May 24 / 16.40 Yarmouth

16.40

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 0m 7f 3y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.80
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 0741-5 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Entitled to have come on for his comeback (race didn't pan out his way over 1m; will be happier back down in trip) and the booking of William Buick (0-2 for the yard) draws the eye; runs mainly on the AW but did go close at Leicester last summer.
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1st

2

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Thapa Vc

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Mark Rimell

Ran three sound races in June, notably when 0.75l third over C&D (good to firm) then beaten a head at Bath next time (1m, good); below par on AW latest but has an each-way chance back on turf.

5/1

5th

3

(11)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Kempton (AW)

Thapa Vc

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Mark Rimell

Arrives in very good form without winning, a clear second of 11 in 1m Bath handicap 25 days ago; drawn wide but this course winner merits serious consideration with Oisin Murphy back up.

5/2

2nd

1

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Bath

Thapa Vc

9st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Mark Rimell

Won two fast-ground C&D handicaps last season, both off higher marks than today's; threatening a win in recent starts and Jack Callan takes off a handy 3lb; unraced on slower than good ground.

4/1

14/1

  • Place: £6.30

Form: 260554 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Very unusual to see him away from Tapeta these days or over this trip (done most racing of late over 9.4f at Wolverhampton); would be a surprise winner.
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5th

5

(6)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Course regular; his latest third (8.6f) was a remote one behind an easy winner but it was still a creditable effort; no sign of age denting his enthusiasm and he should make another bold bid.

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

10st 6lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Scott Dixon

Three wins here in the winter to take his course tally to 11 but he's rather lost the plot since and doesn't often go beyond 7f these days; needs a revival.

33/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 56-711

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Cheekpieces have made the difference, with five AW wins over 6f to his name in the past ten months; shapes as though this extra furlong will be within range now but he returns to turf on a career-high mark.
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2nd

1

(2)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Dark Side Thunder

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Eight-time AW winner but he's 1-21 on turf; placed a couple of times this season, including over C&D (good to firm) in April, but he's not easy to predict and was out the back at Doncaster last time; has another switch of headgear and he comes with risks attached.

9/2

8th

6

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Dark Side Thunder

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jessica Macey

A dual 6f scorer last season; comes here on the back of a good third of eight in 6f Leicester handicap last month so needs considering.

7/1

3rd

4

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Dark Side Thunder

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

He has a much better strike-rate on AW than turf and was well beaten over C&D last time; however, prior to that he was second of six at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) and is not written off today.

9/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 015577 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Back to just below his last winning mark (one of two occasions he's been ridden by Luke Catton), having not taken to a first-time visor latest; lacks consistency and boasts a poor strike-rate but it wouldn't surprise at all to see him pop up.
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4

(2)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:10 Brighton

Secret Strength

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Shaun Lycett

Four-time winner who can be slowly away; made a winning stable debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) off 5lb lower in January and wasn't beaten far when fourth at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last time; up in grade now back on turf and this smaller field probably isn't ideal for him due to his hold-up style, but he holds place claims.

7/2

4

(2)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:10 Brighton

Secret Strength

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Shaun Lycett

Four-time winner who can be slowly away; made a winning stable debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) off 5lb lower in January and wasn't beaten far when fourth at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last time; up in grade now back on turf and this smaller field probably isn't ideal for him due to his hold-up style, but he holds place claims.

7/2

4th

5

(5)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Secret Strength

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Shaun Lycett

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear

9/2

Form: -82312 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Does most racing on the AW and has run exclusively over 1m for well over a year now; arrives in form but returns to turf on a career-high mark and will do well to lead with Ideal Guest in here, so has a bit to overcome.
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8th

9

(6)

14th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

Covert Mission

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

midfield

7/1

3

(2)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Covert Mission

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Five-time AW winner who was a good third off reduced mark at Kempton (1m; cheekpieces added) last month but he's not easy to predict and was never involved at Southwell last time; others are more solid.

5/1

6th

6

(12)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Covert Mission

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Five-time AW winner who turned things around with a good third off a reduced mark at Kempton (1m; cheekpieces added) 19 days ago; was beaten less than 2l in that race and he's a big player if he can back that up.

7/1

Form: 17-900 D

Last run: 110 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Races almost exclusively on the AW these days, mainly over another furlong; goes well fresh, which is a bonus back from over three months off, but he lost his way early in the year and has to bounce back.
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7th

3

(1)

27th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

15:45 Yarmouth

George Morland

10st 2lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Amy Murphy

Seemed to benefit from going over 1m2f (and this new headgear combination) when runner-up here two starts back and fared less well back in trip at Chelmsford on Thursday, though the draw didn't help; others preferred kept to 1m.

14/1

7th

1

(10)

24th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:05 Chelmsford (AW)

George Morland

9st 10lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Amy Murphy

towards rear

7/1

2nd

2

(1)

16th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

16:10 Yarmouth

George Morland

10st 2lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Amy Murphy

Four-time AW winner who scored off 10lb higher at Southwell (1m) last November but he's not finished closer than sixth in his seven runs since; turf record now stands at 0-13 and he has questions to answer at this new trip; tongue-tie added.

16/1

6/1

Form: /92727

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Winner on soft ground for Richard Hannon as a 2yo before missing a chunk of his career; hasn't had a lot of luck with one thing and another on the AW this year and returns to turf on a fair mark if the first-time headgear helps.
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2

(11)

13th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Sharvara

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Turf winner (8.5f, soft) for R Hannon as a 2yo; missed 2022; his two best efforts for new yard have come over 7f at Wolverhampton; chance if at that level but he's been below par the last twice.

8/1

7th

6

(2)

24th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

16:40 Yarmouth

Sharvara

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Archie Watson

Winner on soft ground for Richard Hannon as a 2yo before missing a chunk of his career; hasn't had a lot of luck with one thing and another on the AW this year and returns to turf on a fair mark if the first-time headgear helps.

6/1

7th

6

(11)

13th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:50 Lingfield (AW)

Sharvara

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Archie Watson

Below best over 1m on sole Polytrack start but in good form over 7f either side and found only a very interesting rival too good at Wolverhampton ten days ago; should be right there if handling this surface as well.

7/1

Form: 5216-7 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
The fitting of a visor helped last summer, with him going on to win three times over today's trip, latterly off this mark; finished well held on his Chelmsford comeback but should fare better.
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1st

2

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Ideal Guest

9st 12lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Losing run is mounting up but he shaped well from the front over C&D (good) eight days ago, eventually tying up having kicked clear too soon in hindsight, beaten only 2l; big chance off same mark with Ethan Tindall taking off a bonus 5lb, provided his energy is used better.

3/1

4th

8

(2)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Ideal Guest

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Harriet Bethell

Ran poorly last time, failing to back up reappearance effort and continuing his long losing spell; otherwise well capable of taking a serious hand off current mark, provided he rebounds.

14/1

Form: U411-8 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Currently 2-2 on turf, both over C&D last autumn, latterly off a 6lb lower mark; the cheekpieces are back today, having been left off for his AW comeback (1m), and he should step up on that effort.
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3rd

7

(2)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

The Spotlight Kid

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dean Ivory

Both wins on turf have been at Yarmouth over 7f and he's also won twice on the AW; went close at Southwell (1m, AW) in January but he did too much too soon there 20 days ago; claims if settling better.

13/2

5th

3

(10)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

The Spotlight Kid

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Dean Ivory

Twice won back to back and has been knocking on the door of late, loudest when going down by a neck over C&D in January; player if he's not too fresh back from a short break and can be settled.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £158.10
Straight Forecast £187.17
Tricast £1745.14
Trifecta £1217.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

The Spotlight Kid

POSTDATA:

Covert Mission

SPOTLIGHT:

Secret Strength

Daily Mirror:

Sharvara

RP RATINGS:

Secret Strength

The Times:

The Spotlight Kid

Telegraph:

The Spotlight Kid

The Guardian:

The Spotlight Kid

Daily Mail:

The Spotlight Kid

The Star:

The Spotlight Kid

NEWMARKET:

Covert Mission

D Express:

Covert Mission

The Sun:

Covert Mission

Daily Record:

Covert Mission