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Fitzdares Offers Bespoke Bets Handicap

  • Prize money: £7667.8
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Fitzdares Offers Bespoke Bets Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 42-10

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

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OUR TIP

Form: 3716- D BF

Last run: 206 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Justified support with front-running win in Ayr novice (1m, good to soft) in September but he flopped when favourite on handicap debut at Nottingham (1m2f) the following month; left Adrian Keatley since; may have had stamina issues last time but that was a heavy defeat and he has bit to prove on return for new yard.
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6th

7

(7)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

17:25 Catterick

Sea The Power

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

1m 2yo win on good to soft for Adrian Keatley; easily best of four handicap appearances when fifth of 14 at Redcar (1m, good to firm) on penultimate start, but even that will not be good enough; big odds for all three races this term; has tried 1m2f twice and now it's 1m4f, which he's bred for.

33/1

8th

10

(11)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

14:51 Redcar

Sea The Power

9st 1lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

1m juvenile winner for Adrian Keatley; took a solid step forward on second start for this yard when fifth of 14 here (1m, good to firm) one month ago; one previous go at this trip was disappointing but pedigree suggests that shouldn't be held against him.

14/1

5th

11

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:12 Redcar

Sea The Power

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Unexposed after only five starts but finished well down the field when 66-1 for seasonal/stable debut at Haydock (1m, good) three months ago; not seen since; considered only if much stronger in the betting here.

33/1

Form: 4-1 D

Last run: 80 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

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Form: 1-5

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
16-1 winner on Lingfield debut (7f, AW) in November but he failed to match that when a well-held fifth on his Leicester reappearance last month; still early days but opening mark looks on the high side and he needs major improvement upped in trip.
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9th

3

(9)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Dumuji

9st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Clive Cox

Made a winning debut here (7f) last November; ran well when fourth of nine over C&D in August off 2lb higher; has been gelded since and takes a drop in class; should not be far away.

5/1

4th

7

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Dumuji

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Clive Cox

Won here (7f, AW) last November on sole 2yo start; started his handicap career with a fair fifth at Windsor (1m, good to firm) in May and he had a tough assignment in Class 3 at Glorious Goodwood last time; still unexposed and he's one to keep an eye on back in calmer waters.

14/1

19th

18

(5)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Dumuji

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Clive Cox

Won at Kempton (7f, AW) last November on sole 2yo start; fifth on both outings this season, most recently on handicap debut at Windsor (1m, good to firm) when beaten 3l; very lightly raced and improvement can't be ruled out, but he certainly needs to take a step forward today.

33/1

Form: 43-2 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Reached the frame in all three qualifying runs including a close call on his reappearance over 7f at Wolverhampton (13-8 favourite) last month; out of a useful 9.5f winner and he's open to more progress upped in trip on handicap debut; shortlisted.
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2nd

2

(8)

18th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:50 Newbury

Law Court

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hannon

1m win at Sandown in May and runner-up in two of his four starts since; last of six at Ascot 13 days ago; unexposed at 1m2f and Ryan Moore takes over in the saddle for the first time.

6/1

6th

4

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Law Court

9st 1lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Richard Hannon

He has regularly been giving his backers a run for their money this term and, after winning at Sandown (1m, good) in May, he ran better than his finishing position suggests at Glorious Goodwood in July; posted another solid effort when second upped to this trip at Windsor (good to firm) three weeks ago; same mark and he remains of interest.

7/2

2nd

7

(8)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:41 Windsor

Law Court

9st 0lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Richard Hannon

Progressed well this year and was doing all his best work late when mid-division in a big field at Glorious Goodwood (1m); stays 1m1f and he'll probably stay this far; has more to offer.

4/1

Form: 2241-8

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won a Salisbury novice (7f, good) in his final 2yo run but he was only eighth of 12 on handicap debut at Newmarket (1m; first run since gelded) last month; has bit to prove after that laboured effort and he needs more progress to defy this mark; cheekpieces added.
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7th

9

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Akho Mezzna

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Jack Jones

Wore cheekpieces last three outings, for a rallying second at Sandown (1m2f, good/good to firm) on last two occasions; better is needed but he shapes as if new trip is well worth a go.

7/2

2nd

6

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:47 Sandown

Akho Mezzna

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Jack Jones

Wore cheekpieces last two outings and latest brought easily his best show as a 3yo, when soon close up for a rallying second of 12 over C&D (good; probably acts on good to firm); Bridge Of Eagles and Tambora were in close attendance that day and this one is now 1lb worse off; in the mix.

4/1

Form: 38-6

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Had only two runs as a 2yo and the second was a daunting task in the Chesham at Royal Ascot; never involved back in a novice on Doncaster reappearance (7f, good to soft) last month but this is more realistic and he's a possible improver upped in trip on handicap debut.
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3rd

5

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 3

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Brave Hunter

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ismail Mohammed & Jose Santos

Fairly useful form when runner-up in Newmarket handicap (1m4f, good) in June, but he was well held back in a novice last time and that took his record to 0-7; visor is now tried but this looks a tough task on his AW debut and others are preferred.

10/1

5th

4

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

14:45 Doncaster

Brave Hunter

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Ismail Mohammed & Jose Santos

Given every chance when going down narrowly in a 1m4f Newmarket handicap 20 days ago; that form entitles him to a second look here (in new cheekpieces) but he is 0-6 and others should have greater potential.

8/1

Form: 35741- D

Last run: 194 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the sixth attempt when forging clear to justify favouritism in Pontefract handicap (1m, soft) in October; 6lb higher on his return but he should have more to offer at this trip and he seems versatile ground-wise; respected.
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4th

8

(3)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

15:10 Chester

Ohara

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Winless this season but he comes here in good form, not enjoying a smooth passage with fourth of six in 1m3f seller at Goodwood last month; very much one to consider from his low berth.

11/1

Form: 86211- D

Last run: 224 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Made his breakthrough when landing a Kempton nursery (1m, AW) in September and he followed up with another comfortable success at Wolverhampton (9.4f) five days later; 7lb higher in this deeper race on his return but he's still lightly raced and is out of a useful turf winner; respected.
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4th

2

(7)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

16:48 Nottingham

Midnight Rodeo

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Improved for a step up in trip and switch to nurseries last year, winning at Kempton (1m, AW) and Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) in September; 7lb higher than for that latest success and needs to take a step forward from last month's reappearance at Windsor.

10/1

10th

7

(1)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:47 Windsor

Midnight Rodeo

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: George Scott

Improved for a step up in trip and switch to nurseries last summer, rounding off his 2yo campaign with wins at Kempton (1m) and Wolverhampton (9.4f); has more to do in this higher grade off a 7lb higher mark but he isn't fully exposed; returns with his trainer in fine form.

10/1

Form: 74713-

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won on nursery debut at Salisbury (7f, heavy) in September and he was a close third of four in similar conditions at Doncaster the following month; still has low mileage but he needs more progress back on quicker ground after 189 days off; been gelded since his last run.
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3rd

5

(1)

3rd Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

17:55 Salisbury

Chapter

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charles Hills

Won heavy-ground nursery here last September and won at 40-1 in first-time blinkers (retained since) at Sandown (1m2f, good) in June; scuppered by a slow start at Kempton (1m, AW) a fortnight ago and could have a big part to play if breaking on terms.

8/1

7th

8

(4)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Chapter

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Caused a 40-1 surprise when winning in first-time blinkers at Sandown (1m2f, good) in June and backed that up when caught on the post at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW); well drawn and there's no obvious reason why he can't go well.

6/1

2nd

4

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

16:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chapter

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charles Hills

Ran poorly at Kempton last August in his only AW race; resumed progress with his turf form on latest outing, winning a 12-runner handicap at Sandown (1m2f, good) five weeks ago when 40-1 in first-time blinkers; up 4lb but that was a warm race and he'll go well if this surface proves no impediment.

11/4

Form: 81-

Last run: 280 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made a low-key start at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) last June but he left that form behind when justifying support over 7f at Chester (good) the following month; been gelded since and he needs a close look now upped to 1m on his handicap/seasonal debut.
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9th

9

(7)

5th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Kempton (AW)

Berkshire Boom

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Expensive to follow in the summer but back in the groove over C&D three weeks ago, when nabbed late off a 2lb lower mark (unlucky Unionville third); now needs to build on that.

4/1

2nd

9

(8)

14th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Berkshire Boom

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Won a Chester maiden (7f, good) last July but he's 0-7 in handicaps this season and has not finished closer than 5l to a winner; continues to drop down the weights but he needs to raise his game.

5/1

3rd

2

(2)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

18:48 Windsor

Berkshire Boom

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

A fair 7f juvenile winner; largely running with credit this season and not seen to ideal effect when 12th in 1m Kempton handicap two weeks ago, racing wide; a likely player from a slipping mark for yard among the winners.

100/30

Form: 410-46

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

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Form: 580-

Last run: 199 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Finished in rear in his three 2yo runs including a tailed-off effort at Kempton (1m) last time; now goes handicapping after a gelding operation but this is a competitive and he has plenty to prove after 199 days off.
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5th

4

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Celestarak

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: David Menuisier

Promoted to first by the stewards at Goodwood (1m4f) having been carried left by La Peregrina; disappointing favourite at Epsom since but may still have more to offer in handicaps.

7/1

5th

3

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 5

18:05 Epsom

Celestarak

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: David Menuisier

Left inauspicious seasonal/handicap debut (1m2f) behind when very close second (subsequently awarded race) at Goodwood (1m4f, good) last month, reportedly benefiting from combination of step up in trip and first-time hood; could easily have more improvement to come.

6/4

1st

2

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 5

18:20 Goodwood

Celestarak

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: David Menuisier

Failed to progress from his debut in novice/maiden company last year (all over 1m) and he never featured on his handicap debut/reappearance at Salisbury (1m2f, good; first start since being gelded) 27 days ago; better is needed now stepping up in trip with a hood applied.

14/1

Form: 21873-

Last run: 202 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won a Lingfield maiden (7f, AW) last summer but she didn't go on from that in three subsequent runs last season; still unexposed as a handicapper but she needs to find more at this new trip on her return.
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4th

12

(7)

1st Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:49 Salisbury

Lyra Lea

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Both wins over 7f; has run well in two starts here this year at 1m (good to firm) and 6f (good to soft), but looks to have her share of weight for a competitive race like this.

14/1

4th

3

(6)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:57 Sandown

Lyra Lea

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Rod Millman

Acts on good to firm and soft; added to her AW win last summer when scoring over C&D in July and she gave it a good shot from the front when third at Salisbury (6f) last week; looks fairly exposed after 13 starts but she should be in the mix again.

9/2

3rd

11

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:49 Salisbury

Lyra Lea

8st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Runner-up twice in a row in June (7f/1m, soft/good to firm; including here) before winning at Sandown (7f, good to firm) in July; down the field at Newbury (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago when pulling hard but it's possible today's first attempt at 6f will be a good move.

12/1

Betting Forcast

14/1 Northern Empire, 20/1 Sea The Power, 11/2 Mohaaraj, 10/1 Dumuji, 7/2 Law Court, 14/1 Akho Mezzna, 20/1 Brave Hunter, 10/1 Ohara, 8/1 Midnight Rodeo, 15/2 Chapter, 5/1 Berkshire Boom, 25/1 Born A Star, 25/1 Celestarak, 20/1 Lyra Lea

Non-runners

Northern Empire

Verdict

They are plenty of unexposed types in the line-up and this looks wide open. Mohaaraj won at Kempton in February and is respected back from another break, while Chester winner Berkshire Boom and recent Wolverhampton runner-up Law Court also need a close look on their handicap debuts. Hat-trick seeker Midnight Rodeo is open to more progress back on turf on his return, but the vote goes to OHARA who made the breakthrough in his final run last season and that was an emphatic win over this trip at Pontefract.[David Moon]

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Mohaaraj

The Times:

Law Court

POSTDATA:

Midnight Rodeo

Daily Mail:

Celestarak

SPOTLIGHT:

Ohara

WEST COUNTRY:

Lyra Lea

Daily Mirror:

Berkshire Boom

TOPSPEED:

Chapter

LAMBOURN:

Mohaaraj

The Guardian:

Mohaaraj

The Sun:

Mohaaraj

NEWMARKET:

Midnight Rodeo

The Star:

Midnight Rodeo

Telegraph:

Law Court

D Express:

Law Court

Daily Record:

Law Court