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  • 0m 5f 10y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 470918 D

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Two wins since joining Tony Carroll, the latter in a small-field Class 4 at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) in May; solid effort from a less-than-ideal draw in the Epsom Dash in June; off since but he has run well after short break before.
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Form: -68547 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Both wins over 5f; has a hold up style which dictates that he needs things to fall right but he's now 8lb lower than when second to Roach Power at Ascot (5f, soft) last autumn and he didn't run too badly in a series final at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago; considered with Roger Teal among the winners.
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7th

8

(8)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Rosario

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Roger Teal

Both wins over 5f; stays further, having finished better than anything when third of 21 in the Portland at Doncaster (extended 5f, good) last September but this is only his second run in a 6f turf handicap (faded in the first of them) so still has stamina to prove.

12/1

4th

2

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Rosario

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: Roger Teal

Of interest from a handicapping perspective, 3lb lower than when a close third in last season's Portland at Doncaster (5.6f, good); not beaten far into fifth at Windsor 18 days ago; not easy to win with but likely to give a good account.

13/2

Form: 1-3099

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
All four wins at 6f but was a good third over 5f at Ascot last spring and the way he travelled in the lead for a long way in a competitive 6f handicap at Newmarket last weekend suggests he should be fine back at the minimum trip; well drawn to attack against the rail but any easing of the ground may not help his cause (best form on good/good to firm).
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9th

1

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Zoulu Chief

10st 2lb

J: George Bass

T: Heather Main

All four wins at 6f and not on an impossible mark even with top weight; however, he's not easily trusted after his last two efforts.

16/1

9th

2

(5)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:17 Windsor

Zoulu Chief

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Heather Main

Shaped okay at Lingfield in January; down the field at Leicester last month but he was harried up front and weakened in the final furlong; dropped 2lb and this easier track will help; one to consider.

9/2

Form: -40431 CD

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
All eight wins have been on good ground or slower, the most recent coming when making all over C&D (good) in June; now 6lb higher having been off since but he ran well off this mark at Bath last October.
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1st

3

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

14:13 Sandown

Marching Mac

9st 7lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Multiple sprint winner who coped well with the rise in grade (Class 2) at Windsor on Monday and gets in here off a 3lb lower mark; that was from off the pace but can race prominently (drawn in 1); good chance.

9/2

Form: 341119 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Completed a 5f hat-trick on good to firm in June/July but he has also won on soft; his winning run was halted in a big-field 3yo only race at Glorious Goodwood but this looks a bit less competitive.
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9th

12

(10)

30th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Quantum Power

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Tom Clover

Has proved ideally suited by 5f on good to firm and, despite taking a hefty rise for two June wins, he didn't take much urging to get to the front at Newmarket last time, before nudged out to hold the second; a further 5lb rise in a better race asks for more but he should be in contention; yard won this in 2019.

12/1

1st

6

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Newmarket (July)

Quantum Power

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Tom Clover

Prominent racer who returned to form to win over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago and he followed up at Windsor (5f, good to firm) last Saturday, with the front two clear; up 6lb for last time and this is tougher, but he's clearly progressive; key player.

3/1

Form: 41-722 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Speedy type who will probably prove best at 5f; returned from a three-month break (gelded) to finish second over C&D (good) and bettered that form when filling the same position at Newbury (5f, good to firm) a fortnight ago, going down narrowly despite losing momentum when bumping a rival late on; nudged up 3lb but bit of a surprise if he's reached his limit after only six starts.
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2nd

11

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

13:55 Newbury

Hypnotised

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Harry Charlton

Speedy type who will probably prove best at 5f; having first run after gelding operation and three months off when second to Wheels Of Fire at Sandown; may well improve for that outing and he still has untapped potential.

7/1

2nd

5

(7)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

18:15 Sandown

Hypnotised

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Harry Charlton

Absent since disappointing seasonal/handicap debut over C&D in April and has the wing draw today but he was gelded during his three-month break and could still have significant potential.

4/1

Form: 114-20 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
A four-time 5f/6f scorer in 2025, including C&D on soft; resumed from seven months off with an encouraging second of nine to Twilight Calls (won twice since) over C&D (good) in June; first run since when failing to fire at Hamilton last week but could revive back here.
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10th

3

(8)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Lipsink

9st 12lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

A four-time 5f/6f scorer in 2025; resumed from seven months off with an encouraging second of nine in 5f Sandown handicap in June; that form has worked out well, so this veteran is a likely player after another break.

4/1

Form: 67-004 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won 2yo maiden at Ayr last spring but well held in all three handicaps for new yard this year (remote last of four latest); can only be watched.
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4th

5

(6)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:44 Leicester

Nuevo Slovo

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Pearce

Won 2yo maiden at Ayr last April on second start but beaten a long way at big odds in handicaps on his two starts this year.

40/1

10th

5

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

Nuevo Slovo

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Good sixth in last season's Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot; 50-1 for last month's stable/seasonal/handicap debut at York and finished well beaten; dropped 4lb but not easily recommended.

33/1

Form: -09740 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
In fine form in the second half of 2025, winning five times; ran his best race this season when fourth of six at Windsor (5f, good to soft) in June but disappointed back from a short break at Ripon a fortnight ago.
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18th

2

(16)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Roach Power

9st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

In fine form in the second half of 2025, winning five times; ran his best race this season when fourth of six at Windsor (5f, good to soft) when last seen in June; on a winning mark but slower ground would be preferable.

12/1

4th

7

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

19:39 Windsor

Roach Power

8st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Five wins in 2025 (all at 5f; on good, heavy and soft ground); had trip and draw excuses for first two runs this year but he'd shot his bolt over a furlong out at Goodwood last time out; might do better back on a more conventional track and the change in the weather brings him into it.

6/1

Form: 4-7165 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in C&D handicap (good) in May but has failed to back it up twice since, including here; bounce back needed with Toby Moore taking 7lb off.
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5th

4

(5)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

13:55 Sandown

Havana Smile

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Merely sixth of eight at Goodwood last month but his two best performances have coincided with his two visits to Sandown, including a C&D win (good) in May; this lightly raced 3yo is firmly in calculations back here.

9/2

Betting Forcast

7/1 Betsen, 6/1 Rosario, 10/1 Zoulu Chief, 4/1 Marching Mac, 6/1 Quantum Power, 5/2 Hypnotised, 14/1 Lipsink, 33/1 Nuevo Slovo, 14/1 Roach Power, 12/1 Havana Smile

Verdict

Rosario should pop from this mark at some point but narrow preference is for progressive 3yo HYPNOTISED. Prominent racers Marching Mac and Lipsink boast good C&D form this season and should also have a say. [Andrew Sheret]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hypnotised

TOPSPEED:

Rosario

RP RATINGS:

Marching Mac

Telegraph:

Roach Power

NEWMARKET:

Nuevo Slovo

Daily Mail:

Lipsink

POSTDATA:

Hypnotised

The Star:

Hypnotised

Daily Record:

Hypnotised

Daily Mirror:

Marching Mac

The Times:

Rosario

The Guardian:

Rosario

The Sun:

Rosario

D Express:

Roach Power