September 29 / 17.55 Newmarket

17.55

Good To Firm

Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Handicap

  • Prize money: £13500
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 1-13 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Unexposed colt whose form figures read 113; scored twice on AW (1m/1m2f) then kept on for third in York handicap (1m, good) switched to turf, shaping as if this step back up in distance will prove ideal; still open to further progress and warrants respect.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(3)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

19:20 Redcar

Real Gain

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Very useful for Richard Hughes, including third in the Golden Mile at Goodwood (1m, soft) on last year's reappearance; failed to back that up in two subsequent outings in 2025 but added to his solid record fresh when fourth on 1m Newmarket return for new yard 23 days ago; classy but needs to show he can still string good efforts together now.

4/1

4th

3

(8)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Real Gain

9st 1lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Won a 1m1f handicap here in September 2023; didn't get going the following term but returned from a year's absence with fine third of 15 in Goodwood's Golden Mile (1m, soft) last August; weakened when favourite for the Cambridgeshire here (1m1f, good to firm) the following month and he left Richard Hughes after beating two home at Kempton (AW) in November; stable debut.

5/1

16th

13

(22)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Real Gain

8st 12lb

J: James Doyle

T: Richard Hughes

5yo who has been lightly raced since his easy win over C&D (good to firm) in September 2023; returned from a year off with very creditable third of 15 in the Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood (1m, soft) 57 days ago and he could build on that performance today; chance.

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: -01417

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful 1m handicapper; successful at Goodwood and Sandown this summer but was held off this career-high mark last time; bit to prove back up in trip and others may prove better treated.
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5

(10)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

15:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Island Bandit

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Heather Main

Six wins on turf and 0-9 on the AW, though was only beaten a head here (8.6f) last October and is now 3lb lower; each-way claims.

9/1

4

(3)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Island Bandit

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Heather Main

Six-time turf winner but his last success was in August 2023; returned to form with a close call at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in October but diminishing returns since and was only fourth of five on his Bath reappearance (1m, firm) last month; others preferred.

7/1

4

(3)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Island Bandit

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Heather Main

Six-time turf winner but his last success was in August 2023; returned to form with a close call at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in October but diminishing returns since and was only fourth of five on his Bath reappearance (1m, firm) last month; others preferred.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 742884

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Both wins at about 7f but stayed on for close fourth over an extended 1m on AW most recently and may see out this slightly longer distance; looks more exposed than the other 3yos in the field, however.
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0

3

(5)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:00 Pontefract

In These Shoes

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Gained second career success at Beverley in April (7.5f, good to soft) and some fair runs at up to 1m2f since; a possible.

7/1

3rd

9

(3)

29th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

In These Shoes

8st 13lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Both wins at about 7f but stayed on for close fourth over an extended 1m on AW most recently and may see out this slightly longer distance; looks more exposed than the other 3yos in the field, however.

10/1

4th

6

(5)

17th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

16:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

In These Shoes

8st 10lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Made a successful return at Beverley (7f, good to soft) in April and ran well on a couple of occasions subsequently; something to prove after heavy defeats the last twice, but half-sister and dam both AW winners so not impossible she could bounce back on the new surface.

9/1

Form: 516125

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Likely unsuited by soft ground last time; generally progressive in his races at 1m otherwise this year, winning three times; has something to prove back up in trip (seemed a non-stayer in 1m1f/1m2f attempts).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

3

(8)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Sudden Ambush

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Four wins over 1m, including off this mark and 4lb higher, for previous yard; couple of encouraging efforts for new stable, keeping-on second over 1m2f at Doncaster (good to firm) latest; nicely handicapped and is unexposed at this trip; interesting contender.

11/2

2nd

3

(3)

17th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

14:32 Doncaster

Sudden Ambush

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won four times over 1m for Andrew Balding, the latest at Kempton in February; has not fared quite as well since but beaten just under 2l when sixth of nine in a Redcar handicap (1m, good to firm) on stable debut last week; didn't seem to stay on only run over this trip.

7/1

6th

1

(2)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:12 Redcar

Sudden Ambush

10st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

dwelt start, towards rear

10/1

16/1

Form: 137728

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Good second at Ripon on penultimate start but that is flanked by two modest efforts, so it's hard to predict whether he'll be in top form; moreover, he's well exposed and weighted to the hilt.
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5th

11

(13)

23rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Maysong

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Last run at Kempton saw him finish a close second off a 15lb higher mark and that was as recent as March; likely to exploit his drop in the weights at some point but perhaps in a less competitive race than this.

12/1

6th

6

(7)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

17:00 Yarmouth

Maysong

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Has looked on the downgrade in recent times, coming 16lb down the weights this year; hasn't looked to see out 1m2f the past twice, though, and a better showing wouldn't surprise back in the usual cheekpieces.

20/1

5th

5

(4)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Newmarket (July)

Maysong

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alice Haynes

Usually seen over 1m and a return to 1m2f ten days ago did not yield anything; 12lb lower than at start of the year but others have more pressing claims.

12/1

10/1

Form: 800130 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Both wins on AW and is largely consistent in that sphere; latest race didn't pan out favourably for him; turf record started okay but has gradually deteriorated; something to prove back on grass.
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11th

1

(8)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Baltimore Boy

10st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Horton

C&D win for Michael Bell 12 months ago came off a 3lb higher mark; his two best runs for his new yard came over C&D too and when fifth at Ascot last time he was away from the main action; good claims.

11/2

5th

4

(3)

12th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Ascot

Baltimore Boy

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: James Horton

in rear

16/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 1-0708 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Has a record of 4-7 at this venue, mostly for Chris Wall, including wins in this race for the last two years; out of sorts for new yard this term but a revival is entirely possible off a handy mark back here; hard to leave off the shortlist.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(2)

29th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Turntable

9st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Has a record of 4-7 at this venue, mostly for Chris Wall, including wins in this race for the last two years; out of sorts for new yard this term but a revival is entirely possible off a handy mark back here; hard to leave off the shortlist.

8/1

8th

1

(2)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 3

16:45 Doncaster

Turntable

10st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Course scorer for Chris Wall but he's yet to fire in three runs for his current yard, very slowly away when last of ten at Newmarket in June; lots more is required after a break.

20/1

10th

2

(8)

30th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Turntable

10st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry Eustace

Acts on good to soft; ridden by 7lb claimer Kaiya Fraser on last four outings, winning on the Rowley course at Newmarket on his last two runs of 2022 (for Chris Wall) but below form this term; has a competitive mark if surging back to his best.

16/1

13/2

Form: 1-5763 C

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
2yo win came here on good to soft; fast ground possibly not ideal for most of this season; encouraging third at Haydock (on going likely slower than official good) when last seen seven weeks ago; possibilities off same mark, granted a suitable surface.
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Verdict Starting price

3

(5)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 4

20:15 Haydock

Bodorgan

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Edward Bethell

Runner-up off a similar mark in this race for Charlie Hills last year; made a good start for new yard when third at Hamilton (1m1f) last month and he had another close call at Wetherby (1m2f, good to firm) 19 days ago; usually races prominently and another bold bid is expected.

3/1

1

(7)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Wetherby

Bodorgan

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Won twice for Charles Hills, including 1m2f on fast ground, and he ran well on his stable/seasonal debut at Hamilton last month (1m1f, good to firm), beaten around half a length into third (strong favourite); has races in him off this sort of mark but he could face competition for the lead here.

9/4

1

(7)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Wetherby

Bodorgan

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Won twice for Charles Hills, including 1m2f on fast ground, and he ran well on his stable/seasonal debut at Hamilton last month (1m1f, good to firm), beaten around half a length into third (strong favourite); has races in him off this sort of mark but he could face competition for the lead here.

9/4

Non-runners

Crack Shot

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £24.40
Straight Forecast £21.65
Tricast £136.53
Trifecta £191.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Real Gain

The Times:

Crack Shot

TOPSPEED:

Maysong

LAMBOURN:

Bodorgan

RP RATINGS:

Turntable

The Sun:

Crack Shot

The Star:

Crack Shot

Daily Record:

Crack Shot

Telegraph:

Real Gain

The Guardian:

Real Gain

Daily Mail:

Real Gain

D Express:

Real Gain

Daily Mirror:

Real Gain

POSTDATA:

Maysong

NEWMARKET:

Maysong