June 29 / 14.35 Newmarket (July)

14.35

Good To Firm

Discover Newmarket Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Discover Newmarket Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

Form: 334/75 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Below best both runs this year following a long absence but Windsor last time was a step back in the right direction and she's well treated on her 2021 form; could build on her latest effort and is not ruled out.
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7th

2

(8)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 4

15:38 Southwell (AW)

Reina Del Mar

10st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Vaughan

Three 1m4f wins on the Flat for Ed Walker; made a winning debut for Tim Vaughan over hurdles last summer but two subsequent runs (wind op before latest) haven't been so good; not sure what to expect back on the Flat.

10/1

7

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:30 Uttoxeter

Reina Del Mar

11st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tim Vaughan

Useful Flat racer who showed some fair hurdling form for Joseph O'Brien in Ireland last year and did not need to be at best to justify short odds in modest Ffos Las novice (2m4f, good to soft) for new stable in last month; faces tougher task under penalty but still has a big role to play.

5/2

3

5th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Ffos Las

Reina Del Mar

10st 10lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tim Vaughan

Useful Flat racer who was creditable second of 14 at Cork (2m4f, good) on hurdling debut for Joseph O'Brien in November; became rather disappointing for that stable afterwards and was sold for 10,000gns in March but makes debut for Tim Vaughan in a modest race.

4/7

OUR TIP

Form: 9-041 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Improved upon his first three runs (1m/1m2f, AW/soft) when winning by a nose in a big field on last month's handicap debut at Newbury (1m4f, good); could continue to progress and he's respected up 5lb.
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No Results Found

100/30

Form: 60-852

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Gradually stepped up in trip in handicaps this year and he's got better each time, most recently runner-up at Ayr (1m2f, good to firm); that winner has landed his next two and the way this 3yo kept on provides hope this step up in trip will prompt further improvement; player.
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6th

8

(5)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Whatacracker

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Acts on this surface but his sole win came over 1m3f at Carlisle in 2023 and mostly campaigned at that trip and further since; major query back at 1m for first time in the best part of three years.

16/1

4

(12)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Leicester

Whatacracker

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Only win was over 1m3f at Carlisle in July 2023 (good to soft); several decent placed efforts this season, and would have a chance on that form, but rather disappointing on last two starts.

20/1

10th

14

(14)

17th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

17:24 Beverley

Whatacracker

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

Placed in four of his last six starts including a close call over C&D (soft) in July; on same mark here but he didn't fire at Ayr last time and that took his record to 1-21; tongue-tie worn last time is removed.

16/1

7/1

Form: 435-86

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has failed to shine this year in his first two handicaps and he's hard to fancy on that evidence; however, stable's horses can bounce back to form from out of the blue and he showed ability last year; not discounted.
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No Results Found

Form: 654 BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten this spring on his first three starts (1m3f-1m4f, AW/good) but he showed ability and there's potential in his pedigree; wears first-time cheekpieces for this handicap debut and he's an interesting contender, especially if attracting market support.
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4th

5

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Allo Al Khawaneej

11st 9lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Modest on the Flat; 1-6 over hurdles, the win coming in a Kilbeggan maiden in April 2025 (15.5f, gd-yld); heavy ground not ideal the last twice; could improve for this sounder surface.

14/1

3rd

4

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 125y

16:30 Roscommon

Allo Al Khawaneej

11st 4lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Twice tailed off on the Flat last month so current wellbeing is an issue, but he's in a shrewd yard and did win a maiden hurdle in April; hard to discount at this level.

5/1

13th

12

(7)

23rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 9y

19:50 Ballinrobe

Allo Al Khawaneej

9st 6lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

Ordinary form at around 1m4f for Owen Burrows; won a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan for this yard in April; returned to the Flat with a poor run at Listowel 22 days ago (2m, good); unlikely to be involved.

40/1

9/1

Form: 545-5

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Unable to threaten on any of his four starts, most recently on handicap debut at Wetherby (1m2f, good to firm) three weeks ago; however, he shaped as though 1m4f might suit and he could improve for that reappearance outing.
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11th

10

(2)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zivaniya

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Three AW wins, the most recent off 7lb higher over C&D in August 2024; inconsistent since but is attractively treated and Jack Callan takes off a bonus 5lb; good chance if back to form.

10/1

6th

1

(5)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

17:55 Newcastle (AW)

Zivaniya

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Prominent racer who won three times on AW last year, including over this C&D in August off a mark 5lb higher than today; beaten 20l here in February and was again well beaten at Kempton when last seen 92 days ago.

10/1

6

(6)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Zivaniya

9st 3lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Hugo Palmer

Prominent racer who won three times on AW last year and first two were over C&D; flopped with a heavy defeat at Newcastle in February but he finished a close third here (2m) on his penultimate run and is a big player if he can recapture that form; in the mix back from a break.

7/2

16/1

Form: 40643U

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Having dropped down the weights he got closer to the target when third of six at Doncaster (1m2f, good) two starts ago; another 2lb lower today but was beaten just over 3l at Doncaster and is unproven at today's trip; ran out on first bend and unseated rider at Beverley last time; visor goes on.
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11

21st Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

15:25 Plumpton

Conservative

11st 3lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

prominent, not fluent and lost position 4 out, weakening when not fluent 3 out

25/1

5

22nd Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 114y

Class 5

16:50 Plumpton

Conservative

11st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Regressive on the Flat nowadays and has shown only minor promise in three novice/maiden hurdles (2m-2m2f) this summer; moves up in trip and sports refitted blinkers on handicap hurdle debut; improvement needed.

10/1

4th

1

22nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 4

14:10 Newton Abbot

Conservative

11st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Winning miler but now regressive on the Flat; has made a low-key start over hurdles.

33/1

Form: 940-10 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in May; not written off but she has something to prove after her disappointing run at Newbury (1m4f, good) last time.
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8th

4

(6)

16th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Sainte Colette

9st 10lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

dwelt start, midfield, prominent after 1f

16/1

10th

2

(9)

14th Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Sainte Colette

10st 1lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

prominent, ridden and weakened from 2f out

6/1

3rd

6

(8)

12th Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Sainte Colette

9st 7lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Henry Candy

Beaten a very long way in three starts on turf, as at Newbury last time, but had previously made a successful reappearance in first-time cheekpieces at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta); two best efforts have been at that track and she was well beaten in one previous visit here.

10/1

Form: -22214 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
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6th

10

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Damascus Steel

8st 11lb

J: William Carson

T: Gihan Arnolda

Two 1m4f AW wins last winter for Denis Quinn and respectable fifth of 15 at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) last month on sole run for John Ryan; however, it's a long time since he ran well on turf and has something to prove back on grass; stable debut.

12/1

5th

9

(3)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Damascus Steel

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Ryan

In good form for Denis Quinn in recent months including wins at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) in December and over C&D in January; closely matched with Wonder on a couple of bits of form and respected on first start for John Ryan (same owner); stable also runs Tommy's Promise.

11/1

3rd

3

(6)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:00 Lingfield (AW)

Damascus Steel

9st 12lb

J: William Carson

T: Denis Quinn

Made it two wins in a row when edging out Wonder over C&D last month; extended his run of good form when second of ten at Wolverhampton (1m4f) four weeks ago; should figure again.

5/1

Non-runners

Sainte Colette, Damascus Steel

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £20.60
Tricast £70.46

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Whatacracker

RP RATINGS:

Allo Al Khawaneej

NEWMARKET:

Damascus Steel

Daily Record:

Dashing Panther

POSTDATA:

Reina Del Mar

The Guardian:

Damascus Steel

The Times:

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Daily Mail:

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D Express:

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Daily Mirror:

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Telegraph:

Allo Al Khawaneej

The Star:

Allo Al Khawaneej