August 29 / 15.40 Newbury

15.40

Good

Outdoor Digital Productions Handicap

  • Prize money: £10800
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Outdoor Digital Productions Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 9125

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won Nottingham maiden (1m, good to firm) in June on second run and solid second in Hamilton novice (1m, good to soft) next time; faded when fifth of 15 on handicap debut at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, soft) and this unexposed 3yo is a possible improver now back down in trip and back on better ground.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

2

(7)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

16:33 Pontefract

Crack Shot

9st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: James Owen

Third in first-time visor (retained since) at Chester (1m2f, good to soft) last month and runner-up at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) since; solid claims.

7/1

5

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Crack Shot

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

All three wins at 1m and the latest was in May of last year; however, competitive in 1m/1m2f handicaps for current yard and unlucky not to be closer than 2l at Chester last time.

4/1

3rd

8

(11)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Crack Shot

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Owen

His last win was 16 months ago but that was off 3lb higher at Newmarket (1m, good); held in fourth of ten on stable debut at Chelmsford (7-2) last month but he had to use up some energy to get a prominent position from a wide draw; looks worth another try at this trip and he's not ruled out on second run for James Owen; visor added.

7/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.60

Form: -06414 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won at Sandown (7f, good) last month and again kept on well when fourth here (7f, good to soft) ten days ago, when he was denied a clear run; this 3yo has potential now back up to 1m and is firmly in calculations.
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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

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: -11206 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Below best the last twice but a line can be put through his latest run at Windsor as he suffered trouble in running; progressive earlier in season, with two wins under Laura Pearson, and he's respected granted a clear run.
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9th

1

(2)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:58 Nottingham

Metabolt

9st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

A dual 7f/1m winner in 2024; lightly raced this term and got back on track when fifth of 11 in 7f Haydock handicap 12 days ago; one to consider off an easing mark with blinkers added.

8/1

7

(9)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:35 Haydock

Metabolt

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: David Loughnane

Won twice last June (7f, soft/1m, good to firm) and he is now 1lb lower than for the second success; only midfield in two starts last month (after a year off) but he has the ability to feature.

8/1

7th

6

(15)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Sandown

Metabolt

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Held by Kodi Lion on Haydock running but may fare better with that reappearance effort under his belt; however, perhaps ideally needs a drop back in grade, having never won above Class 4.

14/1

Form: 351551 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent but he won at Newmarket (1m, good) in June and returned to form when scoring in first-time blinkers at Chepstow (1m, good to soft) last time; could have more to offer in the headgear; in with a chance.
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6th

4

(2)

31st Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Sandown

Cabinet Of Clowns

9st 11lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Generally very consistent last season and was back in peak form when scoring in refitted blinkers at Windsor (1m, good) this month; probably doesn't have much margin for error off new mark but can still pose a threat; often leads.

9/2

1st

5

(12)

15th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Cabinet Of Clowns

10st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Fair fifth at Newmarket in May, before a lesser show 11 days ago; peak 2023 efforts (one C&D) came when blinkers were enlisted on last five starts and they now return for the first time this season; one to note.

12/1

8th

7

(6)

4th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Cabinet Of Clowns

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

prominent

7/1

Form: 125816 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won at York (1m, good to soft) last month and the ground may have been too much at Sandown last time (1m, soft; going changed to heavy immediately after race); this lightly raced 3yo could be a key player.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(13)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Monte Linas

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

took keen hold, towards rear

9/1

11th

4

(1)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

17:15 Pontefract

Monte Linas

10st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Two wins include a York handicap off 1lb higher (1m, good to soft); comes here fresh after just two runs this season and ran well on fast ground at Beverley 19 days ago.

7/2

2nd

5

(7)

31st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

16:55 Beverley

Monte Linas

9st 9lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Two wins in his first season of racing last year, notably a 1m handicap at York (good to soft) off a 1lb higher mark; satisfactory return to action at Kempton 17 days ago (after ten months off) and could yet rate higher.

10/1

Form: 267837

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Fair third at Beverley (8.4f, soft) in May and ran on nicely when not beaten far at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) recently when back from a break; however, he may be vulnerable at today's distance (last five wins at 6f).
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7th

6

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Intervention

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

On a good mark, fully 14lb lower than when winning last season's Great St Wilfrid, but 0-14 at 5f and he is drawn out wide.

25/1

7th

7

(5)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Intervention

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

12lb lower than for his win in the Great St Wilfrid last August (6f, good to firm); mixed bag in 2026 but he is the type to pop up soon, albeit probably over a shorter trip.

16/1

8th

11

(10)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:30 Doncaster

Intervention

8st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Michael Appleby

Won last season's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f, good to firm) off a 9lb higher mark; some creditable efforts since but he's hard to predict and has struggled at Chester and York in his last two starts; comes with risks attached and he needs to bounce back on this drop back in trip.

18/1

Form: 8-0141 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Often makes the running; career-best form when winning by 2l at Sandown (1m, good) nine days ago; he's 3-3 there but has won twice here and he can make another bold bid under a 5lb penalty.
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5

(10)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

15:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Island Bandit

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Heather Main

Six wins on turf and 0-9 on the AW, though was only beaten a head here (8.6f) last October and is now 3lb lower; each-way claims.

9/1

4

(3)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Island Bandit

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Heather Main

Six-time turf winner but his last success was in August 2023; returned to form with a close call at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in October but diminishing returns since and was only fourth of five on his Bath reappearance (1m, firm) last month; others preferred.

7/1

4

(3)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Island Bandit

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Heather Main

Six-time turf winner but his last success was in August 2023; returned to form with a close call at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in October but diminishing returns since and was only fourth of five on his Bath reappearance (1m, firm) last month; others preferred.

7/1

13/2

Form: 431-8 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Comfortable win in Chelmsford maiden (1m, AW) last October on third and final 2yo start and didn't run badly when mid-division in a tough race at Glorious Goodwood (1m, soft) on this month's handicap and seasonal debut; unexposed and open to improvement for top trainer.
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12th

1

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Curragh

Sea Eagle

10st 2lb

J: Danny O’Leary

T: Gerard O’Leary

Dual-purpose; two-time Flat winner in 2024 off 2lb lower at Roscommon over 10.5f (good) and off 3lb lower 7.5f (heavy); in process of running a big race on return from break when unseating in maiden hurdle at Tramore in April; could go well.

14/1

2

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:43 Tramore

Sea Eagle

11st 12lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Gerard O’Leary

Dual Flat winner (good/heavy) in 2024 is rated 82 in that sphere although ran nowhere near that figure in Dundalk claimer when last seen in October; previously runner-up in 2m2f Downpatrick maiden hurdle so entitled to respect on that run.

13/2

Form: 30-403

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Stepped up in trip and returned to form when third at Sandown (7f, good to soft) recently in reapplied cheekpieces (retained); also effective on good/good to firm ground but it remains to be seen if he'll see out 1m.
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9

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

12:47 Newcastle

Remarkable Force

11st 4lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

midfield

16/1

9

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

12:47 Newcastle

Remarkable Force

11st 4lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

midfield

16/1

9th

6

(9)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Remarkable Force

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Has plenty of ability but his losing run stands at 17 and there have been a few false dawns along the way; out of sorts when last seen in May; dangerous mark but risky starting out for another new yard.

12/1

Non-runners

Bodorgan

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £10.10
Straight Forecast £8.48
Tricast £54.14
Trifecta £68.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Classic

TOPSPEED:

Monte Linas

Telegraph:

Island Bandit

RP RATINGS:

Crack Shot

D Express:

Metabolt

POSTDATA:

Monte Linas

NEWMARKET:

Monte Linas

The Times:

Classic

The Guardian:

Classic

Daily Mail:

Classic

Daily Mirror:

Classic

The Sun:

Classic

The Star:

Classic

Daily Record:

Island Bandit