July 25 / 19.00 Yarmouth

19.00

Good To Firm

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  • 0m 7f 3y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 1-3512 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Unexposed sort who has shown much-improved form in handicaps since the cheekpieces went on; type to do better and leading claims, despite going up 3lb in this stronger event.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(2)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Pedro Valentino

9st 10lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Clive Cox

ducked right start, in rear, pushed along over 4f out

3/1

1st

11

(4)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

19:00 Yarmouth

Pedro Valentino

8st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

took keen hold, pressed leader, led after 2f

7/2

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 143

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Useful form when beating a subsequent winner at Newcastle on debut but hasn't bettered that form on either run since over 7f, including on handicap/turf debut on soft; capable of better but something to prove on different ground.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(15)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Storm Star

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Solid operator who completed a useful C&D double in January, beating several of these rivals and taking AW record to 3-6 (he's 3-4 at Newcastle); commands respect with further progress plausible.

11/2

1st

9

(15)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Storm Star

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

pressed leader, led over 1f out, ridden out

11/2

1st

8

(10)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Storm Star

8st 13lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Andrew Balding

Record here reads 131, his latest success coming over this trip this month with Apiarist second, Popmaster third and Symbol Of Light fourth; up 4lb but he remains unexposed for a 4yo and another big run is likely.

7/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 0-2101 D

Last run: 101 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
All wins and best form have been on AW so, although he turned in a career-best effort over this trip at Kempton last time, he has more to do up 6lb returned to turf.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15

(15)

29th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Doncaster

Oliver Show

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Three AW wins last year and ran very creditably against some in-form rivals when 3l second of six in Listed race in Bahrain (1m, good) three weeks ago; showed promise on good to soft ground early in career; chance.

14/1

1st

3

(12)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:41 Southwell (AW)

Oliver Show

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

On the up for George Boughey this year, winning over 1m at Newcastle in February and 7f at Kempton in April; ran well over 7f in week one of this year's Racing League (7f, good to firm); could yet rate higher on AW and cheekpieces are now tried.

8/1

3rd

1

(9)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

19:00 Yarmouth

Oliver Show

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

took keen hold, towards rear

7/1

7/2

Form: -54111 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Broke losing run at Lingfield (turf) in June and won both starts since, returned to that venue and most recently at Newbury; apprentice offsets half the 6lb rise for last time and of interest with conditions to suit.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(2)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Ascot

Yantarni

8st 13lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Ian Williams

Good spell last summer culminated in a good second off 8lb higher in the Shergar Cup Mile here; not in the same form since, including during a stint in Bahrain.

16/1

Form: 772P45

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
AW novice winner last spring but hasn't added to tally since and, although she posted a respectable effort at Epsom last time, she'll have to fare better if she's to notch first handicap success.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(4)

5th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Holy Fire

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

midfield

12/1

5th

7

(4)

5th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Holy Fire

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

midfield

12/1

10th

8

(11)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Holy Fire

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

None too consistent and has just one win from 18 attempts, slowly away when fifth of nine at Newcastle last week; others appeal more.

10/1

Form: 23-207

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Debut winner last year who posted an improved effort over this trip at York on reappearance; disappointing both runs since and now takes on older horses; would be a danger if first-time headgear has the desired effect, though.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(4)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

15:20 Haydock

Ziggys Condor

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Made all in first-time visor (retained since) at Southwell (6f, AW) in February and a respectable fourth the next twice (6f, AW/good); has run well over 7f previously and the step back up in trip may be a good move.

6/1

4th

1

(4)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

15:20 Haydock

Ziggys Condor

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Made all in first-time visor (retained since) at Southwell (6f, AW) in February and a respectable fourth the next twice (6f, AW/good); has run well over 7f previously and the step back up in trip may be a good move.

6/1

4th

2

(9)

26th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Leicester

Ziggys Condor

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Richard Fahey

The addition of a visor saw him win at Southwell (6f) in February, his first win since his 2yo debut; only fourth off this mark at Wolverhampton next time and an easy lead would seem unlikely.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: -00670 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won this race from slightly higher mark under Callum Shepherd in 2023 and, although form patchy since, has shown she retains much of her ability this year; well beaten in Royal Ascot handicap last time but of more interest back at this venue (3-6 here).
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(2)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:18 Newmarket (July)

Farhh To Shy

9st 11lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

Won off 1lb higher at York (7f, good to soft) last July but she's 0-9 since and has form figures of 006707 this season; handles most ground but she needs a major revival back in a Class 4 event.

8/1

7th

3

(11)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

19:00 Yarmouth

Farhh To Shy

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Margarson

in rear

8/1

24th

12

(2)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:40 Ascot

Farhh To Shy

9st 0lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

Strong traveller who has winning form over C&D; hit the front briefly inside the final 1f when close sixth of 19 to Villanova Queen in this race (round 1m) last year; operating a little below her best this season but her mark has edged back down as a result.

25/1

Form: 121765 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner at Dundalk but turf record (0-19) is less inspiring; respectable efforts on grass this year but may find one or two too good again returned to this distance.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

12

(5)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Exquisite Acclaim

8st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Irish gelding who is 2-3 in Dundalk contests this year and beat Final Voyage over 1m most recently, belying 20-1 odds; stiffer assignment in this field and has never defied a mark this high.

25/1

13th

12

(5)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Exquisite Acclaim

8st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Irish gelding who is 2-3 in Dundalk contests this year and beat Final Voyage over 1m most recently, belying 20-1 odds; stiffer assignment in this field and has never defied a mark this high.

25/1

1st

5

(7)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

led early, headed but prominent after 1f, pushed along 2f out, ridden challenging over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well

8/1

Form: -82241

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Consistent sort who notched first win since debut from double-figure draw at Chester (soft) last time; handles a sound surface and couldn't rule out from 2lb higher mark.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(12)

28th Apr 2025

Soft

0m 5f 205y

18:10 Naas

Love Billy Boy

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

raced near side, in touch with leaders

9/1

1st

8

(12)

28th Apr 2025

Soft

0m 5f 205y

18:10 Naas

Love Billy Boy

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

raced near side, in touch with leaders

9/1

4

(9)

23rd Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:13 Naas

Love Billy Boy

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

2-16 for Richard Hannon, several good runs in defeat last season; made an excellent if luckless start for Ger O'Leary over 6f at the Curragh last Sunday; slowly away and met trouble in running before staying on strongly to get within a head of the well-fancied Laugh A Minute; strong chance.

9/2

10th
5 (10)
Woodstock

16/1

Form: 836310 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Triple AW winner who notched first win on turf at Newbury this month; however, long way below that level at Doncaster five days ago and probably worth taking on again.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

12

(6)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Woodstock

8st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Did well for this yard last season and he's just 1lb higher than when winning a big-field 7f handicap at Newbury last August; returned to form when third at Redcar three weeks ago and he's 3-7 on AW (including a win on Tapeta); each-way chance.

20/1

12th

12

(6)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Woodstock

8st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Did well for this yard last season and he's just 1lb higher than when winning a big-field 7f handicap at Newbury last August; returned to form when third at Redcar three weeks ago and he's 3-7 on AW (including a win on Tapeta); each-way chance.

20/1

3

(6)

21st Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Redcar

Woodstock

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Well suited by 7f on a sound surface last year, his first season with Ruth Carr; may have needed last month's return to action at Doncaster and better is expected with that behind him.

12/1

20/1

Form: 360447 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Multiple AW winner whose sole turf success came at this venue (6f); wasn't at best at Newmarket last time and he'll have to fare better to figure at the finish back up in distance.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

3

(10)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

15:20 Haydock

How Impressive

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Hugo Palmer

Better strike-rate on AW than turf and well beaten in first-time blinkers at Southwell (AW) last time, but he's now back in blinkers in which he twice went close at Southwell (7f) earlier this spring; not ruled out.

11/1

11th

3

(10)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

15:20 Haydock

How Impressive

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Hugo Palmer

Better strike-rate on AW than turf and well beaten in first-time blinkers at Southwell (AW) last time, but he's now back in blinkers in which he twice went close at Southwell (7f) earlier this spring; not ruled out.

11/1

14th

5

(9)

27th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

15:15 Southwell (AW)

How Impressive

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

pressed leader

6/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £12.70
Straight Forecast £9.36
Tricast £90.19
Trifecta £120.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pedro Valentino

Daily Mail:

Storm Star

TOPSPEED:

Love Billy Boy

POSTDATA:

Yantarni

NEWMARKET:

Oliver Show

D Express:

Storm Star

RP RATINGS:

Pedro Valentino

The Times:

Pedro Valentino

Telegraph:

Pedro Valentino

The Guardian:

Pedro Valentino

The Sun:

Pedro Valentino

Daily Record:

Pedro Valentino

Daily Mirror:

Love Billy Boy

The Star:

Yantarni