August 29 / 17.55 Newbury

17.55

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  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.60
  • Place: £2.20

Form: -04254

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Largely encouraging form in handicaps this season and he was held up in a race that suited the prominent racers when a close fourth at Ascot last time (7f, good); well worth considering with blinkers now given a go.
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7th

8

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

North View

9st 2lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Produced a strong finish to win a competitive 7f handicap here as a 3yo; first win since when making a successful stable debut at Chelmsford in January (7f); in and out since but he's on a winning mark and the ability is there if things pan out favourably.

14/1

13th

2

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

North View

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Stuart Williams

Fairly useful handicapper whose AW form this year for new yard features a 7f success in January and a creditable effort last time; effective on turf in the past but seems weighted to the hilt back in this sphere.

16/1

4th

11

(7)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

North View

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Stuart Williams

Won with a bit in hand at Chelmsford (7f) on stable/seasonal debut; out of the money in two starts since but can't be written off yet; drops back in grade (attempted Class 2 latest).

9/1

15/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 1-6 D BF

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Haydock novice winner last July over 7f; not seen again until this June when only midfield in another novice at Kempton; enters handicaps as an unexposed 3yo but market confidence would be welcomed.
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1st

9

(7)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Thirsk

Murashah

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Only raced four times for Charles Hills but he won a 7f novice on his debut and finished second in both handicaps in 2024; the form of the Newbury second worked out extremely well and this mark ought to be in range; a 560-day absence, during which time he has changed hands (30,000gns last July) and been gelded, is the obvious concern but he returns for a stable in red-hot form; hooded first time; betting informative.

10/1

2nd

10

(2)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Murashah

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charles Hills

slowly into stride

9/4

2nd

4

(2)

29th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newbury

Murashah

9st 10lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Charles Hills

towards rear

15/2

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -14231 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Most of his runs had been over 6f and, despite a small field, the pace was strong when getting up late in the day over this far at Sandown (good; 4lb lower) three weeks ago; would have won more easily with a clear run through; this race has greater depth but he commands respect.
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8th

1

(10)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Tennessee Gold

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Joseph Parr

Three wins in 2024 but he has drawn a blank since; returns to his optimum trip off a reduced mark and this is his first Class 5 handicap for some time; not solid but he has the ability to go well.

7/1

6th

5

(9)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Tennessee Gold

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Joseph Parr

Dual course winner (6f/7f) and 3lb below his last winning mark but patchy form since returned to the AW and attempts this far for the first time; hood given a go.

20/1

9th

12

(11)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tennessee Gold

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Joseph Parr

Shapes as if this return to 6f is worth a shot but otherwise has something to find on the balance of his recent 7f form and losing sequence goes back to 2024; others have stronger claims.

20/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 32-445 BF

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has regressed from a promising handicap debut here in April when quite eyecatching; still has time on his side, though, and a gelding operation could help matters; a big run wouldn't surprise.
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7th

15

(5)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

American Bay

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

One of his two wins came over C&D and was a close fifth here a month ago, backing up two good runs on the AW; possibilities, especially should the new cheekpieces give him a lift.

10/1

5th

9

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

American Bay

8st 11lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Beat Equity Law over C&D last June but the tables were turned when the pair repposed here in August; two solid efforts on AW in March; should give his running.

6/1

2nd

3

(6)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

American Bay

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Paul Midgley

He was returning from a 167-day break when third over C&D two weeks ago; Billy Loughnane retains the ride and he is one to take seriously.

2/1

Form: 35-11

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Left Karl Burke for 30,000gns after just two races; then gelded and had a wind op; made a winning start for new yard at Brighton (6f, good to firm) and followed up on his handicap debut under the same conditions at Windsor, accounting for a solid yardstick; 3lb rise is fair and he gives the impression that he'll stay 7f.
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6th

5

(8)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 2

15:35 Nottingham

Bona Fortuna

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Michael Appleby

Won two in a row (6f/7f, good to firm) last summer and performing well in defeat this year, including second to Air Force One in a big-field at York (5f) in July and to subsequent Ayr Bronze Cup winner Winged Messenger at Epsom (6f; third and fourth also won since) when last seen seven weeks ago; raced mainly on good or firmer but showed promise on soft at the start of his career; has first-time cheekpieces added to his tongue-tie; high on the shortlist with Warren Fentiman taking 5lb off.

11/2

1

(2)

15th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

15:15 Epsom

Bona Fortuna

9st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

Lightly raced 4yo who won twice over 6f last summer, including at Brighton which bodes well for this track; has been running well in defeat this season, such as when second in a big-field York handicap (5f, good) three weeks ago; player again.

5/2

Form: 243184 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Made a winning handicap debut at Doncaster (7f, good) in July but hasn't really kicked on from there and cheekpieces are now added.
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1

(4)

14th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:45 Chepstow

Bella Taslina

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Patrick Chamings

Safely held on both starts for new stable this season but now 6lb lower than when winning for Clive Cox at Doncaster (7f, good) last summer and is sure to appreciate today's ease in grade; dangerous to ignore.

10/1

6th

3

(6)

11th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield

Bella Taslina

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

1-9 for Clive Cox, the victory coming in a 7f fillies' handicap at Doncaster last July (good ground); 2lb below that mark now and although she was well beaten at Brighton on last month's stable debut, she could take a good step forward.

5/1

7th
13 (1)
Miguel

10/1

Form: 279052 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Held every chance before being run out of it late on at Haydock (7f, good to firm) last time, which represented a return to form; however, nudged up 2lb for that and this is a higher grade.
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1st

2

(5)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

18:50 Musselburgh

Miguel

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Jack Channon

prominent

5/1

7th

13

(1)

29th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newbury

Miguel

9st 3lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

towards rear

10/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 114075

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Both wins on the AW during the spring and she followed those with a close fourth over 1m at Ascot (good); has just dropped her guard since but she's not on a bad mark even before taking into account today's 5lb claim.
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1

(2)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Margie

9st 13lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

All four wins at about this trip on the AW including one over C&D in March of last year; beaten only a nose in a competitive event at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) 13 days ago and one to take seriously from just 1lb higher.

4/1

5

(3)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

15:07 Southwell (AW)

My Margie

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Won four consecutive starts on the AW between March 2024 and June this year, including over C&D (2-2); solid fourth of eight at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) last month and shortlisted having fallen 1lb below her last winning mark.

8/1

1

(1)

27th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:07 Kempton (AW)

My Margie

10st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Glorious Goodwood defeat took her turf record to 0-10; she's 4-6 on AW, all wins at about 1m; possibilities returned to this sphere off last winning mark, assuming she proves as effective back over 7f.

25/1

Form: 3528-7

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Potentially very well treated on his second in a sales race at the Curragh last September but he was disappointing on handicap debut next time (perhaps didn't handle Epsom) and was only mid-division over C&D on his belated return 13 days ago (having been gelded); bit to prove now.
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1st

7

(1)

25th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:51 Newbury

Mercian Warrior

8st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

took keen hold, pressed leader, led 2f out, soon joined and ridden, kept on well towards finish

7/2

1st

7

(3)

4th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:12 Ascot

Mercian Warrior

11st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Nicholls

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Lightly raced 3yo who returned to form when going close at Bath (1m, good) last month; has also run well on good to yielding ground (unraced on softer); can be in the mix if backing up that latest performance.

11/2

14/1

Form: 405981 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and found trouble in running before prevailing narrowly over 7f at Kempton, for which he's been raised 5lb; might well deal with that rise (even higher previously) but he does seem a better horse on the AW.
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7th

10

(10)

21st Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Kempton (AW)

Invincible Aura

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

towards rear, some headway inside final furlong

12/1

7th

10

(10)

21st Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Kempton (AW)

Invincible Aura

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

towards rear

12/1

3rd

5

(4)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Invincible Aura

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Hard to crab his record on AW, winning three times and regularly placed; he'll need a good pace back at 7f but that could be on the cards.

100/30

20/1

Form: 5222-5

Last run: 87 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in three of her four races last season and made sufficient late progress on her reappearance to be of interest now entered in her first handicap; all bar one of her five starts have been at 6f but good chance on pedigree that she'll stay.
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8th

10

(3)

3rd Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Salisbury

Bourgeoisie

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Maiden; involved in three tight finishes as a 2yo, at 6f (good and good to soft) and 7f (soft); seen only twice this year and fell well short of her juvenile form in June and August; easier handicaps than this await.

33/1

11th

8

(12)

29th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newbury

Bourgeoisie

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

midfield, bit short of room soon after start

20/1

5/1

Form: 225331 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
It was only a Class 6 that she won at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) but she beat a subsequent winner by 4l and escapes a penalty (due to go up 8lb); has had only the nine races, so could progress further.
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10th

10

(10)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Scarlet Lady

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Philip McBride

in rear

7/1

10th

10

(10)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Scarlet Lady

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Philip McBride

in rear throughout

7/1

6th

6

(10)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

18:35 Yarmouth

Scarlet Lady

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Philip McBride

Has a modest 1-16 strike-rate and she hasn't been at her best on AW on her two runs this year; however, she's now 4lb lower than when a commanding winner over C&D (good to firm) last August and she'll be a major player if rediscovering some form.

5/1

Form: -79400 D

Last run: 174 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won two of his eight starts for Aidan O'Brien (6f/7f; neither handicaps); wasn't at his best in five Meydan runs early this year and returns from a break now gelded; best watched.
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12th

6

(12)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:58 Southwell (AW)

The Caribbean

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Heather Main

Notched his first win for this trainer at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in December and again ran well there when third having been drawn wide 39 days ago; another wide draw to contend with here but he holds solid claims.

6/1

2nd

8

(9)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Caribbean

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Heather Main

On a good mark and suited by this C&D but out of form lately and has quite a bit to prove; non-runner 2.20 Ascot Friday.

16/1

50/1

Form: 076

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Down the field in his qualifying races from 7f to 8.6f; doesn't look on that good a mark now handicapping; hood is tried now.
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5th

4

(7)

9th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Hunters Run

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

raced in second, ridden over 1f out

7/4

5th

4

(7)

9th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Hunters Run

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

raced in second, ridden over 1f out

7/4

2nd

6

(2)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Hunters Run

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Has shown significant improvement since stepping up in trip, winning at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) and Kempton (1m3f, AW) last month; should be suited by this further step up in distance and holds outstanding claims.

13/8

15th
14 (6)
Rating

25/1

Form: 3-3052

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Left Brian Meehan for 8,000gns and is an 11-race maiden; went close to shedding that maiden status over C&D (good to firm) two months ago but she's had her share of off days and it's hard to know what to expect after moving yards; tries cheekpieces.
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1st

3

(3)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Rating

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

22nd time lucky when landing a 9.4f handicap at Wolverhampton in December; three good runs at Bath this spring, most recently a close third over C&D on Friday; another big run on the cards.

3/1

3rd

5

(12)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Bath

Rating

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Grace Harris

Record of 1-26 but her win was at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in December and she's finished placed at this track (1m/1m2f) in last two runs; did well to hang in there after getting pestered for the lead last time and she should go well again back in trip.

7/1

2nd

2

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Rating

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Grace Harris

AW winner for current yard (maiden previously); ran respectably (1m, good to soft) on seasonal debut, taking Bath record to 333; has form over 1m2f; looks a solid contender.

7/2

8/1

Form: 617-4

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f maiden before well beaten in the Group 2 Flying Childers (5f, soft) last September; gelded ahead of his reappearance (handicap debut) and shaped okay at Haydock, albeit over 5f; stamina is the burning issue now raised to 7f.
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11th

10

(2)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Fools Gold

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Won a 6f maiden on fast ground as a 2yo; encouraging seasonal/handicap debut at Haydock in July (5f) and then did too much early at Newbury eight weeks ago when upped to 7f; this may prove his trip and the handicapper is easing his task.

20/1

16th

2

(13)

29th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newbury

Fools Gold

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: Richard Spencer

took keen hold, soon led

8/1

4th

2

(3)

6th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Haydock

Fools Gold

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Spencer

Won at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last September on second start; well beaten in Group 2 Flying Childers (5f, soft) 11 days later and absent since (gelded in interim); not obviously well treated but this half-brother to The Platinum Queen retains potential and a market move would be interesting.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £46.40
Straight Forecast £29.62
Tricast £148.21
Trifecta £248.80

Selections

Telegraph:

Bona Fortuna

RP RATINGS:

Scarlet Lady

SPOTLIGHT:

North View

D Express:

Mercian Warrior

The Guardian:

Rating

NEWMARKET:

Fool's Gold

The Sun:

Bona Fortuna

The Star:

Bona Fortuna

Daily Record:

Bona Fortuna

The Times:

North View

TOPSPEED:

Scarlet Lady

POSTDATA:

Scarlet Lady

Daily Mail:

Scarlet Lady

Daily Mirror:

Mercian Warrior