April 14 / 16.10 Newmarket

16.10

Good

National Stud Handicap

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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National Stud Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

15/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 12-

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Both starts in September, winning at Leicester (7f, good) then respectable second at Bath (1m, good to form); gives the impression he may need headgear or further still but is otherwise still unexposed.
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1st

14

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Blue Courvoisier

8st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

Reappeared with close second on handicap debut at Newmarket (1m, good) last month, followed by a respectable fourth of 11 at Ascot (1m, good; favourite); has had only four races but probably needs to resume improvement.

12/1

4th

4

(10)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Ascot

Blue Courvoisier

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Won 7f Leicester novice in September and was creditable second on last month's seasonal/handicap debut at Newmarket (1m, good), despite racing a bit too freely; that form has recently been well advertised by the third and this fellow is probably still on a good mark after 1lb nudge.

11/4

12/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 322- BF

Last run: 194 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Produced consistent form figures (322) and steadily progressive RPRs last season, running well at Salisbury (1m, good) the final time; solid handicap debutant and going one better is far from implausible.
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1st

2

(5)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:55 Carlisle

St Anton

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has proved reliable and progressive in his short career to date; got up near finish when winning at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) last month; that looks solid form and he may not have reached his ceiling just yet.

7/2

1st

7

(7)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:55 Newmarket

St Anton

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Runner-up on final two of his three 2yo starts (7f/1m, good to soft/good) and improved form on recent seasonal/handicap debut when close third over C&D (good); well regarded and open to further improvement; one to consider.

9/2

4th
10 (12)
Arbaawy

20/1

Form: 22533-

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden last term and his form rather levelled off after a couple of good seconds; market support would be encouraging but otherwise needs improvement to make a winning handicap/seasonal debut.
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3rd

10

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Newbury

Arbaawy

8st 12lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John Butler

Maiden who is proving consistent and ran creditably at Ascot (1m, good) most recently; should give his running but chance of winning largely depends on the effects of first-time headgear.

8/1

3rd

10

(2)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Ascot

Arbaawy

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

A maiden after seven starts but only beaten about 1l when running-on fourth (just behind Blue Courvoisier) on last month's seasonal/handicap debut at Newmarket; no surprise if he's on the premises again.

5/1

4th

10

(12)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Newmarket

Arbaawy

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John Butler

Six-race maiden last term and his form rather levelled off after a couple of good seconds; market support would be encouraging but otherwise needs improvement to make a winning handicap/seasonal debut.

20/1

Form: 63412- D BF

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Record of 412 at Class 5 level since handicapping, the last two performances over 1m on AW; he's 6lb than last turf appearance and goes up in grade; needs to find further progress.
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4th

7

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Sandown

Luzon Heights

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Picked up a Southwell nursery (AW) in September and after a solid comeback at Newmarket in April he posted his best effort yet when second at Ascot (also 1m, good) three weeks ago; improving colt who is much respected.

15/2

2nd

12

(12)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Ascot

Luzon Heights

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Gained only win from seven starts in a run-of-the-mill AW nursery but was close up in fifth on last month's seasonal debut at Newmarket (1m, good), and is closely matched with Blue Courvoisier and Arbaawy on that form.

14/1

5th

12

(4)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Newmarket

Luzon Heights

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Record of 412 at Class 5 level since handicapping, the last two performances over 1m on AW; he's 6lb than last turf appearance and goes up in grade; needs to find further progress.

14/1

11/2

Form: 221-

Last run: 158 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Solid record over 7f last autumn comprised a couple of second-places, including at Newmarket, then odds-on success at Newcastle (AW); may well progress further and do well in handicaps; warrants respect.
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1st

1

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:53 Newmarket

Were Goosers

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Ended 2025 with an AW win over 7f (made most); thoroughly encouraging reappearance here (1m, good) in April on handicap debut, where he looked likely to reward market support but the race slipped from his grasp late on; major chance off the same mark back at 7f.

10/11

6th

4

(1)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Newmarket

Were Goosers

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Solid record over 7f last autumn comprised a couple of second-places, including at Newmarket, then odds-on success at Newcastle (AW); may well progress further and do well in handicaps; warrants respect.

11/2

4

(2)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Were Goosers

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

Starman colt who ran a debut full of promise when second to a Godolphin odds-on shot at Newmarket (7f) 12 days ago; will set a good standard for the rest to aim at if making the anticipated improvement.

11/10

Form: 02112- D

Last run: 107 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced at Southwell (1m) when bidding for an AW hat-trick, taking his form figures since handicapping to 2112; ran well in last turf attempt but is now 17lb higher in a stronger grade.
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3rd

2

(6)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 5

20:12 Lingfield

Raging Raj

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won two AW nurseries in November (1m/7f) and began this campaign with two respectable runs in competitive 1m turf handicaps; the most exposed runner in the line-up but sure to appreciate this ease in grade.

12/1

6th

11

(7)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Ascot

Raging Raj

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won two AW nurseries in November (1m/7f) and was very respectable seventh in good Newmarket handicap (1m, good) contested by a few of these last month but might be vulnerable to less-exposed rivals again.

20/1

7th

11

(9)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Newmarket

Raging Raj

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Not disgraced at Southwell (1m) when bidding for an AW hat-trick, taking his form figures since handicapping to 2112; ran well in last turf attempt but is now 17lb higher in a stronger grade.

16/1

12/1

Form: 2241-

Last run: 194 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Improved slightly on some consistent efforts to win at Salisbury (7f, good) on final 2yo start; gelded since; mark has been nudged up only 2lb for this handicap debut; may take another step forward.
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6th

6

(11)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:47 Windsor

Akho Mezzna

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jack Jones

Similar form in four 2yo runs, getting off the mark at Salisbury in October (7f, good); never in contention in a Newmarket handicap on his reappearance (1m, good); cheekpieces now reached for.

25/1

8th

9

(6)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Newmarket

Akho Mezzna

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Jones

Improved slightly on some consistent efforts to win at Salisbury (7f, good) on final 2yo start; gelded since; mark has been nudged up only 2lb for this handicap debut; may take another step forward.

12/1

Form: 44112-

Last run: 185 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-8 last year for Karl Burke and ran well in Newmarket contest (7f, good to firm) on final start; sold for 60,000gns since; the market signals may help to ascertain whether he'll return in the same form.
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5th

3

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:55 Carlisle

Blue To Blue

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ruth Jefferson

Won three times for Karl Burke as a 2yo and ran a cracker when second at Haydock (1m, good) three weeks ago; hard to knock but he has had more goes than most of these and he was nudged up 2lb after Haydock.

9/1

2nd

6

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

15:05 Haydock

Blue To Blue

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ruth Jefferson

Three wins (one 5f and two 7f, including here) for Karl Burke as a 2yo; 50-1 and never threatened in a Newmarket handicap on his seasonal/stable debut last month (1m, good); gelded since; others look stronger.

25/1

9th

6

(10)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Newmarket

Blue To Blue

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Ruth Jefferson

Record of 3-8 last year for Karl Burke and ran well in Newmarket contest (7f, good to firm) on final start; sold for 60,000gns since; the market signals may help to ascertain whether he'll return in the same form.

16/1

Form: 3217- C

Last run: 156 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Comfortably held in heavy-ground Listed event in France when last seen; won well at Newmarket (7f, good) the time before, taking record in domestic races to 321; possibly remains open to further progress.
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2nd

4

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Major Neigh Sayer

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: George Scott

Won a 7f Newmarket maiden (good) in October but finished down the field having led in French heavy-ground Listed race next time; weakened when attempting 1m on his comeback in April but this first start at 5f since his 2yo debut is still something of a surprise; fascinating to see what he makes of it in an additional tongue-tie with Oisin Murphy steering.

4/1

10th

2

(2)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Newmarket

Major Neigh Sayer

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: George Scott

Comfortably held in heavy-ground Listed event in France when last seen; won well at Newmarket (7f, good) the time before, taking record in domestic races to 321; possibly remains open to further progress.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 13-1 D

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced colt who prevailed at Southwell (1m, AW) in sole outing this year, adding to his 2yo success at Haydock (only turf attempt); hit with an 8lb rise in his mark but may improve further; handicap debut.
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9th

3

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Ascot

Tiger Power

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Defied a penalty when winning Southwell novice (1m, AW) on seasonal debut in February but ran poorly when switched to a handicap at Newmarket (1m, good) last month; needs new visor to help him rebound.

20/1

11th

3

(8)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Newmarket

Tiger Power

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Thrice-raced colt who prevailed at Southwell (1m, AW) in sole outing this year, adding to his 2yo success at Haydock (only turf attempt); hit with an 8lb rise in his mark but may improve further; handicap debut.

9/2

1st

5

(8)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Tiger Power

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Always well positioned when making a winning debut at Haydock last September (7f, good); only third under a penalty at Newcastle three weeks later; bred to appreciate the step up to a mile but he will need to improve for it if he is to defy his penalty.

11/4

Form: 117-

Last run: 171 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Showed his autumn form over 7f on soft/good to soft; well held in the Horris Hill when bidding to take his record to 3-3; however, gained his wins in good style and may have more to offer back down in class.
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12th

1

(5)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Newmarket

Pandemonium

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Showed his autumn form over 7f on soft/good to soft; well held in the Horris Hill when bidding to take his record to 3-3; however, gained his wins in good style and may have more to offer back down in class.

13/2

7th

4

(7)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Pandemonium

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Cost 375,000gns as a yearling; two from two, namely wins over 7f at Yarmouth (soft; readily) and Redcar (good to soft; easily defied penalty); brings potential to this higher grade and looks interesting.

7/2

1st

1

(2)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:36 Redcar

Pandemonium

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Out of a well-connected 1m4f winner and cost 375,000gns as a yearling; created good impression when ready winner of tactical race at Yarmouth (7f, soft) last month and commands respect under penalty.

1/2

Form: 11-

Last run: 143 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £174.60
Straight Forecast £142.81
Tricast £737.74
Trifecta £1423.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

We're Goosers

RP RATINGS:

Major Neigh Sayer

Daily Mirror:

Darn Hot Gallop

NEWMARKET:

Pandemonium

POSTDATA:

Tiger Power

LAMBOURN:

Blue Courvoisier

D Express:

St Anton

The Star:

Darn Hot Gallop

The Times:

We're Goosers

Telegraph:

We're Goosers

The Guardian:

We're Goosers

Daily Record:

We're Goosers

Daily Mail:

Pandemonium

TOPSPEED:

Major Neigh Sayer