May 26 / 14.25 Goodwood

14.25

Good

Hanover Communications Handicap

  • Prize money: £6830.99
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Hanover Communications Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 33-125 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
AW success during the winter came at 1m and he seemed a non-stayer over 1m2f at Newmarket on the return to turf; may still have more to offer and has possibilities back down in distance.
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7th

3

(8)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Sudden Ambush

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Four wins over 1m, including off this mark and 4lb higher, for previous yard; couple of encouraging efforts for new stable, keeping-on second over 1m2f at Doncaster (good to firm) latest; nicely handicapped and is unexposed at this trip; interesting contender.

11/2

2nd

3

(3)

17th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

14:32 Doncaster

Sudden Ambush

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won four times over 1m for Andrew Balding, the latest at Kempton in February; has not fared quite as well since but beaten just under 2l when sixth of nine in a Redcar handicap (1m, good to firm) on stable debut last week; didn't seem to stay on only run over this trip.

7/1

6th

1

(2)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:12 Redcar

Sudden Ambush

10st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

dwelt start, towards rear

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 5-1227

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Steadily progressive on AW until taking a step backwards (finished last of seven) on latest outing; still has low mileage but that sudden dip in her form tempers enthusiasm on turf debut.
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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

12/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 93-229

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Couple of seconds on AW this spring; form dipped at Newmarket (1m) on the return to grass but he was effective in this sphere at two; may bounce back if he takes well to first-time blinkers.
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8th

9

(5)

17th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Seductive Power

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Brett Johnson

The drop to sprinting didn't help at Lingfield 13 days ago, weakening in the straight; blinkers return today but there is other pace on show and he's got too much to prove for comfort.

25/1

8th

9

(5)

17th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Seductive Power

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Brett Johnson

The drop to sprinting didn't help at Lingfield 13 days ago, weakening in the straight; blinkers return today but there is other pace on show and he's got too much to prove for comfort.

25/1

7th

5

(4)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

13:50 Lingfield (AW)

Seductive Power

9st 7lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Brett Johnson

Won a 2yo novice at Newbury on his third run for Richard Hannon (6f, good); winless at three but he ran some good races off much higher marks than this; hasn't lasted home over further in two Class 4 events for new yard this season; may fare better sprinting but he's not a solid option.

16/1

Form: 33-162 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Finished nicely for second in similar event over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago when having only his third run for new yard; holds solid claims off just 2lb higher kept to this scenario.
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4th

5

(6)

1st Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:45 Epsom

Man Of Eden

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

midfield

11/4

5th

7

(3)

8th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Ascot

Man Of Eden

8st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

Just one win from 14 starts but he's been placed in his last four handicaps and didn't get much luck in a Racing League event at Windsor (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; on same mark as for that close third and he's respected.

100/30

3rd

1

(6)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

18:30 Windsor

Man Of Eden

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

towards rear of midfield

7/2

8/1

Form: 43-1

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has shown steady progress in three AW races, winning at Lingfield (7f; seasonal debut) most recently; likely player if transferring her upward curve to turf and a new trip.
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3rd

13

(2)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Tiger Bay

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Henry Candy

Reappeared with a useful Listed win at Newmarket (6f, good) in May but has been found wanting in Group 3s since and looks best watched after being brought down in a bad accident at York last month.

22/1

9

(4)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:30 York

Tiger Bay

9st 2lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Improved form when Listed winner against her own sex at Newmarket (6f, good) and that form has been firmly boosted by the clear runner-up Frost At Dawn; however, two lesser performances have followed in Group 3s at Haydock and here and she needs a much bigger run today.

16/1

4

(1)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

Tiger Bay

9st 6lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Took a good step forward when winning a 6f Listed event at Newmarket in May; never a threat in a 7f Group 3 at Haydock since and likely vulnerable to the 3yos.

16/1

9/1

Form: 2118 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Unraced at two; progressive on AW this year, winning twice; soft ground was perhaps the reason for a poor effort at Nottingham on turf/handicap debut; may resume his improvement on this faster surface.
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4th

1

(6)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Woodstock

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

On a 16-race losing run but down the weights as a result and he was on the heels of the winner when third of 12 at Thirsk (7f) 11 days ago; having his first race here; thereabouts if he takes to it.

9/2

3rd

14

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Woodstock

8st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

On a 15-race losing run but he's well handicapped as a result and his stable is in fine form; almost certainly needed the run when seventh of 13 over C&D four weeks ago, fading; likely to build on that and more persuasive than most.

12/1

7th

11

(3)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Thirsk

Woodstock

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Failed to win in 2025 but he ran some solid races in defeat and he makes his seasonal return off a dangerous mark; interesting to see how he fares in the betting.

16/1

Form: 05418-

Last run: 219 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Sole attempt on AW resulted in 7f success; 0-5 and inconsistent on turf; chance partly depends on how well he responds to gelding operation and being fresh (makes seasonal debut).
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2nd

5

(3)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:35 Lingfield (AW)

Dream Of Mischief

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Amanda Perrett

C&D winner as a 2yo and back to form when successful at Kempton (7f; solid form) in October; below that level twice since but better than the result when seventh of 12 over C&D latterly having been caught wide from the outside stall; has fared better with the draw this time and could be dangerous having dipped to only 1lb above the mark he defied at Kempton.

11/2

2

(9)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Dream Of Mischief

9st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Amanda Perrett

Ran okay in a hot race over C&D last month and duly built on that when winning by a cosy neck 12 days ago (also C&D); major claims off 3lb higher; a positive showing from Waistcoat, who he beat last time, in the 6.40 would increase confidence.

7/2

1

(6)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Dream Of Mischief

10st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Amanda Perrett

Good second over 6f here in April when rated 7lb higher; not come close to that level since, including over C&D 16 days ago; drops in class but with enough to prove.

8/1

Form: 2413-

Last run: 230 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Solid record in four races last term and his Leicester win (7f, good) was gained when fresh; ran well in York nursery (1m) on final outing and that form has substance; gelded since; shortlisted.
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8th

6

(10)

13th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:25 Sandown

John Chard VC

9st 10lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Lightly raced since 7f win in 2022; has dropped some pounds this year and he wasn't far off his best when losing out to an unexposed one at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) 15 days ago; back up 2lb but likely to go well again; the more juice in the ground the better.

4/1

2nd

1

(8)

29th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Carlisle

John Chard VC

10st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Winless since 2022 but he arrives in decent form, not lasting home over 1m4f when ninth at Newcastle a week ago; he needs considering back down in trip.

12/1

12th

8

(3)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 3

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

John Chard VC

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Fourth of 17 at Glorious Goodwood (1m, soft) last August off an 8lb higher mark on final start for Clive Cox; latest start (fifth of ten over 1m2f at Ayr) was a big step back in the right direction and gave hope for 1m4f, but there's clearly a bit for him to prove with trip/ground on AW debut.

16/1

16/1

Form: 195-0

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Debut success came on AW; has run close to that form only once in three turf starts since, so doesn't look solid; however, return to 1m may suit with 1m2f reappearance under her belt.
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4th

6

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 3

16:18 Perth

Pure Gold

11st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Couldn't fault her momentum last year, rising from a mark of 88 at Uttoxeter in July to 102 when scoring readily at Hexham (2m, good to soft) in October; found life tougher in better races (Wetherby and Cheltenham) thereafter; this is equally tough, but she could strip fitter for C&D comeback run.

12/1

5th

9

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Pure Gold

11st 5lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Has won three races this season, the second over this C&D in September; up in the ratings and off since November; may be better for the run.

20/1

9

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Wetherby

Pure Gold

10st 8lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Better than ever since joining this stable, winning three of her last four races; easily beat four rivals at Hexham (2m, good to soft) four weeks ago and an 8lb rise should not stop her being competitive again.

5/1

Form: 1186-7

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Juvenile campaign comprised two novice wins and two comprehensive Group defeats; only seventh of nine in 1m handicap at Haydock on reappearance but may fare better with the outing under his belt.
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7th

8

(8)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Dornoch Castle

9st 5lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Max Young

always behind, reminder over 5f out, tailed off

50/1

10th

7

(11)

10th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Dornoch Castle

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Max Young

Has looked quirky/awkward at times; perhaps hard to place after winning first two starts for the Johnstons and he left them for 3,800gns in February; new yard had a winner with a recent recruit last week but this one might be best watched.

33/1

10th

7

(11)

10th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Dornoch Castle

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Max Young

Has looked quirky/awkward at times; perhaps hard to place after winning first two starts for the Johnstons and he left them for 3,800gns in February; new yard had a winner with a recent recruit last week but this one might be best watched.

33/1

OUR TIP

4/1

Form: 691-

Last run: 188 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced gelding who opened his account at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) when last seen six months ago; looks the type to improve further and do well in handicaps; interesting on reappearance.
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12th

7

(9)

24th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Come Together

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

His two efforts on the AW stand head and shoulders above his six starts on turf, winning here (8.6f) 11 months ago and finishing third of ten at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) in June; possibilities.

20/1

18

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

16:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Come Together

9st 0lb

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

11th

13

(3)

28th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:18 Newmarket

Come Together

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Lightly raced 3yo who won 8.6f AW novice last November and drops back in trip on his third outing for this yard; however, he's hard to fancy based on what he's shown the last twice (1m2f/1m3f).

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £117.50
Straight Forecast £109.38
Tricast £1277.89
Trifecta £1466.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Man Of Eden

POSTDATA:

Sudden Ambush

LAMBOURN:

John Chard VC

NEWMARKET:

Choisya

Daily Mirror:

Come Together

TOPSPEED:

Dornoch Castle

RP RATINGS:

Man Of Eden

The Times:

Man Of Eden

The Guardian:

Man Of Eden

The Sun:

Man Of Eden

The Star:

Man Of Eden

Daily Record:

Man Of Eden

Telegraph:

Sudden Ambush

Daily Mail:

Sudden Ambush

D Express:

John Chard VC