April 19 / 17.20 Newmarket

17.20

Soft

Price Promise At bet365 Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 231-

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Dante and Derby entry; short-headed here on debut and better form when third at Nottingham (1m, soft); signed off as 2yo by winning a Kempton novice (1m, AW) in November in sustained duel from over 1f out; this longer trip makes appeal on seasonal/handicap debut and his stable is going very well.
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8th

3

(4)

12th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

15:55 Ascot

Like A Tiger

9st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: James Ferguson

Had the reopposing Regal Empire 4l back in second when a striking winner of a 1m2f Newmarket handicap (good to soft) on his reappearance in April; the tables were turned in a Racing League handicap at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to soft) 16 days ago but he still performed with credit and it's possible today's longer trip can unlock some improvement.

13/2

5th

8

(10)

27th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 2

20:30 Yarmouth

Like A Tiger

8st 6lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: James Ferguson

Great Voltigeur entry; the ground was good to soft when the striking winner of a 1m2f Newmarket handicap on his reappearance in April but good when well held in a Listed race back there at the Guineas meeting; not seen since (withdrawn from a few intended engagements due to quick ground) but he's proved he's capable when fresh and ground conditions seem likely to be in his favour; big player.

9/2

9/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 9131

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
All four runs on Tapeta this January/February, winning a 9.4f maiden at Wolverhampton and 1m3f handicap at Southwell; this is a much more competitive race but he dispatched a small field in good style last time.
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3rd

9

(1)

13th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 2

20:45 Southwell (AW)

Regal Empire

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: James Tate

Ran well in Racing League event at Yarmouth (1m2f) in July, then rallied tenaciously to land the Shergar Cup Classic at Ascot (1m4f) last month; 2-3 at Southwell early this year and commands respect back here; this 3yo colt is open to further improvement.

5/1

1st

4

(6)

12th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

15:55 Ascot

Regal Empire

9st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: James Tate

Both wins on Southwell's Tapeta but he has achieved better RPRs on turf since, posting another solid effort when third (Like A Tiger fifth) in a Racing League handicap at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to soft) 16 days ago; steps back up in trip now.

13/2

3rd

9

(3)

27th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 2

20:30 Yarmouth

Regal Empire

8st 3lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: James Tate

First four runs were on Tapeta this January/February, winning 1m novice and 1m3f handicap; good 4l second to Like A Tiger in handicap at Newmarket (1m2f Rowley Course, good to soft) on turf debut in April; not disgraced in Lingfield Derby Trial (run on AW this year) next time and made a solid return to turf when third of ten on the July Course at Newmarket (good to firm) 27 days ago; each-way claims.

9/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 25421- C

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Tended to hang when second in a nursery at Nottingham (1m2f, soft) and had cheekpieces (kept today) when going one better in one here (1m1f, soft) later in October, again coming from off the pace; gelded since; this step back up in trip will suit and he could get in the shake-up despite 6lb rise.
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7th

11

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Shahbaz

10st 3lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Reached the frame twice in similar races on AW under Brodie Hampson in February; well treated on those efforts but hasn't found the same form back on turf (good to firm/good) after a break, including well behind Star Start and Austrian Theory at Catterick 17 days ago; the return to softer ground could help but leap of faith needed.

25/1

6th

6

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Shahbaz

10st 6lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Down the field in two turf handicaps this summer after a five-month absence; on a dangerous mark but there are risks attached; blinkers replace cheekpieces today.

16/1

6th

6

(5)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

18:00 Windsor

Shahbaz

10st 10lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Patchy form since joining this yard and well behind I'd Go Maniac on his return from five months off at Epsom (1m4f, good to firm) 18 days ago, but is 9lb lower than when winning at Newbury (1m4f, good to firm) for Ian Williams a year ago; first-time tongue-tie.

6/1

Form: 373-12

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won handicap debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in January and improved again when second of eight at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) three months later; raced freely in the latter and made the running; has the same mark today, which makes him look well handicapped but he faces promising rivals.
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9

30th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

14:25 Wincanton

Demilion

11st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Alexandra Dunn

Some useful Flat form in 2023 and his hurdle mark continues to fall, but tailed off/pulled up the last twice and needs to turn things around.

20/1

9

30th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

14:25 Wincanton

Demilion

11st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Alexandra Dunn

Some useful Flat form in 2023 and his hurdle mark continues to fall, but tailed off/pulled up the last twice and needs to turn things around.

20/1

5

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 5f 137y

Class 5

15:38 Exeter

Demilion

11st 3lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Alexandra Dunn

Not beaten far when fifth from off the pace over C&D two runs back and it was over 2m when never counting at Chepstow; this race looks more suitable.

33/1

Form: 033-12 BF

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Sole turf start was debut when well beaten on good to firm; impressively off the mark in a 1m novice at Lingfield (AW) in January and beaten a head when he again made the running in a four-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in February; needs extra but this longer trip offers hope.
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7th

3

(8)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Sudden Ambush

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Four wins over 1m, including off this mark and 4lb higher, for previous yard; couple of encouraging efforts for new stable, keeping-on second over 1m2f at Doncaster (good to firm) latest; nicely handicapped and is unexposed at this trip; interesting contender.

11/2

2nd

3

(3)

17th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

14:32 Doncaster

Sudden Ambush

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won four times over 1m for Andrew Balding, the latest at Kempton in February; has not fared quite as well since but beaten just under 2l when sixth of nine in a Redcar handicap (1m, good to firm) on stable debut last week; didn't seem to stay on only run over this trip.

7/1

6th

1

(2)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:12 Redcar

Sudden Ambush

10st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

dwelt start, towards rear

10/1

Form: 4633-1

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful maiden in Ireland for John O'Donoghue, including on soft; with new yard (same owner) when making the most of an easy opportunity in maiden at Newcastle (1m, AW) in January at 2-5, not without a scrap though and he needs a return to his peak Irish form, at the least.
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4th

5

(6)

1st Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:45 Epsom

Man Of Eden

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

midfield

11/4

5th

7

(3)

8th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Ascot

Man Of Eden

8st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

Just one win from 14 starts but he's been placed in his last four handicaps and didn't get much luck in a Racing League event at Windsor (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; on same mark as for that close third and he's respected.

100/30

3rd

1

(6)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

18:30 Windsor

Man Of Eden

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

towards rear of midfield

7/2

Form: 0-31 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Finished lame when tailed off on good ground on debut last July; third at Lingfield when returning to action in January and improved again when winning a six-runner maiden at Newcastle (again 1m2f on AW; helped to set pace) in March; that was a tidy win and he needs a good look on handicap debut.
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7th

3

(10)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:35 Epsom

Great Bedwyn

11st 7lb

J: Mr Lucas Murphy

T: Richard Hannon

Yet to win this year but he has run several good races in defeat at this trip; the bulk of his racing has been on good ground or quicker so underfoot conditions could be troublesome.

12/1

3rd

4

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Newbury

Great Bedwyn

9st 11lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Beaten on his last 15 starts but placed over 1m4f/1m2f in three of his five races this term; has the form for another prominent finish and is claimer ridden for the first time.

7/2

3rd

2

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

Great Bedwyn

10st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Beaten on his last 14 starts but he was a good second of 17 over 1m4f here (good) at the Dante meeting in May; freshened up since a disappointing effort at Thirsk six weeks ago.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 513- BF

Last run: 165 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Rallied to win comfortably in maiden at Goodwood (1m, soft) last September; had cheekpieces added when third in novice at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) in November, challenging when badly hampered over 1f out, renewing his effort well thereafter; gelded since; needs to improve but still has clear potential for 1m2f+.
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7th

5

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 161y

17:42 Sligo

High Honour

11st 7lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Donal Kinsella

Gained his sole hurdles success in this event in 2024; unconvincing Flat form this summer makes him hard to fancy; however, he showed fair form over hurdles in the first half of 2025.

12/1

17th

16

(20)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 40y

19:20 Fairyhouse

High Honour

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donal Kinsella

Sole Flat win came in 2023 although has mostly been competing over hurdles in recent times; improved markedly over poor Navan seasonal return when fourth at Roscommon (1m4f, good), staying on after slowly away; below that at the Curragh last time; on career low mark.

25/1

14th

25

(13)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

High Honour

8st 8lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Donal Kinsella

Sole win on Flat came in 2023, although has mostly been competing over hurdles in recent times; improved markedly over poor Navan return when fourth at Roscommon last time (1m4f, good), staying on after being slowly away; down to a career low mark.

25/1

9th
2 (6)

9/2

Form: 3-11

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
All three runs about 1m on Tapeta tracks this winter; asserted in taking style in the closing stages of novice events at Newcastle and Southwell, so brings plenty of promise in this hat-trick bid on handicap/turf debut.
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Payout
Exacta £39.10
Straight Forecast £33.42
Tricast £205.15
Trifecta £214.10

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Like A Tiger

SPOTLIGHT:

Imperial Ace

The Guardian:

Regal Empire

RP Ratings:

Shahbaz

The Star:

High Honour

D Express:

Great Bedwyn

Daily Mirror:

Regal Empire

Telegraph:

Imperial Ace

The Sun:

Imperial Ace

POSTDATA:

Like A Tiger

The Times:

Like A Tiger

Daily Mail:

Like A Tiger

Daily Record:

Like A Tiger

NEWMARKET:

Shahbaz