August 09 / 19.10 Newmarket (July)

19.10

Good

Maritime Cargo Services Outperforming The Opposition Handicap

  • Prize money: £6700.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Maritime Cargo Services Outperforming The Opposition Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: -68645

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner at the best of times and hasn't yet rediscovered best form this season; others have more pressing claims.
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3rd

2

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:00 Newbury

Spring Bloom

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

His losing run is gathering momentum and he has not won over 5f for three years; went close at Goodwood last month (5f, good) though and he should remain a potent force at this level.

3/1

2nd

7

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Goodwood

Spring Bloom

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Won twice at Newmarket (6f, good) in 2024 but he's drawn a blank since; finished runner-up on stable debut at Leicester last month but he was 6l behind the winner and and is only 1lb lower on this drop back in trip; well-beaten sixth in the 4.25 here on Friday.

9/1

6th

9

(1)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Goodwood

Spring Bloom

8st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: John Butler

On a long losing sequence but he made a good start for his new yard (formerly with Darryll Holland) when second of nine in 6f Leicester handicap 18 days ago; more is needed from 3lb out of the handicap here though.

10/1

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7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 54-031 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Narrowly won this race last year and returns off a 5lb higher mark after going up 6lb for a convincing win back here 20 days ago; another big run looks on the cards.
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8th

7

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Dashing Dick

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: William Stone

Ended last season with a success but has contrastingly started this campaign in poor form; hasn't won away from Newmarket since 2022; others preferred.

20/1

8th

5

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

Dashing Dick

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: William Stone

Beaten a long way at Leicester three weeks ago on his first run of the season but heavy reappearance defeats have been a recurring theme in his profile; won over C&D (good to soft) on final outing last year and he's also run well here on fast ground; could bounce back with a big run.

12/1

7th

4

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:44 Leicester

Dashing Dick

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Stone

Said goodbye to 2025 with a Newmarket win (6f, good to soft) in November; has won on good to firm but he missed a recent intended return on the surface and this might be needed anyway (soundly beaten here last April).

9/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 3-8025 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Has an excellent record on the two Newmarket courses and didn't get the breaks when only fifth to Dashing Dick here last month; wouldn't have beaten the winner in any case but he has to be considered each-way.
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3rd

13

(5)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:05 Newmarket (July)

Equiano Springs

9st 3lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Tate

Three heavy defeats at big prices in 6f handicaps at York this summer; easy to write off this 11yo on that evidence but he comes alive at Newmarket (six wins and three placed efforts from 14 visits) and he is 9lb lower than when a close third behind Spring Bloom and Dashing Dick in this race last year; revival would come as no surprise.

20/1

15th

16

(1)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:13 York

Equiano Springs

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tom Tate

Had C&D form earlier in career; losing run goes back two years and although well treated on some good placed runs over 6f in 2024 he hasn't looked likely to capitalise so far this year.

66/1

Form: 7-4638

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
0-7 since winning his first two races when with Alice Haynes; signs of a resurgence (after being gelded) when close up over C&D in June and can be excused the following effort on his first taste of Chester; could have a part to play in the new cheekpieces.
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5th

5

(3)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:10 Yarmouth

Maximum Impact

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: George Scott

0-9 since his early 2yo wins and has lacked consistency this season; good chance off current mark, provided he's suited by the step up to 7f.

6/1

5th

1

(9)

28th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Maximum Impact

9st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: George Scott

0-8 since his early 2yo wins; however, ran respectably in first-time cheekpieces at Newmarket (6f) most recently and has possibilities in the retained headgear dropped in class.

8/1

4th

5

(2)

9th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Newmarket (July)

Maximum Impact

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: George Scott

0-7 since winning his first two races when with Alice Haynes; signs of a resurgence (after being gelded) when close up over C&D in June and can be excused the following effort on his first taste of Chester; could have a part to play in the new cheekpieces.

8/1

Form: 249332 D BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Goes well at Windsor where he just missed out 11 days ago (6f, good to firm) after being pressured throughout up front; that was a good effort all things considered and his previous third was at this track; thereabouts.
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4

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Antiphon

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mike Murphy

Has been much better than this level in his time but winless for 18 months; in the money over C&D on each of his last three starts and likely to make another bold bid; cheekpieces now added.

4/1

6

(1)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

14:15 Brighton

Antiphon

8st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Mike Murphy

Without a win since scoring at Windsor (5f, good to soft; from 20lb higher) over 18 months ago; has been knocking at the door over this C&D in recent weeks, including when beaten a neck (Call Time third) on penultimate start; foolish to discount.

3/1

3rd

6

(3)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:10 Brighton

Antiphon

9st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Mike Murphy

Inconsistent but well handicapped on best form and gave it a good go from the front here two weeks ago (soft; fine on faster); hard to dismiss.

7/2

4/1

Form: 454712 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Took seven goes to get off the mark when taking a 6f maiden at Doncaster (good to firm) but he ran well returned to handicap company at Nottingham (good to soft), finishing clear of the rest when beaten by a lightly raced improver; respected.
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8th

5

(9)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Asimov

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

2-4 over 6f, keeping on well when scoring at Newcastle last month (cheekpieces first time); only fifth at Kempton two weeks ago (7f) when he made a big move in the sixth furlong but couldn't quite sustain his effort close home; change of headgear today; not fully exposed as a sprinter.

5/1

5th

8

(10)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Asimov

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

took keen hold, towards rear, midfield halfway

7/1

1st

5

(2)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Asimov

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

A drop to sprinting paid dividends when he won a 6f maiden at Doncaster in June; two subsequent runs in 6f handicaps have been fine but he will need the new cheekpieces to prompt extra if he's to win.

5/1

Form: 104416 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Recording his fifth AW win when a head winner at Chelmsford but struggled when back on the grass at Chester and is now 0-9 on turf; looks vulnerable under top weight.
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4th

6

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:05 Windsor

The Thames Boatman

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Richard Hughes

Multiple AW winner; quirky sort who often starts slowly but he finally got off the mark (in a change of headgear) on turf in 5f Goodwood handicap last month; up 3lb but he can make his presence felt again.

4/1

1st

2

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Goodwood

The Thames Boatman

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

All seven wins have been on AW; record of 0-16 on turf but he was only beaten a nose off this mark at Bath (5f, firm) on Monday; has leading claims if he can repeat that form and he's versatile ground-wise; regular hood is removed and cheekpieces return.

11/4

2nd

1

(7)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

16:00 Bath

The Thames Boatman

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Multiple AW winner; hindered by being hampered on Good Friday last time; 0-15 on turf but ran creditably (finished second) in this race last year; place claims off same mark.

3/1

8/1

Form: 221104 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Mark has taken a pounding for winning five times since joining current yard but he's only 3lb higher than for his last success (Class 5) and may now need further than the 5f over which he's raced the last twice; will need a career best but he's not dismissed.
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4th

1

(6)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Mart

11st 2lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Dylan Cunha

Multiple winner and there have been some good efforts in his losing run of 16, though not of late; others appeal more.

7/1

5th

5

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Mart

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dylan Cunha

Gained two of his seven wins over this C&D; below form lately but endured a wide trip when last in action and is now 3lb lower than when a close second over C&D in January.

8/1

7th

7

(12)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:52 Lingfield (AW)

Mart

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Dylan Cunha

Two wins and several near-misses to his name over C&D; had plenty of chances off a sliding mark of late and will need the breaks if dropped in as anticipated from the outside stall.

16/1

20/1

Form: 285580 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Sole win and best form has come on the AW; was 3lb out of the weights in a much stronger race here last time but he did finish last; others preferred.
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4th

8

(6)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Emperor

8st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Ryan

Good second over C&D in December but that's a rare bright spot in the last few months; others look stronger for win purposes.

20/1

5th

7

(1)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Emperor

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: John Ryan

Good second over C&D in December but that a rare bright spot in the last few months; others look stronger for win purposes.

12/1

7th

11

(3)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:18 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Emperor

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Ryan

Sole AW win was a 6f novice two years ago; in better form in December than he is now but Stevie Donohoe is 1-1 on him (on turf last summer) so there might be a turnaround.

25/1

Non-runners

Kodiac Thriller

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £43.30
Straight Forecast £34.25
Tricast £191.20
Trifecta £235.70

Selections

Telegraph:

Dashing Dick

SPOTLIGHT:

Asimov

TOPSPEED:

Kodiac Thriller

RP RATINGS:

Antiphon

POSTDATA:

Maximum Impact

The Sun:

Asimov

Daily Record:

Asimov

The Star:

Kodiac Thriller

The Times:

Antiphon

The Guardian:

Dashing Dick

Daily Mail:

Dashing Dick

D Express:

Dashing Dick

Daily Mirror:

Dashing Dick