September 20 / 17.00 Newbury

17.00

Good To Soft

Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Handicap

  • Prize money: £13085
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 15 runners
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Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 8-4421 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Didn't need to run to anything like his best when making all to land odds of 1-14 in a Redcar novice (1m, good to firm; first start since being gelded) four weeks ago; progressive prior to that and shouldn't be underestimated on handicap debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

15:12 Newcastle (AW)

Eternal Force

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Reappeared with respectable seventh of 21 in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and built on that when going down by a nose at Hamilton (extended 1m, good) three weeks ago; while his improvement since being gelded has come at around 1m his fourth over 1m2f at Nottingham last June was as good as anything he'd produced at that time; much respected on AW debut.

2/1

2nd

4

(7)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 2

15:51 Hamilton

Eternal Force

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Made it 3-3 since being gelded (good to firm/good to soft) when winning by 3l at Haydock (1m) last October; reappeared with respectable seventh of 21 in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and this lightly raced 4yo could build on that latest effort today; firmly in calculations.

7/4

13/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 1-302 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Bolted up by nearly 10l in the novice on this card last year (7f, heavy) and best run since returning when second of six at Ascot (1m2f, soft) a fortnight ago; drop in trip a question mark, but he remains unexposed; respected.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

17:22 Sandown

Stem

9st 5lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Off the bridle a long way out over 1m at Newmarket 15 days ago but he did stick at it for fourth of 13, suggesting this return to 1m2f for the first time this year may suit; nicely handicapped on his second at Newbury on his final 3yo start.

7/1

4th

8

(13)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Stem

9st 13lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Runner-up last September in his first two handicaps (1m2f/1m, soft/good to soft) and not beaten far when ninth of 24 on reappearance in the Spring Cup at Newbury (1m, good); perhaps unsuited by Epsom when down the field a fortnight ago and this unexposed 4yo remains one to be interested in.

7/1

13th

11

(14)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Stem

9st 1lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Wide-margin win (7f, heavy) on his sole start at two promised plenty and, after being campaigned over 1m2f and 1m4f, he recorded a clear career best when second of 15 over 1m at Newbury (good to soft) on his final start at three; subsequently gelded and his reappearance when beaten less than 4l at Newbury in April was perfectly respectable; unexposed and he's respected.

9/2

16/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 26213

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Beat a regular bridesmaid in a three-runner maiden at Brighton (7f, good to firm) last month; probably achieved more when third of seven on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m, AW) 17 days ago (runner-up has won since); each-way claims if handling the likely slow ground.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

12

(1)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Newbury

Lord Montague

8st 12lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jack Channon

Beat a regular bridesmaid in a three-runner maiden at Brighton (7f, good to firm) last month; probably achieved more when third of seven on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m, AW) 17 days ago (runner-up has won since); each-way claims if handling the likely slow ground.

16/1

3rd

8

(2)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Lord Montague

9st 8lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Beaten a neck over C&D last month before winning a three-runner maiden at Brighton (7f, good to firm) 15 days ago; returns to 1m for his handicap debut and may yet have more to offer.

7/2

1

(4)

19th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

14:45 Brighton

Lord Montague

9st 7lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Has shown promise all three starts, latterly when inclined to pull hard from a wide stall over 1m at Lingfield (AW); will be happier back down in trip on that evidence and is shortlisted for a yard going well of late.

5/2

15/2

Form: 462832

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
0-10 albeit in the frame on ten occasions, as when beaten a head into second of four in a Wolverhampton maiden (9.5f, AW) a fortnight ago; this looks a competitive race in which to attempt to break his duck, though.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

14

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Sky Advocate

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Clive Cox

11-race maiden for whom the drop back to 7f isn't an obvious positive; however, he could he sharper in the first-time visor and he was denied a clear run when fourth of 15 at Newbury (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago, when no match for three improving, fellow 3yos; could be a contender.

10/1

4th

10

(10)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Newbury

Sky Advocate

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Clive Cox

0-10 albeit in the frame on ten occasions, as when beaten a head into second of four in a Wolverhampton maiden (9.5f, AW) a fortnight ago; this looks a competitive race in which to attempt to break his duck, though.

15/2

2nd

3

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sky Advocate

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Clive Cox

Useful form in defeat as a 2yo; comparable efforts in handicap company at Goodwood (1m, good) in May and at Southwell nine days ago; leading form claims but could be vulnerable to something less exposed.

2/1

5th
3 (15)
Transparent

14/1

Form: 253320 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Both wins in AW novices (7f/1m), but runner-up in two of his three starts on turf (both over this trip on straight tracks); needs to put a modest effort at Southwell (1m, AW) behind him, though.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(1)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:28 Nottingham

Transparent

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tom Ward

Both wins in AW novices (7f/1m) early this year; runner-up over 1m in two of his four starts on turf but below form in both spheres on last two outings; bit to prove, including on softer than good.

14/1

5th

3

(15)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Newbury

Transparent

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tom Ward

Both wins in AW novices (7f/1m), but runner-up in two of his three starts on turf (both over this trip on straight tracks); needs to put a modest effort at Southwell (1m, AW) behind him, though.

14/1

13th

10

(2)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Transparent

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Tom Ward

C&D novice winner who was a close third in a warm 3yo handicap over C&D last month; beaten 5l when runner-up at Newmarket since but behind a fast-improving winner and the AW may be more his thing; major player back here.

11/2

Form: 386233 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Mainly campaigned as a sprinter including a win at Hamilton (6f, good) in May; only beaten a neck in one go over 7f at Leicester (good) in July, but has something to prove in a big field over this far.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Lord Roxby

9st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Back to form with a bang when seeing off 19 rivals at York (6f, good) in May; similar form when fourth of 21 back at York 18 days ago; should remain competitive.

6/1

7th
6 (14)
Tiger

40/1

Form: 5140

Last run: 109 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m1f on the AW in France in March, but last seen finishing an eased-off last of ten in a handicap at Saint-Cloud (1m, good) in June; makes stable debut following 45,000euros sale in July; market informative.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

14:00 Doncaster

Tiger

10st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ian Williams

1m1f winner in France last March; beaten about 4l in 1m/1m4f races in recent weeks so seems to be finding his feet for new yard and this is a drop in grade; fast ground is an unknown.

7/4

8th
11 (5)
Nakaaha

25/1

Form: 701160 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Two wins in the summer included a narrow success over C&D (good to firm), but is still 9lb above her last winning mark; ground softer than good would also pose a question.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

7

(11)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Newbury

Nakaaha

9st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Grace Harris

Two wins last summer, including one over C&D, and got back to winning ways at Bath (1m, firm) eight days ago; was already due a 2lb drop then so is just 3lb higher under her penalty (1lb well in); one for the shortlist.

5/1

1st

2

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:18 Bath

Nakaaha

10st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Grace Harris

Back-to-back wins over this trip last summer; mostly ran with credit of late, including when lacking a change of gear after travelling well over 7f at Newbury eight days ago; runner-up sole visit here.

13/2

6th

3

(15)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newbury

Nakaaha

10st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Grace Harris

Course winner who is likely to have her ideal ground conditions, but still 3lb above her last winning mark and another furlong may have been preferable.

12/1

Form: 5-0058

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Finished nearly 10l behind Stem when second of six in the novice on this card (7f, heavy) last year and hasn't fared any better in the meantime; opposed.
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Verdict Starting price

8

16th Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

14:05 Stratford

Tequila Star

10st 11lb

J: James Davies

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

0-10 on the Flat and absent since running poorly in low-grade AW handicap in December; makes very limited appeal on hurdles debut.

100/1

8th

2

(4)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tequila Star

9st 9lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Down in the weights and down in grade but yet to win and needs to raise game if he's to win on second AW start.

20/1

9th

15

(8)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Newbury

Tequila Star

8st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Finished nearly 10l behind Stem when second of six in the novice on this card (7f, heavy) last year and hasn't fared any better in the meantime; opposed.

50/1

33/1

Form: 018753

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has a rather all-or-nothing profile, easily winning 7f Leicester nursery (heavy) last October and a Lingfield handicap (7.6f, soft) in June; not sure what to expect and wouldn't want the ground to dry out too much.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

14

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Newbury

Beltadaay

8st 9lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: James Horton

Has a rather all-or-nothing profile, easily winning 7f Leicester nursery (heavy) last October and a Lingfield handicap (7.6f, soft) in June; not sure what to expect and wouldn't want the ground to dry out too much.

33/1

11

(4)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

17:32 Pontefract

Beltadaay

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: James Horton

Very patchy profile and he's yet to reproduce the form of his wide-margin Lingfield win (7.5f, soft) in June, when possibly flattered by bagging the stands' side rail; handicapper still in an unforgiving mood.

20/1

12/1

Form: 525074

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a Lingfield maiden (6f, AW) a year ago, but is back off the same mark as when beaten half a length over C&D (good to firm) in May; soft ground not a problem and each-way claims if reproducing that form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(3)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Gilet

9st 10lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Yet to win a handicap but not for a lack of effort and he ran well for second over C&D last month; perhaps stretched by 1m2f at Lingfield last month and he is one to take seriously back down in trip.

3/1

11th

8

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Newbury

Gilet

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Warren Greatrex

Sole win came in a Lingfield maiden (6f, AW) a year ago, but is back off the same mark as when beaten half a length over C&D (good to firm) in May; soft ground not a problem and each-way claims if reproducing that form.

12/1

3

(4)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Kempton (AW)

Gilet

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

6f AW maiden winner who seems to stay this trip; not at best on last three starts (hung left returned to AW last time) and will have to fare better if he's to win this.

9/1

OUR TIP
12th
1 (6)
Organ

16/1

Form: 311150 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick over 7f/1m on good/good to firm earlier in the season, but nowhere near that form in his last two starts; still 4lb above his last winning mark and would also have something to prove on ground softer than good.
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3rd

1

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

19:10 Nottingham

Organ

9st 10lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Martyn Meade

All 12 runs have been on turf including three consecutive wins over 7f/1m (good/good to firm) in May and June of last year; right out of form in final three runs last season but he's got back on track this spring and was only beaten a nose at Chester (10.3f) last month; nudged up 2lb but he was clear of the third last time and is still unexposed at this trip; big player.

5/2

2nd

12

(6)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Organ

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Martyn Meade

Completed a hat-trick over 7f/1m on good/good to firm in May and June last year; right out of form in August/September but reappearance fourth at Epsom (8.5f) nine days ago was a step back in the right direction; looks bred for 1m2f (has had one attempt) but may need a career best.

11/1

4th

1

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:58 Epsom

Organ

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Martyn Meade

Completed a hat-trick over 7f/1m on good/good to firm across May and June last year; form tailed off markedly from August onwards but he returns just 2lb above his last winning mark; market support would bring him into the picture.

20/1

Form: 5-2141 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
2-3 since handicapping, his latest win coming in first-time cheekpieces over C&D (good) last month; handicapper hasn't missed him with an 8lb rise, but he won that race with plenty in hand and looks capable of rating higher still; high on list.
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13th

4

(5)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Herculeus

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Last year's wins were at about 1m and hasn't raced over 7f since his debut; quiet this season after a gelding operation and others appeal more; cheekpieces, in which he has form figures of 100, now return.

25/1

5th

5

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

Herculeus

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

C&D winner last August (good ground; cheekpieces first time); three heavy defeats have followed and he comes here with plenty to prove.

25/1

9th

8

(10)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Ascot

Herculeus

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Tailed off in two races since winning off 7lb lower at Newbury last August (1m; in first-time cheekpieces which are now absent); might be high enough in the ratings even if all the better for being gelded; absent since October.

40/1

12/1

Form: 561115 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Rattled off a hat-trick over 7f/1m on good to firm ground in the summer, but looked to fail through lack of stamina when fifth of eight at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) 18 days ago; return to this trip should suit, but is unproven on ground softer than good.
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1st

4

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

15:50 Chepstow

Kodi Fire

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Well placed to rattle off a fast-ground hat-trick last summer (7f/1m); this campaign has been harder work but he fared a bit better last time, is down to a winning mark and now wears cheekpieces for the first time; not solid, but a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue.

10/1

4th

1

(4)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

13:56 Brighton

Kodi Fire

11st 2lb

J: Mr James Hills

T: Charles Hills

Completed a hat-trick last summer, over 7f here and then twice at 1m; not at the same level this season but realistically treated if he can turn things around in a new tongue-tie.

14/1

8th

12

(12)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Salisbury

Kodi Fire

9st 2lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Charles Hills

Landed a three-timer last summer, including one over C&D; should strip fitter following his recent fifth of 11 at Windsor (1m, good to firm) but may need to come down the weights.

8/1

15th
5 (13)
Woroodd

7/1

Form: 3116

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won over 7f at Thirsk (good) and Haydock (good to firm) in May, but finished a well-held sixth of 11 on her return/handicap debut at Sandown (7f, soft) three weeks ago; 1m should be within range, but she has questions to answer if the ground remains on the soft side.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(2)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Woroodd

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ed Walker

Won over this trip in her last two qualifying runs in May but she's found things tough in two handicaps since and was beaten a long way at Newbury (1m, good to soft) last month; still unexposed but she needs to bounce back on this switch to AW.

8/1

15th

5

(13)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Newbury

Woroodd

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Ed Walker

Won over 7f at Thirsk (good) and Haydock (good to firm) in May, but finished a well-held sixth of 11 on her return/handicap debut at Sandown (7f, soft) three weeks ago; 1m should be within range, but she has questions to answer if the ground remains on the soft side.

7/1

6th

15

(2)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Sandown

Woroodd

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Solid record over 7f at maiden/novice level reads 311, most recently defying a penalty with neck success at Haydock (good to firm) 100 days ago; remains open to further improvement; one for the shortlist.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £47.00
Straight Forecast £39.82
Tricast £455.72
Trifecta £2044.40

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Eternal Force

SPOTLIGHT:

Herculeus

The Times:

Stem

TOPSPEED:

Lord Roxby

Daily Mail:

Woroodd

The Star:

Nakaaha

Telegraph:

Organ

D Express:

Eternal Force

Daily Mirror:

Eternal Force

Daily Record:

Eternal Force

RP RATINGS:

Herculeus

LAMBOURN:

Herculeus

The Sun:

Herculeus

The Guardian:

Stem

POSTDATA:

Lord Roxby