Newbury Races & Results Tomform Saturday 20th April 2024
There were 52 Races on Saturday 20th April 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Curragh, 7 races at Newbury, 8 races at Ayr, 7 races at Bangor, 8 races at Brighton, 8 races at Thirsk, 7 races at Nottingham, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 20th April 2024
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(2) Hamish 5/2, Won 4 all starts at this level last season, latterly when getting the better of Al Qareem in the St Simon Stakes (5/4) at Newmarket (12f, soft). Conditions here well suit and he sets the standard on seasonal comeback. 1st or 2nd on all starts in 2022 and 2023, last year winning all four; seven Group 3 wins.
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2nd (1) (8/1 -45%) Al Qareem
8/1(-45%)
(1) Al Qareem 8/1, Smart performer made a winning return to British shores in a Chester listed event last season before following up in the Cumberland Lodge Stakes at Ascot. Another game effort in defeat when runner-up to Hamish in the St Simon Stakes at Newmarket (12f, soft, 9/4) and he's a player on return. Career-best form on last three starts last term; second to Hamish in Group 3 at Newmarket.
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3rd (10) (33/1 -32%) Salt Bay
33/1(-32%)
(10) Salt Bay 33/1, Relatively lightly raced since making a winning debut at 2 yrs, producing his best effort when runner-up in a Doncaster handicap in September, Not ideally placed at Kempton next time but probably needs to step forward again to make serious impact here having been gelded over the winter. Gelded since latest start but needs overall improvement and others are more solid.
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4th (5) (40/1 -21%) Certain Lad
40/1(-21%)
(5) Certain Lad 40/1, Proved he's still a smart performer when ending a near 3-year losing streak in a York handicap in October before following up at Doncaster a fortnight later. This is tougher, though, and others are preferred on balance. A bit more is needed at this level and he's unraced beyond an extended 1m2f.
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5th (6) (7/1 +36%) Chesspiece
7/1(+36%)
(6) Chesspiece 7/1, Looked a smart young staying prospect when scoring in a Hamilton listed event in July before meeting a narrow defeat in the Gordon Stakes at Goodwood. Only mid-field in the St Leger but soon back on track when runner-up in an Ascot listed event and he should do better this season. Gelded since final start; looks the type to raise his game this term but that is needed.
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6th (3) (15/2 +46%) Alsakib
15/2(+46%)
(3) Alsakib 15/2, Developed into a smart performer last season, bagging pair of valuable handicaps at Ascot and Newmarket late in the season. Bit disappointing when last seen in Qatar but no shock if he made an impact at this level this season. Ended successful 2023 British season winning two big 1m4f handicaps; may still progress.
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7th (4) (11/4 -150%) Arrest
11/4(-150%)
(4) Arrest 11/4, Looked a very good prospect when winning the Chester Vase on last season's return. Also landed the Geoffrey Freer Stakes here (13.3f) later in the summer prior to a find second in the St Leger at Doncaster (14.5f, good to soft). Should have even more to offer this season and he's highly respected. Two Group 3 wins (one here) as 3yo and 2nd in the St Leger; goes well on softer than good.
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8th (8) (17/2 +53%) Mujtaba
17/2(+53%)
(8) Mujtaba 17/2, Smart form when winning a pair of handicaps late in 2022 and ran well when runner-up in the Huxley Stakes at Chester on his sole outing last season. Presumably had issues to miss rest of campaign, though, and his comeback in France last time was a muted effort. Pipped in Group 2 at Chester last May; tailed off recent in French Group 3 when next seen.
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9th (7) (16/1 +36%) Max Vega
16/1(+36%)
(7) Max Vega 16/1, Won this race in 2022 before also landing St Simon Stakes here later in season. Winless in 2023 but back on the scoresheet in a Wolverhampton handicap in February. Had little go his way at Newcastle last time and he's not completely ruled out of making the frame here. Won this in 2022 and third last year; AW handicap win in February was close to best form.
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10th (9) (125/1 -150%) Peking Opera
125/1(-150%)
(9) Peking Opera 125/1, Listed winner for Aidan O'Brien last season, when also fourth in the Irish Derby. Made a successful debut hurdling for this yard at Sandown in February but held when taking a late fall in the Adonis Juvenile Hurdle (9/1) at Kempton (16f, soft) last time. More needed back on the Flat. Very useful last year for Aidan O'Brien but needs much better form to win in this.
13:30 Newbury Group 3 (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow
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ARREST finished last season in fine form, with a victory here in the Geoffrey Freer and a highly-creditable second in the St Leger behind subsequent Arc de Triomphe fifth Continuous. With an entry for the Yorkshire Cup next month, the strapping son of Frankel can take this en route to York, with the top-rated Hamish looking best placed to chase him home, despite a 3lb penalty. William Haggas' veteran is unbeaten in his last four starts and ground conditions should be in his favour as he looks to uphold form with Al Qareem (second) from a Group 3 at Newmarket in November.
The first double-figure field since 2010 in this Group 3, with the eight-year-old HAMISH fancied to make it 5 wins in a row. William Haggas' gelding has conditions to suit and is a particularly reliable type, so sets a good benchmark for last season's St Leger second Arrest to aim at. Al Qareem was just behind the selection in the St Simon Stakes when last seen and is another leading player.
The high-profile candidate is ARREST (nap), the St Leger runner-up, and he looks the type to carry on his good work.
(2) Folgaria 5/1, Useful filly. Won 9-runner Premio Dormello at Milan (8f, soft) by 2¼ lengths from Three Havanas. Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Stefano Botti. Has the form to merit consideration on British debut. 5-5 in Italy for Stefano Botti, comfortably winning Group 2 at San Siro the final time.
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2nd (3) (10/3 -33%) Regal Jubilee
10/3(-33%)
(3) Regal Jubilee 10/3, Left debut form well behind when running out an impressive winner of a Windsor and took another marked step forward to land a listed event at Newmarket with something to spare. Can continue her progress after five months off and looks the one to beat. Showed rapid progress over 1m last autumn; bred to be as effective at 7f; big player.
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3rd (1) (9/1 -80%) Elmalka
9/1(-80%)
(1) Elmalka 9/1, Well related (half-sister to Benbatl) and overcame a pace bias to make an impressive winning start at Southwell 148 days ago. Inexperience is an issue but well worth an early go in this company. Well-bred filly who came with a strong late run to win at Southwell; useful prospect.
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4th (4) (7/4 +36%) Relief Rally
7/4(+36%)
(4) Relief Rally 7/4, Her only defeat in 5 starts has come when edged out in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot and she has since bagged the Newbury Super Sprint and York's Lowther Stakes on her first go over 6f. Strong claims on return. Winner of the Super Sprint and Lowther over 5f/6f; leading contender provided she stays 7f.
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5th (6) (16/1 -14%) Topanga
16/1(-14%)
(6) Topanga 16/1, Didn't need to improve from her promising debut when landing 10-runner novice at Kempton 171 days ago. Has plenty of potential but this is an entirely different proposition. Promise in 7f AW races at Kempton; open to improvement but has a lot to find on form.
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6th (5) (5/1 +33%) Star Music
5/1(+33%)
(5) Star Music 5/1, Promising sort who improved again upped in trip/under more positive ride when running out a 7.5 length winner of a Kempton maiden in September and backed it up with a good third in the Oh So Sharp Stakes at Newmarket 6 months ago. May make a better 3yo. Ran well in Newmarket Group 3 last time out; stable in great form; enters calculations.
14:05 Newbury Group 3 (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow
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A confident vote goes to RELIEF RALLY, who can get off to the perfect start for her new owners following a highly profitable two-year-old campaign. A comfortable winner of the Super Sprint here over 5f before stepping back up in grade to land the Group 2 Lowther in decisive fashion over 6f, the daughter of Kodiak looks just the type to improve for going up in trip here. Regal Jubilee impressed when scoring in Listed company at Newmarket in November and she must enter calculations, along with Folgaria, whose Group-winning form in Italy is hard to judge. A half-sister to the mighty Benbatl, Southwell debut winner Elmalka has a pedigree fitting of this level.
REGAL JUBILEE improved in big chunks on both outings since her debut last season and she's very much the sort to go on improving this term, so she takes marginal preference over the likeable Relief Rally, who sets the standard on what's been achieved to this point. Impressive debut winner Elmalka is another one to consider in what looks a potentially good renewal.
The only runners who hold entries in the 1,000 Guineas are ELMALKA, Star Music and Regal Jubilee, preferred in that order.
(5) Esquire 16/1, Plenty in hand on Hamilton debut and second in listed race at York (6f, soft) 19 days later. A third outing in just over a month possibly too much for him when well held in another listed event at Doncaster final start. Steps up to 7f on return. Listed runner-up last October; disappointing next time but no surprise if he bounces back.
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2nd (11) (7/2 -285%) Zoum Zoum
7/2(-285%)
(11) Zoum Zoum 7/2, Won all 3 starts as a juvenile, conceding weight to the promising Kikkuli at Newmarket before ending the year with a Saint-Cloud Group 3 success (7f, heavy). More to come and can make it 4-4. Made it 3-3 in 2yo campaign with French Listed win; strong form claims on reappearance.
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2nd (4) (28/1 +15%) El Bodon
28/1(+15%)
(4) El Bodon 28/1, Promising second on Yarmouth debut last May and not fully extended to go one better at Lingfield (6f, AW) the following month. Absent since but connections must think a bit of him to pitch him in at this level. Won last June on second start; looked useful prospect back then but absent since.
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4th (9) (9/2 +68%) Son
9/2(+68%)
(9) Son 9/2, Built on encouraging debut effort when taking 10-runner maiden over 6.5f here last June. His limitations were seemingly exposed in good company subsequently but the stable did win the Craven earlier in the week so a market move would look interesting. Respectable Group 2/Listed form last year but improvement needed to threaten today.
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5th (1) (12/1 +45%) Alaskan Gold
12/1(+45%)
(1) Alaskan Gold 12/1, Much improved with a visor added when ½-length second of 9 to Ballymount Boy in listed race at Doncaster (6f, heavy) on final 2-y-o start. The headgear is left off for this reappearance. Listed runner-up at Doncaster last October but in a visor which is absent for reappearance.
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6th (7) (8/1 +27%) Mister Sketch
8/1(+27%)
(7) Mister Sketch 8/1, Confirmed debut promise when winning novice at Salisbury in impressive fashion. ½-length second of 6 to Array in Group 2 Mill Reef here (6f, heavy) in September. James Doyle, who is retained by the owner, seems to prefer Ballymount Boy but this son of Territories is still respected. Went close in Group 2 Mill Reef here last September and could have a part to play.
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7th (8) (6/1 +57%) Room Service
6/1(+57%)
(8) Room Service 6/1, Progressive sort, taking form to another level when winning valuable 17-runner sales event at Doncaster (6.5f, good to soft) final start in September. Further improvement can't be discounted. Improved form to win Doncaster sales race on first run on slow ground; could be in the mix.
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8th (2) (14/1 -56%) Army Ethos
14/1(-56%)
(2) Army Ethos 14/1, Won at Ayr on debut and excellent effort when close second of 20 in Coventry at Royal Ascot 4 weeks later. Not seen again until turned over at short odds at Newcastle last month, although he may have bumped into a good prospect. Cheekpieces reached for now. Beaten at 2-9 latest but remains one to be interested in given his abundant 2yo promise.
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9th (6) (11/1 +21%) James's Delight
11/1(+21%)
(6) James's Delight 11/1, Useful effort to win 6f Pontefract handicap (heavy) on reappearance but another chunk of improvement will be needed if he's to follow up in this higher grade. Gelded before reappearance when he bolted up in Pontefract handicap; might not be far away.
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10th (10) (14/1 +22%) Watch My Tracer
14/1(+22%)
(10) Watch My Tracer 14/1, Improved again when making a winning reappearance in 7f Lingfield listed race last month. Ease in the ground an unknown back on turf but he has the form to be competitive. 7f AW Listed win on reappearance; further improvement is needed, but that's possible.
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11th (3) (7/1 +22%) Ballymount Boy
7/1(+22%)
(3) Ballymount Boy 7/1, Runner-up in Richmond at Goodwood and Acomb prior to ending his 2-y-o campaign with a heavy-ground listed win at Doncaster (beat reopposing Alaskan Gold ½ length). Has the physique to do at least as well at 3. Placed in 6f/7f Group races last August; 6f Listed win in October; firmly in calculations.
14:40 Newbury Group 3 (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow
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Unbeaten at two and a comfortable winner of a Listed contest at Saint-Cloud on his last start, Zoum Zoum is bound to be popular for a stable that looks to have a strong crop of three-year-olds this year. However, better value may lie with BALLYMOUNT BOY, a scorer in pattern company himself at Doncaster in October and runner-up over this distance in the Group 3 Acomb at York's Ebor meeting. James Doyle retaining the ride is another plus and it may be Mill Reef second Mister Sketch that is best placed to chase him home. Coventry second Army Ethos is entitled to be thereabout as well, despite a surprising reverse at Newcastle on his return last month.
ZOUM ZOUM looked smart when winning all 3 outings last year and can stretch his unbeaten record to 4 on his return to the track. Wathnan Racing pair Ballymount Boy and Mister Sketch may give Ralph Beckett's charge most to think about.
There was lots to like about the 2yo campaign of BALLYMOUNT BOY and he's taken to make a winning return.
(15) Metal Merchant 12/1, Useful performer who landed 1m classified race at Ascot in October. Beat only one in 1m Newmarket handicap following month so has work to do on his reappearance. Form dipped last time; record suggests he's likely to need this reappearance run.
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2nd (18) (11/2 +45%) Godwinson
11/2(+45%)
(18) Godwinson 11/2, Saxon Warrior colt who looked a good prospect when landing 9f maiden at Hamilton last June. Not seen to best effect when fifth in 1m Kempton novice final run and returns for his handicap bow on a good mark. Interesting. Thrice-raced gelding; looks the type to improve further and do well in handicaps.
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3rd (5) (22/1 +0%) Talis Evolvere
22/1(+0%)
(5) Talis Evolvere 22/1, Got back on the up in 14-runner handicap at Newcastle (8f, 33/1) 22 days ago. Needs considering despite taking a 5 lb rise in the weights. Game winner on AW finals day; 15lb higher than last turf appearance.
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4th (3) (10/1 +9%) Thunder Ball
10/1(+9%)
(3) Thunder Ball 10/1, Deservedly gained a second career win at Goodwood in October and resumed with a promising seventh of 20 in Lincoln at Doncaster, faring best of those ridden prominently. Firmly in the picture. Fared best of the runners who raced prominently in the Lincoln; not dismissed.
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5th (10) (22/1 -10%) Bill Silvers
22/1(-10%)
(10) Bill Silvers 22/1, Lightly-raced Doncaster 7f winner who signed off last term with a very good third of 6 in handicap there (10.2f, heavy) in October. Much respected on his seasonal return. Ran well at Doncaster last time out; raced only four times; may improve further.
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6th (9) (20/1 -67%) Dancing Magic
20/1(-67%)
(9) Dancing Magic 20/1, Remains a maiden but has been highly tried and (after a wind op) raced on unfavoured part of track when 16th at Ascot final run on his belated handicap debut. No forlorn hope. Useful maiden who has Group form; well treated on peak RPRs; gelded since last run.
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7th (1) (14/1 -87%) Raadobarg
14/1(-87%)
(1) Raadobarg 14/1, It's now 15 runs since his last win in 2022 but he posted a good third of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, heavy) 33 days ago. Can give another good account. Ran well in similar event at the Curragh on reappearance; one of the main players.
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8th (6) (11/1 -47%) Lattam
11/1(-47%)
(6) Lattam 11/1, Won the Irish Lincoln in the mud in 2023 for William Haggas and shaped well on his return/yard debut when second of 20 in the Lincoln at Doncaster (8f, heavy) 28 days ago. Player. Solid second in this race last year; ran well in the Lincoln on debut for new yard.
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9th (19) (25/1 -79%) Look Back Smiling
25/1(-79%)
(19) Look Back Smiling 25/1, Isn't straightforward, but resumed with success in the Spring Mile at Doncaster (heavy) 23 days ago. 4 lb higher now but still not taken lightly in his current mood. Won at Doncaster the last twice, latest in the Spring Mile; better than ever.
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10th (2) (8/1 +27%) Real Gain
8/1(+27%)
(2) Real Gain 8/1, Low-mileage Profitable colt who landed 9f handicap at Newmarket in September. Not disgraced when fifth in Darley Stakes there following month and needs considering on his return. Record is 3-5; represents stable in great form and likely still has more to offer.
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11th (14) (20/1 -43%) Racingbreaks Ryder
20/1(-43%)
(14) Racingbreaks Ryder 20/1, Completed a four-timer at Ascot (7f) last May but ended 2023 out of sorts. Lots more is required on his reappearance. Lost his form after Ascot win; gelded since last run; could revive on reappearance.
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12th (21) (28/1 -27%) City Of York
28/1(-27%)
(21) City Of York 28/1, Completed a hat-trick last season when winning over C&D in September. Resumed with a creditable sixth in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 15 days ago. No forlorn hope with that run under his belt. C&D success last September; form has dipped since; steps up in class.
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13th (20) (18/1 +18%) Alpha Crucis
18/1(+18%)
(20) Alpha Crucis 18/1, Won twice over 1m in the mud last year and returned with a good fourth of 20 in the Lincoln at Doncaster (heavy) 28 days ago. Can go well again off 1 lb lower mark. Ties in with two of today's main players on Lincoln running; frame possibilities.
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14th (8) (10/1 -11%) Navagio
10/1(-11%)
(8) Navagio 10/1, Useful 1m/9.5f winner in Ireland for Ray Cody last summer. Changed hands for 47,000 guineas and shaped well for his new yard when third of 20 in the Lincoln at Doncaster on his return, having to weave his way through. Very much one to consider. Ex-Irish 5yo; ran promisingly in the Lincoln on debut for new stable; interesting.
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15th (7) (50/1 +0%) Revich
50/1(+0%)
(7) Revich 50/1, A useful 1m winner at his best but he beat only two in the Lincoln at Doncaster (8f, heavy) 28 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Has made the frame twice in this contest; poor effort in this year's Lincoln.
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16th (16) (6/1 +50%) Noble Order
6/1(+50%)
(16) Noble Order 6/1, Returned from long absence to make a winning stable debut in 1m handicap at Newcastle in February. Had plenty in hand so well in the mix despite taking a 6 lb rise. Lightly raced; scored at Newcastle on debut for new yard; may progress further.
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17th (4) (40/1 -122%) Sierra Blanca
40/1(-122%)
(4) Sierra Blanca 40/1, Got off the mark in 1m heavy-ground Naas maiden in November 2022 (final start for Aidan O'Brien). Came in last of 8 in 10f listed event at Goodwood on sole run for Freddie & Martyn Meade in September. More is required on his handicap debut. Well beaten in sole outing last year; follow the market signals on stable debut.
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18th (17) (66/1 -32%) Hieronymus
66/1(-32%)
(17) Hieronymus 66/1, Already a dual 7f/1m scorer at Kempton in 2024 and posted another good effort when third of 10 in 1m handicap there 19 days ago. One for the shortlist. Has done his winning on AW at Kempton; 0-18 on turf.
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19th (11) (50/1 -79%) Bennetot
50/1(-79%)
(11) Bennetot 50/1, Useful in France but he was well held both runs for his new yard in 1m handicaps at Haydock and Ascot last autumn. No surprise to see him take a step forward here though off a 3 lb lower mark. Two duck eggs for new yard; best watched unless the market speaks favourably.
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20th (13) (50/1 -79%) Dashing Roger
50/1(-79%)
(13) Dashing Roger 50/1, Ended 2023 with back-to-back 1m wins at Nottingham and Newmarket but he came in last of 7 in Doncaster listed event on his return. Needs to bounce back. Would be more appealing granted heavy ground; 3-3 on heavy.
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21st (12) (16/1 -45%) Terwada
16/1(-45%)
(12) Terwada 16/1, Quickly made into a useful performer in 2023, winning over 1m at Nottingham and Newmarket last summer. Well held in Cambridgeshire on final run but remains with potential. Well held in the Cambridgeshire but a progressive sort otherwise; not ruled out.
15:15 Newbury Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow
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RAADOBARG posted some very creditable efforts in pattern company last season and even though this is no 'gimme' under top weight, he arrives on the back of a fine third in the Irish Lincoln last month and can show his rivals the way home for a trainer/jockey combination who operate at a 19% strike rate when teaming up. Lattam was last seen finishing an excellent second in the Lincoln at Doncaster on his first start for this stable last month and, nudged up 3lb for that, he can make his presence felt. The unexposed Godwinson is a fascinating contender on his handicap debut and he warrants respect.
William Haggas' GODWINSON looks to have got in lightly for his first venture into handicaps so this lightly raced Saxon Warrior colt gets the vote. Lattam shaped with promise on his first run for Julie Camacho when runner-up in the Lincoln and heads the list of dangers, although a good case can also be made for Navagio, Thunder Ball and Noble Order in a cracking Spring Cup.
An opening mark of 88 looks more than manageable for GODWINSON. Second choice is Real Gain.
(2) Economics 4/6, 160,000 gns yearling, Night of Thunder colt. Half-brother to winner abroad. Dam, 9.2f-12.5f winner. Promising fourth of 13 in warm novice at Newmarket (7f, soft) on debut in November, finishing off well after losing his pitch mid-race. Will improve. Form pick. Entered for Dante/Derby. Promising fourth on last November's Newmarket debut and first three have all won since.
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2nd (13) (20/1 -233%) Under Siege
20/1(-233%)
(13) Under Siege 20/1, €185,000 yearling, Wootton Bassett colt. Dam winner up to 6f (2-y-o 5f winner) out of close relative of Phoenix Stakes winner Zoffany. Stable has won this race or a division of it three times since 2019.
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3rd (15) (12/1 -20%) Clove Hitch
12/1(-20%)
(15) Clove Hitch 12/1, 725,000 gns yearling, Siyouni filly. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart winner up to 1m Lillie Langtry and smart winner up to 1¼m Count of Limonade. Very green when fifth of 8 in novice (5/6) at this course (6f, good to firm) on debut. Off 9 months. Significantly up in trip. Should progress. Well-held fifth of eight when sent off 5-6 for her debut here last summer; watch market.
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4th (1) (7/1 -56%) Amphius
7/1(-56%)
(1) Amphius 7/1, Kingman colt. Brother to very smart winner up to 1¼m Sangarius and smart 1m-1¼m winner Greek Order and half-brother to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 1m winner Emergent. Dam 9f winner. Interesting newcomer. Plenty to like on breeding and stable had a winning 3yo newcomer at Lingfield last week.
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5th (17) (20/1 -67%) Pasha
20/1(-67%)
(17) Pasha 20/1, Advertise filly who was much better for debut when sixth of 17 in maiden (28/1) at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in September, nearest finish. Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Freddie & Martyn Meade. Respected. Some promise in two starts for another yard last autumn; may be one for handicaps.
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6th (3) (25/1 +0%) Galyx
25/1(+0%)
(3) Galyx 25/1, Calyx colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 1¾m-2m winner Eden Rose and 1m/8.3f winner Hundred Isles. Dam 2-y-o 6f-1m winner who stayed 1½m. Stable can ready a 3yo newcomer, but he may be one for further.
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7th (11) (20/1 -25%) Sheila's Paradise
20/1(-25%)
(11) Sheila's Paradise 20/1, Havana Grey colt. Dam, third at 1m-1¼m out of useful 2-y-o 7f winner Crystal Curling, closely related to 8.3f winner Sparkling Crystal. Stable has won this race a couple of times in recent years.
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8th (7) (14/1 +30%) Miletus
14/1(+30%)
(7) Miletus 14/1, €140,000 yearling, Magna Grecia colt. Closely related to smart winner up to 1m Emmaus and 2-y-o 7.4f winner Spirit Genie and half-brother to useful 7f-8.4f winner Dawn Mirage. 15/2, green when fifth of 7 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) on debut. Off 6 months. Open to improvement. Fifth of seven on last September's Newmarket debut; should improve but others preferred.
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9th (5) (16/1 +84%) Glam Squad
16/1(+84%)
(5) Glam Squad 16/1, €26,000 yearling, resold 85,000 gns yearling, Phoenix of Spain colt. Half-brother to winner up to 7f Fornarinah. Dam 6f winner. 66/1, tenth of 11 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) on debut. Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving William Jarvis. Beat one home at Newmarket last August in his only start for William Jarvis; gelded since.
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10th (16) (28/1 -75%) Darysina Gold
28/1(-75%)
(16) Darysina Gold 28/1, 17,000 gns yearling, Golden Horn filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 2-y-o 1m winner Ejtyah and 7f-8.5f winner Great King, both useful. Fifth of 12 in novice at Kempton (8f, 5/1) on debut. Off 171 days. May well do better. Finished lame when fifth on Kempton debut last November; others appeal more.
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11th (14) (66/1 -100%) Waistcoat
66/1(-100%)
(14) Waistcoat 66/1, Modest form both starts, including when fifth novice at Lingfield (8f, AW) on yard debut/return 12 days ago. Well-held fifth in both starts; looks one for handicaps after this.
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12th (8) (80/1 -400%) Paradoxical
80/1(-400%)
(8) Paradoxical 80/1, Saxon Warrior half-brother to several winners, including very smart winner up to 1½m Wigmore Hall and smart winner up to 9f Ocean Road. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner. Sixth of 9 in novice event at this course (7f, good, 125/1) on debut. Off 9 months. Sixth of nine on his debut over 7f here last July; may need a bit more time.
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13th (4) (66/1 -230%) Ganton
66/1(-230%)
(4) Ganton 66/1, €31,000 yearling, Gleneagles colt. Dam, Scandinavian 1m-1½m winner, half-sister to useful German winner up to 9f Angelita. Stable has only the occasional 3yo go in first time.
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14th (6) (33/1 -106%) Mamdoh
33/1(-106%)
(6) Mamdoh 33/1, 31,000 gns foal, 100,000 gns yearling, Nathaniel gelding. Half-brother to 6f winner Tessa. Dam 1m winner who stayed 10.5f out of smart 1¼m-1½m winner (stayed 1¾m) Folk Opera. 12/1, fifth of 11 in maiden at Kempton (8f) on debut 17 days ago, needing stiffer test. Fifth of 12 on Kempton debut this month and has a race in him, but this is a tough ask.
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15th (10) (100/1 -203%) Sense Of Reason
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(10) Sense Of Reason 100/1, Iffraaj colt. Dam, French 1½m winner, half-sister to high-class 7f-1¼m winner African Story, won Dubai World Cup. Stable doesn't have many 3yos win first time, but did have one go in a week ago.
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16th (12) (250/1 -150%) Spartan Times
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(12) Spartan Times 250/1, Frontiersman gelding. Dam 6f winner out of 2-y-o 6f winner Switcher. Ninth of 12 in maiden at Kempton (7f, 200/1) on debut 17 days ago, very slowly away. Well-beaten ninth of 12 on his Kempton debut this month.
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17th (9) (11/1 -10%) Sedgemoor
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(9) Sedgemoor 11/1, Churchill colt. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, out of half-sister to top-class miler Toronado. Showed plenty of ability without laying a glove on the impressive winner when second of 8 in novice (18/1) at Salisbury (6f, good) on debut. Off 8 months. Significantly up in trip. Should improve. Well held by winner when second on last August's Salisbury debut; a player if stepping up.
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ECONOMICS shaped with plenty of promise when staying on to take fourth over 7f at Newmarket on his debut in November, form which has been well advertised since, and the son of Night Of Thunder edges preference now stepping up in trip with that experience under his belt. Of the newcomers, 185,000-euro purchase Under Siege appeals most but the betting market may provide more clues, while Clove Hitch should appreciate this longer distance after finishing fifth over 6f on her debut at Newbury last term.
ECONOMICS shaped well in a good Newmarket maiden in November and this Dante/Derby entrant looks the one to beat. Pasha left her debut behind when sixth in a big field at Newmarket in September and is next best starting out for a new yard, while Amphius makes the most appeal of the newcomers.
This can go to ECONOMICS who showed plenty of promise when fourth on last November's Newmarket debut. The first three have won since.
(6) Hidden Law 4/5, Dubawi colt who shaped well when second of 6 in minor event at Southwell (11.1f) on debut just over 3 weeks ago, showing a fine turn of foot to challenge and unfortunate to lose out on the nod. He's sure to progress and should be bang there. Green when beaten a short head on his Southwell debut; every chance of going one better.
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2nd (1) (10/1 -11%) Clockmaker
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(1) Clockmaker 10/1, 25,000 gns foal, 135,000 gns yearling, Noble Mission gelding. Dam, 7f-1¼m winner, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Bounce. Check betting. Something to like on breeding; one of two newcomers from yard; watch market.
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3rd (7) (66/1 -65%) Marhaba Million
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(7) Marhaba Million 66/1, Galileo colt who showed only greenness when well held in maiden at Wolverhampton (9.5f) on debut 18 days ago. Will need to leave that effort well behind. Well-held ninth on his Wolverhampton debut; can do better but others preferred this time.
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4th (5) (16/1 +0%) Far L'amore
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(5) Far L'amore 16/1, €55,000 yearling, Territories gelding. Half-brother to 2-y-o 1m winner First Ray and 9f/1¼m winner Dazzle At Dawn. Dam, ran twice in France, half-sister to useful winner up to 1¼m Hanami. Market can guide expectations. May come on for the experience; probably best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.
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5th (8) (8/1 -45%) Mycoloursoryours
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(8) Mycoloursoryours 8/1, Gleneagles colt who produced a promising first effort despite being found wanting for know-how when third of 11 in maiden at Lingfield (10f, AW) on debut 10 days ago, pulling clear of remainder. Close third despite signs of greenness on Lingfield debut; should have learnt from that.
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6th (9) (16/1 +0%) Raja Raja
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(9) Raja Raja 16/1, Nathaniel colt. Half-brother to 7f winner Chola Empire. Dam winner up to 7f (2-y-o 6f winner). Betting can prove a good indicator for this debutant. Holds a Derby entry and it will be interesting to see what the market says on debut.
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7th (3) (16/1 +20%) Easy Dancer
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(3) Easy Dancer 16/1, Ran to a similar level as on debut when eighth of 13 in maiden at Kempton (11f) 4 months ago. More need making his turf debut. Well held in two Kempton maidens late last year; can be handicapped after this.
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8th (2) (11/2 -57%) Clockwatcher
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(2) Clockwatcher 11/2, Held back by inexperience when third at Chelmsford City (10f) on debut but improved for the step up in trip albeit still showing signs of greenness when second at Kempton (12f) a couple of months ago. May do better still now stepping on turf for the first time. Placed in both starts on AW, showing improvement second time; shouldn't be far away.
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9th (4) (40/1 -100%) Environment Amigo
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(4) Environment Amigo 40/1, Golden Horn gelding who showed ability amidst greenness when fifth of 6 in minor event (16/1) at Southwell (11.1f) on debut just over 3 weeks ago. Open to improvement with that initial effort under his belt. Well beaten on his Southwell debut; looks one for handicaps in due course.
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10th (10) (40/1 +0%) Wahoo King
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(10) Wahoo King 40/1, Awtaad colt who was held back by inexperience when a well-held sixth of 9 in minor event at Kempton (12f) on debut a couple of months ago. He looks one for the longer term. Beaten a long way on his Kempton debut in February; needs to leave that effort well behind.
16:25 Newbury Maiden (Class 2) 11f Race Class Flow
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HIDDEN LAW went close to making a winning start to his career when runner-up to a well-bred Juddmonte colt at Southwell last month, with the pair pulling well clear of the third, and Charlie Appleby's charge wouldn't need to improve much from that display to go one better today. Clockwatcher stepped forward from his debut to go close at Kempton in February and is unlikely to hang around on the front end. Far L'amore and Clockmaker are others worth considering.
A maiden that looks sure to throw up future winners and it's HIDDEN LAW who gets the vote having been unfortunate to lose out on the nod at Southwell just over 3 weeks ago. He can get the better of Clockwatcher, who was still green but took a big step forward when finishing runner-up at Kempton in February, while Mycoloursoryours and Environment Amigo are both once-raced and are open to improvement, too.
The choice is HIDDEN LAW who is bred to be useful and can gain compensation for a narrow defeat on last month's Southwell debut.
(14) Qaasid 28/1, Three-time winner on the AW and performed with credit when third on sole turf start last season at Newmarket. Reproduction of that form would put him firmly in the picture but now has a bit to prove following a string of no-shows in recent months. Rarely seen on grass these days, but 7lb lower than when third at Newmarket last May.
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2nd (1) (33/1 -65%) Sweet Reward
33/1(-65%)
(1) Sweet Reward 33/1, Better than ever when landing a 7-runner handicap in the mud at Goodwood last August. Signed 2023 campaign off with a poor effort, though, and he was down the field in this race off a 4 lb lower mark 12 months ago. Returns from 197 days off and his record suggests he will come on for the run.
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3rd (9) (9/2 +63%) Gallant Lion
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(9) Gallant Lion 9/2, Won 4 handicaps on the bounce at up to 11.6f for Tony Carroll last summer. Form dipped final 2 starts of 2023 campaign but wouldn't be without a chance if able to get back on track starting out for new yard here following a 6-month break. Completed a four-timer for Tony Carroll last summer; record suggests the run may be needed.
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4th (3) (6/1 +8%) Prince Maxi
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(3) Prince Maxi 6/1, Confirmed debut promise (for Richard Hannon) when winning 10-runner novice at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in February. Turned over when odds on upped to 9.5f at the same course next time but that form has been boosted since and he's well worth a second look back on turf with William Buick booked. First and second at Wolverhampton since February; open to more progress on handicap debut.
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5th (4) (9/2 +0%) Cracksking
9/2(+0%)
(4) Cracksking 9/2, Opened his account in a Newcastle maiden (10.2f) on final start of 2023, displaying an impressive turn of foot in the process. Gelded since and open to improvement returned to handicap company off what could prove to be a very fair mark. Made it sixth-time lucky at Newcastle last October; gelded since; watch market on return.
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6th (7) (12/1 -20%) God Of Thunder
12/1(-20%)
(7) God Of Thunder 12/1, Decisive winner at Wolverhampton in November and doubled his tally when striking at Lingfield (1½m, AW) last month. Turf record stands at 0-7 but he's clearly effective on grass and could have a part to play with this drop back in trip unlikely to be an issue. Yard also saddles Graham. Two AW wins since November; 6lb rise and drop in trip may find him out now back on turf.
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7th (10) (20/1 -100%) Entrancement
20/1(-100%)
(10) Entrancement 20/1, Scored at Goodwood last spring and runner-up twice from her 4 subsequent starts, including over this C&D (heavy) when last seen in September. Yard saddled the winner of this in 2021 and she could have a part to play if ready to roll, Both wins on a soft surface; player if ready to roll and ground doesn't dry up too much.
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8th (19) (14/1 +0%) Expressionless
14/1(+0%)
(19) Expressionless 14/1, Back-to-back winner last April, latterly off a 2 lb higher mark on his handicap debut at Epsom. Best effort since when a never-nearer sixth of 13 at Bath (10.2f, heavy) recently but will need to up his game in order to emerge on top here. Not beaten far last time; 2lb below last winning mark and acts on soft ground; interesting.
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9th (16) (40/1 -233%) One Step Beyond
40/1(-233%)
(16) One Step Beyond 40/1, Ended last season with a couple of heavy defeats but it was otherwise a productive 2023 campaign. This mark doesn't look insurmountable and he'll be a threat if fully tuned-up for this assignment. Three wins last year; off seven months but has won fresh; each-way possibilities.
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10th (6) (6/1 +33%) Baltimore Boy
6/1(+33%)
(6) Baltimore Boy 6/1, More miss than hit last year but he was a winner off this mark at Kempton and put in good late work when fourth of 10 at Kempton (1¼m) on return/debut for new yard recently. One to consider with Jim Crowley again in the hot-seat. Both wins on the AW and 0-7 on turf; a bit to prove attempting this far for the first time.
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11th (12) (20/1 +0%) High Spirited
20/1(+0%)
(12) High Spirited 20/1, Off the mark in a Windsor maiden last spring and encouraging fourth on handicap debut at Ascot in September, despite giving away several lengths at the start. However, she failed to make an impact final 2 starts of last season when again forfeiting ground exiting the stalls. Slow starts have become an issue; off five months; unraced on ground softer than good.
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12th (13) (100/1 -203%) Rascallion
100/1(-203%)
(13) Rascallion 100/1, Completed the hat-trick in handicaps for Nick Littmoden in France towards the end of last year. Trailed in last of 16 at Cagnes-Sur-Mer last time, though, and he's probably best watched on this debut for new connections. Completed a hat-trick in France last autumn; worth a market check on stable debut.
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13th (2) (50/1 -100%) Polling Day
50/1(-100%)
(2) Polling Day 50/1, Successful both starts for the Gosden yard in 2021 and has performed with credit on 2 of his 4 starts appearances for new connections since returning from a lengthy absence in November. Ran poorly tried in a hood (discarded here) at Lingfield last time, though, and he's opposable on this turf debut. Seems to retain ability, but this looks a tough ask on turf debut.
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14th (18) (20/1 -100%) Galileo's Compass
20/1(-100%)
(18) Galileo's Compass 20/1, Placed on a couple of times for Jessica Harrington in Ireland last year, including off a 5 lb higher mark on his handicap debut at Naas (10.5f, good to soft) in August. One to note in the betting on return/debut for new yard with Tom Marquand aboard. Placed a couple of times for Jessica Harrington last year; market useful on stable debut.
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15th (17) (25/1 -257%) Monteria
25/1(-257%)
(17) Monteria 25/1, Off the mark at Windsor in the early part of last season and resumed winning ways during the autumn at Salisbury (1¼m, heavy). Backed that up when going down narrowly back at Windsor next time and each-way chance, provided he's raring to go following a break. May be better for first run in six months, but still of interest under suitable conditions.
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16th (15) (7/1 +0%) Graham
7/1(+0%)
(15) Graham 7/1, Left 2-y-o form well behind switched to handicaps last year, winning twice and making the frame 6 times from his 8 starts. Latest success was over 1½m here 7 months ago and 3 lb rise fair enough, so he's a must for the shortlist. In the frame in all eight handicaps last year, winning twice; a player if in the same form.
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17th (5) (16/1 +20%) Mr Mistoffelees
16/1(+20%)
(5) Mr Mistoffelees 16/1, Progressive at 2 yrs but he failed to make an impact in 4 starts last season and is opposable back from an 8-month absence (has been gelded). Back in much calmer waters returning from nine months off, but may be best watched for now.
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18th (11) (40/1 -150%) Oj Lifestyle
40/1(-150%)
(11) Oj Lifestyle 40/1, Hasn't managed to add to maiden success here at 2 yrs and while he performed with credit in a first-time tongue strap at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm) on his latest start in October (gelded since), others make more appeal. 125-1 winner here as a 2yo; something to prove up in trip after 202 days off.
17:00 Newbury Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow
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Prince Maxi tasted defeat at short odds when filling the runner-up spot under a 7lb penalty at Wolverhampton last month. However, the switch to handicap company and the booking of William Buick offers plenty of encouragement that he can be very competitive. The vote, though, goes to CRACKSKING. He built on some promising efforts to shed the maiden tag at Newcastle in October and a subsequent gelding operation may yield a fair amount of improvement. Graham and Oj Lifestyle are others capable of being in the mix.
The unexposed CRACKSKING deservedly opened his account at Newcastle in October and, with the promise of better to come, he could be the answer to this competitive handicap. Graham also signed off last season on a winning note and he doesn't look badly treated up 3 lb, while Baltimore Boy could be a threat with his encouraging reappearance fifth at Kempton under his belt. Entrancement is also worthy of consideration.
It may be worth chancing EXPRESSIONLESS who should appreciate conditions and has dropped 2lb below his last winning mark.
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