June 23 / 19.05 Newmarket (July)

19.05

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  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: -12262 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Dual winner on AW; ran well in handicap on the other course here (1m2f, good) last month when having third attempt on turf; raised just 1lb; has proved largely consistent and again holds place possibilities.
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4th

1

(1)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Mighty River

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: James Tate

C&D winner (good; 4lb higher today) in June; not so hot back here on good to firm next time, albeit in a better race, and although he wasn't beaten far at Chelmsford (AW) on latest start, that was in only seventh of 11; faces fewer rivals this time but not top of the list.

9/1

7th

9

(10)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Mighty River

9st 5lb

J: Neil Callan

T: James Tate

Successful at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) and Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) last winter and added another win at Newmarket (1m2f, good) in June; not so good back there last time, albeit in a better race, and others are higher up the list.

8/1

9th

9

(3)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Mighty River

8st 13lb

J: Neil Callan

T: James Tate

Ten races and usually seriously involved, this season's exception on soft ground; best efforts came in 1m2f handicaps on good ground under Neil Callan at Newmarket on last two starts, the latter a C&D win since which the second and fourth have both won; not harshly treated with 4lb rise.

10/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 673116 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Better than bare result (met traffic issues) at Doncaster last month when bidding for a 1m Class 6 hat-trick, following wins at Wetherby and Southwell (AW); something to prove upped in distance/grade, however.
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3

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:10 Cartmel

Golden Maverick

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jamie Snowden

Rewarded determined ride when keeping on strongly from poor position to lead on the post at Carlisle (2m1f, soft; visored) in February but again raced lazily at Stratford (2m, good to soft; first-time blinkers) in March, where he was beaten before final-flight fall; worth a go over this longer trip but it's hard to predict the extent to which he'll warm to the task; visor refitted.

11/2

3

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:10 Cartmel

Golden Maverick

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jamie Snowden

Rewarded determined ride when keeping on strongly from poor position to lead on the post at Carlisle (2m1f, soft; visored) in February but again raced lazily at Stratford (2m, good to soft; first-time blinkers) in March, where he was beaten before final-flight fall; worth a go over this longer trip but it's hard to predict the extent to which he'll warm to the task; visor refitted.

11/2

2

10th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

15:20 Stratford

Golden Maverick

11st 9lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

raced lazily at times, prominent, hit 3rd, reminder before 4 out, lost ground on turn before last, weakening when fell last

4/1

Form: 66-133

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 133 (all over 1m) for new yard this year, winning AW maiden then running well in turf handicaps, latest at Sandown where he shaped as if ready for a crack at this longer distance; solid chance.
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3rd

8

(6)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Island Star

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Won Kempton maiden (1m, AW) last spring and was third in all three subsequent turf handicaps (1m-1m2f); gelded during 11-month absence; has possibilities if fully tuned up.

8/1

3rd

8

(6)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Island Star

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Won Kempton maiden (1m, AW) last spring and was third in all three subsequent turf handicaps (1m-1m2f); gelded during 11-month absence; has possibilities if fully tuned up.

8/1

8/1

Form: 437-5

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Showed clear promise in his two turf attempts last season; gelded prior to reappearance fifth in a Redcar handicap (1m2f) that has worked out nicely; still open to progress and looks an interesting contender.
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1

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 168y

13:40 Thurles

Feud

11st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Richard John O’Brien

Maiden/novice wins during the summer of 2024; mostly disappointing in the meantime, 35l behind at Leopardstown last time (2m, yielding); others preferred.

33/1

1

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:20 Listowel

Feud

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Richard John O’Brien

Dual novice winner (including here over 2m) last year; best effort in 2025 a neck second at Wexford (2m1f, gd-yld) on penultimate; didn't back that up off 7lb higher at Newton Abbott latest (pulled up); talented on his day but difficult to predict.

11/1

1

30th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 2

16:30 Newton Abbot

Feud

12st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Richard John O’Brien

Launched hurdling career with two 2m wins in novice company last year and was close second on handicap debut at Wexford (2m1f, good to yielding) this month; could have untapped potential over this longer trip; commands respect.

5/2

Form: 4-21

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Eyecatching second in maiden on the other course here (strong form) on seasonal debut, then went one better at Goodwood (again over 1m; good to firm) two weeks ago; well treated on the reappearance effort and should improve further; gives the impression she'll be suited by this extra 2f; much respected handicap debutante.
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7th

6

(1)

23rd Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 1

15:00 Pontefract

Never Ending

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Solid performance in Haydock handicap (1m2f, soft) last month on second start for new stable, beating Doha who gave the form a big boost when winning at Royal Ascot on Wednesday; has won on good to firm; may be capable of further progress, provided she stays this new trip.

10/1

1st

2

(7)

24th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:55 Haydock

Never Ending

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Ran seven times (in these colours) for the Gosdens, winning twice (1m/1m2f, good to firm/soft); soundly beaten fourth of six on stable and seasonal debut at Redcar (1m2f, soft) three weeks ago but may have needed the run and is not ruled out in a first-time tongue-tie.

13/2

1st

2

(7)

24th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:55 Haydock

Never Ending

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Ran seven times (in these colours) for the Gosdens, winning twice (1m/1m2f, good to firm/soft); soundly beaten fourth of six on stable and seasonal debut at Redcar (1m2f, soft) three weeks ago but may have needed the run and is not ruled out in a first-time tongue-tie.

13/2

Form: 14

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Twice-raced colt, still unexposed; scored comfortably at Newbury (1m, soft) then ran respectably under a penalty at Salisbury (1m2f, good) where he finished fourth; goes handicapping with possibly still more to offer.
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3rd

8

(8)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Haydock

Golspie

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

1m2f wins last year at Pontefract (good) in June and Newcastle (AW) in December; pretty reliable and second of 14 at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) on return to turf in March showed again that he should be seriously involved.

11/2

2nd

8

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:15 Doncaster

Golspie

9st 8lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

Mostly creditable efforts on Tapeta this winter but the handicapper has been winning the argument lately and he returns to turf off 2lb higher than when successful at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last summer; likely to be on the premises but might be vulnerable for the win.

9/1

4th

1

(7)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Golspie

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Course regular whose two handicap wins came off slightly lower marks; another solid effort under a typically patient ride when fourth over the extended 1m4f here last Thursday; likely to be on the premises again.

13/2

Form: 624

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced gelding who was only a modest fourth upped to 1m2f at Lingfield most recently; clear second at Brighton (1m) the time before and may do better still but needs to prove he's effective at this trip.
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7

(2)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Bath

The Jackler

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Brian Meehan

Five-race maiden; ran creditably from the front in first-time blinkers at Newbury (1m, good; finished 2l fifth) last week; has respectable form claims off the same mark in the retained headgear.

11/2

5th

3

(5)

6th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Newbury

The Jackler

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Brian Meehan

led, ridden and wandered around from over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon no extra and lost position

10/1

7th

8

(4)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:05 Newmarket (July)

The Jackler

8st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Brian Meehan

Thrice-raced gelding who was only a modest fourth upped to 1m2f at Lingfield most recently; clear second at Brighton (1m) the time before and may do better still but needs to prove he's effective at this trip.

16/1

Form: 557-01 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
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7th

3

(8)

12th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Greysful Storm

10st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

in rear, weakened from 3f out

16/1

7th

3

(8)

12th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Greysful Storm

10st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

in rear, weakened from 3f out

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2413-8

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to below-par effort (over 1m) on reappearance; proved consistent (form figures 2413) last term and could well bounce back provided he stays this new trip (mixed messages in pedigree on that score).
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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

Non-runners

Greysful Storm, John Chard VC

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £40.00
Straight Forecast £40.35
Tricast £85.99
Trifecta £115.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Never Ending

RP RATINGS:

Island Star

Telegraph:

Mighty River

POSTDATA:

Greysful Storm

NEWMARKET:

Never Ending

The Guardian:

Never Ending

Daily Mail:

Never Ending

The Sun:

Never Ending

The Star:

Never Ending

Daily Record:

Never Ending

Daily Mirror:

Mighty River

TOPSPEED:

Island Star

The Times:

Island Star

D Express:

Island Star