August 14 / 19.37 Newmarket (July)

19.37

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £10308
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.30
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 45-015 D

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
His wins have come on good or heavy ground but he's effective on good to firm; has been and up down since his win at Glorious Goodwood last summer but he scored at Nottingham (8.3f) in May and backed that up with a creditable fifth in a big field at Epsom the following month; returns after a short break but he could go well on this drop back in grade.
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20th

18

(20)

26th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Principality

8st 11lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Made it two wins for the year when scoring on the other Newmarket course (1m, good to firm) last month and denied a clear run when close second off this mark at Salisbury (1m, good to soft) latest; up in grade this afternoon but this progressive 4yo is 2lb well in and is not ruled out each-way.

16/1

2nd

3

(4)

3rd Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:24 Salisbury

Principality

10st 1lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

He's added two wins at about 1m (good and good to firm) this year and wasn't seen to best advantage at Goodwood on Sunday, unable to get a clear run until the birds ahead had flown; capable of better on this quick return.

7/1

4th

3

(3)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:00 Goodwood

Principality

9st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Raised only 2lb for his wins at Nottingham in May and Newmarket last time, so looks likely to remain competitive, especially as he's a dual Goodwood scorer.

11/2

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 6-0055 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Started his career with two wins including a Listed event in October 2024; has had some major struggles since but he's shown signs of a revival for his current yard and was beaten less than 2l at Thirsk (1m, good) last time; rallied well in that race and has claims if this sets up for his closing style.
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15th

3

(15)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

15:15 York

Tuscan Hills

10st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won a Listed race at two and his first runs as a 3yo were in the Dante and the Derby; Epsom triggered a downturn in his fortunes but Nigel Tinkler has got him back on track with a close fifth at Thirsk and a near miss at Newmarket; both those runs suggested this longer trip is now needed; respected.

6/1

2nd

3

(3)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

Tuscan Hills

10st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Nigel Tinkler

Started his career with two wins including a Listed event in October 2024; has had some major struggles since but he's shown signs of a revival for his current yard and was beaten less than 2l at Thirsk (1m, good) last time; rallied well in that race and has claims if this sets up for his closing style.

8/1

5th

6

(10)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Tuscan Hills

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Commenced career with two wins, including Listed; 0-6 and patchy form-wise since but proved resurgent in York handicap (1m; debut for new stable) most recently and is interesting off current mark assuming he builds on that effort.

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: -09934

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Both wins were at 1m2f in 2024; good third off a reduced mark at Ascot (1m, good to firm) last month but he was only fourth of six over C&D last time; that took his overall record to 2-32 and others are preferred.
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3rd

7

(6)

25th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket

Mythical Guest

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Margarson

Has an overall strike-rate of 2-35 and winless this year despite the odd respectable effort; he'd be a surprise winner against rivals who have greater scope for improvement.

16/1

3rd

4

(7)

15th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:17 Yarmouth

Mythical Guest

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Margarson

2-34 overall and 1-8 at Yarmouth; twice a close third this summer and stiff task 7lb out of the handicap on latest outing; unraced over this far since August 2024 but both his wins (that spring) were over this trip; case can made but he's probably not the percentage call.

11/2

Form: 2/0903 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Missed almost three years before returning this spring; well held in first runs for current yard but he rallied well to finish third of 15 at Thirsk (7f, good) two weeks ago; that was much more like it and he remains well handicapped on his old form including three wins over this trip; interesting contender.
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4th

8

(6)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

Croupier

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Missed almost three years before returning this spring; well held in first runs for current yard but he rallied well to finish third of 15 at Thirsk (7f, good) two weeks ago; that was much more like it and he remains well handicapped on his old form including three wins over this trip; interesting contender.

13/2

3rd

2

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

Croupier

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Well handicapped on his form up to June 2023 but he was then absent until this season and hasn't been the force of old on his three runs in 2026.

20/1

15th

4

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Croupier

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Top handicap form for the Crisfords in 2023, including at York; absent for 1038 days prior to his Haydock return in April and duly well beaten; better run here at the Dante meeting and he should be at concert pitch now.

40/1

7/2

Form: -06061 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Has a patchy profile but he got back near best with a strong-finishing success in a Class 2 handicap at Ascot (1m, good to firm) last month; that was in a bunch finish but he's only 2lb higher and is a big player if he can repeat that form.
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1st

7

(11)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:48 Ascot

Hickory

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Won on this card 12 months ago and he was winning here for the third time when scoring over C&D (good to firm) in July; ran pretty well in fifth at Newmarket three weeks ago and could play a leading role back here.

10/1

5th

2

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

Hickory

10st 2lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Has a patchy profile but he got back near best with a strong-finishing success in a Class 2 handicap at Ascot (1m, good to firm) last month; that was in a bunch finish but he's only 2lb higher and is a big player if he can repeat that form.

7/2

12

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Hickory

9st 4lb

T: Jamie Osborne

6/1

12/1

Form: 310037 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who scored on the other course here (1m, good) in May; hasn't hit the same level in four subsequent runs but he was not beaten far at Thirsk last time and he ties in with Tuscan Hills on that form; usually comes from off the pace and has possibilities if he gets the breaks.
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8th

10

(13)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Sterling Knight

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ed Dunlop

Landed the 12th win of his career (including one over C&D) at Newmarket (1m, good) in May but hasn't hit the same level in five subsequent runs; has dipped to 1lb above the mark he defied on the Rowley Mile but others arrive with more pressing claims.

25/1

6th

5

(4)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

Sterling Knight

9st 11lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

C&D winner who scored on the other course here (1m, good) in May; hasn't hit the same level in four subsequent runs but he was not beaten far at Thirsk last time and he ties in with Tuscan Hills on that form; usually comes from off the pace and has possibilities if he gets the breaks.

12/1

7th

10

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Sterling Knight

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

Campaigned mostly at the Newmarket tracks this term, winning in May and respectable third last time; has shown versatility in the past but looks weighted to the hilt off current mark and this step back up in class adds to the difficulty.

10/1

9/1

Form: 0-4405

Last run: 100 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Acts on fast and soft ground; hasn't been at the top of his game this season but he ran well when fifth at Chester (7.6f) in May and is now 2lb lower than for his Sandown win last summer; should be fine on this return to 1m and he's not ruled out back from a break.
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4th

9

(8)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

15:45 Yarmouth

God Of War

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Tom Clover

Gained both wins over 7f; raced too freely when fourth in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Sandown (7f, good to soft) last month but is worth a crack at sprinting in the new headgear and has become well handicapped.

10/1

4th

5

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Sandown

God Of War

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tom Clover

Won this race last year on soft ground and he's now 4lb lower; shaped well from unfavourable draw when seventh at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) two weeks ago; returning to 7f should suit, and rain would not inconvenience him in the slightest; wears headgear for the first time; big player despite unflattering form-figures.

5/1

7th

4

(10)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

God Of War

9st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tom Clover

Acts on fast and soft ground; hasn't been at the top of his game this season but he ran well when fifth at Chester (7.6f) in May and is now 2lb lower than for his Sandown win last summer; should be fine on this return to 1m and he's not ruled out back from a break.

9/1

13/2

Form: -66020 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
All four wins have been on Newcastle AW but he's still lightly raced on turf; finished in mid-division in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot (7f) last time but he was runner-up in a Class 3 there (1m, good to firm) on his penultimate run; has claims if he can recapture that form and he's in the mix back up in trip.
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2nd

5

(6)

23rd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Goodwood

Storm Star

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Four-time AW winner; 0-7 on turf but ran respectably (fifth of 17) in Class 2 contest at the Doncaster St Leger meeting most recently and has slipped to an attractive mark on best form; shortlisted.

3/1

5th

13

(12)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Doncaster

Storm Star

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

4-11 on AW as opposed to 0-6 on turf; second at Ascot (1m, good to firm) in May but not at the same level at Ascot/Newmarket on his two runs since.

20/1

8th

1

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

Storm Star

10st 2lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Andrew Balding

All four wins have been on Newcastle AW but he's still lightly raced on turf; finished in mid-division in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot (7f) last time but he was runner-up in a Class 3 there (1m, good to firm) on his penultimate run; has claims if he can recapture that form and he's in the mix back up in trip.

13/2

Form: 01241 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
3yo who resumed his progress and made it 2-5 when making all in a Sandown handicap (1m, good to firm) last month; 4lb higher on this step up in grade but he had something in hand last time and could continue on an upward curve; respected.
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9th

9

(9)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

Brocklesby Bill

8st 13lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Kathy Turner

3yo who resumed his progress and made it 2-5 when making all in a Sandown handicap (1m, good to firm) last month; 4lb higher on this step up in grade but he had something in hand last time and could continue on an upward curve; respected.

9/2

1st

5

(2)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Sandown

Brocklesby Bill

9st 4lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Kathy Turner

Bettered low-key debut when narrow winner of Chepstow maiden (7f, good to firm) in May but was last of four on recent handicap/AW debut; remains lightly raced and might be happier back on turf but others appeal more.

14/1

4th

1

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

16:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brocklesby Bill

9st 8lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Kathy Turner

Hooded all starts; won a Chepstow maiden (7f, good) in May on second outing and similar form when second in a Windsor novice (1m, good to firm) last time; better is needed on this handicap/AW debut but early days.

6/1

12/1

Form: 411250 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won at Windsor (1m, good to firm) and York (7f, good) in May and he went close in his hat-trick bid at Epsom the following month; still looks feasibly treated on that form but he's gone off the boil in last two runs and needs to rediscover his spark.
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10th

7

(8)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

Zarathos

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Dylan Cunha

Won at Windsor (1m, good to firm) and York (7f, good) in May and he went close in his hat-trick bid at Epsom the following month; still looks feasibly treated on that form but he's gone off the boil in last two runs and needs to rediscover his spark.

12/1

10th

15

(9)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Zarathos

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dylan Cunha

He has taken it up a notch this season, winning at Windsor (1m, good to firm; made most) in May and beating 21 others under a penalty at York (7f, good) eight days later; fine second to Colombier at Epsom next time and his latest fifth in valuable Curragh handicap (1m) was respectable; has to be of interest again.

16/1

5th

6

(5)

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Zarathos

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Dylan Cunha

Progressive British raider arrives in excellent form; notched up successive handicap wins at Windsor (1m, gd-fm) and York (7f, good) and another fine effort on latest at Epsom (7f, gd-sft) when a neck runner-up off 85; 5lb higher here so will need to improve again but that's not impossible; top rider booked.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £55.50
Straight Forecast £48.49
Tricast £491.66
Trifecta £607.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Hickory

SPOTLIGHT:

Croupier

WEST COUNTRY:

Brocklesby Bill

Daily Mail:

Sterling Knight

TOPSPEED:

Zarathos

NEWMARKET:

God Of War

Telegraph:

Mythical Guest

The Sun:

Brocklesby Bill

RP RATINGS:

Croupier

The Guardian:

Croupier

The Star:

Sterling Knight

The Times:

Hickory

D Express:

Hickory

Daily Mirror:

Hickory

Daily Record:

Hickory