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14.12

Good

Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £10266
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 12 runners
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Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 443462

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
The drop back in trip isn't an obvious plus but surplus stamina may be no bad thing if there's a strong gallop over this stiff 7f, and he was a close second of 15 under Brodie Hampson at Newmarket (1m1f, good) a fortnight ago; no surprise if he is in the mix.
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12th

10

(10)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Alazwar

10st 4lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

7lb lower than for his Newbury win last summer; second of 11 at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month but that has been followed by two heavy defeats; comes with risks attached.

12/1

10th

1

(6)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Alazwar

11st 2lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

5lb lower than for his Newbury win last summer; second of 11 at Lingfield (1m, AW) on his penultimate start but ran poorly at Wolverhampton last week; revival not out of the question.

6/1

9th

3

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alazwar

11st 2lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Has gone close when placed twice this year, latest when second of 11 at Lingfield (1m, AW) last Monday; on a decent mark and is one to consider.

9/2

20/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 205-00 D

Last run: 177 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Top amateur Simon Walker is booked and he's one to watch in the betting off a reduced mark on his first run since April; however, he's been well beaten on both starts this year and returns with plenty to prove.
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6

(1)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Sandown

Hieronymus

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: George Baker

Won at Kempton (7f, AW) in February and has a lower turf mark; however, well beaten on his last two starts, most recently at Ascot, and this 9yo is now 0-23 on grass; others are preferred.

16/1

3

(12)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Hieronymus

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: George Baker

Five-time winner on Kempton AW, most recently in February (below par there since); has form over C&D but the 9yo is 0-22 on turf and not the percentage call.

25/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 212488

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shone the last twice but has had excuses, with a slow start scuppering this prominent-racer at Kempton prior to a first encounter with slow ground at Goodwood; in good form previously on turf and Polytrack and he could bounce back and play a major role.
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3rd

2

(5)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Two Tempting

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

He was making his seasonal debut when only fifth in this race 12 months ago but he's been kept on the go this winter and has been better than ever; suspicion others will prove better handicapped here though.

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 1

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Two Tempting

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

He has been a fine servant to connections and added wins eight and nine to his tally in 2025, the latest a 1m handicap at Kempton in November; ran as well as he ever has when second to an upwardly mobile 4yo over C&D five weeks ago but even that effort will need bettering in this field.

16/1

Form: -13758

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
His best form has come over sprint trips, such as when third of 26 in the 5f 3yo handicap at Royal Ascot in June; however, he kept on over 6f at Newcastle (AW) last time and is worth another crack at 7f; not ruled out.
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1st

9

(3)

20th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 4

16:06 Brighton

Conquistador

8st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stuart Williams

dwelt start, towards rear, pushed along halfway, raced wide on turn over 2f out, keeping on but still plenty to do inside final furlong, ran on well to lead towards finish

4/1

Form: 482164 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Not at his very best the last twice but he didn't run badly at Sandown most recently and he's just 1lb higher than when winning this in good style under Ross Birkett last year (good), and when scoring at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) this July; has to be respected.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(9)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Final Watch

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Stone

Safely held in two valuable 7f handicaps on the Rowley Mile in May and needs to up his game today but it's worth noting he's now 3lb lower than when winning this race by a neck under Neil Callan a year ago (good to soft).

8/1

Form: 113538 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Disappointing at Kempton (7f, AW) last month but he pulled hard and has predominantly been in good form for the rest of this season, which has featured two wins (7f, good to firm/good); could go well if settling better.
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8th

1

(10)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:45 Yarmouth

Flying Secret

10st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

in rear

5/1

1st

5

(6)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Yarmouth

Flying Secret

9st 11lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Dual 7f winner (once over C&D) in spring 2023; not firing on all cylinders this year but was denied a clear run before keeping on for fourth at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) last month and now reverts to optimum trip after a failed 1m attempt on Tapeta; on a tempting mark.

10/1

7th

3

(11)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:58 Southwell (AW)

Flying Secret

9st 8lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won two 7f handicaps last June; would have finished closer at Chepstow two weeks ago but for running into some trouble; stamina for a mile has to be taken on trust though.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 111580 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Following wind surgery he immediately won three in a row in the summer (7f/6f, good/good to soft) and is on a competitive mark on that form; however, he's gone off the boil more recently and a revival is required.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

15

(9)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Paws For Thought

9st 5lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Donald McCain

Six times a course winner, including over this trip; can go well fresh and not handicapped out of things but slower ground would have been preferable.

12/1

9th

1

(7)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

13:55 Catterick

Paws For Thought

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Gained his sixth win at Chester (5.5f, soft) last month; well beaten at York last month but turning tracks seem to bring out the best in him (has a win and second from only three visits here); not discounted.

9/1

Form: 212122 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has thrived in these blinkers, making it four wins in the headgear when scoring at Newmarket (7f, good) in August, and she's been a very solid second the next twice (over this C&D last time); strong claims.
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8th

6

(3)

6th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:12 Ascot

Kimnkate

10st 8lb

J: Miss Taryn Langley

T: Richard Hughes

Has thrived in these blinkers, making it four wins in the headgear when scoring at Newmarket (7f, good) in August, and she's been a very solid second the next twice (over this C&D last time); strong claims.

9/2

2nd

2

(5)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Kimnkate

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Richard Hughes

Record since the blinkers went on reads 1121212; up another 2lb for her neck defeat at Newmarket (7f, good) 13 days ago, but she can't be dismissed in her current mood especially as she is versatile ground-wise.

9/2

2nd

5

(1)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:32 Newmarket (July)

Kimnkate

9st 2lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Richard Hughes

prominent, pushed along to lead 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed but kept on inside final 110yds, kept on

3/1

Form: 819864

Last run: 60 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won off just 1lb lower at Chester (6f, good) in June and 7f may still be within range; however, he's failed to fire on his last four starts and needs to get back on track.
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1

(7)

24th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

14:38 Nottingham

Faro De San Juan

9st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Dylan Cunha

4-29 on turf and although he hasn't won on genuine soft ground he again showed he acts on it when second at Bath (5.7f) latest; each-way player.

4/1

2nd

4

(5)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:10 Bath

Faro De San Juan

9st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Dylan Cunha

Has patchy record but he won on fast ground at Windsor (5f) in July and was beaten less than 2l on soft at Redcar (fourth of 11) last time; seems tactically versatile and he's not ruled out on this drop back on grade.

13/2

7

(10)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:37 Redcar

Faro De San Juan

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Dylan Cunha

Dropped away in the final furlong in the race won Our Absent Friends at Ripon last week; Paul Mulrennan is a good booking (close fourth on him at Newmarket 11 months ago) but others appeal more.

10/1

20/1

Form: 407268 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
He's on a competitive mark on this year's peak AW form but he hasn't been at his best in that sphere the last twice and he has an inferior profile on turf (from five starts on grass); others make greater appeal.
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8th

6

(1)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wyvern

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Does most racing now at Newcastle, the scene of his last three wins; off for six weeks since finishing well held behind Captain Pickles over C&D.

20/1

12/1

Form: 171716 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent and down the field at Goodwood last week, but her form figures from her last six starts read 171716 and if the pattern continues she can run a big race today; latest win came here (1m) under Jo Supple.
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11th

4

(1)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Kempton (AW)

Crystal Casque

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

midfield

8/1

3rd

3

(6)

18th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Sandown

Crystal Casque

9st 12lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Racked up 13 wins in a superb career; unable to repeat last year's Ascot win in the same race this month but she'd been in good form for Oliver Searle previously and some of her best turf efforts have come over C&D, including a win; weighted to be involved.

14/1

5th

4

(13)

6th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

Crystal Casque

10st 6lb

J: Mrs Jo Supple

T: Rod Millman

prominent on inner, switched right 3f out, headway 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

9/1

Form: 749015 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Made all in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in June; only fifth at Sandown (7f, good) last month on sole run since, but that came after an 88-day break and she may improve for it.
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5th

2

(4)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 3

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amber Island

9st 3lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

took keen hold, prominent, pressed leader from over 4f out

10/1

7th

1

(1)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

13:45 Lingfield (AW)

Amber Island

9st 13lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: David Loughnane

led, headed inside final furlong, soon dropped to rear

12/1

Non-runners

Canoodled, Mobashr

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £38.90
Straight Forecast £42.80
Tricast £389.68
Trifecta £443.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Kimnkate

SPOTLIGHT:

Mobashr

NEWMARKET:

Conquistador

POSTDATA:

Flying Secret

The Sun:

Alazwar

RP RATINGS:

Final Watch

Telegraph:

Canoodled

WEST COUNTRY:

Crystal Casque

LAMBOURN:

Kimnkate

The Guardian:

Kimnkate

Daily Mirror:

Kimnkate

Daily Record:

Kimnkate

The Times:

Mobashr

Daily Mail:

Mobashr

D Express:

Mobashr

The Star:

Mobashr