June 24 / 17.40 Newbury

17.40

Good

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  • 1m 3f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 778-11 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; gained back-to-back wins in the middle of 2022 and 2024 and has done so again this year following recent victories at Chepstow (1m4f, good) and Windsor (good); the hat-trick has just eluded him so far, but hard to rule out in his current form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(5)

24th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Newbury

Boy George

9st 8lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Front-runner; gained back-to-back wins in the middle of 2022 and 2024 and has done so again this year following recent victories at Chepstow (1m4f, good) and Windsor (good); the hat-trick has just eluded him so far, but hard to rule out in his current form.

13/2

9

(3)

9th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:30 Windsor

Boy George

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Front-runner; it's eyecatching that he's won over this trip in his only two handicap starts at Windsor (2022 and August 2024); last year's was middle leg of a hat-trick (following a long break) on wide range of ground and he reappeared with a Chepstow win four weeks ago; up 6lb to career-high mark but did it well and looks sure to have a big shout.

3/1

1st

5

(3)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chepstow

Boy George

9st 1lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

C&D winner who hasn't been seen in 162 days, but he has been successful after a much longer absence; just 1lb above his last winning mark and could go well.

8/1

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 2270-3

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
0-9 but was returning from 257 days off having undergone wind surgery when third of nine at Brighton (1m4f, good) last month; could step forward from that and the stable won this last year.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Secret Beach

9st 12lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Donald McCain

Won twice over this trip for Ben Brookhouse last year but his stable/hurdle debut in December was underwhelming and he made a low-key return to the Flat last month; others have much less to prove.

25/1

9th

5

(2)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

17:10 Nottingham

Secret Beach

9st 5lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Donald McCain

Struggled on hurdling/stable at Newbury in December but his last Flat run resulted in a brave win at Newmarket (1m4f, good) in the autumn; still looks feasibly treated on that form and he's in the mix back from another break; had a second wind operation since his last run.

11/2

4

(5)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newmarket

Secret Beach

9st 10lb

J: J F Egan

T: B F Brookhouse

Had a good year, including a breakthrough win at York (1m4f, good to firm) in July; creditable second at Chester (extended 1m4f, good) 12 days ago and a 2lb nudge shouldn't prevent a prominent showing.

7/2

3/1

Form: 558114 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won on good to firm ground at Doncaster (1m4f) and Haydock (1m2f) under Jack Dace last month, but the race didn't really pan out his way when beaten over 4l into fourth of eight behind Boy George at Windsor (11.4f, good) 15 days ago; 3lb better off and shortlisted if able to adopt a more prominent position.
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3rd

3

27th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:23 Newton Abbot

Ocean Heights

11st 6lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Bumper and four-time Flat (1m2f/1m4f) winner who is ideally suited by fast ground; respectable fourth on AW when last seen in February and he's on a workable mark back over hurdles; needs close look for in-form yard.

7/1

4th

2

(4)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:18 Lingfield (AW)

Ocean Heights

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: David Pipe

Out of the frame in all four starts since returned to the AW, but his fifth of ten over 1m2f here in December suggested that all may not be lost; now 6lb lower than for that effort and 8lb lower than when last successful; interesting.

11/1

7th

2

(1)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

11:58 Lingfield (AW)

Ocean Heights

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: David Pipe

Now 6lb lower than for his two turf wins last May, but he's finished down the field in last six starts and last three have been at this track (1m2f/1m4f); others preferred.

16/1

14/1

Form: 976912

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Most of his best form has come on the AW as in his last two starts and is 0-4 on turf, though he finished a close third of six from 24lb higher at Newmarket (1m2f, good) a year ago; 17lb lower than when last on grass, but not quite sure what to expect.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(4)

7th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Educate

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

2-28, with the second of those wins coming at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) last April; left the impression he could be worth another go at this trip when fifth at that track over 1m6f 37 days ago; each-way contender.

12/1

5th

4

(9)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Educate

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

2-27 overall, with the second win here (1m4f) last April; three seconds over 1m2f-2m in the autumn, form which he's not quite matched this year but he still has a place squeak.

12/1

6th

4

(4)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Educate

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Course winner who arrives in decent form for his current handler, fifth of 12 in 1m3f handicap here ten days ago; possibilities off an easing mark.

14/1

14/1

Form: 398-34 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Veteran who is back off the same mark as when successful at Chepstow (1m2f, good) just under a year ago; may be vulnerable to an improver, though, and is 0-12 at Newbury.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(2)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

16:21 Windsor

Carp Kid

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: John & Rhys Flint

Veteran who's had ten wins overall and has a 3-22 record at Windsor, which also includes five seconds; he's not sparked this season but the best of those performances was a C&D third on reappearance and he's now 8lb lower, racing off a career-low mark.

10/1

1

(3)

1st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

20:05 Bath

Carp Kid

10st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: John & Rhys Flint

10yo who is a ten-time winner, but he's not posed a threat in four runs this season and was beaten 8l at Ffos Las (1m4f, good) last time; mark continues to fall but he needs to rediscover his spark.

16/1

9/1

Form: 3-7231 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
7lb higher than when winning this race two years ago but just 4lb higher than for her Bath success (1m2f, firm) last month (fourth has won twice since); may face competition for the lead but still respected.
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1st

6

(1)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

14:08 Windsor

Mrembo

8st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Has several pieces of C&D form, including a success in 2023 and respectable fourth in latest start; competitively handicapped, having gained last three wins off just 1lb lower; enters calculations.

4/1

4th

5

(3)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:17 Windsor

Mrembo

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Jonathan Portman

All five wins on good or quicker ground, including firm; C&D winner who finished close up behind one who was ahead of her mark in this race last year and she's likely to be primed for this; leading claims for in-form yard.

5/1

3rd

2

(7)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:35 Bath

Mrembo

9st 8lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Five-time winner over 1m2f-11.7f on turf; beaten under 2l after a break at Kempton and might have gone close with more luck.

7/2

Form: 0-2521

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Bounced back to winning form when successful under Fred Daly at Doncaster (1m4f, good) 18 days ago, winning with a great deal more in hand than the margin would suggest; 5lb rise may prove lenient.
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Verdict Starting price

2

(12)

4th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Dibble Dabble

11st 2lb

J: Mr Cian Murphy

T: James Ferguson

Went close in April and won at Doncaster (1m4f, good) in June next time; her two runs since (Newbury) have not been great, though.

14/1

9th

10

(9)

5th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Newbury

Dibble Dabble

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

Two turf wins, which came last June and at Doncaster (1m4f, good) almost exactly one year later on penultimate start; two seconds earlier this year but she needs to bounce back from a poor show here (1m3f; co-favourite) six weeks ago.

6/1

7th

1

(4)

24th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Newbury

Dibble Dabble

9st 13lb

J: Fred Daly

T: James Ferguson

Bounced back to winning form when successful under Fred Daly at Doncaster (1m4f, good) 18 days ago, winning with a great deal more in hand than the margin would suggest; 5lb rise may prove lenient.

2/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £22.60
Straight Forecast £20.86
Tricast £59.13
Trifecta £86.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

Boy George

SPOTLIGHT:

Dibble Dabble

The Times:

Secret Beach

Daily Mirror:

Mrembo

RP RATINGS:

Ocean Heights

NEWMARKET:

Dibble Dabble

Daily Mail:

Dibble Dabble

The Sun:

Dibble Dabble

Daily Record:

Dibble Dabble

LAMBOURN:

Boy George

Telegraph:

Boy George

The Guardian:

Boy George

D Express:

Boy George

The Star:

Boy George