May 16 / 15.00 Newbury

15.00

Good

Arc Proud To Support Starlight Maiden Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £6480
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 18 runners
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Arc Proud To Support Starlight Maiden Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to 7f/1m scorer Holloway Boy (including 2yo/Group 3; RPR 113), out of unraced granddaughter of Cheveley Park winner; suitably bred and represents notable connections; likely sort.
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5

(5)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Humidity

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

The Chesham winner (good to firm) who didn't look at home on the undulations of Goodwood when beaten for the first time in a strong edition of the Group 2 Vintage Stakes; got himself firmly back on track when perhaps unfortunate not to have won Sandown's Group 3 Solario Stakes having been bumped quite severely late on; leads the way on Topspeed/RPR figures and promises to be even better at 1m.

7/1

2nd

3

(3)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Sandown

Humidity

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Thrice-raced colt whose winning form, including in the Chesham (7f, good to firm) at Royal Ascot, has substance; only seventh of ten when 5-1 in a Goodwood Group 2 since but may still do better.

4/1

7

(10)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Goodwood

Humidity

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Recruited by these powerhouse owners after beating a bucketload of subsequent winners at Newbury (6f, good) and maintained his unbeaten record in the Chesham at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm), in which he dug deep late on after making most of the running; it didn't look the strongest renewal of that Listed race and the second has since been turned over at long odds-on; he still commands respect as a good looker with more to offer; two recent winners of this had won the Chesham.

9/2

9/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
90,000gns yearling, 500,000gns (breeze-up) 2yo; Too Darn Hot half-brother to five winners, notably Dolce Courage (7f/1m AW; RPR 93), dam US 1m1f Grade 3 scorer (97); high-yield stable; one for the shortlist.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Newbury

Title Role

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Has shown further improvement at Meydan this year and landed the Jumeirah 2,000 Guineas (1m, good; Listed) by 1l most recently, taking overall record to 3-5; the form received a boost of sorts at Newmarket this week; sole Newbury effort, namely close second in strong maiden (6f) last May, has worked out very well; solid claims.

6/1

8

(2)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Title Role

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

500,000gns breeze-up 2yo; sent off 7-2 favourite when beaten a short head into second of 18 behind Humidity on his Newbury debut (6f, good) in May; the form of that race has worked out spectacularly well and although it is a concern he has been absent since, he should still take all the beating; holds an Irish 2,000 Guineas entry.

10/11

2nd

16

(1)

16th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newbury

Title Role

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

90,000gns yearling, 500,000gns (breeze-up) 2yo; Too Darn Hot half-brother to five winners, notably Dolce Courage (7f/1m AW; RPR 93), dam US 1m1f Grade 3 scorer (97); high-yield stable; one for the shortlist.

9/2

10/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 4

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a Queen Mary winner for his connections; showed ability with his fourth-place finish at Goodwood (5f) while shaping as if this longer trip will suit; jointly sets the standard with stablemate French Affair.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

1

(12)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Ascot

Secret Santa

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

All starts on good; beaten under 3l by subsequent Windsor Castle winner on 5f debut last May then finished third to subsequent Chesham winner at Newbury (6f) a fortnight later; latter event worked out extremely well so disappointing he couldn't get the job done at Bath (odds-on) the following month; not seen since but good chance of making a successful handicap debut/reappearance if ready and tapping back into that initial promise.

9/2

3rd

5

(9)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

18:20 Bath

Secret Santa

9st 7lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Out of a Queen Mary winner for his connections; showed ability when fourth at Goodwood (5f; has produced winners) on debut and stepped up on that when third at Newbury (6f, also good) three weeks ago; latter race is working out strongly and he holds clear claims.

9/4

3rd

13

(10)

16th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newbury

Secret Santa

9st 7lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Out of a Queen Mary winner for his connections; showed ability with his fourth-place finish at Goodwood (5f) while shaping as if this longer trip will suit; jointly sets the standard with stablemate French Affair.

10/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
45,000gns yearling; Palace Pier half-brother to three winners, notably Light Of Night (French 10.5f; RPR 93); dam 7.5f 2yo/1m Listed scorer (108); may be more interesting when sent over further.
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No / Draw
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5th

9

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Sirius A

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Has a broadly solid record, latterly on AW; registered a neck success in useful conditions race at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) on seasonal debut; however, needs to show further improvement back on turf.

25/1

1st

3

(2)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 2

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sirius A

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Matched his previous best when neck second (demoted to third) in Group 3 Sirenia at Kempton (6f; Sayidah Hard Spun fifth) in September and took it up a notch when runner-up in warm Listed event at Dundalk (5f, also Polytrack) the following month; ability to act on AW a plus and he's much respected on this return.

5/1

2nd

6

(2)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

Sirius A

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

First attempt at 5f for this British challenger, having won 7f Leicester maiden and most recently much improved when beaten a neck (demoted to third after hanging left late on) in 6f Group 3 Sirenia Stakes on Kempton AW last month; good draw and contender if having the early pace to exploit it.

5/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
33,000euros foal, 70,000gns yearling; Phoenix Of Spain half-brother to six winners, notably Perfect Illusion (10.5f-1m4f; RPR 89); dam 5f 2yo scorer (68); yard's first 2yo runner of the season.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

11

(7)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Crest Of Fire

8st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

Made the running when beaten a neck on nursery debut at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last September, which was the second leg of a four-timer for the winner; reappeared with an easy 10l win at 2-5 in a maiden at Southwell (1m, AW; made all) in March and looks well treated today, given that his mark is unaltered since that win.

5/1

1st

5

(3)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

15:37 Southwell (AW)

Crest Of Fire

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

Five-race maiden who has shown more than enough to win a race; stepped up a little on his maiden/novice form when just held on handicap debut at Doncaster (1m) in September; subsequently gelded and sets a clear standard on this AW/seasonal debut.

4/5

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
280,000euros yearling; Mohaather half-brother to Group-placed 7f/8.5f winner Minoushka (including French 2yo/US; RPR 105), out of 9.4f AW/1m2f turf scorer (85); major stable; one to consider.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

Cape Orator

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Unraced at Group level but looks highly progressive after finishing well on top in a valuable conditions race over Deauville's extended 6f (soft) a month ago (the second has since won a handicap); quotes would suggest he's held in high regard by powerful connections and dangerous to pass over here, especially should it get wet.

5/1

1st

1

(12)

25th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Cape Orator

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ralph Beckett

The Newbury maiden (6f, good) in which he finished sixth of 18 on his debut last month has been franked left, right and centre since and he showed more than enough to think he would be winning races himself; drawn widest but still of serious interest.

4/5

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Palace Pier half-brother to 1m/1m1f scorer Magnum Opus (including AW 2yo; RPR 101), out of French 11.5f/1m7f winner who is related to some useful winners; major connections; one to consider.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(3)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Salisbury

Morris Dancer

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Won well in a novice event at Haydock in May; leapt forward again when second of ten in a Group 2 at Goodwood (again 7f on good; 22-1) 15 days ago, coming from the rear (despite hanging right) to go down by a head, and that makes him the clear form pick.

8/11

9

(3)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Goodwood

Morris Dancer

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Never dangerous when 25-1 and some 5l behind Humidity at Newbury in May but found plenty on that form to win well at Haydock on the step up to 7f; others have achieved a lot more but he's a promising colt.

20/1

1st

8

(6)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 4

18:40 Haydock

Morris Dancer

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

25-1 when 5l seventh of 18 on debut at Newbury (6f, good) a fortnight ago; there was promise in that performance, he's in top hands, and his pedigree suggests this extra furlong will be a plus; he's one to consider.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lope De Vega half-brother to two winners, notably Ancient Truth (6f/7f 2yo including Group 2; RPR 112), out of 6f/7f scorer (including 2yo Group 2; 108); powerful trainer knows the family well; strong credentials.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

12

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Ascot

Words Of Truth

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Gelded after debut; record of 3-3 (kept to 6f) since includes an Ascot win; led towards the finish in the Mill Reef at Newbury (good to soft; Group 2) most recently; top on ratings and still improving.

Evs

8

(8)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:15 Newbury

Words Of Truth

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Gelded after debut effort in C&D maiden that has worked out well; justified favouritism in 6f events at Ascot (good) and Newmarket (good to firm; beat Watcha Snoop) since; improving sort who is bred to make his mark at this level, being related to a couple of 2yo Group 2 winners for his yard; respected.

9/4

1

(6)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:25 Newmarket (July)

Words Of Truth

9st 11lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Charlie Appleby

Eighth of 18 on Newbury debut in a race that could barely have worked out better; gelded afterwards and was noticeably strong in the market at Ascot (6f, good; 13-8) where he raced close to the pace before running on best; the runner-up was fourth in yesterday's Convivial at York and the third also ran well in defeat at Newbury last week; the one to beat.

6/5

Form: 4

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mehmas colt who showed some promise in small field at Newmarket (5f) on 1,000 Guineas day, while shaping as if this extra furlong will suit; one of only two runners who have the benefit of experience.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

10

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

18:55 Doncaster

French Affair

9st 0lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Just one win from 11 starts but he hit a personal best when going close in a 20-runner handicap at York (7f, good) last month; the first three pulled clear in that race and he's strongly respected off only 1lb higher.

8/1

2nd

14

(19)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 York

French Affair

9st 4lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Usually runs some sort of race but he has not finished with much purpose at Southwell (AW) or Lingfield (turf) on his last two starts, and this is more competitive; needs a revival.

16/1

4th

7

(4)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Lingfield

French Affair

9st 5lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Scored on handicap debut at Newbury (6f, good) in August and it was a good return when just failing at Kempton in March; took a big step backwards at Southwell (also 7f, AW) next time, although that was a little out of character so probably worth forgiving.

6/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
42,000gns foal, £56,000 yearling; Space Blues half-brother to winners Lower Street (9.4f-1m4f AW; RPR 91) and Golden Bolt (HK 7f), out of 1m2f AW scorer (71); yard also runs Dodge City; market helpful.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

1

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newbury

Bourbon Blues

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Brian Meehan

Basically progressive as 2yo, ending with best form over 1m2f/1m1f, and he reappeared with a creditable third of seven in 1m1f Listed race at Newmarket one month ago; after ten races, though, he may well be more exposed than a lot of today's rivals.

20/1

3rd

3

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Bourbon Blues

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Brian Meehan

Ended last season at the top of his game, going very close in a 1m2f nursery at Newmarket and a 1m1f Group 3 at Chantilly; has raced nine times already, however, and isn't sure to progress much further this term.

14/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:33 Newmarket

Bourbon Blues

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Brian Meehan

Nursery debutant; has bits of Group form but may be a shade flattered by his peak RPRs and record of 1-7 reflects that his limitations are seemingly known; concedes weight to rivals who are less exposed.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Victor Ludorum colt; dam well beaten in France, half-sister to French winner Lilac Fairy (1m 2yo Listed) out of French 9.5f/1m2f 2yo scorer; potentially useful, having cost 420,000euros as a yearling.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(4)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Commanders Intent

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: George Scott

Record of 2-7 and broadly consistent last term; creditable second in last three starts, including in 7f Group 3 at Newmarket; however, his ceiling is seemingly already known and, unlike all of today's rivals, he doesn't have a 2,000 Guineas entry.

25/1

2nd

3

(1)

25th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Commanders Intent

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: George Scott

Won at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) on second start, then third in hot novice on July Course (7f, good to firm) before winning Doncaster nursery (7f, good to soft); runner-up in German Group 3 (7f, good to soft) three weeks ago; seemingly has his limitations but he's an each-way possible.

14/1

1st

1

(3)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

13:25 Doncaster

Commanders Intent

9st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Won a Yarmouth novice in May (7f, good to soft) and wasn't disgraced when third to two Godolphin runners in a Newmarket novice last time (7f, good to firm); interesting on handicap debut.

7/2

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
10,000euros foal, £38,000 yearling; Victor Ludorum half-brother to French 1m winner Knuckle, out of unraced half-sister to French 1m scorer Darena; one of two newcomers for this stable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(6)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

15:05 Haydock

Dodge City

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Brian Meehan

Promise in Britain as a 2yo before winning a 1m1f conditions event in France last August; well held in a 1m2f conditions event at Chantilly last month (soft ground); not obviously well treated back in a handicap but new cheekpieces could give him a lift.

12/1

3rd

4

(2)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

13:25 Doncaster

Dodge City

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Brian Meehan

Definite promise when third in a Newbury novice (6.5f, good) and an Ayr maiden (6f, good to soft) on last two starts; worth considering up in trip on handicap debut.

4/1

2nd

3

(2)

6th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Ayr

Dodge City

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brian Meehan

Both starts at Newbury, better effort when third over 6.5f last time; however, gives the impression he'll be ideally suited by 7f+ which means this drop back to a bare 6f is a negative.

11/2

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to French 7.5f-1m1f winner Darlinghurst (including Group 3; RPR 110); dam 5f scorer (including Group 3; 102), from family of top-class miler Soviet Song; in good hands; possibilities.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:50 Nottingham

Domination

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Harriet Bethell

Opened his account with neck success, first two clear, in Class 6 handicap at Ripon (1m) on stable/seasonal debut; upped two grades but may have more to offer and, getting weight all round, looks one for the shortlist.

5/1

1st

4

(2)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:52 Ripon

Domination

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Harriet Bethell

Well-bred sort but he failed to threaten on his three 2yo starts for Clive Cox, the latest his handicap debut at Nottingham (1m, good) in October; sold for 16,000gns later that month; has to raise his game on stable debut.

12/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
75,000gns yearling; Space Blues half-brother to Group/Grade 3 scorers Higher Leaves (10.5f France; RPR 114) and Selenaia (US 1m1f turf; 106), out of half-sister to Gimcrack winner Lake Forest; nicely bred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(9)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

Do Or Do Not

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Unraced on softer than good; placed in the Coventry at Royal Ascot, July Stakes at Newmarket, Vintage at Goodwood and Gimcrack at York; all those races are Group 2, so he's easily top in this on ratings but the York race last time produced a lesser display in first-time cheekpieces; they are now dispensed with and he's returned to 7f which he tried at Goodwood; Group 1 Dewhurst entry; should be on the premises.

11/2

2

(1)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 York

Do Or Do Not

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Useful maiden who is threatening to win a major 2yo prize having been placed in the Coventry at Royal Ascot, July Stakes at Newmarket and Vintage at Goodwood; top on ratings, so this seems his golden opportunity provided first-time headgear works well; related to a recent Gimcrack winner.

13/8

3

(7)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Goodwood

Do Or Do Not

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Arguably the best maiden in training having finished runner-up in the Coventry and the July Stakes; didn't make life easy for himself in the latter at Newmarket by coming under pressure so far out but he finished well and this step up to 7f looks an obvious move.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
30,000gns yearling; by Saxon Warrior out of Group-placed 5f 2yo winner (RPR 100); others have stronger-looking credentials overall; best watched unless the betting suggests otherwise.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

8

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Haydock

John Barleycorn

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Second of seven on his nursery debut last July (7f, good to firm) but that was followed by two lacklustre efforts (gelded before latest); back down in trip for his reappearance and goes in blinkers for the first time.

12/1

11

(8)

19th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Newbury

John Barleycorn

8st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Patchy form in qualifying runs and two nurseries, but it may be encouraging that his best form in the latter sphere came when second over C&D (good to firm) in July; has been racing freely so a gelding operation may have helped too.

16/1

7th

5

(1)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Newmarket (July)

John Barleycorn

8st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Didn't look progressive in his qualifying races over 6f but was only a length away on nursery debut at Newbury (7f) and he was keen enough in that race; only 1lb higher and there's every chance he'll settle better this afternoon.

4/1

16th
11 (11)
Lohoobb

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Too Darn Hot colt; sibling to four winners, notably Boosala (6f/7f including 2yo; 112); dam 7f 2yo winner (including Listed; 102), out of 7f Listed scorer; esteemed connections; looks a likely type.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(2)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:24 Lingfield

Lohoobb

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Owen Burrows

Twice showed ability over 6f last summer but, having been sent off favourite, he didn't get home when fifth of 11 on handicap/seasonal debut at Newmarket (7f. good to firm) this month; a couple of winners have come out of that race and he's a major player down in grade if the run has brought him on.

9/4

5th

6

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newmarket

Lohoobb

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Owen Burrows

Made the frame twice over 6f last summer; missed next intended outing due to lameness; bred to be suited by 7f+ and may well have more to offer now tackling a handicap over this trip after nearly ten months off.

7/1

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
18,000gns yearling; Time Test half-brother to two winners over 1m; unraced dam closely related to 1m Group 1 scorer Toronado; that pedigree suggests he'll find 6f too sharp.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

10

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Telling Time

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Longsdon

0-10 but was only beaten a neck in a 0-60 handicap over 6f here when last on the AW in March; has been placed over C&D and is shortlisted dropped to this level for the first time.

8/1

7th

6

(10)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:40 Leicester

Telling Time

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Longsdon

He went close off 2lb higher at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in March and a case can be made on that form but he's been soundly beaten back on turf on his last two starts; now 0-9 and he has to raise his game.

12/1

11th

10

(8)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:55 Nottingham

Telling Time

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Longsdon

Best form when placed twice on Wolverhampton AW; only midfield back on turf (good to soft) last time but may do better back on faster ground.

14/1

18th
17 (7)
Whinbarrow

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
1,500euros yearling; by Profitable out of a maiden (RPR 70) half-sister to winners Dark Pearl (1m2f-1m4f) and Cosette (11.4f-2m); the least appealing contender.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(1)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Whinbarrow

9st 3lb

J: J F Egan

T: J S Moore

Finished tailed off at 200-1 in both runs, with latest in a 7f maiden at Chepstow (blinkers added) last month.

100/1

8

(8)

11th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

18:10 Chepstow

Whinbarrow

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: J S Moore

200-1 when completely tailed off on his Newbury debut (6f, good) in May; blinkers will need to have a dramatic effect.

100/1

18th

17

(7)

16th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newbury

Whinbarrow

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: J S Moore

1,500euros yearling; by Profitable out of a maiden (RPR 70) half-sister to winners Dark Pearl (1m2f-1m4f) and Cosette (11.4f-2m); the least appealing contender.

66/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £32.60
Straight Forecast £26.45
Trifecta £257.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Words Of Truth

The Star:

Humidity

The Times:

Lohoobb

Daily Mirror:

Title Role

LAMBOURN:

Domination

The Sun:

Cape Orator

Daily Mail:

Commander's Intent

POSTDATA:

Words Of Truth

NEWMARKET:

Words Of Truth

Telegraph:

Words Of Truth

The Guardian:

Words Of Truth

D Express:

Words Of Truth

Daily Record:

Words Of Truth