September 17 / 15.25 Newbury

15.25

Good

Dubai Duty Free Handicap

  • Prize money: £30924
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
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Dubai Duty Free Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £26.20
  • Place: £5.00

Form: 411-41 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Ended 2021 campaign with two 1m3f AW wins at Kempton, the latter a valuable series final; disappointing on reappearance in July but, with visor replacing cheekpieces, he was back to his best when sticking his neck out for a win at Yarmouth (1m2f) three weeks ago; 3lb rise and this company demand more but he's considered.
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3rd

2

(5)

8th Oct 2022

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:40 York

Marching Army

9st 11lb

J: Louis Steward

T: Saeed bin Suroor

led at steady pace, pushed along 2f out, headed and ridden over 1f out, outpaced but kept on inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

5/2

1st

3

(2)

17th Sep 2022

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newbury

Marching Army

9st 5lb

J: Louis Steward

T: Saeed bin Suroor

led, headed and prominent after 4f, ridden and lost second 2f out, rallied 1f out, led inside final 110yds, stayed on

7/1

1st

2

(5)

28th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 2

14:15 Yarmouth

Marching Army

9st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Saeed bin Suroor

prominent, shaken up over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong (trainer's rep said, regarding the apparent improvement in form, that the gelding benefitted from the application of a first-time visor, which was noted)

12/1

2nd
5 (3)

6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 214 D

Last run: 92 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Unraced on softer than good; went close here (1m3f) on debut in April; kept on well for Listed win at Newmarket (1m2f) in May and creditable fourth of six in Group 2 Edward VII at Royal Ascot (1m4f); absent since and back down in trip but he's very lightly raced and must be interesting.
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No Results Found
3rd
2 (4)

3/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 1121 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Pulled hard in a three-runner race on penultimate start, which is his only defeat and also his only attempt at 1m4f; back to 1m2f when he came from the rear with a strong run to take 13-runner handicap at Glorious Goodwood last time by a neck, pair clear; raised 8lb, so the handicapper was impressed as well, but he's on a pretty steep upward curve.
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No Results Found

Form: -14423 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden on reappearance; improved form since in a handicap and three Listed races but he does not look on a great mark; this season's hood (he can race freely) is removed and he is tongue tied instead.
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5

1st Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Worcester

Groundbreaker

11st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Useful over middle distances at his best on Flat for Andrew Balding; 20,000gns buy in September 2023 and had a second wind operation this March; showed some ability on hurdles debut over C&D this July but needs to build markedly on that; often hooded on Flat and it returns today.

12/1

4th

2

18th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:20 Worcester

Groundbreaker

11st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Useful Flat-racer over middle-distance trips for Andrew Balding; not seen since disappointing run in September (changed hands for 20,000gns soon afterwards) but still a very interesting recruit to hurdling; had another wind op (his second) in March.

3/1

Form: 71-229 D

Last run: 92 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Very good second at Kempton (1m3f, AW) and Redcar (1m2f Zetland Gold Cup) on first two starts this season; dual 1m4f winner last term but the return to that trip did not work out at Royal Ascot three months ago; absent since and could bounce back.
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17

(5)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Stay Well

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Hughie Morrison

No win since 2021 but he should be competitive off this mark judged on some 2023 turf form and some 2023 and 2024 AW form; not dismissed.

16/1

2nd

2

(7)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Stay Well

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Hughie Morrison

took keen hold, prominent

7/2

6th
13 (7)
Majestic

12/1

Form: 432122 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Versatile tactically; fifth start when off the mark in Pontefract novice (1m, good to firm); close second since at Beverley (7.4f, good) and Windsor (1m) in his two handicaps; rallied very well last time and bred to be suited by at least 1m2f, so he's not ruled out despite this rise in class.
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4th

3

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 3

19:15 Hamilton

Majestic

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Went close when returned to Britain at Goodwood (1m4f, good to firm) last August but towards the rear on all four starts since, latest when back on good ground 13 days ago; coming down the weights but best watched at present.

12/1

7th

4

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

16:00 Goodwood

Majestic

9st 3lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Very useful winner at his best; posted a good third over 1m4f here in August but below par on softer ground subsequently; not dismissed off a reduced mark on his return.

25/1

3

(10)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:25 Doncaster

Majestic

9st 7lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Well beaten when upped to 13.2f at Newbury last month but showed spark when close third of seven in slowly run race at Goodwood (1m4f, good to firm) previously; his handicap wins have come at 1m1f/1m2f and he seems versatile ground-wise; not ruled out now back down in trip.

20/1

6/1

Form: 17-311 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Had gelding/wind operations after final 2yo start and resumed progress this season; won at Haydock (1m2f, soft) and Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) on last two outings; rather hung on last time after leading over 1f out, so this drop back in trip is not a worry; no shock if he defies his 4lb rise.
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3rd

6

(8)

3rd Oct 2022

Good To Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 3

15:12 Windsor

Hamaki

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

towards rear, still plenty to do when shaken up under 3f out, headway on outer from 2f out, went third inside final furlong, kept on, did well in the circumstances

4/1

7th

11

(8)

17th Sep 2022

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newbury

Hamaki

8st 8lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

prominent, ridden over 2f out, lost position and held over 1f out

6/1

1st

5

(7)

6th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

16:30 Ascot

Hamaki

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: William Haggas

towards rear of midfield, headway over 2f out, ridden and led over 1f out, hard pressed towards finish, kept on

4/1

40/1

Form: -15000 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
January saw his only win (1m2f, AW) in the last two years; two very stiff tasks on his return to turf in June but he's also been well held in two 1m2f handicaps since; down the weights but others have more pressing claims.
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4th

2

(5)

25th Sep 2022

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 3

14:50 Epsom

Palavecino

9st 12lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Brian Meehan

took keen hold, towards rear, headway on outer over 3f out, ridden and hung left under 2f out, outpaced inside final furlong

13/2

8th

6

(12)

17th Sep 2022

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newbury

Palavecino

9st 3lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Brian Meehan

prominent, led after 4f, 4 lengths ahead 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened gradually final furlong

40/1

Form: 1131 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Carried his head to one side when close but never able to challenge on handicap debut at Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) in July and he was gelded three days later; unbeaten in his other three races and he had a battle when scoring by a neck as 5-4 favourite in six-runner handicap at Kempton (1m3f, AW) last time; raised 5lb but could easily have more to give.
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2nd

6

(10)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Sea The Casper

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Four-time winner, including twice on the AW in UK; held in this grade at Windsor last time but can do better back to this surface.

13/2

6th

4

(1)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 1

18:20 Windsor

Sea The Casper

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Record of 4-9; posted his best RPR by some way when coming clear in a 1m2f AW handicap in June before reportedly unsuited by the good to soft ground when favourite for York's John Smith's Cup (also raced freely); the potential is there to make a mark at Listed level.

10/1

17th

4

(4)

15th Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:10 York

Sea The Casper

9st 4lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Runner-up on final two starts last season (1m2f/1m3f, good/AW) and improved form when readily winning six-runner Class 3 at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) last month; unraced on slow ground; this is much tougher but this lightly raced 4yo is ahead of the handicapper under a 5lb penalty; one to consider.

15/2

Form: 21210 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Runner-up here in July and won at Windsor (1m2f novice and 11.4f handicap) on his starts either side; co-favourite in warm 1m2f handicap at York four weeks ago, for which he was a flop but the previous promise for this lightly raced 3yo from a top yard is not yet forgotten.
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10th

8

(11)

17th Sep 2022

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newbury

Special Envoy

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: John & Thady Gosden

slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 3f out, stayed on final furlong, made no telling impression

11/1

11th

9

(14)

20th Aug 2022

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Special Envoy

8st 12lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: John & Thady Gosden

dwelt start, towards rear, pushed along and minor headway over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, eased inside final furlong (jockey said colt stopped quickly; vet reported that a post-race examination failed to reveal any abnormalities)

4/1

Form: 712505 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
In the form of his life when cheekpieces were enlisted this April/June and he was not far off it when fifth of 12 at York on latest outing, all at about 1m2f; however, he looks vulnerable to progressive sorts in this.
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6th

2

(10)

3rd Nov 2023

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:10 Newmarket

Soto Sizzler

9st 12lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary Moore

midfield, weakened from 2f out

12/1

2nd

2

(1)

1st Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 3

16:00 Epsom

Soto Sizzler

9st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary Moore

Creditable third in City And Suburban Handicap over C&D (soft) in April and now 6lb lower but has very mixed record for new stable this season and it's hard to know what to expect from him after last month's poor AW run.

8/1

12th

5

(7)

13th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 2

20:45 Southwell (AW)

Soto Sizzler

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Gary Moore

Inconsistent results for new stable this term; respectable second of four at Goodwood (1m4f) most recently but now returns to a deeper field and is 0-5 on AW; not certain to back up latest effort.

12/1

14/1

Form: -46004

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
The Britannia at Royal Ascot and 7.4f handicap at Chester may both not have suited; bounced back from those heavy defeats for a never-nearer fourth of 12 at York (1m2f; 33-1) four weeks ago, so needs a second look.
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7th

7

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Oneforthegutter

8st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ian Williams

Scored at the Newmarket July meeting (1m6f) last year but didn't do a lot afterwards; he's back 1lb below that last winning mark, so will pop up in front again at some stage, but he was well held on last year's reappearance at this fixture.

20/1

4

(12)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 61y

Class 2

14:05 Newbury

Oneforthegutter

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ian Williams

Won a good pot at the Newmarket July meeting (1m6f, good to firm) but has struggled in the Ebor and Old Borough Cup since.

25/1

20/1

Form: 064544 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
His last four wins have come on AW but he went down by only just over a length at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) five weeks ago on latest outing, running on well from last of the 11; he's effective over a range of trips (latest win was 1m4f) and a player on that latest evidence.
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7

(5)

11th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Pistoletto

9st 5lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: John Ryan

Well below par in two runs since popping up at Kempton in July (1m3f); can start slowly.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £100.10
Straight Forecast £125.56
Tricast £416.27
Trifecta £204.70

Selections

The Times:

Warren Point

SPOTLIGHT:

Hamaki

NEWMARKET:

Sea The Casper

POSTDATA:

Special Envoy

The Star:

Majestic

TOPSPEED:

Oneforthegutter

Daily Mail:

Marching Army

Telegraph:

Warren Point

The Guardian:

Warren Point

Daily Express:

Warren Point

The Sun:

Warren Point

RP Ratings:

Hamaki

Daily Mirror:

Hamaki

Daily Record:

Hamaki