July 12 / 17.10 Newmarket (July)

17.10

Good To Firm

Trustatrader Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Trustatrader Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 936927

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Not one for maximum confidence, with losing spell going back to Royal Ascot win in 2022; however, recent form features an encouraging effort on the other Newmarket course (1m4f, good); could go well.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 2

13:30 Carlisle

Claymore

9st 6lb

J: Sorin Moldoveanu

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Campaigned in the UAE this winter, last seen finishing tailed off at Meydan; still 4lb higher than for his last win in Britain and probably best watched after three months off.

20/1

2

(2)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

20:00 Windsor

Claymore

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Career highlight was at Royal Ascot 2022 but he capitalised on a career-low mark to win at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) last month; long list of possible excuses next time and not disgraced at Ascot last Saturday, so he needs a second look.

10/1

2

(5)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:45 Ascot

Claymore

10st 1lb

J: Suraj Narredu

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Career highlight was at Royal Ascot 2022 but he capitalised on a career-low mark to win at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) last month; long list of possible excuses at Yarmouth 12 days later, so he remains of interest.

6/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 7-3348

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Form dipped slightly at York last time but consistent otherwise this season and may well rebound; finally back on last winning mark and has William Buick up for first time; this looks the time to catch him.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

19

(10)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Whathappensinvegas

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Can take a hold so needs a good pace to aim at, which he had when winning at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in August; still 2lb higher, but this may also be run to suit him so very much frame material.

20/1

4th

7

(4)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 3

16:05 Epsom

Whathappensinvegas

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Below par on AW last time; largely respectable form on turf otherwise this season, notably Windsor success in August; possibly has very little in hand off current mark, however.

14/1

10

(1)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Whathappensinvegas

8st 10lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

The latest of three turf wins was at Windsor (1m2f) two weeks ago; one respectable effort on dirt at Jebel Ali in early 2024 but unraced on AW in Britain and he likely needs something new for Tapeta if he's to defy his current mark.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 260140 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Never landed a blow in major staying handicap on AW last time; interesting back down in trip/grade, having scored readily over 1m4f at Epsom (good) in most recent Class 3 attempt (three starts ago).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:32 Newmarket

Asgards Captain

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dylan Cunha

Did well to win at York (good to firm) off just 1lb lower in August but only fourth of five in the Great Metropolitan at Epsom (also 1m4f, good, Topteam behind) 17 days ago; that was a shade underwhelming given he'd won the race in 2025 but was a little weak in the market so maybe better can be expected this time.

12/1

4th

3

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 3

15:50 Epsom

Asgards Captain

9st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Last year's winner (good) who ran well in two other appearances over C&D; did well to win at York (1m4f, good to firm) under John Egan in August and arrives here fit after three creditable efforts at Meydan; firm contender.

4/1

3rd

4

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 3

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Asgards Captain

9st 12lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Had a busy 12 months but right on the money when staying on best last time at York (1m4f) and this stiff finish will suit him well, as it has done before; only 3lb higher.

5/1

Form: 595014

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Regained the winning thread at Yarmouth in May and subsequent effort at Sandown (again over 1m2f) suggests this new trip is worth exploring, as pedigree reflects (dam 1m4f scorer).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

4

(14)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Charming Whisper

9st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: P Sweeney

Won five times when trained in Britain by Philip McBride; all those wins came on ground with good in the description; slowly away and always behind at the Curragh on latest; new headgear.

25/1

14th

12

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Charming Whisper

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Won five when trained in Britain by Philip McBride; all those wins came on ground with good in the description so conditions have to be a concern here (0-5 on soft); tongue tie goes on.

14/1

5th

7

(8)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Charming Whisper

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

0-9 on AW but caught the eye over 10.5f on debut for this stable in early December, keeping on for fifth and not far behind Nakasero (7lb better off now); unsuited by 1m the last twice and could improve plenty for this longer trip; interesting.

14/1

Form: 92-189 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Comfortably held in two notable handicaps since reappearance success at York (1m4f, good to firm); this drop back to Class 3 is some help but he still has something to prove, having gained all wins in Class 4.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Great Bedwyn

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Beaten on his last 13 starts going back to last May but he's been a good second on two of his last three starts, most recently in a big field at York (1m4f, good) this month; every chance he'll again be bang there.

4/1

2nd

4

(7)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Great Bedwyn

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Won this (good to firm) on return last year by a neck off 4lb higher than today; subsequent efforts have never quite lived up to that, albeit runner-up on Kempton AW last September and this March; first 1m2f run for ages when disappointing on latest start; could bounce back with each-way claims.

15/2

8th

10

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Great Bedwyn

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Had dropped 3lb below his last winning mark when second of nine behind course-specialist Whitcombe Rockstar at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack) last month, his first start in 75 days; races off the same mark, but he hasn't tackled a trip this short in three years; stable runs three.

12/1

Form: 224281 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Took well to first-time visor (replacing usual blinkers) in 3yo handicap over C&D last month, opening his account; could well build on that success and show further progress; commands respect.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

14:10 Lingfield

Atlantic Sunset

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

Visored for the first time when scoring at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) last June for his previous yard, but he was well beaten on his yard debut at Yarmouth three weeks ago; others preferred.

25/1

4th

1

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

15:57 Yarmouth

Atlantic Sunset

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

1-14 for Charlie Johnston, the win coming off 7lb higher at Newmarket last summer (1m4f); that was in a new visor and he struggled afterwards, including in blinkers that are now reapplied; joined this yard for 1,000gns.

16/1

13th

7

(9)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Atlantic Sunset

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Won off 4lb higher at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) last June but he's struggled since and was beaten 8l at Chelmsford (1m5f) last time; record is now 1-13 and he needs a big turnaround.

25/1

16/1

Form: 1054/9 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Triple Flat winner in France but well beaten last week on stable/seasonal debut and first British attempt under this code (maiden over hurdles last year); needs to prove he retains ability.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:17 Ripon

No More Bolero

10st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Ready winner at Bath (2m1f, good to firm) on reappearance and good second under Mason Paetel over C&D (good) eight days later; another bold bid looks on its way.

3/1

2nd

1

(2)

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Ripon

No More Bolero

10st 3lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Ready winner back from a break at Bath (2m1f, good to firm) eight days ago; his 4lb rise is offset by Mason Paetel's claim; likely to follow up.

6/5

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Payout
Exacta £14.10
Straight Forecast £11.20

Selections

The Times:

Atlantic Sunset

NEWMARKET:

Asgard's Captain

SPOTLIGHT:

Whathappensinvegas

TOPSPEED:

Charming Whisper

D Express:

Great Bedwyn

RP RATINGS:

Claymore

Telegraph:

Atlantic Sunset

Daily Mail:

Atlantic Sunset

The Star:

Atlantic Sunset

Daily Record:

Atlantic Sunset

POSTDATA:

Whathappensinvegas

The Guardian:

Asgard's Captain

Daily Mirror:

Asgard's Captain

The Sun:

Asgard's Captain