June 13 / 16.30 Newbury

16.30

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £14173.5
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £20.60
  • Place: £5.20

Form: 35-306 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Effective at 6f/7f and on any ground; seven wins overall and third at Doncaster on April reappearance was creditable, but two lesser displays have followed.
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5th

1

(9)

18th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

12:50 Lingfield (AW)

Sterling Knight

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Ed Dunlop

in rear, headway inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

13/2

5th

1

(9)

18th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

12:50 Lingfield (AW)

Sterling Knight

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Ed Dunlop

in rear, headway inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

13/2

1st

8

(4)

12th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Sterling Knight

8st 10lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Ed Dunlop

Now 4lb lower than for 1m Newmarket win in July but operating below his best in recent months, including back on AW latest.

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: -61452 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
4yo who has had just six races, all on AW; won a Kempton novice in January and ran on well to be beaten a neck in ten-runner handicap there (again 7f) three weeks ago, the latter when a hood was enlisted but he still raced freely; has a good mark if the form is transferred to turf.
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4th

11

(4)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newbury

Metaverse

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Menuisier

took keen hold, led, headed and prominent over 4f out

8/1

15th

10

(7)

31st Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Metaverse

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Menuisier

Locally trained 4yo with an upward trajectory and he was nicely on top at the finish over this trip at Newmarket 11 days ago (good to firm; 13-8 favourite); 3lb rise is nothing to cry about and he's well drawn to track the pace.

7/1

1st

4

(1)

20th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Newmarket (July)

Metaverse

9st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: David Menuisier

4yo who was tackling turf for the first time when just edged out at Newbury (7f, good) 37 days ago; a 2lb nudge is unlikely to prevent another prominent showing with Buick taking over in the saddle now.

13/8

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 0136-9 D BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Two wins last term included a 7f handicap at Ascot in September; failed to live up to favouritism there (1m) on reappearance last month but it's possible she needed that run.
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1st

2

(4)

5th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Zouzanna

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Harry Charlton

slowly away, in rear, headway over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, pushed out, comfortably

9/4

1st

2

(4)

5th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Zouzanna

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Harry Charlton

slowly away, in rear, headway over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, pushed out, comfortably

9/4

1st

6

(9)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket

Zouzanna

9st 10lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Harry Charlton

dwelt start, raced centre

9/1

10/1

Form: 119-7 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Three runs over 7f last summer, winning two novices (Doncaster and Wolverhampton) before reportedly unsuited by soft ground on handicap debut; 305-day absence before respectable seventh of 12 at Kempton (1m, AW; 13-2) three weeks ago; needs to improve his turf form and these are early days.
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3rd

2

(8)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Newbury

Game Set

10st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Owen Burrows

Dual novice winner; 0-4 in handicaps but only 2l away in his last two (7f/1m) and blinkers could be a notable addition as he was on and off the bridle last time at Sandown.

9/2

4th

4

(7)

26th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Sandown

Game Set

9st 13lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Owen Burrows

Still early days for him in handicaps and this dual novice winner was only 2l away last time at Newbury (7f, good to firm); trainer happy to return to 1m and he's in the mix.

8/1

4th

7

(10)

13th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Newbury

Game Set

9st 3lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Owen Burrows

Three runs over 7f last summer, winning two novices (Doncaster and Wolverhampton) before reportedly unsuited by soft ground on handicap debut; 305-day absence before respectable seventh of 12 at Kempton (1m, AW; 13-2) three weeks ago; needs to improve his turf form and these are early days.

10/1

Form: 13-004 CD BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 343690 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Started her career with two 7f wins in Britain; campaigned in UAE for first five starts this year, where her form dipped in handicaps on last two occasions, and she was then soundly beaten at York four weeks ago; probably stays 1m1f; fair bit to prove at present.
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7th

1

(5)

14th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

15:50 Musselburgh

Nibras Angel

9st 12lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Ismail Mohammed

0-11 since winning in summer 2023 on first two starts but she's dropped down the weights and returned to form when third at Newmarket nine days ago (7f, good to soft; Mereside Diva second); could be in the shake-up.

8/1

3rd

1

(5)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newmarket

Nibras Angel

9st 12lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Ismail Mohammed

Faced stiff task in Royal Ascot Group 2 when last seen in June; this is much more manageable and she is gradually coming down the handicap, but she hasn't made the frame in any of her last five outings; others are safer.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 251-15 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Held up; raised her game last term, notably with two wins at Salisbury (7f/6f), and she made a fine start to this season with her win at Windsor (6f, good) in April; never able to challenge here (6f) on latest start but was not disgraced and still needs to be considered seriously.
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8th

7

(1)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Under The Twilight

9st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Blake

in touch with leaders

12/1

8th

7

(1)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Under The Twilight

9st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Blake

in touch with leaders

12/1

6th

3

(9)

3rd Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Salisbury

Under The Twilight

9st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Blake

towards rear, bit short of room when some headway over 2f out, no impression inside final furlong

10/1

5/2

Form: 230-24 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Career started with three wins; 0-9 since but that includes two places at Ascot last term and another there last month; the last two of those placings were in top handicaps and he didn't get the run of the race when fourth of 21 in the Victoria Cup last time; visored on four of last five starts but now sports cheekpieces; with sights lowered somewhat, he has a good chance.
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2nd

4

(8)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hickory

10st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: James Fanshawe

Dual AW winner over this trip at Kempton; quiet there last time (raced wide) but hasn't been performing as moderately as his form figures may suggest and is on a handy mark should blinkers work (effective in other headgear).

8/1

13th

1

(11)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Kempton (AW)

Hickory

10st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: James Fanshawe

raced wide, in touch with leaders

10/1

8th

6

(12)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Hickory

8st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Fanshawe

Beaten 2l into seventh in the International Stakes at Ascot four weeks ago (off this mark); while that wasn't a vintage renewal of that prestigious 7f handicap, the form is already working out well and he's one to take seriously; promise in one run on Tapeta last year.

14/1

6/1

Form: 117-43

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who scored twice over 6f last term and has run respectably for minor honours in two 7f handicaps (Newmarket and Goodwood) this season; has a competitive mark.
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7th

12

(3)

30th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Be Frank

8st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ian Williams

Should be well up to winning races off this mark and the return to 6f should suit having found things happening too quickly for him over 5f ten days ago; eligible for weaker races but still worth a market check.

10/1

7th

12

(3)

30th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Be Frank

8st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ian Williams

Should be well up to winning races off this mark and the return to 6f should suit having found things happening too quickly for him over 5f ten days ago; eligible for weaker races but still worth a market check.

10/1

7th

8

(3)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

12:32 Southwell (AW)

Be Frank

8st 8lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ian Williams

towards rear throughout

10/1

50/1

Form: 00-000

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 4yo who has beaten just one rival over his three starts for new stable; tongue tied first time; already 11lb lower than on British debut but best watched unless the market suggests a return to form is expected.
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1st

10

(9)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Book Of Life

9st 5lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ian Williams

squeezed out start, towards rear, smooth headway over 2f out, went second and ridden over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, kept on well

14/1

1st

10

(9)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Book Of Life

9st 5lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ian Williams

squeezed out start, towards rear, smooth headway over 2f out, went second and ridden over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, kept on well

14/1

9th

8

(2)

18th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

10:45 Lingfield (AW)

Book Of Life

9st 4lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ian Williams

Infrequent winner and he failed to fire at Newcastle three weeks ago; prior to that he'd finished second on three occasions but others appeal more for win purposes.

11/2

33/1

Form: 311739 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
7-20 on AW, including two wins early this year and a close third on penultimate outing; respected on that but the last of her three turf wins was in July 2022 (Ascot 7f, easily best turf form) and she has not made much impact in this sphere since, including latest start.
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2nd

3

(4)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

11:58 Lingfield (AW)

Epsom Faithfull

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Bagged her fourth Lingfield AW win in November and she backed it up with a good second of 11 over C&D last month, despite not enjoying the clearest of passages; back up another 2lb but she's a player.

100/30

2nd

3

(4)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

11:58 Lingfield (AW)

Epsom Faithfull

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Bagged her fourth Lingfield AW win in November and she backed it up with a good second of 11 over C&D last month, despite not enjoying the clearest of passages; back up another 2lb but she's a player.

100/30

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Payout
Exacta £158.60
Straight Forecast £150.19
Tricast £938.82
Trifecta £1358.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hickory

The Guardian:

Metaverse

The Times:

Game Set

TOPSPEED:

Zouzanna

Daily Mirror:

Pearle d'Or

POSTDATA:

Under The Twilight

NEWMARKET:

Sterling Knight

RP RATINGS:

Hickory

Telegraph:

Hickory

Daily Mail:

Hickory

D Express:

Hickory

The Sun:

Hickory

The Star:

Hickory

Daily Record:

Hickory