June 26 / 18.25 Newmarket (July)

18.25

Good

Air Charter Service Handicap

  • Prize money: £5154
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Air Charter Service Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £22.60
  • Place: £5.40

Form: 670-50

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
33-1 winner of 6f maiden at Yarmouth as 2yo but she's found handicaps rather hard work since and was well back when upped to 1m on the Rowley course in May on her second run for this yard; needs so much more.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(11)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

17:15 Yarmouth

Khuskhas

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Tom Clover

Signed off for James Ferguson with win at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) in June and has made the frame on both starts for new stable; settled better than is often the case when second in first-time hood back at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) last month; one to consider.

8/1

2nd

6

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:44 Newmarket (July)

Khuskhas

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Tom Clover

Returned to form with C&D (good to firm) win for James Ferguson in June and was respectable fourth at Windsor (1m, good to firm) on last month's first run for Tom Clover; tends to face a bit too freely so it will be interesting to see whether switch from blinkers to a first-time hood pay dividends.

5/1

4th

6

(5)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

20:00 Windsor

Khuskhas

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Tom Clover

Signed off for James Ferguson with an improved effort to land 1m Newmarket handicap last month; up 3lb but a player once more now starting out for yard well among the winners.

5/2

Evs

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 523-41 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
No great progress in AW handicaps from last October to January but he found a powerful finish in his first turf run at this level when winning over C&D (good) last week; this could take more winning under a penalty (goes up the same amount in future) but he's open to improvement.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(5)

14th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

13:42 Windsor

Phantom Watch

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Has improved since back on turf this year, coming home strongly when making a winning return from a break at Newmarket (1m, good) in June; has run respectably since without progressing and likely needs a shade more kept on a 7lb higher mark than for the win.

9/1

5th

3

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 5

17:10 Haydock

Phantom Watch

9st 12lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Hugo Palmer

No great progress in AW handicaps from last October to January but he found a powerful finish to make a successful return to turf at Newmarket (1m, good) in June; beaten at short odds but still matched that winning RPR when runner-up back there (good to firm) a week later; freshened up since; considered.

4/1

2nd

4

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Newmarket (July)

Phantom Watch

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hugo Palmer

No great progress in AW handicaps from last October to January but he found a powerful finish in his first turf run at this level when winning over C&D (good) last week; this could take more winning under a penalty (goes up the same amount in future) but he's open to improvement.

Evs

Form: 8-2468

Last run: 71 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
0-7 but he's shown enough at 1m on the AW to think there's a race in him and perhaps the first-time hood (now discarded) allied to good to soft ground combined against him back on turf at Ripon in April; sold for 8,000gns since; worth a look on debut for new yard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(4)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Epsom

Norcross Brow

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Charlie Clover

He has improved since joining this yard in the spring and was recording a third win for connections when scoring at Haydock (7f, good) one month ago; came up against another in-form rival when beaten 6l off this mark last time, but he likes to force the issue and this track might suit; can give it a good go.

5/1

2nd

4

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Newmarket (July)

Norcross Brow

9st 12lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

In cracking form since joining this yard and he was winning his third race from his last four starts when always in command at Haydock (7f, good) last Saturday; goes up another 5lb but he's progressing well.

11/4

1st

2

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:09 Haydock

Norcross Brow

9st 10lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Thriving since joining Charlie Clover, justifying favouritism at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm; Napolian fourth) 11 days ago; may have more in the tank, although this is warmer and he's 5lb higher.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 035-58 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Rarely seen on turf and below best since a close call on AW before Christmas but he had swamped his rivals at Redcar (1m, good) last September and was seriously hampered on the Rowley course after; weighted to go well and respected; usual aids missing but two wins minus headgear in 2025.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

12

(13)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:53 Redcar

Just Typical

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ian Williams

Notched a fifth success of 2025 in this contest; made the frame for the fourth time this season with fourth of 14 in 1m Southwell handicap 15 days ago; well in the mix once more with cheekpieces reapplied.

6/1

4th

9

(12)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Just Typical

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Best known for his Newcastle work but goes well here too; consistent enough and the handicapper has given him a chance, back on the AW and given another try without the usual hood.

5/1

4th

6

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Newmarket (July)

Just Typical

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Ran respectably, albeit without being able to justify favouritism, at Chepstow latest start and is back on last winning mark; however, he's a quirky sort who comes with some risk; steps back up in class.

13/2

Form: 256074 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins at 1m and 7f in midwinter and he wasn't too far off his best at Wolverhampton recently but his two turf runs, most recently at Yarmouth in May, leave him with some questions hanging.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Newmarket (July)

Poke The Bear

9st 3lb

J: Travis Ford

T: Hayley Burton

Three AW wins at 1m and 7f in midwinter and he wasn't too far off his best at Wolverhampton recently but his two turf runs, most recently at Yarmouth in May, leave him with some questions hanging.

16/1

4th

4

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poke The Bear

9st 6lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Hayley Burton

Won three times on the Lingfield Polytrack (7f/1m) during the winter and just 1lb higher than for the latest, but not at his best lately; others more solid.

16/1

7th

5

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Poke The Bear

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Hayley Burton

Three wins at Lingfield (7f-1m) over the winter; his form has cooled more recently and he returns to turf (well held in one attempt) with a point to prove; can blow the start.

14/1

Form: -93313

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
All races at up to 7f until finishing close up over 1m on the Rowley course in May, then held off an in-form rival at Nottingham (also on good ground); seemed to find 1m1f on soft a shade too much at Lingfield since but her claims are more solid than most now back at 1m.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

5

(4)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

16:17 Epsom

Daretobedifferent

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: D Donovan

Has tried all trips from 5f to 1m2f, the win coming at 1m; wasn't stopping last time at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) when not far behind the winner so this far is worth a go.

10/1

5th

2

(5)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

19:15 Nottingham

Daretobedifferent

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: D Donovan

Spent last year sprinting and is having a first try over this far (won over 8.3f here in the spring off 3lb lower); didn't get going until too late in a small field last time (1m) but stamina would be the concern.

8/1

4th

1

(2)

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:08 Yarmouth

Daretobedifferent

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: D Donovan

Safely held an Newmarket on last two outings but this race is easier and she's now only 3lb higher than for breakthrough win at Nottingham (8.3f, good) in May; also suited by fast ground; dangerous if back on song.

5/1

25/1

Form: 788-00

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
All wins at 6f on ground ranging from good to soft to heavy, the last three in 2024; well below best on final starts for previous trainer and he's beaten a total of one rival in two AW runs (1m) for this one in 2026; has a lot to prove.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Hour By Hour

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

All wins at 6f on ground ranging from good to soft to heavy, the last three in 2024; well handicapped on his old form but he's been tailed off in three runs (1m, AW/good to firm) for new yard this year and has a lot to prove

20/1

7th

1

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Newmarket (July)

Hour By Hour

10st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Adam Kirby

All wins at 6f on ground ranging from good to soft to heavy, the last three in 2024; well below best on final starts for previous trainer and he's beaten a total of one rival in two AW runs (1m) for this one in 2026; has a lot to prove.

25/1

10th

11

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Hour By Hour

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Well treated on his 2024 form; low-key stable debut here three weeks ago and he arrives with a point to prove.

33/1

Non-runners

Double Time, Big Alex Walmsley

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £59.60
Straight Forecast £33.62
Tricast £124.24
Trifecta £173.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Phantom Watch

NEWMARKET:

Big Alex Walmsley

RP RATINGS:

Phantom Watch

POSTDATA:

Phantom Watch

The Times:

Phantom Watch

Telegraph:

Phantom Watch

The Guardian:

Phantom Watch

Daily Mail:

Phantom Watch

D Express:

Phantom Watch

Daily Mirror:

Phantom Watch

The Sun:

Phantom Watch

The Star:

Phantom Watch

Daily Record:

Phantom Watch