June 19 / 17.55 Newmarket (July)

17.55

Good

Zyn Pole Position Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Zyn Pole Position Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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1st
2 (8)
Miletus

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: -25263

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Expensive to follow since picked up from Charles Hills (turned over three times as favourite this year) and is tried in first-time cheekpieces (wore a hood at Yarmouth in the spring); a good test over a stiff 7f is fine but he doesn't always convince.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(2)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:32 Newmarket (July)

Miletus

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: James Keane

Responded well to first-time cheekpieces when winning over C&D (good) last month but he was well held back here (fifth of seven) 13 days ago; finished behind some of today's rivals in that race and he needs to step up again after that.

12/1

5th

2

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Newmarket (July)

Miletus

9st 10lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: James Keane

Reacted well to first-time cheekpieces (added to tongue-tie) when edging ahead late on over C&D (good) four weeks ago; not the most convincing (carries head awkwardly under pressure) but he's only been nudged up 2lb.

9/4

1st

2

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Miletus

9st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Keane

Expensive to follow since picked up from Charles Hills (turned over three times as favourite this year) and is tried in first-time cheekpieces (wore a hood at Yarmouth in the spring); a good test over a stiff 7f is fine but he doesn't always convince.

6/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: -88017 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won an ordinary apprentice handicap easily under 8lb claimer Chloe Lyons on the Rowley Mile last month and was handed a stiff 8lb rise for it; ran to a similar level off his revised mark in better company (soft) last time to confirm himself still in form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:32 Newmarket (July)

Cherry Cobbler

8st 13lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Stuart Williams

Won on the other course here (7f, good) in May and he's finished runner-up over C&D and at Epsom (7f, good to firm) in last two starts; was beaten 3l last time but that was behind an improver and he's 1lb lower here; possibilities.

9/1

2nd

2

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:05 Epsom

Cherry Cobbler

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Won at Newmarket (7f, good) in May, ran respectably at Goodwood next time and beaten a neck at Newmarket four weeks ago; finished last in April (reappearance) in his only race on good to firm but otherwise needs plenty of respect.

11/4

2nd

8

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Cherry Cobbler

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Stuart Williams

Won an ordinary apprentice handicap easily under 8lb claimer Chloe Lyons on the Rowley Mile last month and was handed a stiff 8lb rise for it; ran to a similar level off his revised mark in better company (soft) last time to confirm himself still in form.

4/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 51-788 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner who started the season high in the weights, having closed out last year with a victory on the Rowley Mile, and has struggled; does most racing these days over 6f and needs a revival.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Dashing Dick

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Stone

Goes well on both Newmarket courses, including a win in this race on good to firm two years ago; good third over C&D last month but behind Yes I'm Mali when only sixth back here a fortnight ago.

10/1

6th

8

(10)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Dashing Dick

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Stone

His last three wins have come off a similar mark to today's over 6f on the Newmarket courses and he returned to form with a close third here (7f, good) a fortnight ago; every chance he'll be in the mix.

15/2

3rd

9

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Dashing Dick

9st 2lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: William Stone

Dual course winner who started the season high in the weights, having closed out last year with a victory on the Rowley Mile, and has struggled; does most racing these days over 6f and needs a revival.

16/1

12/1

Form: 49-086 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Yard having a quiet year thus far and this gelding is a deal higher (12lb) in the weights than when winning this in first-time cheekpieces 12 months ago; not in much form this season and has to prove this mark is within range on turf.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(2)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Dapper Guest

10st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: George Margarson

He had been getting his act together this term and his penultimate fourth of ten at Newmarket (7f, good) last month suggested his turn was nearing; it didn't come in the Bunbury Cup a fortnight ago but that can be forgiven and he's not without interest back in calmer waters.

14/1

13th

15

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Dapper Guest

8st 3lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: George Margarson

Has a suitable scenario as his form over C&D includes a win last summer and he turned in a resurgent effort on latest outing; has something to prove at this level, however, having raced only in lower grades.

40/1

4th

3

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Dapper Guest

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: George Margarson

Yard having a quiet year thus far and this gelding is a deal higher (12lb) in the weights than when winning this in first-time cheekpieces 12 months ago; not in much form this season and has to prove this mark is within range on turf.

12/1

5th
1 (5)
Gallant

6/1

Form: -62607

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Picked up from Andrew Balding for 60,000gns not long after an AW win (1m) this time last year; not the easiest (can lug left) and will need to settle better after a spell sprinting, over tonight's stiff 7f, but he's capable off this mark if things fall right.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(5)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Gallant

10st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Oli Rix

Dual AW winner for Andrew Balding, latterly last June, who hasn't truly threatened on his last four turf starts for this yard; cannot be completely dismissed from this declining mark, though.

12/1

7th

2

(11)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Gallant

10st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Oli Rix

Won two AW races for Andrew Balding whom he left for 60,000gns; he's not always looked entirely straightforward but he was less than 2l away last time at Newmarket (7f, good) after being in rear at one point; Tom Marquand takes over now; respected.

10/1

5th

1

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Gallant

9st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Picked up from Andrew Balding for 60,000gns not long after an AW win (1m) this time last year; not the easiest (can lug left) and will need to settle better after a spell sprinting, over tonight's stiff 7f, but he's capable off this mark if things fall right.

6/1

Form: 628529 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Said to have run flat last time; tended to respond well to switches/removal of headgear in the past (back to cheekpieces from blinkers tonight) and won't mind coming back up from sprint trips, but Pontefract will need forgiving.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

Bravo Zulu

9st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Won four times last term but he hasn't added to that haul since scoring at Windsor (1m, good to firm) around a year ago; did go close under Laura Pearson at Redcar (6f) off this mark in May, however, and wasn't beaten far when sixth in Newmarket handicap (7f) last time; sole previous attempt in this headgear was inconclusive (didn't stay 1m2f).

7/1

6th

5

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Bravo Zulu

9st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Said to have run flat last time; tended to respond well to switches/removal of headgear in the past (back to cheekpieces from blinkers tonight) and won't mind coming back up from sprint trips, but Pontefract will need forgiving.

14/1

9th

5

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Bravo Zulu

9st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Multiple 7f-8.5f winner who fared better than seemed likely when dropped to 6f at Redcar (good to firm; half-length second) last week; fighting chance off same mark.

7/2

20/1

Form: 523-6

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Poor handicap debut last month, having been gelded and undergone wind surgery, when beaten a long way at Yarmouth; maybe that was down to the rain-softened ground but it leaves him something to prove; would want to see some market support.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

19:15 Epsom

Potomac River

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: T J Kent

Five-race maiden; struggled on soft ground on seasonal/handicap debut but shaped with significant promise before fading into seventh at Newmarket (7f, good) three weeks ago and will appreciate this ease in grade.

11/2

7th

7

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Potomac River

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: T J Kent

Poor handicap debut last month, having been gelded and undergone wind surgery, when beaten a long way at Yarmouth; maybe that was down to the rain-softened ground but it leaves him something to prove; would want to see some market support.

20/1

6th

5

(8)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:28 Yarmouth

Potomac River

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: T J Kent

Showed ability in each of his three starts last year, most recently when a 1l third of six at Newcastle (7f, AW) in September; has since undergone wind/gelding operations and he's open to further progress now switched to handicap company.

7/1

Form: 63-553 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Became his new trainer's first runner, having been picked up from Denis Quinn for 17,000gns, when faring well in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Yarmouth three weeks ago (Dapper Guest behind); generally consistent and won't mind the stiffer 7f.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

15:50 Chepstow

Stenmark

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Gihan Arnolda

7f AW win for Denis Quinn last season; running well for his new trainer too, most recently finishing a neck second at Epsom (good to firm) last week; runs off the same mark (1lb well in) and he is respected, for all his stamina for 1m has to be conclusively proven.

2/1

2nd

2

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

19:15 Epsom

Stenmark

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gihan Arnolda

Close third on stable debut at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) in May and didn't run badly when close eighth of ten (just behind Potomac River) in stronger race than this at Newmarket (7f, good) three weeks ago; no surprise if he features.

5/1

8th

6

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Stenmark

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Gihan Arnolda

Became his new trainer's first runner, having been picked up from Denis Quinn for 17,000gns, when faring well in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Yarmouth three weeks ago (Dapper Guest behind); generally consistent and won't mind the stiffer 7f.

7/2

Form: -07387 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Two wins for Robert Eddery came over a stiff, undulating 7f, so has that in her favour; lacked consistency for new yard, below par in first-time cheekpieces latest (headgear now off, tongue-tie on), but could easily bounce back.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

8

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:05 York

Madame De Sevigne

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John Butler

Far more miss than hit this season and beat only one home at Newmarket last time; others preferred.

22/1

9th

4

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Madame De Sevigne

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: John Butler

Two wins for Robert Eddery came over a stiff, undulating 7f, so has that in her favour; lacked consistency for new yard, below par in first-time cheekpieces latest (headgear now off, tongue-tie on), but could easily bounce back.

7/1

7th

5

(12)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Madame De Sevigne

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Twice a 7f winner, including from this mark, in 2024; recent AW form has been significantly better than that on turf; cheekpieces now tried but she has a bit to prove on this surface.

12/1

Form: 6-0237

Last run: 54 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Wins come on Tapeta and has lacked consistency on grass; withdrawn at Lingfield (turf) late last month having got upset at the stalls (100-30 at the time) and is on a fair mark if in a better frame of mind under experienced 7lb claimer Harry Vigors.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(8)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

20:00 Windsor

Eazy On The Eye

10st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Heather Main

On a losing run but she got back on track with a second of 11 in 7f Wolverhampton handicap ten days ago; not out of things despite a 2lb weights rise.

5/1

2nd

1

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

15:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eazy On The Eye

10st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Heather Main

Both wins came at this track at around 1m in autumn 2024; placed a couple of times in March on AW but below that form on turf twice since; may do better back on AW.

8/1

10th

10

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Eazy On The Eye

8st 12lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Heather Main

Wins come on Tapeta and has lacked consistency on grass; withdrawn at Lingfield (turf) late last month having got upset at the stalls (100-30 at the time) and is on a fair mark if in a better frame of mind under experienced 7lb claimer Harry Vigors.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £42.00
Straight Forecast £37.05
Tricast £335.59
Trifecta £306.30

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Stenmark

SPOTLIGHT:

Gallant

Daily Mirror:

Cherry Cobbler

D Express:

Potomac River

The Guardian:

Eazy On The Eye

The Sun:

Miletus

POSTDATA:

Bravo Zulu

Daily Mail:

Dashing Dick

The Star:

Cherry Cobbler

RP RATINGS:

Gallant

The Times:

Gallant

NEWMARKET:

Stenmark

Telegraph:

Stenmark

Daily Record:

Stenmark