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Land Of Lights Festival At Gullivers Handicap

  • Prize money: £18319
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 3
  • 16 runners
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Land Of Lights Festival At Gullivers Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 6-7800 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Yet to hit top gear after four runs this term (tongue tied last three) but didn't have the run of the race at Glorious Goodwood last time (9-1 in big field); withdrawn once since when the ground was good to soft, so she is untested on ground slower than good; down the weights and cheekpieces go on.
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17th

7

(24)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Adrestia

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Royal Ascot handicap winner last year (5f, good to firm) and later went close in this race when 3lb higher; yet to get competitive this term but could have needed the comeback run, there were blindfold issues next time and she ran well for a long way at Ascot 17 days ago before eased considerably late on; drawn next to the stands' rail and a revival is not out of the question with form figures of 132 under the returning Oisin Murphy; tongue tied last two races.

8/1

Form: 064717 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Both 2026 wins were 5f (soft/good) and decisively on top from Hypnotised at Sandown in July for latest; below form behind that rival at Newbury (good to firm) latest start but has bounced back before; one to consider.
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7th

3

(12)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

13:55 Newbury

Wheels Of Fire

9st 13lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Both 2026 wins were 5f and he was decisively on top at Sandown (good ground) 17 days ago; that was a personal best and he's in the mix, although significantly worse off at the weights with Sandown runner-up Hypnotised.

8/1

1st

2

(4)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

18:15 Sandown

Wheels Of Fire

9st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Showed career-best form when winning readily at Musselburgh (5f, soft) in April and is also effective on fast ground but his subsequent efforts this spring were underwhelming; non-runner at Goodwood yesterday.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 666007 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Did well in two big fields on good to firm at York last season but yet to show that form in 2026; cheekpieces went on for last two outings when slowly away at Glorious Goodwood and seventh of 21 at York, the latter rather disappointing given his market prominence and that he ran so well in it the year before; well handicapped but needs a revival.
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7th

20

(3)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

The Man

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Won a 5f handicap at last season's Dante meeting here and confirmed the track suited him well when collared late by Trefor in this race 12 months ago; 3lb lower this time around and he has done enough in 2026 to think he retains all his ability; trainer is making a name for himself in the big sprint handicaps and it's likely this has been the main aim all summer; big chance if getting it right at the start.

5/1

13th

11

(3)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

The Man

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Back from a break and wind surgery when impressive in a big field at York in May 2024 (5f, good to firm; 7lb lower); however, failed to fire at Meydan this year and was again down the field at Newcastle a month ago; cheekpieces replace a hood.

14/1

Form: 311800 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Landed a pair of 6f handicaps here in early summer; well below form elsewhere on all three runs since, only 17th at York and Thirsk on last two outings, but the return to Doncaster ensures he retains some interest on this first 5f venture since reappearance.
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17th

6

(16)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Novello Lad

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Landed a pair of 6f handicaps at Doncaster in early summer but he's been well below par both runs since, only 17th in 6f York handicap last time; lots more is needed.

25/1

17th

9

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Novello Lad

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Progressive sprinter in 2025 (following wind surgery) and he has carried on the good work this year, winning 6f handicaps at Doncaster in May (good to soft) and June (good to firm); well beaten at Thirsk 24 days ago, however, and this is a deeper race.

40/1

Form: 511552 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Progressive sort who has notched up three wins in 2026 and went mighty close over the extended 5f here on latest outing (made most, raced away from the rest); unraced on softer than good; otherwise looks a major player.
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2nd

3

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 4

16:10 Doncaster

Ancient State

9st 11lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

Progressive sort who notched a third victory of 2026 at Lingfield (5f) in June; went very freely from widest draw and did well in circumstances when fifth of 13 in 6f Windsor handicap last time; a player eased 1lb.

11/1

5th

10

(14)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:28 Windsor

Ancient State

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

Enjoying an excellent season since switching to Adam Kirby and notched a third success at Lingfield (5f) in June; nearest finish after a slow start when a good fifth of 12 in 5f York handicap last time and he's a player back up in trip now.

12/1

Form: 143074 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Big runs at York (5f/6f) on first three turf starts this year but found it much tougher since; Chester fourth on latest start (his first on softer than good) was his best in form terms but still suggests he will be vulnerable.
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4th

9

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Fortification

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Big chance on this year's best efforts but his form dipped at York in June and last week's Great St Wilfrid seventh wasn't great either; unraced on slower than good; not sure what to expect.

9/1

7th

12

(12)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Fortification

8st 2lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Brian Ellison

Sprang a 40-1 surprise on his stable debut at York (5f, good) in May and he showed better form in defeat on his next two starts (both at York; 5f and 6f on good ground); messed about at the start when disappointing at York seven weeks ago; still of major interest from a handicapping perspective judged on his run on June 13 and he's unexposed at 6f; contender.

7/1

Form: 0-8511 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Dropped to 5f for last two starts and won them both, at Newmarket (good) and Ascot (good to firm); came from the rear to score narrowly in both, under Jack Dace in bunched finish last time; raised another 3lb but may have more to offer in his bid to remain unbeaten at 5f.
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1st

11

(10)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:10 Ascot

Maelstrom

8st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Stuart Williams

Progressive for William Haggas last spring; dropped to 5f at Newmarket two weeks ago and he ran on well to win in Class 4 company; up 3lb in a better race but he could have more to offer at this distance.

8/1

1st

2

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:04 Newmarket (July)

Maelstrom

9st 12lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Stuart Williams

Completed 6f hat-trick for William Haggas in spring 2025; midfield on both starts for new stable this summer but looked unlucky not to finish close to the target here (6f, good to firm; denied clear run) a week ago and has possibilities if suited by this drop in trip.

13/2

Form: 572739 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Soft ground was probably against him on latest outing; won six times on AW last year and, although he's taken minor honours on all three starts at this track, including two this summer, he does not look the percentage call with his 1-27 strike-rate on turf.
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9th

6

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Paddys Day

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won six times on AW last year; has just one success on turf (good to firm on his debut in 2022) but he was placed on both starts here and last time's third of seven at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) was a solid effort; regularly stays away from ground worse than good so probably doesn't want any rain, which is forecast.

12/1

3rd

1

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

15:10 Doncaster

Paddys Day

10st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

He's just 1-25 on turf but was runner-up over C&D (good to firm) last month and wasn't beaten far in a competitive Class 2 at favourite course Newcastle (5f, AW) last Friday; could be in the mix.

7/2

Form: 506347 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Can lead; won four times last season and went close at Beverley this May; not far away three times in a row this summer (not so good on latest start) and creeping down the weights but others are now a bit more persuasive.
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7th

10

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Canons House

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Four wins last season; on a competitive mark and under usual prominent tactics he hung around for a close fourth here 20 days ago; enters the reckoning.

15/2

Form: 2115-5 D

Last run: 105 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won two five-runner races over 5f on good ground as a 2yo, including a nursery; made a satisfactory reappearance in May but absent since (scoped wrong before an intended race in July); lightly raced but has a lot to prove in this context.
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5th

4

(5)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

15:55 Nottingham

Novelette

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Improved with each of her first four 2yo runs, following a Yarmouth novice win with a cosy success at Sandown last July; flopped on soft ground wn last seen but that isn't the run to judge her on; absent for 275 days but likely there is more in the tank.

7/2

Form: 187623 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Pontefract (5f, good to soft) in May saw him end a losing run and he's been competitive again on last two outings when short-headed at Newcastle (5f, AW) and close up on heavy ground at Haydock; a bit more is needed, though.
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3rd

1

(4)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:47 Haydock

Changeofmind

10st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Ended a losing run at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) in May and he came right back to form when claimed near the line at Newcastle (5f, AW) a fortnight ago; handles testing conditions and promises to do much better than when ninth (well-backed favourite) in a division of this last year.

6/1

2nd

3

(5)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Changeofmind

9st 13lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Ended a losing run at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) in May; not so good since and others are more persuasive ahead of his AW debut.

16/1

Form: 41-722 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
3yo who's had six races; gelded before his 5f seconds at Sandown (good; to Wheels Of Fire) and Newbury (good to firm; 3lb higher today) on last two outings; beaten a neck in the latter, when hanging left and bumping a rival did himself no favours; withdrawn twice since when the ground was good to soft; brings major interest if this ground is suitable.
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No Results Found

Form: 360211 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Fell to career-low mark before winning at Pontefract in June and Thirsk (also 5f, good) in August; latter was best form since April 2024 and he's gone back up another 6lb, but this hat-trick seeker demands some respect.
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1st

6

(8)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:43 Thirsk

Equity Law

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Off a reduced mark he won a 5f handicap at Pontefract (good ground) 54 days ago; still has handicapping scope off 3lb higher.

13/2

Form: 875041 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
3-10 on AW compared to 1-8 on turf but the turf win came on latest start and taking that six-runner race at Chester (5f, good to soft; made all under Jack Nicholls) by 2l was career-best form on his fourth start for current yard; 6lb higher today but did it in good style.
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1st

3

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:25 Chester

Henrythenate

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Patrick Morris

Never dangerous but did keep on steadily for fourth over C&D (good ground) four weeks ago; something to prove on slower than good.

8/1

4th

11

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:23 Chester

Henrythenate

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Patrick Morris

Three 5f wins on AW for previous yards; ran well for a long way over C&D in May on debut for this stable and faced a tough task at Epsom's Derby meeting; couldn't dismiss from his handy draw.

20/1

Form: 733454 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
No win since August 2024; ran well for minor honours on his first three (of four) visits to Doncaster, a close third in this race last year; 8lb lower today but he's not been disgraced this year (repeatedly short of room last time) and makes each-way appeal.
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4th

10

(10)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Haydock

Jer Batt

8st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: David & Nicola Barron

Losing run continued when fifth of 11 over C&D (heavy; favourite) yesterday, beaten just under 2l; however, one of two handicap wins came over C&D (good; acts well on soft) and he has finished second and third in the last two runnings.

11/2

5th

4

(1)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:47 Haydock

Jer Batt

9st 12lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

C&D winner who hasn't been out of the frame in five visits here; all four starts have been at Musselburgh this term, running creditably on two occasions; was a handful when he last raced off this mark back in 2023 and he ought to make his presence felt on ground that will be no issue.

4/1

Form: 870894 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Twice ran well over C&D (good/soft) in 2024, winning this race on first occasion; thrown in on that form but little to cheer this season, given a wind operation (his second) before penultimate start; latest was at least a step back in the right direction.
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4th

2

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:13 Ripon

Venture Capital

9st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Scored over 5f here last April; without a victory since though and beat only one on the back of a wind operation in 5f Hamilton handicap last time; others appeal more.

11/1

9th

12

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Venture Capital

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Below par in three AW outings this year and a return to turf and first-time blinkers failed to spark a revival at Beverley in April; absent since (has had wind surgery for a second time).

16/1

Betting Forcast

12/1 Adrestia, 12/1 Wheels Of Fire, 7/1 The Man, 33/1 Novello Lad, 10/1 Ancient State, 11/1 Fortification, 6/1 Maelstrom, 25/1 Paddys Day, 16/1 Canons House, 20/1 Novelette, 16/1 Changeofmind, 7/2 Hypnotised, 9/1 Equity Law, 14/1 Henrythenate, 9/1 Jer Batt, 25/1 Venture Capital

Verdict

Hypnotised is a lightly raced 3yo who is seemingly getting his act together. He's been withdrawn twice recently when the ground was good to soft but should be a leading contender if today's going allows him to take part. WHEELS OF FIRE saw him off in clearcut fashion at Sandown, however, and could easily return to that form, so he gets the vote ahead of Ancient State who put up such a bold show over a slightly longer trip here four weeks ago. Maelstrom, contrastingly, has launched powerful late bids to go 2-2 at this trip. Jer Batt has not won for over two years but he was a close third in this race last year and again holds good each-way prospects.[Richard Austen]

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Hypnotised

Daily Mirror:

Maelstrom

SPOTLIGHT:

Wheels Of Fire

RP RATINGS:

Jer Batt

POSTDATA:

Changeofmind

The Sun:

Hypnotised

The Star:

Hypnotised

Daily Record:

Hypnotised