October 13 / 17.00 Yarmouth

17.00

Good

MCI Celebrating Their 4th Year Anniversary Handicap

  • Prize money: £3768.48
  • 1m 0f 3y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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MCI Celebrating Their 4th Year Anniversary Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 931505 CD

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Hard to predict and has finished down the field in last three runs but he defied this mark over C&D (good to firm) in June; should get a good tow into this race and has possibilities if he can get back near best.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

2

(4)

19th Feb 2026

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ratafia

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Michael Herrington

Pounced late to notch his second Yarmouth win (1m, Class 6, good to firm; from 6lb higher) last June; there hasn't been much to draw inspiration from lately, only eighth of 12 at Southwell (1m; 22-1) a month ago.

25/1

8th

3

(1)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Ratafia

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Herrington

Turf winner at 1m last June but under the parapet thereafter and he never reached a challenging position at Newcastle last month (dual winner there); temptingly treated but risky.

16/1

1

(1)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Ratafia

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Herrington

Hard to predict and has finished down the field in last three runs but he defied this mark over C&D (good to firm) in June; should get a good tow into this race and has possibilities if he can get back near best.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: -56723 BF

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-8 but she's finished placed in her last two handicaps including a rallying third at Bath (1m, firm) in August; continues to edge down the weights and has each-way claims again for new yard (left Paul Attwater for 4,000gns).
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3

(3)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Timeless Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Stephanie Cassidy

0-8 but she's finished placed in her last two handicaps including a rallying third at Bath (1m, firm) in August; continues to edge down the weights and has each-way claims again for new yard (left Paul Attwater for 4,000gns).

10/1

Form: 775582

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden but she's on a reduced mark and was runner-up at Bath (1m, heavy; 50-1) last month, on her second run for current yard; has different conditions to deal with this time but she's a player if she can repeat that latest form.
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8th

5

(8)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Lady Kameko

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Simon Pearce

Maiden who isn't particularly solid on her 6f-1m form for current stable; bred to stay further but failed to convince with her stamina over middle distances for previous yard.

20/1

8th

5

(1)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Lady Kameko

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Simon Pearce

Inconsistent maiden who possibly needs soft/heavy ground; has achieved little in two starts since returned to AW; enough to prove.

25/1

8th

5

(1)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:05 Lingfield (AW)

Lady Kameko

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Simon Pearce

Ten-race maiden; finished second at Bath last September but that was 1m on heavy ground; too much to prove dropped in trip.

25/1

Form: -65079

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent nine-race maiden who was never involved after a slow start at Redcar (7f, good to soft) last month; continues to drop down the weights but she still has something to prove at this trip and others are more convincing.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

2

(2)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Fast Bullet

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ismail Mohammed

Well handicapped on her best form but she's still a maiden after 11 starts and has not finished closer than fifth in eight handicaps (7f/1m); others preferred

20/1

5th

6

(3)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:40 Southwell (AW)

Fast Bullet

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ismail Mohammed

Still a maiden and not particularly solid on her handicap form; however, posted best novice effort in sole C&D attempt; return to this scenario is the angle with her.

12/1

Form: 2348

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in sole start in Ireland (5f, soft) in May but she's not gone on from that and was tailed off on recent handicap debut at Ffos Las (1m2f, heavy); still early days but she needs a transformation back in trip.
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6

(14)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Memphis Rose

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Keady

Runner-up in sole start in Ireland (5f, soft) in May but she's not gone on from that and was tailed off on recent handicap debut at Ffos Las (1m2f, heavy); still early days but she needs a transformation back in trip.

25/1

8

(7)

28th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:55 Ffos Las

Memphis Rose

11st 1lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Michael Keady

Unexposed filly who made the frame in all three qualifying runs, the last twice for current stable this summer (1m2f/1m); not obviously well treated for this handicap debut but may have potential.

16/1

6

(5)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Memphis Rose

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Michael Keady

Second of 11 on her Tipperary debut (5f, yielding to soft) in May and third of seven on her first start for this yard at Ripon (1m2f, good) last month; this trip may suit her better and she is closely related to a French AW winner, but improvement will be required.

8/1

Form: 95-682

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who was runner-up with cheekpieces added on her Kempton reappearance (1m, AW; 5-1) last month; nudged up 1lb but the first three pulled clear last time and she's still unexposed at this trip; respected back on turf.
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1

(5)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Valkyrja

9st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Matt Crawley

Low-mileage 4yo who seems to have been aided by cheekpieces lately and made all to open her account at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft) a week ago; respected under 5lb penalty here.

11/4

7

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Valkyrja

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Matt Crawley

Lightly raced 4yo who was runner-up with cheekpieces added on her Kempton reappearance (1m, AW; 5-1) last month; nudged up 1lb but the first three pulled clear last time and she's still unexposed at this trip; respected back on turf.

13/2

1

(2)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:27 Kempton (AW)

Valkyrja

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Matt Crawley

Lightly raced 4yo who isn't particularly solid on form; chance largely depends on how well she responds to first-time cheekpieces.

10/1

Form: 67-425

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Ran on well to dead-heat for second on handicap debut at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in August but he didn't fire over 1m there (hood added) last month; still unexposed but has bit to prove after that last run and this is his turf debut.
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15th

11

(14)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

16:07 Nottingham

Rogue Officer

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

A fair 7f/1m maiden for Peter Chapple-Hyam in 2025; changed hands for 7,000gns and he's finished ahead of only one rival in two runs for new yard this year; overall record is now 0-8 and he needs a big turnaround.

25/1

10th

9

(1)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Rogue Officer

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

A fair 7f/1m maiden for Peter Chapple-Hyam in 2025; changed hands for 7,000gns and beat only one for his new yard in 1m Newcastle handicap 16 days ago after three months off; has a bit to prove.

33/1

9th

5

(2)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

14:13 Newcastle (AW)

Rogue Officer

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Failed to win in six runs for Peter Chapple-Hyam but he finished second in handicaps at Chelmsford (7f) in August and Yarmouth (1m, good to soft; 14 ran) in October; sold for 7,000gns shortly after the Yarmouth effort; unexposed at a mile and he's one to note for market confidence.

12/1

Form: -56693

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden who has not really progressed but she was an eyecatching third in a Leicester handicap (7f, good to soft) last month; mark continues to slide and she looks interesting on this step up to 1m.
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1st

5

(7)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

19:40 Lingfield (AW)

Love You More

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Joseph Parr

0-13 but she went close at Nottingham (8.3f, good) in April and wasn't beaten far after missing the break in a Windsor handicap (1m, good to firm) last month; has claims if things go more to plan this time and she's respected back on AW.

5/2

7th

8

(12)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Love You More

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Joseph Parr

0-12; closest finish when second at Nottingham (1m, good) in April and perhaps 1m2f stretched her when she returned to turf for latest outing; player judged on best efforts.

12/1

10th

7

(13)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

19:51 Brighton

Love You More

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Joseph Parr

0-11 and modest at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) last month but her best efforts have come on turf, as when second of ten on her Nottingham return (1m, good) in April; respected back on grass over a longer trip with plenty of stamina on the dam's side of her pedigree.

12/1

Form: 372424 CD

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Overcame trouble when winning over C&D (good) in April and he's had some close calls since then; well held at Epsom when last seen in August but that was a Class 5 and he may not have handled the track; returns after a short break and he's in the mix on this drop back in grade.
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8th

6

(7)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Makes Me Wonder

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: David Simcock

1m turf winner (good) who arrives with a bit to prove over this trip; drops 1lb after his latest 4l fourth at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft); unplaced from six attempts on AW surfaces; others make more appeal.

8/1

10

(11)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Makes Me Wonder

9st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Overcame trouble when winning over C&D (good) in April and he's had some close calls since then; well held at Epsom when last seen in August but that was a Class 5 and he may not have handled the track; returns after a short break and he's in the mix on this drop back in grade.

8/1

5

(5)

15th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:20 Epsom

Makes Me Wonder

8st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Overcame trouble when winning at Yarmouth (1m, good) in April and he's finished close up in his last three runs, including when a clear second at Yarmouth 12 days ago; that was behind an unexposed improver and he's a big player off unchanged mark.

2/1

Form: 87869

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Beaten 12l or more in all five runs including two handicaps (11.4f/1m4f); dropped another 3lb but he needs to show a lot more on this drop back to 1m.
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11

(12)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Formidable Don

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Beaten 12l or more in all five runs including two handicaps (11.4f/1m4f); dropped another 3lb but he needs to show a lot more on this drop back to 1m.

33/1

7

(12)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

15:02 Windsor

Formidable Don

9st 3lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: Dylan Cunha

Four-race maiden who has plenty to find on form; chance depends on whether he improves for physical tweak (gelded since last run).

25/1

1

(2)

7th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

20:30 Ripon

Formidable Don

9st 9lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: Dylan Cunha

Made debut in May and well beaten at triple-figure odds on his three starts (1m/1m2f); now goes handicapping off a modest mark and the betting will be interesting, but improvement is required.

14/1

Form: 884512 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Made his breakthrough (tenth attempt) off a reduced mark at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last month and he was only narrowly denied at Newcastle (1m2f) two weeks later; only 1lb higher and is a big player if he can transfer his progress back to turf.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12

(6)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Duffus Castle

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Philip McBride

Made his breakthrough (tenth attempt) off a reduced mark at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last month and he was only narrowly denied at Newcastle (1m2f) two weeks later; only 1lb higher and is a big player if he can transfer his progress back to turf.

11/2

7

(3)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:33 Newcastle (AW)

Duffus Castle

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Philip McBride

Made his breakthrough (tenth attempt) when justifying support off a reduced mark at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) 13 days ago; back up 5lb but he finished well to score with authority last time and is a big player again on this step back up in trip.

2/1

8

(9)

6th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Duffus Castle

9st 1lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Philip McBride

Best form has come at Yarmouth, including a fourth there two runs back; 0-9 and yet to offer much at all on the AW.

14/1

Form: 851669 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a Windsor handicap (1m, good to firm) in June but she's been disappointing since and was tailed off at Kempton (16-1) last time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13

(10)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Prima Diva

8st 12lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Off the mark in a Windsor handicap (1m, good to firm) in June but she's been disappointing since and was tailed off at Kempton (16-1) last time.

20/1

5

(7)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:27 Kempton (AW)

Prima Diva

9st 2lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Off the mark in Windsor contest (1m) in June; has failed to back up that form in two subsequent runs, latest returned to AW; opposed.

8/1

16/1

Form: 8-2344 CD

Last run: 161 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Placed twice at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) early this year but was a well-held fourth in her final two runs (1m6f/1m2f) in the spring; overall record is now 1-31 and has something to prove back at this trip on her return.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

4

(10)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Duchess

9st 5lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

Returned to form to win at 28-1 here (1m3f) last month and backed up that performance with close second at Kempton (1m4f); key player.

11/4

2nd

8

(10)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Duchess

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

Doubled her tally when popping up at 28-1 at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta; Karismatique third, Sisterandbrother fifth) ten days ago; 4lb penalty and she's not guaranteed to confirm those placings but can still make her presence felt again.

11/4

Form: 369694 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
His last win was 15 months ago but that was off 10lb higher at Doncaster (1m, good) and he finished a close fourth on AW at Southwell two weeks ago; has claims if he can build on that and his penultimate win was over C&D.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7

(4)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Kodebreaker

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Conditions no problem and he has run creditably on his last two visits here, the latest last week; shouldn't be too far away.

10/1

7

(4)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Kodebreaker

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Conditions no problem and he has run creditably on his last two visits here, the latest last week; shouldn't be too far away.

10/1

6th

9

(11)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Kodebreaker

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Showed he can be competitive from his reduced mark when a close fourth over C&D last month and bit better than the result (hampered towards finish) when sixth of 14 at Yarmouth since; on the shortlist.

11/2

Non-runners

Gemini Star

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Duffus Castle

The Times:

Makes Me Wonder

SPOTLIGHT:

Valkyrja

POSTDATA:

Kodebreaker

Daily Mirror:

Lady Kameko

RP RATINGS:

Ratafia

The Sun:

Duffus Castle

The Star:

Duffus Castle

Daily Mail:

Makes Me Wonder

Daily Record:

Makes Me Wonder

Telegraph:

Valkyrja

D Express:

Valkyrja

The Guardian:

Kodebreaker