July 04 / 19.20 Newbury

19.20

Good To Firm

Tie The Knot At Ufton Court Novice Stakes (Colts & Geldings) (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £6480
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Tie The Knot At Ufton Court Novice Stakes (Colts & Geldings) (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

Form: 7 BF

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
150,000gns yearling; showed some promise with his seventh-place finish in big field over C&D (good) seven weeks ago and, having started favourite, is evidently thought capable of much better; shortlisted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Bears

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

Absent since winning in first-time blinkers (retained) over C&D three months ago on second start for new yard and on AW; unexposed in this sphere and still has leeway in the handicap (peak mark was 16lb higher).

7/1

5th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newmarket

King Of Bears

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

In and out for George Scott this season but not disgraced over 7f at Chelmsford (AW debut) three weeks ago; can compete off a career-low mark so would have real possibilities if revitalised by a change of stable.

10/1

5th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newmarket

King Of Bears

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

In and out for George Scott this season but not disgraced over 7f at Chelmsford (AW debut) three weeks ago; can compete off a career-low mark so would have real possibilities if revitalised by a change of stable.

10/1

14/1

Form:

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Always behind in 7f maiden at Sandown; however, may improve with the experience under his belt and represents a trainer who has an impressive record in this contest; not dismissed.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Newbury

Jet Packer

8st 12lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Jim Boyle

Still a maiden but he has performed encouragingly in two runs, albeit both on Lingfield AW in December, since having wind surgery; returns to turf for this reappearance.

10/1

6th

11

(4)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:22 Lingfield (AW)

Jet Packer

9st 3lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Still a maiden after 15 starts but he's well treated on his peak form and was best of the rest behind Harryella over C&D 13 days off; has a big swing in the weights with his old rival and could be dangerous if he can back that up.

13/2

2nd

4

(10)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Jet Packer

9st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

14-race maiden who has gone backwards since May, notably so the last twice, and can't be recommended at present; wore a visor latest start, which is ditched for this AW debut.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
115,000gns yearling; Zoustar half-brother to three winners, notably Rose Premium and Louliana (both 6f/6.5f including 2yo/Listed); dam Listed-placed 5f/6f winner (including 2yo); suitably bred.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Kempton (AW)

I Maximus

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Clung on for dead-heat in Chelmsford maiden (6f, AW) in March but he's not gone on from that and was always in rear here (7f) two weeks ago; on reduced mark with Oisin Murphy booked but he needs to rediscover his spark back in trip.

11/1

9th

10

(9)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

I Maximus

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Short-priced favourite on each of his first four starts and clung on for a dead-heat at Chelmsford in March; smidge frustrating in handicaps since.

10/1

12

(8)

20th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket

I Maximus

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

Most of his best form has come on the AW, including when dead-heating in a Chelmsford maiden (6f) in March and when third of 12 at Lingfield (7f) last month; needs to show he can produce a similar performance back on grass; stable won this last year.

5/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
80,000gns yearling; by Mehmas and the first foal of an unraced half-sister to 2,000 Guineas winner Kameko; wears tongue-tie on debut; respected yard; check the betting.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

1

(13)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

The Waco Kid

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Hugo Palmer

Group 3 win last season didn't help his handicap mark and this season is turning into a struggle, with this headgear combination tried last time at Chester.

33/1

5th

7

(6)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:15 Chester

The Waco Kid

8st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Hugo Palmer

Won 7f 2yo Group 3 Tattersalls Stakes at Newmarket last September; well handicapped on that form but he's found it difficult to get competitive this season, most recently well beaten at 40-1 in 7f handicap at Glorious Goodwood; a first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

14/1

15th

1

(7)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

The Waco Kid

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Hugo Palmer

Useful last term, the highlight a Group 3 win at Newmarket (7f, soft); has much weaker claims on 2025 form and still needs to prove he's trained on; admittedly may derive some benefit from the switch to a handicap.

20/1

Form: 63

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kept on for third at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) last month, improving on his debut effort; helps to set the form standard, albeit not a particularly demanding one.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(4)

2nd Nov 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Chelsea Embankment

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

0-7 but knocking at the door, fading over testing 1m2f when second of five at Nottingham (heavy) last time; this shorter distance could be ideal; respected in first-time headgear.

11/2

2nd

2

(4)

2nd Nov 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Chelsea Embankment

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

0-7 but knocking at the door, fading over testing 1m2f when second of five at Nottingham (heavy) last time; this shorter distance could be ideal; respected in first-time headgear.

11/2

2nd

2

(3)

9th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

15:45 Nottingham

Chelsea Embankment

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Hasn't been looking ahead of his mark but he's likeably consistent and going beyond 1m could bring him on some more; respected.

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
145,000gns foal, 160,000gns yearling; Kameko half-brother to Greek 5.5f/6f winner Island Luck, out of Listed-placed 5f/6f winner (including 2yo); major stable; respectable credentials.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

4

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Spell Master

9st 10lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Andrew Balding

Useful 2yo and ran to a fair level on his 3yo return at Newcastle in April; absent for five months prior to his tenth of 16 at Doncaster three weeks ago; down in class for his AW debut and not fully exposed.

6/1

10th

16

(14)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

Spell Master

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Consistent form in six races last season (all bar one at 7f), proving himself worthy of this sort of mark; absent since finishing third to Back In Black at Newbury in April but has the form to feature if on his game.

12/1

3rd

6

(2)

11th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newbury

Spell Master

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Fairly useful colt whose 2yo form featured good performances over 7f at three major festivals; headgear worn the last twice is now removed; looks a solid contender, having proved consistent.

13/2

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
65,000gns foal, 90,000gns yearling; Showcasing half-brother to three winners, notably Rhoscolyn (Listed-placed 7f-1m); dam 1m winner, out of 6f 2yo winner; yard has a great record in this race; interesting newcomer.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(2)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Newbury

Meeghat

8st 13lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

All three runs in the month of July and took a nice step forward to make the frame at Salisbury, finishing ahead of the penalised Priapos; may need further improvement to defy this mark but he's trending in the right direction.

12/1

3rd

4

(1)

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Salisbury

Meeghat

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Having his third run in the space of three weeks and may well find life easier in nurseries after tonight, with Yakfeek looking his trainer's best chance.

20/1

8th

9

(11)

13th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

18:15 Salisbury

Meeghat

9st 7lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Half-brother to very useful 7f/1m performer Rhoscolyn; made just a mildly encouraging debut when seventh of nine at Newbury (6f, good to firm) nine days ago but ought to have learned from that experience.

12/1

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50/1

Form: 77

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Plenty to find on his two efforts and should find better opportunities in nurseries shortly.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(6)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Thirsk

Glendine

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: David Evans

prominent, led after 2f, headed over 2f out, dropped to rear and struggling over 1f out

16/1

8th

2

(7)

4th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:20 Newbury

Glendine

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: David Evans

pressed leader, led after 1f, headed 2f out

50/1

7th

9

(8)

11th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:32 Salisbury

Glendine

9st 3lb

J: George Downing

T: David Evans

took keen hold, led, headed 2f out, soon weakened

100/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Newcomer by Kodiac and the first foal of an unraced half-sister to 1m4f Group 3 winner Muntahaa; stable has modest strike-rate with 2yos; best watched.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(1)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Token Gesture

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Usher

C&D win as a 2yo; first success since when dead-heating in a 1m handicap here 23 days ago (subsequently awarded first place outright); a 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.

9/2

1st

3

(6)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:08 Kempton (AW)

Token Gesture

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Usher

Just 1lb higher than when making a successful nursery debut here (7f) in September 2024, but has been out of form for a while and has still to convince over this far.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
42,000gns yearling; by Bated Breath and the first foal of an 8.6f AW 2yo winner who is half-sister to 6f-1m Listed winner Tupi; already gelded; represents the Coventry-winning connections; heed the market signals.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

18th

22

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

War Howl

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Well treated on his warm spell (finishing positions 112) last summer; not in anything like the same form this year for new yard, however, and is best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.

40/1

11th

9

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

War Howl

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Two 7f wins for Mick Appleby last summer; back to his last winning mark but that is a result of showing little in three starts for current connections; only of interest if attracting support.

25/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £48.87

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Chelsea Embankment

Daily Mail:

King Of Bears

Telegraph:

Meeghat

SPOTLIGHT:

Spell Master

The Times:

Jet Packer

D Express:

Meeghat

POSTDATA:

Chelsea Embankment

The Guardian:

Chelsea Embankment

Daily Mirror:

Chelsea Embankment

Daily Record:

Chelsea Embankment

The Sun:

King Of Bears

The Star:

King Of Bears