May 15 / 16.53 Newmarket

16.53

Good

Behind The Bridle Racehorse Aftercare Handicap

  • Prize money: £7215.6
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Behind The Bridle Racehorse Aftercare Handicap

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

10/11 (Won)

  • Win: £1.37
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 221-6 D BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Ended 2025 with an AW win over 7f (made most); thoroughly encouraging reappearance here (1m, good) in April on handicap debut, where he looked likely to reward market support but the race slipped from his grasp late on; major chance off the same mark back at 7f.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:53 Newmarket

Were Goosers

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Ended 2025 with an AW win over 7f (made most); thoroughly encouraging reappearance here (1m, good) in April on handicap debut, where he looked likely to reward market support but the race slipped from his grasp late on; major chance off the same mark back at 7f.

10/11

6th

4

(1)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Newmarket

Were Goosers

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Solid record over 7f last autumn comprised a couple of second-places, including at Newmarket, then odds-on success at Newcastle (AW); may well progress further and do well in handicaps; warrants respect.

11/2

4

(2)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Were Goosers

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

Starman colt who ran a debut full of promise when second to a Godolphin odds-on shot at Newmarket (7f) 12 days ago; will set a good standard for the rest to aim at if making the anticipated improvement.

11/10

12/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 107-34

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Wide-margin winner of a Lingfield novice (extended 7f, good) last August but she's been vulnerable since, in handicaps and Listed company, and this looks like more hard work for her.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(5)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 3

16:20 Carlisle

Just A Girl

8st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Wide-margin winner of a Lingfield novice (about 7f, good) last August but she's been on much the same mark, with little reward, since handicapping and a recent second at Newmarket was a remote one; needs weight off back.

10/1

2nd

2

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:53 Newmarket

Just A Girl

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Wide-margin winner of a Lingfield novice (extended 7f, good) last August but she's been vulnerable since, in handicaps and Listed company, and this looks like more hard work for her.

12/1

4th

3

(1)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Just A Girl

8st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Bolted up from the front in a Lingfield novice (7.6f, good) last August; ran with credit when third of eight on her return from five months off at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) 12 days ago, but probably needs more back up in trip.

11/1

11/2

Form: 2019-2 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Narrowly landed the odds in 7f maiden on AW last September; up against it on final 2yo start but he was gaining with every stride when only just failing on Wolverhampton AW (7f; handicap debut) in April; up 3lb; needs more for the win but should have some improvement in him.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:53 Newmarket

Deluded

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Fellowes

Narrowly landed the odds in 7f maiden on AW last September; up against it on final 2yo start but he was gaining with every stride when only just failing on Wolverhampton AW (7f; handicap debut) in April; up 3lb; needs more for the win but should have some improvement in him.

11/2

2nd

3

(7)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Deluded

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

The maiden he won over C&D last September was a weak one and he found a York sales race too hot to handle one month later; gelded during his absence but he looks on a tough mark for handicap debut and others are preferred.

11/2

Form: 12125- D

Last run: 225 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Two 7f wins last July, on AW and at Ayr (soft), but she went up 7lb for the latter success which seemed to put paid to her progress in handicaps; relatively exposed for a 3yo from this yard and likely needs to have done well over the winter to make a winning return.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(13)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:42 Wetherby

Magic Box

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Dual 7f nursery winner from eight 2yo starts; might have more to offer this year but made underwhelming reappearance last month and has wide draw.

10/1

4th

6

(1)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:53 Newmarket

Magic Box

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: William Haggas

Two 7f wins last July, on AW and at Ayr (soft), but she went up 7lb for the latter success which seemed to put paid to her progress in handicaps; relatively exposed for a 3yo from this yard and likely needs to have done well over the winter to make a winning return.

6/1

6

(4)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Magic Box

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: William Haggas

Progressing in nurseries, with form figures of 1212, the first win coming at Kempton (Polytrack) in July; solid second at Ayr (also 7f, good; third won since) a fortnight ago and looks sure to go well again.

9/4

5th
4 (6)
Wield

7/1

Form: 4-32

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Was returning from a layoff when third of six on Chelmsford AW in March and was all the better for that run when hanging on grimly to his lead in a C&D maiden last month, until seen off late by a Listed-class rival; left Andrew Balding for 35,000gns since; form claims on handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:53 Newmarket

Wield

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Joseph Parr

Was returning from a layoff when third of six on Chelmsford AW in March and was all the better for that run when hanging on grimly to his lead in a C&D maiden last month, until seen off late by a Listed-class rival; left Andrew Balding for 35,000gns since; form claims on handicap debut.

7/1

2nd

8

(7)

14th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:15 Newmarket

Wield

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Juddmonte colt who was well held in sole 2yo start but the race has worked out well; fared better with third at Chelmsford (7f, AW) on reappearance; respected, with another step forward on the cards.

7/2

3rd

6

(6)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Wield

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Brother to a Grade 2 winner and half-brother to several other very useful winners; faced a tough task on his debut last summer; finished a remote last there but needed the experience badly and this is somewhat easier for a yard going well of late.

4/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 13- D

Last run: 229 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Two runs last September, belying 25-1 odds when quite impressive over 7f on Lingfield AW; had a much stiffer task at Epsom after (about 1m, good), albeit ran as well as could have been expected in a three-runner conditions race; should have some handicap potential off his opening mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:53 Newmarket

Gizmo

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Bell

Two runs last September, belying 25-1 odds when quite impressive over 7f on Lingfield AW; had a much stiffer task at Epsom after (about 1m, good), albeit ran as well as could have been expected in a three-runner conditions race; should have some handicap potential off his opening mark.

7/1

3rd

4

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

14:20 Epsom

Gizmo

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Michael Bell

Belied market weakness with promising debut in Lingfield contest (7f, AW) and appeared to win with something left up his sleeve; gave the impression he'll stay this longer trip; open to progress.

9/2

1st

4

(3)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Lingfield (AW)

Gizmo

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Michael Bell

110,000gns yearling; 12th foal; brother to 6f 2yo winner Georgiava (RPR 79), half-brother to four winners including Night Of Romance (6f/7f; 104), Wahoo (6f/7f including 2yo; 95) and Shaayeq (8.5f 2yo; 89); dam 6f 2yo winner (105); enough paper appeal to warrant a market check.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £5.80
Straight Forecast £5.96
Trifecta £16.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

We're Goosers

Daily Mail:

Wield

Daily Mirror:

Magic Box

NEWMARKET:

Gizmo

RP RATINGS:

We're Goosers

TOPSPEED:

We're Goosers

POSTDATA:

We're Goosers

The Times:

We're Goosers

Telegraph:

We're Goosers

The Guardian:

We're Goosers

D Express:

We're Goosers

The Sun:

We're Goosers

Daily Record:

Wield

The Star:

Magic Box