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20.25

Good To Firm

Dreams Of Fleetwood Mac 21st July Maiden Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 2f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Dreams Of Fleetwood Mac 21st July Maiden Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £26.90
  • Place: £6.40

Form: 489-07

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Regressive on the Flat and, although down in weights and in trip/grade with cheekpieces fitted, he'll be one to watch unless the market suggests otherwise.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

7

27th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:25 Stratford

A Shining Moon

10st 12lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Paul Midgley

towards rear, bad mistake 3rd

16/1

12th

6

(12)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

16:55 Redcar

A Shining Moon

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

More than a year since he ran well on the Flat and the switch to blinkers didn't help last time (returns to the usual cheekpieces today); would be a surprise winner upped from 1m2f.

25/1

8th

7

(3)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

14:10 Beverley

A Shining Moon

10st 4lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: Paul Midgley

On a lengthy losing sequence and he failed to beat a rival in 1m4f handicap at Leicester last month; blinkers replace the usual cheekpieces here with plenty to prove.

25/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 085-

Last run: 220 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Steady progress in three runs over 7f-1m last autumn; dam a 1m2f winner so step up to this trip should suit; open to improvement and type to do better now handicapping.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

1st Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Worcester

Ragosina

12st 0lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

Didn't run badly on the Flat in July but has been disappointing over hurdles since winning a mares' novice at Sedgefield (2m4f, soft) in February and others have more pressing claims.

25/1

6th

6

(7)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Newbury

Ragosina

9st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: B F Brookhouse

slowly into stride, raced in last

16/1

4th

2

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

13:55 Cartmel

Ragosina

11st 12lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: B F Brookhouse

Had somewhat mixed record during first season over hurdles but won a Sedgefield novice (2m4f, soft) in February and confirmed her wellbeing with a pretty good Flat run this month; could have a say.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 5-5235

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Shaped as though retaining all ability on reappearance but may have found latest race a fortnight later coming too quickly; this represents an easier test and he's a player down in trip.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(5)

21st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Dancing Gypsy

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Loughnane

took keen hold, prominent, outpaced 3f out, weakened over 1f out

12/1

11

(8)

9th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dancing Gypsy

9st 4lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Ran well when third on his stable debut here (9.4f) last month but faded out of it over 1m2f at Newcastle since, taking his record to 0-13; drops back in trip.

14/1

8th

3

(8)

19th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Dancing Gypsy

9st 9lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: David Loughnane

3yo who is 0-12 but, having edged down the weights, he ran well when third on his stable debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) on Monday; that was his first run since July and he could have more to offer for this yard.

6/1

Form: 3257-4

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Not far off pick of efforts, despite racing keenly in first-time cheekpieces, when stepped up to this trip on reappearance; should be better for that run and is another to consider in an open event.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(2)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Absolute Queen

10st 0lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Fully effective on AW, recording her peak RPR on Tapeta, so surprising the return to turf was put forward as the reason for her easy win at Brighton in May (1m4f, good); mixed bag since, often slowly away, and there are risks involved.

20/1

4

29th Sep 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Absolute Queen

9st 11lb

T: George Boughey

6th

1

(7)

11th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Absolute Queen

10st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

slowly away, in rear, headway 4f out

8/1

Form: 257-85

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
0-15 on the Flat but, although below best on last three AW starts, all best form has been on turf; each-way claims back on a sound surface if anywhere near back to his best.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(3)

26th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

20:25 Pontefract

Make A Prophet

9st 7lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Paul Midgley

0-15 on the Flat but, although below best on last three AW starts, all best form has been on turf; each-way claims back on a sound surface if anywhere near back to his best.

33/1

5th

5

(1)

18th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Make A Prophet

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

took keen hold early, prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

25/1

8th

2

(9)

3rd Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Make A Prophet

9st 10lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

prominent

25/1

Form: 47-256

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability on AW from 6f-1m2f; should be suited by the return to this trip on only second turf start and should give a good account.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(2)

31st Jul 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield

Butterfly Effect

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Scott

Good second in 1m handicap on the Polytrack here in April; has failed to match that form since and record is now 0-10.

12/1

9th

12

(13)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:20 Doncaster

Butterfly Effect

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: George Scott

dwelt start, in rear

14/1

4th

4

(4)

9th Jun 2023

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:48 Bath

Butterfly Effect

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: George Scott

Eight-race maiden; blinkered on last two outings and was not quite at her best form, which is on AW but first and latest starts have been her only attempts on turf; chance on AW form.

9/2

25/1

Form: 664

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in face of some stiff tasks on AW but, although handicaps will likely offer him his best chance of success in due course, the handicapper hasn't taken any chances with his opening mark; turf debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(7)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:50 Thirsk

Eva Rosie

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stella Barclay

Four wins on AW this year (1m-1m3f); came up short off this mark at Southwell three weeks ago and she has something to prove on turf.

16/1

7

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Eva Rosie

9st 10lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Stella Barclay

Started the year in ordinary form in classified events but she's made great progress and won four times on Tapeta since, over 1m2f, 1m3f (on this course) and 1m; that latter win was gained in fine style and she's a major contender despite the 6lb rise.

11/2

1

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Eva Rosie

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stella Barclay

Won over 1m2f here in March and followed up over further at Southwell; form has dipped since.

8/1

6/1

Form: -87203

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability on both turf and AW and tried in a visor for the drop back in distance; yard among the winners and not difficult to envisage him running well.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(2)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

16:55 Redcar

Ski Jump

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Tina Jackson

Win last summer came over 1m2f and stamina isn't assured as he goes beyond 1m4f for the first time; this summer's Beverley efforts give him claims if he does see it out though.

6/1

2nd

6

(2)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

19:45 Beverley

Ski Jump

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tina Jackson

Course winner at 1m2f for Richard Fahey but he hasn't entirely answered the stamina question over this far as yet, most recently when third of eight over C&D ten days ago; might be tough to reel in Walter Hartright if the latter is on song.

10/1

3rd

7

(4)

25th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

15:17 Beverley

Ski Jump

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tina Jackson

midfield

10/1

Form: 06-03

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability at a moderate level on AW but, although no show so far on turf, she may do better on a sound surface; market should be a decent guide to prospects.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(4)

18th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Ripon

Cantalupo Bella

8st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Placed in low-grade handicaps at up to 2m on the Flat, including on heavy; has not accomplished much over hurdles on last five outings but at least her fitness should be assured; needs a second look for in-form yard.

11/2

5th

5

(4)

18th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Ripon

Cantalupo Bella

8st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Placed in low-grade handicaps at up to 2m on the Flat, including on heavy; has not accomplished much over hurdles on last five outings but at least her fitness should be assured; needs a second look for in-form yard.

11/2

7th

9

19th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:15 Wetherby

Cantalupo Bella

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Placed in low-grade handicaps at up to 2m on the Flat and ran well for a long way when upped to 3m for last month's handicap hurdle debut at Southwell (heavy); effectively 1lb higher today but might last longer on the less testing ground; dangerous to ignore.

16/1

25/1

Form: 95-8

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
No more than a hint of ability in two runs last year and well beaten on reappearance; good chance he'll stay this trip but needs to improve to win on handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(4)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

12:30 Newcastle (AW)

Final Chant

8st 12lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Gemma Tutty

Maiden; didn't show a great deal for Micky Hammond at up to 1m2f on turf and needs to improve for the longer trip and the change of stable and surface.

12/1

8th

2

(7)

5th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:15 Thirsk

Final Chant

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Micky Hammond

midfield on outer

100/1

Form: 64-9

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Bogged down on soft ground on reappearance but claims if form of sole AW start can be built on; type to do better now handicapping.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

8

(9)

26th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

20:25 Pontefract

Limerick Bound

9st 6lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

Bogged down on soft ground on reappearance but claims if form of sole AW start can be built on; type to do better now handicapping.

7/1

9th

5

(9)

29th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Leicester

Limerick Bound

8st 13lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Johnston

110,000euros yearling; beaten about 16l at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) but fourth of six in another novice at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) later in September; needs further improvement but should be a better horse this year.

9/1

4th

4

(4)

20th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Limerick Bound

9st 4lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie & Mark Johnston

pressed leader, pushed along and briefly disputed lead over 2f out, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, beaten and lost third inside final 110yds

8/1

Form: 759-

Last run: 207 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

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

5th

2

(7)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Different Tone

10st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Rebecca Menzies

Posted two good performances on AW in 2023 and is still fairly unexposed in this sphere; seemed to need the run last month on return from long absence; heed the market signals.

7/1

6th

2

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Different Tone

9st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

The winner of one of his nine starts for Ed Walker, namely a 1m4f Polytrack handicap in August 2023; sold for 42,000gns in October 2023 and finished second of five at Chelmsford on debut for the Horse Watchers (1m6f); absent for 720 days and has now joined Rebecca Menzies; low mileage and the betting should be revealing.

9/1

6th

2

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Different Tone

9st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

The winner of one of his nine starts for Ed Walker, namely a 1m4f Polytrack handicap in August 2023; sold for 42,000gns in October 2023 and finished second of five at Chelmsford on debut for the Horse Watchers (1m6f); absent for 720 days and has now joined Rebecca Menzies; low mileage and the betting should be revealing.

9/1

Non-runners

Different Tone

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £236.20
Straight Forecast £184.15
Tricast £526.48
Trifecta £738.70

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Ragosina

POSTDATA:

Absolute Queen

RP RATINGS:

Cantalupo Bella

Daily Mail:

Dancing Gypsy

The Times:

Butterfly Effect

SPOTLIGHT:

Different Tone

The Guardian:

Cantalupo Bella

Telegraph:

Ragosina

The Star:

Ragosina

D Express:

Dancing Gypsy

Daily Mirror:

Absolute Queen

Daily Record:

Absolute Queen

The Sun:

Butterfly Effect