August 26 / 15.20 Newmarket (July)

15.20

Good To Firm

£100,000 Tattersalls Somerville Auction Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £54110
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 15 runners
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£100,000 Tattersalls Somerville Auction Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.30
  • Place: £4.00

Form: 713 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won at Newbury (6f, good to firm) on second start; no match for the main form contenders in C&D Group 2 since but wasn't disgraced and may be capable of better still; not dismissed.
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5

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Woodhay Wonder

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

Latest three wins were over C&D (good to firm and good) and although her most recent efforts haven't been up to much (in cheekpieces the last twice, now discarded) she was thereabouts in two strong 6f handicaps here in the spring; might be all the better for a recent break and not dismissed.

10/1

8th

2

(3)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Goodwood

Woodhay Wonder

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tom Ward

Had an excellent 2024 season, winning two over 6f and close up in strong 5f handicaps (all on good or quicker ground) as well; this season hasn't been going so swimmingly, though, with fitting cheekpieces no obvious help at Ascot (back over 5f) 17 days ago; has to turn things round.

7/1

5

(13)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Woodhay Wonder

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

Fourth in last season's Palace Of Holyroodhouse over C&D and she's rated 2lb lower now; hasn't found her best yet in 2025 but cheekpieces are now added and the stable is in good form; interesting.

8/1

2nd
10 (6)

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 2013 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Midfield in the Queen Mary then took advantage of drop back in class at Ripon (6f, good); ran well in Group 3 at Deauville (7f, soft) most recently; leading chance at the weights back down in trip.
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No Results Found

25/1

  • Place: £8.20

Form: 421

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Steady improvement in maidens, latest at Musselburgh (7f, good) where she overcame traffic issues to score by half a length; unexposed but has a lot to find on ratings in this better race.
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1st

1

(3)

2nd Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Consoling

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

ducked right start, in touch with leaders, pushed along and went second over 1f out, led 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, comfortably

5/2

2nd

5

(2)

8th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 3

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Consoling

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Improved with each of her first three starts, getting off the mark when upped to 7f at Musselburgh last month; good third at Newmarket (6f) 13 days ago; mixed messages for 1m on breeding and likely she needs improvement for the new trip.

8/1

3rd

14

(14)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Newmarket (July)

Consoling

8st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ollie Pears

Steady improvement in maidens, latest at Musselburgh (7f, good) where she overcame traffic issues to score by half a length; unexposed but has a lot to find on ratings in this better race.

25/1

20/1

Form: 2462 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Came up short in French Group 3 on penultimate start; consistent efforts otherwise, most recently second to Mapmaker at Windsor (6f, good); faces a stiffer task in this field; new headgear.
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4th

3

(1)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:20 Hamilton

Dubai Hills

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Amy Murphy

took keen hold, disputed lead, lost position over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

9/2

1st

5

(2)

1st May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Pontefract

Dubai Hills

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Amy Murphy

Now exposed after ten defeats but has finished runner-up on three occasions and 7f on heavy was all too much the last time; could go well but probably vulnerable.

5/1

1st

5

(2)

1st May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Pontefract

Dubai Hills

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Amy Murphy

made all, led narrowly, ridden over 1f out, kept on well and went clear final furlong

5/1

Form: 37463

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ran well in Newbury nursery (6f, good to soft) last week; however, remains a maiden and he's well down this pack on ratings.
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3rd

5

(6)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:52 Newcastle (AW)

Commander Crouch

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Two creditable shows in midwinter, including over C&D, but his sole win was back in 2023 and he ran no sort of race on this track in January; needs to shrug that off.

12/1

8th

9

(4)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Commander Crouch

8st 11lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Gemma Tutty

It's now 19 outings since his last victory but he wasn't discredited when fourth of ten in 1m Southwell handicap 11 days ago; possibilities.

7/1

8th

9

(4)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Commander Crouch

8st 11lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Gemma Tutty

It's now 19 outings since his last victory but he wasn't discredited when fourth of ten in 1m Southwell handicap 11 days ago; possibilities.

7/1

6th
15 (5)
Zariela

40/1

Form: 45

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in a couple of 6f contests, latest at Windsor on soft ground; however, towards the bottom of this pack on bare form.
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2nd

5

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

13:40 Lingfield (AW)

Zariela

9st 1lb

J: Jack Callan

T: S Woods

Successful in C&D maiden in 2024; prevailed by a neck under Jack Callan at Southwell (1m) returned to AW last time; upped in grade but may remain competitive, having gone back up just 2lb.

5/1

2nd

5

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

13:40 Lingfield (AW)

Zariela

9st 1lb

J: Jack Callan

T: S Woods

Successful in C&D maiden in 2024; prevailed by a neck under Jack Callan at Southwell (1m) returned to AW last time; upped in grade but may remain competitive, having gone back up just 2lb.

5/1

Form: 155

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Scored by wide margin at Musselburgh (5f, good) on debut, albeit in a weak race; limitations have been somewhat exposed in two runs since; first-time headgear needs to prompt better form.
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18th

1

(12)

7th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket

Cuban Slide

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: K R Burke

Wide-margin win at Musselburgh (5f, good) on debut but in a weak race and limitations have apparently been exposed since; seventh of 15 in one of these valuable 6f sale races on penultimate start, when trying cheekpieces, easily the best of last three runs; now tries a visor but has lots to find.

50/1

7th

6

(4)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

17:20 Doncaster

Cuban Slide

8st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

raced centre, prominent

10/1

7th

3

(8)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Newmarket (July)

Cuban Slide

9st 3lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Scored by wide margin at Musselburgh (5f, good) on debut, albeit in a weak race; limitations have been somewhat exposed in two runs since; first-time headgear needs to prompt better form.

25/1

9/1

Form: 31011 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Well held in the Albany, otherwise a progressive filly at 6f on good/firmer; beat Dubai Hills on worse terms at Windsor most recently, taking record to 3-5; favourably weighted and one to consider.
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8th

13

(15)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Newmarket (July)

Mapmaker

8st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Darryll Holland

Well held in the Albany, otherwise a progressive filly at 6f on good/firmer; beat Dubai Hills on worse terms at Windsor most recently, taking record to 3-5; favourably weighted and one to consider.

9/1

1st

1

(2)

14th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

16:55 Windsor

Mapmaker

9st 11lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Darryll Holland

prominent, led after 1f

7/4

1st

1

(7)

13th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Newbury

Mapmaker

9st 9lb

J: Dane O’Neill

T: Darryll Holland

made all, drifted left when faced challenge over 1f out, soon ridden, went clear again final 110yds, kept on well

2/1

OUR TIP

Form: 171 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
All starts at 6f on good/firmer; good effort (seventh of 20) in the Coventry is flanked by novice wins, latest at Windsor where he had a straightforward task; major player on ratings.
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8

(17)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Watch My Tracer

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: George Scott

Goes well fresh, winning a Listed AW race (7f) in 2024 before failing to go on and it was a similar story in Bahrain this winter, winning there in December but in the ruck twice since; has a demanding task here.

66/1

24th

7

(10)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Watch My Tracer

9st 5lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: George Scott

Career best when getting up late on in a 7f Listed event on the AW in March but he has beaten just one rival in his two subsequent appearances, in the Group 3 Greenham (7f) and a 6f handicap at Newmarket; not a lot went right last time but this stiff 1m could trouble him, as might a tough-looking mark; hood added.

40/1

6th

1

(5)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Newmarket

Watch My Tracer

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Dual 6f winner on turf last term and 7f Listed scorer on AW this season; comfortably held in Group 3 most recently; ran well (off 2lb lower) at York on sole handicap attempt but this looks a harder task.

16/1

12/1

Form: 7210 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Finished last over 7f at Ascot on King George day; clear promise in two attempts over 6f, including clearcut win at Doncaster on good ground; may have more to offer at this trip.
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9th

3

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Hows The Guvnor

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Won on turf as a 2yo for Clive Cox; dual AW winner (1m/7f) for this yard in January but poor last time when the race reportedly came too soon; has been freshened up and might bounce back.

5/1

7th

1

(6)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

13:32 Southwell (AW)

Hows The Guvnor

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

C&D winner in January, when 12lb lower; followed up at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta); went close from this mark when fourth back there (8.5f) on his penultimate start; respectable second at Lingfield latest but if back in the form of that penultimate effort, he'd have strong claims.

6/1

2nd

1

(2)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Hows The Guvnor

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Two Tapeta wins in January, over 1m and 7f, and better form when a close fourth (off this mark) at Wolverhampton 11 days ago (8.6f); the second and third there have both won since and he is a solid contender back down into a Class 6.

7/2

9/1

Form: 41 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Havana Grey colt who justified favouritism at Windsor (6f, good) with a tongue-tie applied, building on his debut effort; looks the type to improve further; interesting contender.
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6th

1

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Drama

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Ferguson

These conditions bring out the best in him and was taking his C&D record to 4-6 when finishing with a flourish to win a strong handicap last month; remains capable of further progress and although he has something to find at the weights, a bigger concern is the prospect of a tactical event.

3/1

1st

2

(4)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Drama

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Ferguson

Better on AW than turf and his C&D record reads 31511 (including this race 12 months ago); endured a troubled passage at Newcastle on his most recent AW run and still looked in form; no show in the Stewards' Cup but this is altogether more suitable; Oisin Murphy rides for the first time.

4/1

27

(20)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Goodwood

Drama

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Ferguson

Capable off this mark and he didn't enjoy a clear run at Newcastle five weeks ago (6f); all his best form has come on AW though and nothing in his turf record suggests he's the answer.

22/1

8/1

Form: 311 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Beat 19 rivals in similar event at Naas (6f) most recently, taking form figures to 311; both wins on soft going; improving colt who warrants respect, especially if the ground is slow.
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6th

4

(6)

9th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Kempton (AW)

Golden Trick

9st 3lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Hugo Palmer

Bagged a notable pay cheque in a sales race at Naas (6f, soft; first win under similar conditions) but now has to bounce back from a modest run at Newmarket when conditions were easier than the official good to firm (ground was changed to good after heavy rain); has a bit to find even on his Irish form.

16/1

12th

1

(11)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Newmarket (July)

Golden Trick

9st 5lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Hugo Palmer

Beat 19 rivals in similar event at Naas (6f) most recently, taking form figures to 311; both wins on soft going; improving colt who warrants respect, especially if the ground is slow.

8/1

Form: 311

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Something to prove in this scenario, having gained her two wins over 7f on AW; however, brings a progressive profile to turf debut and is helped by racing off a relatively low weight.
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16th

9

(3)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:17 Ascot

Bigger Than Giga

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Two minor wins on the AW over 7f; the form of her Yarmouth third has worked out well (7f, good) and her Kempton effort was too bad to be taken seriously; commands respect on that penultimate effort.

20/1

9th

5

(6)

29th May 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:12 Kempton (AW)

Bigger Than Giga

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won twice in maiden/novice company last summer, including over C&D; improved effort when third of ten behind Shin Jidai on her Yarmouth reappearance (7f, good) four weeks ago, form that has been boosted by the subsequent wins of the second, fourth and sixth; 2lb turnaround in the weights perhaps not enough to reverse the placings.

13/2

3rd

6

(6)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:00 Yarmouth

Bigger Than Giga

9st 0lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Limitations exposed after two AW victories (successful siblings also did their winning on the AW) last summer, albeit things didn't pan out her way on her handicap debut (Tapeta) latterly; needs more back from eight months off.

16/1

Form: 19 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Withdrawn from the Coventry having got upset in stalls; that is flanked by a win at Windsor (6f, good to firm) and disappointing effort in July Stakes; may yet confirm the debut promise.
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20

(3)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Chief Mankato

8st 12lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

Arrives in good heart, following a third to Badri at Windsor with a battling success on the same course (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago; up 5lb for the win but that form was boosted when runner-up Trefor went one better here on Wednesday; needs to be considered.

16/1

1st

9

(4)

11th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:10 Windsor

Chief Mankato

9st 0lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

Generally consistent for current yard and recent form features a Chepstow success; met traffic issues on his way to third behind Badri and Inishfallen over C&D last time; solid claims.

10/1

6

(6)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:05 Windsor

Chief Mankato

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

First win since his 2yo debut when scoring off a reduced mark at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) 26 days ago; back up 5lb but his confidence should be boosted after that success and he has been generally consistent in handicaps; shortlisted.

100/30

12/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bidding to go 2-2, having shown a willing attitude to get up in the final strides at Salisbury (6f, good) on debut; the form can't be rated highly but she's open to progress.
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5th

1

(5)

30th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Yeah Nah

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Made a winning debut for Richard Hannon at Salisbury (6f, good) last August; out of the frame ever since but her mark is dropping and she's into a Class 6 this time.

10/1

4th

2

(3)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Yeah Nah

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Butler

took keen hold, raced in third

11/1

5th

1

(2)

10th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Yeah Nah

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Butler

led early, headed and prominent after 1f

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £87.80
Straight Forecast £53.96
Trifecta £2309.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Watch My Tracer

RP RATINGS:

Geologist

TOPSPEED:

Mapmaker

Daily Mail:

Golden Trick

The Star:

Consoling

LAMBOURN:

Chief Mankato

Daily Record:

Drama

NEWMARKET:

Watch My Tracer

The Times:

Watch My Tracer

Telegraph:

Watch My Tracer

D Express:

Watch My Tracer

POSTDATA:

Mapmaker

Daily Mirror:

Golden Trick

The Guardian:

Geologist

The Sun:

Geologist