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  • Prize money: £4527.4
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
2 (10)
Graham

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 421224 D BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) in June and solid seconds the next twice (1m2f/1m4f, good/soft); having gone up the weights he was only fourth at Salisbury (1m4f, good) last time but that was still a sound run and he could be thereabouts.
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10

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 63y

Class 4

12:55 Ascot

Graham

10st 4lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Unseated rider mid-race when well backed for Fontwell handicap six weeks ago and now 0-7 over hurdles; not one to give up on just yet but moves up in grade today and others in this line-up may have more potential.

7/1

10

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 63y

Class 4

12:55 Ascot

Graham

10st 4lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Unseated rider mid-race when well backed for Fontwell handicap six weeks ago and now 0-7 over hurdles; not one to give up on just yet but moves up in grade today and others in this line-up may have more potential.

7/1

1

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

14:30 Fontwell

Graham

11st 12lb

J: Rob Hargreaves

T: Gary & Josh Moore

0-6 over hurdles but was a beaten favourite on his last three starts in March/April; below form on the Flat in three runs since but not one to give up on just yet; goes without headgear worn on last hurdles start and last two Flat runs.

5/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 566

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on his three starts (1m4f/1m2f) but he's in top hands and his dam was a 1m6f Listed winner; gelded since last time and wears first-time cheekpieces; possible improver on handicap debut.
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4th

9

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 2

15:59 Perth

Medieval Gold

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Patrick Neville

Placed on first two stable starts (2m1f/2m3f; both in February) but returned from break with two down-the-field runs in blinkers last month (2m/2m1f); goes beyond about 2m3f and tries cheekpieces for the first time.

20/1

9th

8

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

15:53 Cartmel

Medieval Gold

11st 5lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Patrick Neville

Placed on both starts for new stable in February (2m1f/2m3f, good to soft), but returned from break with low-key run at Perth (2m, good) a fortnight ago and needs that outing to have brought him on.

14/1

7th

4

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 2

16:05 Perth

Medieval Gold

11st 2lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Patrick Neville

Signed off for Micky Hammond with win at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in November and was placed on both starts for new stable in February (2m1f/2m3f, good to soft); returns from 172-day break on career-high mark but is suited by this C&D and should be fine on the forecast good ground; cheekpieces (worn once on the Flat in 2023) are refitted; contender if fully tuned up.

6/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: P543

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Posted best run yet when 1l third to African Star in recent Lingfield maiden (11.6f, good to firm; fourth start); this brother to Oaks winner Talent is open to further improvement and could be involved on handicap debut.
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6th

5

(4)

5th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:50 Kempton (AW)

Sailing On

9st 1lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Nine-race maiden but consistent form until a slight dip on latest start; edging down the weights; makes AW debut and tries cheekpieces in search of the breakthrough.

5/1

5th

1

(9)

21st May 2024

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:50 Brighton

Sailing On

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Consistent maiden who has form figures of 3233 since handicapping, most recently staying-on third at Bath (11.5f) on seasonal debut; gives the impression there's an ordinary race in him; shortlisted.

15/8

5th

1

(9)

21st May 2024

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:50 Brighton

Sailing On

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Consistent maiden who has form figures of 3233 since handicapping, most recently staying-on third at Bath (11.5f) on seasonal debut; gives the impression there's an ordinary race in him; shortlisted.

15/8

11/2

Form: 4-9627

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Prominent throughout when well-backed second on last month's handicap debut at Newmarket (1m2f, good to soft) and not helped by early stumble when in rear throughout at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft) latest; pedigree provides optimism regarding this longer trip and his trainer won this last year.
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10th

3

(5)

27th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:22 Epsom

Gordon Grey

11st 8lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: George Baker

He hasn't been at the top of his game over C&D on his last three starts but was on slow ground each time, which may not have suited; has an excellent record here otherwise (three-time C&D winner on good/good to firm) and he's 1lb below his last winning mark; can't be discounted.

10/1

4th

2

(3)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:42 Epsom

Gordon Grey

9st 12lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Baker

With Ben Brookhouse when gaining two C&D wins last summer; best run for current yard was in Bahrain back in the spring; may have needed it here ten days after three months off but could have run better than he did (led early).

10/1

6th

2

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:35 Epsom

Gordon Grey

11st 9lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: George Baker

Won twice over C&D for Ben Brookhouse last summer, including this race by a wide margin (cheekpieces first time) when rated just 1lb lower; only run to form once in four starts for George Baker this year and he was tailed off on soft ground here when last seen in June; Patrick Mullins has been booked this afternoon and not unreasonable to think this race has been on the agenda for a while; respected.

7/1

Form: 71 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on debut in January (9.4f, AW) but sprung 80-1 shock in first-time tongue-tie (retained) at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) recently on his second start; his pedigree provides hope he will be capable of better still and he's a possible contender on handicap debut.
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2

(5)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

African Star

9st 12lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Mark Loughnane

Well held in three runs for this yard (also saddle two others) in the summer and goes without a tongue-tie for the first time since debut back from a break; potentially on a fair mark now and worth a look in the market.

8/1

4th

2

(5)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

African Star

9st 12lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Mark Loughnane

Well held in three runs for this yard (also saddle two others) in the summer and goes without a tongue-tie for the first time since debut back from a break; potentially on a fair mark now and worth a look in the market.

8/1

8th

1

(9)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

African Star

10st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Turf maiden winner a year ago and a close third from 3lb higher at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) in January on his final start for Sylvester Kirk; held in both starts since returning for this yard in May with cheekpieces applied, but the drop in class offers hope.

4/1

16/1

Form: 8-1135 D

Last run: 169 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won in January (1m2f/1m4f, AW) on his first two handicap starts; however, after going up the weights he didn't really threaten the next twice and returns from a 169-day break here; others are more compelling.
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3

(7)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Haaland

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Made the most of a drop in class when regaining winning form at Southwell (16.5f, Tapeta) last month (third has won since); 4lb higher and back up in grade, but he still holds more compelling claims than a few.

5/2

1st

1

(8)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

19:48 Southwell (AW)

Haaland

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Three AW wins for previous stable; 0-8 for current yard and his form has declined rather sharply; however, he may produce a resurgent display back at this level, being 2-2 in Class 6.

14/1

11th

12

(8)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:33 Lingfield (AW)

Haaland

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Three AW wins (1m2f-2m) in 2023; lightly raced since and he's been well held back from another break in his two runs this winter; mark continues to fall but he needs a major revival back at this trip.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5-2213

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won in first-time cheekpieces at Newmarket (1m2f, good) in June and fair third there (1m4f, good) there last time, when the slow pace perhaps didn't help; wears first-time blinkers today and she retains potential.
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5th

2

1st Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Worcester

Ragosina

12st 0lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

Didn't run badly on the Flat in July but has been disappointing over hurdles since winning a mares' novice at Sedgefield (2m4f, soft) in February and others have more pressing claims.

25/1

6th

6

(7)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Newbury

Ragosina

9st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: B F Brookhouse

slowly into stride, raced in last

16/1

4th

2

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

13:55 Cartmel

Ragosina

11st 12lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: B F Brookhouse

Had somewhat mixed record during first season over hurdles but won a Sedgefield novice (2m4f, soft) in February and confirmed her wellbeing with a pretty good Flat run this month; could have a say.

10/1

Form: 222266 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Only sixth in his first two handicaps (1m/1m2f) but well backed last time and he'd previously run well in novices at up to 1m4f; it's possible today's step back up in trip will be a positive and he's not written off.
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8th

8

(5)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Newbury

Edge Of Ember

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Only sixth in his first two handicaps (1m/1m2f) but well backed last time and he'd previously run well in novices at up to 1m4f; it's possible today's step back up in trip will be a positive and he's not written off.

10/1

6th

6

(2)

8th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Edge Of Ember

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Hughes

Runner-up in first four starts over 1m2f/1m4f on Polytrack/turf, but took a step backwards when sixth of eight on handicap debut at Newmarket (1m, good) last time; has undergone wind surgery since and the return to a longer trip should suit; shortlisted.

5/1

6th

1

(6)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:40 Newmarket (July)

Edge Of Ember

9st 11lb

J: Adam Kirby

T: Richard Hughes

prominent

4/1

Form: 6355

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Hasn't really threatened across his four starts (1m-11.4f) but he's shown ability and now goes handicapping off a fair mark; represents in-form stable and he's not ruled out.
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4th

7

(7)

5th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:05 Yarmouth

Mythical Guest

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Margarson

Winless this year and only 2-36 overall; however, a repeat of his recent third in what looked a stronger race at Newmarket (1m1f, good) would see him on the scene.

8/1

3rd

7

(6)

25th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket

Mythical Guest

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Margarson

Has an overall strike-rate of 2-35 and winless this year despite the odd respectable effort; he'd be a surprise winner against rivals who have greater scope for improvement.

16/1

10th
4 (9)
Divya

15/2

Form: 3-3245

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Solid performances in 1m4f novice/maiden races this year before fading over 2m on handicap debut at Kempton (AW) three weeks ago; drops back down in distance here and she's not ruled out.
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7th

9

(5)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Divya

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ed Walker

led early, headed but in touch with leaders soon after start, dropped to midfield after 3f

14/1

7th

16

26th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Divya

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

led, headed with one circuit to go, outpaced 2f out, weakened quickly 1f out

5/1

3rd

9

(9)

20th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 4

16:55 Yarmouth

Divya

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Showed enough in maiden/novice company to suggest she should win a race but didn't stay 2m on handicap debut last month; disappointed back at 1m4f last time and has a bit to prove.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £36.80
Straight Forecast £32.52
Tricast £287.81
Trifecta £223.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Gordon Grey

Telegraph:

African Star

POSTDATA:

Graham

NEWMARKET:

Ragosina

SPOTLIGHT:

Medieval Gold

The Times:

Sailing On

The Star:

African Star

Daily Record:

African Star

The Guardian:

Graham

TOPSPEED:

Gordon Grey

D Express:

Gordon Grey

The Sun:

Gordon Grey

Daily Mirror:

Ragosina

Daily Mail:

Medieval Gold