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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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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

9th

8

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

15:05 Haydock

Sea The Power

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Made all in an Ayr novice (1m, good to soft) in September, his third start, and that form has worked out; fluffed his lines when favourite for a 1m2f nursery at Nottingham one month later; has left Adrian Keatley and makes his stable/seasonal debut in a competitive race; not fully exposed and it will be interesting to see if his backers return.

10/1

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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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

5th

2

(7)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:47 Windsor

Dumuji

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Clive Cox

Defied market weakness when winning a 7f novice at Kempton on his debut in November; not so good at Leicester four weeks ago; up in trip for his handicap debut but not obviously well treated.

12/1

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

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

9th

6

(7)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Law Court

9st 6lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Richard Hannon

Progressive this term and he got off the mark at Sandown (1m, good) in May on his second handicap start; couldn't quite get there when second of five at Sandown (1m1f, good) since but the expected competitive gallop in this big field should be right up his street, and he's one to consider.

8/1

2nd

1

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

13:32 Sandown

Law Court

9st 9lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Richard Hannon

Has shown steady progress that may well continue; opened his account in Sandown handicap (1m, good) most recently, beating The Joker and taking record this term to 221; solid claims.

5/2

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

4

(8)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

15:45 Goodwood

Ohara

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

His nursery win (sole success) was on soft so the recent rain is welcomed; downgraded from running in Ascot handicaps in his last two races.

10/1

7th

9

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

15:55 Ascot

Ohara

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

His nursery win (sole success) was on soft but conditions were good to firm when second to Last Verse in a small field at Chepstow (1m4f), since when he's finished tailed off here after suffering early interference; needs his best form yet even if putting best foot forward.

16/1

15th

10

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Ohara

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

2yo win was over 1m on soft at a stiff track and he was stepped up to 1m4f when second of four at Chepstow (good to firm) on latest outing, his best show this term; needs to build on that but he saw the trip out very well and could have more in the tank.

7/1

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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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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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

12th

10

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Kempton (AW)

Berkshire Boom

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

7f maiden winner at Chester; 0-5 in handicaps and when second there last month he was beaten 8l; beat one home at Sandown subsequently; not wildly appealing.

10/1

5th

4

(5)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:05 Sandown

Berkshire Boom

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

No closer than 5.5l in four handicaps since winning a 7f maiden at Chester last summer; second last time back there but was hammered by the winner; hard to call him well treated at the minute.

3/1

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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6th

7

(6)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:58 Newbury

Lyra Lea

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rod Millman

7f AW win as a 2yo; on the up in handicaps this summer, keeping on well to beat five rivals at Sandown (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; 4lb higher in a stronger race but Oisin Murphy takes over for the first time and he has a good record for the stable.

11/2

1st

1

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:05 Sandown

Lyra Lea

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Only 1-10 but pushed a Prescott improver close last time at Salisbury (1m) and dropping back to 7f looks beneficial; respected.

2/1

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