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Fitzdares Telephone And Text Betting Service Handicap

  • Prize money: £10468
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Fitzdares Telephone And Text Betting Service Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 21-520

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-5 on AW and he had a near-miss at Haydock (6f, good to soft) in his only previous turf start; had tough assignment in a valuable handicap at Newcastle (6f; cheekpieces added) on Good Friday but he finished tailed off and needs to resume his progress at this new trip.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 2

15:25 Hamilton

Monarchs Gold

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Two 6f AW wins as a juvenile and he nearly pulled off a step up in trip when going down narrowly at Chester (extended 7f, good) in May; had no chance of getting involved after getting badly hampered on the rail at Epsom in June; gelded since; open to some improvement but he's another trying a new trip.

9/1

9th

13

(15)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

Monarchs Gold

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Lightly raced 3yo who went beyond 6f for the first time when going close at Chester (7.5f, good) last month; has also shown promise on good to soft ground; unexposed at this sort of trip and could be involved.

14/1

2nd

6

(3)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

Monarchs Gold

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Campaigned only at 6f, mostly on AW (admittedly went close in sole turf attempt); soundly beaten on finals day at Newcastle most recently; 0-3 since handicapping and now goes into unknown territory trip-wise.

20/1

Form: 1457-

Last run: 232 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won on Ayr debut (6f, good) last June and was highly tried when down the field in Listed events and the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes in his final three runs as a 2yo; opening mark looks on the high side on the balance of his form but he's still unexposed and needs watching in market on his return; been gelded since his last run.
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8th

1

(9)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Do Bronxs

9st 11lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Highly tried last year; has shown this mark is within range since handicapping this season, including from wide stalls at Chester; again might have been better drawn on this AW debut (dam did her winning for the yard on turf) in first-time headgear.

7/1

5th

2

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Do Bronxs

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: David Loughnane

No wins since a 10-1 success on his debut at Ayr a year ago but he made a bold bid from the front when second in a quite valuable handicap over 7.5f here (good to soft) a fortnight ago; same mark today and dangerous if able to get loose on the front end again.

5/1

2nd

4

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:10 Chester

Do Bronxs

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Loughnane

No wins since a 10-1 success on his debut at Ayr about a year ago but he was set some tall orders for the remainder of last term and his reappearance/handicap debut here (also 6f, good) was encouraging; didn't build on that next time, though, and he's just 1lb lower.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5282-7

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Easy win on Leicester debut (5f, good to firm) last May and he finished runner-up in two of his three handicaps for Richard Hughes, including over 6f at this track and over 7f at Newbury; well held on stable debut two weeks ago but he may have needed that run and he's not ruled out on this drop back in grade.
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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

Form: 6310- D

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the third attempt when landing the odds with an all-the-way win at Kempton (7f, AW) in October; struggled in his final run last season but that was a hot conditions event and he was always on the back foot after missing the break; been gelded since and he needs a close look back up in trip on his handicap/seasonal debut.
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8th

2

(7)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Siren Suit

9st 10lb

J: Toby Moore

T: John & Thady Gosden

Finished a close third in a hot race at Ascot last April (closely matched with Angel Of Anfield) on his second start and had little trouble in seeing off eight rivals in a 7f maiden here last October; his two runs since, seven months apart, have resulted in heavy defeats; drops in class and could make a bold bid back on AW with Toby Moore taking off a handy 7lb.

7/1

13th

10

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Goodwood

Siren Suit

8st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

Absent and gelded since finishing last in valuable event at Ascot on Champions Day; scored readily at Kempton (AW; sole 7f attempt) earlier in October when back from a layoff, and that performance bodes well for him being fresh; may do better still.

20/1

Form: 952-0

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Big improvement when going close in a Newmarket novice (7f, good to soft) in the third of her three 2yo runs; found things tough in the Nell Gwyn (Group 3) on her reappearance but this is more realistic and she's still unexposed; in the mix on handicap debut.
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7th

4

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Ascot

Harlequin Breeze

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Came good in a small-field novice at Leicester (1m, good to firm) in May but finished well behind a couple of these in the Sandringham here since; others make more appeal.

20/1

28th

14

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Harlequin Breeze

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Close up behind Zooming in a novice race last season; ran well in her handicap (1m, good) on penultimate start but was only fourth and it was a small field she disposed of back in a novice at Leicester (good to firm; beat Crownright); it's difficult to envisage her being good enough.

40/1

1st

5

(6)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:10 Leicester

Harlequin Breeze

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

0-5 and it's possible others here have greater potential but she again showed useful form when fourth on handicap debut at Haydock (1m, good) this month; may well be in the mix.

12/1

Form: 3217-0 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won a Newmarket novice (7f, good) in October but has a mixed record in his five starts and was beaten 10l on recent handicap/seasonal debut at Newmarket (1m, good); now drops back in trip with blinkers added but others are more persuasive.
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4th

1

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Major Neigh Sayer

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: George Scott

Won a 7f novice as a 2yo and he was tried over 1m on his seasonal/handicap debut in April; dropped to 5f at Sandown nine days ago (tongue tied first time; well backed) and travelled well but met some trouble at a crucial stage; that race set up for the closers and this is a sharper test but he could well have more to offer as a sprinter; cheekpieces now added.

2/1

2nd

4

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Major Neigh Sayer

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: George Scott

Won a 7f Newmarket maiden (good) in October but finished down the field having led in French heavy-ground Listed race next time; weakened when attempting 1m on his comeback in April but this first start at 5f since his 2yo debut is still something of a surprise; fascinating to see what he makes of it in an additional tongue-tie with Oisin Murphy steering.

4/1

Form: 2245-1 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Returned after a gelding operation with comfortable win in Catterick maiden (7f, good; 7-4 favourite) last month; this is tougher off a revised mark back in a handicap but that was a personal best last time and he's open to more progress; respected.
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1st

9

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:10 Chester

Jeddaal

8st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Off the mark on his sixth start when bagging Catterick maiden (7f) on his reappearance in April and it was a solid handicap debut when third at Haydock (1m, also good) one month later; latter form has been nicely advertised subsequently and he's on the shortlist.

11/2

3rd

4

(5)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

15:05 Haydock

Jeddaal

9st 7lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Promise as a 2yo; gelded prior to his reappearance in which he won a 7f Catterick maiden in good style; hit with a 6lb rise for that but 1m should suit and further progress seems likely; trainer in good form.

9/2

Form: 5337-6 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Her eight 2yo runs for Eve Johnston Houghton yielded one win, a 7f maiden at Epsom last summer; looked exposed as the season went on and she failed to beat a rival on her stable debut at Kempton (1m) in March; now drops back in trip and class but others are preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:42 Epsom

Mystic Moment

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Neil Mulholland

Quite useful for Eve Johnson Houghton at two, including making all in a C&D maiden (good); not at best in two outings for new yard (same owners) this spring so her hopes are pinned on a return to Epsom sparking a revival.

14/1

5th

3

(2)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Lingfield

Mystic Moment

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Neil Mulholland

Useful filly for Eve Johnson Houghton, readily made all in Epsom maiden (7f, good; Assaranca 4l second) in July; transferred to Neil Mulholland (same owners) but it was a low-key start when last of six in conditions race at Kempton (1m, AW) on her comeback in March; needs to put that behind her on this handicap debut.

12/1

Form: 341-31 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Progressive gelding who has form figures of 34131 since switched to handicaps and that last win was a brave effort at Newmarket (7f, good) 18 days ago; 2lb higher on this step back up in grade but he's unexposed at this trip and is a big player again.
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7th

6

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:10 Chester

Startled

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Richard Hughes

Made it 3-3 in turf handicaps when overcoming trouble to win a shade cosily at York in May and it was a good second of 17 in valuable event at Goodwood (also 7f, good) ten days later; still progressing and he holds leading claims again.

4/1

2nd

15

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Goodwood

Startled

8st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Hughes

Overcame trouble to win a shade cosily under Saffie Osborne at York (7f, good) last week, taking his record in turf handicaps to 3-3 and record since upped to 7f to 2-2; may well show further progress and defy another rise in the weights; respected.

5/1

1st

16

(3)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Startled

8st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Hughes

Got up in the final strides upped to 7f at the Newmarket Craven meeting (good) last time, taking record in turf handicaps to 2-2; could well improve further and he represents last year's winning yard; shortlisted.

15/2

Form: 2019-2 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won a Wolverhampton maiden last autumn and he returned after six months off with a strong-finishing second on his handicap debut there (7f) last month; up 3lb but he's still lightly raced and has possibilities if he can transfer his form back to turf.
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5th

7

(8)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Deluded

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Three ordinary efforts on turf punctuate four solid efforts on the AW, including when coming away with a subsequent easy winner over C&D off 2lb lower in the spring; may well be dropped in again from this draw and will be happier back up from 6f; one to consider.

7/1

3rd

10

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Deluded

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

7f AW win last September; good second at Wolverhampton on his reappearance but he was a well-beaten third at Newmarket last month (7f, good); others look stronger.

16/1

3rd

5

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:53 Newmarket

Deluded

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Fellowes

Narrowly landed the odds in 7f maiden on AW last September; up against it on final 2yo start but he was gaining with every stride when only just failing on Wolverhampton AW (7f; handicap debut) in April; up 3lb; needs more for the win but should have some improvement in him.

11/2

Betting Forcast

10/1 Monarchs Gold, 14/1 Do Bronxs, 6/1 Shaman Champion, 7/1 Siren Suit, 14/1 Harlequin Breeze, 16/1 Major Neigh Sayer, 4/1 Jeddaal, 25/1 Mystic Moment, 5/2 Startled, 5/1 Deluded

Verdict

Plenty have possibilities, but top of the list is STARTLED who has form figures of 34131 in handicaps and is only 2lb higher than for his brave win over 7f at Newmarket last month. Deluded reappeared with a strong-finishing second at Wolverhampton and he’s feared most ahead of Jeddaal, who made the breakthrough at Catterick on his recent return. Handicap newcomers Siren Suit and Harlequin Breeze need a close look in the market, while Shaman Champion is also in the mix.[David Moon]

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Jeddaal

SPOTLIGHT:

Startled

TOPSPEED:

Major Neigh Sayer

The Times:

Shaman Champion

D Express:

Deluded

POSTDATA:

Jeddaal

LAMBOURN:

Jeddaal

Telegraph:

Jeddaal

The Guardian:

Jeddaal

Daily Mail:

Jeddaal

Daily Mirror:

Jeddaal

The Sun:

Jeddaal

NEWMARKET:

Major Neigh Sayer

The Star:

Startled

Daily Record:

Startled