July 10 / 15.00 Newmarket (July)

15.00

Good To Firm

Betway Trophy (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Betway Trophy (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 41-261 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
All the rage in the betting for his first two starts this season, with the line coming a touch too soon on first occasion (1m2f); rather muted on the step up to 1m4f behind Wine Dark Sea at Ascot (good to firm) next time but the combination of 1m6f and first-time headgear worked a treat at Goodwood (good) seven weeks ago when he travelled much the best on his way to a tidy win; 5lb rise may well underestimate what he had in the tank.
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1st

2

(2)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 2

15:40 Doncaster

Valedictory

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

All turf starts on good/good to firm; cheekpieces and moving up to 1m6f worked a treat initially with wins at Goodwood and Newmarket, but he looked hard work when a fair fifth at the big Goodwood meeting and blinkers over 2m didn't work at York last time; kinks remain and he now tries a visor.

100/30

7th

5

(4)

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Valedictory

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Stepping up to 1m6f with cheekpieces enlisted resulted in wins at Goodwood (good) and Newmarket (good to firm); that's not ironed out all the kinks, though, as he looked hard work at Glorious Goodwood 18 days ago on his way to a fair fifth of 13, with Small Fry in second; probably needs to resume improvement on this first go at 2m but he's one to be reckoned with if first-time blinkers receive the same response that first-time cheekpieces did.

6/1

OUR TIP

40/1

  • Place: £7.70

Form: 3-2265 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Fourth in this race last year off the same mark; fine efforts when runner-up in February on first two starts (2m, AW) since rejoining this yard, but reportedly made a respiratory noise next time and, following his third wind operation, he was a soundly beaten outsider in Listed race four weeks ago; others seem more solid.
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5th

1

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 5f 61y

Class 2

13:37 Newbury

Roaring Legend

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Olly Murphy

Hasn't won since completing an AW hat-trick in early 2025 but went close in 1m6f handicap at the Newmarket July festival when last seen; place possibilities, provided he remains in same form.

7/1

2nd

1

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Roaring Legend

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Olly Murphy

Fourth in this race last year off the same mark; fine efforts when runner-up in February on first two starts (2m, AW) since rejoining this yard, but reportedly made a respiratory noise next time and, following his third wind operation, he was a soundly beaten outsider in Listed race four weeks ago; others seem more solid.

40/1

5th

5

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:00 York

Roaring Legend

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Olly Murphy

Fine efforts when runner-up in 2m AW handicaps in February on first two starts since rejoining this yard; reportedly made a respiratory noise at Musselburgh in April and he's had a third wind operation since; however, even if returning to form, a career-best if needed from this 6yo today.

25/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: /21-51 D

Last run: 68 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Second run after wind surgery saw him better than ever back on turf for a clearcut win in 12-runner race on the other Newmarket track (1m6f, good to firm) when last seen nearly ten weeks ago; 7lb rise demands better still but he's a regular Flat winner who needs respect.
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2nd

4

(4)

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Goblet Of Fire

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Nicky Henderson

Won a handicap here (1m6f, good to firm) in May and placed in handicaps on the other Newmarket course on his two runs this summer (1m6f, good to firm/good); further improvement is needed if he's to win in today's higher grade but this progressive 6yo holds each-way claims.

12/1

2nd

1

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:29 Newmarket (July)

Goblet Of Fire

9st 12lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Nicky Henderson

Landed big prize over this trip on Rowley Mile (good to firm) on 1,000 Guineas day in May and was close third in another heritage handicap over C&D (good to firm) when reappearing last month; nudged up only 2lb for that and in much calmer waters today; good chance.

9/4

3rd

6

(6)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Goblet Of Fire

8st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Nicky Henderson

Second run after wind surgery saw him better than ever back on turf for a clearcut win in 12-runner race on the other Newmarket track (1m6f, good to firm) when last seen nearly ten weeks ago; 7lb rise demands better still but he's a regular Flat winner who needs respect.

6/1

Form: 223608 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Tricky to settle and is held up in rear; won the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f, good to firm; 9lb higher today) last October and had some very solid AW form over 1m2f-2m this year; back to near his best when eighth of 20 at Royal Ascot (2m4f) but he needs to hit a new high if he's to win this.
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2nd

4

(8)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Beylerbeyi

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Ian Williams

Acts on good to soft but soft would be a worry; tricky to settle and is held up in rear (a good pace would help) but he's 2-4 at Doncaster; won the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f) last October and looked just as good on most handicap starts since; fifth of 22 in the 1m6f Ebor at York last time, with Ascending fourth as they both made late gains; player in below-par renewal.

7/2

5th

15

(21)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Beylerbeyi

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Ian Williams

Acts on good to soft but soft would be a worry; tricky to settle and is held up in rear; won the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f; 10lb higher today) last October and he's looked just as good on most starts since, without winning but late traffic woes seemingly prevented him from going close last time; without his usual jockey Billy Loughnane today but he was a close second last term under Clifford Lee; probably involved if he can get the breaks.

10/1

11

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 2

14:10 Ascot

Beylerbeyi

10st 3lb

T: Ian Williams

100/30

Form: 162-11

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won three of his five handicaps, including warm events on good to firm at Ascot (1m4f) and Carlisle (1m3f) in his two starts this season; firmly in charge on first occasion and absolutely hacked up when 5-6 favourite in the latter 16 days ago; shoulders a 6lb penalty today, whereas his mark for future engagements is 11lb higher still; that suggests he wins today if he stays this new trip, and the dam being sister to a 1m5f-2m winner gives plenty of encouragement; deservedly a hot favourite.
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1st

5

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 61y

Class 1

13:25 Newbury

Wine Dark Sea

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Harry Charlton

3-6 in handicaps, including winning warm events on good to firm at Ascot (1m4f) and Carlisle (1m3f) on first two starts this year; absolutely hacked up in the latter but subsided disappointingly in the closing stages for valuable 1m6f handicap at Newmarket (made most) 16 days later; dam is sister to a 1m5f-2m winner, suggesting he should stay beyond 1m4f; even if back on song, however, this rise in class suggests he will register a place at best.

16/1

5th

8

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Wine Dark Sea

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Harry Charlton

Won three of his five handicaps, including warm events on good to firm at Ascot (1m4f) and Carlisle (1m3f) in his two starts this season; firmly in charge on first occasion and absolutely hacked up when 5-6 favourite in the latter 16 days ago; shoulders a 6lb penalty today, whereas his mark for future engagements is 11lb higher still; that suggests he wins today if he stays this new trip, and the dam being sister to a 1m5f-2m winner gives plenty of encouragement; deservedly a hot favourite.

Evs

1st

2

(5)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

17:05 Carlisle

Wine Dark Sea

10st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Harry Charlton

Fairly unexposed sort who showed his best form when taking 14-runner Ascot handicap (1m4f, good to firm) seven weeks ago; that race has worked out well, with the third and fourth winning big handicaps at Royal Ascot and at Epsom on Derby day respectively, so a 5lb rise now looks on the lenient side; form of his close second on final start of last year was also boosted at last week's royal meeting and he's a key contender.

2/1

33/1

Form: 534140

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Seen mostly at up to 1m4f, over which he delivered a telling late challenge on the other Newmarket track in May; while that looked encouraging for longer trips, his one attempt at 1m6f (on soft last July) and two at 2m (last two Northumberland Plates) saw him well beaten; that's not conclusive proof that he won't stay 1m6f but it leaves his stamina unproven.
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1st

6

(9)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:45 Ascot

Asgards Captain

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Dylan Cunha

Seen mostly at up to 1m4f so perhaps unwise to read all that much into last two defeats over 2m and 1m6f; not impossibly treated on his solid 1m4f form earlier this season, and last year's efforts included a 2l defeat in this (not seen to best effect) and a victory over Insanity at York (1m4f, good to firm); in the mix.

13/2

6th

5

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Asgards Captain

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Seen mostly at up to 1m4f, over which he delivered a telling late challenge on the other Newmarket track in May; while that looked encouraging for longer trips, his one attempt at 1m6f (on soft last July) and two at 2m (last two Northumberland Plates) saw him well beaten; that's not conclusive proof that he won't stay 1m6f but it leaves his stamina unproven.

33/1

12th

11

(13)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Asgards Captain

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Dylan Cunha

Three wins at this track but he came 13th in this race last year; that was his only appearance over this long a trip and he was also below form when he had a crack at 1m6f, so he's unproven beyond 1m4f, over which he's contested his last nine starts; stamina is the big doubt.

16/1

50/1

Form: 640770 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Third in this race last year off 3lb higher; competitive only once (Saudi Arabia in February) from six starts this year and there's been no win for very nearly three years, so he's far from being the percentage call.
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4th

7

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 5f 61y

Class 2

13:37 Newbury

Real Dream

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Useful on his day but has inconsistent form this year and is on a long losing spell; soundly beaten in the Ebor last time; others preferred.

25/1

21th

20

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Real Dream

8st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

Rarely seen on softer than good but it used to be okay (2023); made the frame only once (Saudi Arabia in February) from seven starts this year; admittedly hampered at Newmarket six weeks ago on latest outing, a race in which he ran well last term before finishing fifth in this; 7lb lower than 12 months ago and has a place squeak but there's been no win for over three years.

33/1

7th

3

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Real Dream

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Third in this race last year off 3lb higher; competitive only once (Saudi Arabia in February) from six starts this year and there's been no win for very nearly three years, so he's far from being the percentage call.

50/1

Form: 008-78 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Second in this race in 2024 and won it last year (good to firm); now he has a 4lb lower mark than last year; that's having failed to finish in the first six in any of his seven races since, but at least his latest start was better than reappearance and it's not unheard of for runners from this stable to surge back to form.
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2nd

4

(6)

27th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:22 Epsom

Oneforthegutter

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

He's dropped to a dangerous mark but this 7yo has struggled to get competitive this season and others arrive with more compelling claims.

16/1

7th

11

(6)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 5f 61y

Class 2

13:37 Newbury

Oneforthegutter

8st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ian Williams

Successful at the 2025 Newmarket July festival (1m6f) but has failed to repeat the form since; new headgear needs to prompt a resurgence.

33/1

5th

7

(5)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

14:35 Goodwood

Oneforthegutter

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ian Williams

Beaten under 3l in the Shergar Cup Stayers last time and is possibly running into form; however, usually races over further nowadays and this drop back to 1m4f looks a negative; cheekpieces reapplied.

12/1

Form: 0-4350 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Respectable third to Goblet Of Fire on the other Newmarket track (1m6f, good to firm) in May in a first-time visor; perhaps any beneficial effect from the headgear has worn off, as he ran poorly on latest start, but he is now 1lb below his last winning mark (from last July) and the visor is removed.
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1st

8

(4)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Pole Star

8st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Unraced here except in a maiden (fourth of six); three wins in last year's 3yo campaign (good/soft) but none this season; his form has gone the wrong way and, even though a reduced mark has helped him to some minor honours lately, others have more pressing claims.

12/1

3rd

10

(12)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Haydock

Pole Star

8st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Charlie Johnston

Three wins in last year's 3yo campaign (good/soft), two of them here (1m4f/1m6f); his form has gone the wrong way this season but he hasn't run badly off a reduced mark on his last two outings and perhaps the first-time cheekpieces and/or the return to Haydock will elicit a bigger effort today.

12/1

3rd

1

(2)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 27y

Class 3

18:15 Pontefract

Pole Star

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Two disappointing runs before a much more competitive show, still below form, when fifth of ten off this reduced mark in 2m Shergar Cup race at Ascot eight days ago; still needs to perk up somewhat but this is a drop back in class.

9/2

25/1

Form: 80-742

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won the 1m1f Cambridgeshire at Newmarket in September 2022 but his solitary win since was in Bahrain (1m2f) in January 2025; went close over 1m4f last August and runner-up over 11.4f at Windsor 13 days ago, but this trip (well beaten trying 1m5f once last year) is doubtful territory.
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11th

7

(10)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Majestic

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Won the 2022 Cambridgeshire but his only win since came in Bahrain (1m2f, good) last January; some creditable efforts on turf this summer; this is just his second AW start but he was runner-up at Wolverhampton on the previous one in November 2024; could be in the shake-up but the suspicion the wait for another British win will go on.

10/1

3rd

2

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Majestic

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Jack Channon

Won the 2022 Cambridgeshire but his only win since came in Bahrain (1m2f, good) last January; came from further back than the winner when runner-up at Windsor (around 1m4f) in June but he failed to beat a rival home over 1m6f at Newmarket last month; drop back in trip should suit.

7/1

10th

7

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Majestic

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Won the 1m1f Cambridgeshire at Newmarket in September 2022 but his solitary win since was in Bahrain (1m2f) in January 2025; went close over 1m4f last August and runner-up over 11.4f at Windsor 13 days ago, but this trip (well beaten trying 1m5f once last year) is doubtful territory.

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £110.10
Straight Forecast £259.97
Tricast £2096.01
Trifecta £931.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Wine Dark Sea

NEWMARKET:

Valedictory

POSTDATA:

Pole Star

LAMBOURN:

Goblet Of Fire

RP RATINGS:

Wine Dark Sea

TOPSPEED:

Wine Dark Sea

The Times:

Wine Dark Sea

The Guardian:

Wine Dark Sea

Daily Mail:

Wine Dark Sea

D Express:

Wine Dark Sea

Daily Mirror:

Wine Dark Sea

The Sun:

Wine Dark Sea

The Star:

Wine Dark Sea

Telegraph:

Valedictory

Daily Record:

Valedictory