September 16 / 16.35 Newbury

16.35

Good

Dubai Duty Free Handicap

  • Prize money: £10800
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Dubai Duty Free Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 3-7641 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Notable 1m4f form last term, including a win at the York Ebor festival and third in the November Handicap; has run well over 1m6f at Newmarket on last two outings, winning with a late challenge latest; raised 2lb but looks in the form of his life.
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5th

2

(4)

20th Jun 2023

Good

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Sam Cooke

9st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

7yo who was better than ever when winning his final two starts last season (1m6f/1m4f, good) and posted another career best when second of 15 at York on last month's reappearance; another 2lb higher today but clearly thriving and has to be respected; he's versatile ground-wise.

16/1

2nd

3

(16)

17th May 2023

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

13:50 York

Sam Cooke

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

In the form of his life to end last season, winning by a neck with late challenges at Newmarket (1m6f) and Newbury (1m4f); both were on good going but he looks effective on a range of ground; raised another 4lb since last seen and he was below form in this race when reappearing in 2021 and 2022.

14/1

1st

2

(6)

16th Sep 2022

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Newbury

Sam Cooke

10st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

towards rear, steady headway from 4f out, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and made sustained challenge from over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on strongly

9/2

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 116036 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won in April on his first two starts (one here) for new yard and creditable third at Glorious Goodwood on penultimate outing, all at 1m2f; has not shown his peak form at 1m4f but made late gains when respectable sixth of 16 at York on latest attempt, to suggest he does stay; needs to build on that.
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6

(2)

20th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

18:30 Goodwood

Moktasaab

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

0-13 since winning from 17lb higher here (1m2f, good to firm) in April 2022; makes his debut for another new yard (same owner) after 399 days off having undergone a second wind operation in the meantime; tongue-tie returns; market informative.

7/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 7513

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Major progress in three novice events, winning with a late bid at Doncaster (1m2f, good) on third occasion; similar form when never-nearer third of six on handicap debut at Kempton (1m3f, AW) and he looks ready for 1m4f; after four starts, he could still have potential.
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4

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Wandering Rocks

11st 10lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: William Durkan

Dual purpose; won a C&D maiden hurdle (yielding) in May 2024; raced exclusively on the Flat in 2026; cheekpieces replace blinkers worn for last two starts; worth a market check on return to hurdling.

25/1

8th

4

(6)

12th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 182y

19:40 Killarney

Wandering Rocks

11st 11lb

J: Mr A D Bustin

T: William Durkan

Flat/hurdle winner; seemingly perked up by the new blinkers when a rallying third at Dundalk 19 days ago (1m4f); whether he'll be as good again is open to some debate.

10/1

3rd

8

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Wandering Rocks

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Sole success for this yard came in Ballinrobe maiden hurdle in 2024; fine effort at big odds over C&D after long layoff in January when fourth to Voice Of Reason but unable to back that up in two subsequent starts; new headgear.

20/1

5/2

Form: 3-3023 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Three placings over 1m4f this term, most recently when making late headway into third of 16 off today's mark at York Ebor meeting in first-time cheekpieces, which are set aside here; tongue tied first time; player.
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4th

1

(1)

16th Sep 2022

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Newbury

Mahrajaan

10st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: William Haggas

chased leader, made challenge going easily over 3f out, soon pushed along, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong, lost third inside final 110yds

5/2

Form: 1461-4 D

Last run: 146 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Ended her progressive 2021 campaign by winning a Listed race at Bath (1m6f, good to firm); appeared to run well in a small field for AW race in April on her only start this season, but needs better still.
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4th

7

(8)

22nd Oct 2022

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newbury

Goolwa

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

towards rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden and stayed on from 2f out, never on terms

40/1

3rd

3

(11)

10th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

1m 6f 17y

Class 1

16:00 Yarmouth

Goolwa

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: Andrew Balding

raced in last, headway from 4f out, ridden but not clear run under 3f out, still plenty to do 2f out, kept on well and went third final 110yds, did well in the circumstances

10/1

5th

5

(3)

16th Sep 2022

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Newbury

Goolwa

9st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

midfield, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous

11/1

Form: -22129

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won maiden at Goodwood (1m2f, good) and close second on handicap debut at Haydock (1m2f, soft); never threatened to get anywhere near the leaders at Sandown (1m2f, good) four weeks ago but there were some late gains into ninth of 15, suggesting he's worth a go at 1m4f.
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10th

6

(6)

25th Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

16:15 Pontefract

Knight Of Honour

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

Successful in Bahrain in January on his first run for Richard Fahey (1m2f, good to soft); more moderate runs than good have followed and hopes appear to rest on the drop back in trip sparking a revival.

20/1

6th

4

(2)

12th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 3

19:00 Pontefract

Knight Of Honour

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

1m2f winner at Bahrain in January on debut for this yard; inconsistent since, down the field at Chester (behind Zealandia) most recently; not solid on 2023 form.

20/1

9th

2

(8)

27th May 2023

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:45 Chester

Knight Of Honour

10st 1lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

slowly away, in rear

10/1

Form: 211-38 D

Last run: 107 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability on turf (two attempts) but seen more often on AW and he's handicapped on that middle-distance form; disappointing in June when last seen but peak AW form gives him a shout.
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5th

5

(3)

5th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Newmarket (July)

Hasty Sailor

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Sir Michael Stoute

led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

4/1

5th

4

(2)

2nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 3

18:45 Doncaster

Hasty Sailor

9st 6lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

All three wins have come over this trip on the AW, but he proved he could act on turf when beaten a neck at Newmarket (1m4f, good) 15 days ago; 2lb higher, but still not exposed on grass and a player if backing up that latest effort.

3/1

2nd

2

(6)

18th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Newmarket

Hasty Sailor

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Sir Michael Stoute

With a top trainer and he's dropped back down to his last winning mark; however, he was below par on his final three outings last season and there was no return to peak form on his reappearance a fortnight ago.

9/1

Form: 35-340

Last run: 92 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Fifth of nine in 1m2f Group 3 at Newmarket (good) last October; stiff task on his other form, having been put in his place here in April, in the Chester Vase in May and on handicap debut at Royal Ascot; gelded since.
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6th

8

(6)

22nd Oct 2022

Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

Berkshire Rebel

8st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

raced in second, ridden and lost position over 2f out, soon weakened

20/1

14th

15

(11)

7th Oct 2022

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Newmarket

Berkshire Rebel

8st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

always towards rear, lost touch from 2f out, eased final furlong, tailed off, never going well

33/1

8th

8

(8)

16th Sep 2022

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Newbury

Berkshire Rebel

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never on terms

16/1

12/1

Form: 40411- CD

Last run: 259 days

W: 9st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 1m4f on Lingfield AW last December, never better; not seen since but he won in June 2021 after a near six-month break and had another turf win last August; 9yo who reappears in a warm race but he's not entirely dismissed.
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9th

3

(9)

16th Sep 2022

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Newbury

CEst No Mour

9st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Simon Hodgson

took keen hold, dwelt start, held up in rear, pushed along and brief headway 3f out, soon ridden and outpaced, weakened inside final furlong

12/1

33/1

Form: 510-60 C

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Dug deep to win at Goodwood (1m4f, soft) last October and reappeared with creditable front-running sixth in the Chester Cup (2m2f, good) in May; however, well beaten in hot handicap at Haydock (1m4f, soft; made most) in early July on his only sighting since.
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1st

5

(4)

21st May 2026

Soft

2m 0f 45y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Torcello

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Shaun Lycett

His mark continues to tumble and he's one to watch in the betting in reapplied cheekpieces with the slow ground in his favour; however, this 12yo has very much struggled on his four starts since last June.

9/1

8th

9

(8)

18th Feb 2026

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Torcello

9st 1lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Shaun Lycett

Veteran who struggled in two runs last year and fared no better when last of six over 2m here six weeks ago; down in the weights but has too much to prove for now.

50/1

10

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 2

14:40 Chester

Torcello

8st 5lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Shaun Lycett

Sixth in 2022 Chester Cup (sole visit); well handicapped on best 2024 form; now an 11yo, well beaten on final outing last season and his only start this term (June); the latter was on good ground, whereas it's softer (preferably soft or heavy) which has suited him best for a long time now.

50/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £34.70
Straight Forecast £30.31
Tricast £155.36
Trifecta £214.40

Selections

RP Ratings:

Mahrajaan

SPOTLIGHT:

Sam Cooke

The Times:

Wandering Rocks

The Star:

Moktasaab

TOPSPEED:

Mahrajaan

NEWMARKET:

Mahrajaan

Telegraph:

Mahrajaan

The Guardian:

Mahrajaan

Daily Mail:

Mahrajaan

Daily Express:

Mahrajaan

Daily Mirror:

Mahrajaan

The Sun:

Mahrajaan

POSTDATA:

Sam Cooke

Daily Record:

Sam Cooke