July 10 / 17.20 Newmarket (July)

17.20

Good To Firm

Jockey Club Estates Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Jockey Club Estates Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 1-4031 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
7f 2yo winner who kept on well to win in a small field here (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; this is more competitive but he did it cosily under Ryan Moore, who remains on board, and the return to 7f may be a plus.
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2nd

3

(6)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Newmarket

Sierra Sands

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Ed Dunlop

Having a good season, winning over 6f/7f here in June/July (good to firm); two creditable runs since (both over 7f); interesting.

10/1

4th

2

(1)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Sierra Sands

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Ed Dunlop

Won two in a row at Newmarket (6f/7f, good to firm) this summer but he was well held in his hat-trick bid there (fourth of six) last month; that was behind a big improver, but he needs to find more to defy this mark and is untried on AW.

10/1

4th

2

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Newmarket (July)

Sierra Sands

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ed Dunlop

Thriving on this course this summer, and beat Lion Of Mali a neck over C&D three weeks ago; edging up the weights only slowly and should give another good account of himself.

100/30

9/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 112151 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Made it 3-4 for the year when winning at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in April and bounced back from a lesser run on soft ground with another win at Sandown last month (7f, good; Kimbara second); had just half a length to spare but he had to wait for a clear run and all of his wins have been by narrow margins; could still be ahead of the handicapper up 3lb.
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8th

14

(8)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

Lion Of Mali

8st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: James Fanshawe

Two runs on softer than good were his only blips; won five 7f handicaps this year, with authority at Newbury last time, which earns plenty of respect despite today's higher mark, higher grade and more competitive race.

10/1

1st

4

(1)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newbury

Lion Of Mali

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: James Fanshawe

All four wins have been at 7f; admirably consistent and the winner got first run on him last time at Newmarket (good to firm); has finished first and second under the returning David Egan; every chance once more.

11/4

2nd

5

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Newmarket (July)

Lion Of Mali

8st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Fanshawe

Likeable 7f specialist (all four wins at this trip); just edged out by Sierra Sands over C&D three weeks ago; holding his form really well and should be in the thick of things again.

100/30

Form: 92-171

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the sixth attempt at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in February and returned to form with a gutsy handicap win at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month, keeping on well; pulled hard and weakened over 7f two starts ago but she might have potential at this trip if she settles.
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10th

9

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Kempton (AW)

Calling A Star

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Off the mark at the sixth attempt at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in February and returned to form with a gutsy handicap win at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June; bettered that form when fourth of 11 in 7f 3yo handicap at the Newmarket July meeting (form worked out) and claims if able to shrug off a lesser effort over 6f at Glorious Goodwood.

12/1

22th

17

(17)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Calling A Star

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Hughes

Off the mark at the sixth attempt at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in February and returned to form with a gutsy handicap win at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month; bettered that form when fourth of 11 in 7f 3yo handicap at the Newmarket July meeting and the form-figures of the four who have run out of that race since are 1113; considered under Buick.

11/1

Form: 235331 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Changed stables this spring and he was a close third on his first two runs for the yard (7f, good/good to firm) before a deserved win at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month, getting off the mark at the tenth attempt with Flight Control and Three Non Blondes close up; respected up just 2lb.
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9th

1

(10)

15th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:17 Yarmouth

Toastmaster

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Herrington

Unraced on ground slower than good; got off the mark when winning at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in June on his third start for this stable, coming home well from off the pace, and has since posted two respectable efforts; could have this run to suit his hold-up style.

5/1

3rd

9

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:52 York

Toastmaster

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Herrington

Struck at the third time of asking for Micheal Herrington when seeing off Flight Control and 11 others in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month; Flight Control finished a couple of places ahead of him at the Newmarket July meeting since but it was another sound effort from this son of Cotai Glory.

6/1

5th

7

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Toastmaster

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Herrington

Changed stables this spring and he was a close third on his first two runs for the yard (7f, good/good to firm) before a deserved win at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month, getting off the mark at the tenth attempt with Flight Control and Three Non Blondes close up; respected up just 2lb.

11/2

25/1

Form: 7-3565

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
It's possible that 7f on fast ground will represent his ideal conditions, and he's not had that combination in any of his four handicap starts this season; goes back up in trip today but from 2lb out of the handicap and others arrive with more pressing claims.
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6th

8

(2)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Ice Cube

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Won at Epsom (7f, good to firm) in July and he was back on the scoresheet here (7f, soft) yesterday when keeping on well; returns to 1m today; this progressive 3yo has to be respected under a 6lb penalty.

4/1

1st

7

(10)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Ice Cube

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Appreciated ease in grade and justified favouritism when scoring over 7f at Epsom (good to firm) in July; creditable fourth there (7f, good to firm again) five weeks ago; probably acts on good to soft; enters calculations for in-form stable.

4/1

4th

9

(9)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:48 Epsom

Ice Cube

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Richard Spencer

Appreciated ease in grade and justified favouritism when scoring over C&D (good to firm) four weeks ago, his ninth start; subsequent 3lb rise ought to be manageable and further progress is possible; shortlisted.

5/2

20/1

Form: 933136

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won at Nottingham (8.3f, good) in May before respectable third of seven at Lingfield (1m1f, soft); hampered at the start when she flopped here (1m, good to firm) a fortnight and she's much better than that, but she needs to bounce back with a career best if she's to come out on top.
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14th

5

(4)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

16:17 Epsom

Daretobedifferent

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: D Donovan

Has tried all trips from 5f to 1m2f, the win coming at 1m; wasn't stopping last time at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) when not far behind the winner so this far is worth a go.

10/1

5th

2

(5)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

19:15 Nottingham

Daretobedifferent

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: D Donovan

Spent last year sprinting and is having a first try over this far (won over 8.3f here in the spring off 3lb lower); didn't get going until too late in a small field last time (1m) but stamina would be the concern.

8/1

4th

1

(2)

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:08 Yarmouth

Daretobedifferent

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: D Donovan

Safely held an Newmarket on last two outings but this race is easier and she's now only 3lb higher than for breakthrough win at Nottingham (8.3f, good) in May; also suited by fast ground; dangerous if back on song.

5/1

9/1

Form: 21-403 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
7f AW maiden winner who returned to form when third at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) recently; the drop back to 7f could help and he has a chance.
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17th

17

(18)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Aqua Bear

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

He's raced in four handicaps this year and has twice made the frame (7f/1m, good/good to firm); however, he was well beaten at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago and needs to bounce back with a career-best effort.

25/1

11th

5

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Aqua Bear

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

7f AW maiden winner who returned to form when third at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) recently; the drop back to 7f could help and he has a chance.

9/1

Form: 1-2153 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Two wins from her four starts for Karl Burke and she was a close third of 13 on stable debut at Doncaster (7f, good to firm; behind two of these) three weeks ago, having led; in the mix if confirming that promise.
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No Results Found

Form: 221-4

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Beaten 4l by Sierra Sands when fourth of five at 100-30 on his handicap and seasonal debut here (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; however, he may have needed that run and this well-bred sort, who won a 6f AW novice last December, retains potential for his top trainer; could go well.
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No Results Found

Form: 1352

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
All four starts at Doncaster; 80-1 win on debut in April (6f, good to firm) and respectable efforts on next two starts before close second to Toastmaster last month in his first handicap (7f, good to firm); a possible.
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No Results Found

Form: 44623 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Improved form when second to Lion Of Mali on handicap debut at Sandown (7f, good) last month and again went close when third at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; a first win is unlikely to be far away; contender.
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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta £58.10
Straight Forecast £58.22
Tricast £535.86
Trifecta £396.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Toastmaster

NEWMARKET:

Sierra Sands

SPOTLIGHT:

Lion Of Mali

The Star:

Three Non Blondes

TOPSPEED:

Flight Control

LAMBOURN:

Calling A Star

D Express:

Angel Gabriel

The Times:

Sierra Sands

Telegraph:

Sierra Sands

Daily Mail:

Sierra Sands

Daily Record:

Lion Of Mali

POSTDATA:

Toastmaster

The Guardian:

Toastmaster

Daily Mirror:

Toastmaster

The Sun:

Toastmaster