August 08 / 19.05 Newmarket (July)

19.05

Good

Maritime Cargo Services Outperforming The Opposition Handicap

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Maritime Cargo Services Outperforming The Opposition Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.90
  • Place: £4.30

Form: 2-3051 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; the winner of four of her 16 races, all the wins achieved in single-figure fields; showed a tremendous attitude when coming out on top in a C&D handicap (good to firm) six weeks ago and a 3lb rise not insurmountable judged on her 2024 peak; missed an intended run last month having got loose beforehand.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:08 Newmarket (July)

Angel Shared

9st 5lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Has a very good C&D record with three wins (all good to firm) last term; had dipped below her last winning mark when attempting to make it four three weeks ago, so her sixth of seven behind Powdering was underwhelming; dropped a further 2lb and she's not readily dismissed.

7/1

6th

1

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:50 Newmarket (July)

Angel Shared

10st 1lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Front-running C&D hat-trick on good to firm last summer started with a win in this race; as good as ever in 5f events at Bath this year and a subsequent Listed defeat on good to soft at Haydock (28-1) can be glossed over; yard also won this in 2022 and she's likely to be on her game.

11/2

13th

1

(9)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Haydock

Angel Shared

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Steph Hollinshead

Completed 6f Newmarket handicap hat-trick last summer (good to firm); kept on well for fifth of 14 in Listed race at Bath (5f, good) last month and close third in handicap there (5f, good) latest; has run well on heavy ground here; improvement needed but the return to 6f can suit; not ruled out.

33/1

16/1

  • Place: £9.00

Form: 1-1994 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Well backed when making a winning debut at Chelmsford last October; made it 2-2 with his Windsor novice success on his return to action in May but he has suffered heavy defeats in three handicap runs this summer, the last two over 7f; now drops into a 0-80 and still has time to deliver on that early promise; stable also run Expert Agent.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Rajaking

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: T J Kent

This C&D brought out the best in him last season with two close seconds in August (both on good to firm); returned to form with close fourth of 12 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month on his second start of the season and he could play a leading role back here.

9/2

4th

13

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Rajaking

8st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: T J Kent

C&D winner; blew hot and cold for former stable but well handicapped on 2025 best; raced freely and dropped away in the final furlong on his stable debut at Newmarket last month; up in class and likely vulnerable.

16/1

6th

2

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

Rajaking

9st 8lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: T J Kent

Below par on AW last autumn on final two runs for Stuart Williams; however, he twice went close on the other Newmarket course (6f, good to firm) last August and he'll be bang there if rediscovering that form on his stable and seasonal debut, for which he wears a tongue-tie; remains in same ownership.

14/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 37-000 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Three heavy defeats at big prices in 6f handicaps at York this summer; easy to write off this 11yo on that evidence but he comes alive at Newmarket (six wins and three placed efforts from 14 visits) and he is 9lb lower than when a close third behind Spring Bloom and Dashing Dick in this race last year; revival would come as no surprise.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

13

(5)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:05 Newmarket (July)

Equiano Springs

9st 3lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Tate

Three heavy defeats at big prices in 6f handicaps at York this summer; easy to write off this 11yo on that evidence but he comes alive at Newmarket (six wins and three placed efforts from 14 visits) and he is 9lb lower than when a close third behind Spring Bloom and Dashing Dick in this race last year; revival would come as no surprise.

20/1

15th

16

(1)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:13 York

Equiano Springs

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tom Tate

Had C&D form earlier in career; losing run goes back two years and although well treated on some good placed runs over 6f in 2024 he hasn't looked likely to capitalise so far this year.

66/1

Form: 463133 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Gamely held off Dashing Dick at Yarmouth in May (6f, good to soft) and reopposes on the same terms; placed in both runs since without quite reaching the same level of achievement; a change of headgear needs to spark a bit extra from him.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(2)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Dark Side Thunder

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Eight-time AW winner but he's 1-21 on turf; placed a couple of times this season, including over C&D (good to firm) in April, but he's not easy to predict and was out the back at Doncaster last time; has another switch of headgear and he comes with risks attached.

9/2

8th

6

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Dark Side Thunder

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jessica Macey

A dual 6f scorer last season; comes here on the back of a good third of eight in 6f Leicester handicap last month so needs considering.

7/1

3rd

4

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Dark Side Thunder

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

He has a much better strike-rate on AW than turf and was well beaten over C&D last time; however, prior to that he was second of six at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) and is not written off today.

9/1

9/1

Form: 181443 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Two 6f wins on good ground for Dylan Cunha this year and he shaped as though still ahead of his mark when third on his stable debut here (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; travelled strongly and led over 1f out on that occasion and the return to a sprint trip should be in his favour; up in class but still needs consideration.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(14)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Waistcoat

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

His two wins for Ross Burdon have come at a lower level; disappointed at Kempton when last seen and although he is relatively unexposed at 6f, he will need a clear personal best to take this after 108 days off.

12/1

9th

5

(8)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Waistcoat

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ross Burdon

Had excuses when well held over a mile here in October but otherwise on the up for his new stable, winning 6f handicaps at Chepstow and Chelmsford; that latest success was a decisive one and he looks a strong contender despite his 5lb penalty.

7/2

Form: 5321-6 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the fourth attempt as a 2yo, not needing to improve on earlier efforts to win a 6f fillies' maiden at Southwell in November; low-key seasonal/handicap debut here six weeks ago (7f, good to firm); dropped 2lb but she'll need a big personal best to win.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(9)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

20:39 Carlisle

Maui Breeze

9st 11lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

Southwell maiden (6f, AW) winner in late 2024 but she hasn't placed in five turf handicaps and latest fifth of 11 at Pontefract (6f, good; Invincible Ruby third) will need improving on; career-low mark, though.

20/1

5th

5

(7)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Maui Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Wilf Storey

Far from solid on her 7f-1m2f form for current stable but this drop back to 6f is an angle in with her; recorded sole success at trip, albeit in an ordinary AW maiden.

11/1

16th

4

(18)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Maui Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Wilf Storey

Campaigned mostly on AW; not solid on her form for current stable and a return to turf had no effect last time.

20/1

7th
4 (12)
Raatea

14/1

Form: 9600-7 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Over two years since his last success but he tumbled down the weights after a lacklustre 2024 campaign; 50-1 for his return to action at York two weeks ago (6f, good) and he ran a race full of promise, typically slowly away but shaping well despite poor track position; dropped another 2lb since and should be sharper with the run behind him; has a C&D win on his record and he's an interesting contender.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(7)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Raatea

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

Has two wins over C&D and has been placed here on his two starts this year; should not be far away.

8/1

3rd

3

(6)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Raatea

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Julie Camacho

Two course wins, the latest over this trip last October off a 4lb lower mark; good second two weeks ago and this veteran can make another bold bid.

8/1

2nd

4

(7)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

Raatea

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

He was ending a losing run when scrambling home in a C&D handicap last October; finished lame when down the field here one month later; others are more appealing.

12/1

Form: 629334

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
He has run some solid races in sprint handicaps this year, including at Goodwood last week when keeping on for fourth over 5f (officially heavy ground but riding faster); this is less demanding and he's another to consider in an open race.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:05 Windsor

Wheels Of Fire

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Resumed winning ways at Musselburgh (5f) in April but below form all three runs since, fourth of six at Haydock (5f) 11 days ago; this course winner is handily weighted if back on his A-game though.

3/1

4th

1

(5)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:13 Haydock

Wheels Of Fire

9st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won at Musselburgh (5f, soft) last month and bounced back from lesser run at Newbury (6f, good) when sixth of ten at Thirsk (5f, good to firm), beaten just over 2l; back on slow ground today and could be in the mix.

15/8

6th

4

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Wheels Of Fire

9st 7lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Easily saw off 11 rivals at Musselburgh last month (5f, soft), form that has received some boosts since; not well drawn when down the field at Newbury two weeks ago (6f, good); mark left alone and perhaps vulnerable over 5f on a quick surface.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: -37117 CD BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two wins this summer, over C&D (good to firm) and in a big field at Haydock (6f, good), and soft ground a valid excuse for a below-par effort 18 days ago; no surprise were he to bounce back returned to a sound surface.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Expert Agent

10st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

C&D winner on good to firm last year; bounced back to form to win over 6f on the Rowley course here (good) in May; a lesser effort over C&D has followed but a revival isn't ruled out.

11/2

6th

2

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:11 Newmarket (July)

Expert Agent

10st 1lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Stuart Williams

C&D winner this time last year who bounced back to form off 6lb lower on the Rowley Mile five weeks ago; not been this high in the weights for a good while but having Jack Callan (second ride for the yard) take off 3lb will help and he's high on the shortlist.

7/2

1st

6

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

Expert Agent

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Won at Kempton (6f, AW) last month and second of 11 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) next time; this in-form 6yo is one to consider.

6/1

Form: 15-097 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Three heavy defeats for his new stable this year, the latest over C&D three weeks ago (good to soft); continues to slide down the weights but others come here with more pressing claims; tongue tie returns this evening.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(3)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Albert Cee

9st 8lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Didn't get home over 7f at Southwell in March and appreciated the drop to 6f when winning there 20 days ago following a short break; both wins on turf have been on good to soft, and has claims off this 3lb higher mark.

7/2

1st

7

(6)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Albert Cee

9st 5lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Didn't get home over 7f here in March and is back off the same mark as when winning over C&D in January; off two months, but has won after much longer absences and high on the list.

8/1

Form: 9-0623 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer whose last two wins have come over C&D, including this race in 2023 when rated 4lb lower (also second to Spring Bloom in this race in 2024); solid placed efforts on his last two starts and likely to give his running once again.
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5th

5

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Dashing Dick

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Stone

Goes well on both Newmarket courses, including a win in this race on good to firm two years ago; good third over C&D last month but behind Yes I'm Mali when only sixth back here a fortnight ago.

10/1

6th

8

(10)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Dashing Dick

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Stone

His last three wins have come off a similar mark to today's over 6f on the Newmarket courses and he returned to form with a close third here (7f, good) a fortnight ago; every chance he'll be in the mix.

15/2

3rd

9

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Dashing Dick

9st 2lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: William Stone

Dual course winner who started the season high in the weights, having closed out last year with a victory on the Rowley Mile, and has struggled; does most racing these days over 6f and needs a revival.

16/1

Form: 7-172

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
1m AW winner when trained in France; 50-1 when second on her stable/British debut over C&D three weeks ago (good to soft), perhaps well positioned against the far rail and having no answer to the winner's surge 1f out; may come on for that first start since February but no certainty to confirm the placings with third-placed Spring Bloom.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(9)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Deadly Kiss

9st 10lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: James Horton

Ran well in the first of two starts at Newmarket (6f) for new stable; gained her French win on AW; still unexposed in this sphere.

14/1

12th

8

(4)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:05 Newmarket (July)

Deadly Kiss

9st 7lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: James Horton

1m AW winner when trained in France; 50-1 when second on her stable/British debut over C&D three weeks ago (good to soft), perhaps well positioned against the far rail and having no answer to the winner's surge 1f out; may come on for that first start since February but no certainty to confirm the placings with third-placed Spring Bloom.

6/1

2nd

8

(7)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:05 Newmarket (July)

Deadly Kiss

9st 6lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: James Horton

Headstrong 3yo who won at Pau (1m, AW) in January on second start then finished down the field at Toulouse (6f, soft) in February; has since changed hands and a market check is advised on her British debut, but she's not obviously well treated.

33/1

33/1

Form: 846730 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins when trained by Hugo Palmer; he has found the handicapper in command since joining this stable and although his penultimate third at Yarmouth was better, he doesn't look the obvious answer here; stable also run Spring Bloom.
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1st

7

(2)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Gunfighter

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Tapeta winner who has dropped down the weights and is one to watch in the betting on his third start for this yard; however, he's been soundly beaten on both runs this season and his losing sequence is up to 14.

9/1

9th

7

(8)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

19:21 Brighton

Gunfighter

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Both wins on the AW (6f/7f); has run well on turf but looks best over shorter and finished in midfield on stable debut at Kempton (1m, AW) 13 days ago following a ten-month absence; best watched unless attracting support.

7/1

7th

3

(9)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Gunfighter

9st 13lb

J: Liam Wright

T: John Butler

Dual winner for Hugo Palmer (6f/7f); third the best he managed for Robert Eddery; failed to see out 1m in two previous attempts so looks best watched on debut for John Butler, who runs two others, back from 292 days off.

20/1

Form: 625453 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins last August, beating Dashing Dick in this race before following up one week later; back to a good mark again now and he's run a string of good races in defeat this season, including when not ideally positioned behind Deadly Kiss here three weeks ago; more appealing than many.
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1st

7

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Spring Bloom

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: John Butler

Runner-up for the third time in five starts since joining John Butler when best of the rest behind the well-treated Ancient State (won next time) in 16-runner race over C&D (good) 29 days ago; same mark today.

13/2

2nd

3

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Spring Bloom

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: John Butler

Four runs for John Butler, running well in three Class 5s but below par in a Class 3 in May; goes well at the Newmarket tracks and he holds each-way claims again.

8/1

3rd

2

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:00 Newbury

Spring Bloom

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

His losing run is gathering momentum and he has not won over 5f for three years; went close at Goodwood last month (5f, good) though and he should remain a potent force at this level.

3/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £338.80
Straight Forecast £331.52
Tricast £2294.25
Trifecta £4399.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Spring Bloom

RP RATINGS:

Deadly Kiss

The Times:

Wheels Of Fire

POSTDATA:

Dashing Dick

D Express:

Rajaking

The Sun:

Expert Agent

The Star:

Raatea

Daily Mail:

Equiano Springs

Daily Record:

Deadly Kiss

Telegraph:

Wheels Of Fire

The Guardian:

Dashing Dick

TOPSPEED:

Spring Bloom

NEWMARKET:

Spring Bloom

Daily Mirror:

Spring Bloom