July 04 / 16.25 Newmarket (July)

16.25

Good To Firm

Betway Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap

  • Prize money: £23553
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly sunny

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 1-0450 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Down the field in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) but was on the unfavoured far side and prior to that he ran well when fifth of 21 in the Victoria Cup there (7f, good); won over C&D last August; chance.
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1st

2

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Royal Zabeel

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Listed winner (6f) on AW; showed himself to be smart on turf too with a 7f handicap win at Newmarket last month; wouldn't judge him harshly on his Bunbury Cup defeat five weeks ago, racing away from the main action and still in front 1f out; 4lb lower today and he looks a big player for last year's winning connections.

8/1

10th

1

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Royal Zabeel

10st 3lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Respectable fifth in this year's Victoria Cup; prevailed last Saturday to take C&D record to 2-2 and overall strike-rate to 7-23; incurs 6lb penalty but Conor Whiteley takes off a useful 5lb; major player.

8/1

1st

3

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Royal Zabeel

9st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Down the field in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) but was on the unfavoured far side and prior to that he ran well when fifth of 21 in the Victoria Cup there (7f, good); won over C&D last August; chance.

6/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 139542 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won four in a row on AW earlier this year and beaten less than 1l when fourth of 11 at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) in May; went even closer when runner-up at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last time and has solid claims.
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8th

19

(6)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Goldmoyne

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Eight-time winner who has been kept busy since joining this yard and he rattled off a four-timer on AW (7f/1m) earlier in the year; has been knocking on the door of late, including when close third of 17 at York (7f, good to firm; Pellitory second; Morte Point sixth) 19 days ago; firmly in the mix once again.

15/2

3rd

7

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Goldmoyne

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

His progress for James Owen has been quite a story, winning a 6f handicap at Newcastle in December off a 40lb lower mark; fine second-place finishes on his last two runs and still seems to be improving; each-way shout.

7/1

2nd

9

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Goldmoyne

8st 13lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Won four in a row on AW earlier this year and beaten less than 1l when fourth of 11 at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) in May; went even closer when runner-up at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last time and has solid claims.

9/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 41-480 D

Last run: 126 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Pops up with the odd very big run, such as when capitalising on an easy lead at Chelmsford (1m, AW) last December; he's just 2lb higher today and is not ruled out but he's inconsistent and this is his first start since a heavy Group 3 defeat on dirt at Meydan in February.
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1st

3

(12)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Crown Board

9st 12lb

J: Mme Frida Valle Skar

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

He has returned from the Middle East with fine efforts at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) and over 1m on the straight course here (good to firm) in July; should remain competitive under these conditions.

7/1

2nd

2

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Ascot

Crown Board

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Inconsistent but he's just 1lb higher than when making all at Chelmsford (1m, AW) last December and he returned from a break with an encouraging third at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago, when again making the running; might not face much opposition for the lead; chance.

13/2

3rd

2

(10)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Crown Board

10st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Pops up with the odd very big run, such as when capitalising on an easy lead at Chelmsford (1m, AW) last December; he's just 2lb higher today and is not ruled out but he's inconsistent and this is his first start since a heavy Group 3 defeat on dirt at Meydan in February.

16/1

11/1

Form: 462-88 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Beaten on his last 15 starts going back to May 2024 and only eighth on both starts this season; however, the latest result doesn't tell the whole story as he suffered a frustrating passage in the home straight at Chester; well handicapped on last season's best and he's one to consider.
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9th

13

(11)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Divine Libra

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Three-time winner but now on a lengthy losing run and connections reverted to blinkers last time at Goodwood; needs to turn a corner.

20/1

11th

16

(4)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Divine Libra

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charles Hills

Beaten on his last 16 starts going back to May 2024 and he didn't deliver on a hint he was on the way back at Chester in May when beaten 7l at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 25 days ago; just 1lb above his last winning mark, however, and first-time blinkers might help him put his best foot forward.

18/1

5th

8

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Divine Libra

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charles Hills

Beaten on his last 15 starts going back to May 2024 and only eighth on both starts this season; however, the latest result doesn't tell the whole story as he suffered a frustrating passage in the home straight at Chester; well handicapped on last season's best and he's one to consider.

11/1

Form: 0-2635 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Beaten on his last 14 starts and he's been expensive to follow in that time, but he was denied a clear run at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and again ran well when fifth of 19 at York (7f, good) last time; could be thereabouts.
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5th

3

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

18:45 Doncaster

Akkadian Thunder

10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

In good form last June, winning off this mark over C&D (good) before an excellent second at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm); some fair efforts this season and on a good mark now; not out of it.

4/1

6th

7

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Akkadian Thunder

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Beaten on his last 14 starts and he's been expensive to follow in that time, but he was denied a clear run at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and again ran well when fifth of 19 at York (7f, good) last time; could be thereabouts.

11/2

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: 2-1150 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
He has a lofty mark to defy but he won two in a row in Bahrain in January (7f/1m, good/good to firm; including Local Grade 1) and after a break he caught the eye in the Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last month, when he made late headway after being badly hampered; interesting.
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7th

1

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

No Retreat

10st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: George Scott

He has a lofty mark to defy but he won two in a row in Bahrain in January (7f/1m, good/good to firm; including Local Grade 1) and after a break he caught the eye in the Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last month, when he made late headway after being badly hampered; interesting.

6/1

21th

4

(7)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

No Retreat

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Scott

Useful performer but has done much of his racing in the Middle East, winning three times; 0-5 in British events and suffered a heavy defeat (albeit with something possibly amiss) at Royal Ascot 12 months ago; something to prove off his mark.

33/1

26th

18

(1)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

No Retreat

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Consistent in Britain and UAE but he has more to do than when getting off the mark at Meydan (7f, good to firm) in February and when third in a lower grade at Haydock (1m) for new yard in May; now has tongue-tie refitted with cheekpieces added.

22/1

Form: 23-327

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
He's 3lb out of the handicap and he wasn't quite at his best last time; however, he kicked off his campaign with two good runs in defeat and there remains a suspicion he may yet have a bigger performance in him.
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8th

10

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Golden Redemption

8st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

He's 3lb out of the handicap and he wasn't quite at his best last time; however, he kicked off his campaign with two good runs in defeat and there remains a suspicion he may yet have a bigger performance in him.

8/1

7th

12

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Golden Redemption

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Placed on all six handicap starts, most recently second of six over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago when twice suffering interference from the winner in the closing stages; every chance he'll be bang there.

4/1

2nd

7

(6)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:05 Newmarket

Golden Redemption

8st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Andrew Balding

Placed on all four handicap starts last year (7f/6f, good to firm/good), on the final occasion keeping on for 1l third here when the drop back to 6f looked against him; returned with solid third at Kempton (7f, AW) in March; major player for trainer who has won two of the last four runnings.

2/1

Form: 3200-0

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Listed runner-up for Ger Lyons last May (7f, good) but well beaten on final two starts for that yard and same story on last month's stable debut in the Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot; may be best watched for now.
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18th

4

(19)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

One Smack Mac

9st 10lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

A handicapping case can be made on last year's Irish form but he's been slow to get going for this yard and a wide stall is unlikely to help him stage a revival.

100/1

9th

4

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

One Smack Mac

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Listed runner-up for Ger Lyons last May (7f, good) but well beaten on final two starts for that yard and same story on last month's stable debut in the Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot; may be best watched for now.

33/1

28th

19

(13)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

One Smack Mac

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Formerly trained by Ger Lyons; placed a few times over 6f/7f in Listed grade but posted duck eggs at Royal Ascot 2025 and in valuable Irish handicap in his last two appearances; sold for 80,000gns since; hood fitted; enough to prove on debut for new yard.

50/1

5/2

Form: 066-32 D BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Had a good 3yo campaign last season and she was beaten just a neck on the other Newmarket course (7f, good) this May on her second start back; has run well on this track in the past and she's in calculations up 2lb.
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15th

6

(12)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Silver Ghost

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Emma Lavelle

It was a convincing win when she beat 13 others to land a valuable handicap from 6lb lower over C&D (good) last May; this season started well with two placed efforts at Newmarket (7f, good to firm/good) in May but she disappointed when beaten 15l to finish last of 10 on the July course 25 days ago; that can probably be forgiven as she raced in a group that was never competitive.

10/1

10th

6

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Silver Ghost

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Emma Lavelle

Had a good 3yo campaign last season and she was beaten just a neck on the other Newmarket course (7f, good) this May on her second start back; has run well on this track in the past and she's in calculations up 2lb.

5/2

Form: 065-97 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £35.70
Straight Forecast £38.97
Tricast £170.75
Trifecta £263.00

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Silver Ghost

TOPSPEED:

Goldmoyne

SPOTLIGHT:

No Retreat

D Express:

Houquetot

The Star:

Akkadian Thunder

RP RATINGS:

Divine Libra

The Times:

Silver Ghost

Telegraph:

Silver Ghost

Daily Mail:

Silver Ghost

Daily Record:

Silver Ghost

NEWMARKET:

No Retreat

POSTDATA:

Goldmoyne

The Guardian:

Goldmoyne

Daily Mirror:

Goldmoyne

The Sun:

Goldmoyne