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
ITV4
View Course
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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Ascot

Getreadytorumble

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Hugely progressive as a 3yo, winning three times; highly tried this year and he has run with credit in defeat, notably his Listed third at Naas in April; 9lb higher than for his last handicap run (a 5f win at Doncaster) and could prove vulnerable.

11/2

4th

1

(10)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Getreadytorumble

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Sometimes slowly away; never dangerous in Group 2 and Group 1 races on last two starts; progressive otherwise, in handicaps prior to good efforts at Listed level; could go well, back down in grade.

9/1

21th

5

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Getreadytorumble

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Unraced as 2yo; made good progress in 2025, ending with a Listed third of ten over C&D (soft) but, after a satisfactory return in a similar race at Naas (good) in April, he was never involved in the Group 2 at Haydock won by Night Raider; aiming high today.

66/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

10

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

13:55 Newbury

Rhythm N Hooves

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Won this 12 months ago off 9lb higher; 0-15 since and a change of headgear (retained) failed to stop the slide at Ascot three weeks ago.

6/1

8th

13

(12)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Ascot

Rhythm N Hooves

8st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Robert Cowell

Won at Royal Ascot in 2023 and second in this race in 2025; the handicapper has been in command for much of 2026 but he went close at Windsor last month; not in the same form at Newmarket two weeks ago but the switch from cheekpieces to a visor could help; contender.

10/1

8th

11

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Rhythm N Hooves

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Cowell

Had a rare off day in the Dash at Epsom but quickly back on track with a close third at Windsor (5f good to firm) 18 days ago; unlikely to be far away off the same mark.

10/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

13:55 Newbury

Glamorous Breeze

10st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Likeable 8yo mare with a consistent record and ten wins to her name; as good as ever when third of 23 at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) last month, keeping on gamely; should go well again off 1lb higher.

7/1

3rd

15

(12)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Glamorous Breeze

8st 11lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

An 8yo mare but as good as ever and close up in 5f handicaps this season at this track, Windsor and Ascot; in the mix.

10/1

5th

12

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Glamorous Breeze

8st 13lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Yet to win at Ascot but she has run some good races over C&D, including a close fifth in this race 12 months ago; better than ever in defeat this season; another big run is on the cards.

14/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(5)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:37 Salisbury

King Of Stars

10st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Formerly useful; hasn't won since 2021 and ended last season with a pair of duck eggs; best watched on reappearance, unless the market suggests otherwise.

3/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Kings Call

11st 8lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Hard to fancy on recent efforts with no better than a tenth-placed finish in his last five starts; however, he could be revived by a recent stable switch (from Seb Spencer) and he's fully 18lb lower than when eighth in the 5f handicap at Royal Ascot last summer; worth monitoring in the market.

20/1

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

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16th

3

(17)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Almaty Star

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Robert Cowell

Front-runner who was beaten off only inside the final 1f at Lingfield last time; should make another bold bid but he's still 4lb higher than when making all at Yarmouth in the spring.

11/1

3rd

3

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Almaty Star

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Front-runner who's drawn to attack and boasts a solid record over C&D; not much room for manoeuvre off this mark, though, for a yard also responsible for Ziggy's Missile.

8/1

8th

6

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 3

19:17 Windsor

Almaty Star

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Robert Cowell

Front-runner who was found an ordinary Yarmouth handicap when winning easily in the spring; handicapper had his say for that and he finished well beaten behind Dream Composer upped in class at Epsom last time; yard also runs Rhythm N Hooves.

12/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

19:45 Nottingham

Sugar Hill Babe

10st 3lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Lisa Williamson

Reappeared with a close second at Musselburgh in April and she built on that when forging clear over C&D (good) last month; up 6lb but she has form figures of 3211 at this track and was as good as ever last time; big player.

11/4

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

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(4)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:48 Windsor

Faustus

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

On a long losing sequence but recent form includes a couple of encouraging efforts and he did too much up front when fifth of six at Brighton (5f) 19 days ago; needs considering eased 1lb.

12/1

5th

4

(2)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Faustus

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Placed three times from seven starts since returned to turf in May; no match for easy winner when second over C&D (good to firm) last month and remains well below the best of last year's form but still has possibilities; often wears cheekpieces but goes in refitted blinkers today.

4/1

2nd

4

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

20:50 Brighton

Faustus

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Trailblazer who is not the force he once was, but was runner-up at Windsor (5f, good to firm) last month; should give his supporters a run for their money but vulnerable to a late closer.

7/2

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(12)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Star Chorus

9st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mike Murphy

Four course wins, the latest off 2lb higher over this trip in February; found valuable series final at Windsor too competitive last month but he's of interest back here, despite his wide draw.

10/1

11th

15

(3)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Star Chorus

8st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

One turf win from 15 attempts, in a four-runner race at Chepstow (5f) last July; two fair C&D runs since returned to turf in May and was out on a limb when finishing sixth to Another Abbot and Sudden Flight 14 days ago; however, he'll do well to win at this level off his current mark.

33/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Roach Power

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Wigham

In fine form in the second half of 2025, winning five times; ran his best race this season when fourth of six at Windsor (5f, good to soft) in June but disappointed back from a short break at Ripon a fortnight ago.

14/1

18th

2

(16)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Roach Power

9st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

In fine form in the second half of 2025, winning five times; ran his best race this season when fourth of six at Windsor (5f, good to soft) when last seen in June; on a winning mark but slower ground would be preferable.

12/1

4th

7

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

19:39 Windsor

Roach Power

8st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Five wins in 2025 (all at 5f; on good, heavy and soft ground); had trip and draw excuses for first two runs this year but he'd shot his bolt over a furlong out at Goodwood last time out; might do better back on a more conventional track and the change in the weather brings him into it.

6/1

+o+e Accumulators

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