Tomorrow / 16.45 Newmarket (July)

16.45

Good To Firm

Debenhams Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 12 runners
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Debenhams Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: /00-32 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; two good runs back from her eight-month absence, headed close home at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; that form is working out well and he has earned the 2lb rise; bold bid expected.
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2nd

2

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

19:30 Hamilton

Tatterstall

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Ran just twice last year and soundly beaten each time but he's well handicapped on his 2024 form and he reappeared last month with a close third at Thirsk (5f, good to firm); strong claims if backing that up.

5/1

3rd

2

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Tatterstall

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Prominent racer; well handicapped on his 2024 form but he was only seen twice last year and finished down the field on both occasions; enough to prove back from a break.

8/1

Form: 03-685 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Of interest from a handicapping perspective, some 3lb lower than when a close third in last season's Portland at Doncaster (5.6f, good); not beaten far into fifth at Windsor 18 days ago; not easy to win with but likely to give a good account.
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5th

1

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 3

19:17 Windsor

Rosario

10st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Roger Teal

Tendency to blow the start has often cost him; disappointing effort back in the cheekpieces (off again tonight) in the Goodwood handicap he'd won last season early last month, despite a better break; now 3lb lower but will need to better that somewhat.

10/1

8th

8

(11)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Rosario

8st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roger Teal

Captured this prize last year and largely in good form after, despite his customary slow starts; should strip sharper for his reappearance sixth in 5f Newmarket handicap 17 days ago so he's no forlorn hope in refitted cheekpieces.

8/1

Form: 658612 CD BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Formerly high class; ended a long losing run at Sandown (5f, good) last month when visored for the first time; beaten at odds-on at Yarrmouth six days later; another 3lb higher today but not handicapped out of things.
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2nd

2

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

14:40 Yarmouth

Twilight Calls

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Richard Spencer

Ended a losing run of over four years when the well-backed winner of a 5f handicap at Sandown (good ground; visored first time) last week; still has plenty of handicapping scope given his back class and this should be run to suit him.

13/8

1st

1

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

13:38 Sandown

Twilight Calls

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Over four years since his last win and made only limited impact at Meydan earlier this year before a midfield finish on his belated AW debut; however, he's on a very dangerous mark should the visor trigger something; best on good or faster ground so watch the weather.

9/2

Form: -52992 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo; yet to win a handicap but he's finished runner-up on both turf and AW, with Sunday's close call at Southwell (5f, AW) representing improvement; ahead of the handicapper and holds obvious claims; stable also run Twilight Calls.
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2nd

5

(3)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Rappers Delight

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Won C&D novice last September before a stint in Meydan (some good efforts), and he returned to action with a midfield finish in a competitive handicap at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) eight days ago; could improve for that run and the drop back to 5f; unexposed and he's an interesting contender.

11/2

9th

12

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Rappers Delight

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Improved with each of his 3yo starts, getting off the mark in a 5f novice at Southwell last September; ran creditably in Dubai earlier in the year without looking ahead of his mark; returns to action in a tough race and the new visor needs to have a positive effect.

12/1

Form: /040-4

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Better known for AW exploits and has had few chances on turf, running his best race in this sphere when fourth of eight at Newbury (6f, good to soft; stable debut after 223 days off) four weeks ago; potentially well treated and he's interesting with that run behind him.
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4th

1

(4)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Newbury

Never Just A Dream

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: T J Kent

Smart performer on AW for Ismail Mohammed; one good run and two modest efforts for Alice Haynes last year; potentially thrown in now starting out for the excellent Terry Kent but he does have to prove himself on turf (stiff tasks on last two attempts).

12/1

12th

4

(4)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Never Just A Dream

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Looked extremely promising on AW early in his career; he was returning from a year off when down the field in a warm sprint at Newcastle and he fared better when fourth of nine at Dundalk 11 weeks ago; could be a more potent threat here.

10/1

Form: 341805 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
In good form on AW earlier in the year, winning twice at Southwell (5f/6f); best effort since returned to turf came at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago when a close fifth of ten; more required back up in class.
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5th

3

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:15 Windsor

Star Chorus

10st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Mike Murphy

A two-time 5f/6f scorer at Southwell this winter; yet to hit top form after a three-month absence, though he was poorly drawn when 15th in 5f Epsom handicap last time; no forlorn hope in a refitted hood.

50/1

15th

11

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Star Chorus

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

In good form on AW for Mike Murphy this winter, winning twice at Southwell (5f/6f); slowly away (blindfold removed late) at Goodwood two weeks ago; looks vulnerable at this level and goes without accessories this time.

50/1

Form: -04645 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
C&D record reads 131, the defeat coming behind Emperor Spirit in this race last year; 5lb lower than for his last win and although he's yet to really shine this year, the booking of Oisin Murphy is notable; contender with cheekpieces now discarded.
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5th

1

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

14:40 Yarmouth

Rocking Ends

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

C&D win last August came off a 3lb higher mark; encouraging reappearance here five weeks ago and today's ground will be more suitable; solid claims dropped into a Class 4.

11/2

Form: 529-34 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Record is only 1-10 but she's fairly useful and has performed well in 5f contests (handicap/Listed) at Sandown this term; played up beforehand and withdrawn ahead of an intended engagement at York two weeks ago; Ryan Moore booked and she could do better yet.
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6

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Our Cody

9st 3lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Richard Hughes

Record is only 1-10 but she's fairly useful and has performed well in 5f contests (handicap/Listed) at Sandown this term; perhaps best not to take latest effort literally but in going back up just 1lb the assessor hasn't overreacted; again has frame possibilities.

7/1

31

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Our Cody

8st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Richard Hughes

Reserve; she has built on her 2yo form in two runs this season, finishing third in a handicap and a Listed race (not clear run) at Sandown (both 5f, good); wouldn't be out of this if getting a run; hood tried for the first time.

20/1

Form: 30-202 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
He was having his first run for Michael Keady when winning the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 3lb higher mark; two good runs on fast ground this year (below par on slower going in the Epsom Dash) and likely to make another bold bid.
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2nd

3

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Emperor Spirit

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Keady

Blows hot and cold but he is on a dangerous mark and his second of 17 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in May was a fine effort; subsequent run in the Dash at Epsom can be forgiven (ground) and this should be more to his liking; other pace influences on show.

7/1

14th

16

(7)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Emperor Spirit

8st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Keady

Appreciated the return to turf when finishing second of 17 at Ascot five weeks ago; 1lb rise still leaves him on a feasible mark; rarely seen on slower than good.

20/1

Form: 189-80

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Ayr (6f) in novice/maiden company either side of a heavy defeat in the Coventry Stakes; well beaten in two handicaps this year and sold out of Archie Watson's stable for 4,600gns last week; plenty to prove and stable have more obvious claims with Emperor Spirit.
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20th

7

(14)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Underwriter

8st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Archie Watson

Won maiden/novice races at Ayr (6f, good to firm/good) last year, either side of finishing down the field at Royal Ascot; however, soundly beaten on last three starts, most recently on handicap/seasonal debut at Sandown.

33/1

8th

1

(6)

24th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 2

13:20 Sandown

Underwriter

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Archie Watson

Won maiden/novice races at Ayr (6f, good to firm/good) last season on two of his first three starts; came up short in Group/sales races otherwise but reappears having been gelded and he could prove well suited by this first crack at 5f; interesting on handicap debut, especially if backed.

10/1

Form: 454303 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Had a rare off day in the Dash but quickly back on track with a close third at Windsor (5f good to firm) 18 days ago; unlikely to be too far away off the same mark.
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3rd

8

(1)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 3

19:17 Windsor

Rhythm N Hooves

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Cowell

Poor effort at Epsom, behind two of these, last time will need forgiving but he boasts a fair record for Billy Loughnane (won for him last summer off 6lb higher); handicapper given him a chance and it wouldn't be a shock were he to pop up.

6/1

19th

18

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Rhythm N Hooves

8st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Robert Cowell

Admirable campaigner who is gradually edging down the weights; type to pop up soon but perhaps in a slightly less competitive affair.

20/1

Form: 363915 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
His two wins have come in small-field affairs but he gave a good account of himself in the 3yo Dash at Epsom five weeks ago; effective on fast ground; others have more pressing claims.
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5th

8

(12)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Epsom

U S S Charleston

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Lemos De Souza

Respectable rather than progressive on AW since a Wolverhampton win in December but he found soft turf to his liking when coming clear of his four rivals at Yarmouth (5f) last month; needs more off 7lb higher in this better race but further rain would help him more than some.

10/1

1st

5

(2)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

17:03 Yarmouth

U S S Charleston

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Lemos De Souza

Off the mark at the eighth attempt when winning at Wolverhampton in December and he posted solid efforts on his next three starts; however, he was down the field at Lingfield 40 days ago and now returns to turf.

6/1

Betting Forcast

7/1 Tatterstall, 8/1 Rosario, 8/1 Twilight Calls, 11/2 Rappers Delight, 25/1 Never Just A Dream, 66/1 Star Chorus, 11/2 Rocking Ends, 7/2 Our Cody, 5/1 Emperor Spirit, 66/1 Underwriter, 10/1 Rhythm N Hooves, 20/1 U S S Charleston

Verdict

A competitive renewal with several runners of interest. Tatterstall's Hamilton second has already received some boosts and he should go well despite topweight, while Rapper's Delight looks ahead of his mark, Rocking Ends has a fine C&D record and last year's winner Emperor Spirit (second choice) arrives in top form and is 3lb lower than for his 2025 success. NEVER JUST A DREAM has a bit more to prove than some, on both trip and surface fronts, but he hasn't been with Terry Kent long and his Newbury fourth was encouraging. There could well be a bigger effort to come from him on grass and he is on an extremely dangerous mark if that is the case.[Paul Smith]

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Our Cody

POSTDATA:

Rocking Ends

SPOTLIGHT:

Never Just A Dream