There were 57 Races on Saturday 22nd August 2026 across 8 meetings. There was 8 races at Curragh, 8 races at Killarney, 7 races at Newmarket, 7 races at York, 6 races at Newton Abbot, 7 races at Chester, 8 races at Redcar, 6 races at Lingfield, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | 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) (4/6 +73%)Monogram |
4/6(+73%) | (8) Monogram 4/6, 21 Feb; Kingman colt; brother to French 9f winner Life Study; dam very smart from 8-11f; entered in Group 1 Dewhurst and likely go well on debut for top connections. Kingman brother to French 1m1f winner Life Study; dam 1m-1m1f winner (inc French 2yo Group 3/US Grade 3), half-sister to winners Better Together (7f/1m Group 3), Yesyes (14.4f Listed) and Sand Share (Group-placed 7f 2yo); has a Dewhurst entry.. |
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2nd (10) (14/1 -40%)Salt Lake |
14/1(-40%) | (10) Salt Lake 14/1, 8 Feb; 135,000gns Persian Force colt; half-brother to West Acre, smart at 5f; dam smart at 6f as a 2yo; yard can ready one, could go well. Persian Force colt; 135,000gns Y; closely related to 5f winner West Acre (inc 2yo/AW/UAE Group 2), half-brother to winners Lady Iman (5f/6f 2yo inc Group 3) and Succession (5f 2yo); dam Group-placed 6f 2yo winner.. |
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3rd (9) (16/1 -88%)Noble Exhibit |
16/1(-88%) | (9) Noble Exhibit 16/1, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; 7 May; Frankel colt; brother to Propose, smart at 10f; dam exceptional at 6f as a 2yo; likely go well on debut for top yard. Frankel brother to winners Propose (1m2f) and Minerva (Group-placed 7f 2yo), closely related to 1m winner History (inc 2yo/Group 3); dam 6f-1m winner (inc 2yo/AW/US Grade 2; 110), sister to 1m Group 1 winner Mohaather.. |
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4th (5) (13/2 -136%)Iveagh House |
13/2(-136%) | (5) Iveagh House 13/2, 29 Feb; Starspangledbanner colt; brother to The Marty Party, useful at 8f; dam very useful at 16f; top course trainer and looks the stable number one on riding arrangements. Starspangledbanner brother to 7f 2yo winner The Marty Party; dam 2m AW winner, closely related to Group-placed 10.6f winner The Anvil, half-sister to winners Glowing (7f Group 3) and Glaring (useful French 1m4f); holds several Group 1 entries.. |
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5th (11) (17/2 +6%)Selosse |
17/2(+6%) | (11) Selosse 17/2, 12 Feb; Siyouni colt; half-brother to Green Impact, high-class from 8-12f; dam useful at 14f; one to consider on debut although might want further. Homebred Siyouni half-brother to yard's 1m/1m1f winner Green Impact (inc 2yo Group 2); dam runner-up 1m2f/13.5f, half-sister to winners Alphabet (Group-placed 6f) and Aerion Power (useful 7f/1m), out of half-sister to Irish 2,000 Guineas winner Power; has Group entries.. |
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6th (15) (33/1 -83%)War Artist |
33/1(-83%) | (15) War Artist 33/1, 20 Apr; 300,000gns New Bay colt; half-brother to Stalingrad, very useful at 7f; dam very smart at 6f as a 2yo; likely to need the experience. New Bay colt; 300,000gns Y; closely related to 1m 2yo/1m1f Australian winner Modesty, half-brother to winners Stalingrad (6f) and Modelling (French 6.5f); dam 6f 2yo Group 3 winner (99), half-sister to 7f/1m 2yo Group 1 winner; has a Group 1 entry.. |
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7th (4) (9/1 +59%)Heralds March |
9/1(+59%) | (4) Heralds March 9/1, 27 Mar; Mehmas gelding; dam very useful from 8-10f; probably need the experience although worth a market check. Homebred Mehmas gelding; third foal; dam 1m2f winner, half-sister to 6f-1m winner Hammer Gun, out of 1m2f winning half-sister to Australian 1m2f Group 1 winner Kingdom Of Fife.. |
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8th (14) (28/1 +30%)Timucua Gold |
28/1(+30%) | (14) Timucua Gold 28/1, 6 May; $120,000 Yaupon colt; dam placed over 6f on dirt/AW in US; tough enough task on debut. By the Uncle Mo stallion Yaupon; $120,000 Y, failed to sell at the breeze-ups; dam placed US 6f dirt/AW (inc 2yo), half-sister to US Graded winners.. |
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9th (16) (150/1 -127%)Kokoshanelle |
150/1(-127%) | (16) Kokoshanelle 150/1, 2 Mar; Coulsty filly; half-sister to Bacio, moderate at 7f; dam very useful from 6/7f; probably best watched on debut. Coulsty filly; fourth foal; dam 6f 2yo winner, half-sister to winners Ultra Cool (7f-1m2f) and Ultra Pride (1m/1m2f), out of 1m winner.. |
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10th (2) (125/1 -346%)Hamidi |
125/1(-346%) | (2) Hamidi 125/1, 3 May; Siyouni colt; half-brother to Hamiyan, very useful at 8f; dam very smart at 8f; looks stable second string and might want further. Siyouni colt; third foal; dam 1m/1m1f winner (inc Group 3; RPR 104), closely related to 1m2f Group 2 winner Hanalia, half-sister to 1m Group 3 winner Hunaina; family of Harzand.. |
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11th (7) (25/1 -150%)Maleo Matteo |
25/1(-150%) | (7) Maleo Matteo 25/1, 11 Mar; Dark Angel colt; half-brother to US 6-8f turf winner I'm Otter Here; dam very useful at 8f; trainer in form and one to consider. Dark Angel half-brother to US 6.5f/1m turf winner I'm Otter Here (inc 2yo); dam 1m winner, closely related to 1m Listed winner Zhui Feng, half-sister to winners Dominant (HK 1m4f Group 1) and Es Que Love (7f Group 2).. |
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12th (13) (150/1 -200%)Thumama Glory |
150/1(-200%) | (13) Thumama Glory 150/1, 15 May; Cotai Glory gelding; half-brother to Thumama Sands, moderate at 7f; dam useful at 8f; looks up against it on debut. Cotai Glory gelding; second foal; dam 7.3f winner, half-sister to winners Vange (useful 6f 2yo) and Ronnie Baird (1m), is granddaughter of Irish Oaks winner Melodist.. |
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13th (3) (9/1 +10%)Hazaraf |
9/1(+10%) | (3) Hazaraf 9/1, 22 Apr; Blue Point colt; half-brother to Hazdann, high-class at 7f; dam very useful at 7f; one to consider here for good connections. Blue Point colt is closely related to French Group-placed 6f winner Haziym, half-brother to 7f 2yo winner Hazdann; dam twice-raced 7f winner, out of Group-placed 1m2f winning half-sister to Derby/Irish Derby winner Harzand; has a Group 1 entry and stable jockey rides.. |
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14th (6) (200/1 -203%)Knockcurra Dream |
200/1(-203%) | (6) Knockcurra Dream 200/1, 18 Mar; 23,000 euros Calyx colt; half-brother to Gazelle D'Or, smart at 5f; dam fair at 7f; not easily fancied on debut. Calyx half-brother to five winners including Gazelle D'Or (Listed-placed 5f/6f inc 2yo; RPR 100), Amanirenas (6f-1m), Cheerful Chap (2m-2m5f hurdle) and So Lonely (2m hurdle); dam maiden.. |
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15th (12) (66/1 -200%)Senan |
66/1(-200%) | (12) Senan 66/1, 9 Apr; 75,000 euros Bayside Boy colt; half-brother to Katla, high-class at 6f; probably need the experience and others stronger. Bayside Boy colt; E75,000 Y; half-brother to eleven winners notably Katla (6f inc 2yo/Listed) and Rapid Reaction (Group-placed 5f).. |
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16th (1) (66/1 -267%)Ar Son Na Cuise |
66/1(-267%) | (1) Ar Son Na Cuise 66/1, 8 Apr; Churchill gelding; dam unraced half-sister to a 12f Listed winner; one to consider on debut for top yard. Churchill gelding; first foal of unraced half-sister to winners My Renee (1m4f Listed) and Sutters Fort (useful 6f/7f 2yo); family of Arc winners Carnegie and Detroit.. |

No form to go on here and a token vote goes to the apparent Ballydoyle first string IVEAGH HOUSE. The Starspangledbanner colt was bred by the O'Brien family and is a full-brother to nursery winner The Marty Party. Joseph O'Brien saddles two and Monogram is an interesting runner for Juddmonte. The son of Kingman is a full-brother to a winner in France and their dam was a Group 3 winner. Johnny Murtagh has four runners, with Ben Coen on Hazaraf. The Blue Point colt, in the colours of the late Aga Khan, is a half-brother to the Group 3-placed Haziym.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | 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) (11/2 +15%)Minella Hollow |
11/2(+15%) | (3) Minella Hollow 11/2, Outpaced, ran to form but looked in need of stiffer test when fourth beaten 16l in a maiden hurdle at Roscommon latest; effective 2m, suited by decent ground; consistent bumper winner, may do better handicapping over further but probably sets the standard on hurdle form, go close. Dual bumper winner in 2024; two runs last year were solid and beaten 16l at Roscommon (2m, yielding) 18 days ago after ten months off; entitled to come on for that but others still open to more progress.. |
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2nd (4) (15/8 -7%)Reaching High |
15/8(-7%) | (4) Reaching High 15/8, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; stopped quickly, needed run down the field in a handicap at Ascot most recent; in good form prior; trainer in form; off a short-break; very useful Flat handicapper over middle to staying trips, could make winning hurdle debut. AW Flat handicap winner in Britain over 1m6f; ran three times for this stable, second at Leopardstown off 92 before luckless run in Ascot Stakes; returned after 12 months off in same race last time and ran too bad to be true; very useful staying handicapper and fascinating recruit to hurdling for top jumps stable; should stay well.. |
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3rd (5) (15/8 +44%)Kingstonian |
15/8(+44%) | (5) Kingstonian 15/8, Back to form down in trip in first time cheekpieces when fourth beaten 2 1/4l in a handicap at Galway latest; top course trainer; very useful Flat handicapper at 12-18f, acts on heavy and good, major player on hurdle debut. Sole win in nine Flat starts came in 1m4f (good) maiden at Tramore a year ago; gambled on, narrow 0.75l second on stable debut in Chester Plate in May off 86; ran to similar level at Galway last time; could be a nice hurdling prospect.. |
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4th (1) (11/4 -10%)Airds Moss |
11/4(-10%) | (1) Airds Moss 11/4, Quickened clear comfortably, confirmed debut promise suited by positive ride down in trip when winning a Ladies bumper here by 3 1/4l last time; returning from a break; effective 2m1f-2m3f on yielding, good; form of bumper win had knocks but likely more to come now hurdling. Placed in point, promising debut when second in Cork bumper (2m3f, yielding); went one better in nice style at this track 103 days ago, going comfortably 3.25l clear; form probably not great but she clearly has ability and is interesting on hurdles debut.. |
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5th (11) (66/1 -136%)Well Bud |
66/1(-136%) | (11) Well Bud 66/1, Yard won this last year; failed to build on debut, did plenty early well beaten in a Ladies bumper here latest; effective 2m; bumper form had knocks, likely capable of better over hurdles. Finished 11l adrift of Airds Moss on debut here in May in a bumper; bit below that when seventh at same venue last month; yard won this last year but hard to see him following up.. |
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6th (2) (50/1 -25%)Individualism |
50/1(-25%) | (2) Individualism 50/1, May not have stayed well beaten in a handicap here latest; effective up to 9f on Flat; multiple Flat winner in UK; must leave form of spring C&D debut behind. Dual Flat winner in Britain (rated 80); fair enough effort on stable debut over C\u0026D in May; last of seven on the Flat 39 days ago, however; up against it.. |
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7th (7) (50/1 -213%)Market Square |
50/1(-213%) | (7) Market Square 50/1, Bit free but ran well to a point down the field in a bumper at Galway most recent; effective 2m, acts on yielding; should be capable of better over hurdles if settling. Showed promise when fifth at Punchestown on debut but easy to back and took a step backwards at Galway last time; bit to prove now going hurdling.. |
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8th (12) (16/1 +27%)Local Resident |
16/1(+27%) | (12) Local Resident 16/1, Promising effort runner-up beaten 2l in a maiden point at Borris House only start; placed in a point, market may prove best guide on hurdle debut. Shirocoo gelding; 4,000euros foal; closely related to point winner Fiddaun, half-brother to winners Brandt (2m6f/3m4f chase) and Kilbrew Boy (2m4f hurdle/chase); dam unraced half-sister to 7f Flat/2m hurdle winner Bula Rose; second in sole point-to-point outing in March; yard did well with brother.. |
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9th (13) (200/1 -100%)Sea Limit |
200/1(-100%) | (13) Sea Limit 200/1, Needed run on hurdle debut down the field in a maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe most recent; ex pointer, lot to prove. Beaten 69l on debut; unlikely to figure.. |
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|U| (16) (300/1 -50%)Misty Valentine |
300/1(-50%) | (16) Misty Valentine 300/1, Yet to show any real signs of ability; never in the race at Cork last time; all to prove. No reason to recommend in two starts; can't make a case for.. |
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10th (19) (125/1 -213%)Man Down |
125/1(-213%) | (19) Man Down 125/1, Pulled up in a maiden point at Ballindenisk latest; off a short-break; showed little in points, all to prove. Third reserve; pulled up on third point-to-point start in May; up against it on rules debut.. |
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11th (10) (300/1 -50%)Rockstar Rebel |
300/1(-50%) | (10) Rockstar Rebel 300/1, Outpaced, poor debut well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe only start; dam a 2m bumper and hurdle winner; all to prove. Beaten out of sight on debut; can't fancy.. |
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12th (14) (250/1 -67%)The Orphan Girl |
250/1(-67%) | (14) The Orphan Girl 250/1, Badly hampered early, never competitive down the field in a maiden hurdle at Tramore most recent; 3m point winner may need further over hurdles. Tailed off at Tramore last time; needs another run for a mark.. |
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13th (15) (300/1 -50%)Windy Grey |
300/1(-50%) | (15) Windy Grey 300/1, Outpaced, needed run down the field in a maiden hurdle at Cork most recent; top jockey booked; might need more time. Yet to show anything in three starts; readily passed over.. |
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14th (6) (33/1 -18%)Kilbeg Jimmy |
33/1(-18%) | (6) Kilbeg Jimmy 33/1, 25,000 euros Malinas gelding; half-brother to Peacenik, smart handicap hurdler at 24f; may just need this initial experience. Malinas gelding; 25,000euros 3yo; half-brother to winners Little Mixup (2m hurdle) and Peacenik (useful 2m-3m hurdle); dam unraced close relative of smart 2m-3m hurdle winner Kilfenora, out of useful bumper/2m-2m2f hurdle winner; decent pedigree but this is a hot race on debut.. |
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15th (8) (28/1 +44%)Papanell |
28/1(+44%) | (8) Papanell 28/1, Outpaced, modest effort, needed run down the field in a maiden hurdle at Thurles most recent; effective 2m, acts on good; consistent in bumpers, should improve over hurdles. Showed ability when fourth and third in two decent bumpers last year; struggled on soft ground on hurdles debut in February; off since and others preferred.. |

REACHING HIGH is a fascinating runner here on his jumping debut. He ran a big race on his first start for Willie Mullins last year before a decent effort at Royal Ascot. The Sea The Stars gelding disappointed on his return in the same race, the Ascot Stakes, this term but a change of scenery may do him good now and if he can transfer his Flat ability to hurdles he's a smart prospect. Airds Moss was an impressive bumper winner here back in May and has jumping experience, having run a couple of point-to-points. He should be a big player. Minella Hollow is only rated 112 after three hurdle runs and may be vulnerable to a classier sort.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (7/4 +30%)Great Balls O'fire |
7/4(+30%) | (2) Great Balls O'fire 7/4, 21 Apr; 135,000gns Too Darn Hot colt; half-brother to Flash Gordon, very smart at 5f; dam very useful at 7f as a 2yo; very much respected on debut. 135,000gns yearling; 11th foal; closely related to a US 5.5f winner, half-brother to winners Flash Gordon (6f; RPR 102), Umm Hurair (8.6f AW; 98), Sunset Dream (7f/1m AW; 89) and Haazeez (6f AW; 85); dam 7f 2yo winner (78); market helpful, particularly in relation to connections' other runner Walkin On The Moon.. |
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2nd (6) (10/1 +9%)Sky Symphony |
10/1(+9%) | (6) Sky Symphony 10/1, 1 Apr; 14,000gns Sergei Prokofiev colt; half-brother to Up Above, smart at 5f; looks an unlikely winner on debut. 14,000gns foal; 13th foal; half-brother to ten winners including Mr Swivell (1m/8.6f; RPR 102), Up Above (5f 2yo; 94), Thora Barber (6f/6.5f including 2yo; 88) and New Heights (7f 2yo-1m2f; 84); dam unraced; stable not known for winning newcomers.. |
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3rd (3) (5/2 -11%)One For Bruce |
5/2(-11%) | (3) One For Bruce 5/2, 12 Feb; 90,000gns Ubettabelieveit colt; half-brother to South Seas, very smart at 7f; trainer in form and can ready one, interesting. 90,000gns yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to winners South Seas (6f/7f 2yo including Group 3; RPR 108) and Long Ago (1m-1m3f including 2yo; 106); dam maiden half-sister to 7f 2yo/Hong Kong 1m1f Listed winner Zaidan; no surprise if he features on debut.. |
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4th (5) (16/1 -146%)Silent Sadhu |
16/1(-146%) | (5) Silent Sadhu 16/1, Dropped away badly, outclassed in good maiden well beaten in a maiden at Ascot latest; effective 6f, acts on fast ground; may bounce back from disappointment down in class. Well beaten after racing too freely in valuable Ascot maiden last month but was promising sixth of 18 on debut at Newbury (also 6f, good to firm) a fortnight earlier and still has scope to build on that performance.. |
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5th (7) (10/3 -11%)Walkin On The Moon |
10/3(-11%) | (7) Walkin On The Moon 10/3, Similar level to debut beaten 7l in a maiden at Goodwood last time; bred to be suited by around 7f; type to do better when handicapping. Not beaten far in good-quality 7f races on first two starts, shaping with significant promise before fading into midfield in valuable Glorious Goodwood maiden (good to firm) on latter occasion; drops in trip here; must be considered.. |
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6th (1) (18/1 -80%)Blue Fox |
18/1(-80%) | (1) Blue Fox 18/1, 9 Apr; Blue Point gelding; half-brother to Peace And Quiet, moderate at 8f; dam very useful at 8f; not easily fancied on debut. Second foal; dam twice-raced sister to 7f/1m winner Forest Maiden, half-sister to winners Loxley (1m4f/12.5f Group 2) and Will Scarlet (useful 7f-1m4f), out of 1m2f Group 1 winner; already gelded; considered only if lively in the betting.. |

Having shaped better than the bare form when eighth in a class 2 maiden at Goodwood, Walkin On The Moon is forecast to prove more competitive in these calmer waters. Although Richard Spencer's colt isn't taken lightly, it could be worth chancing stablemate GREAT BALLS O'FIRE. The son of Too Darn Hot fetched 135,000gns as a yearling and is closely related to several smart types. Fellow newcomer One For Bruce is another to monitor in the betting.
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1st (12) (11/8 +15%)Acula |
11/8(+15%) | (12) Acula 11/8, Promising debut when 2l fourth in a maiden at Naas; effective 8f on good; improvement likely now upped to 10f with her related to same connections' Group 3 winner Starford. Sea The Stars half-sister to yard's Group 3 winner Starford; lovely debut over a mile at Naas, missed the break and was green, finished well under a hand ride when fourth to a better-fancied stablemate.. |
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2nd (10) (20/1 -25%)The Austrian |
20/1(-25%) | (10) The Austrian 20/1, Some promise on debut beaten 9l in a maiden at Gowran Park on debut; off a short-break; effective 10f on yielding; improvement likely for good yard. Half-brother to winners Snowcapped (Listed-placed 7f/mile) and It's Snowing (6f AW 2yo), 16s, yard second string, ran respectably following a slow start when beaten around 9l at Gowran in early June (yard won it with favourite).. |
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3rd (5) (5/2 +29%)Handani |
5/2(+29%) | (5) Handani 5/2, Confirmed debut level tried in cheekpieces when second beaten 3l in a maiden at Leopardstown latest; trainer in form; effective 8/9f, acts on yielding and good; debut form franked emphatically including at Group level, 10f should suit now. A place ahead of smart Enceladus when second at Naas last year; off the bridle a long way out when second on his return at Leopardstown (1m1f), and not mad about his head carriage that day.. |
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4th (6) (6/1 0%)Let's Smash It |
6/1(0%) | (6) Let's Smash It 6/1, Ran to form down to 9f when 4l third in a maiden at Leopardstown most recent run; stays 9f, didn't quite get 11f, acts on good and AW; this trip might suit, could be vulnerable. Prominent racer has put in three solid efforts; led when third at Leopardstown, little over a length behind Handani then.. |
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5th (13) (9/2 +40%)Saxony Charms |
9/2(+40%) | (13) Saxony Charms 9/2, Yard won this last year; ran to similar level as debut beaten 3l in a maiden here last time; cheekpieces first time; off a short-break; effective 10f, acts on a sound surface; chance here granted further improvement. Both runs over C\u0026D; beaten a length on debut but 3l fifth last time was of equal merit; closely matched with Will You Stop on that form; headgear.. |
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6th (9) (100/1 -150%)Royal Ballet Blue |
100/1(-150%) | (9) Royal Ballet Blue 100/1, 18,000 euros Elzaam colt; half-brother to De La Hoya, moderate at 6f; not easily fancied on debut. Elzaam colt; dam unraced half-sister to Scandinavian 1m-8.6f winner, out of 1m2f winning half-sister to Listed winners Coupe De Ville (1m 2yo) and Fantastico Robert (US 1m1f); young trainer having a good season, but this one is best watched unless backed.. |
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7th (11) (16/1 -14%)Will You Stop |
16/1(-14%) | (11) Will You Stop 16/1, Below form, didn't stay 12f well beaten in a maiden at Galway latest; in good form prior; effective at 8-10f, acts on yielding and good to firm; drop in trip a plus here. Didn't seem to stay 1m4f latest but earlier runs, including 3l fourth over C\u0026D, make him worthy of his mark.. |
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8th (7) (12/1 -33%)Lord Darragh |
12/1(-33%) | (7) Lord Darragh 12/1, Improved from debut up to 10f when second beaten 2l in an auction race at Gowran Park latest; stays 10f on good to firm; chance in this with more to come. Big prices, but has shown plenty so far; just ahead of 79-rated foe when second over 9.5f at Gowran, so he'll need a bit more; yard won Leopardstown maiden on Thursday.. |
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9th (8) (150/1 -733%)Montevetro |
150/1(-733%) | (8) Montevetro 150/1, Touch disappointing 7l third in a maiden at Wolverhampton most recent run; stays 10f, acts on AW; possibly flattered on debut. Bolger-bred went from 800,000gns as a yearling to 20,000gns 3yo last month; better of two March AW runs for Charlie Appleby when second over this trip at Chelmsford.. |
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10th (4) (200/1 -150%)Giordano |
200/1(-150%) | (4) Giordano 200/1, Poor debut well beaten in a maiden at Fairyhouse only start; off a short-break; hard to make a case for. Beaten a long way at Fairyhouse; gelded.. |
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11th (3) (200/1 -150%)Zarenakarena |
200/1(-150%) | (3) Zarenakarena 200/1, Moderate debut well beaten in a maiden at Naas only start; type to do better when handicapping. 100-1, missed the break when beaten 12l over a mile at Naas.. |
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12th (1) (200/1 -60%)Ard Ri Na Heireann |
200/1(-60%) | (1) Ard Ri Na Heireann 200/1, Poor debut well beaten in a bumper at Punchestown only start; returning from a break; all to do and hard to fancy. Out the back in a bumper in May; will need more experience.. |

HANDANI can make it third-time lucky. The Medaglia d'Oro gelding has been runner-up on both starts to date, including on his return at Leopardstown earlier this month. He had Let's Smash It behind in third when chasing home Hard Promises that day and should be able to confirm form with that rival. His trainer Dermot Weld has a strong hand, with Sunatia also carrying the late Aga Khan's colours. This Night Of Thunder filly ran a big race at a massive price here when chasing home Star Performer. That form got a boost with the winner going on to land a Listed race in fine style.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (9/1 +44%)Archivist |
9/1(+44%) | (2) Archivist 9/1, Improved again avoiding trouble on the inside from wide draw when winning a handicap at Goodwood by 1 1/4l last time; effective 1m-10f on sound surface; progressive handicapper, likes the track, bit more needed at this level. Unplaced favourite in the Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) but bounced back to win the competitive Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; defied joint-top weight last time and he could give a good account now up in grade; has shown promise on soft.. |
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2nd (13) (8/1 +33%)Saber Strike |
8/1(+33%) | (13) Saber Strike 8/1, Tried in blinkers, closed late but too much to do and hung on camber when fourth beaten 3 1/4l in Thoroughbred Stakes (Group 3) at Goodwood latest; top Ebor Festival trainer; tongue-tie first time; effective 7-8f on sound surface; more to come and this galloping track should suit better, possible improver up in trip. All five starts on good/good to firm; made it 2-2 with 7f Listed win at Newmarket in May and has shaped in 7f/1m Group 3 races on his last two starts (including here) as though this new trip could be a good fit; not discounted in first-time tongue-tie; the blinkers adopted last time are left off.. |
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3rd (7) (11/2 +8%)Persica |
11/2(+8%) | (7) Persica 11/2, Yard won this last year; ran to form, possibly idled a touch when winning Steventon Stakes (Listed) at Newbury by 3/4l last time; effective 8-10f, bit further may suit, acts on any, likes Epsom; in solid form, drop in trip and easier ground no issue, claims obvious. Went very close in Group 3 Diomed Stakes at Epsom in June (8.5f, good to soft; won same race 12 months earlier) and has continued in good form, justifying even-money favouritism in Listed race at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) last time; he's firmly in calculations.. |
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4th (1) (11/4 +0%)Damysus |
11/4(+0%) | (1) Damysus 11/4, Ran to balance of form travelling but finding little 3 1/4l third in York Stakes (Group 2) here most recent run; cheekpieces first time; acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; dual Group winner's best form has come over this 9f trip, chance. Won the Group 3 Earl Of Sefton at Newmarket (1m1f, good) on reappearance and mid-division in Group 1s on next two runs; third of five to subsequent International winner Item here (10.2f, good to firm) last time and has leading claims back down in trip/grade; cheekpieces go on; has won on good to soft.. |
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5th (10) (9/2 +18%)Geryon |
9/2(+18%) | (10) Geryon 9/2, Winner got first run but probably beaten on merit when second beaten 1 1/4l in Gordon Stakes (Group 3) at Goodwood latest; effective 7-12f; progressing and already up to Group level, each way claims. 3yo who has got better with each run this season and impressed in the Group 3 Meld at Leopardstown (1m1f, good) last month before finishing second in the Group 3 Gordon at Glorious Goodwood (1m4f, good to firm) under a 3lb penalty (same today); runner-up in a Group 2 on yielding to soft last September; this versatile sort could be in the mix back down in trip.. |
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6th (9) (28/1 -75%)Ridari |
28/1(-75%) | (9) Ridari 28/1, Ran to current form when fourth beaten 3 1/4l in Monmouth Stakes (Listed) at Monmouth Park latest; off a short-break; effective 8-9f, best with cut; multiple French Group winner, in moderate form in US this year but easier ground a plus on return to Europe. Group 2 winner at Longchamp (1m, very soft) last October; not at the same level in the USA this year on his three starts for Miguel Clement but those were on firm ground and he could be a different proposition now back on a slower surface on his first start for George Scott; he's one to consider.. |
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7th (3) (25/1 -25%)Dividend |
25/1(-25%) | (3) Dividend 25/1, Badly hampered late when staying on, eased, ran to form beaten 3 1/2l in the Bentinck Conditions Stakes at Goodwood last time; effective at 8-10f, acts on good, fast ground and AW; slightly flattered in Dubai World Cup, generally consistent otherwise, this trip ideal. Unraced on slow ground; won two handicaps in a row at Meydan (1m1f/9.5f, good) in February before Group 2 second there (1m1f, good) and he returned from a break with good third in the Listed Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm); things haven't gone to plan on his two starts since but a line can be put through Goodwood as he got no run; interesting contender.. |
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8th (5) (8/1 +33%)Jonquil |
8/1(+33%) | (5) Jonquil 8/1, Too much to do in race dominated from front having blown start, ran to form 3/4l third in the Bentinck Conditions Stakes at Goodwood most recent run; usually held up; effective 7-9f, wants fast surface; Group winner but hasn't really deliver on early promise, chance on best form and yard flying this week but easy ground a worry. All starts on good/faster; won the Group 2 Celebration Mile at Goodwood last August and bagged 1m Listed win at Ascot this May; close third in hot 1m1f conditions race at Goodwood three weeks ago and could be involved.. |
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9th (11) (11/2 +21%)Hankelow |
11/2(+21%) | (11) Hankelow 11/2, Disappointing given good track position, may not have stayed beaten 9 1/2l in Prix du Jockey Club (Group 1) at Chantilly last time; ran well in French Guineas previously; off a short-break; effective 7f, should stay 10f, acts on good and fast ground; big, strong colt, more to come down in class. Won on debut here (7f, good) last June and made it 2-3 as 2yo when making all in the Group 3 Autumn Stakes at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) last October; reappeared with fine front-running third in the Group 1 Poule d'Essai Des Poulains at Longchamp (1m, very soft) in May; down the field in the Group 1 Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly (10.5f, good) three weeks later but has had a break since and is very much of interest judged on his previous form.. |
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10th (12) (25/1 +24%)King Of Earth |
25/1(+24%) | (12) King Of Earth 25/1, Got first run, improved up in trip in first time cheekpieces on handicap debut when winning a handicap at The Curragh by a neck last time; top Ebor Festival trainer; off a short-break; effective 7-9f, acts on soft and good to soft, should handle a sound surface; typical elegant Kingman type, form franked emphatically, progressive, worth step up in class. Promise on first three starts (including on soft/good to soft) before winning Wolverhampton maiden (8.6f, AW) in June; followed up in big-field handicap at the Curragh (1m1f, good) in first-time cheekpieces (retained); this is a much tougher test of his credentials and Tom Marquand rides stablemate Saber Strike, but he's very well bred and in top hands; not ruled out.. |
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11th (8) (28/1 -40%)Point Lynas |
28/1(-40%) | (8) Point Lynas 28/1, Ran to form when second beaten 3/4l in Pomfret Stakes (Listed) at Pontefract latest; enjoys making it; suited by 8f, acts on both sides of good; tends to go well here but easy ground a worry and probably out of depth here. Slow ground would be a worry (non-runner due to unsuitable good to soft here on Thursday) and he's unraced over this far; however, this front-runner has an extremely solid record in 1m handicaps here and was a Group 2 runner-up at Ascot (1m) last July; capable of bold bid if conditions suit.. |

DAMYSUS's third-placed finish behind Item in the York Stakes could hardly have been better advertised by the winner, who doggedly won the Juddmonte on Wednesday. That was the son of Frankel's second good effort at this course and dropping him down a grade could see him off the mark for this season. The Gordon Stakes runner-up, Geryon, is likely to be a sharp thorn in the side of the selection, while Persica has already enjoyed a profitable campaign and must be feared based on recent efforts in List company. Hankelow is still unexposed and also can't be ruled out.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (7/2 +13%)Playful Fox |
7/2(+13%) | (2) Playful Fox 7/2, Ran to form when second beaten 3 1/4l in a handicap hurdle at Worcester latest; effective 2m, acts on soft, good; progressing in handicaps, should be thereabouts. Opened his account over hurdles in a Stratford handicap (2m, good to firm) in June off a mark of 99 and ran a solid race when runner-up off 3lb higher at Worcester last month; more is required under a penalty back in novice company against a couple of these but he shouldn't be far away.. |
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2nd (4) (11/2 +75%)Devon Red |
11/2(+75%) | (4) Devon Red 11/2, Mistakes, outpaced, looked in need of stiffer test when fourth beaten 20l in a maiden hurdle at Worcester latest; acts on good; may need further in time. Showed little in point bumpers and two point starts (2m4f-3m) but offered more when a well-held fourth at Worcester (2m, good) in a first-time hood on hurdle debut; hood removed here and he looks one for the longer term.. |
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3rd (3) (18/1 +82%)Bacardi Blue |
18/1(+82%) | (3) Bacardi Blue 18/1, Outclassed 65l third in a novice hurdle here most recent run; off a short-break; placed in a point, plenty to find under rules. Beaten a long way in a bumper, two points and a maiden and a novice hurdle (80-1 and 200-1).. |
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|PU| (6) (80/1 +60%)Lundy View |
80/1(+60%) | (6) Lundy View 80/1, Outpaced, never threatened, poor run well beaten in a maiden hurdle here latest; acts on good; likely to need more time over hurdles. Hinted at ability on bumper debut but has not progressed from that and finished tailed off on both starts over hurdles in July; easy to look elsewhere.. |

Devon Red looks interesting after finishing fourth on his debut under Rules and Nick Scholfield's gelding could surprise a few people. King's Scholar is looking for his hat-trick after wins at Southwell and Worcester but he's not the most straightforward, so PLAYFUL FOX is preferred. The winner of a Stratford handicap hurdle in June and second at Worcester since, he rates a solid proposition.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | 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) (10/11 +52%)Golden Handshake |
10/11(+52%) | (5) Golden Handshake 10/11, Unseated in a maiden hurdle at Galway latest when looking a huge threat; effective 2m, acts on good to yielding; useful Flat handicapper over middle distances, can make amends for unlucky debut effort. Dual Flat winner on good-to-firm in Britain; likely to have finished second but for unseating at the last at Galway on hurdles debut 21 days ago; that rates strong form so a similar effort could be good enough.. |
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2nd (14) (80/1 -186%)Certosa |
80/1(-186%) | (14) Certosa 80/1, Fell early in a maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe latest; effective 2m-2m4f; type to do better when handicapping. Reasonable runs at Limerick over hurdles and in a Thurles bumper but overall form suggests she's not up to winning this.. |
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3rd (1) (28/1 +0%)Approval |
28/1(+0%) | (1) Approval 28/1, Too keen and pulled way to front, improved for debut experience comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Listowel last time; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on good; useful Flat handicapper in UK, more to come over hurdles. Dual Flat winner in Britain on good-to-firm; improved on moderate hurdles debut when beaten 17l at Listowel on good 84 days ago having raced plenty keen; each-way claims if building on that.. |
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4th (12) (10/3 +26%)Minella Moon Shine |
10/3(+26%) | (12) Minella Moon Shine 10/3, Ran to form just tiring late up in trip comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Roscommon last time; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on good; has shown promise both runs so far, big player. Set to run a big race on point-to-point debut in 2024 before falling; returned after long absence when neck second to Like An Ocean at Roscommon last month; disappointed up in trip on softer ground 18 days ago; bit to find with principals.. |
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5th (2) (11/2 -65%)Ealu Tapa |
11/2(-65%) | (2) Ealu Tapa 11/2, Improved for debut experience down in class when winning a bumper at Ballinrobe by 5l last time; effective 2m, acts on good; more to come over hurdles from bumper winner. Mid-division on debut in Punchestown bumper, but improved plenty at Ballinrobe when running out a ready 4.75l winner; form hasn't worked out yet, but he was impressive and is an interesting hurdling debutant.. |
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6th (6) (125/1 -25%)Champagne Diamond |
125/1(-25%) | (6) Champagne Diamond 125/1, Needed run well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Wexford latest; tongue-tie first time; ex pointer may need further in time. Little to suggest he can win this based on two hurdle runs; well behind Sea Eagle last time; tongue-tie tried.. |
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7th (3) (5/1 +17%)Molto Amichi |
5/1(+17%) | (3) Molto Amichi 5/1, Keen, did too much too soon beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap at Galway last time; in good form prior; effective 9-10f consistent on flat; interesting hurdles recruit. Sole win in 14 starts on Flat came here over 1m on good last month off 75; set to finish a decent third on hurdles debut at Tipperary in October; that form entitles him to be considered.. |
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8th (10) (200/1 -33%)Lincoln Mill |
200/1(-33%) | (10) Lincoln Mill 200/1, Disappointing hurdle debut down the field in a maiden hurdle at Galway most recent; pointer may need further over hurdles. Moderate hurdles debut, set to finish way behind Golden Handshake; unlikely contender.. |
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9th (11) (125/1 -213%)Macoo |
125/1(-213%) | (11) Macoo 125/1, Ocovango gelding; dam a hurdles and chase winner; top jockey booked; may just need this experience. Ocovango gelding; dam 2m6f chase/3m hurdle winner; makes belated debut and best watched.. |
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|B| (17) (7/1 -40%)Cast A Cold Eye |
7/1(-40%) | (17) Cast A Cold Eye 7/1, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; ran to form comfortably held in a Ladies bumper here last time; trainer in form; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; debut form boosted over hurdles, should have much more to offer top stable. First reserve; half-sister to Champion Bumper winner Bambino Fever for same stable; beaten 13l in pair of bumpers; improvement can be expected over hurdles for top yard, but needs to take a fair step forward.. |
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|F| (13) (80/1 -100%)Je Suis Celebre |
80/1(-100%) | (13) Je Suis Celebre 80/1, Yard won this last year; outpaced, never threatened beaten 6 1/4l in a claimer at Bellewstown last time; off a short-break; plenty more needed. Massaat gelding; 8,000gns yearling; half-brother to winners Cape Coast (1m4f/1m6f; RPR 98), Conundrum (1m/1m2f Flat, 81; 2m hurdle) and Annie Agnew (2m1f hurdle); dam Italian Listed-placed 7.5f-1m3f winner (inc 2yo; 101), half-sister to 1m Group 2 winner Fanunalter; one of two for stable and first string; market can guide.. |
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10th (7) (200/1 -150%)Deeter |
200/1(-150%) | (7) Deeter 200/1, Yard won this last year; pulled up in an auction bumper at Limerick latest where green and never involved; all to prove starting out over hurdles. Pulled up on debut in bumper 163 days ago; others preferred.. |
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11th (15) (300/1 -140%)Kauto Empress |
300/1(-140%) | (15) Kauto Empress 300/1, Keen, didn't find much down the field in a maiden hurdle at Cork most recent; all to prove. Beaten a long way both hurdle starts; one for handicaps. |
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12th (9) (150/1 0%)Le Vent D'ex |
150/1(0%) | (9) Le Vent D'ex 150/1, Needed run when well held over 2m2f at Cork latest; yet to show anything in points or under rules. Nothing in first to runs to suggest that he can win a maiden hurdle.. |
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|PU| (8) (125/1 -56%)Ikalimix |
125/1(-56%) | (8) Ikalimix 125/1, Fell in a handicap hurdle at Cork latest; effective 2m; inconsistent in short career and needs more. Rated 95 after four hurdle runs; unlikely to be good enough to feature here.. |
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|PU| (16) (300/1 -50%)Marilyns Poet |
300/1(-50%) | (16) Marilyns Poet 300/1, Never in the race well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan only start; dam stayed 2m; all to prove. Tailed off on debut 14 days ago; no reason to fancy.. |

MOLTO AMICHI might be worth a shot here on his return to hurdling. The Caravaggio gelding gained an overdue win on the Flat here last month and was a bit too free when a beaten favourite at Galway last time. He made one outing over hurdles last year and would have finished third to Ace Brannigan at Tipperary in October but for a tired fall at the last. Sea Eagle ran a solid race when runner-up at Wexford last time, behind Rosenborg, and he's entitled to play a big part now. Ealu Tapa was an impressive bumper winner at Ballinrobe last month and is also respected on his jumping bow.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4) (7/1 +22%)Whip Cracker |
7/1(+22%) | (4) Whip Cracker 7/1, Ran to form, did particularly well out of a negative draw when second beaten 5l in a handicap here latest; returning from a break; effective 8-10f, acts with cut and on good; can go well again back down in trip and more favourable stall. 0-16 on turf but usually runs his race; runner-up at this track (10.5f, good) when last seen in May; may find this on the sharp side having not been seen in races less than 1m since his juvenile days.. |
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2nd (11) (9/1 +18%)Collecting Coin |
9/1(+18%) | (11) Collecting Coin 9/1, Ran to the balance of form, made winning start for new yard landing a handicap by 2l off a 7lb lower mark here last time; wide draw; effective 7/8f, acts with cut and on good; new mark and hike in class demands more. Formerly trained by Jessica Harrington in Ireland where he won a Galway maiden; sold to join current yard for 33,000gns last month and made an immediate impact by winning over C\u0026D (good); has been raised 7lb and has an outside draw but may still have more to offer.. |
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3rd (6) (13/8 +46%)Asuka |
13/8(+46%) | (6) Asuka 13/8, Back in trip and completed the double landing a handicap by a head off a 3lb lower mark at Thirsk last time; trainer in form; effective 6/7f, acts on a sound surface and AW; should have even more to come for top yard and connections. Absent nearly two years after making a winning debut at Newmarket in 2024, he has made up for lost time recently and bagged his third win on handicap debut at Thirsk (7f, good; 15-8) three weeks ago; there should be plenty more to come from him and he needs to be taken seriously here off 3lb higher.. |
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4th (1) (22/1 -57%)Two Tempting |
22/1(-57%) | (1) Two Tempting 22/1, Below form on turf return down the field in a handicap at Goodwood most recent; in good form prior; effective 7f/1m, acts on both sides of good and AW; needs to bounce back from latest. First of two wins over C\u0026D came in this contest in 2024 off 4lb lower; had a fruitful AW winter campaign; reported to have met with a setback when being readied for Chester's May meeting and returned only when beating just one home in the Golden Mile at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) recently; has a high draw to contend with here and is 3lb higher than his last winning mark.. |
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5th (14) (18/1 +10%)Vixey |
18/1(+10%) | (14) Vixey 18/1, Returned to form beaten 2l off this mark at Musselburgh last time; suited by 7f/1m, acts on a sound surface; plenty more needed at this level. 7lb higher than her last winning mark but has a course record of 1212; cannot be written off.. |
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6th (8) (10/1 +9%)Goldmoyne |
10/1(+9%) | (8) Goldmoyne 10/1, Ran about to the balance of form beaten 4l in a handicap at Goodwood last time; in good form prior; enjoys making it; effective 7/8f, acts on both sides of good and AW; reliable, on a competitive mark, and can go well again. Hasn't won on turf for over two years but landed a four-timer on the AW in the spring; has been running consistently on turf since, admittedly starting to look exposed but he should run his race.. |
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7th (12) (22/1 -57%)Blue Prince |
22/1(-57%) | (12) Blue Prince 22/1, Scored by 2l off a 6lb lower mark at Salisbury in June; returned to form won a classified race here last time; effective 7/8f, acts on most, probably suited by a sound surface; needs bit more back in handicap company. Normally ridden to be produced late, as when successful at Salisbury (7f, good) in June, but was given a straightforward ride to land a claimer over C\u0026D (good) 20 days ago; this looks tougher however and more is required.. |
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8th (3) (40/1 -21%)Henlein |
40/1(-21%) | (3) Henlein 40/1, Ran to form beaten 6l in a handicap at Goodwood last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 7-10f, acts on a sound surface; formerly classy in Australia, needs to prove has retained ability. Previously trained in Australia, he still looks to be finding his level in Britain after three unplaced efforts; dons first-time cheekpieces but best watched until he tells us more.. |
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9th (13) (40/1 -82%)U Sure Do |
40/1(-82%) | (13) U Sure Do 40/1, Ran about to the balance of form beaten 3 1/4l off this mark at Hamilton last time; effective 6/7f, acts on soft and good; in generally good form, but needs more at this level. Landed his third race when successful from a flag start at Ripon (6f, good) in May; may have needed the run when sixth of 12 at Hamilton (6f, good) on his first run since 11 days ago; races beyond 7f for the first time.. |
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10th (9) (17/2 +29%)Yanifer |
17/2(+29%) | (9) Yanifer 17/2, Won this last year; ran roughly to the balance of this season's form when fourth beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap at Haydock latest; effective 7/8f, acts on any except heavy; dual course winner and 4lb below mark of last year's win, but is regressing. Yet to fire this season but landed his third win here when successful in this race last year (good to firm) off 4lb higher; he has also been placed twice at this track and can never be written off around here.. |
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11th (2) (16/1 +52%)Five Ways |
16/1(+52%) | (2) Five Ways 16/1, May not have stayed 1m beaten 8 1/4l in Thoroughbred Stakes (Group 3) at Goodwood last time; top course trainer; wide draw; effective 6/7f, acts on a sound surface; strong, good looking colt, progressive and very likeable, but more needed at this level now. Landed a Group 3 at Kempton last September as a juvenile before finishing fourth in the Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket, both over 6f; highly tried without success this term and although his yard is going great guns, his mark looks high at present.. |
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12th (7) (16/1 -14%)Aqpan |
16/1(-14%) | (7) Aqpan 16/1, Returned to form back up in trip beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap at Goodwood last time; effective 7f, acts on good and AW; thick set colt, slightly further might suit here, but needs a bit more. Made a winning return in a Southwell maiden (7f, AW) in March but found out in three Group/Listed races subsequently; gelded before his ninth of 13 at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago on handicap debut; looks a shade high in the weights.. |
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13th (10) (6/1 +50%)Rhoscolyn |
6/1(+50%) | (10) Rhoscolyn 6/1, Below form having raced keenly down the field in a handicap at Goodwood most recent; effective 7f/8f, likes cut, acts on good; on a very competitive mark based on old efforts, but needs to bounce back. Hasn't fired yet this term but needs conditions softer than good to show his best form; has dropped down to a tempting mark but is 0-3 around here and is at his best at Goodwood and Epsom.. |

Asuka has made up for lost time after a lengthy spell on the sidelines and arrives seeking a hat-trick following his handicap debut success at Thirsk. A 3lb rise may underestimate George Boughey's charge but the value may lie with RHOSCOLYN. The only time he has had his ideal conditions this season was when the eight-year-old suffered a luckless run at Epsom and the recent rain, combined with the handicapper giving him a real chance, makes David O'Meara's gelding very interesting. Two Tempting and Five Ways are others to note.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3) (4/1 +43%)Pilu |
4/1(+43%) | (3) Pilu 4/1, Not best of runs, could have finished closer otherwise beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap at Goodwood last time; in good form prior; effective 6f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; step back up to 6f a plus. Can leads; dual winner at two; below best over 5f at Goodwood last time but had been running well in 6f handicaps and those were stronger races; stall 1 might not be ideal but enters the reckoning.. |
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2nd (4) (10/1 -25%)Sword |
10/1(-25%) | (4) Sword 10/1, Never in it from off the pace beaten 5l in a handicap here last time; in good form prior; effective 7-10f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; unreliable and poor strike-rate. Dual winner; 0-5 for Stuart Williams but had been holding his own in 7f handicaps until a lesser show last time; whether he's quick enough for 6f is the glaring concern (all 23 runs from 7f to 1m2f).. |
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3rd (7) (3/1 +33%)Rajaking |
3/1(+33%) | (7) Rajaking 3/1, Travelled, hit the line well landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 5lb lower mark at York last time; trainer in form; effective 6f, acts on sound surface; mark still competitive, can go well. Doing well for his new yard and nicely on top at the finish in a big field at York a month ago (6f, good to firm); up 5lb but looks a big player.. |
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4th (12) (7/1 -56%)Spring Bloom |
7/1(-56%) | (12) Spring Bloom 7/1, Ran to form third beaten 3/4l off 75 last time, 1lb lower here; effective at 5/6f, acts on good to soft, fast ground and AW; consistent and respected given excellent course record. In-form 9yo whose last four runs have been over C\u0026D; failed narrowly under a penalty two weeks ago (behind Fifty Nifty) but 1lb lower here and should be involved.. |
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5th (11) (13/2 +28%)Fifty Nifty |
13/2(+28%) | (11) Fifty Nifty 13/2, Travelled, ran to form when third beaten 2l off 75 last time, same mark here; usually held up; effective 6-8f, wants sound surface; likes the track, remains well treated on old form. Has won over 1m but recent efforts at 6f and after his C\u0026D win he fared best of those held up when third last week; this could pan out more favourably for him.. |
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6th (10) (16/1 +20%)Juan Les Pins |
16/1(+20%) | (10) Juan Les Pins 16/1, Again below form beaten 8l in a handicap at York last time; suited by 5/6f, acts on a sound surface and AW; needs to bounce back off reduced mark. Had been running well but has performed miserably in his last two races when awkward at the start both times.. |
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7th (13) (80/1 -100%)Royal Accord |
80/1(-100%) | (13) Royal Accord 80/1, Never in it from off the pace down the field in a handicap here most recent; usually held up; effective 6/7f, probably acts on any; back on same mark as when winning here 12 months ago. C\u0026D winner last August off this mark when with Stuart Williams; however, pretty much tailed off in this season's races.. |
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8th (9) (25/1 -79%)Expert Agent |
25/1(-79%) | (9) Expert Agent 25/1, Ran to form beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark at Goodwood last time; suited by 6f, acts on sound surface and AW; can go well again off current mark. Won on the Rowley Mile in May (6f, good; 4lb lower) and last time finished sixth of 26 at Glorious Goodwood, which wasn't a bad run; usually ridden from behind so needs a strong pace which he might get.. |
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9th (1) (28/1 -40%)Zoulu Chief |
28/1(-40%) | (1) Zoulu Chief 28/1, Below form after awkward start down the field in a handicap at Windsor most recent; enjoys making it; returning from a break; effective 6/7f, suited by fast ground and AW; mark easing but out of form. All four wins at 6f and not on an impossible mark even with top weight; however, he's not easily trusted after his last two efforts.. |
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10th (6) (28/1 -133%)Back To Me |
28/1(-133%) | (6) Back To Me 28/1, Below form down the field in a handicap at York most recent; off a short-break; effective 6/7f, acts on good to firm and AW; bounce back needed although mark still fair. 6f AW maiden winner in Ireland and won a 7f AW novice for Ben Haslam in April; went close in one of his three subsequent handicaps and that was over 6f; sold in July for 47,000gns; not dismissed.. |
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11th (8) (18/1 -80%)Sea Cookie |
18/1(-80%) | (8) Sea Cookie 18/1, Bit keen, ran to form when second beaten 5l off 84 last time, 1lb lower here; tongue-tie first time; suited by 6f, acts on fast ground and AW; can go well again if settling. Won a Newbury maiden and followed up in a C\u0026D handicap in June off 4lb lower; down the field at the July meeting and raced freely when no match for the winner in a small field at Leicester; remains open to improvement and a tongue-tie is added.. |
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12th (5) (8/1 -45%)Archduke Ferdinand |
8/1(-45%) | (5) Archduke Ferdinand 8/1, Ran to form when second beaten 1/2l off 79 last time, 3lb higher here; effective 6f-8f, acts on a sound surface; can still be competitive off revised mark. Went close over C\u0026D last week in a race he won two years earlier; now 3lb higher and they claimed 5lb last time, so may need more.. |
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13th (2) (10/1 +0%)Photosynthesis |
10/1(+0%) | (2) Photosynthesis 10/1, Not best of runs, bit below form tried in cheekpieces beaten 5l in a handicap at Doncaster last time; off a short-break; suited by 6f, barely gets 7f, acts on a sound surface; not at best latest, could bounce back. Signed off last season with a head success off this mark on the Rowley Mile (6f, good); he appeared to be running into form before the new cheekpieces backfired at Doncaster; makes the shortlist.. |

Archduke Ferdinand lost little in defeat when coming home in second over C&D last week and must enter calculations in his current vein of form. That said, he is 8lb higher than last month's triumph at Redcar, which may leave the door open for the down-in-class PILU. Roger Teal's three-year-old found himself too far back on his latest eighth over 5f at Glorious Goodwood and better is expected back up in trip. Rajaking and Spring Bloom are others to note.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | 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) (14/1 -180%)Bear On The Run |
14/1(-180%) | (4) Bear On The Run 14/1, Quickened clear easily, improved for debut experience down in grade when winning an auction race at Dundalk by 3 1/4l last time; trainer in form; returning from long layoff; effective 6f on AW; plenty of speed, might need this. Promising debut over C\u0026D in May 2025 before easily scoring at Dundalk by 3.25l; ordinary form, but looked potentially useful that day; off over a year and would be a smart effort to beat these on handicap debut.. |
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2nd (8) (9/2 +80%)Moltophino |
9/2(+80%) | (8) Moltophino 9/2, Below form down the field in a handicap at Naas most recent; effective 5/6f, suited by sound surfafce; needs more despite easing mark. Sole win in 25 starts came when he beat Keke over C\u0026D last year; couple of excuses this term (raced on wrong side at Naas last time) and has inched back down to winning mark; blinkers replace visor.. |
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3rd (5) (11/2 -10%)Genesis |
11/2(-10%) | (5) Genesis 11/2, Ran to form when second beaten 3/4l off 83 last time, same mark here; enjoys making it; effective 5-7f, acts on sound surface; respected once again with mark still fair. Succession of good runs over various sprint trips here this year; won the Rockingham in June and good second over that 5f distance last time; previously, had four of these behind when third in the Scurry over an extended 6f, which was a bit too far.. |
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4th (1) (10/3 +33%)Keke |
10/3(+33%) | (1) Keke 10/3, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; ran to form when fourth beaten 2l in Platinum Stakes (Listed) at Cork latest; effective 5/6f, handles cut, but acts best on a sound surface; generally consistent, can go well. 7f and Cork not really his bag, so not a bad effort at all when beaten less than 2l in Listed company last time; previous fourth of 20 in British-dominated Scurry handicap was creditable too, and will have every chance if he gets the right set-up.. |
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5th (2) (28/1 0%)Howd'yadoit |
28/1(0%) | (2) Howd'yadoit 28/1, Below form beaten 5l in a handicap at Cork last time; effective 5/6f, acts on yielding and good; bounce back needed back up to 6f. Won off 91 at Navan (5f) in May, but it's been a struggle since and hard to fancy at present.. |
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6th (6) (6/1 +14%)Go Athletico |
6/1(+14%) | (6) Go Athletico 6/1, Ran to form down to 6f beaten 1 1/4l off this mark here last time; effective 5-7f, acts on good to firm but suited by plenty of cut; former Group winner, still capable of fair form. Last win came in last year's Scurry here over slightly farther; some good runs this season, but basically he's in the handicapper's grip; went back up 4lb for Galway second over 7f, not as effective over 5f when favourite here last time.. |
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7th (7) (7/2 +53%)Gavoo |
7/2(+53%) | (7) Gavoo 7/2, Ran to form beaten 2 1/4l off a 2lb higher mark at Naas last time; best at 6f, acts on sound surface; consistent on the whole, can go well again. A little bit hard to figure him out but, to be charitable, probably still learning his trade; unlucky fourth to Chicago Pope early in the season; staying-on fifth of 20 in the Scurry here was a good effort; ridden 2f out and just stuck on one-paced when third at Naas latest; visored last twice, now goes unaided.. |
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8th (9) (66/1 -100%)Rock Iguana |
66/1(-100%) | (9) Rock Iguana 66/1, Lacked pace down in grade after awkward start beaten 5l in a claimer at Gowran Park last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 6f/7f, acts on AW; novice form franked, needs to show as good on turf. Reasonable AW form in Britain before being picked up for 15,000gns in July; mid-field in 7f claimer on stable debut; will do well to get competitive in this, unless new headgear works.. |
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9th (11) (9/1 -6%)Gotta Catch'em All |
9/1(-6%) | (11) Gotta Catch'em All 9/1, Ran to form when second beaten 1/2l off 73 last time, 2lb higher here; effective 6-12f, acts soft, good and AW; unexposed as a sprinter, could get head back in front. Has been a revelation since dropping back to this trip with the addition of blinkers, and being ridden forward; just worn down late at Naas (Gavoo third) last time; wrong at the weights, so 5lb higher now.. |
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10th (10) (33/1 -50%)Finika |
33/1(-50%) | (10) Finika 33/1, Never in it from off the pace down to 5f beaten 7l in a handicap here last time; in good form prior; effective 5/6f on sound surface; bounce back needed but return to 6f a plus. Won Cork maiden over this trip on third start; last of 12 over 5f here on handicap debut; doubtless she's better than that, but hard to face into all the same.. |

CHICAGO POPE ran well in a competitive handicap over in York on his last start and, off the same mark, he's capable of striking. The son of Starspangledbanner made the running before finishing fourth to Thunder Call in a strong event. He remains fairly unexposed and there could be more to come from the three-year-old. Genesis rarely runs a bad race and has a good record here. He was runner-up over the minimum trip 13 days ago and sprung a surprise in the Rockingham in late June. Gotta Catch'em All is another who has been very consistent of late and has to come into calculations, along with Go Athletico.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (10/3 +33%)Infraad |
10/3(+33%) | (2) Infraad 10/3, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; hung on camber, improved up in trip landing a handicap by a head off a 7lb lower mark at Goodwood last time; top Ebor Festival trainer; effective 8-12f, acts on soft and good; big, strong, attractive colt, progressive, galloping track should suit much better and still ahead of mark. Suited by the step up to 1m4f when getting the better of a terrific battle to win at Glorious Goodwood on second handicap start (good to firm; front two clear); 1m6f could prompt further improvement and his trainer has won two of the last seven runnings; showed promise on soft on debut; key player.. |
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2nd (6) (12/1 +0%)Galilean Quality |
12/1(+0%) | (6) Galilean Quality 12/1, Idled and hung in front, improved again up in trip landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Ascot last time; effective 10-12f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; steadily progressive, revised mark demands more again but unexposed at staying trips. Has won on various ground; strong finish for 4l sixth of 19 in the King George V Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m4f) and that handicap form has worked out exceptionally well; as expected he was suited by the step up to 1m6f when winning at Ascot last month and could have more to offer at this trip.. |
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3rd (10) (33/1 -18%)Who's Lope |
33/1(-18%) | (10) Who's Lope 33/1, Yard won this last year; ran to form on handicap debut, helped set it up for closer beaten 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark here last time; off a short-break; stays 10-14f, acts on good to firm; more to come over staying trips, mark potentially lenient and bred to appreciate the easier surface, interesting. Won at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm) in May on third run and close second to My Ballyquinn on handicap debut over C\u0026D in June (good; led); further improvement is necessary but he's just the type his trainer, who has won three of the last six runnings, does very well with; unraced on slow ground.. |
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4th (4) (28/1 -40%)Tierra Del Toro |
28/1(-40%) | (4) Tierra Del Toro 28/1, Outpaced, ran to form when fourth beaten 7l in a handicap at Goodwood latest; seems effective 10-12f, acts on sound surface; big, good-looking colt, mark not easy. Looked one to follow when keeping on for third on handicap debut in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good); however, he's failed to settle and finished soundly beaten over 1m4f on his last two starts and, while Goodwood may not have suited last time, he arrives with something to prove.. |
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5th (1) (10/3 +26%)Limestone |
10/3(+26%) | (1) Limestone 10/3, Not pace of principals down in trip and up in class comfortably held in Grand Prix de Paris (Group 1) at Longchamp last time; in good form prior; enjoys making it; significant jockey booking; stays 14f, acts on any; small but good attitude, Queen's Vase winner will appreciate step back up in trip and looks the class angle. Made it four wins on the spin when landing the Group 2 Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm; versatile ground-wise); down the field in the Group 1 Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp since but judged on his previous form he could be on an advantageous mark for today's handicap debut.. |
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6th (12) (22/1 -10%)Devil's Peak |
22/1(-10%) | (12) Devil's Peak 22/1, Scored by a short-head off a 7lb lower mark at Newbury penultimate start; improved again last time; effective at 8-11f, acts on sound surface; steadily progressive, mark reasonable but stamina to prove up in trip. He's raced ten times but has shown improved form of late, winning narrowly in a small field at Newbury (1m3f, good to firm) then second to Into The Light at Glorious Goodwood (1m3f, good to firm); stayed on well last time and could better that performance now at 1m6f; unproven on slow ground.. |
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7th (16) (50/1 -100%)Eniac |
50/1(-100%) | (16) Eniac 50/1, Travelled, too much to do having met trouble at a key stage, not the best ride, ran to form on stable debut beaten a length off a 2lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; effective 1m-13f, acts on yielding and good to firm; ex-Irish, outside chance here off fair mark. Seven-race maiden who is 2lb out of the handicap but he showed promise for Donnacha O'Brien and ran a big race on stable debut at Newcastle (12.4f, AW) four weeks ago, travelling well and keeping on nicely for 1l third behind Glory Road; this longer trip could suit and he's an interesting contender.. |
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8th (11) (66/1 -65%)Baltic Fleet |
66/1(-65%) | (11) Baltic Fleet 66/1, Outpaced, ran to form beaten 4l off this mark at Ascot last time; effective 1m-12f, acts on soft, good and AW; consistent, recent rain a plus but others look better treated. 2yo maiden winner (good to soft) who has run some good races in defeat in 1m4f handicaps this year, including here (good) in May and when third at Ascot (good to firm) recently in a first-time visor (retained); it's possible 1m6f will suit but others in this line-up appear to be more progressive.. |
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9th (5) (4/1 +71%)Mythical Bay |
4/1(+71%) | (5) Mythical Bay 4/1, Yard won this last year; ran to form up in trip landing a Staying Handicap by a nose off a 5lb lower mark at Newmarket (July) last time; top jockey back on board; suited by 12f, effective 14f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; progressing, form franked, further 5lb rise demands more. Prominent racer who showed improvement to win by 4l at Newbury (1m4f, good to soft) in June and followed up at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) last month; had just a nose to spare last time and is 5lb higher today but he's clearly progressive and his trainer has won three of the last six runnings.. |
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10th (9) (15/2 +53%)Sharkeyboy |
15/2(+53%) | (9) Sharkeyboy 15/2, Travelled, out-battled late having looked winner, ran to form in first time cheekpieces beaten a neck off a 4lb lower mark at Galway last time; effective 1m-12f, acts on yielding; fair mark on best Irish form, form franked, chance if stamina holds up. Improved upon his three maiden runs (1m-9.5f) when upped to 12.3f on handicap debut at the Galway festival (yielding), beaten just a neck in that big field; he's trained by Willie Mullins and wears first-time cheekpieces today, and there can be optimism that he will continue to progress; respected.. |
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11th (8) (18/1 -13%)Glory Road |
18/1(-13%) | (8) Glory Road 18/1, Ran to form up in trip on handicap debut landing a handicap by 3/4l off a 6lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; effective 1m-12f, acts on good to soft, good and AW; longer trip here might suit, still ahead of mark. Placed on first three starts (8.3f-1m2f, including on good to soft) before justifying favouritism on handicap/AW debut at Newcastle four weeks ago (12.4f; Eniac third); that latest form has been franked by the runner-up and there's every chance that this one will be suited by 1m6f; one to consider.. |
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12th (7) (28/1 -12%)My Ballyquinn |
28/1(-12%) | (7) My Ballyquinn 28/1, Scored by 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark here penultimate start; bit free and out-battled late, improved again last time, same mark here; effective up to 14f, acts on sound surface; progressive, respected but more needed again in much better race. All starts on good/good to firm; made it 2-3 in handicaps when upped in trip to beat Who's Lope over C\u0026D in June; a line can be put through his subsequent second of three at Sandown as they went no gallop; up in grade today but unexposed at the trip and he's not ruled out.. |
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13th (15) (25/1 -56%)Vantage Code |
25/1(-56%) | (15) Vantage Code 25/1, Went clear with ease, improved up in trip in first time hood landing a handicap by 12l off a 15lb lower mark at Galway last time; effective 10f-14f, acts on yielding and good; progressive as trip increases, revised mark and step up in class make life much tougher. Third of 15 on the Monday of the Galway festival last month (12.3f, yielding) and found a surge of improvement in a first-time hood to demolish a big field there (1m6f, yielding to soft) four days later; hit with a whopping 15lb rise but that may not stop him given his dominance last time.. |
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14th (13) (12/1 +25%)Bay Of Stars |
12/1(+25%) | (13) Bay Of Stars 12/1, Ran to form on handicap debut in first time cheekpieces, did best of those up with the pace, looked in need of stiffer test in Ulster Derby last time; off a short-break; effective 12f, acts on AW, soft and good; good connections and can surely improve again up in trip. Won at Dundalk (1m4f, AW) in April on second start and kept on for close second on handicap debut at Leopardstown (1m4f, good) in May behind one on the middle leg of a hat-trick; failed to settle and had to wait for a clear run when third in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Down Royal (1m5f, soft) two months ago and that form has also been franked by the winner; a strong gallop today would help and he could be capable of considerably better.. |
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15th (3) (10/1 -25%)Into The Light |
10/1(-25%) | (3) Into The Light 10/1, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; improved in first time cheekpieces down in class landing a handicap by 2l off a 8lb lower mark at Goodwood last time; top course jockey; effective 10-12f, acts on good and AW; progressive bar Ascot blowout, form franked, likely bit more to come. Bumped into the highly progressive Lost Boys when short-headed on handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f, good; unraced on slower) in April and bounced back from an underwhelming Royal Ascot run to win at Glorious Goodwood (1m3f, good to firm) in first-time cheekpieces (retained); dam was a 15.5f Listed winner (heavy) and he could take another step forward now tackling 1m6f.. |
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16th (17) (28/1 -100%)Probation |
28/1(-100%) | (17) Probation 28/1, Well treated up 6lb, ran to form up in trip landing a handicap by 2l off a 5lb lower mark at Sandown last time; effective 12-14f, soft suits action but acts on any; progressive in small field handicaps, this tougher but still looks ahead of mark. 2-2 in handicaps, both three-runner races, the first by 12l at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) and the latest at Sandown (1m6f, good to firm); they went no gallop last time and, from out of the handicap, he's 8lb higher in this much hotter race, but it remains to be seen where his ceiling lies.. |
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17th (14) (125/1 -89%)Steel Raven |
125/1(-89%) | (14) Steel Raven 125/1, Ran to form just tiring late up in trip on handicap debut beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap at Goodwood last time; effective 1m-10f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; maiden winner but mark looks high enough and stamina concerns here. Won a maiden at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last month on his third start; it's still very early days but he finished held in sixth behind a couple of these at Glorious Goodwood (1m3f, good to firm) and others are preferred.. |

LIMESTONE's defeat in the Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp is only a slight blot on his otherwise unblemished record this season. The son of New Bay is a strong candidate to bounce back, dropping from a Group 1 for a first appearance in a handicap. Andrew Balding's good record in this race, combined with how results have panned out for the stable this week, suggest Mythical Bay is dangerous to underestimate. However, Infraad and Into The Light boast stronger credentials at this stage and are are championed as bigger threats to the Joseph O'Brien-trained hopeful, in that order of preference.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4) (15/8 -7%)My Girl Katie |
15/8(-7%) | (4) My Girl Katie 15/8, Ran to form back from a break landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 7lb lower mark here last time; usually held up; effective 3m+, acts on sound surface, thorough stayer; in good form, should come on for latest, may remain ahead of mark. Largely consistent mare who justified support back from an absence when landing a third chase win last month, her second over C\u0026D; up 5lb but Alix Balfe claims 7lb and she'll likely give her running and be thereabouts.. |
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2nd (6) (10/1 +38%)Hardy Buck |
10/1(+38%) | (6) Hardy Buck 10/1, Never jumped or travelled, needed run comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Worcester last time; effective 2m2f-3m on a sound surface; bit to prove. Won an Exeter hurdle race off a mark of 74 on stable debut in December but has failed to match that level since, including in two starts over fences; last month's reappearance may have been needed when a well-held last of six over hurdles but he has a bit to prove back over fences, despite his lower chase mark.. |
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3rd (5) (6/1 +8%)Honey I'm Good |
6/1(+8%) | (5) Honey I'm Good 6/1, Made too much use of well beaten in a handicap chase here latest; effective 3m+, wants decent ground; on fair mark, inconsistent. Four-time chase winner who went close over C\u0026D in June on third run back from a long absence, before tailing off behind My Girl Katie here last month; a player if that is forgiven, with promising Rian Corcoran booked.. |
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4th (3) (4/1 +27%)Limerick Leader |
4/1(+27%) | (3) Limerick Leader 4/1, Never travelled 13l third in a handicap chase here most recent run; enjoys making it; effective at around 2 1/2m, just about gets 3m, acts on soft, good; remains well treated on old efforts. Just 1-18 over fences but generally consistent and has plenty of placed efforts to his name; below par on his last two starts (2m5f here) and now tackles his longest trip to date, though he stays 3m; remains on a tough-looking mark and others appeal more for the win.. |
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5th (1) (6/1 -50%)Sir Carnegie |
6/1(-50%) | (1) Sir Carnegie 6/1, Scored by 1 1/4l off a 2lb lower mark at Hexham penultimate start; never jumped or travelled last time, 1lb lower here; effective 2m4f-3m on good to soft and good; in form for new yard until latest. In fine form after blinkers were added in early summer, winning at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) and Hexham (3m, good), before disappointing at Market Rasen last month when reportedly unsuited by the track; retains chase potential and could prove up to this mark if bouncing back.. |
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6th (2) (10/3 -21%)Great D'ange |
10/3(-21%) | (2) Great D'ange 10/3, Ran to form, did best of those forcing good pace beaten 1 1/4l off a 3lb lower mark here last time; effective 3m on good, good to firm; inconsistent, better over fences, mark fair. Four-time chase winner who has returned to form on his last two starts, both over C\u0026D, latest when just under 2l behind My Girl Katie; 2lb better off with that rival despite a 3lb rise and should be thereabouts again.. |

MY GIRL KATIE ticks plenty of boxes having won on this ground as well as over course and distance when successful here in July by a length and a quarter despite a mistake at the last. That was her first start in 11 months and the expected improvement could negate her 7lb rise in the handicap. Great D'Ange was second to the selection that day and may fill the same spot here, while Sir Carnegie cannot be dismissed.
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1st (2) (10/1 -18%)Pure Logic |
10/1(-18%) | (2) Pure Logic 10/1, Returned to form, did best of those coming from off the pace 5 1/4l third in a handicap hurdle at Tramore most recent run; tongue-tie first time; effective at 2m1f, acts on good; inconsistent, fair mark on maiden form. Maiden showed promise in bumpers in 2024 but has disappointed a bit in handicap company; good third at Limerick (2m4f, good) in July; matched that with 5l third at Tramore nine days ago; needs more but definitely capable; tongue-tie added with existing cheekpieces.. |
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2nd (11) (25/1 +50%)Laligurash |
25/1(+50%) | (11) Laligurash 25/1, Stopped quickly down the field in a handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan most recent; acts on good; longer trip a plus but needs more. Well beat in maiden hurdles and fared no better on handicap debut 29 days ago; hard to fancy.. |
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3rd (5) (5/1 +9%)Maxicourt |
5/1(+9%) | (5) Maxicourt 5/1, Ran to form just flattening out late up in trip beaten 7l in a handicap hurdle at Tramore last time; effective 2m, acts on yielding, good; fair mark on maiden form, stamina concerns here. Maiden who looked ready to strike when third at Cork (2m1f, good) last month but disappointed as well-backed favourite over same C\u0026D next time; bounced back to some extent when beaten 6.5l at Tramore nine days ago over similar trip (Pure Logic 1.25l ahead); should remain competitive.. |
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4th (1) (6/1 -20%)Deise Crystal |
6/1(-20%) | (1) Deise Crystal 6/1, Ran to form beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap hurdle at Wexford last time; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on good to yielding; in form. Struggled on handicap debut at Cork but bounced back since with two placed efforts at Wexford (2m1f, good); didn't find much for pressure when fifth at Wexford over this trip 15 days ago; on a nice mark but questionable whether he relishes this trip.. |
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5th (16) (22/1 -100%)The Border Boy |
22/1(-100%) | (16) The Border Boy 22/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase here latest where let down by jumping effective 2m1f-2m6f; inconsistent and best watched for now. Sole win in 25 starts came at Cork (2m1f, good) a year ago; back on that mark but poor on last hurdles run at Punchestown and pulled up over fences here last month; capable but needs to shrug off latest effort.. |
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6th (15) (20/1 +0%)Lake Okeechobee |
20/1(+0%) | (15) Lake Okeechobee 20/1, Every chance, below form well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Sligo latest; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2m, acts on soft; inconsistent in short career. Step in right direction when a keeping-on fourth at Limerick (2m4f, soft) in May but no impression at Sligo latest behind same rival; needs to bounce back.. |
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7th (9) (14/1 -17%)Ballinvasas Best |
14/1(-17%) | (9) Ballinvasas Best 14/1, Unseated early in a handicap hurdle at Wexford latest; caught the eye previous run; effective 2m-2m4f on a sound surface; could build on latest completed start stepped up in trip. Off the track two years and progressed from Listowel reappearance to make late headway into fourth at Ballinrobe (2m1f, good) last month; unseated at first 15 days ago; chance if building on that Ballinrobe effort.. |
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8th (10) (5/1 -25%)Uptaurintop |
5/1(-25%) | (10) Uptaurintop 5/1, Ran to form back down in trip, well placed in race dominated from front 7 1/4l third in a handicap hurdle at Cork most recent run; effective 2m-2m3f, acts on heavy and good; fair mark on chase form. Maiden who has some decent placed form, most notably at Limerick (2m, soft) in April when beaten 1.75l into third; well-held third last twice, including over C\u0026D; step back up in distance should suit; usually ridden off the pace.. |
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9th (6) (11/1 +8%)Coup D'essay |
11/1(+8%) | (6) Coup D'essay 11/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Sligo latest where failed to stay 2 1/2m; effective 2m with cut; bounce back needed and stamina concerns once again Didn't run badly when eighth at Limerick in April (2m, soft); little to shout about otherwise and pulled up behind Andyourbirdcansing 41 days ago; plenty to find.. |
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10th (7) (12/1 -60%)Silin Alainn |
12/1(-60%) | (7) Silin Alainn 12/1, Never involved down the field in a handicap hurdle at Limerick most recent; absent for very lengthy period; dam stayed 2 1/2m; yet to show anything. Beaten 20l plus in four maiden hurdles and a handicap; off 672 days and has switched to Gavin Cromwell; stable do well with recruits and it's interesting she's been persevered with; market confidence would have to be taken very seriously.. |
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11th (17) (5/1 +58%)Ballindenisk |
5/1(+58%) | (17) Ballindenisk 5/1, Outpaced, unsuited by drop in trip on handicap debut down the field in a handicap hurdle at Wexford most recent; off a short-break; effective at 2m2f with cut; more to come over further. First reserve; beaten a long way in maidens; handicap debut not without promise beaten 10.5l at Wexford; step up in trip could suit.. |
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12th (3) (28/1 -27%)Pirate Island |
28/1(-27%) | (3) Pirate Island 28/1, May have found ground too quick down the field in a handicap hurdle at Cork most recent; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts with cut; out of form. 0-15 over hurdles; won point-to-point in February; no impact in hunter chases in the spring; well beaten in handicap hurdle at Cork 19 days ago; step up in trip will suit but needs more.. |
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13th (13) (12/1 +40%)Whatyouwant |
12/1(+40%) | (13) Whatyouwant 12/1, Never threatened down the field in a handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe most recent; effective 2 3/4-3m, suited by sound surface; inconsistent over hurdles. Dual handicap hurdle winner, latest at Kilbeggan (3m1f, good) in September off 1lb lower, beating very well-treated Rising Dust; not gone on from that but more positive run at Kilbeggan last month; tame effort over shorter last time and is at his best over further.. |
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14th (12) (28/1 +44%)Drumadeise |
28/1(+44%) | (12) Drumadeise 28/1, Unseated in a handicap hurdle at Wexford latest where green and never travelled; yet to show anything; likely to need more time. Has struggled in three maidens and two handicap runs; others far more convincing.. |
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15th (14) (28/1 +15%)Keyser Smokesy |
28/1(+15%) | (14) Keyser Smokesy 28/1, Mistakes, poor hurdles return well beaten in a maiden hurdle here latest; placed in a point but yet to show anything under rules. Point-to-point form this year nothing to shout about and beaten a fair way in maiden hurdle 36 days ago; others preferred.. |

UPTAURINTOP has been knocking on the door recently and the six-year-old has every chance of finally getting off the mark at the 10th attempt over timber. Pure Logic has plenty of placed form to advertise her chance and gets a first-time tongue strap, while Deise Crystal is a half-brother to a winning stayer and there could be more to come from him over this trip.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5) (16/1 -45%)Midak |
16/1(-45%) | (5) Midak 16/1, Ran about to form sitting off steady pace and finding little beaten 6 1/2l in Glorious Stakes (Group 3) at Goodwood last time; effective up to 12f, acts on soft, action suits sound surfaces; more needed at this level. Won Group 3 at Saint-Cloud (10.5f, good) last May; respectable efforts at Listed/Group 3 level for current yard this summer but will need to pull out more for the longer trip if he's to resume winning ways.. |
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2nd (2) (2/1 +11%)By The Book |
2/1(+11%) | (2) By The Book 2/1, Returned to form dropped in class on seasonal reappearance when second beaten 1 1/2l in Charlie Wood Stakes (Listed) at Beverley latest; trainer in form; effective 12-14f, acts on a sound surface; should come on for latest can go well again for top connections. Low-mileage 5yo who progressed into a really smart performer at up to 1m6f at Meydan over the winter and made a sound return to Britain when chasing home Al Aasy in a Beverley Listed race (1m4f, good to firm) seven weeks ago; going on the soft side of good would be an unknown but he holds good form claims.. |
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3rd (6) (18/1 +64%)Tactician |
18/1(+64%) | (6) Tactician 18/1, Below form, probably didn't stay 2m2f comfortably held in a handicap at Newmarket last time; absent for very lengthy period; effective 14-16f, acts on a sound surface; seasonal reappearance and gelded since last seen, plenty more needed after almost two years off. Progressed into a useful staying handicapper in the second half of 2024; gelded ahead of this belated return; has plenty to find on form and might be using this as a prep ahead of a return to handicap company (entered in Cesarewitch).. |
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4th (7) (10/1 -43%)Lady Vivian |
10/1(-43%) | (7) Lady Vivian 10/1, Yard won this last year; appeared to improve up in trip when second beaten 3l in Coral Marathon (Listed) at Sandown latest; off a short-break; effective 11/12f, stays 2m, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; may have been flattered latest. Her previous course visit resulted in a handicap win over the extended 1m4f on good ground (acts on good to soft) at the 2025 May meeting; campaigned at Group/Listed level since, running her best race when 2.75l second of four to Lazy Griff at Sandown (2m, good) last month; 3lb better off with Charlie Johnston's charge this time; Ralph Beckett has won this three times since 2021.. |
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5th (8) (16/1 +0%)Orchard Keeper |
16/1(+0%) | (8) Orchard Keeper 16/1, Ran to form beaten 5l in Chalice Stakes (Listed) at Newmarket (July) last time; in good form prior; effective 12-14f, probably best at the latter, acts on a sound surface; consistent handicapper but vulnerable at higher levels. Reliable type whose wins have come in 1m2f and 1m6f handicaps; good fourth in this race 12 months ago and showed she retains her ability when fifth in another Listed event at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) on her reappearance three weeks ago.. |
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6th (3) (12/1 +40%)Duraji |
12/1(+40%) | (3) Duraji 12/1, Returned to form up in trip when fourth beaten 2l in a handicap at Newbury latest; effective 14-18f, acts on most; generally consistent and competitive in high-grade handicaps, but needs more at this level. Fine third from the front in the Chester Cup (2m2f, good) on his first start for Richard Hughes; proved way too headstrong to give himself a chance of lasting home in the Copper Horse at Royal Ascot next time but ridden with restraint and saw things out a lot better when fourth of seven in 2m Newbury handicap (good to firm) since; has a bit to find on the figures back at Listed level.. |
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7th (4) (5/1 +17%)Fantasy World |
5/1(+17%) | (4) Fantasy World 5/1, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; pulled up in Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) at Cheltenham latest; top course trainer; suited by 14f, may need soft at lesser trips, acts on any; progressive Listed winner on Flat, of interest returning to Andrew Balding from Nicky Henderson. Sold for 600,000gns after winning a 1m6f Ascot Listed race (good to soft) for Andrew Balding last autumn; didn't make the expected impact over hurdles for Nicky Henderson earlier this year (pulled up in Triumph at Cheltenham when last seen) but resumes his Flat career back with a yard which is in tremendous form.. |
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|PU| (1) (9/4 +0%)Lazy Griff |
9/4(+0%) | (1) Lazy Griff 9/4, Too close to pace tried in cheekpieces up in class well beaten in Goodwood Cup (Group 1) at Goodwood latest; won the Coral Marathon (Listed) by 2 3/4l at Sandown penultimate start; effective 12f to 2m, probably best on a sound surface; big chance to get back to winning ways back down in class. Chased home Lambourn in last year's Chester Vase and Derby (also third to him in the Irish Derby); missed the second half of last season but showed he's still as good as ever when defeating the reopposing Lady Vivian in 2m Sandown Listed race (good) last month; raced freely and weakened quickly in the Goodwood Cup with cheekpieces added (quickly discarded) but he can bounce back with his sights lowered today.. |

2025 Derby runner-up LAZY GRIFF has the perfect opportunity to gain a confidence-boosting success after a disappointing effort in the Goodwood Cup. Prior to that, he had won at this level in the Coral Marathon at Sandown where he got the better of the reopposing Lady Vivian. By The Book chased home the evergreen Al Aasy at Beverley and has to enter calculations, while it will be interesting to see what the market makes of Fantasy World.
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1st (4) (11/4 +31%)Royal Bodyguard |
11/4(+31%) | (4) Royal Bodyguard 11/4, Bit keen but ran to form beaten 2 1/4l off a 1lb lower mark at Ffos Las last time; suited by 8f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; form in and out, can go well. Sometimes races a bit too freely but ran well before fading into fourth over C\u0026D (good) in June and returns here after keeping on well for second in tactical race at Ffos Las (1m, good) ten days ago; still on a workable mark; might be the answer.. |
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2nd (6) (10/3 +39%)Khuskhas |
10/3(+39%) | (6) Khuskhas 10/3, Ran to form when fourth beaten 2l off 65 last time, same mark here; hood first time; suited by 6f-1m on sound surface; chance once again off competitive mark. Returned to form with C\u0026D (good to firm) win for James Ferguson in June and was respectable fourth at Windsor (1m, good to firm) on last month's first run for Tom Clover; tends to face a bit too freely so it will be interesting to see whether switch from blinkers to a first-time hood pay dividends.. |
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3rd (8) (14/1 -75%)Karakula Dancer |
14/1(-75%) | (8) Karakula Dancer 14/1, Didn't quite see out 9f beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; effective 8/9f, acts on sound surface, cheekpieces have helped; drop to 8f a plus back on turf. Three-time AW winner for James Ferguson in early part of this year and placed on both subsequent turf starts (1m, good to firm/good); didn't fire on Tapeta last month but makes stable debut from a workable mark.. |
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4th (5) (9/4 +18%)Guest House |
9/4(+18%) | (5) Guest House 9/4, Improved, hit the line well landing a handicap by 4l off a 6lb lower mark at Yarmouth last time; effective 7/8f, acts on good and good to firm, likes Yarmouth; new mark asks more but can again go well. Kept on well for clearcut success in six-runner race at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago, his second win over that C\u0026D this season; moves back up from Class 6 after a 6lb rise but is evidently in good nick.. |
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5th (2) (14/1 -27%)Forever Endless |
14/1(-27%) | (2) Forever Endless 14/1, Ran about to form beaten 8l in a novice at Wolverhampton last time; effective 7/8f, acts on good and AW; needs plenty more. Showed only minor promise in his three qualifying races (7f-8.3f) and is not obviously well treated for this handicap debut but remains unexposed; worth a glance in the betting.. |
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6th (1) (5/1 -82%)Napolian |
5/1(-82%) | (1) Napolian 5/1, Ran to form, good attitude tried in hood when second beaten a short-head off 69 last time, 1lb higher here; effective 8f, suited by a sound surface; can go well again here. Has mixed record this season but won a match race in June and was seemingly aided by a first-time hood when very close second at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) a week ago; on the premises if in the right mood again.. |
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7th (7) (66/1 -313%)La Mariposa |
66/1(-313%) | (7) La Mariposa 66/1, Didn't stay 10f when fourth beaten 48l in a novice here latest; stays 8f on a sound surface; chance back down to 8f on handicap debut. Outran 33-1 odds when second of six in slowly run C\u0026D (good to firm) novice last month, her third start, but the value of that form is open to question and she was remote when last of four over 1m2f here three weeks ago.. |

NAPOLIAN returned to form when denied by a short head at Doncaster recently and compensation could be on the horizon. A 1lb nudge up in the ratings looks fair and he gets the vote over Royal Bodyguard. Michael Bell's inmate arrives on the back of a solid second at Ffos Las and he's more convincing than Yarmouth winner Guest House, who appears to save his best for that venue.
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1st (4) (11/4 -47%)Green Empress |
11/4(-47%) | (4) Green Empress 11/4, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; finished best after taking time to pick up when second beaten 3/4l in Airlie Stud Stakes (Group 2) here latest; off a short-break; effective 6f, acts on good and fast ground; still green second start, should relish step up to 7f. Saxon Warrior filly is 0-2 but those two defeats were behind the top class Sun Goddess; finished 5l behind her when runner up on debut here (6f, good); closed the gap to 0.75l in the Airlie Stud Stakes back here on her second start (6f, gd-fm); the way she finished that day suggested this longer trip will suit; preferred by Browne McMonagle and an intriguing runner.. |
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2nd (3) (12/1 -41%)Dancing Destiny |
12/1(-41%) | (3) Dancing Destiny 12/1, Outpaced by winner, finished as if needing further than 7f when second beaten a head in Silver Flash Stakes (Group 3) at Leopardstown latest; effective 7/8f, acts on good; chance if building on latest. Magna Grecia filly has run five times; won her maiden on debut at Roscommon (7.5f, good); added a Listed heat at Naas (1m, good) on penultimate; flew home for a head second behind Alpha in Leopardstown Group 3 latest (7f, good); should be thereabouts again.. |
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3rd (1) (4/6 +27%)Alpha |
4/6(+27%) | (1) Alpha 4/6, Yard has won last two runnings of race; plenty to do, quickened smartly but only just got home when winning Silver Flash Stakes (Group 3) at Leopardstown by a head last time; top course trainer; effective 7f, acts on good; classy prospect, good chance here. Regally bred Sea The Stars filly; narrowly denied on debut on soft ground at Leopardstown (7f) by Blonde Over Blue; gained compensation on next start in decisive fashion in a C\u0026D maiden (good); saw off the fast-finishing Dancing Destiny by a head upped to Group 3 company back at Leopardstown a month ago (Blonde Over Blue fourth); likely more to come and preferred by Lordan.. |
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4th (5) (6/1 +33%)Ibelieveicanfly |
6/1(+33%) | (5) Ibelieveicanfly 6/1, Settled better tried in a hood, pulled clear late when winning a Fillies & Mares race here by 5l last time; top course trainer; effective 7f on sound surface; more to come yet for top connections with headgear a help. Off the mark at the fourth attempt in maidens, bolting up over C\u0026D (gd-fm) in a first time hood which is retained; finished 6l behind Alpha when runner up in a C\u0026D maiden in June (when Wayne Lordan rode); can't be discounted upped in class but this time Lordan prefers Alpha.. |
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5th (2) (40/1 -60%)Blonde Over Blue |
40/1(-60%) | (2) Blonde Over Blue 40/1, Good effort up in class when fourth beaten 5l in Silver Flash Stakes (Group 3) at Leopardstown latest; tongue-tie first time; effective 7f, bred to get further, acts on soft and good; improvement needed to take this. Lope De Vega filly took the scalp of Alpha on debut at Leopardstown (7f, soft); however, proved no match for that rival (or Dancing Destiny) when upped to Group 3 company back there on latest; Browne McMonagle jumps ship and tongue tie goes on now.. |

GREEN EMPRESS has bumped into the high-class Sun Goddess on both appearances and got a lot closer to the Group 1 winner on her second start in a Group 2 over 6f here in late June. Out of a Sea The Stars mare, she is likely to be suited by this longer trip and can get off the mark with a Pattern success. Alpha was impressive when easily beating Ibelieveicanfly in a C&D maiden on Derby weekend, but then did plenty wrong when struggling at long odds-on to beat Dancing Destiny in the Silver Flash at Leopardstown, with Blonde Over Blue well held in fourth.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4) (9/4 +25%)Notable Speech |
9/4(+25%) | (4) Notable Speech 9/4, Winner of five G1s; had finish run out of him on straight mile beaten 4 1/4l in Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1) at Ascot last time; top course jockey; off a short-break; suited by 1m, acts on easy ground but best on fast ground; top-class miler away from Ascot, could get nice pace set up here and the pick on form. Not the first time he's failed to fire at Ascot when a disappointing favourite in the Queen Anne, having previously looked better than ever in showing his trademark turn of foot to win the Lockinge at Newbury (good); renowned as a top-class domestic/international miler but he didn't run badly in last year's July Cup and should be fully effective at 7f; while fast ground shows him at his brilliant best, he nearly won a French Group 1 last season on good to soft; commands the utmost respect.. |
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2nd (1) (6/1 -33%)Lake Forest |
6/1(-33%) | (1) Lake Forest 6/1, Had an interrupted run and may have been a length or so closer beaten 6l in Sussex Stakes (Group 1) at Goodwood last time; in good form prior winning G2 Lennox days before; top Ebor Festival trainer; usually held up; effective 6f-1m, suited by a sound surface, likes fast ground; in good form, unlucky in this race last year, strong claims but wouldn't want more rain. From three visits to York he's won a Gimcrack and finished an unlucky-in-running second in this 12 months ago; gelding operation has triggered a further upturn in his fortunes, winning Listed/Group 2 races over this trip (good ground) on either side of a close fifth in the 6f Group 1 sprint at Royal Ascot (running on); it was his second run in as many days at Glorious Goodwood (after winning the Lennox) when traffic issues scuppered all hope in the Sussex Stakes; the worry is this week's rain as he's had precious little racing on ground softer than good and hasn't shone when he has.. |
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3rd (2) (18/1 +0%)Marvelman |
18/1(+0%) | (2) Marvelman 18/1, Yard won this last year; tired late made plenty of use of beaten 4 1/4l in Lennox Stakes (Group 2) at Goodwood last time; effective 6-7f, acts on any; G2 Park Stakes winner last year but vulnerable at this level. Unraced at York but he does go on any ground, and his career-best form came on soft when impressing in a 7f Group 2 at Doncaster last September; creditable effort conceding weight all round when runner-up to Paborus in a Group 3 over 6f (AW) on his return to Britain in June and it's best to put a line through his run behind Lake Forest at Glorious Goodwood (7f) as he raced far too freely off a slacking pace; with a truer gallop on the cards and no ground issues, he could be a lively one.. |
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4th (9) (3/1 +63%)Ten Bob Tony |
3/1(+63%) | (9) Ten Bob Tony 3/1, Lot to do and at least backed-up Queen Anne win when fourth beaten 3l in Sussex Stakes (Group 1) at Goodwood latest; effective 7-8f, acts on any; progressive G1 winner should run well. Prior to this year all his best form was at 7f on ground good or slower, and yet he popped up at 50-1 in a fast-ground Queen Anne and proved that was no flash in the pan with his close fourth to Bow Echo in the Sussex Stakes (again 1m on good to firm), in which he was nearest at the finish having been held up out the back; hard to knock.. |
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5th (14) (8/1 -60%)Zavateri |
8/1(-60%) | (14) Zavateri 8/1, Held late after troubled passage but fine effort on comeback beaten 4 1/4l in Sussex Stakes (Group 1) at Goodwood last time; effective 6/7f, acts on yielding and fast ground; high-class and game, not the biggest, G1 winner at 2, should come on for latest, big player. One of the best 2yos around last season, with his head defeat of Gstaad in the Group 1 National Stakes at the Curragh (7f, yielding; unraced on softer) his most striking piece of form; a setback ruled out him out of the 2,000 Guineas after shaping encouragingly in a trial, and he got messed about at a crucial stage when fifth in the Sussex (one place behind Ten Bob Tony); this shorter trip might be a better fit for him and, as he still retains some upside, he looks a key player.. |
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6th (13) (28/1 -12%)Puerto Rico |
28/1(-12%) | (13) Puerto Rico 28/1, Winner of two G1s at 2; tactically deployed and may not have enjoyed fast ground down the field in Sussex Stakes (Group 1) at Goodwood most recent; cheekpieces first time; enjoys making it; stays 1m, acts on soft and good; Group 2/3 performer will appreciate return to easy ground and could bounce back under more reserved tactics. Last two efforts in fast-ground Group 1s at 1m don't reflect his true ability and on going slower than good he has form figures of 114 (all on very soft) in Group 1s at 7f and 1m, with the defeat highly respectable on this season's reappearance when close up behind last weekend's Jacques le Marois winner Rayif; one to be interested in with cheekpieces given a go.. |
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7th (7) (18/1 -13%)Rogue Diplomat |
18/1(-13%) | (7) Rogue Diplomat 18/1, Sweating heavily but progressive, late pace collapse helped and best run to date when second beaten a neck in Lennox Stakes (Group 2) at Goodwood latest; effective 7-8f, acts on soft and good to firm; progressive Hunt Cup winner, probably bit to come. Seriously progressive this season in 1m handicaps, including a near miss in the Lincoln (good to soft; won on soft) and victory in the Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot (good to firm); dispelled any doubts about his Group-race credentials when emerging from last in a steadily run race to push Lake Forest to a neck in the 7f Lennox at Glorious Goodwood (good); that effort deserves an upgrade, so he's in the mix.. |
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8th (5) (22/1 -38%)Paborus |
22/1(-38%) | (5) Paborus 22/1, Ran to form after a year off when winning Chipchase Stakes (Group 3) at Newcastle by 1 1/2l last time; wide draw; off a short-break; has issues but progressive and unexposed, probably bit to come. Strike-rate of 5-8 and long absences are a feature in his profile; back from another to produce career-best form in beating Marvelman at Newcastle in June (6f AW) but he'd be no certainty to confirm those placings on 5lb worse terms, while there are plenty of others to worry about; on the plus side, he remains a relative unknown quantity and trip/ground will be fine.. |
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9th (8) (12/1 -20%)Satono Reve |
12/1(-20%) | (8) Satono Reve 12/1, Winner of two G1s in Japan; bit below form made plenty of use of 1 1/4l third in July Cup (Group 1) at Newmarket (July) most recent run; effective 6f, acts on a sound surface; top class sprinter has stamina concerns over this far on easy ground. Japanese raider who has made his name over 6f, winning two Grade 1s on home soil and placed in three British Group 1s, latterly the July Cup at Newmarket where he wasn't stopping at the finish; ran well on his only start over 7f (in 2024) and it was over 1m that he won his first ever race; an intriguing runner, though the glaring concern is that his peak efforts have come on good or faster ground and this surface is likely to be the softest he's raced on (effective on yielding back home).. |
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10th (10) (9/1 +44%)Flora Of Bermuda |
9/1(+44%) | (10) Flora Of Bermuda 9/1, Yard won this last year; quickened well and ran to best upped to 7f when winning Oak Tree Stakes (Group 3) at Goodwood by a neck last time; top jockey back on board; effective 6-7f, acts on soft and good to firm; admirably consistent multiple Group winner, unexposed at 7f. A standing dish in Group races over 6f but had long given the impression that 7f might suit and she duly saw that trip out well to take the Group 3 Oak Tree at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm; could be even better on softer); the close proximity of the third/fourth horses would suggest that a repeat performance won't get the job done here, but she's a likeable mare who should give her running, especially with form figures of 121 on her last three visits to York; respected.. |
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11th (11) (66/1 -164%)Lifeplan |
66/1(-164%) | (11) Lifeplan 66/1, Did plenty early to get across from wide draw, needed run 1 1/4l third in Queensferry Stakes (Listed) at Chester most recent run; wide draw; effective 6f, probably get further, acts on a sound surface; 2025 Gimrack winner open to further improvement and may stay a mile at three. All runs at 6f on good or faster ground; unbeaten as a 2yo, winning a weak Gimcrack here 12 months ago on his second start (good to firm); lots to like about his comeback run at Chester, as he did a lot of early running from a bad draw and was picked off only late on; however, that was a Listed race and this is a new trip, so it looks a big ask.. |
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12th (12) (33/1 -175%)Power Blue |
33/1(-175%) | (12) Power Blue 33/1, Ran to form on fast ground when winning Minstrel Stakes (Group 2) at The Curragh by 1 1/2l last time; effective 6-8f, acts on any; highly tried this year, plenty to find at the top level. Debut winner at two on soft and later beat this year's 1,000 Guineas heroine True Love in the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes (6f, good); no more than minor roles in three 1m Group 1s this season before justifying favouritism when his sights were lowered in a Curragh Group 2 last month (7f, good to firm); he didn't exactly blow his rivals away that day and he's probably playing for the places, for all that a fast-run race at 7f might be his ideal scenario these days.. |
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13th (3) (33/1 +0%)Native Warrior |
33/1(+0%) | (3) Native Warrior 33/1, Goes well on soft and returned to form when winning Ballycorus Stakes (Group 3) at Leopardstown by 3/4l last time; effective 7-8f, suited by cut; off a short-break; progressive and unexposed at Group level but more needed after wind op. Form figures of 1311571 in a visor; a graduate from the handicap ranks and he didn't have all that much in hand when the 6-4 winner of a Group 3 in Ireland in June on latest start (7f, soft); looks up against it now he's dining at the top table, unless transformed by a wind operation.. |
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14th (6) (40/1 -21%)Powerful Glory |
40/1(-21%) | (6) Powerful Glory 40/1, Probably needed the run beaten 5l in Greenlands Stakes (Group 2) at The Curragh last time; usually held up; off a short-break; suited by 6f, acts on heavy and good to firm; G1 winning sprinter should come on from reappearance but stamina to prove. Has some CV for one so lightly raced, having won the Group 2 Mill Reef (heavy) as a 2yo and added the Group 1 Champions Sprint at Ascot last October (good), beating previous Group 1 winner Lazzat; comeback run at the Curragh was a bit of a damp squib, though he was conceding weight all round in that Group 2 and he probably needed it; dangerous to dismiss, for all that he'll be into unknown territory inside today's final furlong.. |

Notable Speech is already a multiple Group 1 winner and has been victorious in just shy of half of his career starts so far. However, all those successes came over a mile and he may be worth opposing on his first attempt over this intermediate trip. ZAVATERI is much more accustomed to this distance and cutting back a furlong could be ideal after a troubled run when fifth in the Sussex at Goodwood. Ten Bob Tony was a place ahead of the selection in that prestigious event and also commands respect back over 7f. Lake Forest and Japan's Satono Reve are other high-class contenders.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1) (13/8 -18%)Gore Point |
13/8(-18%) | (1) Gore Point 13/8, Yard won this last year; well treated up 6lb, improved again landing a handicap by 9 1/2l off a 8lb lower mark here last time; effective 2m, acts on good, good to firm; progressive, remain competitive off revised mark. Hat-trick (2m-extended 2m3f) before the break included two C\u0026D wins in July, latest when scoring convincingly off an 8lb lower mark and the runner-up has run well since; this mark demands more but he's thriving and a bold bid can be expected for the four-timer.. |
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2nd (3) (4/5 +0%)Ice Jet |
4/5(+0%) | (3) Ice Jet 4/5, Scored over hurdles by 1 1/4l off a 11lb lower mark at Worcester penultimate start; mistakes, travelled, too much to do under overconfident jockey, ran to form on chase debut second beaten a short-head off 113 last time, 4lb higher here; effective at around 2 1/2m, suited by sound surface; progressive, should win soon over fences. Showed the benefit of wind surgery when winning three hurdle races on the bounce in May and very nearly defied a 4lb lower mark than this at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in July on chase debut; latest race was voided well before the finish; strong claims.. |
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3rd (2) (17/2 -6%)Cobbler's Boy |
17/2(-6%) | (2) Cobbler's Boy 17/2, Keen, went clear, made too much use of well beaten in a handicap chase at Hexham latest; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on good to soft and good; progressing over fences until latest. C\u0026D winner in May and respectable second over hurdles the following month, but he was well beaten back over fences at Hexham (raced freely) last month and subsequently left Dan Skelton's stable for £5,000; retains chase potential but others are more persuasive.. |
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4th (4) (17/2 +58%)Hooper |
17/2(+58%) | (4) Hooper 17/2, Travelled but found little, may not have stayed when fourth beaten 34l in a handicap chase at Stratford latest; effective 2m; not the force of old but has tumbled in the weights and good yard persists. Useful hurdler in his prime but he's been well below that level in three starts for this stable since returning from a long absence, latest when a 34l fourth back over fences at Stratford (extended 2m3f) last month; has enough to prove at present.. |

Cobbler's Boy likes to front run when the chance arises and if the others let him get away in a small field, he may prove difficult to catch. Ice Jet is a multiple winner over further and might need more of a test of stamina, so the race may be run to suit GORE POINT. Upped 8lb for a comfortable C&D success last month, a strong pace to aim at should be his ideal scenario.
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1st (6) (8/1 +56%)Londonofficecallin |
8/1(+56%) | (6) Londonofficecallin 8/1, Did plenty early, ran to form when fourth beaten 7l in a handicap at Ballinrobe latest; effective 1 1/2-3m; useful dual purpose performer, good mark on best form in both codes, threat. Very solid dual purpose performer; campaigned on the Flat and over fences this year, winning the Cork Derby and second in a Kilbeggan beginners chase; reverts back to hurdles with the stable in cracking form and makes obvious appeal.. |
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2nd (11) (11/4 +45%)Jupiter Du Gite |
11/4(+45%) | (11) Jupiter Du Gite 11/4, Returned to form back down in trip, needed run beaten a nose off a 3lb lower mark here last time; usually held up; effective 2-2 1/2m, suited by cut; fair mark on UK form, running into form for new yard. Won over hurdles and fences in Britain on soft/heavy; standout effort for current yard came over here last month when coming home strongly to be beaten a nose in 2m5f handicap hurdle, after being a bit short of room and having to be switched in closing stages; up 3lb for that but should go well.. |
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3rd (4) (33/1 -106%)Magnor Glory |
33/1(-106%) | (4) Magnor Glory 33/1, Didn't stay beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap hurdle here last time; effective 2-2 1/2m, suited by sound surface; could be running back into form after lay off but big stamina doubts. Five-time winner but quite lightly raced in recent times over hurdles and fences; mid-division over C\u0026D in July and his forays over this sort of trip have not convinced; others preferred.. |
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4th (7) (17/2 -21%)Rebel Budz |
17/2(-21%) | (7) Rebel Budz 17/2, Did it easily, improved from debut when winning a maiden hurdle at Cork by 14l last time; effective 2 3/4-3m, acts on yielding and good; maiden form franked, unexposed as a stayer, opening mark fair. Point winner and progressive in three runs over hurdles, bolting up in a 3m maiden hurdle at Cork in January when last seen; Darragh O'Keeffe sticks with him and a very interesting handicap debutant despite almost eight months off.. |
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5th (13) (17/2 -13%)Hees Dynamite |
17/2(-13%) | (13) Hees Dynamite 17/2, Yard won this last year; got racing a bit early down the field in a handicap hurdle at Galway most recent; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on any; progressive over hurdles and fences. Had a couple of these behind when a close second in a C\u0026D handicap in July; failed to see out his race at Galway since but certainly respected on that previous course form.. |
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6th (2) (5/1 +9%)Jazzy Matty |
5/1(+9%) | (2) Jazzy Matty 5/1, Ran to form, outstayed late beaten 3l off this mark at Aintree last time; returning from a break; effective 2-2 1/2m; Grand Annual winner appears better over fences, in good form and mark lenient but big stamina worries. First and second in the last two runnings of the Grand Annual at Cheltenham; slightly unlucky in a valuable handicap hurdle at Aintree when last seen; still potentially well handicapped over hurdles and should be a leading player; has won over 2m5f over fences.. |
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7th (12) (40/1 -21%)Stormbreaker |
40/1(-21%) | (12) Stormbreaker 40/1, Ran well to a point but didn't stay comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Galway last time; effective at around 2 1/2m; form in and out of late. Listowel maiden hurdle for Willie Mullins; much better effort at Galway last time on his second run for the stable; more needed again but not impossible to see him involved.. |
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8th (10) (40/1 -43%)My Trump Card |
40/1(-43%) | (10) My Trump Card 40/1, Mistakes, ran to form, outstayed late beaten 5l in a handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe last time; effective 2 1/2m, acts with cut; must bounce back. Bumper and maiden hurdle winner for Gordon Elliott; two runs for his current stable and probably failed to see out the 3m2f at Ballinrobe last time; others preferred.. |
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9th (14) (20/1 +0%)Butch Coolidge |
20/1(+0%) | (14) Butch Coolidge 20/1, Outpaced, unsuited by drop in trip at sharp track when fourth beaten 8l in a novice hurdle at Tramore latest; effective 2m-2m5f; may have more to offer in handicaps but mark demands it. Got a 9lb hike for winning a Tramore maiden hurdle in May; well held in three novice hurdles since; 4lb wrong on his handicap debut and probably safe to look elsewhere.. |
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10th (3) (20/1 -208%)Millstream Lady |
20/1(-208%) | (3) Millstream Lady 20/1, Won this last year off 10lb lower; ran to form beaten 8l in a handicap hurdle at Leopardstown last time; in good form prior; effective 2m3f-3m, acts on any; progressive. Five hurdle wins to her credit, including this race last year; not seen since running respectably behind Duke Silver at Leopardstown in December; 10lb higher than last year with an eight month absence to overcome.. |
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11th (8) (12/1 +0%)Talk In The Park |
12/1(+0%) | (8) Talk In The Park 12/1, Ran to form comfortably held in a beginners chase chase at Galway last time; effective 2m6f, may get 3m; in form until latest and mark fair. Second in a Galway beginners chase last year and a couple of decent efforts since; some encouragement from his effort at Galway last time but more needed.. |
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12th (5) (66/1 -100%)Plontier |
66/1(-100%) | (5) Plontier 66/1, Ran to form comfortably held in a handicap at Tramore last time; effective 2-2 1/2m; must bounce back for new yard. Sligo maiden hurdle winner for Willie Mullins two years ago; three runs on the Flat for this stable have not revealed a huge amount; best watched.. |
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13th (1) (5/1 -25%)Duke Silver |
5/1(-25%) | (1) Duke Silver 5/1, Unseated in a beginners chase chase at Wexford latest; top course trainer; off a short-break; effective 3m, acts on good; very useful staying handicap hurdler, mark high enough but has class edge. Three wins over hurdles including a Pertemps Qualifier at Leopardstown last year; fine fourth in a very competitive handicap hurdle at Punchestown; unseated early on his chase debut at Wexford last month; obvious claims on his return to hurdles.. |
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|PU| (9) (7/1 +42%)Frankendael |
7/1(+42%) | (9) Frankendael 7/1, Yard won this last year; didn't stay having briefly threatened beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap hurdle here last time; effective 2m on a sound surface; fair mark, should come on for latest. Dual winner over hurdles; not beaten far when stepped up to this trip in a handicap hurdle here last month; worth another try but others make more appeal. |

JAZZY MATTY brings strong festival form to the contest and has run well off a break before. Back in the spring, he was pipped by a nose in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham and then was a staying-on fifth in a valuable handicap hurdle at Aintree. Top-weight Duke Silver was a creditable third at the Punchestown Festival which brings him into contention. Londonofficecallin has the ability to land a blow and is a notable two from four at this track. Rebel Budz routed the field by 14 lengths in a Cork maiden hurdle in January so has to enter calculations, while Jupiter Du Gite was only pipped by a nose over a shorter trip here last month.
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1st (5) (2/1 +20%)Nicely |
2/1(+20%) | (5) Nicely 2/1, Ran to form up in trip and grade, better than the bare result beaten 5l in Prix Six Perfections (Group 3) at Deauville last time; effective 6/7f, acts on good and good to firm; easy maiden winner penultimate start, will appreciate this drop back in trip and class. Second on debut and put that experience to good use when comfortably seeing off four rivals at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) last month; didn't get home over 7f in a French Group 3 three weeks ago; has the inside stall and she holds solid claims back down in trip and class.. |
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2nd (1) (5/2 +9%)Bated Benevolence |
5/2(+9%) | (1) Bated Benevolence 5/2, Returned to form back down in class when winning a novice at Wolverhampton by 4l last time; trainer in form; effective 6f, acts on good and AW; not up to standard in the Albany at Royal Ascot, but has plenty of promise and can go well again. Down the field in the Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot but that is sandwiched by 6f wins at Nottingham (good) and Wolverhampton (AW); slower ground to contend with today but this Cheveley Park entrant is well drawn and shouldn't be far away if handling it.. |
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3rd (6) (10/3 +58%)Takaaful |
10/3(+58%) | (6) Takaaful 10/3, Not without some promise 2l fourth in a maiden at Newbury first-time out; sire top-class sprinter, dam effective 6/7f; should have more to come for top connections, but needs it here. Ran green when coming off the bridle on her debut at Newbury (6f, good to firm) five weeks ago; open to improvement but she has a useful standard to aim at in this field.. |
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4th (4) (9/2 +0%)Kentucky Rain |
9/2(+0%) | (4) Kentucky Rain 9/2, Bit below form up in class when fourth beaten 6l in Prix de la Vallee d'Auge (Listed) at Deauville latest; effective 5f, will get further, acts on a sound surface; useful, won her maiden well two starts ago and should be suited by this drop in grade and trip. Promising second behind a smart 2yo at Goodwood on debut; struggled at Royal Ascot before a bloodless success at Beverley (5f, good to firm); not at her best in a French Listed race two weeks ago; steps up to 6f for the first time; has the form to feature.. |
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5th (3) (40/1 +0%)Jazz Queen |
40/1(+0%) | (3) Jazz Queen 40/1, Below form back over the minimal distance comfortably held in a nursery at Carlisle last time; effective 5.5/6f, acts on soft and a sound surface; should be suited by the step up in trip, but needs a lot more in this. Her best run came at Chester (5.5f, good) but she looks exposed now and others bring much more compelling claims.. |
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6th (2) (16/1 -129%)Gladys Pugh |
16/1(-129%) | (2) Gladys Pugh 16/1, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; still keen, but improved on debut when second beaten a short-head in a novice at York latest; effective 6f, acts on good to firm; has displayed ability now, but needs to settle to have a good chance. Two runs at York, showing better form on the second occasion when missing out by a short-head four weeks ago (6f, good to firm; solid form); remains capable of better and she looks set for a big run.. |
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7th (7) (20/1 -208%)The Can Can Queen |
20/1(-208%) | (7) The Can Can Queen 20/1, Went too fast away from main body of field down the field in Princess Margaret Stakes (Group 3) at Ascot most recent; suited by 6f, acts on a sound surface; had been progressing nicely prior to latest, so can bounce back in calmer water. Her Listed third at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) is head and shoulders above her other four runs; drawn widest and may prove vulnerable to less-exposed rivals.. |

BATED BENEVOLENCE's only defeat in three starts came in the Albany at Royal Ascot and that experience clearly did her no harm at Wolverhampton when successfully giving 4lb to a subsequent winner. She can take another step forward and strike at the main expense of Nicely, who drops in class after tackling a Group 3 at Deauville at the start of the month. The Can Can Queen and Kentucky Rain appear best of the remainder.
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1st (4) (6/4 +25%)Prince Of India |
6/4(+25%) | (4) Prince Of India 6/4, Bit keen, ran to form when second beaten 1 1/4l in Hungerford Stakes (Group 2) at Newbury latest; trainer in form; effective 6/7f, acts on sound surface; drop to 6f a plus, can go well. Yet to win this season but took his form to a new level when fitted with blinkers for last two runs, looking unlucky not to finish closer than sixth in C\u0026D Group 1 July Cup before running on well for second in 7f Newbury Group 2 (also good to firm) last Saturday; eased in grade today; the one to beat.. |
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2nd (3) (4/1 +20%)Elarak |
4/1(+20%) | (3) Elarak 4/1, Ran to form 3/4l third in a handicap here most recent run; suited by 7/8f and a sound surface; consistent and progressive in handicaps, drop to 6f an interesting move. Low-mileage 4yo who finished close up in valuable 7f handicaps at Royal Ascot and here (both good to firm) on last two appearances; doesn't have that much to find with the principals on this return to Listed company but has never run in a sprint before.. |
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3rd (2) (9/1 -20%)Dubai Bling |
9/1(-20%) | (2) Dubai Bling 9/1, Below form beaten 9l in a handicap at York last time; effective at 5/6f, acts on good and good to firm; bounce back needed and vulnerable at this level. Led close home to win valuable 5f Ascot handicap in July and wasn't beaten far when back over 6f for Stewards' Cup at Glorious Goodwood (also good to firm) at start of this month; didn't fire at York (5.3f, good) on Wednesday, though, and needs a personal best here.. |
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4th (1) (40/1 -150%)Caburn |
40/1(-150%) | (1) Caburn 40/1, Ran to form, best work late down to 6f beaten 3l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; off a short-break; effective 6f, acts on good to soft, fast ground and AW; inconsistent but could have a say back in a Listed. Kept on for Listed third at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in March and was denied clear run when respectable sixth in Newcastle handicap (6f, AW) on latest outing in June but appears to face a tough assignment here.. |
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5th (7) (7/2 -56%)Words Of Truth |
7/2(-56%) | (7) Words Of Truth 7/2, Ran to form back up in class, had a bit in hand when winning Scurry Stakes (Listed) at Sandown by a length last time; top course trainer; off a short-break; suited by 6f, acts on good to soft and good to firm, some give may suit best; high-class sprint prospect, good chance. Won 6f Group 2 as a 2yo (good to soft) and scored in this grade at Sandown (5f, good) in June, after a break; carries 3lb penalty in stronger race today but could still have untapped potential back over this longer trip; shortlisted.. |
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6th (8) (20/1 -122%)Midnight Tango |
20/1(-122%) | (8) Midnight Tango 20/1, Disappointed up in class beaten 9l in Commonwealth Cup (Group 1) at Ascot last time; off a short-break; suited by 6f, acts on a sound surface; drop in class a plus, could have a say. Belied 66-1 odds when close second in Ascot Group 3 (6f, good to firm) on seasonal debut in May and subsequent Group 1 defeat over that C\u0026D at Royal meeting is not viewed too harshly; may yet have a bigger run in her but others in this field have more convincing profiles.. |
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7th (5) (11/2 +45%)Quinault |
11/2(+45%) | (5) Quinault 11/2, Raced away from main field down the field in July Cup (Group 1) here most recent; enjoys making it; effective 5/6f on sound surface; bit to find on recent evidence. 12-time winner, including 2024 edition of this race; has a bit to prove after two down-the-field finishes but faced tough task in Group 1 July Cup here last time and he looked as good as ever when creditable third in Group 3 on Rowley Mile here (6f, good) in April; in the shake-up if back on song.. |

PRINCE OF INDIA has been highly tried on his last two starts and may find dropping in class and trip comes at the right time. Having backed up a respectable sixth in the July Cup over C&D by filling the runner-up berth in the Hungerford at Newbury last weekend, he can strike with sights lowered. Elarak and Dubai Bling are feared the most from the older horses. However, Midnight Tango and Words Of Truth have rising profiles and could be bigger dangers if exploiting the weight-for-age allowance.
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1st (3) (2/1 -33%)Giant Sequoia |
2/1(-33%) | (3) Giant Sequoia 2/1, Improved plenty from debut, hit the line well when winning a maiden here by 2 1/4l last time; top course trainer; off a short-break; effective 7f, acts on sound surface; smart prospect with plenty more to offer. Frankel colt was beaten at short odds over C\u0026D (gd-yld) on debut in June but left that behind to win easily on quicker ground in a C\u0026D maiden later that month, after which he was made favourite for the 2027 Epsom Derby; given a break since and he looks the yard's main hope on rider arrangements; likely to be thereabouts on first try in pattern company.. |
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2nd (2) (9/4 +50%)Florida Bay |
9/4(+50%) | (2) Florida Bay 9/4, Yard won this last three runnings of race; suited by making all, got first run and ran to form when winning Tyros Stakes (Group 3) at Leopardstown by 1 1/4l last time; top course trainer; effective 7f, probably stays 1m, all races on good; Wayne Lordan has jumped ship but good chance still. Mehmas colt is the most experienced in field with four runs; career best on latest when landing the 7f Group 3 Tyros Stakes at Leopardstown; the runner up Folsom Blues finished second behind Sun Goddess in the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes on his next start; leading form claims but looks the yard's second string on rider arrangements.. |
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3rd (4) (25/1 -79%)Green Dreamer |
25/1(-79%) | (4) Green Dreamer 25/1, Improved on debut effort when winning a maiden at Leopardstown by 2l last time; effective 8f, acts on good; should keep improving, but more is needed at this level down to 7f. Churchill colt was no match for City Of Dubai on debut at Killarney (1m, good); made all on second start in a 1m Leopardstown maiden (good) last month and the 2l runner up won a maiden next time out; should have enough pace for this shorter trip but Browne McMonagle prefers the chances of Nail House.. |
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4th (6) (7/2 -5%)Nola Soul |
7/2(-5%) | (6) Nola Soul 7/2, Pushed out to score decisively when landing the Chesham Stakes (Listed) at Ascot by 1/2l last time; off a short-break; effective 7f, probably get further, acts on good and fast ground; huge 2yo, plenty to come, obvious claims. Justify colt beat subsequent Windsor Castle winner King Of Cloughan on debut at Leopardstown (7f, good) in May; made it 2-2 when landing the Listed Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot in June (7f, gd-fm); given a two month break after that win; another big run likely on the cards.. |
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5th (1) (5/1 +23%)City Of Dubai |
5/1(+23%) | (1) City Of Dubai 5/1, Bit keen but improved from debut upped in grade when second beaten 3/4l in Churchill Stakes (Listed) at Gowran Park latest; trainer in form; effective 8f, acts on good; more to come but it is needed at this level dropped to 7f. Mehmas colt made a winning start at Killarney last month (1m, good, Green Dreamer fifth); did well to finish a 0.75l second in Gowran Listed event latest after racing keenly; will need to settle better upped in class and dropped in trip.. |
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6th (5) (14/1 -133%)Nail House |
14/1(-133%) | (5) Nail House 14/1, Couldn't get a run but found little when gap came when fourth beaten 5l in Tyros Stakes (Group 3) at Leopardstown latest; effective 6/7f, acts on good; improvement needed but is from a top yard. No Nay Never colt landed 6f Fairyhouse maiden on debut (good); ran better than the bare result when a 4.75l fourth behind Florida Bay in the 7f Tyros Stakes at Leopardstown, denied a clear run at a crucial time; preferred by Browne McMonagle and could get closer to Florida Bay with a smoother passage.. |

GIANT SEQUOIA has been sent off 4/9 for both C&D starts, which indicates the regard in which he's held, and took a big step forward on his second run when emphatically beating two stablemates on Derby weekend. The third chased home Green Dreamer over a mile at Leopardstown on his next outing, and the latter merits respect on that form. Chesham Stakes winner Nola Soul is a fine specimen who should continue to develop physically and his form was boosted when the Ascot third won at Listed level next time. Florida Bay may well be flattered by his Tyros Stakes victory (Nail House back in third), because there was a definite front-runners' bias at Leopardstown that evening.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (8) (10/1 +0%)Daiquiri Bay |
10/1(+0%) | (8) Daiquiri Bay 10/1, Improved again up in trip landing a Copper Horse Handicap by a head off a 5lb lower mark at Ascot last time; off a short-break; effective 10-14f, acts on a sound surface; admirably consistent handicapper, revised mark demands more but did run well in Melrose over C&D last year. 2m Group 1 entry for Ascot in October, along with several others in this; unraced on good to soft and below form in a soft-ground run last term; unbeaten in 2026, having led in the closing stages on good to firm at the Newmarket Guineas meeting (1m4f) and Royal Ascot (1m6f; by a head); raised another 5lb but progressive and plenty to like if the ground proves suitable.. |
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2nd (9) (13/2 +46%)Hopewell Rock |
13/2(+46%) | (9) Hopewell Rock 13/2, Improved up in trip, got first run on runner up landing a Summer Handicap by 3/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Goodwood last time; effective 10-14f, acts on soft and good to firm; consistent, unexposed over staying trips and may have more to offer. Won on heavy as 2yo, unraced on soft; regular progress/promise (including on good to soft) in his first six handicaps, without winning; raced freely early on in the last of those when running out of steam at Royal Ascot (1m4f) but he then got his act together at Glorious Goodwood (upped to 1m6f, good to firm) three weeks ago when travelling smoothly in mid-division and going on over 1f out, before holding a hampered runner-up (who won well here on Wednesday); well treated under 4lb penalty.. |
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3rd (1) (14/1 -17%)Opportunity |
14/1(-17%) | (1) Opportunity 14/1, Landed a Duke Of Edinburgh Handicap by 2l off a 10lb lower mark at Ascot penultimate start; top Ebor Festival trainer; effective 11-12f, suited by sound surface; hugely progressive over middle distances, may have more to offer over staying trips but mark tough. 2m Group 1 entry; lightly raced 4yo, unraced on softer than good except on debut; has flourished this term, winning in some style at Carlisle (1m3f) in May and Royal Ascot (1m4f; 10lb higher today) in June; backed up the latter form when second in a steadily run Group 3 at Goodwood and looks well worth a crack at 1m6f.. |
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4th (18) (28/1 +15%)Ascending |
28/1(+15%) | (18) Ascending 28/1, Back to form but needed further beaten 9l in Ballyroan Stakes (Group 3) at Leopardstown last time; effective 12-20f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; runner up in this last year off same mark, needs to build on latest revival. Unraced on the soft on Flat for nearly two years; progressive last season, most notably on good to firm with his win at Royal Ascot (2m4f) and second in this race; failed to shine at Ascot on first two starts this season (every chance over 1f out at the Royal meeting) before never dangerous when 40-1 in a recent Leopardstown Group 3; off the same mark as 12 months ago, however, this Irish St Leger entry could be dangerous to dismiss.. |
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5th (15) (20/1 -100%)Beylerbeyi |
20/1(-100%) | (15) Beylerbeyi 20/1, Badly hampered late when closing, unlucky beaten 2l off a 1lb lower mark at Newmarket (July) last time; usually held up; effective 10f-2m4f, acts on any; high-class handicapper over a variety of trips, admirably consistent for some time and longer trip a plus. Acts on good to soft but soft would be a worry; tricky to settle and is held up in rear; won the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f; 10lb higher today) last October and he's looked just as good on most starts since, without winning but late traffic woes seemingly prevented him from going close last time; without his usual jockey Billy Loughnane today but he was a close second last term under Clifford Lee; probably involved if he can get the breaks.. |
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6th (16) (50/1 -52%)Stressfree |
50/1(-52%) | (16) Stressfree 50/1, Outpaced, never threatened well beaten in a handicap at Goodwood latest; effective 10-14f, acts on soft, good to firm; generally consistent veteran but form looks to have tailed off recently. Probably no ground worries; not a prolific winner, with his waiting tactics, but he was fourth in the Ebor last year off a 2lb higher mark; ran creditably on reappearance, before none of his three starts since panned out favourably; can be given a place chance.. |
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7th (14) (80/1 -21%)Burdett Road |
80/1(-21%) | (14) Burdett Road 80/1, Never competitive having missed the break down the field in a handicap at Goodwood most recent; effective 12-14f, doesn't quite get 2m, acts on sound surface; former Listed winner, G1 placed over hurdles, bit to prove in UK handicaps, mark stiff. 2023 Royal Ascot winner who has also tasted the high life in top hurdle races; one of the market leaders in this in 2024 but came 12th; his attentions have been focused on the Flat this year but he hasn't been in peak form, 11th off this reduced mark behind Hopewell Rock last time; there's a chance that return to softer ground today will help; something needs to.. |
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8th (17) (5/1 +50%)Klassleader |
5/1(+50%) | (17) Klassleader 5/1, Outpaced, short of room, looked in need of stiffer test, not knocked about well beaten in a handicap at Newmarket (July) latest; in good form prior; top Ebor Festival trainer; effective 12f, acts on good to soft and fast ground, soft may suit action; progressive, more to come now upped to staying trips. Just six races; came from the back when second on handicap debut at Haydock (1m6f, good to soft) last September and again when eventually well on top at York (1m4f, good; 8lb higher today) this May; the latter promised much, which was singularly unfulfilled when hot favourite at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) seven weeks ago; virtually first off the bridle that day but a return to 1m6f on softer ground today ensures that he remains of major interest.. |
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9th (6) (11/1 -57%)Tarriance |
11/1(-57%) | (6) Tarriance 11/1, Travelled, flattened out back from a break, not given a hard time, needed run, prep for York beaten 3l off this mark at Goodwood last time; suited by 14f, doesn't get 2m, acts on any; limitations perhaps exposed at Group level but Melrose winner looks to have been lined up for this for some time, mark fair. Won the Melrose on this card last year before a creditable last of seven in the soft-ground St Leger (sole run on softer than good); returned to a handicap off this mark at Glorious Goodwood (again 1m6f on good to firm) three weeks ago for a good fourth of 13 to Hopewell Rock, challenging smoothly over 2f out; that was after 11 weeks off and much more encouraging again.. |
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10th (22) (7/2 +61%)Love Me Tender |
7/2(+61%) | (22) Love Me Tender 7/2, Yard won this last year; improved up in trip when fourth beaten 2l in Grand Prix du Nord (Listed) at Chantilly latest; top course jockey; returning from long layoff; effective 9-10f, acts with cut; progressive when trained in Germany, has joined top yard, mark fair and should have much more to come. Half-brother to 1m1f-1m2f winner Lord Charming (including Group 3; RPR 113); unraced until last September but won over 1m1f in Germany on first two starts and beaten 2l in a 1m2f Listed race at Chantilly (very soft) in October; 180,000euros buy last November and unraced since; it looked last time as if going beyond 1m2f would suit him well and this choice of engagement is highly respected for trainer who's won two of the last three Ebors.. |
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11th (3) (125/1 -279%)Paradias |
125/1(-279%) | (3) Paradias 125/1, Ran to form 3l third in Coral Marathon (Listed) at Sandown most recent run; off a short-break; effective 10f to 2m, acts on good to soft, suited by a sound surface; admirably consistent. Probably acts on good to soft, much more to prove on soft; reliable 7yo who's never been better than this season (1m2f-2m); also seems to have found his limits but perhaps a handicap such as this will suit him better than the much smaller-field Group/Listed race's he's contested on last three starts.. |
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12th (10) (4/1 +56%)Emit |
4/1(+56%) | (10) Emit 4/1, Ran to form but appeared unsuited by drop in trip when fourth beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap at Ascot latest; off a short-break; effective 12-14f, acts on any ground; mark competitive judged on Listed form and step back up in trip a big plus. Close second in 1m7f French Group 2 (on very soft) last October remains his best form; he has a competitive handicap mark, though, as he showed when running on well from off the pace to be fourth of 17 to Opportunity at Royal Ascot (1m4f) last time; Ryan Moore stays on board; Irish St Leger entry with strong claims back up in trip.. |
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13th (19) (18/1 -50%)Square Necker |
18/1(-50%) | (19) Square Necker 18/1, Did it cosily, improved again for softer ground landing a handicap by 2l off a 6lb lower mark at Ayr last time; off a short-break; effective 10-13f, acts on soft, good and AW; steadily progressive, form franked, more to come over staying trips but mark demands it. 4yo with just five races under his belt but he has 2m Group 1 entry for Ascot in October; won handicap debut at Hamilton (1m5f, good) in May and firmly in charge from over 1f out in 12-runner race at Ayr (1m5f, soft; always prominent) in June; up another 6lb today, inexperienced and drawn almost widest of all, but he strides out as if 1m6f will suit him well and has significantly more to give.. |
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14th (11) (16/1 +36%)Paddy The Squire |
16/1(+36%) | (11) Paddy The Squire 16/1, Too much to do having met trouble at key stage, ran to form beaten 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Newmarket (July) last time; effective 12f, suited by 14f, acts on any; may be a bit to come and step back up in trip a plus, mark looks stiff. Markedly improved last year and even better this term, all on good or good to firm, although he had lots of soft-ground form in previous seasons; wore cheekpieces when staying-on third of 16 to Daiquiri Bay at Royal Ascot (1m6f) and close second at Newmarket (1m4f) 18 days later; raised another 3lb but each-way player if the ground is okay for him.. |
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15th (2) (50/1 +0%)Epic Poet |
50/1(+0%) | (2) Epic Poet 50/1, Below form for no obvious reason beaten 7 1/2l in John Smith's Silver Cup (Group 3) here last time; effective 14-16f, suited by sound surface; generally consistent veteran but below par last twice, must bounce back, mark stiff. Not proven on worse than good to soft; fourth in this race in 2024; 7yo who is 0-13 since winning at Meydan in January 2025; has run really well in plenty of Group races in the interim, including the last two runnings of the Yorkshire Cup over C\u0026D, but he ran a stinker in C\u0026D Listed event in June and also disappointed here on latest start; big questions to answer after that.. |
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16th (21) (50/1 +0%)Circus Of Rome |
50/1(+0%) | (21) Circus Of Rome 50/1, Flattened out, may not have stayed beaten 7l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; off a short-break; effective 12-14f, acts on a sound surface; steadily progressive last year, yet to fire this term and mark looks about right. Ran creditably twice over 1m6f last autumn, including on good to soft; this campaign is not that hard to forgive - over 1m2f/1m on first two occasions and with 2m for the Northumberland Plate (just 8-1) perhaps a stretch last time - although he has raced a bit freely; well treated judged on peak form and could be about to come good again.. |
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17th (12) (40/1 -100%)Poetic Sound |
40/1(-100%) | (12) Poetic Sound 40/1, Scored by 1 1/2l off a 8lb lower mark at The Curragh penultimate start; ran to form back up in trip last time; cheekpieces first time; off a short-break; effective 12-16f, suited by plenty of give; in fair form but mark looks too high. Registered his highest rating in 1m6f Listed race on soft ground last April (his only time front-running); always prominent when strong finish took him to a handicap win at the Curragh (1m6f, yielding) this term and, although he wasn't discredited over 2m later in June, this trip on softer than good may well be the best fit; wears headgear for the first time.. |
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18th (4) (33/1 +0%)Furthur |
33/1(+0%) | (4) Furthur 33/1, Seemed not to stay 2m when fourth beaten 12l in Coral Marathon (Listed) at Sandown latest; cheekpieces first time; top jockey back on board; off a short-break; stays 14f well, best on sound surface; out of sorts of late. Seemed to be going places when he won a Group 3 at Newbury (1m5f, good to firm) last August, followed by a respectable sixth on soft ground in the St Leger, but he's been disappointing this term; headgear goes on.. |
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19th (5) (40/1 -60%)Spinning Wheel |
40/1(-60%) | (5) Spinning Wheel 40/1, Returned to form landing a handicap by a neck off a 4lb lower mark at Southwell last time; effective 12-14f, acts on good to soft and good; lightly raced but steadily progressing, revised mark makes life much tougher. Won at Leicester (1m4f, good to soft) last October and reappeared with a good second at Goodwood (1m6f, good) in May, both from the front; soft ground was likely to blame at Epsom on Derby Day but recent return to action was pretty spectacular when a change in tactics saw him come from last to first in a well-contested 13-runner race at Southwell (1m3f, AW); has a 4lb penalty after that narrow win but this lightly raced 4yo now promises better still and a good 5lb claimer is enlisted; player if the ground isn't too soft.. |
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20th (7) (12/1 +0%)Mr Hollywood |
12/1(+0%) | (7) Mr Hollywood 12/1, Yard won this last year; did it easily, improved for debut experience up in trip when winning a maiden hurdle at Galway by 1/2l last time; that form franked; trainer in form; effective 2 1/2m, acts on good; very useful on Flat in France, joined top yard, mark could be lenient and very interesting. 2m Group 1 entry with no ground worries; 1m2f Listed and Group 3 winner in Germany and last year he scored over 1m4f in France; sole Flat run for new connections was a good one when third in the 2m5f Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot, travelling well turning for home; followed that by knuckling down well for a maiden hurdle win at the Galway festival and his trainer has won two of the last three Ebors, but a 7lb rise since Royal Ascot isn't ideal.. |
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21st (20) (33/1 +34%)Real Dream |
33/1(+34%) | (20) Real Dream 33/1, Outpaced, continued in poor form beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap at Newmarket (July) last time; effective 12-15f, sound surface suits; mark easing but bounce back needed. Rarely seen on softer than good but it used to be okay (2023); made the frame only once (Saudi Arabia in February) from seven starts this year; admittedly hampered at Newmarket six weeks ago on latest outing, a race in which he ran well last term before finishing fifth in this; 7lb lower than 12 months ago and has a place squeak but there's been no win for over three years.. |
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22nd (13) (66/1 -100%)Align The Stars |
66/1(-100%) | (13) Align The Stars 66/1, Scored by 1 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Newcastle penultimate start; effective 14-16f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; back to best of late but handicapper looks in charge. Not often seen on softer than good but he won on good to soft in June 2024; failed to shine at this meeting in 2024 or 2025, during a long losing run; he's broken that with two 2m wins on the AW this year, most notably in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle in June, and also second at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) in May, but only mid-division behind Hopewell Rock at Goodwood three weeks ago; others seem more likely.. |

Irish runners have won four of the last five renewals, but Joseph O'Brein's Emit looks high enough in the weights and Love Me Tender is hard to assess debuting for Willie Mullins, having won twice in Germany last year. Tarriance landed the Melrose here in 2025, though he's 12lb higher now and could only manage fourth behind Hopewell Rock at Goodwood last time. Klassleader makes more appeal back over this longer trip having won over 1m4f at the track in May, but a chance is taken on SQUARE NECKER. The unexposed four-year-old is dual winner over 1m5f, won't mind any cut in the ground and looks to have been kept fresh for this.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4) (25/1 -14%)Son Of Hypnos |
25/1(-14%) | (4) Son Of Hypnos 25/1, Went clear, made too much use of when fourth beaten 16l in a handicap hurdle here latest; effective 2m, acts on yielding and good; inconsistent of late, fair mark on Irish form, likes to dictate. Galway festival winner in 2024 but hasn't matched that level since and has been well beaten on four of his five starts for this yard this year, latest when a 16l fourth to Mi Sueno over C\u0026D last month; remains with plenty to find with that rival despite better terms.. |
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2nd (11) (2/1 +33%)Mi Sueno |
2/1(+33%) | (11) Mi Sueno 2/1, Improved on recent form landing a handicap by 2l off a 5lb lower mark here last time; effective 2m-2m2f on a sound surface; in fair form at basement level over hurdles, remains well treated on old efforts. Returned to form with a C\u0026D win on last month's debut for Nick Scholfield, having a few of these in behind and scoring a shade cosily; remains well treated despite a 5lb rise and is the one to beat if backing up that effort.. |
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3rd (7) (5/1 +17%)Ugo Bingo |
5/1(+17%) | (7) Ugo Bingo 5/1, Ran to form comfortably held in a handicap hurdle here last time; effective 2m to 2m3f, acts on any; back on workable mark and had wind op, of interest. Below his best in three runs since returning from a break but he is on a competitive mark and may benefit from recent wind surgery.. |
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4th (5) (14/1 -17%)Electric Eddy |
14/1(-17%) | (5) Electric Eddy 14/1, Outpaced, looked in need of stiffer test comfortably held in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter last time; effective 2m, acts on good; generally consistent over hurdles and 3lb below last winning mark, interesting. Reverts to hurdles after an unsuccessful spell over fences; sole win came in this sphere nearly two years ago, albeit having been lightly campaigned since; now 3lb below that winning mark and the return to hurdles may see him in a better light.. |
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5th (1) (11/2 +0%)Lakefield Flyer |
11/2(+0%) | (1) Lakefield Flyer 11/2, Scored by 2 1/4l off a 9lb higher mark at Stratford three starts back over fences; keen, made too much use of last time; effective 2 1/2m, needs sound surface; inconsistent but well treated on chase form. Three-time chase winner, latest at Stratford (extended 2m3f) in June, but 0-10 over hurdles; has left Shark Hanlon since a disappointing chase run at Uttoxeter last month but not out of this if reproducing his encouraging third off this mark at Market Rasen on penultimate start.. |
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6th (10) (12/1 -60%)Hawa Jumeirah |
12/1(-60%) | (10) Hawa Jumeirah 12/1, Flattened out late 7l third in a handicap hurdle here most recent run; probably just stays 12f on the Flat, acted on good to soft and fast ground; needs more to win over hurdles. Dual Flat winner who has produced two encouraging placed efforts over C\u0026D of late; has a bit to find with some of these but should be thereabouts.. |
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7th (8) (7/1 -17%)Saucats |
7/1(-17%) | (8) Saucats 7/1, Scored by 4l off a 6lb lower mark here three starts back; ran to form, taken on up front third beaten 5l off 82 last time, same mark here; effective 2m-2m3f, acts on soft and good; in form, remains well treated on old French form. Off the mark at the 25th attempt when scoring comfortably over C\u0026D in July and both subsequent efforts in defeat have been solid, including when a 5l third to Mi Sueno here last time; likely to be thereabouts again.. |
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8th (9) (20/1 -25%)Man Oh Man |
20/1(-25%) | (9) Man Oh Man 20/1, Continued in poor form well beaten in a handicap hurdle here latest; blinkers first time; effective 2m3f-2m5f, acts on any; inconsistent exposed maiden. 16-race maiden and not easy to predict but went close over C\u0026D in June before finishing 54l behind Mi Sueno back here next time; needs the first-time blinkers to prove a positive addition.. |
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9th (3) (28/1 -12%)Hillsin |
28/1(-12%) | (3) Hillsin 28/1, Taken on up front and made too much use of well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter latest; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2-2 3/4m, suited by sound surface; out of form this year. Won at Exeter in October but has been poor since, including when pulled up and tailed off on two starts this summer; has become well treated and is capable if in the mood, but he's not without risk.. |
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|PU| (6) (13/2 +0%)Uncle Remus |
13/2(+0%) | (6) Uncle Remus 13/2, Didn't find much after series of errors well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Worcester latest; off a short-break; effective 2m on good; yet to match bumper form. Bumper winner in July 2025 but his efforts over hurdles have been underwhelming, including in three handicaps; needs to recapture his earlier promise for Robert Stephens but a change of scenery may help as he makes his debut for Henrietta Knight with Sean Bowen booked.. |

Mi Sueno bounce back to form with a cosy C&D win last month and must be respected as a result, but it might pay to side with LAKEFIELD FLYER. The Affinsea gelding struggled over fences at Uttoxeter and has made the switch to Fergal O'Brien in the interim. He's able to operate off a reduced hurdling mark that is within range judged on his previous third at Market Rasen. Saucats scores highly for consistency and is also noted.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | 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) (13/8 -8%)Daddy Long Legs |
13/8(-8%) | (2) Daddy Long Legs 13/8, Ran to form, looked in need of stiffer test 8l third in a Flat maiden at Galway most recent run; trainer in form; effective 2-2 1/4m, suited by sound surface; consistent dual purpose performer, big chance if taking to fences. Five-time winning hurdler, including Grade 3, rated 149 in that sphere; latest success in Ballinrobe (2m2f, good) conditions hurdle in May; solid three runs, including second over hurdles at Limerick since; should go close on chase debut.. |
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2nd (5) (9/4 +32%)Putapoundinthejar |
9/4(+32%) | (5) Putapoundinthejar 9/4, Travelled, improved, hit the line well when winning Galway Hurdle Handicap (Grade 3) at Galway by 3 1/4l last time; effective 2m, acts on yielding and good; run style requires decent pace to aim at but a big player on chase debut. Gained fourth hurdles success with 3.25l victory in Galway Hurdle (2m, good) off 129 23 days ago; still has a bit to find with Daddy Long Legs and Bowensonfire on ratings but claims if taking to new discipline.. |
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3rd (1) (7/4 +30%)Bowensonfire |
7/4(+30%) | (1) Bowensonfire 7/4, Ran to form on chase debut, given too much to do, jumped well when second beaten 3l in a beginners chase chase at Galway latest; effective 2-2 1/4m, acts on heavy and good; consistent handicap hurdler, should find a race over fences soon. Very five-time winning useful hurdler, rated 147, goes on any ground; ran to form when 3l second on chase debut at Galway (2m2f, good) 25 days ago; was well held by Daddy Long Legs over hurdles at Limerick in July but was off a break and now has the benefit of a chase run under his belt; big chance.. |
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4th (6) (40/1 +39%)Therellbguddaysyet |
40/1(+39%) | (6) Therellbguddaysyet 40/1, Outpaced, ran to form up in trip beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap hurdle at Galway last time; effective 2 1/2m, acts on yielding and good; flattered by standout spring form. Consistent 103-rated handicapper over hurdles and fences; pulled up on last chase start in June; outsider.. |
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5th (3) (28/1 -40%)Eastmore |
28/1(-40%) | (3) Eastmore 28/1, Every chance, below form off revised mark well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Cork latest; in good form prior; cheekpieces first time; effective 2-2 1/4m, fast ground suits; steadily progressive until latest, handicapper may have caught up and likely outclassed on chase debut. Largely consistent hurdler, latest win came at Limerick (16.5f, good) in handicap off 102, bolted up by 15l; couldn't land a blow off 12lb higher lto; plenty on plate on chase debut; cheekpieces tried.. |

Galway Hurdle hero Putapoundinthejar is a fascinating recruit to the chasing ranks. He has been in flying form over flights as that Galway victory followed up on a good pot at Bellewstown, so it looks significant that connections are sending him over fences. BOWENSONFIRE, who reached a peak mark of 153 over hurdles, did good late work in second on chasing bow at Galway and looks to have a bright future in this sphere. He is taken to make the most of that experience. Daddy Long Legs is another more than useful hurdler encountering the bigger obstacles for the first time, while Kilgame didn't get past the second fence at Wexford but there is more to come from him.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4) (4/6 +8%)Ivory Moon |
4/6(+8%) | (4) Ivory Moon 4/6, 13 Mar; 700,000gns Night Of Thunder filly; dam, Princesse De Saba, very smart at 5f at 2yo; trainer in form; good chance on debut for yard with a good strike rate with juveniles. 700,000gns yearling; second foal of a French Group-placed 5f 2yo winner (RPR 98), herself a half-sister to French winners Allure (1m7f) and Aniyla (1m1f); holds a Cheveley Park entry; makes her debut in a winnable race and she is of obvious interest.. |
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2nd (3) (11/2 +39%)Duty's Call |
11/2(+39%) | (3) Duty's Call 11/2, Very disappointing despite being strong in the market beaten 7l in a maiden at Sandown on debut; plenty of speed in pedigree; surely capable of better, some progress likely. Finished last of eight at Sandown (5f, good to firm) on her debut four weeks ago but she was sent off favourite; bred to do much better and that initial experience won't have been lost on her.. |
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3rd (5) (7/2 +83%)Lady Of Hay |
7/2(+83%) | (5) Lady Of Hay 7/2, Below debut form up in class beaten 10l in a maiden at Yarmouth last time; top course trainer; sire high-class 6-10f, dam stayed up to 14f; should still be open to more improvement for top connections. Modest RPRs in two 6f fillies' maidens this summer; should be quick enough for the drop in trip but she will need to improve for it.. |
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4th (2) (125/1 -150%)Dadawada |
125/1(-150%) | (2) Dadawada 125/1, Found little, below form well beaten in a maiden at Musselburgh only start; off a short-break; major improvement needed. Made a low-key debut for Gemma Tutty at Musselburgh (5f, good) in June; withdrawn having played up at the start at Ayr this month (300-1 at the time of withdrawal); no appeal.. |
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5th (6) (33/1 -32%)Lady Titania |
33/1(-32%) | (6) Lady Titania 33/1, Improved from debut, but still showed very little beaten 8l in a maiden at Ayr last time; sire high-class sprinter, dam speedily-bred; needs plenty of improvement. Down the field in two 6f runs this summer (tongue tied latest, absent today); drops to 5f with a point to prove.. |
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6th (1) (8/1 -33%)Angel Ceecee |
8/1(-33%) | (1) Angel Ceecee 8/1, 16 Feb; Harry Angel filly; dam, Ocios, unraced but closely related to Al Hamdany, useful 8-12f, and Schwartz, useful 15/16f; top trainer; could be capable of knowing job on debut for top juvenile yard. First foal; dam unraced sister to winners Al Hamdany (useful 1m-1m4f including 2yo/KSA) and Schwartz (1m5f-2m), half-sister to winners Indigo Times (1m5f-2m) and Fox Kasper (8.7f-11.5f); drawn widest on debut and perhaps best watched.. |

There was plenty of encouragement to be taken from MOLLISHA's close-up third when making her debut over 6f at Newcastle and she looks the one to beat. A drop to the minimum distance shouldn't inconvenience the Sands Of Mali filly and her experience could prove crucial against the newcomers. Karl Burke has enjoyed a fantastic season with his juveniles, so Angel Ceecee warrants a market check, along with fellow debutant Ivory Moon.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (6/5 +26%)Night In Vegas |
6/5(+26%) | (2) Night In Vegas 6/5, Ran to form when 2 1/2l third in Richmond Stakes (Group 2) at Goodwood most recent run; effective 6f, acts on good and fast ground; leading claims down in grade here. Began career with two 6f wins and has performed admirably well in two subsequent 6f Group 2s, finishing fifth in Coventry at Royal Ascot and third in Richmond at Glorious Goodwood; the class act in this line-up.. |
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2nd (15) (4/1 +38%)Zigazig Ah |
4/1(+38%) | (15) Zigazig Ah 4/1, Ran to form despite too keen beaten 4l in a Fillies & Mares race at Goodwood last time; in good form prior; effective 5/6f, acts on good to firm and AW; progressive filly, needs to settle back up to 6f. Just prevailed in Newbury's valuable Super Sprint last month, her third start, and was not discredited in good-quality conditions race at Glorious Goodwood (also 5f, good to firm) a few days later; should be okay back at 6f and has a fighting chance on these terms.. |
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3rd (10) (4/1 +56%)Topaz |
4/1(+56%) | (10) Topaz 4/1, Improved to get off the mark when winning a novice at Salisbury by 2l last time; effective 6f, acts on a sound surface; more to come but needed at this level. Delivered on earlier promise when making all to justify skinny odds on five-runner Salisbury novice (6f, good to firm) last month, her fourth run; contests much deeper race here but not ruled out each-way.. |
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4th (7) (16/1 +0%)Red Blue Point |
16/1(+0%) | (7) Red Blue Point 16/1, Fair debut when runner-up beaten 3l in a novice at Thirsk only start; effective 5f on good; progress likely from promising sort. Shaped well when second on debut at Thirsk (5f, good) three weeks ago, form that was given good boost when winner came second in big-field sales race at York on Thursday; needs improvement here but has the potential.. |
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5th (1) (9/1 -80%)A Bear Affair |
9/1(-80%) | (1) A Bear Affair 9/1, Too keen and didn't get home beaten 7l in Apple Print & Creative Rose Bowl Stakes (Listed) at Newbury last time; in good form prior; stays 6f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; good chance down in grade. Yet to add to debut win in March and was below form on latest outing but wasn't beaten far when sixth in Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm), and subsequently went close in a 5f Sandown Listed race (good); each-way claims at least if back on song.. |
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6th (16) (40/1 -122%)Supreme Star |
40/1(-122%) | (16) Supreme Star 40/1, Below turf level on AW debut when second beaten 5l in a maiden at Wolverhampton latest; trainer in form; effective 6f on good to firm and AW; more to come back on turf. Made bold bid from the front when clear second to useful rival in Nottingham maiden (6f, good to firm) last month but was below that form when well-held second on AW a fortnight later; others look stronger.. |
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7th (6) (18/1 -80%)Everatease |
18/1(-80%) | (6) Everatease 18/1, Met trouble, unlucky not to win when second beaten a short-head in a nursery at Windsor latest; effective 5f/6f, acts on a sound surface; done his winning at selling level. Won two quite valuable sellers (both 6f, good) this spring and looked unlucky when very close second in recent Windsor nursery (6f, good to firm); more exposed than most of these but ought to give another good account.. |
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8th (4) (125/1 -213%)Chief Minister |
125/1(-213%) | (4) Chief Minister 125/1, Bit keen, late gains beaten 2l in a maiden at Pontefract last time; drawn on wing of large field; effective 6f on good to firm; up against it in this. Bettered low-key debut and was only beaten about 2l when fifth of eight in Pontefract maiden (6f, good to firm) this month but needs to take another big step forward here.. |
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9th (8) (66/1 -164%)Mojito Madness |
66/1(-164%) | (8) Mojito Madness 66/1, Bit keen but improved to get off the mark when winning a maiden at Redcar by 3l last time; effective 7f on sound surface; can do better again if settling, drop to 6f might suit here. Improving colt who made all for clearcut success in 7f Redcar maiden (good to firm) last month, his third start; needs to make further progress here but that's possible if the drop in trip suits.. |
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10th (18) (150/1 -127%)Tallahassee Lassie |
150/1(-127%) | (18) Tallahassee Lassie 150/1, Didn't stay 6f beaten 7l in a nursery at Kempton last time; in good form prior; effective 5/6f, acts on a sound surface; stamina to prove and looks up against it. Came good in Class 6 nursery at Ffos Las (5f, good) last month, her fourth run, but has since run poorly over 6f in that grade.. |
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11th (17) (66/1 -100%)Lady Rosalind |
66/1(-100%) | (17) Lady Rosalind 66/1, Below form beaten 6l in a novice at Windsor last time; effective 6f on good; bounce back needed and is up in grade now. Reportedly unsuited by good to firm ground when disappointing favourite at Windsor last month and will be hoping for some rain here but won Ripon novice (6f, good) two runs ago and still has potential for top stable.. |
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12th (13) (66/1 -230%)Leucothea |
66/1(-230%) | (13) Leucothea 66/1, Did well after a slow start when second beaten a neck in a nursery at Nottingham latest; effective 5/6f on soft, firm and AW; has a bit to find in this. Five-race maiden who was about 10l behind Zigazig Ah when 18th in Newbury's Super Sprint (5f, good to firm) last month; fared better when close second in recent 6f nursery but faces a tougher task here.. |
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13th (14) (50/1 -127%)Proper Naughty |
50/1(-127%) | (14) Proper Naughty 50/1, Not best of runs, some promise third beaten 1/2l in a novice at Windsor debut; effective 6f on good to firm; others stronger but she's unexposed. Out of a well-connected French 7f winner; beaten under 1l when third on debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago and, although that was just a run-of-the-mill contest, she's open to significant improvement.. |
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14th (3) (17/2 +15%)Baddaddan |
17/2(+15%) | (3) Baddaddan 17/2, Improved from debut, scored with bit in hand when winning a novice at Nottingham by 3l last time; effective 6f on good to firm; more to come, chance despite rise in grade. Shaped with promise on last month's debut at Newbury and was too good for useful rival in three-runner contest at Nottingham (also 6f, good to firm) 11 days ago; this is tougher but he's well bred and remains unexposed.. |
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15th (5) (80/1 -400%)Conciliate |
80/1(-400%) | (5) Conciliate 80/1, Good attitude to get off the mark when winning a maiden at Ayr by a head last time; effective 6f, acts on good; latest form franked, could improve again. Creditable third at York in June and battled well to pip odds-on newcomer in four-runner Ayr maiden (also 6f, good) last month; might still have more to offer but is not really favoured by these terms.. |
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16th (20) (125/1 -25%)Polgaria |
125/1(-25%) | (20) Polgaria 125/1, Again ran to a moderate level when fourth beaten 9 1/2l in a novice at Salisbury latest; sire effective up 12f, dam fair sprinter; type to do better when handicapping. Lowly rated maiden who would be a shock winner of this.. |
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17th (11) (150/1 -275%)Baldetti |
150/1(-275%) | (11) Baldetti 150/1, Beaten when hampered when 10l fifth in a novice at Hamilton last time; in good form prior; effective 5/6f, acts on fast ground; looks up against it here. Placed on first two starts, losing out only by a neck at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) on second occasion; that form is below the standard required here, though, and he disappointed on his latest outing (albeit hampered).. |
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18th (9) (100/1 -203%)Frumoasa |
100/1(-203%) | (9) Frumoasa 100/1, Confirmed debut level up to 6f 2l third in a novice at Kempton most recent run; drawn on wing of large field; off a short-break; effective 5/6f, acts on AW; plenty more to come now on turf. Out of a Listed 6f 2yo winner; overcame inexperience to make winning debut at Southwell (5f, AW) in April and also ran well when third at Kempton (6f, AW) the following month; remains open to improvement but this turf debut comes after a three-month break.. |

NIGHT IN VEGAS is a good advert for the qualification criteria and this 60,000gns purchase, who was pitched into Group 2 company the last twice after cosily winning his first couple of starts, is hard to ignore on a form perspective. With a field of this size, the betting market should produce some solid each-way movers. A Bear Affair, who also drops in class, along with the Newbury Super Sprint winner Zigazig Ah are high on the shortlist, while and the in-form Topaz, Baddaddan and Conciliate all warrant second looks.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | 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 (6) (9/4 +32%)Yousaynothingatall |
9/4(+32%) | (6) Yousaynothingatall 9/4, Ran around in front, ran to form down to 10f beaten a short-head off a 5lb lower mark here last time; effective 10-12f, acts on heavy, good to firm and AW; this mark asks more back up to 12f. Generally consistent filly has run crackers in both her handicap starts, over 1m4f at Cork and over 1m2f here on latest when denied by a short head; 5lb higher now but the return to 1m4f should suit, she's preferred by Browne McMonagle and is a big player.. |
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2nd (8) (14/1 -75%)Nellcote |
14/1(-75%) | (8) Nellcote 14/1, Improved upped to 12f when winning an auction race at Limerick by 1/2l last time; effective 12f on good; massively unexposed and more to come now handicapping. Promise on debut at Gowran (1m, gd-yld) and built on that upped to 12.5f when winning a Limerick fillies' maiden last month; had two subsequent winners behind that day so respected in first handicap but deserted by Browne McMonagle.. |
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3rd (3) (5/1 +41%)Navy Waters |
5/1(+41%) | (3) Navy Waters 5/1, Ran to form 4l third in a handicap at Gowran Park most recent run; trainer in form; effective 10-13f, acts on heavy and good; chance once again back on less quick ground. Both career wins came over 10.5f and 1m5f at Down Royal last season; running well in defeat this season but handicapper very slow to relent; needs to find a bit more off current mark.. |
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4th (9) (11/1 -10%)Letiza |
11/1(-10%) | (9) Letiza 11/1, Ran to form beaten 1 1/4l off this mark at Naas last time; effective at 10f, acts on sound surface; chance if building on latest. Two-time winner has run well on both starts since joining this yard; narrowly denied at Navan (1m2f, good) and beaten just 1.25l when a staying on fourth of 11 at Naas on latest (1m3f, good); should go well again off the same mark upped in trip.. |
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5th (1) (7/1 +42%)Marazion |
7/1(+42%) | (1) Marazion 7/1, Bit below best comfortably held in a handicap here last time; off a short-break; effective 10-12f on soft and good; mark looks stiff enough for now. 1m4f Roscommon maiden winner went close in a valuable 1m6f handicap here in May off 10lb lower; not disgraced in a 1m4f Group 3 at Cork but hiked up 6lb and beaten 11l on return to a handicap over C\u0026D latest; bit to prove off current mark.. |
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6th (12) (9/1 -29%)Neo Smart |
9/1(-29%) | (12) Neo Smart 9/1, Ran to form, held when short of room late beaten 1 1/2l off this mark here last time; effective 7/8f, probably stays 10f, acts on good and AW; on last winning turf mark, 12f is new. Course winner off this mark last year over 7f; zero luck in running when a close sixth over 1m here on latest; yet to run over this far a trip but her dam was a 1m4f winner so decent prospects of staying the trip; big chance if she does.. |
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7th (2) (16/1 +36%)Denim And Diamonds |
16/1(+36%) | (2) Denim And Diamonds 16/1, Below form beaten 4l off this mark at Ballinrobe last time; off a short-break; effective 12-14f on good, unproven with cut; might need mark to ease further. Yet to add to Limerick maiden win (12.5f, good) last summer; step in the right direction on latest at Ballinrobe (1m5f, yielding) when a 4.75l fourth of 8; shorter trip and faster ground here a plus and rider takes off a handy 7lb; not discounted.. |
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8th (7) (11/2 -38%)Vanir |
11/2(-38%) | (7) Vanir 11/2, Bit keen, ran to form down to 10f beaten 4l off a 2lb lower mark here last time; effective 10-12f, acts on yielding and good to firm; more to come from this progressive filly back up to 12f. 1m4f Fairyhouse winner was 3.5l behind Yousaynothingatall over 1m2f here on her handicap debut last month; 3lb better off here so could close the gap stepped back up in distance; chance.. |
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9th (4) (40/1 -60%)Beauparc |
40/1(-60%) | (4) Beauparc 40/1, Below form back on AW beaten 8l in a handicap at Dundalk last time; effective 11-16f, acts on most ground; bounce back needed returning to turf. Below best at Dundalk last time but ran a solid race when runner up at Down Royal (1m5f, good) on her penultimate start; heavy defeat in this last year off 1lb higher and remains 5lb above last turf win.. |
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10th (11) (9/1 -6%)My Girl Grace |
9/1(-6%) | (11) My Girl Grace 9/1, Ran to form beaten 4l off a 3lb higher mark at Naas last time; effective 10/11f on soft and good; unexposed and more to offer now handicapping. Won on debut at Leopardstown in June (1m2f, soft); no impact in first two handicaps on quicker ground at Killarney (11.5f) and Naas (1m3f) when 2.75l behind Letiza; eased another 3lb but may need softer conditions.. |
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11th (10) (28/1 -56%)Killyclogher Rose |
28/1(-56%) | (10) Killyclogher Rose 28/1, Below form upped to 13f when sixth beaten 8l off 70 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 11/12f, acts on good and AW; more to come from progressive filly dropped to 12f. Scored on handicap debut at Naas in June (1m3f, good); raised 4lb and finished last of six upped to 1m5f at Leopardstown; eased 1lb and drops back in trip; much more needed in this deeper race.. |

NELLCOTE beat a subsequent Galway Festival winner when getting off the mark at Limerick. That was just her second start so the daughter of Sottsass is open to plenty of improvement and an opening mark of 83 may prove to be lenient. Her stablemate Yousaynothingatall is up 5lb after being touched off over 1m2f here last month, when she looked set to score only to lose concentration and roll around in front. Letiza's stamina is unproven, but she looks worth a try over this trip after finishing well in a slowly-run contest over the best part of 1m3f at Naas. Navy Waters has been consistent in defeat this season and her fifth at Galway was particularly creditable.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (17/2 +29%)Sondad |
17/2(+29%) | (2) Sondad 17/2, Scored by 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at The Curragh penultimate start; outpaced, ran to form but looked in need of stiffer test last time, same mark here; effective 6f, acts on soft and good to firm; generally progressive, career high mark makes life tougher. His career has been one of steady but consistent progress; won at Epsom (6f, soft) and the Currragh (6.2f, good to firm) this season and ran a sound race in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood, perhaps finding that sharp test on fast ground inadequate; can't call upon course form but the weather has turned in his favour and he has another major handicap in him.. |
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2nd (5) (16/1 -100%)Far Above Dream |
16/1(-100%) | (5) Far Above Dream 16/1, Ran to form, probably not helped by racing near side beaten 2l off this mark at Goodwood last time; suited by 6/7f, acts on any, likes Goodwood; hugely progressive, little bit quirky under pressure and can still rate more highly. The winner of five of his 12 starts (5.7f-6f) since joining James Owen last summer; fourth and sixth in major handicaps on last two starts and it would seem highly likely that he will give his running once again; appears to handle any ground.. |
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3rd (20) (16/1 -60%)Coul Angel |
16/1(-60%) | (20) Coul Angel 16/1, Ran to best beaten 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark here last time; suited by 6f, acts on on soft, good to firm and AW; admirably consistent and latest C&D form franked emphatically, only 2lb higher. Style of racing leaves him a hostage to fortune but he has the ability to win a big prize when things pan out favourably; latest C\u0026D second has been well advertised since and he wasn't well drawn there; 2lb rise should be fine and he has form on slow ground; one to consider.. |
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4th (7) (85/40 +72%)Dance In The Storm |
85/40(+72%) | (7) Dance In The Storm 85/40, Forced to switch, improved, did well to get up at sharp track from poor draw landing a handicap by a length off a 4lb lower mark at Chester last time; suited by 7f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; progressive, probably more to come but drop in trip may not be ideal. Has raced exclusively at 7f, winning four of her 12 starts; overcame a wide draw and trouble in running to win at Chester (7f, good) three weeks ago, showing a bright turn of foot and having more in hand than the 1l winning margin might suggest; up 4lb ahead of this belated first 6f run but the way she travels through her races offers serious encouragement that she will improve for it; tops the list.. |
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5th (4) (15/2 +25%)Evening Saigon |
15/2(+25%) | (4) Evening Saigon 15/2, Improved out-battling runner up landing a Stewards' Cup by a head off a 4lb lower mark at Goodwood last time; effective 5/6f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; progressive, still looks ahead of mark. The winner of four of his nine starts, advancing his form to the next level when winning the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; handles soft; up 4lb but there could well be more in the tank; stable also represented by Fine Interview.. |
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6th (1) (12/1 +25%)Stratusnine |
12/1(+25%) | (1) Stratusnine 12/1, Scored by 1/2l off a 9lb lower mark here three starts back; too much to do down in trip, did best of those draw high, big effort here last time, same mark here; effective 6/7f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; progressive this summer, step back up in trip a big plus. Form figures of 22216 at York; Wednesday's sixth can be upgraded as he was comfortably on top of those drawn high; returning to 6f should suit and he is proven on slow ground, for all that his best efforts have been on good to firm; high on the list.. |
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7th (6) (28/1 -133%)Fine Interview |
28/1(-133%) | (6) Fine Interview 28/1, Outpaced, never threatened, below form up in class beaten 10l in a handicap at Epsom last time; drawn on wing of large field; off a short-break; effective 6/7f, likes give, not tried on fast ground; progressive until latest, freshened up since, could bounce back but James Doyle deserts. The winner of three of his five starts in cheekpieces, including a smooth success at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) on return in March; failed to fire at Epsom (6f, soft; behind Sondad) 11 weeks ago but this stablemate of Evening Saigon shouldn't be passed over lightly.. |
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8th (17) (4/1 +33%)Air Force One |
4/1(+33%) | (17) Air Force One 4/1, Aided by racing far side from low draw, improved back down in trip appreciating stiff test landing a Sprint Handicap by 1 1/4l off a 5lb lower mark here last time; effective 5/6f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; generally consistent high class handicapper, excellent York record and well drawn again. In good form this year and he took it to a new level when powering home to win the 5.4f handicap here on Wednesday; has had few chances at 6f (third to Stratusnine over C\u0026D last month) and will be fine on good to soft (more to prove should it get slower); respected under a 5lb penalty.. |
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9th (18) (66/1 -32%)Desert Falcon |
66/1(-32%) | (18) Desert Falcon 66/1, Far too free back up in trip down the field in a handicap at Doncaster most recent; enjoys making it; off a short-break; effective 6f, suited by 7f, acts on soft and good to firm; below par this year, mark still looks too high. Ended 2025 with a Doncaster win and a narrow defeat in the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, soft); had a wind operation after the Ayr run but two heavy defeats this summer have seen him undergo another wind surgery; on a dangerous mark but Ayr next month might be the big target; cheekpieces back on today.. |
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10th (16) (14/1 +13%)Realign |
14/1(+13%) | (16) Realign 14/1, Scored by 1 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Carlisle three starts back; drawn away from action on near side but never threatened last time; top Ebor Festival trainer; drawn on wing of large field; suited by 6f, acts on any turf ground; in form but career high mark looks stiff enough. Comfortable win at Carlisle (6f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time) in May but he has come up short in the Wokingham and Stewards' Cup since; this looks no easier and he will need to be at the top of his game.. |
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11th (13) (25/1 +0%)Flash Harry |
25/1(+0%) | (13) Flash Harry 25/1, Did plenty early rushed up having missed the break, poor track position returned to form beaten 3 1/2l off a 2lb higher mark at Goodwood last time; effective 5/6f, suited by fast ground; just 1lb above last winning mark, could build on recent revival if handling conditions but that is a worry. Has relatively low mileage and wasn't beaten far in the Stewards' Cup three weeks ago; this looks too competitive once again though.. |
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12th (14) (66/1 -164%)Pure Legend |
66/1(-164%) | (14) Pure Legend 66/1, Scored by a head off this mark at Longchamp penultimate start; too much to do ridden to see out the trip last time; effective 7/8f, acts on good to soft and AW; showed plenty of promise in France, mark stiff for new yard and trip looks on the sharp side. Three wins in France (7f-1m) and he made a satisfactory start for Kevin Ryan when sixth of 11 in a useful race at Thirsk (1m, good) three weeks ago; has his first 6f run in this deep race.. |
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13th (9) (40/1 -233%)Pocklington |
40/1(-233%) | (9) Pocklington 40/1, Stiff mark beaten 6l in a handicap here last time; effective 6/7f, acts on sound surface; likes the track, generally consistent, handicapper finally relenting. All wins on AW but he is fully effective on turf; unplaced in two C\u0026D runs this year, however, and hopes appear to rest on the return of a visor giving him a lift.. |
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14th (11) (16/1 -33%)King Of Light |
16/1(-33%) | (11) King Of Light 16/1, Scored by 3 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Windsor in June; ran to form sixth last time, same mark here; significant jockey booking; effective 5/6f, acts on good, likes give but not fast ground; in career best form of late, probably high enough in weights. Won well at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June and some stiff tasks since; still looked in form when sixth at Windsor 12 days ago but this is a tougher race and he looks vulnerable once again, even with Ryan Moore booked.. |
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15th (8) (40/1 -21%)Annaf |
40/1(-21%) | (8) Annaf 40/1, Never competitive having missed break but finished off race well beaten 4l off a 2lb higher mark at Goodwood last time; suited by 6/7f, acts on any; former Group winner, competitive mark now but unreliable. Money-spinner for connections down the years; recent efforts have suggested he retains a good deal of his ability and his handicap mark is easing; beaten only 3l in a 7f Group 1 at this meeting 12 months ago; each-way shout.. |
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16th (12) (18/1 -100%)Toca Madera |
18/1(-100%) | (12) Toca Madera 18/1, Yard has won 2 of last 4 runnings of race; scored by 3 1/2l off a 10lb lower mark at Doncaster in June; ideally suited by 5f and a sound surface; in good form in top handicaps, well treated off unchanged mark, not as well drawn as earlier in week. Back in top form for David O'Meara this summer, running well twice at Glorious Goodwood and again when third of 21 here (5.4f, good) on Wednesday; tanked through Wednesday's race but didn't see it out quite so well as the front two; the worry today is that further rain has fallen and he is ideally suited by good to firm.. |
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17th (19) (18/1 -157%)Red Spells Danger |
18/1(-157%) | (19) Red Spells Danger 18/1, Improved showing excellent turn of foot beating well handicapped rival landing a Shergar Cup Sprint Handicap by 1 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Ascot last time; effective 6/7f, acts on a sound surface; hugely progressive, form franked, can go well again if handling conditions. He has not looked back since dropping to 6f in May, winning three times including an impressive success at the Shergar Cup at Ascot (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; two solid C\u0026D runs on his record too but a 6lb rise since Ascot, allied to slower ground, could find him out; the only 3yo in the field and that age group have won the last two renewals.. |
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18th (15) (40/1 +0%)Hammer The Hammer |
40/1(+0%) | (15) Hammer The Hammer 40/1, Made too much use of beaten 10l in a handicap at Goodwood last time; cheekpieces first time; enjoys making it; effective 5-6f, acts on good to firm, good, AW; progressive 3yo last year, below par this term, suited by front running, track a plus but mark demands more. Big chance on his 3yo best but he hasn't got anything going in three runs in big sprint handicaps this year (had wind operation prior to his return); conditions should be fine and the new cheekpieces could give him a lift; revival not out of the question.. |
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19th (3) (50/1 +0%)Golden Mind |
50/1(+0%) | (3) Golden Mind 50/1, Never travelled, found ground too quick down the field in a handicap at Ascot most recent; effective 6/7f on heavy, good and AW; looks too high in weights. Inconsistent but he is a smart performer, as when beating his 21 rivals at Doncaster last November (6f, heavy); raced exclusively at 7f since, with mixed results, but this mark isn't beyond him and a big run could be on the cards back down in distance.. |
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20th (10) (125/1 -279%)Fahrenheit Seven |
125/1(-279%) | (10) Fahrenheit Seven 125/1, Outpaced, stiff mark beaten 8l in a handicap at Ascot last time; effective 5/6f, barely stays 7f, acts on soft, good and AW; hugely progressive in spring but handicapper has caught up. Began the season with two dominant 5f wins on AW; well short of his best on last three starts and there are risks attached, despite his favourable mark.. |

Stratusnine won over C&D last month, when COUL ANGEL finished strongly to grab second place. That effort can be marked up, given he raced away from the pace on the near rail, and another bold bid looks assured from Mick Appleby's sprinter. Both Air Force One (third) and Red Spells Danger (fifth) finished behind the selection, although the former won back here on Wednesday and could feature again, while Evening Saigon landed the Stewards' Cup last time and is no forlorn hope off a 4lb higher mark. Dance In The Storm and Far Above Dream are others to note.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3) (9/4 +70%)American Sniper |
9/4(+70%) | (3) American Sniper 9/4, Scored by 13l off a 6lb lower mark here penultimate start; taken on up front, made too much use of last time, same mark here; enjoys making it; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2-3m; useful handicap hurdler, still on workable mark. Made all in a C\u0026D 0-115 in May (good) off 6lb lower; has it to prove that this isn't as good as he is nowadays, a subsequent Uttoxeter failure having come in a Class 2 which looks no stronger than today's.. |
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2nd (1) (8/1 +6%)Soul Icon |
8/1(+6%) | (1) Soul Icon 8/1, Every chance, ran to form beaten 10l in Summer Plate Handicap Chase at Market Rasen last time; enjoys making it; effective 2-2 1/2m; frustrating, handicapper is relenting but does appear better over fences. Way better chaser than a 1-18 return suggests (Grade 2 winner), and not too far off his best despite finishing just sixth in the Summer Plate latest; terrific strike-rate as a hurdler (ran up a five-timer in 2022), but continued effectiveness over these obstacles untested since autumn 2023.. |
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3rd (5) (13/2 +46%)Kitty Foyle |
13/2(+46%) | (5) Kitty Foyle 13/2, Disappointing Flat return, needed run down the field in a handicap at Kempton most recent; in good form prior; effective 2-3m, acts on good to soft, good; good mark on Listed form, in good form when last seen in this sphere. 2m1f mares' novice winner on sole previous course visit in 2024, but this last spring's far superior form efforts win or lose were recorded over stayers' trips; didn't offer anything on last month's Flat return.. |
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4th (6) (7/4 +83%)Morning Mayhem |
7/4(+83%) | (6) Morning Mayhem 7/4, Scored by 26l off a 7lb lower mark here three starts back; outpaced, ran to form last time, 1lb lower here; effective 2m-2m2f, acts on heavy and soft; progressive but stamina to prove Interesting he was still staying on into fourth (about 23l ahead of Letterston Lily) at the end of a generously run Summer Hurdle last time, though remains untried beyond a sharp 2m4f; 7lb higher mark than for June's easy 2m1f win here leaves him with almost nothing in hand.. |
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|PU| (8) (4/1 -113%)Supreme Yeats |
4/1(-113%) | (8) Supreme Yeats 4/1, Yard won this last year; improved benefitting from leaders getting racing early down in trip landing a handicap by a length off a 2lb lower mark at Bangor-on-Dee last time; off a short-break; suited by sound surface and 3m; enjoying productive summer over staying trips, handicapper has reacted. 2-2 in stayers' handicaps here; June's Hexham third to Divilabother (hat-trick scorer subsequently) looks better form now than then, and he's resumed winning ways over a 2m4f trip at the lowest end of his range since; disinterest in contesting the early pace might prove an asset today; big player.. |

Veteran SUPREME YEATS arrives in the form of his life having won three of his last four appearances, including at Bangor in June, and Dan Skelton's charge is fancied to add to his total off only a 2lb higher mark. Kitty Foyle should be happier back over an obstacle after struggling on the Flat at Kempton, while Handlethekettle is also of interest despite a lengthy absence.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5) (14/1 -27%)Dontlookanyfurther |
14/1(-27%) | (5) Dontlookanyfurther 14/1, Moderate well beaten in a novice at Thirsk only start; top course jockey; off a short-break; sire effective 5-8f; plenty of progress needed on second start. Still had running left when badly hampered 2f out on last month's Thirsk debut (6f, good to firm); good chance he'll prove better than that here; yard's 2yos have got off the mark for 2026 in the interim.. |
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2nd (4) (10/3 -11%)Don't Stop Movin |
10/3(-11%) | (4) Don't Stop Movin 10/3, Ran to similar level as debut beaten 5 1/2l in a novice at Ayr last time; effective 7f, acts on good; debut form franked, might appreciate this step down in trip. May's 3l second on debut here (7f, good) is the strongest piece of turf form on offer; weakening effort at Ayr since was owed to a refusal to settle rather than stamina issues, and this drop to 6f can't rate an obvious plus for one quite so stoutly bred (1m3f-2m winners in pedigree).. |
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3rd (12) (5/1 -11%)Callisterra |
5/1(-11%) | (12) Callisterra 5/1, Improved from debut up in trip when second beaten 5l in a novice here latest; off a short-break; effective 6f, acts on good; open to further progress over this distance. June's C\u0026D restricted novice second (good; beaten almost 5l) represented a fair step up on her debut effort, and the fourth won next time out; just a little more improvement ought to have her thereabouts.. |
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4th (8) (16/1 -100%)Orfilia |
16/1(-100%) | (8) Orfilia 16/1, 21 Feb; 52,000 euros Too Darn Hot filly; half-sister to Laoisman, very useful at 6f; dam poor at 8f; wide draw; not ruled out entirely on debut. 52,000euros yearling whose siblings have variously struck in everything from British sprints (some useful form) to Czech hurdles; yard's 2yos not wildly prolific yet this term, but she starts at a realistic level.. |
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5th (2) (2/1 +33%)On Golden Pond |
2/1(+33%) | (2) On Golden Pond 2/1, Very promising, outran market expectations 3/4l fourth in a novice at Newcastle first-time out; wide draw; sire high-class sprinter, effective 6f, might get further, acts on AW; open to further progress. Nephew of Albany Stakes winner Cuis Ghaire and has plenty to offer over 6f as a 2yo himself, judged on last month's Newcastle debut fourth when beaten under 1l; RPR of 72 just sets the standard in this line-up, and no reason why he'd struggle to translate that ability to turf.. |
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6th (7) (125/1 -56%)Whichonesthat |
125/1(-56%) | (7) Whichonesthat 125/1, Poor well beaten in a novice at Newcastle only start; wide draw; speed-bred, sire high-class sprinter, brother to Promise Time, useful 6f; needs to improve plenty from debut. 125-1, refused to settle in rear on last month's Newcastle debut (6f), finishing well held just behind Ubetawatchout; way more needed.. |
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7th (10) (28/1 +0%)Commander Keith |
28/1(+0%) | (10) Commander Keith 28/1, 2 May; 5,000gns breeze-up purchase by Calyx; half-brother to Lady Onyx, smart at 7f; dam useful from 5f (at 2yo) to 6f; looks an unlikely winner on debut. Calyx half-brother to winners at 5f-7f (one useful) out of a half-sister to the prolific pair Two Tempting (runs at Chester today) and Sweet Reward; just the Frost yard's second 2yo of 2026 (the other is 0-4).. |
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8th (9) (20/1 -43%)Piper Cee |
20/1(-43%) | (9) Piper Cee 20/1, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; never in it well beaten in a novice at Nottingham only start; sire classy sprinter, half-sister to US Grade 3 speedster; from top juvenile stable, but plenty of improvement needed. 9-1 fourth favourite, 13l last of seven on this month's Nottingham debut (6f, good to firm), short of room at one stage but by no means unlucky; plenty more required.. |
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9th (3) (150/1 -88%)Ubetawatchout |
150/1(-88%) | (3) Ubetawatchout 150/1, Improvement from debut, but still poor level comfortably held in a novice at Newcastle last time; sire smart sprinter, brother to Tricky Tel, useful 5/6f; looks set to be moderate at best. Fared only marginally better for gelding at Newcastle latest, and yet to see out 6f at all convincingly; may need more time.. |
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10th (1) (7/1 -56%)Green Bay Dream |
7/1(-56%) | (1) Green Bay Dream 7/1, Yard won this last year; ran to same promising level as debut 4 1/2l third in a novice at Ripon most recent run; top course trainer; sire elite sprinter, effective 6f, acts on a sound surface; still open to some progress. No match for the useful-looking Mill Reef entry Pure Mint on last month's Ripon debut (good to firm), but had a next-time winner behind; consolidated rather than built upon that effort over the same C\u0026D last weekend, but wouldn't need to find much improvement to go close here.. |
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11th (6) (400/1 -100%)Hey Dougie |
400/1(-100%) | (6) Hey Dougie 400/1, Ran about to same poor level down the field in a maiden at Catterick most recent; sire smart sprinter over the minimal distance, dam effective 1m-10f; very hard to make a case for. Unable to break out of rear on either start so far, beating nothing home over 7f latest; one for later on.. |
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12th (11) (40/1 -150%)Seadreamin |
40/1(-150%) | (11) Seadreamin 40/1, 17 Apr; Aclaim colt; half-brother to Dc Flyer, fair at 6f; looks an unlikely winner on debut. By Aclaim but sprint winners wherever you look among his siblings and the damside pedigree, notably Eastern Romance (French 2yo Listed scorer); most appealing of the newcomers and well worth a market check.. |

ON GOLDEN POND was beaten less than a length when fourth in a blanket finish at Newcastle on debut. The son of Mehmas should be bang there at the business end with normal progress and is taken to get off the mark. Ripon second Green Bay Dream failed to show the anticipated improvement back at the same track a week ago, although this looks less competitive. Orfilia and Seadreamin are newcomers to note.
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1st (2) (1/2 +69%)Butch Cassidy |
1/2(+69%) | (2) Butch Cassidy 1/2, Improved on better ground under positive ride when winning a novice chase here by 9l last time; returning from a break; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on soft, good; form of chase debut strong, consistent and looks a big player. Gradually coming to hand over fences and recovered from a bad run at Fairyhouse at Easter when easily landing a decent beginners chase over C\u0026D in May; one of the ones to beat if reproducing that.. |
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2nd (1) (5/2 -33%)Uncle Pat |
5/2(-33%) | (1) Uncle Pat 5/2, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; didn't find much having briefly threatened well beaten in Midlands National (Listed) at Kilbeggan latest; trainer in form; effective 2m4f-3m3f; in form until latest and well treated on these terms, go well. Several near misses before getting off the mark in spectacular fashion over 3m7f at Punchestown in April; up 12lb for that and was unable to make any impression in the Midlands National at Kilbeggan; far from an easy task here conceding weight over a trip possibly short of his best but clearly a big player.. |
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3rd (3) (7/1 -75%)Yoradreamer |
7/1(-75%) | (3) Yoradreamer 7/1, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; jumped abysmally, all but fell mid race down the field in a handicap chase at Galway most recent; trainer in form; effective 2 1/2-3m, suited by sound surface, acts on soft and good; fair mark on best form but inconsistent. Wide margin winner of an ordinary contset at Wexford in March; mixed bag since and not done many favours by his jumping at Galway latest; small field and possibly slower gallop may help but more needed in any case.. |
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4th (4) (300/1 -140%)Battle Of Benburb |
300/1(-140%) | (4) Battle Of Benburb 300/1, Needed run down the field in a handicap chase at Kilbeggan most recent; effective 3m, acts on good; regressive. Point form amounts to nothing and has shown nothing in two starts for this yard; no chance here.. |

BUTCH CASSIDY was an easy winner of a novice chase over a slightly shorter trip at this track in May when enjoying himself out in front. He really appreciated the better ground and is due to encounter it again, so could take a bit of catching if the same tactics are deployed. Uncle Pat was last seen finishing in mid-division in the Midlands National at Kilbeggan. Prior to that, he finished strongly to win by a wide margin over further in Punchestown, so his chance is respected. His stablemate, Yoradreamer, might appreciate this smaller field after finishing unplaced in the hurly burly of the Galway Blazers in Ballybrit.
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1st (3) (22/1 -238%)Henrythenate |
22/1(-238%) | (3) Henrythenate 22/1, Returned to form back down in class beaten 1 1/2l off this mark here last time; effective at 5f, may not fully get 6f, acts on good and AW; has got back down to a competitive mark, can go well again. Never dangerous but did keep on steadily for fourth over C\u0026D (good ground) four weeks ago; something to prove on slower than good.. |
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2nd (2) (12/1 +25%)Big Fun |
12/1(+25%) | (2) Big Fun 12/1, Much below form beaten 10l in a handicap at Musselburgh last time; effective 5f, acts on both sides of good; consistent and mark is easing, but needs to bounce back. Promise as a 2yo and his seasonal return at Thirsk was encouraging too; not at his best at Musselburgh 15 days ago but he is edging down the weights.. |
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3rd (1) (2/1 +27%)U S S Charleston |
2/1(+27%) | (1) U S S Charleston 2/1, Ran roughly to the balance of recent form beaten 3 1/4l off a 3lb lower mark at Brighton last time; effective 5/6f, acts on a sound surface, only turf win came on soft; in a competitive mood last twice, can go well again. Easy 5f win on soft ground at Yarmouth in May; fine second of 18 at Glorious Goodwood last month before looking stretched by 6f at Brighton 15 days ago; high on the list back at 5f.. |
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4th (5) (10/3 +5%)Hanney Girl |
10/3(+5%) | (5) Hanney Girl 10/3, Step back in the right direction, but market expected better taking a big drop in grade beaten 2 1/4l off this mark at Beverley last time; effective 5f, acts on most, both wins on good to firm; on a competitive mark, chance if building on latest. Attracted support at Beverley (5f, good to firm) ten days ago and didn't run badly in fourth of the ten runners; seems to handle any ground and she is one to consider.. |
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5th (7) (12/1 +14%)Dragon Spin |
12/1(+14%) | (7) Dragon Spin 12/1, Scored by a neck off a 3lb lower mark at Thirsk three starts back; below form 11th beaten 11l off 69 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 5f, best on sound surface; bounce back needed dropping in grade. Good series of efforts ground to a halt at York (5.4f, good to firm) 29 days ago; needs a full revival but she has run well on soft so rain wouldn't be an issue.. |
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6th (4) (7/4 +22%)Alfa Duplicate |
7/4(+22%) | (4) Alfa Duplicate 7/4, Ran to form up in distance beaten a neck off a 2lb lower mark at Doncaster last time; effective 5/6f, acts on a sound surface; in generally consistent form and should still be competitive off this mark back down in trip. Prominent racer; three wins earlier in the season and she ran as well as she ever has when second of eight at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last month; well drawn to attack; handles good to soft but unraced on slower.. |

Alfa Duplicate arrives on the back of a good second at Doncaster and she's likely to prove popular given her plum draw. However, a 2lb nudge up in the ratings and rise in class does demand more of her, with HENRYTHENATE edging the vote. Patrick Morris' gelding finished a never-nearer fourth over C&D last month and softer ground conditions may make this less tactical. U S S Charleston completes the shortlist.
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1st (3) (15/2 -125%)Arqoob |
15/2(-125%) | (3) Arqoob 15/2, Won this last year; good attitude, ran to form landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark here last time; effective 12f-21f on sound surface; new mark still competitive, chance again back up in trip. Won this race comfortably in first-time blinkers a year ago and looked back in prime form when keeping on well to beat Sixpack here (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; only 2lb higher today; has another big role to play.. |
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2nd (1) (6/4 +40%)Goblet Of Fire |
6/4(+40%) | (1) Goblet Of Fire 6/4, Ran to form beaten 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark here last time; effective 12-16f on sound surface; new mark asks more but can go well. Landed big prize over this trip on Rowley Mile (good to firm) on 1,000 Guineas day in May and was close third in another heritage handicap over C\u0026D (good to firm) when reappearing last month; nudged up only 2lb for that and in much calmer waters today; good chance.. |
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3rd (2) (11/2 -57%)Sixpack |
11/2(-57%) | (2) Sixpack 11/2, Ran to form down to 12f when second beaten 1/2l off 88 last time, same mark here; effective 12-14f, acts on most; chance if building on latest. Three wins this season (1m4f-1m6f); bounced back from poor AW run when close second to Arqoob here (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago and might still have a bigger performance in him over this longer trip; respected.. |
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4th (5) (5/1 +33%)Pearl River |
5/1(+33%) | (5) Pearl River 5/1, Ran to form fifth beaten 4l off 89 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 8-12f, acts on a sound surface; mark eased slightly, capable up in trip. Still 6lb higher than for emphatic win at York (extended 1m2f, good) in May but ran well when fifth of 13 at Glorious Goodwood (1m3f, good to firm); not out of this if suited by the new trip (first run beyond 1m4f).. |
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5th (4) (3/1 +14%)Bulletin |
3/1(+14%) | (4) Bulletin 3/1, Ran to form when second beaten 5l in a handicap at Kempton latest; effective 8-12f, acts on any; in fine form, can go well again up to 14f. In the frame all six starts this season, and might have bumped into a smart one when second off today's mark at Kempton (1m4f, AW) ten days ago; also suited by turf and won't be far away if stamina holds out over new trip.. |

With one eye on the Cesarewitch in October, GOBLET OF FIRE can cement his credentials with another bold showing on the Flat. Nicky Henderson's gelding won a heritage handicap on the Rowley Mile on his penultimate start and also ran a blinder to finish third over C&D in a similar event last month. Off just 2lb higher, the six-year-old has the most highly appealing profile. Arqoob edged out Sixpack over 1m4f here three weeks ago but is 2lb worse off and might struggle to uphold that form over this trip.
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1st (6) (9/1 -157%)Queenstown |
9/1(-157%) | (6) Queenstown 9/1, Yard has won 6 of last 10 runnings of race; ran to form when second beaten 2l in Prix Royal-Oak (Group 1) at Saint-Cloud latest; top course trainer; returning from long layoff; effective 14-20f, acts on any; smart sort but lacks a recent run and no win since 2023. Only a maiden win to his name, but he's a smart stayer; placed in the Ebor and Irish Cesarewitch last year, and in pair of French Group 1s at the back-end; 300-day absence and will surely improve for the run.. |
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2nd (3) (10/3 +5%)Kizlyar |
10/3(+5%) | (3) Kizlyar 10/3, Yard won this last year; well positioned, improved again upped to 20f, good attitude when winning a handicap at Ascot by a head last time; off a short-break; effective 12-20f, acts on soft and good to firm; still progressing for new, top yard, could go well upped in grade. Rated 6lb below stablemate, and last year's winner, Leinster but is on a roll and the champion jockey prefers his chance; hurdling during the winter; won a Killarney conditions event over this trip in May which, remarkably, produced three of the first four home in the Ascot Stakes (2m4f), which he won grittily off 92.. |
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3rd (5) (7/1 +22%)Leinster |
7/1(+22%) | (5) Leinster 7/1, Lacked pace down to 12f when comfortably held in Martin Molony Stakes (Listed) at Limerick last time; in good form prior; tongue-tie first time; off a short-break; effective 12-20f, acts on sound surface; won weak edition of this race 12 months ago, needs more. Readily beat Dallas Star in last year's weaker renewal, but was tailed off in Irish St Leger; respectable runs behind top stayer Scandinavia on goodish ground first two starts this term; well beaten on soft behind Layfayette in June; overlooked by stable jockey; tongue-tie goes on.. |
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4th (4) (18/1 -200%)Layfayette |
18/1(-200%) | (4) Layfayette 18/1, Eased a length once held but disappointing beaten 6 1/4l in Ballyroan Stakes (Group 3) at Leopardstown last time; in good form prior; effective 12-16f on any ground; might be vulnerable in this. 11 wins in all, and seven of them at stakes level; C\u0026D winner on heavy in April and Listed winner over extended 1m4f on soft at Limerick in June; held in Leopardstown Group 3 on quicker ground last time; second to Carmers over 2m at Down Royal back in May and now 4lb worse off.. |
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5th (1) (4/6 +67%)Carmers |
4/6(+67%) | (1) Carmers 4/6, Didn't quite stay 20f made plenty of use of comfortably held in Gold Cup (Group 1) at Ascot last time; in good form prior; trainer in form; tongue-tie first time; off a short-break; stays 2m, acts on any; progressive Group-class stayer before Gold Cup. Last year's Queen's Vase winner over this trip and beaten a little over 3l when fifth of seven in St Leger; stepped up to 2m and switched from blinkers to a visor at Down Royal in May when beating Layfayette (recd 4lb) by over 2l, with Dallas Star further back; found 2m4f and far more demanding company too much for him in the Gold Gold; softening ground at York has seen him rerouted from yesterday's Lonsdale Stakes, and this is more winnable; tongue-tie added.. |
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6th (2) (33/1 +0%)Dallas Star |
33/1(+0%) | (2) Dallas Star 33/1, Again below form beaten 6l in a handicap at Gowran Park last time; suited by 14f, barely gets 16f, acts on heavy and good; runner-up 12 months ago, looks up against it here. Well-beaten second to Leinster in weaker four-runner renewal of this last year, and no match for Carmers at Down Royal in May; on a long losing sequence and will be a big price; usually leads.. |

The rain at York has forced CARMERS out of the Lonsdale Cup and the decision to stay on home soil can pay dividends. Paddy Twomey's classy colt found the two and a half miles of the Gold Cup beyond him at Royal Ascot, but he was at the top of his game prior to that when accounting for Layfayette with the minimum of fuss at Down Royal. Ascot Stakes hero Kizlyar also missed an intended outing on the Knavesmire after failing to make the Ebor cut, while his stablemate Leinster trounced Dallas Star in this 12 months ago but was a disappointing favourite in the Martin Molony won by Layfayette at Limerick. Queenstown still has just the one victory to his name, but he picked up minor money in a couple of French Group 1 contests last autumn.
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1st (9) (17/2 -31%)Sale Shark |
17/2(-31%) | (9) Sale Shark 17/2, Improved up in class back to 5f when fourth beaten 4l in Molecomb Stakes (Group 3) at Goodwood latest; effective 6f, best form 5f, acts on fast ground; steadily progressive, chance if coping with the easier ground. Won on debut at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) in May and respectable fifth in Listed races on next two starts (6f, good to firm); best run when 4l fourth in the Group 3 Molecomb at Goodwood last time (5f, good to firm; Adonius second); each-way player.. |
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2nd (1) (2/1 +20%)Adonius |
2/1(+20%) | (1) Adonius 2/1, Too keen but improved up in class when second beaten 2l in Molecomb Stakes (Group 3) at Goodwood latest; suited by 5f, acts on any; hugely progressive and quick, sets the standard on form, go close. All starts at 5f; front-runner who made it 3-3 (soft-good) with conditions race win at Chester in May and returned from a break with fine third in the Group 3 Molecomb at Glorious Goodwood; holds leading form claims and this track should suit his style.. |
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3rd (7) (15/2 +25%)Hickory Lad |
15/2(+25%) | (7) Hickory Lad 15/2, Below par made plenty of use of beaten 5 1/2l in Richmond Stakes (Group 2) at Goodwood last time; in good form prior; effective 5/6f, acts on good to soft and fast ground; drop in trip could suit Woodcote winner, danger. Second to Adonius at Chester (5f, good) in May then made all in the Woodcote conditions stakes at Epsom (6f, good to soft); he's come up short in Group 2 races on his last two starts (6f, good to firm) but shaped on each occasion as though he might benefit from this return to 5f; not discounted.. |
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4th (3) (5/1 +58%)Dorigo |
5/1(+58%) | (3) Dorigo 5/1, Ran to form, did plenty early when second beaten a head in a maiden at Goodwood latest; effective 6f, acts on fast ground and AW; still a maiden but more to come. Runner-up in two 6f maidens (AW/good), the latest a big field at Glorious Goodwood, either side of a respectable seventh of 25 in the Listed Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm); he's hung on his last two starts but stall 1 should help in that regard and this pacy sort could be suited by today's first crack at 5f; each-way possibilities.. |
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5th (12) (125/1 -279%)Silesia |
125/1(-279%) | (12) Silesia 125/1, Ran to form, did plenty early at stiff track when second beaten 1 1/4l in a novice at Carlisle latest; off a short-break; effective 5f, further may suit, acts on good to soft and good; quite attractive type, progressing but maiden likely vulnerable at this level. She's finished in the first three on all four starts (5f/6f, good to soft-good to firm); capable of winning races but a transformation is needed if she's to come out on top in this one.. |
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6th (5) (33/1 -267%)El Floridita |
33/1(-267%) | (5) El Floridita 33/1, Ran to form beaten 5l in Molecomb Stakes (Group 3) at Goodwood last time; in good form prior; suited by 5f, acts on fast ground; benefitted from pace collapse when placing in Norfolk, chance on that form. All four starts over 5f on good to firm; massively outran his 150-1 odds when runner-up in the Group 2 Norfolk at Royal Ascot and he was a respectable fifth in the Group 3 Molecomb at Goodwood since; has around 3l to find with Molecomb runner-up Adonius but might not be far away.. |
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7th (6) (40/1 -186%)Hanney Boy |
40/1(-186%) | (6) Hanney Boy 40/1, Ran to form benefitting from drop in class suited by positive ride when winning an auction race at Cork by a short-head last time; cheekpieces first time; wide draw; effective 5/6f, acts on soft and good; progressive, Listed run franked, not ruled out back up in class. Placed in maidens (soft/good) on first three starts before close Listed third at Naas (5f, good), and he got off the mark in a maiden at Cork (5f, good to firm) last time; however, there have been mixed messages from the Naas form and he needs to take a step forward in first-time cheekpieces.. |
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8th (11) (125/1 -279%)Roots In Touche |
125/1(-279%) | (11) Roots In Touche 125/1, Improved under positive handling when winning a novice at Nottingham by 8l last time; trainer in form; wide draw; effective 5f, speed in pedigree, acts on good to firm; form hard to evaluate, needs more. Second on debut in the Hilary Needler at Beverley (5f, good to firm) and bounced back from a disappointing run at Catterick (5f, good to firm) with easy win in a match at Nottingham (5f, good to firm; beat a newcomer); others have a lot more substance to their form but it's hard to identify the limit of her ability; this £165,000 breeze-up buy is not ruled out each-way.. |
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9th (2) (17/2 -31%)Dance A Jig |
17/2(-31%) | (2) Dance A Jig 17/2, Quickened clear cosily, improved down in trip and grade on handicap debut when winning a nursery at Haydock by 2 1/2l last time; wide draw; effective 5f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; progressive, not best draw but threat up in class. Runner-up on first two starts (5f, good to soft/good to firm), behind a notable rival on the second occasion, and bounced back from a heavy 6f Listed defeat at Royal Ascot with cosy win in small-field nursery at Haydock (5f, good); this attractively bred colt is respected back up in grade.. |
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10th (8) (16/1 -33%)Jaan Ki Tukri |
16/1(-33%) | (8) Jaan Ki Tukri 16/1, Close to form made too much use of beaten 6 1/4l in Richmond Stakes (Group 2) at Goodwood last time; in good form prior; effective 5/6f, acts on sound surface; limitations exposed at Group level, up against it. Displayed considerable improvement in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) when easily making all in a maiden at Ffos Las (6f, good) last month on his fifth start; again showed blistering pace in the Group 2 Richmond at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) last time prior to fading; could be far more of a force today back down in trip and in grade.. |
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11th (4) (7/2 +53%)Dubai Champion |
7/2(+53%) | (4) Dubai Champion 7/2, Dwelt, probably kicked on a bit too soon and caught on post, ran to form when second beaten a short-head in a nursery at Goodwood latest; effective 5/6f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; could improve further and not ruled out up in class. Comfortable win in a Hamilton maiden (5f, good to soft) in June on third start and short-headed in big-field nursery at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to firm) subsequently under Ryan Moore, who retains the ride; he's on the up and could give another good account.. |

Although ADONIUS lost his unbeaten record when second in the Molecomb at Glorious Goodwood, Rebecca Menzies' gelding emerged with lots of credit. The son of Soldier's Call is blessed with plenty of early speed so this track should really suit him and now dropped in grade, he is fancied to gain compensation. Dance A Jig bounced back from a below-par effort in the Windsor Castle to land a nursery at Haydock and is still capable of better. Sale Shark was a couple of lengths in arrears of the selection on the Sussex Downs but might have been undone by a low draw, whilst Dubai Champion is another of interest because Ryan Moore keeps their partnership intact.
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1st (1) (9/4 +36%)Amantha |
9/4(+36%) | (1) Amantha 9/4, Below form beaten 5l in a nursery at Beverley last time; effective 7f, acts on a sound surface; can bounce back based on prior efforts. Improved to win a 7f seller at Musselburgh (good ground) in June; the odd good nursery run has followed and she's respected despite having to shoulder a penalty.. |
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2nd (5) (11/1 +67%)Hope Of Acklam |
11/1(+67%) | (5) Hope Of Acklam 11/1, Poor well beaten in a maiden at Thirsk only start; sire high-class over 6f, dam middle distance bred; might appreciate this step out of sprinting, but needs a lot more. 33-1 when always behind on his debut at Thirsk (6f, good) last week; quickly dropped in class; stable also runs Here's To It.. |
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3rd (2) (10/11 +24%)Bigalo |
10/11(+24%) | (2) Bigalo 10/11, Ran to form, but was very well-backed when second beaten 1 1/4l in a nursery at Musselburgh latest; effective 7f, acts on a sound surface; big chance again in this, but beaten favourite last twice, in danger of becoming expensive to follow. Runner-up in all three nursery starts (7f, good or good to firm), the latest at Musselburgh 15 days ago; solid claims at the weights now dropping into a seller.. |
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4th (8) (22/1 -10%)Here's To It |
22/1(-10%) | (8) Here's To It 22/1, 28 Mar; 5,500gns Space Traveller filly; half-sister to Skilled Warrior, very useful from 7f to 8f; dam very smart at 8f at 2yo; probaby best watched on debut. 5,500gns yearling; seventh foal; half-sister to winners Skilled Warrior (7.3f turf/1m AW; RPR 96), Rumbo Norte (French 1m2f-1m4f; 80), Maguro (French 9.5f AW; 77) and Statham (Swiss 1m1f); dam French 1m 2yo winner (including Listed; 95); won't have to be anything out of the ordinary to feature and the betting will guide; stable also runs Hope Of Acklam.. |
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5th (4) (22/1 -83%)Hidden Army |
22/1(-83%) | (4) Hidden Army 22/1, 18 Mar; 7,000 euros Invincible Army gelding; half-brother to Sapphire Steps, smart at 7f; dam very useful at 8f; looks an unlikely winner on debut. 7,000euros yearling; fifth foal; half-brother to 6f 2yo winner Sapphire Steps (RPR 83); dam 7f 2yo/1m winner (89); enough paper appeal to warrant a look in the betting.. |
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6th (7) (14/1 +50%)Expensive Luxury |
14/1(+50%) | (7) Expensive Luxury 14/1, Ran to same poor level as bred well beaten in a novice at Haydock latest; bred to be suited by 7/8f, but yet to find suitable conditions; has shown very little in two starts. Little short-term promise in novice events at Wolverhampton (6f) or Haydock (7f, good) this summer; from a powerful yard but not easily recommended.. |
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7th (11) (33/1 -106%)Senorita Luna |
33/1(-106%) | (11) Senorita Luna 33/1, Another poor effort up to a mile comfortably held in a novice at Lingfield last time; trainer in form; sire top-class 6f, dam effective over middle distances, yet to find suitable conditions; plenty of progress needed back down in trip on first turf start. Lowly RPRs in a couple of AW runs (7f/1m) this summer; drops in class and switches to turf but still has too much to prove for comfort.. |
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8th (6) (80/1 -60%)Right Up My Ali |
80/1(-60%) | (6) Right Up My Ali 80/1, Another poor effort down the field in a maiden at Newcastle most recent; off a short-break; sire highly effective at 5f, dam placed 6-10f; major improvement required. Big prices and well beaten in two maidens in June; drops in class with a point to prove.. |
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9th (10) (40/1 -300%)Penny Arcade |
40/1(-300%) | (10) Penny Arcade 40/1, Tailed off for the second time running on handicap debut comfortably held in a nursery at Leicester last time; effective 5f, acts on a sound surface; showed plenty of promise in first few starts for Karl Burke, little since switching yards, but can bounce back. Some promise in three runs for Karl Burke but a well-beaten last in both runs for her new stable; steps up in trip on a recovery mission.. |
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10th (9) (11/1 -57%)Maleny |
11/1(-57%) | (9) Maleny 11/1, 11 Feb; 18,000 euros Supremacy filly; half-sister to It's Only Fun, useful at 9f; top course jockey; not ruled out entirely on first start. 18,000euros yearling; third foal; half-sister to 1m1f turf/1m3f AW winner It's Only Fun (RPR 76); unraced dam closely related to 6f Listed winner and Irish 1,000 Guineas runner-up Dimenticata; starts out at a low level; check the betting.. |
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11th (3) (50/1 -400%)Breaking The Habit |
50/1(-400%) | (3) Breaking The Habit 50/1, Below debut form when fourth beaten 18l in a novice at Thirsk latest; top course trainer; effective 7f, acts on good to firm; needs to bounce back from latest. Well beaten in two 7f novice runs this month; connections wasted little time dropping him into a seller and it will be interesting to see if there is any money about for him.. |

BIGALO holds strong claims on these terms. Runner-up in handicaps on his last three outings, Roger Fell's charge could prove hard to stop in this company if performing to the same level. Amantha has finished behind the selection on a couple of occasions and will do well to reverse running. Saying that, she could still prove the main danger, unless Penny Arcade rediscovers her form from earlier in the year.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (13/2 -30%)Mojito Des Mottes |
13/2(-30%) | (2) Mojito Des Mottes 13/2, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen latest where needed run; usually held up; effective 2m1f, acts on very soft, good; capable of better for this yard, mark fair. Appeared unlucky to go down by under a length at Ascot in March (traffic issues), but didn't enjoy himself in the Summer Hurdle on sole start since; still early days in handicaps, and no ground issues.. |
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2nd (6) (5/4 +33%)Lunar Orbit |
5/4(+33%) | (6) Lunar Orbit 5/4, Likely found ground too soft comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Huntingdon last time; tongue-tie first time; effective at 2m1f/2m2f, acts on good to soft and good; consistent until latest, likely has more to offer for new yard. Nearly 6l too good for Mojito Des Mottes in taking a Market Rasen juvenile last December (2m1f, good to soft), but sold out of Warren Greatrex's yard after a moderate handicap debut; this wouldn't be any easier, but no surprise were the wind surgery, tongue tie and/or move to his top new connections to prove transformative.. |
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3rd (4) (7/2 +61%)Sayva |
7/2(+61%) | (4) Sayva 7/2, Jumped poorly, outpaced, poor run comfortably held in a handicap chase at Sedgefield last time; enjoys making it; effective 2m to 2 1/2m, acts on good to soft and good; didn't take to chasing, well treated on novice hurdle form but must bounce back. Didn't kick on over fences during a light 2025-26 campaign; interesting to see whether the all-the-way tactics of his earlier Newcastle and Hereford non-handicap hurdle wins are reprised with Max Of Stars in opposition.. |
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4th (3) (10/3 +49%)Max Of Stars |
10/3(+49%) | (3) Max Of Stars 10/3, Did too much too soon, set it up for closers beaten 7l in a handicap at Pontefract last time; enjoys making it; effective 2m over hurdles, acts on soft and good; dangerous with easy lead likely. Front-runner; C\u0026D record reads 111244, albeit Arctic Voyage beat her 11l here in July and she finished 27l fourth in this race last year; back on her last winning mark, but vulnerable to less exposed types.. |
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5th (1) (14/1 +22%)Charlus |
14/1(+22%) | (1) Charlus 14/1, Outpaced, never threatened down the field in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen most recent; effective 2m, acts with cut; stiff enough mark for new yard. Mostly stiff tasks since arrival in Britain but disappointing even so, posing zero threat in the Summer Hurdle latest; hard to entertain despite this easier grade, and winless on sound turf surfaces also.. |

It is extremely difficult to get away from ARCTIC VOYAGE, who continued his fine run of form with a commanding C&D success. Michael Blake's charge is still open to improvement over timber and is expected to be good enough to defy a further 4lb rise in the handicap. Lunar Orbit sports a first-time tongue-tie following a 198-day absence and must enter calculations, as must the three-time C&D winner Max Of Stars.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3) (9/4 +44%)Jalila Moriviere |
9/4(+44%) | (3) Jalila Moriviere 9/4, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; may not have stayed down the field in a handicap chase at Galway most recent; in good form prior; trainer in form; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on any; looks on good mark, major player. Sole win was in a mares' chase at Sligo last October; good runs in defeat in two handicaps at Punchestown; didn't quite get up the hill in the Galway Blazers but this trip and track is likely to suit well; contender.. |
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2nd (5) (6/1 -9%)She's A Fine Wine |
6/1(-9%) | (5) She's A Fine Wine 6/1, Yard won this last year; scored over hurdles by 1/2l off a 11lb lower mark at Downpatrick penultimate start; challenged too early off good pace last time; effective 2m, acts on soft, good; generally progressive over hurdles and fences. Went up 9lb for a decisive success in quite a valuable 2m handicap chase at Cork in October; won a Downpatrick handicap hurdle after six months off in June before fading rapidly at Galway; first run off her new chase mark here and interesting to see if she is as effective back up in trip; definite chance if she is.. |
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3rd (12) (7/1 +56%)West Away |
7/1(+56%) | (12) West Away 7/1, Improved again when winning a beginners chase chase at Wexford by 4 1/2l last time; effective 2 1/2m, acts on good; in good form over fences, generous mark judged on hurdle form. Gained a third career win in a 2m3f handicap chase at Wexford two weeks ago; small penalty for that still leaves him 8lb wrong here; difficult task.. |
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4th (9) (10/1 +17%)Drumgill |
10/1(+17%) | (9) Drumgill 10/1, Ran to form just flattening out back up in trip 2l third in the Conditions Hurdle at Kilbeggan most recent run; effective 2-3m, best on sound surface; generally in good from but holds no secrets from handicapper. Seven-time winner over hurdles and fences; won a Listed handicap chase over 2m1f at Fairyhouse in November, but it's been mostly downhill since; showed a spark over hurdles at Kilbeggan last time; 3lb wrong here.. |
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5th (1) (14/1 +13%)Senecia |
14/1(+13%) | (1) Senecia 14/1, Unseated in Galway Plate (Grade 3 Handicap Chase) at Galway latest; effective 2 1/2m, acts on heavy, good to yielding; inconsistent, capable at around Grade 3 level and not ruled out off big weight. High-class performer, and acts well around here having won over hurdles and a Grade 3 chase over this trip in May; found to have burst after unseating in the Galway Plate; back on comfortable territory here and keeps many of these out of the handicap.. |
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6th (8) (13/2 -8%)Rexem |
13/2(-8%) | (8) Rexem 13/2, Ran to form benefitting from drop in class landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Kilbeggan last time; enjoys making it; effective at around 2 1/2-3m, suited by good; back in form, remains well treated on old form, can go well again. Rewarded for some consistent efforts when getting up close home for a game success at Kilbeggan two weeks ago; sound jumper and stays well so might not be far away.. |
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7th (2) (5/1 +23%)Solitary Man |
5/1(+23%) | (2) Solitary Man 5/1, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; scored by 2 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Kilbeggan penultimate start; below form off revised mark in better race last time; effective 2m4f-3m2f acts on good and with cut; loves the track but mark high enough. Looked to have lost his way in points and hunter chases but came back to his very best when landing the Midlands National at Kilbeggan; never competitive in the Galway Plate but has a stellar record at this venue and should run a big race.. |
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8th (11) (18/1 +10%)Hermino Aa |
18/1(+10%) | (11) Hermino Aa 18/1, Scored by 4 1/4l off a 8lb lower mark at Roscommon penultimate start; below form up in class last time; effective up to 3m, acts on soft and good to soft; still on a good mark judged on hurdles form but unreliable. Got to the front some way out and held on to win the 3m Connacht National at Roscommon; mid-division off 8lb higher in the Galway Blazers last time; 4lb wrong here and has it to do.. |
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9th (10) (22/1 -38%)Lisleigh Lad |
22/1(-38%) | (10) Lisleigh Lad 22/1, Scored by 3 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Wexford penultimate start; stopped quickly, reportedly scoped dirty last time; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on any ground; in form, remains on generous mark. Rewarded for some consistent performances when landing a 2m3f handicap chase at Wexford last month; scoped badly at Galway since; 6lb higher than Wexford but still 3lb wrong here.. |
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|PU| (4) (10/1 -54%)Boston Rover |
10/1(-54%) | (4) Boston Rover 10/1, Too much to do ridden to see out the trip, needed run comfortably held in Midlands National (Listed) at Kilbeggan last time; effective 2m4f-3m, ideally wants a sound surface; should come on for latest. Completed a hat-trick over fences in October but backward steps have followed; not disgraced in the Midlands National but needs to up his game here.. |

SOLITARY MAN showed what he is capable of over fences when landing the Midlands National at Kilbeggan last month. He can be considered a Killarney specialist as five of his seven victories under Rules have been at the Co Kerry track. He receives a stone from the 152-rated Senecia, which is a hefty allowance at a track he loves. The nine-year-old certainly sets the standard and warrants automatic respect given his rating. He made all to land a Grade 3 chase over a slightly shorter trip at this venue in May and was still in contention when unseating in the Galway Plate in July. Jalila Moriviere and Rexem could also have a say.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6) (6/1 +25%)Station X |
6/1(+25%) | (6) Station X 6/1, Scored by a head off a 2lb lower mark here penultimate start; ran to form third beaten 2l off 86 last time, same mark here; enjoys making it; effective 5/6f, probably more suited by the latter, acts with cut, on good and AW; in good form and juice in the ground will suit. Two wins this year, the latest a front-running C\u0026D success in June; solid third off this mark at Hamilton 11 days ago; has other pace to contend with this time.. |
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2nd (4) (4/1 +27%)American Style |
4/1(+27%) | (4) American Style 4/1, Built on latest form revival at the same lower level landing a handicap by 2 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Wolverhampton last time; suited by 6f, acts on most; bounced back to best, but needs to keep it going back up in class off a tougher mark. He has been revived by a switch to AW of late, finishing a close third at Wolverhampton (6f) last month before a dominant win back at that track 22 days ago; up 6lb but still feasibly weighted on his turf best; big player from a handy draw.. |
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3rd (10) (4/1 +71%)Brighton Boy |
4/1(+71%) | (10) Brighton Boy 4/1, Yard has won 2 of last 9 runnings of race; below form down in trip beaten 7l in a handicap at Ripon last time; best at 7f, acts on with cut and on good; mark is easing and dropped back in class, but needs more. 7f win at Thirsk in May and also went close over 7f here a fortnight later; not so good since, including when dropped to 6f at Ripon last week.. |
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4th (9) (4/1 +56%)Fortification |
4/1(+56%) | (9) Fortification 4/1, Below form again beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap at Ripon last time; effective at 5/6f, acts on a sound surface; drop back in class will suit, but mark looks stiff. Big chance on this year's best efforts but his form dipped at York in June and last week's Great St Wilfrid seventh wasn't great either; unraced on slower than good; not sure what to expect.. |
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5th (14) (14/1 -40%)Supreme King |
14/1(-40%) | (14) Supreme King 14/1, Improved again landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Salisbury last time; effective 5-7f, acts on most; admirably consistent, can go well again despite revised mark. Series of good runs this year, most recently a dominant success at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) ten days ago; that wasn't far off his very best and he's one to consider up 4lb.. |
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6th (2) (16/1 -78%)Postmodern |
16/1(-78%) | (2) Postmodern 16/1, Returned to form, came on from UK reappearance beaten 2l off a 1lb higher mark here last time; cheekpieces first time; wide draw; effective 6f, acts on sound surface; good looking colt, could go well again here. Lightly raced 3yo; didn't run badly in a C\u0026D handicap (good; hooded first time) last month; slower ground and stall 13 are obvious concerns this time; change of headgear.. |
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7th (1) (4/1 +20%)Roman Dragon |
4/1(+20%) | (1) Roman Dragon 4/1, Ran about to form beaten 7l in a handicap here last time; effective 5-7f, acts on a sound surface; course and distance specialist, on same mark as May Festival win, but not sure to be suited by softer ground. Back to the mark off which he won a 5f handicap at the May meeting; not had optimal conditions since but returning to 6f and dropping in class could see a revival from this eight-time course winner.. |
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8th (12) (50/1 -100%)Coachello |
50/1(-100%) | (12) Coachello 50/1, Below form down the field in a handicap at Doncaster most recent; off a short-break; effective 6f, acts with cut and on good, but best is probably on AW; on a dangerous mark, but struggling for best. Not the force of old but handicapped accordingly; only seen once since February and he didn't offer a great deal; usually held up so he will need plenty of luck in running from the inside stall.. |
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9th (3) (10/1 -11%)Westport |
10/1(-11%) | (3) Westport 10/1, Ran to form, better than the bare result beaten 3 1/4l off a 3lb higher mark at Sandown last time; trainer in form; off a short-break; effective at 5/6f, acts on good and AW; down in grade and on a competitive mark based on novice form. Won three novice events in the spring; well held in his two handicaps but this is a drop in class and he may yet tap back into that early promise.. |
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10th (11) (50/1 -178%)Stanley Spencer |
50/1(-178%) | (11) Stanley Spencer 50/1, Ran to best beaten 1 1/4l off this mark at Southwell last time; returning from a break; effective at 6f, acts on AW; competitive mark still. Won four times on AW for James Tate; good second at Southwell (6f) when last seen in April; sold for 13,000gns later that month; switching to turf is the obvious concern as he has been unplaceed in three previous runs on grass.. |
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11th (8) (28/1 +15%)Reciprocated |
28/1(+15%) | (8) Reciprocated 28/1, Below best again beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap at York last time; off a short-break; suited by 6f, acts on soft and good; mark continues to ease, but needs a lot more. Won his first two starts (6f, good and soft); generally struggled since but his reappearance third at Pontefract (only run in cheekpieces) was a promising effort; sold for 58,000gns since latest; starts out for David Loughnane off a reduced mark; worth a market check.. |

As ever at Chester, the temptation is to focus on those drawn low. Cases can be stated for the likes of Wolverhampton scorer American Style, Fortification and Rosenpur. The latter only went up 1lb for his Redcar success and he could be the pick of that bunch on these terms. However, STATION X, who won on his only previous visit to the Roodee in June, will be suited by any rain that hits the course looks worth chancing with conditions to suit.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (5/1 +38%)Maelstrom |
5/1(+38%) | (2) Maelstrom 5/1, Bit keen, ran to form beaten 7l in a handicap here last time; effective 6f, acts on soft and good to firm; good mark, can go well if coping with 5f. Completed 6f hat-trick for William Haggas in spring 2025; midfield on both starts for new stable this summer but looked unlucky not to finish close to the target here (6f, good to firm; denied clear run) a week ago and has possibilities if suited by this drop in trip.. |
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2nd (5) (13/2 +54%)Fantasy Master |
13/2(+54%) | (5) Fantasy Master 13/2, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; below form down to 5f beaten 9l in a handicap at Sandown last time; in good form prior; off a short-break; effective 5/6f, acts on any, likes it soft; bounce back needed, others stronger. Disappointed when dropped back to 5f in June and absent for ten weeks since but was commendable third of 18 on seasonal debut at Ascot (6f, good to firm) in May and is now 1lb lower; player if back on song.. |
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3rd (4) (3/1 -50%)Diomed Duke |
3/1(-50%) | (4) Diomed Duke 3/1, Ran to form, hit the line well landing a handicap by 2l off a 5lb lower mark at Lingfield last time; effective 5/6f, likes fast ground; chance again here with mark still fair. Largely consistent 4yo who won readily under Olivia Haines at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) last month; 5lb higher in a higher-grade race here but ought to give another good account.. |
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4th (1) (9/4 -20%)Tiva |
9/4(-20%) | (1) Tiva 9/4, Won this last year; travelled, scored with bit in hand landing a handicap by a neck off a 3lb lower mark at Musselburgh last time; effective 5f, acts on a sound surface; revised mark still fair, chance. Led close home to win this race a year ago (good to firm) and was back on the scoresheet with another narrow success at Musselburgh (5f, good) a fortnight ago; likely contender.. |
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5th (3) (3/1 -9%)Lara Antipova |
3/1(-9%) | (3) Lara Antipova 3/1, Ran to form down to 5f beaten 1 1/2l off this mark at Ascot last time; cheekpieces first time; suited by 5/6f, acts on a sound surface; bags of speed, more to come, good chance. Low-mileage filly who kept on well for second when dropped to 5f at Ascot (good to firm) last month, her second handicap; will be a potent threat off same mark here if first-time cheekpieces have any positive effect.. |
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6th (7) (66/1 -32%)Beauzon |
66/1(-32%) | (7) Beauzon 66/1, Found little, below form down the field in a handicap here most recent; effective 5/6f, best on AW, but acts on sound surface; plenty more needed than of late. Won seven in a row over 6f on AW at start of this year but has returned from a break with three down-the-field turf runs, the latest here (6f, good to firm) eight days ago.. |
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7th (6) (33/1 +34%)Aspull |
33/1(+34%) | (6) Aspull 33/1, Again below form comfortably held in a handicap here last time; effective 7f, acts on a sound surface; out of form this term and all to prove. Left Clive Cox after beginning this campaign with two poor runs (1m/7f), and there has been no upturn after two starts for new stable (6f/7f); drops to 5f with huge amount to prove.. |

Lara Antipova ran well when second at Ascot off the same mark and she can get into the mix once more with first-time cheekpieces applied. Diomed Duke has been upped 5lb for winning a lesser contest at Lingfield and may have to settle for a place, leaving TIVA as the suggestion. She won in this grade at Musselburgh last time and was value for more than the official margin and has every chance of following up.
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1st (1) (13/2 +70%)Clonmacash |
13/2(+70%) | (1) Clonmacash 13/2, Again below best beaten 7l in a handicap at Naas last time; effective 5-7f, acts on a sound surface and AW; mark easing but needs more. Two AW wins this year during a busy campaign; sole turf win came here over 5f a year ago but below best in recent starts and remains 8lb above that last success.. |
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2nd (24) (17/2 +66%)Rosato |
17/2(+66%) | (24) Rosato 17/2, Found little, below form beaten 3l off this mark here last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 5-7f, acts on good and with cut, suited by stiff tracks; bounce back needed, others stronger. Narrowly denied off 4lb lower at Cork on penultimate (6f, gd-fm) when coming from the back; weakened behind Mint Man here on latest when ridden more positively; cheekpieces go on now.. |
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3rd (23) (12/1 +52%)Irish Rumour |
12/1(+52%) | (23) Irish Rumour 12/1, Bit below form beaten 4l off a 2lb higher mark at Naas last time; effective 5-7f, acts on yielding, good and AW; inconsistent but capable, needs more. On long losing run but did shape well over extended 6f here (yielding) in June off 1lb lower; needs to bounce back from a moderate run over 7f at Naas last time.. |
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4th (19) (10/1 +38%)Coincidental Glory |
10/1(+38%) | (19) Coincidental Glory 10/1, Below form back up to 7f beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap at Galway last time; effective 6-8f, acts on soft, good and AW; 8lb below last win mark now, capable. AW winner is 0-14 on turf but has run well in defeat at times; below best over 7f at Galway on latest but fine run on penultimate start over 6f at Navan (Poweraccclaim 1.25l behind); thereabouts if repeating that.. |
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5th (5) (5/1 +23%)Hugo's Girl |
5/1(+23%) | (5) Hugo's Girl 5/1, Ran to form down to 6f beaten 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark here last time; effective 6/7f, acts on sound surface; chance if building on latest. Maiden has been knocking on the door and went close again over C\u0026D last time when a 0.5l second behind Mint Man; nudged up 1lb for that but has to be on the shortlist in current form.. |
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6th (6) (14/1 +30%)Four Blondes |
14/1(+30%) | (6) Four Blondes 14/1, Step back in right direction beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap at Naas last time; effective 6-8f, best form on easy ground; handicapper relenting but needs more. 1-21 but has finished runner up on five occasions; hasn't built on promising seasonal return over C\u0026D but is lurking on a dangerous mark if rediscovering her best.. |
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7th (8) (22/1 -57%)Pinar Del Rio |
22/1(-57%) | (8) Pinar Del Rio 22/1, Ran to form down to 6f beaten 1 1/4l off a 2lb higher mark at Naas last time; returning from a break; effective 6/7f, suited by cut, acts on good; mark easing but needs more. Best run yet for this yard a 1.25l fifth of 13 over 6f at Naas when last sighted in May; 2lb lower now and has won twice over C\u0026D but all three career wins on soft and heavy ground; rain would boost claims.. |
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8th (13) (16/1 -14%)Cladach |
16/1(-14%) | (13) Cladach 16/1, Never in it after a slow start down the field in a claimer at Gowran Park most recent; sire smart sprinter, dam 9.5f winner; good bit of improvement needed now handicapping. Hasn't shown a whole lot in maidens and not obviously well treated for handicap debut but with a top yard and bred to win races; could take a step forward; check the market.. |
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9th (25) (33/1 +34%)Caffu Zafeen |
33/1(+34%) | (25) Caffu Zafeen 33/1, Again below form, eased late beaten 7l in a handicap at Naas last time; drawn on wing of large field; effective at 6f, acts on sound surface; mark easing but needs more. Failed to win in Britain and not much encouragement to take from three runs for this stable; too keen at Naas on latest and others look more convincing.. |
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10th (18) (28/1 -133%)Cashel Blue |
28/1(-133%) | (18) Cashel Blue 28/1, Best work late, ran to form when fifth beaten 3 1/4l off 65 last time, 1lb lower here; drawn on wing of large field; effective 5f, acts on sound surface; step back up to 6f may suit. Won on handicap debut at Down Royal in May (5f, good) off 6lb lower; fine effort off revised mark at Navan over 5f (good); below that level at Cork latest (5f, good) but step up to 6f could unlock further improvement; chance.. |
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11th (4) (16/1 -60%)Bold Optimist |
16/1(-60%) | (4) Bold Optimist 16/1, Ran to form beaten 1 1/4l off this mark here last time; suited by 5f, acts on a sound surface; in form and can again go well. Two-time winner has posted solid back-to-back efforts over 5f at Naas and here last week (short head behind Soulful Diva); return to 6f looks a plus and place claims at least again off unchanged mark.. |
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12th (29) (28/1 -12%)Platino Bianco |
28/1(-12%) | (29) Platino Bianco 28/1, Lacked pace back at 5f when sixth beaten 5l off 49 last time, 2lb lower here; effective at 5/6f, acts on sound surface; capable off this mark and suited by return to 6f. Won off basement mark at Naas (5f, good) in June; running okay without threatening to win in three starts since; 6f fine but 2lb wrong here and others preferred.. |
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13th (3) (10/1 -43%)Soulful Diva |
10/1(-43%) | (3) Soulful Diva 10/1, Ran to form down to 5f beaten 1 1/4l off this mark here last time; usually held up; effective 5/6f, acts on very soft, good and AW; chance if building on latest back up to 6f. Started the season slowly but back on song with a fine run here 6 days ago, running on well for a 1.25l second; same mark here and worth another go at 6f on the evidence of that last run; chance.. |
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14th (14) (33/1 +34%)Ocean Echo |
33/1(+34%) | (14) Ocean Echo 33/1, Ran to form back in a maiden beaten 5 1/2l in a maiden at Cork last time; tongue-tie first time; effective 6/7f; needs more and might be vulnerable. Runner up in a 7f Cork maiden on testing ground back in May; okay effort on handicap debut at Leopardstown in June (1m, good) but unplaced in a rated race and a maiden last twice; new tongue tie needs to eke out more.. |
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15th (31) (50/1 +0%)Lady Landhort |
50/1(+0%) | (31) Lady Landhort 50/1, Again below form down the field in a handicap here most recent; effective 5/6f, acts on good and AW; better on AW, needs more here. First reserve; AW winner is 0-6 on turf and has yet to trouble the judge; well beaten behind a few of these over 5f here on latest and 9lb wrong.. |
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16th (21) (50/1 -25%)Caislean Ni Cuan |
50/1(-25%) | (21) Caislean Ni Cuan 50/1, Never in it from off the pace down to 6f beaten 6l in a handicap here last time; effective 7f on sound surface; bounce back needed but has eased 3lb. Ordinary form in 7f maidens; similar story on handicap debut over C\u0026D 13 days ago when down the field behind Mint Man; eased 3lb but much more needed.. |
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17th (12) (28/1 -12%)Kiss Don't Tell |
28/1(-12%) | (12) Kiss Don't Tell 28/1, Below form on handicap debut beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap at Cork last time; effective 5/6f, may need sound surface; light-framed, bounce back needed. Promise in AW maiden over 5f in December; no impact on handicap debut and seasonal return at Cork (5f, good) 8 days ago; eased 1lb and moves up in trip now; others appeal more.. |
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18th (15) (25/1 -14%)Beat The Devil |
25/1(-14%) | (15) Beat The Devil 25/1, Ran to form back on Flat dropped to 6f beaten 2l off this mark here last time; effective 6-12f, acts with cut and on AW; capable off this mark although further ideal. Best form is on the AW but was only 2l behind Mint Man over C\u0026D on latest, his first try over 6f; could sneak into the money off the same mark with a repeat.. |
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19th (2) (17/2 -21%)Mint Man |
17/2(-21%) | (2) Mint Man 17/2, Ran to best tried in visor, hit the line well landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark here last time; effective 5/6f on sound surface; can go well again although new mark asks more. Regained the winning thread over C\u0026D two weeks ago when wearing this headgear combination for the first time; has gone up 6lb but rider's 7lb claim negates that; should give another good account.. |
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20th (7) (25/1 -79%)Treasured Royal |
25/1(-79%) | (7) Treasured Royal 25/1, Ran to form when fourth beaten 5l in a handicap at Bellewstown latest; tongue-tie first time; drawn on wing of large field; off a short-break; effective up to 6f, acts on soft, good and AW; competitively weighted still, chance here. Maiden winner ran a fine race in a Naas 3yo premier handicap (6f, good) in May off 6lb higher mostly modest form since; below par at Bellewstown last time but yard hitting form and can't discount in new headgear.. |
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21st (17) (33/1 +34%)Are You In Or Out |
33/1(+34%) | (17) Are You In Or Out 33/1, Lacked pace down to 6f when eighth beaten 5 1/2l off 63 last time, 2lb lower here; effective 6/7f on sound surface; inconsistent but only 1lb above last win mark. Won off 1lb lower on seasonal return at Fairyhouse (6f, good); below best in three runs since and was slowly away when midfield at Navan on latest; needs a revival.. |
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22nd (22) (50/1 -178%)Battleforsupremacy |
50/1(-178%) | (22) Battleforsupremacy 50/1, Back to best up to 7f in cheekpieces beaten 1 1/4l off a 2lb higher mark at Dundalk last time; suited by 7f, acts on AW; headgear helped last time, needs reproduce it back on turf. Showed little in four turf maidens last year but won on handicap debut at Dundalk in November; good third over that C\u0026D when last seen in February; probably best watched on return to turf unless the market speaks.. |
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23rd (10) (14/1 +44%)Chester Nimitz |
14/1(+44%) | (10) Chester Nimitz 14/1, Not best of runs, should have finished closer tried in tongue-tie when beaten 3 1/2l off a 2lb higher mark at Naas last time; blinkers first time; effective 6f-1m, suited by cut, acts on good; drop to 6f not sure to suit. Hasn't really fired so far this season but has been running over 7f-1m; blinkers added to tongue tie worn last time and drops back to trip he won his maiden over; not dismissed for yard coming into form.. |
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24th (20) (33/1 +34%)Absoluteassignment |
33/1(+34%) | (20) Absoluteassignment 33/1, Too keen after awkward start when down the field in a handicap here most recent; hood first time; effective 6/7f, acts on good; excuses latest, could have a say back up to 6f. Promising start in handicaps when a 1.25l second at Fairyhouse (6f, good) but soundly beaten twice since; new headgear combination needs to spark.. |
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25th (16) (18/1 +28%)Glasarmi |
18/1(+28%) | (16) Glasarmi 18/1, Improved back down to 7f beaten 6l in a maiden at Limerick last time; off a short-break; effective 7/8f on soft and good; possible improver dropped to 6f on handicap debut. Definite ability in maidens at 7f-1m on yielding and soft ground; drop back to 6f could suit on handicap debut; faster ground a query but market check advised.. |
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26th (27) (40/1 +20%)De Songbird |
40/1(+20%) | (27) De Songbird 40/1, Ran to form beaten 6l in a handicap at Killarney last time; cheekpieces first time; trainer in form; effective 1m on good; mark easing but looks moderate. Maiden yet to display winning potential; seventh in first two handicaps at Leopardstown and Killarney, both over 1m; drops in trip and cheekpieces go on.. |
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27th (11) (28/1 -12%)Unidos |
28/1(-12%) | (11) Unidos 28/1, Step back in right direction beaten 3 1/4l off this mark at Fairyhouse last time; effective 6/7f, acts on good; more like it latest. Took a step forward from previous form when running on late for a 3.25l fifth of 15 at Fairyhouse (7f, good) last time; mark unchanged but not sure this drop in trip will suit on the evidence of that last effort.. |

HUGO'S GIRL has been knocking on the door and ran another good race over course and distance earlier this month. After racing prominently, the daughter of Coulsty looked like dropping away over a furlong out before rallying well to be beaten half a length by Mint Man. On the revised terms, she can reverse that form. Bold Optimist looked in need of an extra furlong when placed over 5f here last weekend, while Poweracclaim comes here after a good third to an improver at Navan.
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1st (9) (9/2 +50%)Orchard |
9/2(+50%) | (9) Orchard 9/2, Hit the line well upped to 10f beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at Salisbury last time; effective 7-10f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; in good form and can go well again. Sole success came at Kempton last May; made the frame on all three starts this summer and should give another good account.. |
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2nd (3) (11/1 -38%)Wanderlust |
11/1(-38%) | (3) Wanderlust 11/1, Didn't stay 12f beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap at Thirsk last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 10-12f, acts on soft, good and AW; useful in France, could bounce back down in trip. Sole success came when trained in France last September; has run to a consistent level in four runs for his current trainer this term without suggesting a win is imminent but dons first-time cheekpieces which may have a positive impact.. |
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3rd (1) (9/4 +55%)Cloth Of Gold |
9/4(+55%) | (1) Cloth Of Gold 9/4, Too keen but ran to form beaten 4l in a handicap at Southwell last time; effective 8-11f, acts with cut and on AW; mark slowly easing but needs more. Has reportedly been plagued by injuries and hasn't been able to build on his sole win at Newcastle AW last October; still 4lb above his winning mark but does seem more effective on AW.. |
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4th (6) (5/1 +29%)Moonrunner |
5/1(+29%) | (6) Moonrunner 5/1, Found little, below form comfortably held in a handicap at Yarmouth last time; in good form prior; trainer in form; off a short-break; effective 10-11f, acts on AW and soft; progressing until latest, return to AW might help. Three promising efforts before disappointing when beaten 17l on handicap debut at Yarmouth (11.5f, soft; 11-4) in June; still early days and may warrant another chance back on AW and down in trip.. |
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5th (8) (7/1 -100%)Mwafaq |
7/1(-100%) | (8) Mwafaq 7/1, Ran to form second beaten a neck off 71 last time, 2lb higher here; effective 7/8f, suited by sound surface; stepping up to 10f here but can go well again. Progressive 4yo who landed his third win of the year, at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) last month in gritty fashion; no disgrace in going down by a neck at Hamilton (8.5f, good) three weeks ago and remains in top form; worth following on this step up in trip.. |
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6th (2) (9/2 -13%)Epictetus |
9/2(-13%) | (2) Epictetus 9/2, Ran to best, travelled tried in a tongue-tie landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Sandown last time; suited by 8-12f, acts on any; remains on a good mark, chance. Recorded his first win since landing a Group 3 in August 2023 at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) 16 days ago in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) off 3lb lower; his overall profile doesn't suggest he is likely to follow up.. |
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7th (5) (25/1 -79%)Pomme Pomme |
25/1(-79%) | (5) Pomme Pomme 25/1, Below form up in class, set it up for closers 8l third in a handicap at Pontefract most recent run; enjoys making it; effective 1m-11f, acts on sound surface; bounce back needed and mark still high enough. Completed a five-timer at Haydock last summer; still 5lb above her last winning mark and continues to look in the handicapper's grip.. |
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8th (7) (125/1 -525%)Skibo |
125/1(-525%) | (7) Skibo 125/1, Found little, below form upped to 12f well beaten in a handicap here latest; in good form prior and since had a wind op; returning from a break; suited by 10f, acts easy and fast ground; drop in trip a plus here. Placed four times last year but beaten around 20l on return at this track (1m4f) in April; subsequently left Ralph Beckett for 10,000gns and has had wind surgery; best watched on stable debut.. |
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9th (4) (16/1 -100%)Kokanee |
16/1(-100%) | (4) Kokanee 16/1, Below form eighth beaten 8 1/4l off 79 last time, same mark here; effective 8-10f, acts on soft and good; bounce back needed and mark might be high now. Two-time winner, the latest on the turf track here (1m2f, soft) in June; needs to show he is as effective on AW.. |

Pomme Pomme has winning form over this trip on the turf, but a switch to the all-weather could see a better effort. EPICTETUS won an amateurs' race at Sandown readily enough after being sent clear a furlong out and an added 3lb may not be enough to stop him following up. Moonrunner disappointed when fifth at Yarmouth, but would have a serious chance if repeating his better placed efforts.
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1st (1) (13/8 +59%)Raammee |
13/8(+59%) | (1) Raammee 13/8, Hung under pressure causing carnage in behind, improved up in trip landing a John Smith's Cup by 3/4l off a 8lb lower mark here last time; effective 1m-10f, acts on good to firm, good and AW; big, strong gelding, still loads to come. Has raced only on good/good to firm when on turf; 4yo who was having only the fifth start of his career when landing the 22-runner John Smith's Cup over C\u0026D six weeks ago; an 8lb rise means a Group-class performance will be needed to follow up but no surprise were he to find it.. |
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2nd (2) (14/1 +30%)Thunder Run |
14/1(+30%) | (2) Thunder Run 14/1, Hampered, flattened out late, ran to form beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap here last time; effective 1m-10f, probably suited by the latter these days, acts on a sound surface; generally in good form, likes the track. His two wins here came on good to firm but he also acts on soft; respectable seventh of 22 to Raammee in the John Smith's Cup over C\u0026D (good to firm) latest; being eased 2lb is a help but it may not be quite enough.. |
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3rd (9) (16/1 -14%)Bourbon Blues |
16/1(-14%) | (9) Bourbon Blues 16/1, Travelled, returned to form back up in trip beaten a length off this mark at Goodwood last time; significant jockey booking; effective 8-10f, acts on good to soft and fast ground; possibly bit flattered by French Group form, not one to rely on building on latest. Group placed as 2yo and he's run well in top 3yo only handicaps over 1m2f this summer, finishing second of 14 at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm; probably acts on good to soft) off this mark last time; respected with Oisin Murphy taking the reins for the first time.. |
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4th (17) (20/1 -67%)Shafdar |
20/1(-67%) | (17) Shafdar 20/1, Met trouble, too much to do having conceded first run, ran to form beaten a length off a 1lb lower mark at Goodwood last time; effective 7/8f, acts on heavy, good and AW; generally steadily progressive, remain competitive. Winner at Epsom (8.5f, good) in April; best run since when close fourth of 15 at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f, good to firm) in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) three weeks ago; can race freely but the Goodwood effort suggests 1m2f could be within range; enters calculations.. |
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5th (14) (16/1 +11%)Castle Stuart |
16/1(+11%) | (14) Castle Stuart 16/1, Did too much too soon up in trip, didn't stay down the field in a handicap at Ascot most recent; in good form prior; effective 8-12f, acts on any; has run back into form this summer, 3lb lower than when placed in this last year and loves the track. Won on soft as 2yo; good C\u0026D record includes a third in this race last year and two placed efforts (latterly John Smith's Cup) in a hood this summer; the hood was left off when well beaten over 1m4f at Ascot a fortnight ago but returns now; capable of bouncing back with each-way claims at a venue which suits, particularly with the yard going well.. |
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6th (18) (33/1 -106%)Dark Moon Rising |
33/1(-106%) | (18) Dark Moon Rising 33/1, Did it comfortably, returned to form down in class appreciating good pace landing a handicap by 4l off a 6lb lower mark here last time; effective 10-12f, acts on a sound surface and AW, goes well at York; inconsistent but capable if getting pace to aim at, likes the track. Back to form with a bang when scoring comfortably over C\u0026D (good to firm) six weeks ago, his 20th outing at this track; retains handicapping scope on old form after a 6lb rise but he's yet to win back to back.. |
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7th (13) (33/1 -50%)Mr Swivell |
33/1(-50%) | (13) Mr Swivell 33/1, Did too much too soon beaten 2 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark at Thirsk last time; suited by 1m, acts on good, good to firm and AW; in form until latest, stamina concerns and mark too high. Scored twice in 2024 and three times in 2025; back to best when second in useful 1m handicap here (good to firm; acts on soft) last month but only eighth of 11 at Thirsk since and his peak RPRs (including all wins) have been achieved at about 1m.. |
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8th (6) (17/2 +6%)Al Aali |
17/2(+6%) | (6) Al Aali 17/2, Improved, well placed to challenge at sharp track landing a Chesterfield Cup by 3/4l off a 5lb lower mark at Goodwood last time; top course jockey; effective 8-10f, acts on good and good to soft; has run back into form, remains well treated on French Group runs. Back to form with a bang in blinkers last month and built on his win in a small field at Newmarket by following up in a 17-runner Glorious Goodwood handicap (1m2f, good; acts on good to soft) with four of today's rivals behind; should remain competitive off 5lb higher.. |
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9th (11) (33/1 -106%)Parole D'oro |
33/1(-106%) | (11) Parole D'oro 33/1, Too much to do having missed the break and met trouble at a key stage beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at Goodwood last time; stays 10f, acts on good and fast ground; longer trip a plus but mark looks about right. Unraced on softer than good; latest seventh of 17 to Al Aali at Glorious Goodwood was respectable but took his handicap record to 0-9; others are preferred for win purposes again.. |
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10th (12) (13/2 +7%)Accredit |
13/2(+7%) | (12) Accredit 13/2, Continues winning ways, very short price but looks a nice type when winning a novice at Haydock by 11l last time; returning from long layoff; bred to stay 10f, acts on soft, action will suit fast ground; very nice type, bright future but novice form has had knocks and this a big ask on return. Bred to stay 1m2f; all three 2yo starts were on softer than good, with a promising debut before he easily justified long odds-on favouritism over 1m in a maiden at Sandown and novice at Haydock (by 11l); this is a slightly belated reappearance and he has a tricky draw for one so inexperienced, but his untapped potential is obvious.. |
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11th (19) (28/1 +15%)Salam Dubawi |
28/1(+15%) | (19) Salam Dubawi 28/1, Made too much use of, set it up for closers down the field in a handicap at Ascot most recent; effective 1m, stays 10f, acts on heavy and good to firm; in form until latest, longer trip a plus, bit more needed at this level. Won at Hamilton (1m1f, good) in May on second start for yard and third past the post (demoted to fifth) to Raammee in John Smith's Cup over C\u0026D (good to firm) in July; weakened quickly at Ascot four weeks ago but he has already shown this season that he's capable of bouncing back from a poor run.. |
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12th (3) (14/1 -87%)Erzindjan |
14/1(-87%) | (3) Erzindjan 14/1, Well drawn near side, forced to switch, too much to do, unsuited by drop in trip beaten 4l off this mark at Ascot last time; trainer in form; usually held up; off a short-break; effective 9/10f, acts on any, best on sound surface; tough to win with but largely consistent, step back up in trip a big positive. Fourth in the John Smith's Cup over C\u0026D and Cambridgeshire over 1m1f at Newmarket (both good to firm) on joining this yard last year and opened the current campaign with a win back at Newmarket (1m1f, good to firm again) in May; another creditable effort when sixth of 28 in Royal Hunt Cup at Ascot since, despite leaving the impression even a stiff 1m was a little on the short side; had winning form on softer than good in Ireland much earlier in his career; likely to be on the premises.. |
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13th (22) (40/1 -21%)Double Parked |
40/1(-21%) | (22) Double Parked 40/1, Scored by 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark here penultimate start; every chance, ran to form fifth beaten 4l off 84 last time, same mark here; enjoys making it; effective 7-10f, acts on a sound surface; in fair form, mark looks too high. C\u0026D winner on good in June but held off this mark in a Class 3 over 1m1f at Hamilton 11 days ago and this is even harder.. |
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14th (7) (33/1 -18%)Quai De Bethune |
33/1(-18%) | (7) Quai De Bethune 33/1, Forced wide from poor draw, found nil beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap at Goodwood last time; effective 10f, acts on good to firm, AW; progressive handicapper last year, had issues, struggling this term. Progressive 3yo for Andrew Balding in the first half of last year, culminating in a 1m2f handicap win at Royal Ascot (good to firm); sold for 775,000gns the following month but comfortably held in three major 1m2f handicaps on return for new yard this summer; back to only 1lb above the mark he defied at Royal Ascot but a leap of faith is needed.. |
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15th (15) (150/1 +0%)Dhahabi |
150/1(+0%) | (15) Dhahabi 150/1, Never competitive having missed break down the field in a handicap at Goodwood most recent; effective 12f, acts on soft, good to firm; needs to prove ability remains following long lay off. Ended his time with Charlie Appleby on a low note (March 2024) and no revival in his four races at Meydan for another yard the following winter; 483 days off and switched stables again before well beaten at Epsom and Goodwood this summer; lots to prove.. |
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16th (5) (22/1 +33%)Dain Ma Nut In |
22/1(+33%) | (5) Dain Ma Nut In 22/1, Won this last year; returned to form back down in trip suited by positive handling beaten 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark at Thirsk last time; enjoys making it; effective 8-10f, acts on sound surface; inconsistent this year, mark too high. Formerly a miler but has gained last three wins over 1m2f, including this race on good (made all) last year; latest success came in Bahrain in January; well beaten in the John Smith's Cup on his return to Britain but bounced straight back with a career-best second of 11 over 1m at Thirsk (good) under Lexie Clarkson three weeks ago; going softer than good would be a slight question mark.. |
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17th (21) (66/1 +0%)Rainbow Nebula |
66/1(+0%) | (21) Rainbow Nebula 66/1, Outpaced, unsuited by way race developed but never threatened down the field in a handicap here most recent; effective 6-10f, acts on good to soft, good and AW; more needed off this mark. Progressive last autumn and rediscovered that thread to win at Redcar (1m, good) in May; hasn't been running badly over about 1m2f subsequently but needs something extra if he's to take this.. |
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18th (4) (4/1 +38%)Diego El Queso |
4/1(+38%) | (4) Diego El Queso 4/1, Too much to do at sharp track, ran to form beaten 4l off this mark at Goodwood last time; effective 7-10f, acts on soft to heavy, good and AW; progressing but mark looks about right. Progressive this year, finishing strongly to win at Leopardstown (1m2f, yielding to soft) in April; good second back there three months later and an eye-catcher when sixth of 17 to Al Aali at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good) since, finishing strongly having been denied a clear run and still had plenty to do over 1f out; bold show on the cards.. |
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19th (16) (125/1 -400%)Sujet |
125/1(-400%) | (16) Sujet 125/1, Outpaced, back to form in first time blinkers but looked in need of stiffer test beaten a length off a 2lb lower mark at Chester last time; effective 7-9f on soft and good; not one to rely on building on latest revival. Two wins (1m1f/1m, good) for Dermot Weld in Ireland last year; second start for current yard when runner-up at Chester (7f, good) in May; three poor runs followed but back to form in blinkers (retained here) when second of nine back at Chester (extended 7f, good) six weeks ago; needs to prove his stamina and that he can string good efforts together.. |
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20th (10) (66/1 -100%)Have Secret |
66/1(-100%) | (10) Have Secret 66/1, Badly hampered as race was developing, allowed to coast home down the field in a handicap here most recent; effective at 10f, acts on any; usually consistent and likes the track, but needs to bounce back. Won at Pontefract (1m2f, good) in April; respectable fifth of 15 over C\u0026D (good) at the Dante meeting in May but well held twice since, latterly at 100-1 in the John Smith's Cup.. |

Stepping up in trip coincided with a career-best performance from Raammee in the John Smith's Cup and Roger Varian's gelding will rightfully prove popular, despite an 8lb rise. It might be worth giving DIEGO EL QUESO another chance, though, who endured a trouble passage when finishing over three lengths in arrears of Al Aali (winner) at Glorious Goodwood. He will probably need a slice of luck on this occasion too, but Ger Lyons' charge is clearly capable off this lofty mark. Accredit hasn't been seen since October but he brings bags of untapped potential and must be taken seriously, whilst others to note include Thunder Run and Bourbon Blues.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (4/1 -14%)Rajapour |
4/1(-14%) | (2) Rajapour 4/1, Scored by 3l off a 8lb lower mark here three starts back; returned to form fifth beaten 2 1/4l off 80 last time, 1lb lower here; effective around 7/8f, acts on a sound surface; can go well again in current form. C\u0026D winner last month off 8lb lower and the following week suffered a fall at York; good to see him bounce back from that with a respectable show at Hamilton; this mark might be on the high side.. |
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2nd (8) (25/1 -108%)Substance |
25/1(-108%) | (8) Substance 25/1, Below form on stable debut beaten 7 1/2l in a handicap at Thirsk last time; effective 6/7f, acts on good; ex-Joseph O'Brien, capable of better, but might have arrived on a stiff mark. Won a handicap over a similar trip for Joseph O'Brien whom he left for 28,000gns; started slowly and never involved on last week's stable debut (7f, good; 33-1).. |
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3rd (5) (11/4 +21%)Queen Tamara |
11/4(+21%) | (5) Queen Tamara 11/4, Returned closer to form down to this class beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap at Goodwood last time; trainer in form; off a short-break; effective 6/7f, acts on soft and a sound surface; on a competitive mark and can build on latest at this level. Last season ended well, following her maiden win with a near miss off 1lb lower at Newmarket (7f); yet to recapture that form this campaign (7f/1m), though she was sent to Ascot and Goodwood; better expected.. |
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4th (9) (16/1 -33%)Mount King |
16/1(-33%) | (9) Mount King 16/1, Scored by a length off a 3lb lower mark at Pontefract three starts back; below form, found nothing ninth beaten 17l off 65 last time, same mark here; top course trainer; suited by 8f, acts on a sound surface; remains on a fair mark, but needs more up in class. Four-time winner at Pontefract where he was competitive last month; for whatever reason he never gave his running last week at Thirsk.. |
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5th (3) (3/1 +40%)Mr King |
3/1(+40%) | (3) Mr King 3/1, Scored by a head off a 3lb lower mark at Thirsk penultimate start; ran about to the balance of form eighth beaten 1 1/2l off 78 last time, same mark here; effective 7/8f, acts on good ground; capable of another big run. Third run for this yard when a head winner at Thirsk (7f, good) and was bang there in a big field at York (good to firm) despite a troubled passage; stays 1m and plenty to like.. |
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6th (4) (9/2 +55%)Regalian |
9/2(+55%) | (4) Regalian 9/2, Ran about to level up in trip beaten 8l in a handicap at Ayr last time; effective 8/9f, acts on sound surface; mark easing, but needs to bounce back returned to a mile. Form figures of 6888 since leaving William Haggas; has dropped 10lb for his troubles but best watched for now.. |
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7th (1) (10/1 -150%)Kaleido |
10/1(-150%) | (1) Kaleido 10/1, Below form beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap at Hamilton last time; in good form prior; effective 7/8f, acts on sound surface; on a competitive mark, in generally good form, can bounce back. Record of 1-11, the win in a 7f maiden for the Gosdens; two near misses in handicaps at about 1m this summer and reportedly ran flat last time; hard to dismiss.. |
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8th (6) (14/1 +0%)Camino Del Ray |
14/1(+0%) | (6) Camino Del Ray 14/1, Below form, cheekpieces didn't have the same impact as prior when fourth beaten 7l in a handicap at Wolverhampton latest; top course jockey; returning from a break; effective 7/8f, acts on a sound surface; remains on a competitive mark, could bounce back. Dual AW winner, latterly in March when in first-time cheekpieces, after which he finished last of the four at Wolverhampton (scoped dirty); could be given another chance but he's been off since April.. |
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9th (7) (11/1 -10%)Poet's Dawn |
11/1(-10%) | (7) Poet's Dawn 11/1, Yard won this last year; scored by a neck off a 1lb lower mark at Ripon to complete hat-trick penultimate start; below form seventh beaten 12l off 73 last time, same mark here; top course trainer; effective 8-10f, acts well on a sound surface; in-form veteran, can bounce back. Admirable veteran who recently completed a hat-trick over 1m2f before disappointing last week at Doncaster; has to bounce back from that, but he should be fine returned to 1m.. |
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10th (10) (25/1 +38%)Boy Named Sioux |
25/1(+38%) | (10) Boy Named Sioux 25/1, Below form again up in trip down the field in a handicap at Ayr most recent; usually held up; effective 7/8f, acts on soft, good and AW; mark easing, but needs to bounce back. Sole win was on the AW during the winter (7f); pretty ordinary since then, with and without a hood.. |

Kaleido has been given a short break since disappointing at Hamilton and could land a blow off his current mark. Poet's Dawn drops back in trip with a shout, but MR KING arrives in fine fettle and gets the vote. He finished much closer at York than his finishing position suggests, having failed to get a clear run in the closing stages, and a bold bid is expected.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | 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) (8/11 +20%)Teofil |
8/11(+20%) | (3) Teofil 8/11, Built on second-placed debut for first win when winning a 4yo bumper at Galway by a neck last time; effective 2m1f on yielding; improvement likely, chance. Runner-up on debut at Punchestown and showed a very good attitude to win at Galway; likely to have a bit more use made of him here and will be tough to get past.. |
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2nd (2) (5/1 +33%)Rokanako |
5/1(+33%) | (2) Rokanako 5/1, Ran to form up in class when fourth beaten 12l in a bumper at Bellewstown latest; effective 2m, acts on good; form of win looks modest but should be competitive. Workmanlike winner of a Kilbeggan bumper in May and ran respectably under a penalty at Bellewstown; in new hands now and more needed, but should run his race.. |
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3rd (7) (11/4 -10%)Emergency Man |
11/4(-10%) | (7) Emergency Man 11/4, Forced to switch, too much to do, very promising debut runner-up beaten 1 1/2l in a 4yo bumper here only start; effective 2m1f, acts on good; debut form franked at Galway, should progress. Didn't get the rub of the green when a fine second on debut here last month; sure to improve and be a big player here.. |
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4th (1) (9/1 -38%)Farney Bridge |
9/1(-38%) | (1) Farney Bridge 9/1, Improved for debut experience when winning a Ladies bumper here by 3 1/4l last time; effective 2m, acts on good; shock winner last time, that form had knocks. Huge improvement from debut run to win here last month, coming off the pace to beat a horse well beaten since; more needed again here, but respected.. |
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5th (6) (66/1 -65%)Old Court |
66/1(-65%) | (6) Old Court 66/1, Pulled up in a maiden point at Dromahane latest; returning from long layoff; all to do starting out under rules. Half-brother to a couple of winners and bred for stamina; pulled up in his sole point-to-point.. |
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6th (4) (50/1 +24%)Loughtown |
50/1(+24%) | (4) Loughtown 50/1, Did plenty early, ran to form well beaten in a bumper at Wexford latest; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on good; further improvement needed. Well beaten but showed some progression on his second start at Wexford; much more needed here.. |
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7th (9) (50/1 +24%)Lady Boudica |
50/1(+24%) | (9) Lady Boudica 50/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Thurles latest; showed nothing in a hurdle, all to prove. Pulled up in a Thurles maiden hurdle for Eddie Power in March; hard to fancy on debut for Eoin McCarthy.. |
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8th (5) (125/1 -150%)Mystic Bridge |
125/1(-150%) | (5) Mystic Bridge 125/1, Sageburg gelding; half-brother to Smig Suas, poor at 20f; dam poor over hurdles; can only be watched Third foal; dam unplaced bumpers/hurdles, half-sister to point winner Katishna, out of half-sister to smart 3m hurdler/chaser Pleasure Shared and to the dam of smart chaser Southern Vic; staying pedigree and likely to do better with time and distance.. |
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|S| (8) (28/1 +0%)Ringroan |
28/1(+0%) | (8) Ringroan 28/1, Way To Paris gelding; half-brother to Downmexicoway, very useful at 16f and a debut winner in points; market may prove best guide. Eighth foal; closely related to useful 2m-2m1f hurdle/chase winner Downmexicoway, half-brother to winners Dhowin (2m3f hurdle/3m2f chase), Straight Home (bumper/2m-3m hurdle) and Lady Walk On Bye (bumper); dam unplaced 2m hurdles; nicely bred newcomer but almost certainly best watched.. |

Teofil created a good impression in his first two races and is a big player. Jim Bolger's charge came home well to get up for second on debut at Punchestown and he was tough in the closing stages in scoring by a neck at Galway, despite the saddle slipping. EMERGENCY MAN ran a lovely opening race in second at this track and the winner franked the form in good style at Galway. He receives a stone from Teofill with his jockey's claim factored in, which may tilt things his way. Farney Bridge may have been 33/1 for a ladies' bumper at this track, but he proved to be a decisive winner and had a subsequent bumper winner behind him in fifth.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (8) (9/2 -35%)Cranachan |
9/2(-35%) | (8) Cranachan 9/2, Improved in first-time blinkers on second handicap start beaten 2l off this mark at Newmarket (July) last time; effective 12f, could get further, acts on a sound surface and AW; can go well stepped up in trip. Won a five-runner maiden at Catterick (1m4f, good; unraced on softer) in April; sent handicapping for both starts since and his rallying second of four in the added blinkers at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm; raced lazily) last time was an advance; it also looked encouraging for going beyond 1m4f.. |
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2nd (9) (9/4 +59%)Sea And Sun |
9/4(+59%) | (9) Sea And Sun 9/4, Below form on handicap debut beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Goodwood last time; in good form prior; effective 11/12f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; should have more to come in handicaps based on novice and maiden efforts, could appreciate step up in trip. Second in his first two races but easily best form when fourth of eight in novice at Doncaster on third outing; handicap debut was at Glorious Goodwood (again 1m4f on good to firm) and he ran creditably from the front to be fifth of eight; improvement is needed but this longer trip could be interesting.. |
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3rd (2) (9/4 +18%)St Mawes |
9/4(+18%) | (2) St Mawes 9/4, Below form up in class and trip comfortably held in a handicap at Goodwood last time; in good form prior; effective up to 2m, acts on any; progressive, still on a competitive mark, can bounce back down in trip and class. Bit to prove on softer than good; two wins followed by two Goodwood places on his only four appearances over 2m for Emma Lavelle; first run for new connections was voided before the race warmed up; made most when well beaten trying 2m4f in a Class 2 at Glorious Goodwood three weeks ago but has a competitive mark in this Class 4.. |
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4th (3) (28/1 -133%)Kuredu King |
28/1(-133%) | (3) Kuredu King 28/1, Ran about to the balance of overall form beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap here last time; effective 12-16f, acts on both sides of good; 2lb above last winning mark, but needs more. Won 11.6f and 1m6f (good to soft) handicaps last year for the Gosden yard; Flat reappearance fourth over C\u0026D in May was respectable but two lesser displays (1m6f/1m4f) have followed; others have more pressing claims.. |
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5th (4) (20/1 -67%)Westerton |
20/1(-67%) | (4) Westerton 20/1, Yard won this last year; probably needed the run back on the Flat beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap here last time; effective 10-13f, stayed 2m6f over hurdles, acts on both sides of good; on a competitive mark based on old efforts in this sphere, but needs a lot more. Ex-Alan King, with new yard this year; overall 0-7 over hurdles and 1-22 on the Flat; return to this sphere over 1m4f here (20-1) three weeks ago wasn't greatly persuasive but he is well down the weights.. |
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6th (5) (40/1 -264%)Midnight Rumble |
40/1(-264%) | (5) Midnight Rumble 40/1, Much below form first time on firm ground down the field in a handicap at York most recent; effective 10-16f on Flat, acts on soft, good and AW; in very consistent form until latest, on a competitive mark and could bounce back with conditions to suit. 1-22 for Alan King, with his sole win in June 2024; had a respectable first two runs for new yard over C\u0026D this season, before tailed off on good to firm at York four weeks ago; now 6lb below his peak mark.. |
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7th (7) (13/2 +19%)Dino Bellagio |
13/2(+19%) | (7) Dino Bellagio 13/2, Ran about to form when fourth beaten 7l in a handicap at Southwell latest; effective 11-16f, probably acts on most; attractively weighted just 1lb above last win at this track in September. Made all twice last season, latterly in good style over 1m6f here (heavy) in September; just 1lb higher today after lesser shows this term but the latest was a step back in the right direction and he stays 2m; case can be made.. |
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8th (6) (22/1 -83%)Venezuelan |
22/1(-83%) | (6) Venezuelan 22/1, Below form up in trip well beaten in a handicap at York latest; suited by 12f-2m, acts on a sound surface; below last winning mark, but needs a lot more. Edging down weights for new yard; first three of those four runs were here and the second piece of form (2m, good; unraced on softer) gives him a chance.. |
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|PU| (1) (8/1 +11%)Howth |
8/1(+11%) | (1) Howth 8/1, Made bit too much use of beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen last time; was in good form on the Flat prior, including third beaten three lengths in a handicap at Southwell latest; returning to this code on a competitive mark. Last seen on Flat in 2024 for Mick Appleby and has a chance if resuming in similar vein; 4-8 as a fairly useful hurdler (ran respectably on latest start) for current yard since; considered.. |

Cranachan has shaped as if stepping up in trip will suit, despite his pedigree suggesting otherwise. Strong support in the betting would be dangerous to ignore. Nevertheless, this is likely to be a stamina-sapping event and the class-dropping ST MAWES could be a safer choice. A dual winner over 2m on the all-weather, Greorge Scott's ground-versatile four-year-old has less to prove and and appeals reunited with Billy Loughnane. Previous course winner Dino Bellagio also warrants close inspection.
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1st (2) (2/1 +20%)Lady Of Clover |
2/1(+20%) | (2) Lady Of Clover 2/1, Ran to form 4 1/4l third in a handicap at Chepstow most recent run; off a short-break; effective 8/9f, acts on good to firm and AW; good chance again if stamina lasts up to 12f. Consistent filly who got off the mark in a classified race at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in June; in the frame twice since and her usual hood is back on; takes a significant step up in trip and holds claims if she gets home.. |
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2nd (1) (5/2 -33%)Crazy Plan |
5/2(-33%) | (1) Crazy Plan 5/2, Ran to form down to 10f beaten 1 1/4l off this mark here last time; effective 10-12f, acts on AW; big player if building on latest. 0-5 but has improved to make the frame since stepped up in trip in handicaps at Wolverhampton (1m4f) and at this track (1m2f); looks sure to run her race once again.. |
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3rd (10) (22/1 +12%)Cormorant Rock |
22/1(+12%) | (10) Cormorant Rock 22/1, Below form tried in cheekpieces down the field in a handicap at Epsom most recent; effective up to 11f, acts on good and good to firm; bounce back needed now. 0-7 and showed no improvement for first-time cheekpieces (retained) when ninth of ten at Epsom (1m2f, good to firm) eight days ago.. |
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4th (4) (14/1 +22%)Notable Charm |
14/1(+22%) | (4) Notable Charm 14/1, Ran as though something amiss comfortably held in a handicap at Salisbury last time; blinkers first time; trainer in form; value selection based on balance of form. Had been progressing steadily until being beaten 39l at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) last month in first-time cheekpieces which are now replaced by first-time blinkers; all of a sudden he has questions to answer.. |
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5th (6) (17/2 +39%)Pepper Fizz |
17/2(+39%) | (6) Pepper Fizz 17/2, Found little, below form comfortably held in a handicap at Windsor last time; off a short-break; effective 6-8f, acts on good to firm, good; stamina to prove still. Made the frame twice in maidens last year but hasn't gone on from that in handicaps; cheekpieces worn last twice are left off and the jury is out.. |
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6th (3) (5/1 +9%)Dijon Gone |
5/1(+9%) | (3) Dijon Gone 5/1, Below form beaten 9l in a handicap at Windsor last time; cheekpieces first time; off a short-break; probably stays 10f, acts on good; mark a fraction stiff. Not too far away on handicap debut at Newbury when upped to 1m2f but she found little over that trip at Windsor next time; now goes in cheekpieces with her staying power questioned for 1m4f.. |
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7th (8) (22/1 -120%)Angel Breeze |
22/1(-120%) | (8) Angel Breeze 22/1, Improved a little after a wind op upped to 10f when 12l third in a novice at Yarmouth most recent run; half-sister to a 10-13f winner; type to do better now handicapping. Ran a shade better on belated return when third of five in a Yarmouth novice (1m2f, good to firm) 17 days ago in first-time tongue-tie (retained); more required for this step up in trip on handicap debut.. |
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8th (7) (15/2 +0%)Amalou |
15/2(+0%) | (7) Amalou 15/2, Looked one for handicaps finishing down the field in a novice at Southwell most recent; returning from long layoff; may do better now. Showed little in three novices last year; steps up in trip for handicap debut and needs to show significant improvement.. |
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9th (9) (100/1 -300%)Turton |
100/1(-300%) | (9) Turton 100/1, Found little, below form comfortably held in a handicap at Leicester last time; top course trainer; bred to be suited by around 1m; stamina to prove. Well held in four starts for James Tate, including on handicap debut at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm; first-time blinkers) in June; since purchased for 3,400gns; last of six with headgear discarded on his stable debut last month; steps up in trip and best watched.. |

CRAZY PLAN can gain a deserved success having been thereabouts on her last two starts. Beaten a length when second at Wolverhampton over this trip, she followed that with a close fourth here over shorter and appears to be the one to beat. Angel Breeze is worth a check in the betting ahead of her handicap debut, with Lady Of Clover also considered.
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1st (9) (7/1 +13%)Woodleigh |
7/1(+13%) | (9) Woodleigh 7/1, Scored by 1 1/4l off a 2lb lower mark at Doncaster in June; ran to the balance of form back up in trip fifth beaten 6l off 58 last time, 1lb lower here; usually held up; effective 8-10f, acts on any; just 2lb above last winning mark, but needs more. Recorded his second win over C\u0026D (good to firm) in May and followed up at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) the following month; has been in a battle with the handicapper since and probably needs to come down a few pounds.. |
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2nd (8) (10/1 -186%)Fille Imbassee |
10/1(-186%) | (8) Fille Imbassee 10/1, Scored by 2 1/4l off a 3lb lower mark at Leicester penultimate start; ran about to form second beaten 1 1/2l off 66 last time, same mark here; effective 8-10f, acts on sound surface; can go well again here. Made all to land a three-runner handicap at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) in June; collared inside the final furlong when trying to adopt the same tactics in another small field over the same C\u0026D last month and it remains to be seen if she can dictate in this bigger field.. |
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3rd (4) (9/1 +0%)Bay Dream Believer |
9/1(+0%) | (4) Bay Dream Believer 9/1, Scored by a neck off a 3lb lower mark at Nottingham penultimate start; below form fifth beaten 5l off 64 last time, 1lb lower here; top course jockey; effective 8-10f, acts on a sound surface; needs a bit more back up in trip off the mark and at this level. Has won twice this year, at 1m2f and about 1m, but is 2lb above her highest winning mark so probably needs a career best to be successful here.. |
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4th (7) (10/3 +58%)Mudita |
10/3(+58%) | (7) Mudita 10/3, Yard won this last year; much below form down the field in a handicap at Ascot most recent; in good form prior; effective 10-14f, acts on sound surface; mark easing, but needs to bounce back. Landed a Ripon maiden (1m2f, good) in April; ran well enough in three handicaps after before finding Ascot a tad too competitive in July; back in calmer waters here and should not be far away.. |
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5th (3) (10/3 -11%)Poppeye |
10/3(-11%) | (3) Poppeye 10/3, Improved down to a mile on handicap debut beaten 1 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark here last time; off a short-break; effective 8f, probably stays middle distances, acts on a sound surface; chance if building on latest back up in trip. Showed improvement when runner-up at this track (1m, good) in June on his handicap debut; there should be more to come from him stepping back up in trip and he should have a big shout.. |
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6th (5) (125/1 -89%)Kartini |
125/1(-89%) | (5) Kartini 125/1, Well below form again at a mile down the field in a handicap at Southwell most recent; effective 7-10f, acts on AW; step back up in trip to 10f should suit, but needs a big bounce back as hasn't beat a rival the last twice. Seven-race maiden; has finished last on both starts over 1m for current stable this year and cannot be considered at present.. |
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7th (2) (15/2 0%)Eve's Boy |
15/2(0%) | (2) Eve's Boy 15/2, Below form again down in trip beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap at Ayr last time; effective 7/8f, acts on sound surface; bounce back needed stepped up to 10f for first time. Yet to win a handicap since landing a 7f Ayr novice in September 2024; steps up in trip off a career-low mark but others preferred.. |
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8th (6) (16/1 -14%)Sogniamo |
16/1(-14%) | (6) Sogniamo 16/1, Didn't look suited by a mile beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap at Hamilton last time; effective 9f, acts on good to firm; form of novice win franked, and step up in trip might suit, but hasn't progressed. Left last year's debut behind when springing an 80-1 surprise at Hamilton (1m1f, good to firm) on her comeback in May; since disappointing in three handicaps and, while it's still early days, it's hard to be confident about her today.. |
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9th (1) (4/1 -20%)Mighty Quiet |
4/1(-20%) | (1) Mighty Quiet 4/1, Returned to form 7l third in a handicap at Salisbury most recent run; trainer in form; off a short-break; effective 10f, best form with give; has been a bit inconsistent of late, but back on last mark and can go well. Looked a non-stayer over 1m4f in June and was never in contention after a slow start at Salisbury (1m2f) in June; now back on her last winning mark and not out of this.. |

Having found only one rival too strong on his handicap bow over a mile here, a return to 1m2f could prove just the ticket for POPPEYE. The four-year-old was doing his best work in the closing stages and is fancied to overcome a 2lb nudge up the ratings. Salisbury third Mighty Quiet is racing off her last winning mark and is feared most, ahead of Fille Imbassee.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3) (11/1 +8%)Last Verse |
11/1(+8%) | (3) Last Verse 11/1, Below form ninth beaten 10l off 76 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 10-14f, acts on good and fast; nice type, but needs to bounce back. Scored for Andrew Balding at Chepstow (1m4f, good to firm) last month in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) and subsequently sold for 20,000gns; has run well at Sandown and Ascot for new stable and should go well on AW debut.. |
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2nd (1) (6/1 -269%)Hebridean Nomad |
6/1(-269%) | (1) Hebridean Nomad 6/1, Ran to form beaten a head off a 1lb lower mark here last time; effective 12-14f, acts on good and AW; still on a fair mark after rise, back from break. In good order here when last seen at the beginning of the year, winning over 1m4f in January before being beaten a head over today's distance the following month; holds claims if ready to roll after a break.. |
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3rd (2) (12/1 -140%)Betelgeuse |
12/1(-140%) | (2) Betelgeuse 12/1, Too keen tried in blinkers, below form when comfortably held in a handicap at Leicester last time; in good form prior; effective 12f-2m, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; consistent enough until latest, cheekpieces back on. Scored at Southwell (1m6f, AW) last October and has been placed four times this year; may have found the drop back in trip against him when fifth of six at Leicester (1m4f, good to firm) last month; cheekpieces return to replace blinkers but he may find this trip on the sharp side.. |
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4th (6) (28/1 -180%)Virtue Diligence |
28/1(-180%) | (6) Virtue Diligence 28/1, Appeared not to stay when comfortably held in a handicap at Chepstow last time; cheekpieces first time; stays 10f, maybe not further, acts on fast ground; possibly a little bit more to come in handicaps but stamina a concern. Was progressing steadily until his latest effort when beaten 25l at Chepstow (1m4f, good to firm) 16 days ago; dons first-time cheekpieces and may have more to give.. |
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5th (5) (10/3 +70%)Last Trump |
10/3(+70%) | (5) Last Trump 10/3, Ran to form down to 10f albeit comfortably held in a maiden at Salisbury last time; trainer in form; off a short-break; stays 11f, acts on good and sound surfaces should suit; stamina to prove but open to progress. Shaped with promise when fifth of eight on his debut at Newbury (1m3f, good) in April; two lesser runs at Salisbury since but may do better now he steps up in trip on his AW/handicap debut.. |
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6th (4) (4/5 +68%)Mountbatten |
4/5(+68%) | (4) Mountbatten 4/5, Improved tried in cheekpieces second beaten 2 1/4l off 70 last time, same mark here; effective 12f, acts on good to firm an AW; unexposed and leading claims if building on latest. Scored on his handicap debut at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in June and showed his turn is near once more when runner-up at Leicester (1m4f, good to firm) 13 days ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained); should be thereabouts.. |

LAST TRUMP steps up in trip for his handicap debut after being well beaten over 1m2f at Salisbury and, as a son of Derby winner Sir Percy, there is every chance he can improve considerably for a test of stamina. Hebridean Nomad was only beaten a head over C&D but hasn't been seen since February, while Mountbatten is another to take seriously.
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1st (3) (20/1 -82%)Cosmos Raj |
20/1(-82%) | (3) Cosmos Raj 20/1, Step back in the right direction when fourth beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap at Pontefract latest; effective 8-10f, acts on any; needs a lot more still. A three-time 1m winner in 2025 but yet to hit top form this season, finishing just fourth of six in 1m Pontefract handicap 17 days ago; on a falling mark but more is required.. |
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2nd (7) (4/1 +38%)Sweet Kiss |
4/1(+38%) | (7) Sweet Kiss 4/1, Ran about to form beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark at Ayr last time; cheekpieces first time; top course trainer; suited by 10/11f, acts on heavy, good to firm and AW; on a competitive mark, but more needed at this level. Scored three times at 1m2f in 2025; comes here in decent nick, finishing sixth of 11 in 1m2f handicap at Ayr 12 days ago; not out of things with cheekpieces added.. |
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3rd (1) (5/1 +80%)Chesneys Charm |
5/1(+80%) | (1) Chesneys Charm 5/1, Ran to the balance of recent form well beaten in a handicap here latest; top course jockey; second run after wind op; effective 7/8f, probably acts on any; struggled for form this term. A fair 7f winner in 2025 for Grant Tuer; has failed to fire this season though, and underwent breathing surgery before coming in seventh in 1m handicap here for new yard two weeks ago; lots more is needed.. |
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4th (4) (9/4 +18%)Always Blue |
9/4(+18%) | (4) Always Blue 9/4, Bit below overall form 6l third in a handicap at Wolverhampton most recent run; effective 8-10f, probably best at the latter, acts on a sound surface; should appreciate this step back up in trip, bit more needed. Caught the eye on her handicap debut with third of nine at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) last month, keeping on late having been set plenty to do; this Masar filly has more to offer and rates an interesting prospect off a 2lb lower mark.. |
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5th (5) (14/1 -100%)Boubyan |
14/1(-100%) | (5) Boubyan 14/1, Below form 6l third in a handicap at Brighton most recent run; effective 8-10f, acts on any; below last winning mark, but needs to bounce back. Scored at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in March but not proving the easiest to catch right since, finishing just a fair third of six at Brighton (1m) 16 days ago; others are preferred.. |
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6th (2) (8/1 -23%)Yafaarr |
8/1(-23%) | (2) Yafaarr 8/1, Scored by 1 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark here in June; below form up in trip, market expected a lot better fourth beaten 7 1/4l off 66 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 7/8f, acts on a sound surface and AW; capable of bouncing back based on recent efforts. Scored over 1m here in June and has continued in good form, although not seen to best effect with fourth of six in 1m2f handicap at Nottingham last time; in the picture.. |
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7th (8) (4/1 -14%)Ceinture D'orion |
4/1(-14%) | (8) Ceinture D'orion 4/1, Ran to form beaten 1 1/2l off this mark at Ayr last time; effective 1m-10f, acts on a sound surface; needs to find more up in class. Fair form shown when in the frame on her last three runs, posting a good third of 11 in 1m2f handicap at Ayr 12 days ago; still quite lightly raced so very much one to consider off the same mark.. |
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8th (9) (22/1 -267%)Whiskey Pete |
22/1(-267%) | (9) Whiskey Pete 22/1, Ran back to form beaten 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark at Doncaster last time; suited by 10f, acts on most ground; put an awful run of form behind, needs to build on latest. Sole success came back in 2023 but he got back on track with second of six in 1m2f handicap at Doncaster three weeks ago; needs to reproduce it now.. |

Yafaarr is capable of going close judged on the pick of his efforts this summer, but his latest fourth at Nottingham leaves him with something to prove. It may pay to side with those at the foot of the weights in Whiskey Pete and CEINTURE D'ORION. Although the former posted a good second at Doncaster at the start of this month, David O'Meara's three-year-old is unexposed and a repeat of her latest third at Ayr may suffice.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4) (8/1 -14%)Norham |
8/1(-14%) | (4) Norham 8/1, Slowly away and keen, some promise 4l fourth in a novice at Chepstow first-time out; effective 5f on a sound surface; good chance here up 2f in trip. Stuck to his task well when fourth of nine on his debut at Chepstow (5f, good to firm) last month; looks sure to be suited by this step up in trip on AW debut.. |
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2nd (3) (10/11 +34%)Eighth Immortal |
10/11(+34%) | (3) Eighth Immortal 10/11, Ran to form when 2l third in a nursery at Doncaster most recent run; cheekpieces first time; effective 7f, acts on sound surface; debut form franked, claims once again. A beaten favourite on his first two runs but has run creditably to be placed on all three starts; dons first-time cheekpieces on AW debut and looks sure to be thereabouts.. |
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3rd (5) (4/1 +11%)Shemiyla Star |
4/1(+11%) | (5) Shemiyla Star 4/1, Below form down in trip/up in grade down the field in a maiden at Goodwood most recent; in good form prior; effective 6/7f on good; chance if bouncing back here. Beaten a neck on his debut at Pontefract (6f, good) in June, he didn't appear to handle the track when fourth at Epsom last month and was never involved in a hot maiden at Goodwood last time; this looks easier on his AW debut and he should go close.. |
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4th (6) (20/1 +0%)Xochipilli |
20/1(+0%) | (6) Xochipilli 20/1, 23 Feb; 72,000 euros breeze-up purchase by Blue Point; brother to Tahalel, very useful at 8f; market should guide on debut. 72,000euros breeze-up 2yo; fourth foal; by Blue Point; half-brother to winners Divine Knight (1m; RPR 84) and Dzsingisz Kan (Hungarian 1m3f); dam unraced half-sister to 1m2f Group 2 winner Thunderous, out of Italian 1m2f Listed winner; yard yet to have a juvenile winner this year and he may need more time.. |
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5th (9) (40/1 -21%)Casablanca Dream |
40/1(-21%) | (9) Casablanca Dream 40/1, Moderate debut well beaten in a novice at Nottingham only start; major improvement needed. Beat only one home when sixth of seven on debut at Nottingham (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago; looks one for the future.. |
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6th (11) (8/1 -140%)Mount St |
8/1(-140%) | (11) Mount St 8/1, Some promise on debut third beaten 6 1/4l in a novice at Newmarket (July) debut; stays 7f; good chance here with more to come. Shaped well when staying on into third at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) on her debut eight days ago; this should be easier and she holds claims.. |
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7th (7) (16/1 +52%)Pirates Paradise |
16/1(+52%) | (7) Pirates Paradise 16/1, Moderate debut tried in cheekpieces beaten 7 1/4l in a novice at Yarmouth on debut; wide draw; needs plenty more here. Stayed on well when fifth of nine on his debut at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) 20 days ago; should know more this time and holds claims on AW debut.. |
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8th (10) (66/1 -164%)Remember The Show |
66/1(-164%) | (10) Remember The Show 66/1, Never in it after a slow start well beaten in a novice at Haydock only start; from a good yard and could easily fare much better this time. Slowly away and never in contention when last of nine on debut at Haydock (7f, good) 15 days ago; can be expected to find improvement on this AW debut.. |
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9th (1) (250/1 -67%)Brondesbury |
250/1(-67%) | (1) Brondesbury 250/1, Never in it after a slow start down the field in a novice at Southwell most recent; wide draw; might need more time. Has only beaten one rival in his two starts and may need more time.. |
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10th (12) (200/1 -60%)Purple Dream |
200/1(-60%) | (12) Purple Dream 200/1, Again failed to beat a rival beaten 9l in a novice at Windsor last time; major improvement needed. Hasn't beaten a rival in her two races and easy to dismiss.. |
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11th (8) (100/1 -100%)Planet Bluebird |
100/1(-100%) | (8) Planet Bluebird 100/1, 17 Mar; Massaat colt; half-brother to Bird About Town, moderate at 7f; dam fair at 6f at 2yo; wide draw makes it tough on debut. Second foal; by Massaat; dam 1m2f-1m4f winner (including AW; RPR 64), half-sister to winners Birdlover (US 6.5f/1m stakes) and Birdolini (7f 2yo), out of prolific 6f/7f winner; debutant who is likely to need more time.. |
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|PU| (2) (11/1 +8%)Call Of The Sea |
11/1(+8%) | (2) Call Of The Sea 11/1, Never in it after a slow start well beaten in a novice at Ascot only start; from good yard and surely do much better. Last of eight when beaten 19l on debut at Ascot (7f, good to firm) last month; should know more on this AW debut.. |

EIGHTH IMMORTAL boasts the strongest form and makes plenty of appeal. Third behind a winner now rated 86 in a nursery at Doncaster last time, the son of Naval Crown faces an easier assignment back at this level and could prove tough to beat. Shemiyla Star will appreciate this return to 7f, while Norham gave the impression this extra distance would suit when fourth over 5f at Chepstow on debut.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6) (5/1 +0%)Mr Cool |
5/1(+0%) | (6) Mr Cool 5/1, Scored by 1 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Ayr penultimate start; ran to the balance of form third beaten 2 1/4l off 68 last time, same mark here; effective at 5-7f, acts on a sound surface and AW; mark remains fair and can go well again. Ended a losing sequence at Ayr (6f) in July and backed it up with a solid third of 13 in another 6f handicap there two weeks ago; enters calculations again.. |
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2nd (7) (12/1 -118%)Spirit Of Applause |
12/1(-118%) | (7) Spirit Of Applause 12/1, Returned to form beaten 3/4l off this mark at Pontefract last time; top course trainer; best at 5f, acts on sound surface; on a dangerous mark and worth a shot back up in trip after latest. Reliable sort who comes here on the back of a good second of nine in 5f Pontefract handicap 17 days ago; can make his presence felt off the same mark.. |
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3rd (5) (9/2 -13%)The Caltonian |
9/2(-13%) | (5) The Caltonian 9/2, Ran to form beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark at Newmarket (July) last time; effective 5/6f, all wins on AW, but acts on a sound surface; down in class, but needs to bounce back. All his seven victories have come on the AW but he wasn't discredited with fourth of ten in 6f Newmarket handicap 15 days ago; not out of things eased 1lb.. |
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4th (1) (14/1 +13%)Raatea |
14/1(+13%) | (1) Raatea 14/1, Yard won this last year; well below form back on the turf beaten 8 1/2l in a handicap at York last time; in good form prior; effective 6f, acts on a sound surface and AW; had been in good form on AW, needs to bounce back. In good form on the AW at Newcastle early in 2026; had been off for four months and was very slowly away when 13th of 21 in 6f York handicap last month; can take a step forward here.. |
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5th (4) (17/2 +53%)Sugar Baby |
17/2(+53%) | (4) Sugar Baby 17/2, Scored by 1 1/4l off a 3lb lower mark at Doncaster three starts back; below form again in a higher class seventh beaten 8 1/4l off 71 last time, 1lb lower here; usually held up; suited by 6f, acts on a sound surface; struggled in stronger company last twice, mark could still be stiff back down in grade. Back to winning ways at Doncaster (6f) in June; well held in 6f handicaps at York and Pontefract since, however, so this C\u0026D scorer needs to get back on track.. |
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6th (11) (9/1 +10%)Missmimi |
9/1(+10%) | (11) Missmimi 9/1, Returned to form down in trip on reappearance beaten a length off this mark at Pontefract last time; trainer in form; effective 5/6f, acts with cut and on a sound surface; could be competitive once again. Bagged a third success of 2025 over C\u0026D in November; off for nine months, having undergone breathing surgery, before returning with a good third of nine at Pontefract (5f) 17 days ago; one to consider now.. |
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7th (2) (12/1 +25%)Hover On The Wind |
12/1(+25%) | (2) Hover On The Wind 12/1, Scored by a length off a 2lb lower mark at Pontefract three starts back; below form again in a higher grade seventh beaten 6 1/4l off 75 last time, 2lb lower here; effective 5/6f, suited by sound surface; mark has eased and dropped another class, but needs to bounce back. Landed a pair of 5f Pontefract handicaps this summer but he's been well below par there and at Thirsk (5f) since; needs to bounce back.. |
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8th (3) (4/1 +11%)Ingleby Archie |
4/1(+11%) | (3) Ingleby Archie 4/1, Scored by 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark at Nottingham three starts back; ran to form fifth beaten 4 1/4l off 72 last time, 1lb lower here; enjoys making it; effective 5/6f, acts on both sides of good; fair mark, can go well again. Gained a first victory of 2026 at Nottingham (6f) in June and in good form since, leading for long way when fifth of 21 in 6f York handicap 29 days ago; this course winner can go very well eased 1lb here.. |
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9th (9) (15/2 -15%)Taygar |
15/2(-15%) | (9) Taygar 15/2, Below form, market expected a lot better beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap at Thirsk last time; in good form prior; effective 5/6f, acts on a sound surface; needs to bounce back. C\u0026D scorer; in very good form without winning until just sixth of eight in 6f Thirsk handicap last month; she's the sort to bounce back though.. |
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10th (8) (25/1 -56%)Liverpool Star |
25/1(-56%) | (8) Liverpool Star 25/1, Well below form up in class beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap at York last time; effective 5/6f, probably better latter, acts on a sound surface and AW; 2lb above last winning mark, but needs to bounce back. Gained a first success at Ripon (6f) in April; mainly in good form since, though only ninth of 12 in 5.5f York handicap last month; no surprise to see him get back on track here.. |
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11th (10) (12/1 +0%)Showtime Mahomes |
12/1(+0%) | (10) Showtime Mahomes 12/1, Returned closer to form beaten 4l off a 2lb higher mark at Southwell last time; effective 5/6f, acts on most; on a competitive mark, but more needed returning to turf after a long spell on AW. In winning form on the AW over the winter; had been off for five months when not disgraced with fifth of ten in 6f Southwell AW handicap 16 days ago; can build on it here.. |

Although he was unable to follow up his Ayr victory at the same venue, MR COOL only weakened into third towards the finish. The four-year-old looks more than capable of scoring off an unchanged mark and a fourth career victory may beckon. Ingleby Archie arrives on the back of a solid fifth at York and could prove a live threat if dictating the pace, while reopposing 10th Spirit Of Applause shouldn't be far away judged on his subsequent close-up second at Pontefract.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (8) (9/2 -80%)Timely Affair |
9/2(-80%) | (8) Timely Affair 9/2, Landed a handicap by a short-head off a 4lb lower mark at Southwell last time; effective 7f/1m, best efforts on AW, but acts on fast; steadily progressing, likely to go well once more. In good nick at present and landed his third win at Southwell (7f, AW) last month; 4lb higher but should continue to run well away from that track; claims.. |
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2nd (3) (8/1 +64%)Daring Legend |
8/1(+64%) | (3) Daring Legend 8/1, Raced freely beaten 8 1/2l in a handicap at Ascot last time; hood first time; effective 6/7f, acts on a sound surface and AW; back down to last winning mark, but unreliable. All four wins when trained by Mick Appleby; below par on turf recently and has a bit to prove on this return to AW; first-time hood goes on alongside returning tongue-tie.. |
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3rd (6) (4/1 +0%)Lady Manzor |
4/1(+0%) | (6) Lady Manzor 4/1, Below par when fourth beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap at Kempton latest; off a short-break; effective 7/8f, acts on sound surface; consistent and could be winning again soon. Two of her three wins have been at this track (7f); has been running well recently and could well have a say here if the cards drop right.. |
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4th (5) (9/4 +70%)Madame De Sevigne |
9/4(+70%) | (5) Madame De Sevigne 9/4, Below par down the field in a handicap at York most recent; trainer in form; effective 7/8f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; mark easing but needs more. Far more miss than hit this season and beat only one home at York last time; others preferred.. |
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5th (2) (5/2 -43%)Dannick |
5/2(-43%) | (2) Dannick 5/2, Scored by 3 1/4l off a 9lb lower mark here penultimate start; second beaten a short-head off 70 last time, 4lb higher here; effective 6/7f, acts on any; chance under a penalty. Took advantage of a career-low mark when scoring here (7f) last month; a shade unlucky when beaten a short head at Southwell (7f, AW) since and should not be far away.. |
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6th (1) (25/1 -108%)Mollie Foster |
25/1(-108%) | (1) Mollie Foster 25/1, Probably needed race beaten 7 1/2l in a handicap at Windsor last time; effective 6-8f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; only 1lb above last win mark now, needs more. Dual winner for Ed Walker but hasn't threatened in four runs this year for current connections.. |

The finishing line came just in time for Timely Affair at Southwell last month, when holding off the late challenge of DANNICK. Stuck behind a wall of horses, the latter flew home once seeing daylight and the son of Havana Grey may well turn the tables on this occasion. Lady Manzor is finding it difficult to get her head back in front but is usually in the mix at this level.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (7) (25/1 -285%)Come On Over |
25/1(-285%) | (7) Come On Over 25/1, Scored by a head off a 3lb lower mark at Doncaster three starts back; ran back to form up in trip fourth beaten 2 1/4l off 68 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 5/6f, acts on a sound surface; mark easing, but needs a bit more. Gained a first success at Doncaster (6f) in July and recorded a solid fourth of eight in another 6f handicap there three weeks ago; not out of things eased 1lb.. |
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2nd (1) (2/1 +67%)Farandaway |
2/1(+67%) | (1) Farandaway 2/1, Scored by 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Thirsk three starts back; below form sixth beaten 4 1/2l off 74 last time, same mark here; effective 5-7f, acts on a sound surface; in form until latest, can bounce back down in trip. A two-time 6f/7f scorer this season; posted another solid effort with sixth of 11 in 7f Haydock handicap 15 days ago; this consistent sort must enter calculations.. |
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3rd (2) (5/1 +17%)Bonnie's Boy |
5/1(+17%) | (2) Bonnie's Boy 5/1, Returned to form beaten 3 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark at York last time; effective at 5/6f, acts on a sound surface; needs to build on latest. A fair 5f winner in 2025; lightly raced this season and he wasn't discredited when fourth of 21 in 6f York handicap 29 days ago; in the picture eased 1lb.. |
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4th (4) (7/2 +46%)Irish Nectar |
7/2(+46%) | (4) Irish Nectar 7/2, Below best form again beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap at Southwell last time; wide draw; suited by 5/6f, acts on soft, good and AW; mark continues to ease, but inconsistent. Winless since 2024 but he comes here in good nick, not seen to ideal effect when ninth of 12 in 6f Southwell AW handicap last month when racing wide; of some interest off a 3lb lower mark with yard going very well.. |
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5th (9) (10/1 +50%)Men Of Honour |
10/1(+50%) | (9) Men Of Honour 10/1, Below form up in trip beaten 8 1/2l in a handicap at Thirsk last time; wide draw; off a short-break; effective 6/7f, acts on most; shown very little since switching yard, first run since wind op. Fair ex-Irish maiden; yet to show his best form for new yard this term, beating only one in 7f Thirsk handicap in July; hopes are pinned on a wind operation sparking a revival.. |
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6th (3) (13/2 -18%)Rotokura Belle |
13/2(-18%) | (3) Rotokura Belle 13/2, Scored by a neck off a 5lb lower mark at York in June; below form, market expected a lot better seventh beaten 5l off 75 last time, 1lb lower here; wide draw; suited by 5f, acts on a sound surface; quite small, form in and out almost all season. Doubled her winning tally for 2026 at York (5f) in June but turned in a below-par seventh of 12 at Thirsk (5f) three weeks ago; needs to get back on track.. |
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7th (5) (11/1 -83%)Marajito |
11/1(-83%) | (5) Marajito 11/1, Scored by 1 1/4l off a 2lb lower mark at Ripon in May; ran to form second beaten 2 1/2l off 68 last time, same mark here; top course trainer; suited by 5f, acts on a sound surface; has found a certain level of consistency. Resumed winning ways at Ripon (5f) in May and comes here on the back of a good second of five there (5f) 19 days ago; this course scorer needs considering.. |
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8th (8) (50/1 -52%)Magistery |
50/1(-52%) | (8) Magistery 50/1, Well beaten again down the field in a handicap at Catterick most recent; effective 6f, acts on soft and good; form has tailed off massively, hasn't beaten a rival last thrice. Off the mark at Carlisle (6f) last September but she has failed to beat a rival in her last three starts, last time in a 7f Catterick handicap in July; needs a subsequent breathing operation to yield major progress.. |

FARANDAWAY has raced prominently over further before being caught when second at Doncaster and then sixth at Haydock but if he has the pace to get to the lead over this shorter trip, he could prove difficult to catch. Marajito is the only previous course winner in the line-up having scored here in June 2025 over 5f off the same mark, although she is yet to prove she gets the sixth furlong. Come On Over could be the best of the three-year-olds.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6) (5/1 -43%)What A Tahoo |
5/1(-43%) | (6) What A Tahoo 5/1, Scored by a neck off a 2lb lower mark at Beverley penultimate start; fourth beaten 4 1/4l off 54 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 5/6f, acts on sound surface; in excellent form. Has mostly been in good nick on turf this summer, winning at Ripon and Beverley; needs to transfer that form to AW (first six races of her career were on AW) but looks a player if she can.. |
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2nd (7) (9/2 +50%)Roman Spring |
9/2(+50%) | (7) Roman Spring 9/2, Well backed when fourth beaten 3l in a classified race here latest; suited by 5/6f, acts on most; inconsistent, needs more. Won over C\u0026D last November but has failed to match that level since and doesn't appeal.. |
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3rd (3) (9/2 +18%)Recon Mission |
9/2(+18%) | (3) Recon Mission 9/2, Ran to form beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark at Brighton last time; top course trainer; suited by 5f, acts on any; not in best form. Both AW wins have been over C\u0026D; not the force of old but has dropped to a career-low mark; doesn't win very often nowadays though and is passed over.. |
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4th (2) (12/1 -20%)Dreambird Dolly |
12/1(-20%) | (2) Dreambird Dolly 12/1, Beaten 5l in a handicap at Brighton last time; in good form prior; effective 5/6f, best on sound surface; looking well handicapped and should contend. Got off the mark when landing a classified at Leicester (5f, good) in June; although she has gone close in handicaps on several occasions, she has not been able to land such a contest and doesn't therefore appeal for win purposes.. |
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5th (8) (16/1 -33%)Nad Alshiba Snow |
16/1(-33%) | (8) Nad Alshiba Snow 16/1, Below par beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap at Yarmouth last time; second run after wind op; effective at 5f, acts on good and AW; longstanding maiden, form going the wrong way. Regressive maiden who finished well down the field in recent starts and needs to show more.. |
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6th (5) (8/1 -60%)Coolagh Magic |
8/1(-60%) | (5) Coolagh Magic 8/1, Returned to form down in class when winning a classified race at Yarmouth by a neck last time; off a short-break; effective 5/6f, prefers a sound surface; bit more needed returned to handicaps. Five wins here, two of which were over today's distance; landed his first turf win in a classified at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) in June latest; withdrawn (upset in the stalls) five weeks ago; work to do back in a handicap.. |
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7th (4) (33/1 -175%)Stapleford Park |
33/1(-175%) | (4) Stapleford Park 33/1, Probably needed race when fourth beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap at Brighton latest; effective 5-7f, acts on good to soft, good and AW; consistent sort on AW and may contend. Sole success came when trained by Charlie Fellowes in 2024; continues to plummet in the weights and others are preferred.. |
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8th (1) (15/8 +71%)Harry Brown |
15/8(+71%) | (1) Harry Brown 15/8, Did not get a clear run beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark at Epsom last time; effective 5/6f, acts on sound surface; chance if building on latest. Landed his fifth win at this venue when scoring on the turf track (5f, good to firm) in May; has held his form since, apart from when his saddle slipped at Windsor, and holds place prospects at least.. |

COOLAGH MAGIC finally opened his account on the turf with a victory at Yarmouth last time. He's been raised 5lb for that success, but Anthony Carson's veteran has won five times here in the past and looks worth sticking with. What A Tahoo has progressed nicely this season and scored at Beverley last month. She remains of interest being only 2lb higher, while Harry Brown returns to this lower level with a shout.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (16) (20/1 -11%)Hurstwood |
20/1(-11%) | (16) Hurstwood 20/1, Won this in 2022 and 2024; ran to current level beaten 6l in a classified race at Thirsk last time; wide draw; suited by 6f, acts on most; 9lb below last winning mark, but needs to bounce back. Won divisions of this in 2022 and 2024 but he's looking regressive; only seventh in a classified race at Thirsk last time which was won by Drish Samphire; 1lb out of the weights.. |
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2nd (18) (50/1 0%)Ziva's Star |
50/1(0%) | (18) Ziva's Star 50/1, Keen and well below form well beaten in a classified race at Catterick latest; blinkers first time; effective 5/6f, probably acts on any; poor, long-standing maiden, impossible to make a case for. Runs well now and again but arrives here with a record of 0-24 and from out of the weights; blinkers replace cheekpieces.. |
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3rd (4) (14/1 -27%)Stormy Pearl |
14/1(-27%) | (4) Stormy Pearl 14/1, Ran back to form beaten a length off this mark here last time; enjoys making it; effective 5/6f, acts on soft and a sound surface; competitively weighted, but needs to build on latest back in this company. C\u0026D winner but likes the stiffer finish of Hamilton and got a tad outpaced before running on over C\u0026D last month; however, she's closely matched with the winner Night Emperor and has to enter the reckoning.. |
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4th (6) (7/2 +50%)Night Emperor |
7/2(+50%) | (6) Night Emperor 7/2, Ran to form, opened account landing a handicap by a neck off a 3lb lower mark here last time; trainer in form; drawn on wing of large field; effective at 6f, probably stays 7f, acts on a sound surface; should go close again. Had hinted at winning potential before prevailing in a tight finish over C\u0026D (good to firm) last month; ran on well late on and could be good value for the neck winning margin; 3lb higher.. |
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5th (11) (12/1 +14%)South Shore Island |
12/1(+14%) | (11) South Shore Island 12/1, Ran to form when fourth beaten 5l in a handicap at Hamilton latest; tongue-tie first time; suited by 5/6f, acts on a sound surface; long-standing maiden, but capable, went close here penultimate start. Went close over C\u0026D two runs ago but wasn't so good at Hamilton 11 days ago and is now 0-28; a first-time tongue-tie is added.. |
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6th (12) (17/2 -6%)Ellie's De Vega |
17/2(-6%) | (12) Ellie's De Vega 17/2, Ran to the balance of recent form when second beaten a length in a classified race here latest; effective 5-7f, acts on soft, good, fast ground and AW; running competitively and in with a chance back up in trip. 0-13 but consistent and was a rallying second on yard debut over 5f here (good to firm) two weeks ago; considered back at 6f with Tom Kiely-Marshall taking off 5lb.. |
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7th (14) (4/1 +43%)Mrs Trump |
4/1(+43%) | (14) Mrs Trump 4/1, Ran to current level beaten 2 1/4l in a classified race at Thirsk last time; top course jockey; effective 5/6f, acts on a sound surface; mark is easing, but needs a lot more. Won a division of this two years ago but she has to step up on her recent efforts, last time finishing behind Drish Samphire.. |
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8th (1) (13/2 +19%)Macedonian |
13/2(+19%) | (1) Macedonian 13/2, Returned to form in a first time visor beaten 3/4l off a 2lb lower mark at Ayr last time; effective at 6f, acts with some cut, on good and AW; still on a competitive mark, can go well again here. Off a much reduced mark and with a new visor fitted he ran his best race for a while to be second of 13 at Ayr (6f, good to soft) recently; clear claims if he can back that up.. |
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9th (9) (16/1 +0%)Drish Samphire |
16/1(+0%) | (9) Drish Samphire 16/1, Improved, opened account from a very big price when winning a classified race at Thirsk by 1/2l last time; effective 6f, acts on a sound surface; needs a bit more back in handicaps off this mark. Unplaced in first nine races but put that right when overcoming a slow start to win a 6f classified race at Thirsk recently; back up 4lb but Cian Horgan can claim his 5lb this time.. |
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10th (17) (33/1 -18%)Rinky Tinky Tinky |
33/1(-18%) | (17) Rinky Tinky Tinky 33/1, Ran to current level beaten 3l in a classified race at Bath last time; effective 5/6f, acts on a sound surface; needs to find a lot more than of late. Only 1-18 and opposable on what she's achieved in four races after a break; just out of the weights.. |
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11th (15) (12/1 0%)Indy's Angel |
12/1(0%) | (15) Indy's Angel 12/1, Returned to form beaten 3/4l off this mark at Yarmouth last time; drawn on wing of large field; effective 5-7f, acts on a sound surface; chance if building on latest. Only 1-24 and again came up short at Yarmouth (6f) where she was given every chance; looks hard to win with.. |
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12th (7) (17/2 +15%)Lope Y Linda |
17/2(+15%) | (7) Lope Y Linda 17/2, Ran to form beaten 3l off this mark at Thirsk last time; top course trainer; effective 6-8f, acts on soft and a sound surface; in very good form this summer, can go well again. Last win was in a 7f classified event and is probably weighted to her best but she gives her running more often than not irrespective of trip.. |
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13th (3) (28/1 +30%)Lindoro |
28/1(+30%) | (3) Lindoro 28/1, Much below form in first time cheekpieces and tongue tie down the field in a handicap at Pontefract most recent; blinkers first time; off a short-break; suited by 6f, acts on good to soft, good and AW; needs to bounce back from latest. Some promise initially but well held in 5f/6f handicaps, latterly when tongue tied in cheekpieces, and more new headgear tried here.. |
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14th (20) (50/1 -79%)Lady Grey |
50/1(-79%) | (20) Lady Grey 50/1, Poor again when fourth beaten 13l in a novice here latest; top course trainer; speed in pedigree, but has yet to find suitable conditions; plenty more needed back down to sprinting on handicap debut. No clear positives to take from her first three races and only of interest if there's money around for her.. |
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15th (19) (25/1 -79%)Sparkling Wine |
25/1(-79%) | (19) Sparkling Wine 25/1, Much below form down the field in a handicap at Newcastle most recent; drawn on wing of large field; effective 5f, acts on both sides of good; needs a lot more. Runner-up a couple of times but remains a maiden and she ran poorly last time; best form has been at 5f.. |
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16th (10) (66/1 -32%)Fair Isle Sioux |
66/1(-32%) | (10) Fair Isle Sioux 66/1, Much below form on handicap debut well beaten in a handicap at Thirsk latest; career-best at 6f, acts on soft; very hard to make a case for. 6yo who has raced only four times; 66-1 for handicap debut at Thirsk (7f) and beat just one home.. |

Hurstwood won a division of this in 2024 and he gets to race off 8lb lower, although the nine-year-old is yet to peak in 2026. Mrs Trump won the other division the same year and she is also potentially well handicapped, despite some acceptable efforts, but SOUTH SHORE ISLAND is preferred. Only beaten a neck over C&D off 1lb lower last month, he gets on well with claiming jockey Molly Keegan-Price and could be the one to beat.
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