November 01 / 14.50 Newmarket

14.50

Good

Prestige Vehicles Handicap

  • Prize money: £6442.5
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Prestige Vehicles Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 305835 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who likes Newmarket (both courses) and faded only late on over 7f at Yarmouth 11 days ago; returning to 6f looks a positive move and he's now 2lb lower than when beaten a head (also at Yarmouth) in the spring; gets on well with Kieran Shoemark and might be the answer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(10)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Newmarket (July)

Dashing Dick

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: William Stone

He's won over 7f but his two July course wins came over 6f; well handicapped now and although his form seems to have slacked off since he went close over this C&D in June this is his first 7f run since; not ruled out.

9/1

6th

1

(7)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Newmarket (July)

Dashing Dick

9st 13lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: William Stone

Normally races over 6f/7f but has form at 1m; usually runs in Class 4; gained last three wins at the Newmarket tracks; inconsistent in 2026 but this represents a drop back in grade, off an attractive mark to boot.

8/1

5th

5

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Dashing Dick

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Stone

Goes well on both Newmarket courses, including a win in this race on good to firm two years ago; good third over C&D last month but behind Yes I'm Mali when only sixth back here a fortnight ago.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 623366 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Probably best as a sprinter and longer distances have stretched his stamina on his last two starts (hooded on latest); has been given a chance by the handicapper and he's more interesting than most.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(4)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Lord Roxby

10st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Gained a second success of 2026 at Ripon (6f) this month and backed it up with a good third of 14 in Great St Wilfrid there 13 days ago; well in the mix off the same mark.

8/1

3rd

6

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Lord Roxby

8st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

In good form this year, winning a big-field handicap at York (6f, good) in May and adding a C&D handicap 12 days ago (good ground; Dark Cloud Rising second); up 5lb in a stronger race and it could find him out.

7/1

1st

3

(2)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:54 Ripon

Lord Roxby

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won in a big field at York (6f, good) in May and he's continued in good form, finishing second at Ayr (6f, good to firm) last time; key player.

11/4

8/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 679318 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Came from well back when capitalising on reduced mark at Redcar (6f, good) in September, but some way below par at Nottingham next time; others make more appeal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(8)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newmarket

May Blossom

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Julie Camacho

Came from well back when capitalising on reduced mark at Redcar (6f, good) in September, but some way below par at Nottingham next time; others make more appeal.

8/1

3rd

6

(8)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newmarket

May Blossom

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Julie Camacho

Came from well back when capitalising on reduced mark at Redcar (6f, good) in September, but some way below par at Nottingham next time; others make more appeal.

8/1

8th

7

(4)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 2

15:35 Nottingham

May Blossom

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Julie Camacho

Back to form to capitalise on a reduced mark at Redcar (6f, good) 16 days ago; nudged back up 3lb but retains handicapping scope on last year's form.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 179505 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Unplaced five times since two 6f successes in the summer, but his fifth over C&D last time wasn't a bad run; just 1lb above his last winning mark so no forlorn hope.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(4)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Expert Agent

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Stuart Williams

Won on the Rowley Mile in May (6f, good; 4lb lower) and last time finished sixth of 26 at Glorious Goodwood, which wasn't a bad run; usually ridden from behind so needs a strong pace which he might get.

10/1

6th

1

(13)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Expert Agent

9st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Bounced back to form to win at Newmarket (6f, good) in May but two lesser runs have followed on the July Course there since.

20/1

4th

3

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Expert Agent

10st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

C&D winner on good to firm last year; bounced back to form to win over 6f on the Rowley course here (good) in May; a lesser effort over C&D has followed but a revival isn't ruled out.

11/2

Form: 306004 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
In and out for George Scott this season but not disgraced over 7f at Chelmsford (AW debut) three weeks ago; can compete off a career-low mark so would have real possibilities if revitalised by a change of stable.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Bears

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

Absent since winning in first-time blinkers (retained) over C&D three months ago on second start for new yard and on AW; unexposed in this sphere and still has leeway in the handicap (peak mark was 16lb higher).

7/1

5th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newmarket

King Of Bears

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

In and out for George Scott this season but not disgraced over 7f at Chelmsford (AW debut) three weeks ago; can compete off a career-low mark so would have real possibilities if revitalised by a change of stable.

10/1

5th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newmarket

King Of Bears

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

In and out for George Scott this season but not disgraced over 7f at Chelmsford (AW debut) three weeks ago; can compete off a career-low mark so would have real possibilities if revitalised by a change of stable.

10/1

16/1

Form: 518439 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Not easy to predict; won at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) in August; wasn't beaten far at Bath (5.7f, good) in October before running poorly over the same C&D last time; perhaps heavy ground was to blame and she could bounce back.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(9)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:00 Yarmouth

Court Drive

9st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Gay Kelleway

Not at best on last couple of AW starts but now only 1lb higher than for soft-ground C&D win in June and will warrant serious consideration if there's significant rain.

10/1

6th

8

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:16 Southwell (AW)

Court Drive

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Gay Kelleway

Made the most of a reduced mark when regaining winning form at Yarmouth (6f, soft) in June and possible to make excuses for her two subsequent defeats; capable of playing a part in the returning blinkers if they go a good pace.

6/1

4th

6

(7)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

19:10 Lingfield (AW)

Court Drive

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Gay Kelleway

Scored off reduced mark at Yarmouth (6f, soft) last month and also ran well when third at Newmarket (5f, good) ten days later; suited by his C&D and can make her presence felt again.

5/1

Form: 5453U5 C BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
A regular at Newmarket (both courses) when with Robert Eddery; shaped quite well on debut for new trainer when a close fifth of ten at Catterick (6f, good) two weeks ago; 3lb lower than last winning mark; shortlisted.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

12

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Spring Bloom

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: John Butler

In-form 9yo whose last four runs have been over C&D; failed narrowly under a penalty two weeks ago (behind Fifty Nifty) but 1lb lower here and should be involved.

11/2

3rd

4

(7)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:12 Newmarket (July)

Spring Bloom

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Butler

Retains plenty of vitality aged nine; record over C&D features wins in this race two years ago and in his last two starts, latest by a neck seven days ago; rock-solid kept to this scenario and likely to remain competitive even with 4lb penalty.

4/1

1st

3

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Spring Bloom

9st 12lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Butler

His last three wins have been over C&D and latest was in a Class 4 on good to firm 13 days ago; that was a narrow success but he finished well to beat the favourite and is only 2lb higher here; respected.

7/2

Form: 373960 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Regularly thereabouts in competitive 6f handicaps this year but losing run goes back to June 2024 and he was last at Ascot four weeks ago; at last getting some respite from the handicapper but he needs a revival.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

1

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Rock Opera

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Resumed winning ways at Pontefract (6f) in June but below par in big-field 6f handicaps at York on his last two runs; this course scorer needs to bounce back on a rare run over 7f.

9/1

13th

22

(14)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Rock Opera

8st 2lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Run of in-frame efforts came to an end here two weeks ago but he still ran with more promise than his finishing position suggests; still likely vulnerable at this level.

25/1

Form: 970057 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has dropped a long way in the weights this year but hasn't made the frame in seven starts, beaten 12l when seventh of 12 at Nottingham on latest; needs first-time headgear to have a positive effect.
Place /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(3)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Albert Cee

9st 8lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Didn't get home over 7f at Southwell in March and appreciated the drop to 6f when winning there 20 days ago following a short break; both wins on turf have been on good to soft, and has claims off this 3lb higher mark.

7/2

1st

7

(6)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Albert Cee

9st 5lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Didn't get home over 7f here in March and is back off the same mark as when winning over C&D in January; off two months, but has won after much longer absences and high on the list.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.90
Straight Forecast £21.66
Tricast £162.86
Trifecta £153.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Expert Agent

The Times:

King Of Bears

TOPSPEED:

Rock Opera

SPOTLIGHT:

Dashing Dick

D Express:

Spring Bloom

Daily Mail:

King Of Bears

The Star:

King Of Bears

Daily Mirror:

Rock Opera

NEWMARKET:

Expert Agent

Telegraph:

Expert Agent

The Guardian:

Expert Agent

The Sun:

Expert Agent

RP RATINGS:

Dashing Dick

Daily Record:

Spring Bloom