October 31 / 13.40 Newmarket

13.40

Good

156 Grosser Preis Von Baden Handicap

  • Prize money: £6442.5
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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156 Grosser Preis Von Baden Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 561231 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has had a tremendous 12 months, winning six times and fairly powering home at Bath (5f, good to firm; acts on all ground) last month; raised a further 7lb but there's no clear sign that he can't do better yet.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:05 Windsor

Hk Fourteen

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

A three-time winner (including over C&D) in 2025; off six months before a fading tenth in 6f Doncaster handicap on his recent return and he should strip sharper here.

6/1

10th

7

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Hk Fourteen

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Tony Carroll

Proven winner who found another burst of improvement for cheekpieces going on last autumn; generally kept to 5f and no headgear as he returns from six months off; also has to prove this sort of mark is within range.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 655152 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Both wins from the front, most recently at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) in September when returning to form off a favourable mark; lesser effort on his only subsequent turf run but he's run well on the AW since and is capable of a bold show on his best efforts.
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1st

1

(3)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

15:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gold Star Hero

9st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Michael Bell

Record on the AW reads 1211 and he was impressive when making virtually all over 6f here eight days ago; 5lb penalty and return to 5f shouldn't preclude another big performance.

11/10

1st

4

(2)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gold Star Hero

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Made it 2-3 on the AW when making all at Chelmsford (6f, AW) two weeks ago having been gelded over the winter; 4lb rise for that success looks fair and he has strong claims.

2/1

Form: 138240 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner on turf and down the field at Nottingham (6f) last time but previously running well over 5f for new yard and the return to this trip, and good ground, should see better from him; usually visored but has won in the returning blinkers; trainer also runs Thunder Star.
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3

(7)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Blind Beggar

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

Has won just once since April 2024, at Sandown (5f, good; from 6lb higher) last July; joined this trainer soon after for 15,000gns, and runner-up on stable debut; nowhere near his best in three starts this year, including when twelfth of 20 at York (6f; 50-1) latest.

25/1

12th

21

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Blind Beggar

9st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Jessica Macey

Record of 240500 for current yard reflects that he hasn't been able to hold his form; others are much more obvious.

40/1

11th

6

(4)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Blind Beggar

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Record of 24050 for new yard reflects that he hasn't been able to hold his form; failed to beat a rival in sole outing this year; others have better claims.

50/1

Form: 275120 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Three 5f wins since last October (soft/AW/heavy), most recently at Chester last month; usually races prominently but never competitive in a higher grade at York recently after meeting trouble early; soft going would have played to his strengths but he isn't hamstrung by good ground; has possibilities; regular blinkers left off.
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1st

8

(11)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Al Hussar

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Running well over 5f before another respectable show over 6f at York last week; little margin for error off this mark but remains in good nick.

10/1

5th

2

(17)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Al Hussar

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Raced around 5f; creditable in-frame efforts on all four outings this year, notably when neck second of 17 at Thirsk (good) last Saturday; nudged up another 3lb but it shouldn't prevent a prominent showing if proving as effective at the new trip.

7/1

2nd

6

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Al Hussar

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Placed on both his runs over C&D and he looks to be coming to the boil, beaten less than 1l when third at Musselburgh 17 days ago; blinkers are back on for the first time this season; might be the answer.

7/1

Form: 336117 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
In fine form since returned to 5f this summer, winning four times and completing a quick double at Ffos Las and Ascot (heavy/soft; earlier wins on good) this autumn; a York race last month under a big penalty (same mark today) didn't play out in his favour but he remains of interest.
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7th

7

(1)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:27 Goodwood

Roach Power

9st 3lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Very productive in 2025, winning five times; hindered by wide draw at Chester most recently, otherwise has a good record over 5f; just needs to prove he can overcome current mark.

12/1

9th

13

(12)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Roach Power

8st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Posted duck eggs over 6f in last two appearances, not beaten entirely by the trip; has a very good record at 5f but faces a harder task off current mark at this level, especially from an unfavourable draw.

33/1

10th

9

(10)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Roach Power

9st 1lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Enjoyed a revival in the second half of 2025, winning five 5f handicaps on good ground or slower; no show over 6f when last seen in November and he returns to action off a tough mark.

33/1

Form: 032142 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Multiple wins include this race in 2023 and three over 5f in 2025 (ground ranging from good to soft); holding his form well and, although 2lb higher than a recent Musselburgh defeat by Vince L'Amour, he looks very likely to be involved back here.
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1

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:21 Hamilton

Parisiac

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Multiple winner who lacks a recent run but he's consistent in the main and not handicapped out of it; market could be informative.

4/1

6

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newmarket

Parisiac

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Iain Jardine

Multiple wins include this race in 2023 and three over 5f in 2025 (ground ranging from good to soft); holding his form well and, although 2lb higher than a recent Musselburgh defeat by Vince L'Amour, he looks very likely to be involved back here.

11/2

6

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newmarket

Parisiac

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Iain Jardine

Multiple wins include this race in 2023 and three over 5f in 2025 (ground ranging from good to soft); holding his form well and, although 2lb higher than a recent Musselburgh defeat by Vince L'Amour, he looks very likely to be involved back here.

11/2

Form: 232918 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
He's never seemed quite the same horse since a front-running win in a big field at York (soft) last autumn but he did take advantage of a reduced mark when beating Parisiac at Musselburgh (5f, good) this month; ran flat at Leicester since, though, which leaves his chance up in the air.
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13th

12

(17)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Vince LAmour

9st 3lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Tim Easterby

Recent Ripon winner but poor on either side of that and he has become hard to predict.

25/1

13th

8

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Vince LAmour

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Wins have all come over easy tracks in the spring/autumn on good or softer ground; won well at Ripon last weekend but was always well positioned from the rail draw and a 6lb rise looks plenty as he goes back up in class.

10/1

1st

2

(8)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Ripon

Vince LAmour

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Returned to form with a second at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) last month but he failed to back that up over C&D (last of eight) two weeks ago; has something to prove again after that and he's still 3lb higher than for his last win.

11/2

Form: 222157 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Best form when coming from off the pace, as when a wide-margin winner at Redcar (5f, good) last month; has possibly found slower surfaces against her since (reared start latest) and considered in a race that's likely to be run to suit.
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8

(2)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newmarket

Money Pockets

9st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Martin Dunne

Best form when coming from off the pace, as when a wide-margin winner at Redcar (5f, good) last month; has possibly found slower surfaces against her since (reared start latest) and considered in a race that's likely to be run to suit.

12/1

8

(2)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newmarket

Money Pockets

9st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Martin Dunne

Best form when coming from off the pace, as when a wide-margin winner at Redcar (5f, good) last month; has possibly found slower surfaces against her since (reared start latest) and considered in a race that's likely to be run to suit.

12/1

Form: 125540

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has done her winning over 6f, on AW and good ground, and she could never get competitive behind Roach Power at Ascot this month when returned to this trip; has it to prove.
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5

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

18:40 Bath

Tiger Tulip

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Heather Main

All three wins have been over 6f; hasn't fired on either of her starts this year but well handicapped if she can return to form.

5/1

6th

7

(7)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

16:08 Windsor

Tiger Tulip

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Heather Main

Raced on unfavoured part of the track and eased once beaten at Goodwood two days ago on seasonal debut (effort best forgiven); can enter calculations on plenty of 2025 form, including a May success (beat Strike) over C&D.

10/1

9th

3

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Goodwood

Tiger Tulip

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Heather Main

All three wins have been at 6f but she ended last season with a creditable second over this trip at Newmarket (good); has gone close when fresh in the past and she's a player if she can pick up where she left off.

7/1

Form: 162702 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ended a losing spell at Doncaster (5f, good) in March and runner-up twice since, most recently at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) ten days ago; now 2lb lower but goes back up the same amount in future; usually wears other aids, first-time visor today; probably needs a bit more for the win.
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1

(12)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Thunder Star

10st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jessica Macey

Has won five times on turf on a variety of ground; did best of her group when ninth of 17 at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) on her return but failed to beat a rival home at Yarmouth 55 days ago; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

16/1

6th

6

(6)

11th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

17:40 Yarmouth

Thunder Star

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

She was returning from a five-month break when finishing in midfield at Doncaster 13 days ago (5f, good to soft), a race where she tired in the final furlong but still did best of the far-side group; two wins and two seconds from her six C&D runs and she has solid claims off a fair mark.

7/1

Form: 37649

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced filly who has ability but was well held on her handicap debut at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft; 16-1); needs plenty more; yard also represented by Money Pockets.
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2nd

9

(5)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:23 Yarmouth

Neyvas Angel

8st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Martin Dunne

Broke her duck in a Southwell handicap last month then bungled the start before seeing little daylight when fourth of 18 at Ascot (6f, good to firm; Fantasy Master third) 19 days ago; looked to finish that event with a fair bit more to give and she's a key player.

9/2

4th

18

(11)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Neyvas Angel

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Martin Dunne

Off the mark in a 6f handicap at Southwell last month; finished behind Dicko The Legend when fifth back at Southwell ten days ago; improvement essential but the booking of Oisin Murphy catches the eye.

12/1

5th

6

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Neyvas Angel

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Martin Dunne

Typically lost ground at the start over C&D 24 days ago but came through to win under Oisin Orr; there may be enough pace in here, with the likes of Shazani, to set it up for the closers but 5lb rise demands more.

6/1

Selections

Daily Mail:

Parisiac

RP RATINGS:

Thunder Star

SPOTLIGHT:

HK Fourteen

The Times:

Roach Power

NEWMARKET:

Gold Star Hero

D Express:

Money Pockets

TOPSPEED:

Tiger Tulip

The Sun:

HK Fourteen

POSTDATA:

Thunder Star

The Guardian:

Thunder Star

Daily Mirror:

Parisiac

The Star:

Parisiac

Daily Record:

Parisiac

Telegraph:

Roach Power