April 20 / 13.50 Newmarket

13.50

Good To Soft

bet365 Handicap

  • Prize money: £20616
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £36.40
  • Place: £6.60

Form: 72306- D

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Ffos Las maiden winner (6f, good) who fared better than could have been expected when a near-8l sixth of eight at 250-1 in the Group 1 Middle Park over C&D (good) last September; however, that form may flatter him and he's been hit with a 10lb rise; well beaten both runs on slow ground.
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1st

2

(2)

20th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Once More For Luck

9st 3lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Ismail Mohammed

Ffos Las maiden winner (6f, good) who fared better than could have been expected when a near-8l sixth of eight at 250-1 in the Group 1 Middle Park over C&D (good) last September; however, that form may flatter him and he's been hit with a 10lb rise; well beaten both runs on slow ground.

20/1

6th

5

(4)

24th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Once More For Luck

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Ismail Mohammed

in touch with leaders, ridden and outpaced 2f out, soon held

100/1

12th

2

(2)

8th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

14:00 Doncaster

Once More For Luck

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Ismail Mohammed

midfield, pushed along over 2f out, chased leaders when ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong

50/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 63514- D

Last run: 180 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Built upon the promise of his first three runs (on good/good to firm) when readily winning a Goodwood maiden (6f, good to soft) at 4-9 last October; fair fourth of eight on nursery debut at Newbury (6f, heavy) 13 days later and he may have more to offer this year; not discounted.
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2nd

4

(7)

27th May 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Goodwood

Yacowlef

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Won his novice here over 6f on good to soft; has returned this season in good heart with excellent efforts at Newmarket (6f, good; 7f; soft), and the form of his win there is already looking very solid; has a 6lb rise to deal with but very much going the right way.

9/2

1st

1

(9)

6th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:50 Newmarket

Yacowlef

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

6f winner as a 2yo and ran well over same trip in Class 2 handicap at the Craven meeting here (good) on reappearance; looks ready for another crack at 7f and commands respect back down in grade.

11/4

2nd

10

(5)

20th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Yacowlef

8st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Built upon the promise of his first three runs (on good/good to firm) when readily winning a Goodwood maiden (6f, good to soft) at 4-9 last October; fair fourth of eight on nursery debut at Newbury (6f, heavy) 13 days later and he may have more to offer this year; not discounted.

14/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 62-152 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Has won four of his ten races, the highlight a Listed win at Ripon (6f, good) last August, and he was a creditable second in recent AW Final at Newcastle (6f); below par on sole run on slow ground; concedes weight to interesting rivals but can give another good account if the ground suits.
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11th

9

(1)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Ascot

Shouldvebeenaring

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has won just one of his last 17 races and was tailed off in the Group 2 Challenge Stakes at Newmarket last week; would be a shock winner.

40/1

9th

6

(8)

11th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Shouldvebeenaring

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hannon

towards rear

9/1

3rd

5

(7)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Shouldvebeenaring

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has blown hot and cold this season, best efforts when beaten a nose in Group 2 Duke of York (6f, good) in May and when winning Group 3 at Deauville (6f, good to soft) in July; faced stiff task but well held even so in Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock last week; has a chance if on a going day.

14/1

13/2

Form: 921- D

Last run: 204 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Yarmouth (6f, good) last September on second start then won at odds-on at Kempton (6f, AW) 13 days later; unraced on slow ground; improvement is required on this handicap debut but her talented half-brother Khanjar took a major leap forward from two to three for this top yard.
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5th

3

(6)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:45 Newmarket

Pinafore

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

prominent, pressed leader over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

3/1

7th

2

(4)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Pinafore

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: William Haggas

Had a spirited end to 2023, winning a handicap and runner-up in a Listed race (both 6f on soft; effective on good to firm) but this year hasn't gone so well and she hasn't repeated a good second, when upped to 7f in a Listed race at Musselburgh in June, in two runs since; blinkers now replace cheekpieces; needs a turnaround.

20/1

50/1

Form: 06770- D

Last run: 201 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won Thirsk maiden last May and respectable sixth of seven in Group 2 on the July Course in July; however, he was below par on his final two runs in the autumn, taking his 2yo record to 1-9, and others are preferred.
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3rd

3

(6)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Kings Crown

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Two AW wins this winter; never in the hunt at Wetherby last month on his return to turf but he is effective over C&D and seems to handle any ground; not ruled out.

8/1

5th

1

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

17:05 Wetherby

Kings Crown

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Two AW wins at Newcastle over the winter; his form has cooled more recently but today's return to Class 5 company will help and the cheekpieces return after being discarded last time.

6/1

6th

6

(7)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Kings Crown

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Just 1lb higher than for his 5f win at Newcastle on New Year's Day; three runs since have not been quite so encouraging though and he may prove vulnerable back up at 6f.

14/1

8/1

Form: 31-2 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Kept on for promising third on debut at Windsor (5f, soft) last October then won at Doncaster (6f, heavy); returned with nose defeat in Southwell novice (6f, AW) last month and has potential off his opening mark; a possible.
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5th

4

(15)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Ferrous

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Handicap mark not impossible judged on his C&D win last May off 3lb lower; running okay in defeat this winter and it would be no surprise to see him in the thick of the action.

12/1

6th

2

(4)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 1

15:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ferrous

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Good record on AW; as good as ever this year, finishing fourth (behind Cool Hoof Luke) in a Listed race at Lingfield five weeks ago and then second in a handicap back at Lingfield last week; stamina for 7f has to be taken on trust (one turf attempt saw him finish tailed off) but he hasn't got much to find on form.

9/2

2nd

1

(4)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Ferrous

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

He was returning from a 147-day break when readily accounting for eight rivals in the corresponding event 12 months ago; 10lb higher this time around but he has earned his lofty rating; close fourth in a Listed event here four weeks ago; contender.

4/1

OUR TIP
7th
7 (11)

3/1

Form: 212- D BF

Last run: 297 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Went very close on debut at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) last May then won at Haydock (6f, soft); turned over at 1-2 at Pontefract (6f, good) last June and absent since, but his top trainer won this in 2021 with subsequent Group 1 winner Creative Force who, like this fellow, was returning from some time off and having his first run since being gelded; very interesting.
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11/2

Form: 11-2 D BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won last autumn on his first two starts (6f, good to soft/good) and returned with a head second of five on last month's handicap debut at Lingfield (6f, AW); he's in good hands to continue to progress and is one to consider.
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8th

3

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:26 Naas

Kerdos

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Classy sprinter for Clive Cox and won a Listed and a Group 2 for that yard; decent run on debut for this yard at Dundalk before disappointing in Cork Listed race next time on soft; much better over C&D last time when a 2.75l sixth behind Mission Central.

14/1

6th

8

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Kerdos

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Classy sprinter for Clive Cox and won a Listed and a Group 2 for that yard; decent run on debut for this stable at Dundalk in February, but behind a few of these when tailed off at Cork last time; needs to leave that well behind.

25/1

9th

4

(2)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Cork

Kerdos

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Hasn't won since taking the Group 2 Temple Stakes in 2024 when with Clive Cox; posted a reasonable debut run for this yard at Dundalk and this ground will suit but needs a return to his best to score.

16/1

25/1

Form: 1708-4 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won three times on Polytrack last year (5f/6f) and he could improve for last month's reappearance run at Lingfield (6f, AW); however, he needs to prove he's just as good on turf (0-4 on grass); others are more compelling.
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2nd

3

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:03 Kempton (AW)

Knebworth

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

2-2 this year, winning 6f handicaps at Chelmsford in January and at Wolverhampton three weeks ago; 6lb rise for latest success takes him to a career-high mark but he is well drawn and should give it another good go.

6/1

1st

5

(4)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

14:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Knebworth

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

Running in this race for the third time, having finished second in 2024 and fourth last year; those runs were after a break but he has the benefit of a run this time around, winning a 6f handicap at Chelmsford five weeks ago; still on a feasible mark and he is a key player for a stable going well.

3/1

1st

5

(2)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Knebworth

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

C&D winner who is 3lb lower than when last successful; second of nine at Lingfield (5f, AW) in September but he was below his best on turf on his next three outings; returns from a 97-day absence but he's of interest back on the AW.

4/1

33/1

Form: 66707-

Last run: 138 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won a Windsor maiden last June and was set some tough tasks subsequently; not disgraced in Group 2/Listed races but he's not obviously well handicapped and was disappointing at Wolverhampton in December when last seen.
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7th

10

(11)

10th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:55 York

Swift Asset

9st 5lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Good winner at Bath in July (5.5f, good to firm) and runner-up at Brighton one month later; not at his best at Sandown last week though and this demands a career best.

16/1

0

3

(10)

2nd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:20 Sandown

Swift Asset

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hannon

Ready winner at Bath (extended 5f, good to firm) in July and ran at least as well at Brighton five weeks later; edging back up the weights but Ryan Moore is a positive booking; unlikely to be far away.

15/2

25/1

Form: 32213-

Last run: 140 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Unraced over 6f and, having had 11 2yo starts, she could be vulnerable against some unexposed rivals; however, on her only previous run in these blinkers she easily made all at Southwell (5f, AW) last November, and she did well to keep on for third at Chelmsford (5f, AW) in December having missed the break (in cheekpieces); has shown promise on turf; could make a bold bid.
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5th

6

(5)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Grace Angel

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Darryll Holland

Dropped in the weights and much more competitive in recent starts, second at Chelmsford and Southwell before finishing third behind Sturlasson back at Southwell two weeks ago; better off at the weights with that rival today but might not reverse the placings.

5/1

3rd

2

(7)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Grace Angel

9st 12lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Darryll Holland

Her losing run goes back more than a year but she's been running well of late and confirmed her liking for this C&D when losing out narrowly to a well-treated rival (pair well clear) last week; solid claims.

11/4

1

(6)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Grace Angel

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Darryll Holland

Dropped a long way in the weights this year and she returned to form with a good second at Chelmsford last month (ran without the declared tongue-tie); back up 2lb but still well treated on last season's best; C&D winner; considered.

6/1

Form: 2155- D

Last run: 250 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Promising second on debut at Goodwood (6f, good to soft) last May then won at Windsor (6f, good to firm); soundly beaten fifth in Group 2/Listed races the next twice; now drops in grade and first-time cheekpieces could be another plus (he hung last time) but improvement is needed off this mark.
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6th

2

(12)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bluelight Bay

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

raced wide, towards rear

11/4

6th

2

(12)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bluelight Bay

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

raced wide, towards rear

11/4

3rd

1

(9)

4th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Kempton (AW)

Bluelight Bay

9st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

held up in rear, headway up the centre over 1f out, went third final strides

7/1

10/1

Form: 341-

Last run: 214 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Perhaps not straightforward and 2lb out of the weights for this handicap and seasonal debut; however, he showed promise on two of his three 2yo starts, finishing third at York (6f, good) on debut and dead-heating at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) when last seen; cost £230,000 at the breeze-ups last April and he could be open to plenty of improvement when things really click.
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8th

5

(8)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

15:50 Southwell (AW)

Installation

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

He has struggled for consistency in his short career to date; 66-1 when down the field at Newcastle on his return to action 13 days ago; visor worn for his two best runs remains absent.

33/1

8th

12

(6)

9th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Installation

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

midfield in centre of group

25/1

7th

9

(7)

7th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 4

16:00 Nottingham

Installation

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

towards rear, pushed along 3f out

7/1

Form: 11406- D

Last run: 174 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Below par when well beaten in Group 3/Listed races here on final two runs last term (including her sole run on slow ground); however, a break may have helped and she's on a competitive mark judged on last year's best efforts, including a close fourth in a 6f fillies' Group 3; not written off.
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7th

4

(7)

15th May 2023

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:05 Windsor

Immortal Beauty

9st 9lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Below par when well beaten in Group 3/Listed races at Newmarket on final two runs last term, including sole run on good to soft; resumed with last of 13 when 33-1 in handicap there last month but this is a lesser race.

14/1

14th

5

(4)

20th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Immortal Beauty

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hannon

Below par when well beaten in Group 3/Listed races here on final two runs last term (including her sole run on slow ground); however, a break may have helped and she's on a competitive mark judged on last year's best efforts, including a close fourth in a 6f fillies' Group 3; not written off.

10/1

6th

5

(7)

28th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Newmarket

Immortal Beauty

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

midfield, raced near side, ridden and hung right over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 7 in group

12/1

Form: 2140-3

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Three wins (5f, good/soft) from her ten 2yo starts and she reappeared with a close third in a Pontefract handicap (6f, soft) last week; she's relatively exposed and others look open to greater improvement, but she ran well over C&D last October and might not be far away; cheekpieces go on.
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12th

9

(9)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:30 Curragh

California Gem

9st 2lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Adrian Murray

All three wins in Britain came over the minimum trip; too keen on last month's yard debut and hard to fancy here.

33/1

9th

2

(5)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:55 Fairyhouse

California Gem

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Adrian Murray

always behind

16/1

Non-runners

California Gem

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £451.30
Straight Forecast £316.18
Tricast £4010.42
Trifecta £5718.60

Selections

RP Ratings:

Kerdos

SPOTLIGHT:

Changing Colours

NEWMARKET:

Pinafore

TOPSPEED:

Yacowlef

Daily Mail:

California Gem

D Express:

Shouldvebeenaring

POSTDATA:

Ferrous

LAMBOURN:

Kerdos

The Times:

Kerdos

The Guardian:

Kerdos

Daily Mirror:

Kerdos

Telegraph:

Pinafore

The Sun:

Changing Colours

The Star:

Changing Colours

Daily Record:

Changing Colours