April 12 / 16.54 Newbury

16.54

Good

Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £11776.5
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 35744- C

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in this race (good to soft) off 9lb higher on last year's reappearance; mixed record later in 2024 but resumes with his stable among the winners; gets the vote.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(5)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:42 Lingfield

Sweet Reward

9st 9lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Generally kept away from fast ground but won easily on good to firm over 1m2f here for Olivia Tubb early in the month; retains most of her ability for a yard enjoying a good spring but she's often come to hand early in the past and a 7lb rise will test her.

5/2

1st

6

(5)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

12:55 Lingfield

Sweet Reward

9st 2lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Registered his seventh win when scoring on reappearance at Newbury (1m2f, good) last year and he attracted support before finishing second to an unexposed sort at Epsom (8.5f, good) on recent comeback this time; might not come on a bundle for that but this trip is more suitable and he's in with an each-way chance.

3/1

2nd

7

(9)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:58 Epsom

Sweet Reward

9st 0lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Seven wins include five off higher marks than this and one at this track (1m2f, good to soft; has won on good) in 2023; this trip might be on the short side but he went close on his reappearance in 2024 (1m2f) and scored off 2lb higher on his comeback last term (1m2f); not readily dismissed.

14/1

2nd
15 (4)
Yokohama

10/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 753-36

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since his AW debut; did perform with credit when twice third on AW this winter but below-par sixth of seven at Newcastle six weeks ago; subsequently gelded; fourth is the best he's managed in four previous turf starts.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

14

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Newbury

Yokohama

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: John Butler

Has slipped to a career-low mark and well-backed fifth of 15 when returned to turf at Doncaster (1m2f) in March last time wasn't too bad; however, his record over that sort of trip is far more appealing than his two runs at 1m4f and his turf tally is 0-11.

10/1

5th

3

(13)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Yokohama

9st 13lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: John Butler

Drawn a blank since AW debut success but was placed over this trip on turf (good/good to firm) off higher marks last season; hard to get too excited by this winter's AW efforts but it's possible an eight-week break could have had a reviving effect; one to note in the betting.

10/1

10th

8

(10)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yokohama

9st 2lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: John Butler

7f Tapeta winner but has not won since that debut in 2023; was a close second on turf from a higher mark last season but needs to be much better than his latest AW effort.

25/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 71287-

Last run: 170 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Both 2024 wins over 1m6f (good/good to firm); had soft ground as an excuse for lesser runs to end 2024 but might be best watched down significantly in trip on reappearance.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Newmarket

Expressionless

9st 7lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Dylan Cunha

Good comeback over 1m2f when third of 15 at Doncaster (good to soft) in March and made it win number six when going in at Leicester (1m4f, good) next time; never threatened over 2m at Ascot last Friday but not ruled out back down in trip.

8/1

10th

7

(11)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Expressionless

9st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Dylan Cunha

Three wins at 1m6f and it was his sixth win in total when beating four others over 1m4f at Leicester (good) last month; has won off this mark before and 2m looks worth a go; respected.

6/1

1st

1

(1)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

14:52 Leicester

Expressionless

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Dylan Cunha

Mostly ran with credit last term and did so again when third of 15 at Doncaster (1m2f) on 2025 reappearance; this step back up in trip should suit (1m6f winner last October); strong candidate.

11/4

4th
16 (8)
Gozo

14/1

Form: 75-228

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner but 0-12 on Flat; runner-up on AW in February/March but below par when sixth latest; others are more persuasive.
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9

24th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

17:22 Kelso

Gozo

10st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Andrew Hamilton

A fair hurdles winner (also fair on Flat) for Ben Brookhouse; pulled up on his first two runs for current yard at Catterick and here this year though and he also came in last of eight on the Flat for R Mike Smith three weeks ago; very hard to warm to.

33/1

8th

2

(3)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

17:35 Hamilton

Gozo

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Gormley

T: R Mike Smith

Well handicapped on Flat form for Ben Brookhouse in early part of 2025, but pulled up in two handicap hurdles when owner-trained this year; now in the care of Mike Smith for Flat return; others have much less to prove.

20/1

8

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Gozo

10st 13lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Andrew Hamilton

Fair Flat racer who won a juvenile event on hurdling debut in 2023 but was not seen again over jumps until pulled up in Catterick handicap on stable debut in January; current ability in this sphere remains hard to gauge.

16/1

Form: 317V7- BF

Last run: 140 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Improved with each of his first three runs, narrowly seeing off now smart stablemate Roi De France in novice at Windsor (1m, good to firm) in June; didn't make the expected progress in handicaps subsequently but still early days and top stable has stuck with him; market confidence could prove significant.
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Verdict Starting price

20th

3

(12)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Westridge

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John & Thady Gosden

Progressive 4yo who impressed in big-field handicap at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good) and was a close third of 15 at York (1m2f, good to firm) subsequently; his surplus stamina may be no bad thing in what is likely to be a strongly run race and he's respected for his top stable.

9/1

3rd

1

(7)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Westridge

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: John & Thady Gosden

Carries his head high but his profile has been progressive since cheekpieces have gone on and he produced a smart handicap performance when comfortably accounting for his 17 rivals over this trip at Glorious Goodwood (good) 25 days ago; his two other wins came on good to firm; an 8lb rise demands further improvement but no surprise were he to find it.

100/30

17

(8)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:20 Goodwood

Westridge

8st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John & Thady Gosden

Both wins on good to firm at Windsor; carries his head high but recorded two seconds and a win over 1m3f, 1m2f and an extended 1m3f from his three starts since the cheekpieces went on this term, putting him on an upward curve.

16/1

6/1

Form: 73261- D

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Tail flasher but came good with blinkers added (retained) at Windsor (1m2f, good) on final 3yo start; that was only his third handicap so there could be more to come in 2025.
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3

(9)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:04 Windsor

Lone Piper

9st 13lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Tom Clover

He was wearing blinkers for the first time when winning the corresponding event 12 months ago off 1lb lower; not at that level in three runs his year but no surprise to see a revival back here; all turf starts so far have been on good ground.

7/1

7th

4

(7)

10th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

16:20 Doncaster

Lone Piper

10st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tom Clover

Slightly outstayed over 1m4f last time; interesting back at 1m2f and switched to new headgear, having recorded sole win in first-time blinkers over this trip.

9/2

16/1

Form: 10816- D

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Three handicaps wins over 1m2f on good to firm but all in small fields and only sixth off this mark on final 4yo start; others are more persuasive for win purposes.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

6

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Newbury

Morcar

9st 1lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

1lb lower than for his last win; two runs back from wind surgery haven't been his best and he is taking on some potential improvers today.

14/1

5th

7

(2)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

12:55 Lingfield

Morcar

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Close third in this in 2024 and he enhanced a good C&D record when winning last year's edition (good to firm) from this mark; placed on his next four starts and had a soft-ground excuse on final start that term; had wind surgery ahead of a quiet comeback at Newbury three weeks ago but no surprise if this day has been ringed in his calendar.

7/1

10th

12

(3)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Newbury

Morcar

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Suited by good/firmer and has won four 1m2f handicaps, the latest last May; he seemed in need of the run when 28-1 in this race the time before, so that's a concern on today's first run since his second wind surgery.

16/1

Form: 48020- BF

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his 1m maiden win in Ireland in 2022; 0-12 for Jim Goldie last year, ending the campaign over sprint trips; changed hands for 22,000gns last October and new connections quick to step him markedly back up in distance; drawn widest; betting perhaps the best guide to expectations.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

Londoner

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Usually thereabouts, including in AW campaign this year which culminated in a Lingfield 1m2f win in April; respectable fifth of nine off this mark at Chester (extended 1m2f, good) three weeks ago.

10/1

5th

3

(1)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Londoner

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Usually thereabouts, including in AW campaign this year which culminated in a Lingfield 1m2f win five weeks ago; one concern is that he was below form last September on his only run at this track.

8/1

1st

5

(10)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Londoner

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

In the frame in six of his eight starts since returning to the AW last September, but his losing run is mounting yet he remains 8lb above his last winning mark; others more compelling.

11/1

OUR TIP
9th
1 (13)
Metallo

7/1

Form: 83-236

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Placed three times on AW back from an absence this winter and claims if latest slightly below-par sixth at Chelmsford (1m2f) can be forgiven; won on turf as a 2yo.
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4th

1

(2)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Metallo

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

0-13 in handicaps and usually seen over further than this, but he did run well when fourth of nine over 7f here in March; with a couple in here that like to go forward, he may have the race run to suit and drops into a 0-80 for the first time; hood removed; interesting.

13/2

4th

6

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Metallo

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: John Butler

On a long losing run but he comes here in decent form for his current yard, sixth of 14 in 1m2f handicap here 24 days ago; possibilities on his first go at this trip.

8/1

6th

12

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Metallo

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

0-11 in handicaps, but is closely matched with Wyld Bill on February's C&D running and ran at least as well as could have been expected when fourth of nine over 7f here a week ago; drawn wider than ideal, but not dismissed entirely.

12/1

Form: 1211-0 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Form took off after a gelding operation last spring, winning 1m handicaps here, Goodwood and Newmarket on good/good to firm in the summer; never involved in Lincoln Trial on Wolverhampton reappearance five weeks ago but he may come on for the run; drawn wide tackling 1m2f for the first time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(3)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Great Chieftain

8st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Oliver Cole

Good seventh of 23 here in the Cambridgeshire when second home on his side; not much went right on UAE debut at Meydan (1m, good) in January but he was a solid fifth of 16 over that C&D a fortnight later and is now back down to his last winning mark; C&D winner who looks a key player.

7/2

7th

17

(16)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Great Chieftain

8st 10lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Oliver Cole

Won two in a row in May (1m, good; including here); merely midfield at Goodwood 34 days ago but that was his first run for three months and he may have needed it; not discounted in view of previous, progressive form.

25/1

Form: 02639-

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Runner-up three times last season, including reappearance; had heavy ground as an excuse for a rare below-par run on final start and this largely consistent mare holds each-way claims on her return to action.
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5th

4

16th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

20:30 Uttoxeter

Roarin Success

11st 9lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Useful Flat handicapper; best run over hurdles when runner-up in a novice at Newcastle in January; fair form on the Flat since following a wind op; non-runner 8.05 Aintree Friday.

10/1

7th

5

(2)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 4

15:10 Haydock

Roarin Success

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Donald McCain

On a fair mark on her best Flat form for Harry Charlton; some promise over hurdles for new stable and 1m4f may have stretched her when back on the Flat at Thirsk two weeks ago.

14/1

Form: 24184-

Last run: 199 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
All seven turf wins over 1m at Brighton on ground ranging from soft to good to firm; first outing for 199 days and record suggests it's best to look elsewhere away from Brighton.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Uncle Dick

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Eight C&D wins, the most recent off current mark in August; not in the same form since and was behind a few of today's rivals last time.

10/1

5

(11)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:55 Brighton

Uncle Dick

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Has struggled on his last three starts but always a force to be reckoned with at this track having registered an eighth win here on his last visit in August (1m, good; ridden by Oliver Carmichael); only 2lb higher.

16/1

1

(10)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:28 Bath

Uncle Dick

9st 13lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Resumed winning ways at Brighton (1m) in August and not disgraced when fifth of nine in 1m Salisbury handicap 16 days ago; shortlisted.

12/1

8/1

Form: /27-47

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has yet to build on early 1m AW promise, including one run on turf; too soon to write off for leading stable but others arrive with more pressing claims.
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13th

14

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

12:50 Down Royal

Parkland

11st 4lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Anthony McCann

Placed twice on the Flat for Andrew Balding but three maiden hurdle runs have offered nothing.

150/1

3

(12)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:55 Newbury

Parkland

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Chased home Notable Speech at Kempton last January but their paths have been very different subsequently; yet to make a major impact in handicaps and hopes pinned on the step up in trip having a positive effect.

14/1

11th

3

(12)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:55 Newbury

Parkland

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Chased home Notable Speech at Kempton last January but their paths have been very different subsequently; yet to make a major impact in handicaps and hopes pinned on the step up in trip having a positive effect.

14/1

Form: 43121- D

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Regained the progressive thread back on AW for Sir Mark Todd last autumn, winning twice at Kempton (1m3f/1m4f); down in trip on return for new yard among the winners; successful on soft turf at the start of his career but slight doubt as to whether he's equally as effective on the grass.
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Verdict Starting price

3

(8)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Rockit Tommy

10st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Patrick Chamings

Record of 3-6 on AW includes a couple of middle-distance wins at Kempton; returns here off a handy mark but has stamina to prove over this new trip; 0-5 for current yard.

12/1

4th

2

(6)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:45 Sandown

Rockit Tommy

10st 13lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Beaten only half a length when fourth of six at Goodwood (1m4f, good to soft) in June; however, beaten 4l when fifth back there (1m4f, good to firm) last time; slow ground may be preferable.

12/1

Non-runners

Speriamo, Vaynor

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £92.20
Straight Forecast £79.78
Tricast £861.09
Trifecta £690.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sweet Reward

The Times:

Great Chieftain

The Guardian:

Westridge

POSTDATA:

Metallo

NEWMARKET:

Lone Piper

Telegraph:

Morcar

Daily Mirror:

Expressionless

The Sun:

Great Chieftain

Daily Record:

Great Chieftain

The Star:

Westridge

D Express:

Metallo

RP RATINGS:

Sweet Reward

TOPSPEED:

Sweet Reward

LAMBOURN:

Sweet Reward

Daily Mail:

Sweet Reward