August 02 / 18.18 Newmarket (July)

18.18

Good To Firm

Aston Martin Handicap

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Aston Martin Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather:

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: -39524

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
0-19 since his debut win in 2022 but he's well treated on his close call over C&D last July and was a creditable fourth of 13 in that same race three weeks ago; seems generally reliable and he shouldn't be far away with cheekpieces reapplied.
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3rd

1

(5)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Waiting All Night

10st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Returned to form to win over here over 7f a week ago, beating six rivals; a 5lb penalty still leaves him on a handy mark based on last year's form and he's relatively unexposed on the AW; contender with the step back up to 1m no concern.

3/1

6

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Waiting All Night

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

On a reduced mark but he's been well held in his last five runs and is now 0-17 since his last win in August 2024; withdrawn after refusing to enter the stalls at Kempton last week, but he was 7-2 at the time.

11/2

5

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Waiting All Night

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

On a reduced mark but he's not been on top form in 2025; drops back down in grade today but others are more appealing for win purposes.

8/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 411413 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Three wins over 7f since March and was a good third in a Racing League handicap at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) last week; on same mark here and he's an interesting contender back at this trip; his three turf wins have come on good/good to firm.
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5th

4

(8)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:35 Doncaster

Al Muqdad

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Returned from a break with good third at Ayr (7f, good to firm) in May and he went very close here (7f, good to firm) last Friday; he's done all of his winning at 7f but can be in the mix if the return to 1m isn't an issue.

9/2

2nd

3

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

11:45 Doncaster

Al Muqdad

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Productive spell in June/July 2024 featured a C&D success off 6lb higher; poor striike-rate since but he ran encouragingly at Ayr (first turf attempt of 2026) most recently; in the mix.

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 0-0906 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Quality performer back in the day for Andrew Balding but he's looked on a slippery slope in the last 12 months; showed signs of a revival at Doncaster (3l sixth of ten) last time but that was in a messy race and he needs to build on that.
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3rd

6

(5)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:18 Newmarket (July)

Tactical

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Quality performer back in the day for Andrew Balding but he's looked on a slippery slope in the last 12 months; showed signs of a revival at Doncaster (3l sixth of ten) last time but that was in a messy race and he needs to build on that.

8/1

6th

3

(2)

29th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:00 Doncaster

Tactical

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

slightly awkward start, midfield

33/1

14th

14

(19)

15th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Tactical

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Julie Camacho

slowly away, switched left soon after start, in rear

33/1

Form: -57127 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Recorded his second win when scoring at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) in June and was a good second at Kempton next time; didn't fire at Ripon 13 days ago but that was on slow ground and he could resume his progress here; in the mix.
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9th

6

(7)

25th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Pumalin Park

9st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Only 2lb higher than for his Salisbury win (7f, good to firm) in July; held his form since and he has the assistance of a useful claimer in the saddle; each-way shout.

9/1

6th

9

(12)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:20 Haydock

Pumalin Park

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Hasn't really kicked on from his 7f win at Salisbury in June but has posted some fair efforts; in top hands and this lightly raced 4yo may be able to take a sizeable step forward at some stage.

7/1

4th

4

(3)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:18 Newmarket (July)

Pumalin Park

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Recorded his second win when scoring at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) in June and was a good second at Kempton next time; didn't fire at Ripon 13 days ago but that was on slow ground and he could resume his progress here; in the mix.

5/1

5th
8 (6)
Ataser

16/1

Form: 25309- C

Last run: 294 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who is well handicapped on old form but he's not won since June 2022 and had a mixed record last season; returns after 294 days off and he comes with risks attached; cheekpieces worn in last five starts are removed.
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7th

7

(8)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:55 Doncaster

Ataser

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: T J Kent

C&D winner but his last success was 2022 and he was quiet in his three runs last year; now 17lb lower than for last win but he needs a big turnaround after another absence; headgear removed.

25/1

OUR TIP

7/2

Form: 431-92 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won over 7f on both courses here last season including an emphatic win in final 3yo run; weakened quickly on reappearance in June but he bounced back with a good second over C&D (good to firm) 13 days ago; probably still has scope for further progress and he's respected off same mark as last time.
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13th

16

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Ararat

9st 4lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

8lb below his last winning mark and ran respectably when third at Newbury 18 days ago, finishing one place behind Documenting; more appealing than some.

12/1

3rd

5

(4)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newbury

Ararat

9st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

7lb below his last winning mark and didn't run badly when fourth of seven on his third start for the yard at Salisbury (7f, good) nine days ago, but he gave plenty of trouble beforehand; others preferred.

16/1

4th

6

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

Ararat

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Completed an AW double last autumn but not in the same form since, latterly back on turf for new stable; hasn't scored in this sphere since 2023 and can be opposed.

20/1

10/1

Form: 12-638 D

Last run: 117 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Nine career starts, winning once for Richard Hannon (6f) and doubling her tally during a stint in France (7f); made some good late headway when third at Kempton (1m, AW) on her penultimate run but she flopped on the step up to 1m2f at Bath (tailed off) in April; now drops back in trip/grade but has bit to prove after a break and her best turf form has come on slow ground.
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8th

1

(6)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:50 Leicester

Bet Me

10st 0lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

Dual soft-ground winner; had a quiet year and has now twice run moderately on heavy after last run at Goodwood; hood retained with a new tongue-tie.

12/1

8th

1

(6)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:50 Leicester

Bet Me

10st 0lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

always behind

12/1

6th

2

(7)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 1f 11y

Class 4

17:50 Goodwood

Bet Me

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

held up in rear

10/1

Form: 006707 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

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Payout
Exacta £13.70
Straight Forecast £11.54
Tricast £66.46
Trifecta £87.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Al Muqdad

POSTDATA:

Ararat

RP RATINGS:

Waiting All Night

The Star:

Pumalin Park

The Guardian:

Ararat

Daily Record:

Ararat

TOPSPEED:

Al Muqdad

The Times:

Al Muqdad

Daily Mail:

Al Muqdad

D Express:

Al Muqdad

Daily Mirror:

Al Muqdad

The Sun:

Al Muqdad

Telegraph:

Waiting All Night