May 02 / 17.20 Newmarket

17.20

Good

Air Charter Services “Confined” Handicap (For Horses Which Have Won No More Than One Race)

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Air Charter Services “Confined” Handicap (For Horses Which Have Won No More Than One Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £4.30

Form: 343-

Last run: 183 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Made the frame on all three outings (7f/6f) as a 2yo; has a modest opening handicap mark and her pedigree suggests she can do better this season; not without hope.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newbury

Velvet Rhythm

8st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Justified favouritism in another Class 5 event last week, taking Catterick record to 3-3 and strike-rate since handicapping to 4-6; Newmarket win shows she's versatile as regards track; upped in class but receives weight all round and possibly hasn't stopped improving yet.

7/2

1st

4

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:30 Catterick

Velvet Rhythm

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Improved for handicapping this year, always prominent when winning at Newmarket and over C&D in May and then overcoming a slow start back here 16 days ago; another 4lb rise to contend with but she should make a bold bid to maintain her unbeaten course record.

2/1

1st

6

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:00 Catterick

Velvet Rhythm

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Won two in a row in the spring, over C&D (good) off 3lb lower in the latest; did far too much in front when eighth of ten at Carlisle (7f, good) last Monday but holds claims if her natural enthusiasm can be harnessed.

5/1

5/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 210-

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Confirmed debut promise when winning at York (6f, good) last October before coming up short in Listed race here three weeks later; personal best needed on her first go in a handicap but she's lightly raced and in good hands.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Ascot

Thaluna

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Has started her handicap career with solid placed efforts at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) and Thirsk (1m, good); likely to go well again

9/2

3rd

6

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 4

18:45 Thirsk

Thaluna

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: William Haggas

Won 2yo novice at York (6f, good) last October on second start; mid-division in Listed race later that month and reappeared with good second on handicap debut at Newmarket (7f, good to firm); stayed on well last time and this step up to 1m could prompt further improvement; lots to like.

4/1

2nd

1

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newmarket

Thaluna

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Confirmed debut promise when winning at York (6f, good) last October before coming up short in Listed race here three weeks later; personal best needed on her first go in a handicap but she's lightly raced and in good hands.

5/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 453-1 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has improved with each of her four runs, justifying favouritism at Kempton (7f) four weeks ago despite racing freely and wide; shaped well over 1m here (good) last autumn; open to further progress and high on the list.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(4)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

17:35 Carlisle

Nanoscience

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Got off the mark on her AW reappearance in April and following a solid handicap debut she struck at Wetherby (also 7f, good to firm; made all) three weeks ago; received only a 1lb nudge for that neck success and there's a good chance we've yet to see the best of her.

7/4

1st

6

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:42 Wetherby

Nanoscience

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Delivered on 2yo promise when winning Kempton maiden (7f, AW) on seasonal debut in April and was placed in quite valuable Newmarket handicap (7f, good to firm) last month; that latest piece of form reads well and she's a big player from the inside stall here.

7/2

Form: 71-339

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Comes into the reckoning on his third at Naas (7f, soft) in March and he was probably unsuited by the drop back to 6f at Newcastle on Good Friday; still relatively lightly raced and not ruled out in first-time headgear.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

14

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Cotai Lights

9st 3lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Seemed to respond well to first-time cheekpieces when fourth at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in May but ran poorly when dropped back to 6f later that month and now goes without headgear; others look safer.

20/1

11th

8

(9)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Hamilton

Cotai Lights

9st 3lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Landed 6f Newcastle novice in November and he's continued in good nick in handicaps this spring, cheekpieces on when fourth of 11 at Newmarket (7f) 15 days ago; in the mix once more.

10/1

7/1

Form: 024-

Last run: 292 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Made the frame twice over 6f last summer; missed next intended outing due to lameness; bred to be suited by 7f+ and may well have more to offer now tackling a handicap over this trip after nearly ten months off.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(3)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

Lohoobb

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

Unraced on ground easier than good; beaten favourite in all his three handicaps but there were encouraging signs, especially with a view to dropping back to sprinting; considered.

9/4

5th

2

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Sandown

Lohoobb

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

Beaten favourite for both handicaps, though he was rather stuck out on a limb when second of seven at Lingfield (7f, good) last time; one for the shortlist.

3/1

2nd

1

(2)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:24 Lingfield

Lohoobb

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Owen Burrows

Twice showed ability over 6f last summer but, having been sent off favourite, he didn't get home when fifth of 11 on handicap/seasonal debut at Newmarket (7f. good to firm) this month; a couple of winners have come out of that race and he's a major player down in grade if the run has brought him on.

9/4

20/1

Form: 706-74 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Just one win from 12 attempts, but she hasn't been long with her current yard and she seemed unsuited by the drop back to 5f when a never-nearer fourth of eight at Catterick ten days ago; looks well handicapped and the return to 7f should be right up her street.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(5)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:42 Ripon

Paroda Diva

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Patrick Neville

Proved suited by the step up to 1m at Haydock (good to soft) last time, recording a first win since joining her current yard and belatedly doubling her tally; unexposed at this trip; shortlisted.

4/1

1st

11

(5)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 5

17:15 Haydock

Paroda Diva

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Patrick Neville

She's raced 13 times and won just once (last May); also unproven on slow ground; however, she kept on galloping when sixth of 11 over 7f at Newmarket three weeks ago and this first crack at 1m is worth a go.

33/1

6th

10

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newmarket

Paroda Diva

8st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Patrick Neville

Just one win from 12 attempts, but she hasn't been long with her current yard and she seemed unsuited by the drop back to 5f when a never-nearer fourth of eight at Catterick ten days ago; looks well handicapped and the return to 7f should be right up her street.

20/1

25/1

Form: 215059 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has blown hot and cold since winning at Lingfield (7f, AW) in February, and he ran poorly over the same C&D on Monday; enough to prove.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(12)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

14:43 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Chaos

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Dylan Cunha

Has been kept busy and scored for the second time this year when successful over C&D last month off 6lb lower; not disgraced in better company at Epsom eight days ago but may need to come back down the weights.

12/1

7th

5

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:50 Epsom

King Of Chaos

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

Exploited reduced mark with clearcut win at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last month; evidently in good nick but went back up 6lb for that and this return to turf may not be ideal.

5/1

1st

10

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Chaos

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Dylan Cunha

Only finished placed once from nine runs in handicaps (over C&D in the winter) and is fully exposed; hasn't always looked straightforward, hanging right more than once, and remains vulnerable to improvers.

8/1

Form: 10-260

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Well held at 33-1 over C&D on stable debut 18 days ago; only 2lb lower here and others make much more appeal.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(8)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:55 Chester

Try Storm Cat

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jessica Macey

6f win as a 2yo for Charlie Johnston; well beaten in three 7f handicaps for his new stable; dropping down the weights but rain wouldn't be ideal; cheekpieces back on today.

20/1

18th

16

(14)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 York

Try Storm Cat

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jessica Macey

Hasn't built on a 6f win at Pontefract last summer, and two runs for his current yard have been some way below par; falling in the weights but needs to turn over a new leaf.

33/1

8th

8

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newmarket

Try Storm Cat

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Well held at 33-1 over C&D on stable debut 18 days ago; only 2lb lower here and others make much more appeal.

33/1

14/1

Form: 862-

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Didn't show much on her first two (AW) starts but she nearly sprang a 40-1 surprise over C&D (good) last autumn, making most of the running; unexposed and interesting on handicap debut after her winter break.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(4)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:35 Yarmouth

Splash

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Ended her three-race juvenile campaign with a much-improved second in a Newmarket novice (7f, good) last October; sets the standard on that form but she's struggled in two handicaps this season and needs a major revival back in a maiden.

11/4

14th

14

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Splash

9st 5lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Dean Ivory

Her second in a 7f novice at Newmarket last October is very much a standout; 11-1 and beat only two home in a 7f handicap there in May.

25/1

9th

5

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newmarket

Splash

9st 7lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Dean Ivory

Didn't show much on her first two (AW) starts but she nearly sprang a 40-1 surprise over C&D (good) last autumn, making most of the running; unexposed and interesting on handicap debut after her winter break.

14/1

OUR TIP
10th
2 (11)
Sierra Sands

9/2

Form: 251-4 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Catterick winner last October; made a pleasing reappearance/handicap debut over C&D (good ground) 18 days ago, always prominent and finishing fourth; Ryan Moore keeps the ride; may improve for the outing; respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Sierra Sands

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

7f 2yo winner who kept on well to win in a small field here (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; this is more competitive but he did it cosily under Ryan Moore, who remains on board, and the return to 7f may be a plus.

11/2

1st

6

(4)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

11:45 Newmarket (July)

Sierra Sands

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

7f Catterick maiden win as a 2yo; two solid runs this year sandwich a modest effort on the Rowley course; Ryan Moore returns to the saddle; still has low mileage and he can't be ruled out.

4/1

3rd

3

(1)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

15:05 Hamilton

Sierra Sands

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Ed Dunlop

Promise as a 2yo, including a Catterick win (7f, good); not beaten far on his seasonal/handicap debut last month but he took a backwards step 25 days ago (reportedly lost action); drops to 6f for the first time and could still have a bigger run in him.

6/1

Form: 3-13 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Finished a place ahead of Sierra Sands when third over C&D (good) at the Craven meeting, racing freely and in the firing line throughout; going the right way and should be in the thick of things again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

20th

6

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 York

Stellar Vision

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Stuart Williams

Free-goer who followed a good effort at Newmarket's Craven meeting (7f, good) with a poor one at the Guineas meeting; beginning to look a difficult ride and on a retrieval mission here.

12/1

11th

3

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newmarket

Stellar Vision

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Finished a place ahead of Sierra Sands when third over C&D (good) at the Craven meeting, racing freely and in the firing line throughout; going the right way and should be in the thick of things again.

7/2

3rd

4

(7)

14th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newmarket

Stellar Vision

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Twice-raced colt who looks the type to improve further and do well in handicaps; eye-catching third at Newmarket (6f, good) in October then won well at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in January; interesting contender.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £174.80
Straight Forecast £129.79
Tricast £688.25
Trifecta £834.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Stellar Vision

RP RATINGS:

Splash

LAMBOURN:

Lohoobb

NEWMARKET:

Sierra Sands

SPOTLIGHT:

Nanoscience

Daily Mirror:

Stellar Vision

The Star:

Stellar Vision

Daily Record:

Stellar Vision

D Express:

Sierra Sands

TOPSPEED:

Splash

The Times:

Splash

The Guardian:

Splash

Telegraph:

Lohoobb

Daily Mail:

Lohoobb

The Sun:

Lohoobb