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Dawson Williamson Architects Handicap

First Prize: £12885
0m 5f 0y
Class 4
15 runners

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Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

1 (1)

Schrodingers Cat 28 days

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Form: 21-228 D

OR: 82

W: 9st 11lb

Age: 3 yo Colt

Form

Good second at Thirsk on his stable/seasonal debut in April and backed it up with another good run at Chester last month (both 5f, good); a slow start did him no favours here four weeks ago, unable to adopt his customary prominent position; a 2lb higher mark has now kicked in but a return to form would be no surprise.

2 (11)

Ambishio 12 days

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Appleby

Form: -12480 D

OR: 79

W: 9st 8lb

Age: 3 yo Colt

Form

Began the year with two good runs at Southwell but backwards steps in three runs back on turf; others look stronger.

3 (15)

Angel Numbers 20 days

J: Clifford Lee

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Form: 3-2527 D

OR: 75

W: 9st 4lb

Age: 3 yo Filly

Form

Yet to add to her debut win in ten runs since; has shaped well on occasions, however, and no surprise to see her go well with a tongue-tie back in place.

4 (9)

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Straight Ahead 12 days

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Form: 2011-4 D

OR: 74

W: 9st 3lb

Age: 3 yo Colt

Form

Ended 2025 with a pair of AW handicap wins; returned from five months off with a good fourth at Thirsk 12 days ago (5f, good); can win more races but perhaps not this one.

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5 (7)

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Forest Phoenix 13 days

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Form: 5881 D

OR: 72

W: 9st 1lb

Age: 3 yo Gelding

Form

Down the field in three maiden/novice runs in April (7f, good and 6f, AW); dropped to 5f at Catterick 13 days ago and came from off the pace to win with far more authority than the neck margin might suggest; should get a strong pace to aim at and there could be more in the tank; interesting.

6 (4)

Bravo Hotel 254 days

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Form: 33533-

OR: 72

W: 9st 1lb

Age: 3 yo Gelding

Form

Finished third in four of his five 2yo starts, all over 5f and on a variety of going; not obviously well treated back from 254 days off.

7 (13)

Empress Olivia 7 days

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Walford

Form: 6-2104 BF

OR: 70

W: 8st 13lb

Age: 3 yo Filly

Form

Started the season with two good runs, notably a 6f win at Ripon in April (good to soft); two subsequent runs less convincing and connections now reach for cheekpieces.

8 (6)

Houndhill 24 days

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Form: 32-681 D

OR: 70

W: 8st 13lb

Age: 3 yo Gelding

Form

Off the mark at the eighth attempt - his first run in a visor - when fending off 11 rivals at Newcastle last month (5f, AW; Class 6; front pair clear); a 6lb rise against stronger opposition could find him out.

9 (10)

Yellow Diamonds 20 days

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Form: 321-04 D

OR: 70

W: 8st 13lb

Age: 3 yo Filly

Form

Ready winner of a four-runner 5f fillies' novice at Musselburgh last October (soft ground; final run for Kevin Philippart de Foy); two runs for new stable have been well short of that level; others look stronger.

10 (5)

1 tip

Vinciamo 13 days

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Form: 3-362

OR: 70

W: 8st 13lb

Age: 3 yo Colt

Form

He was having his first run back from wind surgery when second to Forest Phoenix at Catterick (5f, good to firm; made the running); 2lb better off with his old rival now handicapping, and this track should suit, but it still might not be enough to turn the tables.

11 (2)

Under The Radar 12 days

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Form: 928-56 D

OR: 69

W: 8st 12lb

Age: 3 yo Colt

Form

Consistent rather than progressive as a 2yo; didn't run badly at Thirsk 12 days ago but more will be needed here and he's due to be 2lb lower from the weekend.

12 (12)

Simbas Pride 15 days

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Form: -57121

OR: 69

W: 8st 12lb

Age: 3 yo Gelding

Form

Two wins and a close second in his three handicap starts, the latest win a snug one at Ripon two weeks ago (6f, good); up 6lb and drops to 5f for the first time since his debut but he's progressive and shouldn't be underestimated.

13 (8)

Rotokura Belle 25 days

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Form: -56164 D

OR: 69

W: 8st 12lb

Age: 3 yo Filly

Form

Beat Empress Olivia at Catterick in April (5f, good) but unable to match that twice since; steps up in class and needs a career best.

14 (14)

1 tip

Adalida 25 days

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Form: 425471 D

OR: 69

W: 8st 12lb

Age: 3 yo Filly

Form

Off the mark at the 12th attempt, her first 5f start, at Lingfield last month (good ground); while she could have more to offer at this trip, a 7lb rise does ask a much stiffer question of her.

15 (3)

Im Dan Dare 13 days

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Form: 5-0251 D

OR: 63

W: 8st 6lb

Age: 3 yo Colt

Form

Showed promise for Adrian Nicholls and he had plenty to spare when making all in a 5f handicap at Catterick on his stable debut; 8lb higher and raised two classes but he's unexposed at 5f.

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Betting Forecast

6/1 Schrodingers Cat, 20/1 Ambishio, 14/1 Angel Numbers, 12/1 Straight Ahead, 6/1 Forest Phoenix, 20/1 Bravo Hotel, 16/1 Empress Olivia, 12/1 Houndhill, 25/1 Yellow Diamonds, 10/1 Vinciamo, 20/1 Under The Radar, 9/2 Simbas Pride, 16/1 Rotokura Belle, 8/1 Adalida, 6/1 Im Dan Dare

Verdict

Simba’s Pride is on the up and still has some handicapping scope but stall 12 might not be ideal given the best pace looks to be drawn low. I’m Dan Dare and Schrodinger’s Cat (second choice) are greatly respected but FOREST PHOENIX won cheekily at Catterick on his first 5f start and he could prove a bit better than his opening mark.[Paul Smith]

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