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Unite Natalie Egan Celebration Handicap (For The Johnstone Rose Bowl) (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £21600
  • 1m 5f 26y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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Unite Natalie Egan Celebration Handicap (For The Johnstone Rose Bowl) (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

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7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 31-21 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won 1m4f AW maiden in December on second start then finished second to Constitution Hill at Southwell (1m4f, AW), before winning on handicap debut at Hamilton (1m5f, good) last month; showed promise on good to soft on debut; this unexposed 4yo could have more left in the tank; major player.
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13th

19

(23)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Square Necker

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

4yo with just five races under his belt but he has 2m Group 1 entry for Ascot in October; won handicap debut at Hamilton (1m5f, good) in May and firmly in charge from over 1f out in 12-runner race at Ayr (1m5f, soft; always prominent) in June; up another 6lb today, inexperienced and drawn almost widest of all, but he strides out as if 1m6f will suit him well and has significantly more to give.

14/1

1st

2

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Square Necker

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won 1m4f AW maiden in December on second start then finished second to Constitution Hill at Southwell (1m4f, AW), before winning on handicap debut at Hamilton (1m5f, good) last month; showed promise on good to soft on debut; this unexposed 4yo could have more left in the tank; major player.

7/2

1st

4

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

14:40 Hamilton

Square Necker

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

160,000euros yearling; his debut third in a 1m2f Doncaster maiden last March (good to soft) worked out exceptionally well and he then won easily at Dundalk in December (1m4f; odds-on; had been gelded), at the expense of a Listed-placed rival; could be on a useful mark for handicap debut and when second to Constitution Hill at Southwell (1m4f novice) he was giving the winner 5lb.

13/8

7/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 7240-6 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
5yo who won for Sean Woods on belated debut last July; mixed results across his five starts since and he's unraced beyond 1m2f, but he stumbled leaving the stalls when mid-division on last month's stable and seasonal debut at Redcar, and things could click at some point; not written off.
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1st

1

(5)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 17y

Class 4

16:15 Yarmouth

Divine Knight

10st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Beaten joint-favourite or favourite in four of five starts for the yard, finding the first two stronger when upped to 1m6f at Ascot in July and kept to 1m4f since, looking unsuited by the undulations at Epsom recently when fourth of 14; not dismissed back on a more conventional track.

5/2

4th

6

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:35 Epsom

Divine Knight

11st 5lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: William Haggas

Beaten at 7-2 or shorter in four handicap runs for William Haggas this year, showing his best form when third at Ayr (1m5f, soft) in June; not quite so good on faster ground twice since but not inconceivable there is a bigger run lurking and Henry Callan is a good booking; key player.

5/2

5th

6

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:58 Newmarket (July)

Divine Knight

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

5yo now who won for Sean Woods on belated debut last July; no joy in his seven races since, three for this yard, but he kept on well for a good third of 12 in a slowly run race at Ayr (upped markedly to 1m5f, soft) in June and may well have been stretched by 1m6f when performing respectably at Ascot (good to firm; made most) three weeks ago; firmly in the mix.

5/2

Form: 391-10

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won at Redcar (1m6f, good to soft) last October on second handicap start and followed up on reappearance at Southwell (2m, AW) in April; tailed off in the Chester Cup (2m2f, good) since but showed signs of post-race ataxia; retains potential and could bounce back with a bold show.
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4th

5

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Peaky Blinder

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Andrew Balding

Won at Redcar (1m6f, good to soft) last October on second handicap start and followed up on reappearance at Southwell (2m, AW) in April; tailed off in the Chester Cup (2m2f, good) since but showed signs of post-race ataxia; retains potential and could bounce back with a bold show.

13/2

14th

17

(2)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:05 Chester

Peaky Blinder

8st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

4yo who has had just six races, on last two occasions winning well in handicaps at Redcar (1m6f, good to soft) in October and Southwell (slowly run 2m, AW; gelded) four weeks ago; raised another 6lb and substantially in class, but he's probably going places and is one for the shortlist.

8/1

9/1

Form: 6/026- BF

Last run: 289 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
6yo who ran just three times last year, twice soundly beaten but going close at York (1m4f, good) on the middle outing; her wins have come on heavy/good to soft ground; capable of playing a leading role on return.
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5th

1

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Albany

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

6yo who ran just three times last year, twice soundly beaten but going close at York (1m4f, good) on the middle outing; her wins have come on heavy/good to soft ground; capable of playing a leading role on return.

9/1

8/1

Form: 75-113

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
He's reappeared in rude health this year with wins under Lauren Young at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) and Hamilton (1m3f, good) before good third at Thirsk (1m4f, good) last time; he'll be fine at this longer trip, and also if slow ground prevails; could be bang there.
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1st

3

(5)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 27y

Class 3

18:15 Pontefract

Letsbefrank

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Ridden this season by Lauren Young; won at Musselburgh (1m4f) and Hamilton (1m3f) on first two starts, with a good third at Thirsk (1m4f) next time, all on good ground; shaped as if still in form in a steadily run race on latest outing; this good season (better than 2025) has been over much shorter but he did win this race on good to firm in 2024; not dismissed.

7/2

6th

10

(12)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Letsbefrank

8st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

He's reappeared in rude health this year with wins under Lauren Young at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) and Hamilton (1m3f, good) before good third at Thirsk (1m4f, good) last time; he'll be fine at this longer trip, and also if slow ground prevails; could be bang there.

8/1

Form: 488-03

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Contested some tough turf handicaps in last season's 3yo campaign and, having dropped down the weights, he returned to form when third at Kempton (1m4f, AW) last month on his second start of the year; kept on well last time and today's extra yardage may well be a positive; chance.
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6th

7

(8)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 2

15:40 Doncaster

Boatswain

9st 1lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

0-9 on turf; that's despite some good form last year but his best two runs this season were on AW, latterly when winning at Southwell in July on his step up to 2m; that came by 13l in a five-runner race but he failed to fire in anything like that manner when back on turf at York (2m, good).

9/1

8th

10

(11)

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Boatswain

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

0-8 on turf; that's despite some good form last year but his best two runs this season were on AW, latterly when winning at Southwell early last month on his step up to 2m; that came by 13l in a five-runner race; has a 6lb higher mark in this very different contest but he's unexposed at the trip.

20/1

1st

4

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Boatswain

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Has some good form on turf but latest defeat took his record in that sphere to 0-8; two attempts on AW comprise a win at Lingfield (1m2f) on debut and keeping-on third at Kempton (1m4f) in May; unexposed on artificial surfaces and looks interesting assuming he stays the new trip.

11/4

Form: 0008-7

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
His form went the wrong way last season and he was soundly beaten on last month's return at Newmarket; however, he may have needed that run and is 2lb lower than when winning at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) last July; versatile ground-wise; not ruled out.
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7th

11

(6)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 5f 61y

Class 2

13:37 Newbury

Oneforthegutter

8st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ian Williams

Successful at the 2025 Newmarket July festival (1m6f) but has failed to repeat the form since; new headgear needs to prompt a resurgence.

33/1

5th

7

(5)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

14:35 Goodwood

Oneforthegutter

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ian Williams

Beaten under 3l in the Shergar Cup Stayers last time and is possibly running into form; however, usually races over further nowadays and this drop back to 1m4f looks a negative; cheekpieces reapplied.

12/1

7th

8

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 2

14:10 Ascot

Oneforthegutter

9st 2lb

J: Mme Marie Velon

T: Ian Williams

Only eighth of ten in a 1m6f handicap at Newmarket a month ago in which he was second in 2024 and won in 2025 (on good to firm); that was yet another below-par effort and hopes rest on the tongue-tie making a difference.

20/1

12/1

Form: 442262 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Slow starter whose losing run goes back 16 races to March 2025; however, he's been second on three of his last four starts, most recently at York (1m4f, good) last Saturday; slow ground is probably fine; each-way chance.
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5th

12

(1)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 3

17:01 Ayr

Humble Spark

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Went close to snapping long losing run in Queen Mother's Cup at York (1m4f, good) in June; a danger to all if in that form but three lesser runs have followed.

10/1

6th

10

(9)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

16:17 York

Humble Spark

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

On a long losing run and never a threat here two weeks ago, but he'd previously been beaten just a nose in the Queen Mother's Cup over C&D in June; none too reliable but a danger to all if he's on a going day.

7/1

Form: 012-00

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
She's struggled on both starts this season and a major turnaround is needed; she was progressive during last season's 3yo campaign and has travelled from Northern Ireland to race today; one to watch in the betting.
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13th

12

(14)

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:00 Down Royal

Alba Chiara

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Sole win came in this race last year; a fine effort over a shorter trip here next time; however, has been well below her best in four runs this term.

8/1

4th

3

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:59 Down Royal

Alba Chiara

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Sole win came here in last year's Ulster Cesarewitch over 2m2f; a fine effort over this trip back here next time; however, has been well below her best in three runs this term; has to rebound; tongue-tie added.

7/2

10th

12

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Alba Chiara

8st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

She's struggled on both starts this season and a major turnaround is needed; she was progressive during last season's 3yo campaign and has travelled from Northern Ireland to race today; one to watch in the betting.

25/1

Form: 50-435 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Good third in first-time visor (retained since) at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) last month and again ran well at Thirsk (2m, good) last time, when outstayed; last win came on soft ground last July; he's one to consider.
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1st

8

(4)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Pole Star

8st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Unraced here except in a maiden (fourth of six); three wins in last year's 3yo campaign (good/soft) but none this season; his form has gone the wrong way and, even though a reduced mark has helped him to some minor honours lately, others have more pressing claims.

12/1

3rd

10

(12)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Haydock

Pole Star

8st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Charlie Johnston

Three wins in last year's 3yo campaign (good/soft), two of them here (1m4f/1m6f); his form has gone the wrong way this season but he hasn't run badly off a reduced mark on his last two outings and perhaps the first-time cheekpieces and/or the return to Haydock will elicit a bigger effort today.

12/1

3rd

1

(2)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 27y

Class 3

18:15 Pontefract

Pole Star

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Two disappointing runs before a much more competitive show, still below form, when fifth of ten off this reduced mark in 2m Shergar Cup race at Ascot eight days ago; still needs to perk up somewhat but this is a drop back in class.

9/2

Form: 13-243 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Musselburgh (1m6f, soft) in April on reappearance and bounced back from lesser performance when third at Goodwood (1m6f, good) last month; can be slowly away but every chance she'll be thereabouts.
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12th

3

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Dancingwithmyself

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Bell

Runner-up at Musselburgh (1m6f, soft) in April on reappearance and bounced back from lesser performance when third at Goodwood (1m6f, good) last month; can be slowly away but every chance she'll be thereabouts.

9/1

3rd

8

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Goodwood

Dancingwithmyself

8st 11lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Michael Bell

Her second win last year came over C&D (good to soft); career-best form when second at Musselburgh (1m6f, soft) on reappearance, meeting trouble in running, but she could not lay a glove on the principals when returned to 1m4f at Ripon (good) three weeks later; return to 1m6f will presumably help and might offset good ground if it dries out; one to consider.

8/1

4th

4

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 2

15:35 Ripon

Dancingwithmyself

8st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Bell

Close second in this race (good) on her 2025 reappearance and went on to score twice at about 1m6f later in the year; returned with a career-best second of 13 at Musselburgh (1m6f, soft) three weeks ago, arguably deserving extra credit considering she met a bit of trouble; successful on her two other visits to Ripon; reasons to be positive.

2/1

9/1

Form: 23-834

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

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Payout
Exacta £59.90
Straight Forecast £68.68
Tricast £183.71
Trifecta £299.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Square Necker

POSTDATA:

Dancingwithmyself

Daily Mail:

Humble Spark

Telegraph:

Divine Knight

The Times:

Boatswain

TOPSPEED:

Oneforthegutter

RP RATINGS:

Square Necker

NEWMARKET:

Square Necker

The Guardian:

Square Necker

Daily Mirror:

Square Necker

The Star:

Square Necker

Daily Record:

Square Necker

D Express:

Humble Spark