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

5th

3

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

15:10 Doncaster

Moulin Booj

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: George Scott

Close third at Windsor (5f, good to firm) last month and another good run when runner-up at Brighton (5.2f, good to firm) latest; contender.

3/1

2nd

1

(4)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 4

16:56 Brighton

Moulin Booj

9st 11lb

J: Liam Wright

T: George Scott

Six-time winner who is dangerous at this level; just 1lb higher than for his AW win in March and he was back at that level when a close third at Windsor (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; this is his first visit to Brighton but likely to be in the thick of the action.

11/4

3rd

2

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:05 Windsor

Moulin Booj

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: George Scott

C&D scorer; not seen to best effect on his last three runs since scoring at Wolverhampton (5f) in March, going too freely from an outside draw when last of six at Bath (5f) last time; interesting from an easing mark.

7/1

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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1st

1

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:33 Newmarket (July)

Rocking Ends

10st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Tom Clover

He's on a hat-trick in this race and followed last year's win by also scoring at Windsor and Yarmouth (all 5f on good to firm in cheekpieces) in August; no wins since but he didn't get much cover when midfield over C&D one week ago and his race record means he can't be discounted; also ran well sole previous go in a visor.

11/4

7th

7

(12)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Rocking Ends

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Tom Clover

C&D record reads 131, the defeat coming behind Emperor Spirit in this race last year; 5lb lower than for his last win and although he's yet to really shine this year, the booking of Oisin Murphy is notable; contender with frequent cheekpieces now discarded.

11/2

5th

1

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

14:40 Yarmouth

Rocking Ends

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

C&D win last August came off a 3lb higher mark; encouraging reappearance here five weeks ago and today's ground will be more suitable; solid claims dropped into a Class 4.

11/2

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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Verdict Starting price

30

(28)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Gold Star Hero

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Michael Bell

Reserve; front-runs; superb 4-5 strike-rate on AW but his turf form isn't up to the same level, albeit soft ground wouldn't have been ideal when fifth of 15 behind Sondad at Epsom recently; up against it.

50/1

5th

7

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Gold Star Hero

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Bell

Record of 4-5 on AW features a hat-trick since being gelded; chance depends on whether he can transfer the form back to turf; only 1-11 in this sphere and he is 16lb higher than last attempt.

7/1

1st

1

(3)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

15:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gold Star Hero

9st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Michael Bell

Record on the AW reads 1211 and he was impressive when making virtually all over 6f here eight days ago; 5lb penalty and return to 5f shouldn't preclude another big performance.

11/10

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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Verdict Starting price

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