May 18 / 17.45 Newmarket

17.45

Good

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  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 2-9137 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Turf promise last August has substance; subsequent AW form (mostly over 6f) features a novice win and two fairly useful handicap efforts, latest at Newcastle on Good Friday; looks capable of being involved.
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4th

3

(2)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Marchogion

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Prominent racer, as when winning for the third time this year in a 6f handicap at Chester in August; has shown promise on Polytrack and he is one to take seriously despite his 4lb penalty.

3/1

1st

8

(1)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Marchogion

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Inconsistent across his recent starts and well beaten at Ascot (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago, but prior to that he ran well when fourth of 17 at Newmarket (6f, good to firm); this 3yo has the advantage of stall 1 and is capable of a big run if back on song; unraced on slow ground.

5/1

8

(9)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Marchogion

9st 8lb

J: Per-Anders Graberg

T: Andrew Balding

Only fourth behind Prince Of India at Newmarket last month but he fared second best of the far-side group and it was another solid effort; conditions should suit but perhaps the handicapper has his measure now.

11/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 019-12 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Had wind surgery prior to reappearance win at Ripon where he made all; creditable second over C&D since, having raced close to the pace set by Dark Moon Rising; both hold solid claims in the rematch.
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20th

21

(22)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

American Style

8st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Ryan

Made all at Ripon (6f, good) on last year's reappearance and ran well in defeat on next four starts (including over C&D) prior to two lesser runs to finish his campaign; returned to form with very close third of 16 in same Ripon race last month and this front-runner is an each-way contender.

16/1

3rd

2

(14)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ripon

American Style

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Prominent racer; C&D winner on his seasonal return on this card 12 months ago; often ran well in good handicaps afterwards and although he ended 2025 with a couple of lesser efforts, he is likely to be seen to much better effect this time; should make a bold bid up the stands' rail.

8/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 137-14 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Gelded after final 2yo start; fairly useful form in 6f handicaps this term, making all at Pontefract then respectable fourth at Newmarket; ties in with American Style on the latter effort; solid chance.
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4

(12)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Dark Cloud Rising

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Had a solid 2025, winning three times (5f/6f), but hasn't finished in the first eight this year; dropping in the weights but needs to turn a corner; perhaps a change of headgear will help.

25/1

16th

15

(10)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Dark Cloud Rising

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Three handicap wins during last season's 3yo campaign (6f/5f, including on good/good to firm) and the return of cheekpieces may be a plus; however, he's been unplaced on both runs this year; has to raise his game.

25/1

9th

8

(13)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Dark Cloud Rising

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David O’Meara

C&D winner who ended his 2025 campaign with a success and creditable effort over 5f at Newcastle (AW); was as good as ever in those two runs but he was well below form on his reappearance at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) 18 days ago; may have needed that run but he needs more progress to defy this mark.

14/1

3/1

Form: 41-1 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Form figures of 411 in 6f novice events, the wins at Newmarket (impressively) and Doncaster (narrowly), both under Neil Callan; now ridden by that jockey's son Jack, who takes off a handy 7lb; interesting with further improvement plausible.
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10th

1

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

Sixtygeesbaby

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David O’Meara

Went close over C&D (good) last September on final run for Tom Clover and now 3lb lower; David O'Meara should find the key to him at some point but he's been below his best on his first three runs for the yard.

5/1

5th

2

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Pontefract

Sixtygeesbaby

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Not at his best in two runs for David O'Meara but on good to soft ground; possible this return to a faster surface will help and he's undoubtedly well handicapped if it does; waters muddied slightly by the stable also having Veblen Good in the race.

4/1

13th

1

(15)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ripon

Sixtygeesbaby

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Ended 2025 with a good second at Newmarket (6f, good), after which he changed hands for 50,000gns; only eighth (of 19) on his stable debut at Doncaster 18 days ago but he wasn't well drawn as things panned out and he ran as though the run would bring him on; remains a sprinter of interest.

9/2

12/1

Form: 11-648 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Went close in turf contest on debut; campaigned on AW since, winning twice at novice level but producing mixed results in handicaps; chance depends on whether the return to this sphere prompts progress.
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2nd

3

(4)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Good Banter

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Won a modest 8.6f seller at Wolverhampton last September; not so good since and he'll need to be at his best to take this; is at least unexposed at the trip.

10/1

5th

6

(2)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Kempton (AW)

Good Banter

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Ended his 2025 campaign in sellers, winning once and finishing third twice; well treated on best form but isn't sure to reproduce it and record of 0-8 in handicaps adds doubt.

10/1

Form: 119

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Unraced at two; campaigned over 7f this spring, winning twice on AW then coming up well short in the Greenham; may be capable of progress back down in class, with this trip worth exploring (closely related to a 6f scorer); shortlisted.
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1

(9)

14th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:44 Leicester

Aurora Majesty

9st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Won for the first time since going handicapping at Epsom in July (7f, good) and was subsequently placed at Goodwood (7f, good to soft) and back at Epsom (7f, good); cheekpieces now tried and on a career high mark (3lb higher than last time); contender.

8/1

2nd

9

(5)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

14:45 Epsom

Aurora Majesty

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Made it 3-6 when landing a C&D handicap (good) last month and he found more progress when front-running third in big field at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to soft); only 1lb higher on this drop back in grade and he's an interesting contender.

4/1

20/1

Form: 1343-8 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Campaigned at Group level last term after debut win, best effort when third in the Coventry; ran to nowhere near his mark in Ascot handicap (7f) on reappearance but may fare better with the outing under his belt.
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8th

3

(1)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:38 Thirsk

Columnist

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Smart 2yo, including third place in the Coventry Stakes; slow start to 2025 but he has run creditably in deep 3yo handicaps on his last two starts; something bigger could be brewing.

12/1

9th

8

(8)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Columnist

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Fahey

Record of 0-7 since debut win; had Group form last year but isn't particularly solid on 2025 handicap results, for all that the latest seemed encouraging; James Doyle prefers the other Wathnan Racing runner.

20/1

8

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Columnist

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Fahey

Third in last season's Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot and followed that with fourth in the Superlative Stakes at this meeting; well beaten in three handicap runs this year, the latest behind Hucklesbrook last month, and a further 4lb drop in the weights isn't enough to tempt.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 22413- D BF

Last run: 218 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Showed useful form over 6f in last two starts as a 2yo, opening his account with easy success in Curragh sales race then creditable third in York Listed event; may improve further this term and is one to consider.
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1st

5

(10)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Bolo Neighs

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Wide-margin winner of a valuable sales race at the Curragh as a 2yo; hard to find the right race in a handful of starts since but he ran two fair races on the AW at the start of the year and this stiff 6f should be more up his street; can figure.

10/1

6th

4

(6)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Bolo Neighs

9st 3lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ralph Beckett

No match for Completely Random at Lingfield last month but the winner has done his bit for that form and it was a solid effort; one to consider.

10/1

2nd

2

(7)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

12:40 Lingfield (AW)

Bolo Neighs

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ralph Beckett

Useful 2yo; not at his best in two runs this winter but he has dropped 4lb and last time isn't the run to judge him on (too keen in a race not run to suit); not solid but too soon to write him off.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £34.40
Straight Forecast £33.39
Tricast £246.74
Trifecta £160.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sixtygeesbaby

D Express:

Good Banter

RP RATINGS:

Marchogion

TOPSPEED:

American Style

POSTDATA:

Sixtygeesbaby

NEWMARKET:

Sixtygeesbaby

The Times:

Sixtygeesbaby

Telegraph:

Sixtygeesbaby

Daily Mirror:

Sixtygeesbaby

The Star:

Sixtygeesbaby

Daily Record:

Sixtygeesbaby