September 20 / 15.20 Newmarket

15.20

Good

Turners Parks Group Ltd Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £6777.5
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Turners Parks Group Ltd Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 87P271 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
His profile is up and down but managed to win at Salisbury last week despite the doubts about him on heavy ground; just 2lb higher.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

14

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Thunder Blue

8st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Wigham

Capable of fairly useful form but finished last of 18 over C&D in final start for Jamie Osborne; sold for 18,000gns later in October; headgear switch; best watched.

33/1

6

(18)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newbury

Thunder Blue

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Won a heavy-ground handicap at Salisbury last month and backed it up with a good second at Newmarket; below that level at Goodwood 12 days ago and needs a full revival.

20/1

4

(3)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Goodwood

Thunder Blue

9st 4lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Back to winning ways at Salisbury (6f, heavy) last month and second at Newmarket (6f, heavy) since; this in-form C&D winner has solid claims.

8/1

Form: 21-005 CD

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Three wins last season included a sales race over C&D; below that level this campaign and tried blinkers the last twice, so much depends on whether wind surgery can have a positive effect.
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8th

12

(6)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

The Dragon King

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Clive Cox

Previously effective on turf but form dipped returned to this sphere last time and he still hasn't scored on grass since his 2yo days; admittedly on a workable mark provided he rebounds.

14/1

5th

6

(3)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield

The Dragon King

8st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Spectacular late run to land valuable auction race (6f, good to soft) in October 2024 is starting to fade from the memory but he won his first race since when taking a Wolverhampton handicap in November; narrow defeat at Newcastle (also 7f, AW) in February was up with his best form and respectable efforts on last two starts; not dismissed back on turf.

7/1

5th

10

(10)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

The Dragon King

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Clive Cox

Three turf wins and one on Tapeta (unraced here); posted career-best RPR when going down narrowly on Newcastle reappearance and got little luck in running when under 3l away at Wolverhampton; unraced beyond 7f but he gives the impression that this far could suit.

9/2

10/1

Form: 00-344 C

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Highly tried last season and then underwent wind surgery; hasn't been far away in 7f/6f handicaps the last twice and it was a competitive affair last time at Leicester; has a chance.
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7

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Arran

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Oliver Cole

He hasn't looked ahead of his mark in four handicap runs this year but eased 2lb since latest and now tried in blinkers; tongue-tie left off today.

10/1

4

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Newmarket

Arran

9st 12lb

J: George Downing

T: Oliver Cole

Highly tried last season and then underwent wind surgery; hasn't been far away in 7f/6f handicaps the last twice and it was a competitive affair last time at Leicester; has a chance.

10/1

4th

3

(2)

10th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Leicester

Arran

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Oliver Cole

Highly tried after his winning 2yo debut; had wind surgery prior to his return last month and he has shaped okay in both starts this summer, latterly a close fourth over 7f here 18 days ago; returning to 6f will suit but a step forward is required.

8/1

Form: 983911 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-3 for current yard when edging home in a Class 5 at Chester last week (6f, good); raised in grade off a higher mark and they also claimed 7lb last time, so has plenty more to deal with.
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1st

1

(1)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Salisbury

Dapper Valley

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Quickly coaxed back to form by James Owen last year, winning 6f handicaps at Kempton (twice) and Chester; struggled on dirt in the Middle East over the winter but his mark dropped quickly and he ran well back on turf in Abu Dhabi in March; returned to Britain with an emphatic success at Leicester (6f, good to firm) eight days ago; today's 8lb higher mark should still be in range but the drop to 5f is a slight query.

13/8

1st

5

(2)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:44 Leicester

Dapper Valley

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: James Owen

Had ups and downs since showing decent form earlier in career and was well treated when starting out for this trainer in 2025, winning three of his last four 6f starts on AW and turf; went down only narrowly back on turf (good to firm; headgear left off) in UAE during March and he's of interest now back with former yard.

100/30

Form: 102657 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Windsor winner in May and later second of 18 off this mark at York (again over 6f); hasn't fired the last twice, in cheekpieces (back on) and a visor; others appeal more.
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2nd

3

(10)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Far Above The Law

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Did well over 6f for Alice Haynes and coped fine with the drop back to 5f at Ascot where he was prominent throughout and prevailed by just over a length; this 6lb higher mark isn't beyond him.

8/1

1st

10

(13)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Far Above The Law

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Well handicapped on his best form for Alice Haynes and he made an encouraging stable debut when a close third at Southwell three weeks ago; one to be interested in.

12/1

3rd

6

(2)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Far Above The Law

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

His two wins for Alice Haynes came over 6f but he wasn't beaten far dropped to 5f when last seen in October; sold for 40,000gns soon afterwards; on a handy mark ahead of his stable debut; goes without headgear; betting should guide.

8/1

Form: -26072 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Good and bad this season but a slow start didn't help when blinkered for the first time at Kempton (7f) and he finished his race out well; quick enough for 6f and, if breaking better here, then should have a say.
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5th

7

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

The Quiet Gent

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Made it second-time lucky when landing a Kempton novice (6f, Polytrack) last December; 0-7 since but he's been placed in two of his last three handicaps and ran better than the bare result back at Kempton (7f) last time; still unexposed at this trip and has possibilities off dangerous mark.

11/2

8th

7

(2)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

The Quiet Gent

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Ralph Beckett

Connections got a couple of runs into him late last year and he managed a win (here); narrow personal best when upped to 7f this month (second, no match for winner; also here) before seemingly caught out back sprinting on Saturday; chance.

7/1

7

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Newmarket

The Quiet Gent

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Good and bad this season but a slow start didn't help when blinkered for the first time at Kempton (7f) and he finished his race out well; quick enough for 6f and, if breaking better here, then should have a say.

11/2

Form: 020278

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Had tough draws to deal with over Lingfield's 5f the last twice and had previously finished second at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm); this is a belated first try at 6f and he races prominently, so might be vulnerable at the death.
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10th

7

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Kinetic Force

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Has made a good start for Ruth Carr and emerged from midfield to edge home over C&D a month ago; on that run and past exploits, he remains on a useful mark up 4lb.

8/1

1st

10

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Kinetic Force

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Two good runs since joining Ruth Carr, fourth of 12 at Newcastle in March and third of 17 at Musselburgh three weeks ago; up in class but should give it another good go.

9/2

3rd

7

(13)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Kinetic Force

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Two wins (AW/turf) for previous yard; close fourth at Newcastle (5f, AW) on stable/seasonal debut; fighting chance provided he builds on that effort; similar type to Emerald Harmony.

12/1

Form: 184726 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Made debut last December and progressed on the AW earlier this year; close second to last weekend's Bath winner Cindy Lou Who at Windsor in July (6f, soft) but was only fifth there 12 days ago; couldn't rule out if back on song.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

Coul Angel

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Michael Appleby

Upped his game following a gelding operation last summer, winning over C&D in September before making giant strides on AW; returned from a break to do best of the rest behind runaway winner Double Rush over C&D 17 days ago; could have a nice prize in him this year but the 5lb turnaround with Double Rush may be insufficient.

9/1

2nd

3

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Coul Angel

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Successful over C&D (off 15lb lower) seven months ago in last turf attempt and has subsequently developed into a useful AW handicapper; possibilities, provided he transfers the improvement back to this sphere.

9/1

15

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Coul Angel

8st 13lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

25/1

Form: -24356

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Best form was the two runs in Ireland late last year; 0-5 for current yard and only fifth of seven in a 1m handicap before running poorly last week in a 7f novice (tried cheekpieces); effective at 6f but others are safer.
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3rd

7

(11)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inns Of Fear

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Yet to win and below best on last three starts, including in blinkers last time (cheekpieces now refitted); back up in trip from wide draw with something to prove.

10/1

4th

3

(2)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Inns Of Fear

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: George Boughey

Eight-race maiden who managed only fifth of nine when back in a handicap at Newmarket (6f, good) 12 days ago; drops from Class 4 today but this a competitive Class 5; sports refitted tongue-tie and first-time blinkers for return to 7f; others have more pressing claims.

16/1

10

(5)

20th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Newmarket

Inns Of Fear

8st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Best form was the two runs in Ireland late last year; 0-5 for current yard and only fifth of seven in a 1m handicap before running poorly last week in a 7f novice (tried cheekpieces); effective at 6f but others are safer.

20/1

Non-runners

Bob Mali

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £28.50
Straight Forecast £24.78
Tricast £142.34
Trifecta £145.30

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Bob Mali

NEWMARKET:

Dapper Valley

RP RATINGS:

The Quiet Gent

LAMBOURN:

Thunder Blue

D Express:

Inns Of Fear

SPOTLIGHT:

Arran

POSTDATA:

The Quiet Gent

The Star:

The Quiet Gent

The Times:

Bob Mali

Telegraph:

Bob Mali

The Guardian:

Bob Mali

Daily Mail:

Thunder Blue

Daily Mirror:

Dapper Valley

The Sun:

Dapper Valley

Daily Record:

Dapper Valley