May 20 / 15.15 Newmarket

15.15

Good

Aspall Premier Cru Handicap

  • Prize money: £8100
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
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Aspall Premier Cru Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
11 (4)
Havana Blue

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 623-28

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Always behind at Goodwood (7f, soft) a fortnight ago on ground he should have handled and it's hard to be confident on the back of that; however, two starts ago he reappeared with a close second of 17 over this C&D (good) and is entitled to respect in view of that performance.
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5th

7

(8)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Havana Blue

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

C&D winner; back from five months off with respectable sixth of ten in 7f Haydock handicap three weeks ago; can build on it from an easing mark.

11/1

6th

7

(5)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:15 Haydock

Havana Blue

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Struggled last summer but underwent wind surgery in September and he ended 2025 with two solid AW runs; returns from a five-month break in a competitive race.

16/1

5th

7

(4)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Blue

9st 6lb

J: John Fahy

T: Julie Camacho

Has dropped to a handy mark, but modest in three starts since a promising return from nine months off in June, including when last of 12 on AW debut at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) in September; has since had a third wind operation; enough to prove.

25/1

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 19-22 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

9/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 5135-5

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
One win (6f, firm) from his four 2yo runs and returned with encouraging fifth in Haydock handicap (1m, good) when travelling well in a race that has worked out nicely; could build on that run here and he's considered.
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2nd

17

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Signcastle City

9st 2lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Drew a blank last year but came down the weights, won over 7f on AW in February and competitive over 1m in two recent outings; case can be made but others have a bit less to prove in this big-field scenario.

16/1

3rd

8

(10)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Signcastle City

9st 3lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Was back off the same mark as for his Chelmsford success (7f, Polytrack) in February when second of six at Bath (1m, firm) 13 days ago; back up 2lb but he can't be left out of calculations.

7/1

2nd

2

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Bath

Signcastle City

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Not at the top of his game on AW on his last three starts but he won off today's mark at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in February and his sole run here yielded a C&D win in May 2024; versatile ground-wise; not written off.

7/2

Form: 144-36 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
He could do with settling better but he reappeared with a good third of 17 over C&D (good) last month and soft ground may not have suited over C&D a fortnight ago; not ruled out now back on a better surface.
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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

5th
6 (11)
Jumbeau

20/1

Form: 13582- BF

Last run: 193 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Talented early 2yo last season, finishing fifth in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm); however, after a break she was below par on her final two runs last year (both 6f) and needs to get back to her best.
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3

(11)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:20 Catterick

Jumbeau

8st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tom Clover

Faded in the closing stages over 6f at Newmarket last time but 5f is more her trip and her latest attempt over the minimum distance resulted in a creditable third at Lingfield (AW) at the beginning of September; has dropped to only 1lb above the mark she defied on turf at Lingfield in August.

16/1

6th

4

(3)

25th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket

Jumbeau

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Tom Clover

Has placed form over the trip but she's 0-9 over 6f+ as opposed to 3-16 at 5f; didn't run badly on AW three weeks ago but perhaps vulnerable to stronger stayers this time.

12/1

1

(8)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 3

18:20 Lingfield (AW)

Jumbeau

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Tom Clover

Turf win here last month (5f, good); not so good at York a fortnight ago but that was a warm race; promise in each of her three AW starts thus far; not ideally drawn though and others perhaps stronger for win purposes.

13/2

Form: 41-35 D BF

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Unplaced favourite on handicap debut at Kempton (7f, AW) in March but gelded since, which could help him rediscover the promise shown on his first three starts; has potential off this mark if he's back on song.
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2nd

8

(5)

1st Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golden Passport

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Sole win was in a 2yo novice in 2022 and he's finished down the field in all seven runs for current yard; mark continues to fall but he was tailed off at Brighton (bled from nose) last time and has plenty to prove; reapplied blinkers replace cheekpieces.

14/1

8th

2

(6)

3rd Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Golden Passport

9st 8lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Jamie Osborne

Sole win was in a 2yo novice in 2022 and he's finished down the field in all six runs for current yard; mark continues to fall but he was beaten 8l at Chelmsford last month and needs to do much better on this step back up to 1m; cheekpieces reapplied.

9/1

8th

2

(3)

9th May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Golden Passport

9st 10lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Jamie Osborne

Novice winner over this trip in 2022 but hasn't added to tally and below best on three of last four starts; blinkers worn last twice now left off but still has a bit to prove.

10/1

7th
5 (8)

6/1

Form: 212-7 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Merely mid-division on reappearance here (6f, good) last month on first run since being gelded; however, he showed promise last year and it will be no surprise to see him produce a big run today for his leading trainer, with his pedigree suggesting the step up in trip will suit.
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No Results Found

Form: 5153-6

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
All nine starts have been over sprint trips, with two wins; no impact on last month's reappearance at Lingfield (AW) but could be sharper for that run and the way she stayed on for third at Southwell (6f, AW) last December suggests this step up to 7f could prompt improvement; a possible.
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11th

1

(14)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

20:20 York

Havana By The Sea

9st 9lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Craig Lidster

On a handy mark judged on AW form towards end of last year but hasn't performed at the same level this season and needs to raise her game.

20/1

2

(1)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Thirsk

Havana By The Sea

9st 10lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Craig Lidster

Her best efforts have come on AW but she's effective on fast turf; low-key run at York on Saturday; others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

11th

14

(5)

17th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Havana By The Sea

9st 5lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Craig Lidster

Pretty useful sprint 2yo last year but hasn't posed a serious threat in three handicap starts over 6f/7f this term, the latest at Newbury only ten days ago; the sole 3yo in the line-up; others more obvious.

16/1

Form: 05114-

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Showed improved form for Johnny Murtagh over 5.7f/6f on soft/heavy ground in Ireland last autumn when these blinkers went on; the step back up in trip could be a plus on her stable debut (remains in same ownership) and she's capable of a good run if handling conditions.
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16th

8

(11)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:42 Curragh

Mile End

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner on soft ground, including over C&D; hasn't won in over a year though, no show on both recent runs after a break; back in trip here and McMonagle booked but not an obvious one.

16/1

6

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 195y

15:10 Bellewstown

Mile End

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner on soft ground, including a C&D win off 70 this time last year; never figured from a wide draw at Listowel nine days ago after fruitless run over hurdles; Billy Lee booked; big player if close to her best; cheekpieces go back on.

14/1

5

(15)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 15y

15:20 Listowel

Mile End

9st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner on soft ground; returns from a break after five fruitless runs over hurdles; remains 6lb above her last win but talented claimer takes off 7lb; conditions fine and could outrun likely odds.

20/1

Form: 4-1144 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won Southwell maiden (7f, AW) in January and followed up in four-runner Wolverhampton handicap (7f, AW) in February; respectable fourth of seven at Kempton (7f, AW) last time with this visor applied, but he needs something extra today in this hotter race.
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2nd

6

(8)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Berkshire Phantom

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

His heyday was two winters back but he still won last July (1m1f on turf) and is often thereabouts, including on Tapeta; not totally ruled out despite the 106-day absence.

10/1

4th

1

(5)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

15:52 Pontefract

Berkshire Phantom

9st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Fionn McSharry

Landed a sixth success when winning a 12-runner handicap at Redcar (1m1f, good to soft) in July; kept at in when fourth at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) under a penalty six days later and excuses both starts since; very much respected.

7/2

3rd

4

(9)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Berkshire Phantom

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Fionn McSharry

Has won three times over 7f here; best run this year when winning over 1m1f at Redcar three runs back; stamina to prove on first run at 1m4f (can pull hard).

4/1

14/1

Form: 03-2

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Left last August's debut (6f, good to firm) well behind when third at Kempton (7f, AW) in December, and improved again when runner-up at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last month; there can be optimism he will continue to progress and he could have a part to play on handicap debut.
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10

(9)

27th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Wall Game

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Landed a 7f AW novice at Lingfield by the skin of his teeth back in mid-June; has an absence to overcome but this mark should be manageable.

8/1

1st

8

(6)

10th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Wall Game

9st 0lb

J: Dane O’Neill

T: Henry Candy

Clearly progressive over three starts at 6f-7f before never a factor on last month's handicap debut (7f, good); that 0-90 was likely a deeper race than this return to novice company looks, however.

9/1

11th

14

(13)

20th May 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Newmarket

Wall Game

8st 11lb

J: Dane O’Neill

T: Henry Candy

Left last August's debut (6f, good to firm) well behind when third at Kempton (7f, AW) in December, and improved again when runner-up at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last month; there can be optimism he will continue to progress and he could have a part to play on handicap debut.

14/1

4/1

Form: 1-30 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in the 1,000 Guineas a fortnight ago and has to leave that run miles behind, but she has far more realistic claims in this handicap and showed promise on her other two starts, winning a course maiden (5f, good) last April and finishing a good third over C&D (soft) last month; respected.
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8th

5

(10)

22nd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

15:42 Hamilton

Powerdress

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

dwelt start, raced in last

9/2

1st

1

(3)

6th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Powerdress

9st 10lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

slowly away

8/1

25/1

Form: 87-18

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Four starts for Andre Fabre in France, winning one (6.5f, AW); makes stable debut having been gelded and with yard among the winners, and a market check is advised; however, he's not obviously well treated.
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12th

2

(5)

11th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Burstow

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

dwelt start, towards rear

20/1

Form: 611-99 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won two 7f AW novices late last year and could be on a good mark on that evidence; two tough assignments in April and now drops in grade with cheekpieces added on his first run since been gelded; however, he has something to prove after those last two performances.
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4

(3)

28th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:25 Southwell (AW)

Think Climate

9st 9lb

J: Ali Husain

T: Wayne Lukas

Won two 7f novice events (one here) in late 2022 when trained by Jane Chapple-Hyam; struggled in 2023 and he hasn't been seen since pulling up in a maiden hurdle at Sedgefield 664 days ago (for James Owen); plenty to prove on his belated return; first runner for his owner-trainer.

33/1

0

8

3rd Oct 2023

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:00 Sedgefield

Think Climate

11st 2lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: James Owen

midfield, hit 2nd, soon lost position and dropped to rear

5/1

11th

4

(11)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Think Climate

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Bell

awkward start, towards rear, headway and prominent on outer after 1f

20/1

Non-runners

Think Climate

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £35.20
Straight Forecast £24.56
Tricast £128.56
Trifecta £226.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Striking Star

TOPSPEED:

Mile End

Daily Mirror:

Chartwell House

NEWMARKET:

Changing Colours

SPOTLIGHT:

Havana By The Sea

D Express:

Powerdress

The Star:

Wall Game

POSTDATA:

Striking Star

The Times:

Striking Star

Telegraph:

Striking Star

The Guardian:

Striking Star

Daily Mail:

Striking Star

The Sun:

Striking Star

Daily Record:

Striking Star