July 25 / 18.30 Yarmouth

18.30

Good To Firm

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  • 1m 0f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: -17551 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner who turned in best effort on grass when narrowly scoring over C&D last time (runner-up won next time); not without a chance from 3lb higher mark.
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5th

5

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:58 York

Royal Velvet

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Always behind in the boiling cauldron of a Royal Ascot handicap last week; progressive otherwise and still has good stats, being 9-22 overall, 2-3 this term and 6-11 over 7f (1-1 over C&D); however, has to overcome a 3lb penalty for the Group 3 win achieved against her own sex in May.

20/1

25th

7

(24)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Royal Velvet

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: William Knight

Campaigned mainly on good/firmer; progressive and brings impressive stats, being 9-21 overall, 2-2 this season, 6-10 over 7f and 4-5 under William Buick; well on top in big-field handicap at Newmarket on reappearance and followed up in Lingfield Group 3; lots to like about her.

12/1

1st

7

(8)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield

Royal Velvet

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: William Knight

Progressive mare who scored for the eighth time when beating 18-runner field at Newmarket (7f, good) at last month's Craven meeting; might need some luck in running if the field gravitates to the stands' side but thoroughly deserves this first crack at a Pattern race, with the ceiling of her ability probably yet to be reached.

2/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 111523 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won five consecutive AW handicaps in February/March and not far off best over C&D (soft) last month; another solid effort last time and, although still to prove he's as good on quick ground, has claims back on turf.
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6th

11

(11)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

18:55 Ballinrobe

Lough Leane

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

All six wins in Britain came on the AW; first success on turf came last month over C&D, quickening off a slow pace, despite racing keenly; put a blot on his record when running no sort of race in a Leopardstown event in which Daler finished fifth.

10/1

15th

12

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Lough Leane

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

All six wins in Britain came on the AW; first success on turf came last month over this trip at Ballinrobe, quickening off a slow pace, despite racing keenly; 6lb rise but remains on a workable mark.

9/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 341141

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Multiple 7f winner who posted career-best effort at Ayr last time; however, only defeat in last four runs came over a mile and that's the reason to take him on back up in distance.
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5th

4

(8)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:35 Doncaster

Al Muqdad

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Returned from a break with good third at Ayr (7f, good to firm) in May and he went very close here (7f, good to firm) last Friday; he's done all of his winning at 7f but can be in the mix if the return to 1m isn't an issue.

9/2

2nd

3

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

11:45 Doncaster

Al Muqdad

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Productive spell in June/July 2024 featured a C&D success off 6lb higher; poor striike-rate since but he ran encouragingly at Ayr (first turf attempt of 2026) most recently; in the mix.

6/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 705733 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Not won for over a year but posted another respectable effort at Carlisle last time (just in front of Al Rufaa); will probably have to raise game to win this competitive event.
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5th

8

(2)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Mostawaa

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Heather Main

Veteran who drew a blank in 2025; latest midfield finish over C&D needs bettering but he has slipped to a lowly mark.

12/1

3

(4)

11th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:25 Epsom

Mostawaa

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Often leads; won this race (soft) off this mark last year but his form has dipped noticeably since two creditable thirds in June; last time's Racing League appearance can be forgiven, however, and he's not totally dismissed back here.

12/1

33/1

Form: 580517 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Multiple AW winner who notched first turf win in over two years over 1m2f at Pontefract on penultimate start; below that level last time and vulnerable back in trip.
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5th

1

(6)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:22 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

In good form this spring, winning at Thirsk (1m, good) and over C&D (good to firm) last month; front pair were 6l clear that day and if he can maintain that level of form he'd still look well treated despite a 5lb rise.

3/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

6th
10 (5)
Havanarama

5/1

Form: 221732

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner who looks at least as good on turf, judged on latest effort when touched off at Doncaster by Naepoint; more exposed than that rival but should give another good account.
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7th

7

(14)

11th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Havanarama

9st 11lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Hugo Palmer

in rear

10/1

9

(1)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Havanarama

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Hugo Palmer

prominent early, in touch with leaders after 1f, weakened over 2f out

11/2

6th

8

(2)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Havanarama

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Hugo Palmer

Steady progression in handicaps this year but he's had plenty of racing now and the handicapper knows where he is; no obvious reason he won't go well again for his in-form yard but is vulnerable to improvers.

6/1

12/1

Form: -33161 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
7f winner at this venue who also added to tally on Polytrack last time; more to do from 6lb higher mark up to a trip he's not guaranteed on pedigree to stay.
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2nd

2

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Newmarket (July)

Mister Mojito

9st 12lb

J: Connor Planas

T: T J Kent

Last win came at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) in May 2025; has slipped to a dangerous mark and any market support should be noted.

9/2

6th

3

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

12:30 Yarmouth

Mister Mojito

9st 12lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: T J Kent

Three wins in the first half of 2025 and latest was off 1lb higher over C&D; returned after wind surgery with a promising effort in a Class 4 here (7f, good to firm) last month and he looks interesting on this drop back in grade.

9/2

Form: 231113 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
In good form this summer with consecutive wins over 7f on AW and two wins over this trip at Doncaster; solid AW run last time and should give a good account back on turf.
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4th

2

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Beylerbeyi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Tricky to settle and is held up in rear; won the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f, good to firm; 9lb higher today) last October and had some very solid AW form over 1m2f-2m this year; back to near his best when eighth of 20 at Royal Ascot (2m4f) but he needs to hit a new high if he's to win this.

16/1

8th

1

(16)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Beylerbeyi

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Won the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f, good to firm; 9lb higher today) last October and had some very solid AW form over 1m2f-2m this year; not nearly so good in his two races back on turf but his recent run at Epsom (1m2f) should have teed him up nicely for this; current mark and tactical issues coming from the rear are the chief worries.

12/1

10th

5

(17)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Beylerbeyi

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Acts on good to soft, much more to prove on soft; won the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f, good to firm; 10lb higher today) last October and had some very solid AW form over 1m2f-2m this year, prior to tailing off at 50-1 in the Group 3 Ormonde at Chester four weeks ago; he's not on a bad mark but plenty needs to go right if one of his late rushes is to prevail in this.

33/1

Form: 0-8660 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Not won for nearly three years and has flattered to deceive on occasions; mainly disappointing this season and now gets cheekpieces (with tongue-tie left off); well handicapped on best form and capable 5lb claimer up but remains risky.
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1st

1

(11)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Carolus Magnus

10st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

C&D winner who followed a good C&D second on his return in April with a below-par sixth in 7f Carlisle handicap last month; not the easiest to predict but he goes very well here so needs considering.

11/2

6th

1

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Carolus Magnus

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Not the most prolific, but he was returning from 134 days off when beaten just a neck at Musselburgh (7f, good) last month; respected off 1lb higher if coming on from that.

4/1

Form: 0-6806 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Handicap winner from 7lb higher mark over a year ago but disappointing on turf this year; well beaten only previous run in cheekpieces and needs to show more.
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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

OUR TIP

Form: 209640

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
AW winner in November but not won on turf since 2020; didn't stay 1m2f last time and, although down in the weights and back down in trip, he may well find one or two too good again.
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1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Rufaa

10st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Now 2lb lower than when keeping on well for close second behind course specialist in quite valuable Brighton Mile this summer, but recent Tapeta form has been underwhelming and he remains without a win since 2023.

10/1

1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Rufaa

10st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Now 2lb lower than when keeping on well for close second behind course specialist in quite valuable Brighton Mile this summer, but recent Tapeta form has been underwhelming and he remains without a win since 2023.

10/1

7

(5)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Al Rufaa

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Patchy record this year but he is on the same mark as when a close second in a competitive race at Brighton in August; each-way shout.

10/1

10/1

Form: 4216 D BF

Last run: 118 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Didn't have to improve to win Southwell maiden in February and ran respectably on handicap debut, but there's plenty to prove back in trip on this turf debut.
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2nd

10

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:39 York

Mr Swivell

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won three times last year (including on good to firm ground) and he returned to form with 2l fourth of 11 at Newcastle (1m, AW) recently; could build on that latest performance and he might not be far away.

10/1

4th

6

(7)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:47 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Swivell

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Big improver for this yard last year, winning three times (good to firm/AW) including when making all at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) in July; remains feasibly treated on that form but he's been out of sorts in both runs this season and needs to get back on track.

14/1

12th

7

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Mr Swivell

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Proved progressive last year having joined this yard, winning three times (good to firm/AW) including when making all at Wolverhampton (8.5f) in July; also ran really well when second of 17 at Ascot (1m, soft; off current mark) in September but he was beaten a long way on his final start of that term and again at Lingfield on his reappearance four weeks ago; needs to put those efforts behind him but that's not out of the question.

20/1

6/1

Form: 3-5241 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Unexposed sort who turned in an improved display to beat Havanarama a short-head on handicap debut last month (subsequent 7f winner Al Muqdad back in fourth); up in the weights and up in grade but is capable of better.
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13th

8

(6)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Ayr

Naepoint

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Won three of four 1m handicap starts to end last season, including on soft; disappointed in the Spring Mile at Doncaster on reappearance (final start for Ed Bethell) but better signs when sixth of 13 in 1m Southwell Racing League event last month on his first outing for Richard Fahey; entitled to come on for the run.

12/1

2

(12)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Naepoint

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Three wins last season from his first four handicaps; well beaten in the Spring Mile in March on sole run this year and has since left Ed Bethell (remains in same ownership); not written off but others have less to prove.

14/1

8

(15)

29th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Doncaster

Naepoint

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Edward Bethell

Looks versatile as regards ground; record of 3-4 since handicapping, most recently winning the Straight-Mile Series Final at Redcar last October; gelded since; improving sort who is 1-1 over C&D and commands respect.

7/1

7/1

Form: 78-114 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Looked a fair prospect when winning both handicap starts in June but didn't improve for the step up to 1m2f turned out quickly last time; drop back in distance should help and no surprise to see him go well, despite going up in grade.
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7th

7

(1)

14th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

Lennon

9st 10lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

dwelt start, rushed up and in touch with leaders

7/1

14th

14

(1)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

18:30 Yarmouth

Lennon

8st 4lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: George Boughey

Looked a fair prospect when winning both handicap starts in June but didn't improve for the step up to 1m2f turned out quickly last time; drop back in distance should help and no surprise to see him go well, despite going up in grade.

7/1

4th

6

(1)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:10 Pontefract

Lennon

10st 4lb

J: Mr Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Justified favouritism at Bath (1m, good) on handicap/seasonal debut and at this track (1m, good to firm) eight days later; came from off the pace on both occasions, leaving it late last time, and there's clear scope for further improvement with this step up in trip; has 6lb penalty but good chance to complete a quick hat-trick.

5/6

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Payout
Exacta £104.80
Straight Forecast £100.93
Tricast £668.37
Trifecta £651.40

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Royal Velvet

SPOTLIGHT:

Lennon

POSTDATA:

Al Muqdad

The Star:

Naepoint

Daily Record:

Havanarama

The Sun:

Mr Swivell

RP RATINGS:

Mostawaa

NEWMARKET:

Royal Velvet

The Times:

Royal Velvet

The Guardian:

Royal Velvet

Telegraph:

Lennon

Daily Mail:

Lennon

D Express:

Al Muqdad

Daily Mirror:

Al Muqdad