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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5th

10

(10)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Uncle Don

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Robert Cowell

Sole win in a Beverley maiden over two years ago but he only just failed to gain a first handicap win when touched off by Justcallmepete over C&D (good to firm) in May; some way below that level in Diligently's race here the following month, though, and others are higher up the list.

12/1

10th

3

(11)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Uncle Don

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

Still seeking a first handicap success but he has gone close in two of his three runs for Robert Cowell, beaten a short head over C&D three weeks ago (good to firm); slower ground would be no issue but he will need a bit more to defy this 2lb higher mark.

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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8th

1

(1)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Milford

10st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

On a long losing sequence but he got right back on track in a refitted visor with second of 12 in 6f handicap at Hamilton last month; up 2lb but that form is proving strong and he can go well again in retained headgear.

13/2

2nd

4

(13)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Milford

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Julie Camacho

Sole win from 18 starts came on his debut in a 5f maiden on soft ground in May 2024 but he has posted some good efforts since; midfield finishes in three starts this year, including when drawn wide at York over 7f on his last two outings; drops back in trip and down in grade with the visor returning.

7/1

9th

9

(16)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Milford

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Julie Camacho

Beaten 16 times since his winning 2yo debut but there have been several good runs along the way; two midfield finishes in good handicaps this summer; edging down the weights and he should be popping up soon.

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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26th

15

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Invictus Gold

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tom Clover

His impressive Newmarket success last May saw him hit hard by the handicapper and he hasn't added to it; chasing home Sondad at Epsom (6f, soft) in June represented his best run of the year but he failed to build on it at Windsor last time; others look safer.

50/1

8th

1

(4)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:00 Windsor

Invictus Gold

10st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tom Clover

Quite lightly raced since going up 11lb for a wide-margin win at Newmarket (6f, good) in May 2025, but a recent second on soft ground at Epsom (6f; cheekpieces refitted) was a useful effort at the weights and showed him to be back on track; should be in contention again.

11/2

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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2nd

3

(4)

3rd Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:24 Salisbury

Principality

10st 1lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

He's added two wins at about 1m (good and good to firm) this year and wasn't seen to best advantage at Goodwood on Sunday, unable to get a clear run until the birds ahead had flown; capable of better on this quick return.

7/1

4th

3

(3)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:00 Goodwood

Principality

9st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Raised only 2lb for his wins at Nottingham in May and Newmarket last time, so looks likely to remain competitive, especially as he's a dual Goodwood scorer.

11/2

1st

6

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

Principality

9st 10lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

His wins have come on good or heavy ground but he's effective on good to firm; has been and up down since his win at Glorious Goodwood last summer but he scored at Nottingham (8.3f) in May and backed that up with a creditable fifth in a big field at Epsom the following month; returns after a short break but he could go well on this drop back in grade.

6/1

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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3rd

1

(1)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:00 Salisbury

So Darn Hot

10st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Progressive 2yo/3yo; he has faced some stiff tasks for his new yard this year and has come up short; his sights are lowered here, however, and 6f on fast ground won't faze him; respected now down into a 0-90 with headgear dispensed with.

7/1

5th

5

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

So Darn Hot

9st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Four wins at 6f for previous yard but he was far from disgraced when seventh of 28 in 7f Victoria Cup here (good; first-time cheekpieces) in May; drawn on the wrong side when he finished last at the Royal meeting but he's dropped to a handy mark and shouldn't be discounted on this return to 6f.

20/1

28th

26

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

So Darn Hot

9st 1lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Four-time 6f winner who ran respectably in first-time cheekpieces (retained today) in the Victoria Cup over C&D most recently, albeit taking record for current yard to 0-5 and failing to improve for a return to 7f.

33/1

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

19

(11)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Stormy Impact

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

0-4 this year but retains ability; there's a slight concern that she will get taken off her feet early under these conditions and others appeal more.

25/1

15th

3

(18)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Stormy Impact

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won the 3yo Dash at Epsom (5f, good) last term and fourth in the older-horse version this season; just as effective at 6f and she never got a chance to show her true colours last time at Chester; lacking course experience is not ideal but she's not dismissed.

16/1

5th

4

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:03 Chester

Stormy Impact

9st 13lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won the 3yo Dash at Epsom (5f, good) last June and left reappearance behind when good fourth of 20 in the Dash there (5f, good to soft) three weeks ago; just as effective at 6f and can play a prominent role from an unchanged mark.

13/2

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

2

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Newbury

The Dragon King

10st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Bounced back to form when second of seven at Salisbury (7f, good) last month; 1lb rise for that still leaves him 1lb below his last winning mark and he ran well in his only previous attempt over this far; shortlisted.

6/1

2nd

3

(1)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

The Dragon King

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Won off 2lb higher in Class 4 on AW last November; has failed to land a blow in Class 3 races since returned to turf but this drop back in grade may have a positive effect; fairly useful in this sphere as a 2yo.

8/1

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

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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6th

2

(10)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

Dark Cloud Rising

9st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: David O’Meara

C&D winner who made all at Ripon (6f, good) in June and he had an excuse after missing the break in the Great St Wilfrid there last time; now drops back in grade and he's a big player if he can get back near best.

3/1

6th

4

(15)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Dark Cloud Rising

8st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Positives include a C&D record comprising a win and a second and he arrives in top form; whether he is quite well enough treated for a race of this nature remains to be seen though.

8/1

2nd

1

(6)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:54 Ripon

Dark Cloud Rising

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Stumbled/unseated in first-time visor (retained since) at Carlisle in May but posted a career-best when winning by 2l over C&D (good) in June, and he was denied a clear run when third of six at Pontefract (6f, good) subsequently; high on the list.

15/8

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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9th

1

(6)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

21:00 Windsor

Carbine Harvester

9st 13lb

J: Harry Burns

T: William Haggas

Four-time AW winner but he's 0-7 on turf and has been well held back in this sphere in three runs after wind surgery; mark continues to fall but he needs to significantly raise his game back up in trip.

8/1

6th

6

(8)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

14:13 Sandown

Carbine Harvester

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Both wins and best form has been on the AW over 6f; third over that far at Yarmouth last time but was comfortably held; back at 5f from a high draw, he looks up against it.

10/1

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

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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1st

3

(2)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Hoodie Hoo

9st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Second to Jenever over C&D last October but held by that rival at the revised weights; his form has dipped on his last two starts but he's capable of a prominent showing.

5/1

5th

7

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Hoodie Hoo

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charles Hills

First crack at shy of 6f when well held at Brighton (5.3f) last time; still only has a Tapeta maiden win to his name and has had his moments at the stalls; another furlong would have looked optimal round here.

8/1

4th

2

(6)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 4

16:56 Brighton

Hoodie Hoo

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

His sole success from 12 attempts came in a small-field 6f AW maiden last March; plenty of solid runs in handicaps (turf and AW) since and belatedly dropping to 5f, albeit an extended one, could give him a lift.

4/1

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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2nd

4

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

American Style

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

He has been revived by a switch to AW of late, finishing a close third at Wolverhampton (6f) last month before a dominant win back at that track 22 days ago; up 6lb but still feasibly weighted on his turf best; big player from a handy draw.

11/2

1st

2

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

American Style

9st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Kevin Ryan

Dual turf winner who was making his AW debut when a rallying third here recently, beaten only a neck; thereabouts.

5/1

3rd

4

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

American Style

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Looked as good as ever when close third of 16 on seasonal debut at Ripon (6f, good to soft) in April but his form has dipped since and he has questions to answer on this AW debut.

14/1

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