April 18 / 17.20 Newmarket

17.20

Soft

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  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 210-37 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Three wins in a productive 2022 campaign; good return to action at Wolverhampton (6f) last month and he didn't run badly at Doncaster back on turf 16 days ago; he'll need a career best back at 5f but it's certainly not out of the question.
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4th

8

(7)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:27 Goodwood

Dream Composer

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Regained the winning thread at Ripon (5f, good) on stable/seasonal debut when 5lb lower and rider took off 7lb; this seems a harder task but he remains well treated on peak form and is a dual winner at Goodwood; enters calculations.

9/2

1st

5

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ripon

Dream Composer

8st 10lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Ten-time winner down the years for James Evans; drew a blank in 2025 but runner-up twice off marks in the 90s, including reappearance, so well treated starting out for Tony Carroll (same owners); interesting to see what the betting makes of him.

14/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 10874- D

Last run: 153 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won two 5f Windsor handicaps on fast ground last July; still 2lb higher than for the second of them and he's done the bulk of his turf racing on good ground or faster.
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3rd

2

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:00 Newbury

Spring Bloom

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

His losing run is gathering momentum and he has not won over 5f for three years; went close at Goodwood last month (5f, good) though and he should remain a potent force at this level.

3/1

2nd

7

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Goodwood

Spring Bloom

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Won twice at Newmarket (6f, good) in 2024 but he's drawn a blank since; finished runner-up on stable debut at Leicester last month but he was 6l behind the winner and and is only 1lb lower on this drop back in trip; well-beaten sixth in the 4.25 here on Friday.

9/1

6th

9

(1)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Goodwood

Spring Bloom

8st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: John Butler

On a long losing sequence but he made a good start for his new yard (formerly with Darryll Holland) when second of nine in 6f Leicester handicap 18 days ago; more is needed from 3lb out of the handicap here though.

10/1

3rd
7 (8)
Lihou

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 3-1311 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Having dropped a long way in the weights he has refound his form with a vengeance on AW of late, winning three of his last four starts; still feasibly weighted and although this is a step back up in class, he's not discounted; seems to handle most ground.
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6

(5)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lihou

9st 4lb

J: George Downing

T: David Evans

12-time winner split between turf and AW; his last success was off 3lb higher at Leicester (6f) last August and he showed signs of a revival with his late headway at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) last month; has each-way claims if he can build on that and yard is in good form.

16/1

3rd

1

(7)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Lihou

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Not won on AW for nearly two years and mainly below form since last win at Leicester in August; 2lb badly in and plenty to prove back in distance.

16/1

3rd

1

(7)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Lihou

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Not won on AW for nearly two years and mainly below form since last win at Leicester in August; 2lb badly in and plenty to prove back in distance.

16/1

OUR TIP

2/1

Form: 211/1-

Last run: 361 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
All runs over 6f; the winner of two of his three starts as a 2yo and made a winning seasonal/handicap debut at Doncaster one year ago, tiring close home but impressing with the way he went through the race; has had a wind operation since; still has time to do better and a 3lb rise since Doncaster shouldn't be beyond him; has won on good to soft but unraced on slower; should be quick enough for 5f.
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3rd

7

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

Al Barez

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

His last win was off 15lb higher but that was on AW in April 2024 and he has mixed record in four runs this year; ran well at Kempton (6f) in March but he was remote when third at Leicester last time and needs to bounce back again after that disappointing effort.

10/1

3rd

2

(5)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Leicester

Al Barez

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tom Clover

Losing turf run goes back four years and he wasn't particularly convincing on grass in the middle months of 2025; however, he is 11lb lower than the latest attempt and his recent AW run at Kempton was quite encouraging; revival on the cards with Rossa Ryan up for the first time.

5/2

3rd

2

(8)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Al Barez

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

His form has deteriorated and he was underwhelming over C&D four weeks ago; however, prior to that he was a close fourth over C&D after a break and this C&D winner is not ruled out off a reduced mark.

13/2

Form: 094-15 D BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Well suited by slow ground and she looked good when rewarding strong support in a Class 5 at Doncaster on her reappearance; unable to justify favouritism in a Class 2 at Pontefract last week but ran creditably and she can race off a 5lb lower mark today; Billy Loughnane back on board, as he was for that win; she has a big run in her.
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10th

2

(1)

14th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Ey Up Its Maggie

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Handles most ground and she's gone close in two of her three C&D starts, but neither of her turf starts (on heavy; has handled the surface) this year have matched up, with and without cheekpieces (back on today); reservations for now.

14/1

10th

2

(1)

14th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Ey Up Its Maggie

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Handles most ground and she's gone close in two of her three C&D starts, but neither of her turf starts (on heavy; has handled the surface) this year have matched up, with and without cheekpieces (back on today); reservations for now.

14/1

9th

10

(2)

18th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Ripon

Ey Up Its Maggie

9st 4lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Five-time turf winner, the latest of them over 5f here last summer off 2lb higher; 6f on heavy ground might just stretch her stamina.

14/1

20/1

Form: -53924

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
His three wins have all come over 6f on the AW track at Lingfield; has shown some promise on turf but unraced on slower than good and missed a recent engagement at Yarmouth on account of slow ground.
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6th

6

(4)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Impeach

8st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Continues to edge down the weights and he's run the odd fair race this year, but he's without a win since November 2023 and it's hard to be confident regarding his claims.

15/2

6th

6

(4)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Impeach

8st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

dwelt start, in rear, headway inside final furlong, not reach leaders

15/2

9

(5)

2nd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:07 Musselburgh

Impeach

9st 0lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Rebecca Menzies

He has run some fair races for this yard but all four wins, the latest of them in November 2023, have come over 6f on Polytrack; solid effort over 1m last week; each-way shout.

10/1

Form: 10214- D

Last run: 206 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Ran on strongly to win a 5f handicap on the July course here last summer off a 6lb lower mark; seems to handle most ground; he'll need to be cherry ripe if he's to defy this mark after 206 days off though.
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5th

6

(4)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:13 Haydock

Isle Of Lismore

8st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Robert Cowell

8yo who is running for the first time since last July and his losing sequence goes back ten races to May 2024; however, he went close when last seen and he's right at home on slow ground; capable of having a say.

15/2

3rd

6

(3)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield

Isle Of Lismore

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Robert Cowell

Well suited by a stiff 5f (three-time winner on the July course at Newmarket); signs he may be in decline this season, for a yard who may hold stronger claims with Cloud King, and the first-time visor (three ordinary efforts in cheekpieces previously) needs to help.

9/1

11/1

Form: 4709-0 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Handles soft ground but last season's two wins were achieved on good or quicker; low-key return to action at Musselburgh ten days ago and needs to leave that well behind him; dropped in class at least.
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6

(3)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:15 Doncaster

Burning Cash

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Dual C&D winner of much higher marks in the summer of 2022 including this race; 1-23 since, though, and tardy starts have become a habit (blindfold off late the last twice); 5lb below last winning mark so certainly well handicapped, but risky.

10/1

11th

13

(12)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

17:45 Doncaster

Burning Cash

8st 11lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

This mark in range but he hasn't found his best form so far this year (had blindfold issues behind Castan latest); this looks a tough race in which to bounce back.

14/1

10/1

Form: 15634- D

Last run: 191 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won two turf handicaps over 5f last season, notably a competitive event at Sandown in August off a 1lb lower mark; has won after a break in the past and he was placed in a Cornwallis over C&D as a 2yo; effective on good to soft and drying ground would be beneficial.
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6th

6

(5)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mokaatil

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Ian Williams

Just two of his 96 starts have been over 7f but he was placed over C&D in February; three Chepstow wins in the summer and he also ran well for third at Chelmsford when last seen five weeks ago; each-way shout.

8/1

6th

6

(5)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mokaatil

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Ian Williams

Just two of his 96 starts have been over 7f but he was placed over C&D in February; three Chepstow wins in the summer and he also ran well for third at Chelmsford when last seen five weeks ago; each-way shout.

8/1

3rd

3

(12)

26th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Mokaatil

9st 12lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Ian Williams

Rattled off a Chepstow hat-trick in the summer and showed better form when third in a C&D handicap this month; never threatened at Kempton 12 days ago and he has the widest stall to overcome here.

11/1

9/1

Form: 1920-7 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Soft-ground winner as a 2yo; successful on fast ground at Redcar last summer off a 2lb lower mark; should be sharper with his reappearance effort behind him but he'll need a career best to win.
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5th

5

(5)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Texas Man

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Came from off the pace to win a 5f handicap at Musselburgh in July; not so good twice since and earlier AW efforts unconvincing.

12/1

4th

6

(1)

12th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Texas Man

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

C&D winner who scored at Musselburgh two starts ago, but good runs have been scarce this season and he was merely mid-division at Beverley latest.

11/1

8th

8

(6)

17th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Beverley

Texas Man

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Took advantage of a falling mark when resuming winning ways at Musselburgh (5f, good); given the narrow winning margin (a nose), a 2lb rise looks fair; should be thereabouts; stablemate of Resilience.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £71.40
Straight Forecast £72.67
Tricast £698.83
Trifecta £924.30

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Al Barez

SPOTLIGHT:

Ey Up It's Maggie

TOPSPEED:

Texas Man

Daily Mail:

Isle Of Lismore

POSTDATA:

Lihou

Telegraph:

Al Barez

D Express:

Al Barez

Daily Mirror:

Al Barez

The Star:

Al Barez

Daily Record:

Al Barez

RP Ratings:

Ey Up It's Maggie

The Times:

Ey Up It's Maggie

The Guardian:

Ey Up It's Maggie