August 01 / 18.20 Newmarket (July)

18.20

Good

Hallgarten Novum Wines Handicap

  • Prize money: £5154
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Hallgarten Novum Wines Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: -05159 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Easily won a small-field soft-ground handicap at Lingfield in June off 6lb lower but well held since then, latterly at Southwell on Monday.
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4

(7)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Kalik

9st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Free-going sort; easily saw off five rivals on testing ground at Lingfield in June but he has been well held in three runs since; hopes rest on the return to slower ground giving him a lift.

10/1

1

(1)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Newmarket (July)

Kalik

9st 13lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Easily won a small-field soft-ground handicap at Lingfield in June off 6lb lower but well held since then, latterly at Southwell on Monday.

14/1

9th

6

(9)

28th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Kalik

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Well backed when winning a 6f handicap at Lingfield (soft) last month; not sure that was the greatest race, however, and he's since finished unplaced at Hamilton, albeit over 5f.

8/1

Form: 159326 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 7-54

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Comfortably held in his three qualifying runs but he ran well for a long way when fourth of nine at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) the final time; handicaps were always going to be more like it; needs watching in market.
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7th

5

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Prodigal Son

9st 2lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Blinkers have helped him this spring, seeing off five rivals at Bath (1m, firm) last month and then finishing close up in third back at Bath (1m2f, firm) 19 days ago; returning to a mile can help and Mason Paetel's claim is a useful one.

9/2

3rd

4

(4)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:23 Bath

Prodigal Son

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Heather Main

Travelled well in the new blinkers over 1m here recently (firm) and got the job done by just over a length; has stamina to prove over this longer trip and no guarantees the headgear will work a second time.

7/2

1st

5

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Bath

Prodigal Son

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Heather Main

He's dropped down the weights and was a close fifth at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last November on his penultimate start; however, a lesser run followed (6f, AW) to make it 0-7 and there's a stamina question to answer on his reappearance; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.

11/1

Form: 047327 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Placed on AW at Chelmsford (6f/7f) on two of his four runs for this yard and as good on turf, despite a poor show at Leicester a month ago; the tongue-tie tried there is soon dispensed with and that should help.
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3rd

3

(9)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gundogan

9st 6lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Poor strike-rate (1-30); beaten a neck over 6f at Southwell (Class 6) in February but less productive in three subsequent appearances (6f-7f), although with mitigating circumstances (saddle slipped) latest.

11/2

5th

5

(10)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Gundogan

9st 8lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Winless since August 2024 but he comes here in decent nick, fifth of nine in 7f Lingfield handicap 17 days ago; place prospects off an easing mark.

8/1

5th

1

(9)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

Gundogan

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Effective at 6f and 7f but his sole win was in a Carlisle novice in August 2024; went close off this mark at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last month but was never involved when a remote fourth there last time; that was behind a handicap blot but he needs to step up again after that.

7/2

Form: 705442 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
1-11; a beaten favourite at Yarmouth last time (6f, good) but travelled well off the pace before coming home strongly; every chance.
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7th

2

(6)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Jimmy Knocker

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Andi Brown

Went close at Yarmouth (6f, good) last July and won at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) in July; absent since but he can be in the mix if fully tuned up on his return.

5/1

5

(8)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Newmarket (July)

Jimmy Knocker

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Andi Brown

1-11; a beaten favourite at Yarmouth last time (6f, good) but travelled well off the pace before coming home strongly; every chance.

5/1

1

(10)

16th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Jimmy Knocker

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Andi Brown

Inconsistent on the AW but saw off a progressive rival when off the mark in January; beaten just over 1l in a busy finish on his comeback over C&D (good; Coolagh Magic and Court Of Session ahead, Shibuya Storm behind) in June and wasn't far off that when fourth at Newmarket (good to firm; winner and fifth won next time) nine days later; key player.

9/2

Form: 6-487

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
200,000gns yearling but left Roger Varian for 2,500gns and as a disappointing four-race maiden; cheekpieces fitted for this second crack at a handicap; reservations.
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4th

7

(3)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:23 Yarmouth

Travel Agent

9st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Adam Kirby

Quickly clicked into gear for this yard with an eyeshield fitted, scoring twice on AW in April before close second at Lingfield (also 6f, good) last Monday; due for a 1lb nudge in future and he can't be ignored.

4/1

2nd

6

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Lingfield

Travel Agent

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

Has got it together for his current (third) yard since fitted with an eyeshield; needs to improve on previous turf efforts but a 3lb rise looks fair and he has a decent chance of completing the hat-trick.

2/1

1st

3

(5)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Travel Agent

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Came good for new stable at third attempt, overcoming some traffic issues before winning readily at Wolverhampton (6f) ten days ago; 4lb rise does not look excessive and this C&D also suits; good chance.

5/4

Form: 73327- BF

Last run: 304 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Steadily progressive last year until a below-par final run and his trainer retained his services at the sales for 8,000gns; gelded in the meantime and he could be interesting for all that he's been a while absent.
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5th

5

(1)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Sandown

Saytarr

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Horton

He won earlier this year on his first three starts for James Horton (7f/1m, AW); made it 0-9 on turf when 2l third of 11 at Ascot (1m, good to firm) four weeks ago but that was still a positive run and he could be in the mix.

6/1

3rd

7

(1)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Ascot

Saytarr

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: James Horton

Five AW wins include this year's hat-trick on the Tapeta; raised a further 4lb for what was a narrow latest success (1m) but he's on a roll and no doubt a better horse now than when last seen on turf.

7/2

1st

3

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Saytarr

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Horton

Has taken his AW record to 4-7 when winning twice at Southwell (7f/1m) since joining James Horton; raised 6lb since last time but the way he moved into contention suggests there's likely even more to come for his new stable.

2/1

Form: 301321 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Again didn't settle all that well but still won by a length at Wolverhampton; now penalised in a higher grade and the AW looks more his scene.
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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

Form: 35470-

Last run: 222 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-6; his most competitive efforts have been on the AW but not last time when last to finish at Lingfield (1m); returns to 6f for the first time since well beaten on his debut here and can only watch on this return from a break; has had a wind op and now tries a tongue-tie.
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5th

12

(2)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Respectable Jack

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Matt Crawley

Went close over C&D in January but she was disappointing when joint-favourite at Chelmsford the following month; needs to step up again after that and she's now 0-13; first-time visor replaces blinkers.

6/1

5th

3

8th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Respectable Jack

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Matt Crawley

Maiden who hasn't had many chances in 6f handicaps but should find one on his recent Kempton Polytrack form, going close two starts ago before the front-running winner wasn't for catching on Wednesday (when first-time blinkers added, now retained); major contender.

3/1

2nd

4

(2)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Kempton (AW)

Respectable Jack

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Matt Crawley

11-race maiden but two of his best runs have come over C&D, finishing his race off strongly when a close third to Dr Ali 16 days ago; capable of winning a similar race and first-time blinkers may be beneficial.

5/1

Form: 854354 BF

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has rediscovered some form of late but didn't find masses for pressure when a well-held fourth in the first-time visor at Leicester on Wednesday; that run wasn't overly encouraging.
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1st

7

(1)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:18 Nottingham

Court Of Session

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Phil McEntee

All five wins have been on the AW over further than this, the latest at Wolverhampton in January; below his best in three starts since finishing third there in February and he's 0-15 on turf.

12/1

7th

8

(6)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Court Of Session

9st 6lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Five-time AW winner who scored at Wolverhampton (7f) in January but he's been out of sorts on Tapeta in his last two runs; has plenty to prove again and all of his wins have been over longer trips.

25/1

Form: 1-7551 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Never easy to predict his good days but he won well on the return to 6f at Redcar (good to soft) and escapes a penalty for that.
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1st

6

(1)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Holbache

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Multiple sprint winner who runs here for the first time; 3lb higher than when last winning at Leicester (6f, good to soft) last September; not badly treated on that form but has yet to produce one of his better efforts following a break.

16/1

3rd

3

(5)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Holbache

9st 11lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Below best at Leicester recently; had won two of his three 6f starts previously but he hasn't run on the AW for over a year and has been better on Polytrack than Tapeta in the past.

7/1

3

(11)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Leicester

Holbache

9st 10lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Has returned to 6f for last three races and produced figures of 121; had his race won some way out here four weeks ago (on good) and should go well again despite the 6lb rise.

7/2

Form: 7760

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Minor form thus far, including on handicap debut when a 66-1 chance; opposable.
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12

(5)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Newmarket (July)

What A Recovery

8st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: D Donovan

Minor form thus far, including on handicap debut when a 66-1 chance; opposable.

66/1

10th

7

(10)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

What A Recovery

9st 7lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: D Donovan

Struggled at big prices in his three qualifying runs but this is more realistic on handicap debut and he's a possible improver on this step up to 1m; needs checking in market.

16/1

7

(8)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

14:27 Yarmouth

What A Recovery

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: D Donovan

Big prices and well beaten in both starts; can only watch in this field.

100/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £29.70
Straight Forecast £33.84
Tricast £321.52
Trifecta £426.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Holbache

The Times:

Prodigal Son

The Star:

Saytarr

SPOTLIGHT:

Jimmy Knocker

Daily Mail:

Royal Musketeer

Telegraph:

Prodigal Son

D Express:

Prodigal Son

POSTDATA:

Holbache

The Guardian:

Holbache

Daily Mirror:

Holbache

The Sun:

Holbache

Daily Record:

Holbache