July 16 / 20.40 Yarmouth

20.40

Good To Firm

Doublebase Handicap

  • Prize money: £5652.72
  • 0m 7f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Doublebase Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 412-79 D

Last run: 86 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
A strong contender on 7f form for previous yard but just a tepid response to pressure in two runs for new connections (without and with blinkers; tongue-tie now added); handicapper has been cagey in dropping him just 1lb but this is an easier grade; too soon to write off.
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7th

8

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

North View

9st 2lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Produced a strong finish to win a competitive 7f handicap here as a 3yo; first win since when making a successful stable debut at Chelmsford in January (7f); in and out since but he's on a winning mark and the ability is there if things pan out favourably.

14/1

13th

2

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

North View

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Stuart Williams

Fairly useful handicapper whose AW form this year for new yard features a 7f success in January and a creditable effort last time; effective on turf in the past but seems weighted to the hilt back in this sphere.

16/1

4th

11

(7)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

North View

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Stuart Williams

Won with a bit in hand at Chelmsford (7f) on stable/seasonal debut; out of the money in two starts since but can't be written off yet; drops back in grade (attempted Class 2 latest).

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 032232 CD BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Somewhat unlucky to be on a losing run going back to a C&D win last July as he's run some cracking races in defeat this year, including when just touched off over C&D (good to firm) and losing out only to a subsequent Ascot winner, at York, also in May; looks sure to run his race again.
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5th

6

(6)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:48 Yarmouth

Daring Legend

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Reappeared for new yard with a near-miss at Kempton (6f, AW) in March but he's struggled at 50-1 back on turf in last two runs; got hampered early on at Ascot last time but he's hard to predict and needs to bounce back near best.

40/1

15th

2

(10)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Daring Legend

9st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Pattinson

Ran well on his stable debut at Kempton (6f) in March but he was down the field, albeit in Class 3 company, at Newbury three weeks ago; now tongue tied; others appeal more.

33/1

15th

14

(11)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Daring Legend

8st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Pattinson

40-1 for his stable debut at Kempton (6f, AW) last month but he ran a cracker for second, beaten a nose; up in grade today but not out of it on last year's turf best.

25/1

Form: 7-0080 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Losing turf run goes back nearly two years and he's achieved little over 6f in 2025 for this yard, but he's done his winning over 7f and has dropped 9lb since the spring; interesting to see what the market says with cheekpieces fitted (has run well in a hood).
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7th

2

(3)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Ararat

9st 13lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Front-runner who won twice over 6f at Southwell last year when trained by Robert Cowell, the most recent coming in October off 2lb higher; visor worn on his final start for that yard is left off for this stable debut (bought for 9,500gns).

10/1

4th

1

(5)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Ararat

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

Front-runner whose three wins for David Simcock, including here, came over 7f; added two more victories over this trip round Southwell last autumn but not at best since and the first-time visor will need to help over tonight's easier 6f.

10/1

Form: 5-8467 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins at 6f and 7f but he hasn't come up with much for new stable since back from a layoff, despite dropping a good deal in the weights.
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7th

3

(9)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Gunfighter

9st 13lb

J: Liam Wright

T: John Butler

Dual winner for Hugo Palmer (6f/7f); third the best he managed for Robert Eddery; failed to see out 1m in two previous attempts so looks best watched on debut for John Butler, who runs two others, back from 292 days off.

20/1

13th

12

(3)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:05 Newmarket (July)

Gunfighter

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Robert Eddery

Two AW wins when trained by Hugo Palmer; he has found the handicapper in command since joining this stable and although his penultimate third at Yarmouth was better, he doesn't look the obvious answer here; stable also run Spring Bloom.

33/1

5

(4)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Gunfighter

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Eddery

Not totally solid on his form for current yard but has possibilities off current mark provided latest effort (third at Yarmouth) is backed up; well treated on peak figures.

14/1

Form: 62-23

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Improved with each of three 6f races and it looked more a case of just needing the run than lack of stamina when a close third of ten on handicap debut at Doncaster (7f, good) in June; respected off the same mark.
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6th

1

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Stardancer

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Clive Cox

Promise in AW novices and again when third of ten at Doncaster on her handicap debut last June (7f, good); disappointed at Yarmouth the following month and absent since; has undergone wind surgery during his layoff; drops in class, up in trip and tongue tied for his return; still has potential.

4/1

5

(4)

16th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:40 Yarmouth

Stardancer

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Clive Cox

Improved with each of three 6f races and it looked more a case of just needing the run than lack of stamina when a close third of ten on handicap debut at Doncaster (7f, good) in June; respected off the same mark.

11/4

3rd

10

(10)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:50 Doncaster

Stardancer

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Clive Cox

Runner-up in two 6f Southwell (AW) novice races during the winter, latterly behind a subsequent Listed winner; makes handicap debut after a five-month break but could have untapped potential over 7f.

6/1

Form: 630

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Struck into on debut and although he showed no ill effects when a close third of 12 at Nottingham (about 1m, good) in June, he was cast aside at Ffos Las (extended 7f, good to soft) too easily for comfort since; still of interest now handicapping.
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8th

6

(1)

15th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Outlandish

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

Six-race maiden who has shown bits of promise; never figured last time, however, and needs some improvement to get off the mark.

14/1

9th

12

(1)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Windsor

Outlandish

8st 13lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

Made some late headway into fourth on his handicap debut at Yarmouth (7f, good) and again failed to land a telling blow from off the pace at Wolverhampton (8.6f); still early days in handicaps and now tries cheekpieces over a trip that could suit.

12/1

5th

9

(6)

31st Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Outlandish

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Fellowes

Unexposed sort who made some late headway into fourth on his handicap debut at Yarmouth (7f, good) two weeks ago; going back up in trip should suit and he's an interesting contender.

8/1

Form: 992334 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Multiple AW wins but a sole turf success, from 25 attempts, came nearly five years ago; has gone close over C&D in the meantime but raising his game for another win on grass looks unlikely.
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12th

3

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Harbour Vision

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Tremendous win record on AW, successful 16 times; however, the last 11 have been at Wolverhampton and he's gone off the boil since winning two in a row there (7f) at the start of the year; has it to prove in first Polytrack run for over a year.

33/1

10th

1

(3)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

11-time course winner, including three since December; only 1lb higher than when completing a C&D double in February but he has struggled on his last four starts; needs to get back on track.

20/1

9th

8

(4)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

11-time course winner, including three since December; only 1lb higher than for the latest win but he has struggled on his last three starts.

33/1

Form: 559625 BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Not yet off the mark after ten starts but a second of 11 at Lingfield (extended 7f, good) in May was a small step in the right direction and he didn't appear to stay 1m when fading at Brighton since; can be involved.
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6th

3

(11)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Noble Guest

9st 7lb

J: Harry Burns

T: George Margarson

Two C&D wins (good and good to soft) last year and he comes here just 2lb higher than for the latter success; promising reappearance last month but he failed to fire on soft ground here last week; type to bounce back.

8/1

5th

8

(7)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:28 Yarmouth

Noble Guest

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: George Margarson

Both of his wins from 16 starts have been over C&D (good/good to soft), the most recent in September off 2lb lower; ran a solid race here 15 days ago on his return from a break and he once again has each-way claims.

7/1

3rd

2

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:12 Yarmouth

Noble Guest

9st 9lb

J: Harry Burns

T: George Margarson

Had 15 races; second career win when prevailing narrowly over C&D in September and following efforts weren't too shoddy; still on a competitive mark but he does lack a recent run.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £117.10
Straight Forecast £169.03
Tricast £4572.95
Trifecta £1168.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Daring Legend

The Times:

Stardancer

NEWMARKET:

North View

POSTDATA:

Harbour Vision

The Star:

Stardancer

Telegraph:

North View

RP RATINGS:

Daring Legend

TOPSPEED:

Daring Legend

The Guardian:

Daring Legend

Daily Mail:

Daring Legend

D Express:

Daring Legend

Daily Mirror:

Daring Legend

The Sun:

Daring Legend

Daily Record:

Daring Legend