April 16 / 13.50 Newmarket

13.50

Good

Betway Handicap

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
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Betway Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 20D13-1 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Made all for comfortable reappearance success in Wolverhampton maiden (6f, AW) that was won last year by Double Rush, who followed up in this race; mark is unaltered for this second attempt at handicap level; interesting given his good credentials and likelihood of further progress.
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7th

5

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Newmarket

Sovereign Spell

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

First past the post at Windsor last summer but demoted on a technicality; 2-2 in 2026, winning a Wolverhampton maiden easily before gamely seeing off Advertised over C&D 16 days ago; 6lb rise could be enough to scupper the hat-trick bid.

4/1

1st

14

(4)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Sovereign Spell

8st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Made all for comfortable reappearance success in Wolverhampton maiden (6f, AW) that was won last year by Double Rush, who followed up in this race; mark is unaltered for this second attempt at handicap level; interesting given his good credentials and likelihood of further progress.

7/1

1st

6

(8)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sovereign Spell

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Passed the post in front in 5f Windsor novice last August but disqualified on technical grounds; better effort when third in a Doncaster nursery (6f, good) in September off a mark of 85; the one to beat on AW debut.

4/5

28/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 21014- D

Last run: 188 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Appeared to run well in valuable prize at York (7f) on final 2yo start but an 11lb rise in his mark doesn't help in this ongoing bid for a first turf success; 2-2 on AW, both performances at Newcastle (6f/7f).
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9th

2

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Newmarket

Advertised

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Won twice on AW last year but he took his form to a new level when fourth of 14 in a York sales race last October (7f, good); lumped up 11lb for that but showed there was no fluke about the performance by finishing second in a C&D handicap on his reappearance 16 days ago (behind Sovereign Spell); didn't look in love with the track on that occasion but he is on an upward path and remains unexposed as a sprinter; 4lb rise demands more though.

9/2

2nd

10

(7)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Advertised

8st 13lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Grant Tuer

Appeared to run well in valuable prize at York (7f) on final 2yo start but an 11lb rise in his mark doesn't help in this ongoing bid for a first turf success; 2-2 on AW, both performances at Newcastle (6f/7f).

28/1

3

(14)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 York

Advertised

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Made it 2-2 at Newcastle and 2-4 overall when winning 7f nursery there last Thursday; has also shown promise on turf; however, he needs another step forward if he's to come out on top on these terms.

16/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 321-

Last run: 163 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Made all in Wolverhampton maiden (7f, AW) to take her 2yo record to 321; likely to be as effective back down in distance; looks the type to improve further and do well in handicaps for her major connections; attractively weighted near the bottom of the card and is one for the shortlist.
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1st

7

(8)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 3

16:20 Carlisle

Albaydaa

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Classy pedigree; ready winner when upped to 7f (AW) on final 2yo start; pleasing comeback at Newmarket (6f) in April, when a keeping-on third of 13, just ahead of a subsequent Listed winner; unfortunate to run up against a big improver at Ascot (7f, good) since but aims lower here; solid.

11/10

2nd

5

(8)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Ascot

Albaydaa

8st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Came on plenty for each 2yo run, making all in a 7f maiden on Wolverhampton AW in November; plenty to like about her reappearance in a 6f handicap at Newmarket (good) recently, where she initially failed to pick up but came home nicely to finish a close third of 13; should come on for the run and go well back over 7f; yard has won three of the last seven runnings.

4/1

3rd

15

(2)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Albaydaa

8st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: William Haggas

Made all in Wolverhampton maiden (7f, AW) to take her 2yo record to 321; likely to be as effective back down in distance; looks the type to improve further and do well in handicaps for her major connections; attractively weighted near the bottom of the card and is one for the shortlist.

13/2

13/2

Form: 12125- D BF

Last run: 194 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite in the Two Year Old Trophy at Redcar when last seen but otherwise a progressive sort and may do better still; performed well in sales races at York (won) and Doncaster (close second; form has been strongly franked); capable of playing a big role, even off top weight.
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1st

10

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Song Of The Clyde

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Posted good performances (won/second) in sales races last term and ran creditably off top weight in Newmarket handicap (6f, good) on reappearance; however, has something to find on ratings in this field.

10/1

4th

1

(15)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Song Of The Clyde

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Beaten favourite in the Two Year Old Trophy at Redcar when last seen but otherwise a progressive sort and may do better still; performed well in sales races at York (won) and Doncaster (close second; form has been strongly franked); capable of playing a big role, even off top weight.

13/2

4

(10)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 1

15:20 Redcar

Song Of The Clyde

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Clive Cox

Assembling an impressive CV and he followed a win in a valuable sales race at York's Ebor meeting (6f, good to firm) with a fine second in a similar event at Doncaster (6.5f, good to soft; made most); open to further improvement and high on the list.

5/2

12/1

Form: 311- D

Last run: 205 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Built on debut effort by completing a September double, showing versatility with the wins over 6f on fast ground and 5f on soft; readily defied a penalty in novice event at Beverley and looks open to further progress this season; possibilities.
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5th

13

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Goodwood

Ironwill

8st 7lb

J: J F Egan

T: Stuart Williams

Unexposed colt whose sprinting form includes two wins last term and a respectable fifth at Newmarket (good) on reappearance; a possible danger with that outing under his belt, provided he stays this new trip.

13/2

5th

11

(6)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Ironwill

8st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Built on debut effort by completing a September double, showing versatility with the wins over 6f on fast ground and 5f on soft; readily defied a penalty in novice event at Beverley and looks open to further progress this season; possibilities.

12/1

1st

1

(2)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:38 Beverley

Ironwill

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Dark Angel colt built on debut promise to land 6f Brighton maiden 22 days ago; he has yet to race on soft ground but looks to have more to offer so merits serious consideration despite conceding weight all round.

7/4

16/1

Form: 05783- D

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Good seventh of 19 at the York Ebor festival (6f) in sole handicap attempt but is a tad exposed, as record of 0-6 since debut success reflects; below-par third of four in conditions race on final 2yo start.
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4th

3

(7)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:50 Leicester

First Legion

9st 8lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Successful 2yo debut and later close up in a 6f York handicap (good to firm) last August; best effort since when beaten about 1l at Newmarket in April but the step up to 7f back at York last time wasn't a particular positive, even though he ran perfectly well in fifth of 14; major contender back at 6f on drying ground.

5/1

5th

4

(7)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

First Legion

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Richard Hannon

Made a winning debut in 6f novice event at this meeting last year; has become quite exposed kept to sprinting since but this combination of new trip and return to the Dante festival may have a positive effect.

10/1

4th

6

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Newmarket

First Legion

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Richard Hannon

Came to hand early last year, winning a York novice on debut before finishing second in the Listed National Stakes at Sandown; only sixth in the C&D handicap won by Sovereign Spell 16 days ago and he needs that run to have brought him on significantly.

16/1

Form: 6-7738

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Reasonably exposed and doesn't look the answer on the balance of his AW form this year; gained his 2yo wins at a lower level; chance largely depends on the effects of first-time headgear.
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5th

1

(6)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:50 Leicester

Rogue Supremacy

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Two wins at about 5f (good to firm and good) as 2yo for previous yard; no progress for this one in 2026, finishing in mid-division at Newmarket (first-time cheekpieces, retained) in April; gelded since; likely needs more weight off his back kept to 6f.

25/1

7th

6

(11)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Rogue Supremacy

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Reasonably exposed and doesn't look the answer on the balance of his AW form this year; gained his 2yo wins at a lower level; chance largely depends on the effects of first-time headgear.

20/1

8th

2

(6)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newcastle (AW)

Rogue Supremacy

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Three fair efforts this year but without suggesting he was well enough handicapped for a race of this nature.

16/1

50/1

Form: 43100- D

Last run: 188 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Scored twice during his spell with Ger Lyons, then posted duck eggs in two Listed events for Charles Byrnes; gelded since; 1-1 at handicap level but this looks a tougher task on debut for new stable.
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10th

3

(19)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Sir Alfie

9st 6lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Two wins last summer for Ger Lyons; however, he's been a long way below his best on his last four starts, the first two for Charles Byrnes and the latest two for this yard; transformation needed in first-time tongue-tie.

66/1

9th

3

(8)

24th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 2

13:20 Sandown

Sir Alfie

9st 8lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Two wins last summer for Ger Lyons but down the field in Listed races last autumn on both starts for Charles Byrnes and soundly beaten in a handicap at Newmarket last Thursday on his stable/seasonal debut; others preferred.

50/1

8th

8

(13)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Sir Alfie

8st 13lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Scored twice during his spell with Ger Lyons, then posted duck eggs in two Listed events for Charles Byrnes; gelded since; 1-1 at handicap level but this looks a tougher task on debut for new stable.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 21027-

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Had an easy task for sole win; good second in sales/Listed races at York, including behind Song Of The Clyde, but form dipped sharply on final 2yo start; has a difficult mark in this first handicap attempt.
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10th

3

(3)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:40 York

Boston Dan

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Sole success came in four-runner Hamilton maiden (5f, good to soft) but it was a fine effort when second at 66-1 in very valuable sales race at the Ebor meeting (6f, good to firm) and bettered that form when runner-up in Listed event back here (good) in October; floundered on heavy ground next time, however, and down the field in Newmarket handicap on return; work to do even if this track brings out the best in him again.

33/1

9th

2

(14)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Boston Dan

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Had an easy task for sole win; good second in sales/Listed races at York, including behind Song Of The Clyde, but form dipped sharply on final 2yo start; has a difficult mark in this first handicap attempt.

25/1

1

(4)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

14:40 Doncaster

Boston Dan

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Solid claims on his second of 13 in 6f York Listed event a fortnight ago but the worry is he was comfortably held in a similar race at Ayr prior to that on his only encounter with soft ground.

9/2

Form: 16135- D

Last run: 222 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Gained her handicap success at a major track (6f) but against only three rivals and faces a tougher scenario in this deeper field; 4lb rise for final effort (fifth in substandard AW Group 3) adds to the difficulty; on a positive note, there is a chance she can still improve further.
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7th

6

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

Sayidah Hard Spun

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Richard Hughes

Won twice over 6f as a 2yo, including an Ascot nursery off 4lb lower; she needs to leave her Newmarket reappearance well behind if she is come out on top this time.

16/1

10th

9

(8)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Sayidah Hard Spun

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hughes

Gained her handicap success at a major track (6f) but against only three rivals and faces a tougher scenario in this deeper field; 4lb rise for final effort (fifth in substandard AW Group 3) adds to the difficulty; on a positive note, there is a chance she can still improve further.

12/1

14/1

Form: 40101- D

Last run: 173 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Brings very good stats, being 3-6 overall, 2-2 in handicaps (both Class 4) and 2-2 over 6f; prevailed narrowly at Newbury (soft) on last appearance; now 2lb higher in a better race but may have further improvement in her; one to consider.
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5th

2

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Ripon

Lebron Power

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won three times as a 2yo (5f and 6f, soft and good to firm); disappointing run on her seasonal debut at Newmarket last month; this is weaker but she will need a career best.

10/1

11th

12

(9)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Lebron Power

8st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Brings very good stats, being 3-6 overall, 2-2 in handicaps (both Class 4) and 2-2 over 6f; prevailed narrowly at Newbury (soft) on last appearance; now 2lb higher in a better race but may have further improvement in her; one to consider.

14/1

4/1

Form: 15-43 CD

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Cost 2,000,000euros as a yearling and impressively justified favouritism over C&D (good to firm) last May on debut; beaten in three races over 7f/1m since but ran well at Meydan latest; gelded since; interesting with progress possible returned to this scenario on handicap debut.
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12th

4

(3)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Treanmor

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Cost 2,000,000euros as a yearling and impressively justified favouritism over C&D (good to firm) last May on debut; beaten in three races over 7f/1m since but ran well at Meydan latest; gelded since; interesting with progress possible returned to this scenario on handicap debut.

4/1

5

(5)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Treanmor

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Frankel colt who cost 2,000,000euros as a yearling; impressively justified strong support in Newmarket contest (6f, good to firm; easily went clear for 4l win) and looks a smart prospect; leading contender.

13/8

1st

3

(3)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Newmarket

Treanmor

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

2,000,000euros yearling; first foal; dam 6f 2yo/7f Listed winner (RPR 106), sister to 5f-1m winner Pedestal, closely related to 5f 2yo/6f winner Full Authority, half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner Oliver Show, out of half-sister to US 1m1f Grade 1 winner; this Frankel colt has to catch the eye.

8/13

Form: 52114-

Last run: 236 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Absent since coming up short in Listed grade at York Ebor festival when bidding for 5f hat-trick; return to 6f presents a question mark in this competitive field and William Buick prefers Treanmor; however, cost 1,400,000gns at the Craven breeze-up a year ago and can't be written off.
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13th

3

(5)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Silent Applause

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

Absent since coming up short in Listed grade at York Ebor festival when bidding for 5f hat-trick; return to 6f presents a question mark in this competitive field and William Buick prefers Treanmor; however, cost 1,400,000gns at the Craven breeze-up a year ago and can't be written off.

7/1

6

(4)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:45 York

Silent Applause

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

1,400,000gns breeze-up purchase who is 2-2 since dropping to 5f, latterly returning from a gelding operation to make light of an opening mark of 88 in a small-field nursery at Haydock (good); William Buick is on Military Code but this son of Acclamation looks capable of making his presence felt in this higher grade.

7/2

1st

1

(1)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Haydock

Silent Applause

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Appleby

Runner-up at Nottingham (6f, good) in June on second start then got the job done at 1-4 there (5f, good to firm) last month; gelded since; cost 1,400,000gns at the breeze-ups in April and could have lots more to offer for his top connections.

4/5

Non-runners

Reciprocated, Pilu, Enricher

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £66.00
Straight Forecast £54.17
Tricast £398.35
Trifecta £770.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sovereign Spell

The Times:

Albaydaa

Telegraph:

Pilu

TOPSPEED:

Lebron Power

Daily Mirror:

Rogue Supremacy

NEWMARKET:

Treanmor

Daily Record:

Silent Applause

LAMBOURN:

Song Of The Clyde

The Star:

Albaydaa

RP RATINGS:

Sovereign Spell

POSTDATA:

Sovereign Spell

The Guardian:

Sovereign Spell

Daily Mail:

Sovereign Spell

D Express:

Sovereign Spell

The Sun:

Sovereign Spell