July 15 / 14.50 Newmarket (July)

14.50

Good To Firm

bet365 Mile Handicap

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 2-3330 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
0-6 since last summer's successful debut over 7f on this course; slowly away and trailed throughout in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (22-1) last month on his first attempt in a handicap; he's much better than that but top weight still demands a personal best, and probably by some way.
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6/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 11-410 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Signed off as a 2yo with two 6f wins and he has shown even better form over 1m this term, winning in good style at York (good to firm) in May; second favourite for the Britannia at Royal Ascot last time but gave away ground by moving from one part of the track to another; remains open to improvement and can bounce back here.
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2nd

5

(7)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:50 Newmarket (July)

Quantum Impact

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

raced centre, prominent

6/1

19

(6)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Quantum Impact

8st 13lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: Ralph Beckett

Signed off as a 2yo with two 6f wins, the second in a heavy-ground handicap; reportedly benefited from the faster surface (good to firm) when going away in the finish at York (first run at 1m) and this stiffer track promises to suit him well; going the right way and Frankie rides for the first time.

6/1

1st

5

(4)

27th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

16:25 York

Quantum Impact

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

in touch with leaders, pushed along and steady headway against near rail 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won going away

6/1

3rd
4 (10)

11/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 1-812 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Trained in Dubai over the winter, winning on his debut, and he's been on an upward curve since joining Marco Botti, following a hard-fought Chelmsford victory (1m, AW) with an excellent second of ten at Chester (7.5f, good) last month on his first turf outing; there's no reason to believe he's stopped improving yet and he's not dismissed lightly.
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4/1

Form: 1-3341 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Very well bred (by Shamardal out of a sister to the Oaks winner Taghrooda) and steadily getting the hang of racing, posting a clear personal best when quickening to win four-runner race at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) two weeks ago; Adam Farragher's claim helps offset a 6lb rise; with more in the tank he's a serious contender again.
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12/1

Form: 564728

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
After 17 runs he's starting to look exposed and he could finish only in midfield over 1m2f at Royal Ascot last month; wears headgear for the first time and it needs to have a positive effect.
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5th

4

(6)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:30 Chepstow

Coco Jack

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

All four wins were last summer, beaten nine times this season but there has been the occasional good run and he's becoming well handicapped; goes on good to soft but anything softer would be a worry; gets new blinkers.

10/1

9th

5

(6)

21st Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:30 Newmarket (July)

Coco Jack

9st 8lb

J: Levi Bedford

T: George Scott

Four-time winner but now exposed and had no excuses from a good position when fifth here last week (1m, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces); best form is at shorter.

14/1

Form: 4-1406 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won maiden at Kempton (1m, AW) on reappearance; has faced stiffer tasks over 1m2f since and it's possible his stamina has been stretched each time, fading after challenging 2f out at Royal Ascot on latest; slipping in the weights and not without interest returned to 1m.
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0

8

(1)

18th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

20:05 Newmarket (July)

Lose Your Wad

8st 11lb

J: William Buick

T: Charles Hills

Won a Kempton maiden (1m, AW) on his reappearance in April but he's been well held in handicaps (1m2f/1m) in his last three runs; still lightly raced and mark is sliding but he needs to step up again to make an impact.

7/1

6th

9

(3)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:50 Newmarket (July)

Lose Your Wad

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

took keen hold, led overall against near rail

14/1

7th
10 (12)

33/1

Form: 6-1759 D

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Previously campaigned in the UAE; won 1m Jebel Ali dirt maiden in January before facing stiffer tasks in three races at Meydan, tailed off in cheekpieces on latest; hard to pin down but will need a career best to make a winning debut in Britain.
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8th
12 (11)
Milteye

25/1

Form: -23104 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Placed first three starts before a cosy win in Redcar maiden (1m, good; cheekpieces first time; made all) in May; hasn't repeated the form in two handicaps; could get an easy lead here but others have more potential.
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6th

8

(8)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

14:52 Haydock

Milteye

9st 5lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Harriet Bethell

Two-time soft-ground winner who won off 3lb higher at Ripon (1m, good to soft) in April; however, his subsequent form has been mixed and he was beaten a long way at Hamilton (1m, soft) recently.

16/1

11th

9

(12)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 3

15:29 Hamilton

Milteye

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Won narrowly off 1lb higher at Ripon in April to end a spell that improved his strike-rate markedly; has lacked consistency since, however, and failed to show his form in lower grade most recently.

20/1

6th

1

(4)

17th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:08 Pontefract

Milteye

10st 2lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Harriet Bethell

Likes give underfoot but has won on good ground; on last winning mark (April) and he was closing on the principals in a Class 2 at Ripon late last month; respected in his bid to go one better than 12 months ago.

8/1

Form: 55-061 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Came from last to first to win at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) 17 days ago; it's possible there's better still to come from him but he's 5lb higher here and in a much more competitive race.
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6th

2

(12)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bluelight Bay

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

raced wide, towards rear

11/4

6th

2

(12)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bluelight Bay

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

raced wide, towards rear

11/4

3rd

1

(9)

4th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Kempton (AW)

Bluelight Bay

9st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

held up in rear, headway up the centre over 1f out, went third final strides

7/1

Form: 3-2811 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Has improved with virtually every run, gaining due reward with 7f successes on both Newmarket courses; had plenty in hand when landing the odds last time and doesn't look overburdened with a 6lb rise; gives the impression he'll stay this longer trip and he's high on the list.
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8th

11

(10)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Havana Blue

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Julie Camacho

In top form with 6f wins on last two starts, at Newmarket and Ascot, but they were both on good to firm and it's rare to see him on ground slower than good; needs new skills today but this mark shouldn't be beyond him, despite being 2lb badly in under penalty.

8/1

1st

11

(12)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Havana Blue

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

He had finished second on three consecutive occasions (twice here over 7f) prior to his Newmarket win (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; a 5lb rise against stronger opposition may find him out.

8/1

1st

1

(8)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Havana Blue

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Campaigned mostly over 7f; on a two-year losing spell but he's finished runner-up on his last three outings, including when dropped back to 6f here (good to firm) last Friday; races from the same mark and this previous course winner looks sure to be involved.

3/1

Form: 5-7330 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won twice as 2yo; two creditable thirds this May (1m, soft/good to firm) and another when he ran on well from the rear at Ascot on Friday; considered each-way.
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7th

9

(12)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Metal Merchant

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John Butler

Useful handicapper at around 1m earlier in his career; retains some ability but stamina for this trip is an obvious query.

20/1

7th

10

(4)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Metal Merchant

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John Butler

Without a win since April 2024 and his best run for this stable came when fourth of 12 at Newcastle (1m, AW) in July; below that level in two starts since, including one over this C&D, and others are more likely to give their running.

14/1

9th

2

(12)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

17:25 Haydock

Metal Merchant

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John Butler

Without a win since April 2024; just three runs for this yard, the standout being his fourth over 1m on the AW; wouldn't be the most solid option but has more races in him and this ground will be fine.

14/1

Form: 442

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Improved on form of first two outings when second of six to an odds-on shot in C&D novice (good; fourth successful since) in June; retains potential and needs taking seriously.
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5th

9

(4)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Snipers Eye

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

midfield

8/1

1st

2

(3)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:05 Yarmouth

Snipers Eye

10st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David Simcock

Found three races not run to suit his hold-up style in the summer and this mark is likely within range when he gets a decent pace to track; maybe that will happen today, under Silvestre De Sousa (11-46 for the yard), back from a short break.

4/1

3rd

3

(6)

27th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

17:50 Chester

Snipers Eye

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: David Simcock

Won a Southwell novice (1m) last September and that was it for the season; hasn't threatened in either handicap this year, though wasn't beaten far at Newmarket last time (1m2f) when held up in a slowly run affair; has a handicap in him.

10/1

Non-runners

Havana Blue, Metal Merchant

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £45.90
Straight Forecast £45.35
Tricast £108.67
Trifecta £178.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Royal Dubai

SPOTLIGHT:

Tafreej

LAMBOURN:

Havana Blue

TOPSPEED:

Coco Jack

POSTDATA:

Metal Merchant

Daily Mail:

Bluelight Bay

NEWMARKET:

Tafreej

Telegraph:

Tafreej

D Express:

Tafreej

The Times:

Royal Dubai

The Guardian:

Royal Dubai

Daily Mirror:

Royal Dubai

The Sun:

Royal Dubai

The Star:

Havana Blue

Daily Record:

Havana Blue