August 16 / 14.25 Newbury

14.25

Good To Firm

D&H, Excellence In Nutrition Handicap

  • Prize money: £15702
  • 0m 5f 34y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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D&H, Excellence In Nutrition Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 821132 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who turned in another personal best when keeping on for second at Goodwood 16 days ago (5f, officially heavy but times suggested it wasn't so testing); races off the same mark and still has time to do better; both wins on good to firm.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(1)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Getreadytorumble

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

4yo who made his debut last May and progressed very nicely, his campaign culminating in Listed third at Ascot (5f, soft) in October; returned with Listed third at Naas (5f, good) where he might have won with a clear run; others have better form but he's unexposed and could have more to offer.

8/1

3rd

7

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Getreadytorumble

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

British raider from a yard that has started the season strongly; highly progressive last year, winning a maiden and two handicaps before a close third in the Listed Rous Stakes at Ascot (5f, soft); ground-versatile and, while he has a bit to find on paper, can't be dismissed.

9/1

3rd

4

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Getreadytorumble

9st 3lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Low-mileage 3yo who continues to raise his game, defying top weight in handicap at Doncaster (5f, soft) three weeks ago in game fashion; may have more in the tank but he'll need it in this higher grade.

12/1

Form: 430672 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Hard to fault since December and his close second at Ascot (5f, good) three weeks ago was a fine effort; could have done without the 2lb rise though.
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3rd

10

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

17:40 Windsor

Rhythm N Hooves

8st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Robert Cowell

Won three 5f handicaps in 2025; continued to run well on his first three starts this year but he didn't really fire behind a stablemate at Goodwood (5f, good) last time; that took his losing run up to ten and he needs to get back near his best.

15/2

4th

11

(10)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Rhythm N Hooves

8st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Robert Cowell

Notched three 5f handicaps in 2025 and he has continued in decent form this season, fifth of 14 at Musselburgh last month; ought to be thereabouts once more off an easing mark.

10/1

5th

8

(2)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Rhythm N Hooves

8st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Robert Cowell

Prominent racer who won off 2lb lower at Newbury (5f, good to firm) last summer; held his form well without winning on the AW over the winter; no obvious reason why he won't be involved again but one or two of these could be better handicapped.

14/1

Form: -13155 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Two wins this summer, both 5f on good ground, and she wasn't beaten far at Ascot on her penultimate start; not quite so good last time but she ran well in her only visit to Newbury and holds each-way claims again.
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3rd

3

(9)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:27 Goodwood

Glamorous Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Ended last season in good form on AW; has done most of her winning on turf but looks weighted to the hilt on reappearance, being still on a career-high mark; seems unlikely to improve aged eight.

12/1

3rd

1

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Glamorous Breeze

9st 13lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

She was having just her third run on AW when running out the stylish winner of a C&D handicap nine days ago; a 4lb rise shouldn't be beyond her but stall nine tempers enthusiasm.

9/2

Form: 3757-3 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Had some long spells on the sidelines since his solid 2022 campaign; ran a cracker for third at Ascot three weeks ago when returning from seven months off (made the running); feasible mark if he can build on that.
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1

(2)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

16:52 Bath

King Of Stars

10st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

1-1 over C&D; two good efforts since returning from latest seven-month absence but ran moderately when twelfth of 14 at York last time; 11l margin of defeat does him some disservice though (squeezed out then eased) and this drop in grade can help him bounce back; easiest task on turf for years; interesting.

7/1

10

(3)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

15:00 York

King Of Stars

8st 12lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Had some long spells on the sidelines since his solid 2022 campaign; two solid efforts since returning from latest seven-month absence; has run well over C&D and should give it a good go from the front.

10/1

Form: 470080

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
His first two runs for this yard weren't without hope but he was already beaten when hampered at York last time; down the weights but others appeal more.
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11th

10

(15)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Kings Call

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Eighth of 24 in a 5f handicap at Royal Ascot last season but he's finished out the back in his subsequent runs; bit risky.

33/1

13th

7

(4)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Kings Call

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Ran quite well when an unconsidered 100-1 shot at Royal Ascot last summer but that didn't prove a springboard to better things; down in the weights but best watched back from a 245-day break.

33/1

13th

10

(14)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:38 Thirsk

Kings Call

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Signs of retaining ability this year but last two runs were disappointing and others look stronger.

25/1

Form: 4-1523 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner, the latest at Bath on her seasonal return in April (5f, good to firm); three solid efforts have followed and she's likely to give her running once again.
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7th

3

(12)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:20 Sandown

Lil Guff

9st 11lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Yet to run a bad race over C&D, boasting a record of 12312 at the track; second in this race 12 months ago but 4lb higher this time round; met some trouble at a crucial stage at Newbury last time and that isn't the run to judge her on; should go well with all ground seeming to come alike to her.

11/1

6

(8)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

14:25 Newbury

Lil Guff

9st 10lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Eight-time winner, the latest at Bath on her seasonal return in April (5f, good to firm); three solid efforts have followed and she's likely to give her running once again.

9/1

1

(6)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Ascot

Lil Guff

10st 0lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Absent since her second to Miss Show Off at Salisbury in early May; reappearance showed she can win when fresh but unplaced efforts in this race the last two years suggest a supporting role is more likely.

9/1

Form: 238439 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
This year's AW efforts stack up quite nicely but the three on turf haven't been so convincing; stable also runs Rhythm N Hooves.
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6

(13)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:40 Yarmouth

Almaty Star

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Had been running well on the AW this winter and wasn't for catching after setting a strong pace over this C&D last month (third has won since); an 8lb rise still leaves him on a fair mark based on his previous form but he does now step back up in grade.

5/1

1st

5

(4)

11th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

17:40 Yarmouth

Almaty Star

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Ultra-reliable operator on AW, running another solid race when second to a class-dropper at Wolverhampton (5f; first time visor) last month; lesser strike-rate on turf but he is fully effective on it and he has been given a real chance by the handicapper, dropped 10lb for his last two turf defeats (in Class 3); should go well.

15/2

Form: 012342 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who has held her form after a Nottingham win in May (5f, good to firm); second of nine in a 0-95 at Redcar last week; nudged up 1lb and there is other pace to contend with.
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1st

2

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

15:55 Nottingham

Sugar Hill Babe

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

Her front-running C&D win last May came off just 1lb lower; ended 2025 quietly but she returned to form after six months off, keeping on well for second at Musselburgh (5f, good) 32 days ago; takes on some less-exposed 3yos but likely to go well.

7/1

2nd

2

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:15 Musselburgh

Sugar Hill Babe

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Lisa Williamson

Reappears off the mark she defied at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) last May and has won first time up before; also a creditable third on previous C&D visit; no surprise were she to go well.

9/1

9th

3

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Sugar Hill Babe

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Lisa Williamson

Dual C&D winner who has mainly performed well since winning from 2lb lower at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) in May; possible excuses for her last two defeats and could go well back here.

11/1

Form: 400410 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Did well to win this race 12 months ago having forced a strong early pace; 1lb lower this time around and that is despite a ready C&D win last month; poorly drawn at Goodwood since; there is other pace to worry about but he shouldn't be passed over at all lightly in his bid to maintain an unbeaten course record.
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7th

6

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:00 Newbury

Faustus

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Three C&D runs have yielded two wins and a fifth (in Class 3 company); has only run to form once this year, finishing third to Harry Brown at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) last month; below par last time but if he is to revive it is likely to be under these conditions.

8/1

7th

5

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

17:55 Lingfield

Faustus

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Has won five times on turf but is not the force of old; has dropped a career-low mark but this race looks too competitive.

5/1

3rd

6

(7)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield

Faustus

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Front-runner with a C&D win on his record; 6lb lower than when seeing off seven rivals at Newbury last summer (5f, good to firm) but not easily recommended on 2026 evidence and he will find easier races to dominate than this.

13/2

Form: 762010 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won a small-field Chepstow handicap last month (tongue tied first time) and although he was last of 13 at Goodwood 16 days ago (Getreadytorumble second) he did catch the eye, travelling as well as anything before running into a series of dead ends; should get a strong pace to aim at here and he's one to consider.
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8th

4

(10)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:27 Goodwood

Star Chorus

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

Prevailed in reapplied hood at Southwell (6f) last time, taking AW record to 4-13; needs to prove he can transfer the form back to turf; only 1-10 in this sphere and is 7lb higher than last attempt.

10/1

1st

6

(8)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Star Chorus

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

Narrowly came out on top when winning here over 5f last month before finishing a close third at Lingfield (5f, AW) next time, and shaped as if still in form in a race not run to suit back there ten days ago; step back up to 6f looks worth a try; hood back on.

12/1

4th

2

(4)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

13:48 Lingfield (AW)

Star Chorus

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy

Never better than of late, just coming out best in a tight scrap at Southwell (5f) and slightly hampered when unable to get to the winner in time over C&D since, when finishing a close third; big player if leaving off the tongue-tie makes no difference.

9/4

Form: 334113 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Two easy wins in small fields last month and he ran a solid race for third in a Racing League handicap (5f, good to soft) last week; easy lead is unlikely here, however, and he is held by Faustus on earlier C&D form.
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7th

7

(1)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:27 Goodwood

Roach Power

9st 3lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Very productive in 2025, winning five times; hindered by wide draw at Chester most recently, otherwise has a good record over 5f; just needs to prove he can overcome current mark.

12/1

9th

13

(12)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Roach Power

8st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Posted duck eggs over 6f in last two appearances, not beaten entirely by the trip; has a very good record at 5f but faces a harder task off current mark at this level, especially from an unfavourable draw.

33/1

10th

9

(10)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Roach Power

9st 1lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Enjoyed a revival in the second half of 2025, winning five 5f handicaps on good ground or slower; no show over 6f when last seen in November and he returns to action off a tough mark.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.40
Straight Forecast £23.49
Tricast £161.50
Trifecta £172.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Getreadytorumble

SPOTLIGHT:

Star Chorus

NEWMARKET:

Rhythm N Hooves

TOPSPEED:

Lil Guff

The Times:

Sugar Hill Babe

Telegraph:

Roach Power

Daily Mail:

Faustus

Daily Mirror:

King Of Stars

The Star:

Star Chorus

POSTDATA:

Getreadytorumble

LAMBOURN:

Getreadytorumble

D Express:

Getreadytorumble

Daily Record:

Getreadytorumble

The Sun:

Rhythm N Hooves

The Guardian:

Lil Guff