May 06 / 15.25 Newmarket

15.25

Good To Firm

Howden Suffolk Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 17 runners
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Howden Suffolk Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £1.75

Form: 2621-1 D

Last run: 92 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Gelded last April; not seen again until his second in a 1m handicap here (soft) in October and he's scored at Wolverhampton in November and in Bahrain (1m1f, good) in February on his two starts since; revised mark demands further progress but he's lightly raced and it may be possible.
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1st

2

(4)

29th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:50 Newmarket (July)

King Of Conquest

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

towards rear, switched left over 4f out, nudged along and headway over 3f out

11/8

1st

3

(4)

9th Jun 2024

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

17:05 Goodwood

King Of Conquest

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

1m2f Listed race here (good to firm) last May was the last leg in a four-timer; no joy in his seven races since but he was pipped in Group 3 at Newbury (1m4f, good) on latest, form which gives him a big chance.

6/4

2nd

5

(9)

18th May 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newbury

King Of Conquest

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Won a 1m2f Goodwood Listed (good to firm) last May and also placed in 1m4f Newmarket Group 3 (heavy) on final 4-y-o start; below that level in his two outings this year, though he suffered interference when 7l fifth of sixth in the Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket (1m4f) latest.

8/1

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15/2

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 62804-

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Failed to score last season but went very close from the back in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm); gelded since latest start and has different headgear; withdrawn when the ground was soft two weeks ago.
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19th

2

(15)

30th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Saga

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: John & Thady Gosden

4yo who is in top hands and has raced 12 times; two of his very best performances have come in big-field handicaps, when going close in last year's Britannia (1m, good to firm) at Royal Ascot and when a head second of 17 over C&D in May (good to soft; denied a clear run); interesting given this ideal scenario; blinkers refitted in place of first-time cheekpieces.

14/1

3rd

4

(2)

7th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

16:15 Sandown

Saga

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: John & Thady Gosden

Sole win came in a maiden as 2yo; went very close at Royal Ascot in 2022 (1m) and at Newmarket Guineas meeting this year (1m1f) and he fared easily the best of all five in this field when back at Royal Ascot (1m2f) on latest outing, coming a creditable fifth of 16 in Listed race; tried cheekpieces on last two starts but former blinkers now return; those peak efforts were in large fields when ridden by Frankie Dettori, whereas overall record is mixed, so the issue is not as clearcut as the Ascot result might suggest.

11/8

5th

14

(3)

20th Jun 2023

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Saga

9st 5lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: John & Thady Gosden

Course winner as 2yo; went very close from off the pace in the Britannia at last year's Royal meeting (1m, good to firm) and underlined what a talented performer he is on his day when narrowly denied by King Of Conquest in 1m1f Newmarket handicap (good to soft; first-time cheekpieces, retained) on reappearance; arguably a little unfortunate having had to wait for a run and that reopposing rival (who meets him on 3lb worse terms now) has boosted the form since; slightly mixed overall record but he hasn't finished out of the first two when partnered by Dettori and is capable of a big run.

7/2

18/1

  • Place: £8.05

Form: 92-231 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
0-13 on turf and has a career-high mark but he's been resurgent with cheekpieces on the AW and comes here on the back of a very valuable win at Newcastle (1m2f) on Good Friday, when producing a career-best performance; third in this race last year.
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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

4th
13 (16)
Toshizou

20/1

Form: /25-03

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
1-8 over three seasons when trained by Joseph O'Brien; came from last over 2f out when third of 13 over 1m here (good to soft) 18 days ago on second run for new connections, which gives encouragement for this extra 1f and he'd be well handicapped if recapturing last season's peak form.
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7th

6

(1)

12th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Toshizou

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

His only win was back in 2020 in a Tipperary maiden; has threatened a few times since and wasn't beaten all that far at York last time, but others appeal more for the win; tries cheekpieces.

13/2

8th

5

(1)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:30 York

Toshizou

9st 12lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Only win in 23 attempts was at Tipperary on second juvenile start (7f, good to yielding) when with Joseph O'Brien; some fair form since, notably when third over C&D off 4lb higher in May (good); poor run over C&D (good to soft) latest.

10/1

13th

7

(1)

15th Jun 2024

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

13:50 York

Toshizou

9st 13lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Acts on soft; beaten all 22 times since winning in 2020 on second start; creditable third in two of six races this season, including in 20-runner C&D race on penultimate outing; case can be made but not the percentage call.

18/1

Form: 007-04

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Had a productive 2022 campaign, including four wins on good to firm; creditable seventh in the Cambridgeshire over C&D in September and fourth of 13 over 1m here on latest start, but he needs to be back in peak form for a leading role in this.
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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

25/1

Form: 10-342

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Big placed efforts in two of his three starts this year, beaten a neck when second of 22 in the Spring Mile at Doncaster (1m, heavy) last time; back up 2lb but this step back up in trip will suit.
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6th

1

(3)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Titian

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Won an amateur riders' race off a mark 2lb higher than today's at York (1m2f, good) last June but he didn't match that level on his six subsequent starts; never-dangerous sixth of ten at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) when last seen 181 days ago and has since undergone his second wind operation; each-way claims on his return.

10/1

11th

13

(13)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Doncaster

Titian

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Hasn't been at his very best since his 1m2f win at York in June but he's back to only 1lb above that successful mark and is a dual soft-ground scorer.

25/1

Form: 91233- BF

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Progressive last season, including third of 28 to Majestic in the Cambridgeshire over C&D (first of eight on far side) before a lesser show behind Turntable on final start; player if he returns in peak form.
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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

11/2

Form: 005-01

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won on good and good to firm last year; somewhat disappointing for four races in a row but he got his act together, and how, in first-time headgear when well backed and coming home clear at Newbury (1m, soft) two weeks ago; 5lb penalty today leaves him 4lb well-in.
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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

9th
12 (10)
Majestic

7/1

Form: 2261-4 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Nearly always on the premises on varied ground last term but found a chunk of improvement to win the 28-runner Cambridgeshire over C&D (good) in September; 25-1 again when good fourth of 22 in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, heavy) five weeks ago and there's a good chance he can build on that as well.
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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

28/1

Form: 0-0282

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent for the Gosdens and fired only once for them last season; that was a win last June and he's 7lb lower today, with this season's runs for new yard over longer trips at Meydan and Saint-Cloud showing that plenty of ability remains, so a case can certainly be made.
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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

20/1

Form: 66602-

Last run: 179 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Unraced on softer than good; useful as 2yo for Aidan O'Brien; struggled for him last year and started an outsider for new yard in two AW starts last autumn but the latest of those saw him finish with a flourish for second of ten at Chelmsford (1m2f) off today's mark; he's back in calculations.
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1

3rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

16:30 Newton Abbot

Howth

12st 0lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Switched to hurdles for new yard last May-September and won four of his six starts (all on good ground), two of them over C&D (one a handicap); held in fourth of six at Plumpton last September when last seen but retains potential; yard among the winners and he could go well back from a break.

9/2

4th

1

21st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 195y

Class 3

15:50 Plumpton

Howth

12st 0lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Useful Flat stayer who has won a handicap over hurdles (off 8lb lower) and has since made it 4-5 in this discipline when defying penalties in a 2m1f good-ground novice at Newton Abbot; he was entitled to win that and probably with greater ease than he did, but he's a likeable type.

11/8

1

30th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

14:45 Newton Abbot

Howth

11st 12lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Useful Flat stayer who is 3-4 over hurdles and comfortably won a small-field handicap over C&D last month; penalised accordingly but he has the best form by some margin; the glaring concern would be should the ground go soft.

4/6

7/1

Form: 20511- CD

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Possibly best on no worse than good to soft; goes very well on this course, on which his form figures read 411211 (1m-1m2f) and he scored twice in tidy style here under Kaiya Fraser to end last term; trained last three seasons by the now-retired Chris Wall but his new trainer has been going great guns recently, including with new recruits; raised another 5lb but this 7yo may still be capable of better.
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7th

1

(2)

29th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Turntable

9st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Has a record of 4-7 at this venue, mostly for Chris Wall, including wins in this race for the last two years; out of sorts for new yard this term but a revival is entirely possible off a handy mark back here; hard to leave off the shortlist.

8/1

8th

1

(2)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 3

16:45 Doncaster

Turntable

10st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Course scorer for Chris Wall but he's yet to fire in three runs for his current yard, very slowly away when last of ten at Newmarket in June; lots more is required after a break.

20/1

10th

2

(8)

30th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Turntable

10st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry Eustace

Acts on good to soft; ridden by 7lb claimer Kaiya Fraser on last four outings, winning on the Rowley course at Newmarket on his last two runs of 2022 (for Chris Wall) but below form this term; has a competitive mark if surging back to his best.

16/1

Form: 222-72 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Seventh in the Lincoln at Doncaster on reappearance and never better than when second of 13 here (1m) 18 days ago, both off today's mark (he's due to go up 4lb); probably stays 1m1f; his fine sequence from last July onwards has all been on softer than good.
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11th

13

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Empirestateofmind

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Multiple wins at 1m and 1m1f (good or softer) include two over C&D; quite favourably treated now and he was a very respectable fourth at Ripon recently, when just behind a subsequent winner; needs a bit more here.

16/1

4th

2

(6)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ripon

Empirestateofmind

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: John & Sean Quinn

Two wins last year (1m/1m1f, good/soft); the last of them came in a seller and he was well beaten on last month's reappearance at Doncaster, but that was the competitive Spring Mile and he may have needed the run; won this in 2022 and he's not discounted off a handy mark.

10/1

Form: 90046-

Last run: 205 days

W: 8st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come first time out over 1m2f at Yarmouth on good to firm, making all in small fields on last two occasions; this is a much more demanding race but he has a competitive mark and bids to make a winning reappearance for the fourth year in succession.
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6th

11

(2)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:32 Leicester

The Citys Phantom

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Richard Spencer

From the front he conceded only late on at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) 12 days ago and gets in here off the same mark; his inconsistency is a drawback, however.

10/1

2nd

2

(1)

28th Sep 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:53 Newmarket

The Citys Phantom

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Richard Spencer

Inconsistent and was well beaten at Windsor last month, but prior to that he was a good third at Epsom (1m2f, good to firm) and a repeat of that penultimate form would put him bang there.

8/1

12th

10

(12)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

20:00 Windsor

The Citys Phantom

8st 7lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Richard Spencer

All three wins have come first time out (2020, 2021 and 2022) over 1m2f at Yarmouth on good to firm, making all in small fields on last two occasions; failed to repeat the feat in a much more demanding Newmarket race on this year's return, but third at Epsom on Oaks day was creditable; likely to find this race a bit too competitive.

16/1

10/1

Form: 12234- D

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won Group 2 in 2020, Group 3 in 2021 and Listed race last year; showed enough for two new yards afterwards to be given respect on today's first run in a handicap, having also been gelded since latest start.
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8th

1

(13)

1st Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

14:50 Goodwood

Cadillac

9st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

slowly into stride, towards rear

20/1

1

(10)

15th Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:10 York

Cadillac

9st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Well beaten in Royal Ascot Listed race last time but had an excuse as he was badly hampered early; before that he won a handicap at Epsom (1m2f, good to firm) on Oaks day and is not ruled out; versatile ground-wise in the past; makes yard debut having left George Boughey (remains in same ownership).

16/1

15th

6

(4)

20th Jun 2023

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Cadillac

9st 5lb

J: James McDonald

T: George Boughey

Second in this last year; back to best when producing a really smart handicap performance to defy a big weight at the recent Epsom Derby meeting (1m2f, good to firm); cheekpieces worn on that occasion are retained; not long in the excellent George Boughey yard and should make a bold bid to go one place better than 12 months ago.

9/1

Form: 16147-

Last run: 303 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Has raced on only good or good to firm, withdrawn two weeks ago because of soft ground; faded when tried over C&D last term and has been absent since last July (had wind surgery this February) but he won two of his first three starts last season and is fairly lightly raced.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(7)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Dawn Of Liberation

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

His five wins include one over C&D last May; below his best on his first two starts this year but took a step back in the right direction when a 2l fifth of 12 at Ripon (1m2f, good) 19 days ago; contender.

9/2

5th

5

(2)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

Dawn Of Liberation

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Five-time winner, three times at around 1m2f (good/good to firm) last summer; well handicapped on his best form last season but he's been quiet in two runs this spring and needs to rediscover his spark.

12/1

6th

3

(9)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:50 Redcar

Dawn Of Liberation

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won three times last summer and ran well when placed subsequently; well held when tenth of 12 on his return at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) three weeks ago and is still 2lb higher than his last winning mark.

16/1

25/1

Form: 7059-4

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Came up short when trained in Ireland last term; gelded and made a creditable return for new yard when fourth of ten to Jimi Hendrix at Newbury (1m, soft) two weeks ago, weakening final 1f, and he may have come on since that run.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(11)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Great Max

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

bumped start, midfield

10/1

11th

3

(2)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:14 Southwell (AW)

Great Max

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David O’Meara

Made a winning debut as a 2yo but beaten on his next 23 starts; revitalised by a drop into Class 5 company though, winning 7f handicaps at Haydock and Doncaster (impressed in a good Topspeed figure); up 7lb for last time but still has some handicapping scope.

7/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £42.40
Straight Forecast £58.86
Tricast £1417.06
Trifecta £884.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Majestic

NEWMARKET:

Great Max

D Express:

Toshizou

RP RATINGS:

Jimi Hendrix

Telegraph:

King Of Conquest

The Guardian:

Saga

The Times:

Dual Identity

TOPSPEED:

Magical Morning

POSTDATA:

Majestic

Daily Mail:

Majestic

Daily Mirror:

Majestic

The Star:

Majestic

Daily Record:

Great Max

The Sun:

Toshizou