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  • 1m 1f 197y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 92101- D

Last run: 204 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Ended last season firmly on the up with gutsy success in 1m4f Newmarket handicap in October; this low-mileage son of Sea The Stars has more to offer in 2026 and is well in the mix despite dropping in trip and up 6lb for his return.
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1st

6

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

16:00 Goodwood

Yabher

9st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Ended last season firmly on the up with gutsy success in 1m4f Newmarket handicap in October; this low-mileage son of Sea The Stars has more to offer in 2026 and is well in the mix despite dropping in trip and up 6lb for his return.

11/4

1st

5

(1)

10th Oct 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:30 Newmarket

Yabher

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Gelded in May and firmly back on track with waiting tactics at Redcar (second) and Sandown (last-gasp win) on next two outings, both 1m2f on good to firm; raced more prominently when soundly beaten at Glorious Goodwood (1m3f) on latest outing; needs to resume improvement over new trip.

7/1

4

(12)

1st Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Yabher

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Gelded after second start this term and firmly back on track with waiting tactics in his two handicaps since, taking second at Redcar and winning by a neck at Sandown (both 1m2f on good to firm); up another 6lb but he's now heading the right way.

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 9-0528 CD

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Dual winner last spring (including over C&D) and comes here in good nick after a spell in Meydan; he's not discounted.
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2nd

9

(11)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

16:00 Goodwood

City Of Delight

8st 13lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: David Menuisier

Dual winner last spring (including over C&D) and comes here in good nick after a spell in Meydan; he's not discounted.

8/1

1

(9)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

20:30 Chepstow

City Of Delight

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: David Menuisier

Ran in snatches and reportedly hung right when well beaten at Haydock latest; something to prove after that but progressive previously, winning twice in the spring (1m2f, good), and could bounce back with a big run.

7/1

14th

6

(10)

5th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 175y

Class 2

15:15 Haydock

City Of Delight

8st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: David Menuisier

Won four in a row last summer and kicked off this campaign with another two wins (1m2f, good); no match for well-treated winner at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) since but the time looks right for him to have a first crack at 1m4f and he could play a leading role.

9/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 5633-1 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Progressive son of New Bay who returned with an impressive victory in 1m2f Nottingham handicap last month; hiked up 8lb but showed a good turn of foot there so big shout.
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3rd

7

(10)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

16:00 Goodwood

Love Beach

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Progressive son of New Bay who returned with an impressive victory in 1m2f Nottingham handicap last month; hiked up 8lb but showed a good turn of foot there so big shout.

100/30

1st

2

(7)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

17:10 Nottingham

Love Beach

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: James Fanshawe

Won a maiden at Haydock (1m, good) last May but he's not really gone on from that in handicaps since; ended last season with two respectable thirds at this track (8.3f/1m2f) but he needs to find something extra after 161 days off.

6/1

2

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

15:17 Nottingham

Love Beach

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Won maiden at Haydock (good) in May and a good, plugging-on third here (good to soft; alongside Sea Poetry) three weeks ago; lesser displays over 1m2f (good) and 1m1f (soft) in between seem to dent his prospects, though.

9/4

Form: 9/05-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Useful ex-Irish winner but he's offered little in a handful of runs for his current yard, beating just two in 1m Newbury handicap on his recent return; others are much preferred.
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4th

10

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

16:00 Goodwood

Samuel Colt

8st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Amanda Perrett

Useful ex-Irish winner but he's offered little in a handful of runs for his current yard, beating just two in 1m Newbury handicap on his recent return; others are much preferred.

66/1

22th

21

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Samuel Colt

8st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Amanda Perrett

Very lightly raced 5yo; Group-placed in 2024 for Aidan O'Brien; has failed to beat a rival in three runs for current stable, always behind after stumbling early on at Sandown (behind Urban Lion) last June; hard to recommend on recent form but he has been dropped a chunk in the weights and gelded, and he now reappears in a hood.

50/1

2

(6)

14th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Sandown

Samuel Colt

10st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Amanda Perrett

Lightly raced 4yo; Group-placed for Aidan O'Brien; has failed to beat a rival in both starts for new yard and is best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 71146- D

Last run: 211 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a very good 2025 (three-time 9.5f to 1m4f winner) and he signed off with a good sixth in 1m6f Ascot listed race in October when set a lot to do; hood goes on and can't be ruled out on his seasonal return.
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5th

2

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

16:00 Goodwood

Circus Of Rome

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Enjoyed a very good 2025 (three-time 9.5f to 1m4f winner) and he signed off with a good sixth in 1m6f Ascot listed race in October when set a lot to do; hood goes on and can't be ruled out on his seasonal return.

6/1

2

(6)

3rd Oct 2025

Good

1m 6f 34y

Class 1

16:05 Ascot

Circus Of Rome

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Moving up to 1m4f brought handicap wins at Newbury (1m4f, good; unraced on softer) and Newcastle (AW; impressive) this summer; creditable third in hat-trick bid in a strong handicap at Haydock (1m6f) four weeks ago; needs to resume his improvement but has a place chance.

14/1

2

(4)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

14:25 Haydock

Circus Of Rome

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Improved for the step up to 1m4f to win at Newbury in June (1m4f, good; unraced on softer) and subsequently demolished what looked a competitive Racing League handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, AW); hit with 11lb rise for last time but could take it in his stride over a trip that promises to suit.

4/1

Form: 6/224-

Last run: 295 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Looked on the up when twice runner-up in 1m2f handicaps at Sandown and York last spring; not seen out after posting just a fair fourth at Newmarket in July but subsequently gelded and remains with potential for yard among the winners.
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2nd

1

(5)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

13:45 Beverley

Urban Glimpse

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Low-mileage 4yo who showed promise in handicaps at around 1m2f last year, finishing runner-up twice on good; shaped as if needing his Goodwood reappearance after a gelding operation and remains one who should be up to winning handicaps this season; non-runner due to unsuitable ground on good to firm at Windsor earlier in the week but should have a big say if allowed to take his chance.

15/8

6th

11

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

16:00 Goodwood

Urban Glimpse

8st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Looked on the up when twice runner-up in 1m2f handicaps at Sandown and York last spring; not seen out after posting just a fair fourth at Newmarket in July but subsequently gelded and remains with potential for yard among the winners.

11/2

25/1

Form: 93080- D

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Very useful winner at his best; posted a good third over 1m4f here in August but below par on softer ground subsequently; not dismissed off a reduced mark on his return.
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4th

3

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 3

19:15 Hamilton

Majestic

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Went close when returned to Britain at Goodwood (1m4f, good to firm) last August but towards the rear on all four starts since, latest when back on good ground 13 days ago; coming down the weights but best watched at present.

12/1

7th

4

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

16:00 Goodwood

Majestic

9st 3lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Very useful winner at his best; posted a good third over 1m4f here in August but below par on softer ground subsequently; not dismissed off a reduced mark on his return.

25/1

3

(10)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:25 Doncaster

Majestic

9st 7lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Well beaten when upped to 13.2f at Newbury last month but showed spark when close third of seven in slowly run race at Goodwood (1m4f, good to firm) previously; his handicap wins have come at 1m1f/1m2f and he seems versatile ground-wise; not ruled out now back down in trip.

20/1

25/1

Form: /16-50 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
A very useful 1m2f/1m4f winner at his best but lightly raced in recent seasons and came in last of 11 in 1m2f AW Lingfield handicap in February; needs to take a big step forward after a break.
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9th

1

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

16:00 Goodwood

Lord Melbourne

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Ralph Beckett

A very useful 1m2f/1m4f winner at his best but lightly raced in recent seasons and came in last of 11 in 1m2f AW Lingfield handicap in February; needs to take a big step forward after a break.

25/1

11th

2

(7)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Lord Melbourne

9st 11lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ralph Beckett

2024 November Handicap winner who reappeared with an easy win over 1m2f at Epsom last September; respectable sixth of 22 when bidding to defend his November Handicap crown on sole subsequent start last year; well-beaten fifth on the snow at St Moritz on return last weekend; entitled to come on for that outing but this test might be sharp enough for him.

10/1

1st

1

(1)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 3

16:05 Epsom

Lord Melbourne

10st 2lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ralph Beckett

Progressive and useful sort but lacks recent match practice, having been absent since winning last year's November Handicap (1m4f, soft), and isn't crying out for this drop back to a sharp 1m2f.

13/2

Form: 062-00 D

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 96

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No Results Found

Non-runners

Alpha Crucis, Too Soon

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £19.20
Straight Forecast £21.00
Tricast £42.29
Trifecta £65.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Love Beach

Telegraph:

Yabher

RP RATINGS:

Urban Glimpse

LAMBOURN:

Circus Of Rome

TOPSPEED:

Too Soon

The Star:

Circus Of Rome

POSTDATA:

Love Beach

NEWMARKET:

Love Beach

Daily Mirror:

Love Beach

Daily Mail:

Yabher

The Sun:

Yabher

Daily Record:

Yabher

The Times:

Urban Glimpse

The Guardian:

Urban Glimpse

D Express:

Urban Glimpse