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.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(1)

2nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:25 Southwell (AW)

Storm Star

8st 7lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Andrew Balding

Consistent on turf/AW since winning debut at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in May, with his latest third of 14 in a similarly warm handicap at Doncaster (1m, good) in September being another fine effort; not far away.

6/1

3rd

6

(1)

2nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:25 Southwell (AW)

Storm Star

8st 7lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Andrew Balding

Consistent on turf/AW since winning debut at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in May, with his latest third of 14 in a similarly warm handicap at Doncaster (1m, good) in September being another fine effort; not far away.

6/1

3rd

15

(12)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:25 Doncaster

Storm Star

8st 2lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Andrew Balding

Creditable third to Tolstoy when favourite for Racing League contest at Newcastle (upped to 1m, AW) last month, taking form figures to 14323; pedigree suggests he should do better still; remains of interest.

8/1

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.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(2)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Ayr

Yantarni

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Won three in a row in June (7f, good/good to firm) and continued in good form the next twice; down the field at Windsor most recently but not the type to stay down for long.

10/1

11th

3

(5)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Yantarni

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ian Williams

Won three in a row in June (7f, good/good to firm) and was beaten just a short-head off this mark in the Shergar Cup Mile at Ascot on Saturday (led); firmly in calculations.

6/1

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.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(5)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Holy Fire

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

towards rear, headway and prominent over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

3/1

5th

1

(5)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Holy Fire

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

towards rear, headway and prominent over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

3/1

4th

4

(5)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Holy Fire

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Fellowes

in touch with leaders

12/1

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
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(8)

12th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Ziggys Condor

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders

14/1

5th

11

(8)

12th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Ziggys Condor

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders

14/1

6th

8

(1)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

19:00 Yarmouth

Ziggys Condor

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders

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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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
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(9)

24th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Listowel

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Off the mark on turf over 7f on good to firm ground at Gowran Park last month off 84; handicapper left his mark alone but he has to contend with a wide draw and an extra furlong here and this front-runner could face competition for the lead; others are preferred.

11/4

21

(19)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Leopardstown

Exquisite Acclaim

8st 12lb

T: Adrian McGuinness

Third reserve; multiple AW winner at Dundalk and only narowly gained first turf win last time at Gowran last month; looks up against it in this company but mark remains unaltered.

1st

5

(6)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Gowran Park

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Multiple winner at Dundalk but turf record (0-20) is less inspiring and handicapper quite slow to relent; others preferred.

12/1

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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6th

6

(12)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Love Billy Boy

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

in touch with leaders

12/1

3rd

5

(1)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

17:05 Chester

Love Billy Boy

9st 10lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Richard Hannon

Respectable second, albeit no match for winner, at Ascot last week; clung on for neck win off this mark here (7.5f, soft) in June and has a fighting chance returned to the Roodee.

13/2

2nd

3

(7)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Love Billy Boy

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

10/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

7

(11)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Woodstock

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Struggles for consistency but has won three 7f handicaps for Ruth Carr this year; latest run excusable on account of the heavy ground; not out of it if bringing his best.

20/1

5th

7

(11)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Woodstock

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Struggles for consistency but has won three 7f handicaps for Ruth Carr this year; latest run excusable on account of the heavy ground; not out of it if bringing his best.

20/1

7th

3

(1)

27th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

17:40 Haydock

Woodstock

9st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Two 7f wins at Newbury (good/good to firm) this summer but he's not easy to predict and was well held at Thirsk last time; needs to step up again after that and this return to testing ground is a worry (withdrawn due to heavy at Newbury last week).

14/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

5

(9)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:15 Southwell (AW)

How Impressive

9st 10lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Hugo Palmer

Comes here chasing a hat-trick after comfortable wins at Chelmsford and C&D (last week); penalised and up in class this time and he'll need another career-best to win.

6/1

11th

5

(9)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:15 Southwell (AW)

How Impressive

9st 10lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Hugo Palmer

Comes here chasing a hat-trick after comfortable wins at Chelmsford and C&D (last week); penalised and up in class this time and he'll need another career-best to win.

6/1

1st

1

(1)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

How Impressive

10st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

In good form on AW early in the year, winning three 7f handicaps (including here) in February/March; a quiet summer saw him drop in the weights and he's back in the groove now, following a near miss at Chelmsford (6f) with an easy 7f win back there last week (backed up by the clock); 3lb well in under his penalty; obvious chance.

7/4

+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