July 20 / 19.05 Newmarket (July)

19.05

Good To Soft

Adnams Copper House Dry Gin Classic “Confined” Handicap (For horses With No More Than One Win)

  • Prize money: £4380.9
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Adnams Copper House Dry Gin Classic “Confined” Handicap (For horses With No More Than One Win)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 47-341 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Improved form upped to 1m2f when a breakthrough winner in 3yo handicap at Windsor (good to firm; 4-1) last month; up 4lb but he knuckled down well last time and his confidence should be boosted after that success; shortlisted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(12)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

City Of Delight

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David Menuisier

Rattled off a four-timer (good to firm/good/soft) in 2024 and landed his first two starts of 2025, latterly the City & Suburban (also 1m2f) at Epsom in April; just one good run from four starts in Meydan this winter but his British return, when second at Goodwood with two of these behind six weeks ago, could be a run to build on.

10/1

2nd

9

(11)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

16:00 Goodwood

City Of Delight

8st 13lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: David Menuisier

Dual winner last spring (including over C&D) and comes here in good nick after a spell in Meydan; he's not discounted.

8/1

1

(9)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

20:30 Chepstow

City Of Delight

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: David Menuisier

Ran in snatches and reportedly hung right when well beaten at Haydock latest; something to prove after that but progressive previously, winning twice in the spring (1m2f, good), and could bounce back with a big run.

7/1

Form: 421443

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Cashed in on a golden opportunity with a runaway win at Kempton (1m3f maiden) in May but she's been well held in three handicaps since, most recently when third of six at Hamilton last month; mark is sliding but she's now 1-7 and others are more persuasive.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(1)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Reyaadah Star

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Just a single win, at long odds-on in a Polytrack maiden, to go with a good few short-priced reversals and hasn't always looked the easiest; will want to settle better round here, back up in trip, and the handicapper ultimately knows where he is with her.

5/1

2nd

2

(1)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Reyaadah Star

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Just a single win, at long odds-on in a Polytrack maiden, to go with a good few short-priced reversals and hasn't always looked the easiest; will want to settle better round here, back up in trip, and the handicapper ultimately knows where he is with her.

5/1

7th

8

(7)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Ayr

Reyaadah Star

9st 0lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Just one win from ten starts but she has a solid record and was a front-running second over C&D (good) 12 days ago; only 1lb higher here and she should give it another good shot.

11/2

8/1

Form: 0-3163 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Off the mark (fifth attempt) when making all in a Yarmouth handicap (1m2f, good) in April and fair third under more patient tactics at Goodwood (1m2f, good to soft) last month; should go well again but he needs to find something extra with cheekpieces added.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

16:00 Sligo

Papagei

11st 8lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time British Flat winner for James Ferguson; no wins since 2024; enters handicap hurdle company for the first time now following moderate efforts in four maidens; best watched.

15/1

4th

4

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:50 Punchestown

Papagei

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time British Flat winner for James Ferguson; no wins since 2024; three maiden hurdle runs for new trainer suggest he is best watched.

22/1

OUR TIP

Form: 885-

Last run: 318 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Well held at biggish prices in her three qualifying runs (7f/1m) last season but she's a half-sister to several middle-distance winners and looks a possible improver now upped in trip on handicap debut; needs watching in the market on her comeback.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

16

29th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

13:55 Southwell (AW)

Autumn Dream

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charles Hills

Six-race maiden who failed to beat a rival (on turf) the last twice; finished fifth to a subsequently smart filly at Kempton on last AW attempt and that effort gives cause for some optimism.

20/1

9th

9

(1)

12th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

17:22 Epsom

Autumn Dream

8st 12lb

J: William Cox

T: Charles Hills

in touch with leaders

10/1

4th

3

(2)

17th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Newmarket (July)

Autumn Dream

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charles Hills

prominent, outpaced and hung left 2f out, soon weakened

11/4

4/1

Form: 245243

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden but runner-up on a couple of occasions and she didn't get much luck when third at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) last time; beaten less than 2l in that race and looks interesting off only 1lb higher.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

6

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:35 Cartmel

Alvesta

10st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Came from off the pace to win C&D (good) selling handicap for George Bewley in May, her tenth hurdling start, and also ran well when third here (2m6f, good) on last month's stable debut; this drop back in trip is probably the right move; ought to make her presence felt.

11/4

3rd

9

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:48 Cartmel

Alvesta

10st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Having her 32nd career start when finally off the mark in a selling handicap over 2m1f here recently (good); only 4lb higher and new trainer James Moffatt has booked Brian Hughes; has to be of interest despite blatant stamina reservations.

8/1

Form: 21-777

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won a Wolverhampton handicap (8.6f, AW) last November but that was a surprise at 25-1 and she's finished a well-held seventh back on turf in her three runs this season; down the list.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(6)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Roman Secret

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Overcame a wide trip when narrowly winning here over 9.5f in April and posted another good effort when third of 11 here last month; has since left Kevin and Lauren Frost and steps back up in trip, which is a concern, on her stable debut.

12/1

3rd

5

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Roman Secret

9st 5lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Was returning from six months off and drawn wide when beating Arlecchino's Rex by a short head over C&D in April, but found the trip too far at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) 13 days later; still 3lb higher than for the win, but still high on the list back under these conditions.

10/1

6th

5

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:52 Southwell (AW)

Roman Secret

9st 6lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin Frost

Overcame a wide draw to resume winning ways at Wolverhampton (9.4f; 22-1) a fortnight ago; that was her first win for 29 months and, while it's possible she'll strip fitter again, you couldn't be totally confident of a repeat from this 3lb higher mark.

4/1

10/1

Form: 0-3423

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden but she was a close second behind City Of Delight at Windsor (1m2f) last month and ran well again to finish third there (11.4f, again on good to firm) three weeks ago; still has potential and could be a big factor if she gets a decent pace back in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(7)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lia Rose

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Rae Guest

Had the worst chance at the weights in Listed grade last time and duly struggled; has form figures of 212 over C&D, the win in October; solid chance back down in class.

15/2

7th

2

(7)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lia Rose

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Rae Guest

Had the worst chance at the weights in Listed grade last time and duly struggled; has form figures of 212 over C&D, the win in October; solid chance back down in class.

15/2

6th

6

(4)

31st Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:44 Lingfield (AW)

Lia Rose

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Rae Guest

She's an improving 3yo filly who has taken well to AW at Wolverhampton, but she's pitched in against much tougher opposition here.

66/1

Form: 6532-4

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Progressive in four starts for Hilal Kobeissi last year, going close at Newcastle (1m, AW) on his final outing; changed hands for 29,000gns in October; only fourth of six on handicap/stable debut at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft; first run since gelded) last week but he should be sharper this time and has shaped as though this new trip could suit; not ruled out.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(4)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Speed Court

9st 9lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Max Young

Struggled for current stable, including at this level, and a new tongue-tie (often wears headgear but goes without today) isn't enough to tempt.

50/1

7th

8

(4)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Speed Court

9st 9lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Max Young

Struggled for current stable, including at this level, and a new tongue-tie (often wears headgear but goes without today) isn't enough to tempt.

50/1

6th

7

(6)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Speed Court

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Max Young

Still a maiden and has very unconvincing form, mostly at Wolverhampton, for current stable; others preferred.

25/1

Form: -94222 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) last November and he's been knocking on the door on turf and AW in last three starts; up another 2lb but his latest second was on his step up to 1m2f and he hit a personal best with that bold bid; respected.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(1)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Sugarloaf Lenny

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: William Knight

Three wins last year, including over C&D last November; 0-7 this season but has run some good races and was a 1l third of seven at Brighton (1m4f) three weeks ago; in with an each-way shout now back here.

11/1

3rd

3

(7)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

15:40 Brighton

Sugarloaf Lenny

9st 6lb

J: Luke Catton

T: William Knight

Four-time winner at up to 1m4f; not badly handicapped but could have run better last time and he's unraced here.

10/1

5th

5

(7)

11th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:40 York

Sugarloaf Lenny

9st 5lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: William Knight

Four-time winner at up to 1m4f; on a dangerous mark and might be running into form after his second over 1m2f at Salisbury; considered.

10/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Straight Forecast £37.62
Tricast £288.54

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Sugarloaf Lenny

D Express:

Alvesta

SPOTLIGHT:

City Of Delight

RP RATINGS:

Reyaadah Star

Daily Record:

Lia Rose

Daily Mail:

Papagei

Telegraph:

Speed Court

POSTDATA:

Daymer Bay

The Star:

Alvesta

The Sun:

City Of Delight

The Times:

Sugarloaf Lenny

The Guardian:

Sugarloaf Lenny

Daily Mirror:

Sugarloaf Lenny