June 15 / 16.00 Newbury

16.00

Good

Highclere Castle Gin Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 12 runners
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Highclere Castle Gin Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £11.10
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 328-51 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 11th attempt when narrowly landing a Class 5 handicap at Yarmouth two weeks ago (7f, good to firm); this is much tougher but the win was at least backed up by the clock.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(10)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:45 Yarmouth

Flying Secret

10st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

in rear

5/1

1st

5

(6)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Yarmouth

Flying Secret

9st 11lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Dual 7f winner (once over C&D) in spring 2023; not firing on all cylinders this year but was denied a clear run before keeping on for fourth at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) last month and now reverts to optimum trip after a failed 1m attempt on Tapeta; on a tempting mark.

10/1

7th

3

(11)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:58 Southwell (AW)

Flying Secret

9st 8lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won two 7f handicaps last June; would have finished closer at Chepstow two weeks ago but for running into some trouble; stamina for a mile has to be taken on trust though.

7/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 76-900

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
This time last year he finished second in the Wokingham off an 8lb higher mark; first two runs this season are easy enough to excuse on slow ground and then he stumbled leaving the stalls in a 6f handicap here four weeks ago; stamina for 7f not proven but he's on a dangerous mark and Billy Loughnane's claim helps too; shortlisted.
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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

2nd

1

(2)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 2

16:53 Lingfield (AW)

Popmaster

9st 12lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Still useful aged eight and ran creditably (dropped back to 7f) on Wednesday when bidding for a Kempton double, taking form figures this year to 3212; solid contender who may well remain competitive.

3/1

3rd
10 (1)
King Cabo

10/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 497-21 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Put in a good front-running shift to gamely win a Class 5 handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) 16 days ago; 4lb rise perhaps not beyond him in time but this is much tougher.
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8

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

King Cabo

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Struggling for form in 2025; down in the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

8

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

King Cabo

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Struggling for form in 2025; down in the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

8

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

King Cabo

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Struggling for form in 2025; down in the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

Form: 2-0333 D BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
0-13 for this yard but he usually goes well, including in useful 7f handicaps on his last three starts; William Buick retains the ride; each-way claims once more.
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6th

4

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Persuasion

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

9yo who capitalised on some leniency from the handicapper to win at Musselburgh (7f, good) three weeks ago; goes well there but he's a C&D winner too and he should be in the thick of things again from just 2lb higher.

6/1

1st

3

(1)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Persuasion

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

9yo who hasn't been at the top of his game on either start this season but wasn't beaten far when sixth of ten over C&D three weeks ago and he's down to a tempting mark; won over C&D last April; possible contender.

7/1

OUR TIP

9/1

Form: 2182-6 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won 7f handicap at Glorious Goodwood last summer and better form when second of 19 over C&D last September; no great record fresh so shouldn't read too much into his sixth at Goodwood three weeks ago; better expected.
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5

(13)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Lyndon B

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Ended a losing run at Windsor in June but only five ran there and he has finished down the field in three runs since; looks vulnerable once again.

33/1

4

(6)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

16:34 Windsor

Lyndon B

10st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Only beat four rivals for his 1m win here in June and was pretty much last in his two races on either side of that; again beat just the one home here 16 days ago.

14/1

6th

2

(2)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:15 Windsor

Lyndon B

9st 12lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Snapped a losing run when beating four rivals over C&D (good to firm) in June but he's not easy predict and was last of 13 at Chepstow two weeks ago; needs to bounce back again after that and he comes with risks attached.

8/1

Form: 00-231 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Off the mark for the season when getting on top close home at Goodwood on Sunday (7f, good to firm); 5lb penalty asks a stiffer question of him but he's still not fully exposed over this trip.
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2nd

10

(2)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

Mister Bluebird

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Went close at Musselburgh (7f, good) last time, showing he retains full ability aged eight; dual winner at Goodwood and may remain competitive; gained last three wins on soft ground.

8/1

2nd

2

(2)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Mister Bluebird

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Well beaten on reappearance at Newcastle (6f, AW) 30 days ago and needs to be an entirely different proposition today; however, he's on a competitive mark on last season's best efforts and his C&D form figures read 123, with all three of those runs coming in cheekpieces (which go back on).

10/1

12th

9

(13)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mister Bluebird

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Heather Main

This 8yo has gained all eight career wins on turf but does have placed form on AW (including over 7f here last summer); also has a reasonable record when fresh so no surprise to see him go well for a yard that is no stranger to Newcastle success.

16/1

7th
11 (11)
Kimifive

25/1

Form: 96120- D

Last run: 258 days

W: 8st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Useful handicapper in his pomp but an infrequent winner in recent years; ended his drought at Epsom last summer off 7lb lower but he ended last year with a low-key run at Ascot and this is a warm race for his return.
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6

(12)

19th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Bath

Kimifive

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Sue Gardner

took keen hold, in rear, lost touch and pulled up over 2f out

50/1

6

(12)

19th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Bath

Kimifive

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Sue Gardner

took keen hold, in rear, lost touch and pulled up over 2f out

50/1

2

(1)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kimifive

9st 10lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Sue Gardner

Won off 6lb higher at Epsom (8.5f, good) last August but he's been out sorts since then and has been beaten 12l or more in his three runs for new yard; AW record now stands at 0-9 and he has a lot to prove.

66/1

Form: 0211-2 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won two Kempton AW handicaps (7f and 1m) to round off his 2022 campaign; better than ever when second of 12 over 1m here in a Class 2 handicap four weeks ago; should remain competitive.
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12th

3

(14)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Top Secret

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

raced wide but in touch with leaders

10/1

12th

3

(14)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Top Secret

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

raced wide but in touch with leaders

10/1

9th

5

(1)

7th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Kempton (AW)

Top Secret

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Successful in three consecutive starts here (7f/1m) between November 2022 and last December, but not so good in three runs back here at the start of 2024; has too much to prove on his return from seven months off.

14/1

10/1

Form: 00-044 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Best effort this year came when fourth of nine at Goodwood three weeks ago; on a competitive mark on last season's best form but he's not sure to confirm latest placings with Lyndon B.
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2nd

1

(8)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Able Kane

9st 11lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Rod Millman

Has come a stone down the weights this year and been expensive to follow lately; this is easier than he's used to, on his Tapeta debut, as the tongue-tie comes off and blinkers go back on, and a revival wouldn't be a shock.

4/1

8th

6

(15)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Newbury

Able Kane

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Rod Millman

Without a win since Newmarket last June when 10lb higher in the ratings; had some off-days in the meantime and stopped quickly at Ascot a month ago.

9/1

12th

2

(17)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:17 Ascot

Able Kane

9st 13lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Eight wins, the latest at Newmarket last summer (7f, good to soft) coming off 8lb higher; had some off-days in the meantime but last two efforts on ground that would have been on the fast side weren't too shoddy.

5/1

20/1

Form: -55294 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate but he's run a series of good races for this yard over 6f; stepping back up in trip not enough to tempt.
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4th

2

(3)

13th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:50 Newbury

Sergeant Tibbs

10st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: John Flint

Has run a series of good races for this yard over 6f and latest backward step here was over 7f; only 1-19 now but has each-way claims on the best of his form; conditions fine.

10/1

10th

12

(2)

15th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Newbury

Sergeant Tibbs

8st 5lb

J: George Rooke

T: John Flint

Poor strike-rate but he's run a series of good races for this yard over 6f; stepping back up in trip not enough to tempt.

20/1

4th

2

(7)

7th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Newbury

Sergeant Tibbs

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Flint

Stablemate of Vape; he had been threatening prior to a midfield finish in a stronger race over C&D 18 days ago; yet to race on anything quicker than good

5/1

Form: /11-44 D BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won first three starts, notably a 7f handicap at Kempton in December off 6lb lower, but a beaten favourite on last two starts; quite possible he'll raise his game again but will need to, in this competitive turf race.
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6th

1

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Sandown

Hickory

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Third in this last year and improved form later in the season, finishing his campaign in fine form (on various ground); down the field at Ascot on recent return but he was hampered and may have needed the run; not discounted.

10/1

18th

13

(17)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Hickory

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Ended last season with a win and second-place finish, enhancing his good record at Ascot; two attempts at this race comprise a creditable fourth in 2024 and narrow success last year; impossible to dismiss, despite being an 8yo who is on another new career-high mark.

11/1

2nd

16

(4)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Hickory

8st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jamie Osborne

Came from well off the pace to win nicely over C&D a month ago, taking his form figures at Ascot to 23047131 and those were in fierce handicaps; only 3lb higher than last time and course form here is a big selling point.

7/1

Form: 411136 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Three 7f AW wins in the spring; beaten off this mark the last twice and although he ran well back over 6f here last month, he will need a good deal more to come out on top.
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5

(10)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Letmelivemylife

9st 10lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Paul Attwater

Triple C&D winner; well treated on his early 2023 form but he's been well below that level in all three starts for this trainer; looks in need of more help from the handicapper.

25/1

5

(10)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Letmelivemylife

9st 10lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Paul Attwater

Triple C&D winner; well treated on his early 2023 form but he's been well below that level in all three starts for this trainer; looks in need of more help from the handicapper.

25/1

9th

8

(1)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Letmelivemylife

9st 5lb

J: William Cox

T: Paul Attwater

took keen hold, never better than midfield

20/1

Non-runners

Hickory, Letmelivemylife

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £68.80
Straight Forecast £63.91
Tricast £521.79
Trifecta £749.40

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Top Secret

POSTDATA:

Flying Secret

Daily Mail:

Persuasion

RP RATINGS:

Popmaster

SPOTLIGHT:

Lyndon B

NEWMARKET:

Hickory

The Times:

Flying Secret

The Guardian:

Flying Secret

D Express:

Popmaster

Telegraph:

Top Secret

Daily Mirror:

Top Secret

Daily Record:

Top Secret

The Sun:

Persuasion

The Star:

Persuasion

TOPSPEED:

Lyndon B