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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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

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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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

4th

2

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

19:25 Lingfield

Rogue Bullet

9st 12lb

J: Jack Callan

T: James Owen

Yet another to win first time out for this yard when turning in a career-best effort at Brighton last Sunday; makes appeal under a penalty for that, especially with Jack Callan taking off 3lb, and he looks to have Ancient State to worry about.

5/4

1st

4

(3)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 4

16:56 Brighton

Rogue Bullet

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Owen

Two wins for Jack Jones last year, a 6f novice (good to firm) at this track and a 5f handicap at Windsor (good to firm); ended 2025 with two lesser efforts and he was again below par on his seasonal return in April; back down the weights as a result and he wouldn't be the first horse to be revived by a move to James Owen (same owners).

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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2nd

5

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:33 Newmarket (July)

Diomed Duke

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

Ran out of puff having lost a shoe at Windsor on his comeback last month and he again faded having attempted to make all over C&D (good to firm) 19 days later; becoming attractively handicapped, however, and could be building up to something bigger.

6/1

5th

1

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Newmarket (July)

Diomed Duke

10st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Williams

His wins have come from the front in the summer, including this time last year on his second run back; turned in a satisfactory comeback at Windsor, when losing a shoe, and is entitled to have come on for that first start in seven months; shortlisted.

7/2

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

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

3

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Invincible Crown

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Gained a belated first turf success (18th attempt) when getting up on the line at Musselburgh (5f, good) 15 days ago; his record doesn't make him an obvious one to follow up but he should remain competitive off 4lb higher.

9/2

1st

1

(5)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Invincible Crown

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

3-12 on AW compared to 0-17 on turf but last week's second at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) suggests he can pick up a win on the grass off this sort of mark; has to enter calculations, although any easing of the ground possibly not ideal.

100/30

2nd

5

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

13:00 Nottingham

Invincible Crown

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

All three wins have been on the AW at Wolverhampton over 5f but he caught the eye finishing strongly for fourth at Thirsk (5f, good; Irish Dancer was second) nine days ago; possibly an unfortunate loser on that occasion having been hampered against the rail and and could make amends.

3/1

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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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

7th

2

(7)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Salisbury

Another Abbot

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Narrowly beat a subsequent scorer (pair clear) at Yarmouth last time, taking his record over 6f to 3-6; may be capable of further progress kept to this distance; respected.

5/2

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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Verdict Starting price

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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Verdict Starting price

1st

12

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Style King

8st 13lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Sole success came at Lingfield last September off 1lb higher; has ran well in three of his six runs this year, latest when third of five over 5f here last week (first-time cheekpieces, retained); not far away.

8/1

3rd

4

(3)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:03 Wolverhampton (AW)

Style King

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Ran well for second over 6f here in April; two heavy defeats followed and although he ran a bit better at Lingfield last time, he was over 2l behind Shalaa Asker; now tried in another new form of headgear.

11/4

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

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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