October 07 / 17.10 Yarmouth

17.10

Soft

Royal Marines Association Handicap

  • Prize money: £5652.72
  • 1m 0f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Royal Marines Association Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 816311 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Pulled hard when a beaten-favourite over C&D in June (soft) but otherwise he's progressed nicely since handicapping; a 6lb rise demands more but he has a fair chance of the hat-trick for his in-form yard.
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6th

6

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

14:15 Sandown

Tribal Chief

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David Menuisier

Has contested the Lincoln, Victoria Cup and Golden Mile this year, looking unlucky in first two and blowing the start in last-named; very dangerous if everything clicks, although his stamina for this longer trip has to be taken on trust (well held on both previous attempts at 1m1f/1m2f).

10/1

12th

17

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Tribal Chief

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Menuisier

Comes with a degree of risk as he's often slowly away and needs the cards to drop right; however, form this term includes placed efforts in two major handicaps, while Goodwood record comprises a creditable sixth in this race 12 months ago and success next time; this may be the day to catch him, with renowned hold-up wizard Jamie Spencer up for first time.

6/1

6th

15

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Sandown

Tribal Chief

8st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David Menuisier

Five-time winner at about 1m; creditable third, despite traffic issues, in major handicaps at Doncaster and Ascot (7f) this term; possibilities off same mark back up in distance, provided this race pans out better.

4/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 51332 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite in two turf handicaps since gelded and 2lb higher today but he hasn't done anything wrong, losing on the nod last time; dam was at home on this sort of ground, which gives hope, and he remains lightly raced.
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3rd

7

(2)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

17:10 Yarmouth

Never Better

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

prominent, challenging over 1f out, edged right final 110yds, kept on

3/1

2nd

6

(10)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:48 Ayr

Never Better

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Roger Varian

disputed lead, prominent after 2f

3/1

3rd

12

(6)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Newbury

Never Better

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: Roger Varian

prominent

5/1

10/1

Form: 8145 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has gone to his right a few times under pressure but is lightly raced and probably still learning; it's no certainty today's easier 1m will suit though (ran over 1m2f early last month), back on to a less testing surface.
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4

(8)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:48 Ascot

Urban Lion

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Good fifth over C&D in last season's Royal Hunt Cup (good to firm) and he reappeared with a win in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March; however, unplaced on his three runs since and has to raise his game.

16/1

9th

3

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Ascot

Urban Lion

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Good fifth over C&D in last season's Royal Hunt Cup (good to firm) and he reappeared with a win in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March; however, well beaten on both starts since; has to get back on track.

14/1

26th

12

(20)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Urban Lion

9st 4lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

Good fifth in this race last year but was in a progressive vein of form at the time; some inconsistency has crept in and he finished last (admittedly lost a shoe) in the Spring Cup at Newbury most recently, failing to back up the form of his narrow success in the Lincoln on reappearance.

33/1

Form: -30152

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Lacks consistency but cheekpieces have helped and, while his wins have come over 7f, he went close over C&D on soft ground last autumn (the step up in trip looks a bonus if anything); is up against some progressive 3yos off a career-high mark though.
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10th

2

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Newmarket (July)

Wheres Freddy

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Stuart Williams

His win in July took C&D record to 3-4 (good to soft and good to firm); had a very awkward start here since and was soon tailed off (stablemate Cherry Cobbler was second) but, given his fine strike-rate here, he can't easily be left out.

10/1

9th

6

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:32 Newmarket (July)

Wheres Freddy

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

All four turf wins have been gained on this course (7f/1m); beaten around 9l in his first two runs this season but he returned to form when beating Jumby over C&D (good to firm) 13 days ago; only 2lb higher here and has leading claims if he can back that up.

7/2

1st

7

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Newmarket (July)

Wheres Freddy

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

All three wins on turf have been achieved on this course (7f/1m); beaten around 9l in two comeback outings in recent months but eased 3lb and capable of bouncing back to form to a form with a bang.

9/2

14/1

Form: 464460 CD

Last run: 54 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Dual soft-ground winner this time last year, including over C&D, who's back on a handy mark; will need to improve on recent Polytrack efforts but that's entirely possible.
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6th

4

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

18:40 Yarmouth

Dream Pirate

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: T J Kent

Two course wins on slower than good, the latest off 2lb lower last September; added a 1m2f success at Lingfield in January and his subsequent modest effort at Nottingham may have been needed after three-months off; more appealing than many.

7/1

9th

3

(8)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

18:45 Nottingham

Dream Pirate

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: T J Kent

Back to winning ways on Lingfield's AW (1m2f) in January; his four successes prior to that all came on turf (including 1m here) so he should remain competitive off only 2lb higher if fully primed after three months off.

13/2

7th
9 (6)
Dazitoo

25/1

Form: 5637

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Hasn't progressed, finishing well held on her handicap debut back up to 7f a month ago; that race has produced its share of winners but this looks stronger and she has to prove her stamina.
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6th

3

(6)

16th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dazitoo

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ed Walker

Eight-race maiden who has inconsistent form; however, last two efforts (6f) suggest this return to 7f is a plus; could go well off a reduced mark.

14/1

6th

3

(6)

16th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dazitoo

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ed Walker

took keen hold, midfield, bumped soon after start, no extra final 110yds

14/1

7th

5

(12)

4th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Dazitoo

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ed Walker

in rear, ran on final furlong, never dangerous

10/1

10/1

Form: 445373 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Hold-up performer whose last win came this time last year after a similar break and who's on a competitive mark again; remains consistent for his age and goes well for Jamie Spencer, so is one to consider.
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5th

6

(8)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

13:27 Wolverhampton (AW)

Repertoire

9st 8lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Ended long losing run with a last-gasp win at Lingfield (1m) three weeks ago and he was only narrowly denied on his return visit 11 days ago; on same mark here and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style.

5/1

10

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Newmarket

Repertoire

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

9yo who is without a win since October 2023; ran four times last winter, best effort on first occasion and he's often gone well after other breaks, so he needs a second look off this career-low mark.

12/1

10

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Newmarket

Repertoire

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

9yo who is without a win since October 2023; ran four times last winter, best effort on first occasion and he's often gone well after other breaks, so he needs a second look off this career-low mark.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1707

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Came right away with one other when winning on his 1m2f Polytrack debut but has proved hard to place since, in two forms of headgear; didn't look to see out 1m3f last time, having been gelded, and has questions to answer now.
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7

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 185y

16:18 Downpatrick

Niigata

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

AW Flat winner in UK has been soundly beaten in all four maiden hurdles and has to do much better even dropping to a handicap.

18/1

9

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

17:30 Bellewstown

Niigata

11st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Regressed on the Flat after a winning debut for the Crisfords; weak hurdles form so far.

25/1

13

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:30 Listowel

Niigata

11st 7lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Regressed on the Flat after a winning debut for the Crisfords; tailed off in both runs over hurdles.

50/1

Form: 324121 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
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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

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Payout
Exacta £20.90
Straight Forecast £19.19
Tricast £38.52
Trifecta £54.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Never Better

Daily Mail:

Terries Royale

The Times:

Tribal Chief

D Express:

Urban Lion

POSTDATA:

Where's Freddy

RP RATINGS:

Dream Pirate

The Sun:

Terries Royale

The Star:

Terries Royale

TOPSPEED:

Never Better

NEWMARKET:

Never Better

The Guardian:

Never Better

Daily Mirror:

Never Better

Telegraph:

Tribal Chief

Daily Record:

Tribal Chief