July 03 / 19.50 Newbury

19.50

Good To Firm

Sequoia Spirit & Style Handicap

  • Prize money: £7327.6
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Sequoia Spirit & Style Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 626-15 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Looked well ahead of his mark when winning at Windsor (1m, good to firm) in his first turf handicap on yard debut; probably nothing sinister about the failure to carry a penalty back on AW since and although 4lb higher again he could find extra back on grass.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(13)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

Walsons Law

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Low-mileage 5yo who has gained both wins (7f/1m) on good to firm; grabbed third place on line over 6f for an encouraging reappearance effort and looks interesting back up in distance, with further improvement still a possibility.

7/1

3rd

8

(2)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Walsons Law

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Winless for previous yard but he won his first two turf starts for this one in 2025, over 1m at Windsor and 7f at Newbury (both on good to firm); it's possible that good to soft ground proved his undoing when last seen in August but a layoff since raises questions as does the return to 6f.

14/1

25/1

  • Place: £7.10

Form: 4910- D

Last run: 211 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Signed off for her first trainer with a 7f AW win in October but she was out the back on debut for this one in December and, with no run since, she has plenty to prove.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

11th

3

(1)

18th Feb 2026

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Beauty By My Side

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Joseph Parr

Returned to form in first-time cheekpieces when winning a 1m handicap at Chelmsford last October; three modest efforts followed and the headgear is now dispensed with.

25/1

10th

5

(7)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

13:32 Southwell (AW)

Beauty By My Side

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

Two AW wins, the latest at Chelmsford off 2lb lower last October; not so good twice since and could prove vulnerable back against male opposition.

12/1

1st

8

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Beauty By My Side

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Joseph Parr

Won a novice at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last October on final start for Kevin Philippart De Foy; ran well when third at Kempton (1m, AW) last month but she was beaten 8l at Yarmouth (1m, good) 17 days ago; needs to bounce back in first-time cheekpieces.

14/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 2-0587

Last run: 111 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Promising start when a close second of five on the dirt at Meydan (6f) in December but some very poor efforts have followed, in aids on last three starts (missing today); left Bhupat Seemar since; the betting should be interesting.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

12

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Golden Redemption

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Placed on all six handicap starts, most recently second of six over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago when twice suffering interference from the winner in the closing stages; every chance he'll be bang there.

4/1

2nd

7

(6)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:05 Newmarket

Golden Redemption

8st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Andrew Balding

Placed on all four handicap starts last year (7f/6f, good to firm/good), on the final occasion keeping on for 1l third here when the drop back to 6f looked against him; returned with solid third at Kempton (7f, AW) in March; major player for trainer who has won two of the last four runnings.

2/1

3rd

8

(7)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:35 Kempton (AW)

Golden Redemption

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Began his career on dirt in the UAE but he showed better form on turf for Andrew Balding in the second half of 2025, winning a 6f maiden at Newbury before placed efforts in handicaps at Newbury (7f) and Newmarket (6f); returns to action with his stable in fine form; contender.

100/30

8/1

Form: -12303

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
In good form at 6f and 7f on the AW earlier in the year, either side of a break, but the defeat at this trip, as well as subsequent losses over 6f, suggest he'll have his work cut out in his first 7f run on turf.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

5

(21)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Kiniro

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Dan Horsford

Won twice for Harry Charlton, both over 6f on Lingfield's AW track; didn't get the chance to show what he could do (repeatedly denied a clear run) when eighth of 12 on recent Chester return for new yard; left the impression he'd have been involved in the finish with more luck and enters calculations.

10/1

8th

5

(11)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Kiniro

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Dan Horsford

Won twice for Harry Charlton, both over 6f on Lingfield's AW track; has shown promise on turf; sold for 40,000gns in October; double-figure draw and revised mark both ask stiffer questions of him but interesting that Oisin Murphy, who rode him to success when last seen, is back in the saddle.

11/2

1st

3

(8)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Kiniro

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Harry Charlton

C&D maiden win in January; yet to win a handicap but he has run several good races in defeat, including over 6f on AW the last twice; cheekpieces worn for those latest efforts are now dispensed with; should go well again.

5/2

Form: 08-230 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Down a long way in the weights since 6f and 7f wins as 2yo in Ireland; looked to be turning things round earlier in the year, at 7f (AW) and 6f (good to firm) but was back on the slippery slope at York since.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

6

(12)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:58 Southwell (AW)

The Caribbean

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Heather Main

Notched his first win for this trainer at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in December and again ran well there when third having been drawn wide 39 days ago; another wide draw to contend with here but he holds solid claims.

6/1

2nd

8

(9)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Caribbean

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Heather Main

On a good mark and suited by this C&D but out of form lately and has quite a bit to prove; non-runner 2.20 Ascot Friday.

16/1

6th
1 (11)
Woodstock

8/1

Form: 75-030 CD

Last run: 53 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Was roundly seen off in a higher grade on the AW in May but he'd run well on turf the time before and, having won both C&D starts in 2024, including this race (good to firm), he has to be of interest off 1lb lower than the latest of them.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(6)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Woodstock

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

On a 16-race losing run but down the weights as a result and he was on the heels of the winner when third of 12 at Thirsk (7f) 11 days ago; having his first race here; thereabouts if he takes to it.

9/2

3rd

14

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Woodstock

8st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

On a 15-race losing run but he's well handicapped as a result and his stable is in fine form; almost certainly needed the run when seventh of 13 over C&D four weeks ago, fading; likely to build on that and more persuasive than most.

12/1

7th

11

(3)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Thirsk

Woodstock

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Failed to win in 2025 but he ran some solid races in defeat and he makes his seasonal return off a dangerous mark; interesting to see how he fares in the betting.

16/1

Form: 41345- D

Last run: 204 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Successful handicap debut at Leopardstown (7f, good) in September for Joseph O'Brien but no real impact in two 1m AW races for Jack Jones; sold 19,000gns in June; new yard; likely best watched on seasonal return.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13

(5)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Montpellier Green

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Ian Williams

Won a 16-runner Curragh nursery (7f, good) for Joseph O'Brien in September last year, but has regressed since, especially in six starts since returning for this yard in July; look elsewhere.

66/1

13

(5)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Montpellier Green

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Ian Williams

Won a 16-runner Curragh nursery (7f, good) for Joseph O'Brien in September last year, but has regressed since, especially in six starts since returning for this yard in July; look elsewhere.

66/1

Form: 6-3404 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f Newmarket novice on third 2yo start and although he's needed some excuses since he produced a good finish to be fourth of nine at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) recently; first-time cheekpieces could sharpen him up and he still has some potential.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(9)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Cairdeas

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Ex William Haggas; no win since his juvenile days, but has twice ran well over this C&D, including when fourth (from 4lb higher) last August; no match for stablemate Novello Lad at Doncaster (6f, good to soft; 25-1) recently but that comeback run ought to have him spot on for this.

11/2

2nd

12

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Cairdeas

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Regressed for William Haggas before sold last summer; the handicapper is easing off so he should be easy enough to place in due course but he's done a lot of his racing over 7f and now returns from an absence; Novello Lad looks his trainer's best shout.

16/1

8

(13)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cairdeas

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

On a losing sequence but he's made a positive start for his current handler, sixth of 14 in 6f Pontefract handicap 19 days ago; one for the shortlist eased 2lb here.

9/1

Form: 312578 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
His last two 7f wins came off just a 1lb lower mark, most recently in February, but he wasn't at his best in two runs last month on turf and the AW; others higher up the list.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(4)

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:50 Newbury

Master Technician

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

His last two 7f wins came off just a 1lb lower mark, most recently in February, but he wasn't at his best in two runs last month on turf and the AW; others higher up the list.

14/1

8

(3)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

20:40 Lingfield (AW)

Master Technician

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Won off 3lb lower at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in February; good second over 6f at Newcastle next time but his form has cooled in last two starts; bit to prove again and he needs to bounce back near best.

12/1

8

(3)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

Master Technician

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rod Millman

All three wins have been at 7f but he was a good second over this trip at Newcastle on AW finals day; didn't pack the same punch when fifth at Ascot (7f, good to firm) last time but he's still unexposed as a sprinter and is not ruled out back in trip.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0113- BF

Last run: 327 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won two 6f races (good to firm) on second and third starts last summer but said to have finished lame when a close third upped to 7f at Newmarket last August; will do well to make a winning return after long layoff.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Ruff Justice

9st 10lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Winner of a 6f turf maiden and a 7f handicap as a 2yo for Warren Greatrex in 2024; didn't progress in his 2025 and having been bought for 4,000gns in October ran okay for a long way on yard debut here over a mile last month; drop in trip to suit and place claims.

10/1

9th

9

(13)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ruff Justice

9st 5lb

J: Elin Hedman

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Winner of a 6f turf maiden and a 7f handicap off 74 as a 2yo for Warren Greatrex in 2024; didn't progress in his 2025 starts; makes stable debut and probably best watched for the moment.

22/1

9

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Ruff Justice

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Raced on turf; won twice over 6f as a 2yo but has struggled in four handicap starts this summer; remains to be seen whether a switch to AW revives after seven weeks off.

25/1

3/1

Form: -21172

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Both wins over 6f on the AW but he confirmed he stays this far at Doncaster (good) in June, when chasing home one who is going the right way; looks likely to have more to offer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

5

(3)

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:50 Newbury

Vocal Legend

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Charles Hills

Both wins over 6f on the AW but he confirmed he stays this far at Doncaster (good) in June, when chasing home one who is going the right way; looks likely to have more to offer.

3/1

2nd

8

(1)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:50 Doncaster

Vocal Legend

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charles Hills

Dual 6f AW winner this year, latterly in valuable Lingfield handicap in April; didn't run badly when back on turf at Ascot last month (race won by Up The Pace) but needs to find something extra on this return to 7f.

10/1

7th

12

(2)

9th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Ascot

Vocal Legend

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

2-2 since dropped to 6f, notably when pouncing late in a Lingfield handicap on Good Friday (Kiniro third); 3lb rise not excessive and his stable have some useful 3yo sprinters this year; high on the list.

11/2

Form: 287-68

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Two good 7f efforts from the front as 2yo, winning a novice before touched off late in a Sandown handicap (good); that's as good as it's got but he hasn't convinced over 1m of late and the return to 7f should suit.
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6th

1

(9)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Haydock

Imperial Trooper

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jennie Candlish

Placed on three of five starts this year; wide draw no help at Chester two weeks ago when he had his first crack at 1m4f (tailed off); reverts to 1m2f and probably okay on the ground, so he's considered each-way.

12/1

15th

16

(16)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Imperial Trooper

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Jennie Candlish

Placed on three of his four starts this year, most recently when keeping on well for third on last month's turf return at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm); will presumably be dropped in again from his wide draw today; might need some luck but looks well worth a crack at 1m4f.

8/1

3rd

6

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:50 Redcar

Imperial Trooper

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jennie Candlish

Sole success came when landing a Ffos Las maiden over 7.5f on heavy for Ed Walker in August 2024; has run well on his last three starts on AW (beaten a neck last time) and if he can reproduce that form on turf then he holds claims.

9/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £432.50
Straight Forecast £321.80
Tricast £6269.11
Trifecta £3666.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Vocal Legend

TOPSPEED:

Cairdeas

Daily Mirror:

Kiniro

Daily Mail:

Golden Redemption

RP RATINGS:

Woodstock

LAMBOURN:

Vocal Legend

The Times:

Vocal Legend

Telegraph:

Vocal Legend

D Express:

Vocal Legend

The Sun:

Vocal Legend

The Star:

Vocal Legend

Daily Record:

Vocal Legend

POSTDATA:

Cairdeas

NEWMARKET:

Cairdeas

The Guardian:

Cairdeas