July 19 / 14.25 Newbury

14.25

Good To Soft

Royals Cup 2000 Skip ‘N’ Gaffer EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £6480
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 16 runners
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Royals Cup 2000 Skip ‘N’ Gaffer EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.30
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 4

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1 and slowly away when near-3l fourth of 12 on last month's debut at Salisbury (6f, good to firm), coming from much further back than the first three; could relish today's extra furlong and he's one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(20)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Linwood

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Hannon

Has a progressive profile and made it three wins from eight attempts when easily making all at Newmarket (1m, good to soft) last November; subsequently gelded; a 10lb rise means he'll need another personal best but he's a low-mileage 4yo who may have more in the tank.

12/1

1st

3

(9)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Linwood

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Hannon

Low-mileage 3yo who returned with cracking thirds in 1m1f/1m Goodwood handicaps in August; didn't find much after moving up looking a threat at Newbury (7f, good to soft) last month but the Goodwood efforts are solid and he's given another chance.

4/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 4

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and ran green before keeping on for fourth of ten at 12-1 on debut at Sandown (7f, good) a fortnight ago; that looked a warm novice and he's a leading contender on this second start.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(8)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

12:45 Newmarket (July)

Hawksbill

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

On a handy mark on last summer's peak efforts for Hugo Palmer; ran some fair races in Dubai for new connections earlier in the year; others appeal a bit more for win purposes.

10/1

13th

4

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Hawksbill

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hugo Palmer

Campaigned mostly on good/firmer; record is only 1-11 but good seconds at Haydock (1m) and Chester (7.5f; cheekpieces applied) last month suggest his turn is near; one for the shortlist.

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
120,000gns yearling; sixth foal; Blue Point half-brother to four winners including Ebeko (7f/1m 2yo including US Listed) and Cadmus (8.5f-1m4f; RPR 87); in-form trainer can ready one first time and he could be in the mix on debut, especially if strong in the betting.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

17:22 Sandown

Point Of Contact

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Andrew Balding

Built on his solid reappearance at the York Dante meeting when resuming winning ways back on the Knavesmire (1m1f, good) under Ryan Moore three weeks ago; the way he held on determinedly suggests this slightly longer trip should be within range; looks sure to go well.

15/8

1st

1

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Point Of Contact

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Andrew Balding

Fifth of 15 in a hot 3yo handicap at last year's Ebor meeting (1m, good to firm); another solid 1m course effort when sixth of 18 in Class 2 on Dante meeting reappearance; that rates a good launchpad for the season from this still unexposed 4yo; makes obvious appeal under Ryan Moore.

7/2

6th

17

(15)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Point Of Contact

8st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Andrew Balding

Respectable efforts last July-September after moving into handicaps, the best run coming over C&D (good to firm) in August when close fifth of 17; gelded since last seen and it's possible this lightly raced 4yo will have more to offer for his good yard this term.

12/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
14-1, won by a neck on debut in 14-runner maiden at Kempton (7f, AW) last month; the runner-up was unplaced next time and this fellow carries a 4lb penalty against some interesting rivals, but can go well once more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

12

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Tilted Kilt

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: William Knight

Both his wins have come on AW but he handles turf, albeit best grass runs have come on good going; two disappointing efforts since his Southwell win in April and others are more convincing.

33/1

12th

10

(12)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:17 Sandown

Tilted Kilt

9st 3lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Knight

Has gained both wins on AW, including on reappearance; has bits of fairly useful form on turf but produced one of his lesser efforts last time, taking record in this sphere to 0-9; others preferred.

25/1

5th
8 (9)
Organ

16/1

Form: 47

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising fourth of 20 on debut here in May (6f, good) for Brian Meehan; of interest on that performance but a lesser run followed here (6.5f, good to firm) and he has to bounce back on stable debut (remains in same ownership).
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

19:10 Nottingham

Organ

9st 10lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Martyn Meade

All 12 runs have been on turf including three consecutive wins over 7f/1m (good/good to firm) in May and June of last year; right out of form in final three runs last season but he's got back on track this spring and was only beaten a nose at Chester (10.3f) last month; nudged up 2lb but he was clear of the third last time and is still unexposed at this trip; big player.

5/2

2nd

12

(6)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Organ

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Martyn Meade

Completed a hat-trick over 7f/1m on good/good to firm in May and June last year; right out of form in August/September but reappearance fourth at Epsom (8.5f) nine days ago was a step back in the right direction; looks bred for 1m2f (has had one attempt) but may need a career best.

11/1

4th

1

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:58 Epsom

Organ

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Martyn Meade

Completed a hat-trick over 7f/1m on good/good to firm across May and June last year; form tailed off markedly from August onwards but he returns just 2lb above his last winning mark; market support would bring him into the picture.

20/1

OUR TIP

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
95,000gns yearling; 12th foal; half-brother to six winners up to 8.4f including Dick Whittington (6f/7f including 2yo Group 1), Winning Ways (5f-7f; RPR 98) and Sign From Heaven (5f 2yo; 96); already gelded; by Arc winner Sottsass and may need further than this debut trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(3)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Caledonian

9st 6lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: David Simcock

Won a Tapeta nursery the only time he's run on the AW; the change of surface is the main hope, with him having struggled in three turf runs since coming back from nine months off.

16/1

4th

2

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

14:00 Doncaster

Caledonian

9st 13lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: David Simcock

Won a nursery off 4lb higher in 2024; below that level when confined to only three appearances last year and while his reappearance wasn't devoid of promise, his run at Newmarket was; goes beyond 1m2f for the first time.

12/1

8th

3

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Newmarket

Caledonian

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: David Simcock

Scored on his AW/nursery debut in 2024 but wasn't competitive in just three starts last year; did gain plenty of market traction on the last of them, though, and last month's reappearance at Bath wasn't totally devoid of promise; tries 1m2f for just the second time and he's not fully exposed.

12/1

20/1

Form: 7

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
28-1, beaten about 5l when seventh of 11 on last month's debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm; gelded since); however, he stumbled over 2f out and had to wait for room, and he shaped as though today's extra furlong would prompt improvement; each-way possibilities.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(2)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Salisbury

Gayedhom

9st 7lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

prominent, kept on inside final furlong

12/1

7th

4

(14)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Newbury

Gayedhom

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

28-1, beaten about 5l when seventh of 11 on last month's debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm; gelded since); however, he stumbled over 2f out and had to wait for room, and he shaped as though today's extra furlong would prompt improvement; each-way possibilities.

20/1

7th

6

(3)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:45 Windsor

Gayedhom

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

52,000gns yearling, 67,000gns 2yo; Mehmas half-brother to winners Sloane Garden (US 1m/8.5f including turf stakes) and Temper Trap (prolific 7f-1m1f); dam unraced daughter of 5f 2yo winner; heed the market signals.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; closely related to 7f winner Sapphire's Moon (RPR 62), half-sister to 1m/1m1f winner Clay Regazzoni (including 2yo; 80); dam 1m5f-2m winner (70); faces tough task against males on debut; others preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Chepstow

Twilight Moon

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Marcus Tregoning

Four wins from 19 starts, the most recent success coming on the AW at Lingfield in April off a mark 2lb lower than today's; however, he was disappointing back on turf at Salisbury (1m4f, good) last month and needs to bounce back; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

11/1

6th

3

(1)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

17:32 Salisbury

Twilight Moon

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Marcus Tregoning

Has done all her winning at Class 5 level and seemed to get found out off this mark upped to a Class 4 at Lingfield (1m4f AW); she will at least handle conditions, even if they dry out a bit.

6/1

6th

6

(8)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Lingfield (AW)

Twilight Moon

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Marcus Tregoning

Has won her last two starts over C&D 133 days apart; up another 3lb in her hat-trick bid and she has to be taken very seriously.

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
125,000gns yearling; first foal; dam unplaced 7f/1m in France, from classy family; trainer won a division of this with a 14-1 newcomer last season and this Churchill debutant could be a contender.
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5th

1

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Winstons Warrior

10st 2lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Charles Hills

Best form (and both wins) on the AW; bled from nose back on turf when only eighth of 11 at Nottingham two months ago; needs to bounce back after a break.

16/1

8th

3

(12)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Winstons Warrior

9st 5lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Charles Hills

4yo who has won on AW in two of his last three runs including on Southwell reappearance (7f; first run since gelded) two weeks ago; up another 4lb but this return to 1m is no problem and he's shown clear promise on fast and slow ground on turf; shortlisted.

5/1

1st

9

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Winstons Warrior

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charles Hills

Showed improved form in first-time blinkers when getting off the mark at Kempton (1m, AW) last September and was then a good third at Lingfield the following month; headgear left off on this return to action and he has been gelded; not out of this.

8/1

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
200,000gns yearling; second foal; dam 7f 2yo winner (RPR 73) from talented family; his purchase price catches the eye but this Camelot colt may be more effective over further than this debut trip.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(1)

4th Oct 2025

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

14:25 Ascot

Sir Dinadan

9st 0lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

40-1 fifth of ten in the Irish Derby (1m4f, good) in June, front rank long way; it's a concern that his rating that day is well in advance of his others, and also that he was beaten so far in the storm at Glorious Goodwood on latest outing, but he needs a second look with tongue tied first time.

8/1

4

(7)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

14:30 Goodwood

Sir Dinadan

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Belied his 40-1 odds with an apparently good fifth in the Irish Derby and new rating gives him a leading chance in this field; however, may be flattered by that result; no match for unbeaten stablemate Amiloc in Listed grade at Goodwood (1m3f) the time before; not entirely solid.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000gns foal, £65,000 yearling; Land Force half-brother to winners Deevious Beau (6f; RPR 74), Arc Shadowfax (6f 2yo; 74) and Suetonius (5f 2yo; 64); one of three for the yard; others make greater appeal on paper.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(11)

28th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Commander Flavius

9st 7lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Yet to make the frame from five starts but is in good hands and may do better with first-time blinkers applied.

14/1

9th

8

(11)

28th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Commander Flavius

9st 7lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Yet to make the frame from five starts but is in good hands and may do better with first-time blinkers applied.

14/1

8th

8

(5)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Commander Flavius

9st 6lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Not solid on 2yo form, albeit was possibly unsuited by heavy ground the last twice; gelded over the winter and may do better this term.

20/1

12th
15 (16)
Princess Inga

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
1,000gns foal; fifth foal; closely related to French 1m1f winner Empress Star (RPR 72), half-sister to Swedish 1m/8.6f winner Alfaares; dam from classy family; takes on males on debut and is probably best watched.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(8)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Princess Inga

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Adam West

led, headed and weakened over 1f out

7/1

8th

3

(8)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Princess Inga

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Adam West

led, headed and weakened over 1f out

7/1

7th

6

(7)

15th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

15:15 Yarmouth

Princess Inga

9st 4lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Adam West

Again made the running when cracking late on last Tuesday's nursery debut (stiff 7f, heavy); today's less-testing course should help but she needs more.

10/1

13th
13 (11)
War Howl

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
42,000gns yearling; by Bated Breath; first foal; dam 8.6f AW 2yo winner (RPR 80), half-sister to 6f-1m Listed winner Tupi, out of Italian 1m Listed winner; already gelded; he may be one for further down the line.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(10)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

War Howl

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Won twice over 7f this time last year for Mick Appleby and is 8lb lower than when successful at Ascot on the second occasion, but six starts for this yard so far this year leave plenty to be desired; others safer.

12/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; closely related to 1m AW winner Alpine Oasis (RPR 75), half-brother to 1m/1m2f winner Albion Princess (74); dam 1m1f-1m6f winner (89); others have stronger claims on paper but this Showcasing colt represents a powerful 2yo stable and the betting could be informative on debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(2)

4th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:46 Redcar

Showstorm

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

Showed only minor promise in three 2yo races (6f-7f; gelded since) and makes handicap debut after a one-year absence, but today's trip is more in keeping with his stamina and he needs close attention in the betting.

3/1

6th

7

(1)

11th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:20 York

Showstorm

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Soundly beaten both starts and needs a big chunk of improvement to figure after short break.

40/1

4th

7

(1)

6th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Showstorm

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

33-1, slowly away and always in rear on last month's debut at Newbury (7f, good); however, he represents a powerful 2yo stable and it will be interesting to see if he's stronger in the betting on this second start.

12/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
140,000gns yearling; third foal; brother to Bahrain 5f winner, half-brother to 6f/7f winner Endeared (including 2yo; RPR 84); dam French 1m Listed winner; this Too Darn Hot colt is likely to improve for this debut run but William Buick is 3-11 for the yard and a market check is advised.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

5

(12)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Hot Frank

9st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: Clare Hobson

0-8 but he was only beaten 2l in a 7f handicap here last month; continues to drop down the weights and could be dangerous if he can find something extra back in trip.

14/1

6th

3

(7)

21st Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Hot Frank

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Clare Hobson

0-7; wasn't beaten far when seventh of nine at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last month but better is still needed.

7/1

7th

5

(8)

22nd Jul 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hot Frank

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

Six-race maiden who has been down the field in two starts (at about 1m) since joining this stable; drops back to 7f; best watched.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
125,000gns yearling; seventh foal; Pinatubo half-brother to four winners notably Miramar (5.5f/6f including 2yo/Group 3), The Rosstafarian (1m/1m1f including 2yo; RPR 103) and Double Kodiac (6f 2yo; 97); trainer in flying form, including with his 2yos, and he could have a major say on debut.
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3rd

9

(9)

22nd Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

15:30 Ffos Las

Pantani

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Clive Cox

Thrice-raced colt who ran well from the front at Leicester (7f, good) most recently, belying his 28-1 odds with 1l third to a subsequent scorer; possibilities if building on that effort.

13/2

3rd

6

(2)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Leicester

Pantani

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Clive Cox

Unseated his rider early on sole 2yo start; 6-1 for his reappearance at Kempton 19 days ago (6f), a race in which he weakened in the straight; bred to do much better at some point.

10/1

3rd

6

(2)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Leicester

Pantani

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Clive Cox

Unseated his rider early on sole 2yo start; 6-1 for his reappearance at Kempton 19 days ago (6f), a race in which he weakened in the straight; bred to do much better at some point.

10/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £37.30
Straight Forecast £24.39
Trifecta £370.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hawksbill

The Times:

Pantani

POSTDATA:

Tilted Kilt

The Star:

Sir Dinadan

Telegraph:

Showstorm

D Express:

War Howl

The Guardian:

Linwood

Daily Mail:

Pantani

RP RATINGS:

Hawksbill

Daily Mirror:

Hawksbill

The Sun:

Hawksbill

Daily Record:

Hawksbill

NEWMARKET:

Tilted Kilt