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

2nd

5

(6)

23rd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Goodwood

Storm Star

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Four-time AW winner; 0-7 on turf but ran respectably (fifth of 17) in Class 2 contest at the Doncaster St Leger meeting most recently and has slipped to an attractive mark on best form; shortlisted.

3/1

5th

13

(12)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Doncaster

Storm Star

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

4-11 on AW as opposed to 0-6 on turf; second at Ascot (1m, good to firm) in May but not at the same level at Ascot/Newmarket on his two runs since.

20/1

8th

1

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

Storm Star

10st 2lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Andrew Balding

All four wins have been on Newcastle AW but he's still lightly raced on turf; finished in mid-division in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot (7f) last time but he was runner-up in a Class 3 there (1m, good to firm) on his penultimate run; has claims if he can recapture that form and he's in the mix back up in trip.

13/2

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

6th

4

(2)

23rd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Goodwood

Oliver Show

9st 3lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Has shown best form this season at Goodwood, namely three consecutive in-the-frame efforts that amount to knocking on the door; only midfield at Doncaster last time but enters calculations back here.

4/1

7th

9

(9)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

13:55 Doncaster

Oliver Show

8st 13lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Held up these days; four AW wins (7f/1m) but none since 2024; 0-17 on turf but he's been competitive at Goodwood (7f/1m) on last two outings and was a close fourth in this race last year; blinkered once (below form) last year and now it's a visor which replaces his usual cheekpieces.

10/1

2nd

5

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:00 Goodwood

Oliver Show

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Four AW wins, including over 1m; 0-16 on turf but he's in form, having finished fourth at Goodwood (7f) in last two starts; remains on a workable mark and enters calculations.

9/2

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

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

6th

3

(6)

30th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Kempton (AW)

Holy Fire

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

Both wins have come here (6f/7f), the latest two starts ago; kept on for 2l fifth of 12 over C&D last time on her first crack at 1m and can better that performance when getting a stronger gallop, but there are doubts on that score this afternoon.

12/1

5th

7

(7)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Holy Fire

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

Snapped losing run of 25 when seen to advantage (pace was contested and it set up for the closers) over 7f here four weeks ago; 4lb rise is of no great concern but tackling 1m for the first time raises a question.

11/2

1st

6

(6)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Holy Fire

8st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

Won track novice (6f) in May 2023; hasn't scored since despite a declining mark and she needs to bounce back from a poor run last time; down the list.

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

18th

3

(16)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:39 Leicester

Ziggys Condor

9st 12lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Triple 6f winner, including on good to soft; would have claims from this mark if able to produce one of his better two efforts for this trainer in 2026 but needs to bounce back after two lacklustre performances.

16/1

11th

5

(9)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ziggys Condor

9st 11lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Adam Kirby

Couldn't get involved from off the pace last time at Newmarket and good runs before then at Doncaster (blinkered) and Southwell (visored; all over 6f); as last time, he goes without headger, but stays 7f fine; not without hope.

6/1

6th

3

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Ziggys Condor

10st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Adam Kirby

His sole turf win was in 2023 but he was good third at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago and ran to a similar level when runner-up at Southwell (6f, AW) last time; headgear is now removed but he should go well again off unchanged mark.

11/2

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

5th

8

(4)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Eight wins on this surface and returned to his best when just overhauled late in a C&D handicap last week; leading contender.

5/1

4th

8

(3)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:41 Listowel

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 1lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Adrian McGuinness

One of three runners for his yard; all bar one of his nine wins have come on sand, including the Laytown race in which he was third 12 days ago (beaten just under 5l); wears new headgear combination; others appeal more.

14/1

3rd

11

(11)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Laytown

Exquisite Acclaim

11st 9lb

T: Adrian McGuinness

First reserve; won off 7lb higher at Dundalk (7f) in January, his eighth AW win; is 3lb lower than when winning this race last year and didn't run too badly over 1m at Navan on latest; could be a danger to all if getting a run.

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
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Verdict Starting price

7

(4)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Love Billy Boy

9st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gerard O’Leary

Four-time winner who goes on all ground but has rather lost his way this year and returns from a break with a visor enlisted.

12/1

5th

3

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Love Billy Boy

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gerard O’Leary

Four wins up to 7.5f and in varying ground conditions; was beaten a long way on return over 6f at the Curragh in March; can do a lot better today but others preferred.

12/1

9th

2

(4)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Love Billy Boy

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Gerard O’Leary

Fine campaign last season included wins at Naas (6f, gd-yld) and Leopardstown (7.5f, good); excellent run off this mark in 1m premier handicap here (good) in June; below best when last seen at Galway in August; handles softer ground and could go well if he's fit.

12/1

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

1st

4

(3)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

14:45 Catterick

Woodstock

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Placed in all three course runs over 7f; best efforts of 2026 when returned to 6f on last three starts, beating a big field at Ripon and running well with excuses since (all on good ground); thereabouts.

11/2

5th

5

(2)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

Woodstock

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ruth Carr

Gained a deserved first success of 2026 in 20-runner handicap at Ripon (6f, good) last month; good third of 18 at Thirsk (6f, good) off this mark since; capable of going well again.

5/1

3rd

17

(15)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Woodstock

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ruth Carr

Gained a deserved first success of 2026 in 20-runner handicap at Ripon (6f) 13 days ago; not out of things despite a 5lb weights rise.

10/1

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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Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

How Impressive

8st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Hugo Palmer

Seven-time AW winner who was runner-up over C&D in March but has lost his way with heavy defeats in his last three runs; has a lot to prove and he needs to get back on track.

25/1

10th

5

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:12 Chester

How Impressive

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Seven-time AW winner but sole turf win was in 2023 and he was tailed off back in this sphere at Catterick (7f, good) in May; has something to prove after another break and others are preferred.

20/1

12th

4

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

How Impressive

10st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Hugo Palmer

Runner-up at Kempton (7f, AW) two starts ago and he has a 9lb lower mark to work with on turf; however, he's been inconsistent this year and his sole turf win (from 15 attempts) came back in 2023.

8/1

+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