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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3rd

19

(22)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Tribal Chief

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Menuisier

Useful handicapper at about 1m, winning five times; did well to finish third in the Lincoln at Doncaster in sole outing this term, having come from a difficult position; each-way possibilities, provided he copes with the drop back to 7f for first time since his early days.

8/1

3rd

18

(21)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Tribal Chief

9st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David Menuisier

Inconsistent last season but he ran a big race first time up when runner-up at Newmarket (1m, good) and he won at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) in August; versatile ground-wise and he might not be far away on his reappearance, for a yard that won this in 2023.

14/1

19

(10)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Tribal Chief

8st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David Menuisier

Completed a hat-trick last August-October and returned to winning ways at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) this August; however, well beaten in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f, good to firm) and needs to leave that run well behind.

25/1

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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24th

5

(26)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Urban Lion

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

Goes well in a big field over a straight 1m; beaten a neck in this race last year (good ground) and made a winning return in the Lincoln at Doncaster (good to soft; beat Rogue Diplomat a nose) three weeks ago; should be in the thick of things again off a 4lb higher mark.

9/1

1st

7

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Urban Lion

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

Close fifth in the Royal Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) last June and close third next time, again at Ascot (1m, good to firm); has shown promise on soft ground; not at the top of his game on his final two outings last term but has an each-way shout if back to his best on this reappearance.

20/1

9th

7

(19)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Urban Lion

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

Below par at York latest but a wide draw made things tough for this prominent-racer; progressive otherwise, rallying when close fifth of 30 in the Royal Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) and when close third to Ebt's Guard at Ascot (1m, good to firm) two starts ago; of interest over today's extra 1f.

25/1

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

9

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Wheres Freddy

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Inconsistent last term but won on the other Newmarket course (1m, good to firm) last June and he kept on well for third over 7f here (good) in September; possible player if at the top of his game on this reappearance.

16/1

10th

10

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Wheres Freddy

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Two wins this year, including on the July Course here (1m, good to firm) in June; back on form when third of 13 over 7f at this course here (good) six weeks ago, faring best of those on his part of the track.

12/1

10th

10

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Wheres Freddy

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Two wins this year, including on the July Course here (1m, good to firm) in June; back on form when third of 13 over 7f at this course here (good) six weeks ago, faring best of those on his part of the track.

12/1

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