May 14 / 16.05 Yarmouth

16.05

Good To Firm

Brandford’s Restaurant & Bar Handicap

  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 0m 5f 42y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Brandford’s Restaurant & Bar Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

14/1 (Won)

Form: 0524-8 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won maiden last July; down the field at Windsor last week on reappearance, spoiling her consistent handicap record, but may fare better with that outing under her belt.
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1st

4

(7)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

16:02 Bath

Forager

9st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

A three-time 5f winner in 2025; well below par first two runs this season but much better signs with fourth of five in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 26 days ago, fading only late on; well in the mix off a 2lb lower mark.

20/1

4th

3

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Forager

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Made all from the same stall when winning off 2lb lower over C&D last autumn; not at her best during a light campaign this time and will need a career-best effort if she's to end a dry spell for her yard.

12/1

Form: -31049 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Rather exposed filly whose record is only 1-12, the success in AW novice; drops back in grade but chance of doubling her tally largely depends on the effects of new headgear.
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8th

5

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Cressida Wildes

9st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Three poor efforts since returned to turf; now back to the mark off which she won at Yarmouth (sole turf win) last July but she'll need a major revival against some in-form sprinters.

50/1

6th

6

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

14:40 Yarmouth

Cressida Wildes

9st 0lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Won a Wolverhampton (5f) handicap in February off this mark, but she has beaten just one rival home in three runs since; others much safer.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 235-71 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Prevailed narrowly in Wolverhampton contest (5f, AW) two weeks ago, opening her account at the eighth attempt; may well remain competitive, having gone back up only 2lb.
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7

(4)

30th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:45 Windsor

Nightbird

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Exposed filly who was found a weak, small-field Wolverhampton handicap in April and has otherwise looked to have little in hand this season; vulnerable to improvers once more.

10/1

4th

4

(7)

17th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Nightbird

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won narrowly from three rivals at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) in April and only just beaten in one go over C&D, but needs to bounce back from a modest effort at Nottingham (5f, good) this month (behind Galaxy Zoo).

9/2

7th

6

(2)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

16:00 Nottingham

Nightbird

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Not an instant success in handicaps but the return to 5f helped when putting up a game show to win with nothing to spare on AW in April; a subsequent Yarmouth third suggests more will be needed in this higher grade.

8/1

7/1

Form: 725-15 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
All out to win Brighton novice event on seasonal debut and came up short in Ripon handicap (again over 6f) since; however, gives the impression this return to 5f is worth exploring.
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6th

1

(5)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Rogue Bullet

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Below par at Goodwood last time but hung right and was perhaps unsuited by the track; in good form on turf otherwise for his new yard this year and he showed promise on Tapeta earlier in his career; possible player.

10/1

8th

3

(6)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Goodwood

Rogue Bullet

9st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Made a winning start for James Owen at Brighton (5.3f, good to firm) in June; three sound efforts have followed and he should give his running.

6/1

2nd

1

(7)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Rogue Bullet

10st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Twice held since his winning debut for this yard at Brighton (extended 5f) but wasn't beaten far off this mark two runs ago; hard to dismiss.

9/4

Form: 53167-

Last run: 221 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Successful at Bath last summer and ended his 2yo campaign with a respectable effort in Newmarket sales race (6f) when shaping as if this return to 5f will suit; one to consider.
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2

(1)

20th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

16:03 Yarmouth

Diomed Duke

9st 9lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Consistent front-runner; no match for Fiorella Princess here last month but he has a 10lb pull on the winner and should be involved; fine on good to soft and good to firm.

13/2

2nd

1

(5)

15th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

17:18 Yarmouth

Diomed Duke

9st 12lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Consistent sort who usually front-runs; has won two of his last three starts (ridden by Olivia Haines), the most recent coming on the AW at Lingfield 12 days ago; up 4lb but has to be respected.

3/1

1st

5

(2)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Diomed Duke

9st 8lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Consistent, straightforward 5f specialist who made it 2-2 on turf here under Olivia Haines in July off 5lb lower; another in-form effort off his revised mark since but does have to prove he's as effective on the AW.

7/2

Form: 21-546 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has come up a little short in Class 4 events this term for new yard; interesting back at this lower level, having been successful in sole attempt (5f, AW) in a Class 5 handicap.
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5

(2)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Invincible Crown

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Having a very good season, third success at Newcastle (5f) in September; didn't enjoy the smoothest of passages when a short-head second of 14 in 5f handicap at Musselburgh (5f) a week ago; this three-time C&D scorer is a big player once more.

4/1

7

(14)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:33 Pontefract

Invincible Crown

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ruth Carr

Chasing a hat-trick after two recent wins at Newcastle; probably a better horse on Tapeta though and he has stall 14 to overcome.

8/1

1st

1

(1)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Invincible Crown

10st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Enhanced his good strike-rate on AW when winning a C&D handicap last week, keeping on well from off the pace; has a 5lb penalty to shoulder (only due to go up 4lb) but there is still mileage in his mark; dangerous at this level.

7/4

Form: 483-

Last run: 204 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Absent since solid third (split subsequent winners) in C&D novice event seven months ago; gelded over the winter; has an attractive opening mark judged on that last effort; respected.
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16th

11

(4)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Another Abbot

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Two 6f wins on good to firm this year and back to best when 1l second of nine to reopposing Pilu at Yarmouth (6f, good); solid.

10/1

2nd

7

(10)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

15:45 Yarmouth

Another Abbot

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Haggas

Scored over C&D in May and was also on target at Windsor (also 6f, good to firm) in July; didn't run badly when midfield in competitive series final back at Windsor last month and may still have a bigger run in him.

7/1

8th

5

(12)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Another Abbot

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Has plenty of handicapping experience but better than ever when winning quite convincingly over C&D (good to firm) recently; on a career-high mark against stronger opposition but it's not too late for him to do better.

9/2

Form: 125-35

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
6f AW scorer as a 2yo and fairly consistent otherwise, creditable fifth at Doncaster (5f) most recently; solid chance back down in grade, assuming she takes to first-time headgear.
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3

(7)

20th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

16:03 Yarmouth

Fiorella Princess

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Cowell

Rain welcomed as it was good to soft when she bolted up over C&D before dropping away under a penalty on the AW (1-15 on that surface); now has to deal with her new mark (10lb higher than for that last win) but would command respect should it get wet.

13/2

4th

1

(5)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Fiorella Princess

10st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Cowell

Reappeared with a near miss on her stable debut at Lingfield (5f, AW) last month and she built on that with a dominant display at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) last week; raised her form to a new level with that 5l win and she's 5lb well in under a penalty; should be hard to catch back on AW.

6/4

1st

6

(7)

15th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

17:18 Yarmouth

Fiorella Princess

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Cowell

The most recent of her two wins came in a handicap at Sandown (5f, soft; first-time cheekpieces) last September when trained by Lemos De Souza; posted some good efforts for Charlie Wallis this year and was narrowly denied on her stable debut at Lingfield (5f, AW) last month; steps up in grade but has to be considered.

5/2

8/1

Form: 238-6

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish filly who has failed to back up debut effort; however, may be capable of improvement back at 5f on handicap debut and second start for new yard; check the betting.
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10th

7

(4)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:33 Kempton (AW)

Tempest Star

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: John Butler

Hasn't built on her promising 2yo debut at Naas 12 months ago; big prices and well beaten in three runs for John Butler this year, including tried in cheekpieces last month; blinkers are now reached for; only of interest if attracting market support.

20/1

7th

7

(3)

17th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Tempest Star

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John Butler

Went down only narrowly on her Naas debut (5f, good) for Ger Lyons last July, but not matched that form in four starts since including three for this yard; cheekpieces given a go and only of interest if attracting support.

14/1

9th

5

(6)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Yarmouth

Tempest Star

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Butler

Ex-Irish filly who has failed to back up debut effort; however, may be capable of improvement back at 5f on handicap debut and second start for new yard; check the betting.

8/1

9/1

Form: 887-20

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Clear best 6f effort when second at Wolverhampton (AW) on stable/seasonal debut; the way he shaped at Windsor later in April suggests this drop to 5f will suit; not ruled out.
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11th

13

(10)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Style King

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Chris Dwyer

Landed his second C&D win 17 days ago when making all; up 7lb in a higher grade but has been in top form of late.

11/2

1st

5

(5)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:16 Wolverhampton (AW)

Style King

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Chris Dwyer

All three wins have come under front-running tactics on AW including over C&D and at Lingfield (5f) this summer; only 2lb higher than for last success but his good run of form came to a halt at Newcastle two weeks ago and he needs to bounce back after that.

10/1

10th

8

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Style King

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Chris Dwyer

All three wins have been on AW and he has form figures of 1221 since July; 3lb higher than for his narrow success at Lingfield (5f) last time but he made all to beat a clear second and hit another personal best with that brave effort; key player.

5/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £225.53
Tricast £1997.88

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Nightbird

SPOTLIGHT:

Another Abbot

TOPSPEED:

Tempest Star

POSTDATA:

Invincible Crown

NEWMARKET:

Nightbird

Telegraph:

Nightbird

Daily Mirror:

Nightbird

The Sun:

Nightbird

The Star:

Nightbird

Daily Record:

Nightbird

The Times:

Another Abbot

The Guardian:

Another Abbot

Daily Mail:

Another Abbot

D Express:

Another Abbot