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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Abandoned

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to 1m2f/10.5f winner Oriole, half-brother to winners Bullace (7f-8.4f including 2yo) and Roost (1m4f); dam 7f 2yo/Group 3 winner; from a family that has served his connections well; check the betting.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

(9)

16th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Aulis

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

Has looked quirky but he's consistent and took well to new headgear at Southwell (1m4f, AW; off 4lb lower) most recently, opening his account at the tenth attempt; that form has been well advertised by the second and third since; highly respected in the retained visor.

9/2

1st

1

(4)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

15:23 Southwell (AW)

Aulis

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Runner-up on his last four starts and beaten favourite on the last three occasions; rather threw away the Newmarket race he contested 12 days ago, hanging right and carrying his head high when in front; visor replaces blinkers this time; has the ability to run well but there are reservations.

2/1

2nd

5

(2)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Newmarket (July)

Aulis

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ralph Beckett

Eight-race maiden but he's finished runner-up in his last three starts and was clear of the rest behind an improver at Yarmouth (1m6f, good to firm; blinkers added) three weeks ago; only 1lb higher here and he's respected back in trip.

100/30

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
60,000gns yearling; New Bay half-brother to 1m4f AW and 2m hurdle winner Vision Of Hope, out of 1m5f AW winner; may not blossom until sent over longer distances next year; others preferred.
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3rd

2

(8)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Balmacara

9st 10lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

None too consistent in 2025, running well when second in 1m Listed event at Sandown (soft) in September but poorly twice afterwards; returns from a layoff and may find that conditions place the emphasis too much on speed.

25/1

1

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

15:18 Doncaster

Balmacara

10st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Form this term features a good effort, behind the subsequent QEII winner, at Sandown (Listed) on penultimate run; did too much up front latest; 2-2 over C&D (soft-ground novice wins) and looks interesting back here.

9/1

Abandoned

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
25,000gns foal, 135,000gns yearling; by Noble Mission and the first foal of a Listed-placed 7f-1m2f winning half-sister to useful 6f 2yo winner Bounce; one of two newcomers for this yard; market helpful.
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6

(7)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Clockmaker

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Won over an extended 1m6f at Doncaster in May but no progress since; could prove vulnerable dropping in trip.

10/1

4

(9)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 34y

Class 3

14:57 Ascot

Clockmaker

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

Not had lots of racing and things were looking up when edging out a useful yardstick at Doncaster in May (1m6f, good to firm), only to then not beat a rival in his next two races (1m5f/2m); back to the drawing board.

7/1

4th

3

(2)

24th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Newbury

Clockmaker

9st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

Successful at Doncaster (14.5f) on reappearance, opening his account; last of five in 1m5f AW event since but looks likely to be better suited by this step back up in distance and return to turf; showed solid promise at Newbury on debut; may do better still and remains of interest.

5/1

Abandoned

Form: 4

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished fourth, beaten about 8l, in maiden at Goodwood (1m2f, soft) where he was the sole newcomer in a field of five; may be sharper for that run but needs significant improvement to win this deeper race.
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11th

4

(14)

15th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Windsor

Dream Ocean

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Fourth of five on soft-ground debut last September (1m2f); no improvement on his AW return and looks up against it.

25/1

11th

4

(14)

15th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Windsor

Dream Ocean

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Fourth of five on soft-ground debut last September (1m2f); no improvement on his AW return and looks up against it.

25/1

8th

6

(2)

2nd Apr 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dream Ocean

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

led

8/1

Abandoned

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Saxon Warrior half-brother to 1m2f/1m4f winner Highland Rocker; dam GB/US 7f-1m4f winner, half-sister to 1m2f Listed winner Dynamic; one of three runners for this stable; market instructive.
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3rd

7

(3)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Easy Dancer

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Sole win came over this C&D in July and he again ran well when third of 11 at Haydock (1m6f, good to soft) four weeks ago; may not have reached his ceiling yet and he's an interesting contender in receipt of weight.

6/1

3rd

9

(12)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Haydock

Easy Dancer

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Improved form upped in trip after a gelding operation when off the mark in a Wolverhampton handicap (1m6f, AW) in July, always prominent; last of six when 20-1 and front-running at Sandown (1m6f, good to firm) two weeks later, beaten only 7l but he now has something to prove on turf.

10/1

6th

4

(4)

31st Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:25 Sandown

Easy Dancer

9st 3lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Richard Hannon

Improved form upped in trip after a gelding operation when beating the two market leaders in a Wolverhampton handicap (1m6f, AW) two weeks ago; up 6lb but that was a clearcut success last time and he should have more to offer at staying trips; big player.

11/4

Abandoned

Form: 3

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
110,000gns yearling; brother to a French 1m1f 2yo winner; made a promising debut at Salisbury (1m, soft) where he stuck on well for close third, having made the running; leading contender.
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2nd

2

1st Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:04 Ayr

Hosaamm

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Refused to race at Musselburgh in February when last seen so comes with a risk attached; however, prior to that he won a juvenile hurdle at Wetherby (2m, good to soft) and has potential off this opening mark in view of his useful Flat form (effective on soft in that code).

11/2

2nd

2

1st Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:04 Ayr

Hosaamm

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Refused to race at Musselburgh in February when last seen so comes with a risk attached; however, prior to that he won a juvenile hurdle at Wetherby (2m, good to soft) and has potential off this opening mark in view of his useful Flat form (effective on soft in that code).

11/2

3

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 1

13:42 Musselburgh

Hosaamm

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Narrowly justified favouritism at Wetherby (second hurdles attempt) last time, adding to his Flat win; stiffer task upped in grade but may be capable of further improvement.

10/1

Abandoned

Form: 42 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite in small field at Haydock (1m, heavy) last time and now goes into a deeper contest; however, has shown ability in both outings and could still prove capable of progress; not dismissed.
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1st

6

(5)

7th Jun 2024

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 4

18:28 Haydock

Move On In

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Produced two similarly promising efforts over 1m (good to firm and heavy) as a juvenile, including here; since gelded; will have a bit to prove trip-wise over this far but could be involved if he sees it out.

5/2

Abandoned

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bred to excel on artificial surfaces, with sibling and dam being AW winners for his connections; best watched on debut unless the market suggests otherwise.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(3)

5th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 1

15:58 Beverley

Raja Raja

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

Lightly raced 4yo who easily won a handicap at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in December and didn't run badly when last of seven at 150-1 in Group 3 Aston Park at Newbury (1m4f, good to firm) last month; however, he faces another tough task in this Listed event and is best watched.

16/1

Abandoned

Form: 2

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sea The Stars colt who cost 335,000gns as yearling; held a Futurity entry at the time of his promising debut at Nottingham (1m, heavy; finished second) a few weeks ago; should progress well; respected.
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2

(5)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:42 York

Salamanca

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Looked a useful prospect on good ground last spring and confirmed it on AW in recent outings; dictated a steady pace when winning the Easter Classic Handicap at Newcastle (1m2f) four weeks ago; 4lb higher today but lightly raced and could continue on his upward curve.

11/2

2

(5)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:42 York

Salamanca

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Looked a useful prospect on good ground last spring and confirmed it on AW in recent outings; dictated a steady pace when winning the Easter Classic Handicap at Newcastle (1m2f) four weeks ago; 4lb higher today but lightly raced and could continue on his upward curve.

11/2

1st

10

(12)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:07 Newcastle (AW)

Salamanca

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

made all, set steady pace, faced challenges from over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, kept on well towards finish, gamely

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
1,000gns yearling; Siyouni half-brother to 7f 2yo winner One Nation; dam French 10.5f winner, sister to French 1m 2yo/US 1m1f Gr 1 winner Wuheida; the betting can guide.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(5)

22nd Apr 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Windsor

St Mungos Park

8st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Makes appeal on pedigree but he dropped away to finish last of 13 in a 7f novice at Newmarket (heavy) in November; should prove a different proposition this year but still not easily recommended.

20/1

6th

7

(5)

22nd Apr 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Windsor

St Mungos Park

8st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Makes appeal on pedigree but he dropped away to finish last of 13 in a 7f novice at Newmarket (heavy) in November; should prove a different proposition this year but still not easily recommended.

20/1

13th

12

(9)

3rd Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

11:15 Newmarket

St Mungos Park

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Godolphin cast-off who makes his debut; 1,000gns yearling; third foal; half-brother to 7f 2yo winner One National (RPR 97); dam French 10.5f winner from classy family; others make greater appeal.

33/1

Abandoned

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
150,000gns yearling; brother to 1m-1m2f winner Angel Power (including Italian Gr 2), closely related to French 10.5f AW winner Burkina Faso, half-brother to winner Bellport (7f 2yo); major yard; heed the market signals.
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10

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:40 Leopardstown

The Reverend

11st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: W P Mullins

Gained a fourth Flat win with a hard-earned success in the 1m6f Old Borough Cup at Haydock last September; stamped himself as a useful recruit to hurdling when scoring at Cork last month.

7/1

1st

6

(7)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:00 Haydock

The Reverend

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Looked one to follow when impressive on handicap debut at Ascot (1m4f, soft) last September; failed to kick on from that initially but got back on track with convincing win in small field at Ripon (1m4f, soft) in July; could have more to offer for top yard now things have clicked again, especially now back up in trip, and he's not necessarily a soft-ground specialist.

4/1

1st

1

(5)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 2

15:55 Ripon

The Reverend

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: William Haggas

Looked potentially smart when smooth winner on 1m4f Ascot handicap debut (soft) last September in first-time cheekpieces; hasn't progressed as might have been expected in three subsequent runs (favourite each time) but not disgraced either and may have found good to firm ground too lively (raced on softer than good otherwise) when fifth of 12 in a York Dante meeting handicap on reappearance (no headgear); still has time on his side and a potential class act giving weight away to lesser opposition in refitted cheekpieces.

4/7

Abandoned

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000gns foal; Golden Horn half-brother to six winners, notably Italian Listed scorers Close Your Eyes (1m3f) and Plein Air (1m2f); market informative with stable running three.
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4th

2

(11)

7th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 1f 212y

Class 3

15:20 Ascot

Voyage

9st 7lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Main claim to fame is his early departure in the Derby; achieved little in two runs afterwards but appreciated the drop in grade to be third at Newbury (Class 3 1m2f, good to firm); there are races in him off an untouched mark.

10/1

3rd

2

(4)

17th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Newbury

Voyage

9st 4lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

in touch with leaders

14/1

7th

1

(11)

31st Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Voyage

9st 9lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Won novice at Newbury (1m2f, good to soft) on debut in April; stumbled and unseated leaving the stalls in the Derby (again 28-1) next time, leading the field home riderless on that occasion but he was tailed off in the Group 2 King Edward VII at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm; 18-1) after racing freely; needs to put that latest run miles behind him.

16/1

Non-runners

Hot Fuss, Forest Hills, Markoon, Mr Hampstead

Verdict

There should be major progress to come from SALAMANCA, who might have gone for the Futurity tomorrow if his Nottingham debut had resulted in a success. He ended up showing clear promise in second place and is taken to go one better. Hosaamm, a similar type, is feared most ahead of Move On In. As regards the newcomers, any positive market moves should be heeded.[Steve Boow]