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  • 0m 6f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

Form: -02424

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden but he's gone close on a couple of occasions since joining Marco Botti, notably a short-head defeat at Kempton in March; not so good last time, however, and the stable also runs Blewburton.
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2nd

3

(2)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Windsor

Foro Romano

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Still a maiden but has twice gone close over 6f on AW this year and shapes as if this return to 5f won't be an issue; holds a fighting chance back on turf.

5/1

1

(9)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Foro Romano

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Marco Botti

Nine-race maiden but he's gone close on a couple of occasions since joining Marco Botti, notably a short-head defeat at Kempton in March; not so good last time, however, and the stable also runs Blewburton.

8/1

1

(9)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Foro Romano

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Marco Botti

Nine-race maiden but he's gone close on a couple of occasions since joining Marco Botti, notably a short-head defeat at Kempton in March; not so good last time, however, and the stable also runs Blewburton.

8/1

Form: -43768

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ran well when third of ten at Southwell on his handicap debut in February and he's dropped 7lb since that effort; that is with some justification, as he's been well short of that level in three runs since; needs a full revival with cheekpieces the headgear of choice this time.
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4th

3

(2)

30th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Midnight City

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Spencer

Regressive maiden who's been tried in three forms of headgear and proved expensive to follow; a poor one as favourite at Lingfield (AW) last time leaves him something to prove under Oisin Murphy (8-37 for the yard).

7/1

2

(5)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Midnight City

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Richard Spencer

Ran well when third of ten at Southwell on his handicap debut in February and he's dropped 7lb since that effort; that is with some justification, as he's been well short of that level in three runs since; needs a full revival with cheekpieces the headgear of choice this time.

12/1

2

(5)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Midnight City

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Richard Spencer

Ran well when third of ten at Southwell on his handicap debut in February and he's dropped 7lb since that effort; that is with some justification, as he's been well short of that level in three runs since; needs a full revival with cheekpieces the headgear of choice this time.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 097682

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Best effort for a while when chasing home Ballsgrove Boy at Kempton four weeks ago; slightly better off at the weights but looks more exposed than his old adversary.
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6

(5)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:08 Kempton (AW)

Blewburton

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Marco Botti

Still to add to his debut win but he has finished second in handicaps the last twice, over C&D and then at Lingfield (6f, AW); shouldn't be far away off the same mark as last time.

5/1

3

(7)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Blewburton

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Marco Botti

Best effort for a while when chasing home Ballsgrove Boy at Kempton four weeks ago; slightly better off at the weights but looks more exposed than his old adversary.

8/1

3

(7)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Blewburton

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Marco Botti

Best effort for a while when chasing home Ballsgrove Boy at Kempton four weeks ago; slightly better off at the weights but looks more exposed than his old adversary.

8/1

Form: 577-8

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Doubt his three runs as a 2yo scratched the surface of his ability (looked in need of the experience) and he lost all chance at the start on his handicap debut/reappearance at Nottingham four weeks ago; this well-bred 3yo remains of interest.
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7

(9)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Dutch Finale

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Stuart Williams

Looked one to follow when producing a dominant display at Lingfield in June (6f, AW; second handicap run); only third behind H Key Lails over C&D next time but ran well for third at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June; not seen to best effect on his stable debut last month but he's not fully exposed and could have a bigger run in him; stable form is hard to fault.

6/1

13

(13)

12th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Dutch Finale

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Clear winner of first AW handicap (6f) here then finished a close third over 7f at Chelmsford under a penalty before keeping on quite nicely when third of eight at Windsor (6f) in June; left George Boughey for 42,000gns since; now tongue tied; interesting for new yard.

10/1

8

(6)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

16:00 Windsor

Dutch Finale

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Fluffed the start on his handicap debut at Nottingham last month (blindfold issues) but showed himself to be well ahead of his opening mark with a comfortable win at Lingfield three weeks ago (6f, AW); outstayed over 7f at Chelmsford one week later; still capable of better and his useful brother Salvuccio went well on fast turf.

11/4

Form: 304

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Promise in two of his three maiden/novice runs this spring, most recently when keeping on for a never-dangerous fourth at Wolverhampton (5f) 17 days ago; moves into handicaps with the potential for better.
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5th

4

(7)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:52 Catterick

Nacho Nacho Nacho

9st 12lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Jack Morland

Off the mark for this yard when making most to land Wolverhampton handicap (7f, AW; first-time visor) at the end of last year; weakened over 6f at that track when last seen; sports a new headgear combination for just his third start on turf and second at 5f.

11/2

6th

4

(5)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

13:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nacho Nacho Nacho

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jack Morland

Front-runner who responded well to the fitting of a visor when making all over 7f here in December; fair fourth of ten over the same trip last time, but not sure the return to 6f is in his favour.

8/1

5

(6)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

16:00 Yarmouth

Nacho Nacho Nacho

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jack Morland

Showed promise in two of his three qualifying runs but hung right before finishing a well-held sixth on handicap debut at Lingfield (6f, AW; 9-1) in June; sold for 21,000gns in July and been gelded; market useful on his stable debut.

9/2

Form: 940-5

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
No improvement for the switch to handicaps when a distant fifth at Haydock two weeks ago; new blinkers and the return to AW the straws to clutch at.
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13th

2

(12)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

March To The Band

10st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: John S O’Donoghue

Back with yard after a spell in Britain; yet to place in eight starts and no real progression on AW over the winter; just second run on turf here.

20/1

11th

2

(16)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

March To The Band

10st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: John S O’Donoghue

Bought out of Archie Watson's yard for 2,000gns last July and didn't run too badly on yard debut over C&D in December; faded late over 1m here when last seen; still unexposed so don't rule out; poor draw.

20/1

6

(3)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

March To The Band

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

No improvement for the switch to handicaps when a distant fifth at Haydock two weeks ago; new blinkers and the return to AW the straws to clutch at.

16/1

Form: 778-

Last run: 285 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well held in three sprint runs on turf for the Moores last summer; faces a more realistic assignment on his stable/handicap debut and his Windsor seventh on his second run offers hope this mark is in range; attracted support prior to missing his intended reappearance at Wolverhampton last month; interesting.
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5th

9

(1)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sultan Of Oj

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Maiden who has performed well over 5f at Wolverhampton a few times this winter; however, doesn't appear to be crying out for this return to 6f.

8/1

6th

7

(3)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sultan Of Oj

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Thomas Faulkner

In-form maiden who ran well in first-time visor over C&D (classified) most recently, beating all bar a progressive sort who headed the betting; possibilities in the retained headgear.

11/2

2nd

8

(9)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sultan Of Oj

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Thomas Faulkner

Ran well from the front when in first-time cheekpieces over C&D 11 days ago and now goes in a visor; each-way clains.

13/2

Form: 247030 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Ready C&D win on New Year's Eve and there have been some good efforts in defeat this year; flopped back on turf at Windsor in April and the widest stall isn't ideal back on AW.
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7th

7

(9)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Horus

9st 3lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Faded out of contention on last month's stable debut at Kempton (6f; first-time visor) but is well handicapped on his winter form for Mike Murphy and this C&D suits; sports refitted cheekpieces; not ruled out.

9/1

9th

10

(2)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Horus

9st 0lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Sole win was in December 2024 but he finished close fourth over C&D in January, on his final run for Mike Murphy; been gelded since and he needs a close look on his return for new yard; visor goes on and tongue-tie and cheekpieces are removed.

15/2

4th

4

(1)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Kempton (AW)

Horus

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mike Murphy

Not disgraced when fourth of 12 in this headgear combination at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) last month, but not so good at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last time and just 1-18; others preferred.

9/1

Form: 914-50 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
6f win at Brighton last September; not seen to best effect in either start this year (caught wide at Wolverhampton latest) and there could still be mileage in her mark.
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8th

4

(1)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Spring

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

6f nursery winner at Brighton last September; shaped quite well on her seasonal return at Lingfield in April (5f, AW) but failed to build on it in two further runs in the summer; back from 146 days on the sidelines and this drop in class will be in her favour; betting useful.

9/1

8th

4

(1)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Spring

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

6f nursery winner at Brighton last September; shaped quite well on her seasonal return at Lingfield in April (5f, AW) but failed to build on it in two further runs in the summer; back from 146 days on the sidelines and this drop in class will be in her favour; betting useful.

9/1

Form: 2-2301 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Building up a solid record in AW handicaps and he got off the mark in determined fashion at Kempton four weeks ago; the way he moved through that race offers hope of better and he's a key contender up 4lb.
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12

(8)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ballsgrove Boy

9st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Martin Dunne

Just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D in July but well held in five starts since, including two back here; needs a resurgence.

16/1

7th

4

(1)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ballsgrove Boy

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Martin Dunne

In good form earlier this year, with 6f wins at Kempton and on this track (beat Master Dandy) in July but little since, including over C&D; reunited with Jack Doughty (won on him at Kempton) but turnaround a must.

12/1

5

(8)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Ballsgrove Boy

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Martin Dunne

Dual AW winner, including C&D in May, but he's not threatened in three starts since winning at Wolverhampton (Tapeta) in July; did run on from the rear when fifth of 12 at the latter track (also 6f) on Saturday, though; can take a big grip but not discounted.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £30.40
Straight Forecast £27.74
Tricast £174.41
Trifecta £204.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Blewburton

SPOTLIGHT:

Ballsgrove Boy

NEWMARKET:

Dutch Finale

LAMBOURN:

Nacho Nacho Nacho

Telegraph:

Dutch Finale

Daily Mail:

Dutch Finale

The Times:

Ballsgrove Boy

D Express:

Ballsgrove Boy

Daily Mirror:

Ballsgrove Boy

POSTDATA:

Blewburton

The Guardian:

Blewburton

The Sun:

Blewburton

The Star:

Blewburton

Daily Record:

Blewburton