April 17 / 16.55 Newbury

16.55

Good

Dubai Duty Free Full Of Surprises Handicap

  • Prize money: £17010.5
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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Dubai Duty Free Full Of Surprises Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 23115- D

Last run: 174 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the third attempt as a 2yo when seeing off 14 rivals at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good); improved for the step up to 7f when impressing in an 18-runner nursery at York's Ebor meeting (good to firm); only 5-1 for a Group 3 over C&D when last seen in October but he dropped away late on soft ground that may not have been ideal; could still have more to offer back on a sounder surface.
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6th

5

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 1

17:15 Epsom

Stellar Sunrise

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Bit disappointing in similar event at Newmarket last time but otherwise a broadly progressive colt and can't be written off; ready winner of useful handicap at Newbury (7f, good) in his only other start this term.

9/4

3rd

5

(2)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:40 Newmarket

Stellar Sunrise

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Won in good style in a big field on nursery debut at York (7f, good to firm) last August and soft ground may not have suited in the Group 3 Horris Hill at Newbury in October; returned with commanding handicap win at Newbury (7f, good) a fortnight ago and holds leading form claims.

2/1

1st

2

(10)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Newbury

Stellar Sunrise

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Off the mark at the third attempt as a 2yo when seeing off 14 rivals at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good); improved for the step up to 7f when impressing in an 18-runner nursery at York's Ebor meeting (good to firm); only 5-1 for a Group 3 over C&D when last seen in October but he dropped away late on soft ground that may not have been ideal; could still have more to offer back on a sounder surface.

8/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 152-1 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful form as a 2yo, including winning debut, but took his form to a new level with a runaway success at Southwell (7f, AW) on return 12 days ago; this is a stronger race but he is 6lb well in under the penalty and the money that came for him at Southwell strongly suggested he was thought to be smart; stall 1 is a potential query but lots to like otherwise.
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2nd

2

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Colori Forever

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

All seven races at 7f; progressive in handicaps in the spring and made it 2-3 for the year when doing it readily at Ascot (good) in May; down the field in the Group 3 Jersey at the Royal meeting (good to firm; third of seven in the near-side group) but he's better than that and is not ruled out in view of his previous promise, especially as the step up to 1m could suit.

8/1

12th

8

(13)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Colori Forever

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Tends to be delivered late; keeps getting better and showed his liking for this C&D when beating nine opponents with plenty in hand in handicap here six weeks ago; should continue on an upward curve and he's well worth his place in this higher grade.

14/1

1st

1

(10)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Ascot

Colori Forever

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Impressive winner over 7f on Southwell AW reappearance; made favourite for a good 7f Newbury handicap since, when 6lb well in under a penalty, but failed to get into the action soon enough, finishing second to a more prominently ridden winner (May Angel just behind); still has potential despite running off his new mark and this stiff 7f can suit.

7/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 5156- D

Last run: 174 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Ready winner of a 7f novice at Southwell on his second start; came up short in two Group 3 events afterwards (tried in a hood on second occasion); he has since undergone wind and gelding operations; hard pressed to describe him as well handicapped on what we have seen but the surgeries could unlock more.
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8th

2

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

May Angel

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Creditable shows in 7f turf handicaps this year and the drop to 5f at Royal Ascot since (tongue tied first time) was always going to ask a searching question; however, he did as well as could have been expected in eighth of 27 and this extra furlong can only help; likely more needed from him, even so.

14/1

8th

12

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

May Angel

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

All six runs have been at 7f, winning an AW novice last summer; had wind and gelding operations prior to his reappearance at Newbury (good) in April and ran well for third; filled the same spot in a handicap here six weeks ago; improvement essential now tackling 5f in a red-hot handicap; tongue-tie enlisted.

14/1

3rd

2

(9)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Ascot

May Angel

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Ready winner of 7f novice on Southwell AW before highly tried in Group races on final 2yo starts; gelded and had wind surgery in the close season and returned with a useful effort to be third in a well-contested Newbury handicap (7f, good; just behind the penalised Colori Forever) last month; looks sure to be involved off the same mark.

4/1

Form: 3111-2 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Ended 2025 in fine form, completing a hat-trick when powering through the mud at Doncaster in November (6f); promising second behind Tamashal at Southwell on return three weeks ago; in deeper waters today.
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2nd

2

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:47 Chester

The Resdev Scholar

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Completed a hat-trick at Doncaster (6f) in November and continued in very good form when placed in four handicaps this season, including when third of 14 at York (7f) in May. Came in well held there (7f) last time but he's the sort to bounce back.

7/1

16th

4

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 York

The Resdev Scholar

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Reliable type who again gave his running when third of 14 over C&D at the Dante meeting (good); nudged up 1lb but that should not prevent another bold bid.

8/1

Form: 1577- C

Last run: 237 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Ready winner of a 6f fillies' maiden here on debut last July; came up short in stronger company in three subsequent runs (5f-7f); absent for 237 days and she returns in a warm handicap; stable also runs Tamashal.
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11th

13

(12)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Sapphire Steps

8st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Richard Hannon

Yet to add to her debut success at Newbury around this time last year and her fourth of nine at Newmarket (also 6f, good to firm), while respectable, will need building on.

20/1

4th

4

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:11 Newmarket (July)

Sapphire Steps

9st 8lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Highly tried after a successful debut last year; never involved upped to 1m last time, having made a solid comeback over 7f, and the drop to sprinting would suggest stamina may have been the issue; one to consider down another 2lb.

8/1

8th

7

(12)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Newbury

Sapphire Steps

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Filly whose Newbury record features her debut success last July (6f) and creditable fifth on handicap/seasonal debut (7f, good; Class 2); in the mix, provided she stays this new trip.

14/1

20/1

Form: 43106-

Last run: 217 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
6f maiden win last summer; unplaced in good nurseries at York and Doncaster when last seen; gelded during his absence; needs to raise his game.
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5th

8

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

11:30 Yarmouth

Peel Park

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Justified support in a Yarmouth maiden (6f, good to firm) last July; hasn't gone on from that in five subsequent runs but he was beaten less than 2l when fifth at Doncaster (7f; blinkers added) last time; that was eye-catching from off the pace and he's not ruled out back up in trip.

15/2

5th

8

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

18:55 Doncaster

Peel Park

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Won Yarmouth maiden (6f, good to firm) last July but he's found things tough in four handicaps since; dropped another 3lb but he was beaten 11l at Ascot last month and he needs a transformation back in trip; blinkers added.

14/1

7th

9

(8)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Ascot

Peel Park

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Yet to progress from last summer's 6f maiden win but made quite encouraging seasonal debut when keeping-on sixth of 14 in Class 2 Newbury handicap (7f, good) last month, and looks well worth a crack at 1m.

12/1

10/1

Form: 95282-

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Easy win on his debut (5f, good to firm) and showed fairly useful ability in five subsequent starts for Richard Hughes, including a C&D second when last seen in September (solid form); sold for 160,000gns the following month; begins this campaign up another 3lb; big personal best is required on his first run for a trainer who won this race in 2022 and 2023.
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11th

3

(6)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Shaman Champion

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Clive Cox

No wins since a promising debut success at Leicester last May and he failed to build on a fairly encouraging stable debut/reappearance in April when never a threat at Goodwood (7f) seven weeks ago; needs to stage a revival on this first go at 1m.

20/1

10th

11

(14)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Goodwood

Shaman Champion

8st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Record of 0-6 since debut success but he has a notable piece of course form, namely close second in nursery at last year's Glorious Goodwood; could go well returned to this venue with Newbury reappearance (stable debut) under his belt.

12/1

25/1

Form: 1-4713 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won twice for Jack Channon; successful stable debut at Southwell last month and ran another solid race when third behind two reopposing rivals at Southwell three weeks ago; this race is tougher.
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1st

7

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:55 York

Illys Roo

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

All three wins have come over 7f and latest was at Southwell in March; creditable third back there next time but has found it harder on turf since; has returned to the mark he defied at Southwell but has too much too prove, including stamina for 1m (remote last of four previous attempt).

25/1

7th

11

(10)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

18:55 Doncaster

Illys Roo

8st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Gemma Tutty

All three wins have come over 7f and latest was at Southwell in March; only 2lb higher than for that win but he's finished down the field in last three runs and he's the most exposed runner in this line-up; passed over.

20/1

7th

11

(12)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 York

Illys Roo

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

All three wins have come over this trip but he finished two places behind Goldwork when only seventh of ten at Ascot two weeks ago; needs a positive reaction to the first-time hood.

25/1

10/1

Form: 42411- D

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Had become exposed over sprint trips but his form took off when upped to 7f+ on his final two runs as a 2yo, following his Ffos Las maiden win with a last-ditch success in a York sales race in October; gelded since; making his handicap debut on his eighth start but he looks on an appealing mark.
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2nd

7

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Newmarket (July)

Astrazar

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Walker

Had some good 2yo form, as when winning both starts at about 7f, and this campaign has a somewhat luckless look to it so far, albeit slow starts aren't helping; his one start over 1m, in a valuable Carlisle handicap in May, was inconclusive regarding stamina but he remains of interest.

4/1

4th

5

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Astrazar

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ed Walker

First start beyond 6f when winning Ffos Las maiden (7.3f, heavy) last September and followed up in last-gasp fashion in valuable EBF Final at York (7f, good) in October; never involved in two competitive handicaps this season but he met trouble on the first occasion and a slow start didn't help last time; will need to break better if he's to take advantage of his inside stall.

9/1

7th

13

(10)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Astrazar

8st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Won Ffos Las maiden (7.3f, heavy) last September on seventh start, when going beyond 6f for first time, and he followed up in last-gasp fashion in valuable EBF Final at York (7f, good); denied a clear run when mid-division in handicap at Newbury (7f, good; 12-1) on reappearance and the step up to nearly 1m looks a very good move; one to note.

18/1

12/1

Form: 21348-

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Raced over 6f as a 2yo, winning a Windsor novice by daylight last June and third in Listed race here three weeks later; soft ground excuses his poor run when last seen; improvement required for the longer trip and/or a gelding operation if he is to win today.
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3rd

1

(1)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:35 Newmarket (July)

Amorim

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Has led; won 6f Windsor novice as 2yo, also in the frame in Listed events; found little when upped to 7f on Newbury comeback but finished close up back over 6f at Windsor recently in new aids (tongue-tie retained, blinkers discarded); stamina still to be proved over 7f but can't rule out.

7/4

3rd

7

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

Amorim

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

His 2yo win came in good style over C&D but he was the red-hot favourite; his limitations have been exposed since and he was beaten 8l on his return to action in April (7f, good); returns to 6f with a tongue-tie and blinkers fitted; not easy to assess.

12/1

10th

7

(8)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Newbury

Amorim

9st 3lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Raced over 6f as a 2yo, winning a Windsor novice by daylight last June and third in Listed race here three weeks later; soft ground excuses his poor run when last seen; improvement required for the longer trip and/or a gelding operation if he is to win today.

12/1

Form: 645-11 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Gelded after his three 2yo runs and proved a different proposition in two handicap runs this month, running away with a Class 5 at Southwell (1m) two weeks ago and following up at Wolverhampton (7f; Class 6) eight days ago; 6lb well in under his penalty but he is taking on a much higher calibre of opponent this afternoon.
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3rd

3

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

16:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

On The Inlet

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Readily won on Tapeta (1m/7f) in April in his first two handicaps, latterly at this track; well beaten on turf next time, before a respectable fifth of 13 at Kempton (7f) back on AW; may need to resume improvement.

4/1

5th

4

(11)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

On The Inlet

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Readily won first two handicaps on Tapeta this year (1m/7f); unable to get into the same kind of rhythm back on turf last time and he's passed over in another competitive heat.

10/1

11th

11

(9)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Newbury

On The Inlet

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Gelded after his three 2yo runs and proved a different proposition in two handicap runs this month, running away with a Class 5 at Southwell (1m) two weeks ago and following up at Wolverhampton (7f; Class 6) eight days ago; 6lb well in under his penalty but he is taking on a much higher calibre of opponent this afternoon.

12/1

13/2

Form: 251-

Last run: 171 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Made a promising debut at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; strong form) last August; plenty went wrong at York on his second start and he showed his true colours when comfortably on top at the finish at Leicester when last seen in October; appeared to win that race in spite of the drop back to 6f and soft ground and he brings considerable potential to this handicap debut.
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6th

6

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Crown Office

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: William Haggas

Won Leicester maiden last term but he was gelded after a disappointing comeback at Newbury in April; latest fourth at Sandown (7f, good) offered a good bit more, though, when he still looked a little rough around the edges and also shaped like this step up in trip is the way to go; respected.

9/2

4th

9

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Sandown

Crown Office

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Plenty went wrong in his only blip last season and he won well at Leicester (6f, soft); raced freely and dropped out on reappearance in a 7f handicap at Newbury (good; 15-2); could be a different proposition now gelded; market useful.

11/2

13th

10

(11)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Newbury

Crown Office

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Made a promising debut at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; strong form) last August; plenty went wrong at York on his second start and he showed his true colours when comfortably on top at the finish at Leicester when last seen in October; appeared to win that race in spite of the drop back to 6f and soft ground and he brings considerable potential to this handicap debut.

13/2

OUR TIP

11/1

Form: 31-1 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Inexperience evident on his 2yo debut (6f, good) and he has since made all for easy AW wins at Southwell (6f) and Wolverhampton (7f); the form of neither of those wins looks especially strong but he was in a different class to his rivals; this will be a far stiffer test of his credentials.
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9th

4

(1)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

Caballo Grande

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Record of 2-2 on AW; doesn't look particularly solid on his two turf efforts, latest at Newbury (handicap debut) where he ended up last of 14 having raced freely and been eased once dropping away.

25/1

14th

1

(12)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Newbury

Caballo Grande

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Inexperience evident on his 2yo debut (6f, good) and he has since made all for easy AW wins at Southwell (6f) and Wolverhampton (7f); the form of neither of those wins looks especially strong but he was in a different class to his rivals; this will be a far stiffer test of his credentials.

11/1

1st

1

(2)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Caballo Grande

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Both starts over 6f in October, winning well and strong at the finish in Southwell maiden latest; this colt is likely to stay 7f and holds leading claims despite conceding plenty of weight to the fillies.

11/4

16/1

Form: 5211 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £29.50
Straight Forecast £18.38
Tricast £76.45
Trifecta £171.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

On The Inlet

LAMBOURN:

Stellar Sunrise

TOPSPEED:

Shaman Champion

D Express:

Fort Rock

The Times:

Colori Forever

NEWMARKET:

Caballo Grande

SPOTLIGHT:

Crown Office

The Sun:

Fort Rock

POSTDATA:

On The Inlet

The Star:

On The Inlet

Daily Mirror:

Stellar Sunrise

Daily Record:

Stellar Sunrise

Telegraph:

Shaman Champion

Daily Mail:

Shaman Champion

The Guardian:

Colori Forever