16.25

J: William Buick

6/4 (Won)

Win: £2.10
Place: £1.02

Form: 02 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Beaten long way in soft-ground event on debut; fared markedly better switched to this sphere at Southwell (1m3f) where he finished second behind a fellow Godolphin runner; respected with further progress plausible.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 6 (6)	14th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 50y Class 3	15:04 Nottingham Port Of London 9st 8lb J: William Buick T: John & Thady Gosden	Won twice on AW (1m4f/1m2f) in the second half of 2025; good run at Doncaster (1m2f, good) last month but more will be required if he is to defy this mark.	8/1
5th 12 (12)	12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 2	16:48 Doncaster Port Of London 8st 10lb J: Tyler Heard T: John & Thady Gosden	Cheekpieces last three starts and gelded before scoring at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) last December, which was his second front-running win last term and much improved form; not seen again until five weeks ago when he was favourite in a warm race at Southwell (1m3f, AW) and bang there 2f out but finished 9th of 12; it's possible he needed that run but this is just his second race on turf, having tailed off on soft on debut.	7/1
9th 9 (13)	6th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 2	20:26 Southwell (AW) Port Of London 8st 10lb J: Robert Havlin T: John & Thady Gosden	2-5 last year, his latest success coming on his first start since being gelded, at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) in December (form has worked out well); 6lb higher on this return, but still respected especially if market positive.	9/2

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2nd

(6)

14th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

15:04 Nottingham

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

Won twice on AW (1m4f/1m2f) in the second half of 2025; good run at Doncaster (1m2f, good) last month but more will be required if he is to defy this mark.

8/1

5th

(12)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:48 Doncaster

8st 10lb

J: Tyler Heard

Cheekpieces last three starts and gelded before scoring at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) last December, which was his second front-running win last term and much improved form; not seen again until five weeks ago when he was favourite in a warm race at Southwell (1m3f, AW) and bang there 2f out but finished 9th of 12; it's possible he needed that run but this is just his second race on turf, having tailed off on soft on debut.

7/1

9th

(13)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 2

20:26 Southwell (AW)

8st 10lb

J: Robert Havlin

2-5 last year, his latest success coming on his first start since being gelded, at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) in December (form has worked out well); 6lb higher on this return, but still respected especially if market positive.

9/2

2nd

7 (5)

Military Cross

J: Benoit De La Sayette

4/1

Place: £2.00

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

75,000gns yearling; Nathaniel half-brother to seven winners, notably Wicklow Brave (1m6f-2m1f Flat, RPR 115; high-class jumper); dam 1m4f scorer (68); connections also run Port Of London; market instructive.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 6	27th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 4	18:08 Cartmel Military Cross 10st 12lb J: Richie McLernon T: Sam England	Seven-race maiden for the Gosdens but suffered a few near misses at up to 1m6f; made a quiet stable debut on the Flat (tongue tied after wind surgery) but that was in a strong handicap at York; could make a hurdler.	9/4
14th 12 (11)	13th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 188y Class 4	17:15 York Military Cross 9st 0lb J: Connor Beasley T: Sam England	Second or third every time in September-January in his seven races for the Gosdens, most AW; tried as far as 1m6f and in two forms of headgear; sold for 65,000gns in February and has now had wind surgery and has his tongue tied first time; competitive mark in theory but clearly questions to answer.	14/1

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2nd

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

10st 12lb

Seven-race maiden for the Gosdens but suffered a few near misses at up to 1m6f; made a quiet stable debut on the Flat (tongue tied after wind surgery) but that was in a strong handicap at York; could make a hurdler.

9/4

14th

(11)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

9st 0lb

Second or third every time in September-January in his seven races for the Gosdens, most AW; tried as far as 1m6f and in two forms of headgear; sold for 65,000gns in February and has now had wind surgery and has his tongue tied first time; competitive mark in theory but clearly questions to answer.

14/1

3rd

5 (2)

Criminal

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

9/4

Place: £1.10

Form: 4342

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict

Four-race maiden who is proving consistent on AW and turf; ran well upped to 1m4f in Ascot handicap most recently, beating all bar a progressive rival who was on the second leg of four-timer; very solid claims.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
11th 6 (9)	5th Oct 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5	19:00 Wolverhampton (AW) Criminal 9st 7lb J: Gina Mangan T: Fergal O’Brien	He's 0-14 but was in good form for Richard Hughes in early summer, signing off with second of ten in 1m2f Salisbury handicap in June; since changed hands for 26,000gns and needs considering for his new yard after a break.	10/1
2nd 2 (2)	14th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 201y Class 5	16:22 Salisbury Criminal 9st 4lb J: Finley Marsh T: Richard Hughes	Maiden who had a reasonably solid record last term but proved far less consistent this year; otherwise capable of taking a serious hand, provided he turns up in good form.	8/1
7th 9 (12)	10th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5	18:40 Kempton (AW) Criminal 9st 4lb J: William Buick T: Richard Hughes	12-race maiden; had a near miss dropped into Class 5 company at Lingfield in April (1m2f); fair run on turf last month despite finishing last of the four runners; each-way shout.	8/1

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11th

(9)

5th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Criminal

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

He's 0-14 but was in good form for Richard Hughes in early summer, signing off with second of ten in 1m2f Salisbury handicap in June; since changed hands for 26,000gns and needs considering for his new yard after a break.

10/1

2nd

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

9st 4lb

Maiden who had a reasonably solid record last term but proved far less consistent this year; otherwise capable of taking a serious hand, provided he turns up in good form.

8/1

7th

(12)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

9st 4lb

12-race maiden; had a near miss dropped into Class 5 company at Lingfield in April (1m2f); fair run on turf last month despite finishing last of the four runners; each-way shout.

8/1

4th

4 (7)

J: Hector Crouch

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

33/1

Form: 74

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

40-1 shot in both outings, better effort when fourth upped to 1m4f at Ffos Las latest; needs another step forward and may be more interesting in handicaps shortly.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 10	4th Oct 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5	15:45 Uttoxeter Bowling Shane 10st 11lb J: Richie McLernon T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks	0-4 on Flat and 0-7 over hurdles but made the frame in three of his four handicap hurdles and was runner-up to Uncle Remus in 13-runner contest over C&D (good) last time; wore cheekpieces that day and tongue-tie on last two outings; probably thereabouts again.	12/1
2nd 14	15th Sep 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5	16:30 Uttoxeter Bowling Shane 10st 8lb J: Richie McLernon T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks	0-6 over hurdles but ran his best race latest when fourth of nine finishers at Newton Abbot (2m3f, good to firm) in July in first-time tongue-tie (retained); now also sports first-time cheekpieces; place claims.	10/1
4th 10	13th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5	15:42 Newton Abbot Bowling Shane 10st 11lb J: Ned Fox T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks	Kept on for third on handicap hurdle debut at Ffos Las (2m, good) in May but may not have stayed 2m4f when below that form last month; tongue-tie is fitted and this drop back in trip could see him in a better light.	10/1

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7th

4th Oct 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:45 Uttoxeter

10st 11lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

0-4 on Flat and 0-7 over hurdles but made the frame in three of his four handicap hurdles and was runner-up to Uncle Remus in 13-runner contest over C&D (good) last time; wore cheekpieces that day and tongue-tie on last two outings; probably thereabouts again.

12/1

2nd

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:30 Uttoxeter

10st 8lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

0-6 over hurdles but ran his best race latest when fourth of nine finishers at Newton Abbot (2m3f, good to firm) in July in first-time tongue-tie (retained); now also sports first-time cheekpieces; place claims.

10/1

4th

13th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

15:42 Newton Abbot

10st 11lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

Kept on for third on handicap hurdle debut at Ffos Las (2m, good) in May but may not have stayed 2m4f when below that form last month; tongue-tie is fitted and this drop back in trip could see him in a better light.

10/1

5th

2 (8)

Id Go Maniac

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

14/1

Form: 3

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Bumper winner; finished third in small field over 1m2f at Leicester switched to the Flat two months ago, shaping as if this longer trip will suit; may improve on that effort.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
9th 2 (1)	3rd Sep 2026 Soft 1m 3f 140y Class 5	13:30 Haydock Id Go Maniac 11st 2lb J: Miss Georgia King T: Alan King	In good form in similar races under Georgia King lately, reaching the frame three times before resuming winning ways at Windsor (11.5f, good to firm) 31 days ago; the second from that race has won since so he retains handicapping scope off only 2lb higher but soft ground would be an unknown.	6/1
1st 1 (7)	3rd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 5	18:00 Windsor Id Go Maniac 11st 2lb J: Miss Georgia King T: Alan King	Bumper/AW handicap winner; second of 13 here (1m2f, good to firm) in May under Georgia King and has since twice made the frame under the same rider, the latest when third of seven at Epsom (1m4f, good to firm) last month; still unexposed on turf and respected back down in grade.	7/2
3rd 6 (6)	16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 6y Class 4	19:30 Epsom Id Go Maniac 10st 0lb J: Miss Georgia King T: Alan King	Bumper and 1m4f AW handicap winner; only three runs on Flat turf, the latest when second of 13 at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in May in first-time cheekpieces, which have been kept since; not disgraced when Georgia King was on again back on AW latest outing; needs a second look.	7/1

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9th

(1)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

11st 2lb

In good form in similar races under Georgia King lately, reaching the frame three times before resuming winning ways at Windsor (11.5f, good to firm) 31 days ago; the second from that race has won since so he retains handicapping scope off only 2lb higher but soft ground would be an unknown.

6/1

1st

(7)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

11st 2lb

Bumper/AW handicap winner; second of 13 here (1m2f, good to firm) in May under Georgia King and has since twice made the frame under the same rider, the latest when third of seven at Epsom (1m4f, good to firm) last month; still unexposed on turf and respected back down in grade.

7/2

3rd

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

10st 0lb

Bumper and 1m4f AW handicap winner; only three runs on Flat turf, the latest when second of 13 at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in May in first-time cheekpieces, which have been kept since; not disgraced when Georgia King was on again back on AW latest outing; needs a second look.

7/1

6th

6 (6)

Ethelwulf

J: Robert Havlin