Newbury Races & Results with ratings from TomForm.
There were 435 Races on across 47 meetings. There was 9 races at Aqueduct first race 18:20, 10 races at Ascot (Aus) first race 4:19 Ascot (BG), 8 races at Ayr first race 13:15, 7 races at Bangor-on-Dee first race 13:05, 8 races at Brighton first race 16:06, 8 races at Charles Town first race 01:02, 3 races at Club Hipico first race 01:25, 7 races at Curragh first race 13:35, 9 races at Dalby first race 3:09 (BG), 9 races at Eagle Farm first race 2:38 (BG), 9 races at Enghien first race 12:23, 12 races at Fukushima first race 01:50, 8 races at Gold Coast Poly first race Kurrawa Surf Club Mdn Plate, 7 races at Golden Gate Fields first race 21:45, 11 races at Gulfstream first race 18:10, 8 races at Hawthorne first race 20:50, 17 races at Hipo Chile first race 17:30, 8 races at Horsham first race 3:36 (BG), 10 races at Keeneland first race 18:00, 8 races at Kembla Grange first race 3:25 (BG), 10 races at Kenilworth first race 11:20, 11 races at Kochi first race 07:30, 12 races at Kyoto first race 02:00, 12 races at Las Piedras first race 16:40, 11 races at Laurel Park first race 17:25, 8 races at Le Croise-Laroche first race 15:45, 17 races at Lone Star first race 01:02, 9 races at Lyon Parilly first race 10:25 Lyon-Parilly, 10 races at Mornington first race 2:50 (BG), 10 races at Morphettville first race Triple M (Rs1ly), 7 races at Newbury first race 13:30, 7 races at Nottingham first race 16:50, 12 races at Oaklawn Park first race 18:10, 6 races at Ooty first race 06:30, 6 races at Pioneer Park first race 6:22 (BG), 10 races at Randwick first race 2:25 (BG), 11 races at Saga first race 07:15, 15 races at San Isidro first race 17:15, 9 races at Santa Anita first race 01:15, 10 races at Sha Tin (HK) first race 06:00 Sha Tin, 9 races at Tampa Bay Downs first race 17:18, 6 races at Tarbes first race 09:10, 6 races at Taree first race 4:26 (BG), 8 races at Thirsk first race 15:45, 12 races at Tokyo first race 02:10, 9 races at Turffontein first race 11:00, 6 races at Warren first race 4:21 (BG), no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(9)  Peking Opera |  | |  | | | 4 | Tom Queally | Gary Moore | Very useful (1m4f-1m6f) last year for Aidan O'Brien but needs much better form to win in this company; made 100,000gns in September and won hurdles debut in February but he had weakened right out of it three weeks later; others preferred. | ||
4th (5)  Certain Lad | | | | | | 8 | George Bass | Jack Channon | A stack of prize-money and nine wins over the years, ending a losing run when he took 1m2f handicaps in the mud on last two starts last term; a bit more is needed at this level and he's unraced beyond an extended 1m2f. | ||
3rd (10)  Salt Bay | | | | | | 4 | Hector Crouch | Ralph Beckett | Third in French Group 1 as a 2yo but good second in useful 1m5f handicap at Newbury (1m5f, heavy) last September is the only time he's shown similar form; has very low mileage and was gelded since latest start (modest run on AW) but needs overall improvement and others are more solid. | ||
(7)  Max Vega | | | | | | 7 | Rossa Ryan | Ralph Beckett | Dual C&D Group 3 winner in 2022, in this race on first occasion and third in it last year; AW handicap win in February was close to his best form but trying 2m in that sphere three weeks ago did not work out; place chance. | ||
(3)  Alsakib | | | | | | 4 | James Doyle | Andrew Balding | Made debut one year ago and ended that successful British season winning valuable 1m4f handicaps at Ascot (good to firm) and Newmarket (soft); needs better still at this level but not discredited in the Qatar Derby in December when last seen and a resumption of his impressive progress can't be ruled out. | ||
(8)  Mujtaba | | | | | | 6 | Jim Crowley | William Haggas | His two 1m2f handicap wins in 2022 were smart form, particularly on heavy ground here that October; player on that and also on his neck second in Group 2 at Chester last May but he was not seen again until ending up well behind in French Group 3 (heavy) five weeks ago; well worth a go at this sort of trip but that latest result has to be a concern. | ||
2nd (1)  Al Qareem | | | | | | 5 | Clifford Lee | K R Burke | Can front-run; absent nearly six months before career-best form on last three starts last term, winning a Listed race at Chester and Group 3 at Ascot before his second to Hamish in Group 3 at Newmarket; all those were at 1m4f and the ground holds no fears; respected but may need better still. | ||
(6)  Chesspiece | | | | | | 4 | William Buick | Simon & Ed Crisford | Stays 1m6f and acts on soft; 3yo wins came in a handicap and Listed race and he's not quite cracked it at Group level; gelded since final start and he looks the type to raise his game this term, but that is needed. | ||
1st (2)  Hamish | | | | | | 8 | Tom Marquand | William Haggas | Placed on all three runs at Newbury; either first or second on all starts in 2022 and 2023, last year winning all four; seven Group 3 wins in total now (Chester, York, Goodwood and Newmarket last term) and he'll be bang there again if carrying on in same vein as last autumn. | ||
(4)  Arrest | | | | | | 4 | Kieran Shoemark | John & Thady Gosden | Won Chester Vase (1m4f, soft) last May and Group 3 Geoffrey Freer here (1m5f, good to soft; made all) in August; disappointing twice on good to firm but showed again how well he goes on soft when second in the St Leger on final outing; dropping back in trip should be fine and he looks set for a big run with this drop back in class. |
The redoubtable Hamish (second choice) is placed expertly by connections and should go well in his bid for five wins in a row, while there could be improvement to come among the four-year-olds in particular and Chesspiece is just one of those to note. The high-profile candidate, however, is another 4yo in ARREST (nap), the St Leger runner-up, and he too looks the type to carry on his good work.[Richard Austen]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(6)  Topanga | | | | | | 3 | Oisin Murphy | Andrew Balding | Promise in 7f AW races at Kempton last autumn, going very close on debut then justifying odds-on favouritism; open to improvement but has a lot to find upped in class. | ||
3rd (1)  Elmalka | | | | | | 3 | James Doyle | Roger Varian | Well-bred filly who came with a strong late run to win at Southwell (7f, AW) on sole 2yo start; open to any amount of progress this term and, with her smart pedigree in mind, has clear Group potential; respected. | ||
1st (2)  Folgaria | | | | | | 3 | Hollie Doyle | Marco Botti | Very progressive and 5-5 in Italy for Stefano Botti, comfortably winning Group 2 at San Siro (1m, soft) the final time; interesting contender, assuming her good form is sustained on debut for Stefano's brother Marco. | ||
(5)  Star Music | | | | | | 3 | William Buick | Richard Hughes | Suited by the step up to 7f last September/October, making all for impressive win at Kempton (AW) then third in Group 3 at Newmarket (soft); could well improve further, with stable in great form; enters calculations. | ||
2nd (3)  Regal Jubilee | | | | | | 3 | Kieran Shoemark | John & Thady Gosden | Rapid progress over 1m last autumn culminated in Listed success at Newmarket (heavy); won on good ground the time before; bred to be as effective at 7f and should have even more to offer; has to be feared. | ||
4th (4)  Relief Rally | | | | | | 3 | Tom Marquand | William Haggas | Productive 2yo season ended with wins in the Super Sprint at this course (5f, good to soft) and Lowther at York (6f, good to firm; Group 2); leading contender, provided she stays this new trip (mixed messages in pedigree on that score). |
This year's Fred Darling has attracted an unusually small field but it's not short on quality, with Group 2 winners Relief Rally and Folgaria among the declarations. The former has a question to answer upped in distance and the latter is having her first run outside Italy. The only runners who hold entries in the 1,000 Guineas are bright prospect ELMALKA, likely pacesetter Star Music and the dropped-in-trip Regal Jubilee, preferred in that order. The selection has lots of potential, while the second choice represents a yard in excellent form and the third choice progressed well last autumn.[Steve Boow]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd (4)  El Bodon | | | | | | 3 | Tom Marquand | Jane Chapple-Hyam | Second on debut at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) last May and went one better at Lingfield (6f, AW) in June; looked a useful prospect back then but this is his first run since and others have far more substance to their form. | ||
(1)  Alaskan Gold | | | | | | 3 | Oisin Murphy | K R Burke | Ran five times last year, winning a Carlisle novice (6f, good) on his third start and displaying major improvement in a first-time visor when pushing Ballymount Boy close in a Listed race at Doncaster (6f, heavy) when last seen; each-way shout on that form but reappears without any headgear. | ||
| 1st (5) Esquire | | | | | | 3 | Daniel Tudhope | David O'Meara | Won on debut at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) last September then went close in Listed race at York (6f, soft); disappointing at Doncaster (6f, heavy) last October when last seen but he's much better than that and his attractive pedigree provides hope that he'll have more in the tank; not ruled out. | ||
(6)  James's Delight | | | | | | 3 | Richard Kingscote | Clive Cox | Didn't really progress last year after winning on debut here (6f, good to soft) in July, but he reappeared at Pontefract (6f, heavy) recently having been gelded and bolted up in that small-field handicap; if confirming that latest promise he might not be far away. | ||
(10)  Watch My Tracer | | | | | | 3 | Callum Shepherd | George Scott | Two novice wins (6f, good to firm/good) from his five 2yo starts and he reappeared with narrow Listed win at Lingfield (AW) last month on first crack at 7f; slow ground is an unknown (non-runner due to unsuitable soft going last August); further improvement is needed but possible. | ||
(8)  Room Service | | | | | | 3 | Tom Eaves | Kevin Ryan | Built upon the promise of first three starts (5f-6f, good/good to firm) when winning Doncaster sales race (6.5f, soft) with something to spare last September; not fully exposed on softer than good and could be in the mix. | ||
(2)  Army Ethos | | | | | | 3 | Hollie Doyle | Archie Watson | Impressed on debut at Ayr (6f, good) last May and went very close in Group 2 Coventry at Royal Ascot (6f, good) next time; then absent until last month, when turned over at 2-9, and that defeats dents confidence in his claims today; however, he may have needed the run and remains a colt to be interested in given last year's abundant promise; wears first-time cheekpieces. | ||
(7)  Mister Sketch | | | | | | 3 | William Buick | Eve Johnson Houghton | Very impressive at Salisbury (6f, good) last August on his second start then went close in the Group 2 Mill Reef here (6f, heavy); there's every chance he'll stay 7f and continue to progress this year; William Buick has 23% strike-rate for yard in last five seasons; could have a part to play. | ||
(3)  Ballymount Boy | | | | | | 3 | James Doyle | Adrian Paul Keatley | Runner-up in two 7f Group races last August (soft/good to firm) and bounced back from French flop to land Listed win at Doncaster (6f, heavy) in October, not enjoying a clear run but finding enough to beat Alaskan Gold; 7f could be his optimum trip and he's firmly in calculations. | ||
4th (9)  Son | | | | | | 3 | Pat Dobbs | Richard Hannon | Won maiden here (6.5f, good to firm) last June on second start and some respectable runs in Group 2/Listed races subsequently (7f/1m, including on good to soft); represents stable that has enjoyed lots of success in this race but improvement is needed if he's to threaten on this reappearance. | ||
2nd (11)  Zoum Zoum | | | | | | 3 | Rob Hornby | Ralph Beckett | Won all three 2yo starts, namely a Kempton novice (7f, AW), a warm Newmarket novice (7f, heavy; under a penalty) and Listed race at Saint-Cloud (7f, heavy); did it comfortably the last twice and he holds strong form claims on this reappearance outing. |
There was lots to like about the 2yo campaign of BALLYMOUNT BOY, who didn't enjoy an ideal passage when getting up late on in a 6f Listed race at Doncaster when last seen, and he's taken to make a winning return now he's back up to 7f. Doncaster sales race winner Room Service is not fully exposed on ground softer than good and is feared most, assuming such a surface prevails. French Listed winner Zoum Zoum has to be respected, while Esquire and Mister Sketch could have more to offer this year and last season's Coventry Stakes runner-up Army Ethos is an intriguing contender on his second start back from an absence.[Ben Hutton]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(7)  Revich | | | | | | 8 | Sean D Bowen | Richard Spencer | Useful handicapper down the years and has made the frame twice in this contest (2021 and 2023); however, looks far from sure to uphold that record, having suffered a heavy defeat in the Lincoln on reappearance. | ||
(17)  Hieronymus | | | | | | 8 | Callum Shepherd | George Baker | Has done his winning on Polytrack at Kempton, including twice in 2024; ran creditably back there on latest outing; well beaten in this year's Lincoln, taking turf record to 0-18. | ||
(4)  Sierra Blanca | | | | | | 4 | Sean Levey | Richard Hannon | Placed at Group 3 level as a 2yo for Aidan O'Brien; well beaten in Listed grade (1m2f; drifted badly in betting) on sole start last year for the Meade yard; best to follow the market signals on debut for Richard Hannon. | ||
(13)  Dashing Roger | | | | | | 7 | Mia Nicholls | William Stone | Has won on most types of ground; however, off current mark he would be more appealing granted the deepest surface; 3-3 on heavy, including last two handicap attempts (well held in Listed grade since). | ||
(11)  Bennetot | | | | | | 5 | Oisin Murphy | David O'Meara | /Two wins in France; couple of duck eggs, both last autumn, for new stable; may need to come further down the weights and is best watched unless the betting speaks favourably. | ||
(21)  City Of York | | | | | | 4 | Hayley Turner | David Simcock | Completed a hat-trick when beating Metal Merchant over C&D (heavy) last September; form has dipped in his two subsequent starts, however, and this is a step up in class; needs to resume improvement. | ||
3rd (5)  Talis Evolvere | | | | | | 4 | Joe Leavy | Richard Hannon | Won a maiden on good to soft; generally progressive in AW handicaps since November, most recently proving game at Newcastle (1m) on finals day; may struggle to follow up, being 15lb higher than last turf appearance. | ||
5th (10)  Bill Silvers | | | | | | 4 | Daniel Tudhope | Harry Eustace | Still looks unexposed, having raced just four times (all on soft/heavy); won over 7f at Doncaster on second occasion and ran well in 1m2f handicap there latest (October); gelded since; may improve further. | ||
(20)  Alpha Crucis | | | | | | 4 | Anna Gibson | Gary Moore | Suited by soft going; successful twice over 1m last season; creditable fourth in the Lincoln on reappearance and ties in with two of today's main players on that form; again has frame possibilities. | ||
(14)  Racingbreaks Ryder | | | | | | 4 | Jamie Spencer | Charles Hills | Progressive spell culminated in comfortable win off 1lb lower at Ascot (soft) last May, completing a four-timer; lost his form afterwards in 2023; gelded since last run and could revive on reappearance. | ||
(19)  Look Back Smiling | | | | | | 4 | Laura Coughlan | Gemma Tutty | Suited by soft/heavy; bids for a hat-trick, having won at Doncaster (7f/1m) the last twice, latest in the Spring Mile; better than ever and should take well to this similar venue; hard to dismiss, despite being on career-high mark. | ||
| (12) Terwada | | | | | | 4 | Kieran Shoemark | Ed Walker | Unraced on soft/heavy; has low mileage; soundly beaten in the Cambridgeshire (gelded since) but a progressive sort otherwise, winning twice over 1m before running respectably at the York Ebor festival, and may still have more to offer; not ruled out. | ||
(9)  Dancing Magic | | | | | | 4 | Jim Crowley | Roger Teal | Useful maiden who has bits of Group form and whose last-time-out effort (handicap debut; raced on unfavoured part of the Ascot track) is best forgiven; gelded since; well treated judged on peak RPRs. | ||
1st (15)  Metal Merchant | | | | | | 4 | David Probert | Jack Channon | Form dipped sharply when last seen, totally failing to build on his Ascot classified success; gelded since; not guaranteed to rebound, as record suggests he's likely to need this reappearance run. | ||
(1)  Raadobarg | | | | | | 6 | William Buick | George Boughey | Suited by ground softer than good; successful in notable 1m handicaps for previous yards; 0-9 for current stable but has a fighting chance, provided he builds on Curragh reappearance effort (ran well, close third). | ||
(2)  Real Gain | | | | | | 4 | Finley Marsh | Richard Hughes | Record is 3-5; came up short in Newmarket Group 3 on last appearance (gelded since) but progressive otherwise and was impressive in a handicap there (1m1f, good to firm) the time before; represents a stable in great form and likely still has more to offer; remains of interest. | ||
4th (3)  Thunder Ball | | | | | | 4 | Alec Voikhansky | Paul & Oliver Cole | Goodwood win (1m, soft) in October is flanked by respectable efforts in major handicaps, latest at Doncaster four weeks ago where he fared best of the runners who raced prominently; enters calculations off unaltered mark. | ||
(6)  Lattam | | | | | | 5 | Ryan Sexton | Julie Camacho | Suited by going softer than good; ran well in this race last year for William Haggas, beating all bar the subsequent Royal Hunt Cup winner; good second, despite traffic issues, in the Lincoln at Doncaster on debut for Julie Camacho; likely player, for all that he's on career-high mark. | ||
(8)  Navagio | | | | | | 5 | Richard Kingscote | James Horton | Three wins in Ireland; ran promisingly, despite not getting an entirely smooth passage, in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, soft; one place behind Lattam) on debut for new stable; may still have further progress in him; interesting off unaltered mark. | ||
(16)  Noble Order | | | | | | 5 | Hollie Doyle | Archie Watson | Very lightly raced 5yo who scored comfortably at Newcastle (1m, AW; off 6lb lower) two months ago on debut for new yard after a lengthy absence; showed promise on sole turf attempt (soft; debut); may progress further; possibilities. | ||
2nd (18)  Godwinson | | | | | | 4 | Tom Marquand | William Haggas | Thrice-raced 4yo; absent since finishing fifth in strong AW novice event last August (form has plenty of substance); won easily at Hamilton (1m1f, good to soft) the time before; looks the type to improve further and do well in handicaps this season; very appealing. |
An opening mark of 88 looks more than manageable for GODWINSON, who last time out was only about 5l behind a subsequent Group 1 winner. The selection is open to further progress back on turf and should do well in handicaps. Real Gain (second choice) is an interesting contender for in-form Richard Hughes, while Lincoln protagonists Lattam, Navagio and Alpha Crucis are firmly in the mix. Raadobarg is respected, while several others also have possibilities.[Steve Boow]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
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(12)  Spartan Times | | | | | | 3 | Liam Keniry | Sophie Leech | 200-1, well-beaten ninth of 12 on Kempton debut (7f, AW) this month. | ||
(5)  Glam Squad | | | | | | 3 | Callum Shepherd | Charlie Fellowes | 66-1 when beating one home at Newmarket (7f, good) last August in his only start for William Jarvis; gelded since; hard to fancy on debut for new stable. | ||
(4)  Ganton | | | | | | 3 | Rob Hornby | Brian Meehan | 31,000euros yearling; first foal; dam Scandinavian Listed placed 1m-1m4f winner, half-sister to German 1m/1m1f Listed winner Angelita out of German 1m (2yo)/1m3f (Listed) winner Angel Dragon; stable has only the occasional 3yo go in first time. | ||
(10)  Sense Of Reason | | | | | | 3 | Finley Marsh | Charlie Fellowes | /Dam French 1m4f winner, sister to 1m winner Storybook, half-sister to Dubai World Cup winner African Story out of Listed-placed 6f 2yo winning daughter of US 1m1f Grade 1 winner Danish; stable doesn't have many 3yos win first time, but did have one go in at Wolverhampton (well backed) a week ago. | ||
(14)  Waistcoat | | | | | | 3 | Alec Voikhansky | Richard Hannon | Well-held fifth in both starts, including on stable debut at Lingfield (1m, AW) 12 days ago; one of three for yard; looks one for handicaps after this. | ||
(8)  Paradoxical | | | | | | 3 | Daniel Muscutt | Sylvester Kirk | 125-1 and missed the break when sixth of nine on his debut here (7f, good) last July; may need more time and a bit further. | ||
(11)  Sheila's Paradise | | | | | | 3 | Sean Levey | Richard Hannon | First foal; dam placed at 1m/1m2f (RPR 74), closely related to 1m winner Sparkling Crystal out of useful 7f 2yo winner, is granddaughter of Lancashire Oaks winner State Crystal; triple-handed stable has won this race a couple of times in recent years. | ||
(7)  Miletus | | | | | | 3 | Jamie Spencer | Charles Hills | 140,000euros yearling; 15-2 when fifth of seven on his Newmarket debut (7f, good to firm) last September; winners have come out of that race and there should be improvement to come, but others make greater appeal in this. | ||
| 2nd (13) Under Siege | | | | | | 3 | Daniel Tudhope | Andrew Balding | 185,000euros yearling; first foal; dam multiple 5f/6f winner (including 2yo/AW; RPR 102), half-sister to winners Pranceleya (6f/7f 2yo) and Kyllach Me (6f) out of maiden close relative of 6f 2yo Group 1 winner Zoffany; stable has won this race or a division of it three times since 2019, including with a newcomer. | ||
| (3) Galyx | | | | | | 3 | David Probert | Jack Channon | Half-brother to winners Eden Rose (1m6f-2m AW; RPR 96), Hundred Isles (1m including AW; 88), Star Blaze (1m; 86) and Saulire Star (1m4f; 66); dam 6f and 1m (Listed) 2yo winner (stayed 1m4f; 104) out of 6f 2yo winner; stable can ready a 3yo newcomer, but on balance his pedigree suggests he may be one for further. | ||
| (6) Mamdoh | | | | | | 3 | Rossa Ryan | Owen Burrows | 100,000gns yearling; 12-1 and showed some promise when fifth of 12 on his Kempton debut (1m, AW) this month; probably has races in him, but this looks a tough ask. | ||
(16)  Darysina Gold | | | | | | 3 | Kieran Shoemark | Eve Johnson Houghton | Finished lame when fifth of 12 on her Kempton debut (1m, AW; 5-1) last November; probably better to come but others appeal more; stable won this with a newcomer last year. | ||
3rd (15)  Clove Hitch | | | | | | 3 | Oisin Murphy | Andrew Balding | 725,000gns yearling; 5-6 for her debut here (6f, good) last July but ran green and ended up a well-held fifth of eight; clearly much better was expected and it will be interesting to see how she fares in the market this time for stable with a good recent record in this race; trip no problem on pedigree. | ||
(9)  Sedgemoor | | | | | | 3 | Pat Dobbs | Richard Hannon | 18-1 when a promising second of eight on his Salisbury debut (6f, good) last August, albeit beaten nearly 10l; needs to improve to win this, but a player if he can; one of three for stable that has won this race or a division of it twice since 2018. | ||
(17)  Pasha | | | | | | 3 | Richard Kingscote | Paul & Oliver Cole | 100,000euros yearling; out of the frame in both starts for the Meades over 7f last September, albeit beaten only just over 3l when sixth of 17 at Newmarket (good to firm) on the second occasion; makes her debut for her new yard after seven months off and may be one for handicaps after this. | ||
| 4th (1) Amphius | | | | | | 3 | William Buick | Harry Charlton | Brother to winners Sangarius (7f-1m2f including 2yo/AW/Group 3; RPR 115) and Greek Order (1m/1m2f; 107), half-brother to three winners including Hydros (1m; 95); dam French 8.7f winner, half-sister to 1m2f Group 1 winner Romantica; plenty to like on breeding and stable had a winning 3yo newcomer at Lingfield last week. | ||
1st (2)  Economics | | | | | | 3 | Tom Marquand | William Haggas | 160,000gns yearling; 11-1 when a rallying fourth of 13 on Newmarket debut (7f, heavy) last November; the first three have all won since (the runner-up at Newmarket on Tuesday) and this Derby/Dante entry has to be high on the list for stable that has won this race or a division of it twice since 2017. |
The market is likely to be highly significant. Of those making their debuts, Amphius and Under Siege are perhaps the most interesting, while the latter's trainer Andrew Balding (who has a fine recent record in this race) also fields an interesting contender in Clove Hitch, of whom much better was expected on last summer's debut here if the betting was anything to go by. Sedgemoor showed enough on last August's Salisbury debut to suggest races will be won, but it's hard to get away from ECONOMICS who showed plenty of promise when fourth on last November's Newmarket debut. The first three have all won since, the runner-up back at Newmarket on Tuesday.[David Bellingham]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd (7)  Marhaba Million | | | | | | 3 | Richard Kingscote | Owen Burrows | 20-1 when a well-beaten ninth of 13 on his Wolverhampton debut (9.5f, AW) this month; bred to do much better at some stage, but others preferred this time. | ||
9th (4)  Environment Amigo | | | | | | 3 | Callum Shepherd | James Fanshawe | 16-1 and always behind when fifth of six on his Southwell debut (1m3f, AW) last month, with Hidden Law second; looks one for handicaps in due course. | ||
10th (10)  Wahoo King | | | | | | 3 | Rossa Ryan | Heather Main | 20-1 when beaten a long way on his Kempton debut (1m4f, AW) in February, with Clockwatcher second; needs to leave that effort well behind. | ||
7th (3)  Easy Dancer | | | | | | 3 | Sean Levey | Richard Hannon | Well held in two AW maidens at Kempton (1m/1m3f) late last year; can be handicapped after this. | ||
4th (5)  Far L'Amore | | | | | | 3 | Rob Hornby | Brian Meehan | 55,000euros yearling; half-brother to French winners First Ray (1m 2yo) and Dazzle At Dawn (1m2f); dam unplaced at 1m6f/14.7f in France, half-sister to 1m2f Group 2 winner Hanami, 1m3f Listed winner Soho Rose and 1m4f Listed winner Dubai Rose; may come on for the experience, so probably best watched unless the market suggests otherwise. | ||
6th (9)  Raja Raja | | | | | | 3 | Daniel Muscutt | David Simcock | Half-brother to 7f AW winner Chola Empire (including 2yo; RPR 85); dam 6f/7f AW winner (including 2yo; 83) out of unraced half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 3 winner Keraka and useful 7f/1m winner Keriyoun; holds a Derby entry and interesting to see what the market says, especially in relation to stablemate Clockmaker. | ||
2nd (1)  Clockmaker | | | | | | 3 | Jamie Spencer | David Simcock | 25,000gns foal, 135,000gns yearling; first foal; dam Listed-placed 7f-1m2f winner (RPR 102), half-sister to useful 6f 2yo winner Bounce, is granddaughter of half-sister to Queen's Vase winner Arden; something to like on breeding and the market should be revealing; one of two newcomers from yard. | ||
5th (8)  Mycoloursoryours | | | | | | 3 | Tom Marquand | Paul & Oliver Cole | Showed signs of greenness when beaten in a three-way photo on his Lingfield debut (1m2f, AW; 12-1) ten days ago; should have learnt from that and is respected for stable that won this in 2016 and 2019. | ||
8th (2)  Clockwatcher | | | | | | 3 | James Doyle | Charlie Johnston | Placed on the AW in both starts, improving plenty from his Chelmsford debut (1m2f) in January when beaten under a length into second of nine at Kempton (1m4f) the following month; looks the type to carry on progressing and shouldn't be far away. | ||
| 1st (6) Hidden Law | | | | | | 3 | William Buick | Charlie Appleby | Showed signs of greenness when beaten a short head on his Southwell debut (1m3f, AW) last month; bred to be useful and every chance of going one better with the experience under his belt; stable won this in 2022. |
This is slightly more trappy as none of those with experience have raced on turf. Clockwatcher has shown ability and looks the type to carry on improving, while Mycoloursoryours went mighty close on his Lingfield debut and the stable has won this race a couple of times since 2016. However, HIDDEN LAW is bred to be useful and can gain compensation for a narrow defeat on last month's Southwell debut.[David Bellingham]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(13)  Rascallion | | | | | | 5 | Mia Nicholls | Sophie Leech | Completed a hat-trick over 1m2f-1m4f on AW/soft in the French Provinces last autumn, but failed to beat a rival when last seen at Cagnes-Sur-Mer (1m2f, AW) in February; worth a market check on stable debut. | ||
2nd (1)  Sweet Reward | | | | | | 7 | Rob Hornby | Jonathan Portman | Handy sort who won twice over 1m2f on soft/good to soft last summer, but the handicapper was in charge subsequently; returns from 197 days off and his record suggests he will come on for the run. | ||
(12)  High Spirited | | | | | | 4 | Trevor Whelan | Henry Candy | Windsor maiden winner (1m, good to firm) last May, but slow starts have been an issue in all four outings since; has fitness to prove on return from five months off; unraced on ground softer than good. | ||
1st (14)  Qaasid | | | | | | 6 | Ryan Sexton | Julie Camacho | Rarely seen on grass (0-9) these days and AW form so far this year has been below par, but he is 7lb lower than when third of six at Newmarket (1m2f, good) last May so he can't be completely ruled out. | ||
(2)  Polling Day | | | | | | 6 | Hollie Doyle | Archie Watson | Went missing for 31 months after winning his first two starts for the Gosden yard on the AW at Lingfield in the spring of 2021; has shown that he retains ability a couple of times since returning for this yard in November, but this looks a tough ask on turf debut. | ||
(16)  One Step Beyond | | | | | | 7 | Anna Gibson | Gary Moore | Three wins over 1m/1m2f on good/AW last year (the last under Anna Gibson), but ended the campaign with two modest efforts; off seven months but has won fresh; each-way possibilities. | ||
(11)  Oj Lifestyle | | | | | | 4 | Tom Queally | Gary Moore | Recorded a 125-1 win here (7f, good to firm) on second 2yo start and has run with credit a couple of times since; some stamina on the dam's side, but still something to prove up in trip after 202 days off (gelded in the meantime); stable also runs One Step Beyond. | ||
(5)  Mr Mistoffelees | | | | | | 4 | Clifford Lee | Hughie Morrison | Won a Kempton novice (1m, AW) at the end of 2022, but faced stiff tasks subsequently and wasn't up to them; back in much calmer waters on this return from nine months off (has been gelded), but may be best watched for now. | ||
(18)  Galileo's Compass | | | | | | 4 | Tom Marquand | Tom Ward | Placed a couple of times (10.5f/12.5f) in five starts for Jessica Harrington last year; makes his stable debut after 220 days off having been picked up for 18,500gns in November; market useful. | ||
(10)  Entrancement | | | | | | 4 | Kyle Strydom | David Menuisier | Both wins have come on a soft surface and she ended last season with a good second of seven over C&D (soft) in September; fitness has to be taken on trust back from seven months off, but a player if ready to roll and the ground doesn't dry up too much. | ||
(19)  Expressionless | | | | | | 4 | Rhys Clutterbuck | Dylan Cunha | Out of the frame in last six outings, but not beaten far at Bath (1m2f, heavy) 13 days ago and now 2lb lower than for the latest of two soft-ground wins (1m/8.5f) this time last year; interesting. | ||
(17)  Monteria | | | | | | 6 | Liam Keniry | Stuart Kittow | Both wins came over 1m2f on soft ground last year and he may have gone even closer with a clearer run when beaten under a length into second of ten at Windsor (1m2f, heavy) on his final outing; may be better for this first run in six months, but of interest otherwise with conditions likely to suit. | ||
(6)  Baltimore Boy | | | | | | 5 | Jim Crowley | James Horton | Both wins on the AW (7f/1m) and 0-7 on turf; not disgraced when fifth of ten on his return/stable debut at Kempton (1m, AW) last month, but has a bit to prove attempting this far for the first time. | ||
(7)  God Of Thunder | | | | | | 5 | Alec Voikhansky | Richard Hannon | Both wins have come over 1m4f on the AW since November, the latest in a valuable apprentice handicap under Alec Voikhansky at Lingfield last month; another 6lb rise and this drop in trip may find him out now back on turf; stable also runs Graham. | ||
| 4th (3) Prince Maxi | | | | | | 4 | William Buick | George Scott | Showed some ability when sixth of ten in one start for Richard Hannon at Newmarket (1m2f, good) a year ago and both runs since returning in February have been on the AW at Wolverhampton, easily winning on the first occasion (8.6f) and chasing home a subsequent winner on the second (9.5f); open to more progress on handicap debut. | ||
(15)  Graham | | | | | | 4 | Sean Levey | Richard Hannon | Made the frame in all eight handicap starts last year, including wins over 1m4f at Salisbury (good to firm) and here (good); off eight months, but a player if returning in the same form. | ||
5th (4)  Cracksking | | | | | | 4 | Daniel Muscutt | James Fanshawe | In the frame in all five starts before getting off the mark in good style in a Newcastle maiden (1m2f, AW) last October; returns from 190 days off having been gelded in the meantime and is one to consider, especially if market positive. | ||
3rd (9)  Gallant Lion | | | | | | 4 | Rossa Ryan | Alan King | Completed a four-timer for Tony Carroll last summer including a win over C&D, but went quiet in his last two starts; makes his debut for his new yard (same owners) after seven months off and his record suggests the run may be needed. |
Entrancement, Graham and Monteria each have to prove their fitness following absences, but they have the form to figure if ready to go. There may be even better to come from Prince Maxi and Cracksking, while Qaasid could be an interesting outsider. However, it may be worth chancing the bottomweight EXPRESSIONLESS who should appreciate conditions if the ground remains soft and has dropped 2lb below his last winning mark.[David Bellingham]