Today / 16.17 Newmarket (July)

16.17

Good To Firm

Club 26 At Ascot Handicap

  • Prize money: £6442.5
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Club 26 At Ascot Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 0R-874 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
6-21 on AW but still seeking a first turf win after 15 attempts; latest Thirsk fourth (6f, good to firm) as good as anything he's produced on the grass but may find at least the odd one too strong again.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Westmorian

10st 2lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

6-21 on AW but still seeking a first turf win after 15 attempts; latest Thirsk fourth (6f, good to firm) as good as anything he's produced on the grass but may find at least the odd one too strong again.

7/1

4th

8

(9)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Westmorian

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

6-21 on AW but still seeking a first turf win after 14 attempts; ran okay at York last month without suggesting he was the answer today.

20/1

7th

4

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Westmorian

10st 0lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Gained three 6f wins on the AW last spring but went off the boil and refused to race in the Ayr Silver Cup on final outing; 0-13 on turf and never a factor on reappearance (66-1); others appeal more.

33/1

Form: 172502 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Beat his 17 rivals at Thirsk (6f, good) in April, his second run for David O'Meara, and there have been a couple of good second-place finishes since, including over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; a bold show is on the cards.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Yes Im Mali

10st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Beat his 17 rivals at Thirsk (6f, good) in April, his second run for David O'Meara, and there have been a couple of good second-place finishes since, including over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; a bold show is on the cards.

11/4

2nd

4

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Yes Im Mali

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won at Thirsk (6f, good) in April on second stable start and second of 20 at York (6f, good) in May, before respectable fifth of 14 at Thirsk (6f, good); uncharacteristically below par at York three weeks ago but not written off in view of his previous exploits.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 441216 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
C&D winner on good to firm last year; bounced back to form to win over 6f on the Rowley course here (good) in May; a lesser effort over C&D has followed but a revival isn't ruled out.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Expert Agent

10st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

C&D winner on good to firm last year; bounced back to form to win over 6f on the Rowley course here (good) in May; a lesser effort over C&D has followed but a revival isn't ruled out.

11/2

6th

2

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:11 Newmarket (July)

Expert Agent

10st 1lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Stuart Williams

C&D winner this time last year who bounced back to form off 6lb lower on the Rowley Mile five weeks ago; not been this high in the weights for a good while but having Jack Callan (second ride for the yard) take off 3lb will help and he's high on the shortlist.

7/2

1st

6

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

Expert Agent

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Won at Kempton (6f, AW) last month and second of 11 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) next time; this in-form 6yo is one to consider.

6/1

Form: 236111 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Took 17 attempts to get off the mark but now on a four-timer after wins at Leicester (twice) and Nottingham in recent months (all 6f on good/good to firm); only up another 2lb and merits plenty of respect in his current mood.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(8)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Fenlander

9st 8lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Pam Sly

Took 17 attempts to get off the mark but now on a four-timer after wins at Leicester (twice) and Nottingham in recent months (all 6f on good/good to firm); only up another 2lb and merits plenty of respect in his current mood.

5/2

1st

4

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

12:30 Nottingham

Fenlander

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Pam Sly

Off the mark at the 17th attempt when winning at Leicester (6f, good to firm) last month and followed up when ridden by Chrstian Howarth over that same C&D 12 days ago, making all; he did it well last time and 9lb rise may not stop a bold bid for the hat-trick.

10/11

1st

7

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Leicester

Fenlander

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Pam Sly

Off the mark at the 17th attempt when winning on good to firm over this C&D 19 days ago, beating seven rivals; back up 4lb but he's been placed off higher marks in the past and could go well.

4/1

Form: -78836 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Goes well on both Newmarket courses, including a win in this race on good to firm two years ago; good third over C&D last month but behind Yes I'm Mali when only sixth back here a fortnight ago.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Dashing Dick

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Stone

Goes well on both Newmarket courses, including a win in this race on good to firm two years ago; good third over C&D last month but behind Yes I'm Mali when only sixth back here a fortnight ago.

10/1

6th

8

(10)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Dashing Dick

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Stone

His last three wins have come off a similar mark to today's over 6f on the Newmarket courses and he returned to form with a close third here (7f, good) a fortnight ago; every chance he'll be in the mix.

15/2

3rd

9

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Dashing Dick

9st 2lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: William Stone

Dual course winner who started the season high in the weights, having closed out last year with a victory on the Rowley Mile, and has struggled; does most racing these days over 6f and needs a revival.

16/1

Form: 351-0U

Last run: 149 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: -26232 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Runner-up for the third time in five starts since joining John Butler when best of the rest behind the well-treated Ancient State (won next time) in 16-runner race over C&D (good) 29 days ago; same mark today.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Spring Bloom

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: John Butler

Runner-up for the third time in five starts since joining John Butler when best of the rest behind the well-treated Ancient State (won next time) in 16-runner race over C&D (good) 29 days ago; same mark today.

13/2

2nd

3

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Spring Bloom

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: John Butler

Four runs for John Butler, running well in three Class 5s but below par in a Class 3 in May; goes well at the Newmarket tracks and he holds each-way claims again.

8/1

3rd

2

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:00 Newbury

Spring Bloom

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

His losing run is gathering momentum and he has not won over 5f for three years; went close at Goodwood last month (5f, good) though and he should remain a potent force at this level.

3/1

Form: -33835 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Kempton novice win (6f, AW) for Oliver Cole last October; respectable efforts in 6f/7f handicaps for new yard this year and first-time cheekpieces won't need to give him too much extra having been eased a further 2lb.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Generous Rascal

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dylan Cunha

Kempton novice win (6f, AW) for Oliver Cole last October; respectable efforts in 6f/7f handicaps for new yard this year and first-time cheekpieces won't need to give him too much extra having been eased a further 2lb.

12/1

5th

6

(3)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

12:30 Yarmouth

Generous Rascal

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Dylan Cunha

Kempton novice win (6f, AW) for Oliver Cole last October; placed in two of his three runs for new yard this season but he was beaten almost 5l when third at Kempton last time; edging down the weights but he needs to find more back up in trip.

10/1

3rd

10

(9)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Generous Rascal

8st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dylan Cunha

C&D win for Oliver Cole last October; he hasn't run badly two 6f handicaps for this yard but improvement is needed now returned to AW.

10/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £22.20
Straight Forecast £20.58
Tricast £60.77
Trifecta £68.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Fenlander

SPOTLIGHT:

Yes I'm Mali

POSTDATA:

Spring Bloom

TOPSPEED:

Expert Agent

The Sun:

Yes I'm Mali

The Star:

Yes I'm Mali

Daily Record:

Yes I'm Mali

The Times:

Fenlander

Telegraph:

Fenlander

The Guardian:

Fenlander

D Express:

Fenlander

Daily Mirror:

Fenlander

NEWMARKET:

Spring Bloom

Daily Mail:

Spring Bloom