August 09 / 20.16 Newmarket (July)

20.16

Good

Maritime Cargo Services Container Gallop Handicap

  • Prize money: £4380.9
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Maritime Cargo Services Container Gallop Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 7-3411 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Upped to 1m2f for his breakthrough win at Windsor in June and improved again when following up over C&D (again good to firm) three weeks ago; raised another 5lb but he's been knuckling down well and needs respect.
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7th

8

(12)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

City Of Delight

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David Menuisier

Rattled off a four-timer (good to firm/good/soft) in 2024 and landed his first two starts of 2025, latterly the City & Suburban (also 1m2f) at Epsom in April; just one good run from four starts in Meydan this winter but his British return, when second at Goodwood with two of these behind six weeks ago, could be a run to build on.

10/1

2nd

9

(11)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

16:00 Goodwood

City Of Delight

8st 13lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: David Menuisier

Dual winner last spring (including over C&D) and comes here in good nick after a spell in Meydan; he's not discounted.

8/1

1

(9)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

20:30 Chepstow

City Of Delight

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: David Menuisier

Ran in snatches and reportedly hung right when well beaten at Haydock latest; something to prove after that but progressive previously, winning twice in the spring (1m2f, good), and could bounce back with a big run.

7/1

OUR TIP

7/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 303746 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Five wins over hurdles on good ground in 2023 and another at Uttoxeter 12 days ago when a visor replaced his usual cheekpieces; running respectably on Flat this year, so has a place chance, but his last Flat win was June 2022.
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1st

6

(5)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Enthused

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Doesn't win too often on the Flat these days but he has been placed on his last two starts, chasing home Seraphic at Chelmsford four weeks ago (1m2f); each-way claims again.

4/1

3

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Enthused

9st 10lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Owen

Prolific winning hurdler who opened AW account with clear win in amateur riders' race at Chelmsford in June; returned to the Flat with two below-par runs at Kempton this month, though, and has only dropped 1lb.

25/1

3

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Enthused

9st 10lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Owen

Prolific winning hurdler who opened AW account with clear win in amateur riders' race at Chelmsford in June; returned to the Flat with two below-par runs at Kempton this month, though, and has only dropped 1lb.

25/1

Form: 3-1634

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Narrowly made a winning return on stable debut in a Bath maiden (1m, good) in April; stayed on into third of ten at Chester (1m2f, good) in June but ran a shocker, with 1m4f not to blame, at Epsom (good to soft) on latest outing; unraced on firmer than good; needs to resume improvement.
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7th

1

(4)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Kempton (AW)

Volto Di Medusa

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jack Jones

Resumed winning ways at Lingfield (1m, AW) in June but scuppered his chance (not for first time) with a very slow start when beating one at Wolverhampton (8.5f) since.

7/1

12th

3

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Volto Di Medusa

10st 11lb

J: Miss M Boucher

T: Jack Jones

Hasn't always looked straightforward but found things falling his way when winning narrowly off 2lb lower on Polytrack two weeks ago; fine on Tapeta but his jockey, who doesn't claim, has only ridden twice under rules, including once over hurdles in Ireland.

10/1

1st

4

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Volto Di Medusa

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jack Jones

Tapeta win last summer came off this mark and the booking of Rossa Ryan is a positive as he returns to the AW after three ordinary efforts on turf; not always looked straightforward and interesting to see whether support comes this time.

12/1

5/1

Form: 664

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Unraced on firmer than good; beaten about 5l over about 1m on all three starts, with fair form on the first and latest; the latter was at this track three weeks ago and, with 1m2f plausible despite her tendency to race freely, she should bring potential to this handicap debut.
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2

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Ajdayet

10st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won over about 1m on Wolverhampton AW on final start in 2024 but he's had some low-key results at that trip and 1m2f for this yard and this new distance is a step into the unknown.

33/1

7

(9)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:25 Doncaster

Ajdayet

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Ended last season with a win at Wolverhampton (8.6f) but he's been out of sorts in three runs for new yard this summer; still lightly raced and now 4lb lower than for his success, but he needs a major revival

33/1

9th

4

(6)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:20 Redcar

Ajdayet

10st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Winner at the fifth attempt for Archie Watson last year (8.6f, AW); can't support on what we've seen following wind surgery this season, including when finishing three places (and 11l) behind Bamburgh at Ayr last time.

33/1

Form: 668832

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Kempton novice winner (1m, AW) last October; early form this season was his best but he's slipped in the weights and placed at Beverley (good to firm) in 8.4f seller and 1m2f handicap on last two outings; needs a bit better than that if he's to win this race.
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4th

8

(7)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Dr Foster

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

1m win on Polytrack one year ago; yet to win a handicap but several good runs this year and he was a close third at Hamilton (1m3f, good to soft) last month; not ruled out.

10/1

3rd

6

(4)

22nd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

15:12 Hamilton

Dr Foster

8st 12lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Sole 3yo in this field; placed in 8.5f seller and 1m2f handicap at Beverley in July; well held on soft going most recently; record is just 1-17 but he has the best chance at the weights.

5/2

7th

3

(5)

9th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

17:15 Brighton

Dr Foster

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

switched to near side 3f out

11/2

Form: 2-3466

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Placed in 7f AW novices for Karl Burke; fair sixth of ten in handicap at Newbury (1m, good to firm) in June on debut for new yard; produced a lesser show when never dangerous upped to 1m2f at Doncaster (28-1) 15 days ago, having been gelded; now tries cheekpieces; others preferred.
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4th

5

(10)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Jackson Street

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Usually seen on the AW and just 2lb higher than when winning at Lingfield (7f) in December; placed just once in 11 starts on turf, though, so not hard to have reservations.

20/1

Form: 115423

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Largely in good form for current yard; completed a hat-trick (AW/good) in February-April and close when placed over 7f and 8.6f back on AW on last two outings; off 66 days; this new trip (tried 9.4f on debut) asks a question and her three runs on turf do not include any on firmer than good.
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9

(6)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Thoughtful Gift

9st 1lb

J: Katrine Holm

T: Martin Dunne

Weights pull with My Mate Mike on C&D form last May; both with different stables now and she ran quite encouragingly on second start for this one at Leicester recently, when again without regular cheekpieces (all four wins in them) but perhaps she doesn't need them now; competitive back here.

9/1

9

(6)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Thoughtful Gift

9st 1lb

J: Katrine Holm

T: Martin Dunne

Weights pull with My Mate Mike on C&D form last May; both with different stables now and she ran quite encouragingly on second start for this one at Leicester recently, when again without regular cheekpieces (all four wins in them) but perhaps she doesn't need them now; competitive back here.

9/1

4th

8

(1)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Leicester

Thoughtful Gift

9st 0lb

J: Katrine Holm

T: Martin Dunne

midfield

33/1

Form: 5-9542

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
0-8 but ran a big race from the front when dropped back to 1m2f and fitted with cheekpieces at Newbury (good to firm) on latest start, losing out by a neck; back up 3lb today, having refused to leave the parade ring for her next intended start nine days ago; chance if back on better behaviour.
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9

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:52 Kempton

I Love Paris

10st 9lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

Fair on the Flat for Ed Walker last year; made inauspicious start to hurdling career in the autumn (failed to complete consecutive races) but his run at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) in February was more encouraging and further progress is possible in handicaps.

7/1

9

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:52 Kempton

I Love Paris

10st 9lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

Fair on the Flat for Ed Walker last year; made inauspicious start to hurdling career in the autumn (failed to complete consecutive races) but his run at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) in February was more encouraging and further progress is possible in handicaps.

7/1

6th

10

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

13:45 Ludlow

I Love Paris

10st 7lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

0-8 on Flat, with plenty of fair form (best effort at 1m2f); however, she refused at the third flight on stable/hurdle debut in November and was pulled up before two out when 66-1 at Newbury one month later.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £5.30
Straight Forecast £4.69
Tricast £22.94
Trifecta £34.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

City Of Delight

The Times:

I Love Paris

The Guardian:

Ajdayet

Daily Mirror:

Enthused

RP RATINGS:

City Of Delight

POSTDATA:

City Of Delight

Daily Mail:

City Of Delight

The Sun:

City Of Delight

The Star:

City Of Delight

Daily Record:

City Of Delight

Telegraph:

I Love Paris

D Express:

I Love Paris