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Sun’s ‘Save Our Bets’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 6f 6y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Sun’s ‘Save Our Bets’ Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 36-221 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Improving son of Cotai Glory who spreadeagled his field on his first go over 6f in a Ripon maiden nine days ago; a most interesting handicap debutant.
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20th

23

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Red Spells Danger

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

He has enjoyed a good season and his Ascot win (6f, good to firm) in August is solid form; well beaten behind a few of these at York four weeks ago, though; ran okay on soft at this meeting last year.

20/1

17th

19

(19)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Red Spells Danger

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

He has not looked back since dropping to 6f in May, winning three times including an impressive success at the Shergar Cup at Ascot (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; two solid C&D runs on his record too but a 6lb rise since Ascot, allied to slower ground, could find him out; the only 3yo in the field and that age group have won the last two renewals.

15/2

1st

4

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Red Spells Danger

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Tim Easterby

Thriving since dropped to 6f, winning at Ripon and Hamilton in May and then performing with great credit in hot sprint handicaps on his last three starts; no obvious reason why he wouldn't be bang there once again.

7/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 332-1

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Gelded/off five months before taking a step forward to make a winning start in handicaps at Bath (5.5f) last month; up 7lb but this son of Showcasing looks to have more to offer; likely player.
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5th

15

(6)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Marcellinus

9st 4lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Tom Dascombe

Solid in sprint handicaps this year, resuming his progression to win over 6f at Brighton (good to firm) under Donagh Murphy six weeks ago; won that going away so the step up to 7f is worth a go but he is effectively 8lb higher if Murphy's reduced claim now is taken into account.

9/1

1st

2

(8)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 4

16:00 Brighton

Marcellinus

9st 13lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Tom Dascombe

Comeback success came off 10lb lower and he has to prove this mark within range after another defeat as favourite six weeks ago; having Donagh Murphy take off 7lb is a plus, though.

4/1

4th

11

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:15 Windsor

Marcellinus

9st 5lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Upwardly mobile Showcasing gelding; made a winning start in handicaps at Bath (5.5f) in April and has advanced his form with excellent second placings at Hamilton (behind Red Spells Danger) and over C&D (beaten a nose) since; up 3lb but merits serious consideration.

5/2

15/2

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 135-84 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
A dual C&D winner in an excellent 2025 campaign; got right back on track when fourth of 12 in 6f Chester handicap 11 days ago; must enter calculations off the same mark.
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8th

11

(16)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

Go Vince Go

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

On a good mark on his 2yo best and he has been far from discredited on his last four outings, including third of seven at Carlisle (6f, good) latest; should be competitive if the outside stall isn't too big of an inconvenience.

11/1

3rd

5

(1)

27th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

15:30 Carlisle

Go Vince Go

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

On a good mark on his 2yo best and he has been far from discredited on his last three outings, including when beaten 2l in 20-runner handicap at Ripon (6f, good) 12 days ago; might have a say.

7/1

25/1

Form: 8271-0 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Signed off for 2025 with 6f maiden victory at Pontefract; went too freely in first-time tongue tie when beating just one home in 7f Newmarket handicap last month though; needs to bounce back.
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8th

3

(2)

17th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Kody B

9st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Craig Lidster

Inconsistent on turf this term but proved suited by the switch to AW at Newcastle (7f) last time, adding to his 2yo success; unexposed in this sphere and still favourably treated back up 3lb; respected.

7/4

1st

6

(3)

1st Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Kody B

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Craig Lidster

Ended his 2yo campaign with a comfortable success at Pontefract (6f, soft); handicaps have been more troublesome this year and others arrive with much less to prove.

25/1

7th

1

(7)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:21 Thirsk

Kody B

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Craig Lidster

Ended 2yo season with soft-ground maiden win over 6f at Pontefract but he hasn't reproduced that form in five handicaps this year; acts on good ground but might prefer it slower.

12/1

5th
5 (4)
Gouken

9/1

Form: 3223-1 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Placed on all his five runs at 2yrs before (gelded) getting off the mark in 6f Newcastle maiden on his return last month; he must enter calculations back in handicap company.
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4th

5

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Gouken

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

In the placings on all five starts on a variety of surfaces as a juvenile (6f/7f) and he deservedly made the breakthrough on his reappearance at Newcastle (6f, AW) last month; respectable fifth of 14 at Hamilton on his recent handicap debut and this experiment at 5f looks worth a go.

6/1

5th

5

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Hamilton

Gouken

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Placed on all his five runs at 2yrs before (gelded) getting off the mark in 6f Newcastle maiden on his return last month; he must enter calculations back in handicap company.

9/1

1st

3

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Gouken

9st 5lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

The most experienced of these and has been placed on all five starts at 6f and 7f; has been gelded since his last run in October and he should go close.

5/4

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: 2312-6

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Showed fair winning form at 2yrs and he returned from eight months off with an encouraging sixth of 14 in 5f Thirsk handicap 29 days ago, keeping on late; not out of things with that run under his belt.
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4th

7

(3)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Redcar

Mo Of Cairo

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Underwhelming in the first half of this year but has been revived by wind surgery; briefly met trouble when a close second at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) on Wednesday; leading contender off the same mark.

7/2

2nd

5

(9)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:58 Musselburgh

Mo Of Cairo

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Useful 2yo; 3yo campaign has been hard work so far but he didn't run badly at Doncaster (6f, good; first run after wind surgery) this month and dropping back to 5f shouldn't hurt; one to consider from a good draw.

7/1

5th

6

(9)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Mo Of Cairo

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

3yo who hasn't really fired on his four starts this year (April-July); however, he's not been devoid of spark and perhaps a wind op will have been beneficial; on a handy mark on his 2yo form.

16/1

6/1

Form: 211213 D BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed an excellent winter on the AW, scoring three times at 6f, and comes here on the back of a good third of ten in 6f Lingfield handicap 19 days ago when not enjoying the smoothest of passages; can play a prominent role again back on turf.
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6th

12

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:15 Windsor

Alasrae

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

In fine form since joining George Boughey, gaining a third AW win of 2026 at Lingfield (6f) in April; posted another good effort with third of 11 (a place behind Marcellinus) over C&D 12 days ago; must enter calculations.

5/1

3rd

1

(12)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

20:00 Windsor

Alasrae

9st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Progress on AW this year features three wins; failed to transfer the form back to turf last time, only midfield at Hamilton; bit to prove.

12/1

7th

4

(14)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Hamilton

Alasrae

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Enjoyed an excellent winter on the AW, scoring three times at 6f, and comes here on the back of a good third of ten in 6f Lingfield handicap 19 days ago when not enjoying the smoothest of passages; can play a prominent role again back on turf.

6/1

12/1

Form: 143-19

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Kickstarted 2026 with gutsy 5f Southwell success in April but suffered early interference when ninth in 5f Chester handicap nine days ago; it would come as no surprise to see him bounce back.
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1st

14

(11)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:37 Haydock

Proof

8st 11lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Charles Hills

3yo who won at Epsom (6f, good to soft) in August on first start since being gelded; hasn't run badly when fifth at Chester (6f, heavy) and here (6f, heavy) on his two starts since but needs something extra today.

16/1

5th

14

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Haydock

Proof

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Charles Hills

Acts well on soft and heavy and appeared to appreciate good to soft ground when beating six rivals at Epsom (6f; first run since gelded) in August; was up against it from a wide draw at Chester since but he came home strongly and has more of a level playing field this time; possibilities.

16/1

5th

9

(14)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:46 Chester

Proof

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Back from a break (gelded) before doubling his tally for the season in 6f handicap at Epsom (good to soft) 19 days ago; up 4lb but the runner-up has gone in since so he's in the picture if he can overcome his wide berth.

9/1

25/1

Form: 4652-0

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Signed off at 2yrs with an improved second in 7f Yarmouth nursery; raced on the unfavoured part of the track when tenth in 7f Leicester handicap on his return and shouldn't be written off in a change of headgear.
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9th

10

(1)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:38 Ayr

Circle Of Trust

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

3yo who won over C&D (soft) in June and good ground may not have suited when down the field over C&D last month; conditions are very much in his favour this afternoon and he's high on the list.

6/1

10th

7

(8)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

20:00 Ayr

Circle Of Trust

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Kevin Ryan

Nearly made a successful switch to handicaps at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) last September, just held by one who won three of his next five starts; had a quiet start to 2026 but did better when prominently ridden and having a little in hand against Milford Grange over C&D (soft) in June; up 3lb; capable of better.

7/1

16/1

Form: 7221-5 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ended 2025 with breakthrough victory at Ayr (6f); off seven months and shaped as if the run was needed when a fading fifth of seven in 6f Pontefract handicap on his recent return; can take a step forward now.
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12th

4

(9)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Daizen

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Rebecca Menzies

No problem with soft ground and he returns to Class 5 after two defeats at a higher level; only 3lb higher than for his front-running win at Thirsk (6f, good) in June; not ruled out.

10/1

8th

9

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Daizen

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Rebecca Menzies

Returned to form when making all at Thirsk (6f, good) in June but he failed to back that up in a Silver Cup trial at Ayr last month; that was another blip in his patchy profile and he needs to bounce back again.

12/1

16th

17

(11)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Daizen

9st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Returned to form at Thirsk (6f, good) last month, making all to win quite cosily, and is now 2-12; 5lb higher in a higher-grade race today but his other win was gained over C&D and he won't mind if there's rain about.

9/2

Form: 1-3394 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Landed 6f Newcastle novice in November and he's continued in good nick in handicaps this spring, cheekpieces on when fourth of 11 at Newmarket (7f) 15 days ago; in the mix once more.
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21th

23

(1)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Cotai Lights

9st 3lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Wide-margin winner of 6f AW novice as 2yo but best handicap form has come at 7f and he's finished nearer last than first over 6f on his last two starts; first-time blinkers need to help.

50/1

14th

14

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Cotai Lights

9st 3lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Seemed to respond well to first-time cheekpieces when fourth at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in May but ran poorly when dropped back to 6f later that month and now goes without headgear; others look safer.

20/1

Form: 2428-2

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
A fair and consistent 5.5f scorer at 2yrs; back from six months off with a good clear second of 13 in 6f Ripon handicap last month; not taken lightly despite a 4lb weights rise.
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2nd

4

(12)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:49 Ripon

Mighty Magnus

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Doubled his tally when winning at Musselburgh (5f) in June; bounced back to his best with second of 11 in 5f handicap at Haydock 22 days ago, not enjoying the smoothest of passages over 1f out; likely to go well again off 1lb lower mark.

10/1

5th

1

(1)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Mighty Magnus

9st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

In and out since he won at Musselburgh (5f, good) in June but he ran well when second at Haydock (5f, heavy) nine days ago; bang there if he's once more on a going day.

11/2

2nd

3

(11)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:47 Haydock

Mighty Magnus

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Won at Musselburgh (5f, good) in June and did well to finish third at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) in July having been hampered early; however, he finished last of five at Musselburgh next time and was down the field in an admittedly hot handicap at York a fortnight ago; has shown promise on soft, though.

10/1

Form: 2-12

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 53-187 D BF

Last run: 65 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta £10.60
Straight Forecast £7.79
Tricast £56.61
Trifecta £64.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Red Spells Danger

TOPSPEED:

Marcellinus

POSTDATA:

Go Vince Go

NEWMARKET:

Alasrae

RP RATINGS:

Cotai Lights

LAMBOURN:

Gouken

The Sun:

Mo Of Cairo

THE NORTH:

Dandy Breeze

Telegraph:

Marcellinus

Daily Mirror:

Go Vince Go

The Star:

Alasrae

The Times:

Red Spells Danger

The Guardian:

Red Spells Danger

D Express:

Red Spells Danger

Daily Record:

Red Spells Danger