November 03 / 15.45 Newmarket

15.45

Heavy

Betfred “Pickyourpunt” Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 15 runners
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Betfred “Pickyourpunt” Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £26.00
  • Place: £4.80

Form: -24163 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Now only 1lb only higher than when winning Class 6 contest at Leicester (1m, soft) in May but was well held when third of six at Bath (1m, heavy) recently and this race is much more competitive; cheekpieces on.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(5)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

14:43 Nottingham

Big Bear Hug

9st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Adam West

10lb above her last winning mark, that due to a 4lb rise for finishing a clear second at Newbury (1m2f, heavy); looks a good bet to give her running once more but others might be better in.

6/1

3rd

1

(5)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

14:43 Nottingham

Big Bear Hug

9st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Adam West

10lb above her last winning mark, that due to a 4lb rise for finishing a clear second at Newbury (1m2f, heavy); looks a good bet to give her running once more but others might be better in.

6/1

2nd

8

(2)

25th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:11 Newbury

Big Bear Hug

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Adam West

Won at Epsom in July and close second there on penultimate start; has never defied a mark this high but is proven in the mud, having scored on heavy at Newmarket last autumn.

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 345104 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
No longer the force of old but made all off a reduced mark at Redcar (1m, good) in September and probably ran at least as well when fourth of 13 at York (1m2f, soft) three weeks ago; a possible.
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7th

8

(8)

5th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

14:00 Redcar

Poets Dawn

8st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Course winner at 1m; below best over 1m2f two starts ago but was a clear front-running winner over 1m1f at Carlisle (soft) in August; up against it when runner-up over 1m here last week; can be on the premises.

8/1

7th

8

(8)

5th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

14:00 Redcar

Poets Dawn

8st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

midfield, headway on outer 3f out, weakened over 1f out

8/1

8

(2)

28th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 3

15:40 Redcar

Poets Dawn

8st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner last September who was successful for the first time since at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) in August; not in the same form since but the return to this trip should suit after fading over 1m2f at Doncaster on Friday.

14/1

OUR TIP

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 484561 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
As good as ever when keeping on well to beat 13 rivals at Windsor (1m, heavy) 11 days ago; only due to go up 3lb for that but, with conditions in his favour again, can make his presence felt under 5lb penalty here.
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10th

1

(6)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:27 Newmarket

Marsh Benham

10st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: George Baker

Very in and out with cheekpieces in his last six starts but the plus points are that he's been a 1m winner at Brighton on two of his last four; it's just four days since he was soundly beaten on heavy ground at Leicester; unraced beyond 1m.

9/1

10th

1

(6)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:27 Newmarket

Marsh Benham

10st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: George Baker

Very in and out with cheekpieces in his last six starts but the plus points are that he's been a 1m winner at Brighton on two of his last four; it's just four days since he was soundly beaten on heavy ground at Leicester; unraced beyond 1m.

9/1

6th

5

(5)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:50 Leicester

Marsh Benham

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

in touch with leaders

4/1

12/1

Form: 353412 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Consistent filly who deserved her breakthrough win at Bath (1m, soft) last month and has since finished second off today's mark on heavy ground there; may find others better handicapped in this deeper race, though.
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3rd

4

(5)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:28 Bath

Albus Anne

9st 11lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Jimmy Fox

Won over C&D (good) last month and followed up over C&D (soft); another good run when third at Windsor (1m, heavy) last time; she's 3-5 at Bath and holds strong claims now back here.

3/1

3rd

4

(5)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:28 Bath

Albus Anne

9st 11lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Jimmy Fox

Won over C&D (good) last month and followed up over C&D (soft); another good run when third at Windsor (1m, heavy) last time; she's 3-5 at Bath and holds strong claims now back here.

3/1

3rd

14

(4)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

16:50 Windsor

Albus Anne

8st 13lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Jimmy Fox

Often slowly away; 2-2 since wearing a hood, the wins in Class 6 contests at Bath (1m, good/soft); impossible to dismiss in the retained headgear, for all that she's back up in grade and yet to win away from Bath.

11/2

10/1

Form: 345151 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Just held on a Pontefract (1m, good to soft) last month and has now won two of his last three races; 4lb rise demands a bit more from him here but he ought to handle the slower ground pretty well.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

10

(4)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mount King

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Not beaten far in a busy Southwell finish on his Tapeta debut two months ago; has essentially performed below market expectations all year, though, and is some way down the pecking order.

20/1

10th

10

(4)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mount King

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Not beaten far in a busy Southwell finish on his Tapeta debut two months ago; has essentially performed below market expectations all year, though, and is some way down the pecking order.

20/1

Form: 235931 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Back from break with two good runs this autumn, latterly when keeping on well to lead close home at Yarmouth (1m, soft); recent 2lb rise ought to be manageable; each-way claims at least.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(10)

24th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Forward Flight

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Scored at Yarmouth (1m) in October but he came in last of seven at Newcastle (1m) last month; he needs to get back on track.

16/1

7th

2

(3)

28th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Forward Flight

9st 11lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

disputed lead

10/1

8th

8

(2)

20th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Forward Flight

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Has gained both wins at Yarmouth, latest in October (penultimate run); almost 9l behind Big Bear Hug at Newmarket last time; something to prove back on AW.

8/1

7th
17 (12)
Mayz

11/2

Form: 488501 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Unplaced on her first nine starts but was evidently very well suited by combination of heavy ground and step up to 1m when winning comfortably off basement mark at Windsor 11 days ago; moves up from 0-52 grade and has 6lb penalty to shoulder here but, now that connections have found the key to her, she could quite plausibly have more improvement to come.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

12

(5)

16th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

16:45 Windsor

Mayz

8st 12lb

J: William Carson

T: John Gallagher

in touch with leaders

10/1

2nd

8

(8)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:10 Ffos Las

Mayz

8st 13lb

J: William Carson

T: John Gallagher

raced wide early, in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader over 3f out, led over 2f out, soon headed, rallied inside final 110yds, no match for winner

13/2

8th

5

(8)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Chepstow

Mayz

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John Gallagher

Recent thirds have come on good and soft ground and previous two efforts on faster surfaces weren't great; respected otherwise as she's only 3lb higher than for last year's Windsor win (1m, heavy).

13/2

14/1

Form: 13 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won Lingfield maiden (1m, AW) from the front on debut in September and was placed under penalty in novice race over that C&D last month; could easily have a lot more to offer but it's hard to know what he'll make of the ground on this turf/handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

13

(3)

9th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Monkmoor Pip

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

0-7 since his successful Lingfield debut (1m, Polytrack) last September, but finished a close third of ten at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) on his penultimate outing and met a bit of trouble when fifth of eight at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) last time; no headgear today.

12/1

6th

13

(3)

9th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Monkmoor Pip

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

0-7 since his successful Lingfield debut (1m, Polytrack) last September, but finished a close third of ten at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) on his penultimate outing and met a bit of trouble when fifth of eight at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) last time; no headgear today.

12/1

4

(4)

29th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Monkmoor Pip

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Debut winner; back to form when third at Wolverhampton last time (first-time blinkers); Oisin Murphy takes over for first time since debut win and claims if headgear works as well.

3/1

66/1

Form: 972088

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Well beaten over 7f in first two handicaps (both on AW in summer) and also when upped to 1m2f on heavy turf 11 days ago; drops back to 1m with blinkers tried here; not the obvious answer.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(2)

20th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Superluminal

9st 7lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: John Berry

reared start, always behind

33/1

9th

14

(7)

3rd Nov 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Newmarket

Superluminal

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Berry

Well beaten over 7f in first two handicaps (both on AW in summer) and also when upped to 1m2f on heavy turf 11 days ago; drops back to 1m with blinkers tried here; not the obvious answer.

66/1

8th

4

(8)

23rd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Windsor

Superluminal

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Berry

Sole turf effort, when best of the rest behind an easy winner here (1m, soft), a cut above his four AW runs; his two handicap efforts since have been poor, though, and stamina isn't assured on pedigree; market useful.

10/1

10th
12 (8)
Mhajim

20/1

Form: -00009

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
A down-the-field outsider on all five starts for new stable this season (1m2f-1m6f), often displaying a tendency to race too freely; attracted attention of the stewards when keeping on steadily from the rear at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW; first-time hood) three weeks ago; drops in trip and encounters ground slower than good to soft for first time here; market likely to guide.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(12)

20th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mhajim

9st 7lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Record of 1-17 but he's reached the frame in three of his last four runs including an eyecatching fourth at Lingfield (1m4f) last Monday; has wide draw back on Tapeta but he remains well treated on old form and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a serious impact.

14/1

6th

5

(12)

20th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mhajim

9st 7lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

held up in rear, headway over 1f out, bit short of room but kept on inside final furlong

14/1

4th

6

(3)

13th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Mhajim

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

slowly away, took keen hold, held up in last, outpaced 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, did well in the circumstances

4/1

11th
13 (11)
Macho Sun

16/1

Form: 347526

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Disappointed when tried in cheekpieces (now removed) last month and is not one to rely upon heavily but has claims if judged on his close second off 1lb higher at Nottingham (1m2f, heavy) two starts ago.
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9th

5

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

13:35 Sedgefield

Macho Sun

11st 4lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

17-race maiden at up to 1m2f on the Flat; probably best watched first time out over hurdles.

50/1

9th

5

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

13:35 Sedgefield

Macho Sun

11st 4lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

17-race maiden at up to 1m2f on the Flat; probably best watched first time out over hurdles.

50/1

10th

4

(10)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Macho Sun

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Mike Sowersby

raced wide, took keen hold, towards rear

12/1

4/1

Form: 874311 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Progressive 3yo who was placed on soft ground in September and bids to complete a hat-trick after two very convincing 1m AW wins last month; needs to prove his recent improvement can be transferred back to slow turf but must be considered in current mood.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(2)

18th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

12:50 Lingfield (AW)

Kalamunda

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

midfield, headway over 2f out, pressed leader inside final 110yds, went second final strides, kept on

6/1

2nd

4

(2)

18th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

12:50 Lingfield (AW)

Kalamunda

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

midfield, headway over 2f out, pressed leader inside final 110yds, went second final strides, kept on

6/1

4th

7

(7)

18th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Kalamunda

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

took keen hold, midfield

5/1

16/1

Form: 2-0644

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
A maiden after five runs but made encouraging start to handicap career when keeping-on fourth at Yarmouth (1m, soft) in September and is 2lb lower here; tongue-tie added today.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(1)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glencalvie

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Dual winner off higher marks for Phil McEntee early last year but she's not made an impact in her four runs for current yard; her latest sixth at Chelmsford was a respectable effort from off the pace but she needs to find more back on Tapeta.

14/1

8th

10

(1)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glencalvie

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Dual winner off higher marks for Phil McEntee early last year but she's not made an impact in her four runs for current yard; her latest sixth at Chelmsford was a respectable effort from off the pace but she needs to find more back on Tapeta.

14/1

6th

4

(7)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Glencalvie

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Dual winner off higher marks for Phil McEntee earlier in year, including over C&D, but has not made much impact of late, including in both starts for this yard; may just need this after 78 days off.

20/1

16/1

Form: 763100 D BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 3yo who came good for Archie Watson at second attempt, with clearcut success at Chepstow (1m, good to firm) in August; also has form on soft ground but needs to bounce back from two down-the-field finishes.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(2)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

15:45 Nottingham

Lunanera

9st 4lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Archie Watson

Now 5lb lower than his Chepstow win (1m, good to firm) last summer but things haven't been straightforward since and he wasn't at his best under conditions that should have suited in April; others preferred.

7/1

6th

5

(4)

10th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:05 Lingfield (AW)

Lunanera

9st 7lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Archie Watson

Winning miler on turf and was only 2l away in a 1m2f handicap here in March; however, he pulled up last month's hurdling debut and then finished tailed off at Yarmouth when good to soft was no excuse.

14/1

10th

7

(2)

22nd May 2024

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

15:00 Yarmouth

Lunanera

9st 8lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

Flat win last August came over 1m (off 1lb lower) and he has seemed stretched by 1m2f; hurdling debut on latest outing did not work out; cheekpieces (worn on penultimate start) return.

10/1

33/1

Form: 9/068-

Last run: 497 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his soft-ground win in France in 2020 and not seen since a poor run for David O'Meara in June 2022; given a chance by the handicapper but could be considered only if lively in the betting.
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8th

8

(6)

14th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:37 Southwell (AW)

Tiger Touch

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

dwelt start, in rear

50/1

7th

8

(2)

5th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Tiger Touch

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Sole win in 20 starts came in France (1m2f, soft) as a 3yo; precious little in 11 outings since arriving in this country and loads to prove up another 3f in trip.

25/1

8th

12

(7)

27th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Tiger Touch

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Lightly raced over the years and has not yet rediscovered any form for new yard since returning in November from an absence.

66/1

Non-runners

Cosmos Raj, Royal Design, Where's Freddy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £322.10
Straight Forecast £263.72
Tricast £1388.64
Trifecta £2866.30

Selections

Telegraph:

Kalamunda

The Star:

Mayz

SPOTLIGHT:

Forward Flight

The Times:

Glencalvie

Daily Mirror:

Albus Anne

POSTDATA:

Marsh Benham

The Sun:

Poet's Dawn

The Guardian:

Kalamunda

Daily Mail:

Kalamunda

D Express:

Kalamunda

Daily Record:

Mayz

RP RATINGS:

Forward Flight