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14.10

Good To Soft

Kingsclere Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3725.25
  • 0m 6f 213y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Kingsclere Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

Abandoned

Form: 071239 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Seven wins and in good form on AW in the spring; failed to fire on soft ground at Nottingham last month, though, and has ground concerns today.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(9)

30th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

14:15 Pontefract

Mabre

10st 1lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: David Evans

Three 1m wins this season and he went desperately close at Chester 16 days ago (7.5f, soft); only 1lb higher here and Ben Curtis is a positive booking; one to take seriously.

6/1

2nd

9

(8)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

17:45 Chester

Mabre

9st 5lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: David Evans

All of his eight wins have been at 1m and latest was in blinkers at Newbury (good) in May; only 1lb higher than for that success but he's gone off the boil in last two starts and was a remote third over 7f here last time; down the list.

16/1

3rd

10

(1)

30th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

17:40 Chester

Mabre

10st 5lb

J: Miss Sophie Bain

T: David Evans

Stands his racing really well and as good as ever when winning an apprentice handicap at Newbury (1m, good) last month; respectable second on firm going at Bath a week later; below-form fifth over 1m2f back at Newbury 15 days ago but this is more his trip.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 754-63

Last run: 107 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Retains ability and finished a creditable third at Newcastle when last seen in January (6f; cheekpieces for the first time and left off now); stamina for 7f has to be taken on trust; inexperienced amateur on board.
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3rd

10

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Speed

9st 4lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Three-time C&D winner, latterly off 4lb higher in February; fine on Polytrack but the return here is an obvious plus off a career-low mark and he's another with claims in an open handicap.

10/1

5th

1

(6)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

King Of Speed

9st 9lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Ended 2025 with a win at Wolverhampton (8.5f) in December; has had some ups and downs since but he came from off the pace to finish a creditable third at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) two weeks ago; now 3lb lower than for his last success and has claims if he can build on that last run.

7/2

3rd

6

(5)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:21 Lingfield (AW)

King Of Speed

10st 13lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Ended 2025 with victory at Wolverhampton (8.5f) in December and largely in good nick this term, a close fifth in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap two weeks ago; not ruled out off a 2lb lower mark.

14/1

Abandoned

Form: 5-5727

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
A couple of near misses at Lingfield (AW) in the last six months; consistency not his forte but has one of the more experienced jockeys on board; run okay on good to soft but heavy is a worry.
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5th

1

(2)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Nubough

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Pattinson

Fine on Tapeta but all his wins have come on Polytrack, including twice last spring at Chelmsford; still dangerous when dipping into this company but he's unpredictable now and 7f round here is enough of a test.

7/1

11th

12

(2)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Nubough

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Capable on his day and 1lb below his last winning mark, but now at the veteran stage and recent form has an uneven look to it; others more compelling.

40/1

6th

7

(8)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:18 Lingfield (AW)

Nubough

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Two C&D wins; has been racing over 7f, a rival forcing a dead-heat off this mark at Chelmsford last May, but he had won over 6f there last March; finished a fair runner-up when making the running again here last month but likely more needed for the win.

14/1

Form: 07579-

Last run: 298 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Some promise as a 2yo; no progress in handicaps last season; down in the weights ahead of his return from ten months off; step up to 7f needs to give him a lift (dam a 7f winner).
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9th

6

(1)

10th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Pull The Lever

9st 8lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

dwelt start, towards rear, ridden and no impression from over 2f out

33/1

8th

8

(3)

25th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pull The Lever

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

12-race maiden; kept on for modest fourth in first-time cheekpieces at Brighton (7f) last month but a lesser effort followed a fortnight ago (6f); blinkers refitted today; not the obvious answer.

20/1

8th

5

(6)

10th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:00 Chepstow

Pull The Lever

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Has dropped a long way in the weights but he's still a maiden after 11 runs and has a record of 07579804 in handicaps at up to 1m; was never involved after another slow start at Brighton last time and has plenty to prove on this return to sprinting.

16/1

Abandoned

Form: 545865 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 10lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won this race in 2019 when also partnered by Sarah Bowen; well into the veteran stage now but retains ability and returning to turf might perk him up; ground looks to have gone against him, though.
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6th

6

(6)

1st Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:13 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fieldsman

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

led

10/1

6th

6

(6)

1st Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:13 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fieldsman

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

led

10/1

7th

2

(5)

21st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Fieldsman

9st 8lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

12yo who was disappointing here (1m) last Tuesday but did too much too soon in that amateurs' race; had previously been running consistently well (including over C&D) and he may well bounce back with a bold bid.

10/1

Form: 0-9974 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Very disappointing for this yard but he's tumbled down the weights and there has been a hint of promise on last two starts; far from solid but a better run wouldn't be a bolt from the blue.
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4th

10

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

Beau Jardine

8st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

All three wins on turf came on soft/heavy; it's been a while since his last success but he may be able to exploit this plummeting mark when he gets his conditions.

12/1

6th

6

(6)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Beau Jardine

10st 5lb

J: Miss Arabella Fox

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Last two wins have come over C&D and he is 13lb lower than for the latest in May 2024 (0-24 since); has won fresh in the past and has run well on good to firm ground, but a softer surface suits him better.

16/1

5th

13

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Beau Jardine

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

His losing run is gathering momentum but he was back near his recent best when second of ten over 6f here four weeks ago; no problem with the return to 7f but others appeal more for win purposes.

11/1

Form: 241572 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 4lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Veteran who ended a long drought at Lingfield in March (7f, AW); ran well at Yarmouth on his return to turf three weeks ago (6f, soft); should remain competitive.
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8th

7

(1)

13th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Suzis Connoisseur

8st 8lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Little between him and Inaam on 7f form here in February; arrived late on the scene to end losing run over that trip next time; fair runner-up over 6f on turf in April but this sharp test is a different matter.

10/1

2nd

9

(4)

15th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:30 Yarmouth

Suzis Connoisseur

8st 10lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

12yo who ended a long losing run at Lingfield (Polytrack) last month but that was a narrow success over 7f and he's taken backward steps in both runs since; others are preferred.

14/1

Abandoned

Form: 89342-

Last run: 237 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; finished second of 11 at Brighton (7f, good; cheekpieces first time, retained) when last seen in September; more will be needed but further progress isn't out of the question.
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11th

12

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Voodoo Ray

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

The first four of his five wins were at Brighton but no success anywhere since May 2024; discouraging record from autumn 2024 onwards.

33/1

4th

10

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:55 Bath

Voodoo Ray

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Four of his five wins have been at Brighton with the other here; this year's form is worrying.

8/1

4th

10

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:55 Bath

Voodoo Ray

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Four of his five wins have been at Brighton with the other here; this year's form is worrying.

8/1

Abandoned

Form: 6534-0

Last run: 114 days

W: 9st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Last of his six wins was in July 2020; the odd fair effort for this yard last year but well beaten at Newcastle in January and has an inexperienced jockey on today.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

12

(5)

16th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

16:35 Bath

Epeius

9st 3lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Veteran who has shown only occasional glimpses of retaining ability this year; others look safer.

16/1

5th

4

(7)

31st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:00 Bath

Epeius

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Shaped better when having a troubled run at Chepstow last week but he has something to find on these terms and was never in contention in a similar C&D race in July.

33/1

8th

13

(13)

24th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:40 Chepstow

Epeius

9st 0lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Joe Tickle

Over three years since the last of his six wins and he has to bounce back from a low-key run at Bath on Saturday; others look much safer.

33/1

Verdict

The veteran Suzi’s Connoisseur looks more solid than most, while Nubough has claims on the pick of his AW form in recent months. VOODOO RAY still has time on his side and he gets the tentative vote in an unappealing betting event.[Paul Smith]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Voodoo Ray

RP RATINGS:

Mabre

NEWMARKET:

Suzi's Connoisseur

The Star:

Nubough

The Times:

Voodoo Ray

D Express:

Voodoo Ray

Daily Mirror:

Voodoo Ray

POSTDATA:

Mabre

The Sun:

Mabre

Telegraph:

Suzi's Connoisseur

Daily Record:

Suzi's Connoisseur