May 15 / 17.25 Newmarket

17.25

Good

Horse Comes First Handicap

  • Prize money: £5154
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Horse Comes First Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.70
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 2-9488 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Two 6f wins on turf and AW for previous trainers and he ran right up to his best when a close fourth on Lingfield AW for this one in April; has had some excuses before and since and, while he's on the exposed side now, a good run can't be ruled out back on turf.
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11th

5

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

14:43 Wolverhampton (AW)

Akabusi

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

Has an inconsistent profile but scored off just 1lb lower at Newmarket (6f, good) in May; cannot be ruled out.

9/1

4th

6

(7)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

21:00 Windsor

Akabusi

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Mike Murphy

Returned to form with a win at Newmarket (6f, good) last month but he was back in the doldrums with a 10l defeat over C&D last time; only 2lb higher than for his last success but he comes with risks attached.

16/1

8th

8

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

20:00 Windsor

Akabusi

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Mike Murphy

Record is 3-18; creditable fourth over C&D (good to firm) last time when bidding to follow up his Newmarket success; remains in form.

12/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 6-23

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
All three runs at 6f, doing best when runner-up on Wolverhampton AW in March following a layoff; those either side haven't distinguished themselves since and he himself faded at Newcastle in April but he's been gelded since and handicaps are more realistic now.
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7th

4

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:55 Chester

Nebulon

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Michael Bell

Promise in all three starts this year, most recently when second of eight on his handicap debut at Newmarket (6f, good) four weeks ago; tongue tied first time today; not fully exposed.

4/1

2nd

6

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Newmarket

Nebulon

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Bell

All three runs at 6f, doing best when runner-up on Wolverhampton AW in March following a layoff; those either side haven't distinguished themselves since and he himself faded at Newcastle in April but he's been gelded since and handicaps are more realistic now.

5/1

3rd

6

(3)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Nebulon

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Michael Bell

Ran respectably when sixth on his debut at Windsor (4-1) last June; shaped like a winner in waiting when runner-up at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last month and he should take all the beating.

9/4

20/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 2104-7

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won Beverley maiden (5f, soft) in September; not much between him and Akabusi on an AW run later but he never reached a challenging position on his Bath return (50-1) in April and some weight off his back wouldn't go amiss; visor refitted.
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1st

6

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Newmarket (July)

Quantum Power

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Tom Clover

Prominent racer who returned to form to win over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago and he followed up at Windsor (5f, good to firm) last Saturday, with the front two clear; up 6lb for last time and this is tougher, but he's clearly progressive; key player.

3/1

1st

1

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:45 Windsor

Quantum Power

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tom Clover

Built on earlier promise this season with a comfortable victory in 5f Newmarket handicap a week ago; up 5lb but another bold showing is on the cards with Billy Loughnane now up.

11/8

1st

7

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Newmarket (July)

Quantum Power

9st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Tom Clover

Lacked consistency since handicapping but having Jack Callan taking over won't hurt down 2lb and this mark should be within range; one to consider.

8/1

15/8

Form: 442-55

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Maiden who had some useful 2yo form, including in a competitive 7f handicap on this course before going close against a big improver over 6f on Lingfield AW in November; satisfactory reappearance in March but was seriously hampered at Ripon since; interesting contender.
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5th

8

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:33 Newmarket (July)

Ecclefechan

8st 8lb

J: Alice Bond

T: John Ryan

0-13 and he hasn't suggested he's about to cash in on a reduced mark, including when sixth of ten at Carlisle (7f) last Thursday; he's never gone closer than when a neck second at Musselburgh last August on his sole start at 5f, however, which could be a straw to clutch to.

14/1

6th

6

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

Ecclefechan

9st 8lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Ryan

12-race maiden; last of eight at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) 13 days ago when cheekpieces (now absent) were tried; others are more persuasive.

14/1

8th

8

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

12:30 Yarmouth

Ecclefechan

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Ryan

Inconsistent 11-race maiden who produced one of his lesser efforts at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last time; this return to 7f is no problem but he needs to bounce back with cheekpieces added.

10/1

4/1

Form: 5000-6 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Busy 2yo for Richard Hannon, winning a C&D novice last May and sometimes acquitting himself well after, despite having stiff tasks; has dropped down the weights and he ran respectably on yard/AW debut at Newcastle recently (7-2), eased when beaten; may well do much better back on turf.
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9th

13

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:15 York

Logi Bear

8st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: John Butler

Didn't really build on a good start for Richard Hannon and he took a couple of goes to warm up for this yard; much better last time, however, when second of 13 at Thirsk (6f, good) three weeks ago; now he needs to kick on from that.

12/1

2nd

5

(11)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Logi Bear

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: John Butler

Sole win from 12 starts came for Richard Hannon at Newmarket (6f, good) last May; struggled on his last few starts for that stable and he's not threatened in his two outings since joining this yard; dropped another 3lb.

8/1

6th

5

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Newmarket

Logi Bear

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Busy 2yo for Richard Hannon, winning a C&D novice last May and sometimes acquitting himself well after, despite having stiff tasks; has dropped down the weights and he ran respectably on yard/AW debut at Newcastle recently (7-2), eased when beaten; may well do much better back on turf.

4/1

12/1

Form: 150597

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Yard won this in 2024; off the mark when making all in 7f Lingfield AW maiden in February on third run for new trainer but he's rarely reached the same level since and has something to prove on the return to 6f.
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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

7/1

Form: 632-53 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Made all in 6f Hamilton maiden for Karl Burke as 2yo; has run well in defeat for new yard since, if lacking the pace to get involved when a persevering third at Catterick (5f, good) last month; withdrawn at Yarmouth on Wednesday on account of unsuitable ground (good).
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3rd

4

(3)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

17:00 Yarmouth

Victor Cee

9st 4lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Sole win was in a Hamilton maiden (6f, good) last May but he's well handicapped on his best form and wasn't beaten far from a wide draw at Wolverhampton last time; could go well back in trip and he's not ruled out for yard that won this last year.

5/1

5th

8

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Victor Cee

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Pulled hard and didn't see out 7f last time in a first-time visor (removed); handicapper quick to relent and the return to Tapeta looks a plus but he's fully exposed.

16/1

7th

6

(5)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:24 Lingfield

Victor Cee

9st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Phil McEntee

Won a four-runner Hamilton maiden (6f, good) for Karl Burke last August and placed in three of his five starts for this yard, but below his best at Newmarket (6f, good) 11 days ago; needs to bounce back on his first attempt at the trip.

20/1

Form: 3-5413 D BF

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Angels Share, Daizen

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £26.30
Straight Forecast £31.10
Tricast £336.22
Trifecta £263.00

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Nebulon

SPOTLIGHT:

Ecclefechan

The Guardian:

Victor Cee

RP RATINGS:

Southern Warrior

Telegraph:

Angels' Share

The Times:

Daizen

POSTDATA:

King Of Chaos

TOPSPEED:

Logi Bear

Daily Mail:

Nebulon

The Sun:

Nebulon

The Star:

Nebulon

Daily Record:

Nebulon

D Express:

Ecclefechan

Daily Mirror:

Victor Cee