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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(7)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

14:10 Lingfield

Big Bear Hug

9st 7lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Made a winning stable debut at Goodwood (1m4f, good to soft) last June but she's now 12lb lower following some lesser efforts; better is needed but any rain will suit.

14/1

9th

9

(8)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Big Bear Hug

9st 5lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Made successful stable debut/reappearance at Goodwood (1m4f, good to soft) in June last year, but now 9lb lower for a reason; others stronger.

14/1

5th

7

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Big Bear Hug

8st 12lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Made a successful stable debut after seven months off at Goodwood (1m4f, good to soft) in June last year, but is now 7lb lower for a reason; others stronger.

33/1

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(2)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

Poets Dawn

9st 13lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Rolled back the years with a front-running 1m2f win at Ripon ten days ago; only has a 4lb penalty to deal with and Jake Dickson is good value for his 7lb claim; unlikely to get a soft time of things up front though.

9/4

1st

10

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:17 Ripon

Poets Dawn

8st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Grand veteran striving to maintain his record of winning at least once every year since 2017; not the force of old and although he is down to a career-low mark, this looks a tad too competitive for him nowadays.

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Marsh Benham

9st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Baker

Has defied current mark three times, including in this race 12 months ago, and Jack Callan removes a bonus 5lb today; close second at Brighton (7f) latest start; respected.

11/2

2nd

3

(5)

15th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

16:12 Brighton

Marsh Benham

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Seven-time winner who handles any ground but he can miss the break; now 2lb lower than for his Newbury win (1m, good) in May but he's lost his way since and needs a major revival.

10/1

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

13:55 Bath

Albus Anne

9st 10lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jimmy Fox

Loves it here and beat nine rivals with ease on her latest visit in September (1m, heavy); a 5lb rise could have been worse and she stays this far.

11/4

6

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

13:55 Bath

Albus Anne

9st 10lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jimmy Fox

Loves it here and beat nine rivals with ease on her latest visit in September (1m, heavy); a 5lb rise could have been worse and she stays this far.

11/4

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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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(7)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Mount King

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Three of his four wins have come over C&D, including in this race 12 months ago; 1lb lower than for his last win and he should be at concert pitch with two runs under his belt; one for the shortlist.

4/1

8th

10

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Wetherby

Mount King

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

His last three wins have come over 1m at Pontefract but he finished down the field at that track on his recent return to action; that run could have sharpened him up and he is on a winning mark; not ruled out.

14/1

7th

8

(4)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:27 Pontefract

Mount King

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has registered three of his four wins over C&D, the most recent off just 1lb lower last June; ran respectably at Newmarket when last seen; one for the shortlist back here.

6/1

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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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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

2

(7)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield

Monkmoor Pip

10st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Sole win came on debut here (1m, AW) when trained by Hugo Palmer; fifth of ten on stable debut at Wolverhampton (9.5f) and he stepped up on that first outing for 398 days when going close at Kempton (also AW, 1m3f) last month; one turf run (heavy) was inconclusive; player.

2/1

3rd

6

(7)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Monkmoor Pip

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Sole win came on debut at Lingfield (1m, AW) when trained by Hugo Palmer; sold for 1,000gns last summer; fifth of ten on stable debut at Wolverhampton (9.5f) on first outing for 398 days so he's entitled to come on for it and now steps up in distance for his in-form yard.

5/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(1)

3rd Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mhajim

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

led

7/1

8th

7

(3)

27th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Mhajim

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

slowly away, took keen hold, towards rear

8/1

5th

5

(6)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

11:55 Southwell (AW)

Mhajim

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

dwelt start, in rear, going okay but plenty to do 3f out, hung left but some headway from 2f out, never near to challenge

8/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11

8th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

14:45 Market Rasen

Macho Sun

10st 5lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Fifth and about to post one of his better efforts when falling at the last behind Bunker Bay latest (C&D), not his first spill over hurdles; work on from further out of the weights today even with a clear round.

33/1

9

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:33 Market Rasen

Macho Sun

10st 2lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Mike Sowersby

Last of five here (2m2f, good to soft) three weeks ago and now 0-27 under all codes; effectively on same mark from out of the weights today; blinkers (worn once on the Flat in 2024) are given another try.

33/1

5th

5

15th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

15:32 Market Rasen

Macho Sun

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Mike Sowersby

0-26 under rules and hard to recommend from 6lb out of the weights.

50/1

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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Verdict Starting price

7

(14)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Kalamunda

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

Won his first five starts on the AW between October 2023 and October 2024 including twice over C&D; has run well on several occasions since then and just 2lb above his last winning mark, but the outside stall makes things tricky.

16/1

4th

6

(4)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:15 Windsor

Kalamunda

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Joseph Parr

Five-time AW winner but he was reluctant to race at Kempton (tailed off) last month and finished well held back off a lower turf mark at Sandown (1m, good) last time; record on grass is 0-9 and others are preferred.

14/1

4

(9)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Sandown

Kalamunda

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Joseph Parr

Well handicapped on this year's AW form but reluctant to race when well beaten at Kempton (1m, AW) last month and he has a lower turf mark for a very good reason (0-8 on grass as opposed to 5-12 on AW).

10/1

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
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(2)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Ffos Las

Glencalvie

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Two 1m wins in spring 2024, on AW and at Yarmouth (good to firm), but most of her efforts for this yard have been ordinary and she hasn't been in remotely good form on her last two starts.

6/1

4th

4

(5)

22nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ffos Las

Glencalvie

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

A dual 1m winner in 2024 but she's yet to hit top form this term, beating only one in 1m handicap at Chepstow 40 days ago; others are preferred.

15/2

10th

8

(3)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:20 Chepstow

Glencalvie

8st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Adrian Wintle

None too consistent but she's slipped to a basement mark and there was more encouragement to be gleaned when a close fourth at Nottingham last month (first-time cheekpieces, retained); 11lb lower than for her Yarmouth win 13 months ago so needs a second look.

7/1

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