August 18 / 19.30 Newmarket (July)

19.30

Good

Elite Universal Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Middle Distance Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Elite Universal Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Middle Distance Series Qualifier)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 555325

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Made a successful nursery debut at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) a year ago; 0-6 this season but he's had some close calls here (1m) and at Windsor (1m2f, both on good) this summer and was a respectable fifth at Chelmsford last time; tongue-tie is now added and he's not ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(9)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Forest Demon

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

in touch with leaders

16/1

10th

5

(5)

19th Sep 2023

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

17:10 Yarmouth

Forest Demon

9st 9lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Resumed winning ways at Newmarket (1m2f) in August when he wore a tongue-tie for the first time; lost tongue-tie in the stalls when fair seventh of 11 at Newbury (1m2f) three weeks ago; can make his presence felt.

8/1

7th

2

(9)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Newbury

Forest Demon

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Has run some good races this year and he displayed improved form to win in a first-time tongue-tie at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) 11 days ago; beat a progressive runner-up and he's respected up 4lb.

11/2

11/4

  • Place: £1.60

Form: -97161 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
4yo who has won on fast and slow ground in two of his last three starts, including on his step up to 1m2f here three weeks ago; up another 5lb but he kept on well to beat a clear second last time and is open to more progress; big player.
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5th

1

(7)

27th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:35 Haydock

Squeezebox

9st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Acts on soft, probably on heavy; second here (1m4f) in May and never better than when winning at Southwell (1m4f, AW) on latest start; came from the back under Frederick Larson on both occasions and 1m6f now looks worth this first attempt.

5/1

2

(7)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

19:05 Southwell (AW)

Squeezebox

9st 11lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Dual turf winner and lightly raced on the AW; did run an encouraging race at Newcastle (1m4f) before running too freely at Newbury; has a big run in him.

3/1

10th

2

(1)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newbury

Squeezebox

9st 10lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Michael Appleby

took keen hold, prominent on inner

8/1

33/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 70-920

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; runner-up in a Redcar handicap (1m, good) in June but she has a very mixed record so far and was tailed off when upped to 1m2f at Leicester (good) last time; others preferred.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(6)

19th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Strictly Dreaming

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ian Williams

Bounded clear over C&D to exploit a career-low mark (8lb lower) last month; while that effort has been handsomely advertised by the runner-up Big Narstie, she herself fluffed her lines when a beaten favourite at Newcastle (7f); a tongue-tie is now added.

14/1

9th

1

(2)

20th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Strictly Dreaming

9st 13lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ian Williams

in touch with leaders on far side of group

5/2

1st

6

(4)

17th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Strictly Dreaming

9st 5lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ian Williams

started quickly, raced in second, pushed along and pressed leader 3f out, led narrowly 2f out, ridden and went clear over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, easily

16/1

Form: 622113 CD BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won at Nottingham (1m2f, good) and over C&D (good) last month and the switch to slower ground may have dulled his powers when third at Chepstow (good to soft) last week; that was still a respectable effort and he could be a big factor if the rain stays away.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(1)

20th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newmarket (July)

I Still Have Faith

10st 0lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: B F Brookhouse

Good second on Nottingham reappearance (1m, good) and it's easy to put a line through his subsequent run at Epsom as he endured a nightmare passage; not discounted.

10/1

11th

11

(6)

31st May 2024

Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:45 Epsom

I Still Have Faith

8st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: B F Brookhouse

Two wins over 1m2f last July, plus 1m and 1m1f wins in September and a hurdles win in October; more to prove on worse than good to soft but he returned from his winter break with a good, neck second at Nottingham (1m) three weeks ago; needs a bit extra but whether the ground is suitable is probably the chief issue.

8/1

7/2

Form: 562-51

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the seventh attempt with a last-gasp win in a 1m handicap at Bath (good to soft; 5-2 favourite) last week; this is tougher under a penalty but he did well to overcome trouble last time and should have more to offer at this new trip; respected.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:27 Newmarket

Jack Sparowe

10st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

1m and 1m3f winner last August/September; back near that level on last two outings (1m2f/1m3f, AW) and although he has not raced over shorter than 1m2f since the win last August, it now looks worth a go; player.

8/1

11th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:27 Newmarket

Jack Sparowe

10st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

1m and 1m3f winner last August/September; back near that level on last two outings (1m2f/1m3f, AW) and although he has not raced over shorter than 1m2f since the win last August, it now looks worth a go; player.

8/1

4th

3

(8)

20th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Jack Sparowe

10st 1lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: John Butler

dwelt start, soon towards rear

6/1

8/1

Form: -01763 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in four of her six runs but she won a Lingfield maiden (1m2f, soft) in April and was a good third in a C&D handicap (good; hood added) last time; on same mark here and has claims if she can back that up.
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9th

1

(4)

25th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:11 Newbury

Wintercrack

9st 12lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Pam Sly

Made all for a comfortable success off 7lb lower at Nottingham (1m2f) this month, taking her form figures in heavy-ground handicaps to 121; big player granted similar conditions.

3/1

1st

4

(7)

9th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

16:50 Nottingham

Wintercrack

9st 10lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Pam Sly

Well suited by soft/heavy and her Pontefract win in April (1m) was after a break, so a three-month absence is of no concern; stays this far and is not dismissed.

16/1

10th

8

(10)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

15:50 York

Wintercrack

9st 9lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Pam Sly

led, headed 3f out, hung left and lost position 2f out, kept on but no impression inside final furlong

25/1

Form: 60-866 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Dead-heated off 2lb higher over C&D (good to firm) last August but he's been generally disappointing since and was well held behind Squeezebox on his stable debut here last month; record now stands at 1-13 and others are more convincing; first-time cheekpieces.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

7

(2)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Total Lockdown

9st 6lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

midfield

16/1

6th

2

(10)

8th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:40 Brighton

Total Lockdown

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

towards rear

8/1

5th

3

(13)

16th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

13:45 Thirsk

Total Lockdown

9st 10lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Ex-Martin Dunne, winning for him at Yarmouth in May (11.5f, good); missed the break and pulled too hard on stable debut at Windsor last time (11.4f, good to firm; first run after a break); should be better for that run

14/1

Form: 6-324

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Improved form when a front-running second in a big-field maiden at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) in June but she was disappointing in a Wolverhampton novice (9.4f, AW) last month; still unexposed and now switches to a handicap but she needs to step up again after that last run.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(12)

21st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Emma Emilleen

9st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

steadied start, held up in rear, switched left and headway into midfield after 1f

6/1

2nd

4

(3)

28th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Emma Emilleen

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

in touch with leaders, going easily and led under 2f out, hung right and jockey dropped whip inside final furlong, headed towards finish

9/2

4th

5

(8)

16th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Emma Emilleen

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

in rear

10/1

Non-runners

Bold Ribb

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £29.60
Straight Forecast £25.04
Tricast £375.45
Trifecta £516.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Squeezebox

Daily Mail:

Jack Sparowe

NEWMARKET:

I Still Have Faith

Telegraph:

Wintercrack

LAMBOURN:

Forest Demon

RP RATINGS:

Squeezebox

POSTDATA:

Squeezebox

Daily Mirror:

Squeezebox

D Express:

Jack Sparowe

The Sun:

Jack Sparowe

The Star:

Jack Sparowe

The Guardian:

Wintercrack

The Times:

I Still Have Faith

Daily Record:

I Still Have Faith