July 18 / 19.00 Newmarket (July)

19.00

Good To Firm

Boodles Handicap

  • Prize money: £6700.2
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Boodles Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 255266 D BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Runner-up three times in the spring, beaten just a neck at Musselburgh (5f, good) in May, and a good case can be made on that form; however, he's finished merely sixth the last twice and his losing run is up to 12 races.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(9)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:43 Thirsk

Moulin Booj

10st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: George Scott

Right behind Accrual here before justifying favouritism at Nottingham (5f) three days ago despite an awkward start; the penalty might just find him out.

3/1

1st

2

(4)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

19:45 Nottingham

Moulin Booj

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: George Scott

Ultra-consistent and arrives following a solid effort at Thirsk (same mark as tonight; his last winning rating); boasts a good record at this time of year and this is less competitive, so his claims are obvious.

7/4

2nd

2

(11)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Moulin Booj

10st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Scott

Successful off this mark at Wolverhampton in March; solid efforts on his last three starts and he should make a bold bid to win this race for the second season in succession.

13/2

Form: 3003-0 D

Last run: 140 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Respectable efforts in Group 2/Listed races last summer and this 3yo is well treated on that form; however, he was well beaten at 66-1 in February on his sole run this year and returns from a break with something to prove.
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3rd

4

(2)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

16:05 Hamilton

Binadham

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Good efforts on his last three starts, not quite able to peg back Law Of Average's advantage when second at Bath four weeks ago (5f, firm); 2lb better off today and he should give his running again.

11/4

2nd

2

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

17:20 Bath

Binadham

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Without a win since his debut at Yarmouth in April 2024 but he's posted three solid efforts since returning from an 85-day break, including in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Wolverhampton eight days ago; switches back to turf with good claims.

2/1

3rd

2

(6)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Binadham

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Yet to win on AW (0-7) and hasn't won anywhere since scoring on debut at Yarmouth (5f maiden) in April 2024; thereabouts lately, including when no extra close home over C&D (5-1) 32 days ago; newly applied cheekpieces are worth a go.

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: 3-6563 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won this last year (good) when 2lb higher and he returned to form with close third over C&D (good to firm) last Friday, when first of two in the near-side group; wears first-time cheekpieces and he's on the shortlist.
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5th

4

(4)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Pontefract

Rocking Ends

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Tom Clover

With this visor back on he won at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) last month, landing that handicap for the third year in succession; not beaten far when fifth of 13 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) since but he's never won off a mark this high and there's a suspicion he'll again be vulnerable.

11/2

5th

7

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Ascot

Rocking Ends

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Tom Clover

His two Ascot defeats came at the Royal meeting when a big outsider; arrives on the back of an easy win at Newmarket (5f, good to firm; visor reinstated) but a 6lb rise for that could leave him vulnerable.

9/1

Form: 17-854

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Close fifth of 16 in the 3yo Dash at Epsom (5f, good) and he lost a shoe when failing to build on that at Sandown a fortnight ago (5f, good; fourth of seven); he's hung on his last two starts but there's a suspicion he may still have a bigger run in him.
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5th

14

(10)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Gold Star Hero

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Three front-running AW wins in the spring saw him soar up the handicap; ran right up to his best when second of ten in a Shergar Cup race at Ascot (5f, good to firm) 11 days ago; runs off the same mark but this looks a deeper event.

20/1

2nd

8

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Gold Star Hero

9st 8lb

J: C Y Ho

T: Michael Bell

Three front-running AW wins in the spring saw him soar up the handicap; he didn't run badly off his revised mark at Epsom on Derby day and last week's Stewards' Cup was always going to be a tough assignment; this is more suitable but others look better treated.

14/1

18th

27

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Gold Star Hero

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Three front-running AW wins in the spring saw him soar up the handicap; he didn't run badly off his revised mark at Epsom on Derby day but it would be a surprise if he were up to a task of this magnitude.

50/1

Form: -63581 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Three 6f AW wins last autumn and back on the scoresheet in four-runner handicap at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) last month; inconsistent this year and in a tougher race today, but she's nevertheless respected up 4lb.
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4th

3

(8)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:15 Windsor

Coup De Force

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Stuart Kittow

9-38, her latest success coming when beating three rivals off 2lb lower at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) in June; just as effective over this trip and was poorly drawn when well held at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last time; not dismissed.

6/1

10th

9

(13)

31st Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coup De Force

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Stuart Kittow

Ended 2024 in fine form, winning three AW handicaps between September and November; off the mark for 2025 when keeping on strongly to win an uncompetitive four-runner event at Salisbury last month; respectable third at Newmarket 13 days ago; drawn widest and likely vulnerable.

12/1

5

(2)

18th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Coup De Force

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Stuart Kittow

Three 6f AW wins last autumn and back on the scoresheet in four-runner handicap at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) last month; inconsistent this year and in a tougher race today, but she's nevertheless respected up 4lb.

15/2

Form: 953053 D BF

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who was prolific last May/June and races off her last winning mark; this is her third run in quick succession and she's in fair form; could be thereabouts.
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7

(2)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:55 Bath

Jacquelina

8st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Prolific in 2024 and made a welcome return to form when third last week at Nottingham (5f, good); has slipped to a good mark.

4/1

3rd

3

(6)

15th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Jacquelina

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Won six times in 2024, all over about 5f in first half of the year, but well below her best this season and going the wrong way.

16/1

9th

3

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Jacquelina

9st 10lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Won six times in 2024 but well below her best this season; continues to slide down the weights but her last couple of efforts were particularly disappointing and she has a much better strike-rate on turf.

16/1

Form: 395493 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who won four times last year and has dropped to a dangerous mark; ran okay when third of five at Windsor (5f, good to firm) last month but needs something extra to return to winning ways today.
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1st

7

(9)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Night On Earth

9st 1lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Confirmed trailblazer who has won 13 races in his career (six on AW), but has finished out of the frame in all six starts over C&D; blinkers go on for the first time on his 86th start; others preferred.

11/1

8

(5)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Night On Earth

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ian Williams

One of the faster sprinters in training and he belatedly got off the mark for the year with a front-running win at Wolverhampton 17 days ago; 6lb rise against stronger opposition could find him out.

8/1

1st

1

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Night On Earth

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ian Williams

Trailblazing sprinter who got no peace up front when beaten favourite in a Racing League handicap last time; ran a stormer the time before at Haydock and should give it a good shot from stall 3; has form here.

2/1

Form: 626542 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Beaten 15 times since his last win last September but has often run well in the meantime and was denied a clear passage when a close second off this mark over C&D (good to firm) last Friday; won over C&D last August on his only other visit to Newmarket and he's a strong contender.
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10th

10

(8)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Catch Cunningham

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael Herrington

C&D scorer but his recent form is far from encouraging, beating only two in 5f Southwell handicap 17 days ago; hood goes back on; work to do.

14/1

7th

1

(2)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Catch Cunningham

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Possibly needed latest run (when back from a break); losing sequence is mounting up but this drop in class may do the trick; interesting at this level off 11lb below last winning mark.

13/2

14

(3)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Catch Cunningham

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Needs things to fall just right for him but he is on a lowly mark and some of this summer's form gives him leading claims; wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest Leicester run and he holds each-way claims again.

10/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £9.81
Tricast £40.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Catch Cunningham

TOPSPEED:

Moulin Booj

The Times:

Rocking Ends

The Guardian:

Coup De Force

D Express:

Gold Star Hero

Daily Mail:

Jacquelina

POSTDATA:

Moulin Booj

NEWMARKET:

Moulin Booj

Telegraph:

Rocking Ends

The Star:

Rocking Ends

The Sun:

Coup De Force

RP RATINGS:

Catch Cunningham

Daily Mirror:

Catch Cunningham

Daily Record:

Catch Cunningham