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15.40

Good To Soft

Abba Fever July 6th Book Now Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 0f 75y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Abba Fever July 6th Book Now Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 578-5

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Mixed form across his three 2yo runs and merely fifth on last month's handicap and seasonal debut at Southwell (1m, AW); however, he was sent off at just 3-1 and was found to have been struck into; there's potential in his pedigree and he may be able to take a step forward today.
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3rd

8

(8)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:50 Newmarket (July)

Liveandletlive

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

prominent, pressed leaders 4f out, led narrowly over 2f out, headed over 1f out

8/1

1st

4

(4)

8th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

17:52 Haydock

Liveandletlive

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

prominent, raced wide home turn

7/2

1st

6

(2)

21st May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:40 Nottingham

Liveandletlive

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Mixed form across his three 2yo runs and merely fifth on last month's handicap and seasonal debut at Southwell (1m, AW); however, he was sent off at just 3-1 and was found to have been struck into; there's potential in his pedigree and he may be able to take a step forward today.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 5-365

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Displayed promise among first three runs and fair fifth on last month's handicap debut at Epsom (8.5f, good); it looked a decent race last time and he's been gelded since, which may help unlock some of the potential in his pedigree; the blinkers adopted last time are replaced by cheekpieces.
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6th

3

(5)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

18:41 Windsor

Great Chieftain

9st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Oliver Cole

Won two in a row last May (1m, good) and is 7lb below his last winning mark; however, hasn't produced an effort of note since returning to Britain after a stint at Meydan.

10/1

12th

14

(11)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Great Chieftain

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Oliver Cole

Course winner who won two in a row last May (1m, good) and is 4lb below his last winning mark; showed some spark at Meydan in January but hasn't shone in Britain on his two runs since and needs to turn things around.

20/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 631 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has improved with each of her three runs and won on turf debut at Goodwood (1m, soft) this month; begins handicap life on a fair mark and she's in good hands to continue to progress; one to consider.
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1

(6)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

17:50 Carlisle

Worrals

11st 2lb

J: Miss Grace Knowles

T: Tom Lacey

1-7 for Ralph Beckett last year, the win coming in a Goodwood maiden (1m, soft); rain not an issue, but something to prove down markedly in trip on stable debut (same owner) after ten months off; market useful.

8/1

1

(6)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

17:50 Carlisle

Worrals

11st 2lb

J: Miss Grace Knowles

T: Tom Lacey

1-7 for Ralph Beckett last year, the win coming in a Goodwood maiden (1m, soft); rain not an issue, but something to prove down markedly in trip on stable debut (same owner) after ten months off; market useful.

8/1

4th

7

(2)

31st Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 5

19:55 Sandown

Worrals

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

Narrowly won Goodwood maiden (1m, soft) in May and has made the frame in all three subsequent handicaps (1m-1m2f); rather disappointing when beaten favourite on latest occasion, though, and may not be entirely straightforward; tongue-tie added today.

11/2

8/1

Form: 64-45

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Promise on AW among first three starts; merely fifth of 13 on last month's handicap debut at Doncaster (1m, soft) but he may appreciate today's better ground and he's not ruled out in a first-time tongue-tie.
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8th

5

(9)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Asimov

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

2-4 over 6f, keeping on well when scoring at Newcastle last month (cheekpieces first time); only fifth at Kempton two weeks ago (7f) when he made a big move in the sixth furlong but couldn't quite sustain his effort close home; change of headgear today; not fully exposed as a sprinter.

5/1

5th

8

(10)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Asimov

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

took keen hold, towards rear, midfield halfway

7/1

1st

5

(2)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Asimov

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

A drop to sprinting paid dividends when he won a 6f maiden at Doncaster in June; two subsequent runs in 6f handicaps have been fine but he will need the new cheekpieces to prompt extra if he's to win.

5/1

10/1

Form: 08-24

Last run: 116 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
All four starts on AW; runner-up at Wolverhampton (8.6f) two starts ago and fair fourth there (9.4f) in January when last seen; with a good yard and may appreciate the drop back in trip on handicap debut; possible player.
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1st

6

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:05 Cartmel

Alvesta

10st 12lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Dual C&D (good) winner this season, latterly when keeping on too strongly for Mr Lincoln last month; subsequent 4lb rise does not look excessive and capable 10lb claimer Leah Noreci is booked but the forecast rain is a worry.

11/2

1st

6

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:35 Cartmel

Alvesta

10st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Came from off the pace to win C&D (good) selling handicap for George Bewley in May, her tenth hurdling start, and also ran well when third here (2m6f, good) on last month's stable debut; this drop back in trip is probably the right move; ought to make her presence felt.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 56-223 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
0-5 in handicaps but he's run well to finish placed on each of his last three starts (1m, AW/good) and may well be thereabouts.
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2nd

1

(7)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

19:15 Nottingham

Beauty Generation

9st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Ross Burdon

Winner over C&D early last month off a 3lb lower mark (second and fourth successful since); maybe wasn't best suited by the drop to 1m1f behind Katalyst here last time, when hanging right (not for the first time) having looked set to win; holds fair claims.

4/1

3rd

1

(6)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Nottingham

Beauty Generation

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Off the mark for new stable when taking a 1m2f handicap here (good to firm) 19 days ago; a 3lb rise shouldn't be an issue but he wouldn't want this to get tactical.

11/4

1st

4

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Beauty Generation

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ross Burdon

0-12 on turf but ran well when fourth of 14 at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) in April and didn't enjoy a clear run when fifth of eight there (1m2f, good to soft) last time; has an each-way shout.

10/1

Form: 15244-

Last run: 209 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Made the frame last autumn in his three nurseries (1m/7f, good to soft/soft) and he's also shown promise on good ground; might not be far away if fully tuned up for this return to action.
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11th

4

(12)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 35y

18:30 Leopardstown

Charming Whisper

9st 10lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Won five times in Britain, latest in August; shaped well a couple of times on the AW for this stable but didn't beat a rival home the last twice on turf, slowly away both times; down 3lb.

28/1

14th

4

(14)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Charming Whisper

9st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: P Sweeney

Won five times when trained in Britain by Philip McBride; all those wins came on ground with good in the description; slowly away and always behind at the Curragh on latest; new headgear.

25/1

14th

12

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Charming Whisper

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Won five when trained in Britain by Philip McBride; all those wins came on ground with good in the description so conditions have to be a concern here (0-5 on soft); tongue tie goes on.

14/1

Form: 433-82

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
0-7 but has run some good races, most recently when runner-up in recent C&D handicap (good); unexposed at the trip and in with a chance.
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3rd

3

(3)

13th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:10 Nottingham

Phoenix Duchess

9st 10lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Harry Eustace

Eight-race maiden but she ran her best race so far when second in a C&D handicap last month; less good back here ten days later though and she's vulnerable to less-exposed runners.

10/1

8th

7

(1)

21st May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:40 Nottingham

Phoenix Duchess

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

0-7 but has run some good races, most recently when runner-up in recent C&D handicap (good); unexposed at the trip and in with a chance.

6/1

8th

7

(1)

21st May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:40 Nottingham

Phoenix Duchess

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

0-7 but has run some good races, most recently when runner-up in recent C&D handicap (good); unexposed at the trip and in with a chance.

6/1

7/1

Form: 63-243

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Promising second on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in March; hasn't run badly the next twice (7f/1m, AW/good to firm) but will need a bigger performance today if he's to post a first win.
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3rd

4

(5)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Yaajooz

9st 7lb

J: Robbie Downey

T: Michael & David Easterby

Inconsistent gelding who was below par in three runs in the spring; has gone well fresh more than once, though, and returns from three months off on a career-low mark, so no surprise to see him fare better; keep an eye on the market.

12/1

12th

16

(14)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Yaajooz

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won a 1m selling handicap (good to firm) at Thirsk when with George Boughey; has gone close a couple of times for this yard, including here (1m, good) 12 months ago when 3lb higher; below par in both starts this season but not written off.

20/1

9th

5

(10)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Yaajooz

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Went close off this mark over C&D last backend and a good test over this trip is fine; quiet on his turf comeback and only has a selling handicap win to his name but he's quite capable.

16/1

10/1

Form: 5-3494

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
He was dropped back in trip at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) last month when finishing a reasonable fourth; could give another fair account but he's now 0-7 and needs to better his recent efforts if he's to win this.
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1

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

18:08 Cartmel

Etretat

11st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Andrew Hamilton

Left Charlie Johnston for 1,000gns; 150-1 on hurdle debut at Perth and performed accordingly.

50/1

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:58 Perth

Etretat

11st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Andrew Hamilton

Fairly useful four-time AW Flat winner for Charlie Johnston but 0-17 on turf for that yard; ran poorly at Lingfield (AW) 16 days ago and changed hands for 1,000gns since; best watched on hurdles debut.

33/1

10th

5

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Etretat

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Four AW wins, including C&D, and returns from a six-month break on a manageable mark; more good runs than bad at this track and he's not discounted.

9/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £18.60
Straight Forecast £13.64
Tricast £73.53
Trifecta £115.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Worrals

RP RATINGS:

Phoenix Duchess

The Times:

Great Chieftain

SPOTLIGHT:

Liveandletlive

NEWMARKET:

Charming Whisper

D Express:

Yaajooz

Telegraph:

Worrals

Daily Mail:

Worrals

Daily Mirror:

Worrals

The Star:

Worrals

Daily Record:

Worrals

The Guardian:

Phoenix Duchess