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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bet365 Mile Handicap

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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No Results Found

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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4th

7

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ripon

Milteye

8st 13lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Ran creditably at Ayr in the latest start of his light 2026 campaign; steps back up in grade but could go well returned to this scenario, having gained his most recent success over C&D (in April).

12/1

5th

4

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Ayr

Milteye

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Ran moderately on most recent outing 50 days ago but mostly consistent for current yard and any rain would be much welcomed.

10/1

8th

7

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:25 Redcar

Milteye

9st 11lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Harriet Bethell

Has mainly proved consistent since joining this yard (233213126101), his latest win coming by a head at Ripon (1m, good to soft) in April; probably needs a bit more back up in grade and may not want the ground to dry out too much.

4/1

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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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

2nd

1

(10)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:12 Newmarket (July)

Havana Blue

10st 0lb

J: James Doyle

T: Julie Camacho

Campaigned mostly over 7f; on a two-year losing spell but his turn looks near, having finished second at Ascot (good to firm) the last twice; successful on both Newmarket tracks and the way he races suggests this drop back to 6f is worth exploring; respected.

11/4

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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9th

3

(3)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Metal Merchant

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

His last win was in April 2024 but he hasn't been with John Butler for long and he showed signs of a revival when fourth at Newcastle (1m, AW) last month; has claims if he can build on that and he should be fine back at this trip.

9/2

4th

2

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Metal Merchant

10st 1lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: John Butler

A useful 1m winner at his best for Jack Channon; offered little in two runs for Brian Toomey this spring though and came in last of 14 for John Butler in 7f handicap here four weeks ago; no surprise if he took a step forward though with new yard among the winners.

16/1

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