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14:30 Newbury

Good To Soft

Dubai Duty Free Cup Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £22684
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 15 runners
  • Win time: 1m 24s
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Newbury

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.60
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 1-121 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict

Progressive 4yo who won her first two starts on the AW; couldn't hang on to her early lead on turf/handicap debut at Leicester in July (7f, good to firm) but she was a different proposition at Sandown last month when powering away (good) and looks a Listed filly in the making.

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1st

14

(8)

17th Sep 2021

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Newbury

Silent Escape

8st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Progressive 4yo who won her first two starts on the AW; couldn't hang on to her early lead on turf/handicap debut at Leicester in July (7f, good to firm) but she was a different proposition at Sandown last month when powering away (good) and looks a Listed filly in the making.

5/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 2-2192 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict

Listed/Group 3 wins in Britain earlier in career but most recent domestic success was a 7f conditions race last July, albeit met trouble in running when third in this race in 2020 (good); creditable second to a stablemate in a Doncaster Group 2 last week but looks the yard's second choice again.

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7th

2

(8)

8th Oct 2021

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Newmarket

Dbai

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

Has won Group 3/2 races in Britain and at Meydan; third in this race in 2018 on only course start; back in peak form this autumn and came from off the pace to take second behind an unexposed one at Newbury recently (7f, good to soft; Al Suhail under 1l behind in third); solid to go well.

5/1

2nd

2

(3)

17th Sep 2021

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Newbury

Dbai

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

Listed/Group 3 wins in Britain earlier in career but most recent domestic success was a 7f conditions race last July, albeit met trouble in running when third in this race in 2020 (good); creditable second to a stablemate in a Doncaster Group 2 last week but looks the yard's second choice again.

11/2

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4/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -30361 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict

Listed winner at 1m last July (good to soft); had disappointed over C&D when having a rare 7f run in August but was suited by the strong pace when breaking the course record over the trip at Haydock since (good to firm; favourable terms); should be one of the major players.

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6th

1

(5)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 York

Al Suhail

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Back to his best at Meydan early this year, winning twice over 7f, including a Group 2; has possibilities on that form but he was only sixth of 16 in a 6f Group 1 at Royal Ascot last time and had no obvious excuses when fifth of nine behind Kinross in this race last year.

8/1

4th
5 (11)
River Nymph

12/1

Form: 10-014 CD

Last run: 111 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict

Two impressive 7f handicap wins last summer (good/soft) including over C&D, and another step forward when winning a top 7f handicap at Ascot in May; no further progress in a Group 3 later that month and off since but he still appeals as one who could yet do better.

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9th

8

(9)

13th May 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Ascot

River Nymph

9st 7lb

J: Adam Kirby

T: Clive Cox

Landed this prize (off 1lb lower; soft ground) in 2021 and finished third last year; made the frame in two other C&D handicaps on last two starts in 2022; suited by this scenario and should go well again.

16/1

4th

9

(13)

1st Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:36 Ascot

River Nymph

9st 6lb

J: Adam Kirby

T: Clive Cox

towards rear of midfield, switched left and not clear run over 1f out, ridden and ran on well inside final furlong, not reach leaders, did well in the circumstances

15/2

3rd

5

(3)

3rd Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Ascot

River Nymph

9st 5lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

midfield on outer, in touch with leaders halfway, pushed along under 2f out, ridden and made challenge 1f out, kept on

16/1

10/1

Form: 121-77 D

Last run: 75 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict

Big improver over 7f in 2020, notably on heavy ground on final three starts and ending with an emphatic Group 3 success at Naas; not yet recaptured that form in two runs this year, however, and it's looking as though she needs testing conditions.

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2nd

9

(3)

8th Oct 2021

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Newmarket

With Thanks

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Talented filly when getting the testing conditions that suit, as for her Group 3 win against her own sex at Naas last November (7f, heavy) and when extricating herself from a tight corner at Ascot last week (7f, soft); in top form but has more to prove on quicker surfaces.

15/2

1st

5

(12)

2nd Oct 2021

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

12:30 Ascot

With Thanks

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Record of 1121 on heavy ground, including a 5l success at Naas (7f Group 3) which gives her an excellent chance on these terms; good second in this race last year when it was held at Goodwood; below best in 2021 but latest effort (7f, good to soft) was a step back in the right direction; interesting provided there is plenty of give underfoot.

4/1

5th

15

(14)

17th Sep 2021

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Newbury

With Thanks

8st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Big improver over 7f in 2020, notably on heavy ground on final three starts and ending with an emphatic Group 3 success at Naas; not yet recaptured that form in two runs this year, however, and it's looking as though she needs testing conditions.

10/1

Form: -37027

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict

Looked likely to pick up a nice prize but has had a mixed season in among two excellent efforts, a close third in a valuable 1m handicap here (good) and a second on tough terms in a 7f Listed race at Chester (good to soft); no real impact at Ascot since and hard to rely on a return to form.

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5th

12

(14)

16th Oct 2021

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:30 Ascot

Matthew Flinders

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Ed Walker

Good third to Nugget in Spring Cup at Newbury in April (1m, good); mixed results since and hasn't lived up to expectations but he is quite tempting odds, having been 7-1 second favourite for the Hunt Cup on sole C&D run (underperformed).

16/1

6th

3

(1)

17th Sep 2021

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Newbury

Matthew Flinders

9st 2lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Ed Walker

Looked likely to pick up a nice prize but has had a mixed season in among two excellent efforts, a close third in a valuable 1m handicap here (good) and a second on tough terms in a 7f Listed race at Chester (good to soft); no real impact at Ascot since and hard to rely on a return to form.

16/1

14/1

Form: -20701 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict

Had Listed and Group form at two but was well held in this race last year and was threatening to become frustrating in handicaps before 7f conditions stakes win at Thirsk last month (soft; effective on good); perhaps that will now lead on to better things but others still have less to prove.

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12th

3

(6)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Symbolize

10st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

midfield

12/1

7th

5

(6)

9th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Symbolize

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

in touch with leaders in centre of group

20/1

7th

2

(5)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 3

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Symbolize

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Just one win in 25 starts since his successful debut despite a sliding mark and well held on his return from four months off at Thirsk (7f, good; first since since wind surgery) in September; needs to improve for the different surface on AW debut.

7/1

14/1

Form: 11-229 D

Last run: 92 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict

Mudlover who went out with a bang last autumn, winning his final three 7f handicaps on heavy/soft; retains all his ability but although he won on good to firm earlier in his career he would much prefer slow ground.

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12th

11

(12)

22nd Oct 2022

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

13:20 Doncaster

Tomfre

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

midfield in centre of group, ridden and lost position 3f out, soon struggling

10/1

11th

5

(13)

30th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:00 Ascot

Tomfre

10st 11lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Ralph Beckett

disputed lead, pushed along 4f out, lost position over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

14/1

15th

1

(11)

17th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newbury

Tomfre

10st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

prominent, pushed along over 2f out, soon outpaced and lost position, weakened and eased inside final furlong

12/1

Form: 126-2 DBF

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict

Best 2yo form when dividing smart rivals in a Group 2 (7f, good) but well held in a Group 1 on final start; not seen again until reappearing over 6f at Salisbury last month where he had a weights advantage but was edged out late; gives impression that this straightforward track will suit better and remains of interest back at 7f.

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5th

1

(13)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Albasheer

10st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Has enjoyed a good year with two wins on Newcastle AW early in the year and also landed valuable Ascot handicap over the summer; heavy ground against him last time at Newbury but likely major player here.

7/2

7th

2

(8)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

Albasheer

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

dwelt start, in rear throughout

11/2

4th

1

(6)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Albasheer

9st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Merely mid-division in last two handicaps but he won one at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in July and looked as good as ever when beaten just a nose in Beverley Listed race (5f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; has won here and was close fourth in last year's Ayr Gold Cup (6f, good to soft); a possible.

9/1

Form: 152527 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict

Seems to handle most surfaces; is capable of having a say on his best 7f form this year but he has yet to win on turf (0-7; 2-2 on AW) and he threw in a lesser effort at Goodwood in July; now has something to prove.

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4th

8

(18)

2nd Oct 2021

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:50 Ascot

Fundamental

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: John & Thady Gosden

Creditable fifth over C&D (soft) in the Jersey Stakes and runner-up in the competitive Bunbury Cup at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) next time; enjoyed no luck in recent Listed race at Newbury and this 3yo may have more to offer for his top yard, but he does need to go to the next level today.

16/1

10th

11

(12)

17th Sep 2021

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Newbury

Fundamental

8st 13lb

J: Martin Harley

T: John & Thady Gosden

Seems to handle most surfaces; is capable of having a say on his best 7f form this year but he has yet to win on turf (0-7; 2-2 on AW) and he threw in a lesser effort at Goodwood in July; now has something to prove.

12/1

16/1

Form: 225484 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict

Hard to place since winning a big sales race at two, although he did a good job when ending a losing run in 7f Listed AW race in March; has proved vulnerable at 6f-1m since back on turf and this is no easier.

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3

(7)

4th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Kempton (AW)

Mums Tipple

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Richard Hannon

His best effort this year came when second over C&D in March and he was rated 5lb higher at the time; returns from three months off with enough to prove.

12/1

13th

6

(13)

31st Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Mums Tipple

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

1lb higher when fourth of 18 in this two years ago; remains capable of a big run in this sort of handicap and perhaps lacks the pace these days for 6f, over which his last four races have been; not dismissed for a yard that's won this three times in six years.

10/1

8th

2

(9)

12th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Ascot

Mums Tipple

10st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

dwelt start, in rear throughout

6/1

12th
10 (15)
Baradar

10/1

Form: 1413-4 CD

Last run: 63 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict

Won two 7f events on soft at two, including here; ran well for a long way, though ultimately outstayed, in 1m Group 1 on final start but he ran no sort of race on Haydock reappearance in July when a remote last of four; risky for now.

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6th

4

(5)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Baradar

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Won the International at Ascot and a 6.5f course handicap on soft at the St Leger meeting in a very good 2023 campaign; has failed to hit the same heights this year but now dangerously well handicapped and recent efforts have been a bit better.

11/1

6th

5

(6)

4th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Baradar

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: George Boughey

He's had a disappointing campaign but has dropped down the weights and took a big step back in the right direction in first-time blinkers (retained) when a close fourth at Ripon (6f, soft) last Saturday, having been slowly away; this course winner may be able to build on that latest performance.

6/1

4th

2

(10)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Baradar

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: George Boughey

It's been a struggle for him so far this year, including back under favourable conditions at Doncaster 13 days ago, but he's down to a good mark and possible the switch to blinkers will pique his interest.

9/1

66/1

Form: 22

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict

Has shown promise in two novice events, over 7f at Salisbury and 1m at Chepstow, but so much more needed in this company.

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5th

4

(6)

13th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

13:20 Newbury

Wonder Elmossman

9st 6lb

J: J F Egan

T: J S Moore

bumped start, towards rear of midfield, switched right and ridden over 3f out, stayed on from 2f out, not pace to challenge

20/1

5th

4

(2)

6th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Newmarket (July)

Wonder Elmossman

9st 0lb

J: J F Egan

T: J S Moore

held up in behind leaders, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten

10/1

13

(8)

30th Jul 2022

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

16:30 Goodwood

Wonder Elmossman

9st 0lb

J: J F Egan

T: J S Moore

Good runs when placed at Chelmsford (1m/1m2f, AW) the last twice but this year's turf form hasn't hit the same standard; others preferred.

14/1

14th
12 (10)
Snash

28/1

Form: 617-1

Last run: 206 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict

Useful effort when gaining his second 6f win on Tapeta, at Newcastle in February, but has been off since (has been gelded) and he needs to prove his stamina now back at 7f on turf (dropped out in a Group 2 last July).

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1st

10

(12)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Snash

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

midfield on outer, pushed along halfway, switched to near side and ridden over 2f out

7/1

4th

12

(3)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Snash

8st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Good strike-rate on AW and he's run creditably on his last three starts; drops back in trip and he's one to take seriously.

12/1

5th

11

(7)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Snash

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Tim Easterby

4-9 on Tapeta including two wins over 6f here; 7lb below his last winning mark and has run with credit over 7f at Southwell in his last two starts, but this stiffer track does pose a question.

9/1

Form: 10-235 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict

Suited by good ground; lightly raced 3yo who didn't find much on return to 7f at the Curragh in July (favourite) but he is tongue tied today and an earlier second to a top-class rival in a Listed race at Leopardstown, when coming home powerfully, offers encouragement for this.

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14th

1

(2)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ace Aussie

10st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Losing run since sole success in September 2020 and no sign of a return to form here a fortnight ago; up in trip.

50/1

13th

5

(2)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ace Aussie

9st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Formerly Group 3-placed for Jessica Harrington but regressive in the last year for this yard; likely best watched on AW debut.

33/1

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Exacta £257.00
Straight Forecast £245.00
Trifecta £431.00

Selections

RP Ratings:

Al Suhail

The Times:

Albasheer

POSTDATA:

D'bai

SPOTLIGHT:

Silent Escape

NEWMARKET:

Fundamental

LAMBOURN:

River Nymph

Daily Mirror:

Silent Escape

Telegraph:

Albasheer

Daily Express:

Albasheer

TOPSPEED:

Al Suhail

Daily Mail:

Al Suhail

The Sun:

Al Suhail

The Star:

Al Suhail

The Guardian:

D'bai

Daily Record:

D'bai