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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

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

9

(4)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

15:18 Doncaster

Rogue Diplomat

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Led towards the finish in competitive field at the Doncaster St Leger meeting (good to soft) last time, completing a hat-trick and taking record over 7f to 4-5; could well continue to progress over this distance; strong contender.

7/2

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
Date / Going /
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

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

3rd

2

(5)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:05 Newmarket

Silver Ghost

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Emma Lavelle

Won over C&D (good) last May on her second start of last season and followed up at Goodwood (7f, good) later that month; she failed to kick on subsequently but perhaps a break will have helped and she's not discounted on her reappearance.

10/1

6th

7

(3)

27th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:55 Newmarket

Silver Ghost

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Emma Lavelle

First leg of May handicap double came in C&D contest; subsequent form includes respectable efforts at major festivals; eased 2lb and could be involved, especially if the pace is strong (hold-up filly).

12/1

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

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

3rd

1

(1)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 York

White Crown Star

9st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Bred for longer distances but he's a free-going sort who seems better at 7f than 1m; won a novice at Kempton in March and placed in two Newmarket handicaps since; should make another bold bid from the inside stall.

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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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.
Place /
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
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

3rd

6

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

Louie The Legend

11st 0lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Dylan Cunha

Dual Flat winner; quiet in three runs over hurdles and although handicaps may see him in a better light, his last two Flat efforts were very moderate; stamina looks an issue.

20/1

9th

7

(6)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Louie The Legend

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Dylan Cunha

Two wins from 21 starts; went close at Nottingham (8.5f, heavy) in October but he's struggled since (Flat/jumps), including when well beaten at that same track 15 days ago; drops back to 7f; others are preferred.

8/1

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

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

5th

8

(7)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:28 Yarmouth

Noble Guest

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: George Margarson

Both of his wins from 16 starts have been over C&D (good/good to soft), the most recent in September off 2lb lower; ran a solid race here 15 days ago on his return from a break and he once again has each-way claims.

7/1

3rd

2

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:12 Yarmouth

Noble Guest

9st 9lb

J: Harry Burns

T: George Margarson

Had 15 races; second career win when prevailing narrowly over C&D in September and following efforts weren't too shoddy; still on a competitive mark but he does lack a recent run.

7/1

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