July 11 / 17.10 Newmarket (July)

17.10

Good To Firm

Debenhams Handicap

  • Prize money: £20616
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Debenhams Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 23-114 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 3yo; failed to get home over 1m at Carlisle last time when bidding for a hat-trick; gained her wins over 6f/7f (AW/turf) and remains open to further progress back down in distance; still of interest.
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3rd

11

(7)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Ascot

Secret History

9st 0lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Two 7f wins this year and she also ran well over 6f at Glorious Goodwood; likely better than her BHA mark of 83 but she'll need to be if she is to shake up the principals.

50/1

6th

18

(14)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Secret History

8st 4lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ed Walker

Unraced on ground slower than good; off the mark when winning a Chelmsford novice (6f, AW) in January and has since won twice in handicap company with this hood applied, most recently off a steady pace at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last month; solid effort at Goodwood (6f, good; Woohoo was second) last time and she has each-way claims returned to this trip.

12/1

3rd

13

(3)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Secret History

8st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

It was over 7f that she won at the Newmarket July meeting but she raced freely off steady fractions there and won her novice at this trip; 1lb lower than last time if taking into account Ashley Lewis's claim and this improving filly could yet rate higher.

9/1

OUR TIP

9/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 0-3014 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Arrives in good form having won at Goodwood (7f, good) then made the frame in competitive field at Epsom (7f, good to soft); however, he remains on a career-high mark and has to concede weight all round.
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2nd

1

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

15:34 Haydock

Crimson Spirit

10st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Better than ever when landing a second 7f Goodwood success of the year in 20-runner event at last week's Glorious meeting (good to firm), with the reopposing Pellitory well behind; a further 4lb rise seems unlikely to prevent another prominent showing from this thriving 5yo.

13/8

1st

11

(10)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Crimson Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Three wins last year and he won 14-runner handicap over C&D (good) in May; solid fourth to Colombier at Epsom next time and it was a narrow career best when second of 11 at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 18 days ago; will probably need another pb but that's not out of the question and Ryan Moore rides; considered.

15/2

2nd

1

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Crimson Spirit

10st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Arrives in good form having won at Goodwood (7f, good) then made the frame in competitive field at Epsom (7f, good to soft); however, he remains on a career-high mark and has to concede weight all round.

9/2

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 608543 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Gained last three wins on Newcastle AW; ran respectably back there on latest start; has bits of encouraging turf form this term but it's over two years since his last success in this sphere.
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5th

4

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Kempton (AW)

Nikovo

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Herrington

Consistent type who arrives on a high after coming from the rear to win convincingly off lower turf mark at Newmarket (7f) in July; 7lb higher here but he's just as effective at 1m and not ruled out.

8/1

1st

4

(9)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:32 Newmarket (July)

Nikovo

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Michael Herrington

In-form 7yo who has reached the frame in his last three runs including when third of 11 in a C&D handicap (good to firm) three weeks ago; finished ahead of Exposure in that race and he has each-way claims again.

4/1

3rd

5

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Nikovo

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Herrington

Gained last three wins on Newcastle AW; ran respectably back there on latest start; has bits of encouraging turf form this term but it's over two years since his last success in this sphere.

8/1

Form: 862061 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has performed well in two runs at the July festival, notably a win (off just 1lb lower) in this race last year; narrowly justified favouritism at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) latest start, setting up him well for a return to this track; respected.
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10th

13

(1)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:00 Goodwood

Leadman

8st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Michael Appleby

Not disgraced in major 7f handicap at Ascot on penultimate start but is still seeking a first win above Class 3 and his ceiling is well established; moved out of David O'Meara's yard since last run.

33/1

9th

9

(14)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Leadman

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

All three wins at 7f including at Doncaster (good to firm) in June; has remained in form but he's drawn wide and may not be quite so effective over 1m.

16/1

10/1

Form: 820-83 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Belied his 80-1 odds with close third at York last time (7f, good; second start for new yard) but it remains to be seen whether he can back up that effort; has proved quirky and developed inconsistency.
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1st

12

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Newmarket

Sword

8st 9lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

His losing run is up to 16 and this inconsistent 5yo failed to threaten at Ascot three weeks ago, while he's 2lb out of the weights this afternoon; however, he was beaten just a head on the other Newmarket course (6f, good) two starts ago and stays 7f; not ruled out each-way.

14/1

7th

12

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Sword

8st 13lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Stuart Williams

His ability has never been in doubt and a return of two wins from his 24 starts is disappointing; he has run some good races in defeat since joining Stuart Williams, including dropped to 6f at Newmarket a fortnight ago, and he holds each-way claims again.

10/1

2nd

4

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Sword

9st 12lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Stuart Williams

Dual winner; 0-5 for Stuart Williams but had been holding his own in 7f handicaps until a lesser show last time; whether he's quick enough for 6f is the glaring concern (all 23 runs from 7f to 1m2f).

8/1

Form: 310-10 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Comfortably held over 1m at Royal Ascot last time; 2-2 in 7f handicaps, both Class 4 events from the front, including over C&D; may have more to offer back at this trip and back in calmer waters.
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9th

5

(2)

3rd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Newmarket

Harlequin Angel

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

First defeat in handicaps - had been 2-2 at 7f - came over 1m at Royal Ascot; didn't exactly get herself back on track when only seventh of 11 on the July course (made most, as for her wins) and that was in July (7f); now has a point to prove.

8/1

7th

8

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Harlequin Angel

9st 5lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Comfortably held over 1m at Royal Ascot last time; 2-2 in 7f handicaps, both Class 4 events from the front, including over C&D; may have more to offer back at this trip and back in calmer waters.

20/1

18th

18

(22)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Harlequin Angel

8st 9lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Outclassed in a sales race in October but progressive otherwise and had plenty in hand when winning a Class 4 7f handicap under Alexandra Egan at Yarmouth in April (good to firm; 6lb lower); should win further races but opposable in this one.

33/1

Form: 18-219

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-4, all over 6f, for previous yard; may still do better but has something to prove kept to 7f, having shown a dip in his form when upped to this trip at Doncaster for new stable last time.
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2nd

5

(5)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Rogue Messiah

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Won on the AW at Lingfield (6f) on his final start for Jack Jones but he's been below his best on turf over 7f in two starts for this yard; off for 74 days and stamina is still an unknown at this trip.

16/1

8th

9

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Rogue Messiah

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Owen

Record of 2-4, all over 6f, for previous yard; may still do better but has something to prove kept to 7f, having shown a dip in his form when upped to this trip at Doncaster for new stable last time.

16/1

9th

1

(12)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

18:55 Doncaster

Rogue Messiah

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Owen

Unexposed gelding who won two of his four starts for Jack Jones, including on handicap debut at Lingfield (6f, AW) in April; up 5lb but he's bred to stay this extra furlong and is open to more progress on his first run for James Owen; respected.

9/2

Form: -44003 CD BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Successful over C&D on 2yo debut; 0-13 since but ran encouragingly at Windsor (6f) most recently, after a spell at Meydan; returns to this venue with a fighting chance off current mark.
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7th

2

(5)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:55 Windsor

Righthere Rightnow

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Won 2yo debut but 0-14 since and his form has been rather mixed; close third off this mark over C&D (good to firm) on penultimate start is the big plus point this year; slowly away when no show over 7f latest; hooded last five starts in 2025 and now tries cheekpieces.

12/1

11th

7

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Righthere Rightnow

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Successful over C&D on 2yo debut; 0-13 since but ran encouragingly at Windsor (6f) most recently, after a spell at Meydan; returns to this venue with a fighting chance off current mark.

7/1

Form: 4265-7

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Ex-French gelding who has raced mainly at about 1m; ran with some promise at Newmarket on British/seasonal debut in June and may build on that effort, provided he copes with the return to 7f.
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No Results Found

Form: 1-3 D

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Has shown major promise (won then good third) in two starts over 7f on AW, latest in January; had wind surgery since; interesting contender, being such an unexposed sort.
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No Results Found

Form: 243

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced gelding who showed his strongest form on debut at Doncaster (7f) when beaten only half a length by a colt who currently has a mark of 102; open to progress in handicaps and looks interesting off an opening mark of 77, receiving weight all round.
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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta £42.90
Straight Forecast £37.53
Tricast £206.95
Trifecta £153.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Leadman

NEWMARKET:

Exposure

POSTDATA:

Nikovo

The Times:

Glen Nevis

Telegraph:

Secret History

TOPSPEED:

Harlequin Angel

LAMBOURN:

Crimson Spirit

The Guardian:

Exposure

D Express:

Exposure

RP RATINGS:

Leadman

Daily Mail:

Leadman

Daily Mirror:

Leadman

The Star:

Leadman

Daily Record:

Leadman

The Sun:

Nikovo