June 05 / 16.40 Epsom

16.40

Good To Soft

HKJC World Pool Handicap

  • Prize money: £38655
  • 1m 0f 113y
  • Class 2
  • 18 runners
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HKJC World Pool Handicap

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.30
  • Place: £2.95

Form: 140-16 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Unraced on ground softer than good; Chester maiden (7.5f) winner who made all on Newmarket's July course last August; had been gelded when successfully repeating those tactics on his comeback at Newmarket (also 1m) in April but below that form back there at the Guineas meeting the following month; not dismissed, with Oisin Murphy sticking with him.
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7th

4

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Mister Winston

9st 12lb

J: Jerry Chau

T: Andrew Balding

Won handicaps at Newmarket and Epsom this summer before finishing down the field in the Royal Hunt Cup; only 14th of 18 at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) eight days ago but that doesn't tell the story of his run as he was travelling well but with nowhere to go for most of the home straight; he will need a career best to win but it is not out of the question.

11/1

14th

4

(19)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Mister Winston

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Record of 2-4 since being gelded features a success at Epsom on Oaks day when overcoming trouble; down the field in the Royal Hunt Cup 12 days later but perhaps the race came too soon; rested over six weeks since and may rebound.

20/1

23th

17

(10)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Mister Winston

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Overcame trouble to win by 1l at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) on Oaks day, taking record since being gelded to 2-3 and overall strike-rate to 4-12; returns to a hotter handicap but he's improving steadily and 1lb well in under a penalty; not dismissed.

14/1

16/1

  • Place: £7.80

Form: 654-02 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Acts on soft going; picked up a maiden here (7f, good) in July 2024 on his debut; fair run of form last year came to a crashing halt when virtually tailed off over C&D (good to soft) in September; subsequently gelded and he was back to near his best when second of 13 at Thirsk (1m, good) last time; far from dismissed.
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10th

4

(11)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Hot Cash

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Jack Channon

Possible to excuse his last two efforts and was running well in defeat before that; 2lb lower than when successful at Carlisle (7.7f, soft) in June last year and, with the likely conditions not an issue, he makes the shortlist.

7/1

10th

1

(14)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Hot Cash

10st 2lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Fairly useful 1m winner in 2025; back on track when runner-up in handicaps (around 1m) at Thirsk and Epsom this summer but only eighth at Sandown (1m) last time; needs to bounce back.

7/1

8th

9

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:17 Sandown

Hot Cash

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Back in form and threatening to regain the winning thread, having finished a creditable second in last two starts, latest at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) on Oaks day; back up another 2lb but can't be ruled out.

12/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 411-45 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Gelded before winning at Windsor (good to firm) last May and finished that season with further wins at Sandown (also 1m, soft) and Newmarket (1m1f, good to firm); on the premises when he suffered chance-ending interference at Newbury last time and this tactically versatile sort is well drawn to sit handy; interesting.
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3rd

9

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Man Of La Mancha

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Gelded before winning at Windsor (good to firm) last May and finished that season with further wins at Sandown (also 1m, soft) and Newmarket (1m1f, good to firm); on the premises when he suffered chance-ending interference at Newbury last time and this tactically versatile sort is well drawn to sit handy; interesting.

13/2

5th

13

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Man Of La Mancha

8st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Won three of his seven handicaps (1m-1m1f) last term, including the last two; just fourth of 13 to Spanish Voice when favourite at Newmarket on reappearance but that was respectable; player on peak 2025 effort.

10/1

4th

3

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Man Of La Mancha

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

On a roll when last seen, winning at Sandown (1m, soft) and on this course (1m1f, good to firm) in second half of last season; that form looks solid and he's been nudged up only 3lb for the second success; leading claims if ready to roll after seven months off.

11/2

33/1

Form: 212270

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Seven wins include three on good to soft/soft; also won on AW at Kempton (1m) in February but only midfield in valuable events at Newcastle (AW) and Ascot (good) on his last two starts; however, latter effort was better than it looks having been poorly drawn.
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6th

8

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Popmaster

9st 6lb

J: L J Ferraris

T: Ed Walker

Solid fourth-place finishes in good handicaps at Epsom and Sandown on his last two starts; suspicion he will prove vulnerable for win purposes.

16/1

4th

9

(11)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Sandown

Popmaster

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Ran respectably at Epsom last time but still has a poor strike-rate in recent years and hasn't won on turf since 2023; the 8yo looks unlikely to prevail in another competitive field.

40/1

4th

2

(15)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Popmaster

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Seven wins include three on good to soft/soft; also won on AW at Kempton (1m) in February but only midfield in valuable events at Newcastle (AW) and Ascot (good) on his last two starts; however, latter effort was better than it looks having been poorly drawn.

33/1

11/1

Form: 345-01 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground winner of a Glorious Goodwood handicap (1m) last July and he had dipped below that winning mark when scoring at Nottingham (8.5f, good) last time; 2lb nudge shouldn't stop him being competitive.
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3

(4)

3rd Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:24 Salisbury

Principality

10st 1lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

He's added two wins at about 1m (good and good to firm) this year and wasn't seen to best advantage at Goodwood on Sunday, unable to get a clear run until the birds ahead had flown; capable of better on this quick return.

7/1

4th

3

(3)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:00 Goodwood

Principality

9st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Raised only 2lb for his wins at Nottingham in May and Newmarket last time, so looks likely to remain competitive, especially as he's a dual Goodwood scorer.

11/2

1st

6

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

Principality

9st 10lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

His wins have come on good or heavy ground but he's effective on good to firm; has been and up down since his win at Glorious Goodwood last summer but he scored at Nottingham (8.3f) in May and backed that up with a creditable fifth in a big field at Epsom the following month; returns after a short break but he could go well on this drop back in grade.

6/1

20/1

Form: -31623

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner who is 0-6 on turf but his 40-1 second of 13 at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) was a good effort in May and he backed it up when third to Sterling Knight over that C&D (good) a fortnight later; sole start on good to soft (1m2f) last year was inconclusive but he'll do well to defy this career-high mark.
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2nd

1

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Final Night

10st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Butler

All four wins have been over C&D and latest was in March; record of 0-9 on turf but he returned to form with a close second in a big field at York last time; only 1lb higher back on Polytrack and he should get a decent tow into this race; respected.

3/1

2nd

1

(13)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:05 York

Final Night

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Butler

All four wins on the AW but he's just as effective on turf; needs to bounce back from a poor run at Newmarket's July meeting but he's down sharply in grade here and his form from the spring has a solid look to it.

11/1

10th

11

(14)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Final Night

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John Butler

Four wins at Kempton between last October and this March and placed twice in a row on the other Newmarket course in May (1m, good to firm/good) before solid sixth of 18 at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) last month; his yard is in excellent form and he's an each-way contender.

11/1

20/1

Form: 10-310 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner who landed a third success at Pontefract (1m, good) on his penultimate start, having attracted support; also effective on a softer surface than that but it was this mark he raced from when well held at York three weeks ago and this demands a career best.
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8th

3

(12)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Walsingham

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

100-1 when fifth of 18 in the Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm) last month and his run at Ayr eight days later may have come soon enough; now back off his last winning mark and has shown good form on soft ground; high on list.

9/1

7th

2

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Ayr

Walsingham

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: David O’Meara

On a perfectly good mark, he won't mind rain and he ran surprisingly well to be fifth in last week's Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood; lots to like.

4/1

5th

22

(16)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Walsingham

8st 8lb

T: David O’Meara

Has a record of 3-4 at Pontefract and 1-1 at Ascot; 0-16 elsewhere and his form since last success doesn't augur particularly well for this big assignment; failed to beat a rival when dropped back in grade latest start; first attempt at Goodwood.

50/1

20/1

Form: 00-112 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Acts on soft ground; better than ever this season, winning at Doncaster (good to soft) and following up at Southwell (again 7f, AW); solid second to Sterling Knight (1m, good) last time but he'll need more from the same mark.
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8th

16

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

16:10 York

Jimmy Speaking

8st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Acts on soft; unproven beyond 1m and unraced beyond 1m1f until he tried 1m3f at Southwell (AW) 15 days ago and led 2f out until three rivals went past in the final 1f; that was a good run and his dam won at this trip but others clearly have less to prove in this hot 1m4f race.

25/1

4th

11

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 2

20:26 Southwell (AW)

Jimmy Speaking

8st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Just 2lb higher than when winning over 7f here in April, but is unraced beyond 1m1f and this looks a tough race in which to prove his stamina.

12/1

4th

2

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Jimmy Speaking

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Kicked off this campaign with two wins in a row (7f, good to soft/AW) before solid second at Newmarket (1m, good); didn't run badly in mid-division in Class 2 at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) last time and he could be in the mix back down in grade.

3/1

12/1

Form: 09-310 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
7yo who was 6lb lower when landing this race (good to soft) last season; this year's running is more competitive but his success in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) last month was close to a career best and he had a possible excuse when failing to back that up at York; can't be ruled out.
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2nd

3

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ripon

Mirsky

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Won this year's Thirsk Hunt Cup off 2lb higher; broadly not in the same form since, even when he was joint-favourite for the Summer Cup back at same venue on penultimate start.

8/1

9th

12

(16)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Mirsky

8st 11lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Two wins last year (1m, good to firm/good to soft; he's possibly okay on soft) and added another off this mark at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) in May; however, he's finished no better than seventh across his five runs since.

40/1

Form: 1820-7 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Proved progressive last year having joined this yard, winning three times (good to firm/AW) including when making all at Wolverhampton (8.5f) in July; also ran really well when second of 17 at Ascot (1m, soft; off current mark) in September but he was beaten a long way on his final start of that term and again at Lingfield on his reappearance four weeks ago; needs to put those efforts behind him but that's not out of the question.
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7th

13

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Mr Swivell

9st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Scored twice in 2024 and three times in 2025; back to best when second in useful 1m handicap here (good to firm; acts on soft) last month but only eighth of 11 at Thirsk since and his peak RPRs (including all wins) have been achieved at about 1m.

16/1

8th

8

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Mr Swivell

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Scored twice in 2024 and three times in 2025; gradually back to form this season, creditable second in useful handicap at York (1m) most recently; appears to be on his way to regaining the winning thread and looks a must for the shortlist.

9/2

2nd

10

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:39 York

Mr Swivell

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won three times last year (including on good to firm ground) and he returned to form with 2l fourth of 11 at Newcastle (1m, AW) recently; could build on that latest performance and he might not be far away.

10/1

13th
11 (14)
Stem

9/2

Form: 3022-9

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Wide-margin win (7f, heavy) on his sole start at two promised plenty and, after being campaigned over 1m2f and 1m4f, he recorded a clear career best when second of 15 over 1m at Newbury (good to soft) on his final start at three; subsequently gelded and his reappearance when beaten less than 4l at Newbury in April was perfectly respectable; unexposed and he's respected.
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3rd

12

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

14:15 Sandown

Stem

9st 1lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Only 2lb higher than when winning over C&D (good to firm) in July, and he's still well handicapped judged on the pick of his form from last autumn; saddle slipped when down the field in the Shergar Cup three weeks ago; tactically versatile, and plenty of rain would not inconvenience him in the slightest; has rock-solid credentials.

9/1

10th

10

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:45 Ascot

Stem

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Melham

T: Richard Hannon

Looked as though he needed further than 1m when a rallying fourth at Newmarket in June and he duly obliged returned to 1m2f at Sandown; didn't have a lot in hand that day but only went up 2lb and he could approve for going even further this afternoon.

7/1

1st

8

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

17:22 Sandown

Stem

9st 5lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Off the bridle a long way out over 1m at Newmarket 15 days ago but he did stick at it for fourth of 13, suggesting this return to 1m2f for the first time this year may suit; nicely handicapped on his second at Newbury on his final 3yo start.

7/1

9/2

Form: 32/1-5 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won on good to soft as a juvenile and reappeared with good-ground C&D success at last year's Spring meeting; that was his only start in 2025 and he made a respectable comeback despite hanging when fifth of 11 at Newbury (1m2f) three weeks ago; drops back down in trip with cheekpieces added and his best days are almost certainly ahead of him; player.
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4th

1

(4)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:51 Salisbury

Celeborn

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Low-mileage 4yo who won at Epsom in sole outing last term; no further progress this season but retains ability and ran creditably in second-time cheekpieces at Ayr most recently; possibilities, provided the switch to blinkers has a bigger effect.

15/8

5th

1

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Ayr

Celeborn

10st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Lightly raced 4yo who didn't have things go entirely smoothly last time when beaten favourite in his attempt to take Epsom record to 2-2; may still have more to offer and remains of interest.

4/1

14th

12

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Celeborn

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Won on good to soft as a juvenile and reappeared with good-ground C&D success at last year's Spring meeting; that was his only start in 2025 and he made a respectable comeback despite hanging when fifth of 11 at Newbury (1m2f) three weeks ago; drops back down in trip with cheekpieces added and his best days are almost certainly ahead of him; player.

9/2

Form: 62-232

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won a Salisbury maiden (1m2f, good to firm) last June when sporting first-time cheekpieces for previous yard; yet to score for current stable but he's been placed on six of those seven starts and it was a narrow defeat when second of ten at Windsor (1m, good to firm; visored) under Silvestre De Sousa latest; soft going would ask a question but he's well drawn to go forward and newly fitted blinkers might eke out more.
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7th

4

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Ascot

Asmen Warrior

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

With this visor back on, and back on better ground, he returned to form with a well-backed win at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago, coming clear with a runner-up who was returning from a long absence and won at Sandown on Thursday; an 8lb rise might not stop him.

5/1

1st

7

(11)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Asmen Warrior

9st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: James Owen

Below par in first-time blinkers at Epsom last month but the good to soft ground may not have suited and he's back in a visor today, in which he went close at Windsor (1m, good to firm) in May; has an each-way shout.

7/1

15th

15

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Asmen Warrior

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: James Owen

Won a Salisbury maiden (1m2f, good to firm) last June when sporting first-time cheekpieces for previous yard; yet to score for current stable but he's been placed on six of those seven starts and it was a narrow defeat when second of ten at Windsor (1m, good to firm; visored) under Silvestre De Sousa latest; soft going would ask a question but he's well drawn to go forward and newly fitted blinkers might eke out more.

7/1

Form: 02-700

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Soft-ground specialist who landed a fifth success when scoring at Ayr (1m) in September; yet to get going in three starts this year but he's edging down the weights and the booking of Colin Keane catches the eye; requires monitoring in the market with every drop of rain in his favour.
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8th

2

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ripon

Thunder Roar

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Far from convincing on 2026 form and chance partly depends on the actions of the weather; may prove resurgent when he's back on ideal ground, namely soft/heavy; on last winning mark.

14/1

16th

4

(13)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Thunder Roar

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Soft-ground specialist who landed a fifth success when scoring at Ayr (1m) in September; yet to get going in three starts this year but he's edging down the weights and the booking of Colin Keane catches the eye; requires monitoring in the market with every drop of rain in his favour.

25/1

11th

7

(13)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Thunder Roar

9st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

7yo who was better than ever last season, a campaign that concluded with a fine second of 17 over C&D (good); races off the same mark today but he hasn't shone on his two outings this year.

33/1

14/1

Form: -60731

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Versatile regarding ground and he was winning his 12th race when beating Jimmy Speaking and Final Night at Newmarket (1m, good) three weeks ago; that was a comfortable win and he has the assistance of Ryan Moore but this demands more from him (has never won off a mark this high).
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6th

5

(4)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

Sterling Knight

9st 11lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

C&D winner who scored on the other course here (1m, good) in May; hasn't hit the same level in four subsequent runs but he was not beaten far at Thirsk last time and he ties in with Tuscan Hills on that form; usually comes from off the pace and has possibilities if he gets the breaks.

12/1

7th

10

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Sterling Knight

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

Campaigned mostly at the Newmarket tracks this term, winning in May and respectable third last time; has shown versatility in the past but looks weighted to the hilt off current mark and this step back up in class adds to the difficulty.

10/1

3rd

6

(10)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Sterling Knight

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ed Dunlop

Well beaten at Epsom on Oaks day and he still had work to do when his path was blocked late on over this C&D three weeks ago; however, before those he won in good style on the other Newmarket course (1m, good) and he won this race in 2024 (good to soft); capable of having a say.

16/1

Form: 224-77 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
He made his debut only as a 4yo but it was a winning one at Newcastle (1m); subsequently useful form on AW included another narrow win at that venue (1m2f) in August for George Scott and he went mighty close over latter C&D on stable debut in November; niggled along at various stages when seventh on his turf debut (10.5f) last month and some guesswork is involved as to whether this test will bring out the best in him.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

11

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:39 York

Bragbor

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Went close on stable debut at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last November and he's 3lb lower here; however, his form has gone the wrong way since, particularly of late on his first two turf starts.

25/1

18th

13

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Bragbor

9st 1lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

He made his debut only as a 4yo but it was a winning one at Newcastle (1m); subsequently useful form on AW included another narrow win at that venue (1m2f) in August for George Scott and he went mighty close over latter C&D on stable debut in November; niggled along at various stages when seventh on his turf debut (10.5f) last month and some guesswork is involved as to whether this test will bring out the best in him.

22/1

7th

9

(1)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Bragbor

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Both wins have come on the AW at Newcastle (1m/1m2f) and was far from disgraced on his return in the Easter Classic there (1m2f) five weeks ago; makes his turf debut in a competitive race, albeit stall 1 has taken three of the last eight runnings.

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5248-0 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Ex-French gelding who won four times there, the last two coming over 8.5f (AW) and 1m1f (good) at Chantilly last spring; changed hands for 75,000euros in November; 80-1 when 19th of 24 at Newbury (1m, good) in April on his British debut and he's probably one for further down the line.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

50/1

Form: 2156-0

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
He has a similar profile to stablemate Ozat, boasting good form in France but 80-1 when down the field in that same Newbury race on his British debut; others look more likely.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £207.10
Straight Forecast £133.54
Tricast £691.37
Trifecta £2540.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Asmen Warrior

The Times:

Celeborn

SPOTLIGHT:

Man Of La Mancha

TOPSPEED:

Mr Swivell

Telegraph:

Principality

RP RATINGS:

Stem

LAMBOURN:

Mister Winston

Daily Mail:

Sterling Knight

The Star:

Man Of La Mancha

The Guardian:

Asmen Warrior

Daily Mirror:

Asmen Warrior

The Sun:

Asmen Warrior

D Express:

Celeborn

Daily Record:

Celeborn

NEWMARKET:

Mr Swivell