May 16 / 15.27 Newmarket

15.27

Good

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  • Prize money: £7731
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 844412 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won at Kempton (6f, AW) last month and second of 11 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) next time; this in-form 6yo is one to consider.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Expert Agent

10st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

C&D winner on good to firm last year; bounced back to form to win over 6f on the Rowley course here (good) in May; a lesser effort over C&D has followed but a revival isn't ruled out.

11/2

6th

2

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:11 Newmarket (July)

Expert Agent

10st 1lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Stuart Williams

C&D winner this time last year who bounced back to form off 6lb lower on the Rowley Mile five weeks ago; not been this high in the weights for a good while but having Jack Callan (second ride for the yard) take off 3lb will help and he's high on the shortlist.

7/2

1st

6

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

Expert Agent

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Won at Kempton (6f, AW) last month and second of 11 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) next time; this in-form 6yo is one to consider.

6/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: -22271

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Runner-up three times in a row over 7f on AW in the winter and returned to form with a win at Kempton (7f, AW) last month; unproven over 6f and 0-10 on turf, but placed on grass a few times and is not ruled out.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Arantes Nascimento

9st 11lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Arrives in top form after a 7f win at Kempton and two second places over 6f; hard to knock and should be thereabouts.

13/2

2nd

2

(6)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Salisbury

Arantes Nascimento

9st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Unraced on soft; 2-14 on the AW (wins over 7f) compared to 0-11 on turf but it was a good effort when second of ten at Newmarket (6f, good) 24 days ago; contender if handling conditions.

5/1

2nd

7

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

Arantes Nascimento

9st 3lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Runner-up three times in a row over 7f on AW in the winter and returned to form with a win at Kempton (7f, AW) last month; unproven over 6f and 0-10 on turf, but placed on grass a few times and is not ruled out.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 905-77 CD

Last run: 73 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Tame end to last season and no return to form on his two starts this year; however, he's 2lb lower than when winning this under Olivia Haines last year (good to firm) and the return to the Rowley Mile could trigger a revival.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(11)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Newbury

Rebel Path

9st 13lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Merely mid-division at Newmarket (6f, good) three weeks ago but prior to that he took a step back in the right direction when third on the Rowley Mile there (6f, good) and his stable is in fine form; not discounted.

7/1

8th

4

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Rebel Path

9st 8lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Beat Fiscal Policy decisively on the Rowley course (6f, good to firm) last May when rated 3lb higher; ran well for third in the same race five weeks ago; not ruled out.

10/1

3rd

11

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

Rebel Path

8st 13lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Tame end to last season and no return to form on his two starts this year; however, he's 2lb lower than when winning this under Olivia Haines last year (good to firm) and the return to the Rowley Mile could trigger a revival.

12/1

Form: -32593 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Three 6f wins towards the end of last year (including on good to soft/good to firm); took a step back in the right direction when third of seven at Southwell (7f, AW) last time and may be able to build on that run today; each-way possibilities.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

20:10 Brighton

State Of Madness

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Not had a lot of luck with one thing and another lately and won't mind going back up to an easy 7f as he bids to take his course record to 3-3; higher in the weights than when twice winning easily here for Tom Clover last backend but he's respected.

4/1

5th

5

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

State Of Madness

9st 8lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Mark Loughnane

Enjoyed a revival for Charlie Clover between October 2025 and February this year, winning three times; not so good in four runs for current yard but he is slipping back down the weights.

16/1

4th

10

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

State Of Madness

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Loughnane

Three 6f wins towards the end of last year (including on good to soft/good to firm); took a step back in the right direction when third of seven at Southwell (7f, AW) last time and may be able to build on that run today; each-way possibilities.

14/1

3/1

Form: 279-65 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Ran well when fifth at Chester (6f, good) last Friday, when denied a clear run on his second stable start; Chester has brought out the best him in the past but he can also be effective elsewhere and could be thereabouts.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

15:10 Doncaster

Miraculous

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

It's possible the drop back to 5f will help but Chester brought out the best in him for Roger Varian and it's been the same story for his new yard this term; has to improve upon what he's been showing away from the Roodee.

7/1

5th

7

(4)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Miraculous

8st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Chester winner (6f, good) for Roger Varian last season; best runs for Tim Easterby have been over same C&D (third there on Saturday after racing wide); chance on that last run but not sure this straight 6f will be ideal.

5/1

14/1

Form: 42297- D

Last run: 212 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Below par on AW last autumn on final two runs for Stuart Williams; however, he twice went close on the other Newmarket course (6f, good to firm) last August and he'll be bang there if rediscovering that form on his stable and seasonal debut, for which he wears a tongue-tie; remains in same ownership.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Rajaking

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: T J Kent

This C&D brought out the best in him last season with two close seconds in August (both on good to firm); returned to form with close fourth of 12 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month on his second start of the season and he could play a leading role back here.

9/2

4th

13

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Rajaking

8st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: T J Kent

C&D winner; blew hot and cold for former stable but well handicapped on 2025 best; raced freely and dropped away in the final furlong on his stable debut at Newmarket last month; up in class and likely vulnerable.

16/1

6th

2

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

Rajaking

9st 8lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: T J Kent

Below par on AW last autumn on final two runs for Stuart Williams; however, he twice went close on the other Newmarket course (6f, good to firm) last August and he'll be bang there if rediscovering that form on his stable and seasonal debut, for which he wears a tongue-tie; remains in same ownership.

14/1

7th
8 (7)
Tabby

13/2

Form: 237/21 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
All seven starts on AW; went close on stable debut at Wolverhampton (6f) last month after a long absence then won at Southwell (6f); this lightly raced 4yo could have more to offer for her current yard; respected on turf debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

Tabby

9st 1lb

J: Jack Callan

T: James Tate

All seven starts on AW; went close on stable debut at Wolverhampton (6f) last month after a long absence then won at Southwell (6f); this lightly raced 4yo could have more to offer for her current yard; respected on turf debut.

13/2

1st

5

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Tabby

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Tate

Big run on stable/handicap debut (formerly trained by Denis Quinn) at Wolverhampton last week (6f) when returning from over 15 months off; will take plenty of beating off the same mark if this doesn't come too soon; Hector Crouch is 10-46 (+11.32) for the yard in the last five years.

11/4

2nd

1

(4)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tabby

10st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Tate

Ability in five juvenile starts for Denis Quinn, going closest when beaten a neck at Southwell (6f fillies' maiden; 50-1) in October 2024; returns to action for a new trainer off a 478-day absence; best watched unless the market speaks favourably.

11/4

Form: 8351-7 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way at Leicester three weeks ago on his first run of the season but heavy reappearance defeats have been a recurring theme in his profile; won over C&D (good to soft) on final outing last year and he's also run well here on fast ground; could bounce back with a big run.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Dashing Dick

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Stone

Goes well on both Newmarket courses, including a win in this race on good to firm two years ago; good third over C&D last month but behind Yes I'm Mali when only sixth back here a fortnight ago.

10/1

6th

8

(10)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Dashing Dick

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Stone

His last three wins have come off a similar mark to today's over 6f on the Newmarket courses and he returned to form with a close third here (7f, good) a fortnight ago; every chance he'll be in the mix.

15/2

3rd

9

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Dashing Dick

9st 2lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: William Stone

Dual course winner who started the season high in the weights, having closed out last year with a victory on the Rowley Mile, and has struggled; does most racing these days over 6f and needs a revival.

16/1

Form: 95-1 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
4yo who made debut last October and improved upon her first two runs when dropped in trip at Yarmouth (6f, good) last month, when she won by a neck at 50-1; had a next-time-out winner in second last time and this unexposed filly could be involved on her handicap debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(5)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

18:40 Yarmouth

Izzy Fast

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Philip McBride

Won a 6f maiden here in April but she struggled in handicaps on her next two outings; however, she ran well when second of eight over this C&D last week (good to firm) and has solid claims on that form.

5/1

2nd

3

(7)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:15 Yarmouth

Izzy Fast

10st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Philip McBride

Maiden win here (6f) on comeback in the spring, when 50-1, reads well enough; she's struggled badly in two handicaps since, however, and will need to settle better back up from sprint trips; has it all to prove now.

16/1

7th

8

(2)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:23 Yarmouth

Izzy Fast

8st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Philip McBride

Made a proper splash when going in at 50-1 on her reappearance in C&D maiden (good; third start) in April but contrasting fortunes when beaten 18l on her handicap debut at Newmarket 12 days ago; that was too bad to be true but does lower expectations somewhat.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 02-805 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Went close over C&D (good) last September on final run for Tom Clover and now 3lb lower; David O'Meara should find the key to him at some point but he's been below his best on his first three runs for the yard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Sixtygeesbaby

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Thrown in on last season's best; yet to get going for David O'Meara this time around but he has dropped 10lb for his troubles and the addition of a visor could help; stable also runs Yes I'm Mali.

28/1

8th

4

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

11:15 Doncaster

Sixtygeesbaby

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Gave impression something was possibly amiss last time, taking record for new yard to 0-4; interesting on best form, which includes a win over C&D and close second to Photosynthesis at Newmarket.

13/2

Non-runners

Pressures On

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Payout
Exacta £31.30
Straight Forecast £26.72
Tricast £187.76
Trifecta £256.50

Selections

The Times:

Sixtygeesbaby

D Express:

Miraculous

NEWMARKET:

Izzy Fast

SPOTLIGHT:

Rajaking

POSTDATA:

Arantes Nascimento

TOPSPEED:

Rebel Path

Daily Mail:

Dashing Dick

Daily Record:

Izzy Fast

The Sun:

Miraculous

The Star:

Miraculous

RP RATINGS:

Rajaking

Telegraph:

Sixtygeesbaby

The Guardian:

Sixtygeesbaby

Daily Mirror:

Sixtygeesbaby