July 10 / 15.00 Newmarket (July)

15.00

Good

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  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 17 runners
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Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 115-31 CD

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
C&D novice winner last August (good to soft), after which he ran creditably in a York Listed race in October; promising third behind Double Rush on reappearance at the Craven meeting (6f, good to soft) and took another step forward on that other Newmarket track with a dominant display at the Guineas meeting, hanging left under pressure no barrier to a comfortable success; an 11lb rise asks a stiffer question and this race is usually won by something lurking further down the weights.
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8th

1

(4)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:00 Windsor

Invictus Gold

10st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tom Clover

Quite lightly raced since going up 11lb for a wide-margin win at Newmarket (6f, good) in May 2025, but a recent second on soft ground at Epsom (6f; cheekpieces refitted) was a useful effort at the weights and showed him to be back on track; should be in contention again.

11/2

2nd

2

(15)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Invictus Gold

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Tom Clover

Useful sort whose latest effort is best forgiven (chance compromised by early trouble); however, he has something to prove away from Newmarket, where most of his turf form lies.

14/1

9th

1

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

Invictus Gold

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tom Clover

Goes well at Newmarket; third to Double Rush at last season's Craven meeting (2lb better off today) before an impressive win in the 3yo handicap on this card; another promising run on his reappearance 17 days ago when finishing third, just over 5l behind Double Rush; has bigger days ahead of him but he may be battling for another minor placing.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2297-8 D

Last run: 87 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Twice a runner-up in Group 2s last year; ended his 2yo campaign with a couple of lesser efforts though and he made a low-key return at Chantilly (5.5f, good to soft; Group 3) in April; up against it on his handicap debut.
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6th

1

(5)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:18 Pontefract

The Strikin Viking

10st 2lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Has been on his travels, winning a Group 3 at Baden-Baden (6f, soft) last August but finishing unplaced at Woodbine, Meydan and Doha in the meantime; returns from another five months off and hard to know how well handicapped he is; stable also runs Garfield Shadow.

10/1

7

(10)

3rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 1

15:52 Chester

The Strikin Viking

9st 1lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Solid start to his career comprised a maiden success and two close seconds at Group 2 level; not in anything like the same form since, comfortably held in warm 3yo handicap most recently; chance depends on whether first-time hood prompts a turnaround.

14/1

2

(8)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

The Strikin Viking

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Twice a runner-up in Group 2s last year; ended his 2yo campaign with a couple of lesser efforts though and he made a low-key return at Chantilly (5.5f, good to soft; Group 3) in April; up against it on his handicap debut.

33/1

Form: -21674 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Two wins as a 2yo, notably a sales race at Doncaster's St Leger meeting (6.5f, good), and he also won a 1m conditions event in Dubai in January; unplaced in two runs back in Britain this spring/summer and a personal best will be required to take this.
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14th

5

(4)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Hallasan

9st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Godolphin gelding whose productive spell (at 6f-1m) featured wins in Doncaster sales race and Meydan conditions event; has become exposed since and came up short in Newmarket handicap (6f) most recently.

20/1

3

(10)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Hallasan

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Two wins as a 2yo, notably a sales race at Doncaster's St Leger meeting (6.5f, good), and he also won a 1m conditions event in Dubai in January; unplaced in two runs back in Britain this spring/summer and a personal best will be required to take this.

10/1

5

(8)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 1

13:30 Epsom

Hallasan

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Peak RPRs when winning a sales race at Doncaster (6.5f, good; narrowly beat the subsequent French Derby winner) last September and conditions event at Meydan (1m, good to firm) in January; player provided he returns to that form.

3/1

12/1

Form: 56-474

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Ran his best race when keeping on for fourth of 24 in the Palace Of Holyroodhouse at Royal Ascot three weeks ago (5f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time); looked ready for the return to 6f on that occasion but is perhaps vulnerable to a few lurking further down the weights.
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17

(15)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Zayer

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Made the frame in valuable handicaps at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) in June and Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in July, but then ran poorly at the Shergar Cup two weeks ago; his record now reads just one win from ten attempts and he has something to prove in a race as competitive as this one.

28/1

2

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Zayer

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Archie Watson

In the frame in notable handicaps at the Royal meeting (5f, good to firm) and Newmarket (6f, good to firm) on his last two starts; 11lb better off with Prince Of India for just over 4l on the latter occasion; no obvious reason why he wouldn't give his running again.

9/1

4

(4)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Zayer

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Ran his best race when keeping on for fourth of 24 in the Palace Of Holyroodhouse at Royal Ascot three weeks ago (5f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time); looked ready for the return to 6f on that occasion but is perhaps vulnerable to a few lurking further down the weights.

12/1

Form: 21-511 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Ended 2024 with a comfortable success at Kempton (6f, AW; only start in a hood); promising reappearance in May and he has since won two 6f handicaps on fast ground, the latest a ready success in a big field at York; an 8lb rise demands another step forward but conditions won't be an issue and Ryan Moore is booked; only Dancing Star, who won the Stewards' Cup on her next start, has carried more than 9-0 to victory in this in the last ten years but this gelding is a rapidly improving sprinter with an uncomplicated style; respected.
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8th

4

(8)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Hucklesbrook

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Teal

Ran well on C&D return in 2025 before winning his next two over 6f, at Leicester (good to firm; made all) and York; his form took a downward turn after but his recent Newbury fourth was a step in the right direction and he's only 2lb higher than for the York win; looks good for a prominent show.

3/1

4th

5

(2)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Hucklesbrook

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Teal

Won a couple of useful 6f 3yo handicaps in the first half of 2025; no progress since but he is edging back down the weights; returns from four months off and he will need to be at his best.

14/1

1

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Hucklesbrook

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Teal

Jolt of improvement this summer, winning a strong Leicester handicap in May and following up at York in June (both over 6f on good to firm); well beaten on his last two starts though and returns from a 12-week break with something to prove.

12/1

Form: 11-670 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Ended 2024 in good form, completing a 6f hat-trick with the final leg in the Two Year Old Trophy at Redcar (soft; Listed); that was a modest renewal and he's struggled this year, most recently when well beaten at Royal Ascot three weeks ago; vulnerable.
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27th

21

(20)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Candy

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

All wins over 6f (on soft and good ground) in the autumn months; excelled himself when winning the Ayr Silver Cup (soft) last September but it seems unlikely he will reproduce that form on this belated return.

22/1

6th

2

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Candy

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Came good last autumn, winning three times, and he confirmed that this is his time of year by posting a personal best to beat his 24 rivals in the Ayr Silver Cup (6f, soft; made all) two weeks ago; hasn't run over 5f since the early part of his 2yo campaign but gives the impression this trip may well suit; well worth his place back in a Listed race and set for a bold show.

9/2

1st

10

(16)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Candy

9st 10lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Often leads; ended 2yo season with a flourish, three 6f wins including one at this meeting and a Listed Redcar race (good and soft); has failed to shine this year but conditions are more in his favour today; revival possible; one of three for the yard.

12/1

Form: 217-81 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Perhaps in need of the run when eighth of 13 behind Hucklesbrook at Leicester on return in May and left that behind him when readily seeing off his 13 rivals at Windsor last month (6f, good to firm); that race has thrown up some winners and a 7lb rise looks justified but he is in much deeper this time.
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7

(13)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Arabian Sun

8st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

Perhaps in need of the run when eighth of 13 behind Hucklesbrook at Leicester on return in May and left that behind him when readily seeing off his 13 rivals at Windsor last month (6f, good to firm); that race has thrown up some winners and a 7lb rise looks justified but he is in much deeper this time.

14/1

1

(11)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

20:00 Windsor

Arabian Sun

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

Won at Salisbury last June but had a setback after that (source Racing Post stable tour); eighth of 13 on first run for ten months at Leicester (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago and should build on that.

10/1

8th

1

(6)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Leicester

Arabian Sun

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Salisbury win last summer has been well advertised since and his subsequent Group 2 effort is likely best overlooked (trapped deep and pulled hard over 7f); since been gelded and still has potential now handicapping back from ten months off.

8/1

Form: 43-870 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Third in last season's Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot and followed that with fourth in the Superlative Stakes at this meeting; well beaten in three handicap runs this year, the latest behind Hucklesbrook last month, and a further 4lb drop in the weights isn't enough to tempt.
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8th

3

(1)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:38 Thirsk

Columnist

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Smart 2yo, including third place in the Coventry Stakes; slow start to 2025 but he has run creditably in deep 3yo handicaps on his last two starts; something bigger could be brewing.

12/1

9th

8

(8)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Columnist

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Fahey

Record of 0-7 since debut win; had Group form last year but isn't particularly solid on 2025 handicap results, for all that the latest seemed encouraging; James Doyle prefers the other Wathnan Racing runner.

20/1

8

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Columnist

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Fahey

Third in last season's Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot and followed that with fourth in the Superlative Stakes at this meeting; well beaten in three handicap runs this year, the latest behind Hucklesbrook last month, and a further 4lb drop in the weights isn't enough to tempt.

50/1

Form: 02-211 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
2-2 since faced with 6f on fast ground, following his ready Brighton win with an emphatic success at Doncaster on his handicap debut eight weeks ago; while that latest form hasn't been especially well advertised, he looked a smart prospect and has a major chance despite an 11lb rise.
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2

(12)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Thirsk

Tawasol

10st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Progressive form in the spring, following a ready Brighton win with an emphatic success at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) on handicap debut; ran no sort of race when favourite at Newmarket's July meeting last time but has had two months off and now reappears in cheekpieces; may still be unexposed.

11/2

9

(12)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Tawasol

8st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

2-2 since faced with 6f on fast ground, following his ready Brighton win with an emphatic success at Doncaster on his handicap debut eight weeks ago; while that latest form hasn't been especially well advertised, he looked a smart prospect and has a major chance despite an 11lb rise.

8/1

5

(4)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:48 Doncaster

Tawasol

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Chased home a notable opponent at Wolverhampton in December (7f); beaten at odds-on at Catterick on his return to action but he made no mistake dropped to 6f at Brighton 18 days ago; more on his plate in a handicap but could well have more to offer.

11/4

Form: 23-19 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Placed in strong races in his two 2yo starts (including C&D) and bolted up, albeit against modest opposition, on reappearance at Salisbury in May (6f, good to firm); warm favourite for the Palace Of Holyroodhouse Stakes at Royal Ascot three weeks ago, his first attempt at 5f, and it wasn't a lack of pace that did for him, as he still looked a bit green and perhaps was not ideally suited by how the race panned out; still has potential.
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8th

25

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Realign

9st 1lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

Made favourite but lacked experience when tackling the 5f handicap here last June; better form when winning at Haydock (6f, good to soft) last September and, after a low-key reappearance at Newmarket, he impressed when winning at Carlisle (6f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) recently; 1lb well in under a penalty; looks a smart prospect.

8/1

1st

1

(7)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Realign

9st 11lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

Lightly raced 4yo with something of an all-or-nothing profile; put everything together when bolting up at Haydock (6f, good to soft) last autumn; might have needed the run when only ninth of 13 at Newmarket on reappearance; leading claims if building on that and cheekpieces may give him a lift.

11/2

Form: 913710 D BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
He had excuses for a couple of AW defeats in the spring and made no mistake in a 6f handicap on the Rowley course here in May; of interest on that performance but he wasn't in the same form behind Hucklesbrook at York last month; Oisin Murphy takes over for the first time and trainer knows just what is needed for this race (won it in 2010, 2016 and 2018 and saddled the third 12 months ago).
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4th

3

(2)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Marchogion

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Prominent racer, as when winning for the third time this year in a 6f handicap at Chester in August; has shown promise on Polytrack and he is one to take seriously despite his 4lb penalty.

3/1

1st

8

(1)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Marchogion

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Inconsistent across his recent starts and well beaten at Ascot (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago, but prior to that he ran well when fourth of 17 at Newmarket (6f, good to firm); this 3yo has the advantage of stall 1 and is capable of a big run if back on song; unraced on slow ground.

5/1

8

(9)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Marchogion

9st 8lb

J: Per-Anders Graberg

T: Andrew Balding

Only fourth behind Prince Of India at Newmarket last month but he fared second best of the far-side group and it was another solid effort; conditions should suit but perhaps the handicapper has his measure now.

11/2

20/1

Form: 17-48 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Got up late to win a 6f novice at last season's Dante meeting at York but came up short in the Gimcrack there on his only other 2yo start; has not kicked on in two runs this year but he's been gelded since his latest run and is not fully exposed just yet.
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10th

15

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Andesite

8st 12lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Yet to win for new connections but he has run stormers here (7f/1m, both good ground) on his last two starts, bumping into a handicap blot on the first occasion and going down by just a neck two weeks ago; slow starts are a problem though and he will need things to go his way; cheekpieces now join the tongue tie.

5/1

2nd

8

(15)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Andesite

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Rather quirky sort who has become a slow-starter and is 0-12 since a successful debut at the 2024 York Dante meeting but is threatening to double his tally; met traffic issues on his way to a very notable effort at this venue (7f, good) most recently, beating all bar a handicap snip who remains unbeaten and looks a Group performer in the making; shaped as if this second attempt over 1m is well worth exploring; highly respected.

11/2

2nd

18

(14)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Andesite

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Roger Fell

Hints of promise when slowly away on last two starts, and he might not be a forlorn hope each-way if breaking on terms; however, he's 0-11 since winning on debut here in May 2024 and others are less risky.

33/1

Form: 32-151 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Fifth to Hucklesbrook in a Leicester handicap (6f, good to firm) that has worked out extremely well and he rewarded strong market support at Wolverhampton ten days ago, blowing the race apart from the halfway mark and eased inside the final 100 yards; has a 6lb penalty to shoulder but that still leaves him 10lb ahead of his revised mark; on the up but this will be a different test.
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12th

6

(8)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Crestofdistinction

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Jack Channon

Produced peak performance over C&D, namely close second to Elmonjed in Listed event; however, faces a stiffer assignment in this higher grade and his reappearance effort (heavy defeat in Newmarket Group 3) hardly bodes well.

33/1

13th

3

(10)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Crestofdistinction

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Record of 0-5 on turf compared to 2-3 on AW; admittedly registered his peak RPR in this sphere when second Elmonjed in York Listed contest (6f) on penultimate appearance; however, needs an even bigger effort to go one better in this field.

20/1

4th

7

(11)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:12 Curragh

Crestofdistinction

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Jack Channon

3yo British raider beaten a head on first try in stakes company in a listed race at York three weeks ago (6f, good); seemed to handle soft on debut so should be fine if the ground eases; not discounted.

8/1

Form: 4-1212

Last run: 45 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Two 7f wins this spring and he ran a fine race when second to Hucklesbrook at Leicester in May (6f, good to firm), outpaced before finishing his race off strongly; 12lb better off for one length with that rival today and the strength of that Leicester form is well established now; should get a strong pace to aim at but possible he'll get going too late again.
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6th

5

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Prince Of India

9st 8lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Marco Botti

Joint-favourite with Almeraq in Salisbury Listed race last time but underperformed; bottom of this pack on ratings and accordingly faces a much stiffer assignment than when winning a handicap at this meeting last year; blinkers added.

50/1

4th

5

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Salisbury

Prince Of India

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Made good progress over 6f last season; better than ever with his second at Leicester four weeks ago (6f, good to firm); still has more to give but this looks deep for a Listed contest.

5/1

2nd

3

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Prince Of India

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Won four times during a progressive campaign last year but he's come up short in Listed/Group 3 events this spring; seems ideally suited by fast ground but he's still 4lb higher than for his last win and has some work to do back in a handicap.

7/1

Form: 159831 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Impressed at Southwell on his handicap debut in February (6f) but subsequently looked to have found the handicapper in command; back to form with a bang when rewarding good support at Kempton four weeks ago but an 8lb rise leaves him with more to do; still has something to prove on turf too.
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2nd

8

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Leadenhall Street

8st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Fanshawe

Looked good when winning over C&D in June; struggled in a hot race at Newmarket the following month but only fifth at Newcastle last time and others may have his measure in this field.

10/1

8

(8)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Leadenhall Street

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Looked good when winning at Southwell on his handicap debut in February (6f); form then levelled off until he ran out the easy winner of a 6f handicap at Kempton in June (well backed); stiff task at Newmarket six weeks ago and the return to AW is in his favour.

14/1

33/1

Form: 341 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Ran to a fair level on his first two starts before taking a marked step forward at Wolverhampton (6f) last month, still looking green off the bridle but coming home 6.5l to the good; gelded since; may have more to offer but he's into a red-hot event for his handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Ayr

Azure Zain

9st 1lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ran well over C&D last September; beat 17 rivals when landing a Class 4 handicap at Ascot (6f, good to firm) in May but he was unable to build on it at Pontefract last month; perhaps vulnerable once more.

13/2

6th

5

(3)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Pontefract

Azure Zain

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Prevailed narrowly in big field at Ascot (6f, good to firm) on return from break, opening his turf account; rested a further six weeks since, keeping him fresh; one of two last-time winners for his yard in this field; shortlisted.

5/1

1st

12

(5)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Azure Zain

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Yet to win a handicap and he finished down the field on his seasonal return at Southwell in February; down in the weights but he has more to prove than many of these.

16/1

Form: 9-1225 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Made a winning return to action at Ripon in April (6f, good; first run after wind surgery); three creditable efforts in defeat have followed but on each occasion he's finished behind reopposing rivals; should run his race but may find others stronger for win purposes.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

American Style

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Looked as good as ever when close third of 16 on seasonal debut at Ripon (6f, good to soft) in April but his form has dipped since and he has questions to answer on this AW debut.

14/1

6th

7

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

American Style

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Well handicapped on 2025 best; ran a fine race for third on his seasonal return at Ripon in April but two heavy defeats have followed (behind Novello Lad latest); needs a full revival.

12/1

12th

4

(15)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

20:05 Doncaster

American Style

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Goes well fresh and he scored on his seasonal/handicap debut last April; again ran well when close third off this mark on his comeback (also Ripon, 6f) this term; he didn't back it up when suffering a heavy defeat at York last time, albeit from a poor draw, but this represents a drop back in grade so he's not dismissed.

15/2

Non-runners

Double Rush

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £84.70
Straight Forecast £77.12
Tricast £1153.93
Trifecta £883.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tawasol

TOPSPEED:

Double Rush

RP RATINGS:

Crestofdistinction

LAMBOURN:

Hucklesbrook

Daily Mirror:

Prince Of India

Daily Mail:

Realign

The Sun:

Zayer

D Express:

Arabian Sun

NEWMARKET:

Tawasol

Telegraph:

Tawasol

The Guardian:

Tawasol

Daily Record:

Tawasol

The Times:

Double Rush

POSTDATA:

Crestofdistinction

The Star:

Hucklesbrook