September 30 / 15.40 Newmarket

15.40

Good To Firm

bet365 Cambridgeshire (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £103080
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 34 runners
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bet365 Cambridgeshire (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 34 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £25.50
  • Place: £4.50

Form: 0-4021 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Horse

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in two Royal Hunt Cups for Sir Michael Stoute and better than ever for new yard this year, winning a competitive handicap at York (10.2f, good to firm) last month; he's up 5lb to a career-high mark and is back down in trip, but he'll relish the strong pace and could be bang there.
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4th

1

(3)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:45 Newmarket (July)

Astro King

10st 4lb

J: Ebrahim Nader

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Has been smart in his time and is now 10lb lower than when winning the 2023 Cambridgeshire; returned after a long absence in May, but he's been working his way back to form and was only beaten around 2l when fifth at Southwell (1m3f, AW) last time; looks worth another try at this trip and he's in the mix back on turf.

10/1

5th

5

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 2

20:26 Southwell (AW)

Astro King

9st 5lb

J: Ebrahim Nader

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Has been smart in his time and is now 10lb lower than when winning the 2023 Cambridgeshire; record on the AW as a 3yo read 121, but a leap of faith is required based on his two efforts since returning from a long absence (and wind surgery).

33/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 32-311

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won at Sandown (1m, good) on handicap debut in May and comfortably followed up at Newbury (1m2f, good to soft) last month; he's 10lb higher than last time and in a hotter race today, but the form has been franked by the runner-up and it remains to be seen where this 3yo's limitations lie; he's run well here and has been well backed for this race; firmly in calculations.
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8th

5

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:58 Newmarket (July)

Greek Order

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Michael Bell

Has some back-class but now 0-11 for this yard and the form he showed in initial outings last summer has not been repeated; accelerating down the weights, which gives him a chance on this year's form even, but others are more convincing.

12/1

6th

4

(4)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

20:00 Windsor

Greek Order

10st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Bell

Has some back-class but now 0-10 for this yard and the form he showed in initial outings last summer has not been repeated; edging down the weights but the jockey here on penultimate start reported that he hung badly; others are more convincing.

9/1

6th

3

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 3

15:23 Sandown

Greek Order

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Bell

Has some back-class but now 0-9 for this yard after beating one home on his return to 1m2f at Windsor 18 days ago; on the plus side, this bigger field might be more to his liking and in two previous visits to Sandown he's finished first and third; no surprise if he went well under Oisin Murphy, under whom he was fourth in last year's Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood (on soft).

7/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 730019 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
His form has been mixed this year but the Newmarket tracks have brought out the best in him, with wins here (1m, good to soft; April) and on the July course (1m, good to firm; last month); caught the eye at Leopardstown (7.3f, good) three weeks ago when denied a clear run and he's one to consider.
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6th

7

(9)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Bopedro

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

10yo who won this in 2023; frequently runs well in quality handicaps and he's 5lb lower than when a cracking third in the Royal Hunt Cup last June; scratched from the Lincoln when running a temperature on his intended comeback last month and he tends to improve for a run these days; also winless since 2023.

15/2

11th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Bopedro

9st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

9yo who has drawn a blank since winning on the July Course in summer 2023 and needs everything to drop right but he often runs extremely well in defeat, including when third in the Royal Hunt Cup in June; another respectable effort when sixth of 20 in Balmoral at Ascot (1m, good) a fortnight ago; not discounted in this slightly easier race.

6/1

14/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: -61932

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
3yo who has contested Group 3 and Listed races, and has done very well on his two starts in handicaps, winning at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in May and finishing second to Astro King at York (10.2f, good to firm) last month; that handicap record catches the eye and he could be thereabouts.
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1st

5

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

14:45 Ffos Las

Oviedo

9st 3lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Alexandra Dunn

Very useful over middle distances in his prime; had been in the doldrums for a good while but, having plummeted down the weights, breezed clear to win comfortably by 12l here (1m, good) nine days ago; 9lb well in under 5lb penalty today; ought to be hard to beat.

2/5

1st

5

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Ffos Las

Oviedo

9st 3lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Alexandra Dunn

Very useful over middle distances in his prime but was badly out of sorts on AW during the winter and returned from break with disappointing 7f turf run in May; cheekpieces removed after one use; could be considered only if lively in the betting.

16/1

9th

9

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Oviedo

8st 10lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Alexandra Dunn

Very useful over middle-distances in his prime but was badly out of sorts on AW when last seen in the winter; drops back in trip and sports first-time cheekieces; considered if lively in the betting.

20/1

16/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 942404 CD

Last run: 51 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won this last year (good) when 3lb lower; his performances have been mixed this season and he hasn't been at his best the last twice, but he's clearly well suited to today's scenario and is not discounted.
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3rd

2

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Majestic

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Jack Channon

Won the 2022 Cambridgeshire but his only win since came in Bahrain (1m2f, good) last January; came from further back than the winner when runner-up at Windsor (around 1m4f) in June but he failed to beat a rival home over 1m6f at Newmarket last month; drop back in trip should suit.

7/1

10th

7

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Majestic

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Won the 1m1f Cambridgeshire at Newmarket in September 2022 but his solitary win since was in Bahrain (1m2f) in January 2025; went close over 1m4f last August and runner-up over 11.4f at Windsor 13 days ago, but this trip (well beaten trying 1m5f once last year) is doubtful territory.

25/1

Form: 231360

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Produced a string of good runs in competitive handicaps this summer (various ground) and was on the wrong end of a pace bias when sixth of 19 at York (1m, good to firm) two starts ago, having been held up in rear; needs to bounce back from recent blip at Doncaster but he's not written off.
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4th

8

(10)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Dutch Decoy

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

8yo who has won five times on the July Course here, including two this year; 0-9 on this track but latest fifth of 23 in the Cambridgeshire was highly creditable; another who can't be discounted.

11/1

4th

8

(10)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Dutch Decoy

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

8yo who has won five times on the July Course here, including two this year; 0-9 on this track but latest fifth of 23 in the Cambridgeshire was highly creditable; another who can't be discounted.

11/1

5th

23

(11)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Dutch Decoy

8st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

8yo who has run well in this race previously and won two in a row on the other Newmarket course in July; however, he's finished no better than fifth across his last five outings and it's probably best to look elsewhere.

33/1

Form: -01462

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Prominent-racer who was a good fourth of 29 in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) and bounced back from a lesser run when first past the post at Goodwood last month (1m, soft; demoted due to interference); this is much tougher but no surprise to see a bold bid from this 3yo.
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21th

19

(16)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Thunder Ball

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Brian Toomey

Capable in competitive races for the Coles, including on good to firm, but some rain would have helped and best efforts at 1m and 1m1f; left the Coles for 55,000gns in the autumn; best watched on debut for new yard.

50/1

2nd

4

(5)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Goodwood

Thunder Ball

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

ducked left start, in touch with leaders, took keen hold 6f out, headway against near rail over 2f out, soon short of room, went second inside final furlong, kept on well

4/1

26th

18

(3)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Thunder Ball

9st 1lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Useful handicapper whose form includes fourth-place finishes in the 2023 Britannia over C&D and this year's Spring Cup; ran poorly last time but may rebound in reapplied blinkers, having performed well in both attempts in this headgear.

33/1

16/1

Form: 102323 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Has a modest 1-15 strike-rate on turf but he's run really well in defeat in hot handicaps at about 1m2f on his last four starts (good to firm-good to soft); there can be optimism he'll be fine over a strongly run 1m1f and he's a solid each-way contender.
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3rd

4

(6)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Haunted Dream

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Won a strong conditions event over 1m1f at Goodwood last year on good to firm but missed the same race last week when the rain arrived; career-best RPR when fourth in 1m2f Saudi Group 2 in February and although he came last to Haatem in Royal Ascot Listed race (second in it last year) in June, getting badly hampered accounts for that; major player if the ground is okay.

10/1

16th

10

(4)

17th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Haunted Dream

9st 5lb

J: Mickael Barzalona

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Edged out the same owner's Torito for second in this last year and recorded a career-best RPR when fourth in 1m2f Saudi Group 2 (good to firm) in February when last seen; another who has to enter the reckoning.

12/1

Form: 0-6959 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
On a competitive mark on last year's best efforts; with a new yard this season and showed a hint of spark at Newcastle last month, but well beaten since and he's back to having plenty to prove.
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8th

5

(5)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Catterick

Carolus Magnus

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Prominent racer; made all to win at Musselburgh in June and he followed that with a solid second at Beverley three weeks ago; each-way shout.

13/2

2nd

1

(3)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Carolus Magnus

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Off the mark for the season when winning by a neck at Musselburgh last time (7f, good); could go well again but bit disappointing in only previous run here.

7/2

10/1

Form: 745001

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Having dropped down the weights he returned to form with a commanding win at Sandown (1m2f, good) four weeks ago; he's back up 8lb and has a good record at Sandown, but he ran really well when third in this last year (good; first home on far side) and he has to be respected.
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3rd

2

(9)

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

15:55 Goodwood

Dual Identity

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: William Knight

Won at Sandown (1m, soft) last May and close second of 17 at York (1m2f, good to firm) in August; made a satisfactory reappearance when seventh at 40-1 in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m) five weeks ago and is probably effective at this track, so he's one to consider.

12/1

3rd

2

(9)

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

15:55 Goodwood

Dual Identity

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: William Knight

Won at Sandown (1m, soft) last May and close second of 17 at York (1m2f, good to firm) in August; made a satisfactory reappearance when seventh at 40-1 in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m) five weeks ago and is probably effective at this track, so he's one to consider.

12/1

7

(1)

29th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Doncaster

Dual Identity

9st 7lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: William Knight

Below best on first and final starts last season but enjoyed a good campaign, winning at Sandown (1m, soft) in May and close second of 17 at York (1m2f, good to soft) in August; should be suited by a strongly run race at this trip and he's an each-way contender if fully tuned up for his return.

25/1

11th
30 (7)
Geremia

100/1

Form: 361560

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Two wins this year but they were over 1m5f and he ran poorly at Hamilton (1m4f) last time; drops back in trip and others are preferred.
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13

(15)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

19:05 Hamilton

Geremia

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Two wins last year (good to soft/soft; including here) and he took a six-runner C&D handicap (good) in May; however, slow starts can be an issue and he was well beaten at Thirsk last time; the cheekpieces had no positive impact on sole previous use in 2021; others are more compelling.

33/1

15th

2

(14)

16th Jun 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Thirsk

Geremia

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Three-time winner at up to 1m5f, on good or slower; latest success came at Hamilton (1m4f, good), on his penultimate start; finished over 3l ahead of Hope You Can Run when sixth back at Hamilton latest; more needed.

9/1

6th

8

(4)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:40 Hamilton

Geremia

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Left Jim Goldie before penultimate start; two wins from four races at Hamilton, including when he mowed down Capital Theory from the back in six-runner race (1m4f) 16 days ago; back up 4lb (peak mark was 2lb higher still) and stays further than this; another telling late challenge could be on its way.

8/1

12th
27 (13)
Faylaq

100/1

Form: 233033

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Has often run well in defeat this season (1m3f-2m) and his trainer's horses are frequently versatile trip-wise; however, this 7yo is without a win since September 2019 and it's probably best to look elsewhere.
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3

(8)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:35 Hamilton

Faylaq

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

9yo who was well beaten in the John Smith's Cup at York last month but won two in a row here (1m5f/1m4f, good to firm) in May and continued in good form until his blip last time; not ruled out now back here.

12/1

9

(12)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:10 York

Faylaq

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins at Hamilton (1m5f/1m4f, good to firm) in May and creditable fifth in the Northumberland Plate a fortnight ago (2m, AW); he's a 9yo who has never won off a mark this high but is versatile in terms of trip and ran well over C&D last month; not ruled out each-way.

22/1

5th

7

(2)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Faylaq

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Third and sixth in last two runnings of the C&D Vase on this card; in the groove with successive wins at Hamilton (1m5f/1m4f) this May; however, he's been held off this mark when back up to Class 2 in his three starts since, still in form but suggesting that others will have the edge today.

18/1

13th
28 (21)
Thundering

50/1

Form: 504701

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Reverted to hold-up tactics and won narrowly at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) last Thursday; also effective on fast ground; under a 4lb penalty he remains well treated on his best 2022 form but there's a suspicion he'll be vulnerable in what is a much stronger race than last time.
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8th

8

(8)

25th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:01 Newbury

Thundering

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Ryan

Two wins from 24 starts; heavy defeats in four of seven races this term but also now placed in three of his last four; more to prove on soft or heavy.

8/1

2nd

5

(8)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Thundering

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

held up in rear, smooth headway on outer over 2f out, led narrowly over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on

7/1

20/1

Form: 345622

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Only 1-24 and seems to need everything to drop right, while he's up in grade today; however, he's finished runner-up in both races since this visor went on (8.4f/1m, good) and is not ruled out each-way.
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6th

2

(4)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:30 Redcar

Zozimus

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Won two in a row at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) in August but he's been well held in last two runs including when last of five at Newmarket (1m, soft) last week; has quite a bit to prove again and others are preferred.

9/1

5th

6

(12)

27th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Zozimus

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Consistent turf form this year includes two wins at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) in August; better than bare result (hampered) last time; however, faces a stiffer assignment back up in grade.

14/1

8th

1

(8)

31st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

16:55 Beverley

Zozimus

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Two Pontefract wins this month and he turned in another solid effort when third at Redcar last week; effective over C&D and should make another bold bid.

11/2

50/1

Form: 411232

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Rejuvenated this year and won two in a row (1m3f AW/1m2f, good) before solid efforts in defeat on his last three starts; there remains mileage in his mark judged on his 2020 form but if he's to win this hot race he'll need to produce a bigger performance than he's managed on his last few starts; tongue-tie refitted.
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6th

11

(3)

25th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:01 Newbury

Graignes

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: George Baker

Won twice last summer and ground should not be a problem, but he lost his form in Bahrain in the winter and there's not been a significant revival back in Britain for last five outings; 18lb lower than this time last year.

33/1

16th
33 (31)
Crack Shot

12/1

Form: 91251

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won Nottingham maiden (1m, good to firm) in June on second start and scored on his second handicap outing at Newbury (1m, good) last month when back down in trip from 1m2f and back on better ground; this 3yo could continue to progress and he has a chance.
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12th

2

(7)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

16:33 Pontefract

Crack Shot

9st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: James Owen

Third in first-time visor (retained since) at Chester (1m2f, good to soft) last month and runner-up at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) since; solid claims.

7/1

5

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Crack Shot

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

All three wins at 1m and the latest was in May of last year; however, competitive in 1m/1m2f handicaps for current yard and unlucky not to be closer than 2l at Chester last time.

4/1

3rd

8

(11)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Crack Shot

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Owen

His last win was 16 months ago but that was off 3lb higher at Newmarket (1m, good); held in fourth of ten on stable debut at Chelmsford (7-2) last month but he had to use up some energy to get a prominent position from a wide draw; looks worth another try at this trip and he's not ruled out on second run for James Owen; visor added.

7/1

40/1

Form: 830043

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Has produced solid efforts when making the frame off this mark on his last two runs (11.4f/1m2f, good to firm/good); however, he's been beaten on his last 11 starts going back to October 2021 and others are more compelling.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17

(5)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Stay Well

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Hughie Morrison

No win since 2021 but he should be competitive off this mark judged on some 2023 turf form and some 2023 and 2024 AW form; not dismissed.

16/1

2nd

2

(7)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Stay Well

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Hughie Morrison

took keen hold, prominent

7/2

18th
22 (30)
Arqoob

40/1

Form: 430-53

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
He's just 1lb higher than when winning a good handicap at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) last July; two solid efforts last month when back on the Flat following a break, but more pressing cases can be made for others.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:29 Newmarket (July)

Arqoob

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Lucy Wadham

Won this race comfortably in first-time blinkers a year ago and looked back in prime form when keeping on well to beat Sixpack here (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; only 2lb higher today; has another big role to play.

100/30

1st

4

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:58 Newmarket (July)

Arqoob

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Lucy Wadham

Gained his most recent win here (1m6f) last August off 2lb lower in first-time blinkers; with creditable shows in two of his three starts this season, he is firmly in calculations.

8/1

3rd

1

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Sandown

Arqoob

10st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: Lucy Wadham

Gained most recent win last August; below par in the latest of his two starts this term but is interesting on historical data, having defied a 2lb higher mark at Sandown on Eclipse day four years ago; drops in class.

7/1

14/1

Form: 04-253

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
4yo who is in top hands and has raced 12 times; two of his very best performances have come in big-field handicaps, when going close in last year's Britannia (1m, good to firm) at Royal Ascot and when a head second of 17 over C&D in May (good to soft; denied a clear run); interesting given this ideal scenario; blinkers refitted in place of first-time cheekpieces.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

19th

2

(15)

30th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Saga

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: John & Thady Gosden

4yo who is in top hands and has raced 12 times; two of his very best performances have come in big-field handicaps, when going close in last year's Britannia (1m, good to firm) at Royal Ascot and when a head second of 17 over C&D in May (good to soft; denied a clear run); interesting given this ideal scenario; blinkers refitted in place of first-time cheekpieces.

14/1

3rd

4

(2)

7th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

16:15 Sandown

Saga

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: John & Thady Gosden

Sole win came in a maiden as 2yo; went very close at Royal Ascot in 2022 (1m) and at Newmarket Guineas meeting this year (1m1f) and he fared easily the best of all five in this field when back at Royal Ascot (1m2f) on latest outing, coming a creditable fifth of 16 in Listed race; tried cheekpieces on last two starts but former blinkers now return; those peak efforts were in large fields when ridden by Frankie Dettori, whereas overall record is mixed, so the issue is not as clearcut as the Ascot result might suggest.

11/8

5th

14

(3)

20th Jun 2023

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Saga

9st 5lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: John & Thady Gosden

Course winner as 2yo; went very close from off the pace in the Britannia at last year's Royal meeting (1m, good to firm) and underlined what a talented performer he is on his day when narrowly denied by King Of Conquest in 1m1f Newmarket handicap (good to soft; first-time cheekpieces, retained) on reappearance; arguably a little unfortunate having had to wait for a run and that reopposing rival (who meets him on 3lb worse terms now) has boosted the form since; slightly mixed overall record but he hasn't finished out of the first two when partnered by Dettori and is capable of a big run.

7/2

33/1

Form: 147231

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won three in a row on AW (1m2f) last winter and, although he's yet to score on turf, he was a good third at Ascot (1m, good) in July; back to winning ways at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last time and he has a steadily progressive profile, but today's rise in grade may find him out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(4)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Storm Catcher

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Multiple C&D winner, the latest last August when rated 5lb higher; obvious chance if anywhere near that level but he has been struggling more recently; the return to 1m2f will help but not a solid option.

14/1

6th

1

(3)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 3

16:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Storm Catcher

10st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Has done nearly all his winning at about 1m2f, most recently last August; inconsistent since but drops back in grade off a workable mark; stayed on for creditable effort in sole attempt over 1m4f.

16/1

11th

6

(9)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

14:50 Newcastle (AW)

Storm Catcher

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Eight-time AW winner and first and second in two of his four races here; didn't run at all badly last time at Lingfield (1m2f) but looks vulnerable at the minute in a race of this nature.

40/1

Form: 061924

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
This 3yo is not obviously ahead of his mark but his two best efforts have come when finishing strongly from the rear, namely a win at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) in June and a creditable second at Sandown (1m, good), and he could come home to good effect over this extra furlong; a possible.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(12)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bluelight Bay

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

raced wide, towards rear

11/4

6th

2

(12)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bluelight Bay

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

raced wide, towards rear

11/4

3rd

1

(9)

4th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Kempton (AW)

Bluelight Bay

9st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

held up in rear, headway up the centre over 1f out, went third final strides

7/1

Form: 322-67 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
French Listed winner (1m2f) last season and he's on a competitive mark on that form; well beaten this year on two British starts, in Listed and Group 3 company; hopes pinned on the gelding operation sparking a revival.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

2

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Epic Poet

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Not proven on worse than good to soft; fourth in this race in 2024; 7yo who is 0-13 since winning at Meydan in January 2025; has run really well in plenty of Group races in the interim, including the last two runnings of the Yorkshire Cup over C&D, but he ran a stinker in C&D Listed event in June and also disappointed here on latest start; big questions to answer after that.

50/1

5th

3

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

16:55 York

Epic Poet

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

7yo who is 0-12 since winning at Meydan in January 2025; has run really well in plenty of Group races in the interim, including the last two runnings of the Yorkshire Cup over C&D, but he ran a stinker in C&D Listed event four weeks ago; bang there if he bounces straight back.

6/1

6th

2

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:00 York

Epic Poet

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: David O’Meara

0-11 since winning at Meydan last January but he has run really well in Group races in the interim, including the last two runnings of the Yorkshire Cup over C&D; drops into a Listed race today and could be bang there.

7/2

Form: 901044

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
The handicapper appears to have this 3yo about right but he's run well in defeat at York and the Curragh the last twice and the return to Newmarket could bring out something extra as he has a good record on the two courses here; third in C&D Listed race in April and not ruled out each-way.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

(7)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Killybegs Warrior

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Placed twice in a row in Bahrain earlier this year and didn't run badly when fifth of seven at Windsor in June following a three-month break; could build on that latest run and continues to drop down the weights, but he's without a win since July 2023 and others are more compelling.

40/1

1

(3)

30th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Killybegs Warrior

10st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Well treated on old form but his last win was almost two years ago; two placed efforts in Bahrain (1m1f/1m2f) earlier this year but he returned to Britain with a heavy defeat at Kempton in March; now drops back in grade but he's hard to predict and comes with risks attached after a break.

16/1

11th

12

(12)

29th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

14:40 Kempton (AW)

Killybegs Warrior

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Made most when second in this race last year off 11lb higher, the last of only three ventures on AW; that has to catch the eye and he also has a chance on turf form for Charlie Johnston as recent as September; fit from placed efforts in Bahrain for new yard this year and a case can be made.

16/1

Form: 11-274

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
4-4 during last year's highly progressive 3yo campaign (1m2f, good/good to firm) and he reappeared with a near-miss at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to soft) in July; faded into fourth at Sandown (1m2f, good) last time but had to work hard to lead from the widest draw and he's not discounted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(2)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

Eagles Way

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: William Durkan

raced in third throughout, outpaced over 1f out, kept on, no match for first two

12/1

1st

3

(2)

2nd Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Eagles Way

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: William Durkan

made all

16/1

1st

6

(4)

4th Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 71y

20:20 Bellewstown

Eagles Way

11st 0lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: William Durkan

held up in midfield

9/4

25th
13 (26)
Eilean Dubh

50/1

Form: 031308

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won four times last year and he was back on the scoresheet at Hamilton in July; finished third at York next time but he's been unplaced the last twice and looks vulnerable in this red-hot handicap.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16th

8

(5)

17th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:45 York

Eilean Dubh

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Now 3lb lower than when winning at Hamilton (1m, good to soft) last summer and took a step back in the right direction at Thirsk 13 days ago when visored first time; unraced over this far and has spent the big majority of his career at about 1m.

12/1

16th

8

(5)

17th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:45 York

Eilean Dubh

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Now 3lb lower than when winning at Hamilton (1m, good to soft) last summer and took a step back in the right direction at Thirsk 13 days ago when visored first time; unraced over this far and has spent the big majority of his career at about 1m.

12/1

6th

4

(7)

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Thirsk

Eilean Dubh

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: K R Burke

Now 1lb lower than when winning at Hamilton (1m, good to soft) last summer but didn't shape with any obvious promise when always towards the rear on his 7f Musselburgh reappearance 13 days ago, albeit this trip is more suitable; sixth to Northern Express in this last year; visored first time.

20/1

50/1

Form: 133/16 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Returned from a long absence with a win at Sandown (1m2f, soft) in July; has also won on good going; however, he was only sixth of seven at Newbury (1m2f, soft) last Friday and is hard to fancy on the back of that.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(3)

27th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

15:25 Pontefract

Sayf Al Dawla

10st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Fairly useful on his day for Peter Chapple-Hyam; withdrawn (bolted before start; 66-1 at the time) on intended stable/seasonal debut.

25/1

2

(3)

11th May 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

14:50 Newcastle (AW)

Sayf Al Dawla

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tjade Collier

Has run well over C&D; made a winning return at Sandown (1m2f, soft) in July 2023 from 632 days off; major backward steps in his three starts later that year and left Peter Chapple-Hyam for 6,500gns in February 2024; absent since and a tongue-tie (tried once in 2021) is back.

20/1

2

(3)

11th May 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

14:50 Newcastle (AW)

Sayf Al Dawla

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tjade Collier

Has run well over C&D; made a winning return at Sandown (1m2f, soft) in July 2023 from 632 days off; major backward steps in his three starts later that year and left Peter Chapple-Hyam for 6,500gns in February 2024; absent since and a tongue-tie (tried once in 2021) is back.

20/1

40/1

Form: 350-27

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Good third of 18 off this mark at York (1m, good) last August and he was a Group 3 runner-up at Lingfield this February (1m2f, AW: albeit well held); can go well fresh but he was tailed off at Kempton in April when last seen (bled from the nose) and this is a very tough comeback assignment.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tyrrhenian Sea

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

As reliable as they come on AW, winning five of his 16 starts in this sphere and second or third on a further nine occasions; has a rare handicap run today but he looks held by Chancellor on their Southwell clash in February (3lb better off for a length but the winner had a bit to spare).

7/1

2nd

6

(2)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 1

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Tyrrhenian Sea

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Two Listed wins at Lingfield, including this race 12 months ago; may have needed the run when 3l behind Chancellor at Kempton in December and went desperately close over 1m2f later that month; shouldn't be too far away once more.

5/1

8

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 1

13:35 Epsom

Tyrrhenian Sea

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Better than ever in most recent AW attempt, winning 1m Listed event at Lingfield; finished behind two of today's opponents at Ascot since, taking turf record to 0-6; not the percentage call.

20/1

28th
12 (22)
Liberty Lane

14/1

Form: -27041

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Second to subsequent Group 3 winner Waipiro in 1m2f novice (good) here in April on second start and he rallied to win a 15-runner handicap at Doncaster (1m, soft) a fortnight ago, for which he is penalised 4lb; this unexposed 3yo could have more to offer now back up in trip; on the shortlist.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(4)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Liberty Lane

9st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

The first of two Listed wins last year came over C&D; out of form this season until respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at Sandown (1m) latest outing, when wearing first headgear (retained today); needs to build on that.

12/1

5th

1

(10)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Sandown

Liberty Lane

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: K R Burke

1m winner early in career but has shown best form at 1m1f/1m2f, notably with wins in the 2024 Cambridgeshire and Listed races last year; bit to prove off current mark back down in trip; wears first-time headgear.

20/1

8th

1

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Liberty Lane

10st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Usually races prominently (didn't when trying 1m4f last time); a mostly solid 2025 included 1m2f Listed wins in May and November; has started 2026 in downbeat fashion but today's ground could prompt something better, as his top three ratings have been registered on softer than good; below-form favourite in this race two years ago but was denied a clear run; needs to be back in peak form to have any chance.

12/1

50/1

Form: 111627

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won four handicaps in a row earlier this year (7f/1m, including on good ground) and he was a creditable second of 17 at Glorious Goodwood (1m, soft); didn't settle at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) last time and retains potential, but he was well beaten and is 4lb out of the handicap in this very tough race.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

2

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Wildfell

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Won four races on the trot in 2023; beat nothing in two races last summer after a long absence and now returns from another one; new yard.

50/1

10

(5)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:20 Doncaster

Wildfell

9st 3lb

J: J F Egan

T: D J Jeffreys

Won four races in succession in 2023, three over 7f on the AW, the other over 1m here (good); hasn't won since; mainly disappointing last season and tailed off on AW on stable debut last time; best watched for now.

33/1

3

(8)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

15:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wildfell

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: D J Jeffreys

Completed a four-timer over 7f/1m on turf/AW between March and June 2023, but gradually lost his way last year; plenty to prove starting out for another new yard after 11 months off.

20/1

30th
14 (18)
Paradias

20/1

Form: -21545 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won by a neck at Sandown (1m2f, good) in June and has run pretty well in defeat on his next three starts; was stretched by 1m4f at York last time and drops back in trip here, but improvement is needed if he's to prevail.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

3

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Paradias

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Alan King

Probably acts on good to soft, much more to prove on soft; reliable 7yo who's never been better than this season (1m2f-2m); also seems to have found his limits but perhaps a handicap such as this will suit him better than the much smaller-field Group/Listed race's he's contested on last three starts.

40/1

3rd

4

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Paradias

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Six-time winner on the Flat over shorter trips than this (1m1f-1m4f), including at this track in 2023; beaten about 5l when fifth of seven in a Group 3 over this C&D in May (behind Lazy Griff and ahead of Furthur and Duke Of Oxford) but that was steadily run and he didn't fully prove his stamina; stable won this with Trueshan in 2024 but this 7yo has a bit to find to reverse placings with Lazy Griff.

5/1

5th

6

(1)

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

Class 1

18:12 Sandown

Paradias

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

7yo who has a good record here and has been better than ever in AW handicaps this year, and he wasn't beaten far when fifth of six in Group 2 Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) four weeks ago; however, his form needs to go to a new level and he's unraced beyond 1m4f on the Flat.

33/1

31th
21 (19)
Terwada

16/1

Form: 34117

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won Nottingham novice (8.3f, good to firm) in June on third start and followed up in handicap on July course (1m, good to soft); merely seventh of 19 at York (1m, good to firm) last month but was beaten only 4l in a race which favoured those ridden more prominently; shaped last time as though today's extra furlong will suit and this unexposed 3yo could have a part to play.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

3

(12)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

15:15 Doncaster

Terwada

9st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Looked very promising early in career; mixed fortunes since but beaten just a neck at Yarmouth in August last time (1m2f, good to soft; unraced on softer), when clear with unexposed Godolphin winner, and he's not ruled out.

11/1

32th
4 (23)

33/1

Form: 581627

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) in June and kept on well for second at Ascot (1m, good) in July; might not be far away if at the top of his game but others may be better treated and he was below par latest.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Form: -51151

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Readily beat four rivals to win on handicap debut at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) in June and bounced back from Sandown fifth to win on the other Newmarket course (1m, good) last month; stayed on well to do it cosily last time and this unexposed 3yo is open to further improvement now tackling 1m1f.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:25 Roscommon

Merlin The Wizard

9st 10lb

J: Sam Coen

T: R P Cody

Three wins in Britain in 2023 at up to 1m; regressive in 2024 and 2025 seasons; took advantage of a drop in grade when winning a claimer at Limerick and backed that up in a Ballinrobe handicap; two fair runs at the Galway festival; moderate display at Tramore; cheekpieces on now.

12/1

5th

3

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:55 Tramore

Merlin The Wizard

10st 1lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: R P Cody

Three wins in Britain in 2023 at up to 1m; regressive in 2024 and 2025 seasons; took advantage of a drop in grade and forceful tactics when winning a claimer over this trip at Limerick and backed that up in a Ballinrobe handicap off 72 (1m2f, yielding); not too bad in two runs at the Galway festival; good claimer takes off weight and this track may suit.

6/1

6th

10

(14)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

Merlin The Wizard

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: R P Cody

Three wins in Britain in 2023 at up to 1m; regressive in 2024 and 2025 seasons; produced best run for some time at Dundalk in March when good second over 1m; after three more runs, took advantage of a drop in grade when winning a claimer at Limerick; backed that up in a Ballinrobe handicap; was 4lb wrong when ninth in the big handicap here on Tuesday.

8/1

25/1

Form: 138-40

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced 4yo who reappeared with a promising run at Ascot (1m, good) in July, when staying on for a close fourth; better could have been expected at York (1m, good to firm) but it was a difficult race in which to make headway from the rear; the extra furlong may well be a positive here, along with the first-time blinkers, and he could be in the mix.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

34th

11

(6)

30th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Akhu Najla

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Very lightly raced 4yo who reappeared with a promising run at Ascot (1m, good) in July, when staying on for a close fourth; better could have been expected at York (1m, good to firm) but it was a difficult race in which to make headway from the rear; the extra furlong may well be a positive here, along with the first-time blinkers, and he could be in the mix.

25/1

13th

5

(4)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Akhu Najla

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

towards rear

6/1

Non-runners

Botas

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £136.30
Straight Forecast £63.28
Tricast £920.18
Trifecta £1683.40

Selections

The Times:

Greek Order

TOPSPEED:

Majestic

LAMBOURN:

Terwada

The Sun:

Liberty Lane

NEWMARKET:

Akhu Najla

Daily Mirror:

Saga

RP RATINGS:

Dual Identity

Telegraph:

Arqoob

The Guardian:

Zozimus

POSTDATA:

Dutch Decoy

SPOTLIGHT:

Bopedro

D Express:

Greek Order

Daily Record:

Greek Order

Daily Mail:

Majestic

The Star:

Majestic