June 08 / 19.40 Yarmouth

19.40

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 1m 3f 104y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather:

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.80
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 769-

Last run: 247 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Modest form in 7f and 1m maidens last autumn; gelded since; as is customary with this in-form yard, he should be of vastly more interest now that he goes handicapping over middle distances.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

16

(4)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:05 Chester

Blindedbythelights

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Versatile tactically; his only two wins were in 2023 but this highly reliable handicapper has been runner-up in six of his seven races since, including in useful company and also over 2m when he wore cheekpieces on last three occasions (hung right and lost out to a rallying rival last time); now tries blinkers and has each-way claims from low draw.

11/2

2nd

7

(7)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Kempton (AW)

Blindedbythelights

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Versatile tactically; off since last July but short-headed last May after a longer absence and he was also runner-up on his two other starts last term, taking his handicap record to 121224222; upped to 2m with cheekpieces enlisted for last two outings, one of which was on Chelmsford Polytrack; edging up the weights but should go well again.

3/1

2nd

1

(2)

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 3

15:00 Ascot

Blindedbythelights

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Sound efforts at Newmarket (1m6f) and Chelmsford (2m, AW) this season, taking handicap record to 12122422; the cheekpieces worn last time are retained; up another 2lb but again looks a solid contender.

3/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 74-492

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Second favourite, improved when second of 12 at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) nine days ago in his third handicap but first on a sound surface; likely to stay and goes on the shortlist.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

9

(7)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Denis Anthony

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: James Fanshawe

Consistent; successful at Ffos Las (1m4f Class 6, good) in June, and has since acquitted himself well around the southern turf circuit (1m4f-1m6f); competes from a joint career-high on just his second attempt on the AW, so it is possible that he'll find a few stronger; first-time cheekpeices.

4/1

4th

6

(1)

6th Sep 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Bath

Denis Anthony

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: James Fanshawe

Won at Ffos Las (1m4f, good) in June and has continued to run well, latterly not helped by a tepid pace over 1m5f at Lingfield; this trip is worth a go and should be on the scene.

2/1

2nd

1

(5)

12th Aug 2023

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Lingfield

Denis Anthony

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

towards rear, ridden and outpaced 2f out, went third over 1f out, kept on and went second final 110yds, nearest finish

5/2

Form: 7-54

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
9l defeat in maiden at Catterick (1m4f, good to firm) on latest start was his closest finish; the form has taken a couple of knocks and it's unclear whether this trip will be far enough but he looks the type to make progress now he's sent handicapping.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newbury

Baileys Khelstar

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Johnston

Missed the whole of 2025; needs to put a lesser effort in a 0-95 contest at Hamilton (1m5f, good) last month behind him, but this is easier and he is just 1lb higher than for his last win, which came over this trip.

7/1

4th

5

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

14:40 Hamilton

Baileys Khelstar

8st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Three-time winner; showed the benefit of his return from a long absence when giving it a good go from the front in a 1m6f handicap at Wolverhampton 16 days ago; whether he can improve again is debatable and this is tougher.

8/1

2nd

1

(2)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

15:18 Wolverhampton (AW)

Baileys Khelstar

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Three wins including an emphatic success at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) on his 4yo reappearance, but he has plenty to prove having been beaten a very long way on his return from almost 21 months off at Musselburgh (1m6f, soft) 13 days ago.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7-6433

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Best runs in handicaps came when cheekpieces were enlisted for last two outings, over about 1m3f; still needs extra and switches to a visor; his only three turf races have been on good to soft.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

24th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

14:52 Uttoxeter

Corsican Caper

11st 9lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Kevin Frost

Lots of Flat racing and lowly rated these days; hadn't shown much over hurdles but kept finding to finish a 5.5l third over 2m4f here 22 days ago on his handicap debut, and this longer trip looks the obvious move.

100/30

3rd

11

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

15:50 Uttoxeter

Corsican Caper

10st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Kevin Frost

Lowly rated these days on the Flat and has shown little in three runs over hurdles; makes handicap hurdle debut up in trip and needs to show significant improvement.

14/1

4th

3

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:32 Taunton

Corsican Caper

11st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Kevin Frost

A fair 1m6f Flat winner; built on his hurdling debut seventh when third of four in 2m Doncaster novice 27 days ago but this demands considerably more.

12/1

Form: 615-49 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Narrowly held on when making all in a Yarmouth maiden (1m1f, good to soft) last September; ran creditably next time but soundly beaten in this season's two handicaps; tongue tied all starts, plus cheekpieces on latest.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

11

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:15 Taunton

Dance Havana

10st 4lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Grace Harris

Flat wins in 2022 and 2023; has had only four races over hurdles but soundly beaten in two soft-ground handicaps when last seen early in 2024.

20/1

10/1

Form: -36334

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
New stable this year; three respectable thirds for them at Wolverhampton (up to 1m4f, AW) and heavy ground probably excuses the scale of his defeat when returned to turf on latest outing; blinkered on last two outings and now tongue tied as well; edging down the weights and searching for his first win.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

4

3rd Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:08 Stratford

Ramz

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

0-12 on the Flat (placed seven times) for Karl Burke last year and for Alice Haynes in 2023; blinkered on latest three starts and disappointing, overall; joined good yard for hurdling and Sean Bowen rides but bit to prove.

6/1

6th

3

(5)

8th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

19:40 Yarmouth

Ramz

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

in touch with leaders

10/1

4th

7

(2)

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

17:00 Goodwood

Ramz

9st 7lb

J: Shariq Mohd

T: Alice Haynes

Campaigned at Wolverhampton (AW) for new stable this year; largely consistent but is fairly exposed now and still a maiden (0-10); others preferred.

14/1

16/1

Form: 8-497

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in three starts at Dundalk (1m, AW) in the winter for Michael Halford; had changed hands and stables, also gelded and fitted with cheekpieces, when soundly beaten on handicap debut at Newmarket (1m2f, good; 28-1) three weeks ago; headgear removed and he's upped in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(7)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rhythm And Tyne

9st 10lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

Dual winner here over 1m2f; best recent effort when second in a C&D claimer last month; reported to have a swollen knee after a bad run here last week; claims at his best and worth a market check.

10/1

7th

3

(7)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rhythm And Tyne

9st 10lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

Dual winner here over 1m2f; best recent effort when second in a C&D claimer last month; reported to have a swollen knee after a bad run here last week; claims at his best and worth a market check.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £5.10
Straight Forecast £4.59
Trifecta £31.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Denis Anthony

NEWMARKET:

Blindedbythelights

D Express:

Baileys Khelstar

The Sun:

Corsican Caper

Daily Mirror:

Baileys Khelstar

Daily Mail:

Blindedbythelights

Daily Record:

Blindedbythelights

RP RATINGS:

Denis Anthony

POSTDATA:

Denis Anthony

The Times:

Denis Anthony

Telegraph:

Denis Anthony

The Guardian:

Denis Anthony

The Star:

Denis Anthony