April 28 / 14.30 Wetherby

14.30

Soft

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  • Prize money: £4004
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 1-1314 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 11314, all on AW, since upped to 1m; has a turf pedigree and appears likely to prove as effective back in this sphere; enters calculations.
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10th

7

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Good Morning Alex

9st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

7-24 with his last win coming when joined on the line at Ripon (1m, good; 3-1 favourite) in April 2025; struggled on AW through the winter (0-4), and was pestered for the lead, weakening to finish fifth (beaten 8l), at Ripon five weeks ago; an easing mark isn't enough to tempt.

16/1

5th

4

(1)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ripon

Good Morning Alex

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Dead-heated over C&D (good) last April and went very close at Carlisle in June; well handicapped on that form but a long way below his best on AW this year; the return to turf needs to trigger a major revival.

16/1

8th

5

(10)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Good Morning Alex

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Two C&D wins on his record but he has finished down the field in three runs back from a break this year; only dropped 3lb for those defeats and he may need some more help from the handicapper.

50/1

14/1

  • Place: £7.90

Form: 9-85

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Far from solid on his maiden/novice efforts and isn't well treated based on bare RPRs; best watched unless the market speaks favourably.
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1

(7)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

John L Sullivan

10st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Record is 2-18; best efforts this season when third at Ayr in July/August; filled same position in this contest last year; likely player if back in similar form.

7/1

138

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

John L Sullivan

8st 3lb

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

2

(13)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

John L Sullivan

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Unsuited by drop to 6f last time; gradually back to form otherwise this term, close third at Ayr (good) in most recent 7f attempt; possibilities off last winning mark, provided he takes to added cheekpieces.

10/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 574-5

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Only a modest fifth at Newcastle (1m, AW) on handicap/seasonal debut but that effort wasn't devoid of promise; return to turf is a possible plus.
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8th

11

(6)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:58 Redcar

Infinite Honour

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Susan Corbett

Won by 4l when upped to 1m4f at Catterick (good to soft) in June but he shot up the weights after that and was only forth of seven in a Class 5 at Chester last time; this drop back in trip should be fine but he needs to kick on again to defy this mark.

8/1

4th

8

(5)

27th Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

14:45 Chester

Infinite Honour

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Susan Corbett

First run over 1m4f and on a sharp left-handed track when comfortably coming clear at Catterick (good to soft) latest, which followed two seconds; strong in the market last time and an 8lb rise is hard to moan about.

4/1

1st

3

(2)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

17:25 Catterick

Infinite Honour

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Susan Corbett

Eyecatching third at Wetherby in April (1m, soft) in a Class 6 handicap that has worked out ridiculously well; only second in two runs since (1m, good to firm and 1m1f, soft), not looking entirely straightforward, but he has more than enough ability to win races off this mark; stamina not assured but the new trip is worth a look; contender.

9/4

Form: 15-782

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
6f AW scorer at two; back in similar form when second at Catterick (7f, soft) four days ago; place possibilities off same mark, provided he stays this new trip.
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14th

11

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Havana Prince

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Fourth and fifth in his two big-field C&D races last term; Newcastle win in March ensures a career-high mark today but it's hard to judge him harshly on last week's C&D result as he didn't see daylight at various stages.

20/1

16th

17

(12)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Havana Prince

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Couple of sound performances on Newcastle AW this year, winning over 7f latest; back on career-high mark but he's a five-time turf scorer who has form over C&D and appears to hold solid claims.

10/1

1st

11

(5)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Prince

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Spring has been quite a productive time for him which provides hope that he can build on a promising reappearance third over 6f here 15 days ago; has raced mainly at 7f/1m in recent years so the step back up in trip should help if anything.

16/1

14/1

Form: 500-

Last run: 281 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Raced three times last summer, clear best effort on debut; gelded since last run and now goes handicapping over a new trip with tongue-tie applied; those new factors may prompt improvement.
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6

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:22 Musselburgh

Kode Secret

9st 3lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Won twice over 7f in May/June 2024 (soft/good to firm); rather disappointing this season; best watched for now.

16/1

12

(5)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Leicester

Kode Secret

9st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Won twice over 7f last summer (soft/good to firm); has not done as well this season and has been below form dropped back to 6f on last four starts; return to 7f should suit.

12/1

6th

4

(6)

22nd Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Hamilton

Kode Secret

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

No threat to the front two at Leicester (6f, good) a fortnight ago, but ran okay in third on that first outing since May and won on soft ground last season; could build on that latest performance; possible player.

3/1

9/1

Form: 581655

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Raced only on AW; justified favouritism at Wolverhampton (7f; handicap debut) in early March; has failed to build on that win but latest effort suggests this step up to 1m may help.
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6th

3

(4)

28th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Wetherby

Sunblock

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

awkward start, towards rear on inner

9/1

6th

3

(4)

28th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Wetherby

Sunblock

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

awkward start, towards rear on inner

9/1

5th

9

(5)

17th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Sunblock

8st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear

7/1

Form: 3787-

Last run: 193 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Only a modest third on debut and failed to land a blow in subsequent 2yo starts; chance depends on whether he has improved over the winter (check the market signals for guidance).
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6

(5)

14th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

17:08 Musselburgh

This Years Love

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Arrives on a hat-trick after successes (around 1m) in handicaps at Carlisle and Beverley last month; up 4lb but he's not taken lightly in his current mood.

100/30

1st

7

(6)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:20 Beverley

This Years Love

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Record here reads 11128 and he arrives in form having won over a similarly stiff 1m at Carlisle 12 days ago; has struggled when running in better than 0-65 company but there can't be any complaints about a 1lb rise.

7/2

2

(6)

12th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

This Years Love

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Yet to win away from Beverley (3-5 there; 7.5f-1m2f); started the season positively when runner-up at Beverley (1m2f, good) in May but hasn't kicked on from that and is slowly easing in the weights; these drying conditions should suit and the drop back in trip is worth exploring.

8/1

25/1

Form: 070-

Last run: 246 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Poor RPRs in three sprint races last season for Ollie Sangster; sold for 1,000gns since; market may prove best guide on reappearance.
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8

(5)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Edgewater Drive

8st 12lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

Best efforts were his three wins on good to soft and soft, two of them over Carlisle's stiff 6f last summer but he managed to get up late on over 5f at Catterick at start of this month (3lb higher today); 7f on heavy did not work out eight days later and he never threatened, after niggled along from some way out, when beaten over 4l at Leicester (5f, soft) yesterday.

8/1

8

(5)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Edgewater Drive

8st 12lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

Best efforts were his three wins on good to soft and soft, two of them over Carlisle's stiff 6f last summer but he managed to get up late on over 5f at Catterick at start of this month (3lb higher today); 7f on heavy did not work out eight days later and he never threatened, after niggled along from some way out, when beaten over 4l at Leicester (5f, soft) yesterday.

8/1

3rd

9

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Leicester

Edgewater Drive

8st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Wilf Storey

Back from a wind operation to win narrowly at Catterick (5f, soft) earlier this month and 7f on heavy ground not an ideal combination last time; one to consider.

7/1

Form: 0564-2

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; went very close at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) two weeks ago on stable/seasonal debut; may well build on that encouraging effort; leading player up just 1lb.
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11th

11

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shaws Phoenix

8st 13lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Placed a few times, but 0-16 and well held on stable debut/return at Southwell (1m, Tapeta; first start since wind surgery) in April; others appeal more.

20/1

9th

4

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Shaws Phoenix

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

0-15 and starts out for another new yard (trained last two years by Alice Haynes) off a 248-day break having undergone wind surgery; goes without headgear; likely best watched.

14/1

8th

7

(2)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:05 Yarmouth

Shaws Phoenix

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

No wins in 14 and seems to have her quirks; led to a point last time at Leicester in this new headgear combination but was beaten 2l behind Enpassant.

16/1

40/1

Form: 6-89

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Modestly bred colt who has poor claims on his maiden/novice form and brings no obvious potential to handicap debut.
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9th

9

(8)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Turkish Tiger

8st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Brian Rothwell

in touch with leaders on near side of group, weakened 3f out, tailed off

50/1

9

(8)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Turkish Tiger

8st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Brian Rothwell

Exposed as a low-grade maiden; makes no appeal.

50/1

4th

3

(1)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Turkish Tiger

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

pushed along briefly soon after start, soon recovered and in touch with leaders, weakened quickly from 2f out

50/1

11th
15 (9)
Kingsford

16/1

Form: 078-6

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at Wolverhampton (8.5f) on handicap/seasonal debut; still has weak form claims; first-time headgear needs to make a difference.
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11th

11

(12)

10th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Ripon

Kingsford

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Grant Tuer

raced wide, midfield

8/1

11th

11

(12)

10th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Ripon

Kingsford

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Grant Tuer

raced wide, midfield

8/1

3rd

8

(5)

2nd May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

13:42 Redcar

Kingsford

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Grant Tuer

in touch with leaders towards far side

12/1

20/1

Form: 3420-4

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Has failed to back up 80-1 debut effort; modest fourth in small field at Ripon (1m) most recently, taking record to 0-5; others preferred.
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9th

7

(8)

28th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Nominal Event

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

in touch with leaders

33/1

9th

7

(8)

28th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Nominal Event

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

in touch with leaders

33/1

Form: 78-8

Last run: 111 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Down the field in 6f AW contests at Newcastle in autumn/winter; however, looks open to improvement now handicapping in a new scenario and is one to bear in mind.
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13th

7

(2)

28th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Wetherby

Walter Mitty

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

midfield on inner

10/1

13th

7

(2)

28th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Wetherby

Walter Mitty

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

midfield on inner

10/1

8th

7

(8)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Walter Mitty

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

In rear in two C&D events late last year and he's been gelded since his eighth of ten behind Fletchers Dream last time; has plenty to find here and minor handicaps will be more suitable.

25/1

OUR TIP

11/2

Form: 484-7

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Major yard; failed to improve at Yarmouth (7f) on handicap/seasonal debut but may do better with the outing under his belt and switched to a new trip in first-time headgear; not dismissed.
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1st

3

(6)

26th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Viridian

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: William Haggas

prominent

6/4

2nd

3

(8)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

20:30 Brighton

Viridian

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

in touch with leaders

4/1

4th

4

(11)

20th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Redcar

Viridian

9st 6lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Out of a half-sister to a Group 3/Listed winners but he's yet to be placed after five starts and was tailed off in a Wetherby handicap (1m, soft) 22 days ago; that trip may have stretched him but he still has quite a lot to prove on this return to 7f; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.

12/1

Form: 749-0

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Stablemate of Shaws Phoenix; far from solid on her AW form and failed to beat a rival on reappearance; chance depends on how well she responds to the change of sphere (turf debut).
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15th

10

(3)

28th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Wetherby

Sky Blue Dreams

9st 6lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

squeezed out start and slowly into stride, in rear

25/1

15th

10

(3)

28th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Wetherby

Sky Blue Dreams

9st 6lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

squeezed out start and slowly into stride, in rear

25/1

13th

3

(13)

17th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Sky Blue Dreams

9st 10lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Alice Haynes

Failed to build on her Chelmsford maiden fourth when beating only one in 1m Lingfield novice in December; she needs to bounce back now going handicapping after a break.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £122.70
Straight Forecast £117.36
Tricast £898.96
Trifecta £1409.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Shaws Phoenix

RP RATINGS:

Sunblock

The Times:

This Years Love

D Express:

Good Morning Alex

Daily Record:

Havana Prince

POSTDATA:

Shaws Phoenix

NEWMARKET:

Shaws Phoenix

Telegraph:

Shaws Phoenix

Daily Mirror:

Shaws Phoenix

The Sun:

Shaws Phoenix

The Star:

Shaws Phoenix