July 02 / 20.00 Newbury

20.00

Good To Firm

World Cup Super Boosts At BetVictor Handicap

  • Prize money: £7327.6
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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World Cup Super Boosts At BetVictor Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 4-4811

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
On a hat-trick after improved efforts to win over 1m on good ground at Thirsk and Goodwood (both under Joe Leavy); she was all out last time in a race that panned out favourably but a 4lb rise was fair and this is only her eighth race, albeit her first not over a mile.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(7)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 1

16:30 Salisbury

Annastarzy

8st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won three handicaps in a row (1m/7f, good/good to firm) prior to respectable sixth of 14 in handicap at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good) a fortnight ago; further improvement is necessary up in grade but this 3yo's pedigree suggests the step up in trip could be a plus and she's not discounted.

12/1

6th

7

(3)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Annastarzy

8st 13lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Has completely taken off lately, completing the hat-track when winning at Newbury (7f, good to firm); up another 6lb, but that latest form has been boosted by the subsequent wins of the second and fourth (twice); well drawn and very likely to make her presence felt; yard won this in 2021.

4/1

1st

10

(8)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Annastarzy

9st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

On a hat-trick after improved efforts to win over 1m on good ground at Thirsk and Goodwood (both under Joe Leavy); she was all out last time in a race that panned out favourably but a 4lb rise was fair and this is only her eighth race, albeit her first not over a mile.

6/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 243554 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Exposed four-time winner; has run a number of good races this season and Doncaster last time was one of those, as he did well to finish so close after missing the break; not without hope.
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8th

10

(8)

7th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Commander Of Life

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Has run a number of good races in defeat this season and he got back on the scoresheet when justifying favouritism at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month; up 5lb but that was a comfortable success and he has won over C&D in the past; shortlisted.

8/1

1st

2

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Doncaster

Commander Of Life

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jessica Macey

Has run a number of good in defeat races this season, including fourth over C&D last month; went down only to a progressive 3yo at Newbury (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago and the third and fourth have franked that form; bold show likely.

5/2

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 52-084

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
He's gone 0-12 in handicaps but is edging down the weights and ran well to finish fourth of ten at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last time (form has been franked); this season's runs have been in Class 3s so this is a drop in grade.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(5)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Newmarket

Huscal

8st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charles Hills

In good form on fast ground in July prior to winning at Lingfield (7f, AW), and he followed up at Sandown (7f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; into a tougher race today but this 4yo is clearly on the up and is one to consider for last year's winning yard.

7/2

1st

3

(1)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:22 Sandown

Huscal

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charles Hills

Gained reward for several creditable efforts when making all over this trip at Lingfield (Polytrack) three weeks ago; this is tougher off 4lb higher, but he still looks on a workable mark and his first two wins were on turf; respected.

11/4

7/1

Form: -46432 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
7f AW novice winner at two; 0-16 in handicaps but yet another sound effort in defeat last time at Newmarket (7f, good); handicapped about right but one of these can come his way.
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3rd

1

(9)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:30 Chester

Best Rate

10st 3lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Not ideally positioned when close up in a competitive classified race at Ascot last week (7f); on a tough enough mark back in a handicap but Seamus Cronin's claim helps in that respect.

6/1

4th

2

(2)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Ascot

Best Rate

9st 9lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Won here (1m, good to firm) in July and followed up at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) seven days later; there's a suspicion he's gone off the boil but he was badly hampered when making headway at Newbury last Wednesday and is not written off.

11/1

8th

1

(8)

26th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Newbury

Best Rate

10st 4lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Two wins in July (1m, good to firm) triggered a sharp rise in the weights and his new mark is looking troublesome; the return of Seamus Cronin's claim will at least help in that respect.

10/1

Form: 431-65 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Four wins divided between turf and the AW; 7lb above his highest winning mark and appeared to have no excuses when fifth of 14 at Wetherby four weeks ago (7f, good to firm).
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9th

3

(7)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Ascot

Stratocracy

10st 5lb

J: Miss Lauren Frost

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Has run well in competitive handicaps this summer, notably his third of 18 at York (7f, good to firm) two runs ago; big shout on that form if he can brush off his below-par effort at Newbury.

10/1

5th

3

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:58 Newbury

Stratocracy

9st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Ended 2025 with a 7f win at Chelmsford and he has run well in competitive handicaps on turf this summer, most recently finishing third of 18 at York (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; no obvious reason why he wouldn't make another bold bid.

11/2

3rd

6

(15)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:32 York

Stratocracy

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Sixth of 22 over C&D (good) in May on reappearance and further respectable efforts when fifth of 14 on his next two starts (7f, good to firm); however, he needs something extra to return to winning ways today.

20/1

10/1

Form: 453-78

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won twice at around 1m two years ago; close third over 6f at Newmarket on final run of last season and signs of edging back into form when beaten 4l in a Class 2 at York 20 days ago (6f); returning to further off a handy mark, she's one to consider.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(3)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

18:49 Yarmouth

Mercury Day

9st 9lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Won twice at around 1m in June 2024; never dangerous when eighth of 12 in a 0-100 at York (6f, good) last month and she possibly wasn't helped by racing in a small group of three at Newbury (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; claims in first-time blinkers.

13/2

6th

7

(13)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Mercury Day

9st 12lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Won twice at around 1m two years ago; close third over 6f at Newmarket on final run of last season and signs of edging back into form when beaten 4l in a Class 2 at York 20 days ago (6f); returning to further off a handy mark, she's one to consider.

10/1

8th

6

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 York

Mercury Day

9st 2lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Won twice at around 1m in June 2024; ran well dropped to 6f at Newmarket last June but absent for 283 days afterwards and finished well held at Kempton on her return to action in April; enough to prove for now.

33/1

7th
2 (11)
Gallant

10/1

Form: 626075

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won two AW races for Andrew Balding whom he left for 60,000gns; he's not always looked entirely straightforward but he was less than 2l away last time at Newmarket (7f, good) after being in rear at one point; Tom Marquand takes over now; respected.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(1)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Gallant

10st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Oli Rix

Dual AW winner who finished well to snatch third in a Class 4 handicap at Ascot (7f, good to firm) 19 days ago; looks interesting off 1lb lower here and he is tactically versatile.

5/1

3rd

3

(5)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Gallant

10st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Oli Rix

Dual AW winner for Andrew Balding, latterly last June, who hasn't truly threatened on his last four turf starts for this yard; cannot be completely dismissed from this declining mark, though.

12/1

7th

2

(11)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Gallant

10st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Oli Rix

Won two AW races for Andrew Balding whom he left for 60,000gns; he's not always looked entirely straightforward but he was less than 2l away last time at Newmarket (7f, good) after being in rear at one point; Tom Marquand takes over now; respected.

10/1

16/1

Form: 130-05 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Novice winner who was close up in a C&D handicap last August off 1lb higher; major claims if able to repeat that form, which hasn't been the case in three subsequent races.
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8th

8

(9)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Slipper Time

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Novice winner who was close up in a C&D handicap last August off 1lb higher; major claims if able to repeat that form, which hasn't been the case in three subsequent races.

16/1

5th

4

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:53 Chepstow

Slipper Time

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Got off the mark in 7f Salisbury novice in August but failed to beat a rival at Kempton on his final run in 2025 and went freely when beating one on his return in 1m Newmarket handicap last month; needs to become more tractable.

10/1

12th

16

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Slipper Time

9st 0lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Off the mark at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) last summer and ran well on handicap debut at Newbury (7f, good) next time; disappointing when upped to 1m at Kempton but he's certainly bred to stay; still lightly raced.

20/1

10/1

Form: 856116 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Her two 7f wins (good/soft) came at a cost mark-wise and she could finish only sixth at Sandown; this is her first time at this loftier level and she needs a career best by some margin.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(2)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Epsom

Euphonia

9st 4lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Took a good step forward when winning at Leicester (good) in April and made light of an 8lb rise with emphatic win at Haydock (also 7f, soft) the following month; a 10lb rise looked to anchor her in two subsequent starts, however, and she's just 2lb lower now.

20/1

9th

15

(15)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Euphonia

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Her two 7f wins (good/soft) came at a cost mark-wise and she could finish only sixth at Sandown; this is her first time at this loftier level and she needs a career best by some margin.

10/1

6th

1

(12)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Sandown

Euphonia

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Record on the AW reads 58856 but she took her record on turf to 411 with convincing wins at Leicester (7f, good) and Haydock (7f, soft); up another 10lb in her hat-trick bid, but the limit of her progress is still to be established.

100/30

10/1

Form: 579-15 CD

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Back from a break to claim career win number six on the Kempton AW (7f) in March but then disappointed at Yarmouth (off this 3lb higher mark); consistent in the main since sent into handicaps and breaks tend to do him good.
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8th

2

(1)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

17:27 Epsom

Mr Ubiquitous

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Six-time winner, the most recent coming off this mark at Kempton (7f, AW) in March, and he ran a solid race when fourth of eight at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) last month; each-way contender.

8/1

4th

2

(8)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Newmarket (July)

Mr Ubiquitous

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Improved his record to 6-16 when winning at Kempton (7f, AW) in March but he's been well below form in three subsequent runs; now only 1lb higher than for his last success but he needs to get back on track

8/1

5th

1

(2)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

18:49 Yarmouth

Mr Ubiquitous

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Gained his sixth success when winning at Kempton (7f, AW) in March on his reappearance but he's been below that level in both starts since, including at Newbury three weeks ago; drops in grade but others have stronger claims.

10/1

Form: 31 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
It wasn't a strong 7f novice that he won on good ground at Lingfield but he came clear at the finish and brings potential into handicaps; one to be interested in.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

13

(11)

23rd Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Kennington

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hughie Morrison

Beaten a long way in both handicaps (7f/6f, good to firm/soft) and plenty to prove; however, it's still very early days for this 3yo, who impressed in a novice at Lingfield (7f, good) in June; too soon to write him off.

20/1

9th

7

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:00 Windsor

Kennington

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Hughie Morrison

It wasn't a strong novice he won at Lingfield (7f, good) but reportedly found good to firm ground too lively when down the field on handicap debut at Newbury, for which he was only 11-2; remains unexposed and rain would bring him into it, for all that this is a new trip for him.

20/1

11th

11

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Kennington

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Hughie Morrison

It wasn't a strong 7f novice that he won on good ground at Lingfield but he came clear at the finish and brings potential into handicaps; one to be interested in.

6/1

16/1

Form: 14-197 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
7f novice winner for Ed Walker; made a successful stable debut off 4lb lower in March (7f, good to soft) but hasn't kicked on from there.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

(11)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:00 York

Melvin Udall

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Grace Harris

Lightly raced 4yo who made a winning stable/seasonal debut at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in March; not at the same level since on good, AW then good to firm but the return to slow ground could be a major positive.

28/1

12th

5

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Melvin Udall

10st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Grace Harris

7f novice winner for Ed Walker; made a successful stable debut off 4lb lower in March (7f, good to soft) but hasn't kicked on from there.

16/1

7th

8

(2)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Melvin Udall

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Two wins from six starts for three different yards but he was disappointing in a 7f handicap at Thirsk (ninth of 13) last month; has bit to prove again after that and he's untried on AW.

16/1

Form: 100-95 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Last year's wins were at about 1m and hasn't raced over 7f since his debut; quiet this season after a gelding operation and others appeal more; cheekpieces, in which he has form figures of 100, now return.
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8th

1

(9)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Herculeus

10st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Dual turf scorer off higher marks last term; not particularly solid on 2026 form and still has something to prove on AW and over 7f; campaigned mostly over 1m.

10/1

10th

5

(7)

9th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Herculeus

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Inconsistent since his two turf wins in 2025; however, posted one of his better efforts in C&D contest last time and is comparatively unexposed on AW; could go well off a reduced mark.

14/1

6th

6

(7)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Herculeus

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Won twice at around 1m on turf last year; ended that campaign with two lesser efforts and he hasn't found his best in three runs this year; opposable despite his slipping mark.

20/1

14th
14 (4)
Splash

25/1

Form: 862-9

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Her second in a 7f novice at Newmarket last October is very much a standout; 11-1 and beat only two home in a 7f handicap there in May.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

5

(9)

15th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:17 Yarmouth

Splash

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Reportedly appreciated being ridden more prominently when making all in a C&D maiden (7f, good to firm) in July but faded once headed in a handicap at Newmarket last month; needs to bounce back.

12/1

6th

5

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:51 Newmarket (July)

Splash

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Made all for comfortable success in a Yarmouth maiden (7f, good to firm) last month but that was a five-runner race and she struggled in handicaps in her first two runs this season; still unexposed but she needs improvement to make a serious impact in this competitive event.

10/1

1st

3

(4)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:35 Yarmouth

Splash

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Ended her three-race juvenile campaign with a much-improved second in a Newmarket novice (7f, good) last October; sets the standard on that form but she's struggled in two handicaps this season and needs a major revival back in a maiden.

11/4

Non-runners

Manly Fireball

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £33.90
Straight Forecast £29.23
Tricast £210.10
Trifecta £277.50

Selections

Daily Mail:

Kennington

POSTDATA:

Best Rate

SPOTLIGHT:

Mercury Day

TOPSPEED:

Splash

Daily Mirror:

Annastarzy

LAMBOURN:

Manly Fireball

NEWMARKET:

Gallant

Telegraph:

Mr Ubiquitous

The Guardian:

Stratocracy

The Times:

Commander Of Life

D Express:

Kennington

The Star:

Kennington

Daily Record:

Kennington

The Sun:

Best Rate

RP RATINGS:

Mercury Day