April 16 / 13.50 Newmarket

13.50

Good

Betway Handicap

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
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Betway Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 20D13-1 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Made all for comfortable reappearance success in Wolverhampton maiden (6f, AW) that was won last year by Double Rush, who followed up in this race; mark is unaltered for this second attempt at handicap level; interesting given his good credentials and likelihood of further progress.
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21th

23

(27)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Sovereign Spell

8st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won 6f events at Wolverhampton (AW) and Newmarket (good) on his first two starts this year; progress stalled behind Ten Carat Harry last time; high in the weights back at 5f.

20/1

7th

5

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Newmarket

Sovereign Spell

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

First past the post at Windsor last summer but demoted on a technicality; 2-2 in 2026, winning a Wolverhampton maiden easily before gamely seeing off Advertised over C&D 16 days ago; 6lb rise could be enough to scupper the hat-trick bid.

4/1

1st

14

(4)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Sovereign Spell

8st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Made all for comfortable reappearance success in Wolverhampton maiden (6f, AW) that was won last year by Double Rush, who followed up in this race; mark is unaltered for this second attempt at handicap level; interesting given his good credentials and likelihood of further progress.

7/1

28/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 21014- D

Last run: 188 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Appeared to run well in valuable prize at York (7f) on final 2yo start but an 11lb rise in his mark doesn't help in this ongoing bid for a first turf success; 2-2 on AW, both performances at Newcastle (6f/7f).
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11th

4

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Advertised

8st 13lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Very close fourth in valuable final here (7f, good) last October on last 2yo start and reappeared with second of 13 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good); had an excuse (stumbled leaving the stalls) when down the field at Newmarket last time and has been gelded since; possible player.

12/1

9th

2

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Newmarket

Advertised

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Won twice on AW last year but he took his form to a new level when fourth of 14 in a York sales race last October (7f, good); lumped up 11lb for that but showed there was no fluke about the performance by finishing second in a C&D handicap on his reappearance 16 days ago (behind Sovereign Spell); didn't look in love with the track on that occasion but he is on an upward path and remains unexposed as a sprinter; 4lb rise demands more though.

9/2

13/2

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 321-

Last run: 163 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Made all in Wolverhampton maiden (7f, AW) to take her 2yo record to 321; likely to be as effective back down in distance; looks the type to improve further and do well in handicaps for her major connections; attractively weighted near the bottom of the card and is one for the shortlist.
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5th

2

(5)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 1

16:02 Carlisle

Albaydaa

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Progressive since handicapping, placed twice in a row (6f/7f, good) before narrow win over this C&D (good to firm); others have stronger form but this well-bred sort could have plenty more left in the tank for her top yard.

3/1

1st

7

(8)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 3

16:20 Carlisle

Albaydaa

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Classy pedigree; ready winner when upped to 7f (AW) on final 2yo start; pleasing comeback at Newmarket (6f) in April, when a keeping-on third of 13, just ahead of a subsequent Listed winner; unfortunate to run up against a big improver at Ascot (7f, good) since but aims lower here; solid.

11/10

2nd

5

(8)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Ascot

Albaydaa

8st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Came on plenty for each 2yo run, making all in a 7f maiden on Wolverhampton AW in November; plenty to like about her reappearance in a 6f handicap at Newmarket (good) recently, where she initially failed to pick up but came home nicely to finish a close third of 13; should come on for the run and go well back over 7f; yard has won three of the last seven runnings.

4/1

13/2

Form: 12125- D BF

Last run: 194 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite in the Two Year Old Trophy at Redcar when last seen but otherwise a progressive sort and may do better still; performed well in sales races at York (won) and Doncaster (close second; form has been strongly franked); capable of playing a big role, even off top weight.
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7th

7

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:02 Newbury

Song Of The Clyde

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Sole 3yo in this field; largely progressive colt whose form features wins in York sales race as a 2yo and C&D Listed event on penultimate outing; creditable seventh in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot latest; may have more to offer back down in class; major player.

5/1

7th

13

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Song Of The Clyde

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Won a sales race at York (6f, good to firm) last August and his form went to a new level when an all-the-way Listed winner at Newbury (6f, good) last month, narrowly from Albert Einstein; this is his first Group-race assignment and further improvement is needed but he's an each-way possible.

16/1

1st

10

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Song Of The Clyde

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Posted good performances (won/second) in sales races last term and ran creditably off top weight in Newmarket handicap (6f, good) on reappearance; however, has something to find on ratings in this field.

10/1

12/1

Form: 311- D

Last run: 205 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Built on debut effort by completing a September double, showing versatility with the wins over 6f on fast ground and 5f on soft; readily defied a penalty in novice event at Beverley and looks open to further progress this season; possibilities.
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1st

4

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newmarket (July)

Ironwill

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

2-3 in 2yo campaign and took a step forward from his first two runs of this season when third at Sandown (7f, good) three weeks ago; could do with settling better but he might not be far away.

6/1

3rd

7

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Sandown

Ironwill

9st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: Stuart Williams

Won two minor sprints last year but fairly well held in 6f/7f good-ground handicaps this term and has only dropped 4lb; others appeal more, especially over this stiff 7f.

7/1

5th

13

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Goodwood

Ironwill

8st 7lb

J: J F Egan

T: Stuart Williams

Unexposed colt whose sprinting form includes two wins last term and a respectable fifth at Newmarket (good) on reappearance; a possible danger with that outing under his belt, provided he stays this new trip.

13/2

16/1

Form: 05783- D

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Good seventh of 19 at the York Ebor festival (6f) in sole handicap attempt but is a tad exposed, as record of 0-6 since debut success reflects; below-par third of four in conditions race on final 2yo start.
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5th

13

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

First Legion

8st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Richard Hannon

Made it 0-10 since winning on debut over C&D last May when underwhelming at Leicester 19 days ago; however, he was in good form previously, finishing 3l fifth of 14 over 7f here (good) earlier last month when not quite seeing out the trip; edging down the weights and could be involved.

20/1

4th

3

(7)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:50 Leicester

First Legion

9st 8lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Successful 2yo debut and later close up in a 6f York handicap (good to firm) last August; best effort since when beaten about 1l at Newmarket in April but the step up to 7f back at York last time wasn't a particular positive, even though he ran perfectly well in fifth of 14; major contender back at 6f on drying ground.

5/1

5th

4

(7)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

First Legion

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Richard Hannon

Made a winning debut in 6f novice event at this meeting last year; has become quite exposed kept to sprinting since but this combination of new trip and return to the Dante festival may have a positive effect.

10/1

Form: 6-7738

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Reasonably exposed and doesn't look the answer on the balance of his AW form this year; gained his 2yo wins at a lower level; chance largely depends on the effects of first-time headgear.
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9th

6

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Supremacy

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Managed only fifth of eight at Kempton last month and is now 0-6 for current stable; continues to slip down the weights but his tendency to race too freey remains a concern; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers.

12/1

5th

1

(9)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Rogue Supremacy

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Two wins for David O'Meara as a 2yo and also ran a cracker over C&D last September (Group 3); the handicapper has been in command this year but he returns to AW and drops back to a Class 4; not solid but a revival isn't out of the question.

12/1

5th

1

(6)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:50 Leicester

Rogue Supremacy

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Two wins at about 5f (good to firm and good) as 2yo for previous yard; no progress for this one in 2026, finishing in mid-division at Newmarket (first-time cheekpieces, retained) in April; gelded since; likely needs more weight off his back kept to 6f.

25/1

50/1

Form: 43100- D

Last run: 188 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Scored twice during his spell with Ger Lyons, then posted duck eggs in two Listed events for Charles Byrnes; gelded since; 1-1 at handicap level but this looks a tougher task on debut for new stable.
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9th

7

(7)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Sir Alfie

9st 8lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Two sprint wins in Ireland as 2yo, including when making all at the Curragh (6f, good) last August, but in poor form on turf and the AW in Britain this year and it's hard to believe he's worth his current mark.

40/1

8th

2

(10)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Sir Alfie

9st 8lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Won twice for Ger Lyons last summer, making all in a 6f handicap at the Curragh last August; well beaten in two runs for Charles Byrnes last autumn and he hasn't fired in three runs for his new connections either; latest York run was slightly more encouraging so he's worth a market check dropping into a Class 4 and returning to 6f.

25/1

10th

3

(19)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Sir Alfie

9st 6lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Two wins last summer for Ger Lyons; however, he's been a long way below his best on his last four starts, the first two for Charles Byrnes and the latest two for this yard; transformation needed in first-time tongue-tie.

66/1

OUR TIP

Form: 21027-

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Had an easy task for sole win; good second in sales/Listed races at York, including behind Song Of The Clyde, but form dipped sharply on final 2yo start; has a difficult mark in this first handicap attempt.
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10th

2

(12)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Boston Dan

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Good second in sales and Listed races over 6f at York during his 2yo campaign; not in anything like the same form this term, including here, and still needs to prove that he's trained on; record is only 1-12.

33/1

12th

6

(21)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Boston Dan

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two of his best 2yo runs came over C&D, including a Listed second in October (good); however, he's been a long way below that level on both starts this term, most recently in a 5f Listed race here (good) last month.

40/1

10th

3

(3)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:40 York

Boston Dan

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Sole success came in four-runner Hamilton maiden (5f, good to soft) but it was a fine effort when second at 66-1 in very valuable sales race at the Ebor meeting (6f, good to firm) and bettered that form when runner-up in Listed event back here (good) in October; floundered on heavy ground next time, however, and down the field in Newmarket handicap on return; work to do even if this track brings out the best in him again.

33/1

Form: 16135- D

Last run: 222 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Gained her handicap success at a major track (6f) but against only three rivals and faces a tougher scenario in this deeper field; 4lb rise for final effort (fifth in substandard AW Group 3) adds to the difficulty; on a positive note, there is a chance she can still improve further.
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4th

1

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Sayidah Hard Spun

9st 11lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Hughes

She ran well in both C&D starts last year, winning a fillies' novice last May and a close fifth in a Group 3 in September; well held in two turf handicaps this year, the latest nine days ago, but drops in class today and a revival isn't out of the question.

6/1

7th

6

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

Sayidah Hard Spun

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Richard Hughes

Won twice over 6f as a 2yo, including an Ascot nursery off 4lb lower; she needs to leave her Newmarket reappearance well behind if she is come out on top this time.

16/1

10th

9

(8)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Sayidah Hard Spun

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hughes

Gained her handicap success at a major track (6f) but against only three rivals and faces a tougher scenario in this deeper field; 4lb rise for final effort (fifth in substandard AW Group 3) adds to the difficulty; on a positive note, there is a chance she can still improve further.

12/1

14/1

Form: 40101- D

Last run: 173 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Brings very good stats, being 3-6 overall, 2-2 in handicaps (both Class 4) and 2-2 over 6f; prevailed narrowly at Newbury (soft) on last appearance; now 2lb higher in a better race but may have further improvement in her; one to consider.
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6th

5

(7)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Lebron Power

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Three-time winner last year, twice on soft ground, who's proved tough to place this season; better effort last time but will need to better that on her AW debut.

6/1

2nd

2

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:22 Redcar

Lebron Power

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Richard Hannon

Won three times as a 2yo (5f and 6f, soft and good to firm) but not so good in three runs this year.

11/2

5th

2

(7)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Lebron Power

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Richard Hannon

Won three times as a 2yo (5f and 6f, soft and good to firm); not so good in two runs this time around but this represents a drop in class and going back over 5f should be fine.

8/1

4/1

Form: 15-43 CD

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Cost 2,000,000euros as a yearling and impressively justified favouritism over C&D (good to firm) last May on debut; beaten in three races over 7f/1m since but ran well at Meydan latest; gelded since; interesting with progress possible returned to this scenario on handicap debut.
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12th

4

(3)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Treanmor

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Cost 2,000,000euros as a yearling and impressively justified favouritism over C&D (good to firm) last May on debut; beaten in three races over 7f/1m since but ran well at Meydan latest; gelded since; interesting with progress possible returned to this scenario on handicap debut.

4/1

5

(5)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Treanmor

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Frankel colt who cost 2,000,000euros as a yearling; impressively justified strong support in Newmarket contest (6f, good to firm; easily went clear for 4l win) and looks a smart prospect; leading contender.

13/8

1st

3

(3)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Newmarket

Treanmor

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

2,000,000euros yearling; first foal; dam 6f 2yo/7f Listed winner (RPR 106), sister to 5f-1m winner Pedestal, closely related to 5f 2yo/6f winner Full Authority, half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner Oliver Show, out of half-sister to US 1m1f Grade 1 winner; this Frankel colt has to catch the eye.

8/13

Form: 52114-

Last run: 236 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Absent since coming up short in Listed grade at York Ebor festival when bidding for 5f hat-trick; return to 6f presents a question mark in this competitive field and William Buick prefers Treanmor; however, cost 1,400,000gns at the Craven breeze-up a year ago and can't be written off.
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13th

3

(5)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Silent Applause

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

Absent since coming up short in Listed grade at York Ebor festival when bidding for 5f hat-trick; return to 6f presents a question mark in this competitive field and William Buick prefers Treanmor; however, cost 1,400,000gns at the Craven breeze-up a year ago and can't be written off.

7/1

6

(4)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:45 York

Silent Applause

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

1,400,000gns breeze-up purchase who is 2-2 since dropping to 5f, latterly returning from a gelding operation to make light of an opening mark of 88 in a small-field nursery at Haydock (good); William Buick is on Military Code but this son of Acclamation looks capable of making his presence felt in this higher grade.

7/2

1st

1

(1)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Haydock

Silent Applause

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Appleby

Runner-up at Nottingham (6f, good) in June on second start then got the job done at 1-4 there (5f, good to firm) last month; gelded since; cost 1,400,000gns at the breeze-ups in April and could have lots more to offer for his top connections.

4/5

Non-runners

Reciprocated, Pilu, Enricher

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £66.00
Straight Forecast £54.17
Tricast £398.35
Trifecta £770.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sovereign Spell

The Times:

Albaydaa

Telegraph:

Pilu

TOPSPEED:

Lebron Power

Daily Mirror:

Rogue Supremacy

NEWMARKET:

Treanmor

Daily Record:

Silent Applause

LAMBOURN:

Song Of The Clyde

The Star:

Albaydaa

RP RATINGS:

Sovereign Spell

POSTDATA:

Sovereign Spell

The Guardian:

Sovereign Spell

Daily Mail:

Sovereign Spell

D Express:

Sovereign Spell

The Sun:

Sovereign Spell