May 17 / 16.35 Newmarket

16.35

Good

Suffolk Chamber Of Commerce And USVF Handicap

  • Prize money: £10308
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Suffolk Chamber Of Commerce And USVF Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 143545 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Two 6f wins at Chelmsford this winter and not far behind Fiscal Policy at that track 16 days ago; finished further behind Northcliff at Ascot last week though and others appeal more for win purposes.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(10)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Rebel Path

9st 8lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Stuart Williams

His last win was 15 months ago but he made a bold when a close third off a reduced mark over C&D (good to firm) last time; responded well to first-time cheekpieces in that race and has claims if the headgear works again.

15/2

3rd

7

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Rebel Path

9st 5lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Won on the other course here (6f, good to firm) last May but he's been up and down since and has been out of sorts in his last two starts; now 8lb lower than for his last success but he needs a major revival with cheekpieces added.

12/1

10th

2

(11)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Newbury

Rebel Path

9st 13lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Merely mid-division at Newmarket (6f, good) three weeks ago but prior to that he took a step back in the right direction when third on the Rowley Mile there (6f, good) and his stable is in fine form; not discounted.

7/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 1166-1 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Four 6f wins last year and made winning return to action when seeing off five rivals at Chelmsford 16 days ago (6f); this looks a deeper race but he's only 1lb higher and Kaiya Fraser takes off a useful 3lb; respected.
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3rd

9

(9)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Pontefract

Fiscal Policy

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Below best on his last three starts but his recent Newmarket sixth was a step back in the right direction; made it 2-2 here when winning over C&D (good) in June and well worth a second look now back here.

11/1

6th

5

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:12 Newmarket (July)

Fiscal Policy

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ruth Carr

Returns to rather calmer waters after coming up well short in bigger fields at York last month; in particularly good form in June, winning at Pontefract then placed twice over C&D; could go well.

6/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 20-159 C

Last run: 78 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Goes well fresh so an 11-week absence since a quiet run at Southwell no bad thing; only 2lb higher than for a ready 6f AW win in January and ran well on the July course on the only other occasion Ray Dawson has ridden him; record on both Newmarket tracks reads 532123; one to take seriously.
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6

(8)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:20 Chester

Royal Musketeer

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Steph Hollinshead

No turf win since May 2022; has posted some decent efforts at Newmarket (6f, both tracks) this season, none better than when runner-up in June; cheekpieces are yet to elicit improvement but this appears a better option than Southwell (tenth of 14) last time; easing mark.

16/1

10th

7

(13)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Royal Musketeer

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

He is on a competitive mark and has a course win on his record (7f); not beaten far at Newmarket this month when tried in cheekpieces for the first time; wide draw but he's not ruled out.

5/1

2

(9)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Newmarket (July)

Royal Musketeer

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Steph Hollinshead

Twice placed on the two courses here before his effort petered out tamely at Haydock two weeks ago; returning here has to rate a positive, as might the addition of cheekpieces.

8/1

Form: 362-83 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
His best effort for Andrew Balding came when second over C&D last September; two runs for new stable, building on his reappearance effort when third at Thirsk two weeks ago (6f, good); one to consider off same mark.
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10th

2

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Imperial Guard

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael Dods

Back in fine form this summer since stepped up to 7f and he narrowly completed a hat-trick under a 7lb penalty at Ayr 19 days ago; this strong traveller merits serious consideration despite a further 3lb rise.

100/30

1st

4

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Imperial Guard

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Comes into this in good form having won over C&D on last two starts (good to firm), last week scoring by 3.5l when an 8-15 shot; 7b higher here, but should go well again.

5/4

Form: 22-249 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Losing run stands at 22 but he retains ability and this is much less demanding than the C&D handicap he contested at the Guineas meeting; slower ground preferable but still holds each-way claims off this mark.
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2nd

3

(8)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Pontefract

Aberama Gold

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Prolific winner, mainly over 6f, the latest when 2lb higher at Catterick (6f, good) in April; went close when on this mark in successive starts last month, before a below-par effort in a big-field York sprint latest; player if he can bounce back.

7/1

20th

6

(18)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Aberama Gold

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

C&D winner; runner-up on his last two starts but this is more competitive and more minor money may be his best hope.

10/1

2nd

1

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Aberama Gold

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Not the force of old but won over C&D (good) off 2lb higher in April and last week's second at Epsom (6f, good to firm) confirms he's back in form; bold show likely.

11/4

OUR TIP

11/4

Form: 545111 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
In good form last May and he's back in top form now, winning at Wetherby and Brighton last month and completing his hat-trick at Ascot last week on his first run for a new yard (now 3-3 in a visor); 4lb rise to defy but hard to discount in current form.
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2nd

5

(2)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Goodwood

Northcliff

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ross Burdon

Runner-up in 6f handicaps at Thirsk and Newmarket this month; should run his race but a 3lb rise for the latest defeat does ask a stiffer question of him.

6/1

2nd

5

(4)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Northcliff

9st 11lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ross Burdon

Has a patchy profile but he won at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) in May and was runner-up over this trip at Thirsk (good) 13 days ago; back up 2lb in the weights but he was clear of the third last time and has claims if he can back that up.

13/2

Form: 385-79 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
8lb lower than when just missing out at Goodwood last June (6f, good); had wind surgery prior to his reappearance but he hasn't sparkled in either start this spring; blinkers replace visor; should be well treated but a strike-rate of 1-20 tempers enthusiasm.
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3

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Eminency

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Stuart Williams

Four wins from 37 starts, the most recent at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in December; got behind early at Southwell last time after short of room leaving the stalls but then kept on into seventh; each-way contender with refitted cheekpieces replacing regular hood.

8/1

7th

2

(9)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Eminency

10st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Seen much more often on turf than the AW but he did win on sand at Chelmsford (7f) last December and has since shown useful course form over 6f and 7f; down the field at Doncaster most recently but would have a squeak if back to his C&D form in March.

10/1

7th

10

(9)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Eminency

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Kept fairly busy in the last 12 months and he supplemented a 6f Windsor win (good) in September by scoring over 7f at Yarmouth (good to soft) in October and at Chelmsford (AW) in December; has held his form with some solid efforts this spring and he could make a serious impact if this sets up for his closing style.

7/1

Form: 1-8288 D BF

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f AW handicap at Lingfield on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell in February but his last two efforts have been disappointing; lightly raced on turf but fully effective on fast ground; new visor needs to turn things around.
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4

(1)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Batal Dubai

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jack Morland

Now 2lb lower than when winning a 7f handicap here on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell (6f) in February but his last three runs have been underwhelming; needs a full revival.

12/1

8th

4

(1)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Batal Dubai

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jack Morland

Now 2lb lower than when winning a 7f handicap here on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell (6f) in February but his last three runs have been underwhelming; needs a full revival.

12/1

8th

3

(7)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newmarket

Batal Dubai

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jack Morland

Won a 7f AW handicap at Lingfield on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell in February but his last two efforts have been disappointing; lightly raced on turf but fully effective on fast ground; new visor needs to turn things around.

10/1

20/1

Form: 0-0607 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Quiet in Bahrain over the winter and fared no better back in Britain when a remote last of seven at Goodwood two weeks ago; has lots of ability, on a lowly mark, tongue-tie returns and stable amongst the winners but, even so, he's not a solid option.
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9th

4

(6)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newmarket

Kiwano

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Quiet in Bahrain over the winter and fared no better back in Britain when a remote last of seven at Goodwood two weeks ago; has lots of ability, on a lowly mark, tongue-tie returns and stable amongst the winners but, even so, he's not a solid option.

20/1

4

(6)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newmarket

Kiwano

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Quiet in Bahrain over the winter and fared no better back in Britain when a remote last of seven at Goodwood two weeks ago; has lots of ability, on a lowly mark, tongue-tie returns and stable amongst the winners but, even so, he's not a solid option.

20/1

7th

3

(7)

2nd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:45 Goodwood

Kiwano

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Inconsistent 6yo but he has plenty of talent, as witnessed at Yarmouth last summer when he powered home to win a Racing League handicap (6f, good to firm) off a 1lb higher mark; out of sorts in Bahrain over the winter; can win a nice prize this year but not sure this race will set up ideally for his hold-up style.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £94.10
Straight Forecast £114.77
Tricast £1513.98
Trifecta £1001.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Fiscal Policy

Daily Mail:

Northcliff

POSTDATA:

Aberama Gold

SPOTLIGHT:

Royal Musketeer

The Times:

Imperial Guard

NEWMARKET:

Eminency

TOPSPEED:

Kiwano

D Express:

Fiscal Policy

Daily Record:

Fiscal Policy

Daily Mirror:

Northcliff

The Star:

Northcliff

Telegraph:

Royal Musketeer

The Guardian:

Aberama Gold

The Sun:

Aberama Gold