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Fairfax Saddles Grassroots Mile Series Final Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 1m 0f 75y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Fairfax Saddles Grassroots Mile Series Final Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 351215 C BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two 1m wins at Epsom in July; has won at this track in the past too but he was well behind Sly Madam when fifth at Epsom last month.
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4

(4)

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:13 Salisbury

Intercessor

11st 0lb

J: Miss Megan Wingrove

T: Damien Wingrove

On a good mark but has finished last in his two runs for current yard.

33/1

8th

6

(4)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Goodwood

Intercessor

10st 8lb

J: Miss Megan Wingrove

T: Damien Wingrove

Well suited by switchback tracks and is on his last winning mark but he offered very little for his new yard at a big price on his recent comeback; headgear goes back on (first-time cheekpieces).

50/1

3

(5)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:30 Nottingham

Intercessor

9st 9lb

J: Poppy Scott

T: Damien Wingrove

The latest of his seven wins on turf was in April 2024 off today's mark; out of form on last three starts last year, including with slow starts, and has since left the Newland/Insole stable; no tongue-tie or other headgear today, for the first time since 2021.

33/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 441965

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Off the mark for the season when mugging Detective late at Carlisle in July (1m, good to soft); not so good since but this looks weaker than the Racing League event in which he ran creditably 13 days ago.
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10th

4

(9)

10th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:33 Ayr

Strongbowe

10st 0lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Dual 1m winner; acts on a sound surface and good to soft; has slid gradually in the handicap and looks well treated on 2023 form; tongue-tie now accompanies cheekpieces; support for him would pique interest.

16/1

12th

8

(2)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Doncaster

Strongbowe

11st 7lb

J: Brian Harding

T: Tim Easterby

Below par more often than not this year but soft ground may not have suited the last twice (most recently at Carlisle on Wednesday) and before those he was a good second at Thirsk (1m, good); capable of a bold show.

20/1

9th

2

(7)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:03 Carlisle

Strongbowe

10st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Won a five-runner race off 7lb higher over C&D in July last season (good to soft); one of his best runs since when second over 1m at Thirsk last month (good) but a lesser effort last time; a possible.

12/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 543513 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
1m wins at Brighton and Ripon this year, winning with something to spare on the latter occasion; ran as well as he ever has when third at Newmarket last week and he could still have more to offer.
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7/1

Form: 174437 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ready winner of a 1m handicap at Ripon in May; good third at Carlisle on his penultimate start and he would have finished closer than seventh at Ayr 12 days ago had he enjoyed a clear run in the closing stages; chance.
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11th

7

(7)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:00 Pontefract

Albegrey

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tim Easterby

Paid dearly for his 5l success at Carlisle (7.7f, good to soft) in June; edging back down the weights now and not beaten far when sixth of 12 in a first-time tongue-tie at Ayr (1m, good to soft) last time, but still more needed; stable also runs Golden Melody.

16/1

6th

4

(2)

21st Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ayr

Albegrey

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

towards rear

16/1

11th

12

(4)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Thirsk

Albegrey

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

midfield, against rail

20/1

12/1

Form: 022150

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Saves his best for Carlisle, winning five times at the track (as well as eight seconds); his form has dipped in two starts since a 1m win last month though and others appeal more today.
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10th

11

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Detective

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Dianne Sayer

Veteran who has loads of Carlisle form, including six wins; however, has become inconsistent with age and isn't guaranteed to give his running.

20/1

9th

11

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Detective

8st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Dianne Sayer

10yo who has an up-and-down profile last year and this is his first run since September; however, he was a good third over C&D (good) on his reappearance last April and won here (1m1f, good) in July; not ruled out each-way.

25/1

Form: 211331 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Having a fine season for new connections, winning four times (including C&D) and finishing in the money on his other three starts; 5lb rise for latest narrow success not generous on the face of it but he did come from a long way back and there could be more in the locker.
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1

(9)

21st Apr 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

16:45 Musselburgh

Flylikeaneagle

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

Won well off a similar mark over C&D (good to soft) last April; inconsistent since but the return to this scenario and drop back to 0-70 level may have positive effect; respected.

16/1

1

(9)

21st Apr 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

16:45 Musselburgh

Flylikeaneagle

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

Won well off a similar mark over C&D (good to soft) last April; inconsistent since but the return to this scenario and drop back to 0-70 level may have positive effect; respected.

16/1

9th

5

(6)

13th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Flylikeaneagle

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Lucinda Russell

Near miss over C&D in December off 1lb higher; well beaten twice since, although he had an excuse last time having gone off too fast in a 1m2f amateur event here 11 days ago; can do better today.

25/1

12/1

Form: 976520 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Chased home Red Kite at Ripon last month but he wasn't in the same form at Doncaster three weeks ago; has since left David O'Meara (same owners); stable also run Detective.
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5th

9

(14)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Arranmore

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Last of four wins on turf came in August 2021 but he's been in good order on AW recently, winning at Southwell (1m3f) in March; not sure that the drop back in trip will suit on this return to turf.

9/2

2nd

8

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:52 Southwell (AW)

Arranmore

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Kept on well to score over C&D (16-1; from 3lb lower) five weeks ago; that came as a bit of a surprise, only his second win since August 2021, but the form was given a boost with the third (Moon Over The Sea) winning at Bath on Monday; needs considering.

9/2

1st

9

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Arranmore

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Bagged a classified contest last August, ending a long losing spell, and has proved consistent at the same level this year; however, this 9yo hasn't won a handicap since 2021.

10/1

OUR TIP

11/2

Form: 644114 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last month and she followed up at Newmarket eight days later, both on good to firm; perhaps unsuited by slower ground in her hat-trick bid at Goodwood last time; drying forecast in her favour.
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5

(4)

19th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

20:35 Windsor

Just Amber

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Won two fast-ground 1m handicaps on turf last summer and better than ever on her seasonal return when arriving late to land a fillies' handicap (1m) on Lingfield AW; drawn wide when never dangerous after a 5lb rise at Kempton; this mark could be an issue.

11/2

9th

9

(13)

24th May 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Just Amber

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

reluctant to load, took keen hold, steadied start, towards rear

11/2

1st

4

(3)

26th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

18:45 Lingfield (AW)

Just Amber

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Two wins over 1m on turf last summer, making all on the second occasion; the handicapper appeared to have caught up afterwards but she has claims if returning at her best; 0-9 on AW but fully effective on Polytrack.

6/1

4/1

Form: 124115 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Five wins this season, taking her form to a new level with wins at Epsom in the last four weeks; the step up to Listed company was a step too far last time but she shouldn't be underestimated back at this level.
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7th

2

(5)

15th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Sly Madam

9st 13lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Sheena West

Recorded a clearcut success on soft going at Windsor (1m) in the spring; respectable third on similar surface at this course (1m1f) most recently; has slipped back to an attractive mark and enters calculations.

10/1

3rd

8

(6)

27th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Sly Madam

9st 4lb

J: George Bass

T: Sheena West

Similar type to Junkanoo, having recorded a clearcut success on soft going at Windsor (1m) in the spring; not disgraced over 1m1f three starts back; on a workable mark and looks one to consider.

9/1

4th

1

(9)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Sandown

Sly Madam

10st 0lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Sheena West

in touch with leaders

10/1

12/1

Form: 59-053

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
He finished 8l behind Sly Madam at Epsom last time when never threatening; well treated on last season's best but he does need to pull out a bit more to win.
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5th

5

(5)

2nd Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Typical Man

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Ian Williams

Infrequent winner and there were some heavy defeats amongst his 2023 efforts, including his last three starts; there has been the odd flicker of promise along the way though and the drop into this grade could help; the concern is his best runs last year came in a tongue-tie which is absent today.

12/1

9th

5

(12)

18th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Typical Man

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear, midfield after 5f

25/1

8

10th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

15:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Typical Man

9st 7lb

T: Ian Williams

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £93.80
Straight Forecast £94.44
Tricast £409.26
Trifecta £469.30

Selections

Telegraph:

Flylikeaneagle

SPOTLIGHT:

Sly Madam

The Guardian:

Albegrey

LAMBOURN:

Just Amber

The Times:

Red Kite

Daily Express:

Typical Man

TOPSPEED:

Strongbowe

The Sun:

Albegrey

Daily Mirror:

Just Amber

RP Ratings:

Sly Madam

POSTDATA:

Sly Madam

Daily Mail:

Flylikeaneagle

The Star:

Flylikeaneagle

Daily Record:

Flylikeaneagle