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Remembering Jane Samuels Handicap

  • Prize money: £4579.74
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Remembering Jane Samuels Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 115355 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Five of his six wins have been on the AW, the most recent at Kempton in February when completing a hat-trick; sole win on turf came at Doncaster (good to soft) and he posted a respectable effort there 24 days ago; drops in grade with claims.
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1

(2)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Salisbury

Supreme King

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Five of his six wins have been on the AW, the most recent at Kempton in February when completing a hat-trick; sole win on turf came at Doncaster (good to soft) and he posted a respectable effort there 24 days ago; drops in grade with claims.

6/1

5th

10

(12)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Supreme King

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: David Evans

C&D winner two years ago who tends to stick to the AW these days; back up in the weights following a hat-trick in the winter and needs to bounce back from a lesser effort when last seen five weeks ago.

10/1

5th

5

(1)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Supreme King

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: David Evans

0-8 here but completed a 6f hat-trick when scoring at Kempton (Polytrack; also won on Tapeta) in February; repeatedly denied a run when unlucky fifth next time and latest third (Hunky Dory fifth) was a solid effort a fortnight ago; considered.

5/1

Form: 222712

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Unraced on soft; 2-14 on the AW (wins over 7f) compared to 0-11 on turf but it was a good effort when second of ten at Newmarket (6f, good) 24 days ago; contender if handling conditions.
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2

(6)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Salisbury

Arantes Nascimento

9st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Unraced on soft; 2-14 on the AW (wins over 7f) compared to 0-11 on turf but it was a good effort when second of ten at Newmarket (6f, good) 24 days ago; contender if handling conditions.

5/1

2nd

7

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

Arantes Nascimento

9st 3lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Runner-up three times in a row over 7f on AW in the winter and returned to form with a win at Kempton (7f, AW) last month; unproven over 6f and 0-10 on turf, but placed on grass a few times and is not ruled out.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 183069 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
All four wins have been over 6f on the AW, the most recent at Kempton in March; below his best on turf in recent starts but did have an excuse (saddle slipped) at Bath four days ago; best watched.
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3

(4)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Salisbury

Lazzar

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

All four wins have been over 6f on the AW, the most recent at Kempton in March; below his best on turf in recent starts but did have an excuse (saddle slipped) at Bath four days ago; best watched.

14/1

9th

1

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

18:40 Bath

Lazzar

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Hoodless

T: Richard Hughes

All four wins have been on AW over 6f; below form back on turf on his last two starts and blinkers worn for the first time, at Chepstow 15 days ago, are persevered with; best to wait until he returns to AW.

25/1

6th

5

(1)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:05 Chepstow

Lazzar

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Landed his fourth AW race when scoring narrowly at Kempton (6f) in March; has dipped below that winning mark after three lesser efforts and blinkers go on for his eighth race on turf (0-7).

7/1

Form: 8236-6

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
All three wins came on the AW when trained by Kevin Philippart De Foy but he's twice been placed on turf since joining this stable, including on soft; well held at Pontefract (6f, good) in April but may have needed that first start for 194 days.
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4

(8)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Salisbury

Newsreader

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

All three wins came on the AW when trained by Kevin Philippart De Foy but he's twice been placed on turf since joining this stable, including on soft; well held at Pontefract (6f, good) in April but may have needed that first start for 194 days.

10/1

6th

2

(7)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Pontefract

Newsreader

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

A three-time 7f winner for Kevin Philippart de Foy in 2024; largely in good form for his current yard last term so he's no forlorn hope on his return.

7/1

6th

7

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Newsreader

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Has proved resurgent with two placed efforts on turf since wearing cheekpieces; still well treated on peak form, which has been achieved on AW; interesting back in this sphere.

3/1

Form: -14442 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
All four wins have been on the AW but he does act on turf; beaten 4l when second of five at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) ten days ago but soft ground would be a slight concern.
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5

(11)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Salisbury

Invincible Speed

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

All four wins have been on the AW but he does act on turf; beaten 4l when second of five at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) ten days ago but soft ground would be a slight concern.

8/1

2nd

3

(3)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Lingfield

Invincible Speed

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Mark Loughnane

Consistent gelding who's usually ridden from off the pace; no obvious reason why he won't go well once more, back over an easier 6f, returning from a short break.

5/1

Form: -56621 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Unraced on soft; runner-up over this C&D last month before going on better at Windsor on good to firm 17 days ago; still fairly treated following a 3lb rise but testing ground would be a concern.
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6

(3)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Salisbury

Distant Rumble

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Roger Teal

Unraced on soft; runner-up over this C&D last month before going on better at Windsor on good to firm 17 days ago; still fairly treated following a 3lb rise but testing ground would be a concern.

11/4

1st

1

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Distant Rumble

9st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Roger Teal

C&D winner last spring off a 4lb higher mark who finished a clear second on his return to turf nine days ago; 2lb higher now but having Jack Callan (1-11 for the yard) up to take off 3lb won't hurt; one to consider.

6/1

2nd

9

(7)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Distant Rumble

9st 4lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Roger Teal

Two wins from 18 starts; dropping to 5f wouldn't have suited at Lingfield in February but he was too free at Kempton (6f) when last seen 78 days ago; switches back to turf with others preferred.

16/1

Form: 0-5769 CD BF

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Six wins include two over C&D and she was runner-up here on heavy ground in September off a 5lb higher mark than today's; below her best in recent starts but probably wasn't helped by racing on the wing at Goodwood four days ago; chance.
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8

(5)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Salisbury

Thunderous Love

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Six wins include two over C&D and she was runner-up here on heavy ground in September off a 5lb higher mark than today's; below her best in recent starts but probably wasn't helped by racing on the wing at Goodwood four days ago; chance.

5/1

9th

2

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Goodwood

Thunderous Love

9st 12lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Back on her last winning mark and perhaps stretched by 7f last time when behind Land Of Magic; fine on all surfaces and considered, despite a low draw.

14/1

6th

3

(4)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Lingfield

Thunderous Love

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jonathan Portman

Winner of five 6f handicaps on turf/AW last year; latest performance was a bit better than it looked and she is now back to her last winning mark, but this trip does appear to stretch her.

13/2

Form: 4-1423 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
All four wins have been on the AW at Lingfield (6f) but she's posted good efforts on turf on her last two starts, latest when the blindfold came off late at Bath (5.5f, firm) two weeks ago; slower ground probably wouldn't be ideal.
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9

(7)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Salisbury

Phoenix Moon

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Denis Coakley

All four wins have been on the AW at Lingfield (6f) but she's posted good efforts on turf on her last two starts, latest when the blindfold came off late at Bath (5.5f, firm) two weeks ago; slower ground probably wouldn't be ideal.

8/1

3rd

5

(5)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

15:30 Bath

Phoenix Moon

8st 13lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Four-time AW winner but 0-9 on turf; ran her best race on grass when second at Windsor 19 days ago (6f, good to firm) but there were no excuses and this is a higher grade.

11/4

2nd

2

(9)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:10 Windsor

Phoenix Moon

9st 8lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Four AW wins to her name but she is yet to show comparable form on turf, including when a beaten favourite at Nottingham 11 days ago; may come good on the grass at some point.

5/1

Form: 543/06

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden who was last of 11 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) on his stable debut following 627 days ago; never featured over 5f at Lingfield three weeks ago but this step back up in trip may help.
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10

(10)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Salisbury

Addictive

8st 10lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Six-race maiden who was last of 11 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) on his stable debut following 627 days ago; never featured over 5f at Lingfield three weeks ago but this step back up in trip may help.

33/1

6th

2

(4)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

17:55 Lingfield

Addictive

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Craig Benton

Maiden who finished last of 11 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago on his stable debut on return from a lengthy layoff; best watched.

33/1

11th

9

(4)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

16:08 Windsor

Addictive

8st 13lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Craig Benton

Four-race maiden in 2024 for George Boughey, close third in Chepstow handicap (5f) the final time; sold for 6,500gns and absent since; market signals may offer further guidance.

20/1

12/1

Form: 1438-8 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
3-27, the most recent of those wins coming at Brighton (5.5f, soft) in September; caught wide at Kempton on her first start for 137 days but now has the cheekpieces back on and may take a step forward.
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11

(9)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Salisbury

Unico

8st 5lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Chris Gordon

3-27, the most recent of those wins coming at Brighton (5.5f, soft) in September; caught wide at Kempton on her first start for 137 days but now has the cheekpieces back on and may take a step forward.

12/1

8th

6

(7)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Unico

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Chris Gordon

Just 1lb higher than when winning at Brighton (5f, soft) last September but she's not easy to predict and was last of eight at Wolverhampton in December; has bit to prove after that and this is competitive on her return.

16/1

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Selections

RP RATINGS:

Arantes Nascimento

LAMBOURN:

Distant Rumble

SPOTLIGHT:

Thunderous Love

POSTDATA:

Lazzar

Daily Mirror:

Phoenix Moon

WEST COUNTRY:

Supreme King

The Times:

Distant Rumble

The Guardian:

Distant Rumble

The Sun:

Distant Rumble

TOPSPEED:

Arantes Nascimento

Telegraph:

Arantes Nascimento

D Express:

Arantes Nascimento

Daily Record:

Arantes Nascimento

Daily Mail:

Thunderous Love

The Star:

Thunderous Love