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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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5th

5

(6)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:28 Kempton (AW)

Distinction

9st 7lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

A three-time winner (including over C&D) in 2025; yet to hit top form this season though, slowly away when sixth of eight in 1m2f Pontefract handicap last month; needs to take a step forward.

14/1

6th

7

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Distinction

9st 2lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Kept to a track that suits as his form at Pontefract features wins in 2024/2025 and a resurgent effort (close third) in latest start; faces some unexposed types among his younger rivals but holds a solid chance.

5/1

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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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

(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

9th

6

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

16:22 Salisbury

Huggable

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dylan Cunha

Low-mileage 4yo who has form figures of 122 over 1m2f and may still have more to offer; kept on for midfield effort over 1m on seasonal debut; interesting back up in trip with that outing under her belt.

13/2

6th

3

(3)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:20 Nottingham

Huggable

10st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Dylan Cunha

Low-mileage filly who showed her best form (one win, two seconds) last year over 1m2f; bit to prove back at 1m but otherwise may do better still.

14/1

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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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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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

4th

1

(9)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Wondrous Light

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Jonathan Portman

Having dropped back down to her last winning mark she's scored on her reappearance at Beverley (8.4f, turf) a fortnight ago; strong claims back up 3lb provided the return to Tapeta isn't an issue.

9/4

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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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

3rd

2

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Lingfield

Bownder

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jonathan Portman

Wildly inconsistent this year; better from the front in a small field last time and the return to a switchback track, back up in trip, looks in his favour (fair record on the AW here); whether he reproduces the effort is the question.

7/2

3rd

1

(5)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Bownder

9st 12lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

For one who has been a model of consistency for much of his career it is slightly disconcerting that he has been well below form in three of his last four starts; the lesser runs have been in Class 5 events and his standout recent effort came when faced with Class 6 opposition, missing out by just a head at Lingfield in February (1m2f, AW); has run well over C&D in the past and a revival could be forthcoming back down in grade.

13/2

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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2nd

2

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Jodhpur Blue

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Sole win in 7f AW maiden as 3yo; very understated in early handicaps for this yard but he's been involved in three tight finishes at 1m3f and 1m2f on AW in 2026 and the step up to 2m in March looked more of an experiment than a plan; acts on turf and has claims back at 1m2f.

5/1

6th

2

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

14:12 Lingfield (AW)

Jodhpur Blue

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Still to add to his 7f maiden win for Charles Hills in October 2024 but he has been banging at the door this year, placed on his last four starts (1m2f-1m4f); goes into unknown territory in terms of stamina and he's by Blue Point so there has to be a question mark.

4/1

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

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

5th

5

(5)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Hibernate

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ed Dunlop

Made virtually all in a five-runner race at Yarmouth (1m1f, good to firm) last month and followed up in another small field at Bath (11.5f, firm) 15 days ago; up 6lb for last time and steps up in grade, but can't be dismissed in his bid for the hat-trick.

6/4

1st

1

(4)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

15:50 Bath

Hibernate

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

Dictated matters from the front to win in a small field at Yarmouth 12 days ago (1m1f, good to firm); effectively 9lb higher as they claimed 5lb that day, but stamina won't be an issue over this far.

11/10

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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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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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

13th

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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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

3rd

6

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Off Spin

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Posted sound effort when third of 11 at Pontefract (1m2f, good) 11 days ago and competes off the same mark here but he's 0-15 now and not yet proven on ground slower than good.

5/1

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.
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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