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Smooth Radio Ladies’ Day Saturday 4th July Book Now Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Smooth Radio Ladies’ Day Saturday 4th July Book Now Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 23-236

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Made it 0-16 when well beaten here 16 days ago; however, this was his first attempt at 7f and he was running well over 6f previously (AW/good to firm); might not be far away off a career-low mark back down in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(6)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Fenlander

9st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Pam Sly

Hit a purple patch when completing a quick hat-trick at Nottingham (6f) in June; posted a respectable fifth of ten at Newmarket (6f) last time and very much one to consider given he has run well on all three previous visits here.

5/1

5th

6

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:12 Newmarket (July)

Fenlander

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Pam Sly

Close third to Spring Bloom over C&D last week when bidding for a four-timer after wins elsewhere (maiden previously); still on career-high mark but, by the same token, remains in good form; not dismissed.

5/1

3rd

4

(8)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Fenlander

9st 8lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Pam Sly

Took 17 attempts to get off the mark but now on a four-timer after wins at Leicester (twice) and Nottingham in recent months (all 6f on good/good to firm); only up another 2lb and merits plenty of respect in his current mood.

5/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 378-21 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
She's returned in good heart this spring, finishing second (7f) then first (6f) on Southwell AW; also effective on turf; leading claims.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(6)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Spirit Of Jenny

9st 12lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Off the mark at the eighth attempt when scoring at Southwell (6f, AW) in April; creditable second at Leicester (6f, good to firm) next time but she returned from a break with a low-key effort on AW last week; may have needed that run but others are more persuasive.

14/1

8th

3

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:51 Southwell (AW)

Spirit Of Jenny

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Off the mark over C&D in April on her eighth start and creditable second at Leicester (6f, good to firm) next time; this lightly raced 4yo can be bang there if returning from a break in the same good form.

7/2

9/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: -48925 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
He has a much better strike-rate on AW than turf and was well beaten over C&D last time; however, prior to that he was second of six at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) and is not written off today.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(2)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Dark Side Thunder

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Eight-time AW winner but he's 1-21 on turf; placed a couple of times this season, including over C&D (good to firm) in April, but he's not easy to predict and was out the back at Doncaster last time; has another switch of headgear and he comes with risks attached.

9/2

8th

6

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Dark Side Thunder

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jessica Macey

A dual 6f scorer last season; comes here on the back of a good third of eight in 6f Leicester handicap last month so needs considering.

7/1

3rd

4

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Dark Side Thunder

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

He has a much better strike-rate on AW than turf and was well beaten over C&D last time; however, prior to that he was second of six at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) and is not written off today.

9/1

Form: 70-154

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Came from well back to win on stable debut at Chelmsford (5f, AW) in March and bounced back from lesser run at Yarmouth with close fourth of six at Wolverhampton (6f, AW); effective on turf in the past and not ruled out.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(2)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Skellig Isle

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Philip McBride

Stayed on from well back to win a 5f handicap at Chelmsford on her stable debut in March; beaten four times since and she is now going into new territory in terms of her stamina.

10/1

4th

2

(10)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Skellig Isle

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Philip McBride

Unraced on soft; came from well back to win at Chelmsford (5f, AW) on her stable debut in March and bounced back from a lesser effort when fourth of six at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last month; however, she was a bit below her best on turf 16 days ago; stable won this last year.

8/1

4th

5

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Skellig Isle

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Philip McBride

Came from well back to win on stable debut at Chelmsford (5f, AW) in March and bounced back from lesser run at Yarmouth with close fourth of six at Wolverhampton (6f, AW); effective on turf in the past and not ruled out.

9/2

OUR TIP

11/1

Form: 20-067 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
On a handy mark on his 1m/7f form last autumn but hasn't been shaping this spring as though he's about to return to winning ways.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(2)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Shazani

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Made all and held on in tenacious fashion at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago; handily drawn but he faces competition for the lead on what is only the second 5f start of his career.

9/2

1st

4

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Shazani

9st 8lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Roy Bowring

Won the Legends Classified Stakes here (1m; 40-1) last September; knocking on the door over 7f here (23) in recent times; competitively weighted from an unchanged mark, and a danger to all if allowed uncontested lead back at 6f.

4/1

3rd

5

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

11:45 Doncaster

Shazani

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

Broadly inconsistent but his form at Doncaster features a success in last year's Leger Legends race and resurgent effort behind Bella Bisbee in latest start; better off with that rival and due to go back up 1lb in future.

7/2

Form: 634235 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Just 1-20 on turf and below par at Lingfield (7f, good) last Tuesday, but prior to that he finished close-up twice in a row here (6f/7f, good to firm) and he can be bang there if leaving last time behind.
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(6)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Call Glory

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ian Williams

3-29 on the AW compared to 1-23 on turf, the last two successes coming at Southwell in January (6f/7f); went close at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) two weeks ago and will have no issue with the drop back in trip; respected.

4/1

2nd

2

(8)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

18:21 Salisbury

Call Glory

11st 2lb

J: Mr Bradley Furniss

T: Ian Williams

Three-time AW winner who is only 1-22 on turf but has been placed a few times since returned to this sphere, runner-up at Leicester most recently; fighting chance off current mark in this field.

11/4

2nd

7

(11)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Leicester

Call Glory

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Better on turf than a 1-21 record might suggest; two recent backward steps (never travelling here latest) but recorded a pair of near misses here before those, including over C&D off 2lb higher.

6/1

5/1

Form: 54421- D

Last run: 297 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Went close at Yarmouth (6f, good) last July and won at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) in July; absent since but he can be in the mix if fully tuned up on his return.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Jimmy Knocker

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Andi Brown

Ended his abbreviated campaign last season with a win in this race; well held in his first three runs this term but he turned things around with a near-miss at Newbury (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; nudged up 2lb but he remains feasibly treated and is respected back at this track.

4/1

2nd

5

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Newbury

Jimmy Knocker

9st 12lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Andi Brown

Enjoyed good spell of form over 6f last summer and the drop back in trip may help, but he hasn't shaped this year as though a win is imminent.

12/1

Form: 07-416

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Beat 13 rivals to win at Redcar (7f, good to firm) last month on his second start of the season; failed to back that up when sixth there (7f, good) last time and this is his first crack at 6f, but he's not discounted.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

4

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Looks Fantastic

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Sole success came over C&D (good to firm) in April, but he isn't very consistent and ran particularly poorly at Leicester (6f, good to firm) last time; has questions to answer.

14/1

8th

6

(2)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Looks Fantastic

9st 3lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Beat 13 rivals to win at Redcar (7f, good to firm) last month on his second start of the season; failed to back that up when sixth there (7f, good) last time and this is his first crack at 6f, but he's not discounted.

6/1

6th

6

(8)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Redcar

Looks Fantastic

9st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Built on an encouraging AW reappearance when gaining a breakthrough win in 14-runner C&D handicap (good to firm; Mayo County third) 17 days ago; they were quite well strung out in behind (over 4l back to the fourth) so a 3lb rise looks manageable.

3/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £20.40
Straight Forecast £18.21
Tricast £125.39
Trifecta £108.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Spirit Of Jenny

NEWMARKET:

Jimmy Knocker

Telegraph:

Looks Fantastic

Daily Mail:

Fenlander

POSTDATA:

Call Glory

RP RATINGS:

Spirit Of Jenny

The Times:

Spirit Of Jenny

The Guardian:

Spirit Of Jenny

D Express:

Spirit Of Jenny

The Sun:

Spirit Of Jenny

The Star:

Spirit Of Jenny

Daily Record:

Spirit Of Jenny

Daily Mirror:

Jimmy Knocker