September 27 / 17.55 Newmarket

17.55

Good

Ambassador Cruise Line Handicap

  • Prize money: £23193
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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Ambassador Cruise Line Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £24.60
  • Place: £6.40

Form: 6-1176 BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Second leg of novice double came in 1m event on the July course; no further progress in two starts over that C&D since but latest effort suggests this drop back in trip is worth exploring; not written off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(15)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Elarak

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charles Hills

Record of 3-9 includes two wins at the Newmarket tracks; good second, beaten only a neck, in the 7f handicap at Royal Ascot (good to firm) most recently; due to go up 3lb in future; strong contender.

7/2

2nd

6

(31)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Elarak

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charles Hills

Low-mileage 4yo who was 3-5 last term, readily winning at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) final start; hindered by racing alone returned to that C&D last time; may still have more to offer and can't be written off; Billy Loughnane (up for first time) is a booking of note.

14/1

4th

1

(1)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:05 Newmarket

Elarak

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charles Hills

Made it 3-6 when winning a C&D handicap (good to firm) last September, making virtually all; gelded subsequently; reappeared with close fourth of eight in conditions race at Thirsk (7f, good) three weeks ago and could show the benefit of that outing today; this 4yo is firmly in calculations.

11/4

16/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 384623

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Ran respectably upped to 7f at Goodwood (good to firm) most recently but failed to improve for the new trip and remains on a two-year losing spell; another supporting role seems likely.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(5)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:17 Windsor

Zoulu Chief

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Heather Main

Shaped okay at Lingfield in January; down the field at Leicester last month but he was harried up front and weakened in the final furlong; dropped 2lb and this easier track will help; one to consider.

9/2

10th

10

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Zoulu Chief

8st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Heather Main

Ran creditably at Lingfield in January when bidding for a 6f AW double; 8lb higher than when second at Newmarket (7f) on last turf attempt but he's proved consistent since being gelded and his first two handicap wins were on good to firm; in the mix.

13/2

16/1

  • Place: £7.30

Form: 666185 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-4 over 7f includes a York success in June on final start for previous yard; still unexposed at this distance and now returns to it for first time since joining new connections; interesting.
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26th

25

(5)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Humam

8st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Gained his final win for previous yard and sole placed effort for current stable over 7f; overall record at this trip is 2-5; gelded prior to never landing a blow in another 6f event on seasonal debut; could go well, with this step back up in distance a plausible plus.

20/1

10th

6

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Humam

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Gained his final win for previous yard and sole placed effort for current stable over 7f; beaten favourite in Italian Listed race over 6f when last seen; gelded since; may ideally need a step back up in trip.

14/1

3rd

11

(10)

27th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:55 Newmarket

Humam

9st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Record of 2-4 over 7f includes a York success in June on final start for previous yard; still unexposed at this distance and now returns to it for first time since joining new connections; interesting.

16/1

Form: 3-11 CD

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Two from two this term, namely comfortable wins in C&D maiden in April and Haydock novice event in July, both over 7f on good ground; gelded prior to last time; respected with further improvement plausible.
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4th

4

(13)

27th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:55 Newmarket

Indian Springs

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Two from two this term, namely comfortable wins in C&D maiden in April and Haydock novice event in July, both over 7f on good ground; gelded prior to last time; respected with further improvement plausible.

2/1

1

(3)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

19:50 Haydock

Indian Springs

9st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Appleby

Promising third on his Kempton debut in December (6f) and more than backed up that positive impression when running away with a 7f maiden (good) at Newmarket 11 weeks ago; looked a fine prospect there and he's a strong contender despite his 7lb penalty; been gelded.

2/9

8/1

Form: 4-8081 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Proved resurgent with success on the July course (1m, good to firm) last time, albeit off 3lb lower and with rider taking off 5lb; this looks a harder task but he's had a light campaign and may have more to offer.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(10)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:47 Goodwood

Mr Chaplin

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Won a nursery here at last year's Glorious meeting (7f, good to firm) and back on the scoresheet at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) in August; fifth of 13 at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) since and this 3yo could build on that latest performance now back up in trip; unraced on slow ground.

10/1

5th

6

(6)

27th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:55 Newmarket

Mr Chaplin

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Proved resurgent with success on the July course (1m, good to firm) last time, albeit off 3lb lower and with rider taking off 5lb; this looks a harder task but he's had a light campaign and may have more to offer.

8/1

1st

8

(4)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Mr Chaplin

9st 3lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ralph Beckett

Down the field (beaten 8l) in the Britannia on his only previous attempt at 1m; this season's form figures are a tad misleading as he's not been running badly, including last time in a deep 7f handicap at Goodwood; only 4lb higher than for his nursery win and Jack Dace takes off 5lb; could be interesting.

13/2

12/1

Form: 611906 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
First leg of May handicap double came in C&D contest; subsequent form includes respectable efforts at major festivals; eased 2lb and could be involved, especially if the pace is strong (hold-up filly).
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Silver Ghost

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Emma Lavelle

Had a good 3yo campaign last season and she was beaten just a neck on the other Newmarket course (7f, good) this May on her second start back; has run well on this track in the past and she's in calculations up 2lb.

5/2

2nd

5

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Silver Ghost

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Emma Lavelle

Two wins last May, including over C&D (good); failed to kick on subsequently but she reappeared with a solid third of six over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago and could build on that performance this afternoon.

11/2

Form: 115580

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Useful sprinter whose latest effort is best forgiven (met plenty of trouble); consistent form otherwise this term includes creditable efforts in major handicaps; goes into unknown territory upped to 7f.
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2nd

19

(18)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Completely Random

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Harry Charlton

Best form when dead-heating for 6f Listed AW win in January, making it 2-2 for Ryan Moore; no serious inroads back on turf since, in a Group 3 and the 7f Victoria Cup on this course, but he did come from off the pace to finish a close fifth of 28 in this race (good to firm) last year and he shouldn't be overlooked back over C&D in first-time cheekpieces.

14/1

10th

5

(21)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Completely Random

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Charlton

Looks well treated on this year's AW form but failed to transfer it back to turf (in Group 3) last time when bidding for a 6f hat-trick, and still has a weaker strike-rate in this sphere; bit to prove back at 7f and doesn't look the percentage call.

20/1

11th

2

(13)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Completely Random

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry Charlton

Dead-heated with Diligent Harry in Listed grade to complete a Lingfield 6f double in January and take AW record to 4-8; effective when fresh but is by no means certain to transfer the improvement back to turf; only 1-9 in this sphere; tongue-tie applied.

12/1

10/1

Form: 410280 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Generally consistent and scored on the July course this summer, as well as going very close at Newbury, both over 7f; had excuses a couple of times since but was rather disappointing at Haydock yesterday.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Leadman

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David O’Meara

Has performed well in two runs at the July festival, notably a win (off just 1lb lower) in this race last year; narrowly justified favouritism at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) latest start, setting up him well for a return to this track; respected.

9/2

1st

7

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Leadman

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Shaped very well when second in a big-field York handicap (7f) in May but he's twice failed to build on it, just a fair sixth back there (7f) eight days ago; handily weighted but it's now 13 runs since his last victory.

11/2

6th

6

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Leadman

9st 12lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Has an underwhelming strike-rate, given his ability, and his two C&D runs last month (both good ground) rather sum him up, shaping very well when second of 22 at the Dante meeting but never involved when favourite eight days later; could pop up but it's likely things will need to drop this hold-up performer's way.

12/1

33/1

Form: 016086 CD

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Recorded useful wins on AW and turf in the spring but hasn't been in quite the same form since, midfield at Thirsk most recently; goes back up in grade and needs to raise his game.
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16th

11

(19)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Our Havana

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ended 2025 quietly but that resulted in a drop in the weights and he bounced back to form when pipping Lir Speciale over C&D four weeks ago; that was his first run after a wind operation and he retains handicapping scope despite a 3lb rise; drawn widest.

8/1

1st

5

(16)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Our Havana

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Recorded useful wins on AW and turf last spring; not in the same form later in 2025 but has dipped back to a good mark as a result and he's gone well fresh before; no surprise were he to stage a revival back from wind surgery.

16/1

11

(7)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

15:18 Doncaster

Our Havana

8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

Recorded useful wins on AW and turf in the spring but hasn't been in quite the same form since; doesn't look as if he's about to add to his tally.

25/1

Form: 171423 D BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Performed well, despite things not going totally smoothly, in warm 7f handicaps at Glorious Goodwood (went very close) and the York Ebor festival last month; still open to further progress; major player.
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17th

15

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Dance In The Storm

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Developing into a useful 7f filly and did well to win at Chester (good) on seasonal debut, having been drawn wide and come from quite a difficult position; below-par favourite at Epsom on softer ground since but it may be best to forgive that effort; still of interest.

10/1

5th

1

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

Dance In The Storm

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Lightly raced 4yo who can be difficult to settle but ran well in some quality handicaps last summer (including on good to soft; unraced on softer) and reappeared with a win at Chester (7f, good) last month; prevailed despite a wide draw and she could still have more left in the tank.

5/2

1st

1

(11)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Dance In The Storm

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Sometimes races too freely, including when last seen, but otherwise a progressive 7f filly and her form includes good efforts in difficult circumstances at two major festivals last August; remains of interest.

7/2

12/1

Form: 0-9207 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Good 7f handicapper but isn't certain to be in tip-top form, having produced his peak performances (won/second) in the last two runnings of the Bunbury Cup on the July course in midsummer.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

13

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Aalto

8st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: Ian Williams

Showed career-best form in this race in 2024 (won by 2l) and 2025 (beaten only a nose), both off higher marks; posted a resurgent effort, behind Dark Tornado, returned to this C&D latest start; respected.

100/30

2nd

10

(1)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

12:45 Newmarket (July)

Aalto

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ian Williams

Infrequent winner but he is well handicapped, has strong C&D form and his latest York run is easy to strike a line through; Ryan Moore retains the ride; dangerous if getting the breaks.

7/2

14th

8

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Aalto

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ian Williams

His peak RPRs have come in the last two runnings of the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket in July (win/close second); however, he was an encouraging ninth of 28 on reappearance in the Victoria Cup at Ascot (7f, good) and positives today are his reduced mark and the booking of Ryan Moore.

5/1

25/1

Form: 101706 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Progressive spell in May/June featured three wins (6f/7f); not in the same form since, albeit on surfaces (AW and slow turf) that may not be ideal; rebound is possible but this isn't an easy assignment.
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7th

14

(9)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Rare Change

8st 12lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

In fine form last spring, winning three times including over C&D; cheekpieces returned at Goodwood last month and he recorded a narrow soft-ground success; 2lb rise shouldn't handicap him out of things and faster ground should be beneficial.

14/1

1st

2

(3)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Rare Change

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Had bad luck in running over C&D during an otherwise successful spell around this time last year; inconsistent since but has possibilities off current mark with cheekpieces given another spin.

10/1

OUR TIP
13th
1 (15)
Pellitory

20/1

Form: 947855 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Ran creditably, despite 6f looking inadequate, in York Listed race last time; gained his last win in C&D conditions race at the Craven meeting; could go well in new headgear returned to this scenario.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

2

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Pellitory

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won a 7f conditions event at Newmarket last April and paid the price with the handicapper as a result; left James Owen for 52,000gns last October; well beaten in both runs for David O'Meara but in ultra-competitive Ascot handicaps; sneaking down the weights and the type to pop up at some point soon.

25/1

26th

20

(19)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Pellitory

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Proved rather difficult to place last term after a reappearance win that did major damage to his mark; perhaps needed the run when 40-1 in the Victoria Cup over C&D on stable/seasonal debut but is best watched unless the market signals suggest he'll take a step forward.

66/1

16th

11

(16)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Pellitory

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Record of 3-14 for James Owen, reaching a useful standard but proving rather difficult to place after the third success ruined his mark; sold for 52,000gns and gelded since last run; probably still too high in the weights for this level of competition.

33/1

Form: 172709 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has gained his wins over 6f on turf and 7f on AW; inconsistent since last success and has something to prove over this trip in this sphere; change of headgear.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13

(11)

27th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:55 Newmarket

Havanagreattime

8st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Richard Hughes

Has gained his wins over 6f on turf and 7f on AW; inconsistent since last success and has something to prove over this trip in this sphere; change of headgear.

33/1

9th

1

(12)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:47 Kempton (AW)

Havanagreattime

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

C&D winner who hasn't run over this trip since February; below best on last two outings and plenty to prove from widest draw back on AW.

12/1

12th

4

(3)

11th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:10 Windsor

Havanagreattime

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Regained the winning thread at Newbury in April; inconsistent results over C&D since; each-way possibilities on penultimate effort (good second) but isn't guaranteed to reproduce it.

16/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £276.30
Straight Forecast £316.28
Tricast £8981.04
Trifecta £7559.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dance In The Storm

NEWMARKET:

Indian Springs

Daily Mirror:

Elarak

The Times:

Silver Ghost

Daily Mail:

Pellitory

The Star:

Mr Chaplin

POSTDATA:

Completely Random

TOPSPEED:

Havanagreattime

RP RATINGS:

Dance In The Storm

LAMBOURN:

Dance In The Storm

Telegraph:

Dance In The Storm

The Guardian:

Dance In The Storm

D Express:

Dance In The Storm

Daily Record:

Indian Springs