August 19 / 15.00 Newbury

15.00

Good

Heart Bingo Summer Sizzler Handicap

  • Prize money: £20616
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 11 runners
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Heart Bingo Summer Sizzler Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: -79480 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Below best in the International at Ascot three weeks ago, even allowing for him racing on the wrong side, but he twice ran really well in defeat at the Royal meeting there this year (7f/6f) and is of interest on that form; might not want slow ground nowadays; wears first-time cheekpieces.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(9)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:33 Kempton (AW)

Spangled Mac

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Three good runs over the winter (two of them from five runs in Bahrain) but he has struggled in two 7f runs back in Britain since April; handicapper slow to relent and this step up to 1m isn't sure to spark a revival.

16/1

13th

6

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Newbury

Spangled Mac

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

7yo who was well beaten in Bahrain and at Chester on his last two starts; however, he was drawn wide at Chester and showed some good form in Bahrain in January; he's run really well on both previous attempts at this C&D and is not ruled out each-way off a competitive mark.

20/1

12th

3

(10)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Spangled Mac

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Campaigned back in Bahrain since December, best efforts when placed twice over 6f; well treated on historical data but hasn't won a domestic race since 2023; returns to 7f for first time since last July.

25/1

2nd
3 (12)
Popmaster

9/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 002100

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Back to form with near-miss over C&D (good) in June then went one better at Ascot (6f, soft); no impact in top handicaps the last twice but he deserves credit for his finishing position at Ascot last time given he raced on the wrong side and was denied a clear run; he's one to consider.
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4th

9

(11)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Sandown

Popmaster

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Ran respectably at Epsom last time but still has a poor strike-rate in recent years and hasn't won on turf since 2023; the 8yo looks unlikely to prevail in another competitive field.

40/1

4th

2

(15)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Popmaster

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Seven wins include three on good to soft/soft; also won on AW at Kempton (1m) in February but only midfield in valuable events at Newcastle (AW) and Ascot (good) on his last two starts; however, latter effort was better than it looks having been poorly drawn.

33/1

15th

7

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Popmaster

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ed Walker

Campaigned on AW since December, proving consistent until coming up a tad short on finals day last time; has loads of Ascot form but three defeats in this race (finishing positions 074) suggest he can be opposed, especially now aged eight.

33/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 100873 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer whose form has been patchy since he won at Ripon (1m, soft) in April, and he was no match for the front two when third at Goodwood (7f, heavy) last time; however, it was a step back in the right direction and he ran well here (1m, good) last year on his sole course visit; a possible.
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6th

7

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Isla Kai

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Last win was at Ripon in August 2023 (1m, good); absent for 715 days prior to this season and hasn't regained his best form.

33/1

6th

7

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Isla Kai

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Last win was at Ripon in August 2023 (1m, good); absent for 715 days prior to this season and hasn't regained his best form.

33/1

10th

17

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:30 York

Isla Kai

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Effective over C&D and well handicapped on his 2023 form; however, following a mammoth absence this 7yo finished down the field on his three outings last month and others have less to prove.

50/1

4th
10 (1)
Classic

6/1

Form: 3-0641 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won 2yo novice at Newmarket (7f, soft) last August and returned to form with a handicap win at Sandown (7f, good) last month ahead of the progress Novus; this 3yo could continue to improve now things have clicked again and he's firmly in calculations up just 2lb since last time.
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8th

6

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Sandown

Classic

9st 1lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Prevailed by a neck from Indalo at Newbury in May; unable to confirm the placings in the Royal Hunt Cup but wasn't disgraced; successful on this card in 2023 (7f handicap) and 2025 (this race); solid claims back here.

10/1

9th

25

(19)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Classic

9st 1lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Has less hidden up his sleeve than others, being a 6yo whose record is 4-24, but he arrives having been better than ever in useful handicaps at Newbury (1m, good) this term; finished second to Linwood on reappearance and weaved his way through to beat Indalo by a neck last time.

11/1

1st

8

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Classic

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Third in last year's Spring Cup over C&D and fourth in this race; next three starts were good as well and he was better than ever for reappearance second of 24 in the Spring Cup four weeks ago; up just 1lb, a leading player.

6/1

5th
4 (10)

15/2

Form: -12843 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
In good form on turf at Meydan early this year and he was back on song when solid third at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last time; could be in the mix.
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No Results Found

10/1

Form: 260753 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
His two runs here have yielded a debut win (6f, good to firm; last July) and a handicap near-miss over C&D (soft) on his reappearance; ran well when third at Newmarket a fortnight ago and could be thereabouts.
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5th

10

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Hectic

10st 5lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Liam Bailey

Scored at Ripon (6f) last June but yet to hit top form this season, undergoing wind surgery before coming in seventh of ten in 6f Pontefract handicap four days ago; others appeal more.

33/1

7th

6

(9)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Hectic

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Ripon winner off a 3lb higher mark last June (6f, good); not in top form this season but should fare better on first run after having wind surgery

20/1

14th

13

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Hectic

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Liam Bailey

Back to his last winning mark and his first two runs in 2026 were respectable; eligible for weaker races than this and easy enough to look elsewhere.

33/1

Form: -27077

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
6f 2yo Listed winner at York last October and he's well handicapped on that form; however, he's been a long way below that level this summer and has plenty to prove; wears a first-time visor (replacing blinkers).
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2nd

2

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Alpha Capture

10st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Formerly with William Haggas and Willie Mullins; consistent for this yard and deserved his battling win over C&D latest; can run well again off just 3lb higher.

7/2

1st

1

(9)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Alpha Capture

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Not the force of old but he retains ability and has performed with credit for his new yard this year, most recently finishing second of nine at Pontefract 12 days ago (6f, good); down in class today and should go well despite his small rise in the weights.

4/1

2nd

8

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Alpha Capture

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Form for new yard this term comprises two placed efforts over 1m and a running-on sixth over 7f; useful over 6f early in career but isn't crying out for the return to this trip.

7/1

8th
7 (4)
Hodler

14/1

Form: 2-7710 D

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Finished last at Epsom on Oaks day, when last seen, but the step up to 8.5f and the fast ground may have been against him; prior to that he posted a career best when winning at Chester (7f, soft) and slow ground would aid his cause (although he won on good going last year); not written off.
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6th

4

(7)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

21:00 Epsom

Hodler

9st 8lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Close third off lower AW mark at Kempton (1m) in May and fair effort when third at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) since; two of his last three wins have come over this C&D and he's respected now back here.

6/1

3rd

2

(3)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

17:00 Salisbury

Hodler

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Unraced here but a five-time turf winner over 7f at four different tracks; might well have won over 1m at Kempton (AW) last month had that race panned out more favourably; 7lb higher this time back on the grass but he can cope with this mark.

6/1

7

(2)

21st May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Hodler

9st 5lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Was having just his second start over 1m+ when running only okay at his favourite venue Epsom 29 days ago and he's towards the foot of the list in trying to capitalise on a lower AW mark here; trainer won this race last year.

14/1

11/1

Form: 0-1306 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Yard won this with 3yos in 2020 and 2021; the return to Newbury could be a plus as he won in April (7f, soft) on his sole course visit; however, he's struggled on his three starts since and a major turnaround is needed in first-time blinkers (has worn cheekpieces the last twice).
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2nd

7

(10)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:45 Leopardstown

Scholarship

8st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield, keeping on when repeatedly short of room from over 1f out, ran on well and went second inside final 110yds, no match for winner

12/1

3

(5)

17th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Scholarship

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Gerard O’Leary

Only beaten half a length over C&D in June and bounced back from a lesser effort when runner-up over 1m4f at Listowel last month; drop back in trip on slower ground looks ideal and has to be high on the shortlist.

11/4

2nd

7

(3)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Scholarship

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Gerard O’Leary

took keen hold, midfield, towards rear after 3f

8/1

Form: 11-282 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Reappeared with good second here (1m, good) in May and bounced back from lesser run here when runner-up at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) last time; should be fine now back down to 7f and there's every chance he'll be the shake-up if conditions are in his favour (might not want slow ground).
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12th

3

(14)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Top Secret

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

raced wide but in touch with leaders

10/1

12th

3

(14)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Top Secret

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

raced wide but in touch with leaders

10/1

9th

5

(1)

7th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Kempton (AW)

Top Secret

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Successful in three consecutive starts here (7f/1m) between November 2022 and last December, but not so good in three runs back here at the start of 2024; has too much to prove on his return from seven months off.

14/1

11th
5 (13)
Lethal Nymph

12/1

Form: 0-6520

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won four times during last season's debut campaign (6f, including on good to firm and good to soft) and he was a good second at Windsor two starts ago; however, this is a tough race in which to prove his stamina on just his second crack at 7f (lost places close home on sole previous attempt).
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2nd

3

(10)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Pontefract

Lethal Nymph

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Paul Midgley

Perhaps best over 5f nowadays and couldn't quite last home in big field over 6f at York last weekend (still ran respectably); gained last turf success off current mark; possibilities.

3/1

5th

15

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Lethal Nymph

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Only eighth over C&D last time when quite well fancied but there's nothing wrong with his previous fourth here at the Dante meeting; now below his last winning mark and may well get back on track.

14/1

8th

15

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Lethal Nymph

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Paul Midgley

Runner-up in this race in 2024, and he warmed up nicely for another bid with a good fourth in a big field over C&D at the Dante meeting; should be in the thick of things once more.

12/1

Non-runners

Bless Him, Accidental Agent, Lyndon B

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Payout
Exacta £93.20
Straight Forecast £95.92
Tricast £381.77
Trifecta £418.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Classic

TOPSPEED:

Hectic

RP RATINGS:

Accidental Agent

The Guardian:

Spangled Mac

Daily Mail:

Scholarship

LAMBOURN:

Lethal Nymph

NEWMARKET:

Open Mind

The Sun:

Top Secret

D Express:

Lyndon B

POSTDATA:

Bless Him

Daily Record:

Hectic

Telegraph:

Classic

Daily Mirror:

Classic

The Star:

Classic

The Times:

Accidental Agent