June 29 / 17.30 Newmarket (July)

17.30

Good To Firm

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  • 2m 0f 0y
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 060-53 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Runs off a mark 1lb lower than when winning this last year (good) and he returned to form with a close third at Chelmsford (1m6f, AW) three weeks ago; the step back up in trip is a plus and he's a strong contender.
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4th

6

(3)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 17y

Class 5

19:10 Yarmouth

Dereham

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

Shed his maiden tag in the corresponding race in 2021 (good to soft) and he has added a further four wins, the last three in consecutive renewals of a 2m handicap at Newmarket; chased home a stablemate in this race last year after a six-month absence; back from eight months off today and perhaps vulnerable to younger legs.

10/1

6

(4)

18th Sep 2025

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 5

16:55 Pontefract

Dereham

9st 3lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

Course winner (extended 2m5f) who was third in this last year; form figures this term read 2123, the win coming at Newmarket (2m, good to firm) in June; solid.

3/1

2

(4)

26th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Ripon

Dereham

10st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: John Berry

In good form this season, winning comprehensively at Newmarket (2m, good to firm) in June before 9l second to unexposed winner at Yarmouth (1m6f, good to firm); the return to 2m is in his favour and he's a key player.

9/4

3/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: /2-431 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Close third at Chester (2m, good) last month on second start back from a long absence before a comfortable win there (2m, good) 12 days ago; based on that latest evidence a 5lb rise may not stop him today.
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6th

8

(11)

18th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 68y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield

Capone

8st 11lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Veteran who's been sharply on the downgrade in recent times, coming 22lb down the weights in the past year; a long time since he wore headgear, which is likely fitted more in hope than expectation.

20/1

6th

8

(4)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Capone

8st 7lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Veteran who is 1-29 on the Flat and has completely lost his way, including when last of nine (behind two of these) over C&D four weeks ago; opposable from 1lb wrong.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2117-8 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won three of his first five handicaps last summer; his stable is in flying form and he may have needed his reappearance run at Lingfield four weeks ago, but he was tailed off and that was also the case on his final outing last year; has something to prove.
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11th

8

11th Oct 2023

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:20 Sedgefield

At The Double

11st 3lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Adam Nicol

took keen hold, prominent, awkward jump and dropped to rear 1st, detached 3rd, soon struggling

16/1

6th

4

(5)

20th Aug 2023

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 5

16:00 Pontefract

At The Double

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Adam Nicol

Won three of his first five handicaps (1m6f-2m) last summer in these colours when trained by Sir Mark Prescott; a 4l third over 2m at Newmarket in June divides two complete no-shows and it's not clear what to expect.

8/1

8th

9

(7)

15th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:55 York

At The Double

8st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

raced in last, pushed along before halfway, struggling and reminders 6f out

7/1

Form: -44374 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced on turf and didn't run badly when fourth of eight at Doncaster (14.5f, good) last time; however, he has to better that form to come out on top here, and his best efforts thus far have been on AW.
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5

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

20:20 Salisbury

Wannabe Brave

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Has made his name on the AW, winning five times at 2m; arrives here in good nick and he's not had all that many chances on turf.

7/1

5

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

20:20 Salisbury

Wannabe Brave

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Has made his name on the AW, winning five times at 2m; arrives here in good nick and he's not had all that many chances on turf.

7/1

3rd

3

(3)

8th May 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Wannabe Brave

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

All five wins have been over 2m on AW; couldn't pose a threat at Lingfield last month but the drop back to 1m5f looked against him and he went very close on his Wolverhampton reappearance in March; still looks feasibly treated on that form and has possibilities back at his optimum trip.

7/2

Form: 3-0872 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
No match for the winner when second of four at Pontefract (2m1f, good to firm) 17 days ago but that was a big step back in the right direction and he's on a handy mark; first-time blinkers replace the cheekpieces adopted last time; possible contender.
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3rd

2

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Byron Hill

11st 12lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Patrick Neville

On a long losing sequence and he was tried in a change of headgear when a below-form fourth of eight in 2m1f handicap here 13 days ago; this return to a longer trip should suit though so he's no forlorn hope from a slipping mark.

10/1

4th

7

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

17:10 Sedgefield

Byron Hill

11st 4lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Patrick Neville

Made the frame in two handicaps at Catterick (1m7f/2m3f, good/soft) in January before respectable third in claimer there (1m7f, good); continues to edge down weights and might not be far away; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

7/1

Form: 433421 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
In really good form in these cheekpieces the last twice, going close at Wolverhampton (2m, AW) then winning at Lingfield (2m, good to firm); has gone up just 3lb for last time and he can give another good account.
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10th

3

(2)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Social City

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Blake

in touch with leaders, headway and briefly led after 4f

20/1

6th

1

(9)

6th Sep 2023

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Social City

10st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Carroll

7yo who was well held at Salisbury (1m6f) last month but that was after a creditable third on Tapeta at Wolverhampton (2m) and he won at Lingfield in June; still looks feasibly treated on that form and he's not ruled out back up in trip.

10/1

7th

4

10th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

20:23 Salisbury

Social City

10st 1lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

First turf success at Lingfield (2m, good to firm) in June but, not for the first time, he was well beaten on good to soft next time and his latest third was on AW; the state of the ground is clearly important.

12/1

Form: 119-66 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won off this mark at Pontefract (2m1f, good) last September; however, this 10yo has been well beaten on her four starts since (one over hurdles) and a major turnaround is required.
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5th

5

(5)

13th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Bath

Infiniti

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Kevin Frost

Nine-time winner who has dropped to a good mark but this year has been disappointing thus far.

25/1

7th

4

(5)

17th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

2m 0f 32y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Infiniti

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Kevin Frost

Veteran of 65 races (nine wins); 4lb below her last winning mark but yet to fire this year, so perhaps age is slowly catching up with her; well beaten at Catterick last time behind Cold Henry.

33/1

10th

4

(11)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Infiniti

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Had a very successful 2022 with a hurdle win and five Flat successes at 1m6f-2m1f (all on good or quicker ground) but out of sorts since the latest of them in September; needs major revival.

33/1

Form: 2/16-3

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Defied long absence to win on stable debut (1m6f, AW) last November and returned from break with close third at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm) last month; has gone very close over 2m in the past; one to be interested in.
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7

(8)

29th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Newmarket (July)

Three Dragons

8st 11lb

J: George Rooke

T: Matt Crawley

Defied long absence to win on stable debut (1m6f, AW) last November and returned from break with close third at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm) last month; has gone very close over 2m in the past; one to be interested in.

11/2

3rd

2

(8)

31st May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

17:12 Beverley

Three Dragons

9st 8lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Matt Crawley

Long absence before Wolverhampton win (1m6f, AW) in November on stable debut; below form at Chelmsford in December after racing too freely; lightly raced but his solitary run on turf was satisfactory debut in 2019.

9/1

6

(3)

17th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Three Dragons

9st 4lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Matt Crawley

Returned from long absence to win quite comfortably at Wolverhampton (1m6f) on stable debut in November; well below that form after racing too freely over same C&D in December and not an easy one to predict here but today's trip/surface combination won't be a problem and he's still lightly raced for his age.

5/1

Non-runners

Infiniti

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £22.70
Straight Forecast £16.35
Tricast £89.39
Trifecta £237.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Capone

POSTDATA:

Social City

The Times:

Dereham

NEWMARKET:

At The Double

The Guardian:

Byron Hill

Daily Mail:

Dereham

The Star:

Social City

Daily Record:

Social City

RP RATINGS:

Capone

LAMBOURN:

Capone

Telegraph:

Capone

D Express:

Capone

Daily Mirror:

Capone

The Sun:

Capone