15:05 Newbury
Good To SoftDubai Duty Free Handicap
- Prize money: £10800
- 1m 4f 0y
- Class 2
- 12 runners
- Win time: 2m 34s
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.60
- Place: £1.40
Form: -52212 BF
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 97
Runner-up in deep 1m2f handicaps in May (good ground) before securing third career success on good to soft at Sandown, when shaping as though 1m4f would suit; it wasn't a lack of stamina that had him beat at Newmarket (1m4f, good) and this trip looks the way to go; current mark demands a career best, however.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (5) |
17th Sep 2021 Good To Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Runner-up in deep 1m2f handicaps in May (good ground) before securing third career success on good to soft at Sandown, when shaping as though 1m4f would suit; it wasn't a lack of stamina that had him beat at Newmarket (1m4f, good) and this trip looks the way to go; current mark demands a career best, however. |
4/1 |
8/1
- Place: £4.80
Form: 2-3621 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 100
Finished a close fourth in this 12 months ago but he's 7lb higher this time and his subsequent improvement has come over marathon trips, finishing second at Royal Ascot (2m5f, soft) before going one better at Glorious Goodwood (2m4f, good); will be of greater interest when he lines up in the Cesarewitch, for which he's one of the favourites.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (1) |
3rd Sep 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
held up in rear |
8/1 |
|
9th 1 |
4th Aug 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 97y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Cast-iron stayer who nearly always gives his running and after solid efforts at Chester (2m2f, soft) and Royal Ascot (2m4f, good) he bagged last month's Northumberland Plate (2m AW) by half a length; won this two years ago and later that campaign nearly won the November Handicap off this very mark; no ground preferences; hard to knock. |
5/1 |
16/1
- Place: £4.10
Form: 3-6583 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 99
Quite decent at around this distance when with Sir Michael Stoute in 2019 and he has since won over hurdles for his current yard; headgear removed for latest two Flat starts, taking a big step back in the right direction at Royal Ascot (1m6f) and then a creditable third of four in a hot little race at Haydock 15 days ago; easy to see the case.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
2nd Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Smart on the Flat in his heyday and won a novice hurdle in 2020 but, following a mammoth absence, looked reluctant to race and never really got involved when 50-1 for last month's stable/handicap hurdle debut (first-time blinkers); current ability very hard to gauge. |
33/1 |
|
12th 7 |
3rd Feb 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Running well at a useful level on the Flat for Keith Dalgleish when last raced in September 2021; had earlier run twice over hurdles, winning a Carlisle novice before a respectable effort raised in class here; comes with risks after so long out (22-1 when unruly at the post for an intended start at Warwick last month) but he's in good hands and couldn't be ruled out; tries blinkers (has run well in a visor). |
25/1 |
11/2
Form: -73223 BF
Last run: 41 days
W: 8st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 86
1m maiden winner last season; three of his five subsequent defeats have come in handicaps, though has done well to remain on the scene in the last two (2m/1m4f) given he probably overdid the forcing tactics on both occasions; could be dangerous if more amenable to restraint in the first-time hood.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 (8) |
23rd Aug 2023 Good To Soft 1m 2f 37y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Winless since a successful debut at two when with Andrew Balding; hasn't beaten many since returning for this yard and his last 16 starts have been over further. |
10/1 |
|
6th 9 (2) |
15th Jul 2023 Good To Firm 1m 6f 34y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
Still without a win since making a successful debut as a 2yo; ran creditably both starts here (2021) but hasn't beaten many since returning for this yard in April, including when last of three on penultimate start, so others have more pressing claims. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 18-100 D
Last run: 91 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 99
His three wins have all been on soft ground, twice over 1m6f in Britain and the latest in Australia earlier this year (when in cheekpieces); considering the ground was up his street he was a bit disappointing at Royal Ascot (1m4f, heavy) and, now back from another three months on the sidelines, there are questions to answer off this high a mark.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
30th Oct 2022 Soft 2m 4f 156y |
11st 10lb |
Trained by William Haggas prior to this year, and best known for Group 3 1m4f handicap win in Australia; creditable sixth of 20 in the big amateur handicap here in July before winning a 2m3f maiden hurdle at Downpatrick very easily; big price when in rear in Ceasarewitch last time. |
13/8 |
|
21th 2 (18) |
8th Oct 2022 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
held up in rear, pushed along and some headway over 5f out, weakened 3f out |
12/1 |
|
15 |
17th Sep 2022 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
12st 7lb |
First reserve; RPR 101 at Galway renders him certainty; won hurdling Downpatrick yesterday |
9/2
Form: 1-2188 C
Last run: 27 days
W: 8st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 86
Laughed at an 11lb lower mark over 1m3f here (good to soft) in May and needed a stronger pace to target when a 3l eighth at Ascot (1m4f) the next time; best forgiven his Melrose failure on account of losing a shoe, a poor track position and possible stamina limitations at 1m6f; could yet prove himself worthy of this sort of mark.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 16 (1) |
14th Jun 2022 Good To Firm 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
prominent on inner, pushed along when short of room under 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong |
25/1 |
|
2nd 6 (1) |
21st May 2022 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Impressive at Newbury (1m3f, good to soft) last May, which he did not live up to until he wore down the leader close home in 13-runner race at York (1m6f, soft) in October when last seen; gelded since; off 6lb higher than last time, he needs improvement but that may be possible this term. |
9/2 |
|
1st 10 (4) |
8th Oct 2021 Soft 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Impressive when easily winning at Newbury (1m3f, good to soft) in May and on that evidence today's 9lb higher mark may not be beyond him; however, he hasn't kicked on from that and has been unplaced on his next three starts (including over C&D in the Melrose). |
7/1 |
20/1
Form: -23140
Last run: 133 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 94
Back to his best on AW this winter before finishing close fourth in a good handicap at Musselburgh (1m6f); didn't run at all badly when not getting home over 2m2f in the Chester Cup but that was in early May and he's not raced since; returns in a tough contest and over a trip shy of his best these days.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 6 (6) |
25th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 2m 0f 56y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Best efforts on good or firmer; reproduced his best this season on the three occasions he's had his ground, including latest start when about 9l fifth to Courage Mon Ami and Coltrane in the Gold Cup; that also shows he has a bit to find on form, though, and he came last in this race last year. |
33/1 |
|
5th 5 (4) |
22nd Jun 2023 Good 2m 3f 210y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Best efforts on good or firmer; ran at Royal Ascot as 2yo, 3yo, 4yo and 6yo, underperforming in the 2m5f Queen Alexandra on last two occasions and he has a major question to answer beyond 2m; hit career-best form elsewhere last term and reproduced it on the two occasions he's had his ground this season, but he's up against it at this level. |
66/1 |
|
2nd 2 (1) |
25th May 2023 Good 2m 0f 50y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
led, headed and raced in second after 2f |
5/2 |
8/1
Form: 1-40
Last run: 92 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 92
Won her only race at two (1m, soft) and produced a notable RPR of 91 when fourth of nine in a 1m2f Listed event here on her reappearance in May; off since never really going in the Ribblesdale (1m4f) at Royal Ascot but that was too bad to be true and she still holds the Arc entry; needs considering.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (10) |
10th Jun 2022 Good To Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
in touch with leaders, soon dropped to midfield, nudged along 3f out, ridden over 2f out, hung right from over 1f out, kept on |
20/1 |
|
8th 9 (4) |
18th May 2022 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
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|
1 (2) |
7th May 2022 Good 1m 1f 212y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Debut winner at 2 and fourth in 1m2f Newbury Listed on 3yo reappearance; failed to get competitive in three subsequent starts in 2021 but that good record fresh provides hope that she could get straight back on track for her new trainer after a 110,000gns sale out of Ralph Beckett's stable last November. |
16/1
Form: 17-250 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 102
The winner of last season's November Handicap at Doncaster when 3lb lower; after a good spell over hurdles he was second in a 1m4f Listed race on his return to Flat action but has been comprehensively beaten in two 1m6f handicaps since then, the latest admittedly a tough task in the Ebor; looks vulnerable with top weight.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 10 |
28th Jan 2024 Good 3m 0f 84y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
One-time very useful Flat performer who won twice over hurdles early in 2021; fourth at Haydock (2m3f, soft) last March but pulled up in November (25-1) when next seen; goes beyond 2m5f for first time. |
14/1 |
|
0 4 |
26th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 2f 111y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
One-time useful Flat performer who has won over hurdles; however, seems past his best and doesn't look solid on 2022/2023 form (both codes); absent since Haydock fourth in March; best watched unless the market suggests a big run is expected. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 113234 D
Last run: 132 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 86
Both wins were on the AW earlier this year, since when he's run okay but been well held in 1m4f/1m5f handicaps on good and soft ground; a big ask to win a race this competitive after more than four months on the sidelines.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (3) |
20th Sep 2024 Good 1m 5f 26y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Won over hurdles in March last year, but fell heavily next time and has made no impact under either code since; best watched. |
25/1 |
|
9th 4 (1) |
6th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 3f 140y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Has mostly struggled to get competitive since winning over hurdles in March 2023; last three runs have been at big odds on the Flat, fifth of six last time, and he is 9lb lower than on reappearance. |
50/1 |
|
5th 1 (6) |
24th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 5f 218y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
always behind |
50/1 |
14/1
Form: 631265
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 91
Dual 1m2f winner, both of them handicaps; had a distant view of handicap blot Quickthorn on his first try at 1m4f at Haydock in May but not a lot to shout about in the meantime, at 1m2f and 1m4f; others far more appealing.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 7 (10) |
17th Sep 2021 Good To Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Dual 1m2f winner, both of them handicaps; had a distant view of handicap blot Quickthorn on his first try at 1m4f at Haydock in May but not a lot to shout about in the meantime, at 1m2f and 1m4f; others far more appealing. |
14/1 |
11/2
Form: 3-3533 D
Last run: 56 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 88
Not disgraced in any of his runs this season, all of them handicaps over this far; simply looks a tad high in the weights, some 9lb higher than for last year's nursery win; has each-way claims, admittedly.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 8 (12) |
17th Sep 2021 Good To Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Not disgraced in any of his runs this season, all of them handicaps over this far; simply looks a tad high in the weights, some 9lb higher than for last year's nursery win; has each-way claims, admittedly. |
11/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £443.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £545.80 |
| Tricast | £6933.50 |
| Trifecta | £11176.00 |