April 18 / 16.55 Newbury

16.55

Good

Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £10468
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.40
  • Place: £3.50

Form: 2300-4 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Ran creditably over 1m2f on good ground on first three starts last season and back-to-form fourth of 13 at Kempton (AW) three weeks ago; thereabouts if the returning cheekpieces (worn on final start in 2024, below form) don't have an adverse effect.
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7th

5

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

14:35 Goodwood

Rathgar

9st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

Dual course winner in the past and completed a double elsewhere in April; however, finished behind Tony Montana at Glorious Goodwood most recently and is rather weighted to the hilt off current mark.

14/1

10th

13

(7)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Rathgar

8st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

Has won twice at this track, albeit in very different races to this; 1m2f wins at Newbury and Epsom (made all) on good ground in April and ran well again when third at Sandown this month on good to firm; each-way player if he's in the same form.

14/1

3rd

2

(10)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

17:22 Sandown

Rathgar

9st 12lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Better than ever with 1m2f wins at Newbury and Epsom (made all) on good ground in April but a further 5lb rise proved enough to stop him at York last time; might be vulnerable again.

9/1

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11/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 3/41- D

Last run: 191 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Close on good ground on both turf starts, latterly over 1m2f at the Newmarket Craven meeting last April; gelded that July and won a novice at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW; easily in the end at 1-3) in October, which makes him unexposed and promising for this seasonal and handicap debut for in-form yard.
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1st

2

(2)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 2

15:40 Doncaster

Valedictory

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

All turf starts on good/good to firm; cheekpieces and moving up to 1m6f worked a treat initially with wins at Goodwood and Newmarket, but he looked hard work when a fair fifth at the big Goodwood meeting and blinkers over 2m didn't work at York last time; kinks remain and he now tries a visor.

100/30

7th

5

(4)

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Valedictory

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Stepping up to 1m6f with cheekpieces enlisted resulted in wins at Goodwood (good) and Newmarket (good to firm); that's not ironed out all the kinks, though, as he looked hard work at Glorious Goodwood 18 days ago on his way to a fair fifth of 13, with Small Fry in second; probably needs to resume improvement on this first go at 2m but he's one to be reckoned with if first-time blinkers receive the same response that first-time cheekpieces did.

6/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 23143-

Last run: 166 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Both wins were on AW and his turf form is not quite as good, but he's basically highly reliable and it would be no surprise if he's seriously involved for yard which won this race last year.
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2nd

10

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 5f 61y

Class 2

13:37 Newbury

Bulletin

8st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Jonathan Portman

Outstayed over 1m6f last time; consistent on turf/AW otherwise and although 0-9 in this sphere he has frame possibilities back down in distance; respectable third in similar event at Epsom (1m4f) on Derby day.

10/1

5th

4

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:29 Newmarket (July)

Bulletin

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Jonathan Portman

In the frame all six starts this season, and might have bumped into a smart one when second off today's mark at Kempton (1m4f, AW) ten days ago; also suited by turf and won't be far away if stamina holds out over new trip.

7/2

2nd

3

(3)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Bulletin

10st 1lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jonathan Portman

Consistent sort who has yet to be out of the first four in 17 starts; his two wins including one here over 1m3f last August and he was beaten only 2l over C&D last month; should continue to give his running.

6/1

Form: 6225-3 BF

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over about 1m2f on four of eight starts last year, including in two handicaps; close third on reappearance at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in early March but that was when 4-7 in a novice event and that disappointment heightens the concern over his lingering maiden status.
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7th

4

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Jupiter Ammon

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

11-race maiden; raced too freely in first-time cheekpieces (now removed) and flopped badly when warm favourite at Chester two months ago but the form of his close fourth at Newbury (1m2f, good) in April worked out well and he'll be dangerous here if all goes to plan after his short break.

7/2

9th

14

(4)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Jupiter Ammon

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Runner-up over about 1m2f on four of eight starts last year, including in two handicaps and one was at this track; disappointing when 4-7 in a novice event on reappearance but back-to-form fourth of 14 in 1m2f handicap at Newbury on latest start; place claims again and cheekpieces are added.

9/2

4th

9

(7)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Newbury

Jupiter Ammon

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Runner-up over about 1m2f on four of eight starts last year, including in two handicaps; close third on reappearance at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in early March but that was when 4-7 in a novice event and that disappointment heightens the concern over his lingering maiden status.

7/1

Form: 5263-3 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
While a Nottingham 1m handicap last April remains his only win, he's run well over about 1m2f in three of four starts for his current yard; that gives him each-way claims and the return of headgear (tried by his previous stable and he ran well, including for the win) could be a help.
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5th

2

5th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

14:16 Stratford

Arcturus Flame

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Fairly useful at his best on the Flat, albeit with just a 1-17 strike-rate, and easily justified skinny odds in three-runner Plumpton maiden (2m, good) on hurdling debut a fortnight ago; has more on his plate here but ought to play a major role.

7/4

1st

1

20th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

14:38 Plumpton

Arcturus Flame

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

1-17 on the Flat but has a good level of ability; went close on stable debut at Yarmouth (11.4f, good to firm) last month and soft ground may not have suited at Goodwood next time; brother to a 2m hurdle winner and he has the credentials to make his mark in this code; respected on jumps debut.

11/4

5th

8

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Goodwood

Arcturus Flame

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Sole win at Nottingham at about 1m (good) in April 2025 but he has C&D form and a close call with Zachary Hickes at Yarmouth (about 1m3f, good to firm) for new yard puts him in this picture; may well improve further even though he's not obviously ahead of his mark on past efforts.

7/2

Form: 41/21- C

Last run: 310 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has had just four races over his previous two seasons, with two wins; that includes at this track last June on latest start when he made all for a narrow win over 7f on handicap debut; raised just 1lb and this move up to 1m2f makes for fascinating reappearance.
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5th

18

(6)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Twisting Physics

8st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Oliver Cole

Made an eye-catching reappearance from well off the pace in April and went mighty close when he reverted to front-running over that same Newbury 1m2f (good) in June; tongue tied first time in the latter and again on latest start when always prominent to prevail by a neck in something of a bunched finish at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm); a different 5lb claimer takes over today; back up 2lb but looks an each-way player.

16/1

1st

2

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

20:00 Windsor

Twisting Physics

10st 1lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Oliver Cole

Won two of his first four starts before missing the second half of last season; made an eye-catching reappearance from well off the pace this April and went mighty close when he reverted to front-running over that same Newbury 1m2f (good) on latest outing; tongue tied first time in the latter; 5lb rise sees claimer Mason Paetel recruited; leading player.

5/2

2nd

3

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Newbury

Twisting Physics

9st 8lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Oliver Cole

Won two of his first four starts, including at this track on his handicap debut last June (7f, good); both runs this season have been respectable and he could take a step forward with a tongue-tie added.

7/2

Form: 544-17 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won three in a row to kick off his 3yo and handicap careers last term; back on the up when reappearing to score at Newcastle (AW) in February, before well held (made most) in a warm 1m3f AW race at Kempton; needs to resume improvement.
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4th

3

(2)

30th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

15:25 Yarmouth

Triple Double A

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Hugo Palmer

Generally disappointing since winning off 4lb higher on AW in February but was denied a clear run when midfield in competitive Haydock handicap (1m, good) three weeks ago and enters calculations in this lower grade.

7/1

6th

14

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Triple Double A

8st 11lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Hugo Palmer

Unplaced last five starts, not really finishing his races; carries obvious risks but his three turf wins came over 1m on good to firm ground and he now returns after a wind operation; he's well handicapped if the surgery has had a positive effect.

16/1

8th

2

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Sandown

Triple Double A

10st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hugo Palmer

Scored off current mark on reappearance (1m2f, AW; in February) but hasn't been in the same form since, latterly back on turf, disappointing favourite returned to 1m most recently.

13/2

8th
15 (12)
King Al

6/1

Form: 05125- CD

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
2-6 on Flat, with the second win registered over C&D (good) last August; two wins among his five hurdle races this season, including latest start, so he should be primed to run well again today.
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8th

15

(12)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Newbury

King Al

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

2-6 on Flat, with the second win registered over C&D (good) last August; two wins among his five hurdle races this season, including latest start, so he should be primed to run well again today.

6/1

1st

4

29th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 157y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

King Al

11st 7lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Dual Flat winner who progressed again to edge out Talakan at Ludlow in February and, although it was a rather sobering defeat at Warwick, that was against older opposition; good ground won't bother him but others might be on kinder marks.

16/1

5th

8

8th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Warwick

King Al

11st 2lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Acts on any ground; dual Flat winner who has shown steady progress in juvenile hurdles, most recently making all at Ludlow (2m) where held on by a neck from Talakan (declared 2:10); one of the main players.

7/2

Form: 9270-0 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Formerly useful on the Flat for Kevin Ryan but was sold last July and has been comfortably held since on the Flat and over hurdles; tongue-tie (tried once in 2023) returns, plus first-time hood.
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13th

8

(13)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Marhaba The Champ

9st 4lb

J: Roisin Leech

T: Sophie Leech

Formerly useful but poor form in 2026, including a refusal to race on latest Flat outing; has had a wind op since last seen over hurdles in June; hard to fancy.

50/1

10th
12 (3)
Morcar

16/1

Form: 23338- D

Last run: 229 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Suited by good/firmer and has won four 1m2f handicaps, the latest last May; he seemed in need of the run when 28-1 in this race the time before, so that's a concern on today's first run since his second wind surgery.
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2nd

4

(7)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

18:18 Windsor

Morcar

9st 9lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Resumed winning ways at Lingfield (1m2f) in May and backed it up with a good second of five at Sandown (1m2f) following month; must enter calculations after a break.

7/1

6th

6

(7)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:30 Sandown

Morcar

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Returned to form to win at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) this month and he's since been second at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm), albeit no match for the progressive winner; there's every chance he'll be in the mix.

13/2

Form: 137/5-

Last run: 343 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Bright start as 2yo in 2024 but then trailed the field in a Group 3 that October and, following a 80,000gns sale, has raced only once since, when never dangerous in a 1m2f handicap last May; 343 days off before this belated fifth start and it's hard to know how much ability remains; market may guide.
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10th

3

(1)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 3

20:30 Southwell (AW)

The Green Mile

9st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Neil Mulholland

Chepstow winner over 1m2f in May and made a winning AW debut at Kempton over 1m3f in June; never featured from off the pace in a race not run to suit there over 1m4f last month but could go well back down in class, particularly if they go a decent gallop.

12/1

7th

2

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

The Green Mile

10st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Neil Mulholland

Chepstow winner in May over 1m2f and made a winning AW debut here over 1m3f in June (had the hood removed); raised 6lb for that success but he should have no problem with the extra furlong and has good claims.

9/2

1st

8

(4)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:15 Kempton (AW)

The Green Mile

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Neil Mulholland

Has endured a couple of lengthy absences in his seven-race career but showed the ability remains when successful in a first-time hood (now removed) at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft) last month; half-brother to a couple of AW winners and shortlisted; stable also runs Mathematician.

7/1

Form: 18/2-

Last run: 381 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won debut but well beaten in a soft-ground Listed contest on her only other start as 2yo, before wind surgery and a good second of five in 1m3f handicap at Southwell (AW) last April; that makes just three runs for the Kublers (same owners); tongue tied all starts, with a hood on final outing, and she now wears just the hood; unexposed and worth a market check.
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5th

1

(7)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Royale Goodnight

10st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Harry Charlton

Scored here (7f) on debut but has been unable to add to that; had a year off before returning in the spring, being beaten at least 7l on all three starts this year (1m-1m2f); drops another 3lb and in grade and may now be capable of getting involved.

8/1

4th

7

(3)

1st Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

16:55 Salisbury

Royale Goodnight

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Harry Charlton

Very lightly raced; down the field in both runs this season for new stable, latest back at Kempton (AW) which was the scene of her debut win; still needs to prove she retains ability but market support should be noted.

16/1

9th

1

(13)

9th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Royale Goodnight

9st 9lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Harry Charlton

Very lightly raced; has shown best form in two AW attempts, namely a success at Kempton (7f) and good second at Southwell (1m3f); interesting back in this sphere on second start for new yard.

8/1

Form: 3227-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
His only two wins (31 races) were last spring on his first two starts for James Owen; a string of creditable efforts followed (1m2f-1m4f) and 1m6f probably didn't help when he tailed off on reappearance two weeks ago, but connections now reach for a hood; has a competitive mark but he's probably not the percentage call.
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4th

5

(5)

3rd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Newmarket

Sportingsilvermine

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: James Owen

Mostly in fine form this summer but his standards have slipped in his last two races (1m4f/1m2f) and, thoroughly exposed ahead of his 42nd career start, others are more intriguing.

13/2

11th

9

(7)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:48 Doncaster

Sportingsilvermine

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: James Owen

Third in this race last year; mostly in fine form this summer, which demands plenty of respect even though the very best of that form came in two performances on good to firm at 1m4f.

12/1

6th

8

(8)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

16:10 York

Sportingsilvermine

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: James Owen

Placed twice on soft last year; beat only one home in a top 1m2f handicap here in July but in career-best form over 1m4f (good to firm) either side of that when winning at Newmarket and second in Shergar Cup race at Ascot; needs some respect.

10/1

Form: 904/4- D

Last run: 268 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
1-10 over 2022 and 2023 for Ralph Beckett, with a soft-ground win over 1m2f, but modest over hurdles in 2024; fourth of eight for new yard in a 1m2f handicap last July was a partial revival but that was his only race last year and he needs to build markedly on it; tongue-tie (worn as a hurdler) returns.
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12th

17

(14)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 3

15:23 Sandown

Baltic Voyage

8st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Marcus Tregoning

6yo who is 0-5 over hurdles and 1-13 on the Flat; tailed off in this year's two runs, at 1m2f and 1m.

66/1

9th

3

(7)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Baltic Voyage

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Marcus Tregoning

1lb below sole winning mark, but very lightly raced since joining this yard and failed to beat a rival at Newbury (1m1f, good) last month; probably best watched on AW debut.

33/1

14th

10

(14)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Newbury

Baltic Voyage

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Marcus Tregoning

1-10 over 2022 and 2023 for Ralph Beckett, with a soft-ground win over 1m2f, but modest over hurdles in 2024; fourth of eight for new yard in a 1m2f handicap last July was a partial revival but that was his only race last year and he needs to build markedly on it; tongue-tie (worn as a hurdler) returns.

20/1

Non-runners

Without Compromise, Something Splendid

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £48.20
Straight Forecast £24.00
Tricast £95.03
Trifecta £213.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Valedictory

RP RATINGS:

King Al

Daily Mail:

Bulletin

TOPSPEED:

Jupiter Ammon

D Express:

Something Splendid

LAMBOURN:

Twisting Physics

Daily Mirror:

Sportingsilvermine

POSTDATA:

King Al

The Star:

King Al

NEWMARKET:

Valedictory

The Times:

Valedictory

Telegraph:

Valedictory

The Guardian:

Valedictory

The Sun:

Valedictory

Daily Record:

Valedictory