August 05 / 18.40 Newbury

18.40

Good

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  • Prize money: £6480
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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Form: 058733

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Debut second on the dirt at Meydan (6f) in December was followed by four poor efforts in UAE; he's turned things around in handicaps for new yard in Britain with third of 12 at Newbury (7f, good to firm) and third of 16 at York (7f, good) and that gives him leading form claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Golden Redemption

8st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

He's 3lb out of the handicap and he wasn't quite at his best last time; however, he kicked off his campaign with two good runs in defeat and there remains a suspicion he may yet have a bigger performance in him.

8/1

7th

12

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Golden Redemption

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Placed on all six handicap starts, most recently second of six over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago when twice suffering interference from the winner in the closing stages; every chance he'll be bang there.

4/1

2nd

7

(6)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:05 Newmarket

Golden Redemption

8st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Andrew Balding

Placed on all four handicap starts last year (7f/6f, good to firm/good), on the final occasion keeping on for 1l third here when the drop back to 6f looked against him; returned with solid third at Kempton (7f, AW) in March; major player for trainer who has won two of the last four runnings.

2/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; Ardad half-brother to 1m winner Just Amber (RPR 83); dam Listed-placed 5f/6f winner (102) from speedy family; yard requires plenty of respect but he needs to be pretty useful, at least, to win this on debut.
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5th

4

(7)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Simbas Gift

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Lightly raced maiden who reared as the stalls opened on turf last time and did well to get as close; that came off the back of a solid stable debut over C&D and he's shortlisted under Billy Loughnane (1-9 for the yard).

6/1

3rd

1

(8)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Bath

Simbas Gift

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Six race maiden; well held in two handicaps for his previous stable but he posted a solid effort at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) on his first start for this yard 23 days ago; may come on from that first start for 168 days.

9/2

4th

6

(5)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

13:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Simbas Gift

9st 6lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Signs of ability in novice/maiden company but failed to make immediate progress for the switch to handicapping, admittedly with an excuse - suffered interference on the home bend - over C&D last October; easing mark, but best watched off a 168-day absence.

8/1

Form: 32 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not far away on debut at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) and always close up when second of six in maiden at Leicester (5f, good; favourite) 18 days later; firmly in the mix.
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1st

4

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Star Of Mali

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: James Tate

C&D win last October was a convincing one and he is only 2lb higher today; solid third at Wolverhampton when last seen in January; still has potential after just nine starts.

9/4

3rd

4

(4)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Star Of Mali

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: James Tate

Made the breakthrough with a smooth win at Southwell (7f) in October but only sixth of 13 on return visit in November; has a bit to prove now but he's still lightly raced and is feasibly treated on his penultimate run.

6/1

6

(9)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Star Of Mali

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Tate

0-6 but runner-up three times, including when beaten half a length at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) six days ago; that proved his stamina and a major player from the same mark.

7/2

Form: 4

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1 and ridden by 7lb claimer Jack Dace when fourth of eight in novice at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) last month, prominent long way before tiring and wandering; that's fair form but he needs to improve.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:28 Kempton (AW)

Valentine Boy

9st 13lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Gained a second 1m win here in May but only eighth of 11 in 1m Newmarket handicap 18 days ago; goes well round here but has his stamina to prove on his first try beyond 1m.

9/1

8th

2

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:24 Newmarket (July)

Valentine Boy

9st 10lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Majority of starts on AW and he scored on that surface at Kempton (1m) off 4lb lower in May; things didn't pan out ideally when good fourth of 14 over that C&D three weeks later and he brings some momentum to this switch back to turf.

5/1

4th

6

(11)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Valentine Boy

9st 11lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Managed third in a C&D 0-80 last month and duly did the business in 0-75 company, also over track and trip, 23 days ago; this is even easier, although he's up 4lb, and Jack Dace can keep the ride in this apprentice contest; headgear (hood) goes on, presumably in attempt to settle him.

4/1

Form: 244-93

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on good to firm ground at Newbury (6.5f) and Salisbury (7f) last June and back to form when third of five in maiden at Ffos Las (6f, good; Raveena fourth) three weeks ago; possibly best front-running; each-way form claims but probably vulnerable for win purposes.
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4th

5

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Wild Clary

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Richard Hannon

Has been in good form in 6f handicaps this season, including second over C&D in April (good to soft) and third at Carlisle in May (good to firm); won his first race on turf when prevailing at Newbury last week (good to soft); has a penalty but sound chance.

5/4

1st

4

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Newbury

Wild Clary

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

A Southwell maiden win last summer remains his only success after 15 attempts but he has run good races in defeat in all three starts this year; conditions should suit well and he is more appealing than most.

4/1

3rd

10

(8)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Wild Clary

9st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Found only Realign too strong at Haydock (6f, good to soft) last autumn despite meeting trouble at a crucial stage, and he was back on the up when a neck second of 16 at Ripon (6f, good to soft) six weeks ago; reliable and has notably solid credentials.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
2,000gns March 3yo; fourth foal; Adaay half-sister to winners Siempre Arturo (9.4f-1m3f; RPR 98) and Glam Puss (1m AW; 69); dam placed at 1m1f/1m2f (77), half-sister to useful 1m4f winner Jeremiah, family of high-class stayers Duncan and Samuel; probably a longer-term prospect.
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3rd

2

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

19:09 Ffos Las

A Rose Adaay

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Grace Harris

Well drawn when third at Chepstow early in the month, wasn't at the same course last time; won't mind the drop from 1m and is one to consider for 5lb claimer Harry Vigors, who's enjoying a purple patch.

8/1

5th

8

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:35 Chepstow

A Rose Adaay

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Grace Harris

Lightly raced maiden whose best efforts have come here, latterly on her first run at beyond sprint trips over C&D behind Scarfo nine days ago (both well drawn); a 3lb swing entitles her to at least get closer.

8/1

3rd

5

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Chepstow

A Rose Adaay

9st 4lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Grace Harris

Best effort when third here in a maiden (6f, soft) last September; well held in three handicaps since; steps up in trip and needs to show improvement.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
14,000gns December 2yo, ex-Cheveley Park; first foal; dam runner-up at 7f (RPR 63), half-sister to winners Advertise (6f/6.5f Group 1) and Flavius Titus (useful 6f/7f), out of 6f-winning sister to US 5f stakes winner Red Diadem; others preferred this time.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

6

(12)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Media Darling

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Stuart Williams

Unraced as 2yo but her Newbury debut was promising last term and she followed it with an Ayr maiden win (6f, good to firm); seen only twice more that year, ending with a low-key run in Listed event, and she was beaten a long way at Newmarket on her return from eight months off; however, she showed a glimmer of hope before dropping out and Tom Marquand has his first ride of 2026 for the yard (2-9 in the last five years); trainer won this in 2024.

18/1

13th

12

(8)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

20:05 Doncaster

Media Darling

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Made her debut only ten months ago and she bagged an Ayr maiden (6f, good to firm) in August on second start; couldn't defy a penalty on AW next time, while a swing at a Listed race proved beyond her when last seen; look for market interest on this handicap/seasonal debut.

16/1

11

(4)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Media Darling

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Stuart Williams

Front-running winner of five-runner 6f maiden at Ayr on second start but she proved vulnerable on AW debut at Kempton last month; still has potential but looks to be thrown to the wolves this time.

25/1

Form: 8-4

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well bred; 11-1 and prominent long way when eighth of 12 in maiden at Goodwood in May 2024; not seen again until fourth of five in maiden at Ffos Las (again 6f on good) three weeks ago, challenging 2f out but ending up nearly 2l behind third-placed Wild Clary; needs marked improvement but she's shaped both times as if better than the bare result.
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3rd

4

(4)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

13:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Raveena

9st 2lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Placed in both starts since switched to the AW in November, though her latest third of five in a Chelmsford novice (5f) was a bit disappointing given she was sent off 8-11; return to 6f may help.

5/2

9

(9)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Newbury

Raveena

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Well bred; 11-1 and prominent long way when eighth of 12 in maiden at Goodwood in May 2024; not seen again until fourth of five in maiden at Ffos Las (again 6f on good) three weeks ago, challenging 2f out but ending up nearly 2l behind third-placed Wild Clary; needs marked improvement but she's shaped both times as if better than the bare result.

5/1

4th

5

(1)

16th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Ffos Las

Raveena

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

Well bred; 11-1 and prominent long way when eighth of 12 in maiden at Goodwood (6f, good) in May 2024, showing plenty of promise but she's been off since; others have accomplished a good deal more but she needs a second look.

8/1

6/1

Form: 37- BF

Last run: 295 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Favourite for both starts last year, taking third of 11 in maiden here (7f, soft) but a flop when 8-11 at Windsor (6f, heavy); has a useful pedigree and it will be interesting to see whether her backers return.
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5

(6)

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Leicester

Rikissa

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Made a promising 2yo debut 12 months ago (7f, soft) but she was well beaten when odds-on for her second 2yo start and neither run this year has been too encouraging; this is her first 7f outing since debut, while cheekpieces are now given a go, so a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue.

8/1

7

(7)

2nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:20 Chepstow

Rikissa

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ralph Beckett

Beaten favourite in both 2yo starts, at Newbury (7f, soft) and Windsor (6f, heavy), and the cause was lost at the start, when carried right, on her Newbury reappearance in August; bred to be considerably better than those results so no surprise if there's a good deal of improvement on handicap debut.

7/2

10

(10)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Newbury

Rikissa

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Favourite for both starts last year, taking third of 11 in maiden here (7f, soft) but a flop when 8-11 at Windsor (6f, heavy); has a useful pedigree and it will be interesting to see whether her backers return.

6/1

Form: 6

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful pedigree; 12-1, never-dangerous sixth of nine in novice at Kempton (7f, AW) ten weeks ago; looks sure to improve but that was modest form.
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12th

1

(13)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Thaloria

10st 1lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Stepped up markedly on maiden runs when scoring on handicap debut at Dundalk in January over 7f; not as effective on turf and was completely tailed off in 1m Curragh handicap (good) on Sunday; eased in grade but others preferred.

25/1

19th

11

(17)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Thaloria

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Stepped up markedly on maiden runs when scoring on handicap debut at Dundalk in January over 7f; needs to step up on the form of her Leopardstown run last month; stable's Summer Island is probably more progressive,

16/1

6th

11

(14)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:52 Leopardstown

Thaloria

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Stepped up markedly on maiden runs when scoring on handicap debut at Dundalk in January over 7f; tailed off the following month off 7lb higher; good second in a claimer last time when conceding weight to better-rated rivals; capable at her best.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.50
Straight Forecast £8.19
Trifecta £196.80

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Star Of Mali

SPOTLIGHT:

Golden Redemption

LAMBOURN:

Simba's Gift

The Guardian:

Wild Clary

The Times:

Star Of Mali

Daily Mail:

Star Of Mali

D Express:

Star Of Mali

The Sun:

Star Of Mali

The Star:

Star Of Mali

Daily Record:

Star Of Mali

RP RATINGS:

Golden Redemption

POSTDATA:

Golden Redemption

Telegraph:

Golden Redemption

Daily Mirror:

Golden Redemption