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Aston Martin ‘Confined’ Handicap (Which Have Won No More Than One Race)

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Aston Martin ‘Confined’ Handicap (Which Have Won No More Than One Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 33-1 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Proved suited by the drop to 7f in Leicester novice event (good to firm) on reappearance; could well build on that comfortable win and show further progress; respected handicap debutant.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(12)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 York

Rogue Diplomat

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Seriously progressive this season in 1m handicaps, including a near miss in the Lincoln (good to soft; won on soft) and victory in the Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot (good to firm); dispelled any doubts about his Group-race credentials when emerging from last in a steadily run race to push Lake Forest to a neck in the 7f Lennox at Glorious Goodwood (good); that effort deserves an upgrade, so he's in the mix.

12/1

2nd

6

(8)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Rogue Diplomat

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Progressive handicapper who landed the Hunt Cup from favourable draw at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) most recently; faces a stiffer task on these terms but possibly hasn't reached his ceiling yet and a strike-rate of 5-6 over 7f bodes well.

10/1

1st

28

(33)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Rogue Diplomat

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Failed to fire in French Listed race last time; broadly progressive in handicaps and went close in the Lincoln when bidding for a five-timer (ran creditably in Spring Cup next time); however, chance partly depends on the weather, as he's ideally suited by ground softer than good.

16/1

Form: 22122- BF

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Proved consistent on AW/turf last season, winning once and finishing second on four occasions, including sole handicap attempt; likely to go well, assuming he returns in similar form.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(2)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:24 Kempton (AW)

Gilet

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Warren Greatrex

Three solid efforts on AW over the winter but drops back to 7f for his return to action and it is not sure to suit; stable also run Yankee Dude.

10/1

3rd

1

(3)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Gilet

9st 10lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Yet to win a handicap but not for a lack of effort and he ran well for second over C&D last month; perhaps stretched by 1m2f at Lingfield last month and he is one to take seriously back down in trip.

3/1

11th

8

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Newbury

Gilet

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Warren Greatrex

Sole win came in a Lingfield maiden (6f, AW) a year ago, but is back off the same mark as when beaten half a length over C&D (good to firm) in May; soft ground not a problem and each-way claims if reproducing that form.

12/1

Form: 3619-4 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Ran creditably over 6f at Doncaster last Saturday on reappearance, while shaping as if this return to further will suit; won at Ayr in sole 7f handicap attempt and is still unexposed at the trip.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(2)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

17:25 Carlisle

Beronia

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

7f handicap win at Ayr last September off 4lb lower (good ground; tongue tied first time); similar form when a close fourth at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in April but she took a backwards step at Newmarket last month; slower ground no problem and a revival could be forthcoming.

9/1

8th

3

(3)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket

Beronia

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Ran creditably over 6f at Doncaster last Saturday on reappearance, while shaping as if this return to further will suit; won at Ayr in sole 7f handicap attempt and is still unexposed at the trip.

12/1

3

(3)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket

Beronia

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Ran creditably over 6f at Doncaster last Saturday on reappearance, while shaping as if this return to further will suit; won at Ayr in sole 7f handicap attempt and is still unexposed at the trip.

12/1

Form: 3226-6

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Ran well a few times on the other course here last summer; limitations rather exposed in Class 2 events since and remains a maiden (0-6) but this drop back in grade is a positive.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

6

(12)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Silver Ghost

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Emma Lavelle

It was a convincing win when she beat 13 others to land a valuable handicap from 6lb lower over C&D (good) last May; this season started well with two placed efforts at Newmarket (7f, good to firm/good) in May but she disappointed when beaten 15l to finish last of 10 on the July course 25 days ago; that can probably be forgiven as she raced in a group that was never competitive.

10/1

Form: 335-

Last run: 204 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Showed clear promise in 7f maidens last year and the form has substance, particularly her debut effort (third behind subsequent Group 3 scorers); could be well treated off her opening mark; very interesting.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Leicester

Rockin The Boat

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Menuisier

Lightly raced; her 1m form on turf and the AW suggests she should find a race off her current mark but she just plugged on at one pace when a remote fourth of six on the step up to 1m2f at Doncaster (good to firm) recently; this may be easier but she needs to prove her stamina.

4/1

4th

1

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 3

18:15 Doncaster

Rockin The Boat

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David Menuisier

Still to register a victory but she's proving a reliable filly and returned from eight months off with a clear second of five in 1m Southwell handicap last month; can race off the same mark here and this step up in trip promises to suit so she's a player.

100/30

2nd

1

(6)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Rockin The Boat

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Menuisier

Yet to win a race but last season's three handicap runs were all encouraging; this is the least-competitive race she has tackled and switching to AW shouldn't faze her on pedigree; Billy Loughnane booked; should go well back from a break.

5/2

Form: 735-12 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Had wind surgery over the winter and has seen his races out better this year, winning AW novice event at Kempton then runner-up in C&D handicap (good); the type to improve further; major contender.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(9)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

White Crown Star

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Could be encouraging that his only win for Andrew Balding came on his sole start here (7f novice) but he left that stable after a poor show at Chester last July and it's been a similar story in two outings for this yard; only of interest if lively in the betting.

25/1

10th

6

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

White Crown Star

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ian Williams

Back from wind surgery with 7f novice win on Polytrack in 2025 and he's well treated on the pick of his later form on turf; probably handles Tapeta but he dropped right out on yard debut at York in June, following nearly a year off the track, and it's no easy matter assessing him today.

25/1

18th

21

(12)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

White Crown Star

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Ian Williams

He's on a competitive mark on his best form for Andrew Balding, which includes a good third of 22 over C&D (good) last May; market check advised on first run since last July, having been gelded and changed hands for 62,000gns in the interim, but he needs to be at the very top of his game.

40/1

8/1

Form: 7622-1 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Progressive in Class 5 handicaps over 7f on AW since handicapping, gelded prior to Kempton reappearance win; has something to prove off new mark in this higher grade back on turf.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

10

(11)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Newbury

Solar Army

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Roger Teal

Gelded ahead of getting off the mark at the seventh attempt in a 7f handicap at Kempton and probably better again when second at Newmarket (7f, good), where Gilet and Rogue Diplomat were further back; 1m won't be an issue on pedigree and Ryan Moore takes over.

13/2

1st

10

(11)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Newbury

Solar Army

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Roger Teal

Gelded ahead of getting off the mark at the seventh attempt in a 7f handicap at Kempton and probably better again when second at Newmarket (7f, good), where Gilet and Rogue Diplomat were further back; 1m won't be an issue on pedigree and Ryan Moore takes over.

13/2

2nd

8

(13)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket

Solar Army

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Roger Teal

Progressive in Class 5 handicaps over 7f on AW since handicapping, gelded prior to Kempton reappearance win; has something to prove off new mark in this higher grade back on turf.

8/1

12/1

Form: 310-3 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has progressive AW form, most recently clear third off this mark at Southwell (7f) on handicap/seasonal debut; each-way possibilities, provided that form is transferred back to turf.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(8)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Nahash

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Horton

Sole win came at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last September on his second start; third on his handicap/seasonal debut in April but he hasn't gone on from that since, though did run respectably at Chelmsford two weeks ago.

6/1

10

(7)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Nahash

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: James Horton

Made all in a Wolverhampton maiden one year ago (7f); ran well for third on his handicap/seasonal debut at Southwell in April (7f) but that hasn't proved to be a springboard to better things; edging down the weights but other options are stronger.

12/1

5

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:33 Southwell (AW)

Nahash

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Won 7f Wolverhampton maiden as 2yo and was close up over C&D on handicap debut in April; back to that level when visored at Lingfield last time and should run well.

11/2

6/1

Form: 553-

Last run: 225 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Good third at Kempton (7f, AW) in final 2yo start and that form has been strongly advertised by the runner-up since (landed the Esher Cup most recently); could well take another step forward now handicapping.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Hunky Dory

10st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

A fair 6f winner at Wolverhampton this spring for Jack Morland; not discredited for his new handler with third of 11 in 7f claimer at Carlisle two days ago; no forlorn hope.

16/1

6th

1

(6)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Hunky Dory

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Linda Perratt

Dual Tapeta winner who won at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) for Jack Morland in April and was a close third there last month; now returns to turf for new yard but he ran some good races last summer including a close second at Doncaster (7f, good to soft); respected back in this sphere.

7/1

3rd

7

(11)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:57 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hunky Dory

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Jack Morland

C&D winner in April and only a length behind Hockney last time at Kempton when conceding 8lb to that rival; has a bad draw but still has to be considered at these weights.

5/2

Form: 2157-8 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Progressive in maidens, winning at Chepstow (7f) the final time; has regressed in three handicaps but a turnaround is possible off a reduced mark with Epsom reappearance under his belt.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:48 Uttoxeter

Louie The Legend

11st 3lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Dylan Cunha

Dual Flat winner whose best hurdling effort came with the switch to handicaps when third at Southwell (2m, good) in May, but he failed to match that form when well backed at Warwick nine days later; latest Flat run is best overlooked and he has claims if reproducing the Southwell effort.

8/1

9th

2

(8)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:50 Chepstow

Louie The Legend

11st 0lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Dylan Cunha

Well below market expectations over hurdles last time (potential stamina issues but has never been the most consistent) and returns to the Flat on a handy mark; course winner as a 2yo (good to soft) and he's considered under Fletcher Yarham.

6/1

6th

3

20th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Louie The Legend

11st 4lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Dylan Cunha

Dual Flat winner; ran his best race in this sphere when third of ten finishers at Southwell (2m, good) nine days ago on his handicap debut; has scope to improve further and should run well.

4/1

Form: 450-55

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Best 2yo effort is a strong piece of form; has shown promise with fifth-place finishes in two handicaps this term and latest effort (over C&D) can be marked up as things didn't go smoothly; not ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(10)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:00 Yarmouth

Noble Guest

9st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: George Margarson

Dual 7f course winner last year (good/good to soft); back on a good mark now but yet to build upon encouraging seasonal reappearance in April and not sure to be suited by this drop back to 6f.

10/1

4th

1

(8)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Noble Guest

10st 2lb

J: Harry Burns

T: George Margarson

Both wins came over C&D last year and has dropped 5lb lower than for the latest in September; modest effort at Southwell (7f, AW) last time, but still of interest returned to this track.

7/1

7th

3

(6)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Noble Guest

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: George Margarson

Mixed form this year but ran okay when third at Newmarket (7f, good) recently and has dropped below his last winning mark; unraced on Tapeta but seemed fine on Polytrack on his two previous AW runs; might not be far away.

11/4

Non-runners

Arbitration, Zabeel Road

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rockin' The Boat

RP RATINGS:

White Crown Star

NEWMARKET:

Rogue Diplomat

TOPSPEED:

Gilet

POSTDATA:

Solar Army

The Guardian:

Hunky Dory

Telegraph:

Arbitration

Daily Record:

Rogue Diplomat

The Times:

Rockin' The Boat

Daily Mail:

Rockin' The Boat

D Express:

Rockin' The Boat

Daily Mirror:

White Crown Star

The Sun:

White Crown Star

LAMBOURN:

Gilet

The Star:

Solar Army