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

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

3

(6)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

14:10 Lingfield (AW)

Forager

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Poor draw when fourth behind Clearpoint here in September; dominant display when seeing off seven rivals from the front here three weeks ago; 6lb rise demands another career best but she's on an upward curve.

4/1

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

4

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:05 Windsor

Cressida Wildes

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Phil McEntee

Scored at Wolverhampton (5f) in February, but she was off for ten weeks before beating only one in 5f handicap at Ascot 23 days ago; has a bit to prove now.

25/1

17th

3

(16)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Cressida Wildes

9st 8lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Ran out the ready winner of a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton in February but she failed to back it up at Chelmsford ten days later; she is effective on turf but looks up against it in this field on her return from a 72-day break.

25/1

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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5th

1

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

17:20 Bath

Rogue Bullet

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jack Jones

Dual winner over 5f/6f on good to firm last year, the most recent coming off a 3lb lower mark than today's; below his best on his final two starts last year and needs to return to form on his first start for 187 days.

6/1

6th

6

(3)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Rogue Bullet

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Jack Jones

Dual winner over 5f/6f on good to firm ground this year and ran well in both starts on AW last autumn; has won fresh so the 83-day absence not a problem, but he still looks high enough in the weights.

8/1

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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5th

8

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:05 Windsor

Diomed Duke

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Scored at Lingfield (5f, AW) last June and signed off with a good third of ten in 5f Yarmouth handicap in October; in the mix if fully tuned up for his seasonal return.

8/1

3rd

6

(8)

21st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

15:45 Yarmouth

Diomed Duke

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Bolted up at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) in June but hit with a 10lb rise and he has found it tougher since; this looks more manageable but best efforts on fast ground and conditions are a query here.

12/1

7th

10

(5)

13th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Diomed Duke

9st 1lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Stuart Williams

The winner of two of his nine starts, notably an emphatic success on turf here (good to firm) in June; solid efforts in both starts since but he needs something extra to defy this mark.

8/1

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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4th

1

(8)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Invincible Crown

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ruth Carr

He has done his winning on AW and, although he handles turf, it has been a while since he ran to form on the grass; drops in class today but others look safer.

9/1

6th

8

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

14:48 Pontefract

Invincible Crown

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Seems happiest on AW nowadays; not at best at Wolverhampton when last seen in December; trainer may have stronger claims with Jojo Rabbit.

25/1

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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1st

1

(7)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:23 Yarmouth

Another Abbot

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Beaten just over 2l when an encouraging seventh of 17 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) at the start of the month; both of last year's wins came at 6f on a sound surface so has conditions to suit and he's a candidate to step forward.

7/2

7th

8

(6)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Another Abbot

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Effective at 5f but last summer's two wins came over 6f; not beaten far at Chelmsford (5f) when last seen in December; still has relatively low mileage.

10/1

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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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

3rd

6

(5)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Fiorella Princess

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Good effort when second over C&D last month, her third run for this stable; not quite so good at Lingfield last time but the return of the tongue-tie could give her a lift.

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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5th

5

(6)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Style King

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Maiden; two poor efforts of late, with and without a hood, but he ran well for a long way behind a subsequent winner at Wolverhampton (6f) in April and is worth another go at 5f; first-time blinkers today.

13/2

8th

10

(4)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:23 Yarmouth

Style King

8st 6lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Chris Dwyer

0-5 on turf; didn't build on his second at Wolverhampton in April when favourite but flopping at Southwell (also 6f, AW) a fortnight later; others hold more pressing claims.

14/1

6th

3

(7)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Style King

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Prominent racer who got off the mark in a 6f handicap at Lingfield (AW) last September; similar form when second to an improving rival at Wolverhampton 13 days ago; easy lead unlikely but he is still considered.

3/1

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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