April 17 / 14.25 Newmarket

14.25

Good To Soft

Never Ordinary At bet365 Handicap

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Never Ordinary At bet365 Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 514-

Last run: 224 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced colt whose sole outing under Oisin Murphy resulted in Haydock success (7f, good to firm) on the back of a promising debut; disappointing when last seen (1m) but is by no means written off.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

King Casper

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Antony Brittain

Well treated on the pick of his form for Hugo Palmer last year but was 66-1 and showed little on reappearance/stable debut; only 2lb lower and probably best watched.

100/1

17th

16

(17)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

King Casper

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

None too consistent for Hugo Palmer last year but he is well treated on his best form; sold for 24,000gns last October; likely best watched back at 7f after 287 days off.

50/1

15/2

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 2-11 D

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism upped to 1m in Southwell novice event ten weeks ago, taking his form figures (all on AW) to 211; now goes into deeper waters but has the right profile, being an improving colt.
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8

(1)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:28 Nottingham

Transparent

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tom Ward

Both wins in AW novices (7f/1m) early this year; runner-up over 1m in two of his four starts on turf but below form in both spheres on last two outings; bit to prove, including on softer than good.

14/1

5th

3

(15)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Newbury

Transparent

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tom Ward

Both wins in AW novices (7f/1m), but runner-up in two of his three starts on turf (both over this trip on straight tracks); needs to put a modest effort at Southwell (1m, AW) behind him, though.

14/1

13th

10

(2)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Transparent

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Tom Ward

C&D novice winner who was a close third in a warm 3yo handicap over C&D last month; beaten 5l when runner-up at Newmarket since but behind a fast-improving winner and the AW may be more his thing; major player back here.

11/2

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3rd
1 (3)
Fearnot

11/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 12

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has shown strong promise over 7f on AW, winning at Wolverhampton then going close under a penalty at Kempton; gives the impression he'll stay this extra furlong on turf debut; open to further progress.
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4th

7

(4)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

13:15 Haydock

Fearnot

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Clive Cox

This 3yo has very much gone the right way since an AW debut success in March, including two 1m Ascot handicap wins (another excellent run there when third in Britannia at Royal meeting); caught wide and too far back when eighth of 17 in handicap at York's Ebor meeting last month and that shouldn't be taken to suggest his improvement has come to a halt; won't need to advance his form too much to make his presence felt in Group company.

8/1

8th

1

(15)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

17:20 York

Fearnot

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Good effort in the Britannia at Royal Ascot is flanked by two Ascot wins, latest in big field on King George day (1m, good) when taking form figures to 123131; progressive and very solid.

11/2

1st

8

(17)

26th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Fearnot

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Progressive 3yo who strolled home in a C&D handicap in May and performed even better when a close third in the Britannia here (again good to firm) the following month; that run more than justifies a further 5lb rise in the weights and he's a major player again on a course he clearly handles very well.

7/1

Form: 4413-

Last run: 176 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Stablemate of Present Times; sent north to win at Thirsk (7f) on penultimate 2yo start then was seemingly outstayed over 1m2f on soft ground here; gelded since; may have more to offer back down in trip.
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2nd

2

(7)

14th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

13:30 Sandown

Watching Stars

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Charlie Appleby

Godolphin runner who is 0-3 since handicapping but posted a good effort (neck second over 1m2f) at Newmarket most recently and that form is working out nicely; possibilities despite going up 4lb.

5/2

2nd

2

(4)

4th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Watching Stars

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

prominent, challenging 2f out, ridden and led narrowly final 110yds, headed and no extra towards finish

7/2

2nd

2

(4)

4th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Watching Stars

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Improved with each of his first three 2yo runs, getting off the mark at Thirsk in September (7f, good to soft); looked to find 1m an inadequate test here on his reappearance 17 days ago (first run since a gelding operation) and can do better over today's longer trip.

7/2

Form: 422-

Last run: 176 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Nicely bred colt who made the frame in three races last term, latest over C&D (soft) when beating all bar an above-average newcomer who looks a good prospect; the type to make his mark in handicaps this year.
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9th

18

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Byblos

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

Landed a Southwell maiden (1m3f, AW; 30-100) in August, but held in three starts back in handicaps since (in blinkers last time); has raced freely, but he may settle better in a bigger field and this race has gone to a 3yo three times in the last six years.

7/1

12

(9)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 14y

Class 3

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Byblos

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John & Thady Gosden

Only 1-8 and disappointed at Windsor (1m3f; raced freely) when the return to soft ground was expected to benefit; however, could settle better in the new blinkers and he is a course winner.

5/1

9

(1)

1st Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

18:00 Windsor

Byblos

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Record is 1-7, the win in 1m3f AW maiden two starts ago; beaten favourite latest but wasn't disgraced; well bred and may do better still.

7/4

9/1

Form: 731-

Last run: 127 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Steady improvement in 2yo novice events over 7f culminated in Kempton AW win; gelded since; likely to stay this new trip and Ryan Moore is a positive booking; one of many unexposed contenders.
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7th

6

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:00 Windsor

Happy Banner

9st 5lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Novice winner who has been paying his way in defeat in handicaps; wasn't helped by a dawdling pace last time at Sandown (1m); good or fast ground is fine, but slower would be an unknown.

7/1

4th

3

(4)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Sandown

Happy Banner

9st 7lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Four good runs this season, the latest a close second at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) three weeks ago; went up 3lb for that but the form was boosted when the winner followed up on Friday; ought to be right in the thick of things again.

3/1

2nd

1

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:22 Epsom

Happy Banner

10st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Three good runs this season, the latest a second at Chepstow (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago; competes off same mark and will be a tough nut to crack if first-time cheekpieces have any positive effect.

3/1

7th
10 (4)
Canvas

66/1

Form: 5467-0

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who has posted two unconvincing efforts on AW since handicapping, latest on debut for new yard; showed some ability on turf previously but this looks a difficult task.
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6th

1

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

14:00 Doncaster

Canvas

9st 7lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

A two-time 1m winner here in 2025; made a promising return when fourth at Newmarket in May but well held in 1m handicaps at Carlisle and York since; has a bit to prove now.

4/1

9th

4

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:05 York

Canvas

9st 8lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Front-runner with a favourable low draw; shaped nicely at Newmarket (1m, good) on reappearance and quick ground was blamed for a poor run next time; below the mark of his last win (over C&D) and no surprise if he makes a bold bid from the front, especially if the rain materialises.

12/1

11/2

Form: 15- D BF

Last run: 181 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Related to winners for his connections; belied 33-1 odds to prevail narrowly at Doncaster (1m, good) on debut and it's best to forgive his Haydock defeat on heavy ground; likely remains capable of better.
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3rd

2

(10)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:15 Hamilton

Yabher

9st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Has won four of his 11 races, the latest by 6l at Goodwood in May (1m2f, good; made all); hit with a 12lb rise for that and below par since; stays 1m4f, has been dropped 4lb and tongue-tie now tried; bit to prove.

11/2

14th

5

(14)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Yabher

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Acts on good to firm; effective with varied tactics and easily made all on his reappearance over C&D (good; 10lb higher today) in May; needs to bounce back from a poor show when never dangerous at just 7-1 for a top 1m2f handicap at York 17 days ago.

6/1

17th

3

(13)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Yabher

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: William Haggas

Two wins in light campaign last season (1m2f/1m4f, good to firm/good) and he easily made all on his reappearance at Goodwood (1m2f, good) in May; has a 12lb rise to contend with in this hotter race but it remains to be seen where the ceiling of his ability lies; top yard has won this race three times.

6/1

Form: 00218-

Last run: 229 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Came up well short at Sandown when last seen; fortuitous winner in four-runner field on the other course here (7f) earlier in August as the runner-up looked unlucky; this is a stiffer assignment.
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2nd

9

(6)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

17:27 Haydock

Pappa Louis

9st 4lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Sole win came as a 2yo last August but he's been runner-up from off the pace on varied ground in three of his last five starts, over this sort of trip on last two occasions; each-way contender again.

6/1

4

(5)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

16:00 Yarmouth

Pappa Louis

9st 4lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

No match for the progressive Bosphorus Rose at Catterick latest (soft), but didn't fail for stamina on that second 1m4f outing; new career-low mark despite that above-par run, and return to sounder turf is fine.

6/1

4

(4)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

16:30 Catterick

Pappa Louis

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tom Dascombe

Held up this season; second at Chester (1m2f) in May is easily the best of his five runs this season and he was tailed off at Epsom latest on first attempt at 1m4f; visored last four starts and tongue tied latest, but cheekpieces (tried once as 2yo, below form) return; unraced on softer than good.

10/1

Form: 231- D

Last run: 155 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced gelding whose form comprises placed efforts over C&D and an odds-on success at Lingfield (1m, AW); ties in with Byblos on October running and holds solid claims returned to Newmarket.
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3rd

2

(4)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Present Times

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

1m AW winner for Charlie Appleby as a 2yo but he's struggled in five runs for his current yard; now 19lb lower than for his opening mark but he has plenty to prove on this drop back in trip; headgear removed.

12/1

7th

2

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Present Times

9st 8lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

1m AW winner for Charlie Appleby as a 2yo; barely beat a rival in five handicap runs in 2025 (sold after the first of them) but he has tumbled down the weights and has his first run in 0-70 company with new headgear fitted; market confidence should be noted.

10/1

10th

11

(11)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

15:05 Haydock

Present Times

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Stella Barclay

AW novice success on final 2yo start; soundly beaten in three handicaps this season, leaving Charlie Appleby after first occasion; fitting of tongue-tie needs to prompt a big revival.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £130.50
Straight Forecast £147.73
Tricast £1337.35
Trifecta £777.10

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Yabher

SPOTLIGHT:

Byblos

RP RATINGS:

Fearnot

LAMBOURN:

Happy Banner

The Times:

Watching Stars

The Sun:

Happy Banner

The Guardian:

Yabher

Daily Mail:

Yabher

D Express:

Yabher

NEWMARKET:

Byblos

The Star:

Byblos

Daily Record:

Byblos

POSTDATA:

Fearnot

Telegraph:

Fearnot

Daily Mirror:

Fearnot