September 26 / 17.05 Newmarket

17.05

Good

Ultimate Provence Handicap

  • Prize money: £6700.2
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Ultimate Provence Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 1-2855

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Seventh start when winning a 7f AW novice last October; went down by a neck at Newmarket (7f, good) in April, form which he has not matched since and he did not convince for stamina when trying 1m on latest start.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(3)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Newbury

Pressures On

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Usually seen over further but he goes well on slow ground and is only 1lb higher than for his big-field win at York last summer (7f, good to soft); big run wouldn't be a bolt from the blue.

12/1

5th

2

(8)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:33 Newcastle (AW)

Pressures On

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ed Dunlop

Didn't appear to be crying out for the return to 1m at Doncaster and weakened late on; this is his trip, over which he was twice runner-up at Wolverhampton in March; not handicapped out of it, either.

4/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 8028

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Second in a Yarmouth maiden (dropped to 7f, good) in July; gelded before his 4l eighth of 11 on handicap debut at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) early this month and he was hampered over 1f out, so capable of better; improvement is still needed to win this, though.
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6th

1

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Goodwood

Desperate Dan

11st 3lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Had an excellent spell last autumn, winning two of his final three starts at 1m (good and heavy); needed further progress to win the Spring Mile at Doncaster in March and that didn't happen but he ran well for a long way; can be more of a factor under Brodie Hampson who won this last year.

5/2

9th

8

(13)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Desperate Dan

9st 8lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

An ideal type for this prize having ended last term with a C&D win, showing career-best form; that was on heavy but he seems versatile as regards ground; further progress is not out of the question; shortlisted.

7/1

1st

11

(3)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Doncaster

Desperate Dan

9st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Did well last autumn (including heavy-ground win) and back to form with a 1m Windsor success (good) in September; only a respectable fourth at Nottingham (good to soft) since, though.

10/1

Form: 2-0000

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent 2023 campaign featured two wins; badly lost his form this spring and he was again among the backmarkers 12 days ago when returning from four months off; 9lb lower than reappearance but best watched.
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2nd

11

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bajan Bandit

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Has won over 1m but better at shorter and this extended trip might prove beyond him; not beaten far over 7.4f on Saturday; Billy Loughnane booked but others appeal more for win purposes.

12/1

5th

8

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

Bajan Bandit

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Patrick Morris

Scored three times at 7f/1m on the AW in 2025 but his more recent form is far less encouraging, last of eight in 1m handicap at Nottingham last month; visor goes on the first time here.

25/1

8th

4

(7)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

11:30 Nottingham

Bajan Bandit

9st 10lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Patrick Morris

Last three wins have been on the AW, the most recent off a 6lb higher mark at Newcastle (7f) in December; below his best there over 1m after becoming upset in the stalls 90 days ago and needs to bounce back returned to turf on his first start since.

12/1

5th
5 (13)
Amsterdam

4/1

Form: 6-2522

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden with three seconds, including from the front in handicaps at Ascot (7f, good) and York (1m, good to soft; six ran) on last two outings; improving but dictating the pace in this field should be more tricky.
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5th

5

(13)

26th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Newmarket

Amsterdam

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Walker

Five-race maiden with three seconds, including from the front in handicaps at Ascot (7f, good) and York (1m, good to soft; six ran) on last two outings; improving but dictating the pace in this field should be more tricky.

4/1

2nd

8

(8)

8th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

15:25 York

Amsterdam

8st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Four races, best efforts when second in a novice at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) in June and a handicap at Ascot (7f, good; made most) on latest outing; boxed on well last time and worth another go at 1m (first attempt was debut); could still be capable of improvement, which is needed.

9/2

2nd

6

(10)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Ascot

Amsterdam

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

led at steady pace, increased tempo from 3f out, headed over 1f out, kept on

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 117559 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Registered a quick double when front-running in June but not so good since, particularly on latest start; needs to be at his peak to hold any win chance and even that may not be good enough.
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10th

4

(8)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stockpyle

11st 2lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Four wins for William Muir and Chris Grassick; winless for current yard last year and has dropped to a career-low mark on first run for 209 days; may be best watched this time.

16/1

1

(7)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Stockpyle

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Has won four times from 7f-1m (AW/turf); runner-up at Doncaster (7f, good; first-time tongue-tie) in March off a mark 10lb higher than today but he's mostly struggled since; returns to 1m and drops in grade with the cheekpieces back on and tongue-tie removed.

13/2

1

(6)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Stockpyle

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Has won four times from 7f-1m (AW/turf); runner-up at Doncaster (7f, good) in March off a 7lb higher mark when tongue tied first time but, with that equipment retained, he's mostly struggled since; needs a revival.

11/2

16/1

Form: 141594 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won twice on turf as a 2yo but has gained this year's two wins on AW at Kempton; something to find today judged on turf efforts in particular.
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11th

9

(7)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Mr Baloo

9st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Back to winning ways off this mark at Lingfield (1m, AW; cheekpieces first time) in April; he hasn't built on that and others may have his measure.

14/1

7th

10

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Mr Baloo

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month but not at the same level at Epsom (8.5f, good) and Kempton (7f, AW) since, and needs to get back on track.

20/1

8th

2

(11)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Mr Baloo

9st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Added to a good record in the spring when winning off 2lb lower at Lingfield (1m) last month in first-time cheekpieces; a long way below that level on turf since and this trip is a bare minimum round here, especially from a wide stall.

16/1

10/1

Form: 64325

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Fair form on all five starts, the last three (one handicap) over about 1m2f, but she needs to find a fair bit extra for today's drop back in trip (first 1m race since debut) if she's to win off this mark.
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5th

10

(1)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:54 Newcastle (AW)

Lake Teo

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charles Hills

Seven-race maiden; never better than midfield on AW debut at Chelmsford (1m; 14-1) last month; steps back up in trip but not progressing.

12/1

5th

10

(1)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:54 Newcastle (AW)

Lake Teo

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charles Hills

Seven-race maiden; never better than midfield on AW debut at Chelmsford (1m; 14-1) last month; steps back up in trip but not progressing.

12/1

8th

9

(4)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Lake Teo

8st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charles Hills

took keen hold, never better than midfield

20/1

Form: 732412 D BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Progressive; off the mark at Ascot this month and looked all over the winner over 2f out in the Legends race at Doncaster (again 1m on soft) nine days later, only to veer badly left over 1f out and get caught close home; looks capable of winning off this unchanged mark.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(9)

24th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Terries Royale

10st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Appleby

Half-brother to six winners including Sakhee's Return (5.8f-7f including 2yo; RPR 93), Jackpot Royale (7f-1m; 91), Be Royale (6f-8.6f including AW; 79), Queens Royale (7f AW; 75) and Must Be Royale (7f AW; 70); once-raced dam (56) out of 1m Group 3 winner; family has won plenty of races for the yard, but stable only has the occasional winning newcomer; watch market.

16/1

Non-runners

Repertoire, Hieronymus, Classic Encounter, Island Bandit, Wheres Freddy, Drink Dry

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Payout
Exacta £10.80
Straight Forecast £11.12
Tricast £122.24
Trifecta £103.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Terries Royale

D Express:

Amsterdam

TOPSPEED:

Where's Freddy

The Times:

Classic Encounter

NEWMARKET:

Pressure's On

Telegraph:

Mr Baloo

RP RATINGS:

Terries Royale

POSTDATA:

Terries Royale

The Guardian:

Terries Royale

Daily Mail:

Terries Royale

The Star:

Terries Royale

The Sun:

Amsterdam

Daily Record:

Amsterdam

Daily Mirror:

Where's Freddy