April 11 / 16.45 Newbury

16.45

Good

Dubai Duty Free Full Of Surprises Handicap

  • Prize money: £16750.5
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Dubai Duty Free Full Of Surprises Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 2213- D BF

Last run: 211 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Produced form figures of 2213 last season, close third when favourite for Doncaster handicap (7f) the final time; ties in with Spell Master on that effort; likely player, with further progress plausible.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Back In Black

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Reliable sort, this year over 7.5f/1m since being gelded; second on Newcastle AW with tongue-tie fitted last time; has gained both wins over a bare 7f; strong claims back down in distance.

9/2

2nd

4

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:47 Newcastle (AW)

Back In Black

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Won a Newbury handicap (7f, good) last April and he's reached the frame in his last five starts including when fourth of 24 in the Spring Cup (1m, good) on his penultimate run; looks interesting off same mark here and he ran well on his only previous attempt on AW; tongue-tie added.

9/4

31

(21)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Back In Black

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Reserve; dual 7f winner who has a solid record and may rate higher still; ran well at Newbury (1m) on reappearance then raced further away from the near rail than ideal when beaten favourite, albeit not disgraced, at Lingfield (7.5f); tongue-tie is now applied; remains of interest.

16/1

OUR TIP

13/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 5131-

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Progressive over 6f last term and scored comfortably at Doncaster (handicap debut) on final start, recording a useful RPR; gelded since; likely to stay this extra furlong and warrants respect.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16th

24

(26)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Shout

9st 1lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Versatile as regards ground; perhaps didn't take to visor in the Britannia at this meeting 12 months ago; creditable fourth in major handicap last October when bidding for a C&D double; possibilities back in this scenario, especially as latest effort (third at York) represented a return to form.

14/1

3rd

6

(4)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Shout

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Progressive 3yo last season (on various ground), winning a big-field 1m handicap at Ascot in September; reappeared with encouraging run in the Lincoln at Doncaster and he's not written off, but he was somewhat underwhelming in the Spring Cup at Newbury last time when favourite.

11/2

13th

9

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Shout

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Raced too freely in the Lincoln and ended up shaping nicely in a never-nearer ninth; had ended 2025 on a high with a smooth success at Ascot (1m, soft) and a fine fourth in the Balmoral Handicap (good) over the same C&D; gets on really well with Oisin Murphy and he's back in the saddle today; still unexposed and now looks ready to strike.

8/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 21424- D

Last run: 181 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful colt whose 2yo form featured good performances over 7f at three major festivals; headgear worn the last twice is now removed; looks a solid contender, having proved consistent.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

16

(15)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Spell Master

8st 10lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Two-time 7f winner who returned to form on his second start for this yard with a close third at Newmarket (1m, good) three weeks ago, when he raced alone on the near-side rail; however, he's up in grade today and untested at the trip, and he's not bred for this distance.

50/1

3rd

6

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Spell Master

10st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Won last October (7f, AW) on final run for Andrew Balding and he's also won on fast turf; couldn't get into it on recent stable/seasonal debut at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) but may have needed the run and his trainer had an impressive winner last week with one having his second run for the yard.

8/1

8th

8

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Spell Master

9st 3lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Useful juvenile who ended his 3yo campaign with a win in a Newcastle handicap (7f, AW) in October; been gelded and left Andrew Balding for 150,000gns since; remains feasibly treated off only 3lb higher than last time and he needs a close look on return for new yard.

13/2

11/2

Form: 327-1

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Popular sort, having started favourite in all four runs (6f); gelded prior to dead-heating in AW maiden on seasonal debut and may improve again, provided he sees out this new trip.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Kempton (AW)

I Maximus

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Clung on for dead-heat in Chelmsford maiden (6f, AW) in March but he's not gone on from that and was always in rear here (7f) two weeks ago; on reduced mark with Oisin Murphy booked but he needs to rediscover his spark back in trip.

11/1

9th

10

(9)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

I Maximus

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Short-priced favourite on each of his first four starts and clung on for a dead-heat at Chelmsford in March; smidge frustrating in handicaps since.

10/1

12

(8)

20th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket

I Maximus

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

Most of his best form has come on the AW, including when dead-heating in a Chelmsford maiden (6f) in March and when third of 12 at Lingfield (7f) last month; needs to show he can produce a similar performance back on grass; stable won this last year.

5/1

Form: 3411- D

Last run: 181 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Ended last term with a couple of 7f wins, latest at Newmarket on handicap debut; raced only four times and looks open to further improvement; impossible to dismiss.
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2nd

2

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:40 Epsom

Hyperchromatic

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Similar type to Hot Cash, having been successful on most recent start in this grade (8.5f, AW); however, looks harshly handicapped, being 5lb higher than last attempt on turf.

6/1

5th

8

(4)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Hyperchromatic

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Marco Botti

3yo who made it three wins from his nine starts when taking a Racing League event at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last month; very disappointing in the Racing League at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) last Thursday and needs to bounce back swiftly, but he's not discounted in view of previous promise.

12/1

9

(14)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Hyperchromatic

9st 3lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Marco Botti

His first win at around a mile when beating 12 rivals with some comfort in a Racing League handicap at Wolverhampton; effectively only 2lb higher with Jack Nicholls taking off 5lb.

13/2

Form: 03226-

Last run: 211 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Did enough last term to suggest there's a race in her at the right level; however, she's the only maiden in this field and faces a stiff-looking task against several progressive types.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Silver Ghost

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Emma Lavelle

Had a good 3yo campaign last season and she was beaten just a neck on the other Newmarket course (7f, good) this May on her second start back; has run well on this track in the past and she's in calculations up 2lb.

5/2

2nd

5

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Silver Ghost

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Emma Lavelle

Two wins last May, including over C&D (good); failed to kick on subsequently but she reappeared with a solid third of six over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago and could build on that performance this afternoon.

11/2

11/2

Form: 611-

Last run: 216 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Progressive 2yo campaign over 6f comprised a promising effort at Glorious Goodwood then two wins in the north, latest in big field at Thirsk; likely to stay this extra furlong; enters calculations.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(4)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 3

19:20 Lingfield

Huscal

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charles Hills

Maiden and novice winner who is yet to win a handicap but last time's third of 14 at Newbury (7f, good to firm; fourth has won since) was his best run of this term; far from ruled out off a career-low mark.

4/1

3rd

1

(10)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Huscal

10st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

He's gone 0-12 in handicaps but is edging down the weights and ran well to finish fourth of ten at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last time (form has been franked); this season's runs have been in Class 3s so this is a drop in grade.

10/1

Form: 45670-

Last run: 188 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Seemed to run well in French Group race on second 2yo start but his British form is below that level; gelded since last run; something to prove off this mark on handicap/seasonal debut.
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2

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

An Outlaws Grace

9st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Made a successful 2yo debut but he was soon in deep water and his form deteriorated; seen only twice in 2025 but he's been placed a couple of times this season including when third over C&D (good to firm) on his penultimate run; looks interesting on that form and he's not ruled out off a dangerous mark.

11/2

5th

1

(6)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

An Outlaws Grace

9st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Made a successful 2yo debut but he was soon in deep water and his form deteriorated; seen only twice in 2025 but things have stabilised somewhat and he's run two good races over C&D (good to firm), including 16 days ago; not eye-wateringly well handicapped but shouldn't be far away.

5/1

3rd

5

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:15 Windsor

An Outlaws Grace

9st 9lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Without a win since his debut in June 2024; posted a good C&D second in May but beat only one in 6f York handicap since; needs to bounce back.

8/1

Form: 231- C

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism in 6.5f maiden at Newbury on final 2yo start, taking his form figures to 231; looks the type to improve further and do well in handicaps this term; big player kept to this venue.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(3)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Newmarket (July)

Spirit Of Farhh

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

6.5f 2yo maiden winner (heavy) who has posted respectable efforts the last twice, most recently fourth of five in Sandown handicap (7f, good to firm) where his momentum was checked over 1f out; might not be far away.

5/1

4th

3

(2)

14th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Sandown

Spirit Of Farhh

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

6.5f winner as a 2yo; ran creditably in the face of a difficult task at Salisbury (1m) last time behind Stanhope Gardens who subsequently ran well in the Derby; this should be more realistic.

10/1

Non-runners

Bob Mali

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £37.80
Straight Forecast £47.48
Tricast £167.51
Trifecta £177.60

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Huscal

NEWMARKET:

Shout

POSTDATA:

I Maximus

SPOTLIGHT:

Spirit Of Farhh

RP RATINGS:

Spell Master

Daily Mirror:

Back In Black

TOPSPEED:

An Outlaw's Grace

The Times:

Huscal

The Guardian:

Huscal

The Sun:

Huscal

The Star:

Huscal

Daily Record:

Huscal

Telegraph:

Shout

Daily Mail:

I Maximus

D Express:

Spirit Of Farhh