October 22 / 14.23 Newmarket

14.23

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  • Prize money: £5154
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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14/1

Form: 4

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise with fourth of eight at Salisbury (7f, good) while shaping as if the outing/experience will bring him on.
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3rd

4

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:37 Chepstow

Battosai

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Brian Meehan

Showed improved form in first-time blinkers when a good second at Salisbury (1m2f, good) in May and he's posted two respectable efforts since, albeit he didn't look to relish this the step up to this trip at Newmarket two weeks ago; first-time cheekpieces replace blinkers.

7/1

5th

6

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Newmarket (July)

Battosai

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Brian Meehan

Improved form with blinkers added (they've been kept since) when second of 12 in handicap at Salisbury (1m2f, good) in May; fair front-running effort 13 days later; dam 1m4f winner and it's possible he will find extra over this new trip, but it is needed.

8/1

4th

1

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

20:40 Doncaster

Battosai

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Brian Meehan

Improved form with blinkers added in his second handicap when runner-up at Salisbury (1m2f, good) 13 days ago; looks interesting off only 1lb higher here and he should make another bold bid.

100/30

Form: 72

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has started 33-1 for both starts but went very close at Haydock (7f, good to soft) latest; possibilities provided that form is backed up.
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2

(6)

22nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:23 Newmarket

Chain Link

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Has started 33-1 for both starts but went very close at Haydock (7f, good to soft) latest; possibilities provided that form is backed up.

9/2

3

(7)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:00 Haydock

Chain Link

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: James Horton

Shaped a bit better than the bare result, namely seventh of 11, at Leicester (7f, good); open to improvement with the outing under his belt.

33/1

4

(1)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Leicester

Chain Link

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Horton

Second foal of a useful multiple 1m2f winner whose yard is 2-21 with 2yos this season (2-7 with them here); got upset at the stalls and was withdrawn ahead of his intended AW debut a month ago (100-1 at the time).

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
72,000gns yearling; Zarak half-brother to 7f winner Cognisance (RPR 83), out of once-raced half-sister to 5f/6f 2yo Group 2 scorer Best Terms; heed the market signals.
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9th

10

(13)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:20 Yarmouth

Contemplation

8st 12lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Mike Sowersby

Seven-race maiden whose last two efforts (1m2f) suggest this return to 1m will suit; otherwise has weak claims on overall form.

20/1

8th

9

(5)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Contemplation

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mike Sowersby

0-4 for James Ferguson and quiet in two runs for current yard, over 1m and 1m2f.

20/1

Form: 6

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
200,000gns yearling; only sixth of ten at Leicester (7f, good to soft) where he looked green and in need of the outing; likely to do better.
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1st

3

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Ripon

Eklleem

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: William Haggas

Best run when second in a Newmarket novice last October (7f, good; favourite; third and fourth have won since); sent off at 10-11 when close fourth in a Newcastle novice early last month; 1m should suit and has a chance.

13/8

4th

4

(7)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Eklleem

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: William Haggas

200,000gns yearling; mixed messages as to what he achieved when well-held second in a 7f Newmarket novice in October but that's still the best form on offer and there should be more to come as a 3yo now gelded.

Evs

Form: 32 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in a couple of sprint races, runner-up on Newcastle AW latest; gives the impression, backed up by pedigree, that he'll stay 7f; one of the main form contenders.
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4th

1

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Major Neigh Sayer

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: George Scott

Won a 7f novice as a 2yo and he was tried over 1m on his seasonal/handicap debut in April; dropped to 5f at Sandown nine days ago (tongue tied first time; well backed) and travelled well but met some trouble at a crucial stage; that race set up for the closers and this is a sharper test but he could well have more to offer as a sprinter; cheekpieces now added.

2/1

2nd

4

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Major Neigh Sayer

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: George Scott

Won a 7f Newmarket maiden (good) in October but finished down the field having led in French heavy-ground Listed race next time; weakened when attempting 1m on his comeback in April but this first start at 5f since his 2yo debut is still something of a surprise; fascinating to see what he makes of it in an additional tongue-tie with Oisin Murphy steering.

4/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
42,000euros yearling, 88,000gns (breeze-up) 2yo; Sioux Nation half-brother to five winners, notably Party Game (6f 2yo; RPR 80); dam 7f 2yo scorer (72); check the betting.
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16th

17

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Oceti

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Unplaced all four starts but he shaped a bit better than the bare result when sixth of ten on handicap debut at Windsor (6f, good to soft; stayed on after being short of room) five weeks ago; hard to pin down and may have untapped potential.

10/1

6th

4

(12)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:04 Windsor

Oceti

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

All three runs on good ground; had four subsequent winners ahead of him when a front-running eighth of 25 at Newbury (1m) on reappearance but he didn't run to the same level back over 7f there next time and it's hard to know what to expect on the drop in trip on handicap debut.

9/1

13th

8

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:53 Newbury

Oceti

9st 4lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Out of the frame in both starts, but not disgraced when eighth of 25 on his reappearance here (1m, good) last month (form working out well); may still be one for handicaps after this, though.

8/1

Form: 7

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Trailed home last of seven in Ayr contest (7f, soft); today's forecast faster surface needs to make a big difference.
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1st

8

(8)

18th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Lingfield

Rockafeller Skank

10st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Failed to beat a horse home in three starts last year; gelded since and has been a completely different proposition since returning this month, winning two classified events at Yarmouth (1m/1m2f, soft) and one at Wolverhampton AW on Tuesday night; looks open to more progress and he has leading claims.

4/6

Form: 3

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Finished third in C&D maiden (good) on Sun Chariot day, running above market expectations (rank outsider of five); likely player provided that promise is confirmed.
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1st

1

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:25 Lingfield

Savvy Disko

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: S Woods

From a speedy family; improved upon last backend's two Newmarket efforts when coming away with a long odds-on favourite to win on his Polytrack comeback here (1m) last month; taken out since on account of unsuitable (good) ground; remains open to improvement now handicapping.

7/4

1st

7

(10)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

17:50 Lingfield (AW)

Savvy Disko

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Made the frame in two starts at Newmarket (7f, good) in October (debut form worked out well); closely related to an AW winner and each-way claims back from seven months off.

8/1

Form: 5

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only fifth of six, soundly beaten, in Yarmouth event (6f, good); possibly one for handicaps later on.
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7th

10

(7)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Second Avenue

9st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Ed Dunlop

Down the field in three runs on turf in the autumn; gelded since and makes AW/handicap debut; would be no surprise if he showed significant improvement.

7/1

10

(2)

22nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:23 Newmarket

Second Avenue

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Dunlop

Only fifth of six, soundly beaten, in Yarmouth event (6f, good); possibly one for handicaps later on.

33/1

5

(6)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

15:00 Yarmouth

Second Avenue

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ed Dunlop

25,000gns foal, 10,000gns yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to three French winners including Siam Paragon (6f-7.5f including Listed; RPR 114) and Amouage (7f-1m1f); dam once-raced half-sister to Listed-placed 10.6f winner Tartlette; yard 12% with 2yos this year; market should guide on debut.

10/1

Form: 63

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed at Salisbury (7f, good) last time but again hindered himself by taking a good hold; chance partly depends on whether he settles better.
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11

(11)

22nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:23 Newmarket

Seeway

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David Menuisier

Placed at Salisbury (7f, good) last time but again hindered himself by taking a good hold; chance partly depends on whether he settles better.

12/1

8

(2)

2nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:10 Salisbury

Seeway

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David Menuisier

Raced a bit too freely before weakening into sixth in valuable Doncaster maiden (1m, soft) last month but significant positives can still be drawn from that performance and this drop back in trip looks the right move.

10/1

10

(5)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Doncaster

Seeway

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David Menuisier

Galiway half-brother to French Group-placed 1m2f 2yo winner Zarakchic (RPR 96); dam unraced sister to 7.5f-1m1f winner Parigi, out of 12.5f Listed winner; in good hands and market support would be significant on debut.

28/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Pinatubo colt; sibling to four winners, notably Skardu (7f 2yo/1m Group 3, both at Newmarket; RPR 114); dam 7f 2yo scorer (92); a family that his connections know well; interesting newcomer.
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3rd

8

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Thunder Call

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Came on plenty over the winter, easily winning a 6f Kempton AW maiden on comeback, then saw off a big field on handicap debut at York (6f, good) in June; he ended with a little up his sleeve at York and a 6lb rise isn't harsh for one who can improve further for this stiffer test at the trip.

7/2

1st

18

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Thunder Call

8st 5lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: William Haggas

Promising second at Doncaster (6f, heavy) last November on second start and he won by 6l on last month's reappearance at Kempton (6f, AW); this close relation to connections' Group 3 winner Skardu has the potential to be better than his opening mark and crack Australian jockey Zac Lloyd has made a good start to his stint in Britain.

9/2

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Selections

RP RATINGS:

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SPOTLIGHT:

Savvy Disko

The Times:

Eklleem

POSTDATA:

Oceti

Telegraph:

Major Neigh Sayer

D Express:

Savvy Disko

Daily Mail:

Eklleem

TOPSPEED:

Chain Link

The Guardian:

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Daily Mirror:

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The Sun:

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The Star:

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Daily Record:

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