June 25 / 12.45 Newmarket (July)

12.45

Good

Hallgarten Partner Of The Jockey Club Handicap

  • Prize money: £10308
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Hallgarten Partner Of The Jockey Club Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.70
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 58-878 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Promising stable debut in the race won by Superposition last month but he hasn't built on it in either start since; due to be 2lb lower from the weekend; others look stronger.
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6th

7

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Dark Tornado

9st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Has gained both handicap wins off a mark of 90, including when beating Aalto over C&D (good to firm) latest start; could go well but needs a career-best performance to defy a penalty; 1lb badly in.

16/1

1st

6

(9)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

12:45 Newmarket (July)

Dark Tornado

9st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Promising stable debut in the race won by Superposition last month but he hasn't built on it in either start since; due to be 2lb lower from the weekend; others look stronger.

33/1

8th

5

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Dark Tornado

10st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Made it two wins in a row when scoring off this mark on handicap debut on the other Newmarket course (7f, good to firm) last May; however, has to produce more than he's managed on his two runs this term; visor goes on.

20/1

2nd
10 (1)
Aalto

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 078-90 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner but he is well handicapped, has strong C&D form and his latest York run is easy to strike a line through; Ryan Moore retains the ride; dangerous if getting the breaks.
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2nd

5

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Aalto

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ian Williams

Landed a second Bunbury Cup at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in July; has followed that with two creditable thirds at Ascot (including the International) and a bold bid is on the cards under Ryan Moore.

6/1

3rd

1

(4)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Ascot

Aalto

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ian Williams

His last two wins have come in the 2024 and 2026 runnings of the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket but he proved his effectiveness at Ascot when third of 16 in the International Handicap over C&D (good to firm) in July; strong claims.

7/2

6/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 8-4091 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Not straightforward but he is a capable performer on his day and he landed his first turf success when beating Silver Ghost on the Rowley course six weeks ago, again hanging right under pressure but full value for the neck winning margin; up 3lb but has the ability to feature.
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9th

10

(14)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Superposition

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Ed Dunlop

In good form since returning to turf in the spring, getting the better of Silver Ghost to score at Newmarket (good) in May before solid third on the July course (again 7f, good to firm) the following month; just caught out by a drop to 6f when fourth at Ascot 19 days ago but that form is working out well; player back at 7f with William Buick taking over.

16/1

4th

4

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Superposition

10st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

Dual winner at 1m who was dropped back down to 7f when he scored at Newmarket (good) in May; stayed on for third over that trip on the July course a fortnight ago so this first start at 6f is something of a surprise.

14/1

Form: 46-713 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
The addition of cheekpieces saw him break his turf duck at Yarmouth in April, digging deep to win by a short head; similar form when third of 14 at Goodwood (7f, good) five weeks ago; he will need a personal best to come out on top this time though.
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3rd

4

(4)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:22 Sandown

Philanthropist

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Fanshawe

Effective on good to firm and good to soft; dual Tapeta winner who scored at Yarmouth (7f) in April and was a creditable second behind a rival who got first run at Kempton last month; usually held-up and has claims if he gets a good tow into the race.

100/30

2nd

2

(1)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Philanthropist

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: James Fanshawe

Won in first-time cheekpieces at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) in April; reached the frame in next two starts but his form nosedived in a big field at Ascot (last of 16) last time; has a bit to prove after that but this is a big drop back in grade and he's a player if he can bounce back.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 43-635 D

Last run: 126 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
High-class handicapper at 7f/1m; winless since landing a valuable 7f handicap at Ascot in July 2024 but he is now 6lb lower and three runs in Bahrain this winter suggested he retained a chunk of ability; back from four months off and this is perhaps not the day to catch him.
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9th

2

(13)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:20 Ayr

Northern Express

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Back to winning ways when seeing off 16 opponents at York (7f, good to firm) in July; two good runs have followed and he's one to take seriously; fourth in this race last year off 2lb higher.

14/1

5th

2

(6)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Northern Express

10st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Ended a losing run when taking a big-field C&D handicap in July; similar form when a close third at Thirsk (1m, good) five weeks ago; should be in the thick of it.

9/2

Form: 262540 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Not at his best two weeks ago but he had been threatening on both AW and turf beforehand; on a dangerous mark and he can't be discounted.
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5th

3

(2)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:22 Chester

I Still Have Faith

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

All wins have been over further when hooded and he's 0-7 at about 7f (has placed form); hasn't really fired in any of his last three races but this is easier than he's accustomed to; unraced at Chester.

9/2

5th

4

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Newmarket (July)

I Still Have Faith

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

Threatened on AW and turf in the spring but his last two efforts have been below par (C&D latterly); feasibly handicapped but others are more persuasive.

6/1

6th

11

(11)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

12:45 Newmarket (July)

I Still Have Faith

8st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Stuart Williams

Not at his best two weeks ago but he had been threatening on both AW and turf beforehand; on a dangerous mark and he can't be discounted.

9/1

Form: 0-5060

Last run: 111 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
On a handy mark on last summer's peak efforts for Hugo Palmer; ran some fair races in Dubai for new connections earlier in the year; others appeal a bit more for win purposes.
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2nd

4

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:20 Ayr

Hawksbill

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Yet to win a handicap but he has run to a useful level on his last three starts; soft ground might be the main obstacle for him today.

6/1

4th

11

(7)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Hawksbill

8st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Two quick runs at Glorious Goodwood three weeks ago, beaten only 2l when fifth of 20 on the Wednesday (7f, good to firm) then seventh of 18 in the Golden Mile on the Friday (good to firm) when he would have been closer with a clear run; it's possible he'll be involved; unproven on slow ground.

12/1

7th

18

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Hawksbill

9st 0lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Ran encouragingly in a couple of races won by English Oak during his spell in Meydan and wasn't disgraced at Goodwood (7f) on Wednesday; however, still has a poor strike-rate as it's two years since his sole success; steps back up in trip/class.

25/1

Form: 00-025 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Finished third in the 2022 Dewhurst; getting on for three years since his last win but he ran well for second at Sandown (1m, good) on his penultimate start; front-running fifth of 15 at Newbury two week ago; new cheekpieces need to spark something extra.
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5th

2

(6)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newmarket

Nostrum

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Appleby

One-time Classic prospect whose second of seven at Sandown (1m, good) in May suggested there was still some fun to be had; heavy ground may have scuppered him at Beverley three weeks ago but that brought his losing run up to 18; dangerously handicapped but he beat only one home in last term's Great St Wilfrid on his sole previous attempt at sprinting.

22/1

11th

2

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Nostrum

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

Has been a smart performer on his day and his second of seven at Sandown (1m, good) in May was encouraging, but he has gone backwards from that; has run with credit on soft ground, but losing run now up to 17 and best watched for now.

8/1

13th

8

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Nostrum

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

Extremely well handicapped on his old form; it appeared to bode very well for this campaign when he was runner-up at Sandown in May on his second stable start, but he's failed to kick on and has something to prove.

25/1

Form: 5117-0 D BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
The winner of three of his seven starts; sent off the red-hot favourite for Ascot's Victoria Cup last month but he failed to fire, finishing 22nd of the 28 runners; gelded soon after and he remains capable of better.
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9th

2

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

12:45 Newmarket (July)

Mudbir

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

The winner of three of his seven starts; sent off the red-hot favourite for Ascot's Victoria Cup last month but he failed to fire, finishing 22nd of the 28 runners; gelded soon after and he remains capable of better.

5/2

32

(9)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Mudbir

9st 1lb

T: John & Thady Gosden

Reserve; hindered by traffic issues in his final start of an otherwise progressive 2025 season that featured a Glorious Goodwood win (7f, good to soft); disappointing favourite in the Victoria Cup over C&D on reappearance but has possibilities if a physical tweak (gelded since) works a treat.

9/1

22th

16

(19)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Mudbir

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Well-bred colt whose record of 3-6 overall and 2-3 in handicaps (7f) features a narrow win at Glorious Goodwood; hindered by traffic issues at same venue when last seen (effort best forgiven); cheekpieces worn that day are retained; beat Defence Minister by half a length at Sandown last July; still open to further progress and remains of strong interest.

11/2

Non-runners

Silver Ghost, Darkness

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £51.10
Straight Forecast £34.43
Tricast £240.42
Trifecta £527.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Aalto

NEWMARKET:

Superposition

The Guardian:

Nostrum

The Times:

Mudbir

Telegraph:

Hawksbill

D Express:

Dark Tornado

The Sun:

Northern Express

TOPSPEED:

Darkness

Daily Record:

Superposition

RP RATINGS:

Aalto

POSTDATA:

Aalto

Daily Mail:

Aalto

Daily Mirror:

Aalto

The Star:

Nostrum