November 03 / 15.45 Newmarket

15.45

Heavy

Betfred “Pickyourpunt” Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 15 runners
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Betfred “Pickyourpunt” Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £26.00
  • Place: £4.80

Form: -24163 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Now only 1lb only higher than when winning Class 6 contest at Leicester (1m, soft) in May but was well held when third of six at Bath (1m, heavy) recently and this race is much more competitive; cheekpieces on.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(1)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Big Bear Hug

9st 7lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Jim Boyle

Her Kempton success (1m3f, Polytrack) in July came in a race run at a crawl; still 3lb higher and out of the frame in three starts since; others preferred.

8/1

5th

5

(1)

26th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

19:51 Kempton (AW)

Big Bear Hug

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

Winner off 3lb lower here last month (1m3f); firmly put in her place at Lingfield since, including by a load of 3yos latest.

20/1

7th

7

(8)

11th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Big Bear Hug

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Returned to winning form in a slowly run apprentice handicap at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) last month and probably didn't stay 1m5f here five days later; new mark has now kicked in and she looks vulnerable to younger legs.

25/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 345104 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
No longer the force of old but made all off a reduced mark at Redcar (1m, good) in September and probably ran at least as well when fourth of 13 at York (1m2f, soft) three weeks ago; a possible.
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3rd

1

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:10 Ripon

Poets Dawn

10st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

17-134; had the run of the race when battling on gamely to edge out Polygram and His Finest Hour over C&D (good; 2-1) last month; disappointing at Doncaster (1m2f) and Redcar (1m) since; needs to bounce back.

14/1

9th

7

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

17:25 Redcar

Poets Dawn

9st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Admirable veteran who recently completed a hat-trick over 1m2f before disappointing last week at Doncaster; has to bounce back from that, but he should be fine returned to 1m.

10/1

7th

4

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

14:00 Doncaster

Poets Dawn

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who is enjoying a fine season and bagged win number five when completing a hat-trick in 1m2f handicap at Ripon 12 days ago; this likeable front runner merits serious consideration nudged up 1lb.

5/2

OUR TIP

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 484561 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
As good as ever when keeping on well to beat 13 rivals at Windsor (1m, heavy) 11 days ago; only due to go up 3lb for that but, with conditions in his favour again, can make his presence felt under 5lb penalty here.
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4th

1

(4)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

16:50 Brighton

Marsh Benham

10st 0lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Baker

Ran well for second over C&D on his seasonal return in June and went one better at Sandown (1m, good to firm) 31 days ago; found little off the bridle when well beaten at Salisbury on Friday; would have a point to prove if turned out quickly.

7/2

6th

1

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:27 Salisbury

Marsh Benham

11st 2lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: George Baker

Returned from seven months off with a good second at Brighton and went one better at Sandown four weeks ago (both 1m on good to firm); 4lb rise manageable and Simon Walker a positive booking.

3/1

1st

7

(11)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:17 Sandown

Marsh Benham

9st 13lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Baker

Patchy campaign last season but he's 2lb lower than when winning at Newbury (1m, good) last May and reappeared with a good second at Brighton (1m, good to firm) last month; in the mix if backing that up.

9/1

12/1

Form: 353412 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Consistent filly who deserved her breakthrough win at Bath (1m, soft) last month and has since finished second off today's mark on heavy ground there; may find others better handicapped in this deeper race, though.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

11

(5)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:00 Windsor

Albus Anne

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Jimmy Fox

Excels on slow ground at Bath, the scene of all her five wins; quiet run at Salisbury last time after a break and now back from another.

20/1

4th

3

(4)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

16:53 Salisbury

Albus Anne

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Jimmy Fox

All five of her wins have been at Bath (1m/1m2f) with four of them on soft/heavy, the latest over 1m2f in October off a 4lb lower mark than today's; third in both starts over this C&D and she's proven fresh, so is of some interest on her first start for 188 days.

20/1

10/1

Form: 345151 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Just held on a Pontefract (1m, good to soft) last month and has now won two of his last three races; 4lb rise demands a bit more from him here but he ought to handle the slower ground pretty well.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Mount King

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Last four wins over 1m at Pontefract but he has placed on all three course visits and he arrives on the back of a respectable fourth at Redcar (1m, good) last weekend; has won on good to soft; enters calculations.

10/1

4th

9

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

17:25 Redcar

Mount King

9st 1lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time winner at Pontefract where he was competitive last month; for whatever reason he never gave his running last week at Thirsk.

12/1

9th

12

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Mount King

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time winner at Pontefract where he's been bang there in his last two races; his only other win was over this C&D so looks a player.

7/1

Form: 235931 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Back from break with two good runs this autumn, latterly when keeping on well to lead close home at Yarmouth (1m, soft); recent 2lb rise ought to be manageable; each-way claims at least.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(10)

24th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Forward Flight

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Scored at Yarmouth (1m) in October but he came in last of seven at Newcastle (1m) last month; he needs to get back on track.

16/1

7th

2

(3)

28th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Forward Flight

9st 11lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

disputed lead

10/1

8th

8

(2)

20th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Forward Flight

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Has gained both wins at Yarmouth, latest in October (penultimate run); almost 9l behind Big Bear Hug at Newmarket last time; something to prove back on AW.

8/1

7th
17 (12)
Mayz

11/2

Form: 488501 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Unplaced on her first nine starts but was evidently very well suited by combination of heavy ground and step up to 1m when winning comfortably off basement mark at Windsor 11 days ago; moves up from 0-52 grade and has 6lb penalty to shoulder here but, now that connections have found the key to her, she could quite plausibly have more improvement to come.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

12

(5)

16th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

16:45 Windsor

Mayz

8st 12lb

J: William Carson

T: John Gallagher

in touch with leaders

10/1

2nd

8

(8)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:10 Ffos Las

Mayz

8st 13lb

J: William Carson

T: John Gallagher

raced wide early, in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader over 3f out, led over 2f out, soon headed, rallied inside final 110yds, no match for winner

13/2

8th

5

(8)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Chepstow

Mayz

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John Gallagher

Recent thirds have come on good and soft ground and previous two efforts on faster surfaces weren't great; respected otherwise as she's only 3lb higher than for last year's Windsor win (1m, heavy).

13/2

14/1

Form: 13 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won Lingfield maiden (1m, AW) from the front on debut in September and was placed under penalty in novice race over that C&D last month; could easily have a lot more to offer but it's hard to know what he'll make of the ground on this turf/handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(7)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield

Monkmoor Pip

10st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Sole win came on debut here (1m, AW) when trained by Hugo Palmer; fifth of ten on stable debut at Wolverhampton (9.5f) and he stepped up on that first outing for 398 days when going close at Kempton (also AW, 1m3f) last month; one turf run (heavy) was inconclusive; player.

2/1

3rd

6

(7)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Monkmoor Pip

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Sole win came on debut at Lingfield (1m, AW) when trained by Hugo Palmer; sold for 1,000gns last summer; fifth of ten on stable debut at Wolverhampton (9.5f) on first outing for 398 days so he's entitled to come on for it and now steps up in distance for his in-form yard.

5/1

66/1

Form: 972088

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Well beaten over 7f in first two handicaps (both on AW in summer) and also when upped to 1m2f on heavy turf 11 days ago; drops back to 1m with blinkers tried here; not the obvious answer.
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10th

8

(2)

20th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Superluminal

9st 7lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: John Berry

reared start, always behind

33/1

9th

14

(7)

3rd Nov 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Newmarket

Superluminal

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Berry

Well beaten over 7f in first two handicaps (both on AW in summer) and also when upped to 1m2f on heavy turf 11 days ago; drops back to 1m with blinkers tried here; not the obvious answer.

66/1

8th

4

(8)

23rd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Windsor

Superluminal

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Berry

Sole turf effort, when best of the rest behind an easy winner here (1m, soft), a cut above his four AW runs; his two handicap efforts since have been poor, though, and stamina isn't assured on pedigree; market useful.

10/1

10th
12 (8)
Mhajim

20/1

Form: -00009

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
A down-the-field outsider on all five starts for new stable this season (1m2f-1m6f), often displaying a tendency to race too freely; attracted attention of the stewards when keeping on steadily from the rear at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW; first-time hood) three weeks ago; drops in trip and encounters ground slower than good to soft for first time here; market likely to guide.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(1)

3rd Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mhajim

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

led

7/1

8th

7

(3)

27th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Mhajim

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

slowly away, took keen hold, towards rear

8/1

5th

5

(6)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

11:55 Southwell (AW)

Mhajim

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

dwelt start, in rear, going okay but plenty to do 3f out, hung left but some headway from 2f out, never near to challenge

8/1

11th
13 (11)
Macho Sun

16/1

Form: 347526

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Disappointed when tried in cheekpieces (now removed) last month and is not one to rely upon heavily but has claims if judged on his close second off 1lb higher at Nottingham (1m2f, heavy) two starts ago.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

8th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

14:45 Market Rasen

Macho Sun

10st 5lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Fifth and about to post one of his better efforts when falling at the last behind Bunker Bay latest (C&D), not his first spill over hurdles; work on from further out of the weights today even with a clear round.

33/1

9

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:33 Market Rasen

Macho Sun

10st 2lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Mike Sowersby

Last of five here (2m2f, good to soft) three weeks ago and now 0-27 under all codes; effectively on same mark from out of the weights today; blinkers (worn once on the Flat in 2024) are given another try.

33/1

5th

5

15th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

15:32 Market Rasen

Macho Sun

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Mike Sowersby

0-26 under rules and hard to recommend from 6lb out of the weights.

50/1

4/1

Form: 874311 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Progressive 3yo who was placed on soft ground in September and bids to complete a hat-trick after two very convincing 1m AW wins last month; needs to prove his recent improvement can be transferred back to slow turf but must be considered in current mood.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(9)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:10 Southwell (AW)

Kalamunda

10st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Joseph Parr

Runner-up at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) in June but reportedly unsuited by the going when disappointing there two months ago; 0-12 on turf compared to 5-13 on the AW and makes some appeal back on this surface.

9/1

5th

3

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Yarmouth

Kalamunda

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Joseph Parr

Five-time AW winner over 1m and he was runner-up on turf over this C&D two weeks ago on his first start for 270 days; the winner has won again since; has major claims in the returning cheekpieces.

15/8

2nd

10

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Kalamunda

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Joseph Parr

Drew a blank in 2025 after a successful time of things in 2024; returns from nine months off on a dangerous mark but he is a better horse on AW.

20/1

16/1

Form: 2-0644

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
A maiden after five runs but made encouraging start to handicap career when keeping-on fourth at Yarmouth (1m, soft) in September and is 2lb lower here; tongue-tie added today.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(2)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Ffos Las

Glencalvie

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Two 1m wins in spring 2024, on AW and at Yarmouth (good to firm), but most of her efforts for this yard have been ordinary and she hasn't been in remotely good form on her last two starts.

6/1

4th

4

(5)

22nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ffos Las

Glencalvie

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

A dual 1m winner in 2024 but she's yet to hit top form this term, beating only one in 1m handicap at Chepstow 40 days ago; others are preferred.

15/2

10th

8

(3)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:20 Chepstow

Glencalvie

8st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Adrian Wintle

None too consistent but she's slipped to a basement mark and there was more encouragement to be gleaned when a close fourth at Nottingham last month (first-time cheekpieces, retained); 11lb lower than for her Yarmouth win 13 months ago so needs a second look.

7/1

16/1

Form: 763100 D BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 3yo who came good for Archie Watson at second attempt, with clearcut success at Chepstow (1m, good to firm) in August; also has form on soft ground but needs to bounce back from two down-the-field finishes.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(2)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

15:45 Nottingham

Lunanera

9st 4lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Archie Watson

Now 5lb lower than his Chepstow win (1m, good to firm) last summer but things haven't been straightforward since and he wasn't at his best under conditions that should have suited in April; others preferred.

7/1

6th

5

(4)

10th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:05 Lingfield (AW)

Lunanera

9st 7lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Archie Watson

Winning miler on turf and was only 2l away in a 1m2f handicap here in March; however, he pulled up last month's hurdling debut and then finished tailed off at Yarmouth when good to soft was no excuse.

14/1

10th

7

(2)

22nd May 2024

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

15:00 Yarmouth

Lunanera

9st 8lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

Flat win last August came over 1m (off 1lb lower) and he has seemed stretched by 1m2f; hurdling debut on latest outing did not work out; cheekpieces (worn on penultimate start) return.

10/1

33/1

Form: 9/068-

Last run: 497 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his soft-ground win in France in 2020 and not seen since a poor run for David O'Meara in June 2022; given a chance by the handicapper but could be considered only if lively in the betting.
Place /
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8th

8

(6)

14th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:37 Southwell (AW)

Tiger Touch

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

dwelt start, in rear

50/1

7th

8

(2)

5th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Tiger Touch

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Sole win in 20 starts came in France (1m2f, soft) as a 3yo; precious little in 11 outings since arriving in this country and loads to prove up another 3f in trip.

25/1

8th

12

(7)

27th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Tiger Touch

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Lightly raced over the years and has not yet rediscovered any form for new yard since returning in November from an absence.

66/1

Non-runners

Cosmos Raj, Royal Design, Where's Freddy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £322.10
Straight Forecast £263.72
Tricast £1388.64
Trifecta £2866.30

Selections

Telegraph:

Kalamunda

The Star:

Mayz

SPOTLIGHT:

Forward Flight

The Times:

Glencalvie

Daily Mirror:

Albus Anne

POSTDATA:

Marsh Benham

The Sun:

Poet's Dawn

The Guardian:

Kalamunda

Daily Mail:

Kalamunda

D Express:

Kalamunda

Daily Record:

Mayz

RP RATINGS:

Forward Flight