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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2nd

4

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

American Style

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

He has been revived by a switch to AW of late, finishing a close third at Wolverhampton (6f) last month before a dominant win back at that track 22 days ago; up 6lb but still feasibly weighted on his turf best; big player from a handy draw.

11/2

1st

2

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

American Style

9st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Kevin Ryan

Dual turf winner who was making his AW debut when a rallying third here recently, beaten only a neck; thereabouts.

5/1

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

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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6th

2

(10)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

Dark Cloud Rising

9st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: David O’Meara

C&D winner who made all at Ripon (6f, good) in June and he had an excuse after missing the break in the Great St Wilfrid there last time; now drops back in grade and he's a big player if he can get back near best.

3/1

6th

4

(15)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Dark Cloud Rising

8st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Positives include a C&D record comprising a win and a second and he arrives in top form; whether he is quite well enough treated for a race of this nature remains to be seen though.

8/1

2nd

1

(6)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:54 Ripon

Dark Cloud Rising

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Stumbled/unseated in first-time visor (retained since) at Carlisle in May but posted a career-best when winning by 2l over C&D (good) in June, and he was denied a clear run when third of six at Pontefract (6f, good) subsequently; high on the list.

15/8

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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3rd

1

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Ffos Las

Sixtygeesbaby

10st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David O’Meara

Not an instant success for new stable this season but won easily by 4l off much-reduced mark at Carlisle (5.8f, good) ten days ago and is 4lb ahead of the handicapper under 5lb penalty here; commands respect.

11/10

1st

2

(5)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

16:15 Carlisle

Sixtygeesbaby

10st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Seemingly aided by first-time visor when fifth of 19 at York (6f, good to firm) last month but failed to build on that performance when favourite at Nottingham three weeks ago and is now 0-7 for David O'Meara.

9/1

5th

2

(8)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Sixtygeesbaby

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Unplaced in six runs for David O'Meara, but he's tumbling down the weights and he showed more at York (6f, good to firm; visored first time) ten days ago; this is a drop in class and something bigger is brewing.

9/4

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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1st

2

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

15:00 Epsom

Aurora Majesty

9st 12lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Archie Watson

His two C&D runs last season yielded a win and a close second (in this race off a 1lb higher mark); best effort this year when third of 13 at Southwell two weeks ago; handles good to soft but untried on slower.

5/1

3rd

9

(12)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Aurora Majesty

9st 5lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Archie Watson

2-3 on AW surfaces; he's on a handy mark on last season's best efforts and the signs were more encouraging at Thirsk 15 days ago (7f), as although only midfield he wasn't beaten all that far; others are still preferred.

20/1

7th

4

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

Aurora Majesty

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Well beaten on final outing last season and same story on reappearance at Epsom on Oaks day (pulled hard); he has something to prove but that latest outing may have got the freshness out of him and he's on a handy mark on last season's best efforts; not written off.

20/1

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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5th

9

(9)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Bolo Neighs

9st 7lb

J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire

T: Ralph Beckett

His three good runs this year have all come at Ascot, winning in May (6f, good) and doing best of those in the stands' side group when sixth behind All Ways Glamorous here two weeks ago (cheekpieces on for the first time; first 5f run since 2024); can get it wrong at the start but he has races in him off this mark.

7/2

6th

4

(13)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Ascot

Bolo Neighs

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ralph Beckett

Kept on well when winning a 6f handicap (good) here in May; not so good on his next two starts but he ran well for third back here (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; drops back to 5f with cheekpieces enlisted; others preferred for the win.

12/1

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

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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