April 21 / 14.05 Newbury

14.05

Soft

Dubai Duty Free Handicap

  • Prize money: £10308
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 17 runners
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Dubai Duty Free Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.90
  • Place: £5.20

Form: 4358-5 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Ties in with some of these opponents on Doncaster running 19 days ago; poor strike-rate since 2019 but defied a 2lb higher mark over C&D in his younger days and can't be dismissed.
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5th

8

(3)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:50 Doncaster

Bernardo OReilly

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Richard Spencer

dwelt start, in rear

5/1

5th

8

(3)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:50 Doncaster

Bernardo OReilly

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Richard Spencer

dwelt start, in rear

5/1

2nd
3 (11)

9/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 09310- D

Last run: 222 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Disappointing on occasions, including in soft-ground event when last seen (has won on such a surface); however, overall record is 4-9 and he's useful when on song; possibilities if back to best.
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14/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 44153- D

Last run: 211 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful 3yo handicapper last season, winning over 7f (on reappearance) and 6f (emphatically in summer); may have more to offer this term; evidently goes well fresh and needs a close look.
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16th

6

(17)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Newbury

Haymaker

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Hughie Morrison

Five wins at 5f-7f, all on good and quicker ground; weighted to go well on the pick of his 2024 form and, following a promising reappearance, perhaps refitting a tongue-tie didn't help at Windsor since; in contention.

16/1

10

(2)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

15:20 Windsor

Haymaker

9st 5lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Hughie Morrison

His last win was off 1lb higher at Goodwood (6f, good) last June; 0-9 since but he returned from wind surgery with a creditable effort at Nottingham (close fifth) 16 days ago and has possibilities if he can build on that; tongue-tie reapplied.

15/2

10

(2)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

15:20 Windsor

Haymaker

9st 5lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Hughie Morrison

His last win was off 1lb higher at Goodwood (6f, good) last June; 0-9 since but he returned from wind surgery with a creditable effort at Nottingham (close fifth) 16 days ago and has possibilities if he can build on that; tongue-tie reapplied.

15/2

Form: 942/95 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Horse

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced at Southwell (7f) last month on second run back from long absence; ran well in a Listed event here in 2019 (for previous yard) and he's 2-2 on soft ground; not dismissed.
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3

(2)

22nd Jul 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

19:45 Doncaster

Sir Thomas Gresham

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Seamus Durack

Off a whopping 1252 days before his reappearance but this 8yo retains all his ability, finishing second in 6f handicaps at Ascot (soft) and Newbury (good) in May; fine at 7f and high on the shortlist with Billy Loughnane taking 3lb off.

6/1

2nd

2

(16)

20th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:18 Newbury

Sir Thomas Gresham

9st 9lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Seamus Durack

prominent, led 2f out, ridden 1f out, kept on final furlong, headed towards finish

8/1

2nd

8

(4)

12th May 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Sir Thomas Gresham

9st 2lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Seamus Durack

Dual winner (non-handicaps on soft) who has improved with each run this season and did well to finish fourth of 15 at Newbury (6f, soft) after rearing at the start (plenty to do even 2f out); not your typical 8yo with only 12 starts behind him; shortlisted.

7/1

20/1

Form: 92360- D

Last run: 189 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
0-10 for current stable; however, suited by slow ground and is well handicapped; went close off 5lb higher over C&D on 2021 reappearance; cheekpieces (tried twice in 2020) reapplied.
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10th

14

(1)

19th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:12 Newbury

Aplomb

8st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Losing run goes back to 2020 but he regularly caught the eye with strong finishes in 6f handicaps last year; resumes on a good mark and can surely pop up at some point this year.

12/1

10th

14

(1)

19th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:12 Newbury

Aplomb

8st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Losing run goes back to 2020 but he regularly caught the eye with strong finishes in 6f handicaps last year; resumes on a good mark and can surely pop up at some point this year.

12/1

3rd

5

(19)

4th Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:02 Newmarket

Aplomb

9st 9lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

raced near side, in touch with leaders

16/1

Form: 33410- C

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Below par in C&D event won by Marshal Dan on last appearance; successful at Goodwood earlier in October; this 8yo is weighted to the hilt off current mark and others may prove better treated.
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4th

10

(10)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

17:55 Bath

Spanish Star

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

Veteran who popped up at Newbury (6f, good to soft) in June; hasn't matched that in four runs since but is back down to that winning mark; still needs to turn the ship around.

16/1

8th

11

(9)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:34 Windsor

Spanish Star

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Patrick Chamings

Veteran who popped up in a Class 5 at Newbury in June (6f, good to soft); hasn't matched that in three runs since and although he's often run well here, he's yet to win at the track; minor money perhaps his best hope.

16/1

4th

1

(2)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

13:35 Epsom

Spanish Star

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

Understandably not the force of old now a 10yo but he registered the ninth win of his long career when beating ten rivals at Newbury (6f, good to firm) in June; held in a couple of Class 4 events since but he's won here in the past and is not ruled out on this drop back in grade.

7/2

Form: 36133- D

Last run: 177 days

W: 8st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
In decent form at Nottingham last autumn, notably a success in series final; however, he's yet to win away from that venue and this isn't his best time of year; first run at Newbury.
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3rd

16

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Fantasy Master

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Robert Cowell

Ended 2025 with a 6f win at Chelmsford in December; 2lb higher mark and stronger opposition might find him out back from five months off.

12/1

5th

10

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Fantasy Master

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Darryll Holland

Good efforts on his last three 5f runs but in between there have been two lesser efforts over 6f; did win over C&D off 1lb higher last November though and he can't be left out of calculations.

8/1

12/1

Form: 96475- CD

Last run: 194 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has form on all types of ground; finished fifth to Spanish Star at Goodwood on last appearance; 2-2 at Newbury, including a win under Oisin Murphy; nicely weighted and commands respect back here.
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9th

10

(2)

4th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:12 Ascot

Crazy Luck

10st 12lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

Her form has been patchy since she won at Nottingham (6f, good) in May but she's now 6lb lower and can also be effective on soft ground; it might be dangerous to rule her out.

16/1

14th

5

(16)

15th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

16:20 Bath

Crazy Luck

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Ended her losing run at Nottingham in May (6f, good); more modest efforts than good have followed but she's 3lb lower than for the win as a result; stable also run Silent Flame.

16/1

4th

4

(1)

3rd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

14:00 Chepstow

Crazy Luck

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Landed her sixth win on turf when making all at Nottingham (6f, good) in May for today's rider Oliver Searle off 1lb higher mark; beaten five times since, mostly below form, and steps back up to 7f for the first time since August 2022; vulnerable to less exposed rivals.

14/1

OUR TIP
9th
1 (10)
Popmaster

7/1

Form: 04076- D

Last run: 167 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Failed to score last year but posted a notable effort by finishing second in the Wokingham; finally back on last winning mark and takes a drop back in grade on reappearance; one for the shortlist.
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15th

7

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Popmaster

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ed Walker

Campaigned on AW since December, proving consistent until coming up a tad short on finals day last time; has loads of Ascot form but three defeats in this race (finishing positions 074) suggest he can be opposed, especially now aged eight.

33/1

7th

4

(2)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Popmaster

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Arrives in fine form, beating The Lost King at Kempton in February and runner-up on his two runs since; sneaking back up the weights and he was only fifth in this race 12 months ago off today's mark.

20/1

Form: 3052-3

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Performed well fresh when trained in France; encouraging British debut at Doncaster (6f, soft; back from layoff) just 19 days ago; however, not sure to build on that effort turned out relatively quickly.
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1

(7)

24th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

14:38 Nottingham

Faro De San Juan

9st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Dylan Cunha

4-29 on turf and although he hasn't won on genuine soft ground he again showed he acts on it when second at Bath (5.7f) latest; each-way player.

4/1

2nd

4

(5)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:10 Bath

Faro De San Juan

9st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Dylan Cunha

Has patchy record but he won on fast ground at Windsor (5f) in July and was beaten less than 2l on soft at Redcar (fourth of 11) last time; seems tactically versatile and he's not ruled out on this drop back on grade.

13/2

7

(10)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:37 Redcar

Faro De San Juan

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Dylan Cunha

Dropped away in the final furlong in the race won Our Absent Friends at Ripon last week; Paul Mulrennan is a good booking (close fourth on him at Newmarket 11 months ago) but others appeal more.

10/1

Form: 202-16 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Reappearance win came on AW; not far behind a few of these rivals at Doncaster (6f, soft) on the return to turf; however, gives the impression he ideally needs a faster surface at this distance.
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4th

12

(12)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:30 Ascot

Swayze

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Impressive at Haydock (5f, good to firm) in May but hasn't repeated the form, fifth of 13 in a Racing League event at Newcastle nine days ago; a few others appeal more.

14/1

5th

11

(13)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Swayze

8st 8lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

in touch with leaders

16/1

9/1

Form: 14023- D

Last run: 182 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; record of 3-8 in his first season last year (turf/AW); close third to Marshal Dan over C&D (soft) on final outing; gelded since; may improve further this term; enters calculations off unaltered mark.
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13th

11

(6)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Zero Carbon

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Loughnane

Four wins from ten starts over C&D but looked on the downgrade during a limited campaign last year and turned in an ordinary comeback here two months ago; some way down the pecking order.

25/1

7th

1

(2)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:07 Kempton (AW)

Zero Carbon

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Loughnane

His last four wins have been over C&D but latest was in August 2024; well handicapped on old form but he's been out of sorts in three runs for his current yard and was beaten 12l here (6f) in December; returns after a break and needs a major revival back up in trip; cheekpieces reapplied.

13/2

4

(2)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Zero Carbon

9st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Below par on turf last time (stable debut, back from break); has a better strike-rate on AW but seems ideally suited by Kempton; gained last four wins there.

20/1

13th
15 (7)
Ataser

16/1

Form: 50840- D

Last run: 174 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Eyecatcher in the C&D contest won by Marshal Dan last October; however, seems best at 7f and may again get going too late on this drop back to sprinting; all wins remain on good ground.
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7th

7

(8)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:55 Doncaster

Ataser

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: T J Kent

C&D winner but his last success was 2022 and he was quiet in his three runs last year; now 17lb lower than for last win but he needs a big turnaround after another absence; headgear removed.

25/1

13/2

Form: 0814-3 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Ran well in similar event at Redcar (6f, soft) last week when making seasonal debut; favourably treated off the same mark (due to go up 1lb from tomorrow) and he's 3-9 at Newbury; strong claims.
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10th

6

(7)

20th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Marshal Dan

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Heather Main

steadied start, in rear

14/1

10th

9

(9)

9th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Marshal Dan

9st 4lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Heather Main

keen to post, in touch with leaders

16/1

7th

1

(16)

4th Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:57 Newmarket

Marshal Dan

10st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Heather Main

Finished third of 15 in the 2018 running; has had a stop-start year but testing conditions suit and he looked in good form when a ready winner from Hodler at Leicester 18 days ago (7f, soft; first-time cheekpieces, retained); back up 5lb; one of the more likely ones.

8/1

11/2

Form: 7360-4 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Similar type to stablemate Bosh; hasn't won since his 2yo days but is on a workable mark and ran respectably in big field at Doncaster (soft) on reappearance; 2-3 over C&D and likely player back here.
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14th

5

(1)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gisburn

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Few chances on AW but he ran well over C&D in November off 3lb higher; returned to winning ways in a Racing League handicap at Chepstow two weeks ago (6f, good to soft); respected despite a 4lb rise and his draw in stall 1.

10/1

1st

1

(4)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Gisburn

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Hannon

He's had a mixed campaign but has shown spark on occasions and was stretched by 7f last time; now below last winning mark and he's not ruled out.

7/1

12th

3

(13)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Gisburn

9st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Hannon

Much better known as a sprinter but has form over 7f; now 3lb lower than when placed at Goodwood (6f, heavy) in May and his more recent efforts were perfectly respectable; back up in trip with William Buick up; a possible.

8/1

14/1

Form: 0/340- CD

Last run: 288 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Unraced on soft/heavy; had an excuse on last appearance; gelded since; has performed well in two Newbury starts, winning over 6f as a 2yo and good third over 7f on 3yo reappearance; interesting back here.
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7th

6

(6)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Bosh

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Dods

Absent since finishing fifth over C&D two months ago; 0-10 for current stable but remains well handicapped on historical data; admittedly doesn't seem the force of old.

12/1

3rd

2

(6)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

13:55 Catterick

Bosh

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Four-time winner who has come down 15lb in the handicap since the start of the season but isn't obviously shaping as if he's about to exploit it.

12/1

Form: 38226- D

Last run: 116 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Scored three times (turf/AW) in 2021 and placed three times in 2022; had wind surgery since last run; forecast slow ground looks a negative (record suggests he needs good/faster on grass).
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7th

12

(9)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ernies Valentine

8st 10lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: Ross Burdon

Seven wins on the AW; consistent in the main and ran okay over the 8.6f here ten days ago, leaving the impression that this longer trip is worth another go.

14/1

4th

3

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ernies Valentine

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Seven times an AW winner, twice over C&D; back to his last winning mark and Jack Mitchell takes over from a 7lb claimer; one to take seriously.

4/1

8th

8

(1)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Ernies Valentine

9st 7lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: Ross Burdon

Reliable sort who comes here on the back of a solid fifth of 12 in 7f handicap here 18 days ago; he ought to be in the shake-up once more.

5/1

Non-runners

Bosh, Ernie's Valentine

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £245.60
Straight Forecast £174.78
Tricast £1713.93
Trifecta £3657.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Crazy Luck

TOPSPEED:

Gisburn

RP Ratings:

Faro De San Juan

Daily Mirror:

Marshal Dan

The Times:

Zero Carbon

LAMBOURN:

Tanmawwy

The Sun:

Fantasy Master

The Star:

Sir Thomas Gresham

NEWMARKET:

Faro De San Juan

POSTDATA:

Gisburn

Telegraph:

Gisburn

The Guardian:

Crazy Luck

Daily Mail:

Crazy Luck

D Express:

Crazy Luck

Daily Record:

Marshal Dan