July 19 / 14.25 Newbury

14.25

Good To Firm

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  • 2m 0f 110y
  • Class 2
  • 4 runners
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Runners: 4 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 47-740

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Downgraded from Group contests to handicaps for last four outings; clear best of those when always-prominent fourth of ten at Newmarket (good to firm) in May on step up to 1m6f, racing a bit freely but sticking to his task very well; while that gave hope for 2m+, he weakened into 13th when tried over 2m4f under 7lb claimer at Royal Ascot (66-1); more interesting today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 44y

Class 2

18:45 Salisbury

Artistic Star

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Without a win since May 2023 and only four ran when second in a 2m Newbury handicap in July; new cheekpieces did nothing for him when down the field at York last time and he now goes in blinkers.

6/1

2

(8)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Artistic Star

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Ran creditably on good to firm ground on his first and penultimate turf attempts this season; beaten a neck by Almuhit over 2m in the latter but in just a four-runner race; edging down the weights but others are a bit more persuasive; no win since May 2023 and connections turn to headgear.

14/1

5th

5

(7)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Goodwood

Artistic Star

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Ran respectably on soft here two years ago; downgraded from Group contests to handicaps for last five outings, running creditably on first and latest attempts this season; they were over 1m6f and 2m, beaten a neck last time but in just a four-runner race; this event is more competitive.

18/1

Form: 6-0843

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Progressive handicapper last season and ended up in the St Leger; perhaps a little flattered by that bare result, as the form has not been repeated, but third in the 2m5f Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot on latest outing was clearly his most competitive show this season and gives hope; more to prove on softer than good but overall he looks of renewed interest.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(10)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 2

14:10 Ascot

Wild Waves

10st 2lb

J: Hugh Bowman

T: Andrew Balding

Progressive handicapper last season who ended up in the St Leger, perhaps a little flattered by that bare result as the form has not been repeated; third in the 2m5f Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot on penultimate outing was clearly his most competitive show this season and gives hope, but he flopped at Newbury on latest.

5/1

3

(4)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 110y

Class 2

14:25 Newbury

Wild Waves

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Progressive handicapper last season and ended up in the St Leger; perhaps a little flattered by that bare result, as the form has not been repeated, but third in the 2m5f Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot on latest outing was clearly his most competitive show this season and gives hope; more to prove on softer than good but overall he looks of renewed interest.

4/1

11

(11)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

2m 5f 143y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Wild Waves

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Regularly hooded and goes on all ground; progressive 1m4f/1m6f handicapper last season and ended up in the St Leger (wasn't disgraced, beaten 7l); hasn't really got anything going this year since gelded, last time finishing last of four runners in an Italian Listed race (1m4f); every chance on the figures if rediscovering his mojo and seeing out the trip, but there are doubts on both counts.

9/2

Form: 4654-5

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
1m4f/1m6f Meydan form two winters back was not repeated in Britain last year for the Crisfords, including two attempts at 2m; not disgraced when out of his depth in the 2m5f Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot on sole Flat run for new yard, before his second in a 2m novice hurdle 11 days ago; others look more solid but he is now 10lb below his peak mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell

Scottish Anthem

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Fairly useful on the Flat; lightly raced in this sphere and made an encouraging start for his new stable after eight months off when fifth of ten in 2m3f Warwick novice 40 days ago; can take a step forward on his handicap debut with cheekpieces added.

9/2

5th

6

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Warwick

Scottish Anthem

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Had plenty of racing on the Flat and ran to a highly respectable level last year at up to 2m; runner-up in his second run over hurdles at Uttoxeter (good) last summer and could run well if fitness doesn't hold him back after a lengthy absence.

9/2

3

(9)

7th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 3

15:30 York

Scottish Anthem

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Only wins in 31 starts were over 1m in France and the Crisfords failed to win with him; however, six runs for Michael Keady have yielded competitive runs over hurdles and in a small-field 2m handicap at Newbury; 1m3f perhaps too short these days so Windsor last time is forgiven (in trouble before the saddle slipped).

20/1

10/1

Form: 04-P41 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Form figures of 112 over hurdles since wind surgery, running well at Punchestown on stable debut the final time; soon pulled up (jockey felt something was amiss) on return to Flat but creditable fourth at Goodwood (soft) next time and narrow winner of a four-runner race at Ffos Las (good to firm) on latest start; upped in grade but he's an in-form candidate.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(8)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

Almuhit

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Faye Bramley

Rediscovered the knack for new stable last year, including two front-running wins over 2m in four-runner Flat races and two places when the action got more competitive; returned to some hurdles form on last two outings in that sphere; a lesser show on Musselburgh Flat in between was over 1m6f but this race may also prove too tough.

16/1

4th

15

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Almuhit

10st 8lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Faye Bramley

Four-time Flat winner is 2-19 over hurdles; 8l behind Laughing John when runner up in qualifier for this at Wincanton on penultimate; modest run on the level at Musselburgh on latest; others make more appeal.

12/1

Non-runners

Wonder Legend, Kyle Of Lochalsh, Contacto, Tides Of War

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £12.10
Straight Forecast £11.91
Trifecta £33.10

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Contacto

NEWMARKET:

Wonder Legend

SPOTLIGHT:

Kyle Of Lochalsh

RP RATINGS:

Artistic Star

Daily Record:

Wild Waves

LAMBOURN:

Almuhit

POSTDATA:

Contacto

The Times:

Contacto

D Express:

Contacto

Daily Mirror:

Contacto

The Guardian:

Wonder Legend

The Sun:

Wonder Legend

The Star:

Artistic Star

Telegraph:

Kyle Of Lochalsh

Daily Mail:

Kyle Of Lochalsh