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Heather Small Plays Ladies’ Day Saturday 4th July Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Heather Small Plays Ladies’ Day Saturday 4th July Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 494532 CD BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Just one win from her 21 starts but that came in this race last year (good to soft) and she's been in good heart this spring, finishing second at Lingfield (7.6f, good) last Tuesday; solid claims.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(9)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:32 Brighton

Grand Citadel

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

Acts on good to firm and good to soft; got back on the scoresheet at Leicester (7f) in May but she's been well held over this trip in both subsequent runs; has bit to prove after 103 days off and she's still 3lb higher than for both her wins.

7/1

8th

11

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:56 Leicester

Grand Citadel

9st 2lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

She has won a 7f handicap (0-55) here in each of the last two seasons; well held in a Class 5 handicap at Newmarket last time though and likely vulnerable once more.

14/1

10th

17

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Grand Citadel

8st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

Both wins were achieved in the same 0-55 handicap at Leicester 12 months apart, justifying favouritism on fast ground 25 days ago; a 4lb rise and deeper opposition can find her out today.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: -06084

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
His form has deteriorated since his last win last May but he took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) nine days ago; has another career-low mark today and is not ruled out.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

11

(7)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Leicester

Mini Mac

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

A repeat of the form which netted him a C&D second last month (good to firm) off today's mark would take him close; hard to blame his Doncaster flop since on the return to a 1m trip he has won over before.

8/1

11th

15

(3)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Mini Mac

9st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Jessica Macey

Back in better form over 7f at Doncaster and Leicester the last twice; still attractively treated, having gained sole handicap win off 12lb higher (over 1m); respected.

5/1

2nd

8

(7)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Mini Mac

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

His form has deteriorated since his last win last May but he took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) nine days ago; has another career-low mark today and is not ruled out.

7/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 408-64

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Remains a maiden after 13 starts but she was a respectable fourth at Southwell (6f, AW) last month and should be fine back up to 7f and back on turf; on a career-low mark and holds each-way claims.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

15

(14)

1st Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

16:50 Nottingham

Melissa Honey

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Arrives late on the scene and she cut it fine over this C&D in August against Thunderous Love but that took her record in 6f turf handicaps to three from her last five attempts (all on good to firm; has gone close on good); has run well on Newcastle AW since and the likely strong pace will suit.

6/1

2nd

4

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Melissa Honey

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Herrington

Third turf win of a productive summer when edging ahead late on over 6f at Nottingham last month; the fact two fourths is the best she's managed in six previous attempts on AW is a slight concern but has to merit respect in current mood.

11/4

1st

6

(3)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

20:15 Nottingham

Melissa Honey

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Enjoyed a good summer at a lower level but a slow start did for her when odds-on in a small field a fortnight ago; clearly well suited by a stiff 6f and this will be a different test against a better class of opponent.

6/1

Form: -58831 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
9yo who returned to form when third at Southwell (1m, AW) last month and built on it to win at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) nine days ago; he should be fine on today's better ground and is respected up just 3lb.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(2)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:50 Beverley

Back From Dubai

9st 3lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Roy Bowring

Course winner; 2lb lower than when landing a Doncaster handicap (7f, good to soft) in May; not disgraced when third over C&D on his penultimate start and is not ruled out each-way.

7/1

7th

1

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:20 Ripon

Back From Dubai

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Roy Bowring

Retains vitality aged nine, having won over 7f in May; ran respectably over 8.5f last time; versatile sort who has scored twice over 9.5f on AW and has a good strike-rate at classified level; respected.

5/2

3rd

4

(9)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:45 Beverley

Back From Dubai

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

A repeat of the form of either May's Doncaster 7f win (good to soft) or last September's second over today's C&D (soft) would see him go close; over four years now since his sole win on fast turf, however.

13/2

Form: 7860-4 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Disappointing end to last season but he's below last May's last winning mark and he reappeared with an encouraging fourth at Bath (1m, firm) last month; could build on that latest outing and he's not ruled out.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16th

14

(5)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:54 Redcar

Havana Mojito

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: John Gallagher

Runner-up four times in a row (7f, good to firm) this summer, but his good spell came to a halt with a 12l defeat at Brighton (odds-on) last time; has bit to prove again after that and his losing run is mounting up.

9/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 764-47 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
His form can be up and down and he failed to shine at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last time; however, prior to that he was a promising fourth on his reappearance there (7f, AW), and he won off this mark at Chepstow (7f, good) last May; capable if bouncing back to form.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(9)

13th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ravenglass

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Adrian Wintle

On a losing run but he has dropped to a basement mark and he was running on well when fourth behind the front-running Aspire To Glory over C&D 15 days ago; drawn widest this time and may find one or two stronger.

5/1

4th

6

(5)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ravenglass

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Adrian Wintle

Winless this season but back on a realistic mark and was fourth of 11 at Bath latest; has form over C&D.

8/1

4th

6

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Ravenglass

9st 3lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Adrian Wintle

Never really got competitive at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) three weeks ago and remains without a win this season but went close off 3lb higher at Chepstow (7f, good) in June and 1m also suits; worth a glance in the betting.

20/1

12/1

Form: 0-5768

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Down to a basement mark but this 11-race maiden has been struggling to get competitive this year and others make greater appeal.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

11

(9)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:15 Brighton

Fitzmaurice

8st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

17-race maiden; finished second over C&D (good to firm) in August but that was a weak classified event and he has been well beaten twice since.

25/1

7th

10

(6)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

14:05 Bath

Fitzmaurice

9st 5lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Tony Carroll

Placed for first time when second in six-runnner Brighton classified (1m2f, good to firm) last month but struggled in recent 1m4f handicap there and is now 0-16.

22/1

8th

7

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

17:40 Brighton

Fitzmaurice

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

0-15 but placed for the first time when second in a 1m2f classified here last month; did quite well given he was slowly away and this far is worth a go.

15/2

Form: 63140- D

Last run: 221 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner for Harry Eustace, the latest at Brighton (7f, good) last August; not ruled out on her seasonal and stable debut (remains in same ownership) but she'll need to be at the very top of her game.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(3)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Oh So Audacious

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Jack Jones

Exposed mare who is 0-6 for new stable this season; that said, she has posted three pretty good efforts (7f-1m2f) since fitted with cheekpieces last month and enters each-way calculations.

10/1

5th

6

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:06 Brighton

Oh So Audacious

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jack Jones

Nicely bred and a four-time winner at 7f/1m, with three of those wins here; has a bit to prove on the stamina front but has performed respectably in two races since cheekpieces went on.

13/2

4th

5

(4)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Oh So Audacious

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Jack Jones

A fair 7f scorer for Harry Eustace last August; yet to show that form for her current handler but she wasn't disgraced with fourth of six in 7f classified event here 12 days ago; not out of things.

10/1

Form: 206306 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Short-headed at Lingfield (7f, AW) in January and runs off 6lb lower here, but below best more recently and has to turn things around.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(3)

15th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Edergoles Gift

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Conrad Allen

Her last win was at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) 12 months ago; hasn't made a serious impact this season but not beaten far at Brighton last time and is now 6lb lower than for her last success; could be dangerous back on AW.

12/1

8th

11

(11)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:23 Lingfield (AW)

Edergoles Gift

8st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Conrad Allen

C&D winner who has finished fourth in classified events on the AW on her last two outings, albeit she did have a wide trip over C&D last time; returns to handicap company with place claims.

10/1

Form: 16895- D

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Sole win (from 13 attempts) came off this mark at Chepstow (7f, soft) last September; however, unable to match that form on her next four starts last season and she returns from a break minus cheekpieces.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(7)

27th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:19 Ffos Las

Blue Point Express

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Peak form is over longer trips and it was over 7f when she placed at Chepstow last time; dropping back to 6f might not matter too much on this ground, however, and she's a winner on soft.

5/1

3rd

8

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:30 Chepstow

Blue Point Express

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Not disgraced when fourth of eight at Ffos Las (7f, good) last time and although 1lb out of the weights, is still 2lb lower than when gaining her sole success over C&D (soft; first-time cheekpieces) a year ago; worth a second look.

10/1

14/1

Form: 03600-

Last run: 240 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on last season's best efforts for Christine Dunnett; however, well beaten last September on final few starts for that yard and his sole win came back in 2024; might be best watched on stable debut.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

14

(1)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

16:35 Yarmouth

Rokuni

8st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Charlie Wallis

Yet to add to his 2yo maiden win in 2024 and this year's form for new trainer has generally been disappointing; not the most obvious answer.

50/1

10th

10

(1)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rokuni

8st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Charlie Wallis

1-30; well treated in the pick of last year's form, but his more recent efforts, including four for this yard, suggest a resurgence is needed.

20/1

3rd

6

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:15 Yarmouth

Rokuni

9st 1lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Charlie Wallis

Poor strike-rate and his three runs for his new trainer haven't suggested he was primed to double his tally.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £19.00
Straight Forecast £16.79
Tricast £78.72
Trifecta £88.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Grand Citadel

POSTDATA:

Back From Dubai

The Star:

Fitzmaurice

WEST COUNTRY:

Blue Point Express

TOPSPEED:

Rokuni

The Times:

Havana Mojito

RP RATINGS:

Grand Citadel

NEWMARKET:

Grand Citadel

Daily Mail:

Grand Citadel

Daily Mirror:

Grand Citadel

Daily Record:

Grand Citadel

Telegraph:

Back From Dubai

The Guardian:

Back From Dubai

D Express:

Back From Dubai

The Sun:

Back From Dubai