April 16 / 14.20 Newmarket

14.20

Good

JRA Handicap

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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JRA Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £40.30
  • Place: £8.00

Form: 32310-

Last run: 215 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Ran seven times during last year's 2yo campaign, running well far more often than not and posting a 7f novice win; gelded since; however, he needs to be better than ever to land this competitive handicap on his comeback.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(4)

26th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:47 Ripon

Watcha Matey

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Hugo Palmer

Won at Newmarket (1m, good) and Musselburgh (1m1f, good) in his first two starts after reappearing in April, but the handicapper has been in charge in three outings since; 2lb drop not enough to tempt.

11/2

8th

5

(10)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Watcha Matey

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Hugo Palmer

prominent early, soon in touch with leaders

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 03052-

Last run: 201 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Just one win from his eight 2yo starts but he showed improvement when upped in trip over C&D (good to firm) on his final juvenile outing, narrowly failing to make all; could make a bold bid on this return.
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16th

28

(26)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

The Camden Colt

8st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has solid form in 1m handicaps at Newmarket (on good or quicker) but there were no excuses behind Volterra and Skukuza the last time and that's probably where he is right now after ten career starts.

25/1

9

(1)

25th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Goodwood

The Camden Colt

8st 11lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Has run well to be placed in his last three starts since stepped up to 1m; inside draw is a positive for one who likes to be up there, but he has been edging up the weights for not winning and the return to 7f is not sure to be a plus; stable won this in 2016 and 2019.

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 8231-5

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won Lingfield novice (7f, AW) last November on fourth start and he's also effective on turf; he may improve for his recent return to action at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) but was only fifth of seven on that handicap debut and could do with settling better.
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4th

5

(13)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Kempton (AW)

The Ice Phoenix

9st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Charles Hills

led, headed and weakened inside final furlong

8/1

1st

3

(6)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:25 Southwell (AW)

The Ice Phoenix

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charles Hills

Won a Lingfield novice (7f, Polytrack) last November and added an Ascot handicap (1m, good) in May; out of the frame in three starts since, though not disgraced when sixth of 14 in first-time blinkers at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) last month; bit more needed all the same.

10/1

10/1

Form: 181-

Last run: 132 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Comfortable win on debut at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last October before down the field in French Listed race (7f, AW), then back to winning ways in Kempton novice (7f, AW) in December; her pedigree provides hope she'll be capable of better still, but such improvement is needed off her opening mark.
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3rd

3

(11)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

14:48 Pontefract

Arisaig

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charlie Johnston

Losing run up to 15 but she has run some fine races in that period, not least when beaten less than a length into third of six in the Group 2 Celebration Mile at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) last August (entered again this year); respected on these terms and Jamie Spencer knows her well; still holds a Sussex Stakes entry.

100/30

8th

2

(1)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Arisaig

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charlie Johnston

Smart hold-up mare who sometimes hits traffic; matched previous best when second in a Newmarket handicap on her April return and latest fourth of six behind Blue Bolt in Goodwood Listed event (also 1m, good) was a solid effort; stall 1 doesn't make life easy but it wouldn't be a huge shock to see her appear on the scene late if able to pick her way through.

33/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 1170-

Last run: 206 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Down the field on final two outings last season (Listed, then Irish sales race); however, perhaps a break will have helped and he showed plenty of promise last May/June when winning his first two starts; not written off.
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5

(4)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 3

14:40 Sandown

Chaturanga

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Strike-rate of 4-12; wasn't helping his jockey when a close third behind an improver at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) and blinkers could be a significant addition, replacing regular cheekpieces; there's nothing wrong with his mark.

3/1

Form: 673-1 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Ran three times on turf last August/September and, having been gelded, showed improved form for a cosy win on handicap/AW debut at Kempton (1m) three weeks ago; his quality pedigree suggests he should be just as effective on grass and an 8lb rise may not prevent a follow-up victory.
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2nd

4

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

16:00 Hamilton

Break The Bank

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

A fair 1m scorer for Andrew Balding in 2024; off 22 months but quickly back on track with second of ten in 1m2f handicap at Ayr 11 days ago; needs considering off an unchanged mark.

7/1

2nd

6

(6)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Break The Bank

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Scored over 1m for Andrew Balding in 2024; off 22 months and came in last of 16 for his new yard in 1m1f York handicap 22 days ago; blinkers replace usual visor now.

25/1

16th

9

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Break The Bank

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Useful handicapper for Andrew Balding but stumbled and unseated rider at the start at Goodwood in August 2024 and not seen since; returns for a new yard (same owner); a watching brief has to be the call.

33/1

7th
10 (6)
Sisyphean

10/1

Form: 524-1 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Encouraging signs on turf last year on first three starts and got off the mark on reappearance in Newcastle novice (1m, AW) in February; goes handicapping off a fair mark and with improvement possible; not discounted.
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8th

3

(8)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:35 Kempton (AW)

Sisyphean

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Down the field in Dubai on his stable debut in December (1m1f, good to firm); can go well fresh so a 106-day absence no bad thing; hasn't run over 7f since his debut but he lurks on a dangerous mark and new cheekpieces could give him a lift.

8/1

8

(12)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Sisyphean

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Ryan

Four starts at 1m this term have yielded good seconds in competitive York handicaps but his two goes over C&D don't match them; that's enough to put him down the pecking order.

10/1

Form: 532- BF

Last run: 207 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Step forward when third at Haydock (7f, good) last August on second start and went close at Kempton (7f, AW) in September; the form of those last two races has worked out really well and he has potential off his handicap debut mark; returns with yard in good form and the extra furlong could suit.
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5

(5)

30th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Grand Karat

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Harry Charlton

Dual Tapeta winner last year who's looked to find this mark just beyond him in three runs back; pulled hard and didn't see it out last time (7f) but this will be more about speed on his first ever crack at sprinting.

8/1

4

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Newbury

Grand Karat

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Has won two of his five races since gelded, both over 7f on the Southwell Tapeta; latest fourth at Newcastle (7f) was a fine run as well, with the first three ridden handier and he found some trouble in running; should get involved if as effective back on turf.

10/1

Form: 65-133 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won Lingfield novice (1m, AW) in January on third run; third in two AW handicaps since (1m2f/8.6f) and improvement is needed today, but he came from a tricky position last time and perhaps the form can be upgraded.
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14th

5

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Lavender Hill Mob

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

1m4f winner from the front off this mark at Newmarket last May who also scored with a prominent ride over hurdles at Cheltenham (2m5f) in November; has a bit to prove over 2m on Flat, including having been always behind on both starts this year; now tries a visor (often wears cheekpieces) and maybe there will be a change of tactics.

40/1

6th

1

(7)

17th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

16:20 Newbury

Lavender Hill Mob

9st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

1m4f winner from the front (under Mason Paetel) at Newmarket last May who also scored with a prominent ride over hurdles at Cheltenham (2m5f) in November; had a bit to prove on AW (and over 2m on Flat) when always behind at Kempton three weeks ago but should be benefited from that run.

14/1

8th

1

(5)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Kempton (AW)

Lavender Hill Mob

10st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

1m4f winner from the front (under Mason Paetel) at Newmarket last May who also scored with a prominent ride over hurdles at Cheltenham (2m5f, soft) in November; not seen since tailed off trying nearly 3m in December; returns to Flat with a bit to prove on AW and over 2m on Flat.

10/1

Form: 31-1

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Made all in Kempton maiden (7f, AW) last November on second run and followed up in Southwell novice (7f, AW) last month; this is a warm assignment for his handicap/turf debut but his form reads well and he's not ruled out.
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5th

3

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

Bravo Zulu

9st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Won four times last term but he hasn't added to that haul since scoring at Windsor (1m, good to firm) around a year ago; did go close under Laura Pearson at Redcar (6f) off this mark in May, however, and wasn't beaten far when sixth in Newmarket handicap (7f) last time; sole previous attempt in this headgear was inconclusive (didn't stay 1m2f).

7/1

6th

5

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Bravo Zulu

9st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Said to have run flat last time; tended to respond well to switches/removal of headgear in the past (back to cheekpieces from blinkers tonight) and won't mind coming back up from sprint trips, but Pontefract will need forgiving.

14/1

9th

5

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Bravo Zulu

9st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Multiple 7f-8.5f winner who fared better than seemed likely when dropped to 6f at Redcar (good to firm; half-length second) last week; fighting chance off same mark.

7/2

Form: 454-1 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Had wind/gelding operations prior to last month's return at Newcastle (1m, AW), and he built upon last year's turf promise to win that maiden easily from the front; needs to transfer that AW improvement back to turf but he's in top hands and has a fine pedigree; in calculations on handicap debut.
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4th

7

(3)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Crown Estate

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Both wins when making all in small fields, latterly a fast-ground handicap at Salisbury (1m) in first-time cheekpieces in June; never involved in a much deeper race at the York Ebor meeting eight weeks later; off another two months; soft ground would be an unknown; others are more obvious.

14/1

16th

8

(14)

23rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

17:20 York

Crown Estate

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Both wins making all in small fields, latest at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) two months ago when taking well to first-time cheekpieces; steadily progressive but faces a very different scenario in this huge field; headgear retained.

11/1

1st

6

(5)

26th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Salisbury

Crown Estate

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

took keen hold, made all

13/8

Form: 17-2

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Impressed on debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) last September then mid-division in York sales race (7f, soft); went very close behind Bravo Zulu, with whom he's now 1lb better off, in Southwell novice (7f, AW) last month; this attractively bred gelding remains unexposed and is open to improvement.
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3rd

5

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

African Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ian Williams

Started his career well but it's been poor from April 2024 onwards; has had only two races for current yard and now sports tongue-tie and cheekpieces, both for the first time; 30lb lower than his opening mark.

25/1

8th

8

(12)

8th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Pontefract

African Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

Has lost his way since looking promising initially and finished last on yard debut at Newmarket after a lengthy absence; that was over 7f, but might not be crying out for this far.

16/1

Form: 2213- C BF

Last run: 174 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won 7f maiden here (good to firm) last September on third start and solid third here (7f, soft) next time on handicap debut; returns having been gelded and could have more to offer now up in trip for top yard; respected.
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1st

1

(2)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Broadway Act

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Oli Rix

All five starts on the two Newmarket courses for Charlie Appleby, showing consistent form as a 2yo but virtually pulling up on his 3yo reappearance in 2024; makes his stable/AW debut after two years off having been picked up for 28,000gns in October; market crucial.

7/4

13th

2

(2)

16th Apr 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:20 Newmarket

Broadway Act

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Won 7f maiden here (good to firm) last September on third start and solid third here (7f, soft) next time on handicap debut; returns having been gelded and could have more to offer now up in trip for top yard; respected.

7/2

13th

2

(2)

16th Apr 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:20 Newmarket

Broadway Act

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Won 7f maiden here (good to firm) last September on third start and solid third here (7f, soft) next time on handicap debut; returns having been gelded and could have more to offer now up in trip for top yard; respected.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £446.70
Straight Forecast £295.08
Tricast £6781.62
Trifecta £6830.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Crown Estate

SPOTLIGHT:

Break The Bank

NEWMARKET:

Broadway Act

Daily Mail:

Grand Karat

LAMBOURN:

Bravo Zulu

TOPSPEED:

The Camden Colt

RP RATINGS:

Break The Bank

The Sun:

Break The Bank

The Times:

Broadway Act

Daily Record:

Broadway Act

D Express:

Grand Karat

The Guardian:

Bravo Zulu

Telegraph:

Crown Estate

Daily Mirror:

Crown Estate

The Star:

Crown Estate