May 28 / 17.00 Yarmouth

17.00

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £3768.48
  • 1m 0f 3y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.70
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 067-06 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
C&D winner but his last success was almost two years ago; very well treated on old form but he's struggled in last five starts including after wind surgery here (1m good; 22-1) two weeks ago; blinkers are now tried and cheekpieces are removed.
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9th

8

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:24 Newmarket (July)

Siam Fox

9st 3lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Six-time winner who finished a close third in this race off 9lb higher last year; took advantage of a slipping mark when making all to beat King Of Charm at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) in this headgear combination three weeks ago and a 4lb nudge still leaves him competitively weighted.

5/1

1st

4

(2)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Siam Fox

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

C&D winner but his last success was almost two years ago; very well treated on old form but he's struggled in last five starts including after wind surgery here (1m good; 22-1) two weeks ago; blinkers are now tried and cheekpieces are removed.

10/1

6th

8

(9)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:08 Yarmouth

Siam Fox

9st 4lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin Frost

C&D winner but his last success came back in June 2024; failed to beat a rival home at Doncaster on his first start since undergoing wind surgery and needs to take a big step forward from that.

14/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 988-06 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Thrown in on his 3yo form but 2025 was disappointing and he's struggled in both runs this year; mark continues to fall but he needs a needs a big turnaround in first-time cheekpieces.
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8th

13

(8)

24th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Newmarket

King Of Charm

9st 1lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Martin Dunne

Failed to beat a rival in small field last time when bidding for a July course double (1m); his defeat of Born A Rebel in June ended a losing spell that stretched back nearly two years; others preferred.

16/1

7th

6

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:32 Newmarket (July)

King Of Charm

9st 4lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Martin Dunne

Has turned things around with cheekpieces added this summer, finishing runner-up at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) before scoring in similar conditions over C&D six weeks ago; this is tougher off 3lb higher but that was a brave win last time and he remains well treated on his old form; shortlisted.

9/2

1st

11

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:24 Newmarket (July)

King Of Charm

9st 1lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Martin Dunne

Endured a fair spell in the doldrums until cheekpieces woke him up when chasing home Siam Fox at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; very well handicapped if that signals a revival in his fortunes.

6/1

3rd
5 (4)
El Fox

9/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 3544-4

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
0-9 but she's reached the frame in four of her handicaps including when fourth on C&D reappearance (good) two weeks ago; that was behind a major improver and she's a player if he can build on that.
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1st

6

(3)

17th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:23 Southwell (AW)

El Fox

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Marco Botti

Prevailed by a neck over C&D last Saturday on return from summer break, taking well to Southwell at the first attempt and getting off the mark; may show further progress on this surface; respected up just 2lb.

4/1

3rd

5

(4)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

El Fox

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Marco Botti

0-9 but she's reached the frame in four of her handicaps including when fourth on C&D reappearance (good) two weeks ago; that was behind a major improver and she's a player if he can build on that.

9/2

4th

10

(2)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:08 Yarmouth

El Fox

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Marco Botti

Eight-race maiden but she ran respectably in handicaps last year, including when fourth at Wolverhampton in October; each-way claims returned to turf on her first start since.

14/1

Form: 7227-6 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner but has mixed record since his emphatic win at Ffos Las (1m, good) last August; didn't live up to market expectations on Doncaster reappearance (good to soft) 12 days ago but he missed the break and may have needed that run; should be sharper this time and has possibilities if he can rediscover his spark.
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2nd

8

(2)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Typeface

9st 0lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ian Williams

Gained both his wins over 1m on turf but posted a good effort when third of 11 over C&D a fortnight ago and is 1lb lower today; no surprise if he features.

5/1

3rd

7

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Typeface

9st 3lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ian Williams

Both wins were gained over 1m at Ffos Las (good) last summer; ran well over this trip at Leicester (1m2f) on his penultimate run but he wasn't at the same level at Bath last time and needs to step up again after that.

7/1

4th

3

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:37 Bath

Typeface

9st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ian Williams

Both wins were gained over 1m at Ffos Las (good) last summer, but he's finished a creditable third at Ffos Las (1m) and Leicester (1m2f) in his last two starts; continues to edge down the weights and he's respected back in trip.

4/1

13/2

Form: 1-7254 D

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Gained his fifth AW success when winning at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December; mixed results in four subsequent runs but he rallied for fourth at Southwell (7f, AW) in March; now returns to turf but he has placed form in this sphere and is not ruled out back up in trip.
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2nd

3

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:15 Yarmouth

Charlatan

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Simcock

Five-time AW winner but still looking for a first turf win; well beaten in a C&D handicap six weeks ago; on a winning mark but not exactly solid.

6/1

5th

9

(3)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Charlatan

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Simcock

Gained his fifth AW success when winning at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December; mixed results in four subsequent runs but he rallied for fourth at Southwell (7f, AW) in March; now returns to turf but he has placed form in this sphere and is not ruled out back up in trip.

13/2

OUR TIP

9/4

Form: -75222

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
0-14 but she finished runner-up twice here (1m/1m1f) last month and had another close call at Wolverhampton two weeks ago; on same mark as for her last two runs and she should make another bold bid; cheekpieces added.
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4th

5

(4)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:07 Leicester

Merapi

9st 7lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Keady

Maiden (0-15); runner-up three times in a row (1m-9.5f, turf/AW), prior to producing a lesser effort in newly applied cheekpieces at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) in May; stamina to prove - first attempt over 1m2f - on return from 103-day absence.

14/1

6th

1

(8)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Merapi

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

0-14 but she finished runner-up twice here (1m/1m1f) last month and had another close call at Wolverhampton two weeks ago; on same mark as for her last two runs and she should make another bold bid; cheekpieces added.

9/4

2nd

2

(3)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Merapi

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Regressive maiden who's found her level for this yard, twice finishing second on turf last month, including over this sort of trip for the first time latest; needs to improve on previous AW work if she's to make it 14th time lucky.

4/1

Form: 375-06

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
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.
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8th

6

(7)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Regal Guest

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: George Margarson

Made a promising return when third of 11 in a novice at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) in March last year, but has come nowhere near that form since; drops in grade, but still needs a resurgence.

12/1

6th

5

(1)

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

17:08 Yarmouth

Regal Guest

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: George Margarson

Eight-race maiden who was beaten at least 17l in all four 7f/1m races this year; cheekpieces (worn for last two starts) are discarded for this first attempt at 5f; has too much to prove.

25/1

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

25/1

Form: /6990-

Last run: 234 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Struggled in six runs for Alice Haynes including three handicaps (7f-8.6f); returns for new yard after 234 days off and she has a lot to prove; equipment removed.
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8th

7

(6)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Kittys Dream

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ed Dunlop

Struggled in six runs for Alice Haynes including three handicaps (7f-8.6f); returns for new yard after 234 days off and she has a lot to prove; equipment removed.

25/1

9

(6)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:55 Doncaster

Kittys Dream

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Raced a bit too freely and finished only ninth of 12 (albeit not beaten far) on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March; finished last sole run on soft ground but that was a Newmarket novice and this is a more realistic assignment; up a furlong on his return from a 134-day break and it's still early days.

25/1

25/1

Form: 846-07

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 4yo but he's not finished closer than 6l to a winner and was a remote seventh over C&D (good) two weeks ago; dropped another 3lb but he's hard to fancy.
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7th

8

(7)

11th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Suitcase Smith

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: John Berry

Unplaced in nine starts and only marginal improvement dropped to this level when fourth of seven at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to firm) last month (third has won since); needs to improve for the new surface.

9/1

4th

4

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

19:10 Yarmouth

Suitcase Smith

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: John Berry

Eight-race maiden who has been well beaten in four handicaps this year (1m-1m4f); drops into classified company for the first time but others are preferred.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £27.10
Straight Forecast £22.78
Tricast £99.93
Trifecta £123.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Merapi

Telegraph:

Typeface

Daily Mail:

Regal Guest

RP RATINGS:

King Of Charm

The Sun:

Siam Fox

POSTDATA:

Merapi

NEWMARKET:

Merapi

The Times:

Merapi

D Express:

Merapi

Daily Mirror:

Merapi

Daily Record:

Merapi

The Guardian:

Typeface

The Star:

Typeface