June 13 / 15.25 Newbury

15.25

Good To Firm

Country & Town House Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Country & Town House Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.10
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 40-331 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has raised his game in handicaps since being gelded and deserved his Windsor win (1m, good) when appearing to have a bit up his sleeve; just 4lb higher.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Newbury

Great Acclaim

10st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

7f specialist, not beaten far in Ascot's Victoria Cup (good) and Buckingham Palace Stakes (good to firm) in first half of this year; never able to challenge over same C&D last time; this is less competitive and he should be thereabouts.

9/2

9th

3

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Ascot

Great Acclaim

9st 12lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Merely mid-division behind Aalto in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket a fortnight ago but this C&D brings out the best in him, as evidenced by this season's close-up finishes in the Victoria Cup (good) and Buckingham Palace Stakes (good to firm); could be bang there now back at Ascot.

16/1

8th

4

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Great Acclaim

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Ran well, only a neck behind Elarak, in the 7f handicap at Royal Ascot to maintain his solid record in headgear; good second in the Victoria Cup the time before; threatening to win a big prize; shortlisted.

6/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 36-124

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ran respectably to be fourth over Salisbury's 7f last time but that was beneath her best AW form when first and second in 7f/1m handicaps at Kempton; this faster surface might be what she wants.
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4th

7

(11)

5th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Newbury

Tayala

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ed Walker

Won on handicap debut at Kempton (7f) in May; ran with credit when reaching the frame on her next five starts (including here on good to firm) and something presumably can't have been right when well held at Newmarket four weeks ago; solid contender if that latest run is ignored.

10/1

7th

4

(7)

9th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Tayala

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Won on handicap debut at Kempton in April (7f) and has continued to run well in defeat without looking ahead of her mark; seems fine at 7f or a mile; involved once more.

3/1

3rd

4

(3)

11th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:25 Epsom

Tayala

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Ed Walker

Made a successful return/handicap debut at Kempton (7f, AW) in April and has finished runner-up in three of her four outings since, the latest a narrow defeat at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) 15 days ago; up another 2lb, but in good order and she ran with credit on soft ground as a 2yo.

3/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 970-6

Last run: 59 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Novice events proved a struggle and so was his handicap debut at Windsor (1m, good; 10-1) after starting sluggishly; didn't run too badly all things considered and could have a bigger run in him.
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8th

6

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

16:05 Epsom

Double Red

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Henry Candy

1m2f AW win April off 2lb lower; mixed bag since but he is a C&D winner on good to soft and a prominent showing would seem likely.

8/1

5th

1

(7)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Chepstow

Double Red

10st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Henry Candy

Got competitive some way out at Salisbury last time (1m2f, good to firm) and was mugged on the line; respected off 1lb higher, for all that he's yet to prove his stamina for this far.

4/1

2nd

2

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

19:45 Salisbury

Double Red

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Henry Candy

Posted career-best performance when winning on Poytrack at Lingfield (1m2f) in April, after a break, but subsequent turf form has been underwhelming and he's still on a fairly tough mark; cheekpieces refitted in bid to perk him up.

9/1

Form: 54-254

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Similar RPRs when second and fifth in back-to-back AW handicaps (8.6f/1m2f) and his fourth in a 1m Nottingham maiden 11 days ago was no backward step; Murphy booked and he's on the shortlist.
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4

(5)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Keady Town

9st 8lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Barry Murtagh

Ex-Richard Hughes; no worthwhile form since moving yards, under both codes, and blinkers replace the tongue-tie.

50/1

8

(6)

5th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Carlisle

Keady Town

10st 1lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Barry Murtagh

Ex-Richard Hughes 4yo; no worthwhile form since moving yards, under both codes.

66/1

13th

2

(3)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:22 Ripon

Keady Town

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Barry Murtagh

Had some fair Flat form last year for Richard Hughes but he was beaten 32l in this sphere on yard debut last August and has shown little over hurdles in two starts this year.

50/1

20/1

Form: 571-48 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Could have done without racing so keenly on the step up to 1m2f at Ascot and he stopped quickly; had previously shown the benefit of a gelding operation when first (1m) and fourth (7f) on the Lingfield AW; well below that level in both turf runs.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(11)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

The Ferret

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Off the mark in 1m novice on Lingfield AW in December but he's found it harder in handicaps this year and his recent runs back at Lingfield leave him with work to do on his Tapeta debut.

16/1

6th

1

(6)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

The Ferret

9st 11lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

towards rear throughout

15/2

5th

1

(2)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

The Ferret

9st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Landed a novice over C&D last December but has blown hot and cold in handicaps in the meantime; drops into a Class 6 and needs the return to this surface to help galvanise him.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 952-34

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Similar form when twice placed in 7f AW events and his handicap debut over 7f at Kempton was on a par with those, for all that he was only fourth of five; left Karl Burke for 52,000gns and this longer trip is worth a try.
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7th

4

(1)

11th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Jackson Street

9st 6lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Michael Attwater

Has a modest 2-39 strike-rate, but his latest win came over C&D in December and he is back off the same mark; worth a second look.

6/1

3rd

4

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Lingfield

Jackson Street

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Has modest 2-39 strike-rate, with both wins gained on AW, and tends to race too freely but the form of his never-dangerous fourth at Brighton (7f, good to firm) at end of June has worked out well; worth a second look.

10/1

Form: 1-33

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
First two runs were at 6f, winning at Newcastle and then third under a penalty at Pontefract; stepped up to 1m for her handicap debut at Newmarket (good to firm) and finished close up having never been far away; that race went to a 66-1 chance who has disappointed since, but this filly is entitled to progress some more.
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Verdict Starting price

6

(2)

21st Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Heartwarmer

9st 6lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: W T Farrell

Bolted up in a 6f fillies' h'cap at Windsor 12 months ago on good-to-firm for George Boughey; last of 14 on yard debut at Naas early this month after a 303-day absence so entitled to come on for it but this trip probably stretches her.

16/1

5

(13)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:16 Naas

Heartwarmer

9st 3lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: W T Farrell

Bolted up in fillies' h'cap at Windsor 12 months ago on good-to-firm; two lesser efforts on easier ground since; has to defy a 303-day absence on stable debut but is still lightly-raced and would appreciate quick ground.

11/1

7th

8

(3)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newmarket

Heartwarmer

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: George Boughey

Has claims on her clearcut win off 6lb lower at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in August but she then ran poorly over the same C&D three weeks later; easier ground was blamed but she does have form on soft.

8/1

Form: 1949-0

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won at 5f and 6f last season, latterly a nursery off this mark; her subsequent four runs leave her with much to prove and stamina for this far remains an issue; first-time headgear.
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1st

2

(7)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Liv My Life

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Running well in defeat of late, most recently bumping into a heavily backed improver at Wolverhampton (8.6f) two weeks ago; stable going well and she's one to consider.

7/2

2

(9)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Liv My Life

9st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Back to the mark off which she ran away from eight rivals at Southwell in January (7f); mixed record since but has a chance if she's on one of her good days.

16/1

5th

1

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:33 Lingfield (AW)

Liv My Life

9st 12lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Stuart Williams

3-21, those wins coming over 5f, 6f, and 7f; placed on return from a three-and-a-half month absence at Newmarket (1m, good to soft; 6-1) on penultimate start but less productive next time (7f); easing mark coupled with Alec Voikhansky's 3lb claim helpful.

12/1

9th
10 (11)
Advert Rules

10/1

Form: 04-7

Last run: 155 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Failed to pull up any trees in 7f/1m novices but showed something and this gelding, who is related to several winners for his stable, kicks off in handicaps on a realistic mark.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(2)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Advert Rules

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alan King

prominent

7/4

1st

4

(2)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Advert Rules

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alan King

A maiden after ten starts but did well to finish second to a progressive rival at Wolverhampton (1m6f; first-time blinkers) three weeks ago, given he raced wide and had a lot of use made of him in the early stages; remains unexposed over this trip and looks ready to strike soon.

7/4

2nd

6

(7)

7th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Advert Rules

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Alan King

3yo who is 0-9; encouraging efforts over 1m4f here in a visor the last twice, finishing third most recently (ran in snatches); now wears first-time blinkers instead and he could be suited by the extra yardage; chance.

5/1

25/1

Form: 1007-6

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Shock debut winner last May (6f, good to firm) before being outclassed in the Albany; offered little in two nurseries and the same again on reappearance; first run beyond 7f.
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9th

9

(6)

7th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Kempton (AW)

Sarakana

8st 13lb

J: George Rooke

T: Ed de Giles

Recorded a 40-1 win at Haydock (6f) on 2yo debut; has failed to match that form since, mostly finishing last; first-time headgear needs to have major effect.

33/1

Form: 073-2

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Eyecatcher on his final start at two and gelded afterwards; strong in the market at 15-8 ahead of handicap debut at Windsor (1m, good to firm) and was only headed in the dying strides (Great Acclaim third); up 3lb but looks a winner waiting to happen.
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5th

8

(8)

12th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Global Asset

9st 0lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

in touch with leaders

7/2

2nd

2

(1)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

19:40 Nottingham

Global Asset

9st 10lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Has improved steadily with each run and the front two came clear when a workmanlike winner at Newmarket (1m, good; 13-8); the runner-up was third of nine on his next start; 7lb rise demands that he improves some more but that's very feasible.

6/4

1st

5

(7)

21st Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:35 Newmarket (July)

Global Asset

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Better with each run last backend before being gelded; had a subsequent dual winner behind when going close off a 3lb lower mark on his comeback over this trip last month and holds leading claims for a yard back in its usual form.

7/4

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £23.20
Straight Forecast £24.51
Tricast £501.67
Trifecta £79.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Global Asset

POSTDATA:

Heartwarmer

D Express:

Keady Town

TOPSPEED:

Sarakana

The Times:

Heartwarmer

The Guardian:

Heartwarmer

Daily Mail:

Heartwarmer

The Sun:

Heartwarmer

RP RATINGS:

Global Asset

NEWMARKET:

Global Asset

Telegraph:

Global Asset

Daily Mirror:

Global Asset

The Star:

Global Asset

Daily Record:

Global Asset