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15.40

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Coopers Marquees Handicap

  • Prize money: £9630.56
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
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Coopers Marquees Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 4033-6

Last run: 141 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 95

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6th

10

(16)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Valvano

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Lightly raced 5yo who has run well in defeat more often than not in handicaps, finishing third of 14 over C&D (heavy) in October when last seen; however, he may need testing ground to be a serious force at this trip, having run well at up to 1m4f here in the past; wears first-time tongue-tie/blinkers.

10/1

3rd

1

(4)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Doncaster

Valvano

10st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Lightly raced 4yo who goes well in the mud; given a break after a poor run over 1m4f at Epsom on Derby day and coped well with the drop back to 1m1f when third at Yarmouth (soft) on return last month, keeping on after not clear run; travelled on that occasion as if this even shorter trip may help if anything; considered.

9/2

Form: 1-2431 CD

Last run: 156 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 94

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1st

1

(3)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Herrington

Won a division of this off 9lb lower in 2025 when it was run as a 0-85, and raised his highest mark defied twice more after; holding his own in Polytrack Class 2s of late, but has more back in his favour tonight.

7/2

3rd

4

(6)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 2

16:53 Lingfield (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Has registered all wins over 7f and in lower grades; however, ran respectably in Lingfield Class 2 most recently, while shaping as if this return to 1m is worth a go; whether he can defy current mark is another matter.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 19/40-

Last run: 569 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

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9th

3

(5)

11th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:47 Newmarket

Midnight Thunder

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Godolphin colt who has progressive 6f form and should be 3-3 (would likely have won on debut but for blowing the start); the manner of his wins at Windsor (soft) and Yarmouth (good) suggest he'll cope with this drop in distance; respected.

7/2

1st

1

(2)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

15:05 Yarmouth

Midnight Thunder

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Both runs at 6f; big eyecatcher at Pontefract (good to firm) and duly confirmed that promise with a clearcut win at Windsor (soft); runner-up didn't disgrace the form next time and this Kodiac colt looks useful.

5/4

Form: 93-691 D

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

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1st

3

(6)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 80y

Class 4

19:15 Ffos Las

Great Dream

9st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: William Haggas

Won a Newcastle maiden (7f, AW) for the Crisfords last September; having been gelded he has only managed midfield finishes in both starts since returning for this yard last month, albeit he met trouble on the first occasion; could fare better with cheekpieces given a go.

11/2

9th

7

(18)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Great Dream

9st 9lb

J: Harry Burns

T: William Haggas

Won an AW maiden at Newcastle (7f) last September and ended his 3yo campaign for the Crisford stable with a good of 13 in a Yarmouth handicap (7f, good to soft) in October; having been gelded he was sent off favourite to make a winning start for William Haggas over 1m at Salisbury three weeks ago, but failed to pick up having had to switch to get a run; quickly reverts to 7f and remains with potential for his new yard; stall 18 not ideal, though.

15/2

Form: 1-4043 D

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 92

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3rd

1

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Tinas Indian

10st 0lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Both wins have been at the Curragh over 6f-7f and in varying ground; solid efforts all three starts this year including over 6f at this track last week; the cheekpieces worn then are replaced by a tongue-tie; needs more on these terms.

12/1

4th

1

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Fairyhouse

Tinas Indian

10st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Won a conditions race on heavy ground at the Curragh (7f) last October; out of the frame in conditions race at Gowran on seasonal return (7f, soft) and again when down the field in 6f Curragh handicap latest (6f, good); not well treated by race conditions here and cheekpieces now reached for.

11/2

Form: -09330

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 89

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13th

6

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:28 Windsor

Willem Twee

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Very useful 6f AW scorer at his best; not so good nowadays but signed off for James Fanshawe with a fair third of six in 7f Wolverhampton handicap in April; more is required for new stable on a rare turf start.

16/1

3rd

1

(4)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 3

15:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Willem Twee

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Won the Listed Golden Rose at Lingfield in November 2023 and landed a valuable 6f Class 2 handicap here (off 106) the following summer; has finally slipped back down the weights, giving notice of a return to form (third) in an added visor at Lingfield (7f) 51 days ago; respected.

13/2

Form: 56-109

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

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9th

1

(8)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

17:00 Windsor

Skipper

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Contrasting performances this term for new yard, winning at Redcar then failing to beat a rival at Newmarket; chance of rebound partly depends on the effects of first-time headgear.

7/1

Form: 10661- C

Last run: 326 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

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8

(2)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Dixieland Blues

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

All runs at 1m; tad disappointing in handicaps so far but again gave the impression he'd be worth a crack at 7f last time; could easily confirm earlier promise this evening.

9/1

6

(6)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

17:15 Haydock

Dixieland Blues

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Began career with two seconds and a win; less successful in handicaps but he wasn't disgraced when sixth in a warm race at Southwell in July; withdrawn after breaking out of the stalls at Chelmsford in August; carries risks (well held here on only turf start) but he's well bred and lightly raced so there may be better to come from him yet.

4/1

Form: 320-07 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

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7th

4

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

Aurora Majesty

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Well beaten on final outing last season and same story on reappearance at Epsom on Oaks day (pulled hard); he has something to prove but that latest outing may have got the freshness out of him and he's on a handy mark on last season's best efforts; not written off.

20/1

16th

4

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

Aurora Majesty

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Disappointing last October on final 3yo start but the cheekpieces adopted that day are dispensed with and he's been gelded since; won over C&D (good) last July before very good efforts in defeat at Goodwood (7f, good to soft) and over C&D (good); retains potential and could be involved.

20/1

Form: 1-1098 CD

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

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8th

2

(9)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Shiplake

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Two impressive 7f wins on AW this winter; not so good in deeper company back on turf last month but he drops back in trip and doesn't look impossibly treated.

10/1

9th

1

(8)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

Shiplake

9st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Record of 3-5 on AW includes two stylish wins over 7f at Southwell for new yard; unfavourable draw played a part in him failing to transfer the form back to turf in the Victoria Cup when admittedly taking record in this sphere to 0-6.

8/1

Form: 161-62 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

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2nd

1

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Sovereign Ocean

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Marco Botti

Lightly raced sort who made a winning start for Marco Botti in 7f Wolverhampton handicap on Boxing Day; faded as if possibly needing his first outing since when sixth of ten at Sandown (7f, good) 14 days ago; entitled to come on for the run.

11/2

6th

2

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Sandown

Sovereign Ocean

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Marco Botti

Only defeat last year came in a Group 3 at York and, having left previous yard for 50,000gns, he beat a subsequent winner to justify favouritism in an AW handicap on Boxing Day (7f); won that nicely enough to believe a 7lb rise is manageable, and clearly open to further progress.

6/1

Form: 460510 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

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13th

4

(11)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Utmost Good Faith

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stuart Williams

Back in his comfort zone at Epsom (7f, good) last time, taking Class 4 record to 3-3; sold out of George Boughey's yard for 28,000gns since; returns to deeper waters off a demanding mark; new headgear.

18/1

1st

5

(10)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:42 Epsom

Utmost Good Faith

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Won a turf claimer in Ireland and landed two AW handicaps (1m/7f) for current connections at the start of 2026; has found life harder since but in some good 3yo only races and latest fifth of ten at Sandown (7f, good) in this headgear combination was creditable; respected taking on his elders.

5/1

Form: 2-8850 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 87

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11th

16

(4)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Divine Libra

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charles Hills

Beaten on his last 16 starts going back to May 2024 and he didn't deliver on a hint he was on the way back at Chester in May when beaten 7l at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 25 days ago; just 1lb above his last winning mark, however, and first-time blinkers might help him put his best foot forward.

18/1

5th

8

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Divine Libra

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charles Hills

Beaten on his last 15 starts going back to May 2024 and only eighth on both starts this season; however, the latest result doesn't tell the whole story as he suffered a frustrating passage in the home straight at Chester; well handicapped on last season's best and he's one to consider.

11/1

Form: 15-351 D

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

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1st

2

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:53 Chepstow

Kisskodi

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

Progressed well in 2025 when a four-time winner at 6f/7f; has gone with promise on both starts this spring, suffering a poor run before staying on into fifth of 14 at Goodwood (7f) 15 days ago; can race off a 1lb lower mark here so a bold showing is on the cards.

3/1

Betting Forcast

5/1 Valvano, 14/1 Legal Reform, 12/1 Midnight Thunder, 8/1 Great Dream, 7/1 Tinas Indian, 50/1 Willem Twee, 8/1 Skipper, 6/1 Dixieland Blues, 14/1 Aurora Majesty, 10/1 Shiplake, 8/1 Sovereign Ocean, 25/1 Utmost Good Faith, 20/1 Divine Libra, 8/1 Kisskodi