Today / 17.20 Newmarket (July)

17.20

Good To Firm

Debenhams Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Debenhams Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.80
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 2-2320

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Below par in first-time blinkers at Epsom last month but the good to soft ground may not have suited and he's back in a visor today, in which he went close at Windsor (1m, good to firm) in May; has an each-way shout.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(11)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Asmen Warrior

9st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: James Owen

Below par in first-time blinkers at Epsom last month but the good to soft ground may not have suited and he's back in a visor today, in which he went close at Windsor (1m, good to firm) in May; has an each-way shout.

7/1

15th

15

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Asmen Warrior

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: James Owen

Won a Salisbury maiden (1m2f, good to firm) last June when sporting first-time cheekpieces for previous yard; yet to score for current stable but he's been placed on six of those seven starts and it was a narrow defeat when second of ten at Windsor (1m, good to firm; visored) under Silvestre De Sousa latest; soft going would ask a question but he's well drawn to go forward and newly fitted blinkers might eke out more.

7/1

2nd

2

(3)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

17:00 Windsor

Asmen Warrior

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: James Owen

Record is only 1-12 and most of his form is over middle distances; however, looks a possible danger at this level provided he's suited by returning to 1m for first time since debut.

4/1

2nd
12 (2)
Tawajjah

33/1

  • Place: £7.10

Form: 7/221/

Last run: 612 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Well-bred 5yo by Frankel; won a novice for Roger Varian at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in November 2024 and absent since (gelded in interim); changed hands for 40,000gns in February and has joined an up-and-coming stable, but he may need this comeback outing.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

12

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Tawajjah

9st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Well-bred 5yo by Frankel; won a novice for Roger Varian at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in November 2024 and absent since (gelded in interim); changed hands for 40,000gns in February and has joined an up-and-coming stable, but he may need this comeback outing.

33/1

1st

5

(4)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

14:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tawajjah

9st 4lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Roger Varian

raced in second, outpaced and shaken up over 2f out

1/5

1st

5

(4)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

14:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tawajjah

9st 4lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Roger Varian

raced in second

1/5

16/1

  • Place: £8.40

Form: 073100 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at Epsom on Oaks day and he still had work to do when his path was blocked late on over this C&D three weeks ago; however, before those he won in good style on the other Newmarket course (1m, good) and he won this race in 2024 (good to soft); capable of having a say.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(10)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Sterling Knight

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ed Dunlop

Well beaten at Epsom on Oaks day and he still had work to do when his path was blocked late on over this C&D three weeks ago; however, before those he won in good style on the other Newmarket course (1m, good) and he won this race in 2024 (good to soft); capable of having a say.

16/1

13th

1

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Sterling Knight

10st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

Disappointing at Epsom a fortnight ago but won on the other Newmarket course (1m, good) last month and he has a very solid record at this track, featuring a C&D win and 2l fourth in this last year; could bounce back.

14/1

17th

8

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Sterling Knight

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

Versatile regarding ground and he was winning his 12th race when beating Jimmy Speaking and Final Night at Newmarket (1m, good) three weeks ago; that was a comfortable win and he has the assistance of Ryan Moore but this demands more from him (has never won off a mark this high).

14/1

8/1

Form: 052-82

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
He's 0-7 in handicaps but runner-up in three, including when short-headed in this race last year (good to firm) and when returning to form at Ripon (1m2f, good) last time; could be bang there once more.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Parole dOro

10st 0lb

J: James Doyle

T: Michael Bell

He's 0-7 in handicaps but runner-up in three, including when short-headed in this race last year (good to firm) and when returning to form at Ripon (1m2f, good) last time; could be bang there once more.

8/1

2nd

1

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

Parole dOro

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Bell

Sole success came at Epsom (7f, good to firm) as a 2yo, though he twice finished runner-up last year, including at York (1m2f, good; first start since being gelded) in October; didn't enjoy the smoothest run and far from disgraced in good Newbury handicap on reappearance; likely to go well.

9/2

8th

4

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Newbury

Parole dOro

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Sole success came at Epsom (7f, good to firm) as a 2yo, though he twice finished runner-up last year including at York (1m2f, good; first start since being gelded) in October; off since but he has gone well fresh in the past; shortlisted.

9/1

Form: 187101 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won on the Rowley Mile here (1m, good to firm) in May and bounced back from a lesser run at Newbury to win over this C&D (good) three weeks ago; it was a blanket finish last time but he's just 2lb higher today and the fourth has won since; this progressive 4yo is now 4-8 and is high on the list.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Spanish Voice

10st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Andrew Balding

Won on the Rowley Mile here (1m, good to firm) in May and bounced back from a lesser run at Newbury to win over this C&D (good) three weeks ago; it was a blanket finish last time but he's just 2lb higher today and the fourth has won since; this progressive 4yo is now 4-8 and is high on the list.

9/2

1st

2

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Spanish Voice

10st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Soundly beaten at Newbury (1m, good) last time following a 9lb rise for his win on the other Newmarket course earlier last month (1m, good to firm; made virtually all); however, this lightly raced 4yo impressed on that penultimate outing and his current mark may not be beyond him.

10/1

10th

12

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Spanish Voice

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Six races overall and his only two on turf resulted in one front-running win at Newmarket last April (1m2f, good) and another two weeks ago (1m, good to firm); being dropped back in trip worked a treat last time and, although hit with a 9lb rise, better still may well be forthcoming.

6/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: 12-060

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
In top form at the end of last season but this 8yo hasn't performed at the same level on his three outings this year and needs to raise his game.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Hickory

10st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

In top form at the end of last season but this 8yo hasn't performed at the same level on his three outings this year and needs to raise his game.

33/1

11th

25

(17)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Hickory

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Jamie Osborne

Has plenty of good form at Ascot and his most recent course effort (when bidding for a second win in the Victoria Cup) can be excused as the race didn't pan out favourably for him; however, he has a difficult-looking mark to overcome in this first Royal Ascot attempt.

22/1

6th

1

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Sandown

Hickory

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Third in this last year and improved form later in the season, finishing his campaign in fine form (on various ground); down the field at Ascot on recent return but he was hampered and may have needed the run; not discounted.

10/1

7/1

Form: 551-74

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Easily won Chester novice (7.5f, good to firm) last August on third and final 2yo start and reappeared with midfield finish in the Italian 2,000 Guineas, before 2l fourth of 30 on handicap debut in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm); firmly in calculations now against older horses.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Lion Of Alba

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Easily won Chester novice (7.5f, good to firm) last August on third and final 2yo start and reappeared with midfield finish in the Italian 2,000 Guineas, before 2l fourth of 30 on handicap debut in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm); firmly in calculations now against older horses.

7/1

4th

28

(32)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Lion Of Alba

8st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Made it third-time lucky last season in a 7.5f novice at Chester (good to firm); however, he was only seventh in the Italian 2,000 Guineas (good) in his comeback race and that casts a shadow over his prospects.

40/1

1st

4

(3)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:50 Chester

Lion Of Alba

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Built upon the promise of his debut fifth at Newbury (6.5f, good) when occupying the same position at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to soft), where he kept on well; he's the type who should have more to offer and today's extra yardage is a likely positive; he's one to consider.

5/2

Form: 24109/ D

Last run: 600 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won off this mark for Marco Botti at Doncaster (1m2f, good) in September 2024; however, absent since that November and it remains to be seen how much ability he retains; stable debut (remains in same ownership).
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(12)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Daysofourlives

10st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: David Simcock

Won off this mark for Marco Botti at Doncaster (1m2f, good) in September 2024; however, absent since that November and it remains to be seen how much ability he retains; stable debut (remains in same ownership).

50/1

9th

3

(3)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Daysofourlives

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Marco Botti

in touch with leaders

14/1

3

(3)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Daysofourlives

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Marco Botti

Had soft ground as a possible excuse for his no show in the Balmoral at Ascot last month and solid record in handicaps before that, including fourth in Hunt Cup and a defeat of subsequent Cambridgeshire winner Liberty Lane at Doncaster (1m2f) in September; has a 2-2 AW record; no surprise were he to make his presence felt in this higher grade.

14/1

Form: 000-07 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
He's fully 7lb lower than when a close third at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) last July but was soundly beaten on his final three outings last season and it's been the same story on his two starts this term.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Ancient Rome

10st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Charles Hills

He's fully 7lb lower than when a close third at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) last July but was soundly beaten on his final three outings last season and it's been the same story on his two starts this term.

33/1

7th

3

(8)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:47 Newcastle (AW)

Ancient Rome

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charles Hills

Often held up in rear, so he saw very little daylight when 50-1 off career-low mark in the Spring Cup at Newbury in April; dropped another 2lb since but he last won in September 2023 and failed to make an impact in all but one of his races in 2025, so does not look the percentage call.

12/1

10th
11 (14)
Final Night

11/1

Form: 316236 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Four wins at Kempton between last October and this March and placed twice in a row on the other Newmarket course in May (1m, good to firm/good) before solid sixth of 18 at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) last month; his yard is in excellent form and he's an each-way contender.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(14)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Final Night

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John Butler

Four wins at Kempton between last October and this March and placed twice in a row on the other Newmarket course in May (1m, good to firm/good) before solid sixth of 18 at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) last month; his yard is in excellent form and he's an each-way contender.

11/1

6th

18

(17)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Final Night

8st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: John Butler

Four-time AW winner who is 0-6 on turf but his 40-1 second of 13 at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) was a good effort in May and he backed it up when third to Sterling Knight over that C&D (good) a fortnight later; sole start on good to soft (1m2f) last year was inconclusive but he'll do well to defy this career-high mark.

20/1

3rd

8

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Final Night

9st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Things clicked with four AW wins between October and March and he transferred that improvement back to turf when second of 13 over C&D a fortnight ago (good to firm; Sterling Knight third); could be thereabouts.

8/1

8/1

Form: 9-3321

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
3yo who was placed in the spring in his first three handicaps (1m2f/1m, good) before beating his four rivals to win at Sandown (1m1f, good) last month; this is a tougher assignment but he travelled well last time and could have more to offer; possible contender.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

15

(15)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

The Joker

8st 10lb

J: George Wood

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

3yo who was placed in the spring in his first three handicaps (1m2f/1m, good) before beating his four rivals to win at Sandown (1m1f, good) last month; this is a tougher assignment but he travelled well last time and could have more to offer; possible contender.

8/1

1st

4

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

13:32 Sandown

The Joker

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Seven-race maiden who has largely consistent form, latterly 332 since handicapping, latest effort behind Law Court at Sandown (1m); along with that rival, looks a solid contender.

7/2

2nd

4

(9)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Sandown

The Joker

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

0-6 record includes three runs here but he's run well on all of those visits, including when third of six in a hot Class 4 on his April return; filled that position again at Newmarket (also 1m2f, good) 12 days ago and this free-going sort may benefit from today's drop back to 1m; player.

7/1

12th
9 (4)
Priapos

10/1

Form: 2-7411 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) in May and followed up in reapplied cheekpieces (retained) in the Carlisle Bell (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago to make it four wins from his last seven starts; climbing the weights but this thriving 4yo could give another good account.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

9

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Priapos

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Won at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) in May and followed up in reapplied cheekpieces (retained) in the Carlisle Bell (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago to make it four wins from his last seven starts; climbing the weights but this thriving 4yo could give another good account.

10/1

1st

5

(4)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Priapos

9st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Added to his two AW successes since joining these connections when winning over this C&D 25 days ago (good to firm); best form has been on quick ground and he's a contender off this 3lb higher mark; cheekpieces, worn once previously, now return.

11/2

1st

5

(8)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Priapos

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Phillip Makin

Has done well over 1m for new connections, finding plenty for two wins on sand at Newcastle in late 2025; given a break after and two turf runs since, at Beverley and when fourth at Ayr ten days ago, suggest he isn't just an AW pony; can go well.

6/1

7/2

Form: 13-1

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won on 2yo debut at Newbury (6.5f, soft) last October and similar form when third at Kempton (7f, AW) next time; reappeared with a last-gasp novice win at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) and this Frankel colt, who is out of 1,000 Guineas winner Special Duty, is open to further improvement tackling 1m on his handicap debut; could play a leading role.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

13

(13)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Shipbourne

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Won on 2yo debut at Newbury (6.5f, soft) last October and similar form when third at Kempton (7f, AW) next time; reappeared with a last-gasp novice win at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) and this Frankel colt, who is out of 1,000 Guineas winner Special Duty, is open to further improvement tackling 1m on his handicap debut; could play a leading role.

7/2

1st

2

(9)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

15:45 Doncaster

Shipbourne

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

By Frankel out of a 1,000 Guineas winner; odds-on favourite on Newbury debut (6.5f, soft) in October and he forged clear to win with lots in hand; well-held third under a penalty at Kempton in December but that was behind a smart prospect who finished third in the Craven (Group 3) this spring; sets the standard on that latest form and he's a big player on his return.

9/4

1st

7

(1)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 110y

Class 4

14:16 Newbury

Shipbourne

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ralph Beckett

Twelfth foal; Frankel brother to 6f 2yo winner Task Force (including Listed; RPR 110), closely related to 1m2f and 1m4f (Listed) winner Elegant Verse, half-brother to US 8.5f turf winner Hypnotist; dam 5.5f-1m winner (including Cheveley Park/1,000 Guineas); from a top stable and he's firmly in calculations on debut.

11/10

Non-runners

Shafdar, Longlai

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £155.50
Straight Forecast £121.49
Tricast £3486.69
Trifecta £4722.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Lion Of Alba

LAMBOURN:

Shipbourne

SPOTLIGHT:

Spanish Voice

The Guardian:

The Joker

Daily Mirror:

Priapos

NEWMARKET:

Parole d'Oro

TOPSPEED:

Longlai

The Times:

Shipbourne

The Star:

Shipbourne

Daily Record:

Shipbourne

THE NORTH:

Lion Of Alba

Telegraph:

Lion Of Alba

D Express:

Lion Of Alba

The Sun:

Lion Of Alba

RP RATINGS:

Spanish Voice

Daily Mail:

Spanish Voice