August 01 / 14.30 Goodwood

14.30

Good

Coral Golden Mile (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £77310
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 16 runners
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Coral Golden Mile (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2

Form: 2-5611 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who was progressive during last season's truncated campaign and has rediscovered that thread at the Curragh the last twice, winning a competitive handicap (1m, good) and following up in a Listed race (1m, good; again readily); 8lb ahead of the handicapper and leading claims if conditions suit (unraced on softer than good).
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9th

7

(6)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Sandown

Skukuza

9st 6lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ed Dunlop

He's been well below his best on his three starts since a close fifth in a Group 3 at Saint-Cloud (1m, soft) in March; however, he's been gelded since his latest outing three months ago and he's very much a player if rediscovering last year's peak form, when a Listed winner (1m, good).

14/1

24th

2

(17)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Skukuza

9st 12lb

J: Christophe Soumillon

T: Ed Dunlop

Good second (off 20lb lower) in the Britannia at this meeting two years ago but he was progressive at the time, whereas his form has dipped in last two outings (normally a consistent sort, including at Group level); 2-2 at the Curragh compared to only 1-16 elsewhere; wears first-time headgear.

50/1

6th

8

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 1

14:40 Epsom

Skukuza

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

Form dipped last time when he raced too freely; otherwise a broadly consistent sort who may rebound, provided he settles better; has Group form and can't be dismissed from a ratings perspective but may be more interesting when back at the Curragh where he's 2-2 (only 1-15 elsewhere).

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 226330 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
9yo who is without a win since August 2023 but has been in rude health this summer, finishing third in the Royal Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) and at York (1m, good to firm) before a luckless run back at Ascot last Saturday; versatile ground-wise; fifth in this last year and has each-way claims.
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6th

7

(9)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Bopedro

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

10yo who won this in 2023; frequently runs well in quality handicaps and he's 5lb lower than when a cracking third in the Royal Hunt Cup last June; scratched from the Lincoln when running a temperature on his intended comeback last month and he tends to improve for a run these days; also winless since 2023.

15/2

11th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Bopedro

9st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

9yo who has drawn a blank since winning on the July Course in summer 2023 and needs everything to drop right but he often runs extremely well in defeat, including when third in the Royal Hunt Cup in June; another respectable effort when sixth of 20 in Balmoral at Ascot (1m, good) a fortnight ago; not discounted in this slightly easier race.

6/1

Form: 7-8443 D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in the Cambridgeshire in 2023 and returned from unsuccessful stint in the US with close fourth on stable debut in the Royal Hunt Cup in June (1m, good to firm); another good run when third at Sandown four weeks ago (1m, good to firm; Arisaig second) and could be involved; handles various ground.
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8th

5

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:58 Newmarket (July)

Greek Order

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Michael Bell

Has some back-class but now 0-11 for this yard and the form he showed in initial outings last summer has not been repeated; accelerating down the weights, which gives him a chance on this year's form even, but others are more convincing.

12/1

6th

4

(4)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

20:00 Windsor

Greek Order

10st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Bell

Has some back-class but now 0-10 for this yard and the form he showed in initial outings last summer has not been repeated; edging down the weights but the jockey here on penultimate start reported that he hung badly; others are more convincing.

9/1

6th

3

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 3

15:23 Sandown

Greek Order

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Bell

Has some back-class but now 0-9 for this yard after beating one home on his return to 1m2f at Windsor 18 days ago; on the plus side, this bigger field might be more to his liking and in two previous visits to Sandown he's finished first and third; no surprise if he went well under Oisin Murphy, under whom he was fourth in last year's Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood (on soft).

7/1

Form: 686360 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner at Goodwood (soft/heavy) and he was second in this race in 2021 (good to soft); mixed form this season and merely mid-division here (7f, good) on Wednesday but ran well on good to soft going at Epsom three starts ago; in calculations in view of yesterday's downpours.
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10th

5

(9)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

14:52 Haydock

Rhoscolyn

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

8yo whose losing sequence is up to 15 following a disappointing run at Hamilton (1m, soft) last time; however, he was runner-up twice in a row prior to that (7f, good to soft/soft; including here) and is usually right at home on testing ground; he could bounce back with a big performance.

9/1

9th

6

(4)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 3

15:29 Hamilton

Rhoscolyn

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Well suited by ground softer than good; ten-time winner, mainly at Goodwood, most recently in last year's Golden Mile off 12lb higher; has proved resurgent with second-place finishes over 7f the last twice, latest at Haydock; in the mix.

5/1

2nd

9

(12)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:50 Haydock

Rhoscolyn

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Given his fine record on slow ground at Goodwood he was thoroughly underwhelming there last weekend, but two days later he bounced straight back to finish second at Epsom (7f, good to soft); might run well again but he's hard to catch right these days.

7/2

Form: 103475 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Not seen to best effect when back down to 7f at Newmarket three weeks ago; in good form over 1m this season, finishing seventh in the Royal Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) two starts ago, and he was an unlucky second in a 3yo handicap over C&D (good to firm) 12 months ago; has won on soft; each-way contender.
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3rd

6

(21)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Ebts Guard

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Beaten 13 times since his last win last August but he's run several mighty races in the meantime, including when beaten a neck in this last year and when third of 17 to Scoville at Doncaster (1m, good) last time; this two-time course winner could be firmly in the mix once more.

12/1

3rd

3

(3)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Doncaster

Ebts Guard

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Ran well in the face of a tough task when fourth in Group 2 Celebration Mile at Goodwood (soft) a fortnight ago and he returns to a handicap on a mark 2lb lower than when fourth of 28 in the Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm); has an each-way shout.

16/1

4th

2

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Goodwood

Ebts Guard

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Has lots of form in major handicaps, including a good effort over C&D last year; consistent in the main but faces a stiffer assignment upped to Group level for the first time.

20/1

Form: 117-00 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won six times last year, mainly on Kempton AW but also on turf at Sandown (1m, good); however, he's finished down the field in hot handicaps at Ascot on his two outings this season and may be best watched for now.
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4th

4

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Whitcombe Rockstar

9st 7lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Added to his excellent course record with two more wins this year, including this trip; another excellent effort here when chasing home Gamrai over 1m3f in March, with next-time-out winners behind in third/fourth; fair fourth of nine at Newcastle (1m2f) when last seen in June and much respected back at Kempton.

6/1

4th

4

(10)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

15:12 Newcastle (AW)

Whitcombe Rockstar

9st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Added to his excellent Kempton record with wins over 1m3f and 1m4f this year; another cracking effort there when chasing home the progressive Gamrai over 1m3f in March; probably worth ignoring a recent run on turf but his peak AW form (including all wins) has been achieved on Polytrack.

16/1

13th

9

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 3

15:23 Sandown

Whitcombe Rockstar

9st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Fine from 1m to 1m4f; has won on turf but the AW looks more his scene and especially Kempton where he beat all bar a handicap snip the last time; back on grass others look safer.

10/1

12/1

Form: 2852-0 D

Last run: 125 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in the Lincoln in March on sole outing this term (1m, good to soft) but he was runner-up in two major handicaps (both 1m on soft) during a light campaign last season and yesterday's rain is a major positive for his claims; capable of a big performance.
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14th

8

(11)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:20 Ayr

Lattam

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Strong 1m form on soft ground in 2024; well short of his best in two runs last year and he returns from 414 days off in a hot race.

20/1

9

(15)

1st Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Goodwood

Lattam

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Well beaten in the Lincoln in March on sole outing this term (1m, good to soft) but he was runner-up in two major handicaps (both 1m on soft) during a light campaign last season and yesterday's rain is a major positive for his claims; capable of a big performance.

12/1

Form: 5/009- D

Last run: 367 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Looked very good at Newmarket (1m1f) in September 2023 and this 5yo has been lightly raced since; it will be interesting to see how he goes in the betting on this first start since last July but he failed to threaten on his three runs last season and returns with something to prove.
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5th

4

(10)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:00 Goodwood

Real Gain

9st 10lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Placed in Golden Mile over C&D last year; hasn't quite seen out his races this term for new yard but holds a good chance off current mark provided he takes well to first-time headgear.

13/2

8th

4

(18)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Real Gain

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Third of 15 for Richard Hughes in the Golden Mile here last August when 5lb higher; hasn't hit the same heights since, most recently fifth of nine at Redcar when the 6-4 favourite; however, he's on a dangerous mark and is not written off; interesting to see if he's again strong in the betting.

11/1

5th

1

(3)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

19:20 Redcar

Real Gain

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Very useful for Richard Hughes, including third in the Golden Mile at Goodwood (1m, soft) on last year's reappearance; failed to back that up in two subsequent outings in 2025 but added to his solid record fresh when fourth on 1m Newmarket return for new yard 23 days ago; classy but needs to show he can still string good efforts together now.

4/1

Form: 80-415 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Two soft-ground wins last year and another at Ayr (1m) four weeks ago; soundly beaten at Hamilton (1m, good) since; even with his preferred slow ground, there's a suspicion this will prove too competitive.
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13th

1

(10)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:35 Redcar

Theoryofeverything

9st 12lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Took advantage of a drop into Class 4 company when winning at Ayr (1m, good) in August, but hasn't repeated the form in two attempts since; needs to bounce back in a new combination of headgear.

8/1

5th

5

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:20 Ayr

Theoryofeverything

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David O’Meara

Took advantage of a drop into Class 4 company when winning over C&D last month; not in the same form at Beverley (1m2f, heavy) three weeks later but he is 4lb lower than when second to Thunder Roar in this race last year; each-way shout.

14/1

7th

1

(9)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 3

13:40 Beverley

Theoryofeverything

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David O’Meara

Off a good mark he wore down a subsequent winner at Ayr (1m, good) and getting back on softer ground is a plus; raised just 3lb and he's on the shortlist; stays this far.

10/1

Form: -30759 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Unlucky second in this race in 2022 and he's down to a dangerous mark, 3lb lower than when winning at York last July; however, his form has been mixed this season and his claims aren't compelling; a tongue-tie returns.
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1

(10)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Blue For You

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

All British wins have been over 1m at York and he's unraced on the AW; some respectable shows in better handicaps this year but not the last twice; bit risky.

10/1

5

(6)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Sandown

Blue For You

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

His three wins in Britain have all come over 1m at York but he is fully effective at other tracks and he wasn't beaten far in his one Sandown run back in June 2022 (1m, good to firm); rain won't bother him and he's slipped to a dangerous mark but he will need a good pace to aim at back at 7f; stable have won the last two runnings.

7/1

17th

14

(1)

21st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Blue For You

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Scored just once in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 but on the last three occasions it was over 1m in the summer at York and in 2022 it was in this race; 14th and 13th in the last two runnings of it, with reappearance the pick of his mixed record this season, but he's much too well handicapped to be ignored.

11/1

Form: -23094 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Denied a clear run when fourth of ten at Newcastle (1m, AW) last time; however, his last three wins have come on AW and he may be slightly inferior on turf nowadays.
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1st

3

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Fantastic Fox

9st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

On a long losing run but a useful AW performer at his best; off 7 months before coming in only 11th in 1m1f York handicap on his return last month but this C&D winner bounce back.

5/1

11th

4

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Fantastic Fox

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Roger Varian

Smart handicapper at his peak but his form tailed off in the second half of 2025; has a reduced mark to work with as a result but the betting is perhaps the best guide after 198 days off.

14/1

40/1

Form: 43-793

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
3yo who returned to form when back on slow ground at Chester (7.5f, soft) in June, keeping on well for third; ran well on fast ground at Royal Ascot last year but his best subsequent form has come on soft/heavy going; even with suitable conditions, he needs to build on that Chester performance.
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7th

2

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:50 Haydock

Star Anthem

9st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Won a 5f maiden at Bath in 2024 but 0-11 otherwise, and offered nothing in two runs following wind surgery and a gelding operation; risky at the minute.

12/1

11th

4

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Star Anthem

9st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Clive Cox

Has gone off big odds and finished well held on last three starts, latest on reappearance after being gelded; slipping in the weights but needs a revival.

25/1

Form: 12-209 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Four wins during last season's progressive 3yo campaign (including on soft/heavy) and he continued the good work when second to handicap blot Bullet Point on reappearance at Newmarket (1m, good) in April; down the field the next twice but has had excuses, namely 1m2f in France then interference at Newcastle (1m, AW); represents last year's winning yard and he's in with a chance.
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9th

21

(19)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Tribal Chief

9st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: David Menuisier

Reserve; returned to his best form to win a seven-runner handicap at Goodwood (1m, good) last month by a neck; carries a 6lb penalty in this much hotter race and could prove vulnerable; seventh of 20 in this last year.

16/1

1st

3

(8)

23rd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Goodwood

Tribal Chief

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: David Menuisier

Regular slow-starter who needs the cards to drop right and hasn't kicked on from his placed efforts in major handicaps in the spring; however, this C&D winner has a good chance provided he's back to best.

3/1

6th

6

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

14:15 Sandown

Tribal Chief

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David Menuisier

Has contested the Lincoln, Victoria Cup and Golden Mile this year, looking unlucky in first two and blowing the start in last-named; very dangerous if everything clicks, although his stamina for this longer trip has to be taken on trust (well held on both previous attempts at 1m1f/1m2f).

10/1

25/1

Form: 126-30

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Two wins in last season's 2yo campaign; reappeared with close third in the Silver Bowl Handicap at Haydock (1m) in May, a race that hasn't really worked out; ran okay when 11th of 30 in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m); versatile ground-wise; improvement is possible but necessary in this hot race.
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17

(18)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Ascot

Afentiko

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Oliver Cole

Won twice at two and had deep-ground form; quite an eyecatcher on his comeback in Haydock's Silver Bowl but failed to make an impression in the Britannia and a similar story behind Rhoscolyn at Goodwood (soft); now on a recovery mission.

20/1

19

(22)

1st Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Goodwood

Afentiko

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Oliver Cole

Two wins in last season's 2yo campaign; reappeared with close third in the Silver Bowl Handicap at Haydock (1m) in May, a race that hasn't really worked out; ran okay when 11th of 30 in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m); versatile ground-wise; improvement is possible but necessary in this hot race.

25/1

11th

6

(6)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Afentiko

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Has handled good to firm and the mud; consistent last season until his heavy defeat in a Group 3; usually races prominently but had to be dropped in from a bad draw in the Silver Bowl at Haydock, so all things considered he did well to finish only a length off Teroomm; enters calculations with a talented claimer secured.

22/1

Form: 2-1171 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Sole defeat this season came when seventh of 30 in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm), when first home in his group; back to winning ways at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago and a 3lb penalty might not stop this well-bred 3yo, provided he handles conditions (unproven on softer than good).
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1st

17

(13)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Fifth Column

9st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Went close at Newmarket (1m1f, good to firm) in May and hasn't run badly in competitive handicaps on his next two starts, including the Royal Hunt Cup over C&D, but he needs something extra in a first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces) if he's to come out on top today.

16/1

7th

4

(2)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Doncaster

Fifth Column

9st 10lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Three handicap wins last year (1m, good/good to firm) and runner-up at Newmarket (1m1f, good to firm) in May on his second start this season; merely mid-division in the Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last time but he's not ruled out after a break; unproven on slow ground.

14/1

11th

15

(14)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Fifth Column

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

A regular in notable handicaps, bagging three (over 1m) during his progressive period last term and proving resurgent when close second to Erzindjan at Newmarket (1m1f) latest start; first home in the unfavoured group in the Britannia at this meeting 12 months ago; looks set to go well.

12/1

12/1

Form: 739411 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Snapped a long losing run at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) two starts ago and followed up there (1m, good to soft); had 3l to spare last time and runs off a mark 8lb lower than when second in this 12 months ago; also placed in this in 2023 (soft); this rejuvenated 8yo is firmly in calculations.
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4th

8

(10)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Dutch Decoy

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

8yo who has won five times on the July Course here, including two this year; 0-9 on this track but latest fifth of 23 in the Cambridgeshire was highly creditable; another who can't be discounted.

11/1

4th

8

(10)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Dutch Decoy

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

8yo who has won five times on the July Course here, including two this year; 0-9 on this track but latest fifth of 23 in the Cambridgeshire was highly creditable; another who can't be discounted.

11/1

5th

23

(11)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Dutch Decoy

8st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

8yo who has run well in this race previously and won two in a row on the other Newmarket course in July; however, he's finished no better than fifth across his last five outings and it's probably best to look elsewhere.

33/1

Non-runners

Two Tempting, Arisaig, Mirsky, Treasure Time, Great Chieftain, Longlai

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £73.70
Straight Forecast £68.14
Tricast £749.01
Trifecta £1093.50

Selections

The Sun:

Fifth Column

Telegraph:

Tribal Chief

THE NORTH:

Rhoscolyn

RP RATINGS:

Dutch Decoy

The Times:

Afentiko

Daily Mirror:

Great Chieftain

SPOTLIGHT:

Arisaig

LAMBOURN:

Ebt's Guard

The Guardian:

Greek Order

D Express:

Real Gain

POSTDATA:

Bopedro

Daily Record:

Fifth Column

The Star:

Tribal Chief

Daily Mail:

Rhoscolyn

TOPSPEED:

Dutch Decoy