July 31 / 13.20 Goodwood

13.20

Good

Coral Kincsem Handicap

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 1m 1f 197y
  • Class 2
  • 18 runners
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Coral Kincsem Handicap

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.75

Form: 43-213 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Trained in France, where he won a handicap in April (1m2f, good to soft), and he was a 1l third of 15 in the Golden Gates Handicap at Royal Ascot last month (1m2f, good to firm; clear of the fourth) when he had plenty of ground to make up in the straight; respected despite 5lb rise.
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1st

1

(2)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:20 Goodwood

Best Secret

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: S Wattel

Trained in France, where he won a handicap in April (1m2f, good to soft), and he was a 1l third of 15 in the Golden Gates Handicap at Royal Ascot last month (1m2f, good to firm; clear of the fourth) when he had plenty of ground to make up in the straight; respected despite 5lb rise.

7/2

3rd

4

(5)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Best Secret

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: S Wattel

Five races in France, progressing well; latest was handicap debut at Longchamp (1m2f) in April in which he passed 14 of his 15 rivals in the last two and a half furlongs to win by 3l; the ground was officially good to soft but times suggested much firmer; promising recruit to the Wathnan team.

6/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: -17212 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won at Redcar (1m, good to firm) last month on third handicap start and close, clear second at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) subsequently behind an unexposed Godolphin favourite; he's 6lb higher than last time but has a progressive profile and could be bang there once more.
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12th

5

(13)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Newmarket

Marhaba Ghaiyyath

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Went close at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good) last July but well beaten in C&D Cambridgeshire in September; failed to settle and suffered interference on return, doing pretty well in the circumstances, but disappointing favourite at Pontefract 11 days ago; connections turn to cheekpieces.

12/1

5th

1

(4)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 2

15:27 Pontefract

Marhaba Ghaiyyath

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Progressive in last year's 3yo campaign, going close at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good) in July; did pretty well to finish sixth on last month's return at Kempton (1m3f, AW) where he failed to settle and suffered interference; that run may have got the freshness out of him; on the shortlist.

3/1

6th

6

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

14:42 Kempton (AW)

Marhaba Ghaiyyath

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Dual AW winner early in career; ran well for most of 2025 and his form peaked when he went close at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f) in July; not beaten far at York next time but he comprehensively failed to live up to his market prominence in the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket on final outing (his first race since gelded); no way does that rule him out today.

6/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 423-12 BF

Last run: 69 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Got up close home on handicap and seasonal debut at Newmarket in May (1m, good; beating the subsequent Italian Derby winner) and beaten just a neck here (1m, good) later that month, when again keeping on well having raced lazily at times; this step up to 1m2f could be just what he needs; chance.
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3rd

14

(10)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Fort George

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Walker

Won on handicap debut here (1m, good) in May and has continued to progress, easily making all at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) last month; beat just four rivals last time and has a 9lb rise to overcome in this much hotter race, but this 3yo is clearly thriving and could play another leading role.

9/1

1st

3

(2)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newbury

Fort George

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Walker

All three turf starts have been on good ground; won handicap/seasonal debut at Newmarket (1m) and beaten a neck at Goodwood (1m) later in May; stepping up to 1m2f seemed to suit him well when he came from well off the pace for third of 18 at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f) 16 days ago, which sees him raised another 3lb today and he faces some unexposed rivals.

9/2

3rd

14

(8)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:20 Goodwood

Fort George

8st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Got up close home on handicap and seasonal debut at Newmarket in May (1m, good; beating the subsequent Italian Derby winner) and beaten just a neck here (1m, good) later that month, when again keeping on well having raced lazily at times; this step up to 1m2f could be just what he needs; chance.

10/1

4th
10 (17)
Daiquiri Bay

20/1

Form: 3-128 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won by 5l at Chester (1m2f, good) in May on second start and went close in Doncaster novice (1m2f, good) next time; respectable effort when eighth of 19 from the rear of the field in the King George V Handicap at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) last time but needs something extra today.
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1st

6

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Daiquiri Bay

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Sole win in eight runs was a Chester maiden; best efforts, however, when third in both the 1m6f Melrose at York (good to firm; led over 2f out) and another valuable handicap over C&D (good; finishing strongly) in October; gelded soon afterwards; interesting prospect as 4yo.

5/1

3rd

1

(5)

10th Oct 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:30 Newmarket

Daiquiri Bay

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Alan King

Sole win in seven runs was a Chester maiden; good third in the 1m6f Melrose at York (good to firm) on penultimate start, having led over 2f out; failed to back that up at Ascot two weeks later, when soft ground rather than the 1m4f could have been the issue; one to consider.

8/1

5th

4

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:15 Ascot

Daiquiri Bay

9st 1lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Alan King

Sole win in six runs came in a Chester maiden but showed his best form yet to finish third in the 1m6f Melrose at York (when 2lb lower) and expect another positive ride back at 1m4f; something to prove on this slower surface but has form claims.

6/1

Form: 221

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Made debut in May and runner-up on first two starts (1m, good to firm/good) before making all at Ffos Las (1m, good) three weeks ago; his dam won at up to 1m2f for the trainer, who won this last year, and there's every chance he'll continue to progress now tackling 1m2f on handicap debut.
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2nd

5

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Newbury

High Degree

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Narrowly landed skinny odds in a Ffos Las maiden (1m, good) last July and although out of the first three in three big-field handicaps (1m/1m2f) subsequently, he was far from disgraced; gelded since last seen seven months ago but looks the type with more to offer this year.

3/1

6th

5

(7)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Doncaster

High Degree

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Two solid handicap efforts since making all in 1m maiden at Ffos Las in July; proved himself in the mud when fourth of 18 in Ascot handicap last time and the first and third in that both ran well in the Balmoral back there last weekend; surprising were this 3yo to have reached his limit after only five starts.

4/1

16

(16)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

High Degree

8st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Made debut in May and runner-up on first two starts before making all at Ffos Las (1m) in July; made his handicap debut in a warm good-ground 1m2f event at Glorious Goodwood last time and ran well to be fifth of 18 despite being drawn widest and racing freely; drop back in trip looks a positive and his dam won her only start on soft; makes plenty of appeal.

5/1

14/1

Form: 541614 D BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won when upped to 1m2f at Newmarket (good to firm) in May and back on the scoresheet at Sandown (1m2f, good) last month; beaten just 1l when fourth of eight at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) last time, when failing to settle off a steady pace; retains potential and could be involved.
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1

(6)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Best Adventure

9st 12lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Andrew Balding

Dual winner over 1m2f on turf (good/good to firm) this year and just 1lb higher than for the latest; shaped quite well in both previous goes on the AW; shortlisted back down in grade.

6/1

3

(6)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 2

16:35 Nottingham

Best Adventure

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

1m2f turf wins this May and June, the latter when tongue tied first time (kept since); ran respectably at 1m4f on last two starts (three places behind Crowd Quake at Doncaster on latest) but return to 1m2f may suit.

11/2

5th

11

(8)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Best Adventure

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

1m2f turf winner this May and June, the latter when tongue tied first time (kept since); creditable third of six when trying 1m4f on Lingfield AW on latest outing, but a previous attempt at 1m4f on turf was not so good; unraced on softer than good; others look a bit more solid.

7/1

12/1

Form: 512-4

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden at Ascot (7f, soft) last September on the second of his three 2yo starts and best form when he reappeared with fourth of seven in Listed race at Chester (1m1f, good) in May; improvement needed on handicap debut but he is in good hands to progress and is not ruled out.
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2nd

3

(6)

25th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

16:28 Pontefract

Calla Lagoon

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Won a maiden at Ascot (7f) last September; second but comfortably held in Listed race here (1m, also soft) the following month; encouraging fourth of seven in Listed race at Chester (10.5f) on his May return but only mid-division when 18-1 for Glorious Goodwood handicap (1m2f, also good) 12 weeks later; still of interest in just his second handicap.

5/2

7th

3

(12)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:20 Goodwood

Calla Lagoon

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Won a maiden at Ascot (7f, soft) last September on the second of his three 2yo starts and best form when he reappeared with fourth of seven in Listed race at Chester (1m1f, good) in May; improvement needed on handicap debut but he is in good hands to progress and is not ruled out.

12/1

4th

1

(6)

8th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 1

14:35 Chester

Calla Lagoon

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

pressed leader early, in touch with leaders after 1f, no extra inside final furlong

9/2

Form: 401065

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won at Musselburgh in April (1m, good to soft) and June (1m1f, good) and his pedigree provides optimism regarding this trip; however, he hasn't shown enough on his last three runs to suggest he'll be taking this.
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8th

13

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Newmarket

Thunder Wonder

8st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

Won at Musselburgh last April and June; failed to make a serious impact since, albeit fourth of 12 back at Musselburgh three weeks ago; non-runner at Redcar on Thursday.

25/1

4th

8

(8)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

17:15 Musselburgh

Thunder Wonder

8st 13lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Efforts since last summer leave plenty to be desired, including last month's Wolverhampton reappearance (8.6f, AW; first start since being gelded); however, he is 2-2 here (1m/1m1f) and 7lb lower than when last successful; worth a second look; stable also runs Sir Paul Ramsey.

10/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 17-226

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Respectable second of four in Listed race at Newmarket (1m2f, good) in May then well beaten in same grade at Sandown (1m, good) later that month in first-time cheekpieces (retained); needs to get back on track but he's in top hands, remains lightly raced and is not written off on handicap debut.
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5th

4

(1)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Nebras

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: John & Thady Gosden

Ended 2025 with a pair of 1m2f wins on AW, the latest a Listed race where he enjoyed the run of things but showed a fine attitude to repel a solid yardstick; unlikely to enjoy such a soft time through the early part of this race but he is an improving 4yo and Ryan Moore is booked.

5/2

2nd

1

(11)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Nebras

9st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Second of four in 1m2f course Listed race (good) in May; below that level with cheekpieces added at Sandown (Listed) and Glorious Goodwood (handicap) during the summer but still lightly raced and it'll be interesting to see how strong the betting vibes are on this first outing for three months (gelded).

10/1

2nd

1

(11)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Nebras

9st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Second of four in 1m2f course Listed race (good) in May; below that level with cheekpieces added at Sandown (Listed) and Glorious Goodwood (handicap) during the summer but still lightly raced and it'll be interesting to see how strong the betting vibes are on this first outing for three months (gelded).

10/1

10th
13 (9)
Hymnbook

14/1

Form: 8-3212

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the fourth attempt when making all in Nottingham maiden (1m, good to firm) in May and went very close on handicap debut in small field at Ascot (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; this race is hotter but he kept on strongly last time and could have more to offer now upped to 1m2f.
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8

(13)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket

Hymnbook

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Rallied for eyecatching second on handicap debut at Ascot (1m, good to firm) in July; mid-division in Glorious Goodwood handicap (1m2f, good) next time and well beaten at Ascot (1m2f) most recently, but that was on soft ground; not ruled out now back on better ground in view of the Ascot promise.

11/1

2

(1)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 1f 212y

Class 3

14:10 Ascot

Hymnbook

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: S Woods

Made all in a maiden on his fourth start and very nearly followed up on handicap debut here, again over 1m on good to firm; strong in the finish that day and didn't get the chance to show what he could do upped to 1m2f at Glorious Goodwood; soft ground is a complete unknown but remains of interest.

12/1

10th

13

(9)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:20 Goodwood

Hymnbook

8st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Off the mark at the fourth attempt when making all in Nottingham maiden (1m, good to firm) in May and went very close on handicap debut in small field at Ascot (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; this race is hotter but he kept on strongly last time and could have more to offer now upped to 1m2f.

14/1

7/1

Form: 21-282

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Denied a clear run when eighth of 30 in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) and kept on well when short-headed at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; open to further improvement now tackling 1m2f and he's firmly in calculations up 2lb for last time.
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2nd

1

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

Parole dOro

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Bell

Sole success came at Epsom (7f, good to firm) as a 2yo, though he twice finished runner-up last year, including at York (1m2f, good; first start since being gelded) in October; didn't enjoy the smoothest run and far from disgraced in good Newbury handicap on reappearance; likely to go well.

9/2

8th

4

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Newbury

Parole dOro

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Sole success came at Epsom (7f, good to firm) as a 2yo, though he twice finished runner-up last year including at York (1m2f, good; first start since being gelded) in October; off since but he has gone well fresh in the past; shortlisted.

9/1

3

(2)

10th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:40 York

Parole dOro

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Bell

Short-headed when he finished strongly at Newmarket (1m) in July and he was denied a clear run at top meetings on starts either side; never able to challenge in a muddling 1m2f race on latest start (gelded since) and worth this third crack at 1m2f; interesting.

7/1

12th
12 (15)
Brise Noir

33/1

Form: 8-1402 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Bounced back from heavy Royal Ascot defeat and rediscovered previous promise when half-length runner-up to Dante's Lad in Class 3 at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) last month; however, others here may have greater potential.
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12th

12

(15)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:20 Goodwood

Brise Noir

8st 13lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Brian Meehan

Bounced back from heavy Royal Ascot defeat and rediscovered previous promise when half-length runner-up to Dante's Lad in Class 3 at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) last month; however, others here may have greater potential.

33/1

5

(6)

30th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Brise Noir

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Brian Meehan

Reappeared with a win in C&D novice (good to firm) last month; ran well in French Listed race next time but he found things tough in the Britannia handicap at Royal Ascot 11 days ago; still unexposed and now goes back up in trip but this mark looks tough on the balance of his form and others are preferred.

8/1

24th

14

(26)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Brise Noir

9st 3lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Brian Meehan

1m2f novice winner at Windsor (good to firm); given every chance in a Listed race in France last time (extended 1m1f, good) but faded late on into fourth; that was nonetheless his best form and a stiff 1m here could be a better fit; not dismissed.

66/1

20/1

Form: 742-03

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in York nursery (1m, soft) last October on final 2yo start and returned to form with close third at Newmarket three weeks ago on second outing of this season (1m, good to firm; Parole d'Oro second); yard is in fine form but it remains to be seen whether he'll stay this longer trip.
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4th

6

(7)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Windsor

Seagolazo

8st 13lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Hugo Palmer

Maiden winner who is 0-11 in handicaps and failed to improve for a visor (retained) most recently, while also failing to build on an encouraging reappearance effort; otherwise well treated on best efforts.

11/2

6th

9

(12)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Seagolazo

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hugo Palmer

Sole win was a maiden as 2yo on his only run at this track; none too consistent in his 11 starts since but recent reappearance was respectable and this return to 1m2f should be okay; record with blinkers or cheekpieces (both absent last time) gives encouragement for today's first-time visor; wide draw.

16/1

4th

5

(4)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:42 Redcar

Seagolazo

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Hugo Palmer

0-7 last season and inconsistent; however, he was a close third of 11 at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) last July and also showed spark when third at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in September; on a career-low mark and not ruled out.

12/1

Form: 31340 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Headstrong and well beaten in the Golden Gates at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) in first-time cheekpieces (retained); however, he was trapped wide and before that he was a good fourth off this mark in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm), which was strong form; not written off.
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1st

6

(4)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Ernst Blofeld

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Novice win came here; signed off for the Gosdens with two poor runs but his reappearance run at Newmarket 12 days ago, following a gelding operation, was promising and strongly suggested that the new trip of 1m4f is what he wants; Billy Loughnane, who is 1-2 for the yard, takes over.

7/1

4th

5

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:32 Newmarket

Ernst Blofeld

9st 8lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Form tailed off sharply for the Gosdens but previously looked promising, a novice win at Kempton (AW) in April preceding good handicap debut fourth in valuable London Gold Cup at Newbury (also 1m2f, good to firm) in May; didn't run at two and has been gelded, so not one to dismiss on this return for new yard.

10/1

14th

11

(3)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:20 Goodwood

Ernst Blofeld

9st 0lb

J: Christophe Soumillon

T: John & Thady Gosden

Headstrong and well beaten in the Golden Gates at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) in first-time cheekpieces (retained); however, he was trapped wide and before that he was a good fourth off this mark in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm), which was strong form; not written off.

16/1

Form: -33232 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
In the first three in handicaps on all five starts this season (various ground), most recently runner-up at Ayr (1m2f, soft); it was just a 0-80 last time but the form reads well and perhaps the first-time cheekpieces will eke out something extra; might have an each-way shout.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

11

(4)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

16:33 Pontefract

Magellan Cloud

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

3yo who enjoyed a solid start to the season and is 3lb lower than when runner-up at Ayr in July; however, three lesser runs have followed and hopes are pinned on the first-time visor prompting a revival.

14/1

5

(6)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:03 Redcar

Magellan Cloud

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Won a course novice (7f, soft; only success) last November; made the first three in handicaps (1m-1m2f) on first five starts this term; down the field in a competitive race at Glorious Goodwood then finished last despite attracting good support at Haydock (1m, good) 18 days ago; question to answer after that.

5/1

7

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

17:15 Haydock

Magellan Cloud

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Made the first three in handicaps (1m-1m2f) on his first five starts this season before finishing down the field in a competitive race at Glorious Goodwood (wore cheekpieces; left off today); back in calmer waters here and no surprise if he returns to form.

15/2

14/1

Form: 511 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Improved upon April's debut fifth (1m2f, good) to win at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) in May and followed up in Redcar novice (1m2f, good to firm) last month; there was plenty to like about those wins and his attractive pedigree indicates he has potential off his opening mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

3

(10)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Serenity Blue

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Horton

Two novice wins last May/June (1m2f, good to firm) and back on track when third in handicap at Kempton (1m4f, AW) last month; down the field at Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) since on first run since being gelded but this 4yo remains lightly raced and is not written off.

7/1

10th

12

(8)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

14:55 Ascot

Serenity Blue

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Pair of 1m2f novice wins on good to firm at the start of last summer; disappointed in handicaps on final two starts last year but got his career back on track when third of nine in 1m4f Kempton handicap on reappearance 33 days ago; subsequently gelded; surprise if he's reached his limit after six starts.

10/1

3rd

5

(4)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

15:30 Kempton (AW)

Serenity Blue

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

All races at 1m2f on turf, winning two novices in the first half of 2025; dropped right out on handicap debut at Glorious Goodwood (11-1) and he didn't fare much better at Newbury in September; it could go either way on AW debut but this new trip could suit; thereabouts if it does.

13/2

Form: 31-66

Last run: 53 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Impressive at Doncaster (1m, soft) last October on second start; disappointing in Listed race at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) on reappearance then returned to 2yo form when Listed sixth over C&D (soft); highly regarded and could take a step forward at some stage; may want slow ground.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(13)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Janey Mackers

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: David Menuisier

Twice highly tried after winning a handicap at Newbury (1m2f, good to soft) from 7lb lower in September; still unexposed, but she may need this after six months off and is drawn wide.

20/1

1st

6

(2)

19th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newbury

Janey Mackers

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Menuisier

Potential Oaks candidate at the start of the year but her Listed sixth (soft) in June has been the best she can manage from three starts; heavy defeat on her handicap debut (also Goodwood, 1m2f, good) in July; risks attached but she still needs a market check with Rossa Ryan taking over.

20/1

Form: 1-5611 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won at York (1m2f, good) in May when upped in trip and he followed up at Windsor after a 2lb rise (1m2f, good to firm; Brise Noir second); those wins have come in a lower grade and by just half a length each time, and he's up 5lb since latest, but he has a progressive profile and knows how to win.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(7)

10th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:40 York

Dantes Lad

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Pulled up (lost action) at Glorious Goodwood; resumed progress when close second over C&D (good) next time and perhaps good to soft ground was not ideal at Newbury on latest; considered.

7/1

5

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Newbury

Dantes Lad

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Pulled up (lost action) at Glorious Goodwood; progressive otherwise (on good/firmer) since upped to 1m2f, winning in May/June and close second at York most recently; may do better still; shortlisted.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £26.70
Straight Forecast £24.33
Tricast £165.12
Trifecta £317.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Best Secret

SPOTLIGHT:

Serenity Blue

TOPSPEED:

Ernst Blofeld

THE NORTH:

Marhaba Ghaiyyath

Daily Mail:

High Degree

LAMBOURN:

Fort George

D Express:

Nebras

POSTDATA:

Janey Mackers

The Star:

Serenity Blue

The Times:

Best Secret

Telegraph:

Best Secret

The Guardian:

Best Secret

Daily Mirror:

Best Secret

The Sun:

Best Secret

Daily Record:

Best Secret