July 13 / 14.50 Newmarket (July)

14.50

Good To Soft

bet365 Mile Handicap

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
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bet365 Mile Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 145 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut (albeit narrowly) in the Wood Ditton on the Rowley Mile (1m, good) in April; finished 11l behind the Wood Ditton runner-up when fourth at York next time but back on track when fifth of 14 in a warm-looking C&D novice (good to firm) three weeks ago; has a hood added for handicap debut; a mark in the low 90s isn't obviously generous but the fact his top stable has won two of the last three runnings means he has to enter calculations.
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1

(3)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Newmarket

First Conquest

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Held up; Meydan improvement (mostly on on fast ground) was backed up when third in 1m1f Group 3 here in April but, after 116 days off, it's his fourth of seven in Haydock Group 3 (1m2f, good) nine weeks ago on latest start which makes him a leading contender on form.

4/1

4th

1

(3)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

First Conquest

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Charlie Appleby

Won handicap debut at 2024 Newmarket July meeting and next seen adding 1m1f handicap and 1m2f Group 3 wins at Meydan in January; ran creditably in defeat since in a Group 2 there and Group 3 at Newmarket but today's company demands much better, including as he gives weight to all; off 116 days.

16/1

3rd

1

(3)

15th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

First Conquest

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

Low-mileage 4yo who is 2-3 at the Newmarket tracks and 3-4 since wearing a hood; campaigned at Meydan this year, unsuited by steady pace when beaten favourite in Group 2 most recently; incurs 3lb penalty for Group 3 success the time before but may still have further progress in him.

13/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 92-451 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Made second handicap start a winning one when fending off a persistent challenger (pair well clear) over 7f here (good to firm) three weeks ago; the way he stuck at it suggests 1m will be within range and the handicapper could have put him up more than 4lb; on the shortlist.
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13th

18

(21)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Treasure Time

8st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won in a big field at York (1m, good to firm) last August and he's unexposed at today's trip, which could suit; best run of this light campaign came when fourth at Ascot last month but he needs something extra today.

16/1

8

(6)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Treasure Time

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: William Haggas

Best form when finishing strongly to lead close home at York (1m, good to firm) last August; just two runs this year, following a fair reappearance with a never-sighted run at Goodwood (1m1f) last week; has cheekpieces fitted now but he remains with potential and this stiff test can suit.

5/1

2

(12)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Treasure Time

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Ran well when fifth here (good to firm) last August and won competitive 3yo handicap at York (1m, good to firm) later that month; fifth of 12 on return at Sandown (1m, good to firm) four weeks ago and could be suited by this extra furlong; unraced on softer than good; retains potential for top yard.

4/1

Form: 78-511 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Only fifth on AW handicap debut and reappearance in April but a different proposition on the grass since, gaining 1m wins at Nottingham and Haydock (both good) in recent months; another 6lb higher but the latest form has been boosted by the subsequent wins of the second and third.
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3rd

8

(8)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:50 Newmarket (July)

Liveandletlive

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

prominent, pressed leaders 4f out, led narrowly over 2f out, headed over 1f out

8/1

1st

4

(4)

8th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

17:52 Haydock

Liveandletlive

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

prominent, raced wide home turn

7/2

1st

6

(2)

21st May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:40 Nottingham

Liveandletlive

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Mixed form across his three 2yo runs and merely fifth on last month's handicap and seasonal debut at Southwell (1m, AW); however, he was sent off at just 3-1 and was found to have been struck into; there's potential in his pedigree and he may be able to take a step forward today.

8/1

Form: 44-711 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
On a hat-trick after 1m wins (good to firm) at Newbury and Yarmouth last month but another 6lb higher in a significantly harder race now.
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14th

4

(14)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Charming Whisper

9st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: P Sweeney

Won five times when trained in Britain by Philip McBride; all those wins came on ground with good in the description; slowly away and always behind at the Curragh on latest; new headgear.

25/1

14th

12

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Charming Whisper

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Won five when trained in Britain by Philip McBride; all those wins came on ground with good in the description so conditions have to be a concern here (0-5 on soft); tongue tie goes on.

14/1

5th

7

(8)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Charming Whisper

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

0-9 on AW but caught the eye over 10.5f on debut for this stable in early December, keeping on for fifth and not far behind Nakasero (7lb better off now); unsuited by 1m the last twice and could improve plenty for this longer trip; interesting.

14/1

5th
4 (2)
Qirat

4/1

Form: 312-16 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Returned from 233 days away (gelded) to make a successful handicap debut in a valuable event at Goodwood (7f, good) in May; never a serious threat towards the near side in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (good to firm) since but kept on for a creditable sixth of 29; it remains likely he has bigger performances in him after only five starts and Ryan Moore takes the ride.
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4th

3

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:57 Doncaster

Qirat

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ralph Beckett

150-1 winner of the Group 1 Sussex Stakes at Goodwood (1m, good) in July when acting as a pacemaker; that form can't be taken at face value but he was fifth in the Group 1 City Of York Stakes (7f, good to firm) next time and that performance reads well in the context of most of today's opposition; versatile ground-wise; goes well fresh and could be involved on his reappearance.

7/2

5th

5

(3)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 York

Qirat

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ralph Beckett

Supplemented to act as pacemaker in Group 1 Sussex Stakes at Goodwood (1m, good) last month, when he slipped the field and won at 150-1; that took Goodwood record to 3-3; subsequently supplemented for this race at cost of £40,000; there have to be major doubts about whether he can reproduce that latest form, and on his previous exploits he has something to find; first run here.

20/1

16/1

Form: 10-118 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won first two starts back from a gelding operation, beating the reopposing The Camden Colt on the Rowley Mile here (good) on the first occasion; his winning run came to a halt in the Britannia at Royal Ascot but he still performed respectably to finish eighth of 29.
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1st

6

(4)

26th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:47 Ripon

Watcha Matey

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Hugo Palmer

Won at Newmarket (1m, good) and Musselburgh (1m1f, good) in his first two starts after reappearing in April, but the handicapper has been in charge in three outings since; 2lb drop not enough to tempt.

11/2

8th

5

(10)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Watcha Matey

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Hugo Palmer

prominent early, soon in touch with leaders

12/1

Form: 27-375

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Haydock maiden winner (6f, soft) last September; has run respectably in three handicaps over a variety of trips this year but there is nothing in his record to think he can win a race as hot as this.
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2nd

5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:50 Clonmel

Global Skies

11st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Flat winner in Britain has made little impression so far hurdling on likely unsuitably soft/heavy ground; yard in fine form and potential improver back on a sound surface.

13/2

8th

10

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

15:08 Gowran Park

Global Skies

10st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Flat winner in Britain has made little impression in maiden hurdle runs (two for new yard); failed to improve for a switch to handicap company at Clonmel in January.

14/1

8/1

Form: 01-3

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Left his soft-ground debut behind when winning a 7f Newcastle AW novice in November; ran to a similar level when third under a penalty on his Windsor reappearance (1m, good to firm) 33 days ago; has had wind surgery since and also wears a first-time tongue-tie; lacks experience for a race of this nature but it would be a surprise if there isn't more to come from him.
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8th

11

(11)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:50 Newmarket (July)

Daarkom

8st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: William Haggas

in rear

8/1

3rd

1

(2)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

Daarkom

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Badly in need of the experience at Newmarket on his debut last October (7f, soft); took a big step forward when seeing off eight rivals at Newcastle one month later, still looking to be learning on the job; step up to 1m should suit and he's a key player despite his 7lb penalty.

5/2

1st

2

(1)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Daarkom

9st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

raced in second, going easily when shaken up to lead over 1f out, pushed along and headed inside final furlong, rallied final 110yds, led again towards finish, just prevailed

20/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 26-482 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Smart juvenile form for Andrew Balding; wasn't up to the task in Derby trials on first two starts back for a new trainer but made a good start to his handicap career when second of eight at the Curragh (1m2f, yielding) 13 days ago; that was a very useful performance but he'll require a smart one to defy clear top weight here.
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9th

1

(16)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:50 Newmarket (July)

Arabic Legend

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

took keen hold, disputed lead

10/1

2nd

1

(8)

30th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

13:10 Curragh

Arabic Legend

9st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

prominent, led after 1f, clear when ridden under 2f out, headed but kept on inside final furlong, no match for winner

5/1

10th
6 (15)
Volterra

9/2

Form: 431-10 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Nicely progressive at two and reappeared with a striking defeat of the subsequent winner and Britannia runner-up Skukuza on the Rowley Mile here (good) in May; did too much too soon in the far-side group in the Britannia at Royal Ascot since, moving through much of that contest like one who is still on a good mark.
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2nd

5

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:57 Doncaster

Volterra

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

0-4 last season but this prominent-racer ran well more often than not, including when third in the Group 3 John Of Gaunt at Haydock (7f, good) on his reappearance; also effective at 1m and on slow ground; there can be optimism he'll be at or close to the top of his game on this seasonal debut; chance.

4/1

3rd

6

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:56 Redcar

Volterra

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Has a good 7f record, including a near miss in a Newbury Listed race on good to soft 15 days ago; everything points to a big run from this former C&D winner.

7/4

3

(1)

19th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:05 Newbury

Volterra

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Failed to get home over 1m in French race most recently; last two attempts over 7f comprise a very useful handicap win at Ascot (soft) and creditable third in Haydock Group 3 (good); major player back down in trip.

11/4

Form: 11-7

Last run: 86 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Impressed when winning 7f AW novices on first two starts late last year; found the Craven too much on his Rowley Mile reappearance but given time since and retains potential now switching to a handicap.
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7

(4)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Champagne Prince

8st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Superior on AW but handicapped accordingly and he was a promising fifth over 1m4f here (good to firm) in August, when he raced wide early and was in the lead at the furlong pole; again faded when last of five in Listed race at Chester last time (1m4f, good to soft; tough task at weights) and this drop back in trip could prove ideal; drawn low and one to consider seriously.

9/1

2

(3)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 1

14:05 Chester

Champagne Prince

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Best form on AW, on which he's 5-7 (including a 1m4f Listed win from the front last December) whereas 0-8 on turf; has shown easily his best turf form in two of his last three starts (gelded before latest) but much better is seemingly required today.

33/1

5th

6

(10)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

13:50 York

Champagne Prince

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Best form on AW, on which he's 5-7 (including a Listed win from the front) whereas 0-7 on turf; he now has a 10lb lower turf mark and managed sixth of 16 at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm) on penultimate start, but that's easily his best turf form; gelded since a poor show on latest outing.

9/1

Form: -21562

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
His only win came on AW but he showed he's as good on turf when second of seven over 1m at Goodwood (good) 22 days ago; this is a much stronger race.
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1st

7

(4)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Celtic Warrior

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Heavy ground the likely reason for his modest effort at Chester (1m2f) last month, but was only been beaten a neck over the same trip at Epsom (good) the time before; record on the AW reads 321 and stable 31-131 (24%) here in past five seasons; respected.

11/2

4th

2

(7)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

17:40 Chester

Celtic Warrior

9st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

prominent, ridden 4f out, lost position 3f out, weakened 1f out

9/4

50/1

Form: 2-2241

Last run: 100 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in 7f Galway maiden (good to yielding) on debut for Joseph O'Brien last August; filled the same position on first three outings in Qatar for this yard before finishing fourth in a local Group 2 at Doha (1m, good) in February; the subsequent European exploits of those who finished around him on that occasion suggest that form is useful and he duly got off the mark in a conditions race back at Doha (1m1f) in April; makes British and handicap debut.
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2

(4)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:00 York

Aafoor

9st 13lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: M Al Attiya

Won two in a row in Qatar (1m2f/10.5f) earlier this year; however, well beaten in the Group 3 Brigadier Gerard (1m2f) and the Buckingham Palace Handicap (7f) since returning to Britain, and others are preferred.

50/1

24th

4

(11)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Aafoor

9st 12lb

J: Szczepan Mazur

T: M Al Attiya

Hampered when a never-nearer eighth of 18 in his sole 7f handicap in Britain, at Goodwood (good to firm) last July; much higher in the weights now following three 1m2f wins in Qatar over the winter and a remote finish in a Group 3 at Sandown (1m2f) recently left questions hanging.

66/1

7th

3

(6)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

19:35 Sandown

Aafoor

9st 2lb

J: Szczepan Mazur

T: M Al Attiya

Beaten off handicap marks in the low 90s in Britain last summer; three wins in Qatar this winter and not beaten far when bidding for a big handicap prize in Saudi Arabia in February on latest outing, but stiff task in this.

66/1

Non-runners

Local Hero, The Camden Colt, Candonomore

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £106.00
Straight Forecast £78.22
Tricast £641.26
Trifecta £924.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Volterra

TOPSPEED:

Treasure Time

Daily Mirror:

Liveandletlive

The Times:

Daarkom

The Sun:

Qirat

Telegraph:

Arabic Legend

D Express:

Charming Whisper

POSTDATA:

Watcha Matey

RP RATINGS:

Volterra

The Guardian:

Volterra

Daily Mail:

Volterra

Daily Record:

Liveandletlive

NEWMARKET:

Treasure Time

The Star:

Treasure Time