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

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On a reduced mark but he's been well held in his last five runs and is now 0-17 since his last win in August 2024; withdrawn after refusing to enter the stalls at Kempton last week, but he was 7-2 at the time.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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9th

1

(6)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

14:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Muqdad

10st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David O’Meara

Operating below last year's peak form but posted sound effort when third at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last week and remains on same mark as for emphatic C&D success in November; no surprise if he features.

5/1

3rd

4

(4)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Doncaster

Al Muqdad

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David O’Meara

Went close over C&D (good to firm) last month and 1m seemed to stretch him back here since (all wins at 7f, including here); his last success came off this mark; likely to be on the premises under Rodriguez.

5/1

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

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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Verdict Starting price

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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Verdict Starting price

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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Verdict Starting price

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(6)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Goodwood

Ararat

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Won twice on AW (6f) for Robert Cowell last autumn and he is thrown in on that form; not at his best for new yard this year and hopes rest on the return to sprinting reviving his fortunes.

25/1

6th

5

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:48 Epsom

Ararat

9st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

0-7 for new stable this season; outran 28-1 odds when placed at Newbury (7f, good to firm) in June and is now 4lb below that mark but his more recent efforts have been underwhelming; others preferred.

25/1

5th

1

(8)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Ararat

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

All five wins have been for previous trainers over 6f/7f; his two runs over 1m have not proved his stamina for the distance, but this does represent a class drop so all is not lost.

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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