April 17 / 17.20 Newmarket

17.20

Good To Soft

debenhams.com Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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debenhams.com Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 637-24 D

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Completed a double last July in first two handicap attempts; 0-5 since but most of that form is respectable; chance of winning depends on the effects of a physical tweak (gelded since last run).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(8)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Newmarket (July)

Art Market

9st 8lb

J: Harry Burns

T: William Haggas

Contrasting performances on the other track here (7f) since being gelded, winning at the Craven meeting in April then well below par in May; not sure what to expect from him on July course debut.

10/1

4

(8)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newmarket

Art Market

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Has seen plenty of action since his debut last June but he resumed his progress back on turf after a gelding operation when scoring over C&D (good; cheekpieces removed) last month; up 5lb but that was a comfortable success and this return to quicker ground is no problem; shortlisted.

3/1

4

(8)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newmarket

Art Market

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Has seen plenty of action since his debut last June but he resumed his progress back on turf after a gelding operation when scoring over C&D (good; cheekpieces removed) last month; up 5lb but that was a comfortable success and this return to quicker ground is no problem; shortlisted.

3/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 735-1 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Had wind surgery prior to justifying favouritism in Kempton novice event (7f, AW) on seasonal debut, holding on narrowly from main market rival; could well build on that win and show further improvement.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(7)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

18:55 Chester

White Crown Star

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Won a Kempton novice on his return in March and he's been placed in four handicaps since, including when third of 22 at York (7f, good) on his penultimate run; never dangerous when third on AW at Lingfield last time but that was behind an improver who made all and he's respected on this step back up in trip.

6/1

9

(5)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

20:40 Lingfield (AW)

White Crown Star

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Bred for longer distances but he's a free-going sort who seems better at 7f than 1m; won a Kempton novice in March and he's been placed in three handicaps since, including when third of 22 at York (good) last time; on unchanged mark and he should make another bold bid back on AW.

4/1

3rd

1

(1)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 York

White Crown Star

9st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Bred for longer distances but he's a free-going sort who seems better at 7f than 1m; won a novice at Kempton in March and placed in two Newmarket handicaps since; should make another bold bid from the inside stall.

4/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 5544-3

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden but has found some consistency having produced form figures of 443 in last three races; gelded prior to Kempton reappearance effort (7f, AW); again has frame possibilities.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Valsharah

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

23-race maiden who has tried various headgear (including combinations) since joining this yard but it was only today's tongue-tie he sported when close second at Kempton (6f, AW) in March; career-low mark and he's a contender if subsequent efforts can be forgiven.

9/1

11th

9

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Valsharah

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Appleby

Still seeking his first win after 22 attempts; went close at Kempton (6f) in March but his two runs since haven't been of the same standard; has shown promise on turf; has worn each of today's accessories at some point but this is the first time they have been worn together.

10/1

6th

5

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Valsharah

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

21-race maiden but he was runner-up at Kempton (6f, AW; first-time tongue-tie) last month and posted another solid effort at Wolverhampton 19 days ago; has each-way claims.

4/1

Form: 9310-

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Drops back in class, having been well beaten in Listed event when last seen; won going away at Windsor (6f, heavy) earlier in October but that form isn't particularly compelling.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(12)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newbury

Isabella Castile

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Bit in and out since easily winning a Windsor novice (6f, heavy) last October, but it was a good effort in a Kempton handicap (6f, AW) in May and also when beaten a neck over C&D (good to firm) 23 days ago.

10/1

3

(3)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:05 Newbury

Isabella Castile

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Patchy form since easily winning a Windsor novice (6f, heavy) last October, her best effort when beaten a neck in a Kempton handicap (6f, AW) on penultimate start; returns from 82 days and and still to fully convince over this far.

6/1

Form: 7450-5

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Best 2yo effort, namely close fourth at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm), is a strong piece of form; ran with some promise in 7f AW handicap at Kempton on reappearance and could well improve with that outing under his belt; interesting off a reduced mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(11)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Noble Guest

9st 7lb

J: Harry Burns

T: George Margarson

Two C&D wins (good and good to soft) last year and he comes here just 2lb higher than for the latter success; promising reappearance last month but he failed to fire on soft ground here last week; type to bounce back.

8/1

5th

8

(7)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:28 Yarmouth

Noble Guest

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: George Margarson

Both of his wins from 16 starts have been over C&D (good/good to soft), the most recent in September off 2lb lower; ran a solid race here 15 days ago on his return from a break and he once again has each-way claims.

7/1

3rd

2

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:12 Yarmouth

Noble Guest

9st 9lb

J: Harry Burns

T: George Margarson

Had 15 races; second career win when prevailing narrowly over C&D in September and following efforts weren't too shoddy; still on a competitive mark but he does lack a recent run.

7/1

Form: 193-94 C

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Successful debut in Newmarket contest (6f, good) last May; 0-4 elsewhere (turf/AW) since, running creditably only once, but the return to this track may have a positive effect; not dismissed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(6)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Camera Shy

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Dods

Off the mark for new connections when leading late on in a 7f handicap at Southwell in March; not quite so good twice since but he still commands plenty of respect in this field.

5/1

6th

4

(11)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Camera Shy

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Dods

Not at his best at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) 11 days ago, but had previously narrowly beaten the winner of that race over this C&D; drawn wide, but still respected if bouncing back now returned here.

15/2

7th

9

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Camera Shy

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Dods

Snapped a losing sequence a fortnight ago at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) where benefiting from the strong pace to collar Anthropologist close home; unexposed at today's trip and a 3lb rise isn't harsh; he's one to consider.

5/1

Form: 51164- D

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Completed a maiden/novice double on the turf course at Lingfield (good/good to firm) but showed no further progress in two handicaps subsequently; fitting of tongue-tie needs to help.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(3)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Love Is The Law

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: George Scott

Won maiden and novice events at Lingfield (turf) as a 2yo; 0-9 in handicaps but placed on her last five starts, the last two in competitive Racing League events; cheekpieces are now given a go; high on the list.

7/2

7

(9)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

18:00 Windsor

Love Is The Law

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: George Scott

Dual winner who has been threatening a breakthrough in handicaps and got a bit far back last time at Wolverhampton (8.6f); bang there on turf in her two previous races and she enters the reckoning.

9/2

2nd

7

(13)

31st Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Love Is The Law

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: George Scott

Still seeking her first handicap success but she's run well to be placed in her last three starts; drawn widest and she'll need a bit more to win but the extended mile could suit.

6/1

Form: 7226-

Last run: 264 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Sprint form features a couple of second-place finishes; gelded since last run; absent for nine months and has something to prove at the new trip on handicap debut but market support should be noted.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

9

(7)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Simply Blue

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Off the mark for James Owen at the 14th attempt when leading late on in a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton 16 days ago; returning to 7f no problem but a 4lb higher mark in a higher grade does ask more of him.

4/1

1st

4

(2)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Simply Blue

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Plenty of near-misses to go with his only win, which came over 7.2f here off a 7lb higher mark last autumn; latest effort can be ignored but the emphasis will be more on speed, running in a sprint for the first time in a while.

6/1

10th

10

(9)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Simply Blue

8st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Record of 0-12 for current yard but his form over this C&D includes sole success, which was gained off 9lb higher last October, and an encouraging effort (finished second) on Friday; fighting chance provided he belies recent inconsistency.

15/2

14/1

Form: 1-4850

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Campaigned on AW for current yard, soon losing his form after Southwell success; returns to turf off a workable mark but still has something to prove over 7f, having done all his winning at 6f.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(4)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Line Of Force

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Shooting down the weights but for good reason and doesn't look a winner waiting to happen; belatedly tries 1m for the first time.

14/1

6

(2)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Thirsk

Line Of Force

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Began the year with a mark 24lb higher but it's been a struggle in handicaps, latterly for new yard; latest effort, when running into dead end after dead end in the straight at Haydock (7f, good; blinkers first time) was a bit more encouraging and he may have found his level now.

12/1

8

(10)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 5

16:45 Haydock

Line Of Force

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Not entirely solid on his form for new stable but has slipped to an attractive mark and Warren Fentiman's claim is a bonus; may prove resurgent if taking well to first-time blinkers.

14/1

Non-runners

Montpellier Green

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.40
Straight Forecast £13.60
Tricast £37.44
Trifecta £45.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

White Crown Star

POSTDATA:

Valsharah

Daily Mirror:

Love Is The Law

SPOTLIGHT:

Noble Guest

TOPSPEED:

Line Of Force

NEWMARKET:

Camera Shy

LAMBOURN:

White Crown Star

Telegraph:

White Crown Star

Daily Mail:

White Crown Star

Daily Record:

White Crown Star

The Sun:

Love Is The Law

The Times:

Valsharah

The Guardian:

Valsharah

D Express:

Valsharah

The Star:

Valsharah