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Good To Firm

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  • 1m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Windy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 55421-

Last run: 243 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Improved when runner-up at Kempton (1m3f, AW) last September on handicap debut and went one better by a head with late challenge at Yarmouth (11.4f, soft) in October; up 3lb but she's had just five races and brings clear potential for this sort of trip.
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3rd

1

(3)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Goodwood

Coco Royale

10st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

wore earplugs, took keen hold, led, pestered after halfway, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

6/4

1st

3

(4)

7th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Coco Royale

10st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Did too much up front at Ascot (1m6f) eight weeks ago; progressive otherwise in handicaps, winning twice, and may still have more to offer; possibilities, provided she stays the new trip.

3/1

4th

7

(4)

13th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 6f 34y

Class 3

15:32 Ascot

Coco Royale

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

took keen hold, led, 3 lengths ahead 8f out

3/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 4150-6

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has mixed Flat with hurdles wins, with his latest in a selling hurdle in November; made a respectable return to the Flat last month but his only race over this far on Flat was in 2021, when turned over at odds-on; others are a bit more persuasive.
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1st

8

27th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

17:30 Cartmel

Saligo Bay

11st 5lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Sam England

Ended the last jumps season with two heavy defeats but won twice on the Flat last month and now returns to hurdling on a good mark; versatile regarding ground; no surprise if he features.

8/1

9

(2)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

14:25 York

Saligo Bay

9st 8lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Sam England

After a stint over hurdles he reverted to the Flat with a win at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) on May 22 and followed up at Haydock (1m4f, good) a fortnight ago; has won on various ground; remains well treated on old form and Irish jockey Aine O'Connor is a good booking; respected.

10/1

1st

1

(4)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 5

17:30 Haydock

Saligo Bay

11st 3lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Sam England

1m4f turf and hurdles winner for previous yards; broke the ice for current trainer in amateurs' handicap at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) eight days ago in tidy style under Eireann Cagney; major player under 4lb penalty.

3/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: /19-35 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Two wins over C&D in summer 2022 and another over 1m4f on heavy at Leicester last April; made a promising seasonal/stable debut this April, after 352 days off, but needs to put last month's disappointing show at Salisbury well behind him.
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3rd

8

(5)

21st Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:55 Newmarket

Duke Of Verona

8st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Harry Eustace

sweating, in rear

14/1

5th

4

(12)

7th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Duke Of Verona

9st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

Placed in most of his turf outings this season, beaten only a neck at Goodwood latest when having just his second attempt over 2m; effective on AW and holds solid claims.

5/1

2nd

7

(4)

25th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Duke Of Verona

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Harry Eustace

in touch with leaders, edged left then bit short of room over 1f out, kept on well final 110yds, soon went second, just held

9/2

10/1

Form: 3-0035 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Had three wins last September-December (1m2f, 11.4f and 2m) but clearly the best of his four runs this year was his respectable third at Newbury on penultimate outing; back now 2lb below his last winning mark.
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7th

1

(1)

10th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Western Stars

10st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jim Boyle

Knows how to win as he showed when successful from four rivals at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) last month, but he was allowed to dictate there and didn't back it up at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) a week ago (has won over that C&D); needs to bounce back.

6/1

7th

1

(1)

10th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Western Stars

10st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jim Boyle

Knows how to win as he showed when successful from four rivals at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) last month, but he was allowed to dictate there and didn't back it up at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) a week ago (has won over that C&D); needs to bounce back.

6/1

6th

6

(1)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

14:27 Lingfield (AW)

Western Stars

9st 11lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Jim Boyle

Recorded his sixth win when making all to justify favouritism off reduced mark at Wolverhampton (1m6f) 18 days ago; this is a deeper race but he's only 2lb higher than last time and has won over C&D in the past; could be a major force again.

4/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 21154- D

Last run: 245 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m6f (good to firm) last May/June and ended last Flat season with a good fourth of 31 at 100-1 in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f, soft); the concern is that he's gone downhill since over hurdles, a tailed-off favourite last month on latest outing.
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3rd

5

(1)

24th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Newbury

Bashful Boy

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: David Pipe

Similar type to Hydroplane, being a 9yo who has been successful under both codes; midfield when an outsider in the Chester Cup on seasonal debut and made no impact at Goodwood since; still needs to prove that he retains peak ability.

12/1

10

(1)

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Goodwood

Bashful Boy

9st 2lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: David Pipe

Successful on Flat and over hurdles but losing spell goes back almost two years; midfield when an outsider in the Chester Cup on seasonal debut; this 9yo is less appealing than most of these rivals.

25/1

10

(1)

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Goodwood

Bashful Boy

9st 2lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: David Pipe

Successful on Flat and over hurdles but losing spell goes back almost two years; midfield when an outsider in the Chester Cup on seasonal debut; this 9yo is less appealing than most of these rivals.

25/1

7/2

Form: 9-9031

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Finished last in August 2023 on his only start at Sandown but that was on heavy going; won later that month (1m4f, good to firm) and scored at Chester (1m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago on his first start since sold out of Marco Botti's; the latter was in last-gasp fashion, so he may be worth this third attempt at 1m6f.
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1st

3

(7)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

15:55 Chester

Cavern Club

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

Won over hurdles in March but has trailed home last in 1m4f/1m6f handicaps since then; he is a three-time Flat winner but bit to prove now.

12/1

10th

10

(6)

4th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Newmarket

Cavern Club

8st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: James Owen

Contrasting performances the last twice, winning over hurdles then disappointing favourite (last of ten) back on the Flat; not sure what to expect from him and this looks a difficult task anyway.

16/1

10th

10

(6)

4th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Newmarket

Cavern Club

8st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: James Owen

always behind

16/1

20/1

Form: 4542-9

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
0-5 for Ralph Beckett, his best result when second in handicap at Haydock (1m6f, good) last September; after a poor reappearance for new yard at same track (1m4f, soft) three weeks ago, he's seemingly best watched.
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5th

1

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

15:13 Stratford

Alshadhian

12st 3lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Not bred for fences but, after a mid-race unseat on his chasing debut, drew clear to win easily by 13l at Southwell (2m, good) last week; commands respect under 7lb penalty here.

Evs

4

9th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Alshadhian

11st 4lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Capable Flat horse not all that long ago; tailed off in his only handicap over hurdles and, following wind surgery, unseated mid-race when 8-1 for chase debut at Stratford; bit to prove.

4/1

6

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 4

18:00 Stratford

Alshadhian

10st 10lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Fair on the Flat in 2023; unplaced all four hurdling starts for two different stables, most recently when beaten about 65l on last month's handicap debut (2m3f, good to soft); not bred for fences and looks risky here but combination of wind surgery and return to good ground may aid his cause.

16/1

16/1

Form: 53-170 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; better than ever at Kempton (2m, AW) this April when making a successful return from six months off, but he's lost the plot in his two starts since; cheekpieces returned for latest and now he tries blinkers.
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3

(3)

22nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 2f 2y

Class 4

16:15 Pontefract

Cinnodin

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

This mark is not beyond him and he's already proven over C&D; drying ground wouldn't be sure to play to his strengths though.

5/1

1

(8)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Cinnodin

9st 12lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Won the same race for the second year in a row over C&D last month, but he isn't very consistent and finished around 10l behind Orchestra back here a fortnight later; hard to know what to expect.

7/1

5th

1

(8)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Cinnodin

9st 12lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Won the same race for the second year in a row over C&D last month, but he isn't very consistent and finished around 10l behind Orchestra back here a fortnight later; hard to know what to expect.

7/1

Non-runners

Blindedbythelights, Dancing In Paris, Rhythmic Intent

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Payout
Exacta £22.70
Straight Forecast £25.39
Tricast £57.03
Trifecta £65.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Coco Royale

Telegraph:

Cavern Club

POSTDATA:

Duke Of Verona

RP RATINGS:

Rhythmic Intent

TOPSPEED:

Dancing In Paris

Daily Mail:

Cinnodin

The Sun:

Bashful Boy

NEWMARKET:

Coco Royale

The Times:

Coco Royale

D Express:

Coco Royale

The Star:

Cavern Club

Daily Record:

Cavern Club

The Guardian:

Duke Of Verona

Daily Mirror:

Rhythmic Intent