April 15 / 13.50 Newmarket

13.50

Good

Weatherbys Global Stallions App Handicap

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
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Weatherbys Global Stallions App Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 11320- CD

Last run: 221 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Progressive sort for Charles Hills until disappointing in September on last appearance; commenced last season with two wins, including over C&D at this meeting, and warrants plenty of respect back here on debut for Andrew Balding with a resumption of improvement possible.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(3)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:50 York

Double Rush

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Andrew Balding

His form has taken off for Andrew Balding this year, winning handicaps at Newmarket (twice) and the Wokingham at Royal Ascot; came up short in the July Cup eight weeks ago but this will be easier and he still has time to establish himself at this level and higher.

3/1

8th

4

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Double Rush

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Smart handicapper who brings excellent stats, being 3-3 at Newmarket (on the other course, admittedly, but it bodes well) and 3-3 (much improved) this term for new yard; prevailed only narrowly in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot (good to firm) most recently but seems on his way to becoming a Group performer; adds great interest.

8/1

1st

4

(24)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Double Rush

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Andrew Balding

The talking horse in good 6f handicaps this spring and he delivered, coming clear with no fuss under Oisin Murphy at Newmarket (good) on yard debut and not having to work much harder under a penalty there (good to firm) in May for Shane Foley; 10lb higher than last time but could be on his way to better things.

9/2

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9/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 112-67 CD

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Successful over C&D (off 15lb lower) seven months ago in last turf attempt and has subsequently developed into a useful AW handicapper; possibilities, provided he transfers the improvement back to this sphere.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(19)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Coul Angel

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Yet to score this season but latest two placings in big York handicaps have been career-bests, most recently strong-finishing third (beaten little over 1l) of 20 behind Sondad after being switched; 4lb better off with that rival so certainly has his chance.

15/2

3rd

20

(20)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Coul Angel

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Michael Appleby

Style of racing leaves him a hostage to fortune but he has the ability to win a big prize when things pan out favourably; latest C&D second has been well advertised since and he wasn't well drawn there; 2lb rise should be fine and he has form on slow ground; one to consider.

11/1

2nd

6

(20)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Coul Angel

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Appleby

Made good progress in the second half of 2025; the handicapper has held the upper hand more recently though and this might not set up ideally for his style of racing.

20/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 31055- CD

Last run: 138 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Ran respectably in AW Listed event when last seen; two attempts over C&D comprise a good third to Double Rush at this meeting 12 months ago and a ready success on 2,000 Guineas day (good); solid chance.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(14)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

13:55 Doncaster

Invictus Gold

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Tom Clover

Impressive Newmarket win in May 2025 saw him hit hard by the handicapper and he hasn't added to it; mixed results this year, the standout when second at Epsom (6f, soft) in June; out the back in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood last time and others look safer.

20/1

26th

15

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Invictus Gold

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tom Clover

His impressive Newmarket success last May saw him hit hard by the handicapper and he hasn't added to it; chasing home Sondad at Epsom (6f, soft) in June represented his best run of the year but he failed to build on it at Windsor last time; others look safer.

50/1

4th
13 (3)
Diligently

11/1

Form: 20912- D

Last run: 221 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Has gained both wins during the month of August but ran well (off current mark) on spring reappearance last term and when second to Eternal Sunshine on final outing; gelded since; each-way possibilities.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

14

(12)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Diligently

8st 12lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Clive Cox

Won a Class 3 handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June and ran well for second back at that track last month; only sixth (Northcliff third) of 13 over C&D in first-time cheekpieces since, though.

16/1

6th

9

(10)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Diligently

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Won a Class 3 handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June and ran well for second back at that track 26 days ago; 2lb higher today but the new cheekpieces could give him a lift.

6/1

2nd

11

(6)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Diligently

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Clive Cox

Has had some ups and downs in handicaps but is 2-3 in them over C&D (latest win when getting the better of Indian Run in June) and was seriously impeded in the other; has claims with Billy Loughnane up for the first time.

7/1

14/1

Form: 1043-2 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Creditable second at Newcastle (6f, AW) on seasonal debut but looks no certainty to go one better in this stronger grade, especially having gained both wins last year off a 6lb lower mark.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(11)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Haydock

Rousing Encore

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Has an excellent record at Ayr and it was a shame that he was drawn on the other side to the narrow winner when leading home his group in the Bronze Cup (6f, soft) last week; back up 3lb which won't be beyond him if he copes with this track at the first attempt.

7/1

5th

5

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:54 Ripon

Rousing Encore

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Inconsistent and winless this year and well beaten at York (6f, good to firm) recently; however, that was more competitive than this and two starts ago he ran well when third of 17 at Ayr (6f, good); may have a chance.

6/1

19th

14

(18)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Rousing Encore

8st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won a good C&D handicap last year and also successful at Ayr last September; 0-7 in 2026 but he retains all his ability and ran well for third (of 17) at Ayr 19 days ago; high draw a potential stumbling block.

12/1

33/1

Form: 11-450 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Three wins during his latest spell on AW; close second to Dark Thirty in this contest two years ago but needs to rebound, having been comfortably held returned to turf 17 days ago.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(6)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

14:45 Catterick

Baldomero

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Appleby

Losing run goes back to last December but he's dropped down the weights and his recent narrow defeat against a smart rival at York (5f, soft; has won at about 6f and on good) was a cracking effort; back up 3lb on course debut but he should be very competitive.

11/4

4th

4

(3)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:51 Salisbury

Baldomero

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Yet to score this term but he's hinted he can put that right, his latest fourth at Beverley (5f, soft) being another such example; return to 6f is no bother and he won't mind how the ground is riding; career-low mark.

11/2

4th

11

(11)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Baldomero

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Yet to score this term but his sixth of 21 at the Ebor festival (6f, good to firm) indicated he might be rediscovering his level; that didn't prove the case at Windsor last time but he's too well handicapped to ignore and rain would certainly not hinder him.

10/1

Form: 0060-0 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Had two attempts at this race when with Richard Hannon, winning off 4lb higher in 2024 and losing his chance with a poor start last year; likely player if back to best in this second outing for new stable.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

1

(3)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:28 Ripon

Dark Thirty

10st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: John & Sean Quinn

Dual 6f winner at York and Chester this summer; got back on track with third of 24 in 6f handicap at the Curragh 13 days ago so must enter calculations off a 2lb lower mark.

5/1

3rd

2

(16)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Dark Thirty

9st 9lb

J: Sam Coen

T: John & Sean Quinn

Coaxed back to his best by the Quinns this year, winning 6f handicaps here and at Chester before narrow defeat to Sondad in the Scurry Handicap; both recent efforts below best however so needs to bounce back but meets Sondad on 8lb better terms.

14/1

14th

4

(13)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Dark Thirty

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Coaxed back to his best by the Quinns this year, winning 6f handicaps here and at Chester and then running a fine race in a hot sprint handicap at the Curragh last month; weakened in the closing stages of the Stewards' Cup, a race in which he was 5lb well in, and a personal best is needed to defy this highest mark of his career over the shortest trip he will have tackled.

18/1

Form: 55462- D

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Has course form and is capable of being involved; however, has gained both handicap wins at Chester, latest in May 2024, and may be more interesting back there with this reappearance under his belt.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

16:52 Chester

Divine Libra

9st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

It's 18 runs since she scored over C&D and she comes here on the back of a below-par ninth in 7f Southwell handicap last month; not easy to make a case for.

6/1

9th

13

(11)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Divine Libra

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Three-time winner but now on a lengthy losing run and connections reverted to blinkers last time at Goodwood; needs to turn a corner.

20/1

11th

16

(4)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Divine Libra

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charles Hills

Beaten on his last 16 starts going back to May 2024 and he didn't deliver on a hint he was on the way back at Chester in May when beaten 7l at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 25 days ago; just 1lb above his last winning mark, however, and first-time blinkers might help him put his best foot forward.

18/1

9/2

Form: 19017- D

Last run: 158 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to his autumn starts, winning at Haydock (6f) then perhaps hindered by heavy ground at Doncaster; lightly raced, in excellent hands and may still have further progress in him; remains of interest.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

15

(7)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Realign

9st 1lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: William Haggas

Campaigned mostly over 6f; took well to first-time cheekpieces at Carlisle in May but hasn't gone on from that win, notwithstanding a respectable effort at Royal Ascot; something to prove back up in trip; headgear removed.

20/1

10th

16

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Realign

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Comfortable win at Carlisle (6f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time) in May but he has come up short in the Wokingham and Stewards' Cup since; this looks no easier and he will need to be at the top of his game.

16/1

16th

19

(18)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Realign

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Profile is hit and miss but conditions won't faze him; he looked good at Carlisle (6f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time) in May and brings relatively low mileage but he was only midfield in the Wokingham and is 1lb higher today, so needs a big personal best.

20/1

14/1

Form: 18534- D BF

Last run: 171 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Gained his final win for previous yard and sole placed effort for current stable over 7f; beaten favourite in Italian Listed race over 6f when last seen; gelded since; may ideally need a step back up in trip.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

5

(17)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:47 Leicester

Humam

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Record of 0-11 for current stable; inconsistent this term, best efforts when third on two occasions; not a solid option but has the ability to play a big role, provided this is one of his better days.

16/1

12th

9

(12)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Humam

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Stuart Williams

Back in form when third of ten at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last month; failed to back it up at Newbury one week later; has a C&D win on his record and still feasibly weighted.

18/1

8th

7

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Newbury

Humam

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Seemed in the doldrums prior to third of ten at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last Saturday; had slipped in the weights and he's well treated on the pick of his 3yo form; not ruled out.

9/1

Form: 31527- D

Last run: 140 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Capable of being involved but is by no means certain to shine in this spring reappearance, having shown his best handicap form in autumn months; the market signals may offer further guidance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

3

(10)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:37 Haydock

Eye Of Dubai

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Returned to form with a bang when a well-backed winner in first-time blinkers (retained since) in the Ayr Bronze Cup (6f, soft) last month; unplaced at Ripon (6f, good) eight days later but back on song when second at Ayr (6f, heavy) last week; well worth another crack at 5f; high on the list.

5/1

8th

7

(9)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:28 Ripon

Eye Of Dubai

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Winner of the last two runnings of this; back to form with a bang in first-time blinkers (retained) when landing the Bronze Cup at Ayr (6f) one week ago; back up 5lb but he holds major claims off the same mark as when scoring here 12 months ago.

7/2

13th

16

(19)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Eye Of Dubai

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Scored at Ripon (6f) in September but yet to hit top form in four runs this season, beating only one back there (6f) 13 days ago; mark is plummeting but he still needs to take a step forward.

25/1

12th
14 (10)
Andesite

33/1

Form: 6560-7 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Finished last in final start for Karl Burke and midfield effort on reappearance (AW) took his record since debut success to 0-8; chance largely depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(4)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Pontefract

Andesite

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Chasing a hat-trick after 7f wins at Thirsk (good to soft) and Chester (heavy) last month; still of interest from a handicapping perspective but the drop in trip is a slight concern.

9/2

1st

4

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

16:52 Chester

Andesite

9st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Roger Fell

Ended a long losing sequence in 7f handicap at Thirsk two weeks ago; hasn't always proved the easiest of rides but she's not out of things nudged up 2lb.

15/2

1st

3

(5)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Thirsk

Andesite

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Not yet added to his debut win in May 2024 but there have been some cracking efforts in defeat in big-field York handicaps this summer; well short of that level at Ripon (1m, good) three weeks ago but he is on a dangerous mark and conditions shouldn't be an issue.

8/1

25/1

Form: 3330-0 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won last year's Portland during a great spell of form that has come to an end with duck eggs in last two appearances; perhaps best watched until she shows clear signs of a revival.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(5)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Eternal Sunshine

9st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Off the mark for the year with her win at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) in August; wore first-time cheekpieces at Newmarket (6f, good) nine days ago and she ran well for second; another 1lb higher today but foolish to discount.

15/2

2nd

4

(4)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Eternal Sunshine

9st 7lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Well beaten in the Portland at Doncaster 12 days ago, having won that 5.6f handicap 12 months earlier; however, she won at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) two starts ago and is fine at 6f and on good/good to firm ground; this front-runner is not discounted in first-time cheekpieces.

12/1

Non-runners

Zoulu Chief

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £21.00
Straight Forecast £17.90
Tricast £134.73
Trifecta £131.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Double Rush

The Guardian:

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NEWMARKET:

Invictus Gold

D Express:

Zoulu Chief

LAMBOURN:

Divine Libra

POSTDATA:

Rousing Encore

Daily Mail:

Dark Thirty

RP RATINGS:

Double Rush

TOPSPEED:

Double Rush

The Times:

Double Rush

Telegraph:

Double Rush

Daily Record:

Double Rush

Daily Mirror:

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The Sun:

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The Star:

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