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Napoleons Casino & Restaurant Supports WPCC Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 1m 2f 43y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Napoleons Casino & Restaurant Supports WPCC Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 31-

Last run: 259 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a promising start when third at Goodwood (1m, good) in September and he built on that when scoring at Newbury (1m, soft) 17 days later; that was a four-runner race but he beat the favourite with something in hand and he looks a useful prospect for middle distances this season; respected with hood added on his return.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:55 York

Regal Ulixes

9st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Two novice wins on turf and he made it 3-6 when scoring at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in February on his second handicap start; solid fourth to The Glen Rovers at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last month and, while improvement is necessary today, this is just his ninth run and he may have more left in the tank.

9/1

4th

5

(3)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Regal Ulixes

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Very lightly raced 4yo who made it 2-3 in this hood when winning readily at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) in February; kept on from the rear for close sixth of 12 in the Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last month and he's firmly in calculations with the return to 1m2f a major plus.

9/4

6th

4

(12)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Regal Ulixes

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Lightly-raced 4yo who took his form to a new level when readily seeing off ten rivals at Lingfield last week (1m2f); a 6lb rise shouldn't be beyond him and he can't be discounted stepping back in distance.

9/2

10/11

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3-1 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
62,000gns breeze-up 2yo; shaped with promise when 33-1 third behind an impressive winner on Newbury debut (1m, heavy) in October; well backed into 11-4 on reappearance at Chester (10.3f, good) last month and he came from off the pace again to score by 5l; sets a high standard under a penalty for that success and he's open to more progress; key player.
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1st

6

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Daiquiri Bay

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Sole win in eight runs was a Chester maiden; best efforts, however, when third in both the 1m6f Melrose at York (good to firm; led over 2f out) and another valuable handicap over C&D (good; finishing strongly) in October; gelded soon afterwards; interesting prospect as 4yo.

5/1

3rd

1

(5)

10th Oct 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:30 Newmarket

Daiquiri Bay

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Alan King

Sole win in seven runs was a Chester maiden; good third in the 1m6f Melrose at York (good to firm) on penultimate start, having led over 2f out; failed to back that up at Ascot two weeks later, when soft ground rather than the 1m4f could have been the issue; one to consider.

8/1

5th

4

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:15 Ascot

Daiquiri Bay

9st 1lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Alan King

Sole win in six runs came in a Chester maiden but showed his best form yet to finish third in the 1m6f Melrose at York (when 2lb lower) and expect another positive ride back at 1m4f; something to prove on this slower surface but has form claims.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 57

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Dubawi and out of a close relative to Enable; 5-4 favourite at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) in April but was never involved after a slow start and he was well held again when 2-1 at Haydock three weeks later; in good hands and still early days but he needs plenty of progress with cheekpieces added.
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3rd

2

(1)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 3

19:15 Hamilton

Antrim

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Often a front-runner; won at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in October and December and at Meydan (1m3f, dirt) in January; merely mid-division back in Britain at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) six weeks ago, but that was a hot race; turf form (first three starts) is nowhere near his handicap mark.

5/1

8th

7

(10)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Antrim

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Won C&D novice in October for the Gosdens and followed up on stable debut in C&D handicap; added a dirt handicap win at Meydan in January; well beaten in Meydan Group 2 last time but this front-runner could make a bold bid now back in a handicap.

20/1

10/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 211 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
370,000gns foal; 7-2 for Newcastle debut (1m, AW) in November but he ran green and finished a well-held seventh of 12; should know much more on this step up in trip but he needs major improvement after seven months off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(7)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Yaa Min

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Hayley Burton

Two wins from five starts since joining Hayley Burton, with both the wins over 1m4f on Lingfield Polytrack (dictated the pace on penultimate start); back to turf for a lesser show on Saturday; while not dismissed due to this new trip, it is a sizeable step in the dark.

10/1

6th

2

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

20:45 Salisbury

Yaa Min

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hayley Burton

Two wins from four starts since joining Hayley Burton, both the victories coming over 1m4f on Lingfield's AW track; should prove just as effective back on turf and he is not fully exposed just yet.

4/1

1st

5

(3)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Lingfield (AW)

Yaa Min

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hayley Burton

Narrowly made a successful stable/handicap debut on his reappearance over C&D in March; twice held over shorter trips since, but interesting back here from just 2lb higher than for his win.

7/1

Form: 55

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-held fifth on Wolverhampton debut (9.4f, Tapeta) in March and same outcome at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) last month; has lots to find on this switch to turf and handicaps are an option after this.
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4th

4

(2)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Lingfield (AW)

Lightning Tiger

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Fifth in his first two starts on the AW, but has improved since including when making a successful handicap debut at Catterick (1m4f, soft) in October; creditable fourth of 12 on his Thirsk reappearance (1m4f, good) last month (third has won since); could go well in the first-time hood.

5/1

4th

4

(12)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

16:32 Thirsk

Lightning Tiger

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Charlie Fellowes

Made a winning start in handicaps at Catterick (1m4f) in October and not discredited off a 6lb higher mark given he went keenly when fourth at Nottingham (1m6f) in final run; this son of Waldgeist could have more to offer in 2026.

8/1

7

(5)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Nottingham

Lightning Tiger

8st 13lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Charlie Fellowes

Showed promise at about 1m2f before second favourite for handicap debut at Catterick (1m4f, soft) four weeks ago and going on 3f out to win it by nearly 2l; up 6lb but he's a lightly raced 3yo who shaped last time as if he's a strong candidate for 1m6f.

4/1

Form: 4

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
50,000euros 2yo; refused to enter the stalls in two intended outings this year; got his career started at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) 11 days ago but he missed the break and was a never-dangerous fourth of six; this looks another tough assignment and he may need more time and distance.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:02 Warwick

Singing In Paris

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

Showed only minor promise during three-race Flat career and was pulled up (bled from the nose) on hurdling debut at Fontwell in September; tongue-tie added here; not the most obvious answer.

50/1

8th

10

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:02 Warwick

Singing In Paris

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

Showed only minor promise during three-race Flat career and was pulled up (bled from the nose) on hurdling debut at Fontwell in September; tongue-tie added here; not the most obvious answer.

50/1

8th

10

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:02 Warwick

Singing In Paris

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

Showed only minor promise during three-race Flat career and was pulled up (bled from the nose) on hurdling debut at Fontwell in September; tongue-tie added here; not the most obvious answer.

50/1

Non-runners

Scotland

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Payout
Exacta £5.30
Straight Forecast £4.94
Trifecta £15.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Daiquiri Bay

NEWMARKET:

Antrim

The Guardian:

Regal Ulixes

The Times:

Antrim

Daily Mail:

Antrim

RP RATINGS:

Daiquiri Bay

TOPSPEED:

Daiquiri Bay

POSTDATA:

Daiquiri Bay

Telegraph:

Daiquiri Bay

D Express:

Daiquiri Bay

Daily Mirror:

Daiquiri Bay

The Sun:

Daiquiri Bay

The Star:

Daiquiri Bay

Daily Record:

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