October 31 / 13.40 Newmarket

13.40

Good

156 Grosser Preis Von Baden Handicap

  • Prize money: £6442.5
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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156 Grosser Preis Von Baden Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 561231 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has had a tremendous 12 months, winning six times and fairly powering home at Bath (5f, good to firm; acts on all ground) last month; raised a further 7lb but there's no clear sign that he can't do better yet.
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(1)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:30 Windsor

Hk Fourteen

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tony Carroll

Last season was a good one on all sorts of ground; yet to recapture best form this year without being disgraced; on last winning mark.

10/1

4th

6

(6)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hk Fourteen

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

Last season he won three turf handicaps (5f); a dual winner on the AW and it wasn't too shoddy a run at York last week after 53 days off; 2lb above last winning mark.

10/1

8th

7

(11)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Hk Fourteen

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tony Carroll

Ended 2024 on the up and he continued the good work last season, winning three turf handicaps (5f); the handicapper has been on top since and this year's two runs leave him with a point to prove.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 655152 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Both wins from the front, most recently at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) in September when returning to form off a favourable mark; lesser effort on his only subsequent turf run but he's run well on the AW since and is capable of a bold show on his best efforts.
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5th

14

(10)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Gold Star Hero

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Three front-running AW wins in the spring saw him soar up the handicap; ran right up to his best when second of ten in a Shergar Cup race at Ascot (5f, good to firm) 11 days ago; runs off the same mark but this looks a deeper event.

20/1

2nd

8

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Gold Star Hero

9st 8lb

J: C Y Ho

T: Michael Bell

Three front-running AW wins in the spring saw him soar up the handicap; he didn't run badly off his revised mark at Epsom on Derby day and last week's Stewards' Cup was always going to be a tough assignment; this is more suitable but others look better treated.

14/1

18th

27

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Gold Star Hero

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Three front-running AW wins in the spring saw him soar up the handicap; he didn't run badly off his revised mark at Epsom on Derby day but it would be a surprise if he were up to a task of this magnitude.

50/1

Form: 138240 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner on turf and down the field at Nottingham (6f) last time but previously running well over 5f for new yard and the return to this trip, and good ground, should see better from him; usually visored but has won in the returning blinkers; trainer also runs Thunder Star.
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12th

6

(12)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Blind Beggar

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Jessica Macey

Tumbling down the weights and one to be interested in when the stable emerges from the doldrums.

25/1

6th

3

(1)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Ripon

Blind Beggar

10st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Jessica Macey

Well handicapped on his Sandown win (5f, good) last July but has mixed record since and he's been well held in three runs this year; now drops back in grade but he needs to get back on track.

20/1

3

(7)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Blind Beggar

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

Has won just once since April 2024, at Sandown (5f, good; from 6lb higher) last July; joined this trainer soon after for 15,000gns, and runner-up on stable debut; nowhere near his best in three starts this year, including when twelfth of 20 at York (6f; 50-1) latest.

25/1

Form: 275120 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Three 5f wins since last October (soft/AW/heavy), most recently at Chester last month; usually races prominently but never competitive in a higher grade at York recently after meeting trouble early; soft going would have played to his strengths but he isn't hamstrung by good ground; has possibilities; regular blinkers left off.
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5th

3

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:23 Chester

Al Hussar

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Beat a big field at Thirsk in May and ran pretty well here next time from stall 9 in a Class 3; backed that up with another competitive show and he got himself too far back at York last time; considered.

11/2

7th

6

(13)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Al Hussar

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

He has turned in a string of good runs this year, winning a 17-runner event at Thirsk in May; while he should give his running it would be a surprise if one or two weren't better handicapped.

10/1

4th

5

(7)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

19:30 Hamilton

Al Hussar

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Running well in defeat this season prior to narrow win in a big field at Thirsk (5f, good) last month; caught wide at Chester (5f, good to soft) 12 days ago when a respectable sixth of 12; could have a big say.

15/2

Form: 336117 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
In fine form since returned to 5f this summer, winning four times and completing a quick double at Ffos Las and Ascot (heavy/soft; earlier wins on good) this autumn; a York race last month under a big penalty (same mark today) didn't play out in his favour but he remains of interest.
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7th

9

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Roach Power

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Wigham

In fine form in the second half of 2025, winning five times; ran his best race this season when fourth of six at Windsor (5f, good to soft) in June but disappointed back from a short break at Ripon a fortnight ago.

14/1

18th

2

(16)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Roach Power

9st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

In fine form in the second half of 2025, winning five times; ran his best race this season when fourth of six at Windsor (5f, good to soft) when last seen in June; on a winning mark but slower ground would be preferable.

12/1

4th

7

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

19:39 Windsor

Roach Power

8st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Five wins in 2025 (all at 5f; on good, heavy and soft ground); had trip and draw excuses for first two runs this year but he'd shot his bolt over a furlong out at Goodwood last time out; might do better back on a more conventional track and the change in the weather brings him into it.

6/1

Form: 032142 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Multiple wins include this race in 2023 and three over 5f in 2025 (ground ranging from good to soft); holding his form well and, although 2lb higher than a recent Musselburgh defeat by Vince L'Amour, he looks very likely to be involved back here.
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8th

11

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Parisiac

9st 3lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Iain Jardine

Made all over C&D in June and runner-up on his next two starts; below his best last time at Ayr but a revival would come as no surprise.

14/1

Form: 232918 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
He's never seemed quite the same horse since a front-running win in a big field at York (soft) last autumn but he did take advantage of a reduced mark when beating Parisiac at Musselburgh (5f, good) this month; ran flat at Leicester since, though, which leaves his chance up in the air.
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8th

8

(10)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Catterick

Vince LAmour

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Soft-ground C&D winner in 2024; finished down the field in the Silver Cup at Ripon (6f, good) 11 days ago but he ran well at Thirsk (5f, good) the time before and should be happier back at 5f; others preferred, however.

16/1

15th

17

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Vince LAmour

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

5f win here off 2lb higher in May; quiet afterwards until reviving with a second of six at Thirsk last week; has a C&D win on his record but rarely seen over 6f in recent times.

16/1

2nd

4

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Vince LAmour

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Recorded his fifth turf win when scoring at Ripon (5f, good) in May but he's struggled since and has failed to beat a rival in his last three starts; now 3lb lower than for his last success but he needs a big turnaround.

16/1

Form: 222157 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Best form when coming from off the pace, as when a wide-margin winner at Redcar (5f, good) last month; has possibly found slower surfaces against her since (reared start latest) and considered in a race that's likely to be run to suit.
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8

(2)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newmarket

Money Pockets

9st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Martin Dunne

Best form when coming from off the pace, as when a wide-margin winner at Redcar (5f, good) last month; has possibly found slower surfaces against her since (reared start latest) and considered in a race that's likely to be run to suit.

12/1

8

(2)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newmarket

Money Pockets

9st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Martin Dunne

Best form when coming from off the pace, as when a wide-margin winner at Redcar (5f, good) last month; has possibly found slower surfaces against her since (reared start latest) and considered in a race that's likely to be run to suit.

12/1

Form: 125540

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has done her winning over 6f, on AW and good ground, and she could never get competitive behind Roach Power at Ascot this month when returned to this trip; has it to prove.
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7th

3

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tiger Tulip

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Heather Main

Previous C&D winner but has not fired in three turf runs this year; back on her last winning mark and needs to rediscover her best form.

8/1

8th

5

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

18:40 Bath

Tiger Tulip

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Heather Main

All three wins have been over 6f; hasn't fired on either of her starts this year but well handicapped if she can return to form.

5/1

6th

7

(7)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

16:08 Windsor

Tiger Tulip

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Heather Main

Raced on unfavoured part of the track and eased once beaten at Goodwood two days ago on seasonal debut (effort best forgiven); can enter calculations on plenty of 2025 form, including a May success (beat Strike) over C&D.

10/1

Form: 162702 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ended a losing spell at Doncaster (5f, good) in March and runner-up twice since, most recently at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) ten days ago; now 2lb lower but goes back up the same amount in future; usually wears other aids, first-time visor today; probably needs a bit more for the win.
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4th

5

(3)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

15:20 Yarmouth

Thunder Star

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

All five wins have come over 5f on turf and was only beaten a head at Thirsk (5f, good) six days ago; 1lb well in and won't mind what the weather does; major player.

100/30

2nd

1

(12)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Thunder Star

10st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jessica Macey

Has won five times on turf on a variety of ground; did best of her group when ninth of 17 at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) on her return but failed to beat a rival home at Yarmouth 55 days ago; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

16/1

Form: 37649

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced filly who has ability but was well held on her handicap debut at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft; 16-1); needs plenty more; yard also represented by Money Pockets.
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1st

2

(4)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

15:20 Yarmouth

Neyvas Angel

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Martin Dunne

Won at Southwell (6f, AW) in April and was only beaten a head here (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago with a yawning gap back to the rest; 4lb rise not the end of the world and good to soft ground wouldn't be a problem, but another furlong may have been preferable.

11/8

2nd

9

(5)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:23 Yarmouth

Neyvas Angel

8st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Martin Dunne

Broke her duck in a Southwell handicap last month then bungled the start before seeing little daylight when fourth of 18 at Ascot (6f, good to firm; Fantasy Master third) 19 days ago; looked to finish that event with a fair bit more to give and she's a key player.

9/2

4th

18

(11)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Neyvas Angel

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Martin Dunne

Off the mark in a 6f handicap at Southwell last month; finished behind Dicko The Legend when fifth back at Southwell ten days ago; improvement essential but the booking of Oisin Murphy catches the eye.

12/1

Selections

Daily Mail:

Parisiac

RP RATINGS:

Thunder Star

SPOTLIGHT:

HK Fourteen

The Times:

Roach Power

NEWMARKET:

Gold Star Hero

D Express:

Money Pockets

TOPSPEED:

Tiger Tulip

The Sun:

HK Fourteen

POSTDATA:

Thunder Star

The Guardian:

Thunder Star

Daily Mirror:

Parisiac

The Star:

Parisiac

Daily Record:

Parisiac

Telegraph:

Roach Power