October 28 / 16.25 Newmarket

16.25

Soft

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  • Prize money: £8100
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.10
  • Place: £2.70

Form: -60082 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Has often gone well on soft/heavy, as when winning at Goodwood (1m4f) last October off 5lb higher; behind three times in a row before his fortunes improved with first-time blinkers in a less competitive race last Friday, coming second of five at Doncaster (14.5f, heavy); needs to build on that.
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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

9/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 133146

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Unraced on softer than good until his respectable sixth of ten at Haydock (1m6f, good to soft) on latest outing; it's unclear whether this drop back in trip will help (last four starts were 1m5f-1m6f) but he's been very reliable this season and won twice.
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5th

4

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

Haarar

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Generally productive over hurdles but last few efforts leave a doubt over whether he'll be in top form returned to the Flat for first time since winning at Redcar (1m6f, soft) in November 2024.

14/1

4th

6

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 3

16:00 Newcastle

Haarar

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Has won five of his 17 races over hurdles, including at Haydock (2m3f, good to soft) and off 7lb lower at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) this season; not at his best on last two runs but could bounce back.

5/1

10th

2

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 2

15:22 Musselburgh

Haarar

11st 12lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Well beaten at Catterick last month but perhaps that run came too soon, just six days after he completed a double in good style at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft); third in this last year and he could be involved.

12/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: -50222 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Yet to get the job done (0-15) but he went very close under Joanna Mason when the visor was applied over this trip at Catterick (twice on good to soft, once on soft) on last three outings; edging up the weights does not help but he's seriously considered on that latest evidence.
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3rd

1

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

16:05 Carlisle

Two Brothers

12st 5lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Michael & David Easterby

Finished strongly to force a dead heat with Ryebridge over C&D (good to soft) on his handicap hurdle debut 13 days ago; wore cheekpieces on that occasion but they are now replaced by the visor he wore regularly during his Flat career; retains handicapping scope on his useful form in that sphere.

4/1

1st

1

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

14:15 Carlisle

Two Brothers

12st 0lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has made the frame in two races at Wetherby (2m) since switched to this code; opening hurdles mark is very attractive judged on best Flat form; possibilities.

100/30

5th

1

(2)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

14:10 Catterick

Two Brothers

10st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

3lb lower than when winning at York (1m2f, soft) a year ago and very likely to have his optimum conditions, but a leap of faith is required following two poor efforts since returning from 308 days off last month.

6/1

4th
1 (10)
Old Port

7/1

Form: 521761 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
5-10 on AW, including latest start; has raced only four times on turf, the best two of those efforts on good to firm and that includes winning a four-runner 1m4f handicap on the July course here this summer; not having raced on softer than good leaves him with a major question to answer.
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2

6th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 180y

13:35 Down Royal

Old Port

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

in touch with leaders, prominent 4 out, smooth headway and led narrowly when fell 2 out

9/2

2

6th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 180y

13:35 Down Royal

Old Port

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

in touch with leaders, prominent 4 out, smooth headway and led narrowly when fell 2 out

9/2

0

14

14th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 157y

14:05 Punchestown

Old Port

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Six Flat wins for David Evans, all but one on AW; only turf win on good-to-firm; unfancied when pleasing third on hurdles debut at Cork; unseated at first at Leopardstown, 16-1 on that occasion.

10/1

5th
6 (11)
Aqwaam

7/1

Form: 660108 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Fifth attempt when off the mark in a competitive handicap at Galway (1m4f, soft) in July; disappointing since at Sandown (1m2f, good) and Haydock (11.6f, good to soft); that was disconcerting but he probably remains of interest if he's returned to soft ground today.
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9th

1

(1)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Aqwaam

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Four wins (three on AW at 1m6f and 2m) and was last seen finishing third in the 2024 Cesarewitch; has gone well over this shorter trip but can only be considered if market vibes are positive.

14/1

3rd

13

(22)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Aqwaam

8st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ian Williams

Reached new heights during a pretty busy AW campaign prior to his creditable and none-too-lucky sixth in the 2m2f Chester Cup in May when last seen (finished lame); that was on good to firm and easily his best turf form, but he won on soft in 2022; withdrawn twice last month; on the Chester Cup evidence he could still be capable of better.

28/1

9/1

Form: 7-4660 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Both wins were on heavy going last year and all his noteworthy form is on softer than good; twice ran respectably in his four runs this term and has now edged back down to his last winning mark; one to note on soft or heavy.
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7th

2

(6)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

2m 0f 68y

Class 5

17:12 Lingfield

Downsman

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jim Boyle

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear

7/1

3rd

5

(3)

8th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

18:45 Windsor

Downsman

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jim Boyle

Failed to shine when tried over hurdles on last five starts; no significant impact last year on the Flat except for first time out but the handicapper is giving him a chance and he's not ruled in new headgear; both wins were in 2021 on heavy going.

11/2

6

(8)

4th May 2023

Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

16:20 Salisbury

Downsman

9st 2lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Jim Boyle

Failed to shine when tried over hurdles on last five starts; no significant impact last year on Flat except for first time out but the handicapper is giving him an increasing chance; both wins were in 2021 on heavy going.

33/1

Form: -10764

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Runner-up sole start on soft; won on reappearance at Windsor in April and easily his best run since was latest start when fourth back at Windsor early this month, both off today's mark; visored on last two starts but now returns to previous blinkers; others are a bit more persuasive.
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11th

3

(3)

25th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Noble Masquerade

9st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

always behind

10/1

3rd

2

(2)

8th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Noble Masquerade

10st 0lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

slowly into stride, in rear, some headway over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong

8/1

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8th
3 (1)
Haseefah

6/1

Form: 2-1123 D

Last run: 104 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Appeared to act on soft last term; hit new heights returned to the Flat this year with two wins in May and two good placings since, all over 1m4f under George Bass; absent 104 days but she needs plenty of respect.
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2nd

1

(6)

6th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

17:05 Kempton (AW)

Haseefah

10st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Won two 1m4f handicaps on turf for this yard last May; the handicapper has been in command this season but this represents a drop in class and she can't be ruled out.

8/1

5th

4

(4)

27th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:50 Goodwood

Haseefah

9st 6lb

J: George Bass

T: Alan King

Has gained all Flat wins at up to 1m4f, including here; failed to convince with stamina over 1m6f at Newmarket (good) last month; still has something to prove at this trip.

12/1

7th

3

(8)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:45 Newmarket (July)

Haseefah

9st 4lb

J: George Bass

T: Alan King

Handicapper caught up after her two 1m4f wins in May 2022 but she continues to run with credit; not proven beyond 1m4f but it now looks worth a go and there are probably no ground worries for her; one of many with place claims.

14/1

9th
11 (6)
Eklil

8/1

Form: 212303 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won on good to soft, well beaten as 2yo sole start on soft; 1m and 1m2f winner this term who raced too freely out wide when he tried 1m4f on penultimate start; third over 11.4f at Windsor either side of that but didn't see the race out well enough on the latest occasion, so others may prove stronger.
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7

19th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

13:05 Fakenham

Eklil

10st 10lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Andy Irvine

held up in rear, not fluent 5th

40/1

7

19th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

13:05 Fakenham

Eklil

10st 10lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Andy Irvine

held up in rear, not fluent 5th, outpaced and lost touch 3 out, pulled up before 2 out

40/1

8th

7

16th Dec 2024

Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

12:40 Plumpton

Eklil

11st 3lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Andy Irvine

took keen hold, didn't jump with fluency, always behind

100/1

5/1

Form: 0434 BF

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Fair form in her three starts this year (has had four in all); favourite for last month's handicap debut at Kempton (1m4f, AW) but lacked the pace to pose a significant threat, finishing fourth of seven; needs better and she looked a stayer last time; unraced on softer than good.
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10th

9

(9)

28th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Newmarket

Primi Ordinis

8st 6lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Ed Walker

prominent, pushed along and weakened over 3f out (trainer's rep had no explanation for the poor form shown other than a report from the jockey that the filly stopped quickly; vet reported that a post-race examination failed to reveal any abnormalities)

5/1

5

(1)

10th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 4

15:30 Yarmouth

Primi Ordinis

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Favourite for last month's handicap debut at Kempton (1m4f, AW) but lacked the pace to pose a significant threat and finished about 6l behind Sea Stone; needs a better performance here but still has potential.

8/1

4th

4

(4)

12th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Primi Ordinis

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

prominent, going okay when lost ground and towards rear after 2f, pushed along and outpaced from under 3f out, switched left and on outer from 2f out, ridden and hung left from over 1f out, stayed on

3/1

Form: 00451/ D

Last run: 1515 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Not seen since a 2m win in September 2018 for Mark Johnston; 4lb lower today but caution has to be advised after such a layoff.
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6th

6

(4)

10th May 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Soldier In Action

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: John E Long

Useful in his younger days but isn't as good now; pulled hard and was said to have hung left when behind three of tonight's rivals over C&D three weeks ago.

25/1

5th

7

(1)

19th Apr 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Soldier In Action

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: John E Long

took keen hold, prominent

66/1

10th

4

(4)

14th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Soldier In Action

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: John E Long

Very useful in his prime but hasn't shown much since returning from four-year absence in the autumn (five runs); cheekpieces tried today.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £67.50
Straight Forecast £56.77
Tricast £369.43
Trifecta £564.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Haseefah

RP Ratings:

Downsman

Telegraph:

Old Port

TOPSPEED:

Eklil

The Times:

Two Brothers

POSTDATA:

Noble Masquerade

Daily Mail:

Torcello

D Express:

Downsman

The Guardian:

Haseefah

Daily Mirror:

Haseefah

The Sun:

Haseefah

The Star:

Haseefah

Daily Record:

Haseefah