May 02 / 17.55 Newmarket

17.55

Good

National Stud Handicap

  • Prize money: £20616
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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National Stud Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.65
  • Place: £2.05

Form: /1-187 C BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Sole turf run resulted in a win here (1m2f, good) last spring; has flattered to deceive on his last two AW runs (1m4f/9.4f), fading after racing freely; today's drop back to 1m looks well worth a try and he may still be unexposed.
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5th

2

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Spanish Voice

10st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Andrew Balding

Won on the Rowley Mile here (1m, good to firm) in May and bounced back from a lesser run at Newbury to win over this C&D (good) three weeks ago; it was a blanket finish last time but he's just 2lb higher today and the fourth has won since; this progressive 4yo is now 4-8 and is high on the list.

9/2

1st

2

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Spanish Voice

10st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Soundly beaten at Newbury (1m, good) last time following a 9lb rise for his win on the other Newmarket course earlier last month (1m, good to firm; made virtually all); however, this lightly raced 4yo impressed on that penultimate outing and his current mark may not be beyond him.

10/1

10th

12

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Spanish Voice

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Six races overall and his only two on turf resulted in one front-running win at Newmarket last April (1m2f, good) and another two weeks ago (1m, good to firm); being dropped back in trip worked a treat last time and, although hit with a 9lb rise, better still may well be forthcoming.

6/1

20/1

  • Place: £10.65

Form: 11-316 D BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Four wins at Kempton between October and March but he could finish only sixth of nine there when a warm favourite four weeks ago; will need a personal best to regain the winning thread and his mark has risen steeply since his last go on turf.
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10th

11

(14)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Final Night

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John Butler

Four wins at Kempton between last October and this March and placed twice in a row on the other Newmarket course in May (1m, good to firm/good) before solid sixth of 18 at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) last month; his yard is in excellent form and he's an each-way contender.

11/1

6th

18

(17)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Final Night

8st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: John Butler

Four-time AW winner who is 0-6 on turf but his 40-1 second of 13 at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) was a good effort in May and he backed it up when third to Sterling Knight over that C&D (good) a fortnight later; sole start on good to soft (1m2f) last year was inconclusive but he'll do well to defy this career-high mark.

20/1

3rd

8

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Final Night

9st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Things clicked with four AW wins between October and March and he transferred that improvement back to turf when second of 13 over C&D a fortnight ago (good to firm; Sterling Knight third); could be thereabouts.

8/1

18/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 40-607 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Fine stable servant with 11 wins to his name, although recent efforts have been underwhelming; only seventh of ten at the Craven meeting here and he needs to be revived by the presence of Ryan Moore in the saddle.
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3rd

6

(10)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Sterling Knight

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ed Dunlop

Well beaten at Epsom on Oaks day and he still had work to do when his path was blocked late on over this C&D three weeks ago; however, before those he won in good style on the other Newmarket course (1m, good) and he won this race in 2024 (good to soft); capable of having a say.

16/1

13th

1

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Sterling Knight

10st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

Disappointing at Epsom a fortnight ago but won on the other Newmarket course (1m, good) last month and he has a very solid record at this track, featuring a C&D win and 2l fourth in this last year; could bounce back.

14/1

17th

8

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Sterling Knight

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

Versatile regarding ground and he was winning his 12th race when beating Jimmy Speaking and Final Night at Newmarket (1m, good) three weeks ago; that was a comfortable win and he has the assistance of Ryan Moore but this demands more from him (has never won off a mark this high).

14/1

Form: 32411- C

Last run: 218 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
On a roll when last seen, winning at Sandown (1m, soft) and on this course (1m1f, good to firm) in second half of last season; that form looks solid and he's been nudged up only 3lb for the second success; leading claims if ready to roll after seven months off.
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3rd

9

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Man Of La Mancha

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Gelded before winning at Windsor (good to firm) last May and finished that season with further wins at Sandown (also 1m, soft) and Newmarket (1m1f, good to firm); on the premises when he suffered chance-ending interference at Newbury last time and this tactically versatile sort is well drawn to sit handy; interesting.

13/2

5th

13

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Man Of La Mancha

8st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Won three of his seven handicaps (1m-1m1f) last term, including the last two; just fourth of 13 to Spanish Voice when favourite at Newmarket on reappearance but that was respectable; player on peak 2025 effort.

10/1

4th

3

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Man Of La Mancha

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

On a roll when last seen, winning at Sandown (1m, soft) and on this course (1m1f, good to firm) in second half of last season; that form looks solid and he's been nudged up only 3lb for the second success; leading claims if ready to roll after seven months off.

11/2

Form: 0-8262 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
On a lengthy losing run but he's knocking firmly at the door, just edged out in a first-time tongue-strap at Lingfield (1m) four weeks ago; goes well at Newmarket and makes plenty of each-way appeal.
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5th

4

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Newmarket (July)

I Still Have Faith

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

Threatened on AW and turf in the spring but his last two efforts have been below par (C&D latterly); feasibly handicapped but others are more persuasive.

6/1

6th

11

(11)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

12:45 Newmarket (July)

I Still Have Faith

8st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Stuart Williams

Not at his best two weeks ago but he had been threatening on both AW and turf beforehand; on a dangerous mark and he can't be discounted.

9/1

10th

10

(14)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Newbury

I Still Have Faith

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

On a long losing sequence but twice went close on AW earlier this year and he was denied a clear run when 2l fourth of 11 at Newmarket (7f, good) last month; seems versatile ground-wise; might not be far away.

13/2

Form: 4603-7 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with a good third to Man Of La Mancha over 1m1f on this course (good to firm); shaped as if retaining all his ability when seventh of 22 in the Spring Mile at Doncaster, short of room closing stages; should be spot-on with that run behind him and looks ready to strike.
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3rd

1

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 3

19:20 Lingfield

Classic Encounter

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Gained a third win when beating Desert Shadow at Redcar (1m, good to firm) in May and he went down narrowly over that C&D (good; third has won since) four weeks ago; leading claims from an unchanged mark.

Evs

2nd

3

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:25 Redcar

Classic Encounter

10st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Respectable effort when fourth of 12 at Newbury (1m, good to firm) this month and the return here makes him especially interesting given he is 2-2 over C&D; drying ground a positive.

11/2

4th

1

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

Classic Encounter

9st 13lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Took full advantage of the drop into Class 4 company when readily seeing off five rivals at Redcar last week (1m, good to firm); penalised in a deeper race but he still commands serious respect.

5/2

16/1

Form: 242-20 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Consistent of late on the AW, runner-up at Kempton in October and March, but his turf efforts have been more up and down; never better than midfield in Spring Cup at Newbury two weeks ago and only 1lb lower today.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:17 Sandown

Cogitate

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Losing run is mounting up but he ran respectably over C&D most recently (final start for Charles Hills) and ties in with unexposed Raammee on that form; possibilities off same mark, provided he takes well to first-time headgear; remains with same owner.

10/1

3rd

6

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Sandown

Cogitate

9st 0lb

J: William Buick

T: Charles Hills

He needs to produce more than he's managed back on turf on his last two starts but prior to those he was a good second at Kempton (7f, AW) in March, and he won on grass at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) last May; capable of having a say if getting back to his best.

11/1

7th

6

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Cogitate

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

Consistent of late on the AW, runner-up at Kempton in October and March, but his turf efforts have been more up and down; never better than midfield in Spring Cup at Newbury two weeks ago and only 1lb lower today.

16/1

16/1

Form: 7-3610 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Seems more effective on AW (3-4) than turf (1-9) and finished down the field in the Spring Mile at Doncaster (14-1) five weeks ago; now has cheekpieces to accompany the usual tongue-strap.
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2nd

5

(9)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Yarmouth

Carron

9st 9lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: George Boughey

Made it 3-4 on the AW when winning at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March but below that level in two starts on turf since, including when last of his group of five at Newmarket (1m; first-time cheekpieces) 39 days ago; cheekpieces discarded.

12/1

8th

10

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Carron

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Seems more effective on AW (3-4) than turf (1-9) and finished down the field in the Spring Mile at Doncaster (14-1) five weeks ago; now has cheekpieces to accompany the usual tongue-strap.

16/1

14th

7

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Carron

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Only 1-8 on turf but appears to hold a fighting chance with Jack Callan's useful 5lb claim offsetting a penalty for a game success at Newcastle (1m) that took his AW record to 3-4; may do better still for current yard.

7/1

16/1

Form: -01260 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won twice on the AW over the winter but he seems to have gone off the boil, well beaten at Newcastle on Good Friday; not so effective yet on turf; others make more appeal.
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11th

12

(1)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:55 York

Zryan

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David O’Meara

Two AW wins in the winter (9.4f/1m2f); it's possible he's gone off the boil but when beaten 8l in ninth of 13 at Newmarket a fortnight ago he was denied a clear passage before keeping on nicely; not ruled out each-way back up in trip.

25/1

9th

5

(11)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Zryan

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Won twice on the AW over the winter but he seems to have gone off the boil, well beaten at Newcastle on Good Friday; not so effective yet on turf; others make more appeal.

16/1

11th

13

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Zryan

8st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David O’Meara

Won at Wolverhampton (9.4f) in December and over this C&D in January; below best at Wolverhampton (8.6f) latest and he's running in a higher grade than he's used to, but he has an each-way shout on the pick of his winter form.

16/1

16/1

Form: /5139- D

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Signed off 2025 with a low-key effort but he'd previously won convincingly at Haydock (good to firm) and run well when third at Kempton (AW), both over 1m; not ruled out if cherry ripe after 192 days off.
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5th

2

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

15:45 Doncaster

Footwork

10st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Progressed during a light campaign last season and has taken it up another notch the last twice; this looks a deeper race than the Lingfield (turf) handicap in which he was narrowly beaten five weeks ago, though, and he'll need more again.

5/1

2nd

1

(1)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:42 Lingfield

Footwork

9st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Progressed during a light campaign last season and turned in a career-best effort over this trip for the first time at Ayr (good to firm) ten days ago; holds decent claims upped 3lb under 3lb claimer Jack Callan, who's enjoying a fine season and is 10-44 for the yard.

3/1

1st

1

(9)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Footwork

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Hit hard by the handicapper after winning at Haydock (1m, good to firm) last May; ran well fresh when third at Kempton (1m, Class 4) in October but held in better quality races since, including at Newmarket 18 days ago; moves beyond a mile for the first time.

11/1

14/1

Form: 1-4410 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Mostly in good form on the AW during the winter, winning at Wolverhampton (8.6f) and Kempton (1m); however, he was below par back at Wolverhampton six weeks ago and has something to prove on a rare encounter with turf.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

1

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Yarmouth

Advancing

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

All three of his wins have been on the AW, the most recent at Kempton (1m) in March off 4lb lower; never a threat when sixth at Windsor (1m, good to firm) 16 days ago and he was well beaten on soft ground last year.

11/1

6th

4

(6)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

17:00 Windsor

Advancing

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Has posted two duck eggs since most recent AW success and latest effort took his turf form figures to 370; not particularly solid kept to this sphere and others are preferred.

14/1

11th

4

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Advancing

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

Mostly in good form on the AW during the winter, winning at Wolverhampton (8.6f) and Kempton (1m); however, he was below par back at Wolverhampton six weeks ago and has something to prove on a rare encounter with turf.

14/1

20/1

Form: 34130-

Last run: 213 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) last summer and ran well on handicap debut at Newbury (7f, good) next time; disappointing when upped to 1m at Kempton but he's certainly bred to stay; still lightly raced.
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8th

8

(9)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Slipper Time

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Novice winner who was close up in a C&D handicap last August off 1lb higher; major claims if able to repeat that form, which hasn't been the case in three subsequent races.

16/1

5th

4

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:53 Chepstow

Slipper Time

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Got off the mark in 7f Salisbury novice in August but failed to beat a rival at Kempton on his final run in 2025 and went freely when beating one on his return in 1m Newmarket handicap last month; needs to become more tractable.

10/1

12th

16

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Slipper Time

9st 0lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Off the mark at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) last summer and ran well on handicap debut at Newbury (7f, good) next time; disappointing when upped to 1m at Kempton but he's certainly bred to stay; still lightly raced.

20/1

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 1556-1 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Campaigned in Qatar and France in 2025; went off joint-favourite on return to Britain and won nine-runner race at Redcar (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago, digging deep; only 2lb higher and should be in the thick of things again.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(8)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

17:00 Windsor

Skipper

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Contrasting performances this term for new yard, winning at Redcar then failing to beat a rival at Newmarket; chance of rebound partly depends on the effects of first-time headgear.

7/1

13th

1

(15)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Skipper

9st 12lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Campaigned in Qatar and France in 2025; went off joint-favourite on return to Britain and won nine-runner race at Redcar (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago, digging deep; only 2lb higher and should be in the thick of things again.

5/1

1st

3

(6)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:42 Redcar

Skipper

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Failed to shine in France last summer on his last two starts; however, he has potential off this mark if tapping back into the promise shown in Britain in 2024 at the start of his career; the betting could be informative on his first run for Hamad Al Jehani (remains in same ownership).

5/2

Non-runners

Mr Professor, Earl Of Rochester, Twisting Physics

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Payout
Exacta £225.40
Straight Forecast £202.31
Tricast £1464.39
Trifecta £1505.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Twisting Physics

Telegraph:

Carron

SPOTLIGHT:

Classic Encounter

NEWMARKET:

Skipper

The Sun:

Man Of La Mancha

POSTDATA:

Spanish Voice

D Express:

Earl Of Rochester

Daily Mail:

Carron

LAMBOURN:

Twisting Physics

The Times:

Twisting Physics

Daily Mirror:

Twisting Physics

The Star:

Twisting Physics

Daily Record:

Twisting Physics

TOPSPEED:

Classic Encounter

The Guardian:

Skipper