September 24 / 15.40 Newmarket

15.40

Good

bet365 Cambridgeshire Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £103080
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 29 runners
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bet365 Cambridgeshire Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 29 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £28.80
  • Place: £7.00

Form: 321226

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in Pontefract novice event (1m) in August; has remained in form in handicaps since, though latest effort (upped to Class 2 and 1m2f) suggests he may ideally need a drop back in grade; more is needed.
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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

12/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 433063 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Raced mainly on good/faster; defied a 6lb higher mark in notable C&D handicap in May 2021; has contested the last two Cambridgeshires, finishing third in 2020 but only 18th in 2021; better treated this time round and latest effort (2l third to Mujtaba at Doncaster) certainly augurs well for this third attempt.
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2nd

11

(19)

24th Sep 2022

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Bell Rock

8st 13lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

in touch with leaders, raced near side, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and made challenge over 1f out, kept on, no extra and headed towards finish, went second post, 2nd of 20 in group

12/1

3rd

2

(4)

7th Sep 2022

Good

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

17:20 Doncaster

Bell Rock

9st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Andrew Balding

prominent, ridden over 2f out, led narrowly over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon drifted left, kept on

7/1

9/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 122912

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Very consistent for most of this season, winning twice over 1m2f (AW/good) and runner-up four times; nearly collared Protagonist (pair clear) at Sandown most recently, finishing with a rattle having been last turning for home (ended up with too much to do); likely to go well again, despite another rise in the weights.
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3rd

2

(9)

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

15:55 Goodwood

Dual Identity

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: William Knight

Won at Sandown (1m, soft) last May and close second of 17 at York (1m2f, good to firm) in August; made a satisfactory reappearance when seventh at 40-1 in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m) five weeks ago and is probably effective at this track, so he's one to consider.

12/1

3rd

2

(9)

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

15:55 Goodwood

Dual Identity

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: William Knight

Won at Sandown (1m, soft) last May and close second of 17 at York (1m2f, good to firm) in August; made a satisfactory reappearance when seventh at 40-1 in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m) five weeks ago and is probably effective at this track, so he's one to consider.

12/1

7

(1)

29th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Doncaster

Dual Identity

9st 7lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: William Knight

Below best on first and final starts last season but enjoyed a good campaign, winning at Sandown (1m, soft) in May and close second of 17 at York (1m2f, good to soft) in August; should be suited by a strongly run race at this trip and he's an each-way contender if fully tuned up for his return.

25/1

4th
24 (17)
Caradoc

33/1

  • Place: £12.90

Form: 247880

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
On a three-year losing spell and the balance of his 2022 form suggests he's unlikely to end the drought in this major prize; on a reduced mark but others are much more appealing.
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9th

2

(4)

7th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

17:15 Limerick

Caradoc

10st 1lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

dwelt start, in rear

10/1

4th

2

(9)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 110y

17:20 Limerick

Caradoc

10st 0lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

slowly into stride, in rear, headway over 2f out, still plenty to do 1f out, ran on well and went fourth towards finish, not reach leaders

16/1

10th

1

(2)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Caradoc

10st 3lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: E McNamara

slowly away, detached in rear

16/1

5th
15 (13)
Savvy Victory

8/1

Form: 133621

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Useful 3yo who has largely progressive form and won well in small field at Goodwood (1m2f, good to soft; acts on soft) most recently; very closely matched with Protagonist on Doncaster running (on good ground) the time before; ahead of the assessor (2lb higher in future) and looks a big player.
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8th

1

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

15:23 Chester

Savvy Victory

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: S Woods

Placed on both starts here and he continues to slide down the weights, but was beaten 17l into seventh of eight at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last time and will need to do a good deal better than that; no headgear today.

14/1

7th

3

(11)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 2

15:27 Pontefract

Savvy Victory

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: S Woods

His form deteriorated last year and he went 0-9; however, he's dropped down the weights and could improve for his recent comeback in a Listed race at Kempton (fourth); this C&D winner is not ruled out.

15/2

6th
17 (25)

33/1

Form: -20345

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Last win came off 1lb lower at York (1m, soft) nearly two years ago; mostly respectable efforts for new yard this term, most recently fifth in 1m contest at the Ebor festival; needs to raise his game a notch, however.
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No Results Found

Form: 421300

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Successful five times this year, including twice on the other course here (1m); form has dipped sharply the last twice, which is far from ideal going into this hotter scenario, and he remains on career-high mark.
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4th

8

(10)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Dutch Decoy

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

8yo who has won five times on the July Course here, including two this year; 0-9 on this track but latest fifth of 23 in the Cambridgeshire was highly creditable; another who can't be discounted.

11/1

4th

8

(10)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Dutch Decoy

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

8yo who has won five times on the July Course here, including two this year; 0-9 on this track but latest fifth of 23 in the Cambridgeshire was highly creditable; another who can't be discounted.

11/1

5th

23

(11)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Dutch Decoy

8st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

8yo who has run well in this race previously and won two in a row on the other Newmarket course in July; however, he's finished no better than fifth across his last five outings and it's probably best to look elsewhere.

33/1

9/2

Form: 11-041

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
3-3 in his first season last year, including two wins on slow ground; disappointing twice in the spring but bounced back in emphatic fashion at Doncaster (1m2f, good; tongue-tie applied) on return from four-month layoff, scoring tidily and looking very much a Cambridgeshire type; open to further improvement and favourably handicapped (future mark 3lb higher); respected.
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5th

5

(7)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Mujtaba

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: William Haggas

niggled along to lead soon after start

12/1

11th

11

(16)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

18:40 Ascot

Mujtaba

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Went close in Chester Group 2 (about 1m2f, soft) on sole outing in 2023; well beaten on first two runs back but revived with first-time blinkers added to his regular tongue-tie (combination retained) when second in 1m2f Goodwood Listed race (good) 25 days ago; another step forward is needed here and he's drawn widest; Jim Crowley prefers Israr.

16/1

2nd

4

(6)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Mujtaba

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: William Haggas

dwelt start, midfield, pushed along briefly after 1f, in touch with leaders 7f out, headway from 3f out, briefly led 1f out, kept on

5/1

20/1

Form: 714525 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
One of four runners for Saeed Bin Suroor, who landed this prize 12 months ago; defied top weight at Ripon (1m2f, good to firm) in May then ran creditably in big-field handicaps at Royal Ascot, York and Glorious Goodwood; unsuited by steady pace back in smaller field at Yarmouth most recently; has each-way possibilities on those earlier efforts.
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No Results Found
10th
10 (3)

8/1

Form: 05-411 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 5yo who has form figures of 411 since joining William Haggas, the wins gained over 1m2f on good ground at Doncaster (narrowly beat Savvy Victory) and Sandown (beat Dual Identity); could well progress further for current yard and helps to give his trainer, who also runs Mujtaba, a very strong hand.
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No Results Found
11th
14 (11)

18/1

Form: 0/2171

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Progressive since returning from long absence this season, including 1m wins at Leicester (good to firm) in June and Kempton (AW; cheekpieces fitted) three weeks ago; respectable seventh in the John Smith's Cup in between; well handicapped (future mark 2lb higher) and represents last year's winning stable; shortlisted.
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No Results Found
12th
27 (4)
Geremia

66/1

Form: 229326

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Triple AW winner for Marco Botti; placed in five of his ten starts for current stable but has raced only at 1m2f+ (stays 2m) and isn't crying out for this drop in distance; asked a stiff question in this grade anyway.
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13

(15)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

19:05 Hamilton

Geremia

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Two wins last year (good to soft/soft; including here) and he took a six-runner C&D handicap (good) in May; however, slow starts can be an issue and he was well beaten at Thirsk last time; the cheekpieces had no positive impact on sole previous use in 2021; others are more compelling.

33/1

15th

2

(14)

16th Jun 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Thirsk

Geremia

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Three-time winner at up to 1m5f, on good or slower; latest success came at Hamilton (1m4f, good), on his penultimate start; finished over 3l ahead of Hope You Can Run when sixth back at Hamilton latest; more needed.

9/1

6th

8

(4)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:40 Hamilton

Geremia

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Left Jim Goldie before penultimate start; two wins from four races at Hamilton, including when he mowed down Capital Theory from the back in six-runner race (1m4f) 16 days ago; back up 4lb (peak mark was 2lb higher still) and stays further than this; another telling late challenge could be on its way.

8/1

Form: 814117

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Not fully exposed as he's 3-5 on turf, the wins gained in small fields over 1m2f (including on the July course here); non-stayer over 1m4f three weeks ago; now goes into a much deeper field but may resume his progress back down in trip with hood applied; hard to rule out.
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13th

26

(5)

24th Sep 2022

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Night Of Luxury

8st 3lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Saeed bin Suroor

prominent, raced far side, lost position over 3f out, ridden and beaten 2f out, 4th of 8 in group

20/1

7th

5

(4)

3rd Sep 2022

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:45 Ascot

Night Of Luxury

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Saeed bin Suroor

midfield, switched right over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, weakened final furlong

12/1

1st

6

(1)

6th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Newmarket (July)

Night Of Luxury

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Saeed bin Suroor

prominent, pushed along and led over 2f out, ridden and hung left from 2f out, ridden and faced strong challenge from over 1f out, kept on well

5/2

14th
7 (27)
Lucander

18/1

Form: -71536

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Has contested the last two Cambridgeshires, finishing second (off this mark) in 2020 but only 11th in 2021; balance of 2022 form, which includes a success in lower grade at Windsor, suggests he's unlikely to make it third time lucky in this race; that said, first-time headgear may help.
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5th

2

(8)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 99y

Class 2

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lucander

10st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: George Baker

Last three wins came in Bahrain (December 2022 to December 2023); has been off for four months since a couple of ordinary efforts in good-quality handicaps in the summer and needs a revival on his Tapeta debut.

12/1

11/1

Form: -31310

Last run: 57 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Acts on fast and soft ground; raced wide from tricky draw and never figured in the Golden Mile when last seen (best to forgive that run); progressive colt otherwise and the manner of his Newmarket July festival success (1m) suggests he'll be suited by this extra furlong; good third in the Britannia before that; interesting contender.
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5th

3

(1)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 177y

Class 1

13:50 York

Jimi Hendrix

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Different proposition since blinkered, winning Spring Cup at Newbury (1m, soft) in April and Royal Hunt Cup at Ascot (good) in June; showed he's also capable of smart performances outside handicaps when third in the Group 2 Summer Mile at Ascot (good to soft) on latest start six weeks ago; should be thereabouts for a stable which continues in excellent form.

9/2

3rd

6

(8)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

14:20 Ascot

Jimi Hendrix

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ralph Beckett

Different proposition since blinkered, winning Spring Cup at Newbury (1m, soft) in April and Royal Hunt Cup over the straight 1m at this course (good) last month; the RPR he achieved when winning here gives him a good chance but big-field races clearly suit and he does need to prove he can produce that level of performance faced with a different scenario.

4/1

1st

9

(7)

21st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Jimi Hendrix

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Acts on soft and good to firm ground; took really well to first-time blinkers in the Spring Cup at Newbury, scoring readily, and subsequent flop seems to confirm that he's unsuited by the Newmarket Rowley Mile course; may still have more to offer in the blinds and he has Royal Ascot form having finished third in last year's Britannia; one to consider.

16/1

Form: 123119 D

Last run: 101 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Has shown most of his progress on AW but had no problem with the return to turf at Epsom (8.5f, good) on Oaks day, winning a competitive handicap under William Buick; perhaps the Royal Hunt Cup, just 12 days later, came a bit too soon; absent since and may be able to resume his improvement; tongue-tie fitted; remains of interest.
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20th

7

(28)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Totally Charming

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Unable to do himself justice in the Hunt Cup over 1m here last June, after coming into the race in fine form (on AW/good ground), but he ended the year with an impressive 7f win at Doncaster (heavy); slow to find form in 2023, including when favourite for the Victoria Cup here in May, but there should be a nice prize in him at some stage; yard won the race in 2022.

12/1

8th

7

(13)

13th May 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Ascot

Totally Charming

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Faded into seventh when favourite for the Irish Lincoln (1m) seven weeks ago; 1-1 over 7f (heavy-ground win last October) and looks interesting back at this trip with star apprentice Billy Loughnane booked.

6/1

7th

2

(22)

25th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Totally Charming

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: George Boughey

towards rear early, headway into midfield on far side of group over 4f out

5/1

Form: 32/133 D BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Similar profile to stablemate First View, having been in good form since returning from a long layoff this term; opened his account at York (1m1f, good) on reappearance and twice a creditable third (over 1m2f/1m) at Class 2 level since; now returns to the distance of his win; one to consider.
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17th

19

(12)

24th Sep 2022

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Electrical Storm

8st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Saeed bin Suroor

prominent, raced near side, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 13th of 20 in group

16/1

3rd

3

(4)

6th Aug 2022

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 2

14:25 Haydock

Electrical Storm

9st 9lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Saeed bin Suroor

held up in midfield, shaken up over 2f out, soon outpaced, ridden over 1f out, rallied and hung left inside final furlong, ran on

2/1

18th
16 (29)
Arqoob

20/1

Form: 301043

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace for 33-1 success at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) on Eclipse day; still in form, having made the frame twice last month; however, faces a tougher assignment in this field; hood reapplied.
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1st

3

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:29 Newmarket (July)

Arqoob

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Lucy Wadham

Won this race comfortably in first-time blinkers a year ago and looked back in prime form when keeping on well to beat Sixpack here (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; only 2lb higher today; has another big role to play.

100/30

1st

4

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:58 Newmarket (July)

Arqoob

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Lucy Wadham

Gained his most recent win here (1m6f) last August off 2lb lower in first-time blinkers; with creditable shows in two of his three starts this season, he is firmly in calculations.

8/1

3rd

1

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Sandown

Arqoob

10st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: Lucy Wadham

Gained most recent win last August; below par in the latest of his two starts this term but is interesting on historical data, having defied a 2lb higher mark at Sandown on Eclipse day four years ago; drops in class.

7/1

Form: 529333 C

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Yet to race on softer than good; absent since his creditable third in classified event at Ascot on Shergar Cup day seven weeks ago; has gained both wins at this venue but faces a difficult task off current mark in a top handicap back here.
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8th

5

(5)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Catterick

Carolus Magnus

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Prominent racer; made all to win at Musselburgh in June and he followed that with a solid second at Beverley three weeks ago; each-way shout.

13/2

2nd

1

(3)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Carolus Magnus

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Off the mark for the season when winning by a neck at Musselburgh last time (7f, good); could go well again but bit disappointing in only previous run here.

7/2

OUR TIP
20th
3 (20)
Perotto

25/1

Form: -03634

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Raced mainly on good/firmer; has seemed difficult to place, mostly in Listed/Group races, since winning last year's Britannia; however, this return to handicap level may suit and he's competitively treated (7lb lower than peak mark); trainer won this race twice with Bronze Angel.
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13th

3

(10)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Perotto

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Varian

Excellent third in competitive 1m handicaps on both runs this season, firstly the Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot (good to firm) and then at Sandown (soft); has won here twice and was a fair seventh in this last year; one to consider.

15/2

3rd

4

(9)

6th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Sandown

Perotto

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Roger Varian

Suited by good/firmer; record of 2-6 for current yard; creditable third in the Royal Hunt Cup last month on seasonal debut; successful in this contest last year and has to be feared despite being 8lb higher this time.

9/2

3rd

8

(17)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Perotto

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Varian

Suited by good/firmer; won the Britannia at this meeting in 2021; disappointing favourite (only tenth) in this race last year and now has to overcome a lack of recent match practice, having been absent since last-gasp success in the Shergar Cup Mile here ten months ago.

18/1

50/1

Form: 645440

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has done his winning on AW for current yard and hasn't scored on grass since his 2yo days in Ireland; recent turf form indicates that only a minor role is likely in this decidedly competitive event.
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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

Form: 3-0105

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Capable of useful form over 1m but has shown it only once in four runs this term, namely when scoring at Doncaster in June; weakened into 23rd of 26 in this contest last year; bit to prove back up in trip.
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8th

1

(8)

28th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 3

15:40 Redcar

Magical Morning

10st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Amy Murphy

held up in last, some headway 3f out, weakened quickly from 2f out, tailed off

10/1

Form: 2-4126 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Horse

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who is suited by good/softer; form this term includes a Listed win on home soil and close second in French Group 3; well held (scoped dirty) last time; broke the 1m1f track record in this race in 2020; now 18lb higher but Mohammed Tabti takes off a handy 7lb; not dismissed.
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11th

1

(2)

12th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Majestic Dawn

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out, eased from over 1f out

11/1

23th

1

(14)

24th Sep 2022

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Majestic Dawn

10st 0lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

led overall, raced near side, pushed along over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 17th of 20 in group

25/1

Form: -19500

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Took well to first-time hood at Nottingham (1m Class 4) on seasonal debut, scoring by 6l; not in anything like the same form in the retained headgear since, however; others preferred.
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11th

9

(8)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Fast Medicine

8st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Dual Flat winner in UK; three hurdle runs for this yard with best effort coming on the first try; needs to get back to his best form but can't be ruled out.

20/1

40/1

Form: 801007 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Successful in notable 1m2f handicaps on good ground at Redcar and Goodwood this summer; on a tougher mark now and has proved inconsistent otherwise of late; perhaps vulnerable even if bouncing back.
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No Results Found
26th
6 (18)

16/1

Form: 115-35

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Comes here fresh, having raced just two times this season, and looks interesting back down in distance as he has form figures of 331113 in races at up to 1m2f; didn't get home over 11.5f when unplaced in Listed grade four weeks ago; may still have more to offer.
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No Results Found

Form: 466130

Last run: 57 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
3yo colt who finished third in the Feilden Stakes over C&D in April and regained the winning thread at Hamilton (1m handicap) in June; however, came up well short in major handicap at Goodwood when last seen.
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4th

4

(4)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Austrian Theory

11st 1lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Just one win to his name since June 2023 and he failed to justify favouritism in a similar event at Catterick (1m4f, good) last time, with the reopposing Star Start a place ahead of him second; however, his record in recent years suggests that going softer than good is ideal for him nowadays and this is the first time he's faced such conditions since a respectable reappearance off a much higher mark in the spring; considered.

5/1

3rd

1

(5)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Austrian Theory

11st 2lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Just one win to his name since June 2023 and he has found it tough going so far in 2026; he has slipped a long way in the weights though and today's drop in class will help; not discounted.

9/2

5th

7

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

14:05 Newcastle (AW)

Austrian Theory

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Won once each in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 but has not scored since and this season he's not at all been the force of old; wore cheekpieces on last two outings, with a respectable show on first occasion; the last of his three AW races was in 2024; unpersuasive.

25/1

16/1

Form: 121021

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Raced mainly on good/firmer; improving 3yo who justified favouritism at Beverley (1m2f) four weeks ago, taking handicap record to 3-6; good second in competitive 1m1f event at Glorious Goodwood the time before; has an attractive profile and may take a serious hand provided he responds well to first-time headgear.
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10th

5

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:50 Ripon

Kitsune Power

10st 12lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Tim Easterby

Ended a long losing run when scoring at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last month; respectable efforts in next two starts and he had an excuse here last time, when he got hampered by a faller; now only 1lb higher than for that last success and he's not ruled out.

10/1

10th

3

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

Kitsune Power

9st 13lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Successful at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last month and that has been followed by two solid runs, the latest at Beverley on Tuesday; one of three runners for Tim Easterby.

13/2

4th

7

(2)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

Kitsune Power

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Snapped a losing run when over C&D last month and the race didn't go smoothly for him when third at Redcar; considered.

13/2

Form: 913606 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
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14th

2

(11)

20th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Notre Belle Bete

9st 13lb

J: William Carver

T: Andrew Balding

Beaten favourite in the corresponding race 12 months ago when rated 1lb higher; only seen twice this year, looking to retain all his ability in useful turf races; can go well fresh; not ruled out.

10/1

14th

2

(11)

20th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Notre Belle Bete

9st 13lb

J: William Carver

T: Andrew Balding

Beaten favourite in the corresponding race 12 months ago when rated 1lb higher; only seen twice this year, looking to retain all his ability in useful turf races; can go well fresh; not ruled out.

10/1

5th

12

(6)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

18:40 Ascot

Notre Belle Bete

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Four-time AW winner; has comparable form on turf but he took his record in this sphere to 0-17 when a creditable fourth of 15 in Epsom handicap (8.5f; good to soft) on reappearance 18 days ago; cheekpieces back on; it's unlikely that a first success on the grass will arrive now.

33/1

Non-runners

Notre Belle Bete

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £631.90
Straight Forecast £396.17
Tricast £5081.15
Trifecta £17551.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Savvy Victory

POSTDATA:

Electrical Storm

NEWMARKET:

Kitsune Power

Telegraph:

Totally Charming

Daily Mirror:

Injazati

Daily Express:

Dual Identity

TOPSPEED:

Arqoob

Daily Mail:

Brilliant Light

The Sun:

Protagonist

RP Ratings:

Bell Rock

LAMBOURN:

Majestic Dawn

The Times:

Savvy Victory

The Star:

Savvy Victory

Daily Record:

Savvy Victory

The Guardian:

Electrical Storm