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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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

1st

6

(14)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Royal Velvet

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: William Knight

Steady improver who scored three times last year, including here (1m) in May and on the July course (7f, also good to firm) two months later; also landed valuable big-field fillies' handicap at York which bodes well for this test; should be ready to roll on this return and she's much respected.

9/1

5th

1

(11)

25th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket

Royal Velvet

9st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: William Knight

The winner of seven of her 18 starts, three of the wins coming this year (including both here and the July course); finished with a flourish to beat 17 rivals at York's Ebor meeting five weeks ago and a 5lb rise doesn't look excessive; drying ground in her favour but dropping to 6f asks a new question of her; this is likely to be well run, however, and she's a contender.

11/4

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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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

1st

10

(3)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

Lough Leane

8st 10lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

All six wins came on the AW when trained in Britain; standout run for this yard came on opening day of season when runner-up in 26-runner Curragh handicap (heavy), most recently didn't seem to get home over this trip at Gowran last month (soft); stamina concerns remain.

12/1

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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3rd

4

(3)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:12 Ayr

Al Muqdad

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

His form has been patchy since an easy win at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last November but he's 2lb below that last winning mark and his form figures at Ayr read 3112, so it will be no surprise if he's in the mix.

7/2

6th

6

(7)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Muqdad

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Ran away with a 0-70 handicap over C&D in November but hit with a 10lb rise and he has come up short in eight subsequent runs; now back to his last winning mark and cheekpieces return after being left off at Southwell ten days ago; one to consider.

10/1

10th

6

(2)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

Al Muqdad

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Below best this year, managing only sixth of eight in refitted cheekpieces (now removed) at Newcastle (7f) a fortnight ago, but he's effective over this C&D, well drawn and too well handicapped to rule out.

10/1

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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5th

11

(2)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Yarmouth

Mister Mojito

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: T J Kent

2-2 over C&D, with the most recent of those wins coming last May off the same mark as today; solid efforts on the AW when last seen and he's since undergone wind surgery for the second time; contender back at this track.

9/1

5

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Mister Mojito

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: T J Kent

Record of 5-20 and his last success was off a similar mark in May; didn't shine at Newcastle last time but that was a muddling race and he didn't get much luck over C&D (close third) on his penultimate run; has claims if he can recapture that form and he's an interesting contender.

5/1

5th

3

(6)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mister Mojito

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: T J Kent

Good strike-rate and confirmed his wellbeing when keeping on well for third at Chelmsford last week, meeting trouble and nearest at the finish; closely matched with Riot, who also had a miserable trip through that Chelmsford event, and he shaped well in one previous run on Tapeta.

100/30

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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6th

3

(3)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 84y

Class 1

15:05 Chester

Beylerbeyi

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Versatile and consistent handicapper who landed the 2025 Cesarewitch (2m2f) in most recent turf attempt and has been placed in all AW starts (1m2f-2m) this year; however, faces a very difficult task at the weights upped in class.

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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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

2nd

9

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

15:50 Musselburgh

Carolus Magnus

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

C&D winner (good) last October; also runner-up off today's mark back here in November and could play a prominent role again if fully primed after 134 days off.

11/1

12th

1

(10)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Carolus Magnus

9st 11lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Michael & David Easterby

Useful in previous incarnation over longer trips; on handy mark now and after running fast for a long way over C&D (first 6f run) in September he won with plenty to spare at Musselburgh (7f; visor off) last week; the ability is there to make light of a 4lb penalty.

7/2

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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7th

1

(4)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield

Mr Swivell

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Good second of 16 (AW) on his stable debut/reappearance last April and went on to land similar events in June and July; turf no issue and was second of 17 at Ascot (also 1m, soft; acts on good to firm) in September; career-high mark but still respected on this return.

7/1

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