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  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

Evs (Won)

Form: 22

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Twice runner-up in 1m turf maidens earlier in the year, the form of his latest effort at Leicester in June working out particularly well (winner now has a mark of 97); sire 12-48 (25%) here in past five seasons and this colt is a major player if ready to go after 168 days off.
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9th

7

(2)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 2

16:07 Redcar

Clouds Hill

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Dominated a small field at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) and definitely improved on that form when a battling third behind classy improvers from top yards at Newbury (good); an easy lead looks unlikely here but he's a 4yo on the upgrade.

6/1

3rd

10

(12)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Newbury

Clouds Hill

9st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charlie Johnston

Enjoyed the run of the race when making all to beat four rivals on his Yarmouth return (1m2f, good) 15 days ago; has a 5lb penalty to carry but remains unexposed after just five starts, so makes the shortlist.

14/1

Form: 22

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Has finished runner-up in two starts at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) eight months apart; improvement is needed but this stiffer track may suit; each-way claims.
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10th

9

(9)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

17:10 Nottingham

Monty Beau

8st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Lightly raced 5yo who won on handicap debut at Wolverhampton in December (8.6f) and has run to a similar level in three subsequent runs; needs to find more but he's unexposed at this trip and was beaten less than 1l when fifth at Newcastle (1m2f) last time; not ruled out.

7/1

5th

1

(8)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Monty Beau

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Lightly raced 5yo who has proved consistent so far, twice finishing third over similar trips to this since narrowly making a successful handicap debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) in December; may still have more to offer and respected.

7/2

3rd

1

(10)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Monty Beau

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Lightly raced 5yo; narrowly made a successful handicap debut here (8.6f) last month and finished half a length behind Oman when third of nine at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) 11 days ago; cheekpieces given a go and remains open to further progress.

6/1

Form: 5533-

Last run: 412 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Progressed in his four starts last year, going down by less than a length when third of nine in a Musselburgh nursery (7f, good) on the final occasion; the longer trip should suit but he has fitness to prove after 14 months off, having been gelded in the meantime.
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2nd

10

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Storm The Dug

10st 12lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

4yo who is yet to threaten across his three hurdle starts but last time was better and he has potential off his opening jumps mark based on the ability he has shown on the Flat; could be involved.

9/1

4th

9

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 4

14:20 Musselburgh

Storm The Dug

10st 10lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Made the frame over 7f/1m on the Flat but well beaten at big odds on both hurdle runs and needs to be an entirely different proposition today.

66/1

4th

6

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 3

16:00 Kelso

Storm The Dug

11st 0lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Made the frame over 7f/1m on the Flat; with a respected stable but he failed to settle when always behind at 66-1 on recent hurdle debut at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) and a transformation is needed today.

50/1

Form:

Last run: 220 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
110,000euros breeze-up 2yo; never got involved when tenth of 15 on his Thirsk debut (7f, good) in April, but was sent off just 7-2 which suggests better was expected; out of a Tapeta winner and it will be interesting to see if the money comes for him again.
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1st

3

(4)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Mao Shang Wong

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Got off the mark when winning at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in March and followed up at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) on his next start; however, he's been well held on his last three starts and remains 3lb higher than for his latest success.

15/2

8th

2

(3)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Mao Shang Wong

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Not seen it out over 1m4f a couple of times since two wins in March, one over C&D; it might just be that his current mark is beyond him but there won't be any excuses tonight.

6/1

4th

1

(5)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mao Shang Wong

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Came good with 1m2f wins at Newcastle and Doncaster last month but he didn't fire when upped to 1m4f in his hat-trick bid at Lingfield last time; had a wide trip in that race but he needs to kick on again to make a big impact back on Tapeta.

3/1

Form: 38-9

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in three starts for Richard Hannon, including on his Wolverhampton return (8.6f, Tapeta) in May (with jockey looking down as though something was amiss); changed hands for 12,000gns in July and has enough to prove on stable debut after another six months off.
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9th

1

(6)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Time Turner

9st 12lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Off the mark at the ninth attempt when running out the easy winner of a 1m4f handicap at Newcastle last week; 1lb well in under a penalty; good chance of following up.

7/2

1st

6

(10)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Time Turner

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Low-mileage 4yo who has made a solid start to his handicap career, finishing second over 1m2f here in a first-time visor (retained) 12 days ago; player now stepping up in trip.

3/1

7th

10

(8)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Time Turner

9st 5lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Edward Bethell

Well held in three starts for Richard Hannon, including on his Wolverhampton return (8.6f, Tapeta) in May (with jockey looking down as though something was amiss); changed hands for 12,000gns in July and has enough to prove on stable debut after another six months off.

25/1

8th
12 (10)
Wingstar

100/1

Form:

Last run: 240 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
50-1 when beaten a very long way on her Naas debut (1m, soft to heavy) in March when trained by Johnny Murtagh; makes her stable debut in a first-time tongue-tie after eight months off; best watched.
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9th

12

(9)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Wingstar

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Keady

Ex-Johnny Murtagh/Sam England; tailed off on debut at Naas on only previous run on turf and also tailed off on AW for new stable in March; hard to fancy.

9/2

11th

11

(9)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wingstar

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Michael Keady

Lightly raced 4yo who finished in the frame three times for Sam England, including when fourth to Llebayeb over C&D 14 days ago; sold 1,600gns since; now goes goes in a hood with work to do.

16/1

4th

12

(6)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wingstar

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Sam England

Showed some ability when fourth over C&D in January and on handicap debut at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last month, but well held in a similar race to this back there 15 days later; needs to bounce back.

16/1

Form: 54

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth of nine on his Leicester debut (7f, good) last month and faced a stiff task when a tailed-off last of four in C&D novice (66-1) 13 days later; looks more one for handicaps.
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9th

7

(12)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Neptune Street

9st 5lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

Fifth of nine on his Leicester debut (7f, good) last month and faced a stiff task when a tailed-off last of four in C&D novice (66-1) 13 days later; looks more one for handicaps.

50/1

4th

3

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Neptune Street

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

4-1 when fifth of nine on his Leicester debut (7f, good) 13 days ago; bred to do better (half-brother to connections' Spirit Dancer amongst others), but this looks a stiff task; stable also runs They All Know Me.

12/1

4th

3

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Neptune Street

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

4-1 when fifth of nine on his Leicester debut (7f, good) 13 days ago; bred to do better (half-brother to connections' Spirit Dancer amongst others), but this looks a stiff task; stable also runs They All Know Me.

12/1

Form: 437633 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
0-10 but in the frame on eight occasions including when third in 1m Tapeta handicaps the last twice, the latest here 17 days ago; should again run his race but he was beaten at 11-10 last time and looks vulnerable to less exposed types.
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10th

10

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Forest Caper

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

0-18 but has shown ability as when second of nine at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) ten days ago; return to this trip not a problem and he holds each-way claims again.

7/1

2nd

1

(4)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Forest Caper

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David O’Meara

0-17 but he got right back on track when fourth of 11 in 1m Southwell handicap nine days ago, doing best of those held up off a steady pace; he's effective at this longer trip and is one for the shortlist.

6/1

4th

7

(10)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Forest Caper

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Free-goer who came from the rear for a close third behind Soames Forsyte over C&D last month and may not have been suited by the much more positive tactics when below that form at Wolverhampton (8.6f; ran without usual hood) a few days later; however, he's 0-16 now and has become frustrating.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
5,000euros yearling; dam 1m4f winner (RPR 57), half-sister to Group-placed 1m-1m4f winner Reduit, out of half-sister to 10.5f Group 3 winner Audacieuse (dam of St Leger winner Kingston Hill); best watched on belated debut unless market suggests otherwise.
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No Results Found

Form: 4

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten nearly 9l into fourth of six when attempting to make all on his Southwell debut (6f, Tapeta; 14-1) 15 days ago; improvement needed and the longer trip is not sure to suit.
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No Results Found

Form: 65

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in two turf novices (7f/1m2f) last month; handicaps may be more suitable after this.
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3rd

14

(14)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

Treasure Islands

8st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Improved for the step up in trip when making all at Ripon (2m, good) late last month on his second handicap start; not discredited when second on soft ground at Haydock (2m) ten days ago; needs to resume progress but that might be possible for this lightly raced 4yo.

12/1

2nd

2

(3)

21st May 2026

Soft

2m 0f 45y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Treasure Islands

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tim Easterby

Lightly raced 4yo who improved for the step up in trip when making all at Ripon (2m, good) last month on his second handicap start; can make another bold bid if transferring that latest promise to today's slower ground; his classy dam was right at home on soft going.

3/1

1st

5

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Ripon

Treasure Islands

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Unexposed 4yo who was never involved on his recent 1m4f Pontefract handicap debut but did show some promise in his qualifying runs; up 4f in trip now.

9/1

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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Clouds Hill

Telegraph:

Monty Beau

NEWMARKET:

Pinatubo's Legacy

POSTDATA:

Forest Caper

The Times:

Clouds Hill

The Guardian:

Clouds Hill

Daily Mail:

Clouds Hill

The Sun:

Clouds Hill

Daily Record:

Clouds Hill

D Express:

Pinatubo's Legacy

Daily Mirror:

Monty Beau

The Star:

Monty Beau