July 04 / 14.05 Newmarket (July)

14.05

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £51540
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly sunny

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 2-1231

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Second to Magnetude at Chester (1m4f, good) in May on handicap debut; 10-11 for seven-runner race at Newbury (1m4f, good to soft) on latest outing but drawing 4l clear represented improved form and gave plenty of hope for 1m6f; up 7lb but considered for yard which also runs Hard To Believe.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket (July)

Mythical Bay

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Second to Magnetude at Chester (1m4f, good) in May on handicap debut; 10-11 for seven-runner race at Newbury (1m4f, good to soft) on latest outing but drawing 4l clear represented improved form and gave plenty of hope for 1m6f; up 7lb but considered for yard which also runs Hard To Believe.

7/2

1st

1

(4)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newbury

Mythical Bay

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Won Wolverhampton novice (9.4f, AW) in January on fourth start and returned from break with close second on handicap debut at Chester (1m4f, good) last month; only third of four at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) but that was still a good run and he could be in the shake-up today.

7/2

3rd

7

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 3

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mythical Bay

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Made heavy weather of it when landing a 9.4f novice here in January (2-5 favourite); better in form terms when second of eight in a Chester handicap three weeks ago (extended 1m4f, good; Galilean Quality third) but he looked a tricky ride in the straight, hanging both ways; has the ability to deal with a 3lb rise but there are reservations.

7/4

12/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 3-1218

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won two 1m4f handicaps, gamely making all at Chester on second occasion; pitched in at the deep end for Group 2 Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm) 17 days ago, in which he was a never-dangerous eighth of 11 at 100-1, but that's earned him a 9lb rise; proving up to that task probably requires further improvement.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(5)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Magnetude

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Owen

Can make the running; won two 1m4f handicaps and so nearly got back up over 1m6f at Newmarket on latest start; no show, however, when he tried a 1m6f Group 3 at Royal Ascot (100-1) and he is bottom of this pack on ratings.

20/1

2nd

1

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket (July)

Magnetude

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: James Owen

Won two 1m4f handicaps, gamely making all at Chester on second occasion; pitched in at the deep end for Group 2 Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm) 17 days ago, in which he was a never-dangerous eighth of 11 at 100-1, but that's earned him a 9lb rise; proving up to that task probably requires further improvement.

12/1

8th

5

(4)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Magnetude

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Sent handicapping this term and had 1m4f wins at Wolverhampton (AW) and Chester (good) on two of those three starts; gamely made all with first-time cheekpieces in the latter but that was off a mark of just 76 and, even though the form has been boosted, this race demands something of a much higher order.

66/1

Form: 61-171 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Seventh to Arc Ole Ole when 2-1 favourite on handicap debut at York in May; made favourite again, however, in six-runner race here (again 1m4f on good) 15 days ago and always close up to win by a neck, finding plenty for sustained pressure; up 3lb but it looks as if 1m6f will suit him well.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket (July)

Hard To Believe

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Seventh to Arc Ole Ole when 2-1 favourite on handicap debut at York in May; made favourite again, however, in six-runner race here (again 1m4f on good) 15 days ago and always close up to win by a neck, finding plenty for sustained pressure; up 3lb but it looks as if 1m6f will suit him well.

13/2

1st

1

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Newmarket (July)

Hard To Believe

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Won at Bath (1m, good to soft) last October on second start and followed up in Wolverhampton novice (9.4f, AW) in March; only seventh of 14 when 2-1 favourite on handicap debut at York (1m4f, good) five weeks ago but he should retain potential.

5/2

OUR TIP

13/8

Form: 51-115

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick by scoring at York (1m4f, good) in May; 16-1 when dropped in from a wide draw in 19-runner King George V Handicap at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) 16 days ago and ran on well from out the back to finish fifth; raised another 4lb and this extra 2f poses a question but there's no sign yet of getting to the bottom of him.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket (July)

Arc Ole Ole

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dylan Cunha

Completed a hat-trick by scoring at York (1m4f, good) in May; 16-1 when dropped in from a wide draw in 19-runner King George V Handicap at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) 16 days ago and ran on well from out the back to finish fifth; raised another 4lb and this extra 2f poses a question but there's no sign yet of getting to the bottom of him.

13/8

5th

16

(20)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Arc Ole Ole

8st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Dylan Cunha

Unraced on firmer than good; scored at Bath (1m, soft) last October on second start, narrowly obliged in handicap at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) in March and went in again at York (1m4f, good) five weeks ago; travelled smoothly and asserted gamely in 14-runner handicap the last time, which has seen him raised 10lb since but he's probably not reached his ceiling yet.

12/1

1st

10

(3)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Arc Ole Ole

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: Dylan Cunha

Scored comfortably at Bath (1m, soft) last October on second start and narrowly got the better of a serious battle for eight-runner handicap at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) in March on reappearance; raised 4lb but that latest start is solid form and this scopey, long-striding sort, who's well related, looks set for further improvement, including at 1m4f.

7/2

5th
7 (1)
Heroics

8/1

Form: 42-241 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Carries his head high; 7l fourth of 14 to Arc Ole Ole at York (1m4f, good) in May on handicap debut; bettered that form when staying on best to win a four-runner race at Sandown (1m6f, good) three weeks ago, but 3lb higher today and his sights are raised.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(2)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heroics

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Alan King

Steadily progressive stepping up in trip and got off the mark at the fifth attempt, at Sandown (1m6f, good) in June; wasn't able to handle the step up in class at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) last month when fifth of seven but holds obvious claims back on AW at this level.

100/30

5th

7

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket (July)

Heroics

8st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Alan King

Carries his head high; 7l fourth of 14 to Arc Ole Ole at York (1m4f, good) in May on handicap debut; bettered that form when staying on best to win a four-runner race at Sandown (1m6f, good) three weeks ago, but 3lb higher today and his sights are raised.

8/1

1st

2

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:08 Sandown

Heroics

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Runner-up twice in novices and made a positive start to his handicap career when 7l fourth of 14 over 1m4f at York (good) four weeks ago; this is less competitive but didn't obviously shape at York as if he's crying out for this 2f longer trip.

6/1

Form: 0-2590

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Best form when second on handicap/seasonal debut at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) in April; however, heavy defeats since in the Lingfield Oaks Trial, a Goodwood handicap and the King George V at Royal Ascot (80-1), all at about 1m4f, leave her with a lot to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket (July)

Amora Queen

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Charlie Johnston

Best form when second on handicap/seasonal debut at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) in April; however, heavy defeats since in the Lingfield Oaks Trial, a Goodwood handicap and the King George V at Royal Ascot (80-1), all at about 1m4f, leave her with a lot to prove.

25/1

16th

7

(9)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Amora Queen

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Johnston

2-3 as 2yo and best form when second on handicap/seasonal debut at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) in April; however, the heavy defeats when finishing last in the Lingfield Oaks Trial and a Goodwood handicap, both at about 1m4f, seem to be powerful negatives.

50/1

9th

6

(8)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 3

15:42 Goodwood

Amora Queen

9st 1lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Well beaten in the Lingfield Oaks Trial most recently but is somewhat interesting back down in grade, being a filly who has form figures of 112 when racing below Listed/Group level; ran well in Doncaster handicap (1m2f) the final time.

10/1

4/1

Form: 415-22

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
1m, heavy-ground winner as 2yo; emerged in second in Doncaster handicaps this season over 1m4f and an extended 1m6f, so he brings proven stamina and effectiveness on good to firm; up 3lb but more to give.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket (July)

Lopeo

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: David Menuisier

1m, heavy-ground winner as 2yo; emerged in second in Doncaster handicaps this season over 1m4f and an extended 1m6f, so he brings proven stamina and effectiveness on good to firm; up 3lb but more to give.

4/1

2nd

2

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 115y

Class 2

15:05 Doncaster

Lopeo

8st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David Menuisier

Showed staying potential with a 1m win on heavy ground in three-runner maiden at Goodwood last September, easily his best of three 2yo races; sent handicapping over 1m4f here (good to firm) on reappearance and kept on galloping for a good second of seven, so it looks like he will stay this trip; considered with an unchanged mark.

4/1

2nd

3

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 4

18:45 Doncaster

Lopeo

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David Menuisier

Showed staying potential with a 1m win on heavy ground in three-runner race at Goodwood last September, which was far better than his starts either side; gelded since; should be capable of better this season switched to handicapping but it is needed.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £47.90
Straight Forecast £53.53
Trifecta £235.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Mythical Bay

SPOTLIGHT:

Arc Ole Ole

The Guardian:

Hard To Believe

Daily Mail:

Heroics

POSTDATA:

Lopeo

TOPSPEED:

Mythical Bay

LAMBOURN:

Mythical Bay

D Express:

Mythical Bay

Daily Mirror:

Mythical Bay

Daily Record:

Mythical Bay

The Sun:

Hard To Believe

NEWMARKET:

Arc Ole Ole

The Times:

Arc Ole Ole

Telegraph:

Arc Ole Ole

The Star:

Arc Ole Ole