October 21 / 15.45 Newbury

15.45

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £8100
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 17 runners
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Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 1-1131 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Rallied well at Chepstow (7f, good) nearly eight weeks ago, making it four wins from his last five runs and taking overall record to 5-10; acts on good to soft; progressive 5yo who commands respect.
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9th

3

(1)

18th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newbury

Biggles

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Very useful 7f handicapper for Ralph Beckett; won last year's Bunbury Cup (off 2lb lower); never landed a blow at Newmarket on stable/seasonal debut but shaped as if this return to 1m is worth exploring; has the ability to play a big role.

8/1

9th

3

(1)

18th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newbury

Biggles

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Very useful 7f handicapper for Ralph Beckett; won last year's Bunbury Cup (off 2lb lower); never landed a blow at Newmarket on stable/seasonal debut but shaped as if this return to 1m is worth exploring; has the ability to play a big role.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 111342 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 111342 since wearing blinkers, mostly over 1m but was a close third on last 7f attempt; unlucky second on soft ground at Brighton last week (would probably have won but for traffic issues); strong contender off same mark (due to go up 1lb in future).
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2nd

16

(5)

21st Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:45 Newbury

Mount Kosciuszko

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

prominent up the centre, ridden under 3f out, wandered around but went second 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, kept on, no match for winner

6/1

2nd

1

(5)

13th Oct 2022

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

14:05 Brighton

Mount Kosciuszko

9st 11lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

midfield, going okay but waiting for room 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, switched right and not clear run over 1f out, soon ridden, in the clear and went third inside final furlong, ran on well inside final 110yds, just failed, eyecatcher

6/1

4th

7

(7)

5th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

16:55 Nottingham

Mount Kosciuszko

9st 8lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Hannon

raced wide, prominent, switched right and up the centre from over 4f out, pushed along from over 2f out, ridden and weakened gradually from over 1f out

5/2

14/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 41-004 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Signs of a return to form at Haydock (heavy) last week, confirming that he's suited by a testing surface (won on soft there as a 2yo); one to consider provided he gets similar conditions.
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8th

3

(8)

20th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newbury

Amor Vincit Omnia

9st 10lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

in rear throughout

33/1

7th

7

(11)

11th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

15:45 Chester

Amor Vincit Omnia

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

Won once as 2yo and his two best results last term also came on soft or heavy; unraced beyond 1m (has stamina on the dam's side) until his never-dangerous sixth of 15 behind a stablemate at Newbury (1m2f, soft) on last month's stable debut, when below form but he could build on that.

7/1

Form: 336733 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Made all at Leicester (1m) in June; still in decent form having been placed in a couple of 7f handicaps last month, latest at Chester (good to soft); has possibilities off unaltered mark.
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4th

8

(1)

21st Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:45 Newbury

Melody Of Life

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

midfield towards far side, ridden 3f out, soon edged left and outpaced, kept on and went remote fourth towards finish

8/1

3rd

2

(9)

24th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

14:15 Chester

Melody Of Life

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

towards rear of midfield, pushed along and headway 3f out, raced wide home turn, ridden 2f out, hung left over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went third final strides

8/1

3rd

6

(1)

15th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Melody Of Life

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Andrew Balding

prominent, switched right and led after 1f, shaken up from over 2f out, ridden from over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, headed by winner final 110yds, lost second towards finish

20/1

33/1

Form: 040049 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Busy 2yo campaign has evidently left its mark, as she doesn't appear to have trained on; failed to beat a rival the last twice; comfortably opposed on the balance of her 2022 form.
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5th

15

(4)

21st Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:45 Newbury

Flash Betty

9st 1lb

J: George Bass

T: Mick Channon

led up the centre, pushed along and headed over 2f out, drifted left over 1f out, weakened final furlong, lost fourth towards finish

33/1

9th

4

(1)

7th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Flash Betty

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Mick Channon

ducked left start and bumped rival start, led, ridden 2f out, soon headed and edged left, lost position and dropped to last 1f out (jockey said filly hung left-handed)

33/1

4th

2

(1)

20th Aug 2022

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

18:50 Lingfield (AW)

Flash Betty

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Mick Channon

led, shaken up and headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

50/1

Form: 161414 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Yet to race on ground softer than good; largely progressive filly who has been successful three times (turf/AW) this season; close fourth at Newcastle most recently; may have more to offer; remains of interest.
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6th

5

(12)

21st Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:45 Newbury

Fresh Hope

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Fellowes

held up in rear up the centre, shaken up 3f out, outpaced 2f out, never dangerous

8/1

4th

7

(3)

15th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Fresh Hope

9st 6lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Charlie Fellowes

midfield on far side of group, going easily when shaken up over 2f out, pushed along and good headway from over 1f out, every chance when ridden inside final furlong, no extra final 110yds

7/2

1st

9

(12)

25th Aug 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Fresh Hope

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

held up in rear, smooth headway from over 1f out, pushed along inside final furlong, led towards finish, cosily

9/2

Form: 0-5770 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Sole attempt in a turf handicap resulted in Redcar success (7f, soft) last November; however, she's far from solid on 2022 form and proved a difficult ride on latest start.
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7th

3

(5)

31st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

14:24 Lingfield (AW)

Magnificence

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brian O’Rourke

Capable at the right level and she ran right up to her best when a close third at Kempton 18 days ago (6f), not aiding her cause by hanging left in the closing stages; good chance if she can keep straighter this time.

8/1

3rd

3

(7)

13th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Magnificence

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Brian O’Rourke

took keen hold, towards rear

10/1

10th

10

(4)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 1

15:11 Lingfield (AW)

Magnificence

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Brian O’Rourke

pulled hard, midfield, in touch with leaders 3f out

50/1

12/1

Form: 215521 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has gained all handicap wins over 7f on good/firmer at Epsom, the most recent on latest outing; better than ever but, back away from his ideal course, looks one to take on.
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4

(8)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Marlay Park

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jim Boyle

Epsom specialist who predictably ran well in sole Brighton attempt; well treated on lots of 7f form; gives 1m a belated second go.

8/1

6th

7

(7)

28th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:15 Epsom

Marlay Park

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

Epsom specialist who has form figures of 3127 in this race, the win in 2022; on a two-year losing spell but ran encouragingly (third to Kisskodi) over C&D most recently; possibilities off current mark.

7/1

3rd

9

(5)

11th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:12 Epsom

Marlay Park

9st 7lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Has form on all surfaces; won this in 2021 and 2023, and finished a close second in 2022, but he was well beaten when favourite here 12 months ago and his form has been quite mixed this year; he's a possible reviver back in this race but he hasn't justified shortish prices on last two starts, including over C&D, which leaves questions to answer.

9/1

Form: -63011 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing spell with two wins over 1m last month, latest at Ascot (good to soft); evidently retains plenty of gusto aged ten and he was useful over 7f in his prime; the hat-trick looks possible.
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10th

4

(11)

4th Nov 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:10 Newmarket

Raising Sand

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Jamie Osborne

towards rear

25/1

5th

4

(4)

6th Oct 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:22 Ascot

Raising Sand

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Veteran who won this race in 2016 and 2022, albeit was in ostensibly better form at the time on both occasions; absent since a below-par effort over C&D five months ago; the market signals may prove helpful.

14/1

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: 92-661 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Proved suited by the return to grass at Ascot (good) three weeks ago, taking his form figures in 7f handicaps on turf to 11221; runner-up in this race last year and should go well again; solid contender.
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6th

8

(9)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Final Watch

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Stone

Safely held in two valuable 7f handicaps on the Rowley Mile in May and needs to up his game today but it's worth noting he's now 3lb lower than when winning this race by a neck under Neil Callan a year ago (good to soft).

8/1

40/1

Form: 87-000 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Listed winner in Ireland; three duck eggs (in handicaps) for new yard this term and still has a huge question mark over current form.
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0

1

(8)

19th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Lunar Space

9st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

in touch with leaders, pulled up early, race voided

9/4

1st

1

(8)

14th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Lunar Space

10st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jamie Osborne

pushed along early, made virtually all, clear over 1f out, eased towards finish

2/1

1st

2

(8)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lunar Space

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jamie Osborne

Just one win from 29 starts but he was useful in his younger days and he made a bold bid when a close third off a tumbling mark at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last Saturday; now makes his Tapeta debut but he's a big player if he can repeat that latest form.

9/2

40/1

Form: 1338-0 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful on his day but needs to show he retains ability; failed to beat a rival at Salisbury last month when returning from over a year off the track.
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4th

12

(12)

18th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Newbury

Be Prepared

9st 3lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

In-form 6yo who regained the winning thread at Epsom (good to soft) then went very close over this C&D (soft) later in July; still well treated on peak RPRs; respected.

9/2

2nd

1

(4)

27th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newbury

Be Prepared

10st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

took keen hold, pressed leader, against near rail under 4f out, led 3f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied towards finish, just held

3/1

1st

12

(11)

5th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:00 Epsom

Be Prepared

8st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Tumbled down the weights and returned to his optimum conditions (7f, soft) he ran well at Brighton two weeks ago; that was a lowly Class 6 event though and he'll need vastly more to come out on top in this field.

16/1

13th
4 (15)

12/1

Form: 824346 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Losing run is mounting up, following a progressive start to his career; however, some of his recent form is encouraging and current mark is very workable judged on peak RPRs; not dismissed.
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No Results Found

Form: -41314 CD BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has a record of 2-2 in C&D handicaps, both wins gained on good ground this summer; has won on good to soft; ran creditably at Newmarket last time and remains a consistent sort; respected back here.
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8th

3

(9)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Bell Shot

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Appleby

Kickstarted 2026 with 6f success at Southwell and comes here on the back of a good third of 11 in 7f Kempton handicap; this three-time C&D scorer must enter calculations.

9/2

3rd

3

(5)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Bell Shot

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Nine-time winner (6f-7.4f), who defied this mark at Southwell in January but he's been well held in three runs since; now drops back in grade but he needs to get back near his best.

20/1

6th

10

(2)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Bell Shot

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Did too much up front kept to AW on return from break last time, again running below the form of his January win; effective on turf but has never defied a mark as high as current one.

20/1

Form: 133147 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Successful five times during his productive 2022 campaign; however, came up short at Epsom (behind Marlay Park) last month and the assessor has possibly caught up with him now.
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6

(7)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:20 Bath

Macs Dilemma

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: John O’Shea

C&D winner; losing run stretches back over two years and he hasn't fired yet this year; dropped 10lb as a result but perhaps not ready to capitalise just yet.

33/1

3

(3)

22nd Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Macs Dilemma

9st 13lb

J: James Turner

T: John O’Shea

Not run on the AW since 2022 and has regressed on turf in recent times, having been rated a stone higher at the start of last season; well held in three runs round his beloved Chepstow this year.

16/1

Form: 427240 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Sometimes hangs; however, has made the frame in two attempts over 7f (including here) and possesses the ability to take a serious hand; below par back at 6f last time; headgear (worn last four runs) is removed.
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14

(14)

21st Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:45 Newbury

King Of Jungle

9st 3lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Sometimes hangs; however, has made the frame in two attempts over 7f (including here) and possesses the ability to take a serious hand; below par back at 6f last time; headgear (worn last four runs) is removed.

14/1

10th

10

(1)

29th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:19 Salisbury

King Of Jungle

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ed Walker

always towards rear

6/1

4th

15

(4)

17th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newbury

King Of Jungle

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

held up in midfield, nudged along 3f out, soon bit short of room, headway over 2f out, ridden and chased leader over 1f out, hung left and raced awkwardly inside final furlong, weakened gradually inside final 110yds (jockey said gelding hung left-handed)

7/1

20/1

Form: 796120 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ran poorly in the Ascot race won by Final Watch; however, reapplied hood looks an interesting angle, as his most recent start in this headgear resulted in Epsom win in August (ended long losing spell).
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6

(12)

19th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Bath

Kimifive

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Sue Gardner

took keen hold, in rear, lost touch and pulled up over 2f out

50/1

6

(12)

19th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Bath

Kimifive

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Sue Gardner

took keen hold, in rear, lost touch and pulled up over 2f out

50/1

2

(1)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kimifive

9st 10lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Sue Gardner

Won off 6lb higher at Epsom (8.5f, good) last August but he's been out sorts since then and has been beaten 12l or more in his three runs for new yard; AW record now stands at 0-9 and he has a lot to prove.

66/1

Non-runners

Bell Shot, Macs Dilemma, King Of Jungle, Kimifive

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £46.70
Straight Forecast £45.96
Tricast £397.07
Trifecta £297.30

Selections

RP Ratings:

Final Watch

Daily Mirror:

Biggles

NEWMARKET:

Fresh Hope

TOPSPEED:

Bullace

SPOTLIGHT:

Bell Shot

The Times:

Amor Vincit Omnia

POSTDATA:

Melody Of Life

LAMBOURN:

Raising Sand

D Express:

Fresh Hope

The Guardian:

Final Watch

Daily Mail:

Final Watch

Daily Record:

Final Watch

Telegraph:

Bullace

The Sun:

Biggles

The Star:

Biggles