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

OUR TIP
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.
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Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(10)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

17:25 Haydock

Miletus

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: James Keane

Form has dipped since winning in first-time cheekpieces at Newmarket (good) but now has another change of headgear and he's back on that last winning mark; won a novice on soft.

25/1

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

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.
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2nd

1

(9)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Newmarket (July)

Cherry Cobbler

10st 3lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Stuart Williams

Has had plenty of racing since winning on the Rowley course (7f, good) under Chloe Lyons in May but he found something new when striding right away over this C&D (good to firm) on Saturday; due an 8lb rise so 3lb well in; much respected.

9/4

1st

1

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Newmarket (July)

Cherry Cobbler

10st 2lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Stuart Williams

He was having just his second start on turf when a ready winner at the other Newmarket track (7f, good) in May; finished runner-up on his last three starts, twice over C&D including last time under Chloe Lyons, and now takes a drop in class; has to be considered.

9/4

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

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.
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4th

9

(10)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Newmarket (July)

Dashing Dick

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: William Stone

He's won over 7f but his two July course wins came over 6f; well handicapped now and although his form seems to have slacked off since he went close over this C&D in June this is his first 7f run since; not ruled out.

9/1

6th

1

(7)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Newmarket (July)

Dashing Dick

9st 13lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: William Stone

Normally races over 6f/7f but has form at 1m; usually runs in Class 4; gained last three wins at the Newmarket tracks; inconsistent in 2026 but this represents a drop back in grade, off an attractive mark to boot.

8/1

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.
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1st

1

(7)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Epsom

Dapper Guest

10st 1lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Margarson

He took advantage of a reduced mark when beating Silver Trumpet over C&D (good to soft) last Monday; didn't look to be totally handling the camber that day and effectively has a 4lb penalty to shoulder; still respected.

3/1

1st

2

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:15 Epsom

Dapper Guest

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: George Margarson

Just 1-18 on turf and is hard to predict but he finished a fair third over this trip at Brighton (good to firm) last Sunday; could be dangerous if he can back that up but he still has something to prove on slow ground.

13/2

3rd

4

(4)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:20 Brighton

Dapper Guest

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: George Margarson

Won three 7f handicaps last season; generally underperformed in 2026 but his Newmarket fourth in June came off a 4lb higher mark; change of headgear today.

14/1

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.
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6th

2

(1)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Gallant

10st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Oli Rix

Dual AW winner who finished well to snatch third in a Class 4 handicap at Ascot (7f, good to firm) 19 days ago; looks interesting off 1lb lower here and he is tactically versatile.

5/1

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

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.
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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.
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2nd

11

(4)

9th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Potomac River

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: T J Kent

Eight-race maiden who is in form, having made the frame twice on turf last month, upped to 1m the latest occasion; ran well in sole AW attempt; first success is not out of the question.

6/1

3rd

1

(1)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Newmarket (July)

Potomac River

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: T J Kent

Inconsistent seven-race maiden but he's on a reduced mark and made some good late headway when fourth of 11 in a Haydock handicap (7f, good) 13 days ago; this step up in trip should suit on pedigree and he's in the mix with Jamie Spencer booked.

5/1

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.
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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.
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4th

5

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

19:15 Lingfield (AW)

Madame De Sevigne

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: John Butler

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

8/1

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

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.
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7th

8

(9)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Ascot

Eazy On The Eye

10st 0lb

J: Miss Thomasina Eyston

T: Heather Main

Another good run in defeat at Windsor last weekend (1m, soft) and gets in here off an untouched mark; trip/ground fine; has to be considered.

7/1

2nd

9

(9)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:00 Windsor

Eazy On The Eye

9st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Heather Main

Suffered two near misses in July, on the AW and over C&D (good to firm; prominent in both those races); turn looks near, though she'd have questions to answer should the ground ease.

8/1

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

+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