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  • 0m 6f 212y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 839211

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Took a while to find his feet but has taken off lately, making the breakthrough in a Catterick nursery (good to firm) in first-time blinkers last month before following up under a penalty in a similar event at Chelmsford (also 6f, AW) in a first-time visor; penalised again but he's 2lb well in, promises to stay 7f, and is respected back in cheekpieces.
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3rd

3

(5)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Demetrius

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Gained the second leg of August double (6f) at Chelmsford; went too freely last time; drops to 5f in another change of headgear.

8/1

8th

5

(4)

25th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:18 Pontefract

Demetrius

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Has switched between cheekpieces and a visor on last few starts, running well each time; visor back on today; won two nurseries in a row last month (6f, good to firm/AW) and third at Haydock (7f, good) last time when fading close home; unraced on slow ground; firmly in calculations now back at 6f.

4/1

1

(4)

4th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

15:30 Haydock

Demetrius

10st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Took a while to find his feet but has taken off lately, making the breakthrough in a Catterick nursery (good to firm) in first-time blinkers last month before following up under a penalty in a similar event at Chelmsford (also 6f, AW) in a first-time visor; penalised again but he's 2lb well in, promises to stay 7f, and is respected back in cheekpieces.

7/4

Form: 144441 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Successful debut in a Southwell novice (5f, AW) in April; finished fourth in his first three nurseries but was a solid market leader when producing a career best to double his tally in a twelve-runner Newbury nursery (7f, good) under Jack Nicholls one week ago; 1lb well in under the penalty.
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12

(13)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Blue To Blue

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Ruth Jefferson

Stepped up on the form of any of this three wins as a 2yo (for Karl Burke) when second over 1m here in May; had three-next-time-out winners behind him on that occasion but he hasn't reproduced that level in four subsequent outings; all 13 turf starts have come on good/good to firm; needs a return to Haydock to spark a revival.

16/1

12th

14

(9)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:00 Hamilton

Blue To Blue

8st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ruth Jefferson

Three-time winner for Karl Burke (5f/7f); ran well at Haydock (1m, good) on his stable debut in May but he was below that level on his next two starts, and was safely held when third of four at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) last month.

25/1

3rd

3

(2)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:08 Redcar

Blue To Blue

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ruth Jefferson

Scored three times (5f/7f) last term for previous yard; inconsistent over 1m this season and failed to beat a rival last time but best form gives him a fighting chance off current mark; continues to steadily rise in distance and now has a crack at 1m2f.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2321 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Solid form in first three starts (turf/AW) but appeared to find a jolt of improvement when off the mark at the fourth attempt in a Lingfield maiden (7f, AW) last Tuesday; runner-up lacked experience and the favourite had excuses but 3lb well in for this handicap debut; interesting to see if she can carry that over back on turf; solid debut effort on soft ground.
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3rd

11

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:49 Salisbury

Lyra Lea

8st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Runner-up twice in a row in June (7f/1m, soft/good to firm; including here) before winning at Sandown (7f, good to firm) in July; down the field at Newbury (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago when pulling hard but it's possible today's first attempt at 6f will be a good move.

12/1

6th

7

(6)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:58 Newbury

Lyra Lea

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rod Millman

7f AW win as a 2yo; on the up in handicaps this summer, keeping on well to beat five rivals at Sandown (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; 4lb higher in a stronger race but Oisin Murphy takes over for the first time and he has a good record for the stable.

11/2

1st

1

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:05 Sandown

Lyra Lea

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Only 1-10 but pushed a Prescott improver close last time at Salisbury (1m) and dropping back to 7f looks beneficial; respected.

2/1

Form: 663

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Progressive in three qualifying runs at 7f (good and AW), his latest third of ten at Kempton (AW) a fortnight ago looking another run he can build on; considered on this nursery debut.
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3rd

8

(5)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Luzon Heights

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

AW winner (1m) last September; his form dipped at York 40 days ago but he had been in good form earlier in the year; each-way shout.

6/1

9th

1

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:55 York

Luzon Heights

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

Won a Southwell handicap (1m, AW) last September and he's held his form with five creditable efforts since; ridden more prominently than previously when going down only narrowly at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) under Cieren Fallon a fortnight ago; should remain competitive after a 2lb nudge.

9/1

Form: 92150

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Good effort when off the mark in a Carlisle novice (good to soft) in May; beaten 11l on his nursery debut here (also 6f, good) in July then found Newbury's 5f Super Sprint way too tall an order; needs to tap back into that earlier form but the forecast rain may help him do that.
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7th

8

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Mister Moet

9st 1lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Scott Dixon

Nearly made the frame in 3yo handicap over C&D last time; scored twice (off current mark and 3lb higher) on Lingfield AW early this year; good chance if back to that form.

6/1

5th

8

(10)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Mister Moet

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Two course wins earlier in the year; running okay with quite being at his best this summer; on a competitive mark and he can't be discounted.

8/1

4th

4

(4)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:30 Brighton

Mister Moet

9st 6lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Gave good account when fourth over 7f on Tapeta a fortnight ago and is now 1lb lower than for 5f Polytrack win in March; 6f on fast turf should also suit; no surprise if he features.

11/2

Form: 790315

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Did well to win a Thirsk nursery (6f, good) in July but was beaten over 10l in his attempt to follow up at Chester (7f, good to firm) nine days later; needs to bounce back.
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3rd

1

(8)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:51 Chepstow

Go Victor

9st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Proved markedly resurgent with 28-1 win at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) last time, ending a poor spell; still well treated on best 2yo figures; respected assuming he remains in form.

7/4

1st

4

(10)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Go Victor

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Huge chance on last summer's best, as he's 7lb lower than for his Thirsk success last July; yet to shine this season but drops in grade and needs a close market check.

33/1

9th

9

(9)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:20 Doncaster

Go Victor

9st 4lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Ended last season with a couple of poor efforts and has picked up where he left off; soft ground was likely behind his last effort six weeks ago but he's hard to recommend even then.

25/1

Form: 9344

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Marginally best form when fourth of ten in an Ayr novice (7f, good to soft) on his penultimate start but the step up to 1m didn't go well when beaten 16l on his nursery debut at Chelmsford (AW) a fortnight ago, despite being sent off just 7-4; raced freely that day so this drop back in trip looks the right move; forecast rain may help too.
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6th

4

(3)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

The Caddy Master

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

A fair 1m juvenile maiden but he came in last of seven after three months off in 7f handicap here 23 days ago; in good hands but much more is needed.

8/1

7th

1

(4)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Caddy Master

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Unable to make a significant impact in three handicaps last year; dips into a 0-60 for the first time back from three months off but others are more obvious.

6/1

9

(3)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

14:33 Pontefract

The Caddy Master

8st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Well beaten when upped to 1m on nursery/AW debut but kept on nicely when close sixth of eight at Haydock (7f, good) last time and is worth another go at this trip; has shown promise on good to soft; chance.

11/2

Form: 474

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Debut run on soft was okay; gradual improvement in three qualifying runs at 6f concluded with a staying-on fourth of seven at Nottingham (good; 25-1) seven weeks ago; pedigree suggests this extra furlong will suit and there's reasons for thinking this opening mark is workable; interesting.
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4th

7

(6)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:13 Thirsk

Jungle Knight

10st 11lb

J: Mr Harry Rimell

T: Mark Rimell

Ran respectably on fast ground last time when bidding for a 7f Yarmouth double (maiden previously); may have more to offer at this level, especially when the ground is slow; gained his win on soft.

6/1

4th

7

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Jungle Knight

9st 6lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Mark Rimell

Off the mark at the eighth attempt when winning on soft ground over this C&D three weeks ago (third start since being gelded); back up 3lb and likely has quicker ground to handle today.

5/1

1st

7

(3)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

15:18 Yarmouth

Jungle Knight

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Rimell

Seven-race maiden; shaped a bit better than the bare result, while seeming outstayed over 1m, at Haydock (good to soft) most recently; could go well off a reduced mark back down in trip.

10/1

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Lyra Lea

NEWMARKET:

Demetrius

POSTDATA:

Blue To Blue

Daily Mail:

Luzon Heights

SPOTLIGHT:

Jungle Knight

The Times:

Lyra Lea

The Guardian:

Lyra Lea

Daily Mirror:

Lyra Lea

The Sun:

Lyra Lea

Daily Record:

Lyra Lea

THE NORTH:

Blue To Blue

Telegraph:

Demetrius

D Express:

Demetrius

The Star:

Demetrius