July 11 / 15.00 Newmarket (July)

15.00

Soft

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  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 45-141 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Progress stalled as a 2yo but he's looked an improved model this year, winning a 6f handicap at Newcastle in fine style in March and adding a Leicester handicap to his haul 45 days ago (6f, good to soft); only six ran at Leicester but the form has worked out and there was a lot to like about the way he knuckled down under pressure; 3lb rise fair enough and further rain won't be a problem.
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2nd

5

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Sergeant Wilko

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Promising reappearance after wind surgery when fourth at Newcastle (6f) but has taken two backward steps since; has his first run beyond sprint distances here and needs to bounce back after seven weeks off.

9/1

8th

6

(2)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sergeant Wilko

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Promising reappearance after wind surgery when fourth of 14 over C&D in January but failed to build on that when only sixth of seven at Lingfield (6f) four weeks ago; bounce back needed.

11/1

6th

5

(7)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Sergeant Wilko

8st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Kevin Ryan

Excelled as a 3yo but found the handicapper in command last year; promising reappearance at Newcastle six weeks ago (first run after wind surgery) and he is on a dangerous mark; widest stall to deal with but foolish to discount.

7/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 13-850 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Promising 2yo, including a Listed third on heavy ground, but he's made little impact in three good handicaps this year; dropping down the weights but others bring stronger credentials.
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2nd

13

(12)

11th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Moswaat

8st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Promising 2yo, including a Listed third on heavy ground, but he's made little impact in three good handicaps this year; dropping down the weights but others bring stronger credentials.

12/1

16th

26

(5)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:15 Ascot

Moswaat

8st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Roger Varian

His 2yo win came on soft ground over 6f; showed he could handle faster conditions when a close fifth at Windsor 18 days ago, but hard pressed to say he's well-enough treated to win a race like this.

66/1

5th

3

(3)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:45 Windsor

Moswaat

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

midfield but in touch with leaders

10/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 2-1335 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Split Elmonjed and Tropical Island when fifth of 16 at York last month (6f, good to soft); stable won this in 2016 and 2018 but he will need to raise his game a notch if he is to come out on top.
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8th

7

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Imperial Guard

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

0-10 for current stable; made the frame three times last May but wasn't in the same form afterwards in 2025; turnaround would give him a good chance off current mark.

12/1

7

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Imperial Guard

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Essentially disappointing for his new stable this season; continues to drop down the weights but others are more appealing for win purposes.

10/1

9th

8

(8)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

16:37 Southwell (AW)

Imperial Guard

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Dods

It has been a disappointing campaign in 2025 but his one visit to this track saw him finish third off a 10lb higher mark in May; latest Chelmsford sixth (blinkered first time), where he was poorly positioned and came wide in the straight, was more encouraging than the bare figures, running the final 2f faster than all bar the cosy winner (just 0.02s slower at that); more appealing than most.

8/1

Form: 122-20

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Acts on good to soft, unraced on worse; better than ever when second of 11 in a hot 6f handicap on the Rowley course in May; hung right under pressure and found wanting for pace over 5f at Royal Ascot last time; not discounted if back to his earlier form.
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3

(18)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Two Tribes

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Had some season to have already bagged an International (C&D, good) and the Stewards' Cup (6f, good to soft); he might not be done yet as he was beaten under a length at the Ebor meeting and then never nearer than at the finish after starting slowly in the Ayr Gold Cup; may have little margin for error off current mark but can see him running well.

10/1

1

(18)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Two Tribes

9st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

One Newmarket blip aside it has been a fine season for him, winning big pots in successive weekends in July/August, the International at Ascot (7f, good) and an emphatic one in the Stewards' Cup (6f, good to soft); another solid effort when close up in fourth behind Northern Ticker at the Ebor meeting four weeks ago, making up a lot of ground in the penultimate furlong; this stiffer test should suit and in the thick of it if the ground proves suitable (disappointed in one run on soft but it was a farcical contest).

8/1

1

(2)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Two Tribes

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Spencer

Upwardly mobile 4yo who won prestigious events at Ascot (7f International; good) in July and Goodwood (6f Stewards' Cup; good to soft) in August; has gone up a total of 13lb on the basis of those efforts but he may have more in the tank and he wasn't beaten far in this race (good to firm) in 2024.

13/2

Form: 5214-6 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won twice as a 2yo (5f on soft and 6f on good); made a most encouraging reappearance in a hot York sprint 26 days ago (6f, good to soft), travelling best and disputing the lead 1f out before weakening late on; that was her first start in eight months so not unreasonable to think she'll be sharper today; Oisin Orr on board Dark Vintage this time though.
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8th

8

(4)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:56 Redcar

Tropical Island

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Made the running and sprang 40-1 shock in Listed race at Galway (7f, soft) in July but has run poorly in another Listed event over 6f at Pontefract (fractious in the stalls) since.

20/1

1

(8)

17th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:42 Pontefract

Tropical Island

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Richard Fahey

Made the running and sprang 40-1 shock in Listed race at Galway (7f, soft) last month; won over 6f on good ground at Ripon in May; carries a 3lb penalty today and has to back up that latest form, but is not ruled out.

7/1

1st

5

(15)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:20 Galway

Tropical Island

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Richard Fahey

Belied her 150-1 odds with a fourth-place finish in a Listed race at Chelmsford (7f, AW); failed to build on that at Pontefract; appears short of the standard required to win a Listed race

10/1

Form: 2113-9 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won two of his four starts as a 2yo (5f on good and 6f on soft); gelded over the winter and made a low-key return at Sandown (7f, good to soft) last month; better than that but others may have his measure this time.
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10th

1

(5)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Palmar Bay

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Ready winner of a C&D handicap last summer off a 12lb lower mark; better than ever when a close fourth in a Wolverhampton Listed race in March and he faced a stiff task at Haydock three weeks ago; should give his running but could find one or two stronger back in handicap company.

6/1

4th

8

(10)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Palmar Bay

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

5-19; creditable fourth in Listed races last two starts, not beaten far at Wolverhampton (7f) on latest; should give his running again but quite a few of these have more obvious claims on the figures.

14/1

4th

5

(7)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 1

15:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Palmar Bay

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Steadily progressive 5yo, including two 7f handicap wins last year; took form to a higher level when fourth of 15 in a Listed race at Deauville (7.5f) in December, never far away in a race where the pace held up; should have another big run in him.

7/1

Form: 13419-

Last run: 287 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Two wins as a 2yo (5f on good to firm and 7f on soft); came up short in a Group 3 when last seen 287 days ago (gelded since); still has the potential for more after just five starts but he's returning in a competitive event and others are more appealing.
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5th

2

(11)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Zabriskie Point

10st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings and took third (0.5l behind Exceeding) at Leopardstown (7f, yielding to soft) in April; unplaced favourite at Gowran next time, but took the runner-up spot at Roscommon (7.5f, good to yielding); in the mix.

11/2

2nd

15

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Zabriskie Point

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings and profited from a drop in grade when third at Leopardstown on his penultimate start; unplaced favourite at Gowran last time.

7/1

5th

1

(2)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Zabriskie Point

10st 3lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings and profited from a drop to this grade when third at Leopardstown last week; likely contender with Reese Holohan's useful 7lb a help in easing his burden.

4/1

Form: 5-110 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Not proven on softer than good; returned from wind surgery to win 6f events at Yarmouth and Lingfield in May (simple task on latter occasion); sent off the 8-1 third favourite for a Royal Ascot handicap (5f) last month, but having shown early speed he dropped away in the final furlong; likely he's better than that but improvement is required to defy this mark.
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8th

12

(9)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Dorney Lake

8st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Liam Bailey

Looked to be coming to the boil when third at Southwell last month but two subsequent turf efforts have been blighted by slow starts; on a dangerous mark but he goes without any accessories and needs to get it right at the stalls.

16/1

6th

6

(1)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

17:05 Wetherby

Dorney Lake

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Liam Bailey

Disappointing at Catterick on Wednesday when he couldn't get into it after a slow start; he had been threatening something better on AW beforehand and this drop in class can help; hood returns; chance if breaking better.

7/1

5th

6

(5)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

16:25 Catterick

Dorney Lake

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Four 6f wins on good or faster turf; running himself into form on AW for his new yard this winter, most recently keeping on for third in a 0-80 at Southwell three weeks ago; 14lb lower than for his last turf outing; interesting contender.

5/2

Form: 92-749 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Bit to prove on softer than good; looked exposed after nine runs for Dominic Ffrench Davis; gelded in April and sold for 110,000gns the following month; made an encouraging stable debut when ninth at Royal Ascot last month, keeping on having been forced to switch left 1f out; stepping back up to 6f will suit.
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12th

14

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Thunder Blue

8st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Wigham

Capable of fairly useful form but finished last of 18 over C&D in final start for Jamie Osborne; sold for 18,000gns later in October; headgear switch; best watched.

33/1

6

(18)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newbury

Thunder Blue

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Won a heavy-ground handicap at Salisbury last month and backed it up with a good second at Newmarket; below that level at Goodwood 12 days ago and needs a full revival.

20/1

4

(3)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Goodwood

Thunder Blue

9st 4lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Back to winning ways at Salisbury (6f, heavy) last month and second at Newmarket (6f, heavy) since; this in-form C&D winner has solid claims.

8/1

10/1

Form: 22-636

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Raced exclusively at 5f, on firm ground in the US and on good or faster since joining Richard Fahey; has strongly suggested that a sixth furlong would be beneficial, keeping on stoutly at Royal Ascot three weeks ago, and this mark probably not beyond him; slower ground is an unknown factor but his smart half-brother Kerdos acts on it and his dam recorded her only win on soft; interesting.
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7th

4

(6)

18th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

18:15 Pontefract

Dark Vintage

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Creditable sixth of 28 in the 5f 3yo Palace Of Holyrood House Handicap at Royal Ascot (good to firm); not at the same level the next twice but he's not written off, now 3lb lower than at the Royal meeting.

9/1

4th

3

(3)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:40 Hamilton

Dark Vintage

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

No improvement for a sixth furlong and/or slower ground at Newmarket last month; had been threatening something bigger before that though and he's interesting with a stiff 5f likely to suit.

5/1

10th

3

(16)

11th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Dark Vintage

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Raced exclusively at 5f, on firm ground in the US and on good or faster since joining Richard Fahey; has strongly suggested that a sixth furlong would be beneficial, keeping on stoutly at Royal Ascot three weeks ago, and this mark probably not beyond him; slower ground is an unknown factor but his smart half-brother Kerdos acts on it and his dam recorded her only win on soft; interesting.

10/1

16/1

Form: 1-9160 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
2-3 as a 2yo and off the mark for the year in a 6f handicap on Lingfield's AW track in February; didn't run as badly as 18th of 28 might suggest at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm; drawn on the wrong side and met some trouble in running) but not sure he's got much in hand of his mark; untried on slower than good.
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5th

2

(8)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Brave Empire

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Very useful juvenile/3yo for Roger Varian; hasn't progressed and plenty to prove after some modest efforts this year, including back on turf at Thirsk last time (6f, good).

12/1

13th

16

(10)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

Brave Empire

8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ivan Furtado

8lb lower than for his Newcastle third in December (6f) but that hasn't been a springboard to better things; hopes rest on the return to turf perking him up.

20/1

9th

8

(3)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Brave Empire

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ivan Furtado

Close third over 6f here in December and now 6lb lower; however, four lesser performances have followed and the return to 7f is of dubious benefit, with his three wins having been at 6f.

25/1

9/1

Form: 3-5440 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Has drawn a blank since his winning debut at Naas last September (6f, good to yielding); has faced several stiff tasks though, notably in the Commonwealth Cup three weeks ago, and this is more suitable; on the downside, he made little impact in a Naas handicap off this mark in March.
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5

(15)

6th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 100y

14:30 Tipperary

Military

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: A P O’Brien

Second runner for yard and looks the second-string on jockey bookings; better effort on latest when beaten 2.5l in a 1m Listed at Killarney (yielding to soft); needs more to make his presence felt.

25/1

6th

7

(2)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

17:42 Killarney

Military

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Winner and Group 3-placed at two; has failed to make a significant impact this season; now goes beyond 7f for the first time following seventh of nine in a 7f Listed race at Cork last week.

6/1

50/1

Form: 228558 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Had some fair form on AW over the winter but he was well beaten here (7f, good to firm) on his return to turf last month and this looks tough from out of the weights.
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4th

8

(6)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Emperor

8st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Ryan

Good second over C&D in December but that's a rare bright spot in the last few months; others look stronger for win purposes.

20/1

5th

7

(1)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Emperor

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: John Ryan

Good second over C&D in December but that a rare bright spot in the last few months; others look stronger for win purposes.

12/1

7th

11

(3)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:18 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Emperor

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Ryan

Sole AW win was a 6f novice two years ago; in better form in December than he is now but Stevie Donohoe is 1-1 on him (on turf last summer) so there might be a turnaround.

25/1

Non-runners

Woodhay Wonder, Elmonjed, Aramram

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £72.10
Straight Forecast £59.66
Tricast £344.11
Trifecta £458.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sergeant Wilko

NEWMARKET:

Dorney Lake

POSTDATA:

Moswaat

RP RATINGS:

Tropical Island

The Sun:

Dark Vintage

Daily Record:

Military

Daily Mail:

Aramram

Daily Mirror:

Moswaat

Telegraph:

Dorney Lake

The Guardian:

Dorney Lake

D Express:

Tropical Island

TOPSPEED:

Sergeant Wilko

The Times:

Sergeant Wilko

The Star:

Sergeant Wilko