June 27 / 16.30 Newmarket (July)

16.30

Good To Firm

Boodles Handicap

  • Prize money: £10308
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Boodles Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: -06503 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Hasn't been at his best during an inconsistent 2024 but he ran well when third at Goodwood (7f, good) last time; continues to edge down the weights and his last win came here (1m, good to firm) last July; chance.
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6th

11

(15)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:00 Goodwood

Darkness

8st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Has several pieces of Goodwood form, including a success (off 1lb higher) in this race last year and resurgent effort (made good late progress from difficult position) in latest crack at the Golden Mile; inconsistent otherwise this season.

10/1

6th

21

(17)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Darkness

8st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David O’Meara

Registered one of his 2025 wins at Goodwood, off current mark to boot; however, broadly out of sorts this term and needs to stage a revival; creditable fourth in this race in 2023 and 2024 but was in better form both times.

40/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 74-395

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Went close over C&D last July and good third at Southwell (7f, AW) this March; however, hasn't really threatened the last twice and he's now 0-17 since winning on his debut in 2022; the percentage call is to oppose.
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3rd

1

(5)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Waiting All Night

10st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Returned to form to win over here over 7f a week ago, beating six rivals; a 5lb penalty still leaves him on a handy mark based on last year's form and he's relatively unexposed on the AW; contender with the step back up to 1m no concern.

3/1

6

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Waiting All Night

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

On a reduced mark but he's been well held in his last five runs and is now 0-17 since his last win in August 2024; withdrawn after refusing to enter the stalls at Kempton last week, but he was 7-2 at the time.

11/2

5

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Waiting All Night

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

On a reduced mark but he's not been on top form in 2025; drops back down in grade today but others are more appealing for win purposes.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 9-3824 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Three-time French winner who is 0-9 in Britain and unproven on fast ground, but he's been in good heart at Goodwood (7f, good) the last twice and could be thereabouts if handling the conditions.
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3

(9)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Toimy Son

9st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: David Menuisier

Won the Golden Mile here (good to firm) last August and third in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f, soft) in September; he's failed to shine this season but is on a handy mark if the return to Goodwood prompts a revival.

10/1

26

(15)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Toimy Son

9st 1lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Menuisier

Performed well in major handicaps at Glorious Goodwood (won) and Newmarket (placed) last term; however, needs to step up plenty on his 2025 efforts, latest over C&D behind My Cloud.

50/1

7th

2

(8)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Ascot

Toimy Son

10st 1lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: David Menuisier

Registered sole win for current yard in last year's Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood; placed in the Cambridgeshire; possibilities in this lower grade with Lincoln reappearance under his belt.

11/2

8/1

Form: 8-7494 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
7yo whose form has gone the wrong way but his recent Chepstow fourth (7f, good to firm) was a step back in the right direction; continues to drop down weights and his last win came over C&D last June in reapplied blinkers; interesting contender with the headgear back on for the first time this year.
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2nd

1

(8)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Able Kane

9st 11lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Rod Millman

Has come a stone down the weights this year and been expensive to follow lately; this is easier than he's used to, on his Tapeta debut, as the tongue-tie comes off and blinkers go back on, and a revival wouldn't be a shock.

4/1

8th

6

(15)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Newbury

Able Kane

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Rod Millman

Without a win since Newmarket last June when 10lb higher in the ratings; had some off-days in the meantime and stopped quickly at Ascot a month ago.

9/1

12th

2

(17)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:17 Ascot

Able Kane

9st 13lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Eight wins, the latest at Newmarket last summer (7f, good to soft) coming off 8lb higher; had some off-days in the meantime but last two efforts on ground that would have been on the fast side weren't too shoddy.

5/1

Form: 47-582 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
On a long losing run but he's well handicapped on last year's best efforts and was beaten just a neck at Leicester (7f, soft) last time on his second start back from a break; has won twice here (6f/7f, good to firm) and it's a course that often brings out the best in him; firmly in calculations.
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8th

4

(4)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Mitrosonfire

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Losing spell goes back to 2022 and he's only 1-15 on AW; absent since last June; not the percentage call, unless the market suggests a big effort is on the cards.

12/1

8th

4

(4)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Mitrosonfire

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

in touch with leaders, short of room and dropped to midfield after 1f, weakened over 1f out

12/1

5th

7

(5)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Newmarket (July)

Mitrosonfire

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

On a long losing run but he's well handicapped on last year's best efforts and was beaten just a neck at Leicester (7f, soft) last time on his second start back from a break; has won twice here (6f/7f, good to firm) and it's a course that often brings out the best in him; firmly in calculations.

13/2

Form: 9-0620 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Bumped into very well-handicapped winner when second at Haydock (7f, soft) last month and slowly away and always behind on rare 6f outing at Hamilton last time; this three-time 7f winner (good to firm/good) is on a handy mark and is capable of having a say now back up in trip.
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11th

1

(11)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Persuasion

10st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Made it 2-3 at Musselburgh when winning there over 7f in April off a 1lb lower mark than today's; beaten only 4l when seventh of 19 at York (7f, good) 11 days ago but stamina has to be a concern on just his third try over a 1m.

14/1

7th

11

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Persuasion

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April, making it 2-3 at the Edinburgh venue, and he's just 2lb higher today; can't be totally dismissed but this 9yo is inconsistent and was soundly beaten at Thirsk (7f, good) last time.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 100-86 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Completed a double when winning over C&D (good) last June and, having had a wind op, he returned to form with 2l sixth of 13 at Doncaster (7f, good) this month; could build on that latest run and might not be far away.
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1st

1

(8)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Havana Blue

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Campaigned mostly over 7f; on a two-year losing spell but he's finished runner-up on his last three outings, including when dropped back to 6f here (good to firm) last Friday; races from the same mark and this previous course winner looks sure to be involved.

3/1

2nd

1

(10)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:12 Newmarket (July)

Havana Blue

10st 0lb

J: James Doyle

T: Julie Camacho

Campaigned mostly over 7f; on a two-year losing spell but his turn looks near, having finished second at Ascot (good to firm) the last twice; successful on both Newmarket tracks and the way he races suggests this drop back to 6f is worth exploring; respected.

11/4

6/1

Form: 9-3003 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent but this prominent-racer returned to form with a close third of seven at Nottingham (8.3f, good) a fortnight ago and should be fine now back to down to 7f; can be in the mix if backing up that latest run; well beaten on sole previous run in these cheekpieces, but over 1m4f.
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5th

5

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Benacre

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

No turf win since 2022 but he has won three AW handicaps in the last 14 months; should be well treated but recent efforts haven't been his best; this is a drop in class so not dismissed, even though the return of cheekpieces wouldn't be an obvious plus based on previous usage.

9/1

4th

5

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

Benacre

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Charlie Johnston

Not won on turf since his 2yo days but it was a fairly close third at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April; now 4lb lower after four lesser runs; handicapping case can be made but percentage call is to oppose.

9/1

5/1

Form: 51431- CD

Last run: 278 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
This is his first run of the year but he enjoyed a progressive 3yo campaign last season, with wins over C&D (good) and on the other Newmarket course (7f, good) when last seen; could still have more to offer and he's respected.
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6th

10

(6)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Goodwood

Ararat

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Won twice on AW (6f) for Robert Cowell last autumn and he is thrown in on that form; not at his best for new yard this year and hopes rest on the return to sprinting reviving his fortunes.

25/1

6th

5

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:48 Epsom

Ararat

9st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

0-7 for new stable this season; outran 28-1 odds when placed at Newbury (7f, good to firm) in June and is now 4lb below that mark but his more recent efforts have been underwhelming; others preferred.

25/1

5th

1

(8)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Ararat

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

All five wins have been for previous trainers over 6f/7f; his two runs over 1m have not proved his stamina for the distance, but this does represent a class drop so all is not lost.

20/1

Form: 079-96 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
His form has gone the wrong way since he won off 4lb higher on the other Newmarket course last May (7f, good), but his sixth placing at Nottingham (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago was encouraging, especially as his last four wins have come at 7f; not ruled out.
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1

(12)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newmarket

Lord Rapscallion

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

Retains plenty of gusto aged nine and scored in big field at Chelmsford most recently, completing an AW hat-trick; successful (off just 1lb lower) in this race two years ago; likely player.

9/1

1

(12)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newmarket

Lord Rapscallion

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

Retains plenty of gusto aged nine and scored in big field at Chelmsford most recently, completing an AW hat-trick; successful (off just 1lb lower) in this race two years ago; likely player.

9/1

1st

5

(5)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Lord Rapscallion

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stuart Williams

mounted in chute, raced wide, in touch with leaders, headway when ridden over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, stayed on

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £115.70
Straight Forecast £105.60
Tricast £637.14
Trifecta £465.70

Selections

Daily Mail:

Ararat

The Guardian:

Toimy Son

Telegraph:

Mitrosonfire

SPOTLIGHT:

Able Kane

TOPSPEED:

Persuasion

NEWMARKET:

Waiting All Night

The Times:

Darkness

The Sun:

Ararat

The Star:

Ararat

Daily Record:

Ararat

D Express:

Toimy Son

Daily Mirror:

Mitrosonfire

RP RATINGS:

Able Kane

POSTDATA:

Persuasion