September 19 / 17.15 Newbury

17.15

Good To Soft

Fitzdares Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £7327.6
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Fitzdares Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 31-660

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Potential Oaks candidate at the start of the year but her Listed sixth (soft) in June has been the best she can manage from three starts; heavy defeat on her handicap debut (also Goodwood, 1m2f, good) in July; risks attached but she still needs a market check with Rossa Ryan taking over.
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3rd

8

(13)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Janey Mackers

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: David Menuisier

Twice highly tried after winning a handicap at Newbury (1m2f, good to soft) from 7lb lower in September; still unexposed, but she may need this after six months off and is drawn wide.

20/1

1st

6

(2)

19th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newbury

Janey Mackers

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Menuisier

Potential Oaks candidate at the start of the year but her Listed sixth (soft) in June has been the best she can manage from three starts; heavy defeat on her handicap debut (also Goodwood, 1m2f, good) in July; risks attached but she still needs a market check with Rossa Ryan taking over.

20/1

7/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 867172 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner on French soil; ran to market expectations (rank outsider of seven) in June on British debut but it was a different story, having attracted support, when second of eight at Sandown (1m2f, good) the following month; winner went in again next time; respected.
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5th

1

(1)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:40 Chepstow

Alcaraz

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: George Baker

Seven-time winner in France; 0-5 for Tom Dascombe but his second at Newbury (1m2f, good to soft) in September was an eyebrow-raiser, looking all over the winner before being claimed late; considered on this stable debut/reappearance.

4/1

2

(8)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:50 Newbury

Alcaraz

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Dascombe

7-26 when trained in France and Spain, including soft-ground wins; new yard for last three outings, with front-running second at Sandown (1m2f, good) and Newbury (1m2f, good to soft) on last two occasions, so he's in the mix.

9/1

2nd

2

(3)

19th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newbury

Alcaraz

9st 13lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Tom Dascombe

Multiple winner on French soil; ran to market expectations (rank outsider of seven) in June on British debut but it was a different story, having attracted support, when second of eight at Sandown (1m2f, good) the following month; winner went in again next time; respected.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £6.80

Form: 732118 D BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Improved to win twice within a week in July (good) and her hat-trick attempt was foiled when favourite but eighth of nine at Newmarket (also 1m2f, good to firm) shortly afterwards; possibly was feeling the effects of three quick starts and no surprise if she bounced back after a break.
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3rd

1

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

18:40 Salisbury

Gloryous

10st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Jamie Osborne

Front-runner who's well suited by a stiff 1m2f, winning twice last summer and going close over C&D in the autumn off tonight's mark; soon gave way once headed on her recent AW comeback from eight months off and needs to improve a lot on that.

16/1

8th

5

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Gloryous

9st 7lb

J: William Cox

T: Jamie Osborne

Twice made all on turf (1m2f, good) last July but has been off for eight months and was well held in one previous go on the AW (Tapeta), while she remains 8lb above her last winning mark; market useful; stable also runs Crystal Mariner.

14/1

6th

4

(8)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:26 Newbury

Gloryous

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Jamie Osborne

Improving in July, making all in good style at Sandown and Leicester (both 1m2f, good); creditable third over C&D (good to soft) last month and better still when beaten a head at Salisbury (1m2f, good) latest; her two runs on soft/heavy were offputting, albeit last season.

10/1

14/1

Form: 141244 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
No worse than fourth in eight starts this year, including three wins, the latest at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in July; respectable efforts in three subsequent starts, although the handicapper isn't budging.
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4th

5

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:00 Chester

Just An Hour

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Rod Millman

Registered his last win off 1lb higher at Windsor a year ago; consistent since, mostly making the frame; successful in two of his last three attempts in Class 5; solid claims back down in grade.

9/2

3rd

4

(7)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

17:32 Salisbury

Just An Hour

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Four-time winner who seems fine on any ground and wouldn't be far away with a repeat of his second at Nottingham (1m6f, good), though he didn't appear to run to the same level here a month ago.

6/1

6th

8

14th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 3

14:40 Salisbury

Just An Hour

8st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Four-time winner who last scored over 1m2f at Windsor (good to firm) off just 1lb lower in July; runner-up over C&D in October, however, and confirmed this trip holds no fears when second again at Nottingham (also good) 18 days ago; player.

7/1

8/1

Form: 1-0976 D

Last run: 81 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Looked to be going places when winning a Glorious Goodwood handicap (1m2f, good to firm) last year but he missed the rest of that season; nothing to shout about in four starts this term but a change of scenery (has left William Haggas) may do some good and it's interesting his owners are sticking with him; reduced mark, wind surgery and first-time hood are other reasons why a revival could be on the cards.
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5th

1

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:41 Listowel

Approval

11st 12lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: E McNamara

Progressive 3yo for William Haggas in 2024, winning twice over 1m2f on good to firm; hasn't reached those heights since and was tailed off at Killarney on hurdles/stable debut; hood worn that day now left off.

50/1

10th

2

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Approval

11st 12lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: E McNamara

One of three for trainer; progressive 3yo on Flat for William Haggas in 2024, winning twice over 1m2f on good to firm; hasn't reached those heights since, including in latest two starts for Owen Burrows; purchased for 16,000gns in October and goes hurdling now in new headgear.

11/1

1

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

16:50 Salisbury

Approval

10st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Owen Burrows

Progressive 3yo who ended that season with an excellent Goodwood win (1m2f, good to firm) in a strong handicap; topsy-turvy this year and never in the hunt on yard debut at Newbury following wind surgery but good to soft ground probably wasn't ideal; worth a good look off favourable mark.

100/30

OUR TIP

Form: 44-193 CD

Last run: 98 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Admirable handicapper who is also prone to the odd off day and showed both sides of his coin in two 14-runner C&D handicaps this year, winning in April but only ninth in May; solid third of eight at Sandown when last seen in June; has gone well after a break.
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9th

6

(11)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 3

15:23 Sandown

Sweet Reward

9st 7lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Won this in 2021 and was third in one of the divisions 12 months ago; returns off a 6lb higher mark than last year but on the back of two wins at Lingfield, the latest narrowly from the front off 3lb lower; thriving 9yo who must have some sort of chance.

10/1

1st

2

(5)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:42 Lingfield

Sweet Reward

9st 9lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Generally kept away from fast ground but won easily on good to firm over 1m2f here for Olivia Tubb early in the month; retains most of her ability for a yard enjoying a good spring but she's often come to hand early in the past and a 7lb rise will test her.

5/2

1st

6

(5)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

12:55 Lingfield

Sweet Reward

9st 2lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Registered his seventh win when scoring on reappearance at Newbury (1m2f, good) last year and he attracted support before finishing second to an unexposed sort at Epsom (8.5f, good) on recent comeback this time; might not come on a bundle for that but this trip is more suitable and he's in with an each-way chance.

3/1

7th
9 (4)
Shady Bay

12/1

Form: 551135 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Two comfortable wins on good to firm in July included a success over C&D; creditable third at Windsor next time but bit below that form when only fifth of six at Leicester (also 1m2f, good) last Tuesday; same mark.
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4th

6

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Windsor

Shady Bay

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tom Ward

Creditable third in both starts since making a successful reappearance; remains in form but is getting no respite from the assessor, as another 1lb rise reflects; has done all her winning off marks in the 60s.

8/1

3rd

1

(4)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 0y

Class 5

20:35 Newbury

Shady Bay

9st 12lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Tom Ward

Course winner who made a successful reappearance at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in April and again ran well to finish third of seven in a 0-90 back there last month (fourth and fifth won next time); up another 1lb, but still of serious interest back at this level and has won over this trip on the AW.

4/1

3rd

2

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

16:55 Nottingham

Shady Bay

9st 4lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Tom Ward

Now 311 over C&D after beating four rivals with ease a month ago (good); this 5lb higher mark has proved troublesome in the past but those runs were elsewhere.

4/1

16/1

Form: 412633

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made all in a small-field maiden at Bath (1m, firm) in May and best form when second on handicap debut at Sandown (1m, good to firm) the following month; left Andrew Balding for 35,000gns after two lesser efforts in July and it was a promising start for this yard when 33-1 but third of nine over C&D (good) three weeks ago; considered.
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9th

8

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Ascot

Star Of Dubai

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Denis Coakley

Had plenty of chances from marks in the mid 70s last season, ending it with two below-par runs; her mark has eased as a result but it's not enough to tempt back from nine months off.

40/1

6th

11

(8)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 4

17:22 Goodwood

Star Of Dubai

8st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Denis Coakley

3yo who was third on her stable debut at Newbury (1m2f, good) in August and has an each-way shout on that form; however, she failed to settle when well beaten there (1m2f, good to soft) last time and has to bounce back.

14/1

8th

11

(10)

19th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newbury

Star Of Dubai

8st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Denis Coakley

Made all in a small-field maiden at Bath (1m, firm) in May and best form when second on handicap debut at Sandown (1m, good to firm) the following month; left Andrew Balding for 35,000gns after two lesser efforts in July and it was a promising start for this yard when 33-1 but third of nine over C&D (good) three weeks ago; considered.

16/1

11/4

Form: 11

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
8-1 and came from the rear when beating eight others in a Nottingham novice (8.5f, good to soft) on debut in July; flipped that round when making most to defy a penalty in Southwell novice (1m, AW; 5-4) last month; goes up in trip for this handicap debut off a fair opening mark.
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2nd

5

(9)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:08 Kempton (AW)

Vincent Rocks

9st 6lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Hugo Palmer

Won at Nottingham (8.3f, good to soft) and Southwell (1m, AW) in his first two starts, but he's struggled in three of his four handicaps including when last of ten at Chester (10.3f) last month; has looked stretched in both attempts at that trip but he needs a major revival back on AW; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

16/1

10th

8

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

15:23 Chester

Vincent Rocks

8st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Dual novice winner (1m, good to soft/AW) who suffered a heavy defeat on his handicap debut at Newbury (1m2f) in September and was beaten even further in the Spring Mile on his comeback in March; turned the ship around when third at Pontefract (1m, good; first-time cheekpieces) last time, however; now needs to build on that tackling this trip again.

8/1

3rd

2

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:23 Pontefract

Vincent Rocks

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Hugo Palmer

Won novice races at Nottingham (8.3f, good to soft) and Southwell (1m, AW) on his first two starts; flopped on handicap debut last September (1m2f, good to soft) and he was out the back in the Spring Mile on his reappearance 32 days ago; down in class but he needs the cheekpieces/faster ground to turn things around.

10/1

Form: 331186

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Couple of AW wins this spring but didn't transfer that form to turf in two runs shortly after; has been off since May; needs a market check.
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13th

10

(6)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

San Juanito

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mike Murphy

Two AW wins for former stable; latest turf run is not the race to judge him on but, even so, he comes here with plenty to prove.

33/1

9th

3

(5)

11th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:42 Nottingham

San Juanito

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Mike Murphy

Two AW wins for the Crisfords but much more to prove on turf; absent since a midfield finish on his stable debut in December; enough to prove.

25/1

6

(4)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:28 Nottingham

San Juanito

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Two AW wins this spring but he's been muted since in his three turf races; off four months before latest and now has headgear first time.

16/1

7/2

Form: 77-21 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Improved form for James Tate and she followed a narrow defeat in a Nottingham novice in July by opening her account in a Ripon maiden (also 1m2f, good) last month; opening mark looks workable and she's of interest on this handicap debut.
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11th

12

(1)

19th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newbury

Final Secret

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Tate

Improved form for James Tate and she followed a narrow defeat in a Nottingham novice in July by opening her account in a Ripon maiden (also 1m2f, good) last month; opening mark looks workable and she's of interest on this handicap debut.

7/2

7

(3)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:40 Ripon

Final Secret

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Hint of ability in 1m AW events in Ireland as 2yo but she showed much more on debut for this yard when losing out narrowly at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in July, a race that worked out well with the winner and third going in next time; strong claims.

10/11

3

(3)

18th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:00 Nottingham

Final Secret

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Tate

Out of a well-connected mare and displayed promise on both 1m AW starts in Ireland for Diego Dias in the autumn; worth a glance in the betting before this stable debut but others have much stronger form claims.

20/1

14/1

Form: 107056

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Wind surgery and back on track when beaten about 3l in two 1m Kempton handicaps (AW) in August; unexposed on turf after just three starts; cheekpieces join his regular tongue-tie.
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7th

4

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Goodwood

Zoffandia

10st 11lb

J: Mr Louis Burke

T: Keiran Burke

Up and down on AW since these aids were fitted at the start of 2026, winning at Kempton and back to form after a couple of lesser efforts when runner-up at Lingfield in May (both 1m); no good thing to improve on poor efforts in two previous turf handicaps last year.

8/1

2nd

2

(6)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Zoffandia

9st 8lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Responded well to the fitting of a visor when winning easily on his Kempton return (1m, Polytrack) in February, but twice disappointing since and still 7lb higher; enough to prove.

12/1

7th

2

(1)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Zoffandia

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Keiran Burke

Very disappointing when last of five behind City Of God in a Chelmsford seller (1m, Polytrack; 4-7) last time but perhaps the run came too soon after gaining second C&D success eight days earlier; a player if bouncing back.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £113.20
Straight Forecast £90.19
Tricast £2050.35
Trifecta £1565.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Approval

The Guardian:

Sweet Reward

The Star:

Vincent Rocks

SPOTLIGHT:

Gloryous

NEWMARKET:

Final Secret

TOPSPEED:

Star Of Dubai

The Times:

Janey Mackers

POSTDATA:

Just An Hour

D Express:

Alcaraz

Daily Record:

Vincent Rocks

LAMBOURN:

Gloryous

Telegraph:

Approval

Daily Mirror:

Approval

Daily Mail:

Sweet Reward

The Sun:

Sweet Reward