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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

2nd

13

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Commander Of Life

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jessica Macey

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.

12/1

4th

5

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Commander Of Life

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

C&D winner; despite the stable's poor year he has run a string of fine races in 2026, including when a close fifth of 22 in a Class 4 at York three weeks ago; shouldn't be far away.

7/2

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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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

19:40 Lingfield (AW)

Huscal

10st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Maiden and novice winner who is yet to win a handicap but he finished a creditable third at Newbury (7f) last month and ran to a similar level when runner-up here (7.6f, good to firm) last time; should go well again off the same mark and he's still unexposed on AW.

6/4

2nd

4

(4)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 3

19:20 Lingfield

Huscal

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charles Hills

Maiden and novice winner who is yet to win a handicap but last time's third of 14 at Newbury (7f, good to firm; fourth has won since) was his best run of this term; far from ruled out off a career-low mark.

4/1

3rd

1

(10)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Huscal

10st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

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.

10/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Ripon

Best Rate

10st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

In-form 4yo who won at Ascot and Pontefract (both 1m, good to firm) in July; another creditable effort when third (Jungle Ruler second) at Sandown (1m, good to firm again) 17 days ago; ought to be competitive again.

13/2

3rd

1

(1)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Sandown

Best Rate

10st 4lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Bang-in-form 4yo who comes here after emphatic wins under Seamus Cronin at Ascot and Pontefract (both 1m, good to firm) this month; competes off career-high mark but must be considered in current mood.

6/4

1st

2

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

19:42 Pontefract

Best Rate

9st 8lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Gained a deserved first win since 2024 in 1m apprentices' handicap at Ascot a week ago, when well on top at the finish; escapes a penalty and is able to race off 2lb lower than last time, so he's very hard to side against.

10/11

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).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

5th

6

(14)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Stratocracy

10st 0lb

J: George Downing

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

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).

14/1

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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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

1st

8

(9)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

15:30 Haydock

Euphonia

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ed Walker

Improved when comfortable 3l winner of a 17-runner Leicester handicap (7f, good) 38 days ago, which was her first turf start since finishing fourth on debut last summer (also good); the Leicester second bombed out next time but bounced back to score at Redcar on Monday; raised 8lb but could easily still have some scope in her mark.

5/1

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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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

10th

9

(12)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Mr Ubiquitous

9st 11lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

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.

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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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

1st

2

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:27 Lingfield

Kennington

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Hughie Morrison

Creditable third in a 1m maiden on the AW here in April; should improve on that and worth considering.

5/1

3rd

6

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

17:18 Lingfield (AW)

Kennington

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Hughie Morrison

22,000gns yearling; third foal; half-brother to 8.6f AW/1m2f turf winner Dashinwhitesargent (RPR 82); dam 7f/1m winner (100), half-sister to useful winners Showout (6f 2yo Listed) and Landwade Lad (1m2f/1m3f); one of three runners for the stable.

16/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

9th

7

(8)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Thirsk

Melvin Udall

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Grace Harris

Lightly-raced 4yo; attracted support and made a perfect start for new connections when seeing off 14 rivals at Doncaster three weeks ago (7f, good to soft); 5lb higher in a better race but there was a lot to like about the way he responded to pressure last time; can do better.

4/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

4

(5)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Herculeus

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

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.

25/1

5th

5

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

Herculeus

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

C&D winner last August (good ground; cheekpieces first time); three heavy defeats have followed and he comes here with plenty to prove.

25/1

9th

8

(10)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Ascot

Herculeus

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Tailed off in two races since winning off 7lb lower at Newbury last August (1m; in first-time cheekpieces which are now absent); might be high enough in the ratings even if all the better for being gelded; absent since October.

40/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

14th

14

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Splash

9st 5lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Dean Ivory

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.

25/1

9th

5

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newmarket

Splash

9st 7lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Dean Ivory

Didn't show much on her first two (AW) starts but she nearly sprang a 40-1 surprise over C&D (good) last autumn, making most of the running; unexposed and interesting on handicap debut after her winter break.

14/1

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