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.
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No / Draw
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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.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

4th

9

(8)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:55 Windsor

Amazonian Dream

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Form dipped slightly when never-dangerous favourite in Class 3 here three weeks ago, following two seconds and a win (all also C&D) on previous three starts; back to Class 4 and, like most of these, has each-way claims.

7/1

7th

14

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:28 Windsor

Amazonian Dream

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rod Millman

In excellent form of late and ended a long losing run with a deserved fourth C&D win in eight-runner contest a week ago; very much one to consider under a 4lb penalty with Oisin Murphy again up.

4/1

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.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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).
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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