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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3rd

4

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

American Style

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Looked as good as ever when close third of 16 on seasonal debut at Ripon (6f, good to soft) in April but his form has dipped since and he has questions to answer on this AW debut.

14/1

6th

7

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

American Style

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Well handicapped on 2025 best; ran a fine race for third on his seasonal return at Ripon in April but two heavy defeats have followed (behind Novello Lad latest); needs a full revival.

12/1

12th

4

(15)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

20:05 Doncaster

American Style

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Goes well fresh and he scored on his seasonal/handicap debut last April; again ran well when close third off this mark on his comeback (also Ripon, 6f) this term; he didn't back it up when suffering a heavy defeat at York last time, albeit from a poor draw, but this represents a drop back in grade so he's not dismissed.

15/2

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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3rd

4

(1)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:18 Pontefract

Dark Cloud Rising

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Bounced back from some lesser efforts when making all and scoring comfortably from a subsequent winner at Ripon (6f, good) 19 days ago; the visor may have helped and although similar tactics may not be so easy in this field, he doesn't have to lead; much respected from 6lb higher.

11/8

1st

4

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Dark Cloud Rising

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Won three times last year (5f/6f, good/good to firm/AW), the third when wearing cheekpieces for the first time; disappointing this season, last time unseating his rider at the start in first-time visor which is retained.

9/1

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

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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5th

11

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Sixtygeesbaby

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Thrown in on last season's best; yet to get going for David O'Meara this time around but he has dropped 10lb for his troubles and the addition of a visor could help; stable also runs Yes I'm Mali.

28/1

8th

4

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

11:15 Doncaster

Sixtygeesbaby

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Gave impression something was possibly amiss last time, taking record for new yard to 0-4; interesting on best form, which includes a win over C&D and close second to Photosynthesis at Newmarket.

13/2

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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16th

4

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

Aurora Majesty

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Disappointing last October on final 3yo start but the cheekpieces adopted that day are dispensed with and he's been gelded since; won over C&D (good) last July before very good efforts in defeat at Goodwood (7f, good to soft) and over C&D (good); retains potential and could be involved.

20/1

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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3rd

2

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Bolo Neighs

10st 1lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ralph Beckett

Sole visit here yielded a win over this trip (good) in May but he hasn't figured in two subsequent starts, including when always behind at Windsor 11 days ago; hopes rest on a return to this course firing him back up.

12/1

9th

4

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:00 Windsor

Bolo Neighs

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Talented 2yo; soundly beaten on turf reappearance in 2025 and was kept to the AW for the rest of the year; probably helped by racing near the stand rail when making a winning return at Ascot (6f, good) in May, but still made a good impression and an early stumble counted against him at Chester since; should still have some improvement in him; thereabouts.

9/1

8th

1

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:35 Chester

Bolo Neighs

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

Wide-margin winner of a valuable sales race at the Curragh as a 2yo and it was a first win since when taking good-ground Ascot handicap (6f) on his return to turf last month; no problem if this ground is softer and sound claims up 4lb.

2/1

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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