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Danny And Harriett Birthday Bash Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

First Prize: £7731
1m 2f 70y
Class 4
9 runners

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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly sunny

1 (8)

Valpovo 230 days

J: Gina Mangan

T: Ian Williams

Form: 913-

OR: 85

W: 9st 9lb

Age: 3 yo Gelding

Form

Son of Zarak who showed fair form in three runs in 2025, landing 9.5f minor event at La Teste De Buch in September; since changed hands for 40,000gns but this looks no easy ask for his new yard on his handicap debut.

2 (2)

5 tips

Silver State 6 days

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Form: 331152

OR: 85

W: 9st 9lb

Age: 3 yo Colt

Form

Is enjoying a fine season and racked up a fourth victory at Doncaster (1m) in April; posted another very good effort when runner-up in 1m2f handicap at Epsom six days ago; this likeable front runner is a player once more off an unchanged mark.

3 (7)

Colourband 49 days

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Form: 732-16 D

OR: 83

W: 9st 7lb

Age: 3 yo Colt

Form

Built on earlier promise to land 1m2f Bath novice on his return but came in last of six on his handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f) later in April; needs to bounce back.

4 (6)

1 tip

Mr Seagull 20 days

J: Oisin Orr

T: Hugo Palmer

Form: 200-44

OR: 82

W: 9st 6lb

Age: 3 yo Colt

Form

Winless since his debut but (cheekpieces on) he has advanced his form when fourth in handicaps at Haydock (1m) and York (1m2f) this spring; holds solid claims eased 1lb.

5 (5)

Magic Trip 20 days

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Form: 18-350

OR: 80

W: 9st 4lb

Age: 3 yo Colt

Form

Posted a solid fifth on his handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f) in April but failed to beat a rival in 1m2f York handicap following month; visor is reached for now.

6 (9)

4 tips

Asia Force 44 days

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Form: 222

OR: 78

W: 9st 2lb

Age: 3 yo Colt

Form

Shaped well when runner-up on all his three starts this season, latest in 1m2f Pontefract novice in April; this Frankel colt is open to progress now stepping into handicap company.

7 (3)

Simon Pierre 63 days

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

Form: 01

OR: 77

W: 9st 1lb

Age: 3 yo Colt

Form

Zelzal colt who was much improved from his debut when landing 1m Thirsk novice in April; strong at the finish there so capable of better still now up in trip for his handicap debut; not without interest.

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8 (4)

3 tips

Morbeh 25 days

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Roger Varian

Form: 5-1421 D

OR: 76

W: 9st 0lb

Age: 3 yo Colt

Form

Very much on the up since sent handicapping and he cosily bagged a second success at Windsor (11.5f) last month; up 4lb but that form is working out really well so this son of Dubawi is a big player.

9 (1)

2 tips

Home Hero 13 days

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Form: 644-3

OR: 72

W: 8st 10lb

Age: 3 yo Colt

Form

Has improved with each of his four runs to date, resuming from nine months off with a very good third on his handicap debut over C&D 13 days ago; well in the mix off an unchanged mark.

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Betting Forecast

8/1 Valpovo, 5/1 Silver State, 12/1 Colourband, 10/1 Mr Seagull, 25/1 Magic Trip, 13/2 Asia Force, 4/1 Simon Pierre, 3/1 Morbeh, 13/2 Home Hero

Verdict

Likeable front-runner Silver State (second choice) seems sure to go well in his bid for a fifth success of 2026 but Roger Varian’s MORBEH (nap) has really got his act together since switched to handicaps and can follow up a stylish Windsor victory with that form having been very well advertised. Handicap debutants Asia Force and Simon Pierre could also play a part in this cracking handicap.[Peter Entwistle]

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