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Dermalux Handicap (For Professional And Amateur Female Jockeys)

  • Prize money: £5076
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Dermalux Handicap (For Professional And Amateur Female Jockeys)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.20
  • Place: £2.00

Form: -32553 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner in spring 2021 and pretty consistent over 7f/1m this season, albeit he managed only fifth when odds-on two starts ago; has been shaping very much as though worth another go beyond 1m, and the return to this track is an obvious plus; likely contender.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Ascot

Helm Rock

10st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Five-time turf winner who matched that tally on the AW when landing Kempton handicap (1m) in April; never a threat over that C&D last Thursday and it's been a while since he won off a mark this high.

6/1

7th

3

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:08 Kempton (AW)

Helm Rock

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Won over C&D in April and he went close on Polytrack and turf in his next two starts; didn't really fire at Newmarket (1m, good) last time but he still looks on a workable mark and has claims if he can get back near best.

13/2

6th

2

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Helm Rock

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

8yo who has been in fine form this spring, winning at Kempton (1m, AW) last month then going close at Lingfield (1m, AW) and Nottingham (1m, good); there's every chance he'll be bang there once more.

9/1

2nd
10 (10)
Hostelry

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 222215 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Consistent mare who belatedly opened her account with hard-fought C&D (good to soft) win last month, her 24th start; very respectable fifth at Doncaster since but moves up in grade today and may find others stronger.
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4th

3

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:20 Hamilton

Hostelry

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Scored five times last season (twice over C&D) but yet to hit top form this term, just a fair fifth of nine to Daring Leader at Pontefract (1m) 12 days ago; needs to take a step forward.

7/1

5th

2

(9)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Pontefract

Hostelry

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Ten-time winner; kept on for never-dangerous fifth, beaten under 3l, when favourite for the latest Beverley race won by Anificas Beauty; closely matched with that rival on the revised terms.

13/2

5th

1

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:30 Beverley

Hostelry

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ruth Carr

9yo mare whose C&D form includes one of her five wins last term and a resurgent effort on penultimate start; latest race didn't pan out favourably; runner-up in this contest three years ago; likely player.

9/2

10/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: -27729

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 4yo who is still a maiden after 11 starts; suggested his turn might be near when keeping-on second at Chester (7.6f, good) under Alice Keighley last month but York ten days ago was a backward step.
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8th

7

(5)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Eeetee

9st 5lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Wainwright

Two wins at Redcar (1m, good to firm/good to soft) last summer, the latest off today's mark; however, it was a tame end to the season and this 8yo needs to get back on track on his reappearance.

50/1

9

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Eeetee

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Has gained all wins on turf, mostly at Redcar; has gone off the boil since last success and this return to AW seems unlikely to help, with record in this sphere far from solid.

20/1

Form: 002-24

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Made good headway from a long way off the pace to take second on seasonal debut at Kempton (1m, AW) in June and probably would have preferred a stronger pace to aim at when fourth at Leicester (1m2f, good to soft) last month; may yet have a bigger performance in him, and he's a rare runner here for Newmarket trainer John Butler.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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21th

12

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 170y

15:07 Punchestown

Limited Edition

11st 12lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: Keith Henry Clarke

AW winner on Flat but in poor form in that sphere in recent times and this looks tough on hurdle debut.

40/1

12th

17

(11)

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:05 Navan

Limited Edition

8st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Sole win was on the AW in Britain back in 2021; has run well now and again at Dundalk but that's perhaps more his scene.

66/1

12th

17

(11)

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:05 Navan

Limited Edition

8st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Sole win was on the AW in Britain back in 2021; has run well now and again at Dundalk but that's perhaps more his scene.

66/1

Form: 473223 D BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Without a win since spring 2021 but earns very good marks for his consistency in recent weeks; placed for fourth consecutive time when close third at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) eight days ago; ought to be right in the thick of things again.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

15:53 Ripon

Poets Dawn

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

11yo who has been up and down this season but has won twice, including over C&D (good), and he ran pretty well when third here (1m, good) last time; finished third in this last year and he could give a good account.

7/1

3rd

4

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Poets Dawn

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran whose 2026 wins at Ripon (1m2f) and Musselburgh (1m1f) show that he retains plenty of vitality; form dipped when back at this venue last time, so needs to rebound.

8/1

6th

3

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:50 Ripon

Poets Dawn

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Best when allowed to dominate, so this track suits his style of running; two wins already this year, here and at Musselburgh (1m1f); sits 3lb above his last winning mark, but still posted a creditable effort in a stronger race than this at York (sixth of 18; 28-1) last week.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: -57352 C BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ran big race in defeat when close second to a subsequent winner at Beverley (1m2f, good) last month and can cope with a 2lb nudge up the weights if in similar form again; one to consider.
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10th

3

(2)

1st Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:37 Carlisle

Wheres Jeff

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Career win number 10 when scoring at Beverley (1m2f, soft) in April but he's not matched that form since; now 8lb lower than for that last success but he needs to rediscover his spark.

14/1

6th

7

(2)

25th Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

14:40 Beverley

Wheres Jeff

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Gained three of his ten wins over this C&D, the latest off 4lb higher on seasonal debut in April; has rather mixed record since and was particularly disappointing when last in action but is versatile regarding ground and can't be ruled out.

12/1

6th

8

(7)

4th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

15:45 Haydock

Wheres Jeff

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who has done most of his winning at Hamilton/Beverley, most recently off 2lb lower in April; form has stagnated since and he's not the percentage call at this venue.

20/1

Form: 54-000

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who finished well down the field on both 7f turf starts in Ireland this spring and also struggled at Newcastle (1m, AW) for new stable nine days ago; leap of faith needed to support him here.
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5th

4

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

18:00 Pontefract

Prince Hector

9st 9lb

J: Roisin Leech

T: Jessica Bedi

Twice second (over 1m2f) in classified company at Chelmsford over the winter but his more recent form is not so encouraging, sixth of 13 in 1m2f classified event at Newcastle last time; on a long losing run too.

14/1

6th

8

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Hector

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jessica Bedi

On a long losing run but he wasn't disgraced with sixth of 12 in 1m2f Redcar handicap eight days ago; no forlorn hope.

20/1

6th

11

(11)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Prince Hector

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jessica Bedi

14-race maiden on turf; tailed off on return to grass at Catterick last time (1m4f, good; cheekpieces; lost a shoe); has blinkers back on but hard to fancy.

20/1

Form: /4828-

Last run: 282 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Went close off 1lb lower at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) last September and had valid excuse when beaten at Chelmsford the following month (hampered and stumbled badly in straight); has fitness to prove on this first start for 282 days, though.
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10th

3

(8)

26th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

14:15 Beverley

Western Beat

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Yet to win in 14 attempts on turf, but has a chance on her C&D second last month (soft); not so good last time, but wouldn't rule out.

7/1

6th

11

(8)

8th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle (AW)

Western Beat

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

C&D winner in January and been in good form this summer, reaching the frame again when second at Beverley (1m2f) 12 days ago; likely to be on the premises but suspicion she'll prove vulnerable to at least one of the 3yos in this line-up.

7/1

2nd

1

(4)

27th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Western Beat

10st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

0-13 on turf, but three fair runs since a visor went on, including over C&D (soft) and on Tapeta last time; a chance.

11/2

Form: 2/0057

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
A maiden after seven runs (one in a bumper) but his keeping-on fifth at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) in June was quite encouraging and he was denied a clear run at Newcastle last time; not out of this if boosted by the first-time cheekpieces.
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5th

1

(2)

2nd Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:36 Newcastle (AW)

Night Ranger

9st 7lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Brian Ellison

midfield on inner, shaken up and some headway over 2f out, pushed along and lost third 2f out, ridden and raced awkwardly over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

10/1

5th

7

(1)

19th Aug 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:04 Newcastle (AW)

Night Ranger

8st 11lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Brian Ellison

disputing second, pushed along and briefly disputed lead over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

16/1

9th

11

(3)

1st Aug 2022

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Carlisle

Night Ranger

9st 3lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Brian Ellison

took keen hold, prominent, up the centre from over 3f out, soon pushed along, lost position 2f out, soon ridden and drifted right, struggling from over 1f out, eased final 110yds (jockey said gelding was slowly away; vet said a post-race examination failed to reveal any abnormalities)

12/1

Form: 909-79

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Sold out of Richard Fahey's stable after some disappointing efforts last spring/summer and has finished last on both starts for new stable this year; needs subsequent wind op to have made a big difference.
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8th

5

(5)

7th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Silver Dust

9st 8lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Gillian Boanas

prominent in centre of group, pushed along over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened gradually from 2f out

16/1

7th

1

(9)

20th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Silver Dust

10st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Gillian Boanas

took keen hold, prominent, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, rallied inside final 110yds

12/1

5th

3

(4)

7th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

14:50 Carlisle

Silver Dust

9st 12lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Gillian Boanas

prominent on inner, ridden over 3f out, made challenge 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

20/1

Form: 021573 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace for clear win at Hamilton (1m1f, good) in June and put two lesser efforts behind him when third over that C&D 178 days ago; may need a career best to overcome current mark, though.
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2

17th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

17:45 Aintree

Havana Party

11st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Iain Jardine

In career-best form on the Flat this year, winning twice over 1m on Tapeta at Newcastle (latest RPR 86); should be fine stamina-wise over hurdles and has possibilities here if he finds some fluency.

11/2

2

17th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

17:45 Aintree

Havana Party

11st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Iain Jardine

In career-best form on the Flat this year, winning twice over 1m on Tapeta at Newcastle (latest RPR 86); should be fine stamina-wise over hurdles and has possibilities here if he finds some fluency.

11/2

1st

3

(1)

13th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Party

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Iain Jardine

Ended 2023 in good form and he returned from five months off to win decisively over C&D three weeks ago; up 6lb but more appealing than most.

3/1

Non-runners

Havana Party

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £39.50
Straight Forecast £36.93
Tricast £438.64
Trifecta £323.90

Selections

RP Ratings:

Where's Jeff

The Times:

Poet's Dawn

SPOTLIGHT:

Helm Rock

The Star:

Limited Edition

Daily Express:

Havana Party

LAMBOURN:

Helm Rock

POSTDATA:

Where's Jeff

Daily Mail:

Where's Jeff

The Sun:

Where's Jeff

Daily Record:

Where's Jeff

Telegraph:

Poet's Dawn

The Guardian:

Poet's Dawn

Daily Mirror:

Poet's Dawn