November 04 / 12.27 Newmarket

12.27

Heavy

Betfred Horris Hill Stakes (Group 3)

  • Prize money: £22684
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 8 runners
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Betfred Horris Hill Stakes (Group 3)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 14 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Beat the favourite, who had experience, in a 7f novice at Kempton; thrown into the Group 3 Autumn Stakes three weeks ago (1m, soft) and difficult to gauge what he achieved in finishing a remote fourth behind subsequent Group 1 winner Ancient Wisdom; however, didn't appear to stay the 1m (breeding casted doubts) so coming back in trip heightens interest.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(1)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Orne

9st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Often front-runs; without a success since landing a Group 3 as a 2yo; however, he has posted some good placed efforts and ran well when sixth of 18 at York (7f, good to firm) in July; has been dropped another pound and has to be considered.

5/1

6th

14

(2)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:32 York

Orne

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

He's on a long losing run and can be inconsistent, but this front-runner was third of 22 over C&D (good) in May and wasn't beaten far when seventh of 20 over C&D (good) last time; each-way possibilities from low draw.

16/1

7th

17

(13)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Orne

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Smart earlier in career; yet to win for this yard but gave it a good shot from the front when third over C&D (good) at the Dante meeting and bounced back from a lesser effort over 6f here when third (Inspired fourth) of 14 at Wetherby (good to firm; made running again) last week; each-way claims again.

16/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 1632 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Respectable sixth in a Group 2 after his debut win; disappointed on his first run after being gelded (behind Son Of Man) but firmly back on track when narrowly missing out behind one making it 3-3 in a C&D nursery on soft ground; solid claims on the back of that, for all that this is clearly tougher.
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2nd

7

(7)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:55 Redcar

Witness Stand

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Dr Richard Newland

Not at his best in Group 2s on his last two outings but his fourth when bidding for a second successive win in the Lennox at Goodwood in July shows this front-runner is still capable of very smart form on his day; a potential class act in Listed company.

3/1

5th

6

(3)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

14:55 Doncaster

Witness Stand

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Dr Richard Newland

Ran respectably when bidding for a second win in the Lennox (Group 2) at Goodwood but wasn't at his best last time and has lacked consistency this year; wears an undesirable badge, being the contender who has the longest losing sequence.

14/1

6th

5

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Witness Stand

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Dr Richard Newland

Ran as well as he's ever done when second in this race 12 months ago, and he was a creditable third in Group 2 at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good) last time; solid credentials and unlikely to be far away.

7/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 17

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Gelded ahead of debut; made up a lot of late ground to win going away at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) but couldn't overcome another slow beginning in a Group 3 here (7f, good to firm), though still ran well (just ahead of Change For Good); looks on a learning curve and may well have more to offer.
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2nd

4

(1)

13th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Son Of Man

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

Landed a good prize off today's mark at Lingfield (1m4f) on Good Friday but has mixed record since; ought to have been suited by the soft ground when midfield at Salisbury (1m4f) recently; others appeal more.

15/2

5th

1

1st Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 44y

Class 4

17:25 Salisbury

Son Of Man

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

1m4f AW winner in April followed by two good efforts; not so good since and although he still took third at Windsor (good to soft) last time, new trip needs to spark something if he's to improve his modest strike-rate.

14/1

3rd

2

(2)

14th Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

16:12 Windsor

Son Of Man

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

1m4f AW handicap winner in April and followed that with two good efforts, including here; however, he finds winning difficult and no real positives to take from his last three races.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 231 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Sent on early at Salisbury (7f, soft) and from thereon never saw another rival as he repelled the favourite by nearly 3l with the front two clear; posted a useful Topspeed figure and, with conditions no issue, he's a definite player; has since left Clive Cox at the sales for 180,000gns.
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2nd

1

(9)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Finbar Furey

9st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Novice winner on soft at Salisbury; left Clive Cox at the sales for 180,000gns; made a satisfactory start for this trainer when fourth in the Horris Hill; ground was heavy at Newmarket but he handled good ground when placed on his first two starts.

7/2

4th

3

(9)

4th Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

12:27 Newmarket

Finbar Furey

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Sent on early at Salisbury (7f, soft) and from thereon never saw another rival as he repelled the favourite by nearly 3l with the front two clear; posted a useful Topspeed figure and, with conditions no issue, he's a definite player; has since left Clive Cox at the sales for 180,000gns.

5/1

Form: 31 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Built on a promising debut when clocking a good time in victory at Yarmouth (soft); well worth a crack at this loftier level and seriously considered.
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5th

3

(2)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Telemark

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

A two-time winner (at up to 1m) in Meydan last winter and not discredited with seventh of 12 in the Godolphin Mile there in March; this demands more though and his yard runs three, including Meydaan.

20/1

2

(8)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newbury

Telemark

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Well suited by slow ground; attractively handicapped and his last two runs have both been promising, meeting trouble before finishing off strongly at Newcastle last month; high on the list.

4/1

4th

9

(10)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Telemark

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

1lb lower than for his Doncaster win 12 months ago (7f, soft); several creditable runs in handicaps this season but he will need to pull out a bit more if he's to come out on top.

12/1

Form: 451 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Not far behind Finbar Furey on his Salisbury debut (6f, good) and made no mistake on his return to that track a month ago when making all for a comfortable 5l success; finds himself down the pecking on BHA ratings but he's a scopey colt with better days ahead him.
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2nd

4

(3)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:20 Ascot

Ten Bob Tony

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Good 7f performer for a long while; has shown career-best form in his 1m attempts this season, coming off a solid pace to register a 50-1 success in the Queen Anne at Royal Ascot (good to firm) then running creditably in the Sussex Stakes and Prix du Moulin; in the mix, especially if getting another well-run race.

13/2

4th

9

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 York

Ten Bob Tony

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Prior to this year all his best form was at 7f on ground good or slower, and yet he popped up at 50-1 in a fast-ground Queen Anne and proved that was no flash in the pan with his close fourth to Bow Echo in the Sussex Stakes (again 1m on good to firm), in which he was nearest at the finish having been held up out the back; hard to knock.

6/1

4th

7

(7)

29th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Goodwood

Ten Bob Tony

9st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Came off the good pace set by Opera Ballo when 50-1 winner of the Queen Anne at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last time, completing a quickfire June double that was initiated over 7f at Epsom; still unexposed as a miler and has frame possibilities provided the latest piece of form is backed up.

14/1

Form: 13 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
22-1 when emerging best in a bunched finish at Leicester (7f, soft) and only ten days later showed improved form from the front in a conditions race at Newbury (1m, soft), going down narrowly; possibly flattered to some extent but proven ability to handle slow ground has to count for something.
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14th

7

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:52 Leopardstown

Blue Lemons

11st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Grade 2 juvenile hurdle winner last year but has disappointed over hurdles and on the Flat since; pulled-up over 2m4f here last time but can do better back to 2m.

20/1

14th

17

(3)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:40 Ascot

Blue Lemons

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: W P Mullins

Won the first of seven Flat races for Richard Hannon, last seen in this sphere when among the backmarkers in the 1m Britannia here (33-1; sole start on good to firm) 12 months ago; very hit and miss in his four hurdle races for the champion jumps trainer, albeit in top races when he failed to fire; connections are enough to earn him respect but Ethical Diamond is presumably their principal hope.

22/1

9th

1

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Punchestown

Blue Lemons

11st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

always behind

7/1

Form: 18 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Both runs over 7f on good to firm; rare debut winner for this yard when nicely on top in the finish at Epsom and confirmed himself to be useful when not seen to best effect in a Group 3 here, having been last at one point before running on well; conditions are a grey area, though the dam handled them.
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10th

6

(9)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Change For Good

9st 11lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

0-6 since debut win but ran respectably in Glorious Goodwood handicap on debut for current yard and soft ground was a possible excuse since; possibilities off reduced mark, provided he takes well to first-time headgear and AW surface.

10/1

7th

2

(4)

24th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Change For Good

9st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hamad Al Jehani

0-5 for three different trainers since his successful debut last season (7f, good to firm); wasn't disgraced when seventh in a big field at Glorious Goodwood last time but will need a personal best to return to winning ways; perhaps this drop to sprint distances will have a positive effect.

9/1

7th

15

(10)

31st Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Change For Good

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Had been highly tried after his successful debut last season (7f, good to firm) but he failed to make a telling impression on handicap debut at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) five weeks ago for Ollie Sangster; now with Wathnan following a 45,000gns sale three weeks ago but he needs to step up.

12/1

Non-runners

North View

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Payout
Exacta £77.50
Straight Forecast £89.85
Tricast £757.60
Trifecta £412.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Telemark

TOPSPEED:

Finbar Furey

RP RATINGS:

Witness Stand

D Express:

Son Of Man

The Star:

Ten Bob Tony

Daily Mirror:

Blue Lemons

POSTDATA:

Telemark

The Times:

Telemark

The Sun:

Telemark

Telegraph:

Finbar Furey

The Guardian:

Finbar Furey

Daily Record:

Finbar Furey

Daily Mail:

Witness Stand