June 21 / 15.45 Newmarket (July)

15.45

Good

Close Brothers Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Close Brothers Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
2 (6)
Circe

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.50

Form: -42115 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Enjoying a revival over 6f, winning on good or quicker at the Rowley course and Windsor before finishing fifth at Epsom two weeks ago (soft); went through that latest race like one who is still in top form and she can prove that point back on a sound surface.
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3rd

1

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:33 Chester

Circe

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Back to best when defeating the reopposing Magic Basma (La Brodeuse fourth, Brazilian Rose fifth) in 7f Musselburgh Listed race (good) on reappearance three weeks ago; more will be needed to defy a penalty but should be able to get a good position from her inside stall.

5/2

1st

3

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 1

15:28 Musselburgh

Circe

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Richard Hannon

Went off the boil in Listed races at the end of last season; however, a break may have helped and she was progressive last term, with three handicap wins (6f, good/good to firm) and a good fourth of 18 in the Group 3 Sceptre Stakes at Doncaster (7f, soft); can be in the mix if she's back to her best.

6/1

2

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Circe

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Hannon

Consistent and genuine filly who has done better the more she's raced, adding to three 6f handicap wins (good and good to firm; one over C&D) with a feisty show in fourth on unfavourable terms in a Group 3 at Doncaster (7f, soft) last month; can have a big say back at 6f.

5/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 354515 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Three wins since December, notably a 2l success on the Rowley course (6f, good to firm) last month; comfortably held off this mark at Chelmsford latest; needs to rebound.
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10th

2

(11)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Newbury

Rebel Path

9st 13lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Merely mid-division at Newmarket (6f, good) three weeks ago but prior to that he took a step back in the right direction when third on the Rowley Mile there (6f, good) and his stable is in fine form; not discounted.

7/1

8th

4

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Rebel Path

9st 8lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Beat Fiscal Policy decisively on the Rowley course (6f, good to firm) last May when rated 3lb higher; ran well for third in the same race five weeks ago; not ruled out.

10/1

3rd

11

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

Rebel Path

8st 13lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Tame end to last season and no return to form on his two starts this year; however, he's 2lb lower than when winning this under Olivia Haines last year (good to firm) and the return to the Rowley Mile could trigger a revival.

12/1

Form: 5670-8 D

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Highly tried after making a winning debut at Salisbury 12 months ago (6f, good to firm); last of eight on his seasonal/handicap debut at Newbury in April (7f, good); dropped 4lb but hard to say he's well treated.
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2

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

An Outlaws Grace

9st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Made a successful 2yo debut but he was soon in deep water and his form deteriorated; seen only twice in 2025 but he's been placed a couple of times this season including when third over C&D (good to firm) on his penultimate run; looks interesting on that form and he's not ruled out off a dangerous mark.

11/2

5th

1

(6)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

An Outlaws Grace

9st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Made a successful 2yo debut but he was soon in deep water and his form deteriorated; seen only twice in 2025 but things have stabilised somewhat and he's run two good races over C&D (good to firm), including 16 days ago; not eye-wateringly well handicapped but shouldn't be far away.

5/1

3rd

5

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:15 Windsor

An Outlaws Grace

9st 9lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Without a win since his debut in June 2024; posted a good C&D second in May but beat only one in 6f York handicap since; needs to bounce back.

8/1

Form: 3120

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Beat a notable opponent (improved since) at Southwell in February (5f); ran well under a penalty at Wolverhampton in April; in a deep race at York on his handicap debut and got taken off his feet on that fast 5f; he did make some late gains though and going back over 6f should suit; still has some potential.
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2nd

4

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Salisbury

Sudden Flight

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Still seeking first win on turf but has posted two encouraging efforts this term, going close in first-time cheekpieces at Goodwood latest; possibilities in the retained headgear.

9/2

2nd

8

(7)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Goodwood

Sudden Flight

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Better on AW than turf but handicapped accordingly and he ran his best race on grass when third of seven at Windsor 13 days ago (good to firm); down the field in two runs on soft but his Ayr Silver Cup effort wasn't too bad; new cheekpieces could give him a lift.

6/1

3rd

6

(5)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

15:53 Windsor

Sudden Flight

8st 10lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Possibly unsuited by soft ground in last two appearances, taking turf record to 0-5; has shown some promise otherwise on grass and remains well treated on AW form (mark in that sphere is 8lb higher).

10/1

Form: -00205 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Front-runner whose style of racing means he blows hot and cold; Lingfield second (7f, good to firm) last month was creditable but less convincing twice since; others appeal more now back at 6f.
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2nd

4

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

19:30 Beverley

Tattie Bogle

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Scored over C&D in June; below par returned to this scenario last time but that race possibly came too soon after a good effort three days earlier; may rebound.

6/1

7th

6

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

Tattie Bogle

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Ridden more patiently than usual when gaining a second success of 2026 over C&D in June and backed it up with a very good second of ten in 7f Thirsk handicap three days ago; a player off an unchanged mark.

9/4

2nd

1

(10)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Tattie Bogle

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

He has run a string of good races in 2026, winning for the second time when comfortably seeing off five rivals at Beverley (7.4f, good) last week; that effort was backed up by the Topspeed figure and he can't be discounted under a 5lb penalty.

11/2

Form: 234293 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Had a productive time on AW over the winter and he's held his form well enough; the only real blip since November came when disappointing at Windsor on his penultimate start which now raises doubts back on turf.
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6

(1)

1st Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Monsieur Beaulieu

9st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Nick Littmoden

Struggled on turf on two of his last three starts (ran well over 6f here in between) but that hasn't done his mark any harm; a strongly run race at this trip would suit; likely to go well.

15/2

6th

5

(3)

21st Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:45 Newmarket (July)

Monsieur Beaulieu

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Nick Littmoden

Had a productive time on AW over the winter and he's held his form well enough; the only real blip since November came when disappointing at Windsor on his penultimate start which now raises doubts back on turf.

12/1

9

(5)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Monsieur Beaulieu

9st 10lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Nick Littmoden

His form dipped on turf three weeks ago but he was in fine form on AW over the winter, winning twice at Lingfield and going close over C&D last month; perhaps a shade high in the weights for a race as competitive as this one.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 489-15 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Returned from six months off to win a Class 3 handicap at Windsor last month (6f, good to firm), form which has been boosted since; not quite so good at Doncaster two weeks ago but no surprise were he to bounce back.
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1

(8)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Buccabay

10st 0lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Four-time turf winner including off 5lb higher over C&D (good to firm) last spring; well held at Wolverhampton when last seen in March but that was after a good spell on AW including a Kempton win; has good record when fresh and he needs a close look back from four months off.

13/2

7th

6

(12)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buccabay

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Opened his AW account in Kempton contest (6f) in December; has remained in form since, without necessarily building on that success; likely needs to raise his game in this field.

10/1

3rd

3

(2)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Buccabay

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Made his AW breakthrough when scoring over C&D in December; matched that form when second over C&D in January and big player with Billy Loughnane taking over in the saddle for the first time.

11/4

Non-runners

Jubilee Walk

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £11.00
Straight Forecast £13.70
Tricast £50.68
Trifecta £52.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Circe

LAMBOURN:

Sudden Flight

TOPSPEED:

An Outlaw's Grace

NEWMARKET:

Jubilee Walk

POSTDATA:

Rebel Path

Telegraph:

Sudden Flight

RP RATINGS:

Circe

The Times:

Circe

The Guardian:

Circe

Daily Mail:

Circe

D Express:

Circe

Daily Mirror:

Circe

The Sun:

Circe

The Star:

Circe

Daily Record:

Circe