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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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

5th

11

(14)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Rogue Diplomat

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Progressive 4yo; 5-6 over 7f but showed he's just as effective at 1m when making Urban Lion pull out all the stops in the Lincoln at Doncaster (good to soft) three weeks ago; 1lb better off for a nose defeat and there should be little between the pair again.

7/1

2nd

12

(5)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Rogue Diplomat

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Won over 7f here in September (good to soft) and October (soft) to complete a four-timer; all of those wins came by less than 1l, suggesting he's a type who only just does enough, and there may be more left in the tank; worth another crack at 1m and could be in the mix if seeing it out.

10/1

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

3

(4)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Kempton (AW)

Gilet

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

6f AW maiden winner who seems to stay this trip; not at best on last three starts (hung left returned to AW last time) and will have to fare better if he's to win this.

9/1

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Silver Ghost

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Emma Lavelle

Had a good 3yo campaign last season and she was beaten just a neck on the other Newmarket course (7f, good) this May on her second start back; has run well on this track in the past and she's in calculations up 2lb.

5/2

2nd

5

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Silver Ghost

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Emma Lavelle

Two wins last May, including over C&D (good); failed to kick on subsequently but she reappeared with a solid third of six over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago and could build on that performance this afternoon.

11/2

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

6

(7)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

18:55 Chester

White Crown Star

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Won a Kempton novice on his return in March and he's been placed in four handicaps since, including when third of 22 at York (7f, good) on his penultimate run; never dangerous when third on AW at Lingfield last time but that was behind an improver who made all and he's respected on this step back up in trip.

6/1

9

(5)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

20:40 Lingfield (AW)

White Crown Star

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Bred for longer distances but he's a free-going sort who seems better at 7f than 1m; won a Kempton novice in March and he's been placed in three handicaps since, including when third of 22 at York (good) last time; on unchanged mark and he should make another bold bid back on AW.

4/1

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(11)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Hunky Dory

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Jack Morland

Both wins have been on AW over 6f, latest at Wolverhampton last month on his second start for this stable; flopped when favourite on his return to turf at Bath (5.5f, good) a week later and may be worth another chance back on AW.

7/2

8th

1

(9)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:20 Bath

Hunky Dory

9st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jack Morland

Won at Southwell for Mick Appleby in December and he made it 2-4 in cheekpieces with a dominant display at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last week; record of 0-7 on turf but he ran well in big-field handicap at York last summer and he's a major player if he can transfer his progress back to this sphere; respected under a penalty.

5/2

1st

6

(6)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hunky Dory

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jack Morland

Took well to first-time cheekpieces when opening his account in December Southwell handicap; spoiled the follow-up attempt by racing too freely and subsequently left Mick Appleby for 30,000gns; had excuses when fair fifth on stable debut at Chelmsford (also 6f; Supreme King third, Lazzar behind) a fortnight ago and might emerge best of that trio this time.

5/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

3rd

9

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Newmarket (July)

Noble Guest

8st 13lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: George Margarson

Dual Yarmouth winner over this trip last year, latterly off tonight's mark; will need a career-best effort if he's to take this and his last couple of runs suggest that may not be forthcoming.

10/1

6th

3

(11)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Noble Guest

9st 7lb

J: Harry Burns

T: George Margarson

Two C&D wins (good and good to soft) last year and he comes here just 2lb higher than for the latter success; promising reappearance last month but he failed to fire on soft ground here last week; type to bounce back.

8/1

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