July 04 / 15.15 Newmarket (July)

15.15

Good To Firm

Betway Old Newton Cup Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £64425
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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Betway Old Newton Cup Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly sunny

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 000713 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won last March/April on first two starts for yard; took just one of 16 races since but that was penultimate start (Beverley 1m2f, good to firm) and last month's third of 16 off this mark in a Class 2 at York (1m2f) was as good as he's ever been; stays 1m4f; not the percentage call but not impossible.
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4th

5

(5)

3rd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Newmarket

Sportingsilvermine

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: James Owen

Mostly in fine form this summer but his standards have slipped in his last two races (1m4f/1m2f) and, thoroughly exposed ahead of his 42nd career start, others are more intriguing.

13/2

11th

9

(7)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:48 Doncaster

Sportingsilvermine

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: James Owen

Third in this race last year; mostly in fine form this summer, which demands plenty of respect even though the very best of that form came in two performances on good to firm at 1m4f.

12/1

6th

8

(8)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

16:10 York

Sportingsilvermine

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: James Owen

Placed twice on soft last year; beat only one home in a top 1m2f handicap here in July but in career-best form over 1m4f (good to firm) either side of that when winning at Newmarket and second in Shergar Cup race at Ascot; needs some respect.

10/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 115-63 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Much improved last year, including after his second to Plage De Havre in this race at Haydock; York sixth to Klassleader on reappearance but back to his best when staying-on third of 16 at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm) 18 days ago; needs respect.
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2nd

1

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:47 Newbury

Paddy The Squire

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Generally progressive, mostly over further, since being gelded; close second at this year's Newmarket July festival, then looked better than the bare result in the Ebor; has won at 1m2f; possibilities, provided he takes well to new headgear.

12/1

14th

11

(14)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Paddy The Squire

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Markedly improved last year and even better this term, all on good or good to firm, although he had lots of soft-ground form in previous seasons; wore cheekpieces when staying-on third of 16 to Daiquiri Bay at Royal Ascot (1m6f) and close second at Newmarket (1m4f) 18 days later; raised another 3lb but each-way player if the ground is okay for him.

20/1

2nd

3

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newmarket (July)

Paddy The Squire

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Much improved last year, including after his second to Plage De Havre in this race at Haydock; York sixth to Klassleader on reappearance but back to his best when staying-on third of 16 at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm) 18 days ago; needs respect.

7/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 403412 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Reliable and progressive on a variety of ground and courses, although has never raced at Newmarket; third in this race last year; hit new heights at Epsom (1m4f) on last two outings and makes each-way appeal.
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9th

6

(1)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:48 Doncaster

Night Breeze

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Highly reliable in the last two seasons and he's never been better than in recent outings, mostly at 1m4f but also over 1m2f at Glorious Goodwood on penultimate start; should be bang there.

9/1

5th

4

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:45 Ascot

Night Breeze

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ian Williams

Had three of these behind when winning this last year off 11lb lower (good to firm); looks even better now, probably not seen to best effect behind Sportingsilvermine at Newmarket before a sterling effort at Glorious Goodwood over an inadequate 1m2f; likes it here and he's hard to knock.

100/30

3rd

10

(11)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Night Breeze

8st 12lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Runner-up in 2024 on his only appearance at this track; reliable sort who hit new heights over 1m4f on last three outings, so this drop back in trip asks a question but he needs respect.

16/1

4th
8 (3)
Ammes

14/1

Form: 23-624 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Fit from AW and hurdling when good second to Fierce Fortitude at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in April, keeping on strongly; respectable fourth of 16 to a runaway winner at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) four weeks ago and should be okay back at 1m4f, but this race looks a bit too hot; 5lb claimer is recruited.
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5th

2

(7)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

17:15 Pontefract

Ammes

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Owen

Runner-up off 1lb higher at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in April and he's run respectably on his three starts since; this is less competitive than those last three outings and he might not be far away.

15/2

9th

6

(15)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Ammes

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

Kept on for second at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in April and he's run well in fourth on both starts since (1m2f/1m4f, good to soft/good to firm); he's never raced over a trip this short and it isn't an obvious plus, but on the flip-side a well-run race in this big field should play to his strengths.

14/1

4th

8

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newmarket (July)

Ammes

8st 13lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Fit from AW and hurdling when good second to Fierce Fortitude at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in April, keeping on strongly; respectable fourth of 16 to a runaway winner at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) four weeks ago and should be okay back at 1m4f, but this race looks a bit too hot; 5lb claimer is recruited.

14/1

OUR TIP

40/1

Form: -29370 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
2023 Royal Ascot winner who has also tasted the high life in top hurdle races; his attentions were turned back to the Flat for four races (UAE and Saudi Arabia) this January-March and he wasn't in peak form, before 12l tenth at Royal Ascot (1m4f; restless in the stalls) continued that trend; falling in the weights but needs a revival.
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5th

3

(7)

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Burdett Road

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Without a Flat win since September 2024 and again vulnerable if the leading lights are at the peak of their powers, while his stamina for 2m on the Flat isn't guaranteed; however, this course winner ran pretty well when seventh of 22 in the 1m6f Ebor at York latest and might have a place shout.

12/1

7th

14

(4)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Burdett Road

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

2023 Royal Ascot winner who has also tasted the high life in top hurdle races; one of the market leaders in this in 2024 but came 12th; his attentions have been focused on the Flat this year but he hasn't been in peak form, 11th off this reduced mark behind Hopewell Rock last time; there's a chance that return to softer ground today will help; something needs to.

66/1

11th

3

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Burdett Road

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

2023 Royal Ascot winner who has also tasted the high life in top hurdle races; his attentions have been turned back to the Flat this year and he hasn't been in peak form; falling in the weights but still needs a revival; good 5lb claimer is enlisted.

33/1

Form: 7212-1 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Made debut in June 2025 and has had just five races (beaten a neck on good to firm on second start); came from the back when second on handicap debut at Haydock (1m6f, good to soft) in September and again when eventually well on top at York (1m4f, good; Plage De Havre third) on reappearance this May; up 8lb but retains significant potential.
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8th

17

(13)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Klassleader

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Just six races; came from the back when second on handicap debut at Haydock (1m6f, good to soft) last September and again when eventually well on top at York (1m4f, good; 8lb higher today) this May; the latter promised much, which was singularly unfulfilled when hot favourite at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) seven weeks ago; virtually first off the bridle that day but a return to 1m6f on softer ground today ensures that he remains of major interest.

7/1

7th

5

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newmarket (July)

Klassleader

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Made debut in June 2025 and has had just five races (beaten a neck on good to firm on second start); came from the back when second on handicap debut at Haydock (1m6f, good to soft) in September and again when eventually well on top at York (1m4f, good; Plage De Havre third) on reappearance this May; up 8lb but retains significant potential.

6/4

1st

10

(5)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:20 York

Klassleader

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Made his debut only last June and has had just four races; long odds-on for 1m4f novice win in August and best form when second of six to Sing Us A Song on handicap debut at Haydock (1m6f, again good to soft; came from the back) in September; probably still a work in progress at that stage and he starts 2026 (for in-form yard) with significant potential.

9/4

Form: 277851 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Often front-runner; won well over C&D on good to firm last July; somewhat back down the weights and in class when winning another Class 3 in seven-runner race at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm; made all) last Saturday in good style; back up 5lb for this Class 2 but each-way claims.
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8th

1

(12)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:45 Ascot

Claymore

10st 2lb

J: Jerry Chau

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Dropped into a Class 3 when making all at Windsor (extended 1m3f, good to firm) and well beaten off this 5lb higher mark at Newmarket; he can be up and down, and could finish only eighth in this last year.

12/1

8th

4

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newmarket (July)

Claymore

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Often front-runner; won well over C&D on good to firm last July; somewhat back down the weights and in class when winning another Class 3 in seven-runner race at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm; made all) last Saturday in good style; back up 5lb for this Class 2 but each-way claims.

12/1

1st

1

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Claymore

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

A two-time 1m4f scorer in 2025; returned from a spell in Meydan with a solid fifth of 12 in 1m3f handicap at Carlisle four weeks ago; not out of things with Billy Loughnane now up.

9/4

Form: P31-63 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
10lb higher than when winning this race at its usual home Haydock (good) last July in great style; that was his final race last season but he put up a bold show when third to Klassleader at York this May; non-runner at Royal Ascot where the good to firm ground was deemed unsuitable (third of 12 on it at York last May); big shout if today's ground is okay.
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1st

4

(1)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 1

13:30 Chester

Plage De Havre

9st 5lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

AW winner who made it 2-6 on turf when coming from off the pace to edge home in a typically deep 1m4f handicap at York's Ebor meeting where he reportedly appreciated getting back on softer ground (good to soft); this 5yo is still on the upgrade by the looks and could give Dubai Honour something to think about.

4/1

1st

1

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

16:10 York

Plage De Havre

9st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Won in great style at Haydock (1m4f, good; unraced on softer) last July and put up a bold show over C&D this May; having been a non-runner at Royal Ascot where the good to firm ground was deemed unsuitable, he ran on it at Newmarket seven weeks ago and disappointed; can go well if back to peak form.

12/1

7/1

Form: 120-11

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Second on good to firm last June (much better form since); well held when upped to 1m4f for a hot handicap on final start last season; gelded subsequently and won over 1m3f at Southwell (AW) and Hamilton (good; by 5l in good style) in his two races this term; up 8lb and into a much tougher contest, back at 1m4f, but maybe he's putting it all together now.
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2nd

3

(1)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Elsass

10st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Johnston

Won first two races this year, one on Southwell Tapeta; two good thirds in a mixed record since, including over 1m4f on Kempton's Polytrack on penultimate outing; considered in this small field.

4/1

7th

4

(4)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 3

17:01 Ayr

Elsass

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Won first two races this year; mixed form since but latest third of 11 over 1m4f on Kempton's Polytrack was creditable; probably acts on good to soft.

3/1

3rd

10

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Elsass

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Johnston

Won first two races this year, the first a 1m3f AW handicap at Southwell; mixed form since, including finishing a couple of places behind the reopposing Tiernan in last month's Lanark Silver Bell.

10/1

Form: 21-213

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who scored from Ammes at Redcar when upped to 1m2f in April; creditable third of ten in the Zetland Gold Cup there (again 1m2f on good to firm) in May off this mark; very useful dam stayed 1m6f, so this new trip for her son could be within reach; may have more to give.
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2nd

2

(3)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 3

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Fierce Fortitude

10st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Landed a handicap at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in April before finishing third of ten in the Zetland Gold Cup there next time; disappointed in the Old Newton Cup at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) in July when last seen and still has his stamina to prove for 1m4f.

12/1

11th

10

(10)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newmarket (July)

Fierce Fortitude

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Lightly raced 4yo who scored from Ammes at Redcar when upped to 1m2f in April; creditable third of ten in the Zetland Gold Cup there (again 1m2f on good to firm) in May off this mark; very useful dam stayed 1m6f, so this new trip for her son could be within reach; may have more to give.

12/1

3rd

4

(7)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 2

16:07 Redcar

Fierce Fortitude

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Lightly raced 4yo who bagged some valuable course experience in winning narrowly over C&D last month; the runner-up had been jumping, but this 145,000euros yearling had a bit in hand and surely has more to give off a 4lb higher mark.

100/30

33/1

Form: 131099 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won 1m4f/2m handicaps on the AW early this year; beaten just over 7l in hot handicaps at Carlisle (1m3f) and Royal Ascot (1m6f) on last two outings, shaping much better than ninth of 16 suggests in the latter (big move to dispute lead early in straight) but his turf strike-rate is 3-37.
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23

(19)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Enemy

8st 11lb

T: Ian Williams

Reserve; won 1m4f/2m handicaps on the AW early this year but his strike-rate on turf is only 3-39 (last win in January 2023); close third at Ascot (second-time cheekpieces) two weeks ago was his best turf result for ages but he's been 14th, 16th and 20th when outsider in his three previous Ebors.

50/1

3rd

5

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:45 Ascot

Enemy

9st 12lb

J: Mme Frida Valle Skar

T: Ian Williams

Won 1m4f/2m handicaps on the AW early this year; only 3-38 on turf but quite encouraging runs in hot 1m3f/1m6f handicaps before finishing tailed off at Newmarket after starting slowly (1m4f); it wouldn't be a bolt from the blue should he run well but others are safer.

25/1

12th

6

(9)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newmarket (July)

Enemy

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ian Williams

Won 1m4f/2m handicaps on the AW early this year; beaten just over 7l in hot handicaps at Carlisle (1m3f) and Royal Ascot (1m6f) on last two outings, shaping much better than ninth of 16 suggests in the latter (big move to dispute lead early in straight) but his turf strike-rate is 3-37.

33/1

Form: -00875

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 90

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Payout
Exacta £113.90
Straight Forecast £106.62
Tricast £1200.44
Trifecta £561.70

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Klassleader

Daily Mail:

Elsass

TOPSPEED:

Paddy The Squire

SPOTLIGHT:

Plage De Havre

The Times:

Klassleader

The Guardian:

Klassleader

D Express:

Klassleader

The Sun:

Klassleader

The Star:

Klassleader

Daily Mirror:

Elsass

Daily Record:

Elsass

RP RATINGS:

Plage De Havre

POSTDATA:

Paddy The Squire

Telegraph:

Paddy The Squire