April 22 / 15.55 Epsom

15.55

Good

Weatherbys Digital Solutions Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 1m 0f 113y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Weatherbys Digital Solutions Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kameko half-brother to winners Defoe (1m-1m5f including Group 1; RPR 121) and Kareema (Qatar 1m1f), out of 1m2f winner (89); notable connections; interesting debutant, especially if the market speaks positively.
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8

(3)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Jackknife

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Roger Varian

13-8 when winning on debut at Epsom (8.5f, good) in April and stayed on strongly once in the clear in Sandown Listed race (1m, good) last month, finishing third; this half-brother to the yard's 1m4f Group 1 winner Defoe is open to plenty of improvement now up in trip and could be a major player.

11/2

2

(2)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

20:05 Sandown

Jackknife

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Roger Varian

Strong in the betting when beating his market rival by a neck on last month's debut at Epsom (8.5f, good); others have much better form but this half-brother to his top trainer's Group 1 Coronation Cup winner Defoe could have lots more to offer and is an interesting contender.

8/1

2

(2)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

20:05 Sandown

Jackknife

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Roger Varian

Strong in the betting when beating his market rival by a neck on last month's debut at Epsom (8.5f, good); others have much better form but this half-brother to his top trainer's Group 1 Coronation Cup winner Defoe could have lots more to offer and is an interesting contender.

8/1

11/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 42- BF

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Royal runner whose autumn promise comprised a solid fourth at Newbury (winner followed up in Group 3) and clear second, despite still seeming green, at Kempton (1m, AW); gelded since; respected with further progress plausible.
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10

(1)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Carlisle

The Kings Falcon

9st 3lb

J: Harry Burns

T: William Haggas

Promise last autumn on first two runs (7f/1m, heavy/AW) and returned with close second at Epsom (8.5f, good) last month; in top hands to continue to progress and every chance this trip will be within range; player.

2/1

10

(1)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Carlisle

The Kings Falcon

9st 3lb

J: Harry Burns

T: William Haggas

Promise last autumn on first two runs (7f/1m, heavy/AW) and returned with close second at Epsom (8.5f, good) last month; in top hands to continue to progress and every chance this trip will be within range; player.

2/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 642-

Last run: 153 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Steady progress in autumn maidens (7f) culminated in a narrow defeat on the Polytrack at Kempton; gives the impression this longer distance will suit; one of the main form contenders.
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8th

1

(4)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Lingfield

Spirit Of Albion

10st 2lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

0-8 for Amanda Perrett but he has been placed on three occasions, including when going close at Kempton (7f, AW) in November 2024 on his third start; below his best when last seen 293 days ago and now makes his stable debut having been purchased for 9,000gns; watch the betting.

5/2

Form: 47-

Last run: 181 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Similar type to The King's Falcon, having been gelded since his two autumn starts; rather disappointing at Newmarket but is in excellent hands and may yet confirm his Salisbury promise (1m, heavy).
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6th

3

(6)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Salisbury

Too Don Juan

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Fourth in Epsom novice (1m, good) on return looked promising but he's rather taken backward steps since in 1m2f handicaps at Chester and Sandown; reverts to 1m but it wasn't just the trip which has beaten him recently.

4/1

6th

8

(4)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:50 Sandown

Too Don Juan

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Quite eyecatching on his Epsom return (1m novice, good) as he hit some traffic before staying on nicely; sent off favourite for handicap debut at Chester (1m2f) but never seemed on an even keel around there and made no real impression; remains of interest.

6/1

5th

4

(10)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

17:05 Chester

Too Don Juan

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

Resumed from six months off/gelded with an improved fourth of nine in 8.5f Epsom novice last month, running on well late having not enjoyed the smoothest of passages; this son of Too Darn Hot has more to offer on his first go in handicaps, especially now his stamina is drawn out more; interesting.

9/2

33/1

Form: 79

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Similar type to Middleton, being a turf debutant who needs to improve a good deal on his two AW efforts.
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12th

8

(13)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 2

13:30 Carlisle

Topteam

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Andrew Balding

Four wins from 11 starts; successful on comeback at Kempton (1m4f, AW; made all) in April and again ran well when second at Newmarket (1m4f, good) two weeks ago; should be in the thick of things once more.

13/2

2nd

3

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:32 Newmarket

Topteam

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Normally reliable and gritty performer, as evidenced by his comeback win at Kempton (AW; made all) in April, so his major flop at Epsom (again 1m4f, good) came as quite the surprise three weeks later; maybe that track didn't suit and his previous body of work means he can easily be given another chance.

4/1

5th

2

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 3

15:50 Epsom

Topteam

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Really likeable sort who scored three times on good ground (1m2f/1m4f) last term, twice coming out on top in tight finishes; gelded before again showing a fine attitude to pick up Kempton handicap (1m4f, AW) on his reappearance three weeks ago; likely won't go down without a fight for his ever-growing fan club.

7/4

11/1

Form: 4029-3

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Good chance on best 2yo form (6f/7f) for previous yard; however, he's the most exposed contender, being 0-7, and reappearance effort didn't suggest he's crying out for this new trip.
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10th

12

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Newbury

Jet Packer

8st 12lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Jim Boyle

Still a maiden but he has performed encouragingly in two runs, albeit both on Lingfield AW in December, since having wind surgery; returns to turf for this reappearance.

10/1

6th

11

(4)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:22 Lingfield (AW)

Jet Packer

9st 3lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Still a maiden after 15 starts but he's well treated on his peak form and was best of the rest behind Harryella over C&D 13 days off; has a big swing in the weights with his old rival and could be dangerous if he can back that up.

13/2

2nd

4

(10)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Jet Packer

9st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

14-race maiden who has gone backwards since May, notably so the last twice, and can't be recommended at present; wore a visor latest start, which is ditched for this AW debut.

12/1

7th
4 (7)
Jonnie

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
44,000gns yearling; Nathaniel half-brother to French 1m/8.5f winner Monna Vanna, out of German 7f winner; less interesting than the other newcomer in this field.
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1st

4

(2)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Yarmouth

Jonnie

9st 7lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Beaten 9l or more in his three qualifying runs and was a remote fifth on handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f, soft; 33-1) last month; still early days but he needs improvement at this new trip.

16/1

8

(3)

17th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:45 Sandown

Jonnie

8st 13lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Backward step at Windsor last time (on soft but bred to handle these conditions) but his two previous runs weren't devoid of promise and makes handicap debut in a race his yard has won twice in three years.

20/1

8

(8)

21st Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

Jonnie

9st 7lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Significant ability on both starts (good) and he stuck to his task well for fourth of 11 in C&D novice last time, albeit never threatening Gallic Legend who finished 3l ahead; needs to find extra.

25/1

Form: 4-

Last run: 194 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sole 4yo in the field; seemed to be outstayed over 1m2f at Chelmsford in only start for Jane Chapple-Hyam; subsequently sold for 15,000gns; drop in distance looks a plus.
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13th

10

(3)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Landing Board

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Heather Main

Poor maiden on balance and he came in only ninth for his new yard in 1m3f Kempton handicap 20 days ago; tongue tied for his Tapeta debut with lots more required.

33/1

6

(1)

19th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Landing Board

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Heather Main

Showed some ability in sole start for Jane Chapple-Hyam but subsequently achieved little in three runs for John Gallagher; big turnaround needed on debut for Heather Main.

25/1

14

(1)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Landing Board

8st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: John Gallagher

Had one run (1m2f, AW) for Jane Chapple-Hyam and sold for 15,000gns in November; that debut was a lot better than his two runs this spring, in demanding company admittedly but he lacks solid claims for handicap debut.

33/1

50/1

Form: 08-

Last run: 129 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Judged on AW efforts he needs major improvement for the switch to turf and physical tweak (gelded since last run).
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Payout
Exacta £4.20
Straight Forecast £3.81
Trifecta £21.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The King's Falcon

POSTDATA:

Jackknife

D Express:

Landing Board

The Star:

Too Don Juan

The Times:

Jackknife

Daily Mail:

Jackknife

NEWMARKET:

The King's Falcon

Telegraph:

The King's Falcon

The Guardian:

The King's Falcon

Daily Mirror:

The King's Falcon

Daily Record:

The King's Falcon