May 20 / 14.05 Newmarket

14.05

Good

Aspall Cyder 1728 Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Aspall Cyder 1728 Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.00
  • Place: £4.20

Form: 6127-

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Dead-heated at Sandown (7f, good) last August on second start and good second in a novice over this C&D (good) next time; down the field in C&D Listed race last October but perhaps the soft ground didn't and she has potential now back on a better surface for her handicap/seasonal debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

9

(9)

11th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

13:30 Newcastle (AW)

Chelsea Green

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

7f/1m winner; promising first attempt at 1m2f when third in a Listed event at Vichy in July but below that level over the same trip in Britain twice since; even a return to the French form won't be good enough; AW debut.

25/1

7th

4

(5)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:32 Leicester

Chelsea Green

9st 10lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

7f/1m winner; promising first attempt at 1m2f when third in a Listed event at Vichy in July and raced too freely with no cover when fourth at Newmarket (1m2f, good) recently on her return from two months off; can go well.

14/1

4th

1

(2)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newmarket

Chelsea Green

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

took keen hold, prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened final 110yds

4/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 553-17 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Unproven on turf but perhaps soft ground didn't suit at Nottingham last month and prior to that he won a five-runner handicap at Kempton (1m, AW); could bounce back and he's not written off.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(2)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Salisbury

Just Bring It

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

prominent

11/4

1st

10

(14)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Just Bring It

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Clive Cox

Off the mark in a small-field handicap at Kempton in March; better form in 1m handicaps at Newmarket and Haydock in May but his form dipped back at Haydock in June latest; drawn widest.

10/1

9

(9)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Just Bring It

9st 4lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

Made a winning return at Kempton (1m, AW) in March and two good efforts on turf in May, including when fourth of 11 in a warm handicap at Haydock (1m, good to firm); was behind Metal Merchant then, but may have been unlucky not to finish second; not so good back there a fortnight later (behind Good Gracious), but a player if bouncing back; stable won this in 2016 and 2019.

10/1

3rd
5 (1)
Gulmarg

13/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 253-33

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has raced 11 times and takes on several unexposed rivals, but he was better than ever last month when third of 15 over C&D (good to soft) and might not be far away.
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1st

1

(6)

19th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Gulmarg

10st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

In the frame in ten of his 12 starts since his latest success, as when fourth of ten at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) 15 days ago where he looked unlucky not to finish closer; his consistency means he gets little respite from the handicapper, but should run his race again.

2/1

4th

6

(8)

4th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Gulmarg

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Nothing wrong with any of his three course efforts and cheekpieces have helped lately; has had plenty of chances off this sort of mark but should run his race again and the step back up from 7f won't hurt.

8/1

4th

3

(11)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Gulmarg

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: S Woods

Placed in eight of his ten starts since winning at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) last summer including when beaten a neck at Kempton (7f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) last month; 1lb higher, but each-way claims again.

4/1

4/1

Form: 8-151 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Down the field last September on sole 2yo/turf start but a different proposition on AW this year with wins in a Wolverhampton novice (7f) and a Lingfield handicap (1m); did well to prevail last time having come from the rear in a steadily run race, and pedigree suggests she can continue to improve.
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7th

5

(2)

7th Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Newmarket

Totnes

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Won at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) in July and followed up at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft) before a good second at Newbury (1m2f, heavy); this 3yo has won four of her ten starts and could still have more to offer, provided today's expected return to better ground isn't an issue.

5/1

2nd

7

(1)

23rd Sep 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Newbury

Totnes

8st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

in touch with leaders, bit short of room under 2f out, ridden and kept on from over 1f out, went second inside final 110yds, no match for winner

4/1

1st

2

(2)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Chepstow

Totnes

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Andrew Balding

Took form to new level with clearcut success at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last month, her third win this year; latest 7lb rise asks quite a lot of her but she'll be fine back on turf and may yet have more improvement to come.

4/1

Form: 22-416 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the fifth attempt when making all in Lingfield maiden (1m, AW) in March; fair sixth of 15 over C&D (good to soft) on last month's handicap debut but beaten 6l and needs to better that form this afternoon.
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2

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:50 Kempton

Burdett Road

11st 6lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: James Owen

Not in top form since returned to the Flat but solid hurdles record (1121322) suggests a resurgence is likely; ran creditably, albeit fortunate to finish second the way things panned out, in the Champion Hurdle when last seen in this sphere; has the best chance at the weights.

4/5

6th

3

(2)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Burdett Road

9st 7lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Runner-up (albeit fortunate) in the Champion Hurdle in March and easily made all in this last year (soft; seems versatile ground-wise); he enjoyed the run of the race 12 months ago and hasn't shone on his two Flat starts this year, but he drops back in grade today and may once more benefit from an uncontested lead; could make another bold bid now back here.

7/1

8th

4

(8)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Burdett Road

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Won the Golden Gates Handicap at this meeting in 2023 (1m2f, good to firm) and was a Listed winner at Newmarket (1m4f, soft) last September; runner-up in the Champion Hurdle in March, albeit fortunate; failed to settle when tailed off back on the Flat at Sandown (2m) last month and this drop back in trip seems a likely plus, but a Flat career best is required.

20/1

Form: 2121-5

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Two wins last autumn, in a Ffos Las maiden (7.3f, good) and a Wolverhampton novice (8.6f, AW); could appreciate this drop back in trip after her reappearance fifth in a handicap at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) but she's fairly exposed and may be vulnerable once more.
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0

9

(4)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Newbury

Shes Hot

8st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Had wind surgery prior to her creditable fifth of 18 at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good to soft; her only race in cheekpieces) during which she encountered traffic problems; comparable form over 1m2f earlier this season but needs improvement and refused to race at Chepstow nine days ago; others preferred.

20/1

0

3

(8)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Chepstow

Shes Hot

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Yet to run a bad race this season and, following a wind op, encountered quite a bit of traffic before keeping on for very respectable fifth of 18 at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) last week; also suited by today's longer trip; can make her presence felt again.

7/1

5th

16

(7)

1st Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:05 Goodwood

Shes Hot

8st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

midfield

25/1

Form: 0-534

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Improved effort when 5l third of seven in maiden here (7f, good to soft) last month on his third start, but took backward step at Salisbury last time and is not obviously well treated off his handicap debut mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

12

(4)

19th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

16:30 Brighton

Yellow Lion

9st 1lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

took keen hold, midfield, switched to near side over 2f out

10/1

9th

11

(10)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:35 Lingfield (AW)

Yellow Lion

9st 4lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Off the mark at tenth attempt, keeping on well to prevail by a neck at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) last month; ran okay off new mark at Newmarket a fortnight later but will need to kick on again here.

14/1

4th

6

(3)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Yellow Lion

9st 2lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Ground it out to make it tenth-time lucky at Salisbury (1m, good) 15 days ago; now 4lb higher and will need to improve again if he is to get the better of a couple of these; stable won this in 2017 and 2020.

4/1

Form: 11003-

Last run: 234 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Much better could have been expected on final three runs last season but perhaps he'll get back on track following a break and a gelding operation; won two in a row last summer (6f/7f, AW, good) and he's a contender if rediscovering that promise.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

13

(10)

1st Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

True Statesman

9st 12lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won twice at two for the Johnstons in 2022; winless since and hard to fancy on recent efforts (cheekpieces back on for visor here).

20/1

8th

8

(6)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 140y

18:52 Down Royal

True Statesman

9st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

8/1

11th

4

(9)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

True Statesman

9st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won twice at two for the Johnstons; winless since and has become hard to predict; last month's close fourth at Leopardstown gives him a chance.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5241-2 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won on nursery debut at Kempton (1m, AW) last September and reappeared with good second at Haydock (1m, good), when finishes between two next-time-out winners; strong claims up 3lb.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

7

(15)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 100y

19:02 Tipperary

Acotango

9st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Gerard O’Leary

held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out

28/1

13th

7

(15)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 100y

19:02 Tipperary

Acotango

9st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Gerard O’Leary

held up in rear

28/1

5th

4

(7)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Acotango

9st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gerard O’Leary

towards rear, headway inside final furlong, ran on towards finish, never on terms

6/1

Form: 961-

Last run: 151 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Headstrong filly who has worn this hood on all three starts (all on AW); showed improved form when comfortably winning Southwell novice (7f) last December when last seen and she could prove to be better than her opening mark.
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7th

2

(12)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:15 Newmarket (July)

Ceanna

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: John & Thady Gosden

took keen hold

8/1

7th

2

(4)

28th Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 1

16:50 Carlisle

Ceanna

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

2yo form nothing to shout about (despite winning) and she pulled hard when not getting home in a 1m Newmarket handicap on her return; however, she absolutely hosed home over 7f at Southwell (AW; also the scene of her novice win) and her new mark elevates her to this sort of level; still has a bit to prove on turf but hard to rule out.

7/2

1st

5

(11)

13th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:05 Southwell (AW)

Ceanna

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

Off the mark at the third attempt in a fillies' novice over C&D last December, but well held on her seasonal/handicap debut at Newmarket (1m, good) last month; needs to resume her progress and has the outside stall.

7/2

Form: 4231-

Last run: 207 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Improved with each of her first four starts last autumn, showing promise on good to firm and soft ground before winning on nursery debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) when last seen; can continue to progress for her top trainer now upped to 1m and she's respected in a first-time tongue-tie.
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10th

9

(6)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

13:12 Lingfield (AW)

Good Gracious

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: William Haggas

1-1 on the AW, albeit her win came in a 0-75 handicap at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) a year ago; runner-up in Listed races in Sweden (1m, good) and Naas (1m, soft) the last twice and although she has a bit to find strictly on the book, she could go well.

7/1

2nd

14

(2)

15th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:50 Naas

Good Gracious

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

prominent throughout, chased clear leader over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression inside final 110yds

10/1

14th

9

(17)

1st Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:05 Goodwood

Good Gracious

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

raced wide, took keen hold, in touch with leaders

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £184.00
Straight Forecast £222.43
Tricast £1201.11
Trifecta £1258.60

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Good Gracious

TOPSPEED:

Gulmarg

Daily Mirror:

Ceanna

SPOTLIGHT:

Totnes

RP RATINGS:

Acotango

POSTDATA:

She's Hot

Telegraph:

True Statesman

The Star:

Ceanna

The Times:

Totnes

Daily Mail:

Good Gracious

The Sun:

Good Gracious

Daily Record:

Acotango

The Guardian:

Gulmarg

D Express:

Gulmarg

LAMBOURN:

She's Hot