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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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(1)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield

Back In Black

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Scored on his reappearance at Newbury (7f) last April; string of good efforts followed from August onwards and he posted a career best when fourth of 24 in Newbury's Spring Cup (1m, also good) on his return three weeks ago; stall 1 might not be ideal but otherwise holds strong claims.

11/8

4th

17

(7)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Back In Black

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Lightly raced 4yo; consistent last season, winning in cosy fashion at this meeting (7f, good) and going down narrowly when stepped up in trip at Goodwood (1m, good) in the autumn; reappears having been gelded and with his stable in form; interesting contender.

6/1

2nd

10

(9)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:47 Goodwood

Back In Black

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Fanshawe

3yo who won in fine style on reappearance at Newbury (7f, good) in April; fifth of 12 here (7f, good to firm) in August following a break and built on that with close third of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) last month, staying on well; the step up to 1m could be right up his street.

11/2

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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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

9th

3

(19)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Shout

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won at Ascot (1m, soft) last September and very creditable fourth of 20 in another big-field handicap there (1m, good) in October; this 4yo course winner is unexposed over 1m and could have more to offer this season; chance.

10/1

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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1st

4

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Spell Master

9st 10lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Andrew Balding

Useful 2yo and ran to a fair level on his 3yo return at Newcastle in April; absent for five months prior to his tenth of 16 at Doncaster three weeks ago; down in class for his AW debut and not fully exposed.

6/1

10th

16

(14)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

Spell Master

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Consistent form in six races last season (all bar one at 7f), proving himself worthy of this sort of mark; absent since finishing third to Back In Black at Newbury in April but has the form to feature if on his game.

12/1

3rd

6

(2)

11th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newbury

Spell Master

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

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.

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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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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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

3rd

2

(5)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:05 Newmarket

Silver Ghost

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Emma Lavelle

Won over C&D (good) last May on her second start of last season and followed up at Goodwood (7f, good) later that month; she failed to kick on subsequently but perhaps a break will have helped and she's not discounted on her reappearance.

10/1

6th

7

(3)

27th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:55 Newmarket

Silver Ghost

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Emma Lavelle

First leg of May handicap double came in C&D contest; subsequent form includes respectable efforts at major festivals; eased 2lb and could be involved, especially if the pace is strong (hold-up filly).

12/1

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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4th

7

(1)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

17:00 Windsor

Huscal

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charles Hills

Dual 6f winner as a 2yo and good second over 7f a few times last term, shaping as if 1m is worth exploring; possibilities upped to this distance, provided he's back in top form.

8/1

8th

11

(1)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Huscal

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Record of 0-10 in handicaps but he was a good second on three occasions last term; going one better is a possibility, provided first-time tongue-tie proves beneficial with Newmarket reappearance under his belt.

9/1

12th

14

(3)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Huscal

9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Two wins as a juvenile (6f, good/good to firm); couldn't add to that tally last year but he was gelded in May and went close three times at 7f (good to firm/AW) subsequently; returns on a competitive-looking mark and he's considered.

6/1

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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19th

3

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

An Outlaws Grace

9st 9lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Down in weights and step back in the right direction when second of nine at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago; has handicapping scope if able to build on that.

10/1

2nd

9

(10)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:17 Windsor

An Outlaws Grace

8st 13lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Dropping down the weights but with some justification; likely to come good again at some stage but others appeal more today.

16/1

6th

1

(5)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

An Outlaws Grace

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Last of seven in Lingfield Class 2 (6f, Polytrack) on reappearance and just mid-division when back on turf at Doncaster (7f) 12 days ago; that took his record to 0-9 since debut win but this represents his easiest task for a while; due a further 2lb drop but still needs a second look.

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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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