August 01 / 18.20 Newmarket (July)

18.20

Good

Hallgarten Novum Wines Handicap

  • Prize money: £5154
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Hallgarten Novum Wines Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: -05159 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Easily won a small-field soft-ground handicap at Lingfield in June off 6lb lower but well held since then, latterly at Southwell on Monday.
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4

(7)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Kalik

9st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Free-going sort; easily saw off five rivals on testing ground at Lingfield in June but he has been well held in three runs since; hopes rest on the return to slower ground giving him a lift.

10/1

1

(1)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Newmarket (July)

Kalik

9st 13lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Easily won a small-field soft-ground handicap at Lingfield in June off 6lb lower but well held since then, latterly at Southwell on Monday.

14/1

9th

6

(9)

28th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Kalik

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Well backed when winning a 6f handicap at Lingfield (soft) last month; not sure that was the greatest race, however, and he's since finished unplaced at Hamilton, albeit over 5f.

8/1

Form: 159326 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Twice placed on the two courses here before his effort petered out tamely at Haydock two weeks ago; returning here has to rate a positive, as might the addition of cheekpieces.
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6

(8)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:20 Chester

Royal Musketeer

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Steph Hollinshead

No turf win since May 2022; has posted some decent efforts at Newmarket (6f, both tracks) this season, none better than when runner-up in June; cheekpieces are yet to elicit improvement but this appears a better option than Southwell (tenth of 14) last time; easing mark.

16/1

10th

7

(13)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Royal Musketeer

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

He is on a competitive mark and has a course win on his record (7f); not beaten far at Newmarket this month when tried in cheekpieces for the first time; wide draw but he's not ruled out.

5/1

2

(9)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Newmarket (July)

Royal Musketeer

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Steph Hollinshead

Twice placed on the two courses here before his effort petered out tamely at Haydock two weeks ago; returning here has to rate a positive, as might the addition of cheekpieces.

8/1

Form: 7-54

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Comfortably held in his three qualifying runs but he ran well for a long way when fourth of nine at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) the final time; handicaps were always going to be more like it; needs watching in market.
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2nd

5

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:27 Salisbury

Prodigal Son

10st 11lb

J: Mr Henry Main

T: Heather Main

The addition of blinkers saw him spring a minor surprise at Bath (1m, firm) in April; not at that level on his last three starts, most recently when ninth behind Marsh Benham at Sandown last month.

16/1

9th

5

(1)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:17 Sandown

Prodigal Son

10st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Heather Main

Won on reappearance at Bath (1m, firm) in April in first-time blinkers (retained); some respectable efforts since but needs something extra if he's to return to winning ways today.

12/1

4th

4

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:22 Epsom

Prodigal Son

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Heather Main

Came good in first-time blinkers at Bath (1m, firm) in April, after a break, but managed only third in a small field there (1m2f) in May and was soundly beaten on his latest outing; needs to kick on again.

16/1

Form: 047327 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Placed on AW at Chelmsford (6f/7f) on two of his four runs for this yard and as good on turf, despite a poor show at Leicester a month ago; the tongue-tie tried there is soon dispensed with and that should help.
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3rd

3

(9)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gundogan

9st 6lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Poor strike-rate (1-30); beaten a neck over 6f at Southwell (Class 6) in February but less productive in three subsequent appearances (6f-7f), although with mitigating circumstances (saddle slipped) latest.

11/2

5th

5

(10)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Gundogan

9st 8lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Winless since August 2024 but he comes here in decent nick, fifth of nine in 7f Lingfield handicap 17 days ago; place prospects off an easing mark.

8/1

5th

1

(9)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

Gundogan

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Effective at 6f and 7f but his sole win was in a Carlisle novice in August 2024; went close off this mark at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last month but was never involved when a remote fourth there last time; that was behind a handicap blot but he needs to step up again after that.

7/2

Form: 705442 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
1-11; a beaten favourite at Yarmouth last time (6f, good) but travelled well off the pace before coming home strongly; every chance.
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7th

5

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Jimmy Knocker

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Andi Brown

Ended his abbreviated campaign last season with a win in this race; well held in his first three runs this term but he turned things around with a near-miss at Newbury (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; nudged up 2lb but he remains feasibly treated and is respected back at this track.

4/1

2nd

5

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Newbury

Jimmy Knocker

9st 12lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Andi Brown

Enjoyed good spell of form over 6f last summer and the drop back in trip may help, but he hasn't shaped this year as though a win is imminent.

12/1

Form: 6-487

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
200,000gns yearling but left Roger Varian for 2,500gns and as a disappointing four-race maiden; cheekpieces fitted for this second crack at a handicap; reservations.
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5th

4

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Travel Agent

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Adam Kirby

Seems happier on the AW than turf and is back down to his last winning mark; the eyeshield worn for his consistent string of efforts in the spring is also back, so there are reasons for optimism.

10/1

5th

2

(2)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Travel Agent

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Adam Kirby

Scored over C&D in April off 5lb lower and subsequently followed up at Lingfield; not in the same form since and needs to bounce back to his best.

5/1

7th

7

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:33 Newmarket (July)

Travel Agent

8st 12lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Adam Kirby

Good run of form in the spring included successive wins on AW in April and solid second on turf (also 6f wearing eye-shields) in May; not so good subsequently and he couldn't justify a strong market move back on AW a fortnight ago; bit to prove on this drop back to 5f but last time was a step back in the right direction.

9/1

Form: 73327- BF

Last run: 304 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Steadily progressive last year until a below-par final run and his trainer retained his services at the sales for 8,000gns; gelded in the meantime and he could be interesting for all that he's been a while absent.
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11th

11

(16)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Ascot

Saytarr

9st 0lb

J: Mickael Barzalona

T: James Horton

Won early this year on first three runs for James Horton (7f/1m, AW) before good third here (1m, good to firm) and a fifth of seven at Sandown (1m, good); won at Kempton (1m, AW) next time; could give a good account but he's 6-9 on AW as opposed to 0-10 on turf, which tempers enthusiasm.

20/1

1st

1

(14)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Saytarr

10st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Horton

Hugely progressive for his new stable at the start of the year, winning handicaps at Southwell (7f/1m) before completing his hat-trick at Newcastle (1m); beaten on turf twice since but he is 0-10 in that sphere as opposed to 5-8 on AW; drawn widest but still of some interest.

6/1

5th

5

(1)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Sandown

Saytarr

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Horton

He won earlier this year on his first three starts for James Horton (7f/1m, AW); made it 0-9 on turf when 2l third of 11 at Ascot (1m, good to firm) four weeks ago but that was still a positive run and he could be in the mix.

6/1

Form: 301321 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Again didn't settle all that well but still won by a length at Wolverhampton; now penalised in a higher grade and the AW looks more his scene.
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7th

6

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ballsgrove Boy

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Form dipped after winning over 6f here (3-1; from 4lb higher) in July 2025; left Martin Dunne for 14,000gns and failed to beat a rival on first start for this trainer at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) over six weeks ago; drops back in trip.

11/1

7th

5

(4)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:59 Yarmouth

Ballsgrove Boy

9st 3lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Dual 6f AW winner for Martin Dunne, latterly at Wolverhampton last July; mostly struggled since and now makes his stable debut/reappearance having been secured for 14,000gns.

11/1

12

(8)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ballsgrove Boy

9st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Martin Dunne

Just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D in July but well held in five starts since, including two back here; needs a resurgence.

16/1

Form: 35470-

Last run: 222 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-6; his most competitive efforts have been on the AW but not last time when last to finish at Lingfield (1m); returns to 6f for the first time since well beaten on his debut here and can only watch on this return from a break; has had a wind op and now tries a tongue-tie.
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4th

4

(10)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Respectable Jack

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Matt Crawley

Mainly running with credit over 6f on Polytrack this year, but now 0-14 and hasn't been seen in four months; others preferred.

5/1

5th

12

(2)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Respectable Jack

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Matt Crawley

Went close over C&D in January but she was disappointing when joint-favourite at Chelmsford the following month; needs to step up again after that and she's now 0-13; first-time visor replaces blinkers.

6/1

5th

3

8th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Respectable Jack

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Matt Crawley

Maiden who hasn't had many chances in 6f handicaps but should find one on his recent Kempton Polytrack form, going close two starts ago before the front-running winner wasn't for catching on Wednesday (when first-time blinkers added, now retained); major contender.

3/1

Form: 854354 BF

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has rediscovered some form of late but didn't find masses for pressure when a well-held fourth in the first-time visor at Leicester on Wednesday; that run wasn't overly encouraging.
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9th

4

(9)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Court Of Session

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Won over C&D in January and was also on target at Nottingham (6f, good) in June but was always behind at Lingfield (6f, AW) a fortnight ago and is far too inconsistent to rely upon.

16/1

8th

6

(8)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:22 Lingfield (AW)

Court Of Session

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Phil McEntee

Course winner at 1m; a good spell in the New Year included a 7f win on Wolverhampton AW and he was back on song when winning over 6f at Nottingham in June; soft ground perhaps not helpful on next two starts but he has a bit to prove on his first C&D run.

7/1

Form: 1-7551 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Never easy to predict his good days but he won well on the return to 6f at Redcar (good to soft) and escapes a penalty for that.
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9th

2

(11)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Holbache

9st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Hit hard for his easy Catterick win (6f, good to firm) in May and he has come up well short twice, including C&D latest; handles any ground but others look better treated.

16/1

8th

2

(1)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Holbache

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Admirable 8yo who recorded his 11th win when surging clear on his reappearance at Catterick (6f, good to firm) under Tom Kiely-Marshall in May; not in the same form when last of five at Nottingham (6f again) since but he's bagged the inside stall on his first Beverley visit and is capable of bouncing back.

14/1

5th

2

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

20:15 Nottingham

Holbache

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Admirable 8yo who recorded his 11th win when surging clear on his reappearance at Catterick (6f, good to firm) last month; has a 10lb rise to deal with but he still looks on a workable mark and his last four wins have come under Tom Kiely-Marshall; key player.

9/4

Form: 7760

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Minor form thus far, including on handicap debut when a 66-1 chance; opposable.
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12

(5)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Newmarket (July)

What A Recovery

8st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: D Donovan

Minor form thus far, including on handicap debut when a 66-1 chance; opposable.

66/1

10th

7

(10)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

What A Recovery

9st 7lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: D Donovan

Struggled at big prices in his three qualifying runs but this is more realistic on handicap debut and he's a possible improver on this step up to 1m; needs checking in market.

16/1

7

(8)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

14:27 Yarmouth

What A Recovery

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: D Donovan

Big prices and well beaten in both starts; can only watch in this field.

100/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £29.70
Straight Forecast £33.84
Tricast £321.52
Trifecta £426.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Holbache

The Times:

Prodigal Son

The Star:

Saytarr

SPOTLIGHT:

Jimmy Knocker

Daily Mail:

Royal Musketeer

Telegraph:

Prodigal Son

D Express:

Prodigal Son

POSTDATA:

Holbache

The Guardian:

Holbache

Daily Mirror:

Holbache

The Sun:

Holbache

Daily Record:

Holbache