July 02 / 18.15 Newbury

18.15

Good To Firm

Sequoia Hair & Beauty Group Handicap

  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Sequoia Hair & Beauty Group Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.70
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 38-056 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner who is 3lb beneath his last winning mark; however, he hasn't offered all that much in three runs following a break and wind surgery.
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6th

6

(7)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:30 Sandown

Morcar

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Returned to form to win at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) this month and he's since been second at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm), albeit no match for the progressive winner; there's every chance he'll be in the mix.

13/2

2nd

5

(2)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Windsor

Morcar

9st 7lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Prevailed narrowly at Newbury last time, taking record to 5-28 and confirming that he's well suited by fast ground; back up 3lb but remains well handicapped on peak form and is a dual C&D winner; good third in this race last year; one of the main players.

5/1

1st

1

(2)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newbury

Morcar

10st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Four-time winner who is 3lb beneath his last winning mark; however, he hasn't offered all that much in three runs following a break and wind surgery.

20/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 44-863

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Hasn't had a lot of racing and probably his best effort yet in handicaps when a 4l third at Goodwood a month ago (1m1f, good to soft); he still doesn't look on that generous a mark.
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1st

3

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

18:55 Epsom

Perfect Scoundrel

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Amanda Perrett

Best efforts from his five handicaps were on last two starts when third at Goodwood (1m1f, good to soft) and beaten a head at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm); back up 2lb but his first win should not be far away.

7/2

2nd

5

(9)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newbury

Perfect Scoundrel

9st 10lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Amanda Perrett

Hasn't had a lot of racing and probably his best effort yet in handicaps when a 4l third at Goodwood a month ago (1m1f, good to soft); he still doesn't look on that generous a mark.

10/1

3rd

2

(8)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

17:25 Goodwood

Perfect Scoundrel

10st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Amanda Perrett

Beaten between 6.5l and 11l in his three handicaps (1m2f-1m4f) and has only dropped 5lb; doesn't look a winner waiting to happen.

14/1

7/1

  • Place: £5.30

Form: 624-50

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Second to a subsequent Listed winner in August (1m, good to firm) but disappointed in October after a break and hasn't got going this season, including when hooded for handicap debut at Sandown a month ago; downgraded here but with a bit to prove now.
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3rd

3

(1)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:23 Doncaster

Brighlee

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: David Menuisier

Struggled on her first two outings this year but back on track stepped up to 1m2f when third in 11-runner handicap at Newbury (good to firm) three weeks ago, staying on having had to switch to get a run; the first two from that race have run well since; considered from an unchanged mark.

7/2

3rd

6

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newbury

Brighlee

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Menuisier

Second to a subsequent Listed winner in August (1m, good to firm) but disappointed in October after a break and hasn't got going this season, including when hooded for handicap debut at Sandown a month ago; downgraded here but with a bit to prove now.

7/1

11th

10

(10)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Sandown

Brighlee

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Menuisier

Chased home a subsequent Listed winner at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) in August but disappointed in October after a break; plugged on without threatening when fifth at Nottingham on her reappearance in April and she'll need to tap back into that Salisbury promise to make an impact on this handicap debut; newly fitted hood might help, though.

16/1

Form: 64-026

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Had two races for David Menuisier and three for current trainer; nearly won over C&D in May despite not getting the best of runs and soft ground was reportedly unsuitable next time; should run well.
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6th

8

(4)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 3

19:34 Salisbury

Rossa Raheen

8st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

Bar a soft-ground blip she's been in good form since switched to handicaps and she made the breakthrough over C&D (good to firm) 19 days ago; like stablemate Liveinthelight she goes up in grade but similarly has her best days ahead of her and warrants consideration.

5/1

1st

3

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Salisbury

Rossa Raheen

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Ollie Sangster

Denied clear run before keeping on well to go close on handicap debut at Newbury (1m2f, good) in May and, after struggling on soft ground, again ran well when fourth over that C&D (good to firm) three weeks ago; upped in trip here; must be considered.

15/8

5/1

Form: 55-21

Last run: 127 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced filly; runner-up at Kempton (1m) in February before making all in a 7f novice back there two weeks later; bred to stay this longer trip well and her best days could still be ahead of her.
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6th

1

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

20:43 Nottingham

Ablon

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Richard Hannon

Made virtually all to get off the mark in a Kempton novice (7f) in February; made an encouraging handicap debut when beaten less than 2l at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) 16 days ago; she should not be far away if that runs brings her on.

13/8

5th

4

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newbury

Ablon

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Lightly raced filly; runner-up at Kempton (1m) in February before making all in a 7f novice back there two weeks later; bred to stay this longer trip well and her best days could still be ahead of her.

5/1

Form: 643-

Last run: 259 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
65,000gns breeze-up buy who shaped with promise last season in 7f/1m races won by smart horses; absent since October but potentially interesting on this handicap debut now raised in distance; the market could be enlightening.
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2nd

3

(4)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

15:30 Southwell (AW)

James Choice

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Showed improved form when beaten less than 4l on handicap debut at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) this month; steps up in trip and holds place claims.

10/1

6th

10

(8)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newbury

James Choice

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Warren Greatrex

65,000gns breeze-up buy who shaped with promise last season in 7f/1m races won by smart horses; absent since October but potentially interesting on this handicap debut now raised in distance; the market could be enlightening.

10/1

15/2

Form: 0-4295 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Bang there on his handicap debut at Doncaster in April (1m2f, good to firm) but two lesser runs have followed under similar conditions; capable but couldn't be confident about him.
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1st

3

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:52 Newmarket (July)

Madjid

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Harry Charlton

Looked likely to pick up a 1m2f handicap on the form of his first attempt in one, when runner-up at Doncaster in April, but that hasn't happened and he just plugged on at one pace when seventh of 11 at Newbury recently; down in grade but others higher up the list.

5/1

7th

11

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newbury

Madjid

8st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Harry Charlton

Bang there on his handicap debut at Doncaster in April (1m2f, good to firm) but two lesser runs have followed under similar conditions; capable but couldn't be confident about him.

15/2

5th

8

(6)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

20:40 Doncaster

Madjid

9st 3lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: Harry Charlton

Kicked off his handicap career with a close second over C&D (good to firm) in April but he failed to back that up when ninth of 14 at Newbury last month; still unexposed but he needs to resume his progress back at this track.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 211133 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
A winner on turf but has a superior strike-rate on the AW including a hat-trick earlier this year; only four ran when third at Yarmouth last time and that was under a 5lb claimer; could be vulnerable.
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5th

2

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 5

17:15 Sandown

Harlington

9st 12lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Has won on turf but boasts a far superior strike-rate on the AW and hasn't been that threatening on good to firm in his last two races.

9/1

8th

3

(11)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newbury

Harlington

9st 13lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Charlie Clover

A winner on turf but has a superior strike-rate on the AW including a hat-trick earlier this year; only four ran when third at Yarmouth last time and that was under a 5lb claimer; could be vulnerable.

10/1

7/1

Form: 644-38

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
0-5; both his handicaps have been at Chester (1m2f; good then good to soft); the third was encouraging and then reportedly unsuited by ground that connections described as tacky; cheekpieces go on this time and hard to discount.
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1st

4

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 5

17:10 Haydock

Home Hero

9st 11lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Hugo Palmer

Rallied well in first-time visor dropped back to 1m at Sandown (good to firm) last week but only fifth under a penalty at Newmarket (1m, good to firm again) on Thursday; will run off 2lb lower if turned out again quickly.

4/1

5th

3

(3)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Newmarket (July)

Home Hero

9st 12lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Hugo Palmer

Rallied well in first-time visor dropped back to 1m at Sandown (good to firm) last week, opening his account at the seventh attempt; incurs 6lb penalty but Toby Moore takes off 7lb; may build on that win and improve further; respected in the retained headgear.

5/2

1st

4

(2)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Sandown

Home Hero

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Hugo Palmer

0-6; encouraging third on 1m2f Chester handicap debut and reappearance but has failed to built on it twice since; needs a drop back in trip and different headgear (first-time visor replaces cheekpieces) to help spark a revival.

4/1

14/1

Form: -28545 D BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won three times at 1m2f (good/good to firm) last year; 0-6 since moving yards and below her best in last four races, the last two in blinkers that are now removed; on a useful mark but a revival is needed.
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3rd

1

(4)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Salisbury

Kimeko Glory

10st 1lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Charles Hills

She has struggled to recapture her 3yo best this term, latterly beaten 7l in a 1m2f Sandown handicap she won readily last year; today's drop back in trip and new cheekpieces could help, however, and this is probably her easiest task for a while; can't be ruled out from a dangerous mark.

3/1

4th

1

(10)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 5

20:00 Sandown

Kimeko Glory

10st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Charles Hills

Not at best on any of four starts since returned to turf in April, most recently when towards rear throughout at Newbury this month, but now 1lb lower than when dominating this race from the front a year ago; can't be ruled out.

25/1

10th

2

(10)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newbury

Kimeko Glory

10st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Won three times at 1m2f (good/good to firm) last year; 0-6 since moving yards and below her best in last four races, the last two in blinkers that are now removed; on a useful mark but a revival is needed.

14/1

Form: 43-22

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £82.00
Straight Forecast £77.00
Tricast £985.82
Trifecta £727.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fanciulla Del West

RP RATINGS:

Rossa Raheen

The Times:

Ablon

POSTDATA:

Harlington

LAMBOURN:

Fanciulla Del West

Telegraph:

Fanciulla Del West

The Guardian:

Fanciulla Del West

D Express:

Fanciulla Del West

Daily Mirror:

Fanciulla Del West

Daily Record:

Fanciulla Del West

Daily Mail:

Rossa Raheen

The Star:

Ablon

NEWMARKET:

Harlington