July 29 / 14.50 Newmarket (July)

14.50

Soft

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  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 14-P50

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Reportedly lost her action on the soft ground when pulled up in the Cheshire Oaks (1m3f) on reappearance; returned to form when fifth of 11 in Listed race at Goodwood (1m2f, good) 16 days later but overdid it up front when tailed off in 1m4f handicap at Royal Ascot (40-1); unfair to judge her on that latest run but she needs overall improvement.
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5th

3

(3)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:10 Doncaster

Sisyphus Strength

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Has taken her form to a new level in 1m2f handicaps the last twice, winning at Newmarket (good) then close second at York Ebor festival (good to firm); open to further progress at this distance; in the mix.

9/2

2nd

3

(1)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Sisyphus Strength

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Folded over 1m4f at Royal Ascot having gone off too fast in the early stages; benefited from the return to 1m2f and economical tactics at Newmarket (good) since; still unexposed in handicaps and may build on that win.

9/1

1st

3

(1)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket (July)

Sisyphus Strength

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Reportedly lost her action on the soft ground when pulled up in the Cheshire Oaks (1m3f) on reappearance; returned to form when fifth of 11 in Listed race at Goodwood (1m2f, good) 16 days later but overdid it up front when tailed off in 1m4f handicap at Royal Ascot (40-1); unfair to judge her on that latest run but she needs overall improvement.

12/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 431-46

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Good fourth in 3yo handicap at Newmarket (1m, good to soft) in April on reappearance; shaped that day as if he would be suited by this longer trip, which he failed to prove when attempting it at Ascot 15 days ago but it's possible he needed that run after nearly three months off.
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5th

2

(4)

6th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Lion Kingdom

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Fanshawe

Couple of good efforts at Newmarket this season, runner-up over 1m2f on penultimate start; seemed a non-stayer over 1m4f at Newbury latest; 1-1 on AW (2yo win at Wolverhampton) and looks interesting returned to this sphere; drops back in trip with cheekpieces added.

5/1

9th

6

(11)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Newbury

Lion Kingdom

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Fanshawe

Ran well on good to soft on reappearance and back to form when second of seven at Newmarket (1m2f, good) three weeks ago; never a threat in the latter but the way he grabbed second so late in the day gave hope for 1m4f.

6/1

2nd

6

(3)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket (July)

Lion Kingdom

9st 1lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Fanshawe

Good fourth in 3yo handicap at Newmarket (1m, good to soft) in April on reappearance; shaped that day as if he would be suited by this longer trip, which he failed to prove when attempting it at Ascot 15 days ago but it's possible he needed that run after nearly three months off.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4-1160

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Dam 1m4f winner; won two 1m handicaps this spring on softer than good; found a good 1m handicap at Haydock too tough next time and tailed off over 1m2f at Royal Ascot (33-1) latest, both on good to firm and admittedly after being badly hampered halfway in the latter, but he did nothing to show he might have the required stamina.
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10th

5

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

James McHenry

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Course winner who was runner-up in the 2024 Cambridgeshire but has been lightly raced since; his keeping-on fifth of 12 over 1m1f at Musselburgh in April suggests most of that ability remains but he failed to build on it tackling 1m2f for the first time when fourth at Redcar (good to firm) four weeks ago; first-time cheekpieces worn at Redcar are retained.

13/2

4th

1

(8)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

16:30 Redcar

James McHenry

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Runner-up in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f) in September 2024 and he's raced just four times since; denied clear run when keeping on for fifth of 12 at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) recently and the return to 1m2f is worth a go; could have a part to play in first-time cheekpieces.

13/2

5th

4

(6)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

17:15 Musselburgh

James McHenry

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Three wins at about 1m and finished runner-up in the 2024 Cambridgeshire, but lightly raced since; not beaten far into fourth of ten at Kempton (1m, AW) last time, but still 5lb above his last winning mark and doesn't look solid back from another short break; stable also runs Noche Clasica.

7/1

Form: 3-541 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Soft ground might have been against him on third start; shaped quite well on AW before that and improved to win a four-runner classified at Nottingham (1m2f, good) three weeks ago in clearcut style despite blowing the start; handicap debutant who should have more to give after just four races.
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5th

2

(3)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:58 Redcar

Order Of Malta

10st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Hugo Palmer

Record of 1-11 but he's well handicapped on his best form last season and was beaten less than 2l when fifth in a Class 4 at Chester (10.3f, good) last time; hood is now removed but he could be dangerous on this drop back in grade.

6/1

5th

6

(8)

4th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

14:30 Chester

Order Of Malta

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Well beaten after racing far too freely on heavy ground here (12.3f; first-time hood) in June and needs to settle better today but ran well on both previous Chester starts and may benefit from this drop back in trip.

13/2

5th

4

(7)

15th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:04 Chester

Order Of Malta

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

A fair 1m2f winner in 2023 who shaped well on his seasonal return when fourth of seven over C&D last month; he can make his presence felt with a hood added.

3/1

Form: 32291- D

Last run: 266 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
It took until the last of his seven starts before he got off the mark as 2yo, not showing his best form but scoring by just a short head (1m2f, AW); has since been gelded and changed hands, leaving the Gosdens; even best 2yo form (1m2f, good) requires improvement.
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1st

8

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Sir Laurence Graff

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

C&D winner; comes here on the back of two good course runs over 1m4f but defying the widest stall over this C&D could be an insurmountable challenge.

10/1

1st

8

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Sir Laurence Graff

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

C&D winner; comes here on the back of two good course runs over 1m4f but defying the widest stall over this C&D could be an insurmountable challenge.

10/1

2nd

7

(8)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Sir Laurence Graff

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Dual AW winner, latterly over 1m2f here in September 2024; fair second after pulling hard when tried over 1m4f again here last time; could go well.

6/1

Form: 22-364

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Three seconds at two, including on heavy; gelded and has worn different headgear every time this season, retaining a tendency to hang; gave easily his most positive display of 2023 when a close fourth of five at Beverley (1m2f, heavy; visored) five days ago but others have more pressing claims.
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1st

2

(6)

22nd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

15:12 Hamilton

Kingsley Pride

9st 9lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Successful in five-runner handicap at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) last Sunday, opening his account at the 15th attempt; clear possibilities in his bid for a quickfire Scottish double.

2/1

1st

2

(5)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Kingsley Pride

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

raced in third behind clear leaders, pressed leaders against rail 3f out, edged right when disputed lead 2f out, sustained duel with runner-up from over 1f out, led final 110yds, won going away

5/1

3rd

1

(2)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Kingsley Pride

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Looked as though he might be on the way back when third of eight on return from 320 days off at Thirsk (1m4f, good to soft) in July, but has gone quiet again twice since; now 0-13 and hard to warm to despite dropping into a Class 6 for the first time.

7/2

6/1

Form: 227523 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has done all his winning on Polytrack at Lingfield but placed over 1m4f at Newbury (good to firm) and York (good to soft) on last two outings and this return to 1m2f may suit; unraced on soft.
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1

(5)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Obsidian Knight

10st 0lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: T J Kent

7-25 on the AW, with one of the wins coming on his only Chelmsford start; creditable third of ten at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) 19 days ago and the second from that race has won since; stamina not assured over the longest he's tackled but can be very competitive from his mark.

11/2

3rd

2

(5)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Lingfield (AW)

Obsidian Knight

10st 0lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: T J Kent

7-24 on the AW with six of those wins coming at Lingfield (1m2f/1m4f); no joy in three turf runs in May/June but he didn't get much luck back on AW at Wolverhampton last month; now only 1lb higher than for his C&D win in April and he's in the mix back at this track.

15/2

11

(1)

31st Jul 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

20:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Obsidian Knight

8st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: T J Kent

7-23 on the AW with all wins coming over 1m2f/1m4f on Polytrack, six of them at Lingfield; 0-7 on Tapeta, but runner-up on four occasions so he isn't easy to dismiss.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £35.10
Straight Forecast £33.50
Tricast £128.65
Trifecta £119.30

Selections

Daily Mail:

Order Of Malta

The Guardian:

Lion Kingdom

SPOTLIGHT:

Promoter

NEWMARKET:

Obsidian Knight

POSTDATA:

Kingsley Pride

The Times:

Sisyphus Strength

TOPSPEED:

Sir Laurence Graff

Daily Mirror:

Order Of Malta

The Star:

Order Of Malta

Daily Record:

Order Of Malta

D Express:

Lion Kingdom

Telegraph:

Promoter

The Sun:

Obsidian Knight