June 23 / 20.35 Newbury

20.35

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 1m 3f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 723-81

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Bolted up under a positive ride to make it sixth-time lucky at Salisbury (1m2f, good) nine days ago; likely to go up a good deal more than her 5lb penalty, but whether her rivals will allow her as much rope this time is uncertain.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

15:45 Doncaster

Redbud Sixteen

9st 12lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Two easy wins from the front in recent weeks, appreciating the step up to this sort of trip back on turf; due to be 4lb higher from tomorrow, after last week's Newbury demolition, and her claims are obvious for a yard bang among the winners.

2/1

1st

3

(3)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 0y

Class 5

20:35 Newbury

Redbud Sixteen

9st 12lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Charlie Pike

Bolted up under a positive ride to make it sixth-time lucky at Salisbury (1m2f, good) nine days ago; likely to go up a good deal more than her 5lb penalty, but whether her rivals will allow her as much rope this time is uncertain.

3/1

1st

4

(10)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

16:22 Salisbury

Redbud Sixteen

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Pike

Four-race maiden whose form dipped in 1m AW contest on stable/handicap debut when last seen; 33-1 that day and the betting may again give some guidance.

20/1

2nd
10 (5)
Raintown

14/1

  • Place: £6.90

Form: -87834 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
8lb lower than when winning easily here (1m4f, good to firm) last July, but hasn't matched that form since and was a long last of four at Bath (11.7f, firm) six weeks ago; can be slowly away.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:48 Newbury

Raintown

10st 5lb

J: Miss Scarlett Dorricott

T: J S Moore

Has much better strike-rate on AW but has performed well on fast turf here twice in recent weeks (1m3f/1m2f) and is still on a workable mark.

11/2

3rd

3

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:02 Newbury

Raintown

9st 8lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Scored over 1m4f here last July; winless since but comes here on the back of a good second of nine in 1m3f handicap here 16 days ago so can't be ruled out.

14/1

2nd

10

(5)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 0y

Class 5

20:35 Newbury

Raintown

8st 13lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: J S Moore

8lb lower than when winning easily here (1m4f, good to firm) last July, but hasn't matched that form since and was a long last of four at Bath (11.7f, firm) six weeks ago; can be slowly away.

14/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 776-13 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Course winner who made a successful reappearance at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in April and again ran well to finish third of seven in a 0-90 back there last month (fourth and fifth won next time); up another 1lb, but still of serious interest back at this level and has won over this trip on the AW.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Windsor

Shady Bay

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tom Ward

Creditable third in both starts since making a successful reappearance; remains in form but is getting no respite from the assessor, as another 1lb rise reflects; has done all her winning off marks in the 60s.

8/1

3rd

1

(4)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 0y

Class 5

20:35 Newbury

Shady Bay

9st 12lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Tom Ward

Course winner who made a successful reappearance at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in April and again ran well to finish third of seven in a 0-90 back there last month (fourth and fifth won next time); up another 1lb, but still of serious interest back at this level and has won over this trip on the AW.

4/1

20/1

Form: 355348

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-20 in handicaps and was behind Grey Fox when last of eight at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) this month; down the pecking order.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(8)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:46 Chepstow

Brodies Boy

10st 0lb

J: George Wood

T: Tony Carroll

Didn't run badly when fourth of nine in an apprentice handicap at Newbury (1m3f, good to firm) on his penultimate start, but is just 1-26 and most of his best form has come on the AW.

7/1

7th

6

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:28 Kempton (AW)

Brodies Boy

9st 5lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Tony Carroll

Sole success came over 1m4f here (for Barry Brennan) in March 2024; in decent nick for his current yard, staying on into fourth of nine at Newbury (1m3f) 15 days ago so not ruled out back up in trip.

9/1

4th

11

(10)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 0y

Class 5

20:35 Newbury

Brodies Boy

8st 11lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

0-20 in handicaps and was behind Grey Fox when last of eight at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) this month; down the pecking order.

20/1

Form: -31038

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
In and out since winning at Leicester (1m4f, good) in April and was disappointing at Goodwood (1m6f, soft) 11 days ago given he has won over that far and in testing ground; has plenty of form on good to firm, but has a bit to prove; often misses the break.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(1)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 17y

Class 5

14:35 Yarmouth

Expressionless

9st 5lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Dylan Cunha

Not at his best lately, but is back off the same mark as when winning at Leicester (1m4f, good) in April; has won three times over this trip including here and has a solid chance if producing anything like his best.

7/2

8th

2

(5)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Expressionless

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dylan Cunha

In and out since winning at Leicester (1m4f, good) in April and he was beaten 8l after a slow start at Newbury last time; now only 1lb higher than for that last success but he needs to raise his game back up in trip.

7/1

5th

7

(1)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 0y

Class 5

20:35 Newbury

Expressionless

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Dylan Cunha

In and out since winning at Leicester (1m4f, good) in April and was disappointing at Goodwood (1m6f, soft) 11 days ago given he has won over that far and in testing ground; has plenty of form on good to firm, but has a bit to prove; often misses the break.

14/1

14/1

Form: 1549-6 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Course winner who has dropped 2lb lower then last successful and has twice won off the back of an absence; however, he didn't show enough back from 313 days off at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) this month to be of immediate interest.
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2nd

1

(5)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Grey Fox

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Emma Lavelle

Four-time course winner (1m-1m2f) but his last success was over 2m on AW last March; on dangerous mark but he's returned from a lengthy absence with two low-key runs this summer including over C&D; bit to prove and needs to rediscover his spark.

20/1

6th

9

(11)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 0y

Class 5

20:35 Newbury

Grey Fox

9st 3lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Emma Lavelle

Course winner who has dropped 2lb lower then last successful and has twice won off the back of an absence; however, he didn't show enough back from 313 days off at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) this month to be of immediate interest.

14/1

6th

5

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Grey Fox

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Emma Lavelle

Four-time winner over 1m/1m2f here; back off his last winning mark and has twice won after an absence, but whether he can do so after 313 days off is a moot point; may also need further than this now.

10/1

5/1

Form: 7-0513 C BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Was winning for the first time since his debut when just prevailing over 1m4f here (good) last month, but may not have been suited by the conditions when third of six at Yarmouth (11.5f, soft) 12 days ago; each-way claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(7)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 0y

Class 5

20:35 Newbury

Yokohama

9st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: John Butler

Was winning for the first time since his debut when just prevailing over 1m4f here (good) last month, but may not have been suited by the conditions when third of six at Yarmouth (11.5f, soft) 12 days ago; each-way claims.

5/1

3rd

7

(5)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 4

16:28 Yarmouth

Yokohama

8st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: John Butler

Was winning for the first time since his debut when just getting the better of Patrol at Newbury (1m4f, good) last month; 5lb higher and could probably do with the ground drying out (best form on good or faster), but still respected.

5/2

1st

14

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Newbury

Yokohama

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: John Butler

Has slipped to a career-low mark and well-backed fifth of 15 when returned to turf at Doncaster (1m2f) in March last time wasn't too bad; however, his record over that sort of trip is far more appealing than his two runs at 1m4f and his turf tally is 0-11.

10/1

Form: 263015

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won a four-runner race at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) as a 3yo, but all five wins since have come on the AW; rated 9lb lower on grass but still hard to warm to on a rare turf appearance.
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1

(4)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

15:34 Leicester

Robusto

10st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in April and close third at Chester (1m4f, good) four weeks ago; this 6yo could give another good account but is taking on some unexposed 3yos and may well be vulnerable.

13/2

3rd

7

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:00 Chester

Robusto

8st 13lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Has a much better strike-rate on AW than on grass; soundly beaten off his lower turf mark returned to this sphere last time; opposed.

25/1

8th

8

(8)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 0y

Class 5

20:35 Newbury

Robusto

9st 6lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won a four-runner race at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) as a 3yo, but all five wins since have come on the AW; rated 9lb lower on grass but still hard to warm to on a rare turf appearance.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 30-006

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
0-6; hasn't built on early promise, including three poor efforts on turf/dirt in Meydan, and little better in a Wolverhampton maiden (8.6f, AW) this month; only of interest if backed.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(9)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 0y

Class 5

20:35 Newbury

Vino Sauro

9st 12lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Jamie Osborne

0-6; hasn't built on early promise, including three poor efforts on turf/dirt in Meydan, and little better in a Wolverhampton maiden (8.6f, AW) this month; only of interest if backed.

25/1

6th

2

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vino Sauro

10st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Jamie Osborne

Encouraging third on his debut for Richard Fahey in April 2025; fair third for current trainer in Meydan last November but well held on three subsequent runs there; hard to fancy on his return to Britain.

25/1

3rd

9

(5)

27th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Vino Sauro

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

took keen hold, towards rear, headway from 2f out

16/1

Non-runners

Tiger, Harlington

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £80.30
Straight Forecast £75.08
Tricast £279.84
Trifecta £377.40

Selections

The Times:

Redbud Sixteen

NEWMARKET:

Yokohama

SPOTLIGHT:

Shady Bay

POSTDATA:

Tiger

RP RATINGS:

Raintown

TOPSPEED:

Grey Fox

Telegraph:

Redbud Sixteen

The Guardian:

Redbud Sixteen

The Star:

Redbud Sixteen

D Express:

Tiger

LAMBOURN:

Shady Bay

Daily Record:

Shady Bay

Daily Mail:

Yokohama

Daily Mirror:

Yokohama

The Sun:

Yokohama