June 25 / 15.05 Ffos Las

15.05

Good To Firm

Decus Research Ltd Handicap

  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Decus Research Ltd Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.20
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 81-3

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
7f AW scorer last October then had a gelding operation; not disgraced at Windsor (6f, soft) on reappearance; still unexposed and this forecast faster turf surface may suit; interesting on handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(5)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

15:55 Yarmouth

Hydration

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

Won his novice last season over 7f but kept to 6f this campaign and has won handicaps on good and soft ground; probably not helped by a slow pace when sixth at Newcastle but wasn't all that far away; remains of interest.

5/2

6th

3

(9)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Hydration

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

midfield

5/1

1st

5

(7)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

15:55 Doncaster

Hydration

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

towards rear

7/2

9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 60-403

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Not in top form this season and blew the start last time; however, drops in class and has a good chance off current mark provided he revives in first-time blinkers; similar profile to Beyond Equal.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(9)

5th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Kempton (AW)

Amazonian Dream

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Rod Millman

Remains consistent enough but has become hard to win with and doesn't have much room for manoeuvre off this mark, which is 4lb higher than when going in at Windsor in July; may well be dropped in again from a wide stall.

10/1

8

(12)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:46 Chester

Amazonian Dream

9st 4lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Rod Millman

Consistent sort who is campaigned regularly at Windsor and he landed a 6f handicap there in July; poorly drawn when fifth of nine there (6f) three weeks ago; no forlorn hope.

25/1

5th

6

(9)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:00 Windsor

Amazonian Dream

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Never easily knocked when competing here; had no excuses behind a couple of these 12 days ago but ran his usual sold race; has won on slow and fast ground.

10/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 0-5642

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
All wins in Class 6 contests over 7f; close second at Lingfield (good to firm) returned to that distance two weeks ago; back down in trip and up in grade, he's not the percentage call.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(7)

21st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Major Gatsby

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Bill Turner

Won at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last October and now 2lb lower; however, he hasn't been at the same level on either outing this year and needs to raise his game; just one win from his last 17 starts.

16/1

6th

10

(7)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Major Gatsby

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Bill Turner

1lb lower than when gaining his fourth C&D success in October, but out of the frame in three starts since; well backed last time, though, so interesting to see if the money comes for him again now returned here.

16/1

10th

5

(8)

8th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

Major Gatsby

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Bill Turner

String of good runs on turf and AW last season and there were feasible excuses for his last two defeats (drawn wide/raced close to a strong pace); handicapped to be competitive.

10/1

4th
3 (1)
Vape

11/4

Form: 6-4102 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
One of the main contenders on recent form, having scored at Chepstow (6f, good to soft) three starts ago and posted a solid effort at Newbury (6f, good to firm; neck second to subsequent winner) latest; respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

1

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:00 Chepstow

Vape

9st 9lb

J: Amy Tucker

T: John & Rhys Flint

Triple course winner who is on a dangerous mark but he's been out of sorts at big prices in his four runs this season; has plenty to prove and all of his nine wins have been over 6f.

25/1

8th

7

(4)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Chepstow

Vape

9st 2lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: John & Rhys Flint

Won this last year, one of three C&D victories, for Charlie Tucker off a 2lb higher mark in a small field; yard enjoying a better spell of late and this may have been the plan but he doesn't arrive in the same form as last year; the years might be catching up.

20/1

6th

5

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Chepstow

Vape

9st 1lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: John & Rhys Flint

Conditions to suit and this veteran is likely to find more races this year; the evidence of his two runs in 2026 suggests he may need some more help from the handicapper before he is of renewed interest though.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3-5477 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Hasn't really picked up full steam this term; however, takes a drop in grade and has clear possibilities off current mark provided he takes well to headgear experiment (hood/cheekpieces applied).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(1)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beyond Equal

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

took keen hold, prominent, going okay over 1f out, lost third final strides

8/1

4th

3

(1)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beyond Equal

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

took keen hold, prominent, going okay over 1f out, lost third final strides

8/1

4th

7

(3)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Beyond Equal

9st 7lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Stuart Kittow

dwelt start

6/1

Form: 71-246

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Form in Ireland came on Dundalk AW; did too much up front at Newbury (7f) on turf/stable debut; may benefit from this drop back to 6f and still has low mileage.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(5)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:30 Chepstow

Dynamite Katie

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Grace Harris

Regressive since coming over from Ireland and has done her racing over 7f-1m during the past year; turned in two poor efforts this spring and is tried in first-time blinkers dropping to the minimum trip.

25/1

14th

13

(1)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Dynamite Katie

8st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Her losing run stands at 21 but she ran some good races over C&D last year; usual hood was absent when well beaten on her return to action two weeks ago and it remains off today.

25/1

14th

13

(1)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Dynamite Katie

8st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Her losing run stands at 21 but she ran some good races over C&D last year; usual hood was absent when well beaten on her return to action two weeks ago and it remains off today.

25/1

7th
5 (4)
Endowed

20/1

Form: 5560-7 D

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Last of seven in 7f AW contest on sole run this term (debut for new yard); had a third wind surgery since; all wins at this distance and he's well treated on best form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(2)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:40 Yarmouth

Endowed

10st 9lb

J: Miss Imogen Mathias

T: John & Rhys Flint

Five-time winner on turf over 6f, most recently at Chepstow last June off 2lb higher; failed to beat a rival on his reappearance and he was behind Shades Of May when seventh at Salisbury (7f) two weeks ago; others preferred.

16/1

7th

7

(9)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

18:21 Salisbury

Endowed

10st 11lb

J: Miss Imogen Mathias

T: John & Rhys Flint

Has gained all wins over 6f but went very close (off 3lb higher) in this race last year, albeit was in better form at the time; admittedly may prove resurgent with Brighton reappearance under his belt.

10/1

6th

5

(5)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

13:56 Brighton

Endowed

9st 12lb

J: Miss Imogen Mathias

T: John & Rhys Flint

Won two 6f handicaps at Chepstow last June and went close in his hat-trick bid the following month (7f); two lesser efforts followed and he returns to action after 263 days on the sidelines.

16/1

Form: 9430-D6

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
One of two runners on the card for this Irish stable; hasn't progressed and record is 0-9 but current mark is workable based on peak efforts; could go well.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

3

(7)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:17 Naas

Reinforce

9st 10lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Miss Katy Brown

Back-to-back wins on good ground over 5f at Navan and Down Royal in summer of 2024; not been close to that form over last two years and continues to slide in the weights.

33/1

12th

10

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:57 Navan

Reinforce

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Miss Katy Brown

Won here over 5f two years ago on fast ground, later winning at Down Royal (both times for today's rider); lightly raced in recent years, entitled to come on for last month's Naas comeback run.

12/1

15th

2

(24)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Reinforce

10st 1lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Miss Katy Brown

Dual winner over this trip in 2024; lost his form soon afterwards and has been absent almost a year so is best watched unless market support comes.

28/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.50
Straight Forecast £16.76
Tricast £114.26
Trifecta £128.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Hydration

SPOTLIGHT:

Vape

RP RATINGS:

Amazonian Dream

Telegraph:

Major Gatsby

The Times:

Beyond Equal

The Sun:

Hydration

The Star:

Hydration

Daily Record:

Hydration

WEST COUNTRY:

Amazonian Dream

D Express:

Vape

Daily Mirror:

Vape