April 15 / 13.50 Newmarket

13.50

Good

Weatherbys Global Stallions App Handicap

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
ITV4
View Course
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

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

1st

6

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

Double Rush

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Andrew Balding

Promising for Charles Hills as a 3yo, winning a C&D handicap at the Craven meeting before a good third from a tricky draw at York; ended 2025 with a low-key run at Ascot but, having been switched to Andrew Balding's stable, he created a huge impression here 17 days ago, supported as though defeat was out of the question and winning accordingly; 8lb well in and looks a Group horse in waiting; obvious chance for the stable that won this prize in 2021 and 2024.

10/11

OUR TIP

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

6th

3

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Coul Angel

10st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Five-time winner (four on AW) who ran well when fourth of 16 last May on his only outing here; chased home a handicap blot on his return to turf in April and he was back in that form when second at Windsor (again 6f, good to firm; Bolo Neighs behind) 11 days ago; in the mix once more.

11/2

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

8th

1

(4)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:00 Windsor

Invictus Gold

10st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tom Clover

Quite lightly raced since going up 11lb for a wide-margin win at Newmarket (6f, good) in May 2025, but a recent second on soft ground at Epsom (6f; cheekpieces refitted) was a useful effort at the weights and showed him to be back on track; should be in contention again.

11/2

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

10th

8

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Diligently

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Clive Cox

First handicap win when he scored at Windsor in August and he'd dropped to the same mark when registering another win over that C&D (also good to firm) 25 days ago; 2lb nudge but everything that's come out of that race has run well subsequently, including wins for the runner-up and ninth, and he's firmly considered in his follow-up bid.

9/2

1st

7

(14)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Diligently

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Won a C&D handicap off this mark last August and when second at Thirsk the following month he split rivals who won the Portland and Ayr Bronze Cup on their next starts; beaten favourite over C&D five weeks ago but he had a torrid run through in a messy race; drawn widest but he's well handicapped.

6/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

3rd

5

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Rousing Encore

10st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Dual C&D winner; finished well for fourth at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) in May but has rather mixed record since returned to turf in April and never really got involved at York last time.

9/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

9th

16

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Baldomero

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Saw out 2025 with three AW wins from his final four starts but he's played only minor roles in turf handicaps this year, including when beaten nearly 5l behind King Of Light over C&D in May; could do with some rain or, failing that, a return to the AW as he's well treated now.

25/1

6th

15

(12)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Baldomero

8st 10lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Michael Appleby

Ended 2025 in fine form on AW; 0-7 in 2026 but he has slipped 6lb below his last winning mark and has Toby Moore taking another 7lb off his back; suspicion a few will prove stronger.

33/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

13th

25

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Dark Thirty

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Beat his 21 rivals at York in May and added a handicap at Chester (6f, good) last month; ran a fine race behind Sondad at the Curragh two weeks ago and is 7lb better off for half a length this time; officially the best handicapped horse in the race (5lb ahead of his mark) and another big run should be forthcoming.

12/1

2nd

6

(20)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Dark Thirty

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Ex-Richard Hannon; off the mark for the Quinn team when making virtually all in a 22-runner handicap at York Dante meeting (6f, good); bounced straight back from a lesser run at Thirsk when second at Ripon; made all for a 6f Chester win three weeks ago; stable won this with Mr Wagyu in 2022.

8/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

5th

8

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Divine Libra

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charles Hills

Beaten on his last 15 starts going back to May 2024 and only eighth on both starts this season; however, the latest result doesn't tell the whole story as he suffered a frustrating passage in the home straight at Chester; well handicapped on last season's best and he's one to consider.

11/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

8th

25

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Realign

9st 1lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

Made favourite but lacked experience when tackling the 5f handicap here last June; better form when winning at Haydock (6f, good to soft) last September and, after a low-key reappearance at Newmarket, he impressed when winning at Carlisle (6f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) recently; 1lb well in under a penalty; looks a smart prospect.

8/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

3rd

6

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket (July)

Humam

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Scored three times for previous yard but is 0-8 for current stable and not particularly solid on 2026 form that includes mostly duck eggs, beaten 8l with tongue-tie fitted at Glorious Goodwood most recently; perhaps best watched unless the market speaks favourably.

14/1

13th

17

(18)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Humam

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Stuart Williams

Scored at York for Andrew Balding on his last run in this grade; quite highly tried in seven starts for this yard but he was far from disgraced when third of five in a Swedish Listed event (7f, good) one month ago; tongue-tie added and he has one of the widest stalls to contend with, however.

33/1

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

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

13th

9

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Eye Of Dubai

8st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

His record over C&D reads 121 and he has slipped to a dangerous mark after three low-key runs in 2026; looks the type to revive soon but perhaps when faced with slower ground than he'll encounter today.

20/1

8th

1

(1)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

19:30 Hamilton

Eye Of Dubai

10st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John & Sean Quinn

He's failed to shine on both starts this season but is on a handy mark on last season's best form and is likely to get back on track sooner or later; today's drop back in grade could help in that regard.

10/1

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
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Ripon

Andesite

9st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Roger Fell

Ran really well when runner-up in two big-field handicaps at York (7f/1m, good) in June; back close to that form when fifth of 15 at Thirsk (7f, good) a fortnight ago; has claims but he's often held up (tends to start slowly) and this isn't the easiest course to make ground up.

13/2

5th

11

(14)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

Andesite

9st 2lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Roger Fell

Ran really well when runner-up in two big-field handicaps at York (7f/1m, good) in June; not at the same level when mid-division there (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained) but can be in the shake-up if swiftly rediscovering his previous form.

14/1

10th

15

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Andesite

8st 12lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Yet to win for new connections but he has run stormers here (7f/1m, both good ground) on his last two starts, bumping into a handicap blot on the first occasion and going down by just a neck two weeks ago; slow starts are a problem though and he will need things to go his way; cheekpieces now join the tongue tie.

5/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(8)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Eternal Sunshine

9st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Without a win since last season's Portland handicap at Doncaster (good) off this very mark; races prominently and rallied for second here last time; clear claims, for all that she's one of a few who might want to be up there early.

7/2

2nd

11

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Eternal Sunshine

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won last season's Portland handicap at Doncaster (good) off a 2lb higher mark; looked on the way back when runner-up back at Doncaster early last month but two lesser runs have followed.

16/1

16th

16

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Eternal Sunshine

8st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won last season's Portland handicap at Doncaster off a 1lb higher mark; she made a slow start to 2026 but there have been encouraging signs more recently, fourth at Ayr (6f, soft) and then second at Doncaster (5f, good to firm); form dipped here (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; could bounce back.

14/1

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:

Realign

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:

Realign

The Sun:

Realign

The Star:

Realign