April 11 / 17.20 Newbury

17.20

Good

Dubai Duty Free Handicap

  • Prize money: £11596.5
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Dubai Duty Free Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.00
  • Place: £4.10

Form: 14-493 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Fast-ground 6f win as a 2yo; last year's two wins came on AW but he was absent through midsummer; returned to 6f and he showed good speed when third of 11 in a useful event at Southwell four weeks ago; in the mix with a repeat.
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13

(11)

27th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:55 Newmarket

Havanagreattime

8st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Richard Hughes

Has gained his wins over 6f on turf and 7f on AW; inconsistent since last success and has something to prove over this trip in this sphere; change of headgear.

33/1

9th

1

(12)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:47 Kempton (AW)

Havanagreattime

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

C&D winner who hasn't run over this trip since February; below best on last two outings and plenty to prove from widest draw back on AW.

12/1

12th

4

(3)

11th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:10 Windsor

Havanagreattime

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Regained the winning thread at Newbury in April; inconsistent results over C&D since; each-way possibilities on penultimate effort (good second) but isn't guaranteed to reproduce it.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 6118-3 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Hugely progressive since moving into handicaps, winning four times on AW and once on turf (6f, good); easy to back ahead of his recent return to action at Kempton but he travelled well and kept on steadily for third (solid form); more appealing than most with that outing behind him.
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4

(5)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Change Sings

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Has five wins, four being on AW but losing run stretches back to May 2024; gets little respite from the handicapper but has run with credit on all three starts this year.

9/2

5th

7

(3)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:17 Windsor

Change Sings

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Getting on for two years since his last win but he has run two solid races in defeat this year, not ideally drawn when sixth at Newbury last month; effective over C&D and well handicapped; good chance.

6/1

6th

12

(13)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Change Sings

8st 13lb

J: George Downing

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Getting on for two years since his last win but he was a good second in this race last year (off 2lb higher mark) and he returned to action with a promising third at Kempton three weeks ago; solid contender.

7/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 3/161- D

Last run: 406 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Turf winner in Ireland (5.5f, yielding); won two useful 3yo AW handicaps for Tom Clover in early 2024, notably at Lingfield when last seen 406 days ago; gelded since; still feasibly weighted starting out for a new yard (same owners).
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4th

7

(6)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Photosynthesis

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Three wins for two previous yards and the first for this one when winning narrowly at Newmarket (6f, good) in September, following a protracted slog with the runner-up; comes here fit from the AW but he'll need a bit extra to win in a higher grade than at Newmarket.

9/1

Form: 2020-2 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Finished with a flourish but just missed out in a head-bobbing finish at Doncaster on her return to action 12 days ago (6f, good); 2lb well in, still improving and she has won second time out in both her seasons of racing so far; high on the list.
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3rd

4

(2)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield

Havana Pusey

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: John Gallagher

Tough mare who won two handicaps around this time last year, scoring at Windsor (6f, good to firm) and following up at Goodwood (7f, good) 18 days later; registered plenty of other good efforts last term and was back on the scoresheet with narrow win at Yarmouth (7f, good) 11 days ago; something to find on the figures but she's the type to make her presence felt.

10/1

1st

1

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

16:28 Yarmouth

Havana Pusey

9st 11lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Gallagher

Last season went well in 6f/7f handicaps and was only 3l away in a Group 3 on one occasion; however, that campaign ended badly and her reappearance at the Craven meeting was no better.

10/1

Form: 21335- D

Last run: 123 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Had looked thoroughly exposed when starting out for Ruth Carr last August but he ended the year with a series of good runs in sprint handicaps, including when suffering a torrid run through the closing stages at Newcastle when last seen in December; runs off the same mark and won't mind the conditions.
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4th

5

(15)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Rousing Encore

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Promising second on reappearance at Newcastle and better than the bare results suggest since, meeting significant trouble in running in a big field at York last time; could play a major role if getting the breaks.

11/1

15th

19

(11)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Rousing Encore

8st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Merely fifth on his last two starts, following a very promising second on his reappearance at Newcastle (6f, AW); however, he won this last year (good to firm) and is handicapped to be in the mix if he's back on song.

14/1

5th

2

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

18:27 Doncaster

Rousing Encore

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Not much room for manoeuvre off this mark but has resumed in good form, latterly when inclined to pull hard at Newmarket (6f) in a race not run to suit; usually ridden patiently these days but has made all more than once in the past; a lot may hinge on how things unfold early.

8/1

Form: 2960-0

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won twice as a 2yo, including a Group 3 in the mud, but his losing run is up to ten and he has finished well down the field in his last three starts; those defeats have come in stronger races than this but 6f on drying ground may be an insufficient test.
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11

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Orne

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

7f turf (heavy) and AW winner but without success since 2023; inconsistent but his better efforts of the last 12 months would give him each-way claims from this mark.

12/1

13th

20

(19)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Orne

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Very useful on his day for previous yard; nowhere near the same force for his current one but his mark reflects that and he looked to be coming to hand when fourth of 22 over 7f at here at last week's Dante meeting, travelling comfortably in the lead for a long way; not discounted back at 6f.

10/1

3rd

21

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Orne

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Useful on his day for previous yard but is far from solid on form, mostly over 6f, for current stable; it remains to be seen whether this step back up in distance makes a difference.

25/1

Form: 0000-1 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Looked an exciting prospect when winning twice in AW novice events at two/three; barely beat a rival in four handicap runs in 2024 but he showed his true colours with an emphatic win at Wolverhampton five weeks ago (6f), tanking through the race and finding plenty when asked for his effort; looked one to keep onside on that occasion but there is still a query about him proving as effective on turf; lenient mark on grass if he does, however.
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10th

9

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Sir Les Patterson

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Improved on the AW last winter with two wins at this trip (beat City House second occasion); turf return came at Newmarket early this month, showing plenty of pace until weakening final furlong in finishing creditable fourth in very valuable contest; remains on a handy mark compared to AW so has to be respected.

10/1

4th

5

(10)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

Sir Les Patterson

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Stephen Thorne

Enough evidence to point to him being a superior performer on AW but that is reflected in a handicap mark that is 9lb lower on grass; that said, it is still 11lb higher than when twice beaten at the Curragh last September and he'll need to leave his turf form well behind if he is to win.

12/1

11th

1

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Les Patterson

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Inconsistent but talented when trained by Harry Eustace; on the up for his new stable, winning 6f handicaps in fine style last November and in February; could well have more to offer on AW but it will require a mighty performance to defy top weight in this field.

4/1

8th
7 (10)
Rohaan

10/1

Form: 542728 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Not the force of old but he's run several good races on AW over the winter; latest Kempton run easy to strike a line through and he should appreciate returning to turf; suspicion he'll get going too late once again.
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19

(10)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Ascot

Rohaan

8st 12lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David Evans

Has five C&D wins on his resume, including two Wokinghams and two Group 3s; getting on for two years since his last win though and this might be too competitive these days.

14/1

3

(11)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Rohaan

10st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Evans

Hold-up sprinter who has been a source of frustration since his last win in October 2023; on a lowly mark and his four C&D runs this year have all been competitive; shouldn't be far away.

9/1

8th

7

(5)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Pontefract

Rohaan

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

Landed the Wokingham in 2021 and 2022; on a long losing sequence but ran encouragingly in big field at Newbury most recently; fighting chance off current mark.

11/2

9/1

Form: 12518- D

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won his novice on turf (6f, good) but his two handicap wins last year came on Kempton's Polytrack; absent since flopping in the mud at Haydock last October; career best will be required to defy this mark back from 175 days off.
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6th

1

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Drama

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Ferguson

These conditions bring out the best in him and was taking his C&D record to 4-6 when finishing with a flourish to win a strong handicap last month; remains capable of further progress and although he has something to find at the weights, a bigger concern is the prospect of a tactical event.

3/1

1st

2

(4)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Drama

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Ferguson

Better on AW than turf and his C&D record reads 31511 (including this race 12 months ago); endured a troubled passage at Newcastle on his most recent AW run and still looked in form; no show in the Stewards' Cup but this is altogether more suitable; Oisin Murphy rides for the first time.

4/1

27

(20)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Goodwood

Drama

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Ferguson

Capable off this mark and he didn't enjoy a clear run at Newcastle five weeks ago (6f); all his best form has come on AW though and nothing in his turf record suggests he's the answer.

22/1

Form: 226-32 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Placed in four of his five AW runs since October but he's getting no respite from the handicapper as a consequence; should run his race but others look stronger for win purposes.
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20

(3)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Chief Mankato

8st 12lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

Arrives in good heart, following a third to Badri at Windsor with a battling success on the same course (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago; up 5lb for the win but that form was boosted when runner-up Trefor went one better here on Wednesday; needs to be considered.

16/1

1st

9

(4)

11th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:10 Windsor

Chief Mankato

9st 0lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

Generally consistent for current yard and recent form features a Chepstow success; met traffic issues on his way to third behind Badri and Inishfallen over C&D last time; solid claims.

10/1

6

(6)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:05 Windsor

Chief Mankato

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

First win since his 2yo debut when scoring off a reduced mark at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) 26 days ago; back up 5lb but his confidence should be boosted after that success and he has been generally consistent in handicaps; shortlisted.

100/30

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 88095- CD

Last run: 399 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D maiden on his second 2yo run before showing good form in nurseries later that season, notably an impressive success at York's Ebor meeting; struggled in Dubai in early 2024 and returns to action after 399 days on the sidelines; could yet return to his juvenile level and he's worth noting for market confidence.
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9th

2

(5)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:17 Windsor

Zoulu Chief

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Heather Main

Shaped okay at Lingfield in January; down the field at Leicester last month but he was harried up front and weakened in the final furlong; dropped 2lb and this easier track will help; one to consider.

9/2

10th

10

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Zoulu Chief

8st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Heather Main

Ran creditably at Lingfield in January when bidding for a 6f AW double; 8lb higher than when second at Newmarket (7f) on last turf attempt but he's proved consistent since being gelded and his first two handicap wins were on good to firm; in the mix.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £129.80
Straight Forecast £163.48
Tricast £2814.82
Trifecta £2191.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Havana Pusey

SPOTLIGHT:

Change Sings

NEWMARKET:

Orne

LAMBOURN:

Havanagreattime

The Sun:

Drama

TOPSPEED:

Rohaan

Daily Mail:

Orne

The Times:

Havana Pusey

Telegraph:

Havana Pusey

D Express:

Havana Pusey

Daily Mirror:

Havana Pusey

Daily Record:

Havana Pusey

POSTDATA:

Change Sings

The Guardian:

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The Star:

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