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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

9

(4)

26th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Newbury

Walsons Law

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Last summer he won handicaps at Windsor (1m) and here (7f; both on good to firm); remains on a realistic mark and last two runs weren't at all shoddy; should feature.

9/1

4th

2

(3)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:58 Newbury

Walsons Law

10st 0lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

His cosy C&D win last summer came off 2lb lower; two good runs and two lesser efforts this season; should give it a good go.

8/1

4th

1

(7)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Walsons Law

10st 3lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won twice last summer (1m/7f, good to firm) and it was an encouraging reappearance when third here (6f) in May; saw little daylight at Goodwood a fortnight later but he weakened when last of 11 at Doncaster (again 7f) seven weeks ago; hard to predict what he'll come up with this time.

11/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:40 Southwell (AW)

Beauty By My Side

9st 1lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Joseph Parr

Both wins have been on AW (7f/1m) but she's struggled since scoring at Chelmsford (1m) last autumn and needs a major revival.

33/1

8th

8

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Beauty By My Side

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Joseph Parr

Dual AW winner (7f/1m), most recently at Chelmsford (first-time cheekpieces) in October but she's mostly struggled since, including at Ascot last time after a five-month break; dropped another 2lb.

40/1

15th

12

(15)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Beauty By My Side

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Joseph Parr

Returned to form in first-time cheekpieces when winning at Chelmsford last October; unplaced all four starts since and now returns from five months off.

25/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Golden Redemption

8st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

He's 3lb out of the handicap and he wasn't quite at his best last time; however, he kicked off his campaign with two good runs in defeat and there remains a suspicion he may yet have a bigger performance in him.

8/1

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

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

3rd

7

(8)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Kiniro

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dan Horsford

Ended 2025 with a 6f win at Lingfield (Polytrack) for Harry Charlton; his best effort in four runs for current yard was a second at Newbury in June but he's not easy to predict and was disappointing at Windsor last time; risks attached.

12/1

8th

4

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:15 Windsor

Kiniro

9st 9lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Dan Horsford

Ended 2025 with 6f success at Lingfield in October for Harry Charlton; comes here in good nick for his new yard, finishing runner-up in 6f Newbury handicap 16 days ago; one to consider.

13/2

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Salisbury

The Caribbean

9st 8lb

J: Ebrahim Nader

T: Heather Main

Didn't find much after travelling strongly at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last month but that was his first run since February and he's on a good mark if the outing brought him on.

12/1

7th

4

(4)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

The Caribbean

9st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Heather Main

Won at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last December and was third there (7f) next time; absent since heavy defeat at Southwell (7f, AW) in February but he ran well last May following a break and should be fine back on turf and back down to 6f; not ruled out.

10/1

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

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

3rd

17

(15)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Woodstock

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ruth Carr

Gained a deserved first success of 2026 in 20-runner handicap at Ripon (6f) 13 days ago; not out of things despite a 5lb weights rise.

10/1

1st

7

(10)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Woodstock

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ruth Carr

Better known for his exploits over further but he ran well for second in a C&D handicap last August; several good runs in defeat this year but this looks a competitive race in which to end a two-year drought.

10/1

4th

15

(10)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

Woodstock

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ruth Carr

Without a win since August 2024 but he's been in good form since this visor went on, bumping into an unexposed 3yo when second of four at Catterick (7f, good to firm) and again finishing runner-up at Chester (7.5f, good) last time; in each-way calculations once more.

14/1

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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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(6)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:12 Chester

Montpellier Green

9st 1lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Ian Williams

Useful 2yo for Joseph O'Brien but he struggled last season at trips ranging from 5f to 2m; has dropped a long way in the weights but he's now 1-16 and needs a major revival after 202 days off.

16/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(10)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Cairdeas

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Paul Midgley

Still to win a handicap and has had plenty of chances for this yard; fair effort over C&D last time (behind Hectic) and is 2lb lower but he's some way down the pecking order.

20/1

4th

2

(8)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:16 Southwell (AW)

Cairdeas

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Failed to beat a rival over C&D ten days ago (Pickersgill second); drops in grade, but still enough doubts remain.

12/1

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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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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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8th

1

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

13:53 Chester

Imperial Trooper

10st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Novice win in 2024 remains his sole win in 18 Flat races and he has performed poorly in his two previous visits here; well-held third over hurdles last week; not overly appealing.

10/1

3rd

6

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:37 Worcester

Imperial Trooper

10st 12lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Just 1-18 on the Flat but showed fair form when placed twice over 1m2f this spring; should have a future over hurdles but he made a low-key start in this sphere over C&D (good; 20-1) last month; stablemate of Chemistry.

16/1

5th

5

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Worcester

Imperial Trooper

10st 13lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Just 1-18 on the Flat but showed fair form when placed twice over 1m2f this spring; can be competitive at this level if he takes well to hurdling at the first attempt.

16/1

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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