May 06 / 14.50 Newmarket

14.50

Good To Firm

Howden Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 23 runners
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Howden Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 23 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.90
  • Place: £2.75

Form: 096-12 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won twice on soft ground for Dermot Weld as a 3yo and has been revived since joining this stable, winning at Wolverhampton in March and running a cracker when second over C&D in April; quick ground would be an unknown (raced only on good or softer) but otherwise has plenty in his favour.
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7th

8

(9)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

16:29 Wolverhampton (AW)

Probe

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

C&D winner; flashed home to win a 7f handicap at Chester in May but it has been a mixed bag since, including dropped into a seller at Chester four weeks ago; dangerous mark if the addition of a tongue tie has a positive effect.

10/1

4

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:05 Chester

Probe

9st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Jennie Candlish

Last-gasp winner of a Class 3 handicap here (7f, good) in May but he hasn't matched that form since and was well held over C&D (good to soft) last time; hood now returns but this is highly competitive for a seller and others are preferred.

8/1

1

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:35 Chester

Probe

10st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Jennie Candlish

Produced a strong finish for a last-gasp success off this mark here (7f, good) in May; hasn't hit the same level since but he had some serious traffic issues when a creditable third here last month; looks interesting on this step back up in trip and could be a big factor if he gets the breaks.

14/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.75

Form: 636-83 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
A regular in the big sprint handicaps and he split Probe and Leap Abroad when third over C&D at the Craven meeting; filled the same position behind Blackrod here 12 months ago; should be in the mix again, and if first-time cheekpieces have the desired effect he could win.
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1st

4

(4)

2nd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:45 Goodwood

Chairmanoftheboard

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Jack Channon

Finally exploited his drop in the weights when winning a C&D handicap last October (heavy ground); should come on for March's return to action at Doncaster and while slower ground would be ideal, he did run well in a fast-ground Stewards' Cup in 2020.

13/2

4

(4)

2nd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:45 Goodwood

Chairmanoftheboard

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Jack Channon

Finally exploited his drop in the weights when winning a C&D handicap last October (heavy ground); should come on for March's return to action at Doncaster and while slower ground would be ideal, he did run well in a fast-ground Stewards' Cup in 2020.

13/2

15th

18

(14)

30th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

15:40 Doncaster

Chairmanoftheboard

8st 13lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

Absent since prevailing narrowly on heavy ground at Goodwood in October, ending a three-year losing spell; not an obvious type to follow up, especially as his record in this race (three attempts) is modest.

20/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.95

Form: 87321- D

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Ended last season in good form, winning over this trip at Kempton (AW) in November; will need to be at his best (after six months off) to follow up off 3lb higher and he was only eighth in this contest 12 months ago.
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3rd

4

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

Apollo One

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Stable star who runs in this race for the fourth time, recording best results when second in 2024 and third in 2023; went without a win in 2025 but the ability was still intact, second in the Portland (5.6f, good) and an Ascot Group 3 (6f, soft); faced some stiff tasks in the Middle East this year but his second in a Listed race at Jebel Ali (5f, dirt) was promising, finishing with a flourish for second; fair mark back on grass; should run well.

16/1

2nd

3

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Apollo One

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

A very popular winner of this race (soft) last year, following some staunch efforts in top 6f handicaps; was back in familiar territory when a close second of 21 in the Portland at Doncaster (about 5f, good) in September, as he had been 12 months ago, and a bold bid is very much on the cards.

11/2

14/1

  • Place: £3.65

Form: 2211-4 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Tough and progressive 4yo who notched another personal best when fourth over C&D (good to soft) last month, fading only near finish; that was his first run since being gelded and he may well build on it; handles quick ground and gets on well with 7lb claimer Mohammed Tabti; might be the answer.
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7th

8

(7)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:35 Windsor

Leap Abroad

9st 3lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

5yo who improved his turf record to 3-9 when justifying support at Leicester (6f, soft) last month; up 3lb for that narrow win but he beat a clear second and this return to forecast quicker ground is no problem; respected for in-form yard.

100/30

7th

8

(7)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:35 Windsor

Leap Abroad

9st 3lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

5yo who improved his turf record to 3-9 when justifying support at Leicester (6f, soft) last month; up 3lb for that narrow win but he beat a clear second and this return to forecast quicker ground is no problem; respected for in-form yard.

100/30

1st

3

(1)

27th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Leicester

Leap Abroad

9st 10lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Went close on Tapeta last month and also ran well when fourth of 12 on turf return at Windsor (good) 12 days ago; not yet tested on soft ground but is fine on good to soft; can give another good account.

7/2

5th
14 (20)
Raatea

20/1

Form: 10464- D

Last run: 155 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
In and out last season but won a competitive 6f event at Newcastle in the summer and ended the year with a fair fourth on the same course; just 1-15 on turf but he shaped well on his C&D reappearance last spring before meeting trouble behind Blackrod in this event; not ruled out if fit after a break.
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5th

3

(7)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Raatea

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

Has two wins over C&D and has been placed here on his two starts this year; should not be far away.

8/1

3rd

3

(6)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Raatea

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Julie Camacho

Two course wins, the latest over this trip last October off a 4lb lower mark; good second two weeks ago and this veteran can make another bold bid.

8/1

2nd

4

(7)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

Raatea

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

He was ending a losing run when scrambling home in a C&D handicap last October; finished lame when down the field here one month later; others are more appealing.

12/1

Form: 01158- D

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Hit career peak with two 6f wins (AW/good to soft) last autumn but his mark shot up and he was well held on his final start; now 3lb higher than when never a threat behind Blackrod 12 months ago; rain would probably suit.
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7th

10

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Strike Red

8st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Soundly beaten behind Dark Thirty and others at York (6f, good) last time but his high draw proved to be a negative; won at Leicester (6f, good to firm) two starts ago and he could bounce back today and be involved.

9/1

10th

17

(17)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Strike Red

8st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Reappeared with close third at Newcastle (6f, AW) last month then snapped a losing run when winning at Leicester (6f, good to firm); there's still mileage in his mark judged on old form (including two C&D wins); chance.

14/1

8/1

Form: 7679-5 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Drew a blank in his first season with Richard Fahey but had some solid form, notably when second to Lethal Levi in the big 3yo sprint handicap at the July meeting here; gave the impression he was rusty when fifth of 11 on his C&D reappearance two weeks ago; big player, especially if the first-time headgear has a positive effect.
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3

(6)

9th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Pontefract

Admiral D

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Has a poor strike-rate since 2022 and isn't particularly solid on 2025 efforts; however, drops in grade off a reduced mark and can't be dismissed; very similar type to Illusionist.

11/1

9

(3)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Admiral D

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years.

14/1

9

(3)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Admiral D

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years.

14/1

8th
15 (4)
Gis A Sub

28/1

Form: 09007- D

Last run: 191 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Thrown in on the form of his second in the Group 2 Gimcrack at York (6f, good to firm) as a 2yo; disappointing since (unplaced last six starts) but the handicapper has given him a real chance and his stable won this race with a 4yo in 2013; carries obvious risks but he's an interesting contender nonetheless after six months off.
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7th

2

(6)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Gis A Sub

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

On a losing run but he wasn't best drawn when seventh of 11 in 6f Pontefract handicap 43 days ago; he needs considering off a handy-looking mark.

11/2

7th

1

(13)

27th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Pontefract

Gis A Sub

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Has a poor strike-rate but went close at Ripon last weekend and holds a fighting chance in this grade; gained sole handicap win off 5lb higher.

7/2

2nd

6

(3)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:38 Ripon

Gis A Sub

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Runner-up in the Group 2 Gimcrack Stakes as a 2yo; nothing like so good now but that wasn't a barrier to success in the corresponding event 12 months ago; 7lb lower this time around and he didn't run badly at Thirsk 17 days ago; headgear left off today.

7/1

Form: 7363-4 D BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
In excellent form last spring, winning twice over this trip on good ground, and he shaped as if retaining all his ability after six months off when never-nearer fourth of 12 at Kempton four weeks ago; that should have put him spot-on for this and he's high on the list.
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7th

6

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Silver Samurai

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Marco Botti

Useful on his day and is a stone below last winning mark but looks far from sure to take advantage, having failed to beat a rival in latest start; yet to score on AW.

14/1

6

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Silver Samurai

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

7-36 on turf and 0-15 on the AW, albeit in the frame on 12 occasions; 2lb lower than when chasing home Al Ameen over C&D in May, but has a high draw so others are preferred for win purposes.

12/1

6th

5

(11)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:47 Kempton (AW)

Silver Samurai

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Patchy form since last win over a year ago and cheekpeices now replaced by first-time visor; edging down the weights but may find one or two too good from double-figure draw.

14/1

Form: 21-467 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Admirable veteran who gained another prestigious handicap success when winning last season's Ayr Gold Cup; not at his best so far this year but there have been excuses (ended up with too much ground to make up at Newcastle last time); conditions should be ideal and he's impossible to rule out.
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9th

1

(4)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:25 Doncaster

Summerghand

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

10yo who isn't the same force as last year and may not want soft ground, but he's performed respectably in hot handicaps on his last few starts and is on a dangerous mark now dropping back down in grade; possible player.

11/2

7th

4

(12)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Summerghand

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Top-of-the-trees in the best sprint handicaps down the years, winning the Stewards' Cup in 2020 and the Gold Cup in 2022; failed to beat a rival here 12 months ago but the weight has fallen off his back since and his run at the Curragh last week was encouraging; could well have a decent crack at this; refitted cheekpieces replace regular visor.

7/1

Form: 1173-5 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Revitalised for a switch to Mick Appleby last year, winning three 6f handicaps and finishing third in the Ayr Gold Cup; shaped well over 7f here on reappearance (headgear on, removed today), when lack of stamina and fitness were possible issues, and he should be at concert pitch with that run behind him; has to be considered.
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2nd

4

(13)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Juan Les Pins

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Ended a lengthy losing run at Newcastle in March and added to his tally with a Thirsk win last month (6f, good); better form when a close third in a Class 3 at Newbury three weeks ago and a 1lb rise is manageable; conditions won't be an issue having finished third in a Wokingham in his prime; high on the list.

11/2

3rd

16

(3)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Juan Les Pins

8st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

He had dropped a long way in the weights prior to popping up at Newcastle (5f) last month; ran well at Doncaster ten days later and back on the scoresheet with a Thirsk win last week (6f, good); won that apprentice race (no penalty today) last time with more authority than the winning margin might suggest but he is up in class today.

10/1

12th
7 (21)
Blackrod

11/1

Form: 1706-0 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed his finest hour when winning this race (good ground) 12 months ago in clearcut style off a 2lb lower mark; below par since and has changed yards twice, finishing six places behind Silver Samurai at Kempton on stable debut/reappearance; questions to answer after that but a return to form would put him right in the mix for a repeat success.
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9th

3

(9)

22nd May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:35 Windsor

Blackrod

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Teal

Made a successful reappearance at Newmarket (6f, good) just over a year ago when trained by Michael Dods, but has changed stables twice since and not shown a great deal including when bidding to win the same race 16 days ago; 1lb below his last winning mark but needs to show a bit more spark than of late.

11/1

12th

7

(21)

6th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:50 Newmarket

Blackrod

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Roger Teal

Enjoyed his finest hour when winning this race (good ground) 12 months ago in clearcut style off a 2lb lower mark; below par since and has changed yards twice, finishing six places behind Silver Samurai at Kempton on stable debut/reappearance; questions to answer after that but a return to form would put him right in the mix for a repeat success.

11/1

10th

4

(10)

10th Apr 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:50 Kempton (AW)

Blackrod

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Teal

prominent

9/1

13th
20 (12)
Above

16/1

Form: 028-57 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Finished behind four of these when only seventh of 11 over C&D (restless stalls; slowly away) 17 days ago but he'd previously shaped quite well when fifth at Chelmsford after a layoff; needs to get back on track but he found only Blackrod too strong in this race last year and he's now 6lb lower.
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3

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Above

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Has had more success on AW and his last turf win was in 2023; several bits of 2024 and 2025 turf form give him a good shout off this career-low mark but his more recent efforts are less encouraging.

7/1

3

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Above

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Has had more success on AW and his last turf win was in 2023; several bits of 2024 and 2025 turf form give him a good shout off this career-low mark but his more recent efforts are less encouraging.

7/1

5

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Above

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Robert Cowell

Beat Fierce by a neck when winning over C&D in March and he arrives here 7lb better off with his old rival; second run back from a summer break was better than the first and he should make a bold bid.

5/1

33/1

Form: 1616-8 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Veteran with a fine record (4-5) on this course but the sole defeat came when down the field last month (sweating; raced freely) and he has ground to make up with several of today's rivals on that evidence.
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3rd

13

(5)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:05 Newmarket (July)

Equiano Springs

9st 3lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Tate

Three heavy defeats at big prices in 6f handicaps at York this summer; easy to write off this 11yo on that evidence but he comes alive at Newmarket (six wins and three placed efforts from 14 visits) and he is 9lb lower than when a close third behind Spring Bloom and Dashing Dick in this race last year; revival would come as no surprise.

20/1

15th

16

(1)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:13 York

Equiano Springs

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tom Tate

Had C&D form earlier in career; losing run goes back two years and although well treated on some good placed runs over 6f in 2024 he hasn't looked likely to capitalise so far this year.

66/1

15th
10 (11)
Popmaster

20/1

Form: 4076-9 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since autumn 2021 but he has posted some fine efforts in defeat, notably when second in last year's Wokingham (6f, good to firm); had possible excuses (soft ground; first run for nearly six months) at Newbury on reappearance; back on last winning mark and dangerous if bouncing back.
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2

(15)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Popmaster

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Seven wins include three on good to soft/soft; also won on AW at Kempton (1m) in February but only midfield in valuable events at Newcastle (AW) and Ascot (good) on his last two starts; however, latter effort was better than it looks having been poorly drawn.

33/1

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

14/1

Form: 21196- D

Last run: 259 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who was better than ever last summer, winning twice (6f, good to firm) on the July course here; not disgraced when sixth of 17 from his revised mark at York on final outing but he now needs another step forward after nearly nine months off.
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4th

1

(8)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:30 York

Lethal Levi

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Went very close in a Group 2 at the Curragh (6f, good) in May and comfortably made all in Listed race at Newmarket last month (6f, good to firm; Elmonjed second); carries a 3lb penalty today but has leading claims nevertheless at a track where he has plenty of strong form.

6/1

1st

6

(7)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Newmarket (July)

Lethal Levi

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Had a fine 2024 campaign once blinkers were added, winning two Newbury handicaps then blitzing his rivals in the Ayr Gold Cup; 0-4 this year but he has been running with great credit in good company; drops into Listed company and his record of 211 over C&D features a notable 3yo handicap win; looks sure to go well.

3/1

3

(5)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 York

Lethal Levi

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Last season's Ayr Gold Cup winner who has returned in good nick, going down by only a short head in a 6f Group 2 at the Curragh (good) five weeks ago; also had some good 7f form last year.

11/1

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16/1

Form: 260523

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Returned from Dubai with placed efforts over 7f at Musselburgh and here in April; needs more if he's to bring a 17-race losing run to an end, but dropping to 6f (for just the second time) and new headgear may help.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(11)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 2

20:30 Chepstow

Spirit Of Light

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ian Williams

Yet to win in Britain and comes here after finishing well down the field in three valuable, big-field handicaps at Ascot this summer (6f-7f); on a good mark now but needs a good boost from the first-time visor.

20/1

0

11

(16)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ascot

Spirit Of Light

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ian Williams

Capable of useful form but came up well short in two handicaps at Royal Ascot (7f/6f) last month, taking record for current yard to 0-15; opposed in another hot contest.

50/1

18th

11

(1)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Spirit Of Light

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Ian Williams

Both wins in UAE but he ran to a useful level over 7f at Newmarket in April and did well to get as close as he did when a hampered fourth to Bielsa at York in May (6f, good); raced in the disadvantaged group when well adrift here on Thursday; still one to be interested in.

33/1

16/1

Form: 6600-6

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Winless since 2yo days but has faced some tough assignments, first run since being gelded when never-dangerous sixth of seven in Group 3 Abernant over C&D (40-1) on reappearance; this is easier and he could have a say.
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2nd

10

(5)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Saint Lawrence

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Hit the handicap heights when winning the Wokingham over C&D in 2023 on debut for Archie Watson, then close up in the Group 1 Maurice de Gheest; desperately hard to place in handicaps since but he's had wind surgery since last seen in October and, even at this late stage, he might well turn it on for Kevin Ryan off a 17lb lower mark than at the start of last year.

9/1

1

(8)

2nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Salisbury

Saint Lawrence

10st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Archie Watson

0-19 since winning the Wokingham on stable debut in 2023 and this 7yo has regressed; however, having dropped down the weights he hasn't run badly on his last two starts and drops down in grade today; not ruled out.

12/1

19th
11 (2)

6/1

Form: 9310-2 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Hit and miss in his ten-race career but there have been four wins, and he found a jolt of improvement when beaten a neck in 15-runner race at Newbury (6f, soft) two weeks ago, leading briefly inside the final 1f; handles good to firm ground as well, may not have reached his limit just yet, and he'll be a leading contender if on another going day.
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20/1

Form: 20770- D

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Just denied in the Stewards' Cup last summer off this mark but ended 2022 out of form, soft ground a valid excuse on his final outing; has a chance if ready to roll after seven months off but others have more obvious claims.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(9)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tabdeed

10st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Smart in his time (Group 3 winner), but losing run up to 19 despite plummeting down the weights; best watched for now.

16/1

6th

1

(3)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

15:55 Yarmouth

Tabdeed

10st 0lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

Without a win in three years; this season is turning into a struggle and not sure his recent fifth of seven at Thirsk offered sufficient encouragement that he's about to turn a corner; soft ground is unlikely to be ideal.

7/1

5th

1

(3)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Tabdeed

9st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Archie Watson

Over three years since his last win; down the field in two hot handicaps this season but last season's peak effort came when a close second in the Stewards' Cup and he's now 4lb lower; not straightforward but more than enough ability to contend.

13/2

66/1

Form: 0298-0 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Likeable mare with eight sprint wins to her name, four of them in the middle of last season; well beaten on her reappearance at Musselburgh last Sunday, but 1m was too far that day and she may well bounce back over this more suitable distance; good second on her only previous go at Newmarket.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(6)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Sound Of Iona

9st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Only 12th at Ayr (6f) two runs back but running well otherwise and came from behind off a strong pace to win here last night over 5f; has the penalty but as big a worry is that she's 0-7 beyond 6f.

5/1

1st

4

(11)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:18 Musselburgh

Sound Of Iona

9st 6lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

in touch with leaders, switched right 1f out, headway to lead inside final furlong, kept on

9/1

18/1

Form: /1102-

Last run: 231 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
7yo with a strike-rate of 7-24 on turf; had only four runs last season but he won the first two and ended the campaign with a close call behind Equiano Springs over C&D (good); only 1lb higher today and has an excellent record when fresh so must be considered after 231 days off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

2

(12)

5th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 4

15:27 Nottingham

Celsius

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

Won off 2lb higher at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) in July 2022 but he's had only five runs since and was well held here on his return last month; may have needed that run but he has a mixed record at this trip and others are more solid.

12/1

6th

5

(7)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

15:30 Nottingham

Celsius

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

raced near side, towards rear

10/1

6th

5

(7)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

15:30 Nottingham

Celsius

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

raced near side, towards rear

10/1

Form: 51-791 CD

Last run: 64 days

W: 8st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Evergreen 8yo who has a C&D success to his name and notched win number 11 at Lingfield in March at 40-1; however, this is more competitive and he'll do well to follow up off 2lb higher.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(1)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Kempton (AW)

Count Otto

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Amanda Perrett

One C&D success among a magnificent total of 13 wins; below best at Epsom last week but he showed he retains plenty of ability since absence when a front-running second of eight at Lingfield (6f, AW) in June; can give it a good shot from rail draw back on AW.

7/1

6th

7

(5)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

13:35 Epsom

Count Otto

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Amanda Perrett

10yo who has won 13 times, including twice over C&D; last success was in 2023 but he's well treated on old form and was a front-running second on AW when last seen in June; dangerous back from a break.

3/1

8

(6)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Count Otto

9st 2lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Amanda Perrett

Conditions to suit and he's on a good mark but this veteran has been well beaten in two runs since returning from a long absence and this looks a tough race in which to bounce back.

33/1

Non-runners

Celsius, Count Otto

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £149.40
Straight Forecast £68.04
Tricast £811.43
Trifecta £1781.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Tanmawwy

SPOTLIGHT:

Leap Abroad

The Times:

Probe

Daily Mirror:

Summerghand

Daily Mail:

Admiral D

LAMBOURN:

Blackrod

POSTDATA:

Saint Lawrence

TOPSPEED:

Above

NEWMARKET:

Celsius

Telegraph:

Tabdeed

The Guardian:

Leap Abroad

D Express:

Probe

The Sun:

Tanmawwy

Daily Record:

Tanmawwy

The Star:

Summerghand