Newbury

14:25

Runners: 10 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Handicap Going: Good

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Sonic Pioneer is better than he was able to show last time but the unexposed LADY OF THE ISLES is marginally preferred.

Earthwatch

Jockey: Tom Marquand Trainer: W J Haggas Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 4653 OR: 68

6 tips

4/1

Comment: No immediate improvement for the switch to handicaps when third of eight at Newmarket three weeks ago (1m, good to firm); still early days and he's in good hands but others bring more persuasive claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	5	3 / 8	11/1	69
09/06/25	Windsor / Unknown / F	5	5 / 11	11/1	-
20/05/25	Nottingham / Unknown / F	5	6 / 8	16/1	-
21/04/25	Redcar / Unknown / F	5	4 / 5	3/1	-

Bownder

Jockey: Olivia Tubb Trainer: J G Portman Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 275414 OR: 70

3 tips

9/2

Comment: Won twice over a mile last year; off the mark this year when winning a 13-runner handicap (1m2f, good) at Goodwood last month; last of four a Windsor since but still recorded a solid RPR; should go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Windsor / Handicap / F	5	4 / 4	15/2	70
13/06/25	Goodwood / Handicap / F	5	1 / 13	11/1	66
26/05/25	Windsor / Handicap / F	5	4 / 9	7/1	66
16/05/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	5	5 / 14	16/1	67
09/04/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	5	7 / 10	5/1	66
01/04/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	2 / 7	7/1	66

Lady Of The Isles

Jockey: Rossa Ryan Trainer: H Main Age/Wt: 3/8-13 F: 0-64 OR: 60

2 tips

5/1

Comment: Gradual improvement in each of her three runs, most recently finishing fourth of 14 at Windsor (1m, good to firm); Rossa Ryan, on board last time, retains his association with her now handicapping; open to improvement and more interesting than many.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Windsor / Unknown / F	5	4 / 14	10/1	-
28/04/25	Windsor / Unknown / F	5	6 / 11	22/1	-
11/12/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	13 / 14	100/1	-

Geo

Jockey: Charles Bishop Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 8-0955 OR: 70

15/2

Comment: Won a 7f nursery (0-70) here last August; she hasn't run badly over C&D on her last two starts without totally convincing with her stamina; eases back into a 0-70 today but others may have greater stamina reserves.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	5	5 / 8	16/1	72
12/06/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	5	5 / 14	33/1	73
31/05/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	9 / 11	33/1	75
22/04/25	Epsom / Handicap / F	4	11 / 13	40/1	76
28/09/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	8 / 9	7/1	76
29/08/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	5	1 / 9	7/2	71

Warrnambool

Jockey: Hollie Doyle Trainer: N P Littmoden Age/Wt: 3/9-6 F: 09-459 OR: 67

15/2

Comment: Well beaten behind Bownder over 1m2f at Goodwood five weeks ago; promise on AW beforehand and this trip might suit better; not fully exposed.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Goodwood / Handicap / F	5	9 / 13	16/1	68
15/05/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	5 / 13	12/1	69
15/04/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	4 / 10	25/1	70
03/12/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	9 / 10	66/1	-
21/11/24	Lingfield / Unknown / F	4	10 / 11	18/1	-
23/10/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	3 / 12	28/1	-

Darn Hot Mystery

Jockey: R Havlin Trainer: H Candy Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 324-9 OR: 70

9/1

Comment: Promise in three 7f fillies' maiden/novice events on AW in the second half of 2024; beaten a long way in a Nottingham handicap on her reappearance in May (8.3f, good to firm); better than that but comes here with a point to prove.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/05/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	5	9 / 9	16/1	72
16/10/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	2	4 / 13	5/6	-
11/09/24	Lingfield / Unknown / F	5	2 / 10	10/3	-
12/08/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	4	3 / 14	25/1	-

Spirit Lead Me

Jockey: Finley Marsh Trainer: R Hughes Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 3-68608 OR: 70

11/1

Comment: Two AW wins last October and went close in his hat-trick bid at Kempton the following month (off 9lb higher than today); quiet this year though and he has more to prove on turf.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Ffos Las / Handicap / F	5	8 / 13	40/1	72
16/06/25	Windsor / Handicap / F	4	11 / 14	100/1	75
07/06/25	Chepstow / Handicap / F	4	6 / 10	50/1	77
28/05/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	8 / 9	22/1	79
26/03/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	6 / 7	11/1	79
20/11/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	3 / 5	4/1	79

Thiscouldbefun

Jockey: Billy Loughnane Trainer: J S Moore Age/Wt: 3/9-5 F: 3-3157 OR: 66

11/1

Comment: Off the mark at the 12th attempt when gamely landing a 1m Class 6 at Bath in April (good to firm); not so good twice in May and needs a full revival.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Windsor / Handicap / F	5	7 / 9	16/1	67
10/05/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	5	5 / 10	14/1	69
20/04/25	Bath / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	8/1	65
11/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 12	7/1	65
26/12/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 11	9/2	64
19/12/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	5	2 / 9	7/2	64

Dollyana

Jockey: Lewis Edmunds Trainer: W Muir & C Grassick Age/Wt: 3/9-5 F: 60-750 OR: 66

12/1

Comment: Won a 7.5f fillies' novice at Ffos Las last summer; not kicked on in handicaps as yet though and opposable despite edging down the weights.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	5	11 / 14	16/1	68
24/05/25	Windsor / Handicap / F	5	5 / 9	17/2	70
05/05/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	7 / 10	25/1	72
25/09/24	Goodwood / Unknown / F	2	11 / 11	40/1	73
04/08/24	Chester / Handicap / F	5	6 / 8	7/2	75
25/07/24	Sandown / Listed / F	1	7 / 10	25/1	75

Nakaaha

Jockey: D Egan Trainer: G Harris Age/Wt: 3/9-6 F: 52-370 OR: 67

18/1

Comment: Placed in two of her three novice/maiden runs but well held on handicap debut in May and no better on her stable debut at Ffos Las 19 days ago (fluffed a flag start); risky for now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Ffos Las / Handicap / F	5	10 / 12	80/1	69
26/05/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	5	7 / 8	5/1	71
03/05/25	Thirsk / Unknown / F	4	3 / 10	11/2	-
29/12/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	2 / 10	17/2	-
12/11/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	5 / 10	7/1	-

Sonic Pioneer

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt Trainer: Jack Morland Age/Wt: 3/9-8 F: 129220 OR: 69

3 tips

Comment: Made a bright start in handicaps, winning on AW in February and finishing second in three of his five runs since; ended up well beaten at Wolverhampton last month but he was just beginning to stay on when squeezed out against the rail and eased; cheekpieces worn there are quickly dispensed with; each-way shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	10 / 13	4/1	70
23/05/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	2 / 8	15/2	68
06/05/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	2 / 11	28/1	67
22/04/25	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	5	9 / 10	25/1	68
05/03/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	2 / 8	10/3	66
24/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 11	14/1	60

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Newbury

15:00

Runners: 12 Distance: 0m 7f 0y Going: Good

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Morbeh and RULER OF TIME are newcomers of interest and could fight this out. Mr Writer is the pick of those with experience.

Exclusive Code

Jockey: James Doyle Trainer: A Watson Age/Wt: 2/9-7

3 tips

9/4

Comment: 280,000euros breeze-up 2yo; fifth foal; dam a 1m2f winner (RPR 92); stable can ready a newcomer and the betting should be revealing.

Ruler Of Time

Jockey: W Buick Trainer: C Appleby Age/Wt: 2/9-7

5 tips

3/1

Comment: $700,000 yearling; first foal of a US 8.5f turf winner; powerful stable having another prolific year with their 2yos and he's of obvious interest on debut.

Mr Writer

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt Trainer: J R Fanshawe Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 82

3 tips

7/2

Comment: Midfield finish in a good 6f maiden at Leicester in May; well backed and duly stepped forward when second of ten at Kempton last month (6f), travelling strongly; has more to offer and 7f should suit well; major player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Kempton / Unknown / F		4	2 / 10	13/8	-
27/05/25	Leicester / Unknown / F		4	8 / 13	4/1	-

Morbeh

Jockey: Jim Crowley Trainer: R Varian Age/Wt: 2/9-7

3 tips

11/2

Comment: First foal of a 1m2f-12.5f winner in France (including Group 2; RPR 113); stable's 2yos operating at a 33% strike-rate this year; a newcomer of some interest.

Gewan

Jockey: Billy Loughnane Trainer: A M Balding Age/Wt: 2/9-7

12/1

Comment: 100,000gns yearling, 80,000euros breeze-up 2yo (private sale); second foal of a French Listed-placed 7f 2yo winner (RPR 97); stable won this race with 2,000 Guineas winner Chaldean (second start) in 2022.

Lost Signal

Jockey: S M Levey Trainer: R Hannon Age/Wt: 2/9-7

16/1

Comment: 28,000euros foal, 38,000euros yearling, 75,000euros breeze-up 2yo; second foal of a maiden, herself a sister to three winners; stable won this last year; another for whom the betting should reveal more.

Plan C

Jockey: Rossa Ryan Trainer: A King Age/Wt: 2/9-7

16/1

Comment: 25,000euros yearling, 80,000gns breeze-up 2yo; 14th foal; half-brother to seven winners including Devotion (7f 2yo; RPR 107), Thomas Edison (1m4f Flat, 93; smart 2m/2m1f hurdle) and Burrumbeet (1m AW; 90); dam unraced half-sister to Irish 1,000 Guineas third My Branch; first 2yo runner of the year for a stable whose juveniles are usually brought along steadily.

Domination

Jockey: Finley Marsh Trainer: C G Cox Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 0

22/1

Comment: Only 13th of 18, beaten nearly 10l, in a 6f maiden here nine weeks ago; normally that wouldn't make him of obvious interest but that race has thrown up numerous subsequent winners and he could take a significant step forward; mixed messages for 7f on pedigree.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Newbury / Unknown / F		4	13 / 18	22/1	-

Sergeant Chaos

Jockey: Callum Shepherd Trainer: George Scott Age/Wt: 2/9-7

28/1

Comment: 260,000gns yearling; fourth foal; half-brother to winners Galashiels (French 1m1f-12.5f including Listed; RPR 111) and Sabousi (1m AW 2yo; 81); dam 1m winner (Listed-placed over 1m6f; 86); stable 9-40 with their 2yos this year; one to consider.

Cashbox

Jockey: D Egan Trainer: C Hills Age/Wt: 2/9-7

40/1

Comment: 40,000euros yearling; seventh foal; half-brother to winners New Endeavour (7f-1m1f including 2yo/AW/Australian Group 3; RPR 117) and Johnny Boom (8.6f-1m4f; 80); dam unraced half-sister to 7f 2yo Group 3 winner Luminous Eyes; stable's 2yos 0-12 in 2025 with just one of them placed.

Kuu

Jockey: Hollie Doyle Trainer: A Watson Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 77

50/1

Comment: Well beaten in a 6f novice (good to firm) and a 7f maiden (AW); hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F		5	7 / 9	12/1	-
22/05/25	Yarmouth / Unknown / F		2	7 / 9	8/1	-

Karakula Dancer

Jockey: Saffie Osborne Trainer: J Ferguson Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 57

125/1

Comment: Well beaten in two 7f runs this summer; bred to do better but likely that will coincide with a switch to nurseries.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/07/25	Lingfield / Unknown / F		5	7 / 8	20/1	-
14/06/25	Leicester / Unknown / F		5	5 / 8	12/1	-

Art Lover

Jockey: Tom Marquand Trainer: W J Haggas Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 9

Comment: Green when a well-beaten ninth of 11 at York seven weeks ago (6f, good; slowly away); tongue-tie now added; 7f should suit and he's bred to do much better.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	York / Unknown / F		3	9 / 11	6/1	-

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Newbury

15:35

Runners: 11 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Good

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Sing The Blues sets the standard but Tarot and MOONSHINE are newcomers of some interest.

Sing The Blues

Jockey: Tom Marquand Trainer: W J Haggas Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 3

8 tips

6/5

Comment: Not necessarily bred to sprint but she didn't see out 7f when third on her Yarmouth debut (good ground) two weeks ago; did shape well for a long way behind a well-backed winner there, however, and looks the pick of those with experience.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Yarmouth / Unknown / F		5	3 / 7	3/1	-

Tarot

Jockey: J Mitchell Trainer: R Varian Age/Wt: 2/9-2

1 tip

9/2

Comment: Third foal of a 7f/7.4f winner (RPR 93), herself closely related to multiple Group 1 winner Inspiral; stable in fine form and their 2yos are operating at a 33% strike-rate as of Thursday evening (6-18); market usually a good guide to their newcomers.

Affran

Jockey: Faleh Bughenaim Trainer: Ollie Sangster Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 44

10/1

Comment: Stepped up on last month's Chepstow debut (6f, good) by finishing fourth of nine over C&D two weeks ago (good to firm); may not come into her own until tackling 7f+ but she's likely to carry on progressing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Newbury / Unknown / F		4	4 / 9	16/1	-
16/06/25	Chepstow / Unknown / F		4	4 / 6	10/1	-

Entailed

Jockey: James Doyle Trainer: A M Balding Age/Wt: 2/9-2

1 tip

10/1

Comment: Fifth foal; closely related to 6f winner Dark Cloud Rising (including 2yo; RPR 93), half-sister to 4f-5f winner Albion Square (including 2yo/Australia; 94); dam 7f AW winner (86); in-form stable won a division of this race 12 months ago but not with a newcomer; betting to guide.

Moonshine

Jockey: Billy Loughnane Trainer: E Walker Age/Wt: 2/9-2

2 tips

12/1

Comment: 42,000gns breeze-up 2yo; fifth foal; half-sister to winners Rosario (Group-placed 5f including 2yo; RPR 101), Urban Sprawl (7f/1m including 2yo/AW; 98) and Dubai Hope (6f/7f AW; 95); dam smart and prolific Argentinian 5f performer (108); lots to like on paper and the stable won a division of this race 12 months ago with a smart filly.

Sapphire Steps

Jockey: S M Levey Trainer: R Hannon Age/Wt: 2/9-2

1 tip

12/1

Comment: 38,000gns yearling; fourth foal; dam a 7f 2yo/1m winner (RPR 89); stable won this in 2020 (newcomer) and 2022; betting to guide.

Eleanor Shelby

Jockey: Charles Bishop Trainer: B J Meehan Age/Wt: 2/9-2

16/1

Comment: 55,000gns yearling; fifth foal; half-sister to winners Isaac Shelby (6.5f/7f including 2yo Group 2; RPR 117) and Sirya Star (Italian 9.5f 2yo); dam unraced half-sister to US 1m6f Grade 2 winner Ramazutti; stable's 2yos usually better for a run.

Gnocchi

Jockey: W Buick Trainer: James Horton Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 4

16/1

Comment: Well backed ahead of her Newmarket debut four weeks ago (7f, good) but she was first off the bridle and then ran green under pressure, eventually beaten 9.75l at the finish; could leave that well behind but she will need to if she's to shake up the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Newmarket (July) / Unknown / F		4	4 / 5	11/4	-

Wondrous

Jockey: Saffie Osborne Trainer: M L W Bell Age/Wt: 2/9-2

16/1

Comment: 120,000gns yearling; second foal of a 1m/8.5f turf winner in the US; should have a future but others may have her measure today.

Steelblue Ladybird

Jockey: Hollie Doyle Trainer: B R Millman Age/Wt: 2/9-2

25/1

Comment: 57,000gns foal; first foal of a 5f winner (RPR 84), herself a half-sister to 6f Group 1 winner Donjuan Triumphant; one of two newcomers for the stable.

Real Romance

Jockey: Lewis Edmunds Trainer: B R Millman Age/Wt: 2/9-2

33/1

Comment: Seventh foal; half-sister to winners Rosy Affair (5f/6f; RPR 95), Cuban Mistress (5f 2yo including Listed; 92), Triple Spear (5f including 2yo; 85) and Adaay Secret (Italian 6f-10.5f); dam 5f 2yo winner (82); hooded for debut; others have stronger credentials for a stable also represented by Steelblue Ladybird.

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Newbury

16:10

Runners: 5 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Good

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: Wise Approach has achieved the most but FIRST LEGION beat him at York and should relish the return to 6f.

Wise Approach

Jockey: W Buick Trainer: C Appleby Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 142 OR: 101

10 tips

4/5

Comment: Made a winning debut in a 5f conditions event at Ascot in April (good to firm); only fourth behind First Legion at York's Dante meeting, beaten 2l but now 5lb better off; best of the rest behind the exciting Charles Darwin in the Norfolk Stakes and that form gives him the edge on RPR; 6f should be fine and he has to be on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Ascot / Group 2 / F	1	2 / 15	10/1	-
15/05/25	York / Unknown / F	2	4 / 11	11/8	-
30/04/25	Ascot / Unknown / F	2	1 / 13	16/5	-

Rock On Thunder

Jockey: K Stott Trainer: K A Ryan Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 19 OR: 95

1 tip

10/3

Comment: Made an impressive winning debut at Leicester (6f, good) in May and that form has received several boosts since; weakened in the final furlong in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot but that was still an encouraging effort; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Ascot / Group 2 / F		1	9 / 20	14/1	-
27/05/25	Leicester / Unknown / F		4	1 / 13	4/1	-

Amorim

Jockey: Billy Loughnane Trainer: G Boughey Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 21

2 tips

9/2

Comment: Half-brother to the smart Rumstar; no match for the impressive winner on his Yarmouth debut in May (6f, good to firm) but that race represents strong form with the third, fourth and fifth all successful since; he duly went one better himself when running away with a Windsor novice three weeks ago and his ceiling is yet to be established.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Windsor / Unknown / F		5	1 / 6	4/9	-
22/05/25	Yarmouth / Unknown / F		2	2 / 9	10/3	-

Do Bronxs

Jockey: D Egan Trainer: D Loughnane Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 1

14/1

Comment: Stayed on best in a well-run 6f maiden (good) at Ayr on his debut four weeks ago; easy to back on that occasion and it would be no surprise to see him take a good step forward; such progress looks a must, however.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Ayr / Unknown / F		4	1 / 7	10/1	-

Kolkata Knight

Jockey: Pierre-Louis Jamin Trainer: Tom Dascombe Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 10 OR: 84

1 tip

25/1

Comment: Sent off a warm favourite for his Hamilton debut in May (6f, good to firm) and he made most to record an impressive 5l success; 50-1 when well beaten in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot latest; back in calmer waters but others have achieved more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Ascot / Group 2 / F		1	15 / 20	50/1	-
16/05/25	Hamilton / Unknown / F		4	1 / 7	13/8	-

First Legion

Jockey: S M Levey Trainer: R Hannon Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 120 OR: 95

1 tip

Comment: Looked promising when winning a 6f novice (good to firm) at York's Dante meeting; runner-up in the Listed National Stakes at Sandown (5f, good) two weeks later but unable to land a blow in the Group 2 Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot last time; in calmer waters today and the return to 6f should be beneficial; big run expected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Ascot / Group 2 / F	1	10 / 15	11/1	-
29/05/25	Sandown / Listed / F	1	2 / 7	9/4	-
15/05/25	York / Unknown / F	2	1 / 11	6/1	-

Nuevo Slovo

Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: John O'Donoghue Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 616

Comment: 25-1 and green when down the field at Dundalk on debut; put that experience to good use when winning at Ayr in April (5f, good) and he took another big step forward when sixth of 23 in the Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm; third of the 14 to race stands' side); looks likely to benefit from a sixth furlong and he's a leading contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Ascot / Listed / F	1	6 / 23	125/1	-
28/04/25	Ayr / Unknown / F	5	1 / 5	5/2	-
28/03/25	Dundalk / Unknown / F	-	6 / 8	25/1	-

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Newbury

16:45

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 5f 61y Handicap Going: Good

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: Half the field are last-time-out winners who need respect and preference is for one of those, ORCHARD KEEPER, ahead of Incensed.

Orchard Keeper

Jockey: J Mitchell Trainer: R Varian Age/Wt: 4/9-7 F: 3-3261 OR: 83

12 tips

13/8

Comment: Minor honours at about 1m4f before winning at Goodwood five weeks ago when upped to 1m6f; trip/ground should be fine and the 3lb rise may underestimate her; looks set for another big run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Goodwood / Handicap / F	4	1 / 11	4/1	80
23/05/25	Goodwood / Handicap / F	3	6 / 10	8/1	80
27/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	2 / 8	9/2	77
04/04/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	4	3 / 10	7/2	77
18/09/24	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	4	3 / 10	4/1	77
02/08/24	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	5	2 / 7	3/1	75

Star Of Light

Jockey: Tyler Heard Trainer: J & T Gosden Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 1-435 OR: 82

1 tip

10/3

Comment: Won on sole 2yo outing; carried head high when failing to live up to expectations on first two 3yo starts (1m2f/1m4f) but cheekpieces seemed to help in a 1m2f Listed race at Goodwood (20-1) on latest outing and she has made some progress in form terms; needs better still on this handicap debut over new trip but she's a lightly raced 3yo who should have more to offer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Goodwood / Listed / F	1	5 / 9	20/1	82
07/05/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	3 / 9	6/4	82
25/04/25	Sandown / Unknown / F	2	4 / 5	11/4	-
21/12/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	1 / 8	9/2	-

Dancingwithmyself

Jockey: James Doyle Trainer: M L W Bell Age/Wt: 4/9-8 F: 6-2271 OR: 84

1 tip

9/2

Comment: Two wins on Ripon turf last season; kicked off 2025 with two close seconds and back to form when she won by a nose at Chelmsford (1m5f, AW) six weeks ago on latest outing, in a small field but the form looks solid; up 3lb but chief concern seems to be that she's unraced on firmer than good.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	4	1 / 5	9/4	81
23/05/25	Goodwood / Handicap / F	3	7 / 10	11/1	82
05/05/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	2 / 8	4/1	80
26/04/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	2	2 / 7	13/2	78
09/10/24	Nottingham / Handicap / F	4	6 / 6	4/1	79
19/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	4 / 7	7/2	79

Umbria

Jockey: Saffie Osborne Trainer: E Walker Age/Wt: 4/9-1 F: 71-395 OR: 77

1 tip

11/2

Comment: Can front-run; best efforts on AW, particularly at Kempton; turf form does not live up to this mark, albeit after just one attempt on it this term; unraced beyond 1m4f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	5 / 14	13/8	77
23/05/25	Goodwood / Handicap / F	3	9 / 10	25/1	78
05/05/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	3 / 8	11/4	77
06/11/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	1 / 7	10/11	67
15/10/24	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	5	7 / 7	3/1	68
18/09/24	Sandown / Handicap / F	5	4 / 9	1/1	69

Incensed

Jockey: R Havlin Trainer: Mrs A J Perrett Age/Wt: 4/9-12 F: 514-51 OR: 88

15/2

Comment: Made the running for her two wins (good/AW) last season; better than ever to take 14-runner race at Kempton (1m4f, AW) on her recent second run for new connections; probably acts on good to firm; up 5lb but needs respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	3	1 / 14	10/1	83
13/06/25	Sandown / Handicap / F	3	5 / 8	28/1	85
05/10/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	4 / 11	11/4	86
06/09/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	1 / 4	15/8	80
15/08/24	Salisbury / Handicap / F	3	5 / 8	8/1	82
25/07/24	Sandown / Handicap / F	3	4 / 6	5/2	83

Typical Woman

Jockey: Billy Loughnane Trainer: Ian Williams Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 05574 OR: 73

11/1

Comment: Turf double over 1m2f on good ground in space of a week last August, the first leg in impressive fashion at this track; something to prove on good to firm after three attempts, two last year; appeared to stay 1m6f on Wolverhampton AW on sole attempt beyond 1m4f but that was in 2023; often wears cheekpieces but they are now replaced with tongue-tie first time; has a few questions to answer, including on 2025 efforts, but plenty of stablemates have been primed for big runs in recent weeks.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	4 / 10	10/1	73
15/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	3	7 / 8	14/1	75
28/05/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	5 / 12	20/1	76
05/05/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	5 / 8	28/1	77
18/01/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	2	10 / 12	40/1	79
04/12/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	2	10 / 11	14/1	80

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17:20

Runners: 5 Distance: 1m 4f 0y Handicap Going: Good

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: There are positives for them all but preference is for the potential of 3yo handicap newcomer GOLDEN HANDSHAKE (nap).

Golden Handshake

Jockey: Tom Marquand Trainer: W J Haggas Age/Wt: 3/9-5 F: 921 OR: 84

11 tips

5/4

Comment: Strong-finishing runner-up at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) on second start and no problems going one better when 2-11 in four-runner maiden at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) four weeks later; second favourite when withdrawn from a six-runner handicap five days ago, having spread a plate; gives the impression he is just getting started and has plenty of potential.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Lingfield / Unknown / F	5	1 / 4	2/11	-
20/05/25	Nottingham / Unknown / F	5	2 / 8	12/1	-
01/05/25	Yarmouth / Unknown / F	5	9 / 12	20/1	-

Sourdough

Jockey: D Egan Trainer: H Morrison Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 563-3 OR: 76

1 tip

11/5

Comment: Favourite for handicap/seasonal debut at Nottingham (1m2f, good) and improved his rating again in third of nine off this mark, but hanging badly left in the final 2f interfered with his effort; likely to stay and still has potential if he's been straightened out in his 100-day absence.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	4	3 / 9	11/4	76
13/11/24	Lingfield / Unknown / F	5	3 / 12	14/1	-
23/10/24	Newmarket / Unknown / F	4	6 / 9	66/1	-
01/10/24	Bath / Unknown / F	4	5 / 12	8/1	-

His Finest Hour

Jockey: Hollie Doyle Trainer: Ian Williams Age/Wt: 4/9-6 F: 8-0P1 OR: 74

13/2

Comment: Struggled in his first three handicaps, indeed pulled up on third occasion (turf debut on soft ground); however, he was back in action just 19 days later to register a tenacious win under Hollie Doyle in seven-runner handicap here (1m2f, good to firm) two weeks ago; up 3lb; more to prove on third attempt at 1m4f but he's lightly raced and may have more to give.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	5	1 / 7	17/2	71
14/06/25	Chester / Handicap / F	5	P / 10	16/1	71
27/05/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	11 / 13	12/1	73
12/12/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	4	8 / 9	5/1	74
19/10/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	1 / 7	13/2	-
10/09/24	Lingfield / Unknown / F	5	3 / 5	9/1	-

Odin Legacy

Jockey: S M Levey Trainer: R Hannon Age/Wt: 4/10-2 F: 614121 OR: 84

3 tips

15/2

Comment: Consistent with blinkers going on this season, with Ripon (1m4f) last time made it two wins from his last three starts and three from his last five; edging up the weights but he won't go down without a fight.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	1 / 7	9/2	82
07/06/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	4	2 / 6	9/2	79
31/05/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	4	1 / 5	11/4	76
19/05/25	Windsor / Handicap / F	4	4 / 12	15/2	76
04/05/25	Salisbury / Handicap / F	5	1 / 5	5/2	73
15/04/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	6 / 12	12/1	75

Melek Alreeh

Jockey: Rossa Ryan Trainer: D M Simcock Age/Wt: 6/9-12 F: 681-24 OR: 80

15/2

Comment: Sole turf win was on good to firm in 2022; two Southwell AW wins last year and close second at Doncaster (1m4f, good) in May on 2025 return; also ran well back on AW latest; like all of these, he's one to take seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	3	4 / 13	22/1	81
03/05/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	2 / 6	4/1	79
04/11/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	1 / 7	11/2	77
25/09/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	8 / 13	17/2	79
29/06/24	Chester / Handicap / F	4	6 / 7	10/1	79
08/06/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	2	8 / 8	10/1	81

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