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16.15

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Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 1m 5f 188y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 1185 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won two AW novice races in March; only eighth of ten on his turf/handicap debut at Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) last month but he was made favourite for the fourth time in four races when running better at Kempton (1m4f, AW) 18 days later, albeit in only fifth of 13; dropped just 1lb; still has potential but he can go freely and has been a work in progress.
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1

(7)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 4

16:15 York

Turquino

10st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Won two AW novice races in March; only eighth of ten on his turf/handicap debut at Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) last month but he was made favourite for the fourth time in four races when running better at Kempton (1m4f, AW) 18 days later, albeit in only fifth of 13; dropped just 1lb; still has potential but he can go freely and has been a work in progress.

3/1

6

(4)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:22 Kempton (AW)

Turquino

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Got off to a good start when winning Tapeta novices at Southwell (1m3f) and Newcastle (1m4f) in March, but disappointed on his turf/handicap debut at Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) this month (missed break/pulled too hard); has a bit to prove but a major player if resuming his progress.

7/2

6

(4)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:22 Kempton (AW)

Turquino

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Got off to a good start when winning Tapeta novices at Southwell (1m3f) and Newcastle (1m4f) in March, but disappointed on his turf/handicap debut at Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) this month (missed break/pulled too hard); has a bit to prove but a major player if resuming his progress.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 419-73 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has won on a range of ground but his clear best on turf was a heavy-ground win at Newbury (1m2f) last October; 4lb higher today and this season's two runs (third of five last time) don't look good enough; placed in two 2m hurdle races but has never ventured beyond 1m2f on Flat.
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3rd

1

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

20:45 Salisbury

Nap Hand

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Alan King

Three Flat wins at up to 1m2f; in the frame twice over hurdles since last seen on the Flat; drops into a 0-80 and should stay 1m4f; not discounted.

5/1

2nd

7

4th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Warwick

Nap Hand

11st 6lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Flat/hurdle winner; back from a break with pleasing runs under both codes before struggling in the Sussex Champion Hurdle; this is easier than that assignment.

5/1

8th

12

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 2

16:05 Plumpton

Nap Hand

10st 7lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Flat/hurdle winner; back from a break to finish fourth behind Hamlet's Night on the AW and then ran third of six in a Fakenham handicap hurdle; this race is much tougher than that one.

25/1

Form: 5-7363

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Often on the premises last summer and a close third at Goodwood (1m6f) 15 days ago off this career-low mark, but the lack of any win in his 16 races (four for this stable) since arrival from France is tricky to ignore.
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2nd

7

24th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

15:28 Uttoxeter

Percy Shelley

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Three Flat wins and he's 2-5 over hurdles; competitive in both disciplines since returning from a break and this scenario is ideal for him.

10/1

4th

1

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Goodwood

Percy Shelley

9st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Made good start to hurdling career in the autumn, including when going close in a Cheltenham novice (2m4f, good to soft; has won on good ground); reappeared with a creditable third at Plumpton last month and he's feasibly treated on his best Flat form last year, including a sequence of runner-up efforts over staying trips; respected back in this sphere.

9/2

3rd

1

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 3

15:45 Plumpton

Percy Shelley

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Useful Flat performer who made good start to hurdling career in the autumn, including when going close in a Cheltenham novice (2m4f, good to soft; has won on good ground); flopped at Ascot (2m5f, good) in November but has had a break since and retains potential now in his first handicap hurdle.

10/1

Form: 4-1342 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has a lower turf mark for good reason but his never-nearer third of 12 (promoted to second) in amateurs' event on good to firm here two weeks ago showed he can be competitive in this sphere; that was 1m4f but his peak AW efforts have been at 1m6f/2m, so this step back up in trip looks a plus.
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3rd

9

(10)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

14:53 Chester

Heathen

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Jennie Candlish

5-19 on AW and 0-9 on turf; twice close up over 1m4f on turf last year, including off this mark at Chester, but is also a dual 1m6f winner on AW and has at least one piece of 2m form in that sphere; a case can be made if he's tuned up sufficiently after 259 days off; the market may guide.

14/1

6

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:05 Chester

Heathen

11st 3lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Jennie Candlish

Below best at York in June and since left David O'Meara for 20,000gns; an assured stayer who is capable off this mark and could have a part to play.

8/1

Form: 5-7216 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Allowed to dictate when winning a five-runner race at Beverley (1m4f) in May; ran respectably over 1m6f the time before but weakened out of it off this 4lb higher mark over 2m on latest; back to 1m6f but others are a little more persuasive.
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7th

8

(2)

11th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:40 York

My Harrison George

9st 1lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Had the run of things up front when beating four rivals at Beverley (1m4f, good) and only sixth since then over 2m and 1m6f; this is probably a better trip but he's not the easiest to predict.

20/1

6

(4)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 4

16:15 York

My Harrison George

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

Allowed to dictate when winning a five-runner race at Beverley (1m4f) in May; ran respectably over 1m6f the time before but weakened out of it off this 4lb higher mark over 2m on latest; back to 1m6f but others are a little more persuasive.

16/1

3

(8)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 5

19:40 Catterick

My Harrison George

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

No problem with 1m4f but is still to totally prove his stamina over this far; was allowed to dictate when beating a small field last time and a 4lb rise puts him on a career-high mark.

7/2

Form: 221

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Made his debut in mid-April; runner-up on first two starts but improved to go one better in a good scrap for Doncaster novice (good to firm) 13 days ago; all those were over 1m4f but he's a brother to C&D Group 3 winner River Of Stars; an inexperienced but promising newcomer to handicaps.
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6

(4)

24th Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Sandown

Gravitas

8st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charlie Johnston

Tends to hang but is still unexposed and remains of interest despite failing to justify favouritism at York (1m6f) most recently; beat Tarriance at Doncaster the time before, reversing earlier Beverley placings.

7/1

7

(2)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 4

16:15 York

Gravitas

8st 13lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Johnston

Made his debut in mid-April; runner-up on first two starts but improved to go one better in a good scrap for Doncaster novice (good to firm) 13 days ago; all those were over 1m4f but he's a brother to C&D Group 3 winner River Of Stars; an inexperienced but promising newcomer to handicaps.

9/4

7

(5)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

15:30 Doncaster

Gravitas

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Runner-up on both starts, latterly when no match for Tarriance at Beverley (1m4f, good) three weeks ago; 7lb better off with that rival here and has each-way claims.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £31.90
Straight Forecast £34.23
Trifecta £88.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Gravitas

Daily Mail:

Heathen

RP RATINGS:

Percy Shelley

D Express:

Turquino

POSTDATA:

My Harrison George

The Times:

Gravitas

Telegraph:

Gravitas

The Guardian:

Gravitas

The Star:

Gravitas

TOPSPEED:

Percy Shelley

NEWMARKET:

Percy Shelley

Daily Mirror:

Heathen

The Sun:

Heathen

Daily Record:

Heathen