May 03 / 16.40 Newmarket

16.40

Good

TrustATrader Handicap

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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TrustATrader Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 2127-

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
While his defeat of Big Mojo in a Beverley maiden shouldn't be taken literally, he did show he was useful when second in a 5f Listed event at Ayr's Western meeting (came from nowhere in the final furlong); a below-par run in the Two-Year-Old Trophy at Redcar is easy enough to forgive (poor draw/soft ground) and he could rate higher this year; the booking of Ryan Moore looks a fair indicator that he'll be primed after his absence.
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2nd

5

(2)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

15:53 Windsor

Uncle Don

8st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

Turf maiden winner who is 0-11 in handicaps but went down by only a neck in Lingfield AW event (6f) on stable/seasonal debut and is worth keeping in mind despite posting a lesser effort since.

5/1

5th

4

(4)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Goodwood

Uncle Don

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Robert Cowell

A fair 5f scorer for Richard Fahey; made a promising start for Robert Cowell after four months off when second of 12 in 6f Lingfield handicap four weeks ago; up 3lb but he must enter calculations.

5/1

2nd

8

(2)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Uncle Don

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

2yo Listed runner-up in September 2024 for Richard Fahey; 0-9 last year but has a dangerous mark to work with on his first start for a new trainer, who can do well with recruits from other yards (remains in the same ownership); interesting, all the more so if attracting market support.

7/1

25/1

Form: 10623-

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo for Karl Burke on soft/heavy, rounding off his season with a good third in a York Listed event 203 days ago; sold for 65,000gns soon afterwards; reappears for a yard gong well but the ground and absence of headgear are potential concerns.
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6th

7

(11)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Milford

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Julie Camacho

0-14 since debut win in May 2024 but he often ran well in some quality handicaps last season; returns on a competitive mark having had wind surgery; could have a part to play if fully tuned up.

12/1

6

(8)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

13:33 Doncaster

Milford

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Julie Camacho

Placed four times for current stable and last two efforts can be forgiven (raced in the most disadvantaged group in Ayr Gold Cup latest); record of 0-12 since debut win is the downside.

14/1

19

(12)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Milford

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Julie Camacho

Not added to his debut win but he has been placed on four occasions this season; got messed about early when down the field at York four weeks ago; cheekpieces now tried; stable looks to have stronger claims elsewhere.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6115-3 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Progressive at two and he made an encouraging reappearance when third over C&D at the Craven meeting, just tiring in the final furlong; a bit more to prove on a faster surface but he's not fully exposed just yet and is on a competitive mark.
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9th

1

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

Invictus Gold

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tom Clover

Goes well at Newmarket; third to Double Rush at last season's Craven meeting (2lb better off today) before an impressive win in the 3yo handicap on this card; another promising run on his reappearance 17 days ago when finishing third, just over 5l behind Double Rush; has bigger days ahead of him but he may be battling for another minor placing.

10/1

3rd

1

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Invictus Gold

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tom Clover

Ran respectably in AW Listed event when last seen; two attempts over C&D comprise a good third to Double Rush at this meeting 12 months ago and a ready success on 2,000 Guineas day (good); solid chance.

7/1

Form: 21549- D

Last run: 238 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Highly tried last season after winning a 6f novice at Goodwood in June; sold out of the Hannon stable for 47,000gns and gelded; hard to say he was thrown in for his handicap debut but he's only had five starts and the best could still be to come.
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1st

1

(10)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Principality

9st 11lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Harry Eustace

Acts on good to firm and heavy ground; won off 1lb higher at Goodwood (1m) last July but has mixed record since and was beaten 11l in the Spring Mile on his reappearance in March; this is a big drop back in grade but he's now 1-11 in handicaps and others are more convincing.

12/1

11th

4

(12)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Principality

9st 10lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Not disgraced (fifth of 14) in sole Doncaster attempt and current mark is workable; however, may be more interesting when back at Goodwood with this reappearance under his belt, having gained both wins there.

12/1

Form: 12-110 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Two 6f wins on AW this year and when bidding for a hat-trick he was one of a number who met trouble in the 3yo handicap at Newcastle on Good Friday; two good turf runs last year came on soft ground; vulnerable to progressive opposition.
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7th

17

(14)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

So Darn Hot

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Campaigned mostly over 6f, winning four times for previous yard; 2-5 on grass; mixed results on AW for new stable; ran respectably in sole 7f attempt but chance of landing this hot handicap partly depends on the effects of first-time headgear.

14/1

6th

10

(3)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

So Darn Hot

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Met all sorts of trouble when down the field behind Berkshire Whisper here 12 months ago; beaten in races won by reopposing rivals in all three starts for his new stable this winter; edging down the weights and has a good apprentice booked but others still appeal more.

25/1

1

(7)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

So Darn Hot

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Quite a progressive sprinter on turf/AW, winning three times; suffered bad luck at Newcastle on Good Friday, then ran creditably to finish third at Newmarket (6f, good) last month; on same mark on this drop back in grade and he's respected.

7/2

Form: 22251-

Last run: 213 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Didn't have to improve to win a three-runner fillies' novice at Musselburgh when last seen in October (5f, good); a big step forward will be needed to defy this mark now handicapping; stable also run Uncle Don.
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16th

6

(22)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Stormy Impact

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won the big-field 3yo Dash at Epsom (5f, good) last June and landed another quality handicap at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in July; she lacks a recent run and there is a suspicion that 6f is her optimum trip, but she'll get a strong pace to aim at today and is not ruled out off a competitive mark.

25/1

2

(7)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:33 Pontefract

Stormy Impact

9st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Well below par in Listed races the last twice but only 1lb higher than when winning a valuable AW handicap in July (three starts back), and 4lb above the mark she defied in the 3YO Dash in June; couldn't put a line through her.

7/2

8th

12

(7)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:05 Ayr

Stormy Impact

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Behind two of these when fifth in Listed race at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) latest but she's better than that, as evidenced by her handicap wins in the 3yo Dash at Epsom (5f, good) in June and at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in July; has run well on good to soft (unraced on softer); not ruled out.

9/1

Form: 11621- CD

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Two 5f wins last summer but he took his form to a new level when flying home to win a C&D sales race in October (good to soft); hit with a 6lb rise and his poor early position in that race came as a result of racing lazily; he's been gelded since and he can't be ruled out for last year's winning stable.
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8th

12

(6)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

The Dragon King

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Clive Cox

Previously effective on turf but form dipped returned to this sphere last time and he still hasn't scored on grass since his 2yo days; admittedly on a workable mark provided he rebounds.

14/1

5th

6

(3)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield

The Dragon King

8st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Spectacular late run to land valuable auction race (6f, good to soft) in October 2024 is starting to fade from the memory but he won his first race since when taking a Wolverhampton handicap in November; narrow defeat at Newcastle (also 7f, AW) in February was up with his best form and respectable efforts on last two starts; not dismissed back on turf.

7/1

5th

10

(10)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

The Dragon King

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Clive Cox

Three turf wins and one on Tapeta (unraced here); posted career-best RPR when going down narrowly on Newcastle reappearance and got little luck in running when under 3l away at Wolverhampton; unraced beyond 7f but he gives the impression that this far could suit.

9/2

Form: 8137-1 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Finished behind a couple of today's rivals in a York Listed event last October (6f, soft); gelded afterwards; strong in the market and ran out an emphatic winner at Pontefract on his seasonal return last month (6f, good); up 7lb in a deeper race but he did look good last time.
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4

(12)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Dark Cloud Rising

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Had a solid 2025, winning three times (5f/6f), but hasn't finished in the first eight this year; dropping in the weights but needs to turn a corner; perhaps a change of headgear will help.

25/1

16th

15

(10)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Dark Cloud Rising

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Three handicap wins during last season's 3yo campaign (6f/5f, including on good/good to firm) and the return of cheekpieces may be a plus; however, he's been unplaced on both runs this year; has to raise his game.

25/1

9th

8

(13)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Dark Cloud Rising

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David O’Meara

C&D winner who ended his 2025 campaign with a success and creditable effort over 5f at Newcastle (AW); was as good as ever in those two runs but he was well below form on his reappearance at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) 18 days ago; may have needed that run but he needs more progress to defy this mark.

14/1

Form: 1-1215 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
He made giant strides on AW over the winter, winning four times over this trip; as good as ever when a close fifth at Newcastle on Good Friday but he's taking on deeper opposition now back on turf.
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3rd

5

(10)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:23 Yarmouth

Carbine Harvester

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: William Haggas

Ended 2025 with two good AW runs at Kempton; down the field in three AW starts this year and he had been given a wind op before weakening on his return to turf at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 17 days ago; nothing wrong with this mark and he drops in grade but the jury's out at the moment.

16/1

7th

10

(1)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:17 Windsor

Carbine Harvester

8st 11lb

J: Harry Burns

T: William Haggas

Ended 2025 with two good AW runs at Kempton; down the field in three AW runs this year but he has had a wind op since last seen; unplaced in four turf runs but the defeats have been in good races and he has shown promise on grass; well drawn and his 7lb lower turf mark heightens interest.

8/1

10th

2

(3)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Carbine Harvester

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: William Haggas

Below best on both runs this year but failed to settle at Kempton last time, when a wide draw also didn't help; twice went close at Kempton (6f) towards the end of last year and this C&D winner is not written off.

13/2

10/1

Form: 7125- D

Last run: 233 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Flopped on her 2yo debut (6f, soft) but she had wind surgery soon after and returned in August looking a different proposition, winning at Ripon before a good second under a penalty at Newbury; solid effort at Doncaster on her nursery debut 233 days ago; can do better this year but such progress is a must in this field.
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10th

4

(7)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Toomuchforme

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Wildly inconsistent filly who's finished well held a few times since springing a 33-1 shock over C&D in March; it seems the positive early impact of the visor may have worn off.

25/1

8th

6

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

14:48 Pontefract

Toomuchforme

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Sprung a 33-1 surprise at Southwell last month (5f) but that has been followed by two disappointing runs; best turf form on good ground; others appeal more for win purposes.

20/1

7th

9

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Toomuchforme

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Antony Brittain

Opened her account for her current yard over C&D in March but bumped start when last of eight in 5f Wolverhampton handicap three days ago; it would come as no surprise to see her bounce back.

8/1

Form: 3-12 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a 6f maiden at Wolverhampton in March and showed better form when second under a penalty at Kempton 12 days ago; opening mark looks manageable and his trainer has a useful 3yo sprint handicapper against which to judge him; interesting.
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4th

14

(4)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Hoodie Hoo

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Yet to win a handicap but he went close at Nottingham last October and again finishing second on last month's reappearance at Lingfield (6f, AW); this is more competitive but he isn't fully exposed.

7/1

2nd

5

(5)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

14:51 Lingfield (AW)

Hoodie Hoo

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Has gone well fresh, having run well in sole 2yo start and a wide-margin winner on Wolverhampton AW (6f; made all) on reappearance last year; put up a bold show against the older horses in a competitive 6f race at Nottingham in October and looks a likely type for this race.

15/8

Form: 2019-1 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
5f maiden win as a 2yo; improved effort on his seasonal reappearance (had wind surgery in March), gamely making all at Ripon off a 4lb lower mark (6f, good); could yet rate higher but this is a much stronger event.
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20th

21

(22)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

American Style

8st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Ryan

Made all at Ripon (6f, good) on last year's reappearance and ran well in defeat on next four starts (including over C&D) prior to two lesser runs to finish his campaign; returned to form with very close third of 16 in same Ripon race last month and this front-runner is an each-way contender.

16/1

3rd

2

(14)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ripon

American Style

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Prominent racer; C&D winner on his seasonal return on this card 12 months ago; often ran well in good handicaps afterwards and although he ended 2025 with a couple of lesser efforts, he is likely to be seen to much better effect this time; should make a bold bid up the stands' rail.

8/1

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Invictus Gold

Telegraph:

Dark Cloud Rising

LAMBOURN:

Hoodie Hoo

POSTDATA:

Carbine Harvester

SPOTLIGHT:

Uncle Don

D Express:

Toomuchforme

Daily Mail:

The Dragon King

The Sun:

Hoodie Hoo

The Star:

Dark Cloud Rising

Daily Record:

Dark Cloud Rising

TOPSPEED:

Invictus Gold

NEWMARKET:

Invictus Gold

The Times:

Invictus Gold

The Guardian:

Invictus Gold

Daily Mirror:

Invictus Gold