October 04 / 14.05 Newmarket

14.05

Good To Firm

£150,000 Tattersalls October Auction Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £96551.19
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 26 runners
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£150,000 Tattersalls October Auction Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 26 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.30
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 1347

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Debut winner and gelded after finishing third to top 2yo Zavateri in Group 2 July Stakes; no better than fourth in two sales races subsequently, though wasn't drawn great at Naas and didn't get the best of passages at Doncaster (extended 6f; good to soft); remains of interest and now tongue tied; 7f could suit; possible.
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4th

3

(6)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Salisbury

Jel Pepper

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Oliver Cole

Registered his success in a 2yo sales race over 7f; seemed unsuited by the drop back to 6f last time (handicap debut) but this stiffer track may help; 2lb lower.

6/1

6th

1

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

Jel Pepper

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Oliver Cole

Saw off 25 rivals when winning a 7f sales race at Newmarket last October (good ground); two defeats in Listed company this year (1m, AW and 7f, good to firm) and now drops back to 6f; well drawn for his handicap debut but this mark not an obvious gift.

10/1

6th

2

(4)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:40 Newmarket

Jel Pepper

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Oliver Cole

Front-runner who had nearly 2l to spare when winning 26-runner sales race over C&D (good); held in fourth of seven on reappearance in Listed race at Newcastle (1m, AW) but could benefit from that run and the drop back in trip; no surprise to see a bold bid back on the Rowley Mile.

10/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 41111 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Scopey filly who has got on a roll and wasn't overly pressed to complete her four-timer when making most in a nursery at the St Leger meeting over Doncaster's extended 6f (good to soft; has won on good to firm); gets in here off an advantageous weight having fetched 12,000gns as a yearling; clear claims.
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11th

9

(5)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Haydock

Half Sovereign

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

5-7 in 2yo season, a campaign that culminated with Group 3 win at Chantilly (7f, very soft); the drop back in trip could be a positive but she's been well beaten on both starts this season, most recently in the French 1,000 Guineas; carries a 5lb penalty and a major turnaround is needed.

9/1

2nd

15

(4)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket

Half Sovereign

8st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Scopey filly who has got on a roll and wasn't overly pressed to complete her four-timer when making most in a nursery at the St Leger meeting over Doncaster's extended 6f (good to soft; has won on good to firm); gets in here off an advantageous weight having fetched 12,000gns as a yearling; clear claims.

2/1

1st

1

(8)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Half Sovereign

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Acts on good to firm and good to soft; justified favouritism in Newmarket nursery (7f) most recently, taking form figures to 4111; progressing well and has leading claims.

5/2

50/1

  • Place: £13.00

Form: 4150

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won at Windsor and then ran creditably in the Woodcote at Epsom (again at 6f, good to soft); had 97 days off prior to finishing down the field in a sales race at Doncaster (extended 6f) and not overly appealing on the back of that.
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3rd

3

(7)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket

Rising Empire

9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Won at Windsor and then ran creditably in the Woodcote at Epsom (again at 6f, good to soft); had 97 days off prior to finishing down the field in a sales race at Doncaster (extended 6f) and not overly appealing on the back of that.

50/1

16

(10)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

13:50 Doncaster

Rising Empire

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Absent since running creditably in the Woodcote at Epsom (6f, good to soft) three months ago but is the sole runner for a trainer who landed this prize in 2019 and 2021; still unexposed and looks interesting.

10/1

6

(9)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

14:05 Epsom

Rising Empire

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

From the first crop of a sire who was a smart performer for this yard; didn't have much to spare at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last time but may build on that success and show further improvement.

11/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Travelled well off the pace and made up his ground comfortably to win with some authority from subsequent winner Rosa Inglesa at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm); remains to be seen whether he'll get similar conditions here but that was a promising start.
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2nd

2

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Colori Forever

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

All seven races at 7f; progressive in handicaps in the spring and made it 2-3 for the year when doing it readily at Ascot (good) in May; down the field in the Group 3 Jersey at the Royal meeting (good to firm; third of seven in the near-side group) but he's better than that and is not ruled out in view of his previous promise, especially as the step up to 1m could suit.

8/1

12th

8

(13)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Colori Forever

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Tends to be delivered late; keeps getting better and showed his liking for this C&D when beating nine opponents with plenty in hand in handicap here six weeks ago; should continue on an upward curve and he's well worth his place in this higher grade.

14/1

1st

1

(10)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Ascot

Colori Forever

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Impressive winner over 7f on Southwell AW reappearance; made favourite for a good 7f Newbury handicap since, when 6lb well in under a penalty, but failed to get into the action soon enough, finishing second to a more prominently ridden winner (May Angel just behind); still has potential despite running off his new mark and this stiff 7f can suit.

7/2

Form: 21 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Couldn't cope with the finishing kick of Colori Forever at Yarmouth and probably performed to a similar level when going one better at Chelmsford (again at 7f); looks vulnerable.
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1st

6

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Ascot

Rosa Inglesa

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Charlie Fellowes

First attempt at around 1m when winning handicap at Nottingham (good to soft) in May and backed it up with a very good third (Blingy's Sister fourth) of 30 in the Sandringham over C&D (good to firm) 22 days ago, impressing with the move she made from off the pace to hit the front in the penultimate furlong; another prominent showing is on the cards.

4/1

3rd

26

(19)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Rosa Inglesa

8st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Fellowes

Yet another runner who produced career-best form in winning last time out, in her case a Class 4 at Nottingham (extended 1m; good to soft; fine on faster); a 9lb rise only goes to show how emphatic a performance that was; trainer won this in 2019 and 2020.

10/1

1st

7

(3)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:50 Nottingham

Rosa Inglesa

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Fellowes

Steadily progressive RPRs over 7f; has performed well in Newmarket sales race (sixth of 26) and Wetherby handicap (close third) since recording an AW success; likely player, provided she stays the new trip.

4/1

Form: 221533 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Found wanting in Listed races before finishing third of 14 in a series final at Goodwood, the form of which gives her a bit to find with Wetsand; there are others to worry about, too.
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8th

8

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:42 Epsom

Mystic Moment

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Neil Mulholland

Quite useful for Eve Johnson Houghton at two, including making all in a C&D maiden (good); not at best in two outings for new yard (same owners) this spring so her hopes are pinned on a return to Epsom sparking a revival.

14/1

5th

3

(2)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Lingfield

Mystic Moment

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Neil Mulholland

Useful filly for Eve Johnson Houghton, readily made all in Epsom maiden (7f, good; Assaranca 4l second) in July; transferred to Neil Mulholland (same owners) but it was a low-key start when last of six in conditions race at Kempton (1m, AW) on her comeback in March; needs to put that behind her on this handicap debut.

12/1

8/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 94 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
It was a weak race he won at Epsom (7f, good) three months ago but he did so easily and posted a useful RPR in the process; unexposed for his top yard but the weather needs watching, having been withdrawn from a subsequent engagement on account of good to soft ground.
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8th

4

(9)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Starlight Time

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Two juvenile wins came on his debut at Epsom (7f, good) around a year ago and at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in November; back at the former track when stepped up to 1m2f on soft ground for his handicap debut/reappearance but raced freely and was beaten 56l; that needs a lot of forgiving but the drop back to 1m, better ground and new hood are all reasons to expect better.

8/1

8th

4

(10)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Starlight Time

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Won a small-field maiden here (7f, good) last July on debut; well held in eighth of 26 in a valuable sales race at Newmarket (7f, good) but he was on his own through the final 1f when making most to win at 1-2 in a novice at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in November; 1m2f is plausible and he should bring potential to this seasonal and handicap debut.

11/2

8th

13

(20)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket

Starlight Time

8st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

It was a weak race he won at Epsom (7f, good) three months ago but he did so easily and posted a useful RPR in the process; unexposed for his top yard but the weather needs watching, having been withdrawn from a subsequent engagement on account of good to soft ground.

8/1

14/1

Form: 60

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Headed for a sales race at Doncaster (extended 6f, good to soft) with just about the weakest form claims and yet he finished a respectable tenth and would have been closer with a clearer run; there's guesswork involved to make a case but he's one to consider at lengthy odds.
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3rd

3

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

16:45 Musselburgh

Blakefell

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Off the mark on return to action in a Musselburgh maiden (7f, good) last month following wind surgery; beaten 3l when sixth of ten on his handicap debut at Doncaster (7f, good to firm; 18-1) 17 days ago; steps up in trip and still unexposed so there may be more to come.

9/2

6th

9

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

18:55 Doncaster

Blakefell

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Returned after wind surgery with a Musselburgh maiden win (7f, good) two weeks ago, but he didn't need to improve to take that prize; still unexposed but this is a deeper race on handicap debut and others are preferred.

10/1

10th
12 (5)
Runswick

33/1

Form: 061 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Quite a spike in improvement when making all in an Epsom novice (7f, good to soft) and the second chased home a promising newcomer at Salisbury on Thursday; brings momentum into his stiffest test yet.
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1st

2

(9)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

15:30 Carlisle

Runswick

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ed Dunlop

Won a tidy six-runner Epsom novice (7f) in September and he built on an encouraging comeback/handicap debut third (also good to soft) last month when going very close at Chester (7.5f, soft) 12 days ago; quicker ground raises a question but he's going the right way and must be factored in.

100/30

2nd

2

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:12 Chester

Runswick

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ed Dunlop

A fair 7f winner at 2yrs; resumed from eight months off with a very good third of nine on his handicap debut at Nottingham (1m) 24 days ago, leading long way; this Ghaiyyath colt must enter calculations.

11/1

3rd

1

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:50 Nottingham

Runswick

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

Best 2yo form when scoring at Epsom (7f) on penultimate start; not disgraced when facing stiffer task in Newmarket sales race next time; could go well, returned to calmer waters on handicap/seasonal debut.

8/1

5/1

Form: 1152 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Lost her unbeaten record in a French Group 2 but bounced straight back to finish second in a conditions race at Newbury (7f, good to soft) when carrying a penalty, as was the unexposed winner; has proved a bargain at 20,000gns and that purchase price leaves her temptingly weighted here; entered in the Fillies' Mile.
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3rd

4

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:15 Newmarket (July)

True Test

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: William Knight

Winner of first two starts, both over 7f, including at this course; hard to place since but her sights are lowered after running in the 1,000 Guineas and the Sandringham (1m, good to firm) at Royal Ascot, where she ran with great credit on the far side of the stands' group; solid chance back at 7f for last year's winning trainer-jockey combination.

100/30

6th

13

(13)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

True Test

8st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: William Knight

Has gone 0-6 since winning her first two races last summer; competitive at Meydan earlier in the year but she was 250-1 for the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket and never counted; others are probably on better terms with the handicapper.

50/1

13th

17

(8)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

True Test

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: William Knight

Career commenced with two wins, the second one on the Newmarket July course; record of 0-5 since reflects that her limitations are rather exposed, and this is a markedly stronger Guineas than the Jumeirah 1,000 Guineas in which she went close at Meydan (1m, good; Listed) last time.

200/1

12th
11 (12)
Wetsand

12/1

Form: 1712 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Dual winner whose defeats have come in a French Group 3 and when second of 14 in a valuable series final at Goodwood (7f, good to soft); enters the reckoning off her weight.
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6th

7

(9)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

Wetsand

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Owen

Looked a nice prospect this time last year with wins at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) and Goodwood (1m, good to firm), but she has become disappointing; down another 2lb and needs the cheekpieces to help halt the slide.

14/1

7th

8

(2)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

15:30 Carlisle

Wetsand

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: James Owen

Hit the ground running as a juvenile last term but her form tailed off at the backend and she hasn't rediscovered her best in four starts this year; did show a bit more on her last two starts, though, and her mark continues to come down.

16/1

32

(18)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Wetsand

8st 2lb

T: James Owen

100/1

100/1

Form: 414 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won a weak maiden at Chepstow (7f, good) and then finished fourth of six in a seller at Salisbury (heavy); an unlikely winner no matter what effect the new blinkers have.
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13th

19

(17)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket

Castrillo

8st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Won a weak maiden at Chepstow (7f, good) and then finished fourth of six in a seller at Salisbury (heavy); an unlikely winner no matter what effect the new blinkers have.

100/1

1

(6)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

17:10 Salisbury

Castrillo

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Definite progress from Doncaster debut fourth when off the mark at the second attempt at Chepstow (7f, good; 7-2); that form is not overly strong but he's value for a bit more than the winning margin; fully entitled to make his presence felt against this calibre of opposition; player.

15/8

1st

3

(8)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

13:53 Chepstow

Castrillo

9st 7lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Went off 11-4 to make a winning debut at Doncaster (7f) in July but he couldn't sustain his effort on ground that was officially good but changed to good to soft after; should be capable of a healthy step forward.

2/1

Form: 2

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
12,000gns half-brother to five winners; outran odds of 150-1 to finish a clear second at Thirsk (1m, good) and the winning favourite, who was given a fright, had previously chased home last week's Royal Lodge winner Bow Echo; with improvement on the cards, he's probably better in at these weights than a good many.
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14th

17

(21)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket

Accidental Bid

8st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Adrian Nicholls

12,000gns half-brother to five winners; outran odds of 150-1 to finish a clear second at Thirsk (1m, good) and the winning favourite, who was given a fright, had previously chased home last week's Royal Lodge winner Bow Echo; with improvement on the cards, he's probably better in at these weights than a good many.

12/1

2nd

9

(10)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:05 Thirsk

Accidental Bid

9st 0lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Adrian Nicholls

12,000gns half-brother to five winners, including Carpathian (German 1m7f/2m3f Listed; RPR 103), Yellow Tiger (1m3f Flat, 87; 2m hurdle) and Payment Plan (2m AW; 66); bred to have a future but it's likely best to look elsewhere this time.

50/1

100/1

Form: 6539

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Second and third runs were quite promising but over 6f and he trailed in last when upped to 7f on nursery debut at Doncaster; has no realistic chance on these terms.
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3rd

3

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Newmarket (July)

Elan dOr

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Impressive winner of two of his three AW handicaps as 2yo, at 7f and 1m, and his reappearance fifth of nine on the Rowley course (1m, good to firm) in May hinted at better to come; never reached a challenging position over C&D in June but has less to do this time; has to be considered.

13/2

11th

14

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Elan dOr

9st 5lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Stuart Williams

Built upon previous promise (including on turf) to win two nurseries in a row at the end of last year (7f/1m, AW); respectable fifth on last month's reappearance on the other Newmarket course (1m, good to firm) and could show the benefit of that outing today; possible player.

12/1

5th

5

(3)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:55 Newmarket

Elan dOr

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Stuart Williams

Got off the mark at the eighth attempt in Chelmsford nursery (7f, AW) last November on his second AW start, and he again had plenty in hand when following up at Kempton (1m, AW); needs to transfer that improvement back to turf but he did show promise on grass last season; not ruled out.

14/1

50/1

Form: 400500 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won his novice here over 6f in May; ran quite well in a nursery at Glorious Goodwood but pretty much tailed off in other four races since mid-June; has lots on at these weights.
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9th

13

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:15 York

Logi Bear

8st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: John Butler

Didn't really build on a good start for Richard Hannon and he took a couple of goes to warm up for this yard; much better last time, however, when second of 13 at Thirsk (6f, good) three weeks ago; now he needs to kick on from that.

12/1

2nd

5

(11)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Logi Bear

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: John Butler

Sole win from 12 starts came for Richard Hannon at Newmarket (6f, good) last May; struggled on his last few starts for that stable and he's not threatened in his two outings since joining this yard; dropped another 3lb.

8/1

100/1

Form: U27

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unseated early on debut; no match for a talented rival at Windsor (good) and took a backward step at Newbury (good to soft); steps up to 7f but won't be good enough on what he's shown to date.
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4th

9

(7)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:48 Kempton (AW)

Torbados

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Placed twice in five completions last year, but having been gelded he has run below that form in a couple of handicaps this term; first-time blinkers worn last time are persevered with.

14/1

5th

8

(4)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:24 Lingfield

Torbados

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Charles Hills

Placed twice in five completions last year, but having been gelded he ran a shocker on last month's Doncaster return (7f, good to firm); blinkers are given a go, but he still has plenty to prove.

9/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
16,000gns yearling; first foal out of a 7f/1m winner (mainly AW; RPR 78); this represents a severe test on introduction.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(2)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:57 Leicester

Poetic Grace

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Conrad Allen

Low-level maiden after seven races, which has still resulted in minor honours in three handicaps over 1m/7f before her form dipped over 6f on latest start; even best form needs improving on.

13/2

5th

8

(1)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

20:21 Brighton

Poetic Grace

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Conrad Allen

Has made the frame in all three starts since returning in handicap company with blinkers added in April, the latest when third of 12 behind a subsequent winner at Lingfield (7f, good) three weeks ago; this first attempt at sprinting poses the biggest question.

7/1

3rd

13

(3)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield

Poetic Grace

8st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Conrad Allen

Well held in three starts as a two but she's shown more in two starts in handicaps with blinkers added this year; fourth of ten at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) two weeks ago and has each-way claims back on turf.

10/1

Form: 231 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Fulfilled previous promise when leading late on in a first-time hood at Lingfield (7f AW); that form is no advertisement to his prospects here but the stable brings them on steadily.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:50 Ripon

Whats The Plan

9st 4lb

J: Arron D’Arcy

T: James Fanshawe

Won in newly applied headgear at Lingfield (7f AW maiden; 7-4) last September; two respectable efforts this year since a gelding operation, close third to Mayaada at Salisbury (1m2f, good) latest; Arron D'Arcy retains the mount; chance.

100/30

3rd

4

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

20:15 Salisbury

Whats The Plan

9st 8lb

J: Arron D’Arcy

T: James Fanshawe

7f AW winner in September; no significant impact in two handicaps but stepping up in trip could help this well-related 3yo; inexperienced apprentice booked.

10/1

4th

1

(9)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:18 Southwell (AW)

Whats The Plan

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Half-brother to two stablemates who have a combined record of 8-9 on AW; duly gained his maiden success in this sphere; rather disappointing on final 2yo start (handicap debut; gelded since) but may still have more to offer; not written off.

8/1

66/1

Form: 335312 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Competitive in 1m nurseries the last twice but off modest marks and has no form claims in a race of this nature.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

18:55 Epsom

Booziebrunch

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: S Woods

Reliable 3yo whose two wins (from 13 races) were in very small fields, latterly when making all at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) three weeks ago; that was a runaway win and the first time he's made the running, but he's 5lb higher today in what looks a more competitive race.

9/4

1st

4

(3)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Booziebrunch

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: S Woods

Successful in 1m handicap on AW as 2yo but he ran through the options over that trip; seemed to stay this trip on Lingfield AW last time, coming from off the pace to take third of six behind one who followed up and this might end by not being a true test of stamina anyway; respected.

4/1

3rd

5

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Booziebrunch

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Three good runs over 1m this year, the latest in refitted blinkers at Kempton four weeks ago, but probably needs this longer trip to unlock some improvement.

6/1

Form: 0231 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
May have another nursery in her despite the 5lb rise for August's success on the July course (made all) but looks a bit outclassed here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Harlequin Angel

9st 5lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Comfortably held over 1m at Royal Ascot last time; 2-2 in 7f handicaps, both Class 4 events from the front, including over C&D; may have more to offer back at this trip and back in calmer waters.

20/1

18th

18

(22)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Harlequin Angel

8st 9lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Outclassed in a sales race in October but progressive otherwise and had plenty in hand when winning a Class 4 7f handicap under Alexandra Egan at Yarmouth in April (good to firm; 6lb lower); should win further races but opposable in this one.

33/1

1st

6

(7)

30th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:57 Yarmouth

Harlequin Angel

9st 7lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Outclassed in a valuable sales race in October but progressive going into that, culminating in a front-running win on handicap debut at Newmarket (7f, good to firm); 5lb higher for this return and 7lb claimer is recruited.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
36,000gns yearling; first foal out of a 1m4f winner and half-sister to winners Amazing Maria (1m Group 1) and Constantino (useful 7f-9.5f); would need to be decidedly talented to make a winning debut in this race.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(6)

18th Feb 2026

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Maria Da Silva

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Andrew Balding

Improving with experience, getting off the mark at Newcastle (7f) last month and following up in a 1m handicap back there 12 days ago; 4lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run.

11/4

1st

4

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Maria Da Silva

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Showcasing filly who has improved with each of her three runs, showing a good attitude when landing 7f maiden here 24 days ago; she can do better still now going into handicaps so rates a big player.

100/30

23th

21

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket

Maria Da Silva

8st 6lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Andrew Balding

36,000gns yearling; first foal out of a 1m4f winner and half-sister to winners Amazing Maria (1m Group 1) and Constantino (useful 7f-9.5f); would need to be decidedly talented to make a winning debut in this race.

40/1

Form: 9100

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Ran well for a newcomer in the Queen Mary and then won at Windsor (6f, good); highly tried in Group races the last twice (6f; good to firm/soft) and never counted in either.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Come On Eibhlin

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Dylan Cunha

A fair 6f scorer as 2yo; holding her form well without winning this season, fourth in 1m Newmarket handicap last month; ought to be thereabouts once more.

4/1

4th

7

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:15 Newmarket (July)

Come On Eibhlin

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

More exposed than the other 3yos but she arrives on the back of two placed efforts (behind Crystal Pier on the first occasion); should run her race but perhaps vulnerable to improvers.

11/2

3rd

9

(10)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:42 Wetherby

Come On Eibhlin

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Posted sound effort when third at Windsor (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago and may benefit from this drop back in trip but she's not making any progress and others have more appealing profiles.

12/1

Form: 455613 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Softening ground wouldn't harm having won his 7f Sandown nursery on soft and run perfectly well off his 4lb higher mark at Doncaster (good to soft); this is a different kettle of fish altogether and he probably lacks the scope for the improvement that he'll need.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:55 Newbury

You Sexy Thing

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Showed promise against talented rivals before winning a 7f Sandown handicap (soft) last August, relishing that stiff finish; creditable show in a higher grade at Doncaster after before well held in a valuable sales race last October; gelded since and he should stay 1m; of interest.

12/1

25th

4

(10)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket

You Sexy Thing

9st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Spencer

Softening ground wouldn't harm having won his 7f Sandown nursery on soft and run perfectly well off his 4lb higher mark at Doncaster (good to soft); this is a different kettle of fish altogether and he probably lacks the scope for the improvement that he'll need.

50/1

11

(3)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:10 Doncaster

You Sexy Thing

8st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Bounced back with a bang from a disappointing nursery debut when responding well to see off a short-priced favourite over 7f at Sandown (soft) 12 days ago; a 4lb rise doesn't look too severe with the front two clear and he's one of few in the line-up who has proved he's effective on going softer than good.

16/1

Form: 552

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Could improve for the step up to 7f as he was strong through the line when second in a 6f sales race on the July course, which was improved form; this has the look of a much deeper race, however.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

18:30 Nottingham

Court Alert

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Second of 20 in a sales race at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) last August is his clear standout effort and a repeat would make him hard to beat; suffered heavy defeats in his next two starts but he returned after wind surgery with a respectable fourth at Brighton two weeks ago; needs to build on that but blinkers could help and he's still lightly raced; respected.

9/4

4th

1

(2)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 4

14:26 Brighton

Court Alert

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Second of 20 in a sales race at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) last August his clear standout effort and a repeat would make him hard to beat; two heavy defeats have followed, including on his reappearance (7f, good) ten weeks ago; had wind surgery since and he commands respect back sprinting.

15/8

Form: 253

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Fifth of 20 in a sales race on the July course (behind Court Alert) before probably raising his game to finish third in a small-field novice at Ascot (6f, soft); could well improve for 7f and tries blinkers, but others are far more convincing.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hungarian

9st 4lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lemos De Souza

Not beaten far in a couple of sales races last autumn; not as good in two runs back, getting turned over at odds-on round Redcar before not seeing out 8.6f here early last month, and will need plenty more on this handicap debut.

12/1

4th

6

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hungarian

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Lemos De Souza

Finished second in a Southwell novice last July on only AW start; has since shown decent form in various company at up to 7f on turf, with both blinkers and cheekpieces tried; sets the standard but he was only third at 8-11 at Redcar last time so probably vulnerable again.

7/2

3rd

2

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:48 Redcar

Hungarian

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Lemos De Souza

Showed promise in defeat on all four starts last year, finishing fourth of 26 in a sales race at Newmarket (7f, good) in October when last seen; first-time cheekpieces replace the blinkers adopted last time; leading claims if at the top of his game on this reappearance.

Evs

Form: 212

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has advanced her RPR with each run but has too much to find on the figures to warrant a second look.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(6)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:40 Haydock

Lady Hornblower

9st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

7.4f Beverley maiden winner (good to firm; acts on soft) from four 2yo starts; faded when favourite for handicap/seasonal debut there in April and her Doncaster 1m run three weeks ago was a good deal worse, so she's best watched for the time being.

25/1

9th

8

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

16:35 Doncaster

Lady Hornblower

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Started favourite when well held behind Indefensible on her comeback/turf debut recently; 2lb better off with that one and now goes beyond 7f for the first time (dam won twice over 1m on soft ground).

12/1

6th

8

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Lady Hornblower

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Won a fast-ground C&D novice last August and bumped into subsequent Listed runner-up Caim when second under a penalty back here (soft) in September; never involved in a big-field sales race at Newmarket final start but those C&D performances provide hope that she could go well now handicapping after a six-month break.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £22.90
Straight Forecast £15.19
Trifecta £540.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

True Test

SPOTLIGHT:

Jel Pepper

The Guardian:

Colori Forever

D Express:

What's The Plan

The Times:

Blakefell

The Sun:

Accidental Bid

Telegraph:

Half Sovereign

The Star:

Rosa Inglesa

LAMBOURN:

Jel Pepper

Daily Mail:

Jel Pepper

Daily Mirror:

Colori Forever

Daily Record:

Colori Forever

TOPSPEED:

True Test

POSTDATA:

True Test

NEWMARKET:

True Test