)Redwood Queen |
18/1(-50%) | (1) Redwood Queen 18/1, Unseated in a claiming hurdle at Wexford latest; off a short-break; curious unseat, can do better back in a handicap; very interesting on stable debut Booked for win before soft unseat when last seen; gets her ground; R. James value for 7lb. |
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7th (3) (11/1 +31%)Miss Fourie |
11/1(+31%) | (3) Miss Fourie 11/1, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; ran to form just flattening out late back from break well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Bellewstown latest; cheekpieces first time; improve for latest outing but this a big ask Second win over timber landing decent pot at Killarney last summer; mark looks high now. |
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8th (9) (4/1 +56%)Belle The Tigress |
4/1(+56%) | (9) Belle The Tigress 4/1, Still green, ran to form up in grade 2 1/4l third in a novice hurdle over 2m at Punchestown most recent run; top jockey back on board; off a short-break; outside chance with promise of more to come in handicaps Promise last term before Clonmel win; similar level of form latest; needs more h'capping. |
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9th (5) (14/1 -115%)Carried With Love |
14/1(-115%) | (5) Carried With Love 14/1, Well backed beaten 1 1/4l off 60 at Limerick last time; easy winner when last seen in this discipline; top course trainer; more to come on handicap debut more opening mark no gimme Maiden hurdle win at Cork on last Flat start; hasn't fired on Flat since; tough mark. |
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10th (11) (40/1 -21%)Red Ball Of Fire |
40/1(-21%) | (11) Red Ball Of Fire 40/1, Well beaten in the Conditions Race over 12f at The Curragh latest; inconsistent in both codes; bit to find All 3 wins over timber at Sligo; only one win since 2021; off 276 days; tough ask. |
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11th (12) (40/1 +20%)Miss Dishy |
40/1(+20%) | (12) Miss Dishy 40/1, Too keen in first time headgear, ran to form comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m3f at Kilbeggan last time; generally out of form; tongue-tie first time; hard to recommend Maiden hurdle win in October; struggled for form since; no revival latest in h'cap. |
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12th (17) (50/1 +24%)Sea Of Doubt |
50/1(+24%) | (17) Sea Of Doubt 50/1, Far too keen up in trip on handicap debut down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m3f at Kilbeggan most recent; needs to improve Tailed off on h'cap debut on Friday and 3lb wrong for this. |
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13th (13) (13/2 +7%)Radar Ahead |
13/2(+7%) | (13) Radar Ahead 13/2, Travelled, cosily, well treated on flat form, improved on handicap debut landing a handicap by 5 1/2l off 102 at Sligo last time; more to come judged on flat form; big danger Improved when 2nd in Ballinrobe maiden hurdle and confirmed promise with h'cap debut win. |
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14th (2) (11/2 +0%)Farfromnowhere |
11/2(+0%) | (2) Farfromnowhere 11/2, Ran to form just beaten by race fit rival second beaten 4 1/4l in the Rated Hurdle at Wexford latest; steadily progressive; off a short-break; may prefer bit further but place claims if getting stiff test on handicap debut Point winner; 2-2 under rules before belated reappearance when 2nd; could improve again. |
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15th (7) (10/1 +0%)Fratas |
10/1(+0%) | (7) Fratas 10/1, Below par fourth beaten 6l in a handicap over 12f at Tramore latest; in good form when last seen over hurdles; fair mark on flat form; could prove tough to peg back Below form on Flat of late but 2nd last 2 hurdle outings; unexposed in this sphere. |
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16th (15) (14/1 +13%)Leah's Contessa |
14/1(+13%) | (15) Leah's Contessa 14/1, Below form, likely found ground too quick down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Cork most recent; generally out of form; significant jockey booking; probably needs it softer Fairyhouse maiden hurdle winner; placed in hcap back there in April but likely needs 2m4f+. |

A notoriously competitive affair, with the last winning favourite coming way back in 2013. The subject of much controversy when unseating at Wexford in May, it'll be fascinating to see how REDWOOD QUEEN fares on her first start for Cian Collins. The up and coming Co Meath based handler has acquired the services of leading amateur Rob James, who claims an invaluable 7lb. Second, fifth and ninth in last year's renewal, Miss Fourie (first time cheekpieces), Jolie Jewel and Enfranchise all warrant respect. Now in the care of Willie McCreery, the latter was sent off favourite 12 months ago and returns to flights for the first time since.

After a highly promising start to her career, FARFROMNOWHERE is capable after another career best latest and she can come on for that
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (5) (10/3 -33%)Novelette |
10/3(-33%) | (5) Novelette 10/3, £410,000 2yo; Sioux Nation filly; yard won this last year; off the mark when won a novice at Yarmouth by 1 1/4l last time; steadily progressive; Hollie Doyle keeps; could well follow up for top connections Made it third time lucky at Yarmouth three weeks ago; stable won this last year. |
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2nd (2) (15/8 +58%)Lil Brother |
15/8(+58%) | (2) Lil Brother 15/8, Showcasing colt; beaten 8l in Norfolk Stakes (Group 2) at Ascot last time; showed plenty of promise in two starts beforehand when close second on debut at Bath and winning at Nottingham; value selection on balance of form Did well in first two starts before held in the Norfolk; not dismissed on nursery debut. |
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3rd (3) (13/2 -86%)Kesta |
13/2(-86%) | (3) Kesta 13/2, 5,000gns yearling; Kessaar gelding; dead heated with the very promising India Love at Windsor last time; won well at Brighton on second start in April; beaten 1/2l at Haydock penultimate start; threat Two wins including when dead-heating at Windsor last time but more exposed than his rivals. |
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4th (1) (3/1 +40%)Kolkata Knight |
3/1(+40%) | (1) Kolkata Knight 3/1, £16,000 yearling; Cotai Glory colt; well beaten 9 1/2l in Rose Bowl Stakes (Listed) over 6f at Newbury last time; scored well on debut when winning by 5l at Hamilton; trainer had a couple of winners of late; not out of it with sights lowered Twice held since his impressive debut, but had excuses; respected on nursery debut. |
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5th (4) (6/1 -71%)Country Artiste |
6/1(-71%) | (4) Country Artiste 6/1, 50,000gns yearling; Supremacy filly; raced freely second beaten 4l in a maiden over 6f at Newmarket (July) latest; steadily progressive; in-form Hector Crouch replaced Rossa Ryan; not out of this Runner-up in her last two starts; should win races but this looks a warm nursery debut. |

An impressive debut scorer at Hamilton in May, KOLKATA KNIGHT was deemed good enough for the Coventry at Royal Ascot and more recently a Listed contest at Newbury. He's struggled to get involved the last twice but could be worth chancing now his sights are lowered on his nursery introduction. This is a competitive heat, though, and chances are also given to the progressive pair Novelette and Country Artiste.

The vote goes to NOVELETTE whose stable won this last year with a filly who had also won her previous start at Yarmouth.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (1) (1/12 +0%)Awaken |
1/12(+0%) | (1) Awaken 1/12, Almost caused huge shock when 2nd at 66/1 latest in Albany Stakes (Group 3) at Ascot latest; conditions suit; no fluke about latest, sets a high standard, tough to beat Second on both starts, latterly the Group 3 Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot; hard to oppose. |
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2nd (3) (12/1 -9%)Catching The Moon |
12/1(-9%) | (3) Catching The Moon 12/1, 17 Feb; No Nay Never filly; first foal; dam fair at 12f, half-sister to winners; yard not in firing at moment; could figure on debut, market can guide First foal of a well-related 1m4f winner; stable's 2yos operating at a modest strike-rate. |
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3rd (5) (66/1 -65%)Lady Britain |
66/1(-65%) | (5) Lady Britain 66/1, Had benefited for debut experience comfortably held in a maiden over 7f at Yarmouth last time; drop back to 6f may help; unproven on fast ground; needs big leap forward Modest form in fillies' maidens over 5f and 7f this summer; a big step forwards is needed. |
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4th (4) (22/1 +33%)Hello Isla |
22/1(+33%) | (4) Hello Isla 22/1, Well beaten in a novice at Windsor only start; conditions ok; needs big jump forward Well beaten on recent Windsor debut (6f, good to firm); bred to do much better in time. |
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5th (6) (10/1 +9%)Stolen |
10/1(+9%) | (6) Stolen 10/1, 18 Apr; Rumble Inthejungle filly; sixth foal; half-sister to Desperate Hero, high-class at 5f; dam useful at 5f at 2yo; yard in good form, including with juveniles; likely player on debut Three winning siblings, notably smart sprinter Desperate Hero (RPR 113); betting to guide. |
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6th (2) (150/1 0%)Bridget's Baby |
150/1(0%) | (2) Bridget's Baby 150/1, Well beaten in a maiden at Haydock only start; failed to beat a rival on debut, will need huge leap forward to figure 100-1 and offered little short-term promise at Haydock four weeks ago (6f, good). |
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7th (7) (66/1 -65%)Time For Action |
66/1(-65%) | (7) Time For Action 66/1, Beaten 8l in a maiden over 7f at Wolverhampton on debut; drop back to 6f may help; turf debut; needs big step forward to challenge principal but decent place claims Last week's debut at Wolverhampton wasn't without promise but she'll need much more here. |

Albany runner-up AWAKEN sets a tough standard following that excellent run at Royal Ascot and it would be very disappointing if George Boughey's filly doesn't prove too strong for the opposition. Catching The Moon boasts a top-class pedigree and appeals as the most likely danger to the selection, while Hello Isla could step forward after her debut effort at Windsor.

Stolen is a newcomer of note but Albany Stakes runner-up AWAKEN sets an extremely high standard.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (4) (11/1 +45%)Western Fold |
11/1(+45%) | (4) Western Fold 11/1, Yard has won 4 of last 10 runnings of race; improved again suited by positive ride at sharp track landing a McHale Mayo National Handicap Chase (Listed) by 4l off 138 over at Ballinrobe last time; off a short-break; should show some improvement but revised mark demands more Mayo National winner, stamina is not in doubt, on the upgrade but 10lb rise may anchor him. |
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2nd (3) (10/1 +60%)Jesse Evans |
10/1(+60%) | (3) Jesse Evans 10/1, Yard won this last year; travelled, fit from flat, ran to form won Grimes Hurdle (Grade 3) at Tipperary over 2m by 1/2l last time; good mark on Grade 1 form; stamina concerns up in trip Twice runner-up in the Galway Hurdle, likes the track, the trip may stretch his stamina. |
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3rd (17) (33/1 +0%)Shecouldbeanything |
33/1(+0%) | (17) Shecouldbeanything 33/1, Yard has won 4 of last 10 runnings of race; below form, flattened out over stretching trip well beaten in Irish Grand National over 3m5f at Fairyhouse latest but ran well to a point; returning from a break; chance down in trip back on better ground Winner of four of her seven starts over fences, helps to lend weight to yard's challenge. |
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4th (5) (33/1 -106%)Amirite |
33/1(-106%) | (5) Amirite 33/1, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; landing a Midlands National Handicap Chase (Listed) by a head off 139 over 3m1f at Kilbeggan last time; blinkers first time; may struggle to follow up off revised mark given poor strike rate but each way shout Made almost all to win the Midlands National at Kilbeggan, will need to jump more fluently. |
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5th (20) (10/1 +29%)Sea Music |
10/1(+29%) | (20) Sea Music 10/1, Improved back on better ground scored by a head off 129 over 2m4f at Punchestown penultimate start; didn't get far next time; good ground suits; off a short-break; probably bit to come but needs it Unseated at sixth in the Mayo National, 9lb higher than for 2m4f Punchestown festival win. |
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6th (7) (15/2 +70%)Buddy One |
15/2(+70%) | (7) Buddy One 15/2, Won a maiden at Ballinrobe last time on flat; formerly runner up at top level over 3m over hurdles; good ground suits; C&D winner in autumn; fair mark on hurdle form but yet to fully convince in this sphere Smart hurdler, lightly raced over fences, warmed up for this with Flat win at Ballinrobe. |
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7th (2) (25/1 -14%)Zanahiyr |
25/1(-14%) | (2) Zanahiyr 25/1, Yard has won 4 of last 10 runnings of race; solid effort on flat return, looked thorough stayer in flat sphere fourth beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap over 2m1f at Killarney latest; good mark on hurdle form; drop in trip a plus; of interest Worth considering on account of having finished third to Pinkerton in this event last year. |
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8th (9) (18/1 -13%)Three Card Brag |
18/1(-13%) | (9) Three Card Brag 18/1, Yard has won 4 of last 10 runnings of race; below form, found ground bit quick down the field in Grand National over 4m2f at Aintree most recent; yet to match novice form since returning from lay off; returning from a break; may find ground on the quick side Staying type is having his first race since the Grand National, Jack Kennedy aboard. |
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9th (15) (8/1 -7%)Thecompanysergeant |
8/1(-7%) | (15) Thecompanysergeant 8/1, Well treated on chase form, ran to form beaten 7 1/4l in Lawlor's Of Naas Handicap Hurdle (Listed) over 2m5f at Punchestown last time; in good form prior over fences placing at Cheltenham; off a short-break; can get involved Runner-up in the Plate at Cheltenham, ran over hurdles at Punchestown, strong contender. |
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|B| (19) (22/1 +33%)Adamantly Chosen |
22/1(+33%) | (19) Adamantly Chosen 22/1, Ran to form 15l third in Colm Quinn BMW Handicap Chase (Grade 3) over 2m4f at Punchestown most recent run; better ground a plus; enjoys making it; top jockey back on board; off a short-break; contender Fair effort in third at the Punchestown festival and has Paul Townend's assistance. |
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|F| (14) (18/1 +10%)Common Practice |
18/1(+10%) | (14) Common Practice 18/1, Well backed 4 1/4l third in a handicap over 1m6f at The Curragh most recent run; Graded winner over fences in spring; fairly treated on that; blinkers first time; top course trainer; off a short-break; in the mix Ran well on the Flat at the Curragh after a solid fourth behind Sea Music at Punchestown. |
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|U| (13) (17/2 +29%)Anyway |
17/2(+29%) | (13) Anyway 17/2, Ran to form benefitting from drop in grade and first time tongue tie won a beginners chase chase at Kilbeggan over 2m4f by 2 1/4l last time; had class edge that day; placed in hot Cheltenham handicap prior; bit more needed Long-priced second in Cheltenham Festival handicap, good preparation with Kilbeggan win. |
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10th (11) (20/1 +50%)Ashdale Bob |
20/1(+50%) | (11) Ashdale Bob 20/1, Needed run fourth beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap chase over 2m4f at Kilbeggan latest; good mark on Graded form and hurdle form, should improve now handicapping up in trip; big player Former smart hurdler, Grade 3 course winner last year, other younger rivals are preferred. |
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11th (16) (40/1 -21%)Duffle Coat |
40/1(-21%) | (16) Duffle Coat 40/1, Yard has won 4 of last 10 runnings of race; pulled up in a handicap chase over 3m7f at Punchestown latest; off a short-break; better ground a plus; 2024 Mayo National winner; place claims Second in this event last year, has failed to complete five of his last six races, risky. |
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12th (12) (20/1 -67%)Jazzy Matty |
20/1(-67%) | (12) Jazzy Matty 20/1, Pulled up in Lawlor's Of Naas Handicap Hurdle (Listed) over 2m5f at Punchestown latest where went too fast; Grand Annual winner off 7lb lower; significant jockey booking; off a short-break; vulnerable to stronger stayers up in trip Dual Cheltenham Festival winner in 2m races, 2m5f chase win was gained in a weak race. |
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13th (10) (66/1 -100%)Chemical Energy |
66/1(-100%) | (10) Chemical Energy 66/1, Yard has won 4 of last 10 runnings of race; below form, too much to do beaten 5l in the Howden Cross Country Chase over 3m at Punchestown last time; generally out of form; tongue-tie first time; off a short-break; good ground suits but not the force of old Campaigned in cross-country races last term, not one of the yard's stronger candidates. |
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14th (1) (40/1 +39%)Senecia |
40/1(+39%) | (1) Senecia 40/1, Mistakes, not travel, struggled under penalty comfortably held in An Riocht Chase (Grade 3) over 2m4f at Killarney last time; off a short-break; bit to find and stamina concerns Often highly tried, shock Grade 2 winner in March, handicap record raises major doubts. |
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15th (22) (40/1 -21%)Gaelic Arc |
40/1(-21%) | (22) Gaelic Arc 40/1, Travelled, stamina just held out up in trip after kicking on early, returned to form off reduced mark for in form yard scored by 3/4l off 120 over 2m4f at Kilbeggan penultimate start; held form in defeat next time; stamina concerns up in distance Won off a reduced mark at Kilbeggan, went close at Killarney, would be a surprise winner. |
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16th (8) (7/1 +13%)Down Memory Lane |
7/1(+13%) | (8) Down Memory Lane 7/1, Yard has won 4 of last 10 runnings of race; below form, wanted better ground fourth beaten 39l in WillowWarm Gold Cup (Grade 1) over 2m4f at Fairyhouse latest; returning from a break; thrown in on Grade 1 form; strong claims Kept good company in the novice grade last season, little mileage on the clock, respected. |
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|PU| (6) (6/1 -33%)Nurburgring |
6/1(-33%) | (6) Nurburgring 6/1, Travelled, readily, improved down in grade and trip under positive ride won a novice chase at Killarney over 2m1f by 4 1/2l last time; placed at Royal Ascot and Cheltenham previously; Galway Hurdle winner last year; steadily progressive; top course trainer; probably bit to come judged on hurdle form 2024 Galway Hurdle winner, very versatile, big chance despite limited chasing experience. |
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|PU| (21) (20/1 -25%)Olympic Man |
20/1(-25%) | (21) Olympic Man 20/1, Pulled up in bet365 Gold Cup over 3m5f at Sandown latest; top jockey back on board; off a short-break; bit to find and likely to find ground on the fast side Pulled up in the bet365 at Sandown after making a bad mistake, no issues with stamina. |
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|PU| (18) (50/1 -127%)Zenta |
50/1(-127%) | (18) Zenta 50/1, Never jumped or travelled, eased, again looked tricky 50l third in a novice chase over 2m6f at Roscommon most recent run; blinkers first time; off a short-break; bit to prove after couple of very poor runs and track a worry given jumping Flopped at Roscommon last time and earlier pulled up in Punchestown race won by Sea Music. |

Starting off in handicap company, DOWN MEMORY LANE could prove a class above his rivals. This race has probably been the target for quite some time, with the step up in trip likely to play to his strengths. The selection is one of seven Gordon Elliott-trained representatives in the line-up, with his Three Card Brag another leading hope. The winner of the Galway Hurdle 12 months ago, it's easy to see why Nurburgring is the current market leader. The versatile five-year-old recently made the breakthrough over fences at Killarney and it'll come as no surprise if he manages to follow-up now. With Derek O'Connor an interesting jockey booking, Anyway warrants the utmost respect, while a case can be made for many others, including Mayo National winner Western Fold, Midlands National hero Amirite and the Emmet Mullins-trained Sea Music.

Second in the Plate at Cheltenham on his only chase run since joining Gavin Cromwell, THECOMPANYSERGEANT gets the vote to go one better
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (7) (10/3 -11%)Oxagon |
10/3(-11%) | (7) Oxagon 10/3, Frankel colt; closely related to Appointed One, who won over 6f on AW as 2yo; beaten 6l in a maiden at Newmarket (July) on debut; top course trainers; most likely alternative option all things considered Shaped with significant promise when fifth of 12 at the July meeting. |
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2nd (5) (11/10 +20%)Look To The Stars |
11/10(+20%) | (5) Look To The Stars 11/10, 400,000 euro yearling; Galiway colt; yard has won 2 of last 7 runnings of race; runner-up beaten a length in a novice at Haydock only start; trainer in form; powerful connections; the pick on balance of form Only collared late on over this far at Haydock and further improvement seems assured. |
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3rd (2) (28/1 -27%)Get This In |
28/1(-27%) | (2) Get This In 28/1, 24 Feb; 50,000gns Study Of Man colt; half-brother to Nebulosa, 7f winner as 2yo, and Palace Green, very useful from 8f (at 2yo) to 10f; dam very useful at 6f at 2yo; probably best watched on debut 50,000gns yearling; half-brother to winners Palace Green (1m2f; 95) and Nebulosa (7f; 91). |
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4th (4) (40/1 +20%)Grand Pier |
40/1(+20%) | (4) Grand Pier 40/1, 5 Feb; 20,000gns breeze-up purchase by Palace Pier; half-brother to several winners, like Angelic Appeal, very useful at 9f, and 7f AW winner Threatening; dam, Gabrielle, poor at 14f; yard enjoyed a couple of winners recently; hard to recommend first start 20,000gns breeze-up buy; half-brother to winners Angelic Appeal (1m2f; RPR 92). |
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5th (8) (16/1 -100%)Royal Standard |
16/1(-100%) | (8) Royal Standard 16/1, 16 May; 190,000gns Sea The Stars colt; half-brother to First Alliance, useful at 8f; dam, Main Edition, high-class over 7f including at 2yo; top trainer, who has a fair record with 2yos on the turf this year Sea The Stars colt who cost 190,000gns as a yearling; in a top yard so commands respect. |
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6th (1) (5/2 +29%)Brotherhood Of Man |
5/2(+29%) | (1) Brotherhood Of Man 5/2, Siyouni colt; dam, Companionship won over 8f on AW as 2yo; similar form in two starts; 4l third in a novice at York most recent run; royal runner; trainer in form; needs to improve nonetheless Not beaten all that far in 7f novices at Haydock and York; form player and should improve. |
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7th (3) (40/1 -150%)Grand Cascade |
40/1(-150%) | (3) Grand Cascade 40/1, 20 Feb; 65,000gns Gleneagles colt; half-brother to a few winners, including Akemi, very smart at 8f, and Dance On The Hill, who also won over 8f; dam, Hitra, placed in Listed company; wide draw; may need the run on debut 65,000gns yearling related to four winners; best to let the market guide. |
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8th (6) (20/1 -11%)Magician Of Riga |
20/1(-11%) | (6) Magician Of Riga 20/1, £85,000 yearling; Time Test colt; half-brother to Ferrous, who placed in Group company and was useful 5f-6f; Last of five and beaten by 5 1/4l in a novice here on debut; bit of improvement needed Last of five here on debut but in a warm race and no surprise should he improve plenty. |

A promising second on debut at Haydock earlier in the month when only worn down late in the piece, LOOK TO THE STARS is likely to take all of the beating on this occasion. That may be at the main expense of Brotherhood Of Man, who has performed with plenty of credit on both career outings so far. Oxagon and newcomer Royal Standard may also have a say in proceedings.

An interesting race. OXAGON shaped with considerable promise in what is always a strong maiden at Newmarket's July meeting.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (1) (11/2 +39%)Dandy's Rocket |
11/2(+39%) | (1) Dandy's Rocket 11/2, Comfortably held in a maiden at Catterick last time; showed fair promise prior; off a short-break; fast ground and 5f suits well; can get back on track, in the mix Standout effort came over C&D; claims off topweight in first nursery; now gelded. |
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2nd (6) (12/1 +52%)Doilookokay |
12/1(+52%) | (6) Doilookokay 12/1, Better at minimum trip when fourth beaten 9 1/2l in a novice at Catterick latest; fast ground could help; on workable opening mark for handicap debut, player Well held in trio of sprint maiden/novice contests; probably best watched on nursery debut. |
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3rd (7) (15/2 -67%)Spirit Star |
15/2(-67%) | (7) Spirit Star 15/2, Not the best trip and ran about to form beaten 2 1/4l off 46 at Lingfield last time; effective 5f; fast ground a slight concern; fairly weighted, bang in the mix Behind Beach Partee and Brightling the last twice; needs extra. |
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4th (5) (7/4 +22%)Dinamo |
7/4(+22%) | (5) Dinamo 7/4, Settled better with visor off and back to form landing a handicap by a short-head off 52 at Thirsk last time; suited by 5f; fast ground suits; possibly bit to come, player Very much got first run on the second when breaking through 15 days ago; up just 2lb. |
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5th (8) (33/1 -65%)Dandy Orton |
33/1(-65%) | (8) Dandy Orton 33/1, Beaten 5l in a nursery at Lingfield last time on nursery h'cap debut; effective 5f and on any ground; has beaten only 2 rivals in four runs, needs step forward Failed to beat a rival last three starts. |
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6th (2) (6/1 +0%)Baybe Driver |
6/1(+0%) | (2) Baybe Driver 6/1, Didn't stay well beaten in a novice over 6f at Chester latest when too free; trainer in form; suited by 5f, acts on fast ground; should appreciate return to 5f, threat This half-brother to five winners makes some appeal on nursery debut; now gelded. |
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7th (4) (9/2 -50%)Brightling |
9/2(-50%) | (4) Brightling 9/2, Well backed, improved on handicap debut landing a handicap by 2 1/4l off 52 at Lingfield last time; effective 5/6f; unproven on good to firm ground (below par on firm); player Folly to discount despite advantaged by racing against stands' rail for her two wins. |

BRIGHTLING has won twice at Lingfield with her most recent success being particularly dominant. Despite carrying a 6lb penalty, Rod Millman's filly appears likely to have more to offer and is expected to continue her progression. Beach Partee was dropped 1lb after finishing third on his nursery bow at Yarmouth but remains a capable type. Others to note include Dinamo and Spirit Star.

This 0-60 nursery looks a good spot for BAYBE DRIVER. He's been asked to contest Class 4 maiden/novice contests at good tracks so far.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | 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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1st (11) (11/4 +17%)Edelak |
11/4(+17%) | (11) Edelak 11/4, Below par beaten 8l in a maiden at The Curragh last time; in good form over middle distances prior; blinkers first time; on the premises Went close on his first run at this trip, headgear tried now after a lesser run on latest. |
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2nd (6) (11/1 +45%)Nakassama |
11/1(+45%) | (6) Nakassama 11/1, Travelled, improved back up in trip to land gamble won a handicap hurdle at Hexham over 2m4f by 2l last time; off a short-break; ran well at this meeting last year; vulnerable to classier rival Seemed out of sorts before landing a gamble in a handicap hurdle last time, fair Flat form. |
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3rd (5) (2/1 -45%)Mont St Michel |
2/1(-45%) | (5) Mont St Michel 2/1, Second beaten 2 1/2l in a maiden over 1m6f at Killarney latest; probably flattered by Group form but sets standard; can make presence felt Owes his 96 rating to a Group 3 outing, beaten by a much lower-rated rival last time. |
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4th (12) (12/1 +25%)Indian River |
12/1(+25%) | (12) Indian River 12/1, 35,000 euros Nathaniel gelding; half-brother to Kitaro Kich, useful from 7f to 8f; dam very useful at 8f; trainer in form; yard in good form; market should reveal more Newcomer, positive jockey booking as is the case with once-raced stablemate Word For Word. |
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5th (14) (80/1 +20%)Superficial |
80/1(+20%) | (14) Superficial 80/1, Well beaten in a maiden over 8f at Naas only start; returning from long layoff; all to do Half-brother to Group 1 winner Al Riffa, ran only once at two, trip should help his cause. |
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6th (3) (40/1 0%)Gotta Catch'em All |
40/1(0%) | (3) Gotta Catch'em All 40/1, Made too much use of comfortably held in a handicap at Tramore last time; has experience edge; inconsistent; bit more needed Well-exposed handicapper whose rating is well below what is required to win a maiden. |
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7th (16) (9/2 +82%)Word For Word |
9/2(+82%) | (16) Word For Word 9/2, Had benefited for debut experience fourth beaten 4l in an auction race over 11f at Killarney latest; trainer in form; place claims if progressing again Showed the benefit of an initial outing when fourth at Killarney, positive jockey booking. |
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8th (15) (10/3 -67%)Waterford Flow |
10/3(-67%) | (15) Waterford Flow 10/3, Yard won this last year; well backed second beaten 1 1/4l in a handicap over 11f at Limerick latest; top course trainer; has experience edge; most likely alternative Held his own in a Royal Ascot handicap, Limerick second underlines his leading chance. |
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9th (10) (66/1 -65%)Boujee |
66/1(-65%) | (10) Boujee 66/1, Below par down the field in a Mares bumper over 2m1f at Punchestown most recent; bumper winner before lay off; off a short-break; all to do Down Royal bumper winner on debut in August 2022, no sign of similar form since comeback. |
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10th (4) (50/1 +0%)Max Meridius |
50/1(+0%) | (4) Max Meridius 50/1, Did not get a clear run well beaten in a 4yo bumper over 2m1f at Punchestown only start; off a short-break; all to do on flat debut Mid-division on his sole bumper outing, Flat pedigree, may do better now but hard to fancy. |
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11th (13) (250/1 -213%)Silence Is Wisdom |
250/1(-213%) | (13) Silence Is Wisdom 250/1, Did not get a clear run beaten 8l in a maiden hurdle over 2m1f at Killarney last time; generally out of form in both codes; cheekpieces first time; all to do Weak form on the Flat and over hurdles, cheekpieces now added to tongue-tie. |
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12th (7) (80/1 +60%)Rockys Favourite |
80/1(+60%) | (7) Rockys Favourite 80/1, Fourth beaten 21l in a maiden hurdle over 2m2f at Downpatrick latest; poor both flat starts; usually held up; all to do Very weak form over hurdles and on AW, impossible to make a case for him. |
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13th (8) (300/1 -100%)Simpletwistoffaith |
300/1(-100%) | (8) Simpletwistoffaith 300/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Kilbeggan latest where failed to handle track; off a short-break; all to do on flat debut Placed only once from 15 starts over hurdles, badly out of form in five outings in 2025. |
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14th (9) (300/1 -50%)Supreme Law |
300/1(-50%) | (9) Supreme Law 300/1, Seemed to be on stiff mark down the field in a handicap at The Curragh most recent; generally out of form; returning from long layoff; all to do Very experienced sort, has run well at a modest level in handicaps, no appeal in a maiden. |
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15th (17) (80/1 -21%)National Voice |
80/1(-21%) | (17) National Voice 80/1, Keen, quickened clear with ease, very promising hurdle debut leaving modest flat form behind won a juvenile hurdle at Market Rasen over 2m1f by 22l last time; all to do on flat return Winner of an early-season juvenile hurdle in Britain, undistinguished Flat form. |
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16th (1) (80/1 -60%)Fathom Two |
80/1(-60%) | (1) Fathom Two 80/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle over 3m at Fairyhouse latest; returning from long layoff; point and hurdles winner; big ask on flat debut Point-to-point winner, maiden hurdle scorer for Gavin Cromwell, no Flat racing experience. |
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17th (19) (80/1 +20%)Surf On Jamie |
80/1(+20%) | (19) Surf On Jamie 80/1, Slowly away well beaten in a maiden over 8f at Naas only start; tongue-tie first time; could progress but difficult to fancy First reserve, slowly away and never a threat over 1m on debut, major improvement required. |
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18th (18) (300/1 -20%)Rose Of Glenhest |
300/1(-20%) | (18) Rose Of Glenhest 300/1, Slowly away down the field in a maiden over 8f here most recent; hood first time; returning from long layoff; usually held up; yet to beat a rival home; all to do Has failed to finish in front of any of an aggregate 28 opponents in three outings, hooded. |

MONT ST MICHEL has a dreadful draw in 21 but has strong form. It isn't ideal that he was used as a pace-maker for outstanding stablemate Kyprios in May but nonetheless wasn't beaten far in that Saval Beg Stakes and again ran well behind a capable winner at Killarney. He stays well and seems ground-versatile. Waterford Flow is vulnerable to capable types but possesses useful recent form, encounters ideal conditions and is dependable. Edelak is now tried in a first-time tongue-tie and blinkers and may bounce back from his latest effort.

There are doubts about the highest-rated runners Mont St Michel and Edelak. Waterford Flow may be a better bet
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (1) (1/1 +56%)Earthwatch |
1/1(+56%) | (1) Earthwatch 1/1, Yet to get off the mark in five career starts; best effort yet when raced freely and only beaten by a head off 68 at Newbury last time; trainer in form; Cieren Fallon takes back over; the pick on balance of form Went close at Newbury (1m) 12 days ago and he's open to more progress; key player. |
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2nd (3) (20/1 -25%)Falmouth Lad |
20/1(-25%) | (3) Falmouth Lad 20/1, Beaten 75l on debut and has done very little in three starts since; going probably on fast side beaten 10l in a handicap over 10f at Newbury last time; hard to recommend all things considered In good hands and still early days but he needs a transformation on this drop back in trip. |
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3rd (2) (13/2 +54%)Bownder |
13/2(+54%) | (2) Bownder 13/2, Back to winning ways and third career success when scored by 1 1/2l off 66 over 10f at Goodwood three starts back; below form couple of times since, including ninth beaten 8 1/2l off 70 last time; outsider Triple winner but he looks on a tough enough mark and was disappointing last time. |
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4th (6) (3/1 +57%)Northwest Passage |
3/1(+57%) | (6) Northwest Passage 3/1, 0-10; been in the frame several times, including successive 1l seconds earlier this season; below par beaten 7l in a handicap over 10f here last time; wide draw; value selection based on balance of form On workable mark but he's 0-10 and will need a good pace on this drop back in trip. |
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5th (8) (8/1 -60%)Blue Train |
8/1(-60%) | (8) Blue Train 8/1, Good trip on inner, but very game and ran to best landing a handicap by a neck off 60 over 9f at Wolverhampton last time; usually held up; off a short-break; 9f suits, probably wants a sound surface Beat a clear second at Wolverhampton last month and he's respected off 3lb higher. |
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6th (7) (14/1 +0%)Jet Packer |
14/1(+0%) | (7) Jet Packer 14/1, Yet to get off the mark in 12 starts; below form last few runs, including last of 11 at Sandown penultimate start and fourth beaten 7l in a handicap over 9f at Epsom latest; fair bit to find 12-race maiden and he's been well held in last four runs; others preferred. |
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7th (5) (28/1 -100%)Killing Eye |
28/1(-100%) | (5) Killing Eye 28/1, Poor on two starts as 2yo late last season; going probably on fast side on reappearance when down the field in a maiden at Windsor from 300/1 most recent; has to improve remarkably to challenge here Well-related filly and she's a possible improver on handicap debut; needs close look. |

Narrowly denied in his attempt to break the maiden at Newbury last time out, EARTHWATCH can gain compensation off 2lb higher. Formerly a stable companion of the selection, Bintshuaa wasn't for catching at Ffos Las last month and she must enter calculations off a 3lb higher mark, as well as Blue Train, who got off the mark with a determined success over slightly further at Wolverhampton.

The last-time-out winners Bintshuaa and Blue Train are respected, but preference is for recent Newbury runner-up EARTHWATCH.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (7) (10/1 +0%)Release The Storm |
10/1(+0%) | (7) Release The Storm 10/1, Iffraaj gelding; second foal; half-brother to Gone Daft, poor at 7f; dam fair at 9f; yard in good form; tough task on debut but worth a check in the market for any significant support Dam's side of pedigree suggests he may be one for longer trips in due course. |
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2nd (12) (5/2 -100%)Suhub |
5/2(-100%) | (12) Suhub 5/2, Did not get a clear run beaten 5l in a handicap at Haydock last time; in good form prior; fast ground fine; trainer in form; off a short-break; possibly better suited to 1m but likely threat Showed plenty of ability last autumn and got no run on her return; high on list. |
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3rd (1) (8/11 +39%)Aspull |
8/11(+39%) | (1) Aspull 8/11, Travelled well when 2 1/2l winner in a novice at Salisbury on debut; conditions suit; made a very promising introduction despite being weak in market, plenty to come, solid claims Did it well when making a successful debut at Salisbury; should take the beating. |
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4th (8) (40/1 -60%)Symphony Of Joy |
40/1(-60%) | (8) Symphony Of Joy 40/1, 3,000gns Ulysses colt; fifth foal; full-brother to Mighty Ulysses, high-class at 8f; dam smart at 8f; tough task on debut, market best guide Smart pedigree, but would be a very rare winning newcomer for the yard. |
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5th (6) (6/1 +50%)Potomac River |
6/1(+50%) | (6) Potomac River 6/1, 90,000 euros breeze-up purchase by Starspangledbanner; sixth foal; half-brother to Piastrella, useful at 7f; dam fair at 13f; yard has good strike-rate this year (31%); possible player Rise in sales price notable, but stable not known for winning newcomers. |
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6th (11) (50/1 +0%)Miss Allsorts |
50/1(+0%) | (11) Miss Allsorts 50/1, 1,000gns breeze-up purchase by Wootton Bassett; first foal; full-sister to Carefree, moderate at 6f as 2yo; dam very useful at 7f at 2yo; tongue-tie first time; tough task on debut Tongue tied on debut; probably best watched. |
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7th (13) (150/1 -200%)Wave Rock |
150/1(-200%) | (13) Wave Rock 150/1, Looked unenthusiastic well beaten in a maiden at Thirsk only start; unproven on fast ground; needs huge jump forward Blindfold off late on Thirsk debut, but still makes little appeal. |
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8th (10) (125/1 +17%)Lady Of The Champ |
125/1(+17%) | (10) Lady Of The Champ 125/1, Slowly away down the field in a maiden over 6f at Chelmsford most recent; returning from long layoff; unproven on fast ground; should get 7f; needs huge leap forward Well beaten in both starts last year; makes stable debut after ten months off. |
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9th (4) (250/1 -67%)Just Adair |
250/1(-67%) | (4) Just Adair 250/1, Had benefited for debut experience comfortably held in a novice over 10f at Windsor last time; unproven at 7f, looks sharp; needs huge leap forward Well beaten in first two starts; handicaps may be a better option after this. |
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10th (2) (300/1 -20%)Mr Phillips |
300/1(-20%) | (2) Mr Phillips 300/1, Probably needed race down the field in a maiden over 10f at Windsor most recent; unproven on fast ground; 7f looks on sharp side; lot to find Beaten a very long way in a bumper and two maidens on AW/soft. |
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11th (5) (11/1 -22%)Nige |
11/1(-22%) | (5) Nige 11/1, 28,000gns Sergei Prokofiev gelding; fifth foal; half-brother to Tagline, very smart at 6f as 2yo; dam useful at 6f at 2yo; yard in good form; tough task but could figure, market can guide Already gelded and stable's older newcomers are usually better for a run; watch market. |
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12th (3) (80/1 +20%)Hampson Green |
80/1(+20%) | (3) Hampson Green 80/1, Below par down the field in a maiden over 8f at Ffos Las most recent; hood first time; unproven at 7f; showed some promise on debut but needs to get back on track and find lot more Well held in first two starts; handicaps may be more suitable after this; hood on. |

Aspull was impressive when scoring on debut at Salisbury 18 days ago and another bold showing looks assured. However, conceding weight to SUHUB will be no easy task if William Haggas' filly can come back to last year's form in novice company at Newmarket and Kempton. Nige and Release The Storm are the pick of the newcomers and the market may tell us more.

This looks to be between Suhub and ASPULL, with preference for the latter who was impressive on his Salisbury debut.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | 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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1st (5) (18/1 -29%)Scott Key |
18/1(-29%) | (5) Scott Key 18/1, Ran to form beaten 3 1/2l off 83 over 7f at The Curragh last time; significant jockey booking; off a short-break; longer trip a plus; looks too high in weights Won off 10lb lower at Gowran, better run than result suggests latest, interesting. |
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2nd (8) (18/1 -50%)Refreshment |
18/1(-50%) | (8) Refreshment 18/1, Scored by 2l off 71 over 8f at Cork three starts back; second beaten 2 1/2l off 79 last time behind unexposed rival; drop in trip a plus; threat if getting decent test Back-to-back wins in June, up 13lb but ran well off revised mark latest, place shout. |
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3rd (4) (10/1 -67%)Mathan |
10/1(-67%) | (4) Mathan 10/1, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; well backed second beaten 1/2l in a 3yo race over 7f at Naas latest; cheekpieces first time; top course trainer; form working out very well; opening mark lenient; go close if stamina holds up but that is a worry 7f maiden winner, ran well in defeat twice since, cheekpieces on, unproven at this trip. |
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4th (3) (1/1 +60%)Sujet |
1/1(+60%) | (3) Sujet 1/1, Well treated at weights when landing a 3yo Handicap by 1 1/4l off 77 over at The Curragh last time beating useful yardstick; needs sound surface; in the mix Off the mark on h'cap debut latest, up 9lb but well-bred and could be more to come. |
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5th (7) (6/1 +20%)Far From Dandy |
6/1(+20%) | (7) Far From Dandy 6/1, Well backed beaten 2 1/4l off 78 over 8f at Killarney last time; consistent on varying ground; each way claims in tight contest British maiden winner, up 2lb for eye catching third latest, rider claims 3lb, big chance. |
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6th (2) (6/1 +25%)Iron Fist |
6/1(+25%) | (2) Iron Fist 6/1, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; well backed when winning a maiden at Killarney over 8f by 3/4l last time; hood first time; any rain no issue; probably bit to come back in a handicap Made all in Killarney maiden latest, hood goes on, not discounted in second handicap. |
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7th (9) (15/2 0%)Ja'marr |
15/2(0%) | (9) Ja'marr 15/2, Well backed second beaten 1/2l in the Rated Race over 7f at Limerick latest; consistent on sound surface; longer trip a plus; contender Two-time AW winner, 0-7 on turf, best form on good, not dismissed but others preferred. |
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8th (10) (40/1 -21%)Sunriseontheboyne |
40/1(-21%) | (10) Sunriseontheboyne 40/1, Scored by a short-head off 74 over 10f at Navan three starts back; fifth beaten 12l off 79 last time; bit to find in this grade and likely to find this inadequate test Hardy sort, won off 4lb lower in May, trip too far latest, could make a bold bid. |
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9th (6) (33/1 -32%)Lady O |
33/1(-32%) | (6) Lady O 33/1, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap over 11f at Killarney last time; blinkers first time; inconsistent; bit to find off stiff mark Won off 6lb lower at this meeting last year, lost form since, tongue tie and blinkers now. |
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10th (1) (11/1 -83%)First Wave |
11/1(-83%) | (1) First Wave 11/1, Outclassed well beaten in St James's Palace Stakes (Group 1) over 8f at Ascot latest; progressive in maidens prior; form franked; trainer in form; chance Maiden winner, outclassed at Ascot latest, this more realistic, can't dismiss on h'cap bow. |

SUJET readily won a competitive premier handicap on Derby Weekend and might follow up, despite being 9lb higher. By Frankel and from a good family, he returned having been gelded after a 253-day layoff in June and scored in the manner of a progressive and capable type. Iron Fist finished six lengths behind the selection and while he met trouble in-running and raced quite keenly at the Curragh, scored subsequently at Killarney and should get involved. Far From Dandy has met some trouble in-running on his last two starts and he is closely matched with the consistent Ja'marr on their Leopardstown clash in June.

FAR FROM DANDY (nap) caught the eye making late gains after a slow start at Killarney and he can take this if sharper from the gates
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (8) (15/2 +38%)Kimeko Glory |
15/2(+38%) | (8) Kimeko Glory 15/2, Well backed when scored by a length off 65 at Beverley penultimate start; got off the mark over that same C&D two starts earlier; fourth beaten 3l off 72 last time; in-form Hector Crouch booked booking; off a short-break 2-5 in handicaps and was respectable fourth in Class 4 last time; in the mix for new yard. |
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2nd (6) (9/4 +65%)Club Class |
9/4(+65%) | (6) Club Class 9/4, Made a fair debut when 5l fifth at Kempton last October, and has been fairly consistent since; beaten less than 1l at Salisbury penultimate start; 3l third in a novice at Chester most recent run; value selection based on balance of form Plenty of promise in novice events and she's an interesting contender on handicap debut. |
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3rd (3) (13/2 +7%)Star Of Dubai |
13/2(+7%) | (3) Star Of Dubai 13/2, Below par when coming last of six and beaten by 7l in a handicap over 8f at Ascot last time; in good form prior, including first career win win third start at Bath and close second here after; Jason Watson back on board first time since that sole win Unexposed 3yo but her form cooled last time and has stamina to prove back up in trip. |
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4th (7) (17/2 +6%)Manila Thriller |
17/2(+6%) | (7) Manila Thriller 17/2, Third career win when landed a handicap by a neck off 71 at Windsor last time; has proven form on this ground and now over this distance; up 3lb for that recent success; remains firmly in the mix Came from off the pace when scoring at Windsor (1m2f) latest; respected up 3lb. |
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5th (1) (25/1 -56%)Questionable |
25/1(-56%) | (1) Questionable 25/1, Yard won this last year; probably needed race down the field in a handicap at Wetherby on reappearance most recent; in good form prior with a first win at Sandown over 10f in September; off a short-break; scratchy action and may need easy ground C&D winner but was tailed off on return in April and has bit to prove after another break. |
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6th (10) (12/1 -100%)Live Each Day |
12/1(-100%) | (10) Live Each Day 12/1, Opened account at Southwell in April, getting up by the narrowest of margins; bounced back to form after a couple of lacklustre efforts when second beaten 2l off 62 last time; chance Not easy to predict but runner-up at Haydock latest and has claims if she can back that up. |
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7th (4) (4/1 +20%)Bintalina |
4/1(+20%) | (4) Bintalina 4/1, 0-3 despite going off favourite twice; beaten 1/2l from odds-on penultimate start; second again beaten 5l in a novice at Salisbury latest; steadily progressive; Jack Mitchell replaced De Sousa; a win doesn't look far away; the pick on balance of form Runner-up in last two qualifying runs and she needs a close look on handicap debut. |
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8th (2) (8/1 -100%)Post Rider |
8/1(-100%) | (2) Post Rider 8/1, Completed a double early last season with narrow successes over 8f at Brighton and Nottingham; has remained consistent since and was well backed beaten 3l off 72 over 9f at Lingfield last time; blinkers first time; contender Two wins last May/June and has held her form well since then; respected in new headgear. |
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9th (9) (66/1 -164%)Calaxy |
66/1(-164%) | (9) Calaxy 66/1, Possibly needed race, but well below 2yo form on handicap debut beaten 9l in a handicap over 7f at Southwell last time; ended last year with a win over C&D; returning from another break; retained level of ability to prove Out the back on handicap debut in April and has questions to answer now upped to 1m2f. |
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10th (5) (14/1 -40%)Vilaine Verlaine |
14/1(-40%) | (5) Vilaine Verlaine 14/1, Both career wins came over 10f on AW at Chelmsford late last year; did not get a clear run beaten 5l in a handicap over 12f at Newbury last time; not out of this entirely as seeks first turf success Three solid efforts this season but she needs to find something extra to make a big impact. |

Manila Thriller accounted for a subsequent winner at Windsor on her latest outing and holds an obvious chance off only 3lb higher. Bintalina warrants a market check on her first start in a handicap, but the vote goes to POST RIDER. Oliver Cole's filly made the frame in this grade at Lingfield recently and goes off an unchanged mark. She sports first-time blinkers which might bring out the improvement required.

The vote goes to the well-bred CLUB CLASS, who showed plenty of promise in her qualifying runs and looks on a fair opening mark.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (3) (4/1 -14%)Ricardo Phillips |
4/1(-14%) | (3) Ricardo Phillips 4/1, Ran to form beaten a head off 52 over CD last time; conditions suit; consistent; knocking on door loudly, big threat again 0-10 but only just caught over C&D 13 days ago; respected if again allowed to dictate. |
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2nd (1) (12/1 +25%)John Locke |
12/1(+25%) | (1) John Locke 12/1, Wide trip beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap over 1m5f at Newbury last time; trip fine; fast ground a concern; bit to prove Shown little in two starts since returning from 846 days off last month. |
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3rd (4) (11/1 -38%)Glint Of Light |
11/1(-38%) | (4) Glint Of Light 11/1, Beaten 8l in a novice over 11f at Kempton last time; showed similar level both runs prior; conditions suit; on workable opening mark, serious player Has shown some ability in first three starts; may even show more now handicapping. |
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4th (2) (6/4 +45%)Spectacular Style |
6/4(+45%) | (2) Spectacular Style 6/4, Raced freely beaten 1 1/4l off 60 at Chepstow last time; tongue-tie first time; significant jockey booking; conditions suit; has found level again, big player 0-12 since handicapping but runner-up in last two starts; tongue-tie on. |
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5th (5) (6/1 +0%)Colinski |
6/1(+0%) | (5) Colinski 6/1, Suited by trip when scored by 2l off 52 at Lingfield penultimate start; fifth beaten 11l off 58 last time; visor first time; fast ground not ideal; must bounce back and needs bit more Disappointed at Ripon last time after his Lingfield win; worth another chance; visor on. |
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6th (6) (7/2 -40%)Grand Harbour |
7/2(-40%) | (6) Grand Harbour 7/2, Weak in the market beaten a length off 57 at Salisbury last time; trainer in form; consistent; conditions suit; bang in the mix 0-7 but running better since handicapping; should be thereabouts again. |

SPECTACULAR STYLE is going to win a race of this nature sooner rather than later. Improved form on the turf recently is a big plus and, coming in here on the back of a solid second at Chepstow, perhaps just a press of the repeat button will be enough. Ricardo Phillips has been running well in defeat at this track and will keep the selection honest, while Grand Harbour is noted too.

This can go to COLINSKI who was disappinting at Ripon last time, but had won well at Lingfield the time before.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | 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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1st (9) (7/1 +30%)Teed Up |
7/1(+30%) | (9) Teed Up 7/1, Probably needed race down the field in a handicap over 1m5f at Ballinrobe most recent; generally out of form; trainer in form; off a short-break; probably best watched for now Five-time course winner, well-handicapped but out of form for a while now, needs to revive. |
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2nd (7) (5/2 +58%)Shoda |
5/2(+58%) | (7) Shoda 5/2, Yard won this last year; ran to form beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap over 1m5f at Ballinrobe last time; usually consistent; longer trip a plus; unexposed in handicaps; stable first string on jockey bookings; very interesting Won her maiden over 1m4f here last year, ran like this trip would suit latest, claims. |
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3rd (5) (4/1 +20%)Light Up The Dark |
4/1(+20%) | (5) Light Up The Dark 4/1, Yard won this last year; well backed when winning a maiden at Down Royal over 1m5f by 3/4l last time; top course trainer; longer trip a plus; more to come now handicapping judged on bumper form; contender Dual-bumper winner, off the mark on Flat latest, opening mark fair, big ask on h'cap debut. |
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4th (17) (20/1 0%)Harry's Legacy |
20/1(0%) | (17) Harry's Legacy 20/1, Below par down the field in a maiden hurdle at Cork most recent; inconsistent over hurdles of late; bit to find Two-time Flat winner, 1lb below last success, yard did well here last year, check market. |
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5th (18) (16/1 +20%)Empress Alma |
16/1(+20%) | (18) Empress Alma 16/1, Well backed beaten 3 1/4l off 70 over 2m at Tramore last time; top jockey back on board; consistent; outside chance Three-time winner, nice run here last year, needs more than what she has shown lately. |
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6th (6) (11/1 +45%)Open Secret |
11/1(+45%) | (6) Open Secret 11/1, Beaten 5l in a handicap over 2m at The Curragh last time though did prove stamina; usually consistent; significant jockey booking; others look better treated Solid effort on stable debut at the Curragh, 1lb lower now, strip fitter, interesting. |
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7th (8) (16/1 -33%)Sign From Above |
16/1(-33%) | (8) Sign From Above 16/1, Ran to form beaten 6l in a handicap over 1m6f at Navan last time; usually consistent; off a short-break; vulnerable to less exposed rival Course winner over 1m6f, has won over 2m, promise last two runs at 1m6f, place shout. |
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8th (1) (7/1 +22%)Happy Jacky |
7/1(+22%) | (1) Happy Jacky 7/1, Game, out-battled runner up, took same contest last year, ran to form won the Conditions Hurdle at Cork over 3m by a head last time; consistent on sound surface in both codes; strong stayer; outside chance Veteran in fine form, went close off 3lb lower in June, since won over timber, shortlisted. |
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9th (3) (18/1 +10%)Not Just Any Eagle |
18/1(+10%) | (3) Not Just Any Eagle 18/1, Scored by a short-head off 78 over 12f at Leopardstown in May; second beaten in the Rated Race at Fairyhouse latest; sound surface suits; stamina concerns up in trip Has won five at up to 12.5f, runner up over 1m6f latest, needs to prove his stamina. |
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10th (4) (50/1 -52%)Drop The Anchor |
50/1(-52%) | (4) Drop The Anchor 50/1, Well beaten in a handicap over 2m at Tramore latest; cashed in on reduced hurdles mark previously; probably not the force of old; others preferred Won over hurdles in April, 4lb lower than last Flat win, prefers softer ground. |
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11th (2) (28/1 -75%)Jacovec Cavern |
28/1(-75%) | (2) Jacovec Cavern 28/1, Appeared not to stay comfortably held in a maiden hurdle over 2m7f at Ballinrobe last time; inconsistent in both codes; off a short-break; bit to find Close second off 2lb lower in this last year, raced over hurdles this year, could go well. |
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12th (14) (7/1 +42%)Feud |
7/1(+42%) | (14) Feud 7/1, Fourth beaten 6l in a handicap at Killarney latest; cheekpieces first time; stiffer test at plus; good mark on UK flat and Irish hurdle form; course winner over hurdles; very interesting Won a novice hurdle here last year, on last winning mark, cheekpieces on, not discounted. |
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13th (10) (28/1 -40%)Arch Enemy |
28/1(-40%) | (10) Arch Enemy 28/1, Ran to form beaten 6l in a handicap at Killarney last time; in moderate form in both codes in 2025; looks too high in weights Dual-purpose, five time Flat winner, 2lb below last win, rider claims 7lb, outrun odds. |
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14th (11) (33/1 +0%)Crassus |
33/1(+0%) | (11) Crassus 33/1, Ran to form beaten 7l in a handicap at Killarney last time; usually consistent; versatile ground wise; place claims but holds no secrets from handicapper 3-25 on the Flat, 4lb above last win, may need more respite from the handicapper. |
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15th (21) (33/1 +0%)The Truant |
33/1(+0%) | (21) The Truant 33/1, Ran to form 4 1/2l third in a handicap over 1m7f at Leopardstown most recent run; consistent veteran; vulnerable to improver Won off 2lb lower at Navan in April, decent effort latest, cheekpieces on; reserve. |
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16th (12) (22/1 -10%)Last Ammo |
22/1(-10%) | (12) Last Ammo 22/1, Ran to form fourth beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap over 1m5f at Ballinrobe latest; won this in 2023 off 1lb lower; doesn't look the force of old Won this off 1lb lower in 2023, signs of returning to form on latest, could go well. |
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17th (15) (50/1 +0%)Rich Belief |
50/1(+0%) | (15) Rich Belief 50/1, Below par well beaten in a handicap over 11f at Down Royal latest; generally out of form; back below last winning mark; lot to prove Won off 1lb higher in this headgear combo last year, excuses last twice, lively outsider. |
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18th (13) (33/1 -32%)Nelson Muntz |
33/1(-32%) | (13) Nelson Muntz 33/1, Probably needed race fourth beaten 9 1/2l in a maiden over 12f at Tramore latest; significant jockey booking; remains unexposed but stamina to prove up in trip Maiden makes handicap debut, unproven at this trip, others make more appeal. |

FEUD is drawn wide in 16 but scored at last year's festival and ran encouragingly on his most recent run. A dual hurdle-winner last summer, he returned following 339 days off in early-July and while well enough held at Killarney, he nonetheless finished well from off the pace and will be better suited by today's drier ground. Another of last year's winners Shoda shaped reasonably well at Ballinrobe recently, while stablemate Light Up The Dark is something of a dark horse, having won two bumpers before landing a recent maiden but tries this longer Flat distance for the first time, on handicap debut.

OPEN SECRET wasn't far behind Happy Jacky on latest on return from a break and could turn the tables with that run under his belt
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (5) (18/1 -80%)Scarlet Moon |
18/1(-80%) | (5) Scarlet Moon 18/1, Improved again up in trip scored by a length off 79 at Wolverhampton three starts back; lost lengths in flag start and run can be ignored seventh beaten 8l off 82 last time; effective 12-14f, suited by AW, has looked game and progressive 3-3 on AW but he's finished in rear back on turf in last two starts; others preferred. |
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2nd (1) (5/6 +58%)Valiancy |
5/6(+58%) | (1) Valiancy 5/6, 410,000gns yearling; green on debut when beaten 8l over 10f at Newbury, but done well on three runs since; off the mark penultimate start when scoring by 2l at Hamilton; well backed beaten 2l off 80 at Haydock last time; significant jockey booking; powerful connections; threat Good third on handicap debut at Haydock (1m6f) and that form has been boosted; big player. |
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3rd (2) (4/1 -20%)Whatsgoingonmarvin |
4/1(-20%) | (2) Whatsgoingonmarvin 4/1, 100,000gns yearling; yard won this last year; quickened clear, held on gamely up in trip, improved scored by 1/2l off 74 at Chester penultimate start; that completed a double after winning at Ayr previous; second beaten 1 1/4l off 74 last time; trainer in form Held in hat-trick bid at Ffos Las (1m4f) but he could resume his progress back up in trip. |
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4th (3) (11/1 -144%)Earnest Belief |
11/1(-144%) | (3) Earnest Belief 11/1, 110,000gns yearling; looks to be improving somewhat on each start; second when beaten by 7l in a maiden at Goodwood latest; top course trainers, who are going very well at the minute; in the mix Brother to Coltrane; handicap newcomer and he could have a bright future at staying trips. |
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5th (4) (6/1 +14%)Personal Best |
6/1(+14%) | (4) Personal Best 6/1, Time Test filly; back to winning ways when landed a handicap by a length off 74 at Ffos Las last time; 4lb rise for that success; may find this tougher, but has every chance of following up Both wins have been in the mud but she's still unexposed and is not ruled out. |
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6th (6) (9/1 -38%)Kingmaker |
9/1(-38%) | (6) Kingmaker 9/1, Yet to get off the mark in seven starts; went close on a couple of outings when narrowly in second at Windsor and Newbury, but slowly away beaten 2l off 72 over 12f at Haydock last time; chance Some creditable efforts in handicaps but he's now 0-7 and needs to find more upped to 1m6f. |

Whatsgoingonmarvin failed to justify short odds when attempting to complete the hat-trick at Ffos Las, but he still finished a fair second and remains of interest. Earnest Belief needs to be monitored in the betting market on his first outing in a handicap, but VALIANCY looks the one to side with. William Haggas' three-year-old got up for third on his handicap debut at Haydock and is just 1lb higher.

An interesting race in which VALIANCY (nap) gets the vote ahead of handicap newcomer Earnest Belief and Whatsgoingonmarvin.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (1) (15/8 -7%)Gloryous |
15/8(-7%) | (1) Gloryous 15/8, Game when landing a handicap by 3 1/2l off 68 at Sandown last time with career best; conditions suit well; has shown bit of progression of late, major player seeking double Dominant display at Sandown on Thursday; 6lb penalty but is effectively 7lb higher. |
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2nd (5) (6/1 -140%)Hibernate |
6/1(-140%) | (5) Hibernate 6/1, Benefited from positive ride landing a handicap by a short-head off 60 at Chepstow last time; trainer in form; conditions suit; going right way again, more to come, big player Went down fighting at Nottingham before outbattling the runner-up at Chepstow; solid. |
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3rd (2) (12/1 -71%)Veraison |
12/1(-71%) | (2) Veraison 12/1, Possibly not stay beaten 5 1/2l third in a handicap over 8f at Nottingham most recent run; second run after wind op; handles quick ground; big stamina concerns but player on 7f form New trip of 1m2f may not be the answer. |
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4th (3) (6/5 +66%)Versailles Prince |
6/5(+66%) | (3) Versailles Prince 6/5, Below par 15l third in a novice over 8f at Newmarket (July) most recent run; significant jockey booking; handles fast ground; 1m2f should suit well; on fair opening mark, player Likely improver now up in trip and handicapping. |
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5th (4) (14/1 -40%)Appleblossomwhite |
14/1(-40%) | (4) Appleblossomwhite 14/1, Unseated in a juvenile hurdle over 2m at Stratford on hurdles debut latest; in good form on Flat in the spring; visor first time; 1m2f ok; unproven on fast ground; threat on pick of form Opposable on last Flat run; got no further than the second on hurdling debut. |

GLORYOUS has a 6lb penalty to contend with in the finale for last week's Sandown success, but she was very impressive that day and there could be stacks more to come. She is taken to send her supporters home smiling, but it will be no walk in the park as Hibernate's confidence will be high following his breakthrough victory at Chepstow. You can throw Veraison into the mix as well.

The last-time-out winners could soften each other up for the finish and handicap debutant VERSAILLES PRINCE (nap) is the call.
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