May 16 / 17.10 Newmarket

17.10

Good

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  • Prize money: £5154
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 56-880

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Went close off 9lb higher on handicap debut at Chelmsford (6f, AW) last October but his form has gone the wrong way subsequently and he was well beaten at Haydock last month when wearing this headgear combination.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:05 Epsom

Cherry Cobbler

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Won at Newmarket (7f, good) in May, ran respectably at Goodwood next time and beaten a neck at Newmarket four weeks ago; finished last in April (reappearance) in his only race on good to firm but otherwise needs plenty of respect.

11/4

2nd

8

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Cherry Cobbler

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Stuart Williams

Won an ordinary apprentice handicap easily under 8lb claimer Chloe Lyons on the Rowley Mile last month and was handed a stiff 8lb rise for it; ran to a similar level off his revised mark in better company (soft) last time to confirm himself still in form.

4/1

7th

6

(2)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Cherry Cobbler

8st 13lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

Capitalised on his reduced mark when running away with a 7f handicap at Newmarket three weeks ago (good ground); hit with an 8lb rise but he has had few chances at the trip; untested on slower than good.

4/1

5/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 118-11 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Made it four out of five in handicaps when prevailing in a big field at Doncaster (7f, good to firm); this lightly raced 4yo is clearly progressive and should be a tough nut to crack.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Wrydcroft

9st 5lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Pam Sly

Only contested seven handicaps and won four; would have gone close in Alpha Capture's race here last time had he broken on terms; chance.

5/1

3rd

10

(3)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Wrydcroft

9st 2lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Pam Sly

Four wins (including C&D) and a second from his six handicap runs; still has time to progress further and he looks a solid candidate once more.

3/1

2nd

1

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newmarket

Wrydcroft

10st 0lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Pam Sly

Made it four out of five in handicaps when prevailing in a big field at Doncaster (7f, good to firm); this lightly raced 4yo is clearly progressive and should be a tough nut to crack.

5/4

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3rd
2 (8)
Tex

5/2

Form: 4333-2

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
0-9 but consistent last year and may well have made a winning reappearance at Leicester (7f, good to firm) last Saturday but for blowing the start (hasn't tended to be an issue in the past); key player.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

7

(14)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Tex

9st 11lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: George Baker

Very pleasing return from 275-day break at Leicester this month; lacked a change of gear at Newmarket (also 7f) subsequently and returning to 1m looks in his favour; draw hasn't been kind, though.

15/2

3rd

2

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newmarket

Tex

10st 0lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: George Baker

0-9 but consistent last year and may well have made a winning reappearance at Leicester (7f, good to firm) last Saturday but for blowing the start (hasn't tended to be an issue in the past); key player.

5/2

2nd

5

(6)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Leicester

Tex

9st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: George Baker

Proved reliable without winning in 2025, signing off with a good third of nine in 1m Nottingham handicap in August; remains low mileage so not out of things on his seasonal return.

11/1

Form: 515581 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Blew the start at Leicester last month when making it 1-18 on turf; however, he won at Southwell (7f, AW) in February and was back on the scoresheet there (7f) last Thursday, and is not ruled out today.
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12th

11

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Mickey Mongoose

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

Two 7f AW wins at Southwell this year but he's not easy to predict and was only fourth of seventh at Newmarket (7f, good) last time; that took his turf record to 1-19 and he has something to prove back at this trip.

10/1

4th

8

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newmarket

Mickey Mongoose

8st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Olly Williams

Blew the start at Leicester last month when making it 1-18 on turf; however, he won at Southwell (7f, AW) in February and was back on the scoresheet there (7f) last Thursday, and is not ruled out today.

8/1

1st

7

(7)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mickey Mongoose

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

All three of his wins on the AW have been at this track, the most recent in a C&D classified in February; well beaten after missing the break at Leicester (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago but may bounce back returned to AW.

12/1

Form: 96055-

Last run: 149 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Three wins last May-August (5f-6f, including on good/firm) and she's 2lb below her last winning mark; however, she hasn't been at the top of her game on her last five starts, the latest in December.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fancy Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hayley Burton

Won three minor sprint handicaps for Ollie Sangster last year; poor form in three runs in 2026, the latest at Bath last week, and she arrives with a point to prove.

16/1

8th

4

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:08 Bath

Fancy Dancer

9st 5lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Hayley Burton

Triple winner (one C&D) for Ollie Sangster last year; uncompetitive for new connections, including in first-time tongue-tie (retained) at Nottingham four weeks ago; better options elsewhere.

11/2

7th

6

(9)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:18 Nottingham

Fancy Dancer

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hayley Burton

Won three times for Ollie Sangster (5.5f/6f); solid effort when beaten only 2l at Wolverhampton on her stable debut in December but she's not built on that in two starts since; tongue-tie added.

16/1

Form: /375-0

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Promising second at Kempton (7f, AW) last March on his second start; remains very lightly raced but he's been beaten a long way in both handicaps, which came last June (6f, good) and this February (7f, AW).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

2

(4)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:15 Yarmouth

Regal Guest

9st 8lb

J: Harry Burns

T: George Margarson

0-7 and he has beaten just three rivals home in his four handicap starts; tumbling down the weights but carries risk.

25/1

7th

3

(9)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Regal Guest

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

Promising third at Kempton (7f, AW) last March on his second start but has beaten only one rival in three handicaps since; still lightly raced but he needs a transformation at this new trip; cheekpieces added.

25/1

Form: 008/8- D

Last run: 476 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Promising start to his career and he's tumbled down the weights, but for good reason; makes stable debut following a long absence and a major turnaround is necessary.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

African Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ian Williams

Started his career well but it's been poor from April 2024 onwards; has had only two races for current yard and now sports tongue-tie and cheekpieces, both for the first time; 30lb lower than his opening mark.

25/1

8th

8

(12)

8th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Pontefract

African Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

Has lost his way since looking promising initially and finished last on yard debut at Newmarket after a lengthy absence; that was over 7f, but might not be crying out for this far.

16/1

Form: 54-050 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(5)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Dashing Donkey

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Stone

This son of Time Test cost 4,000gns as a yearling and is closely related to 1m/1m2f winner Zara's Return (RPR 82); dam French 1m AW winner; likely best watched on debut.

50/1

Non-runners

Dashing Donkey

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Payout
Exacta £40.40
Straight Forecast £30.28
Tricast £38.57
Trifecta £60.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Wrydcroft

POSTDATA:

Tex

NEWMARKET:

Regal Guest

Daily Mail:

Dashing Donkey

RP RATINGS:

Wrydcroft

The Times:

Wrydcroft

Telegraph:

Wrydcroft

D Express:

Wrydcroft

Daily Mirror:

Wrydcroft

The Star:

Wrydcroft

The Guardian:

Tex

The Sun:

Tex

Daily Record:

Tex