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Good To Firm

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  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Newbury

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 5415 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict

250,000gns yearling; improved again to win a 5f novice at Sandown without much fuss and he was soon on the backfoot after early interference when one of the favourites for a Windsor nursery (5f); could be given another chance.

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7th

7

(6)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Newmarket

Siegen

9st 1lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Hannon

Has raced exclusively at sprint distances; has failed to build on his June success (5f, good) and doesn't shape as if he's crying out for this new trip; others preferred.

33/1

4th

1

(8)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:45 Windsor

Siegen

9st 11lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

250,000gns yearling; beat 11 rivals to win his 5f novice at Sandown (good; by 2l) but has come up well short since then in two nurseries and faces no easy task here with his extra weight.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 130 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict

Won at Newcastle and then a close third under a penalty at Ayr when still looking green (both over 6f); barely sighted on his nursery debut at Glorious Goodwood but that was over 7f on a very different track and he could bounce back.

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2

(12)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Newbury

Fred On Fire

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Won at Newcastle and then a close third under a penalty at Ayr when still looking green (both over 6f); barely sighted on his nursery debut at Glorious Goodwood but that was over 7f on a very different track and he could bounce back.

10/1

12th

3

(11)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Fred On Fire

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Hugo Palmer

in rear

9/1

3rd

1

(3)

15th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:18 Ayr

Fred On Fire

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

took keen hold, prominent, ran green under 2f out, soon went second, no extra and lost second final strides

2/1

Form: 451 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict

Dropped in class after running in the Chesham at Royal Ascot, she ran out the ready winner of an ordinary 6f novice on the Kempton AW; has potential off this mark now handicapping and her stable is flying.

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7th

10

(8)

7th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Kempton (AW)

Miss El Fundi

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

mounted in chute

33/1

3

(6)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Newbury

Miss El Fundi

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Dropped in class after running in the Chesham at Royal Ascot, she ran out the ready winner of an ordinary 6f novice on the Kempton AW; has potential off this mark now handicapping and her stable is flying.

11/4

Form: 518 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict

Got away with early keenness when favourite for a 6f novice at Lingfield (good) but that trait found him out in a Listed race here; cheekpieces fitted for nursery debut; others appeal more.

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5th

6

(1)

26th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:12 Ripon

Spirit Of Leros

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Cheekpieces on when bouncing back to winning ways in 6f Newbury nursery ten days ago; steps up in grade now but he shouldn't be underestimated with headgear again sported.

7/1

4

(7)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Newbury

Spirit Of Leros

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Marco Botti

Got away with early keenness when favourite for a 6f novice at Lingfield (good) but that trait found him out in a Listed race here; cheekpieces fitted for nursery debut; others appeal more.

6/1

8th

6

(4)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Newbury

Spirit Of Leros

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Encouraging fifth on debut at Ascot (5f, good) in May and won by 3l at Lingfield (6f, good) next time; faces much tougher opposition today but he impressed last time and is not ruled out.

9/1

7/1

Form: 14 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict

Has a Group 2 Mill Reef entry; 4-1 winner of a Windsor maiden (6f, good to firm) but couldn't defy the penalty under similar conditions at Salisbury and in third was Meeghat; the winner of that race was put in his place under a penalty back at Salisbury on Wednesday; on bare form, this mark looks on the high side.

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5

(10)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Newbury

Priapos

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Has a Group 2 Mill Reef entry; 4-1 winner of a Windsor maiden (6f, good to firm) but couldn't defy the penalty under similar conditions at Salisbury and in third was Meeghat; the winner of that race was put in his place under a penalty back at Salisbury on Wednesday; on bare form, this mark looks on the high side.

7/1

4th

1

(8)

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Salisbury

Priapos

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Gimcrack entrant (Group 2) who overcame a slow start and greenness when winning on his Windsor debut last month; trainer's strike-rate is down a touch with 2yos this season and he'll need to improve under a penalty but that's entirely possible.

5/2

1st

5

(1)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:05 Windsor

Priapos

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

dwelt start, soon prominent, led narrowly after 1f, ridden and hung left when faced challenges from over 1f out, ran on final 110yds

11/4

Form: 5189

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict

Looked promising in winning at York (5f, good to soft) but well down the field since then, in a 6f Listed race and 5f conditions contest (both good to firm); can turn elsewhere.

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3rd

6

(9)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

15:20 Chester

Havana Gila

9st 4lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Harry Eustace

raced wide throughout, in rear, still plenty to do 2f out, good headway inside final furlong, went third final 110yds, nearest finish

13/2

3rd

2

(1)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Goodwood

Havana Gila

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Harry Eustace

prominent, pressed leader 2f out, outpaced inside final furlong, lost second towards finish

13/2

6

(1)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Newbury

Havana Gila

9st 4lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Harry Eustace

Looked promising in winning at York (5f, good to soft) but well down the field since then, in a 6f Listed race and 5f conditions contest (both good to firm); can turn elsewhere.

20/1

Form: 783

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict

All three runs in the month of July and took a nice step forward to make the frame at Salisbury, finishing ahead of the penalised Priapos; may need further improvement to defy this mark but he's trending in the right direction.

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7

(2)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Newbury

Meeghat

8st 13lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

All three runs in the month of July and took a nice step forward to make the frame at Salisbury, finishing ahead of the penalised Priapos; may need further improvement to defy this mark but he's trending in the right direction.

12/1

3rd

4

(1)

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Salisbury

Meeghat

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Having his third run in the space of three weeks and may well find life easier in nurseries after tonight, with Yakfeek looking his trainer's best chance.

20/1

8th

9

(11)

13th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

18:15 Salisbury

Meeghat

9st 7lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Half-brother to very useful 7f/1m performer Rhoscolyn; made just a mildly encouraging debut when seventh of nine at Newbury (6f, good to firm) nine days ago but ought to have learned from that experience.

12/1

Form: 06433 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict

Progressive in his qualifying races; close up on nursery debut at Haydock (6f, good) despite that race not going to plan and he then got outpaced at Goodwood before running on well (6f); up to winning off this mark and perhaps he wants a flat track.

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6th

9

(8)

13th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Rare Change

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

ducked right start, took keen hold, prominent towards near side, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

13/2

8

(3)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Newbury

Rare Change

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hughes

Progressive in his qualifying races; close up on nursery debut at Haydock (6f, good) despite that race not going to plan and he then got outpaced at Goodwood before running on well (6f); up to winning off this mark and perhaps he wants a flat track.

3/1

3rd

16

(3)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Goodwood

Rare Change

8st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

prominent

5/1

Form: 842

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict

Has got better with each run and from the front he beat all bar a promising newcomer at Windsor (6f, good to firm; second run in a hood); looks the type to pay his way in handicaps.

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6th

3

(3)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Marrakesh Express

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Improved with each of first three starts but his free-going tendencies cost him on handicap debut at Newbury; this trip makes him of more interest even though an easy lead won't be there for the taking.

7/1

9

(11)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Newbury

Marrakesh Express

8st 12lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Has got better with each run and from the front he beat all bar a promising newcomer at Windsor (6f, good to firm; second run in a hood); looks the type to pay his way in handicaps.

10/1

2nd

4

(3)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:55 Windsor

Marrakesh Express

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

led

2/1

Form: 3323 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict

Looked mildly progressive when beaten a short-head at Windsor (good to firm) before running below par on slower ground at Chepstow; gelded ahead of nursery debut and not one to be writing off.

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1st

2

(3)

7th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Invincible Crown

9st 10lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Richard Hughes

Bit of a frustrating maiden but posted a solid effort (behind useful rivals, including Gimcrack winner) on sole AW attempt, which was his debut; interesting off a mark of 71 back in this sphere.

9/2

2nd

5

(5)

18th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Beverley

Invincible Crown

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Beaten 2l by the subsequent Gimcrack winner Cool Hoof Luke on Chelmsford debut (6f) and was placed at Windsor (5f) the next twice; last two efforts were slightly disappointing but with excuses (soft ground; squeezed out start); no surprise if he figures prominently.

3/1

Form: 4631 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict

Entitled to win an ordinary maiden at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) on his first run since being gelded and he doesn't look obviously well treated for handicap debut.

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3rd

8

(4)

13th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Far Above The Law

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

ducked right start, in touch with leaders up the centre, switched to near side over 3f out, pressed leaders over 2f out, no chance with winner but kept on inside final furlong

11/2

3rd

12

(5)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Far Above The Law

8st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Won at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) last month on fourth start and first since being gelded; again ran well when 2l third of 12 on nursery debut at Newbury (6f, good) last Friday and holds each-way claims once more.

20/1

11

(4)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Newbury

Far Above The Law

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Entitled to win an ordinary maiden at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) on his first run since being gelded and he doesn't look obviously well treated for handicap debut.

16/1

25/1

Form: 6666

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict

Sixth in all his runs at about 5f, latterly in a field of nine on nursery debut at Lingfield (AW); today's extra furlong could be in his favour but others have stronger form credentials.

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1st

6

(5)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 1

15:20 Redcar

Candy

9st 0lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Off the mark (sixth attempt) when scoring at Newbury (6f, soft) last month and he followed up in another nursery at Ayr (6f, good) at two weeks ago; looks open to more progress but he recorded an RPR of 85 last time and has plenty to find in this tough race.

25/1

1st

4

(1)

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:33 Ayr

Candy

9st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Improving with experience, off the mark at the sixth attempt when making all in a three-runner nursery at Newbury a fortnight ago (6f, soft); 2lb rise fair enough and won't be inconvenienced by the return to a faster surface.

8/1

1st

5

(3)

5th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Newbury

Candy

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

took keen hold, made all, ridden inside final 110yds, kept on and all out

11/4

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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rare Change

POSTDATA:

Priapos

NEWMARKET:

Miss El Fundi

Telegraph:

Priapos

Daily Mail:

Priapos

The Star:

Priapos

The Guardian:

Marrakesh Express

Daily Record:

Miss El Fundi

RP RATINGS:

Rare Change

The Times:

Rare Change

D Express:

Rare Change

Daily Mirror:

Rare Change