May 06 / 17.50 Newmarket

17.50

Good To Firm

Howden Bloodstock “Confined” Handicap (Which Have Won No More Than One Race)

  • Prize money: £13085
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Howden Bloodstock “Confined” Handicap (Which Have Won No More Than One Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.55
  • Place: £1.55

Form: 3514-2

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

15/8

  • Place: £1.35

Form: 19-2 D BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Raced only on soft/heavy; debut scorer last September; disappointing in the Horris Hill (subsequently gelded) but fared better at Doncaster on reappearance and that form has substance; nicely bred and should still have more to offer; has to be feared.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(8)

29th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:48 Leicester

Striking Star

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

All five races at 7f, the first four on soft and heavy, but good ground made no difference to him when runner-up to an improved one at Newmarket nine days ago (hood discarded); beaten favourite on last four starts but the drop to 6f is well worth a go.

11/4

2nd

2

(2)

20th May 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Newmarket

Striking Star

9st 8lb

J: Adam Kirby

T: Charlie Appleby

All four starts over 7f on soft/heavy ground; won on debut last September and good second over C&D a fortnight ago in his first handicap; up 5lb but open to further progress for top trainer and he's on the shortlist.

7/2

2nd

5

(2)

6th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:50 Newmarket

Striking Star

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Raced only on soft/heavy; debut scorer last September; disappointing in the Horris Hill (subsequently gelded) but fared better at Doncaster on reappearance and that form has substance; nicely bred and should still have more to offer; has to be feared.

15/8

3rd
8 (12)
Verdansk

12/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 353- BF

Last run: 197 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Consistent in maiden/novice races at Newbury (6f/6.5f, good/soft) last season, third in big field the final time; bred to stay 7f and looks open to progress now handicapping; one to consider.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(8)

30th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

16:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Verdansk

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Has run to a fairly useful level when placed twice on AW since joining this yard, going down by only a neck in 6f course handicap a fortnight ago; stays 7f; sets a decent standard for the rest to aim at.

8/13

2nd

8

(2)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Verdansk

9st 5lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Lightly raced maiden who shaped well on debut for this yard after a break, over 7f at Kempton in October; may have found heavy ground too much for him on turf since but remains of interest over 6f; Tapeta debut.

6/1

10th

11

(3)

4th Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:02 Newmarket

Verdansk

9st 6lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

raced far side, prominent

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: 24-1 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Beat his rivals easily in Catterick novice event (7f, heavy) on turf/seasonal debut, opening his account at the third attempt; unexposed colt who could do well in handicaps; one for the shortlist.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Divine Libra

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charles Hills

Beaten on his last 15 starts going back to May 2024 and only eighth on both starts this season; however, the latest result doesn't tell the whole story as he suffered a frustrating passage in the home straight at Chester; well handicapped on last season's best and he's one to consider.

11/1

8th

6

(9)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Divine Libra

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

Has gained both handicap wins at Chester, including over the bare 7f at this meeting (good) in May 2024; respectable fifth in this last year; a reappearance run over 6f at the Newmarket Craven meeting could have put him spot on for this; likely to be in the mix here again.

8/1

5th
9 (7)
Jahidin

33/1

Form: 6-124 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
7f winner in February; form dipped sharply on latest AW start, which sounds a note of caution going into this deeper field on turf debut; by no means fully exposed but others are preferred.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(7)

22nd Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Jahidin

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Has mixed record in his eight starts but both wins have come at this track (7f) and he kept on well when third of 12 at Wolverhampton (cheekpieces added) last time; looks worth a try at this new trip and he's in the mix.

13/2

3rd

4

(1)

7th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jahidin

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

8/1

5

(9)

28th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jahidin

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Has low mileage; proved suited by the return to this C&D (back from layoff) three weeks ago, showing a game attitude and taking Newcastle record to 2-2; may well be capable of further improvement at this venue; major contender up just 2lb.

9/2

Form: 7144-3 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
7f winner as a 2yo; gelded prior to good third of 17 in C&D handicap (good) on seasonal debut, doing well considering he took a strong hold; big player off same mark, especially if settling better.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(8)

30th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:25 Newmarket

Chartwell House

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Knight

Often leads; useful 7f form at Haydock in the summer, winning then chasing home an improver (both on good to firm); failed to stay 1m next time but he wasn't himself at Epsom since (course winner as 2yo); down the list this time.

10/1

5th

2

(5)

28th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

15:05 Epsom

Chartwell House

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: William Knight

in touch with leaders on outer, weakened from 2f out

4/1

7th

2

(5)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Chartwell House

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Knight

led, hung left and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong

5/1

7th
6 (11)
Tiriac

16/1

Form: 021-6

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Raced only on ground softer than good; autumn progress culminated in Doncaster success (6f, heavy) and he seemed to need his Newbury reappearance run (7f); may do better still but rain is ideally needed.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Tiriac

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Can blow the start but he won two C&D handicaps in late 2025 and is well treated on that form; trainer has won the last two renewals of this race; high on the list.

8/1

17th

22

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Tiriac

9st 4lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Slowly away and never a threat on all three starts this year, the latest last weekend; being dropped another 2lb can only help but he isn't obviously in good enough form to add to his 2024 success in this.

33/1

8th

7

(15)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Tiriac

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Slowly away and never a threat both starts this year; dropped only 1lb and others make more appeal; one of three runners for Paul Midgley.

20/1

Form: 434606

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Exposed maiden (0-14); ran creditably on AW early in year but form has tailed off since; 3lb out of weights back up in class; easily opposed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(4)

2nd Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Grand Central

9st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Phil McEntee

Placed in two of his three visits here (8.6f/9.5f), but 0-22 and has a bit to find, even at this level.

40/1

13th

14

(12)

7th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Grand Central

8st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Phil McEntee

pressed leader

33/1

9th

12

(1)

25th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Grand Central

8st 6lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Phil McEntee

20-race maiden; recent efforts have been very underwhelming but it's worth noting he's now 6lb lower than when going close over C&D in May on latest visit to Wolverhampton.

12/1

Form: 5-122 D

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Steadily progressive form in four AW races, clear second at Kempton (1m) most recently; open to further improvement and looks interesting back down in distance on turf debut; 7f winner in January.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(11)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:15 Doncaster

Choisya

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Disappointing in recent Group 3 at Sandown (1m, good) and it's hard to be confident on the back of that, but two starts ago she was a Listed winner at Haydock (1m, good to firm) and she'll be a player if back on song.

11/1

8th

1

(5)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

Choisya

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Progressed through the handicap ranks last term and has stepped up to Listed grade this season, winning at Haydock (1m, good to firm) most recently; ready for a crack at Group level and should go well.

10/1

1st

2

(9)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

16:45 Haydock

Choisya

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

started quickly, steadied soon after start

8/1

Form: 551-7

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Made all in 6f novice contest on fast ground at Salisbury last July; otherwise held in three 7f events, latest at Newbury (soft) on reappearance; still needs to prove this trip is for him.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(8)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Cuddles

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Fionn McSharry

Ex-Richard Hannon; not at his best this year and although well handicapped as a result, has plenty to find on recent efforts; tongue-tie now tried.

20/1

8th

8

(11)

17th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:07 Doncaster

Captain Cuddles

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Fionn McSharry

6f novice winner for Richard Hannon in July 2022 (good to firm); has not shown a great deal lately but is on a career-low mark as a result.

40/1

12/1

Form: 02-233

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in soft-ground event on debut; consistent over 6f/7f on AW since, close third at Kempton on handicap debut most recently; place possibilities if transferring that form back to turf.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

8

(3)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:15 Windsor

Prospering

9st 4lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ed Walker

Hasn't kicked on from his Ascot win in May (6f, soft) and he was doing all his best work late on behind Dashing Dick at Newmarket 15 days ago (6f); this sharper test doesn't look favourable.

6/1

4th

9

(3)

11th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Newmarket (July)

Prospering

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Walker

prominent, outpaced from under 2f out, rallied and stayed on inside final furlong, went fourth final strides

6/1

7th

7

(5)

8th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:50 Sandown

Prospering

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

All turf form on soft ground; opened his account at Ascot in May; below par at Thirsk (again over 6f) since but generally consistent otherwise and may bounce back; placed twice over 7f on AW.

12/1

Form: -15360

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Finished last in AW Vase handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday and hasn't progressed from his January maiden win (6f); enough to prove back up in distance and returned to turf.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(3)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Warminster

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Katie Scott

Well treated on his old form but he's an infrequent winner who has finished down the field in his last six starts and last two have been on Tapeta; down the list.

10/1

6th

6

(10)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Warminster

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

taken down early, led, headed over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

16/1

6th

6

(10)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Warminster

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

taken down early, led, headed over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

16/1

Non-runners

Choisya, Captain Cuddles, Prospering, Warminster

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.30
Straight Forecast £10.02
Tricast £58.70
Trifecta £96.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Yacowlef

POSTDATA:

Divine Libra

NEWMARKET:

Striking Star

RP RATINGS:

Chartwell House

Daily Mirror:

Prospering

LAMBOURN:

Divine Libra

Telegraph:

Divine Libra

The Guardian:

Divine Libra

The Times:

Striking Star

D Express:

Striking Star

The Star:

Striking Star

TOPSPEED:

Yacowlef

Daily Mail:

Yacowlef

The Sun:

Yacowlef

Daily Record:

Yacowlef