June 19 / 19.45 Newmarket (July)

19.45

Good

Zyn Frontrunner Finish Handicap

  • Prize money: £10308
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Zyn Frontrunner Finish Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.70
  • Place: £1.90

Form: -18710 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten at Newbury (1m, good) last time following a 9lb rise for his win on the other Newmarket course earlier last month (1m, good to firm; made virtually all); however, this lightly raced 4yo impressed on that penultimate outing and his current mark may not be beyond him.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(1)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:48 Ascot

Spanish Voice

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Andrew Balding

Inconsistent this year but made it three wins in 2026 when scoring at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) in July and he was a close third to Hickory over this C&D (good to firm) next time; could be in the shake-up.

8/1

3rd

6

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Ascot

Spanish Voice

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Andrew Balding

Two wins on the two Newmarket courses this season (1m, good to firm/good), the latest coming last month when held up; only fifth to Asmen Warrior at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) 16 days ago but saw plenty of daylight in a prominent position and may not have been seen to best effect; this lightly raced 4yo remains one to be interested in.

11/1

5th

2

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Spanish Voice

10st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Andrew Balding

Won on the Rowley Mile here (1m, good to firm) in May and bounced back from a lesser run at Newbury to win over this C&D (good) three weeks ago; it was a blanket finish last time but he's just 2lb higher today and the fourth has won since; this progressive 4yo is now 4-8 and is high on the list.

9/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 11-3

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won novice contests at Kempton (7f, AW) last autumn on first two starts; reappeared with encouraging third on handicap debut on the other Newmarket course (1m, good to firm) last month and this very lightly raced 3yo could have lots more to offer for his top yard; wears first-time cheekpieces.
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2nd

12

(14)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Fort Rock

9st 6lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: Charlie Appleby

Won novice contests at Kempton (7f, AW) last autumn on first two starts; reappeared with encouraging third on handicap debut on the other Newmarket course (1m, good to firm) last month and this very lightly raced 3yo could have lots more to offer for his top yard; wears first-time cheekpieces.

7/2

3rd

4

(4)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:55 Newmarket

Fort Rock

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Charlie Appleby

Won over 7f on Kempton AW last autumn on his first two starts; those were narrow victories and improvement is needed on this handicap debut if he's to remain unbeaten, but he could have plenty more to offer for his top trainer, especially over this extra furlong.

7/2

8/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: /301-8

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won last October (7f, AW) on final run for Andrew Balding and he's also won on fast turf; couldn't get into it on recent stable/seasonal debut at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) but may have needed the run and his trainer had an impressive winner last week with one having his second run for the yard.
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3rd

16

(14)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Spell Master

8st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Oli Rix

Close third at Newmarket (good) in June when upped to 1m on his second start for this yard, and he made good headway before his run petered out in the John Smith's Cup here (10.2f, good to firm) last month; denied a clear run when mid-division at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f, good to firm) last time; the return to 1m could be ideal; ran well on soft early in career; chance.

25/1

7th

7

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Spell Master

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Oli Rix

Close third at Newmarket (good) in June on his first crack at 1m and second start for this yard, and he made good headway before his run petered out in the John Smith's Cup at York (10.2f, good to firm), finishing sixth of 22; has won here and today's drop back in trip/grade could prove ideal.

7/1

6th

16

(15)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Spell Master

8st 10lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Two-time 7f winner who returned to form on his second start for this yard with a close third at Newmarket (1m, good) three weeks ago, when he raced alone on the near-side rail; however, he's up in grade today and untested at the trip, and he's not bred for this distance.

50/1

7/1

Form: 022-90

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Runner-up last September in his first two handicaps (1m2f/1m, soft/good to soft) and not beaten far when ninth of 24 on reappearance in the Spring Cup at Newbury (1m, good); perhaps unsuited by Epsom when down the field a fortnight ago and this unexposed 4yo remains one to be interested in.
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3rd

12

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

14:15 Sandown

Stem

9st 1lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Only 2lb higher than when winning over C&D (good to firm) in July, and he's still well handicapped judged on the pick of his form from last autumn; saddle slipped when down the field in the Shergar Cup three weeks ago; tactically versatile, and plenty of rain would not inconvenience him in the slightest; has rock-solid credentials.

9/1

10th

10

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:45 Ascot

Stem

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Melham

T: Richard Hannon

Looked as though he needed further than 1m when a rallying fourth at Newmarket in June and he duly obliged returned to 1m2f at Sandown; didn't have a lot in hand that day but only went up 2lb and he could approve for going even further this afternoon.

7/1

1st

8

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

17:22 Sandown

Stem

9st 5lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Off the bridle a long way out over 1m at Newmarket 15 days ago but he did stick at it for fourth of 13, suggesting this return to 1m2f for the first time this year may suit; nicely handicapped on his second at Newbury on his final 3yo start.

7/1

14/1

Form: 0158-6 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Glimpses of significant promise in light 2yo campaign last year and beaten only about 4l when sixth of ten on last month's handicap/seasonal debut at Newbury (1m, good); open to improvement and he's not ruled out.
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11th

13

(6)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Loz Vegas

8st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Solid performances sent handicapping over 1m on his three starts this season, fourth of 11 to Ciarrai Abu at Ascot (good to firm) last time; now 5lb lower than on handicap/seasonal debut, which does not make a compelling case for him but this return to 1m2f is also likely to help.

18/1

4th

2

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Loz Vegas

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Built on his May return when close-up fifth of 13 at Newmarket (1m, good; fourth and eighth have won subsequently) three weeks ago; didn't have a clear path that day and a 1lb drop won't hurt his cause; considered.

10/1

Form: 081667 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Two-time turf winner who scored at Lingfield (1m, AW) in April and is just 1lb higher here; however, he's finished unplaced on turf on his last three starts and needs to raise his game.
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7th

5

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket (July)

Angel Hunter

9st 4lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Gained most recent success in AW Vase race on Good Friday; has steadily got back into the swing of turf racing and went very close at Thirsk (7f) last Saturday, running at least as well as he's ever done; the signs are positive.

4/1

2nd

5

(13)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

Angel Hunter

9st 7lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Won at Lingfield (1m, AW) in April and achieved his best result of this turf season when close fourth of 17 at York (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; he might not be far away.

11/2

4th

6

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Angel Hunter

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won a 1m handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday off this mark; another solid effort when a close sixth at Newmarket (1m, good) three weeks ago; more needed to come out on top here.

20/1

20/1

Form: 158-87

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Made it two wins in a row when scoring off this mark on handicap debut on the other Newmarket course (7f, good to firm) last May; however, has to produce more than he's managed on his two runs this term; visor goes on.
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6th

7

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Dark Tornado

9st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Has gained both handicap wins off a mark of 90, including when beating Aalto over C&D (good to firm) latest start; could go well but needs a career-best performance to defy a penalty; 1lb badly in.

16/1

1st

6

(9)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

12:45 Newmarket (July)

Dark Tornado

9st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Promising stable debut in the race won by Superposition last month but he hasn't built on it in either start since; due to be 2lb lower from the weekend; others look stronger.

33/1

8th

5

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Dark Tornado

10st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Made it two wins in a row when scoring off this mark on handicap debut on the other Newmarket course (7f, good to firm) last May; however, has to produce more than he's managed on his two runs this term; visor goes on.

20/1

Form: 823-09

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Second in this two years ago and often ran well last season; on a competitive mark on his best form but beaten on his last 20 starts and he's struggled on both outings this term.
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3rd

4

(7)

15th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:17 Yarmouth

Mythical Guest

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Margarson

2-34 overall and 1-8 at Yarmouth; twice a close third this summer and stiff task 7lb out of the handicap on latest outing; unraced over this far since August 2024 but both his wins (that spring) were over this trip; case can made but he's probably not the percentage call.

11/2

12th

13

(13)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:48 Ascot

Mythical Guest

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: George Margarson

Likes it here and he was a close third at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) latest but he's hard to win with and is 7lb out of the handicap today.

33/1

14/1

Form: 911-66 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won 1m nurseries last autumn on final two runs for Joseph O'Brien (yielding to soft/soft); he finished sixth last month on his two runs for Lemos De Souza (7f/1m, good/good to firm) and needs something extra on his first start for Australian trainer Henry Dwyer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

13

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Synners Kid

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Henry Dwyer

Won 1m nurseries last autumn on final two runs for Joseph O'Brien (yielding to soft/soft); he finished sixth last month on his two runs for Lemos De Souza (7f/1m, good/good to firm) and needs something extra on his first start for Australian trainer Henry Dwyer.

14/1

32

(33)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Synners Kid

8st 9lb

T: Henry Dwyer

Reserve; won twice over 1m for Joseph O'Brien but only sixth in two races for Lemos De Souza, finishing behind three of today's rivals at Carlisle last time; now trained by Henry Dwyer so presumably bound for Australia.

50/1

6th

5

(9)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Synners Kid

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Lemos De Souza

Won nursery debut for Joseph O'Brien at Naas (1m, yielding to soft) last September and easily followed up at Bellewstown (1m, soft), both in a tongue-tie; having shot up the weights he reappeared with sixth of ten when 66-1 for stable debut at Ascot (7f, good) three weeks ago, which is his highest rating; could build on that (as he needs to) with tongue-tie reapplied this time.

33/1

12/1

Form: 2211-5 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Built upon previous promise (including on turf) to win two nurseries in a row at the end of last year (7f/1m, AW); respectable fifth on last month's reappearance on the other Newmarket course (1m, good to firm) and could show the benefit of that outing today; possible player.
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1st

4

(5)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:54 Kempton (AW)

Elan dOr

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Off the mark when winning at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last November and followed up over this C&D next time; only 2lb higher than for that most recent success but he faded into fifth behind Starlight Time here 16 days ago; each-way claims.

7/1

5th

5

(6)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Elan dOr

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Ended 2025 with a pair of AW wins, the second coming over C&D off 5lb lower; the handicapper has been in command this year but he's not discounted back on AW.

8/1

3rd

1

(2)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

18:48 Sandown

Elan dOr

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Nursery wins on final two starts last year (7f/1m, AW) and he returned to form when third of six at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) last month; today's longer trip could be within range for this Without Parole colt and he might not be far away.

4/1

12th
16 (11)
Magnatura

12/1

Form: 1241-4

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-5 in last year's 2yo season when winning at Goodwood (7f, good) last October on second nursery start; promising fourth on last month's reappearance at Newbury (1m, good) and he could have a part to play.
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5th

7

(4)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:20 Sandown

Magnatura

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

Won twice over 7f on good/AW last year; reappeared with a promising fourth at Newbury in May, but he hasn't matched that form in three starts since; now drops back in grade but he needs to turn things around.

16/1

11th

11

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Magnatura

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Tom Ward

Ended last season with a win here (7f, good) and started this one with creditable fourth of ten at Newbury; however, he faded right out of it at Newmarket (1m) next time and ended up nearly 10l behind Devil's Peak at Newbury (1m3f, good to firm) on latest start, which make him hard to fancy.

40/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 607310 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Disappointing at Epsom a fortnight ago but won on the other Newmarket course (1m, good) last month and he has a very solid record at this track, featuring a C&D win and 2l fourth in this last year; could bounce back.
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6th

5

(4)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

Sterling Knight

9st 11lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

C&D winner who scored on the other course here (1m, good) in May; hasn't hit the same level in four subsequent runs but he was not beaten far at Thirsk last time and he ties in with Tuscan Hills on that form; usually comes from off the pace and has possibilities if he gets the breaks.

12/1

7th

10

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Sterling Knight

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

Campaigned mostly at the Newmarket tracks this term, winning in May and respectable third last time; has shown versatility in the past but looks weighted to the hilt off current mark and this step back up in class adds to the difficulty.

10/1

3rd

6

(10)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Sterling Knight

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ed Dunlop

Well beaten at Epsom on Oaks day and he still had work to do when his path was blocked late on over this C&D three weeks ago; however, before those he won in good style on the other Newmarket course (1m, good) and he won this race in 2024 (good to soft); capable of having a say.

16/1

Form: 14265- D

Last run: 249 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Release The Storm, Arctic Thunder, Ramli

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £11.60
Straight Forecast £19.47
Tricast £167.46
Trifecta £320.80

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Fort Rock

TOPSPEED:

Sterling Knight

Daily Mirror:

Release The Storm

Telegraph:

Synners Kid

POSTDATA:

Spanish Voice

RP RATINGS:

Stem

D Express:

Exposure

SPOTLIGHT:

Spell Master

The Times:

Fort Rock

The Guardian:

Fort Rock

The Sun:

Fort Rock

The Star:

Fort Rock

Daily Record:

Fort Rock

Daily Mail:

Sterling Knight