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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8th

10

(4)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:12 Newmarket (July)

Akabusi

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Mike Murphy

By no means certain to give his running, having proved inconsistent for current yard; however, won off 1lb higher on the other Newmarket course in May and has a fighting chance on that form.

10/1

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

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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9th

12

(10)

30th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Quantum Power

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Tom Clover

Has proved ideally suited by 5f on good to firm and, despite taking a hefty rise for two June wins, he didn't take much urging to get to the front at Newmarket last time, before nudged out to hold the second; a further 5lb rise in a better race asks for more but he should be in contention; yard won this in 2019.

12/1

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

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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1st

3

(8)

30th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:10 Yarmouth

Ecclefechan

10st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: John Ryan

Got up to beat the favourite with the pair clear last week at Windsor (1m, good to firm) and he's unexposed at this trip; may well defy the penalty but softening ground could complicate matters.

3/1

1st

1

(5)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

18:48 Windsor

Ecclefechan

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: John Ryan

0-15 but he wasn't discredited when a staying-on third of six in 5f Musselburgh handicap 17 days ago; has his stamina to prove over this markedly longer trip, though.

8/1

3rd

6

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:50 Musselburgh

Ecclefechan

8st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Ryan

14-race maiden; second in a C&D novice in 2025, but has raced mainly over further since; beaten over 7l back over 5f at Newmarket last time; bit to prove.

25/1

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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7th

2

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

13:50 Epsom

Logi Bear

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: John Butler

Two runner-up finishes for his new yard prior to scrambling home in a 6f handicap at Lingfield (AW) 16 days ago; 4lb rise not obviously generous but the new cheekpieces could help; promise on good to soft as a 2yo.

9/2

1st

6

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:46 Lingfield (AW)

Logi Bear

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Started nurseries on an unrealistic mark for Richard Hannon but has found his level again now, narrowly being denied off 1lb lower last time (best of the group that started out racing near side at Nottingham); this half-brother to a C&D winner is shortlisted.

9/4

2nd

6

(5)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Logi Bear

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Won a Newmarket novice (6f, good) last May, his third start, but beaten 11 times since including all four runs for John Butler; his penultimate second at Thirsk was a good run though and when down the field at York last time it was a Class 4; not out of it.

7/1

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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11th

9

(4)

26th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:21 Kempton (AW)

King Of Chaos

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Dylan Cunha

All or nothing of late and did too much too soon at Wolverhampton 26 days ago; rather watch in this company; course debut.

16/1

7th

9

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Chaos

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Dylan Cunha

Did well to defy a high draw here two weeks ago, winning well; that took his form figures over C&D to 211; raised 7lb but this 3yo could deal with that.

4/1

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

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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7th

4

(5)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

20:25 Epsom

Victor Cee

9st 3lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Phil McEntee

Hamilton win for Karl Burke 12 months ago; dropping down the weights for current stable and his latest third at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) was respectable; change of headgear today.

8/1

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

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