14.45

5/1 (Won)

Win: £7.00
Place: £2.20

Form: 74

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Seventh on fast-ground debut but was closer on good to soft last week at Yarmouth, finishing 4l behind one who runs in today's Group 3 at Newmarket (Son Of Man); unlikely to face anything of that calibre here.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 3 (8)	18th Dec 2023 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 4	19:00 Wolverhampton (AW) Sala Da Ballo 9st 4lb J: Daniel Muscutt T: George Boughey	held up in rear	9/2
3rd 2 (4)	23rd Nov 2023 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 4	17:00 Wolverhampton (AW) Sala Da Ballo 9st 7lb J: Billy Loughnane T: George Boughey	slowly into stride, in rear, headway over 1f out, went second but no impression inside final furlong, lost second towards finish	6/1
5th 1 (3)	16th Oct 2023 Soft 0m 6f 12y Class 5	14:45 Windsor Sala Da Ballo 9st 11lb J: David Probert T: George Boughey	Thrice-raced colt who is improving and scored comfortably at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) most recently; one of the main form contenders and warrants respect under 7lb penalty.	4/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

6th

3

(8)

18th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sala Da Ballo

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

held up in rear

9/2

3rd

2

(4)

23rd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sala Da Ballo

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

slowly into stride, in rear, headway over 1f out, went second but no impression inside final furlong, lost second towards finish

6/1

5th

1

(3)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

9st 11lb

Thrice-raced colt who is improving and scored comfortably at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) most recently; one of the main form contenders and warrants respect under 7lb penalty.

4/1

2nd

6 (5)

Kings Merchant

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

10/1

Place: £3.40

Form: 26

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Beaten a nose by a fast finisher at Newcastle (6f, AW) and failed to build on that when midfield at Thirsk (6f, good); of some interest on that initial effort.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 3 (5)	1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6	16:55 Thirsk Kings Merchant 9st 12lb J: Cam Hardie T: Philip Kirby	2-6 over C&D; ended a 17-race losing run at Chester (7f, good) last month and only beaten just over 2l into fourth of eight at Catterick (7f, good to firm) ten days ago; shouldn't have an issue with the return to this trip and shortlisted.	7/2
4th 3 (7)	22nd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6	15:10 Catterick Kings Merchant 9st 13lb J: Dale Swift T: Philip Kirby	Won his first race since September 2024 when scoring at Chester last time (7f, good; third run in cheekpieces, runner-up third there the next day); up 3lb; goes well on fast ground; a possible.	11/4
1st 5 (7)	10th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 5	20:50 Chester Kings Merchant 9st 9lb J: Dale Swift T: Philip Kirby	Gained all four wins over sprint trips, the latest in September 2024; ran quite well over 7f at Catterick (good) in May, though, and nearly exploited this career-low mark at Doncaster (6f, good to firm; second run in cheekpieces) a week ago; due to go back up 3lb; must be considered.	11/4

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

5th

3

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

9st 12lb

2-6 over C&D; ended a 17-race losing run at Chester (7f, good) last month and only beaten just over 2l into fourth of eight at Catterick (7f, good to firm) ten days ago; shouldn't have an issue with the return to this trip and shortlisted.

7/2

4th

3

(7)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

9st 13lb

Won his first race since September 2024 when scoring at Chester last time (7f, good; third run in cheekpieces, runner-up third there the next day); up 3lb; goes well on fast ground; a possible.

11/4

1st

5

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

9st 9lb

Gained all four wins over sprint trips, the latest in September 2024; ran quite well over 7f at Catterick (good) in May, though, and nearly exploited this career-low mark at Doncaster (6f, good to firm; second run in cheekpieces) a week ago; due to go back up 3lb; must be considered.

11/4

3rd

4 (3)

Goldingreatstore

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

20/1

Place: £1.90

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Second foal; dam unraced half-sister to French winners Tasleya (6f 2yo) and Adabeyaat (7f/1m1f) out of dual French 7f Group 3 winning sister to Lowther winner Silk Blossom; could be interesting if at all strong in the betting.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 4 (2)	21st Oct 2023 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5	13:45 Catterick Goldingreatstore 9st 7lb J: Jason Hart T: John Quinn	awkward start, in touch with leaders, took keen hold early, weakened final furlong	5/1
3rd 4 (3)	28th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5	14:45 Pontefract Goldingreatstore 9st 7lb J: Jason Hart T: John Quinn	Second foal; dam unraced half-sister to French winners Tasleya (6f 2yo) and Adabeyaat (7f/1m1f) out of dual French 7f Group 3 winning sister to Lowther winner Silk Blossom; could be interesting if at all strong in the betting.	20/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

4th

4

(2)

21st Oct 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

9st 7lb

awkward start, in touch with leaders, took keen hold early, weakened final furlong

5/1

3rd

4

(3)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

9st 7lb

Second foal; dam unraced half-sister to French winners Tasleya (6f 2yo) and Adabeyaat (7f/1m1f) out of dual French 7f Group 3 winning sister to Lowther winner Silk Blossom; could be interesting if at all strong in the betting.

20/1

4th

2 (7)

Flavour Maker

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

15/8

Form: 72

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict

65,000gns half-brother to four winners; much better second time out when running on into second at Windsor (6f, good to firm) and this stiffer track should work in his favour; probably the one to be with.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 6 (6)	22nd Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 4	16:10 Yarmouth Flavour Maker 9st 6lb J: Silvestre De Sousa T: Roger Varian	Switched to AW the last twice, dead-heating at Kempton (7f) then well held at Newcastle; bits of encouraging turf form but this is a step back up in grade.	6/1
11th 3 (9)	10th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 5	19:30 Newcastle (AW) Flavour Maker 9st 9lb J: Ray Dawson T: Roger Varian	took keen hold, in touch with leaders early, midfield after 2f	4/1
1st 2 (2)	21st Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5	20:30 Kempton (AW) Flavour Maker 9st 11lb J: Ray Dawson T: Roger Varian	Runner-up in two of his six starts on turf, the latest at Salisbury (7f, good) in May, and he may have just needed the run at Lingfield (7f, good) 11 days ago; one of his half-brothers won on the AW and so did his dam, so he may find a bit more improvement for the new surface.	9/2

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

7th

6

(6)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:10 Yarmouth

Flavour Maker

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Switched to AW the last twice, dead-heating at Kempton (7f) then well held at Newcastle; bits of encouraging turf form but this is a step back up in grade.

6/1

11th

3

(9)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

9st 9lb

took keen hold, in touch with leaders early, midfield after 2f

4/1

1st

2

(2)

21st Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

9st 11lb

Runner-up in two of his six starts on turf, the latest at Salisbury (7f, good) in May, and he may have just needed the run at Lingfield (7f, good) 11 days ago; one of his half-brothers won on the AW and so did his dam, so he may find a bit more improvement for the new surface.

9/2

5th

11 (9)

33/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

7,500gns foal; fifth foal; half-brother to Greek 7f/1m1f winner Commander Progio; dam 6f-6.8f winner (including 2yo; RPR 85), half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 2 winner Mattmu; stable's newcomers are usually best watched.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 2 (7)	22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2	16:10 York Sondad 9st 12lb J: Joanna Mason T: Michael & David Easterby	His career has been one of steady but consistent progress; won at Epsom (6f, soft) and the Currragh (6.2f, good to firm) this season and ran a sound race in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood, perhaps finding that sharp test on fast ground inadequate; can't call upon course form but the weather has turned in his favour and he has another major handicap in him.	12/1
7th 6 (21)	1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2	15:35 Goodwood Sondad 9st 8lb J: Joanna Mason T: Michael & David Easterby	Climbed the ranks as a 4yo, ending that campaign with placed efforts in the Ayr Silver Cup and at Ascot; down the field on seasonal return but he hasn't looked back since, winning at Epsom (6f, soft) on Derby day for the second year in succession, doing best of the low numbers in the Wokingham (the others in his group have done well since) and then seeing off 19 rivals at the Curragh (6.3f, good to firm) two weeks ago; showed a fantastic attitude on that latest occasion and his 6lb penalty shouldn't prevent another big performance.	13/2
1st 5 (18)	18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 63y	14:50 Curragh Sondad 9st 10lb J: Joanna Mason T: Michael & David Easterby	Runner-up in the Ayr Silver Cup (6f, soft) last September when first home on his side; repeated a 2025 Epsom win (6f, soft) early last month; first of his small group when ninth in the Wokingham; generally dependable sort; stable won this in 2016.	8/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

1st

2

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

9st 12lb

His career has been one of steady but consistent progress; won at Epsom (6f, soft) and the Currragh (6.2f, good to firm) this season and ran a sound race in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood, perhaps finding that sharp test on fast ground inadequate; can't call upon course form but the weather has turned in his favour and he has another major handicap in him.

12/1

7th

6

(21)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

9st 8lb

Climbed the ranks as a 4yo, ending that campaign with placed efforts in the Ayr Silver Cup and at Ascot; down the field on seasonal return but he hasn't looked back since, winning at Epsom (6f, soft) on Derby day for the second year in succession, doing best of the low numbers in the Wokingham (the others in his group have done well since) and then seeing off 19 rivals at the Curragh (6.3f, good to firm) two weeks ago; showed a fantastic attitude on that latest occasion and his 6lb penalty shouldn't prevent another big performance.

13/2

1st

5

(18)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

9st 10lb

Runner-up in the Ayr Silver Cup (6f, soft) last September when first home on his side; repeated a 2025 Epsom win (6f, soft) early last month; first of his small group when ninth in the Wokingham; generally dependable sort; stable won this in 2016.

8/1

6th

1 (14)

Bateman

J: Hector Crouch

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

6/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

110,000gns yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to winners Three Saints Bay (6f-8.4f including 2yo; RPR 106), Barbill (5f-6.5f including 2yo Listed; 104), Islay Of Anglesey (1m; 87) and She's Good Company (9.5f; 59); dam unraced half-sister to useful 1m winner El Hayem; one to note in the market for respected southern yard.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 2 (13)	10th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 6	20:30 Newcastle (AW) Bateman 9st 9lb J: Tommie Jakes T: Gemma Tutty	Narrow winner of 7f maiden handicap at Carlisle in July; solid effort over C&D next time but his form has dipped the last twice; returning to a shorter trip can help though and he's now 1lb lower than for his win; respected.	5/1
6th 8 (3)	29th Aug 2024 Good To Soft 1m 1f 0y Class 5	16:50 Carlisle Bateman 9st 4lb J: Laura Coughlan T: Gemma Tutty	Got off the mark over 7f here in July but only eighth (possibly found run coming too quickly) in 1m2f handicap at Pontefract 22 days ago; he's worth another chance.	5/1
9 (4)	7th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 2f 5y Class 6	14:10 Pontefract Bateman 10st 9lb J: Miss Amy Collier T: Gemma Tutty	Won at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) last month on second handicap start and close sixth of 11 at Newcastle (1m, AW) 11 days ago; goes up in trip today and he's unraced on good/good to firm ground, but this unexposed 3yo represents an in-form trainer and he's not ruled out.	4/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

1st

2

(13)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

9st 9lb

Narrow winner of 7f maiden handicap at Carlisle in July; solid effort over C&D next time but his form has dipped the last twice; returning to a shorter trip can help though and he's now 1lb lower than for his win; respected.

5/1

6th

8

(3)

29th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

9st 4lb

Got off the mark over 7f here in July but only eighth (possibly found run coming too quickly) in 1m2f handicap at Pontefract 22 days ago; he's worth another chance.

5/1

9

(4)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

10st 9lb

Won at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) last month on second handicap start and close sixth of 11 at Newcastle (1m, AW) 11 days ago; goes up in trip today and he's unraced on good/good to firm ground, but this unexposed 3yo represents an in-form trainer and he's not ruled out.

4/1

7th

5 (13)

Invincible Navy

J: Dougie Costello

T: Marco Botti

10/1

Form: 05

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Has a bit to find with Flavour Maker on their Windsor encounter this month but entered a few notebooks in how he kept on in the closing stages, which represented a marked improvement on his first run; drawn wide.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
10 (3)	18th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6	20:00 Chelmsford (AW) Invincible Navy 9st 2lb J: Mason Paetel T: James Owen	21-race maiden but he's not been with James Owen for long and has finished runner-up in classified events over C&D and at Lingfield (7f, AW) in last two starts; should get a good pace on this drop back in trip and he's respected back in a handicap; reapplied cheekpieces replace a visor.	9/2
5 (2)	30th Aug 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6	18:25 Lingfield (AW) Invincible Navy 9st 9lb J: Alexandra Egan T: James Owen	20-race maiden but he's not been with James Owen for long and was a close second in a classified event at Chelmsford (6f, AW) last week; that was eyecatching from off the pace and he looks interesting back up in trip.	5/1
3 (1)	21st Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6	20:30 Chelmsford (AW) Invincible Navy 9st 9lb J: Alexandra Egan T: James Owen	0-19 but shaped well before fading into fiffh in 1m Lingfield handicap for new stable this month (first-time visor) and may benefit from today's drop back in trip; interesting.	7/2

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

10

(3)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Invincible Navy

9st 2lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

21-race maiden but he's not been with James Owen for long and has finished runner-up in classified events over C&D and at Lingfield (7f, AW) in last two starts; should get a good pace on this drop back in trip and he's respected back in a handicap; reapplied cheekpieces replace a visor.

9/2

5

(2)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

9st 9lb

20-race maiden but he's not been with James Owen for long and was a close second in a classified event at Chelmsford (6f, AW) last week; that was eyecatching from off the pace and he looks interesting back up in trip.

5/1

3

(1)

21st Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Invincible Navy

9st 9lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Owen

0-19 but shaped well before fading into fiffh in 1m Lingfield handicap for new stable this month (first-time visor) and may benefit from today's drop back in trip; interesting.

7/2

8th

9 (1)

Renovate

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Edward Bethell

25/1

Form: —

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Suffered some interference when down the field here last week but debatable what difference it made; stable probably has a better chance with Kings Merchant.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 8 (7)	24th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 5	19:30 Wolverhampton (AW) Renovate 9st 4lb J: P J McDonald T: Edward Bethell	Out of the frame in first three starts, but was beaten less than 3l into fifth of nine at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) 11 days ago; open to improvement on nursery debut, but it will be needed.	13/2
5th 4 (3)	13th Oct 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 5	18:30 Newcastle (AW) Renovate 9st 4lb J: Callum Rodriguez T: Edward Bethell	taken down early, led but pestered, headed inside final furlong, soon no extra	33/1
8th 9 (1)	28th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5	14:45 Pontefract Renovate 9st 7lb J: Aiden Brookes T: Edward Bethell	Suffered some interference when down the field here last week but debatable what difference it made; stable probably has a better chance with Kings Merchant.	25/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

8th

8

(7)

24th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Renovate

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Out of the frame in first three starts, but was beaten less than 3l into fifth of nine at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) 11 days ago; open to improvement on nursery debut, but it will be needed.

13/2

5th

4

(3)

13th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

9st 4lb

taken down early, led but pestered, headed inside final furlong, soon no extra

33/1

8th

9

(1)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

9st 7lb

Suffered some interference when down the field here last week but debatable what difference it made; stable probably has a better chance with Kings Merchant.

25/1

9th

7 (2)

Quantum Force

J: Ben Curtis