April 18 / 17.20 Newmarket

17.20

Good

Consign With The National Stud Handicap

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 15 runners
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Consign With The National Stud Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
4 (12)
Poet Master

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 1181- D

Last run: 214 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won last summer on first two starts (7f, good) and bounced back from handicap debut eighth (1m, good) when winning with something to spare at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) last September; he could be one to follow this season and an 8lb rise for last time may not stop him today.
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5th

1

(1)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Poet Master

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: K R Burke

Has notched five wins from just seven attempts and took his form to a new level when running away with 7f Group 2 at the Curragh (good ground) in July; may have more in the tank and he's a big player despite his penalty.

9/2

1st

4

(7)

21st Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Poet Master

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

travelled strongly, raced in second behind clear leader, headway over 2f out, led under 2f out, pushed along and clear inside final furlong, ran on well, easily

7/1

5th

1

(4)

11th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 1

15:50 Haydock

Poet Master

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Hard to fault and he made it four wins from five attempts when making a winning reappearance in 15-runner handicap at Newmarket (7f, good; 100-30 favourite) three weeks ago; looks well worth his place in this higher grade and he's high on the list again with further improvement on the cards.

2/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 70203-

Last run: 174 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
0-7 last year but ran some good races and he's now off his last winning mark; goes well fresh and this prominent-racer could make a bold bid.
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4th

1

(1)

4th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

16:35 Chester

Percys Lad

10st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Made all over a bit further here in May (good to firm) and when well held at Royal Ascot he finished first of the pair in the far-side group; however, his Bunbury Cup run is not so easily forgiven and, although well drawn to attack in stall 1, he's likely to get pestered.

7/1

15th

7

(9)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Newmarket (July)

Percys Lad

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Acts on any ground; made all at Chester (7.5f) in May, then fared better than bare result in the 7f handicap at Royal Ascot where he finished first of the pair in the far-side group; one to consider.

14/1

11/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 4-7422 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Just 1-23 on turf as opposed to 5-20 on AW but he has plenty of good form on grass and arrives in good heart having been runner-up on AW the last twice; might not be far away.
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1st

1

(1)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

Misty Grey

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David O’Meara

He's just 1-24 on turf as opposed to 6-21 on AW, having won at Newcastle (6f, AW) three weeks ago; however, he was a highly creditable third of 15 at Newmarket (7f, good) in April and is also effective on slow ground; each-way possibilities.

15/2

1st

4

(1)

12th May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Misty Grey

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

prominent on far side of group

11/2

1st

4

(1)

12th May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Misty Grey

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

prominent on far side of group, pressed leader from 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well final 110yds, won going away

11/2

25/1

Form: 07090- D

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won two 7f handicaps last spring (soft/good to firm) and close fourth of six in Group 3 last June; however, he was hit hard by the handicapper after that performance and remains 14lb above his last winning mark.
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3rd

7

(10)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:40 Chester

Gorak

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Charlie Fellowes

raced in second, pressed leader over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on

20/1

3rd

1

(1)

26th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

14:42 Epsom

Gorak

9st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Charlie Fellowes

led, switched to centre 3f out, headed 2f out

13/2

Form: 14502- D

Last run: 188 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won twice last year and campaign concluded with good second at York (1m, soft); he's tended to run to form on his reappearance outings and this consistent sort could be bang there once more.
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8th

2

(23)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Northern Express

9st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Michael Dods

Better known for his exploits over further and he was tapped for speed at a crucial stage in this race 12 months ago; he's better than ever as a 6yo, placed in competitive 1m handicaps at York before a dominant all-the-way success in a valuable Ascot handicap in July (7f, good to firm; cheekpieces for the first time); 4lb rise less of a concern than the trip.

16/1

1st

4

(1)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ascot

Northern Express

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Seasoned northern handicapper who ran well at York (1m) most recently; respectable fifth at Royal Ascot (7f) the time before and has finished fourth in this race for the last two years; should give his running once again, provided he takes to first-time cheekpieces.

14/1

2nd

1

(13)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:00 York

Northern Express

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

raced in second, switched left over 1f out, ridden and led narrowly 1f out, headed and no extra inside final 110yds

9/1

6th
8 (10)
Suviana

7/1

Form: 14141- D

Last run: 235 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Progressive last season and made it 3-5 for 2023 when back up in trip and winning conditions race at Deauville (7f, soft) last August; has also won on good to soft (unraced on faster); unexposed at this distance and her pedigree provides hope this lightly raced 4yo will be capable of better still; represents leading French yard and could be on a good mark.
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6th

8

(10)

18th Apr 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Newmarket

Suviana

8st 13lb

J: Alexis Pouchin

T: A Fabre

midfield, outpaced 3f out, switched right and rallied over 1f out, not pace to challenge

7/1

6th

8

(10)

18th Apr 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Newmarket

Suviana

8st 13lb

J: Alexis Pouchin

T: A Fabre

midfield, outpaced 3f out, switched right and rallied over 1f out, not pace to challenge

7/1

Form: 10450- D

Last run: 194 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Not at this very best at the end of last season on final few runs for Ralph Beckett; however, he bagged a big handicap last July (the Bunbury Cup) and has run really well on his reappearance in each of the last two seasons; no surprise if he's in the mix on stable debut (remains in same ownership).
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9th

3

(1)

18th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newbury

Biggles

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Very useful 7f handicapper for Ralph Beckett; won last year's Bunbury Cup (off 2lb lower); never landed a blow at Newmarket on stable/seasonal debut but shaped as if this return to 1m is worth exploring; has the ability to play a big role.

8/1

9th

3

(1)

18th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newbury

Biggles

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Very useful 7f handicapper for Ralph Beckett; won last year's Bunbury Cup (off 2lb lower); never landed a blow at Newmarket on stable/seasonal debut but shaped as if this return to 1m is worth exploring; has the ability to play a big role.

8/1

7th

1

(11)

18th Apr 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Newmarket

Biggles

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

midfield, outpaced over 2f out, rallied final furlong, not pace to challenge

12/1

20/1

Form: 81100- CD

Last run: 222 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Disappointing last July/September on final two runs for Clive Cox and has changed hands since; however, he looked one to follow when winning two in a row last May/June (including C&D) and perhaps the gelding operation and change of stables will prompt a revival; not written off.
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4th

11

(16)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Leopardstown

Havana Blue

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

midfield, headway over 1f out, went third inside final furlong, kept on but lost third towards finish

14/1

2nd

4

(5)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Sandown

Havana Blue

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Back in clover at Beverley (7.5f) this month, registering a first success since joining current yard; still favourably treated and is capable of doing a double, having recorded back-to-back wins last year; appealing.

8/1

1st

4

(4)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:15 Beverley

Havana Blue

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won two in a row last May/June and is below his last winning mark; the drop back in trip is a probable plus but he hasn't been at the top of his game on his five starts this season and needs a bigger performance today.

13/2

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 33266- D

Last run: 222 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
His losing run goes back 13 races to September 2021 but he ran some big races for Johnny Murtagh last year and is on a competitive mark for this stable debut, having changed hands for 25,000gns last October; new trainer is among the winners and this 7yo is an each-way possible.
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4th

1

(5)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:40 Chester

Carrytheone

9st 12lb

J: James Doyle

T: Michael Bell

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, some headway inside final furlong, went fourth final strides, not reach leaders

5/1

3rd

1

(5)

10th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Carrytheone

10st 2lb

J: Rachel Venniker

T: Michael Bell

Shaped well in three major 7f handicaps this summer (including Buckingham Palace and International here) before getting up on the line in a Racing League contest at Chepstow (7f, good to soft) on Thursday; 1m winner when trained in Ireland; will carry a 3lb penalty if turning out again.

4/1

1st

2

(1)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 2

20:30 Chepstow

Carrytheone

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Michael Bell

Won competitive handicap at Newmarket (7f, good) in May and has continued in fine form, finishing a close fifth of 18 in the International at Ascot (7f, good to firm) 12 days ago; strong claims.

4/1

5/1

Form: 21313- D

Last run: 194 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Thrived after going back up to 7f last summer, winning twice and concluding his campaign with fine third of 17 in hot Ascot handicap (7f, good), when leading home the far-side group; retains the same mark for this reappearance and can play a leading role if fully tuned up.
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6

(9)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Pearle Dor

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David O’Meara

Rain welcomed as last season's 7f handicap wins here and at Newbury came with give underfoot; hasn't been running at all badly on ground too quick.

5/1

5th

4

(5)

13th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Newbury

Pearle Dor

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

7f wins last term at Ascot (good to soft) in July and Newbury (heavy) in September; only midfield when favourite for the Victoria Cup last month but close fourth at Doncaster 12 days ago was back near his best and, although this would be a rare run on good to firm, he has to be in calculations.

7/2

4th

9

(2)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

18:50 Doncaster

Pearle Dor

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Versatile ground-wise; only midfield when favourite for the Victoria Cup three weeks ago but otherwise has a strong record over 7f when wearing a hood; drops back in class and remains of interest.

3/1

20/1

Form: 215317 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Prominent-racer who has won twice on Chelmsford AW this year; below best at Newcastle last time and needs to transfer his form back to turf, but he's a four-time winner on grass and is not ruled out.
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6th

5

(6)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Goodwood

Love De Vega

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Charlie Johnston

raced in second, lost position over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

10/1

8th

3

(1)

26th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:47 Ripon

Love De Vega

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

Three wins in a busy campaign this year, the latest at Pontefract (1m, good) last month; another solid effort when second of 13 in a Racing League handicap at Windsor (1m, good to firm) 11 days ago and although up another 3lb, still makes the shortlist.

11/2

2nd

2

(10)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Love De Vega

9st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Charlie Johnston

Prominent-racer who won in good style at Pontefract (good) last month on his first crack at 1m; below that level at Sandown (1m, good) seven days later but remains unexposed at the trip and is not discounted.

14/1

Form: 35129- D BF

Last run: 216 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Admirably consistent last year until below-par final run at Doncaster, when soft ground may not have suited; can be thereabouts if at the top of his game but he's improved for his comeback run in each of the last two seasons.
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1st

2

(4)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:20 Haydock

Persuasion

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

Has a modest 3-38 strike-rate but he went close in this last year and has run well to be placed on his last three starts; can be thereabouts.

6/1

3rd

7

(8)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:45 Thirsk

Persuasion

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

Strike-rate of 3-37, last of those three wins was off 3lb lower in this race in 2023; in fair form recently (third to Cerulean Bay and Diamondonthehill over C&D last time); chance.

10/1

Form: 1033-0 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Has never won off a mark this high and finished down the field in the Lincoln last month; however, she may have needed that reappearance run and performed well a lot more often than not last year; each-way possible.
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8th

2

(2)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:18 Newmarket (July)

Farhh To Shy

9st 11lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

Won off 1lb higher at York (7f, good to soft) last July but she's 0-9 since and has form figures of 006707 this season; handles most ground but she needs a major revival back in a Class 4 event.

8/1

7th

3

(11)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

19:00 Yarmouth

Farhh To Shy

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Margarson

in rear

8/1

24th

12

(2)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:40 Ascot

Farhh To Shy

9st 0lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

Strong traveller who has winning form over C&D; hit the front briefly inside the final 1f when close sixth of 19 to Villanova Queen in this race (round 1m) last year; operating a little below her best this season but her mark has edged back down as a result.

25/1

11/1

Form: 62616- CD

Last run: 150 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Twice went close at York last season, including on reappearance, and won over C&D (good to firm) last September on his sole course visit; things didn't work out for him at Kempton (1m, AW) in November when last seen but he's not ruled out now back here for his comeback.
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17th

11

(9)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Catch The Paddy

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Kevin Ryan

held up in rear, lost touch over 1f out, tailed off

50/1

18th

3

(6)

31st Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Catch The Paddy

9st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Runner-up at Newcastle (1m AW) on his first run back from wind surgery but then finished last at York; has an all-or-nothing profile and he wouldn't be without hope if on a good day in the first-time blinkers.

20/1

18th

4

(18)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:05 York

Catch The Paddy

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

raced wide

9/1

Form: 1/2/8- BF

Last run: 418 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Absent since pulling hard and disappointing when favourite in February 2023; has since left the Gosden yard (remains in same ownership) and has been gelded; however, this very lightly raced 5yo showed considerable promise in 2021 and 2022 on his first two starts and is no forlorn hope.
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15

(7)

18th Apr 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Newmarket

Security Code

8st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Richard Hannon

took keen hold, always behind, jockey looked down to see if something was amiss and pulled up under 3f out

25/1

15

(7)

18th Apr 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Newmarket

Security Code

8st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Richard Hannon

took keen hold, always behind

25/1

5

(1)

5th Apr 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Security Code

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £59.70
Straight Forecast £42.07
Tricast £376.66
Trifecta £415.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Poet Master

Daily Mail:

Suviana

Daily Mirror:

Pearle d'Or

TOPSPEED:

Farhh To Shy

POSTDATA:

Love De Vega

Telegraph:

Northern Express

NEWMARKET:

Carrytheone

RP RATINGS:

Poet Master

The Times:

Poet Master

The Guardian:

Poet Master

The Sun:

Poet Master

The Star:

Poet Master

D Express:

Suviana

Daily Record:

Suviana