June 12 / 17.33 Newbury

17.33

Good

Harriet Cozens Big Birthday Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £7327.6
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Harriet Cozens Big Birthday Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.20
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 22-167

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won Wolverhampton novice (9.4f, AW) in March on fourth start; hasn't run badly in 1m2f handicaps on turf on his last two outings but he needs something extra over a longer trip today.
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5th

2

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

16:00 Goodwood

Circus Of Rome

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Enjoyed a very good 2025 (three-time 9.5f to 1m4f winner) and he signed off with a good sixth in 1m6f Ascot listed race in October when set a lot to do; hood goes on and can't be ruled out on his seasonal return.

6/1

2

(6)

3rd Oct 2025

Good

1m 6f 34y

Class 1

16:05 Ascot

Circus Of Rome

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Moving up to 1m4f brought handicap wins at Newbury (1m4f, good; unraced on softer) and Newcastle (AW; impressive) this summer; creditable third in hat-trick bid in a strong handicap at Haydock (1m6f) four weeks ago; needs to resume his improvement but has a place chance.

14/1

2

(4)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

14:25 Haydock

Circus Of Rome

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Improved for the step up to 1m4f to win at Newbury in June (1m4f, good; unraced on softer) and subsequently demolished what looked a competitive Racing League handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, AW); hit with 11lb rise for last time but could take it in his stride over a trip that promises to suit.

4/1

15/2

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 77-572 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Showed improved form when up in trip and runner-up at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) last month; he's now been a beaten favourite in both handicaps but this 200,000gns yearling could still have more to offer.
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6

(10)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Kingmaker

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Still a maiden after ten runs but has finished second in three handicaps at around 1m4f this year and again ran well when third of six at Chelmsford (13.3f) last month; usually sticks to his task pretty well; probably won't be far away.

4/1

4

(3)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Kingmaker

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

0-9 but did bounce back from a lesser effort at Sandown (1m6f) when second at Southwell (1m4f) last month in his first handicap on AW; thereabouts with a repeat.

3/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 708-86 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
0-6 and yet to finish better than sixth; however, he was sent off favourite when a fair sixth of eight at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm) most recently and perhaps the longer trip and first-time cheekpieces will be positives.
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4th

3

(2)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Navid

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Harry Charlton

Can front run; made all at Salisbury (1m6f, good to firm; flag start) in July before another good effort when second of four at Ffos Las (2m, good); needs to bounce back from a lesser effort at Chester (1m6f, good) 18 days ago; blinkers applied.

6/5

6

(4)

12th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 87y

Class 4

14:10 Chester

Navid

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Harry Charlton

Seemingly aided by cheekpieces on recent outings and got off the mark with front-running success at Salisbury (1m6f, good to firm; front pair well clear) in July, on ninth start; beaten at short odds over 2m since but still ran well, and remains one to be interested in.

9/2

5

(2)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Ffos Las

Navid

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Harry Charlton

Seemingly aided by cheekpieces on recent outings and got off the mark with front-running success at Salisbury (1m6f, good to firm; front pair well clear) last month; 8lb higher here but could still have more to offer over today's longer trip; respected.

2/1

4th
7 (11)
Sudu

8/1

Form: 54-5 BF

Last run: 110 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Displayed ability in 1m AW contests in the winter and gelded since; this 105,000gns Teofilo yearling is in top hands and could be an improver now up in trip on handicap debut; interesting contender.
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5

(9)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

13:20 Goodwood

Sudu

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Second-favourite for handicap debut at Newbury (1m4f, good) in June but had no luck, repeatedly checked in his run before ending up fourth of 12; no such problems when 4-5 off same mark in a six-runner race at Epsom (1m4f, good) four weeks ago, produced to score by 7l; given an 11lb rise but could still be well treated judged on that Epsom display.

9/2

5

(6)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

19:58 Epsom

Sudu

8st 13lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Gelded after reappearance; second favourite for handicap debut at Newbury (1m4f, good) but had no luck, repeatedly checked in his run before ending up fourth of 12 (neck behind Navid on same terms); off an unchanged mark, he has to be of huge interest.

5/4

4th

7

(11)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:33 Newbury

Sudu

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Displayed ability in 1m AW contests in the winter and gelded since; this 105,000gns Teofilo yearling is in top hands and could be an improver now up in trip on handicap debut; interesting contender.

8/1

Form: 151-42

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Two wins towards the end of last year (1m2f, AW) and she's run well in defeat in handicaps on both runs this term (1m2f/1m4f, good/AW), most recently runner-up at Kempton; every chance she'll be thereabouts.
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13th

11

(15)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Newbury

Vilaine Verlaine

9st 5lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

Dual 1m2f winner on AW late as 2yo and runner-up in that sphere last May, but turf record is 0-9 and most turf form makes her opposable.

33/1

6th

4

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 3

18:15 Doncaster

Vilaine Verlaine

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

A dual 1m2f winner at 2yrs but she's been off the track since coming in last of ten in 1m2f Sandown handicap last July; others are preferred.

25/1

Form: 48-53

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Took a step in the right direction when upped in trip and third on recent handicap debut at Leicester (1m2f, good to soft); his dam was a 1m4f Group 2 winner and he's open to further improvement now tackling 1m4f.
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4

(2)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

San Munoz

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

0-8; ran well when third of 11 on handicap debut at Leicester (1m2f, good to soft) in May but hasn't built on it and heavy defeats on last two outings leave him with plenty to prove; cheekpieces discarded after one use.

10/1

4

(2)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

San Munoz

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

0-8; ran well when third of 11 on handicap debut at Leicester (1m2f, good to soft) in May but hasn't built on it and heavy defeats on last two outings leave him with plenty to prove; cheekpieces discarded after one use.

10/1

14

(11)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Kempton (AW)

San Munoz

9st 4lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Seven-race maiden; dropped away over 1m2f on his stable debut at Beverley last month; drops in trip with cheekpieces added; still has time to do better; Polytrack debut.

14/1

12/1

Form: 8-23

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Close second in Kempton maiden (1m3f, AW) in April on second start and improved again when third in first-time tongue-tie (retained) at Goodwood (1m2f, good); on the latest evidence this step up to 1m4f looks a good move on handicap debut and she could have a part to play.
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8th

7

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

Lieutenant Lily

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Ten-race maiden; some promise on second start for current yard when sixth over 1m2f at Newcastle last month but well beaten over 1m3f at Southwell since; placed on turf last year.

12/1

9th

1

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Lieutenant Lily

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Nine-race maiden; far from solid on overall handicap form but shaped with some promise at Newcastle (1m2f; second start for new yard) most recently; check for market support.

14/1

6th

6

(8)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lieutenant Lily

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Placed in two novice/maiden events (1m3f/1m2f) when trained by Tom Ward last year but she struggled once switched to handicaps, and failed to beat a rival here on her stable debut 25 days ago; dropped another 5lb.

20/1

13/2

Form: 891-03

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won on nursery debut at Yarmouth (1m2f, soft) last October and returned to form when third at Haydock (1m4f, good) a fortnight ago on his second start of the season; that latest performance can be upgraded as he had to be switched for a clear run and he's on the shortlist.
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11th

9

(7)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

16:30 Nottingham

Stormy Monday

9st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Ended his 2yo campaign with a 1m2f nursery win on soft ground one year ago; career has gone forwards again on last two starts with 1m2f wins at Epsom (good) and Doncaster (good to soft); 5lb higher than last time but he may have had more in hand than the margin suggests; player.

4/1

8

(5)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

13:20 Doncaster

Stormy Monday

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Ended his 2yo campaign with a 1m2f nursery win on soft; rather mixed this term but winning by nearly 3l at Epsom (1m2f, good) three weeks ago was a career best, sticking to his task very well up the near rail; back up 4lb but a serious player if that latest form is reproduced.

7/2

1st

8

(8)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

15:55 Epsom

Stormy Monday

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Ended his 2yo campaign with a nursery win at Yarmouth (1m2f, soft) but he's been a bit up and down this season and was only third of four at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) last time; record is now 1-9 and others are more persuasive.

13/2

Form: 5723 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Improved upon his two Meydan runs when second at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last month, and he's since finished third in a novice at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm); begins handicap life on a fair mark and improvement is possible now up in trip and in first-time cheekpieces; one to consider.
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2nd

2

(4)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:50 Redcar

Desert Shadow

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Nine-race maiden; two sound runs over 1m2f after being gelded last August (relegated after passing post in front on second occasion); disappointing at 1m4f this season, but drop to 1m not sure to suit; visor now tried.

3/1

5th

3

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Desert Shadow

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Saeed bin Suroor

First past the post (demoted to second having caused interference) in a handicap at Beverley last August but he failed to beat a rival at Meydan (1m4f, good) 41 days ago; dropping back in trip should suit and he may bounce back on his return to Britain.

3/1

7

(2)

30th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

13:30 Beverley

Desert Shadow

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Well beaten on handicap debut in June but, having been gelded, showed improved form when second of seven at Sandown (again 1m2f on good) eight weeks later; travelled best in the latter and needs to see the race out a bit better if he's to make this his first win.

5/1

10th
10 (7)
Laplander

20/1

Form: 0727-3

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Five outings last year, with by far his best run being a close second on nursery debut at Sandown (1m, soft) in September; reappeared with encouraging third of six at Kempton (1m4f, AW) last month and could build on that.
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4th

5

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

13:30 Uttoxeter

Laplander

11st 0lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Tom Ward

0-8 on the Flat and he's been well held at biggish prices in three hurdle runs this winter; now switches to a handicap but opening mark looks on the high side and he needs improvement.

9/1

5th

5

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

14:30 Newbury

Laplander

11st 0lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Tom Ward

Maiden who had plenty of chances on the Flat and has been beaten 22l and 64l in two races over hurdles at this track; admittedly, he was never going to mix it with Sober Glory last time, but probably one for handicaps.

50/1

4th

10

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

13:00 Newbury

Laplander

10st 4lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Tom Ward

Inconsistent maiden on Flat and failed to make much of a splash in C&D juvenile hurdle last time; opposed.

100/1

14/1

Form: 7-22

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at 66-1 at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in April on second start and beaten just a neck at Kempton (1m4f, AW) since); makes handicap debut with yard going well and he's a possible player.
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7

(9)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

John T

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Has unconvincing record in turf handicaps since going close in C&D maiden in May but seemed to run well when second of five at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) two starts ago; not ruled out on AW return.

8/1

5

(3)

12th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 87y

Class 4

14:10 Chester

John T

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Jonathan Portman

A maiden after five runs but rebounded from disappointing handicap debut with keeping-on second of four at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) in July and may yet have a bigger run in him; moves up in trip today.

7/1

2nd

1

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

20:00 Salisbury

John T

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Jonathan Portman

Creditable second in two spring maidens but soundly beaten in Newbury handicap since; seems to be the worst treated contender.

6/1

OUR TIP

100/30

Form: 824

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Promise in defeat in Doncaster maiden (1m2f, good) and Newmarket novice (1m4f, good to firm) on last two starts; improvement needed on handicap debut but this 210,000gns yearling is in excellent hands to progress.
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4th

7

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Dangerman

8st 11lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Won two in a row at Sandown (1m2f, good) last summer when these blinkers went on and third there (1m2f, soft) next time; appeared unsuited by the step up to 1m4f at Newmarket in October; this lightly raced 4yo is in excellent hands and could rediscover his progressive ways with a big run today.

11/4

9th

3

(9)

10th Oct 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:30 Newmarket

Dangerman

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Much better when blinkers were enlisted over Sandown's 1m2f on last three starts, with clearcut wins on good ground on first two occasions (made virtually all second time) and a creditable third on latest; 1m4f (tried twice before the blinkers) now looks worth another go.

13/2

3rd

14

(5)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

15:00 Sandown

Dangerman

8st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: John & Thady Gosden

3yo who flopped on handicap debut but won well when the blinkers were enlisted over C&D (good) in his two races since, leading over 2f out on first occasion and making virtually all on second; up another 9lb but has been on a steep upward curve recently and goes well at Sandown.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £43.80
Straight Forecast £41.62
Tricast £541.91
Trifecta £605.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

San Munoz

POSTDATA:

Dangerman

TOPSPEED:

Circus Of Rome

Daily Mirror:

John T

NEWMARKET:

Desert Shadow

The Star:

Kingmaker

LAMBOURN:

Stormy Monday

Daily Mail:

Dangerman

D Express:

Dangerman

Daily Record:

John T

Telegraph:

Circus Of Rome

The Sun:

Circus Of Rome

RP RATINGS:

San Munoz

The Times:

San Munoz

The Guardian:

San Munoz