May 14 / 16.05 Yarmouth

16.05

Good To Firm

Brandford’s Restaurant & Bar Handicap

  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 0m 5f 42y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Brandford’s Restaurant & Bar Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

14/1 (Won)

Form: 0524-8 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won maiden last July; down the field at Windsor last week on reappearance, spoiling her consistent handicap record, but may fare better with that outing under her belt.
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4th

3

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Forager

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Made all from the same stall when winning off 2lb lower over C&D last autumn; not at her best during a light campaign this time and will need a career-best effort if she's to end a dry spell for her yard.

12/1

7th

3

(7)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

19:45 Nottingham

Forager

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Simon Pearce

Dual winner early last season who confirmed her liking for an easy 5f when going in again at Lingfield (AW) last October; off since an ordinary comeback in the spring and may need some help from the handicapper (4lb above her last successful mark).

12/1

9th

9

(5)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:27 Goodwood

Forager

9st 3lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Simon Pearce

Lacks recent match practice, remains on career-high mark and won't have her apparent ideal ground (good to firm) unless the weather lends her a big hand; not the percentage call.

16/1

Form: -31049 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Rather exposed filly whose record is only 1-12, the success in AW novice; drops back in grade but chance of doubling her tally largely depends on the effects of new headgear.
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8th

5

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Cressida Wildes

9st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Three poor efforts since returned to turf; now back to the mark off which she won at Yarmouth (sole turf win) last July but she'll need a major revival against some in-form sprinters.

50/1

6th

6

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

14:40 Yarmouth

Cressida Wildes

9st 0lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Won a Wolverhampton (5f) handicap in February off this mark, but she has beaten just one rival home in three runs since; others much safer.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 235-71 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Prevailed narrowly in Wolverhampton contest (5f, AW) two weeks ago, opening her account at the eighth attempt; may well remain competitive, having gone back up only 2lb.
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7

(4)

30th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:45 Windsor

Nightbird

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Exposed filly who was found a weak, small-field Wolverhampton handicap in April and has otherwise looked to have little in hand this season; vulnerable to improvers once more.

10/1

4th

4

(7)

17th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Nightbird

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won narrowly from three rivals at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) in April and only just beaten in one go over C&D, but needs to bounce back from a modest effort at Nottingham (5f, good) this month (behind Galaxy Zoo).

9/2

7th

6

(2)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

16:00 Nottingham

Nightbird

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Not an instant success in handicaps but the return to 5f helped when putting up a game show to win with nothing to spare on AW in April; a subsequent Yarmouth third suggests more will be needed in this higher grade.

8/1

7/1

Form: 725-15 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
All out to win Brighton novice event on seasonal debut and came up short in Ripon handicap (again over 6f) since; however, gives the impression this return to 5f is worth exploring.
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8th

3

(6)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Goodwood

Rogue Bullet

9st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Made a winning start for James Owen at Brighton (5.3f, good to firm) in June; three sound efforts have followed and he should give his running.

6/1

2nd

1

(7)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Rogue Bullet

10st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Twice held since his winning debut for this yard at Brighton (extended 5f) but wasn't beaten far off this mark two runs ago; hard to dismiss.

9/4

3rd

4

(8)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:33 Newmarket (July)

Rogue Bullet

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Owen

Three wins include a successful stable debut at Brighton (5.5f, good to firm) and he wasn't beaten far under a penalty when fourth of five at Lingfield (5f, AW) three weeks ago; career-high mark but he's respected.

7/2

Form: 53167-

Last run: 221 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Successful at Bath last summer and ended his 2yo campaign with a respectable effort in Newmarket sales race (6f) when shaping as if this return to 5f will suit; one to consider.
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1st

5

(2)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Diomed Duke

9st 8lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Consistent, straightforward 5f specialist who made it 2-2 on turf here under Olivia Haines in July off 5lb lower; another in-form effort off his revised mark since but does have to prove he's as effective on the AW.

7/2

3rd

4

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:04 Newmarket (July)

Diomed Duke

9st 10lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Largely consistent 4yo who won readily under Olivia Haines at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) last month; 5lb higher in a higher-grade race here but ought to give another good account.

2/1

1st

4

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

20:30 Lingfield

Diomed Duke

9st 10lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Front-runner who won over C&D last summer and was a creditable second in a Class 4 at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) last week; hasn't had much luck with the draw but he's 1lb lower than last time and is a big player if he can repeat that form.

5/2

Form: 21-546 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has come up a little short in Class 4 events this term for new yard; interesting back at this lower level, having been successful in sole attempt (5f, AW) in a Class 5 handicap.
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3rd

2

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Invincible Crown

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Triple AW winner who scored on turf (5f, good) in June but his form has gone the wrong way in three subsequent runs; has something to prove and he needs a major revival after a laboured effort at Catterick last time.

8/1

11th

9

(10)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Invincible Crown

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ruth Carr

Got off the mark on turf at Musselburgh in June; not so good twice since and he has a double-figure draw to defy this time.

12/1

4th

2

(2)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:10 Nottingham

Invincible Crown

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ruth Carr

Three-time Wolverhampton winner who finally broke his duck on turf off 3lb lower a month ago (went close over C&D previously); things didn't pan out his way at Catterick last time and he's one to consider.

7/4

Form: 483-

Last run: 204 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Absent since solid third (split subsequent winners) in C&D novice event seven months ago; gelded over the winter; has an attractive opening mark judged on that last effort; respected.
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8th

5

(12)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Another Abbot

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Has plenty of handicapping experience but better than ever when winning quite convincingly over C&D (good to firm) recently; on a career-high mark against stronger opposition but it's not too late for him to do better.

9/2

1st

4

(4)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:28 Windsor

Another Abbot

9st 10lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: William Haggas

Resumed winning ways at Yarmouth (6f) in May but he's twice failed to build on it, only seventh of 11 at Ascot (6f) 17 days ago; needs to bounce back.

14/1

7th

7

(13)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Another Abbot

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: William Haggas

Two 6f wins last year and registered a third when coming out on top in a good tussle at Yarmouth (good to firm) in late May; up to this grade and caught a little wide when last of seven at Salisbury ten days ago, however.

9/1

Form: 125-35

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
6f AW scorer as a 2yo and fairly consistent otherwise, creditable fifth at Doncaster (5f) most recently; solid chance back down in grade, assuming she takes to first-time headgear.
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2nd

4

(7)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

17:01 Lingfield (AW)

Fiorella Princess

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Robert Cowell

Losing run goes back to last September (5f, turf) but she ran creditably in better AW races than this earlier in the year and has won and gone well fresh in the past; interesting to see what another change of yard does for her; usually tongue tied but not today.

4/1

6th

3

(2)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

14:57 Nottingham

Fiorella Princess

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Wallis

Still 5lb higher than for her last win but she has been running with credit on AW for new trainer in recent starts; others appeal more for win purposes.

6/1

2nd

1

(5)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Fiorella Princess

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Her record at Chelmsford reads 1223; her latest third was a well-beaten one, however, and more minor money may be her best hope.

10/1

8/1

Form: 238-6

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish filly who has failed to back up debut effort; however, may be capable of improvement back at 5f on handicap debut and second start for new yard; check the betting.
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10th

7

(4)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:33 Kempton (AW)

Tempest Star

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: John Butler

Hasn't built on her promising 2yo debut at Naas 12 months ago; big prices and well beaten in three runs for John Butler this year, including tried in cheekpieces last month; blinkers are now reached for; only of interest if attracting market support.

20/1

7th

7

(3)

17th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Tempest Star

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John Butler

Went down only narrowly on her Naas debut (5f, good) for Ger Lyons last July, but not matched that form in four starts since including three for this yard; cheekpieces given a go and only of interest if attracting support.

14/1

9th

5

(6)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Yarmouth

Tempest Star

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Butler

Ex-Irish filly who has failed to back up debut effort; however, may be capable of improvement back at 5f on handicap debut and second start for new yard; check the betting.

8/1

9/1

Form: 887-20

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Clear best 6f effort when second at Wolverhampton (AW) on stable/seasonal debut; the way he shaped at Windsor later in April suggests this drop to 5f will suit; not ruled out.
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1st

6

(1)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Style King

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Chris Dwyer

Made most when scoring at Wolverhampton (6f) last month and he has run two solid races in defeat since; well drawn to attack but there are other pace influences on show and his 5f efforts need bettering.

4/1

2nd

8

(5)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Style King

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Registered his second win when scoring over C&D last month off 5lb lower; went close to following up when going down by half a length at Lingfield (6f, AW) 13 days ago and may be worth persevering with at present.

7/2

2nd

3

(10)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:48 Lingfield (AW)

Style King

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Chris Dwyer

C&D winner in September and doubled his tally when making all at Wolverhampton a month ago (second run in cheekpieces); drawn wide but off only 3lb higher he's considered.

5/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £225.53
Tricast £1997.88

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Nightbird

SPOTLIGHT:

Another Abbot

TOPSPEED:

Tempest Star

POSTDATA:

Invincible Crown

NEWMARKET:

Nightbird

Telegraph:

Nightbird

Daily Mirror:

Nightbird

The Sun:

Nightbird

The Star:

Nightbird

Daily Record:

Nightbird

The Times:

Another Abbot

The Guardian:

Another Abbot

Daily Mail:

Another Abbot

D Express:

Another Abbot