October 07 / 13.40 Yarmouth

13.40

Soft

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  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 1m 0f 3y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 950

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on all three starts but hinted at promise when fifth on his middle outing (7.3f, soft); gelded since last run and that could help him tap into the potential in his pedigree; interesting, especially if backed.
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8th

1

(13)

1st Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

19:00 Windsor

Fernando

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Improved for the switch to nurseries for Ed Walker last autumn, winning at Yarmouth before a near miss at Southwell (both 1m); back down in class today but his two runs for this yard have seen him well beaten; tongue-tie and cheekpieces make their debut.

14/1

5th

5

(2)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Salisbury

Fernando

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Handicap debut (1m, good to soft) as 2yo was his only win from seven starts for Ed Walker, also beaten a nose on next start; ran as though something was amiss in January and faded out of it when starting off for new yard in February, performances which he needs to leave well behind him.

10/1

5th

7

(3)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Fernando

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

took keen hold, prominent, pressed leader over 2f out, no extra over 1f out

16/1

25/1

  • Place: £9.60

Form: 22149

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won Lingfield maiden (7f, AW) in August then kept on for fair fourth on nursery debut at Yarmouth (7f, good); wears first-time cheekpieces and may have more to offer now upped to 1m, but she needs to bounce back from a heavy defeat at Newmarket (7f, soft) which was her first run on slow ground.
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2nd

7

(6)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

13:40 Yarmouth

Creative Lady

9st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Amy Murphy

took keen hold, prominent, challenging 1f out, kept on well final 110yds, just held

25/1

9th

11

(1)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Newmarket

Creative Lady

8st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Amy Murphy

Has consistent form but she looks held by Naina on Yarmouth running last week when attempting to follow up her AW maiden win; this represents a harder task.

20/1

4th

7

(9)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:35 Yarmouth

Creative Lady

9st 7lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Amy Murphy

Has run to a similar level in three starts to date, all over 7f, showing the right attitude to edge out an exposed filly on Polytrack three weeks ago; will need to improve now handicapping.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 931

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Improved upon debut run (7f, good to firm) when third at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) in August, and took another step forward to win at Lingfield (7f, AW) last month; she got up on the line and this progressive filly could have more to offer now upped to 1m on nursery debut; respected.
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3rd

1

(4)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

13:40 Yarmouth

Sofia The First

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

sweating, led, headed inside final furlong, no extra final 110yds

2/1

1st

4

(6)

11th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:40 Lingfield (AW)

Sofia The First

9st 0lb

J: William Carver

T: Andrew Balding

midfield

13/2

3rd

9

(6)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:25 Salisbury

Sofia The First

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Slowly away and never really sighted when ninth of the 11 runners in a 7f maiden at Glorious Goodwood (the winner could be very useful); entitled to know more this time.

13/2

Form: 24343

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
0-5 but pretty consistent and he was a fair third of seven on recent nursery debut at Newmarket (1m, soft); he didn't look at home on the track last time and drops in grade today, so there are reasons to be positive.
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4th

2

(2)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

13:40 Yarmouth

Gap Year

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

prominent, outpaced over 1f out, kept on

4/1

3rd

4

(5)

26th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket

Gap Year

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Has reached the frame on all four starts, up with his best form when fourth of 11 in novice at Windsor on step up to 1m last time; unraced on softer than good; goes handicapping and lack of improvement since debut is a concern.

5/1

4th

9

(13)

2nd Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 2

17:30 Windsor

Gap Year

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Has reached the frame in all three runs and he stayed on well when third at Epsom (7f, good; 15-8 favourite) last Monday; hasn't progressed so far but he could find improvement on this step up to 1m and he's not ruled out.

11/2

5th
5 (8)
Many Men

8/1

Form: 253

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
All three starts on good ground; placed in two, most recently third when upped to 1m at Bath; begins handicap life on a fair mark and improvement is possible; not discounted.
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6th

4

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Newmarket

Many Men

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Excellent progress last term included three handicap wins (1m2f, 1m6f and 2m) in March-July and an agonisingly close call in the Melrose at York in August; close fourth in 1m6f Listed race at Ascot on final outing; well below that form on 2026 reappearance but that may have put him right.

6/1

4th

2

(6)

4th Apr 2026

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 1

14:30 Musselburgh

Many Men

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Excellent progress included three handicap wins (1m2f, 1m6f and 2m) last March-July and an agonisingly close call in the Melrose at York in August; close fourth in 1m6f Listed race at Ascot on final outing; better still is required but his record of improvement demands respect.

7/1

5

(2)

3rd Oct 2025

Good

1m 6f 34y

Class 1

16:05 Ascot

Many Men

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Progressing well, including three handicap wins (1m2f, 1m6f and 2m) this season and he went agonisingly close in the 1m6f Melrose at York on latest outing; all 2025 races have been on good or firmer but he won on soft as 2yo; respected for that improvement but plenty more is needed at this level.

6/1

Form: 66305

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Unable to threaten in his two nurseries (7f, good to firm/good) which suggests it may be best to look elsewhere, but he showed promise in a soft-ground maiden at Brighton in July and may appreciate a return to a slow surface; wears first-time headgear and he's not a forlorn hope.
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10th

10

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glitter Code

10st 5lb

T: Edward Bethell

Remains winless but he shaped well in first-time blinkers for his new yard when second of eight in 8.5f handicap at Beverley last month; can go well again in retained headgear if his stamina holds out over this much longer trip.

5/1

2nd

2

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:52 Beverley

Glitter Code

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

Sold for 9,000gns since his sole start (2m) for Micky Hammond; still a maiden and drops back markedly in trip but has possibilities on the pick of his form for William Knight; wears new headgear on debut for Ed Bethell; market may offer further guidance.

4/1

12

(15)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Leicester

Glitter Code

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

Mainly consistent but yet to win a race; several decent placed runs from 1m to 1m3.5f this season; goes on any ground; each-way chance.

12/1

7th
3 (3)
Laplander

7/2

Form: 0072

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to last month's nursery debut at Sandown (1m, soft) and he showed improved form to finish second; he was behind one who was making it 3-3 in nurseries and there's plenty to like about his claims.
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4th

5

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

13:30 Uttoxeter

Laplander

11st 0lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Tom Ward

0-8 on the Flat and he's been well held at biggish prices in three hurdle runs this winter; now switches to a handicap but opening mark looks on the high side and he needs improvement.

9/1

5th

5

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

14:30 Newbury

Laplander

11st 0lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Tom Ward

Maiden who had plenty of chances on the Flat and has been beaten 22l and 64l in two races over hurdles at this track; admittedly, he was never going to mix it with Sober Glory last time, but probably one for handicaps.

50/1

4th

10

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

13:00 Newbury

Laplander

10st 4lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Tom Ward

Inconsistent maiden on Flat and failed to make much of a splash in C&D juvenile hurdle last time; opposed.

100/1

Non-runners

Knights Gold

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £148.50
Straight Forecast £171.54
Tricast £678.71
Trifecta £690.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Sofia The First

SPOTLIGHT:

Laplander

D Express:

Many Men

POSTDATA:

Gap Year

NEWMARKET:

Creative Lady

Daily Mirror:

Many Men

The Times:

Sofia The First

The Guardian:

Sofia The First

Daily Mail:

Sofia The First

The Sun:

Sofia The First

Telegraph:

Laplander

The Star:

Laplander

Daily Record:

Laplander