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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11th

9

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

North View

9st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Stuart Williams

7f winner on the AW early in the year but seems to have lost his form and finished last at Yarmouth two weeks ago; fair bit to prove.

20/1

6th

4

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

11:30 Yarmouth

North View

9st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Dual turf winner who scored on AW at Chelmsford (7f) in January but he's been well held back in this sphere in last two starts; now 2lb lower than for his last success but he needs to get back on track; cheekpieces reapplied.

14/1

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

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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14th

5

(14)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Daring Legend

9st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Won over this trip at Newmarket last autumn for Mick Appleby but three turf runs for current yard have been well below par; bit to prove.

25/1

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

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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13th

16

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Ararat

9st 4lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

8lb below his last winning mark and ran respectably when third at Newbury 18 days ago, finishing one place behind Documenting; more appealing than some.

12/1

3rd

5

(4)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newbury

Ararat

9st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

7lb below his last winning mark and didn't run badly when fourth of seven on his third start for the yard at Salisbury (7f, good) nine days ago, but he gave plenty of trouble beforehand; others preferred.

16/1

4th

6

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

Ararat

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Completed an AW double last autumn but not in the same form since, latterly back on turf for new stable; hasn't scored in this sphere since 2023 and can be opposed.

20/1

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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1st

7

(2)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Gunfighter

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Tapeta winner who has dropped down the weights and is one to watch in the betting on his third start for this yard; however, he's been soundly beaten on both runs this season and his losing sequence is up to 14.

9/1

9th

7

(8)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

19:21 Brighton

Gunfighter

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Both wins on the AW (6f/7f); has run well on turf but looks best over shorter and finished in midfield on stable debut at Kempton (1m, AW) 13 days ago following a ten-month absence; best watched unless attracting support.

7/1

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

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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1st

2

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

19:35 Chepstow

Stardancer

9st 8lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Clive Cox

Promise in AW novices and on handicap debut when third at Doncaster (7f, good) last June; has since had wind surgery and should be sharper following his return from ten-month layoff when sixth of seven at Nottingham (8.5f, good) last month in first-time tongue-tie (retained); another to consider.

5/1

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

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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5th

5

(6)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Course regular; his latest third (8.6f) was a remote one behind an easy winner but it was still a creditable effort; no sign of age denting his enthusiasm and he should make another bold bid.

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

10st 6lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Scott Dixon

Three wins here in the winter to take his course tally to 11 but he's rather lost the plot since and doesn't often go beyond 7f these days; needs a revival.

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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7th

3

(6)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Noble Guest

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: George Margarson

Mixed form this year but ran okay when third at Newmarket (7f, good) recently and has dropped below his last winning mark; unraced on Tapeta but seemed fine on Polytrack on his two previous AW runs; might not be far away.

11/4

3rd

9

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Newmarket (July)

Noble Guest

8st 13lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: George Margarson

Dual Yarmouth winner over this trip last year, latterly off tonight's mark; will need a career-best effort if he's to take this and his last couple of runs suggest that may not be forthcoming.

10/1

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

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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