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Ladbrokes “Get More With Ladbucks” Handicap (GBBplus Race)

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Ladbrokes “Get More With Ladbucks” Handicap (GBBplus Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 2-0525 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Right back on song with second of 18 at York (1m2f) in June but only fifth of eight at Southwell (1m3f) since; needs to bounce back if he's to double his tally here.
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5th

1

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Northwest Passage

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

Has worked his way back to form since disappointing stable debut in April and posted career-best performance when second of 18 at York (1m2f, good) three weeks ago; should be fine back on Tapeta; good chance.

5/1

2nd

3

(8)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Northwest Passage

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

Only win came at this trip on heavy ground at Salisbury last September when trained by Roger Teal; good second at Newbury the following month (1m2f, soft); changed hands for 31,000gns in February; had wind op in March; yet to hit top form for new connections.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 19-571 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways in 1m5f handicap at Hamilton last month; this C&D scorer needs considering in refitted cheekpieces (won in them here) nudged up 1lb.
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1st

3

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:20 Hamilton

Spirit Of Acklam

9st 10lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael & David Easterby

Scored at Ayr (1m2f) last April in a light campaign in 2025; back from 12 months off with an encouraging Ripon fifth but beat only one at Chester (1m4f) since; needs to bounce back.

8/1

7th

1

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:12 Chester

Spirit Of Acklam

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won at Ayr wearing cheekpieces in April and it wasn't a bad effort when fifth at Ripon (again 1m2f, good) 16 days ago; concerning that the run in between came over this C&D when beaten 24l and said not to have been suited by the track, however.

12/1

Form: 113211 CD

Last run: 52 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Enjoying a fine year and garnered a sixth success in ten-runner handicap over C&D in June; freshened up since and remains handily weighted despite a 5lb rise; big shout.
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1st

4

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Star Cast

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

Took form to whole new level at Chester (1m2f, soft; also suited by good) a week ago, storming 7l clear, and has now won five times this year; 3lb well in under 5lb penalty; obvious contender.

7/4

1st

7

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:20 Chester

Star Cast

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

Is enjoying a fine season and she bagged a fourth success at Ripon (1m2f) in May; posted another good effort when beaten a short head in 1m1f Carlisle handicap four days ago; well in the mix again off the same mark.

5/1

Form: 63-688

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Started out for current yard with encouraging Redcar sixth in June but he has failed to build on it in a pair of 1m Newcastle handicaps since; needs to take a step forward.
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8th

3

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Regalian

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Debut course winner for William Haggas; failed to build on encouraging reappearance Redcar sixth for new stable when only eighth of 11 over C&D 30 days ago; needs to get back on track.

25/1

8th

11

(10)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:47 Newcastle (AW)

Regalian

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Made a winning debut here (7f) early last year and was a good third at Goodwood (1m, good) in his final run last season; left William Haggas for 16,000gns in October; never dangerous on stable debut at Redcar last week but he didn't get the best of runs and was only beaten around 3l; should be sharper this time and he's in the mix back on AW.

10/1

Form: 6-8255 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last summer; back in good form of late and posted a solid fifth of eight in 1m2f Doncaster handicap last month; in the mix once more.
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5th

1

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

15:55 Doncaster

Obito

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won twice last year on good ground, latterly over 1m2f; close to best form when second at Hamilton in June but has disappointed either side of that.

7/1

Form: /25242 BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair ex-Irish maiden who signed off for Johnny Murtagh with a good second of ten in 1m2f maiden at Ballinrobe in June; since changed hands for 48,000gns and not out of things for in-form yard.
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2nd

5

(9)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

18:25 Ballinrobe

Mano Chicago

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Twice placed at two; missed all of last year; second in two turf maidens this year, and also a fair fifth of 16 in a competitive handicap at Cork; a bit too keen when not quite failing to match his best form on AW debut at Dundalk last month; good overall credentials for this.

13/8

4th

3

(1)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:18 Dundalk (AW)

Mano Chicago

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Twice finished third at two and missed all of last year; first two runs this term were good, including fifth in decent handicap at Cork; in first-time blinkers, was no match for a patiently-ridden winner after trying to make all at Ballinrobe; first go on Polytrack and related to AW winners.

3/1

Form: 413614 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Already a dual winner for current yard, going in over C&D in July; posted another solid effort with fourth of five over C&D last time; can't be discounted.
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4th

3

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Ayr

Pearl Eye

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Eight-time turf winner who made 2-6 for Jim Goldie when justifying favouritism over C&D (good to firm) two weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off only 2lb higher and he won't mind if the forecast rain arrives; respected.

9/2

1st

1

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Pearl Eye

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Came good for Jim Goldie at third attempt, in refitted cheekpieces at Hamilton last month, and bettered that form when close third in competitive race at York (also 1m1f, good) soon afterwards; not quite at same level over the extended 1m2f at York last time but still a major player here.

2/1

Form: 4137-6

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
A fair 1m4f winner for Ed Walker in 2025; off ten months and failed to beat a rival on her yard debut in 1m5f handicap here four weeks ago; cheekpieces are reached for now.
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6th

2

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:05 Ayr

Simply Ruby

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Dianne Sayer

Made winning handicap debut for Ed Walker at Ffos Las (1m4f, soft) last summer but was sold for 13,000gns after a lesser effort in September and this stable debut comes after a 292-day break; market may guide.

8/1

11

(6)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Goodwood

Simply Ruby

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ed Walker

Won on handicap debut at Ffos Las (1m4f, soft) in June and ran pretty well when 3l third of six at Bath (11.6f, heavy) three weeks ago; has raced only five times and further improvement is possible, but necessary today.

12/1

Form: 1-8706 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Scored four times here (three over C&D) in 2025; yet to fire this season however and never threatened when sixth of nine over 1m here three weeks ago.
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6th

3

(8)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: R Mike Smith

Won four handicaps here (1m-1m2f, good or slower) in the second half of 2025; yet to fire this time around and may need both slower ground and further help from the handicapper.

25/1

10th

5

(7)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 11lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: R Mike Smith

Ended 2025 when completing a hat-trick over C&D (third C&D success) in October but he's yet to fire this summer, soon ridden when only seventh of ten over C&D 16 days ago; has something to prove now.

20/1

Form: 9-515

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 204-86 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Winless since 2024 and this veteran has yet to fire in handicaps over C&D and at Newcastle (1m4f) this summer; others appeal more.
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6th

11

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

14:05 Newcastle (AW)

Molinari

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Martin Todhunter

The last two of his seven wins were at this track, albeit in 2024; placed twice over 1m2f here in a mixed campaign last autumn/winter; well beaten at 25-1 five weeks ago, a run which he may have needed after six months off and he's now back to his last winning mark, but this race looks too hot.

20/1

8th

9

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Molinari

8st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Martin Todhunter

In fairly good form on AW at Newcastle towards end of last year, making the frame over 1m2f on three of his last four appearances, but has fitness to prove after six-month absence.

25/1

Form: 416-57

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Gained a first win in 7f Southwell handicap in November but he has failed to kick on subsequently and beat just two in 7f Wolverhampton handicap last time; retried in a hood here.
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7th

9

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Boy Named Sioux

8st 10lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

7f Tapeta winner off 4lb lower last backend before two lesser efforts in a hood (pulled hard on one occasion; headgear now comes off); some way down the pecking order on his return from a break.

25/1

5th

4

(1)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:18 Southwell (AW)

Boy Named Sioux

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Went too freely, despite wearing first-time hood, when bidding for a November double over 7f on AW; returns to the scene of his win but needs to settle better in the retained headgear, especially upped to 1m.

12/1

Form: 3-2531 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Fair maiden for Ed Walker; made a winning start for new yard in five-runner maiden at Windsor (1m2f) two weeks ago; not out of things back in handicap company, although yard also has Star Cast in here.
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1st

4

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:50 Windsor

Ziata

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Gemma Tutty

Unraced on ground quicker than good, seemingly best at around 1m on Tapeta and good to soft so far; perhaps found soft ground slower than ideal when well held at Ffos Las (1m2f; first-time blinkers, now discarded) in June; has left Ed Walker for 9,500gns since and still has some trip queries.

100/30

Betting Forcast

7/1 Northwest Passage, 6/1 Spirit Of Acklam, 11/4 Star Cast, 20/1 Regalian, 9/1 Obito, 10/1 Mano Chicago, 7/1 Pearl Eye, 16/1 Simply Ruby, 50/1 Cisco Disco, 14/1 Lorcas Waltz, 40/1 Molinari, 50/1 Boy Named Sioux, 7/1 Ziata

Non-runners

Break The Bank

Verdict

Lorca’s Waltz (second choice) remains with potential having not enjoyed the rub of the green on his handicap debut when fourth at Sandown but preference is for STAR CAST, who can return in style after a break and rack up victory number seven of the year. C&D winners Spirit Of Acklam and Obito can also have a say in this competitive handicap.[Peter Entwistle]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Star Cast

NEWMARKET:

Lorca's Waltz

RP RATINGS:

Obito

The Star:

Ziata

TOPSPEED:

Simply Ruby

Daily Record:

Mano Chicago

Daily Mail:

Lorca's Waltz

D Express:

Obito

POSTDATA:

Star Cast

The Times:

Star Cast

Telegraph:

Star Cast

The Guardian:

Star Cast

Daily Mirror:

Star Cast

The Sun:

Star Cast