October 31 / 15.57 Newmarket

15.57

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  • 1m 1f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 150100

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won this January and April, latterly at Pontefract (1m, good); well beaten last two outings but absent four months in between and has bounced back before.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

12

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Phone Tag

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Kevin Frost

Very in and out across his eight starts last year but won three times, including here (1m1f, good) in October; he could be involved if fully tuned up on this first outing since December.

14/1

1

(11)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:57 Newmarket

Phone Tag

10st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

Won this January and April, latterly at Pontefract (1m, good); well beaten last two outings but absent four months in between and has bounced back before.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 011487 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m2f in June/July and 1m3f in August; out of form on last two outings, however, and this may provide too sharp a test.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

10

(9)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

14:55 Beverley

Distinction

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: John Mackie

Good record here, his seven appearances yielding three wins and two second-place finishes; solid handicapping case to be made on his soft-ground C&D win just over a year ago and it would be no surprise if the return to this venue encouraged a revival.

20/1

8th

11

(11)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Distinction

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Mackie

Three-time AW winner and he's 9lb lower than for the most recent success; never featured from off the pace at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) two weeks ago but it would be no surprise to see him bounce back now returning to 1m3f.

16/1

9th

12

(12)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Distinction

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

This has always been his time of year and he's a dual C&D winner who's back on a handy mark; it wouldn't be a shock if he popped up.

16/1

2/1

Form: 827111 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ridden last three years by Alice Bond; 3-3 for Martin Dunne with his wins over 9.4f at Wolverhampton, 1m2f at Brighton and 8.6f at Wolverhampton, with varied tactics but all in good style; 4lb penalty and just six days off but that latest run was career-best form and this 7yo is on the march.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:42 Yarmouth

McTed

9st 0lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Martin Dunne

Won first three handicaps for new yard on AW and turf (1m-1m2f) by emphatic margins but he couldn't defy a penalty in October and was a further 5lb higher when soundly beaten in November; now has to show he can cope with current mark; regular cheekpieces left off.

25/1

3

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:57 Newmarket

McTed

9st 11lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Martin Dunne

Ridden last three years by Alice Bond; 3-3 for Martin Dunne with his wins over 9.4f at Wolverhampton, 1m2f at Brighton and 8.6f at Wolverhampton, with varied tactics but all in good style; 4lb penalty and just six days off but that latest run was career-best form and this 7yo is on the march.

2/1

4th

3

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:57 Newmarket

McTed

9st 11lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Martin Dunne

Ridden last three years by Alice Bond; 3-3 for Martin Dunne with his wins over 9.4f at Wolverhampton, 1m2f at Brighton and 8.6f at Wolverhampton, with varied tactics but all in good style; 4lb penalty and just six days off but that latest run was career-best form and this 7yo is on the march.

2/1

Form: 440122

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ridden by claimer Morgan Cole over 1m2f on last three starts, storming clear at Epsom (1m2f, good) before runner-up at Newmarket (July course, good to firm) and Sandown (soft); 3yo who should not be inconvenienced by 1m1f and looks a leading player.
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4th

3

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:02 Newmarket (July)

Huggable

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Dylan Cunha

20-1 winner off 4lb lower at Epsom (1m2f, good) last August in her second handicap; runner-up on next two starts but much less impact since and she's finished down the field in her four runs this season; overall record is now 1-12 and she has something to prove at this new trip.

6/1

5th

1

(3)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 5

16:42 Sandown

Huggable

10st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Dylan Cunha

Won off 4lb lower at Epsom (1m2f, good) last August in her second handicap; runner-up on next two starts but much less impact since (despite being prominent in the betting on last two outings) and needs to turn things around with the first-time tongue-tie.

10/1

4th

3

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

20:00 Nottingham

Huggable

9st 7lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Off the mark at the fifth attempt with an emphatic win in Epsom handicap (1m2f, good) last August; looks interesting on that form, but she's been well held in her last three runs including a 16l defeat at Salisbury last month; needs to turn things around.

6/1

Form: 165-00

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Debut winner at Epsom (7f, good to soft) last July, from three 2yo races, but it's hard to draw positives from her only two (1m) this term.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(2)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:13 Southwell (AW)

Lady Justice

8st 13lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Stuart Williams

Disappointing filly who was soundly beaten over 1m on her first two appearances this year; not bred to benefit from this big hike up in trip, and could be considered only if lively in the betting.

50/1

8th

11

(7)

18th Feb 2026

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Lady Justice

8st 10lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Stuart Williams

Won a maiden at Epsom (7f, good to soft) on her debut in July 2024 but she never threatened in three starts last year and last month's Chelmsford return didn't point to a revival either.

20/1

6th

5

(6)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Lady Justice

9st 4lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Stuart Williams

Won a maiden at Epsom (7f, good to soft) on her debut in July 2024 but she never threatened in three starts last year; makes her AW debut following three months off.

20/1

Form: 416246

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Scored at Lingfield (11.5f, good to soft) in June on handicap debut; cheekpieces fitted for last two starts, running well when fourth of 14 over C&D (despite hanging right) in September but not quite so well at Kempton latest; no headgear today; needs a second look.
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9th

10

(4)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Wondrous Light

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Jonathan Portman

2-4 so far this year, her latest win coming at Nottingham (1m, good to soft) in May; a 7lb rise looked to find her out back there (soft) the following month and is only 1lb lower now; may find others are better handicapped.

7/1

4th

8

(7)

11th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:42 Nottingham

Wondrous Light

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

She has looked an improved performer this year, winning at Beverley on her reappearance (8.5f, good to soft) and adding a C&D fillies' handicap last month (good to soft); up in class and now taking on male opposition but she shouldn't be underestimated.

100/30

1st

2

(12)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:20 Nottingham

Wondrous Light

10st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

In good form dropped back to about 1m this term, winning at Beverley then creditable fourth at Southwell (AW); still unexposed over this sort of trip; shortlisted.

9/2

Form: 932546

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won at Goodwood (1m2f, good) in June and has run respectably most runs since, but latest was a lesser effort; wore cheekpieces last two outings; not far away if bouncing back.
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9th

1

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Bownder

11st 2lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Jonathan Portman

Has been in a consistent vein of form on turf, fourth at Brighton last time; gained most recent success over C&D (off current mark); solid claims returned to this scenario.

5/1

4th

2

(5)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Bownder

9st 9lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Goodwood/Lingfield winner who's been running well all summer without looking to have anything in hand off this mark, latterly when splitting a couple of subsequent winners over C&D early last month; looks set to go well again.

10/1

2nd

1

(5)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

19:50 Brighton

Bownder

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Yet to score this year but has run well a few times, latest when third of five at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) ten days ago; should be thereabouts but would prefer some give in the ground.

4/1

Form: -08700

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won 7f AW maiden last October for Charlie Hills but has beaten only two rivals across his five handicaps for new yard this season; tried 1m2f on latest and tailed off, reportedly making a respiratory noise.
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6th

2

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

17:35 Bath

Jodhpur Blue

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Sole win from 22 starts came in a maiden at Newcastle (7f, AW) in October 2024; has placed form on turf, including when third of eight at Windsor last month, but his best form has been on the AW.

5/1

3rd

5

(8)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

18:00 Windsor

Jodhpur Blue

10st 10lb

J: Miss Amy Milburn

T: Ian Williams

1-21; has been placed a few times on turf but his best form has come on the AW, albeit he was well held at Wolverhampton (1m4f) on Friday; others stronger.

10/1

5th

2

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

16:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jodhpur Blue

10st 1lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Sole win in AW maiden as 3yo, from 20 races; there's plenty of evidence that he can be on the premises, though, including his third here in January on a rare run at 1m4f.

12/1

Form: 212244

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; did consistently well at around 1m2f on turf since July and again when back up to 1m4f on AW on latest outing; an in-form candidate, so he's one to consider despite going back to 1m1f in first-time headgear.
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2nd

1

(6)

28th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 5

16:55 Ffos Las

Hibernate

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

Disappointing last of four at Catterick in July but mostly in good form this term, winning twice; if back on song he should have a part to play.

8/1

4th

4

(3)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

16:12 Catterick

Hibernate

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ed Dunlop

Largely in good form this term, notably two wins in the spring; ran well, beaten narrowly by the market leader, in four-runner field at Yarmouth (11.5f) latest run; upped in grade but receives weight all round; solid chance.

9/4

2nd

2

(2)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

14:39 Yarmouth

Hibernate

10st 0lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

Won here over 1m1f in April (good to firm) and followed up at Bath (11.5f, firm) next time off a 6lb lower mark than today's; disappointing at Beverley (1m2f) 36 days ago but he did sit close to a strong pace and may be able to bounce back.

5/2

Form: 468289

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Beaten 15l when second on handicap debut at Salisbury (1m2f, heavy) in September; tailed off on both starts since, wearing cheekpieces back on heavy going last time; lightly raced but she lacks solid claims.
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14th

10

(10)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:57 Newmarket

Treasured Angel

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Alice Haynes

Beaten 15l when second on handicap debut at Salisbury (1m2f, heavy) in September; tailed off on both starts since, wearing cheekpieces back on heavy going last time; lightly raced but she lacks solid claims.

50/1

10

(10)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:57 Newmarket

Treasured Angel

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Alice Haynes

Beaten 15l when second on handicap debut at Salisbury (1m2f, heavy) in September; tailed off on both starts since, wearing cheekpieces back on heavy going last time; lightly raced but she lacks solid claims.

50/1

15

(9)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:05 Nottingham

Treasured Angel

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Alice Haynes

When second on her handicap debut at Salisbury last month (1m2f, heavy) she was beaten 15l by the winner; tailed off at Yarmouth since; cheekpieces now reached for.

33/1

Form: 673833

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who has been third over 1m/9.4f on good to firm and AW in three of his five handicaps; place chance again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

10

(10)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:54 Wolverhampton (AW)

Le Pelerin

8st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Regressive, 13-race maiden who hasn't improved since undergoing wind surgery during the winter; twice ran well off higher marks over C&D last autumn, so a case can be made, but no upturn with the tongue-tie enlisted on latest outing and he's now given a go in first-time headgear.

16/1

6th

3

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Le Pelerin

9st 9lb

J: Harry Burns

T: William Knight

Three third-placed finishes on quick turf (1m) and AW (9.5f) last term but finished the year tamely and wind surgery didn't improve matters in two starts last month; tongue-tie added.

8/1

7th

3

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:52 Southwell (AW)

Le Pelerin

9st 7lb

J: Curtis Wilson-Ruddock

T: William Knight

Maiden (0-11); twice placed on AW, including when third to Serious Look at Wolverhampton (9.4f; 10-1) last October; less effective since - eased 5lb in the weights - but could draw benefit from his Yarmouth comeback run (first outing since wind surgery).

16/1

Form: -33863 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
2-19 overall, with both his wins in 2024 over 1m2f; three thirds from his five starts (all 1m2f) this season and he would have been close up at Leicester last time but for some interference, but he did not shape that day as if this shorter trip would suit.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(8)

11th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Little Tiger

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: William Stone

Dual winner over this trip on turf in 2024 and didn't run at all badly when fourth of 13 at Brighton (1m2f, good) in June after 221 days off; seven previous goes on the AW leave him with something to prove.

13/2

4th

2

(3)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

19:51 Brighton

Little Tiger

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: William Stone

Last win came in emphatic fashion over C&D (good to soft) in October 2024; still 6lb higher and he may just need this after 221 days off.

12/1

12

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:57 Newmarket

Little Tiger

9st 0lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: William Stone

2-19 overall, with both his wins in 2024 over 1m2f; three thirds from his five starts (all 1m2f) this season and he would have been close up at Leicester last time but for some interference, but he did not shape that day as if this shorter trip would suit.

11/2

33/1

Form: 590508

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
0-9 and the closest he's finished was on debut; he's now 12lb lower than at start of the season; wore cheekpieces on last two starts, with tongue-tie latest and he has just the latter today; others preferred.
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3rd

5

(10)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:30 Carlisle

Off Spin

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

18-race maiden but he was in good form prior to a lesser effort at Redcar (1m1f, good to firm) last month; may be able to bounce back but others appeal more for win purposes.

13/2

6th

1

(8)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Redcar

Off Spin

9st 9lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Is 0-17 but he arrives in good form, placed for third consecutive start when runner-up in 1m2f Ayr handicap (Shifter third) two weeks ago; 1lb worse off with that rival here but he can go very well again.

7/2

2nd

2

(9)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Ayr

Off Spin

9st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Is 0-16 but he arrives in good form, not seen to ideal effect when a running-on third of nine over C&D 16 days ago; well in the mix from the same mark.

9/2

Form: -08850

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
3yo who hasn't shown anything like enough in handicaps; wore cheekpieces last two starts, tailed off on heavy latest, and now tries blinkers.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

15

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:57 Newmarket

Hot Talent

8st 5lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Mike Murphy

3yo who hasn't shown anything like enough in handicaps; wore cheekpieces last two starts, tailed off on heavy latest, and now tries blinkers.

66/1

15

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:57 Newmarket

Hot Talent

8st 5lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Mike Murphy

3yo who hasn't shown anything like enough in handicaps; wore cheekpieces last two starts, tailed off on heavy latest, and now tries blinkers.

66/1

Non-runners

Timeless Spirit

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £820.30
Straight Forecast £496.28
Tricast £6296.63
Trifecta £5002.50

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Huggable

Telegraph:

Little Tiger

SPOTLIGHT:

Mc'ted

The Times:

Hibernate

RP RATINGS:

Hot Talent

D Express:

Le Pelerin

LAMBOURN:

Bownder

Daily Mail:

Huggable

Daily Record:

Huggable

The Guardian:

Hibernate

Daily Mirror:

Little Tiger

The Sun:

Little Tiger

POSTDATA:

Mc'ted

The Star:

Mc'ted