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13.50

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Sky Bet Mile Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 0m 7f 192y
  • Class 2
  • 20 runners
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Sky Bet Mile Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 44-101 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Drawn on the wrong side at Royal Ascot on handicap debut and was a heavily backed winner at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago, when making most; he did it in good style and a 9lb rise may not stop him this afternoon; ran well on good to soft last August, unraced on softer.
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1st

2

(1)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Exclusive Code

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Built upon 2yo promise to win big-field maiden at Newbury (1m, good) on reappearance and when 13th of 30 in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) he was third of 15 in the far-side group; possible player.

11/2

13th

30

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Exclusive Code

8st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Archie Watson

Encouraging runs behind Group-class horses last season; back from a lengthy break and a gelding operation when the workmanlike winner of a big-field maiden at Newbury (1m, good) that's produced a stack of winners; unexposed and respected.

16/1

Form: -31101 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Made it three wins from his last four starts when returning to winning ways at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) last month; had just a nose to spare and is 6lb higher today, but all of his wins have been narrow ones and he keeps defying the handicapper; has run well on good to soft (unraced on softer).
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1st

6

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:52 Newmarket (July)

St Anton

9st 1lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Won handicaps in May on the other course here and at Carlisle (both 1m on good to firm) but the rise in the weights and grade proved a step too far behind Moonfall in the Britannia at Royal Ascot; another tall order here.

10/1

14th

21

(21)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

St Anton

8st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Reliable and progressive, but he's 6lb higher than when narrowly winning a Class 4 handicap at Carlisle 19 days ago and now 9lb higher than when his season began; he may have revealed his hand.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1312 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-3 when winning on handicap debut at Ascot (1m, good) in May and second of 30 in the Britannia at the Royal meeting there (1m, good to firm) in June; he's 5lb higher than last time but is unexposed and could have plenty more to offer; firmly in calculations; unraced on slow ground.
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No Results Found

Form: 7-7743

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
2yo Listed winner in France (1m, very soft) and, having been gelded, he was back on song at Ripon (1m, good to firm) last month, when first past the post (demoted to third due to interference); slow ground would hold no fears but it was a small field last time and this is much hotter.
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3rd

1

(5)

27th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

20:10 Ripon

Command The Stars

9st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

French Listed win on very soft ground last autumn has left him difficult to place this season; pulling hard all three starts hasn't helped and he comes right back down in trip having been gelded since last seen a couple of months ago; has it to prove.

8/1

4th

1

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 44y

Class 1

14:00 Goodwood

Command The Stars

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: George Scott

Did too much up front over 1m1f on penultimate start but never landed a blow when ridden with restraint in first-time hood (retained) over 7.5f latest; progress has stopped since French Listed win and he still has something to prove beyond 1m.

25/1

Form: -24103 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
All seven starts on good/good to firm; won the competitive Silver Bowl at Carlisle (1m) in May before mid-division at Royal Ascot, and he was a close third of 15 at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f) three weeks ago; could again be in the mix.
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3rd

16

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Blue Courvoisier

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

Built upon previous promise to win the Silver Bowl at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) in May on his third handicap start; mid-division in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) since when fifth of 15 on the unfavoured far side; this 3yo remains of interest and is firmly in calculations.

4/1

18th

17

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Blue Courvoisier

8st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

Came up shy in his first two handicaps (1m, good) but he was a big market mover when repelling stablemate Langstone in the Silver Bowl at Carlisle (1m, good to firm); that was courtesy of a canny front-running ride by Saffie Osborne and he's gone up 9lb to boot; there's a suspicion that he might have left his Britannia chance in Cumbria.

14/1

Form: 1-1301 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Three wins from his five starts, awarded the race at Ripon (1m, good to firm) last month due to interference (Command The Stars demoted); however, it was a small field last time and he could be vulnerable now back into a more competitive contest; unraced on slow ground.
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No Results Found

Form: 1-9042 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won both 2yo starts and he's improved with each of his four handicap runs this term, finishing strongly in first-time cheekpieces (retained) for 1l second of 19 to Exclusive Code at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; respected despite 5lb rise; unraced on slow ground.
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2nd

7

(13)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Zennor Storm

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won both 2yo starts and, having been gelded, he returned to form when keeping on for fourth of 14 at York (1m, good) last month; retains potential for top yard and the first-time cheekpieces could elicit something extra.

11/1

4th

12

(12)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Zennor Storm

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Two from two as a 2yo, both starts on Kempton AW; has finished last in a couple of turf handicaps this season but a subsequent gelding operation may prompt a turnaround and he represents a major trainer whose last two York runners, both in competitive races two Saturdays ago, were successful; by no means written off.

10/1

Form: 1-7477

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Fourth from good draw in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) before lesser run at Newmarket (1m, good to firm), and ran well in first-time tongue-tie at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good to firm) last time when shaping as though the return to 1m would help; however, others appeal more.
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7th

8

(8)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Lion Of Alba

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

2yo novice winner and an always-prominent fourth of 30 on handicap debut at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last month; not so hot at Newmarket (1m) three weeks ago, which sees a tongue-tie enlisted today; his dam being a 1m4f/1m5f winner heightens interest in this new trip.

20/1

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

Form: 122411 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Returned to winning ways at Pontefract (1m, good) last month and found a surge of improvement to follow up by 7l against 13 runners at Redcar (1m, good to firm); he's 11lb higher than last time and in a higher grade but it remains to be seen where his limitations now lie; unraced on slow ground.
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1st

9

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:12 Redcar

Welbury

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Edward Bethell

Kept on well to score at Pontefract (1m, good) last month and is now 2-7; 5lb higher in a more competitive race here might still have more to offer.

9/2

1st

8

(1)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

Welbury

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Has run to a similar level in three turf handicaps since winning a Southwell novice (1m, AW) in March; still unexposed and again holds each-way claims at least.

5/1

Form: 11-300 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
2-2 in France last year (6.5f/1m, soft/very soft); yet to pose a threat in Britain but he kept on from the rear for 4l 11th of 19 behind Exclusive Code at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago, which was encouraging, and he could be a serious force on today's slower ground.
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No Results Found

Form: 5-1314 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won at Chester (7.5f, good to soft) in June and ran well off this 5lb higher mark when 1l fourth of 11 at Thirsk (1m, good) three weeks ago; further improvement can't be ruled out but it's necessary if he's to return to winning ways in this hotter contest.
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4th

12

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Jeddaal

8st 10lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Sole 3yo in this field; maiden last term; gelded prior to posting form figures of 131 (over 7f-1m) this season, the wins on sharp, left-handed tracks, namely Catterick (good) and Chester (good to soft); open to further improvement, should take well to Thirsk and receives weight all round; respected.

11/4

1st

9

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:10 Chester

Jeddaal

8st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Off the mark on his sixth start when bagging Catterick maiden (7f) on his reappearance in April and it was a solid handicap debut when third at Haydock (1m, also good) one month later; latter form has been nicely advertised subsequently and he's on the shortlist.

11/2

Form: -55312

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Two 2yo wins (including on soft ground) and back on the scoresheet at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last month; another big run when second of 13 at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; he's a headstrong sort but that didn't stop him finishing strongly last time and this first crack at 1m is well worth a go; he's one to consider.
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2nd

8

(10)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Ironwill

8st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Versatile sort who held on narrowly from Proud Nation over 7f at Newmarket (good to firm) most recently, adding to his 2yo sprint wins and taking record to 3-7; ran creditably over C&D in May; solid chance.

11/1

1st

4

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newmarket (July)

Ironwill

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

2-3 in 2yo campaign and took a step forward from his first two runs of this season when third at Sandown (7f, good) three weeks ago; could do with settling better but he might not be far away.

6/1

Form: 4-121 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
All four starts on good/good to firm; posted her second win when scoring on handicap debut at Ayr (1m, good) last month; had just a neck to spare last time and is 5lb higher up in grade this afternoon, but that latest form has been franked by the placed horses and he could have more left in the tank.
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1st

10

(6)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Ayr

Bearish

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Ed Dunlop

Odds-on in a pair of novice events this term, winning over 1m at Ripon then clear second over 1m1f at Hamilton; still plausibly open to progress and could do well in handicaps; respected.

5/1

2nd

2

(7)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

14:35 Hamilton

Bearish

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ed Dunlop

Didn't have to match the form of last year's promising debut at Newmarket to see off Pepsea and four others at Thirsk last month; 7lb worse off with Pepsea today but may still uphold the placings; the one to beat.

5/6

Form: 62-41 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the fourth attempt in Ripon novice (1m, good) in June, showing improved form and defying trouble in running to win comfortably on his second start since being gelded; his dam was a 1m2f Listed winner (on soft ground) and he has the potential to be better than his opening mark.
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1st

3

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Ripon

Eklleem

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: William Haggas

Best run when second in a Newmarket novice last October (7f, good; favourite; third and fourth have won since); sent off at 10-11 when close fourth in a Newcastle novice early last month; 1m should suit and has a chance.

13/8

Form: -23313 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Consistent sort who won Dundalk maiden (1m, AW) last month on his seventh start before close third on handicap debut at Galway (8.5f, yielding); he kicked clear turning for home last time and today's slightly shorter trip could be a positive; cheekpieces replace blinkers; each-way possibilities.
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3rd

7

(3)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

19:50 Galway

Krasimir

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Several placings before off the mark in Dundalk AW maiden over this trip earlier in the month under a positive ride, not needing to improve on previous turf efforts which included Leopardstown third (beaten 1l) to Johnny Soda whom he now meets on 8lb better terms; contender from a good draw.

6/1

1st

5

(5)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:10 Dundalk (AW)

Krasimir

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Never worse than third in six starts, over this trip last twice; tongue-tie returns for AW debut and plenty of horses by Mehmas win on synthetic surfaces.

7/4

Form: 1-9742 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground 2yo maiden winner who came from a tough position to win valuable final here (7f, good) last October; hasn't kicked on this season but he returned to his best with close second of six at Newmarket last month (1m, good to firm; ran minus a plate); worth a second look given his course form.
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2nd

7

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Newmarket (July)

Astrazar

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Walker

Had some good 2yo form, as when winning both starts at about 7f, and this campaign has a somewhat luckless look to it so far, albeit slow starts aren't helping; his one start over 1m, in a valuable Carlisle handicap in May, was inconclusive regarding stamina but he remains of interest.

4/1

4th

5

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Astrazar

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ed Walker

First start beyond 6f when winning Ffos Las maiden (7.3f, heavy) last September and followed up in last-gasp fashion in valuable EBF Final at York (7f, good) in October; never involved in two competitive handicaps this season but he met trouble on the first occasion and a slow start didn't help last time; will need to break better if he's to take advantage of his inside stall.

9/1

Form: 2-3226

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Placed on his first four starts (including on soft) and got going too late when sixth of 19 to Exclusive Code in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on handicap debut at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good to firm); a stronger gallop today would help his cause and he's not discounted.
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6th

12

(20)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Storming Point

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

He's finished in the first three on all four starts and was stretched by 1m2f when turned over at odds-on last time; wears first-time cheekpieces on handicap debut and his stable won this in 2023; Ryan Moore rides and improvement is possible, but necessary if he's to defy his opening mark.

10/1

2nd

5

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 3

16:07 Salisbury

Storming Point

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Thrice-raced colt who is proving consistent; good second in both turf attempts, latest at Windsor (1m, good to soft) behind a useful sort; leading form contender upped further in distance.

4/6

Form: 290782

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
It was a small field at Ripon (1m, good to firm) in which he returned to form last time, when battling it out with Command The Stars and Noelan Star, and this is much more competitive; however, his two best RPRs have come at York and he's 4lb lower than when second of 14 here (7f, good) in May; could go well at a big price if conditions suit (unproven on slow ground).
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2nd

4

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

20:10 Ripon

Daydreama

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Plenty of racing last year and this, and has generally struggled this season; did not appear to see it out in a few runs beyond 7f and Beyond The Bar looks his trainer's best chance.

16/1

8th

8

(8)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

18:45 Doncaster

Daydreama

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Two novice wins over 6f last term (good); best run this term when second in a York handicap in May (7f, good); disappointing since; fast ground is a concern.

10/1

Form: 751146

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row at Chester (6f/7f, soft/good) in June and respectable efforts at Chester (7.5f, good) and Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to firm) since; however, he needs something extra on today's first attempt at 1m if he's to land a competitive handicap such as this.
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6th

12

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Start Me Up

8st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Has form figures of 114, all at Chester (6f and around 7f), since being gelded (maiden previously); not disgraced last time but has something to prove off the same mark switched to a different venue and upped in grade.

18/1

4th

6

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:18 Chester

Start Me Up

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Richard Spencer

Improved form since being gelded and he made it 2-2 at Chester when completing a double in a 7f handicap (good) two weeks ago; up another 4lb but he finished well to beat a clear second last time and is open to more progress at this new trip; big player.

2/1

Form: 012

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Well-beaten favourite on debut at Salisbury (7f, soft) in June but left that behind to win in a first-time tongue-tie (retained since) at Kempton (7f, AW); clear second under a penalty at Thirsk (1m, good) three weeks ago and this 450,000gns half-brother to multiple Group/Grade 1 winner Romantic Warrior could be on a good mark for this first handicap start.
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No Results Found

Betting Forcast

5/1 Exclusive Code, 14/1 St Anton, 7/1 Outback Heat, 25/1 Command The Stars, 15/2 Blue Courvoisier, 33/1 Noelan Star, 5/1 Zennor Storm, 33/1 Lion Of Alba, 11/1 Welbury, 16/1 Intense Vision, 12/1 Jeddaal, 10/1 Ironwill, 25/1 Bearish, 15/2 Eklleem, 25/1 Krasimir, 25/1 Astrazar, 20/1 Storming Point, 50/1 Daydreama, 33/1 Start Me Up, 20/1 Le Samourai

Verdict

York has brought out the best in DAYDREAMA and he earns the vote off a handy mark having returned to form at Ripon last time. Eklleem won a Ripon novice in fine style in June and is second choice on his handicap debut, ahead of Britannia runner-up Outback Heat who may well have unfinished business. Glorious Goodwood one-two Exclusive Code and Zennor Storm have to be respected, while Intense Vision could get much closer to those rivals on today's slower ground. Welbury, Ironwill and Astrazar also have possibilities.[Ben Hutton]

Selections

POSTDATA:

Noelan Star

RP RATINGS:

Blue Courvoisier

TOPSPEED:

Lion Of Alba

SPOTLIGHT:

Daydreama