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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7th

4

(2)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Poet Master

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Still useful but has failed to back up the form of his Irish Group 2 success two years ago and finished behind some of today's rivals in last three outings; losing sequence looks set to be extended.

20/1

7th

8

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Poet Master

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Won a Group 2 in Ireland in July 2024; not added to that success since but he has run well in two of his three starts this time round, latterly finishing third of eight in a Group 3 at Epsom (7f, good to soft); drops in trip for his AW debut.

10/1

3rd

6

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 1

13:30 Epsom

Poet Master

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Group 2 winner at the Curragh (7f, good) in July 2024 and runner-up in two 7f Group races last autumn (very soft/good); not at his best on his two runs this season but each-way claims if back on song today.

9/1

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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5th

1

(5)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Percys Lad

10st 5lb

J: Ebrahim Nader

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Missed more than 18 months prior to a few lesser efforts in the spring, but has found his level again; enjoyed the run of the race when winning narrowly on Polytrack last Wednesday but set to go well again under a penalty for a yard in good nick.

7/2

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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5th

4

(5)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 1

14:37 Lingfield (AW)

Misty Grey

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David O’Meara

Seems held by Marshman on Newcastle running but may fare better with that reappearance effort under his belt and bearing in mind he has been consistent otherwise for current stable; however, yet to break his Listed/Group duck after many attempts.

12/1

5th

4

(5)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 1

14:37 Lingfield (AW)

Misty Grey

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David O’Meara

Seems held by Marshman on Newcastle running but may fare better with that reappearance effort under his belt and bearing in mind he has been consistent otherwise for current stable; however, yet to break his Listed/Group duck after many attempts.

12/1

12th

1

(4)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Misty Grey

9st 12lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David O’Meara

Record of 422311 since joining this yard, most recently scoring narrowly at Epsom on Derby day (followed up C&D win); possibilities provided he returns from layoff in similar form.

11/1

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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7

(6)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Goodwood

Gorak

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Best form this season when placed twice at Haydock, including latest start; still on a workable mark but continues on a long losing sequence, which makes him a similar type to Billyjoh.

16/1

3

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

16:10 Haydock

Gorak

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Charlie Fellowes

Record over C&D includes a success in May 2023 and solid second on reappearance this term; disappointing favourite here on penultimate start and losing run is mounting up; best form certainly gives him a good chance off current mark back down in grade.

7/1

11

(1)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:50 Newmarket (July)

Gorak

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Fellowes

Disappointing favourite at Haydock last Saturday, extending his long losing sequence; beaten twice in this contest (seventh in 2023, well held in 2024) and can be opposed.

33/1

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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3rd

3

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Northern Express

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Nosed ahead in the final strides at York (7f) last time, ending a two-year losing spell and showing he retains plenty of ability aged eight; back up just 2lb he remains well treated on historical data; won the Thirsk Hunt Cup over C&D in 2023; should remain competitive.

9/2

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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4th

1

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:40 Perth

Biggles

11st 4lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Very useful on the Flat in his prime and returned from long absence with two encouraging hurdle runs for new stable this season, latterly when close fifth at Uttoxeter (2m, good) three weeks ago; that form already gives him good claims and he could quite plausibly have a bigger run in him.

9/4

5th

2

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:40 Uttoxeter

Biggles

11st 2lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Won the Bunbury Cup in 2023; unraced beyond 1m on the Flat but seemed to stay the trip okay on jumps debut here following a long absence; however, what he achieved behind an easy winner in that small field is questionable.

4/1

2nd

2

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:00 Uttoxeter

Biggles

11st 2lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Very useful on the Flat in his prime, with career highlight his 2023 Bunbury Cup success (7f; unraced beyond about 1m); absent since two below-par runs in spring 2024, though, and tricky to weigh up on stable/hurdle debut.

4/1

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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1st

1

(8)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Havana Blue

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Campaigned mostly over 7f; on a two-year losing spell but he's finished runner-up on his last three outings, including when dropped back to 6f here (good to firm) last Friday; races from the same mark and this previous course winner looks sure to be involved.

3/1

2nd

1

(10)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:12 Newmarket (July)

Havana Blue

10st 0lb

J: James Doyle

T: Julie Camacho

Campaigned mostly over 7f; on a two-year losing spell but his turn looks near, having finished second at Ascot (good to firm) the last twice; successful on both Newmarket tracks and the way he races suggests this drop back to 6f is worth exploring; respected.

11/4

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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2

(13)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Carrytheone

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Bell

As usual, he was held up before breezing through the field to win the Balmoral Handicap over 1m here last October (soft; 4lb lower); needs to put this season's performances behind him but arrives here fresh and rain would heighten interest.

12/1

8th

2

(3)

1st Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 11y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Carrytheone

9st 10lb

J: Christophe Soumillon

T: Michael Bell

Held up; excellent 2024 in handicaps on varied ground culminated in his Balmoral triumph at Ascot (1m, soft) in October; never having raced beyond 1m asks a question but he saw it out well that day and has a form chance if putting this month's reappearance (18-1 in Listed race) well behind him.

7/1

8th

2

(7)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

17:30 Chester

Carrytheone

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Michael Bell

Shaped well in a few top handicaps prior to deservedly landing a big pot in the Balmoral at Ascot (1m, soft) last October; whether his hold-up style lends itself to a Listed race around here remains to be seen but he's a big player on form if ready to roll after nine months off.

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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12

(16)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Pearle Dor

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Usually travels strongly; 0-6 this season, coming from the back again for creditable minor honours over 7f on heavy ground at Leicester and Newbury (yesterday) in his two starts this autumn; he's the sort who needs things to drop right but more than capable off this mark if they do.

10/1

3rd

4

(7)

25th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:51 Newbury

Pearle Dor

9st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

0-5 this season and beaten favourite at Leicester most recently but ran encouragingly and ties in with Executive Decision on that effort; C&D winner (off 3lb lower) on heavy ground last autumn and enters calculations.

5/1

4th

3

(9)

15th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:03 Leicester

Pearle Dor

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Last win came over 7f on heavy at Newbury 13 months ago when just 3lb lower; hasn't been running badly during a light season on ground too fast; off since June and record fresh isn't the best, but he's strongly considered.

6/1

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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8th

12

(2)

23rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Love De Vega

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charlie Johnston

took keen hold, pressed leader early, in touch with leaders after 1f

14/1

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

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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11th

1

(11)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Persuasion

10st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Made it 2-3 at Musselburgh when winning there over 7f in April off a 1lb lower mark than today's; beaten only 4l when seventh of 19 at York (7f, good) 11 days ago but stamina has to be a concern on just his third try over a 1m.

14/1

7th

11

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Persuasion

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April, making it 2-3 at the Edinburgh venue, and he's just 2lb higher today; can't be totally dismissed but this 9yo is inconsistent and was soundly beaten at Thirsk (7f, good) last time.

33/1

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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7

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:10 Laytown

Catch The Paddy

11st 12lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won over 1m at Dundalk in December but seems to have lost his way in his last few starts; needs first-time tongue-tie to work the oracle.

16/1

9th

5

(9)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Catch The Paddy

8st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Mainly campaigned on AW since joining yard, winning on debut here over 1m in December; mixed form since, well held on return from a short break on latest turf run.

8/1

10th

7

(11)

5th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 60y

16:50 Leopardstown

Catch The Paddy

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Mainly campaigned on AW since joining yard, winning on debut in December but not since, tame effort on turf at Musselburgh latest; opposable.

14/1

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