Saturday 23 May 2026 Every horse, A to Z
547 horses 59 races 8 meetings
The day's horses
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George Boughey 18%7686No signal28/1 33/1 25/1Well held all starts on the AW, latterly when 66-1 outsider of six on her handicap debut; goes right up in trip on her handicap/turf debut, which needs to make a big difference.
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Mason Paetel(3) 11%Roger Teal 13%070-4No signal12/1 12/1 11/1Half-sister to three winners, two of whom improved once handicapping; she may be about to follow suit on comeback evidence (1m), when splitting two subsequent winners, albeit she has stamina to prove on her turf debut.
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Tom Bellamy 16%Julian Smith 5%/7884-No signalSP 12/1 18/1Ten-race maiden but she rallied on her Fontwell reappearance (3m2f, soft; cheekpieces) in March and was not beaten far in fourth; this is a deeper race but she's unexposed as a stayer and is not ruled out off 1lb lower than last time.
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Theo Gillard 12%Donald McCain 15%3348-8No signal33/1 18/1 33/10-8 in Irish points and she hasn't shown a great deal in three hurdle runs (2m, good) this spring; now goes handicapping but this is competitive and she needs a transformation on this big step up in trip
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Rossa Ryan 18%Clive Cox 17%15214-No signalSP5f AW winner last November having shown promise on turf previously (unproven on slow ground); underwhelming back in a handicap at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in December but gelded since and has a competitive mark if back on song. -
Rowan Scott 12%Chris Gordon 14%-54481No signal18/1 11/1 16/1Ended a lengthy losing run when winning a 0-55 AW handicap run to suit round Lingfield last time; upped 6lb but was competitive off higher marks on turf last summer and that win may have boosted confidence.
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Andrew Mullen 10%Charlie Johnston 13%22-17No signal40/1 14/1 33/1Two seconds and a win (hung left) to start his career this winter on AW, all over 1m; many from this stable bounce back but, notwithstanding the 106 days off, last month's handicap/turf debut at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) looked severely disappointing.
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Saffie Osborne 14%Charlie Johnston 13%404-12No signal7/2 5/1 10/32024 C&D winner who broke his losing run in clearcut style when he reappeared with restored cheekpieces at Kempton (2m, AW) in March; second in valuable race at Newmarket (1m6f) confirmed that he's turned a corner and must remain in serious calculations.
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Gina Mangan 11%6739-9No signal40/1Changed stables last summer and it was an inauspicious start for this yard when last of nine in course nursery (good to firm) in August; subsequently gelded but again trailed the field at Bath (also 5f, firm) on his reappearance last month; plenty to prove on his first go at 6f.
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Billy Garritty 11%Paul Midgley 11%02-866No signal9/2 13/2 9/2Split James's Delight and Elmonjed in top 3yo handicap over C&D (good to soft) in 2024; failed to win in 2025 but he has edged down the weights and his three runs for Paul Midgley have been quite encouraging, faring best of those in the far-side group when sixth of 16 back on turf at Ripon (6f, good to soft) 37 days ago; considered.
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Harry Davies 13%William Haggas 23%1/21F-No signal10/3 10/3 3/1Promising in 6f novice events, winning at Yarmouth on second occasion (soft ground), but it was his runaway Ayr win last July that stamped him as a potential top notcher; still in contention for a York Listed event when clipping heels and taking an horrific fall in September; he remains a sprinter of considerable interest but having a positive experience back on the racecourse may be the number one priority today.
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Almuhit16:05 Haydock race 5 of 7Sean Levey 13%Faye Bramley 15%1239-6No signal14/1 11/1 12/1Rediscovered the knack for new stable last year, including two front-running wins over 2m in four-runner Flat races and two places when the action got more competitive; returned to some hurdles form on last two outings in that sphere; a lesser show on Musselburgh Flat in between was over 1m6f but this race may also prove too tough. -
Sam James 14%K. R. Burke 20%116-1No signal12/1 9/1 11/1Won Leicester novice event by 5l on debut and landed a valuable sales event over an extended 6f at this venue last September; finished 4l behind runner-up Gstaad when a 50-1 shot in the Dewhurst; reversed the form of that race with fourth-placed Zavateri when landing the Greenham at Newbury (7f, good) on reappearance; missed the 2,000 Guineas.
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G. F. Carroll 10%Joseph G Murphy 11%311-79No signal80/1 28/1 66/1Useful form on easy ground last autumn; Killarney maiden winner in early October and won a valuable restricted contest over 7f at Naas six days later; unplaced in a handicap on her seasonal debut; conditions race at Cork last month; well held by Drop Dead Gorgeous on running in a Group 3 fillies' event here last time
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R. P. Whelan 9%Aidan O'Brien 22%1-2No signal9/1 10/1 9/1Made a winning debut in a 7f maiden here last June; no match for Godolphin's Maho Bay in a novice event at Newmarket last month; the winner was a beaten favourite in the Lingfield Derby Trial.
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American AffairPaul MulrennanJim Goldie1151-0No signal14/1SR 114 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
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73-252No signal10/1 13/2 10/1Record of 0-9 since debut success but she is somewhat threatening to double her tally, having finished second in two of her three outings this term, latest at Bath (5f, firm); not ruled out.
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Mel Rowley 11%—No signal11/1 18/1 10/16,000euros foal; first foal; dam 2m hurdle winner, out of bumper/2m-2m5f hurdle winning sister to useful bumper and 2m3f-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Twelve Roses; yard not known for bumper winners and she could be a longer-term prospect.
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Chris Hayes 9%A Oliver 11%075-48No signal25/1 12/1 22/1Four turf wins, including this race last year, beating Cloud Seeker by a short head; not far behind Iron Fist on seasonal debut at Cork; out of her comfort zone in a Listed race at Gowran last time; respected now on the same mark as 12 months ago.
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Daniel Muscutt 14%James Fanshawe 18%2-21No signal13/2 9/2 13/2Improved with each of her three runs in fillies' novice events, getting off the mark at Lingfield last month (7f); not obviously thrown in on that effort but her pedigree and profile do point to further progress being highly likely.
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Tim Easterby 11%637-44No signal80/1 FCST 66/12yo Listed winner at Newmarket last June and has run well when fourth in Group 3/Listed races on her two starts this spring, but she would be a shock winner today.
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Oisin Murphy 22%Lemos De Souza 11%7171-0No signal6/1 15/2 11/2Carries a 5lb penalty today and she was down the field on her comeback at Newmarket three weeks ago; however, she may have needed that run and is entitled to respect having won two 5f Group 1s last season, namely the Nunthorpe at York (good to firm) and the Prix de l'Abbaye at Longchamp (very soft).
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Astrazar14:20 Haydock race 2 of 7Kieran Shoemark 14%Ed Walker 16%2411-9No signal14/1 17/2 11/1Won Ffos Las maiden (7.3f, heavy) last September on seventh start when going beyond 6f for first time, and he followed up in a valuable EBF final at York (7f, good); denied a clear run when mid-division in handicap at Newbury (7f, good) on reappearance and the step up to 1m looks a good move; chance. -
Luke McAteer 8%David Marnane 10%73211-No signal13/2Ended last year on a roll with successive AW wins at Dundalk over further, second occasion in fillies Listed over 1m; earlier in the campaign had finished third over C&D; runs off 7lb lower turf mark.
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tbcEdward Bethell 17%881-61No signal50/1 - B
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Leigh Roche 6%Padraig Roche 10%3309-6No signal25/1 20/1 25/1Both wins have been at this track, including early last season over this trip (soft) and better form when third to Go Athletico in Scurry from out of handicap; reportedly coming into season when disappointing joint-favourite on C&D seasonal return in March, more expected of now.
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Jonathan Burke 15%James Owen 18%/1213-No signal12/1 11/2 10/1Made it 2-5 over hurdles when landing a mares' handicap at Stratford (2m3f, good) last July but she flopped in a three-runner race in final run last year; has bit to prove after 218 days but she has potential in this sphere and needs a close look in market.
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Colin Keane 16%M D O'Callaghan 12%2-2No signal80/1 80/1 66/1Beaten a neck on both maiden starts over 7f; can win races; this is highly ambitious.
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56513-No signal20/1 11/1 18/1Three-time AW winner, whose sole turf win came over 7f at Leopardstown; absent since November but ran well on seasonal return when third in this race last year (to Moltophino) off today's mark; 7lb claim could prove useful.
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—No signalSPHalf-sister to the yard's ordinary 7f Tapeta winner Galileo Charm (ran well on her 2yo debut); trainer off the mark with juveniles for the season during the week (second time out); the market will tell a story. -
—No signal28/1 14/1 28/1Early-foaled 13,000gns yearling who's a brother to useful French sprinter Antonella and a half-brother to five winners, including on 2yo debut; yard struggling for winners of late and just 1-59 with 2yos in recent seasons; tongue-tie straight on.
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Connor Beasley 13%Bryan Smart 12%-72101No signal18/1Last of 20 over 6f last May on his only race here, before finishing on the heels of the leaders twice over 7f at Doncaster; 0-11 on turf and not the most consistent but he won at Newcastle on two of his last three AW starts and the latest was over 7f; 6lb lower today and needs a close look.
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17-642No signal33/1 14/1 33/1Landed a 7f turf win at Doncaster (good to firm) last summer and close second at Wolverhampton (7f) on latest start in February; back from a 12-week break with his stable among the winners but he's done all his winning at 7f.
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Kevin Stott 15%K. R. Burke 20%812-39No signal28/1 16/1 20/1Three Listed wins, latest at Ayr (5.5f, soft) last September; returned with Listed third at Bath (5f, good) but well beaten in Longchamp Group 3 (5f, soft) since; fifth in this race in 2024; may again be vulnerable.
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Ismail Mohammed 12%—No signal9/1 22/1 17/2The progeny of two winners (sire 5f-7f, dam 8.6f AW) for her connections; both parents took a little time to get off the mark; may need this debut outing.
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Andrew Balding 18%—No signal14/1 17/2 14/13,800gns foal, 25,000gns yearling; dam, placed over 5f (RPR 63), is a half-sister to smart sprint winners Tis Marvellous (5f-6f Group 2) and Mythmaker (6f); represents a powerful stable
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Harry Skelton 26%Dan Skelton 22%6806-1No signal15/8 7/4 32/17Back on the up (in first-time cheekpieces) when easily landing a gamble in 2m1f handicap at Newton Abbot 17 days ago; up 7lb but runner-up has gone in since so this C&D winner merits serious consideration in retained headgear.
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Jack Hogan 11%Fergal O'Brien 15%3613-3No signal13/2 9/2 13/2Point winner who got off the mark over fences on his second attempt, at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) in March; third on both starts since and first-time cheekpieces are now employed along with regular tongue-tie; should be thereabouts.
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W. J. Lee 16%52-019No signal18/1 14/1 16/1Splendid veteran showed he retained enthusiasm when winning the 7f Gladness Stakes in March, his ninth Curragh win on his 50th visit; found 5f too sharp at Naas last time; runs in this event for the fourth consecutive year, second at 25-1 in 2023, ninth in 2024, third behind James Delight at 33-1 last season; asking a lot now in a strong edition.
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Oisin Murphy 22%William Knight 14%5-12No signal5/4 3/2 11/10Improved upon sole 2yo run to win at Nottingham (6f, good) last month, and runner-up in Southwell novice (6f, AW) since; she could do with settling better but this well-bred filly might appreciate the drop to 5f on handicap debut, and may well have a part to play.
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Lewis Edmunds 12%Harry Charlton 16%626-No signal14/1 11/1 14/1Hooded all three starts last term; best effort when second at Kempton (6f, AW) in September; opening mark looks a little punchy ahead of her handicap debut/reappearance but pedigree offers plenty of hope she'll do better this season.
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W. M. Lordan 16%1672-1No signal18/1 16/1 18/1Progressed well last year over 7f, winning twice; resumed progress on return in March when defying top-weight at Dundalk off 84; drops in trip with cheekpieces now fitted; wants decent ground.
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Charlotte Jones 14%James Moffatt 13%8177-5No signal18/1 11/1 16/1The winner of two 2m1f novice events here (good to soft/good) last summer; however, she dropped out very tamely in a 3m1f handicap here on Saturday.
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Blazeon Five16:05 Haydock race 5 of 7Rossa Ryan 18%Alan King 16%111-62No signal15/2 10/1 7/1Ended last year in storming form for 1m6f/2m hat-trick and came a respectable second at Newbury (2m, good) five weeks ago after a three-month break; peak efforts on softer than good, so she needs a close look. -
John Dixon 2%5405U-No signal33/1 FCST 25/12m4f Worcester chase winner off 11lb higher in August 2024, but over a year since showing much over either type of obstacle.
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Taryn Langley(5) 10%405-00No signal50/1Record of 240500 for current yard reflects that he hasn't been able to hold his form; others are much more obvious.
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P. J. McDonald 14%Brian Ellison 10%31-No signal10/1 13/2 10/1Both races were 7f novices on Newcastle AW, showing promise in September and winning in clearcut style in November; has a useful pedigree and brings clear potential but 22-runner race is something of a baptism of fire for this handicap and turf debut.
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05831-No signal22/1 13/2 20/1Found a weak soft-ground Chepstow nursery when scrambling home off 3lb lower on his final run last season; different conditions tonight as he returns from nine months off.
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P622-3No signal7/2 5/1 3/1A dual winning pointer, he was a runner-up over hurdles at Warwick and Taunton this year.
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J A Stack 12%090-18No signal11/1 12/1 11/1Took his mark to a career-high when winning seasonal return here in March over 5f (soft-to-heavy) off 87; stiff task and ran as well as could be expected in good-class Naas Listed following month; has form at 6f/7f so respected back in handicap company.
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W. M. Lordan 16%Aidan O'Brien 22%—No signal5/1 5/2 9/2No Nay Never brother to 5f/6f 2yo winner First Approach (RPR 89), half-brother to winners Lisboa (1m2f; 84) and Sound It Out (Australian 7f-1m); dam Group-placed 6f winner (109), closely related to useful 7f/1m winner Aerion Power; seemingly Ballydoyle second-choice but don't rule out.
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Sean Dylan Bowen 11%Ollie Sangster 14%0331-2No signal28/1 12/1 25/1Ran well behind Rogue Messiah at Lingfield on seasonal debut, taking AW record to 112; however, far from certain to back up that effort, with his turf form much less convincing.
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Sheila Lewis 7%—No signal33/1 16/1 33/1Third foal; dam useful and prolific bumper/2m-3m1f hurdle/chase winner, closely related to winners Letterpress (2m/2m1f hurdle) and Belle Empress (2m6f hurdle/3m6f chase), half-sister to useful 2m3f-2m5f chase winner Fistral Beach; has quite a bit of stamina in pedigree and market should guide on debut.
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Conor O'Farrell 12%Ewan Whillans 11%2-No signal11/4 18/13 5/211th foal; half-sister to useful hurdler Master Malt and two bumper winners; 10-1 for a four-runner bumper at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in March but she ran well to finish a close second; that was a promising debut and she sets the standard on that form.
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Daniel Tudhope 18%David Menuisier 13%536-1No signal5/2 9/4 5/211-2 for handicap/seasonal debut at Goodwood (1m2f, good) three weeks ago and showed improved form to come from off the pace and win narrowly; the runner-up went one better on Monday; open to further improvement and the 3lb rise will probably underestimate him.
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2-11No signal11/4 32/17 5/2The progeny of Group 1 winners for her notable connections; has duly shown plenty of promise at novice level and is 2-2 this year, gaining those wins at Yarmouth (good to firm) and Kempton (AW) by an aggregate of nearly 20l, both at about 1m3f; brings major potential to this next step.
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Sean Levey 13%Aidan O'Brien 22%4222-6No signal10/1 FCST 9/1Runner-up twice in Group 1 company as a juvenile, including in the Middle Park at Newmarket with Coppull narrowly behind in third; however, he made an underwhelming start to his 3yo career when only sixth to Coppull (Division third) in 6f Ascot Group 3 on reappearance 22 days ago; possible he simply needed the run but arrives with a point to prove.
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David Egan 13%Robson De Aguiar 12%137-75No signal9/2 FCST 4/1Group 1-winning juvenile over C&D; returned from aborted stud career last year and won a 5f Listed race at Naas (good) and a C&D Group 3 (6f, good); fine third in the Group 1 Flying Five before failing to run to expectations at the Breeders' Cup; well below best on soft on seasonal debut at Cork; better over 5f at Naas, but needs more to make an impact here.
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Jason Watson 13%Brian Toomey 12%31-3No signal11/1 7/1 10/1All three starts over 5f on AW; won at Wolverhampton in December on second outing and not beaten far when third of three in novice there in March; open to further improvement and not ruled out on turf/handicap debut.
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Jake Dickson(3) 12%Tim Easterby 11%975-66No signal25/1 11/1 25/1Won Ayr maiden and Redcar novice (6f, good/good to firm) last summer but hasn't repeated the form in sprint handicaps; hard to make a case for but perhaps this step up in distance will suit.
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Joe Leavy 11%Richard Hannon 12%25No signal9/4 7/4 9/4Shaped well when second of eight at Newmarket's Craven meeting (5f, good) but she failed to back it up at the Guineas meeting (raced too freely); if she returns to the debut form it will take a useful newcomer to beat her but she will need to settle better.
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R. P. Cleary 6%1-98No signal33/1 28/1 25/1Landed a 1m maiden at Dundalk on debut early last year; did not appear last turf season; fair run over 1m here on turf debut; needs to settle better than at Cork a month ago.
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Rob Hornby 11%Jonathan Portman 13%4121-6No signal9/1 14/1 9/1Had a record of 2-3 in handicaps (AW/soft) last term for previous yard; below par at Bath on stable/seasonal debut but may do better with the outing under his belt.
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7051-No signal7/2 5/2 7/2Big improvement with cheekpieces added on handicap debut when beating 11 rivals at Ffos Las (2m4f, good to soft) last month; up 6lb but she knuckled down well last time and this unexposed mare shaped as though this new trip should be within range; strongly respected.
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Lewis Edmunds 12%Tom Ward 11%4900-8No signal40/1 40/1 33/1Dry since a C&D win in 2023 and has looked on the downgrade in recent times; goes back to cheekpieces from blinkers, minus the tongue-tie again, after four months off; outsider.
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5/P5-PNo signal80/1 80/1 66/1Three listless performances since returning from 13 months out; 12lb below his last winning mark now, but no good thing to capitalise.
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Tom Marquand 16%Charlie Appleby 33%214-27No signal4/1 5/1 4/1Unraced on ground softer than good; has consistent RPRs over 7f and looks reasonably solid in that respect; chance of showing progress depends on the effects of his physical tweaks (gelding/wind operations) since a disappointing effort over 6f at Meydan in February.
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Charlotte Jones 14%James Moffatt 13%623P-2No signal9/2 13/2 9/2Both wins over hurdles were here; runner-up in two of his four chase starts, the latest here on Saturday when no match for the winner over 3m1f; fine over this far and has clear claims.
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Ryan Moore 24%Aidan O'Brien 22%41-11No signal4/5 10/11 4/5Left Gowran debut effort behind to win a 7f maiden here last October on very soft ground; won the Madrid handicap at Naas (7f, soft) on seasonal return off 94; preferred by Ryan Moore to his higher-rated stablemate Neolithic in a 1m Listed race here 19 days ago; won comfortably and can continue on the upgrade; pedigree suggests this trip will be within his range.
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Jack Doughty 13%David Menuisier 13%580-No signal28/1 20/1 25/1Only beat two rivals home in his three novice/maiden runs as a 2yo (all 1m); gelded since last seen; surprising if this stoutly-bred 3yo couldn't leave those efforts well behind now his stamina is being more fully tested.
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Ross O'Sullivan 10%0/121-No signalSP 11/2 9/1In the form of his life last year, winning 1m4f Roscommon Listed on seasonal debut and better again upped to 2m at this venue, unlucky narrow defeat in Irish Cesarewitch and ready winner of Group 3 Loughbrown Stakes in November on heavy; ideally wants it softer and this looks a tough enough task on seasonal return but has to be respected.
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Harry Kimber 12%Faye Bramley 15%6No signal25/1 22/1 20/1Eight-race maiden on the Flat and was a well-held sixth of 14 on hurdling debut at Fontwell (2m1f, good) two weeks ago; passed over.
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Daniel Muscutt 14%Oliver Cole 11%31-285No signal11/1 13/2 11/1Got off the mark in a Chelmsford novice (1m, AW) in December; has excuses for his last two defeats as he pulled too hard at Newcastle in February and missed the break at Kempton last time; tongue-tie returns to combine with blinkers and not out of this if things pan out for him.
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Harry Davies 13%Clive Cox 17%25-No signal7/2 5/2 7/2Close second here on last May's debut (5f, good to firm); raced too freely when beaten at odds-on at Nottingham last June; gelded since; not yet exposed and he's one to take seriously back from his absence.
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Jason Hart 14%Hugo Palmer 13%2147-0No signal25/1 20/1 22/122-1 winner of the Group 3 Valiant Stakes at Ascot (1m, good) last July and good fourth in US Grade 3 (1m, firm) next time; of interest on that form but tailed off in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on reappearance at Newmarket (1m1f, good to firm) three weeks ago; unraced on slow ground.
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Ben Coen 11%J. P. Murtagh 12%4-6264No signal16/1 12/1 14/1All three wins have come at 1m; back after a spell in the Emirates; not far off best when touched off by Elnajmm in the 7f Group 2 Al Fahidi Fort in January; beaten 3l in fourth behind the same horse in a Group 3 last time; blinkered first time now; not appealing at this trip.
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David Probert 13%Emma Lavelle 18%1112-2No signalSPCan front-run; hat-trick last May/July and short-headed at Doncaster in September when next seen; suffered another narrow, battling defeat at Kempton (again 1m4f; AW) on reappearance 19 days ago but that was improved form yet again and she's worth this first crack at 1m6f. -
Harry Vigors(3) 12%David Pipe 16%201-36No signal33/1 11/1 25/1Flat/hurdle winner for Joseph O'Brien; pulled up in two hurdle runs for his new stable and hard to know what to expect now back on the Flat.
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Jack Doughty 13%Tony Carroll 13%144-81No signal20/1 12/1 20/1The winner of ten of her 39 starts, notably when scampering clear of ten rivals in a Class 3 fillies' handicap at Newmarket three weeks ago; this represents a much stiffer assignment.
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742054No signal25/1 16/1 22/1Smart turf form at up to 7f in Bahrain for George Scott early last year; standout runs for current yard this year when second to Sir Les Patterson on the AW and latest when close fourth of 13 at Chester early this month, extended 7f looking to stretch him; return to stiff 6f could suit.
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Pat Cosgrave 11%Michael Bell 13%44-53No signal12/1 8/1 12/1Has proved reasonably consistent over 7f-1m on artificial surfaces, good third at Kempton most recently; however, pedigree raises doubts regarding this new trip and switch to turf.
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Kaiya Fraser 12%John Berry 10%85331-No signalSPFinally off the mark on her debut for this yard when last seen nine months ago; fair effort first time out last season gives hope but a 7lb rise looks plenty and she's done most of her racing over 7f, so looks to have a bit to overcome. -
Ray Dawson 14%Roger Varian 20%2189-No signal22/1 16/1 22/1Gained her Doncaster maiden win (7f) at the chief expense of the current Oaks favourite but needs to rebound, having suffered a couple of heavy defeats at Newmarket subsequently; goes without usual hood in this first middle-distance attempt.
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Sean Quinlan 15%0P74-9No signal22/1 9/1 20/1Seemingly aided by a wind op when fourth over fences at Sedgefield (2m5f, good; jumped right throughout) last month, only fading out of contention on run-in, but was tailed off in another chase here on Saturday.
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A. Slattery 11%674-20No signal14/1 20/1 14/1Five-time winner, beaten a short head by Apercu in this race last season; back from a spell in Bahrain; generally reliable performer at 1m2f/1m4f.
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David Probert 13%—No signal10/3220,000gns yearling; Blue Point half-sister to two winners, notably Chindit (7f/1m including 2yo/Group 2; RPR 119); dam well-related 7f AW scorer (67); yard's first 2yo runner of the season; has good credentials and market support would heighten interest.
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Ryan Moore 24%13-335No signal2/1 11/4 2/1Useful form at 7m/1m last season, fifth in the Irish 2,000 Guineas, third in the Jersey Stakes, odds-on for 7f Naas win; kept on for third in 7f Group 2 in Saudi Arabia in February; ran as well as could have been expected when fifth of eight behind the spectacular Ka Ying Rising at Sha Tin last month; trip possibly a little sharp for him.
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Rowan Scott 12%Dylan Cunha 13%005-46No signal14/1 20/1 12/1Cracking debut when 250-1 but only beaten 4l in Group 2 Queen Mary (5f) last June hasn't been built on, despite winning 6f course novice (good) next time; edging down the weights, however, and might be finding her level having not been disgraced at Wetherby last month; makes first start at 1m.
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Liam Wright(3) 14%112-37No signal12/1Dual nursery (5f, AW) winner who was outpaced when a little short of room on his turf debut at Bath last month; this step back up to 6f should help.
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Hector Crouch 18%George Scott 19%217-77No signal22/1Did too much up front over 1m1f on penultimate start but never landed a blow when ridden with restraint in first-time hood (retained) over 7.5f latest; progress has stopped since French Listed win and he still has something to prove beyond 1m.
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George Wood 11%242435No signal16/1Not far away in one of these big-field C&D races last July; showed at Doncaster that month that he can win on turf and he's not been far away in any of his races this year, so he has place claims.
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Cieren Fallon 18%William Haggas 23%14637-No signal12/1 18/1 11/1Impressive win on debut at Newbury (7f, good) last April; 0-4 since (including in two Listed races) and has something to find in today's company, but this lightly raced half-sister to connections' Group 2 winner Sacred is in top hands and may be able to take a sizeable step forward at some point.
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Neil Callan 14%Tom Clover 17%21No signal12/1 13/2 12/1Unraced at two; promising debut when runner-up at Lingfield (1m) in March then won going away dropped to 7f at Wolverhampton (also AW; flashed tail for pressure) one month later; another interesting handicap debutante and cheekpieces go on for this first taste of turf.
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Shay Farmer 8%Ollie Sangster 14%512113No signal16/1 18/1 14/1Has made excellent progress on AW this year and transferred that ability to turf with creditable third at Chester (7.5f, good) last time; needs additional improvement to add to her tally, however.
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Rossa Ryan 18%Clive Cox 17%3153-1No signal7/2 4/1 10/3Won the Group 2 Richmond Stakes at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good) last July and rounded off his juvenile campaign with a close third in the Group 1 Middle Park at Newmarket (6f, good to firm); showed he's trained on well with a win in 6f Ascot Group 3 (good to firm) on reappearance, with reopposing Division 0.5l behind in third (Brussels sixth); likely to go well for yard which won this with Harry Angel in 2017.
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Oisin Orr 14%Ivan Furtado 10%331No signal33/1 14/1 28/1Looked green first two starts; improved a bit under positive ride when winning 11-runner maiden at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last month; hardly looks thrown in for handicap/turf debut but he may not have reached his ceiling just yet.
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Crest Of Fire14:20 Haydock race 2 of 7Edward Greatrex 14%Jack Channon 15%2432-1No signal7/2 9/2 7/2Having made the running he was beaten just a neck on nursery debut at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last September, which was the second leg of a four-timer for the winner; reappeared with 10l win at 2-5 in maiden at Southwell (1m, AW) in March and he could be well treated off an unaltered mark. -
John J Nallen 10%52251-No signal40/1 18/1 33/1Third career win came on final start last season in 1m Listowel Listed in testing conditions under a positive ride (just a day after being well beaten in handicap); balance of form is over shorter than this so others preferred on seasonal return.
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Sean Quinlan 15%21P9P/No signal40/1 33/1 40/1Back on the lowly mark off which he snapped a long losing run in December 2024 at Carlisle (3m2f, soft); remains to be seen what ability remains on this stable debut following 14 months out.
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Stan Sheppard 16%Tom Lacey 19%1/6P5-No signal4/1 3/1 7/2Took big step back in right direction when fifth at Aintree (3m1f, good to soft) last month, in race he won the previous two seasons; still on a workable mark and has a fighting chance here if first-time cheekpieces have any positive effect.
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21353-No signal11/2 4/1 11/2Record of 4-12 over hurdles but she was vulnerable in her final three runs last year including over C&D (good); now only 1lb higher than for her last success but she needs to rediscover her spark after six months off.
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Shane Gray 15%Kevin Ryan 12%1076-0No signal100/1 40/1 80/1Rather fizzled out as a 2yo and he was tailed off on reappearance at Wetherby; difficult to recommend after that.
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Connor Beasley 13%Michael Dods 12%00059-No signal20/1 25/1 20/1Tremendous stable servant over the years with 17 wins; understandably not the force of old but won on 2025 reappearance (off 6lb higher) and has a strong York record (6-18).
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Michael Bell 13%413-24No signal5/1 17/2 5/1Her second win last year came over C&D (good to soft); career-best form when second at Musselburgh (1m6f, soft) on reappearance, meeting trouble in running, but she could not lay a glove on the principals when returned to 1m4f at Ripon (good) three weeks later; return to 1m6f will presumably help and might offset good ground if it dries out; one to consider.
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Robert Havlin 15%/2451-No signal4/7 8/13 4/7Likeable 5yo who signed off for last year with a demolition job on 17 rivals in Listed event at Doncaster (1m2f, heavy) in November; possibly ideally suited by the mud but drying ground should not inconvenience her unduly and she has made the frame in two Group 2 races over 1m6f; the one to beat if giving her running after a winter break.
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Harry Sexton 4%A. J. Martin 7%—No signal125/1 100/1 80/1Eight Flat wins when trained in France including at Listed level; nowhere near that form in three runs on the level for this yard; likely best watched on hurdles debut unless money comes. -
Tom Marquand 16%Warren Greatrex 15%02164-No signal20/1 16/1 18/1Successful in Bath maiden (5.7f) last summer and ran respectably in 5f AW handicap on final 2yo start; however, progress is likely required in this field on reappearance.
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Pat Dobbs 14%Richard Hannon 12%—No signal11/1 10/1 11/162,000gns yearling; by Dark Angel and first foal of French 9.5f/1m2f winner (RPR 96); stable has landed this race two times in the last three years; newcomer to consider.
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Jim Boyle 9%677-62No signal7/1 7/1 13/2Suited by the step up to 1m2f back on turf when one of three to come away off a 2lb lower mark at Yarmouth late last month (Keep It Classic behind); bit unlucky not to go closer still there and is on the shortlist.
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Kaiya Fraser 12%Tom Ward 11%7-4535No signal14/1 17/2 12/1Solid handicap debut effort in February but that race hasn't worked out; ran to a similar level upped to 1m4f when last seen and needs to improve on her turf debut.
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J M Sheridan 11%0452-8No signal25/1 25/1 22/1No wins last season but strong form in defeat in big staying handicaps; fourth in the amateur handicap at Galway, fifth in the Irish Cesarewitch and signed off with a fine second in the Cesarewitch; runs over an inadequate trip here on second start of the season.
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Jack Mitchell 16%Jack Jones 12%025-44No signal7/1 8/1 7/1Five-race maiden; not beaten far on his handicap debut three weeks ago (1m, good to firm; cheekpieces first time) but he will need to raise his game to come out on top here.
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Richie McLernon 13%Sam England 15%21272-No signal5/2 4/1 5/2Justified favouritism over 2m5f on this card last year (good to soft), and added a Catterick stayers' event in the winter, both off 4lb lower; all wins on good to soft and soft but last month's Sedgefield second on good was the equal of his peak soft-ground form; chance.
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Tom Marquand 16%Charlie Appleby 33%323-14No signal4/1 10/3 4/1Record is only 1-6 but he's consistent on bare figures and has two pieces of Group 3 form, last time fourth of five (not disgraced) in a Chester Vase won by the the colt who is now Derby favourite; possibilities, provided he takes well to first-time cheekpieces.
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Roisin Leech 7%Sophie Leech 12%5353-2No signal40/1 25/1 40/1Bagged a four-timer (around 2m) over hurdles/fences last winter; not at her best of late though and finished a remote second in 2m Hexham seller three weeks ago on her final run for Jennie Candlish; more needed in refitted cheekpieces for her new handler.
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Colin Keane 16%P. Twomey 25%16480-No signal8/1 12/1 8/1Ex-Dermot Weld, won her first two starts last season, both at Gowran over a slightly shorter trip than this; highly tried later in the season; interesting recruit to this yard.
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Connor Beasley 13%Mario Baratti 24%316-44No signal11/1 15/2 11/1Stablemate of Danielle last season, winning 1m4f novice at Southwell; creditable fourth in French Listed races (10.5f/1m6f, good to soft/very soft) for new yard, rallying in latter; fair bit to find with the favourite but she's still relatively lightly raced and her fitness is guaranteed.
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22P27-No signal11/4 9/2 11/4Won five times when trained in France; first win in Britain came at Cartmel (2m1f, good) last August; has run well when in the frame since but was beaten 30l back over hurdles when last seen in November; may be better for the run.
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Billy Loughnane 18%Charlie Appleby 33%1313-3No signal9/2 5/1 4/1E1,900,000 breeze-up purchase last spring; very smart juvenile form, aside from when pulling too hard in the Acomb; impressed in winning a 1m Group 3 event at Newmarket in September before a fine third placing (1 1/2l behind Gstaad) in the Dewhurst; now has an 8l deficit to overturn in another clash with Gstaad following his distant 2,000 Guineas third; first-time cheekpieces.
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Cieren Fallon 18%William Haggas 23%1115-3No signal11/4 FCST 5/2Raced at 6f; won three times last year, notably a York Listed race (good; also won on good to soft); improved again when coming with a strong late run (started slowly) for 0.5l third to Coppull in Ascot Group 3 (good to firm) on reappearance three weeks ago; probably capable of better again.
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31-152No signalSP 17/2 10/1Ended last season with C&D win and repeated the feat on seasonal return in March off 9lb higher; career-best when upped to 7f at Cork early this month when a clear second (beaten a neck) to an improver on favoured soft ground; still-improving 4yo would appreciate any softening in the ground.
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29/No signal16/1 16/1 12/1Second of five on Huntingdon debut (2m, good) in November 2024 but she was tailed off at Doncaster 18 days later; on the sidelines since and has something to prove back after a long absence.
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Cam Hardie 6%Kevin Frost 10%5095-7No signal40/113yo who has won on 12 occasions, the latest in December 2024 and his C&D win came before most of today's rivals were born; not disgraced on reappearance and he's now 13lb lower than this time last year, but his last turf win was in 2022; not the percentage call.
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Charles Bishop 10%4-26No signal8/1 13/2 8/1Similar form in three runs in maiden/novice company; should have more to offer now handicapping but opening mark doesn't look obviously generous.
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Theo Gillard 12%Donald McCain 15%5162P-No signal5/1 9/1 9/2Bought for £30,000 after winning an Irish point; runner-up on hurdle debut at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) in February but he was pulled up here (2m3f, good) the following month and was reported to have an irregular heartbeat; has bit to prove after that but it's still early days and he's in good hands; stablemate of Earnest Belief.
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Marco Ghiani 16%David Evans 13%1531-7No signal8/1 8/1 15/2Won three times last year; should be sharper following his seasonal return when seventh of 12 at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last month but is 6lb higher than his last winning mark and may need to come down a few pounds.
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Chris Hayes 9%Ross O'Sullivan 10%821-64No signalSP 25/1 28/17f Galway nursery winner on heavy ground last season; longer trip stretched his stamina at Sligo; fair sixth over 1m here on seasonal debut; longer trip stretched his stamina at Sligo.
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Jonny Peate 9%070-45No signal33/1 33/1 28/1Just behind Von Dutch at Beverley before out of her depth behind Shirakawa back into novice company last time; would be a surprise winner.
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Kieran Shoemark 14%Ed Walker 16%314-1No signal10/1 12/1 9/1Made it 2-4 when scoring easily on this month's handicap and seasonal debut at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm; unraced on slow ground); had just three rivals to beat and takes a steep rise in grade today, but this half-sister to her stable's Group 1 winner Dreamloper could have plenty more to offer.
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W. M. Lordan 16%Aidan O'Brien 22%13No signal9/2 5/2 4/1Regally-bred Dubawi filly; mentioned in positive terms by trainer before a smart debut win over 1m at Naas in March; combination of inexperience and trouble in running proved her undoing in a 1m fillies Group 3 here 19 days ago; remains a high-class prospect; this trip likely to suit.
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Jamie Powell 8%Noel Meade 11%80-000No signal50/1 50/1 40/1A long time since he showed his best form; the most recent of his two wins was in 2023; towards the rear in three outings this season; 6lb out of the handicap, can be ruled out.
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William Maggs(3) 10%Donald McCain 15%3-4No signal15/2 7/1 11/20-6 on Flat for the Gosdens; encouraging third on hurdling/stable debut at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) in March but he failed to build on that when a remote fourth at Hexham (2m, good); has something to prove after that and this looks tough on the figures; equipment returns including a first-time tongue-tie.
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Tom Marquand 16%William Haggas 23%2-1No signal11/10 6/5 11/10Twice-raced filly who is open to any amount of further progress and looks a Listed/Group performer in the making; eye-catching second at Newbury (1m, soft) in the autumn then went one better by stretching nicely clear to score by 5l at Newmarket (1m2f, good) on reappearance; respected.
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Shane Foley 11%0-No signal14/1 20/1 14/1Too Darn Hot gelding cost 200,000gns as a yearling; half-brother to winners Sylphid (French 1m1f 2yo; RPR 102), Hosaamm (1m2f Flat, 99; 2m hurdle) and Advertorial (1m4f AW; 51); dam 1m1f winner (83), sister to Gold Cup second Nayef Road; soon beaten on sole 2yo outing in Tipperary maiden in August; gelded over the winter.
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David Probert 13%53-133No signal6/1 9/1 6/1Record of 133 (all over 6f) since switched to handicaps, the success on AW; close third at Windsor (good to firm) most recently; may remain competitive, provided he's as effective back at 5f.
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Barry McHugh 9%Paul Midgley 11%114-09No signal66/1 50/1 40/1Ended 2025 in top form, winning twice at Beverley (5f, soft), but she has looked rusty on both her starts this year; absent another seven weeks since her last run and probably best watched.
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Jack Gilligan 10%Conrad Allen 14%-17713No signal20/1 14/1 20/1Got it together since dropped to this trip on the AW this year, winning a couple of 0-55s on Polytrack, latterly off 5lb lower in first-time blinkers; returns to turf 7lb higher than when last seen on it and will need a career-best effort to take this.
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122-43No signal5/1 7/1 9/2Consistent last season, going close in 1m2f Group 3 Gallinule Stakes on this weekend and later in year twice runner-up in Longchamp Group contests over 1m7f; both runs this term at 1m6f, latest when respectable third to Scandinavia in Navan Listed; possible fitness edge on some of these.
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Rowan Scott 12%Charlie Clover 21%—No signal4/1 3/1 7/245,000euros foal, 70,000euros yearling who holds a Super Sprint entry in July; turned two only a few weeks ago and the market will be the best guide.
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G. F. Carroll 10%720-90No signal80/1 50/1 66/1Capable of smart form on his day but hasn't won since August 2022 and two runs so far this season leave him with a fair bit to find despite reduced mark; visor back on.
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Tom Marquand 16%William Haggas 23%4-No signal3/1 5/2 3/1Front-running fourth of 12 in December maiden at Lingfield (1m, AW) that has thrown up a few winners since; represents major yard and has possibilities with progress plausible.
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36-655No signal15/2 13/2 7/1Regressive, exposed maiden who wasn't best suited by the way things unfolded behind Legacy Rock over C&D last time; 5lb better off with the winner, which gives him claims, but he didn't conclusively prove his stamina that day.
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UU467-No signal11/1 10/1 9/1Won at Ludlow (3m, good to soft) in November 2024 but she struggled last year and was beaten 20l at Sedgefield when last seen in November; now 4lb lower than for her last success but she needs a major revival after a break.
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Andrew Balding 18%63-4No signal9/2 10/3 4/1Promise at up to 1m in three maiden/novice runs on good or faster ground; cheekpieces enlisted prior to this handicap debut; new trip should suit and he is one to take seriously.
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P86FP-No signal200/1 FCST 150/1Approaching two years since he last showed any form to speak of, and has a lot to prove from 9lb out of the weights this time.
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Shane Gray 15%6400-2No signal14/1 9/1 14/1Most of his 14 races at York have been over 7f, including wins in this race in 2024 and another last June; absent since second on AW in January and that's the longest break he's had for two years, which asks a question, but he has to be considered off his last winning mark.
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Joe Ponting 4%75735-No signal16/1 12/1 14/1Made a winning turf/handicap debut at Bath (1m) last May and posted a creditable second upped to 1m2f at that track (also firm) nine days later; didn't match that form subsequently but last year was this 5yo's first season racing so chance she might have a shade more to offer this term.
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Tom Marquand 16%William Haggas 23%2212-No signalSP FCST 2/1Won an AW novice and runner-up on turf in her other three starts last term; made the running in C&D handicap (good to soft) on final outing but was mown down late on by Dancingwithmyself; interesting raised just 2lb and she could be a useful staying prospect.
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Rowan Scott 12%2-94No signal10/1 12/1 9/1Group-class pedigree; recorded the best of three qualifying runs when odds-on second on his introduction at Southwell (6f, AW) in December; makes handicap debut with his two turf runs this spring needing to be improved upon but that's not out of the question.
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Cieren Fallon 18%William Haggas 23%5410-9No signalSP 10/1 9/1Close third in the Group 2 Sandy Lane on this card 12 months ago (6f, good) and she won a Group 3 at Newbury (5f, good to soft) last September; drawn badly when down the field in the Abbaye at Longchamp last October and she may have needed her comeback run at Newmarket; she's not discounted.
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15643-No signal16/1 17/2 16/1Six-time winner but only one of those came in a double-figure field (October 2022); ran well at Newmarket when last seen eight months ago; has gone well fresh in the past; others appeal more all the same.
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Jason Watson 13%Andrew Balding 18%4114-7No signal22/1 12/1 22/1AW Group 3 winner last September and bettered that form when 2.75l fourth to Wise Approach (Brussels second, Coppull third) in Group 1 Middle Park at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) later that month; late headway for seventh of 14 in 5f Group 3 back at Newmarket on reappearance; likely to benefit from the return to 6f but whether he's quite good enough remains to be seen.
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Jack Kearney 9%Gavin Cromwell 11%4503-1No signal4/1 9/2 4/1Now 11lb higher than for C&D win in March, an emphatic success gained at the main expense of the Irish Lincoln winner Ribee; has maintained progress with a wide-margin win in a handicap hurdle at Bellewstown; strong contender.
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2612-2No signal5/1 7/1 5/1Won over the extended version of this trip at Dundalk last November on stable debut; should be suited by this return to a longer trip after two seconds over 1m; good claimer aboard.
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W. M. Lordan 16%7122-0No signal28/1 40/1 22/1Fair form at 7f/1m in Britain; appeared not to stay this trip at Newcastle in January; tough task against that background.
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12310-No signal9/1 16/1 17/2Won two 6f events last summer, notably a Goodwood handicap (good to to firm; RPR 106) in August; not at the same level in the Ayr Gold Cup when last seen but there should be more to come this year.
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Mark Loughnane 10%71-464No signal100/1 33/1 100/1Behind on his only run here (2023); Doncaster last June saw his only turf win since 2021, amidst plenty of AW success admittedly but he was out of form in February when last seen; has a competitive mark but other cases look a bit more solid, particularly as he's drawn wide.
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—No signal4/1 3/1 7/2Blue Point colt is closely related to 7f AW 2yo winner Greek Mythology (RPR 99), half-brother to 7f/1m winner Atlantic Coast (inc 2yo Group 3/Australia; 104); dam Group-placed 9.5f winner (95), half-sister to useful 1m2f winner Groundbreaking; yard in top form so newcomer has to be respected.
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Marco Ghiani 16%Emma Lavelle 18%55-00No signal33/1 22/1 25/1No immediate improvement for the switch to handicaps at Windsor 19 days ago (6f, good to firm); dropped 3lb for his troubles but others still appeal more.
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Rob Hornby 11%Jonathan Portman 13%—No signal28/1 22/1 28/117,000gns foal, 30,000gns yearling; by Caturra and first foal of 7f winner (including 2yo/Spain; RPR 79); yard's record with 2yos thus far in 2026 doesn't augur well.
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R. P. Cleary 6%22125-No signal14/1 16/1 14/1Better than ever last summer, winning at Cork and career-best when second in Scurry Handicap here over extended 6f; bit keen and not quite at same level in Listed at Galway festival when last seen; may just need this comeback run.
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Derek Fox 12%PP354-No signal66/1 33/1 50/1Maiden pointer who came in last of four in April; much more required on her hurdling debut.
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Grace Harris 11%—No signal100/1 50/1 80/1First foal of a 5f winner (RPR 75); not easily recommended on his belated racecourse debut.
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M. P. Sheehy 8%Adrian Keatley 15%0005-7No signalSP 33/1 40/1Smart 2yo; struggled in good handicaps last year but he has slipped down the weights and might well have needed the run when seventh of nine at Catterick on return; has possibilities if building on that.
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Oisin Murphy 22%17111/No signal13/8 7/4 31/19She's won five of her six starts, the latest victory coming in the Group 1 Prix de l'Opera at Longchamp (1m2f, very soft) in October 2024; absent since and she needs to prove she retains her ability, but she probably won't need to be at her very best to come out on top in this line-up.
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Sean Levey 13%William Knight 14%2430-0No signal18/1 18/1 14/1Made all in Listed race here (6f, good to firm) last May and placed in two 5f Group 1s subsequently; in the mix on best form and she's a lot better than she showed at Newmarket on her return, but has to leave that heavy defeat well behind; cheekpieces go on; slight doubt about slow ground.
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Mason Paetel(3) 11%Dylan Cunha 13%012-33No signal11/2 6/1 11/2Off the mark on his second start when taking Kempton novice (AW) for Oliver Cole in October; gelded ahead of his stable debut when third of 13 in Ripon handicap (also 6f, good to soft) last month on his return from a break; pedigree offers hope he can do better this term and his yard's going very nicely.
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J G Coogan 1%1924-0No signal40/1 FCST 33/1All three wins for Kieran Cotter came at Cork (6f-1m) and ended last term with solid C&D fourth behind Unique Journey; dropped out to finish last on seasonal return at Cork early this month, a run which should bring him on.
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James Bowen 20%Mickey Bowen 16%1121/4No signal5/2 32/17 5/2Irish point/bumper scorer who made a promising start in this sphere when fourth of five in novice at Ffos Las (2m4f, good) 18 days ago, leading long way; cheekpieces added; has more to offer and rates a player.
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Callum Rodriguez 20%Jack Channon 15%2213-3No signal10/1 8/1 9/14yo who made his debut last May and progressed very nicely, his campaign culminating in Listed third at Ascot (5f, soft) in October; returned with Listed third at Naas (5f, good) where he might have won with a clear run; others have better form but he's unexposed and could have more to offer.
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Jack Mitchell 16%Ollie Sangster 14%57-190No signal22/1 12/1 22/1Off the mark on her stable debut at Kempton (1m, AW) in February; got caught out wide when ninth of 11 on her handicap debut at Southwell subsequently and probably ran up to her best when beating only one rival in a Listed contest at Kempton (1m) in March in first-time cheekpieces (retained); still unexposed and back at her level here.
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033-21No signal18/1 14/1 16/1Only poor run at two was when out of her depth in a valuable sales race at this venue; consistent performer at Dundalk, not without a chance if reproducing her AW winter form; trainer also runs another AW winner, Seoul Force.
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57-703No signal11/1Rated 108 in his prime so has dropped a long way, but won Scurry Handicap (beating Fort Vega and Back Down Under) here last summer and last month's Naas third (three of today's rivals behind) was a good effort; can't rule out.
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432-1No signal40/1 25/1 33/1Made the frame in three races at this venue last season, all won by Ballydoyle-trained colts; most meaningful form when third of five in a 7f Group 2 won by Constitution River; odds-on for a comfortable maiden win at Gowran on reappearance; massive rise in class for his first attempt at this trip.
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Liam Harrison 11%Robbie Llewellyn 20%00-No signal100/1 150/1 66/1Half-brother to the useful Perfect Myth but he's been tailed off at big prices in two hurdle runs (1m7f/2m, good) this spring.
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God Of War17:15 Haydock race 7 of 7Rossa Ryan 18%Tom Clover 17%0-4405No signal11/1 8/1 11/1Won off 2lb higher at Sandown (7f, soft) last August and he took a step back in the right direction with close fifth of 13 at Chester (7.5f, good) this month; however, he needs to build on that latest effort today. -
Ashley Lewis(3) 14%Ed Walker 16%4602-2No signal5/6 5/4 5/6Finished second in the Redcar Two-Year-Old Trophy (6f, good to soft; Listed) last October, form that would give him strong claims in this field; beaten as 4-9 favourite at Lingfield on his reappearance (6f, AW) but the winner there could be useful; should be involved once again.
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K. R. Burke 20%1-3No signal7/2 3/1 7/2Twice-raced colt who is open to additional improvement upped further in trip; won at Doncaster (1m, soft) in the autumn then rallied for third place in the Dee Stakes at Chester (1m2f, good; Listed) on reappearance; one of the main contenders.
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Oisin Orr 14%-81220No signal9/1 14/1 9/1Record of 122 over 7f on AW once fitted with a visor; however, despite turf achievements early in career, his return to turf at Doncaster (7f, good to soft; second favourite) in March bore no comparison.
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W. M. Lordan 16%331-No signal11/2 17/2 11/2Maiden winner over this trip at Dundalk on third and final start at two; no turf experience, should be able to adjust.
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Ashley Lewis(3) 14%Ed Walker 16%—No signal9/1 11/1 9/1First foal of a 6f/7f winner (including 2yo; RPR 80), herself a half-sister to two winners; stable have had a winning newcomer this year; betting can guide.
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Rhys Clutterbuck 11%David Menuisier 13%1474-6No signal40/1 28/1 33/1A local runner in all respects and aptly registered his peak RPR in sole Goodwood attempt, namely fourth in last year's Vintage Stakes (7f, good); not exactly solid on his form since but the return to this venue may have a positive effect.
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Harry Davies 13%William Haggas 23%44193-No signal3/1 10/3 3/1Won an AW maiden at Newcastle in September before coming up short in a Listed contest at Redcar; finished off the year with a third in a York handicap (7f, good to soft) in October; has since left the Crisfords and has been gelded; must come into consideration on his debut for an in-form yard.
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Kaiya Fraser 12%Harry Eustace 13%52No signal6/1 11/4 6/1Well below market billing when a remote last of five on his turf debut early last month; bettered that upped to this trip at a big price on Polytrack next time but will need another forward step.
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J. S. Moore 7%7165-No signal50/1 FCST 40/1Won a C&D seller on heavy ground last September; two heavy defeats in AW handicaps have followed and she is easy enough to swerve back from a break.
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Sheila Lewis 7%23223-No signal6/1 9/2 6/1Got off the mark over fences at Ludlow (2m4f, good to firm) last October and has been placed on all five starts since; drops back in trip which may not be in his favour.
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Ryan Moore 24%Aidan O'Brien 22%2221-2No signal4/11 1/3 5/14Beat stablemate True Love on debut before landing the Coventry Stakes; second in three consecutive Group 1 races, including the National Stakes and the Dewhurst; ended the campaign by overcoming a wide trip in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf at Del Mar (1m, firm); has evidently trained on and can go one better than in the 2,000 Guineas by upholding form with Distant Storm.
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Pat Dobbs 14%William Haggas 23%32-03No signal6/1 13/2 11/2Disappointing on reappearance but has consistent form otherwise, creditable third at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) most recently; bred to be suited by this new trip; reasonably solid.
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Neil Mulholland 15%087-65No signal5/1 7/1 9/2Slowly into stride but still finished second to subsequent prolific winner in similar event over C&D around this time last year; blew the start again when beaten a head at Leicester (1m2f, also good to firm) three weeks later; still not perfected the art of starting but mark is reduced after AW spell and he's dangerous back on turf if ready after a break.
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340-4UNo signal5/2 4/1 5/2Made a promising debut over fences when fourth at Wexford 16 days ago.
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Charlotte Jones 14%James Moffatt 13%5366-1No signal5/4 Evs 6/55lb out of the weights when romping home on recent stable debut at Hexham (3m, good); now 8lb higher and all wins have been gained at Newcastle or Hexham so still has some convincing to do around a sharp track.
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Ashley Lewis(3) 14%Ed Walker 16%7862-3No signal9/2 7/1 9/2Sole success came in a Kempton AW novice in December 2024; has been beaten in eight handicaps since, latest when a place behind Nakaaha when third of six at Bath (1m, firm) last month; no margin for error off this mark but should find a race soon.
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James Davies 8%Gary Hanmer 12%7/0-No signal40/1 66/1 25/1Failed to beat a rival in two good-ground bumpers six months apart; now goes hurdling after 375 days off and he can only be watched.
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Gina Mangan 11%—No signal100/1 40/1 80/1Late-foaled 4,500gns yearling who's a half-sister to three 2yo winners, one of debut; trainer (first juvenile runner of the year) is 0-53 with 2yos in recent seasons, with just five placed.
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Rowan Scott 12%Dylan Cunha 13%—No signal12/1 12/1 10/1Early April foal; 32,000gns yearling by Harry Angel; third foal; dam 5f winner (RPR 56), closely related to 5f-6f winner Jaganory (including 2yo), half-sister to 6f 2yo/7f winner Mr Kiki, out of unraced sister to 6f Group 1 winner Fayr Jag; speedy pedigree and yard is going well; watch the market.
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Billy Garritty 11%Roger Fell 12%17-488No signal33/1 33/1 25/1Progressive first three starts but he has not cut much ice in handicaps, fading into eighth at Wetherby on latest; at least the handicapper is cutting him some slack and the good recent form of his stable is a plus.
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Dougie Costello 10%Ollie Sangster 14%62-217No signalSP FCST 18/1Went close in C&D novice in July; disappointed when last on h'cap debut (5f, AW) latest
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George Bass 12%Jack Channon 15%—No signal10/1 12/1 10/1Seventh foal; brother to Listed-placed 5f winner Getreadytorumble (RPR 106), half-brother to winners Desperate Hero (Group-placed 5f/6f including 2yo/UAE; 113) and Whistledown (6f/7f including 2yo; 76); dam placed 5f/6f (including 2yo/AW; 76); lots to like on paper and he is an appealing newcomer.
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Edward Lynam 11%0081-7No signal16/1 12/1 14/1Two 7f wins in Britain last year for Willie Haggas included final start in Newbury handicap (soft) in first-time tongue-tie; bought for 48,000gns and okay comeback run (tired late on) behind a stablemate at Naas last month for which he is entitled to come on for but has a bit to find with several of these on that run.
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Harry Sexton 4%Patrick Griffin 12%2472-3No signal13/2 9/2 6/1Won a 2m4f Sedgefield maiden hurdle last September, but has failed to make an impact in her two starts over fences; has another go on her handicap debut but will need to improve.
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Joanna Mason 12%5736-5No signal16/1 18/1 14/1Gained last year's two wins over 7f on good ground in August and came second in a 15-runner race next time; made a respectable return to action one month ago and enters each-way calculations.
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47346-No signal20/1 28/1 20/1Five AW wins and two turf wins have been at Navan over 5f; last year's highlight was fine third in Rockingham here; absent since October and may just need this.
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Pat Cosgrave 11%George Boughey 18%7-4491No signal20/1 FCST 18/1Absent and gelded since bagging Listed honours at Lingfield in February when upped to 7f and making AW debut; needs to prove he can transfer that improved form to handicap level and back to turf; otherwise unexposed over this distance and hard to dismiss.
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Pat Cosgrave 11%Nick Scholfield 14%/4630-No signal50/1 22/1 33/1Sixth off 1lb higher in last year's 1m6f Ebor at York and third in the 2m2f Doncaster Cup; however, ended last season on a low note and pulled up in hot races for all three starts over hurdles this spring; left Willie Mullins for 15,000gns 16 days ago and blinkers (last worn in Germany in 2023) replace recent cheekpieces; which side he shows today remains to be seen.
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Luke Morris 12%117-2No signal16/1Won her first two starts, notably a 5f Listed event at Newbury; improved again when second of nine in a 6f Listed race at Goodwood three weeks ago (fillies' only) on her reappearance; not fully exposed and 3yos, including three fillies, have won six of the last ten runnings.
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Gavin Sheehan 23%John Dawson 12%36633-No signal10/1 12/1 8/1Maiden pointer who came in last of three finishers in April; goes hurdling now but others appeal more.
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Harry Davies 13%Hughie Morrison 12%0350-No signal33/1 40/1 28/1Displayed promise in a couple of 6f AW events last September; 28-1 for her handicap debut at Lingfield in October and finished last of the 14 runners; still has time to do better.
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Henry Candy 12%7-0No signal66/1Just modest form in two 6f AW runs 222 days apart; a big step forward is essential.
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Sean Quinlan 15%/3365-No signal18/1 14/1 18/1Triple scorer over just shy of this trip during 2024 (good and good to soft), and now back below his last winning mark; needs forgiving a pair of weakening efforts around Sedgefield most recently, however.
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G. F. Carroll 10%Gavin Cromwell 11%2122-No signal18/1 9/1 16/1Consistent last season; ended with C&D second behind today's rival Retracement on handicap debut; jumping let her down in juvenile hurdles; sharpened for return to the Flat by a handicap run at the Punchestown festival.
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Shane Foley 11%Ross O'Sullivan 10%31-322No signal8/1Sole win came on AW but four times runner-up on turf including last month over this trip at Naas (Go Athletico third) her first attempt at the distance; unchanged mark, could go well.
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Saffie Osborne 14%David Menuisier 13%112-40No signal5/1 4/1 5/1Campaigned only over 7f/1m but she's bred to be suited by this new trip; solid form as a 2yo then ran well in the Nell Gwyn on reappearance; came up short in the 1,000 Guineas since but brings a respectable rating to this drop back in class and there's still a chance she can do better still.
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Jack Nicholls(3) 12%K. R. Burke 20%1-2364No signal14/1 14/1 12/1All five starts have been on AW; flop in 7f handicap last time; gelded and absent 11 weeks
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Oliver Cole 11%822222No signal6/1 13/2 6/1Consistent maiden who's had plenty of chances in handicaps and often been turned over at short prices; won't mind being back on turf and tonight's big field should suit her come-from-behind style, though, and she looks set to go well again.
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Jack Kearney 9%Gavin Cromwell 11%310-28No signal20/1Solid nursery performer on easy ground, winning over C&D last September; good effort on return when second at Cork (1m, soft to heavy); well beaten on good going at Naas; trainer would seem to have a better chance with the high-class Quiet Mutiny.
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P. Twomey 25%/313-4No signal12/1 9/1 11/1Joined this yard for E210,000 after showing useful form in France; won a rated race over the extended mile at the Galway festival (soft); fair third of seven in a Listed race at Cork on final start last year; fourth at the same level at Naas on return; talented apprentice booked; may prove the pick of stable's three runners; leading chance.
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Shane Foley 11%161-02No signal11/1 13/2 10/1Two soft ground wins last term; found 1m inadequate here on seasonal debut; much better when second at Cork, with Apercu back in fourth; could be in the mix.
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John Egan 9%Stuart Williams 13%311-5No signal9/1 11/2 17/2Unexposed colt whose sprinting form includes two wins last term and a respectable fifth at Newmarket (good) on reappearance; a possible danger with that outing under his belt, provided he stays this new trip.
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It'sneverjustone17:15 Haydock race 7 of 7Laura Pearson 10%David Loughnane 12%085-44No signal28/1 20/1 28/1Two wins last summer (7.3f/7f, soft/yielding) and he's run well in fourth on his two starts this spring (7f, good to soft/good); there's a slight question mark regarding today's return to 1m but he's an each-way contender if seeing out the trip. -
Megan Bevan 2%53542-No signal7/1 FCST 13/2Uneven chasing profile looks better once pared down to just efforts at or around 2m4f; chance on the form of his last-time Ffos Las second off 1lb lower, though jumping late on wasn't all it could have been.
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Tim Vaughan 10%P/133-No signal17/2 11/2 8/1Only seen twice since making all in a 2m4f open point under Imogen Mathias one year ago, and would have run the winner closer than around 3l at Newton Abbot latest (2m5f, good to soft) but for whacking two out; 1lb rise is very fair.
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Luke Morris 12%Ian Williams 11%57224-No signal50/1 22/1 50/1Runner-up in his first two nurseries (five and four ran respectively); too free when last of four at Newcastle when last seen in December; into a much deeper race now back on turf.
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JakajaroEdward GreatrexRobert Cowell—No signal12/1SR 109 suggests ability but 12/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
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Derek Fox 12%Leonard Kerr 0%5PPP4-No signal11/1 18/1 10/1Back on track to a certain extent when fourth switched to fences at Perth latest (3m, good), shaping as if further still is required; longer trip all to the good and is now 20lb lower than this time last year.
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Lewis Edmunds 12%Oliver Cole 11%1/528-No signalSP 20/1 18/1Dual winning juvenile (maiden/nursery) who was off for 324 days before showing patchy form in three starts from September last year, just failing in Newmarket handicap (1m, good) but lesser shows either side of that; encouraging this year's campaign is starting earlier but reappears as the sole elder filly against some unexposed 3yos.
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Clive Cox 17%5100-6No signal15/2 8/1 15/2Won this event on good ground last year, battling well to beat another British challenger, with Big Gossey a little unlucky in a close third; struggled in two Group 1s in the autumn, including the Ascot event won by Powerful Glory; out of the money, along with the shorter-priced Spycatcher, on seasonal debut at Doncaster in March; this is a deeper race than last year's.
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Jamestown14:20 Haydock race 2 of 7Luke McAteer 8%David Marnane 10%422No signal14/1 12/1 14/1Beaten by the same horse in his last two races, latterly in a valuable handicap at Naas (1m, good); that form just about sets the standard back in a maiden and dropping to 7f won't hurt; had a wasted journey to Haydock at the weekend where he was due to line up in a 100k handicap. -
George Wood 11%9-0565No signal22/1 25/1 20/1Still to find top form this term but he is well handicapped if a change of headgear (first-time visor for cheekpieces) gives him a lift.
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542-62No signal20/1 14/1 20/115 races for one win, at Epsom (7f, good to firm; from 9lb lower) last July; faced 7f on AW for last four starts, with career-best form in two close calls, the latest under Mikkel Mortensen at Southwell late last month but today's stronger race for return to turf surely demands better still.
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Ryan Mania 17%James Moffatt 13%77P/8-No signalSP FCST 12/1Still early days in handicaps, but fences and cheekpieces (retained nonetheless) elicited no improvement on recent return from a year out.
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Liam Harrison 11%Paul Nicholls 22%45601-No signal7/1 4/1 7/1Off the mark at the fifth attempt over hurdles when keeping on well for a 16-1 win at Newton Abbot (2m6f, good) last month; up 5lb but she responded well to a tongue-tie last time and is open to more progress at this new trip; key player.
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Jason Hart 14%3160-4No signal12/1 17/2 11/16yo who rose through the ranks last season and won the Group 2 King George Stakes at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) in August; reappeared with respectable fourth of 14 to Night Raider in the Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago and he could show the benefit of that outing today.
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657-07No signal11/1 14/1 10/1Went back-to-back in good-ground handicaps (7f/1m, including here) in September 2024 but no wins since and two runs last month (led before weakening) don't suggest another crack at this trip will turn the ship around.
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Charlotte Jones 14%James Moffatt 13%21P9P-No signal10/1 FCST 17/2Course record of 3-8 includes the odd flop, but also two C&D successes, the latest off 1lb lower last August; hasn't offered anything elsewhere since, and much depends on this place inspiring him again.
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David Probert 13%Ed Dunlop 12%1131-1No signal22/1 10/1 18/1Prevailed by half a length in the Italian 1,000 Guineas on seasonal debut to complete a San Siro double (1m, good) and take overall record to 4-7; progressing well, albeit incurs 5lb penalty and needs to prove she can transfer that Group form back to domestic soil; dam stayed 1m2f.
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Dougie Costello 10%Tony Carroll 13%3-3758No signal11/1 17/2 11/1Ex-Irish gelding who's got into the habit of fluffing the start for this yard, which also saddles Rye; can pull hard too and comes with risks, returned to turf and going without the hood tonight.
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Paul Mulrennan 14%Linda Perratt 10%23-150No signal18/1 18/1 14/1Made all on handicap debut at Newcastle (5f, AW) in January but two lesser runs have followed (5f/6f, AW) and a return to form is needed.
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Theo Gillard 12%Donald McCain 15%F42U6-No signal6/1 5/1 6/1Irish point winner whose best effort over fences was when second of four finishers at Doncaster (3m, soft) in February; unseated early on the following month and well beaten over hurdles since; first-time cheekpieces are now fitted; may need softer ground to be seen to advantage.
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William Pyle 9%Ruth Carr 12%45-294No signal17/2 12/1 17/2Enthusiastic front-runner who shone for Ruth Carr in 2025, winning five 6f handicaps (including a defeat of Jonny Concrete here on good to firm); creditable in-frame efforts on two of three starts this year without necessarily suggesting he's ready to strike again.
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Conor Ring 7%4424F-No signalSP 9/2 13/2Rarely a strong finisher in points or sub-3m hurdles previously but still full of running in the lead when falling at the last on February's Hereford chase debut (3m1f, heavy); up 2lb without winning but given time to recover, and despite the bigger field size this is race is no better.
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Harry Bannister 13%Henry Daly 17%/1632-No signal15/8 2/1 7/4Well served by sharp left-handed tracks and good ground, winning at Stratford (2m maiden) and Sedgefield (2m5f handicap) last year; impression given when second at Warwick latest (2m5f) was that she'll stay further and that is partly backed up by pedigree.
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Hector Crouch 18%Tom Clover 17%3No signal9/1 14/1 17/2Only a modest third behind the form fillies in small-field contest at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to firm) but may do better with that outing/experience under her belt.
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1/2/4-No signalSPWinning Irish pointer; shaped well on his bumper debut when second at Warwick in December 2024 and again when fourth of nine in similar company at Ayr last month, travelling smoothly for a long way on his first run for 16 months; interesting prospect now going hurdling.NON-RUNNER -
Kaiya Fraser 12%3316-0No signal17/2 10/1 15/2Busy spell as a juvenile included wins in Brighton maiden (5.5f) and course nursery (5f, again good to firm); also stays 6f and landed series final at Nottingham (good to soft) in October; more exposed than most of these and finished last on his reappearance, however; drops back down in grade.
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Jason Watson 13%Charles Hills 14%3130-9No signal40/1 FCST 33/1Won the 6f Group 1 at Royal Ascot in 2023 and 2024 and added 5.5f Grade 2 win at Keeneland last October; however, this 10yo wasn't at his best at Meydan in March on his sole run this year, and the drop back to 5f and the forecast slow ground are likely negatives.
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62P15-No signal3/1 9/2 11/4Gained a first win over fences at Haydock (3m4f, good to soft) in March and posted a solid fifth off a 6lb higher mark there (good) last month; possibilities.
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Harry Cobden 22%Ben Haslam 14%0/612-No signal13/2 8/1 11/2Has made a positive start for her current yard, scoring at Market Rasen (2m4f) in November and backing it up with a good second of 11 at Carlisle (2m1f) in February; well in the mix after a break with few miles on the clock.
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Sean Kirrane 11%Stuart Williams 13%9014-2No signal8/1 13/2 7/1Ended 2025 better than ever and he made an encouraging return to action when second at Goodwood (5f, good) at the start of this month; has run well over C&D in the past; solid credentials.
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16/9-4No signalSPSole success came at Ffos Las on heavy in August 2024 when trained by Andrew Balding; has stood little racing since but ran well when fourth of seven at Lingfield (7f, AW) last month on his seasonal return; may need soft ground to been seen at his best on turf. -
Ryan Mania 17%Martin Todhunter 11%/54-F3No signal9/2 FCST 4/1A fading third over fences here on Saturday (2m5f, good) when all headgear was left off; back hurdling off 1lb higher (out of the weights) and stamina could be stretched over this far.
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Harry Vigors(3) 12%Charles Hills 14%1150-5No signal11/1 7/1 11/1Landed a three-timer last summer, including one over C&D; should strip fitter following his recent fifth of 11 at Windsor (1m, good to firm) but may need to come down the weights.
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Charlie Price 12%Robbie Llewellyn 20%4/642-No signal9/2 4/1 9/2Record of 0-7 but she returned after 276 days off with a promising second in a Ludlow handicap (2m5f, good) last month; nudged up 2lb but she stayed on well last time and has possibilities on this step up to 2m7f.
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Jack Andrews 13%Tom Ellis 14%2220-2No signal4/7 2/3 1/2Finished second in three of her last four bumpers including a Listed mares' event at Huntingdon in December; runner-up again on recent hurdling debut at Fakenham (2m4f, good) and that was a promising effort behind an 11-10 favourite who made all; sets a fair standard on that form and she's a big player back in trip.
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Henry Daly 17%—No signal6/1Half-sister to winners Choccabloc (bumper/2m5f hurdle) and My Bobby's Lass (2m3f/2m4f hurdle); dam bumper/2m1f hurdle winner, closely related to 2m7f/3m1f hurdle winner As I See It, out of bumper/smart 2m-2m5f hurdle winner; yard has been firing in winners recently and she's an interesting newcomer.
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Jack Callan 14%George Boughey 18%-21182No signal10/3 4/1 11/4Good progress since joining this yard includes Southwell novice win (1m) in January and successful handicap debut at Kempton (7f, also AW) in March; just her second turf outing when solid second at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) four weeks ago and highly likely to be competitive again.
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G. F. Carroll 10%Joseph G Murphy 11%16-355No signal40/1 50/1 33/1Fairly useful handicapper over shorter trips; big jump in trip here and out of her depth.
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Ray Dawson 14%Roger Varian 20%5No signal9/2 6/1 9/2Showed promise with fifth of 12, only about 2l behind St Hilda who had the benefit of experience, in 1m2f AW maiden at Lingfield; set for an interesting rematch with that rival.
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Zak Wheatley 10%Dylan Cunha 13%352-16No signal12/1 15/2 12/1Dual 7f turf winner last summer who overcame the drop back to 6f at Kempton (AW) in April; disappointing at Yarmouth three weeks later but she's from a yard which is in fine form.
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William Cox 5%Charlie Pike 7%6-No signal100/1 66/1 100/166-1, slowly away and never in the hunt on her Wolverhampton debut (6f; for Paul Attwater) last October; may leave that well behind in time.
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Langstone14:20 Haydock race 2 of 7Clifford Lee 17%Clive Cox 17%5-11No signal9/2 11/2 9/2Reappeared having been gelded and left sole 2yo run (6f, soft) well behind to win at Doncaster (7f, good to soft); improved again to follow up in Kempton novice (7f, AW), doing well to score having been carried left; could be on an advantageous mark for this handicap debut, especially now at 1m. -
Laureate Crown14:20 Haydock race 2 of 7Oisin Murphy 22%Hugo Palmer 13%856-11No signal13/2 7/2 6/1Reappeared at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in March having been gelded and won a small-field handicap, and he improved again to follow up at Sandown (1m, good); this hold-up horse travelled well last time and could have more left in the tank, provided the ground suits (unproven on slow surface). -
Daniel Tudhope 18%David O'Meara 13%1296/5No signal17/2 13/2 17/2Went close in the Group 2 Ribblesdale (1m4f, good to firm) during a 3yo campaign that ended in the Irish Oaks and Yorkshire Oaks; missed 2025 and shaped as if needing the run when beating only one home in Listed race at Nottingham (25-1) four weeks ago; usual hood is left off today; not ruled out but she'll have to make a major leap forward from her reappearance.
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U/293-No signal10/3 11/4 10/3Formerly trained in France, he finished well when third of four finishers at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) last month on his second run in Britain; should be suited by this step up in trip but has never run on ground without soft in the description.
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Harry Burns 10%William Knight 14%307-07No signal8/1 12/1 8/1Three third-placed finishes on quick turf (1m) and AW (9.5f) last term but finished the year tamely and wind surgery didn't improve matters in two starts last month; tongue-tie added.
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Jack Gilligan 10%James Evans 14%270-09No signal25/1 25/1 20/1Nicely treated on some of last year's form for Charlie Johnston (consistency was an issue) but didn't shine in subsequent short spells with Alice Haynes and Lemos De Souza; never figured when ninth at Lingfield (1m, AW; stays further) on her debut for this yard last month.
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Lewis Saunders 16%Brian Eckley 14%—No signal25/1 33/1 22/1First foal; dam 2m4f-2m5f hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to smart bumper and 2m hurdle/chase winner Libberty Hunter; has fair target to aim at on debut and is best watched unless market suggests otherwise.
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Jonathon Bewley 12%George Bewley 11%6P4PP-No signal25/1 28/1 22/1C&D record of 2-7 includes victory in this race in 2023 off 5lb higher (good); pulled up in last year's renewal, however, and other results last term offer scant optimism on this return from seven months off.
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James Bowen 20%Warren Greatrex 15%/6232-No signal10/3 7/2 10/32m1f chase win off today's mark in 2023 is his contribution to the Greatrex yard's 40% strike-rate with chasers here; mostly solid efforts this year since returning from absence, and the slight rise back up in trip is a likely plus having found it all happening too quickly at Plumpton latest (cheekpieces added, retained).
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Jack Dace 10%Zoe Hawkins 7%4330-4No signal10/1 11/1 10/1Trainer off the mark in the week with another who was formerly under the charge of Stuart Kittow; this three-time AW winner made it 0-10 on turf when some way off the front three on comeback (won first time out last season); needs a deal more.
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Sean Quinlan 15%Justin Landy 11%4553-3No signal9/2 15/2 9/2Fair bumper performer who has shown similar form in this sphere, finishing third of nine in 2m Hexham novice three weeks ago; she's no forlorn hope in a refitted hood.
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Dougie Costello 10%Ed Dunlop 12%—No signal22/1 12/1 22/111,000euros yearling whose dam won over middle distances; stable going well of late but still to get rolling with 2yos and he may want more of a test in due course.
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James Best 9%Sarah Humphrey 11%0/P5F-No signal33/1Four-time chase winner at up to 3m1f; well handicapped on his Huntingdon win for Henry Daly last March but he's struggled since including in two runs for new yard this spring; ran well to a point at Ludlow last time but he was on the retreat when he fell and others preferred.
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Harry Cobden 22%Robbie Llewellyn 20%/7432-No signal3/1 10/3 3/1Scored twice over fences (around 3m) in March 2024; back from two years off in good nick, runner-up over 3m2f at Chepstow last month; can race off the same mark here so he's a player with Harry Cobden taking over.
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Daniel Tudhope 18%David O'Meara 13%3238-1No signal17/2 16/1 17/20-7 as 2yo but improved a bit for gelding operation when making winning reappearance in Redcar novice (7f, good to firm; 11-4) three weeks ago; may find a bit more and he's more persuasive than many.
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Sean Levey 13%Richard Hannon 12%4No signal10/1 FCST 9/140,000gns yearling; three winning siblings; bred for further but worth a market check
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Mason Paetel(3) 11%Ed Dunlop 12%678-16No signal12/1 8/1 11/1Found a weak Wolverhampton handicap when winning off 5lb lower on his comeback (9.5f), having been gelded; inclined to pull hard on his turf debut last time and drops in trip tonight for a yard among the winners.
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Maeva17:15 Haydock race 7 of 7Oisin Murphy 22%Charlie Fellowes 11%4116-5No signal16/1 11/1 16/12-2 in handicaps last year (1m, AW/soft) before creditable Listed sixth in France (1m, heavy); not at the top of her game in Wolverhampton handicap (8.6f, AW) on reappearance but could improve for that run; not discounted. -
Andrew Balding 18%18-35No signal10/1 17/2 10/1Won at Bath (1m, good to soft) last September on the first of his four starts; prominent long way and took a bump in the closing stages when fifth of six in a hot race for handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f, good) last time, which was his highest rating and he can probably do better still.
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Jamie Hamilton 10%Mark Walford 11%/3200-No signal18/1 14/1 16/1Won off 2lb lower at Kelso (2m5f, good) last April but he's not seen much action since and has been beaten 39l in both runs this year; has some questions to answer and he needs a big turnaround.
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Freddie Keighley 12%Richard Hobson 17%3-1No signal11/4 7/2 5/2Close third in a 1m4f French bumper on soft ground in October when tongue tied; weak 9-1 shot on recent stable debut at Fontwell (2m1f, good) but she overcame some traffic issues before scoring with something in hand; has a penalty but she has a useful pedigree and looks a good prospect.
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Finley Marsh 14%Richard Hughes 15%51No signal5/2 10/3 9/4Took a good step forward from encouraging debut when comfortably landing Kempton maiden (6f, AW) 19 days ago; runner-up (Sargent Dennis) scored next time out and this one brings lots of potential to his handicap debut; first go on turf.
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Jamie Gambin(8) 16%Sarah Humphrey 11%0306-2No signal18/1 15/2 16/1Left Gordon Elliott after disappointing hurdle run last autumn; well beaten again on stable debut in March but, after wind surgery, he returned to chasing with a good second at Fakenham (3m, good) 19 days ago; has possibilities if he can build on that but his last win was in 2023.
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Charlie Todd 9%Ian Williams 11%5145-2No signal9/2 5/1 4/1Both wins over hurdles came when making all; yet to convince as a chaser, falling in two of her three starts in this sphere; a clear round would be a priority.
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Dougie Costello 10%Tony Carroll 13%442983No signal15/2 9/1 15/2Very respectable 12-76 record for one who plies his trade in this sort of grade; vast majority of those wins came on AW but he can do it on turf and latest third over C&D (good to firm), while beaten a fair way, wasn't a bad effort; has dropped back down to his career-low mark.
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Marco Ghiani 16%Emma Lavelle 18%2153-7No signal9/2 6/1 7/2He had been knocking on the door prior to his 10.4f win at Haydock last summer; not so good since but he should be sharper with his reappearance behind him and he is only 2lb higher than for the win; unexposed at 1m4f and respected back on turf.
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Jack Mitchell 16%Ollie Sangster 14%07-921No signal3/1 7/1 5/2Fair effort at Epsom (8.5f) latest but the new, longer trip isn't sure to suit; vulnerable
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James Best 9%Martin Keighley 14%—No signal28/1 14/1 28/1Eighth foal; half-sister to 2m3f hurdle winner Samtara; dam unraced sister to bumper and 2m6f-3m2f hurdle/chase winner Georgian King, half-sister to bumper/3m1f hurdle winner Madame Jasmine; yard 0-13 in bumpers last season and she could be one for later on.
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Brendan Powell 11%4084-3No signal11/2 11/2 9/2Has improved with each of her three hurdle runs and her latest third of 14 at Fontwell (2m1f, good) can be marked up because she had traffic issues in the closing stages and got hit by a rival's whip; could continue to progress with experience and she's an interesting contender.
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1/No signal125/1 16/1 80/1Made a winning start over hurdles in 2m Musselburgh juvenile in November 2024; had been off for 17 months before coming in last of five on Newcastle AW (1m4f) 22 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.
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823-35No signal14/1 11/1 12/1She has shown promise at up to 8.6f on AW; the longer trip and switch to turf aren't enough to earn her the verdict here though.
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Kieran Shoemark 14%Ed Walker 16%2865-6No signal11/1 FCST 10/1Made it 2-2 for the yard (good/good to soft) when winning this last year and some good runs in defeat subsequently, including in Group 1s; could improve for her recent reappearance sixth at Longchamp; might be thereabouts.
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George Downing 10%Ed Walker 16%0211-3No signal5/1 11/2 4/1Upwardly mobile 5yo who seemed suited by the step up to 2m when winning Listed race at Newmarket (good) last autumn; ran creditably against male rivals when 8l third of eight in Group 3 Sagaro at Ascot on return; today's drop back in distance isn't an obvious positive but she may have more in the tank and should give a good account of herself.
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Marco Ghiani 16%17-No signal10/1 16/1 9/1Saw off 11 rivals when winning a 7f fillies' maiden on her debut last August; down the field in a 1m fillies' novice back at Kempton in October; absent since and although 1m2f should suit, she is not obviously well handicapped; will find easier races than this.
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Darragh Keenan 10%David Simcock 14%1128-7No signal14/1From a useful middle-distance family and she won two handicaps at around 1m3f in the second half of 2025; however, she has come up well short in two attempts at Listed/Group 3 level, and she has a mountain to climb on form.
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Sean Kirrane 11%Tim Easterby 11%830-02No signal20/1 16/1 18/1Started 2025 with three wins; wasn't as forward for this year's reappearance but quickly back on form when second (Kats Bob fourth) of nine at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago.
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James Bowen 20%Tim Vaughan 10%P63/6-No signal15/2 10/1 15/2Form of October 2024's Hereford chase debut win (3m1f, good) has been consolidated rather than improved upon; fair record after long absences but realistically needs the wind surgery since last seen to elicit improvement.
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Joe Leavy 11%Richard Hannon 12%560-1No signal10/3 7/2 10/3Left her 2yo efforts behind her when running away with a Class 6 handicap at Doncaster on her reappearance last month (second won since); up 6lb but could well have more in the tank.
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Ned Fox 9%Tom Symonds 16%—No signalSP 8/1 6/130,000euros 3yo; fifth foal; half-sister to 2m/2m1f hurdle winner Telecon; dam placed 2m-2m2f hurdles/chase in France, sister to bumper/useful 2m-2m7f hurdle/chase winner The Polomoche, half-sister to useful 2m3f/2m6f hurdle winner Lessons In Milan; yard 3-47 in bumpers in recent years and others look more likely.
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45450-No signal11/1 25/1 11/1Runner-up six times before belatedly opening account in this race last year off 79 (4lb out of handicap); some good runs afterwards in defeat, although well below best final start behind Tango Flare in Bold Lad over C&D; lacks a recent run this time around but Hayes stays loyal.
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William Carson 10%James Owen 18%66-114No signal12/1 7/1 12/1Gelded and tongue tied when justifying favouritism in five-runner handicaps over 1m3f on Kempton AW this February and April; raced a bit freely and never got into it when back to turf at Chester (1m4f, good; second favourite) 16 days ago but not at all discredited and it's possible he may resume his progress; cheekpieces go on.
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Mark Usher 10%124328No signal10/1 9/1 10/1Turf winner who was in good nick on AW during the winter; respected back on grass
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Finley Marsh 14%Adrian Wintle 11%8509-3No signalSP 11/2 5/1Won this last year under Finley Marsh off a 4lb lower mark and is currently 3-6 over C&D having gone in again in August; a pleasing comeback third on the AW (7f) will have set him up for a repeat bid.
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Billy Loughnane 18%William Haggas 23%/375-4No signal9/2 5/1 9/2Late-maturing type won the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (good) in 2024; did not appear last year until September and failed to recapture his best form in three runs, only fifth behind Spycatcher when favourite at Doncaster on last of them; reversed that form (and had James's Delight behind) when fourth in a 6f Listed race at the same venue eight weeks ago.
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Ben Coen 11%J. P. Murtagh 12%1350-4No signal16/1 12/1 14/1Finished behind stablemate Nakamura in last year's Birdcatcher Nursery; likely to show the benefit of a run in a conditions race at Gowran last month but others have stronger claims.
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Rob Hornby 11%Hughie Morrison 12%8No signal6/1 9/2 6/1Green and always behind in 7f newcomers' event at Newbury, having been friendless in the betting; by Masar and may fare better over this longer distance.
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David Probert 13%Hugo Palmer 13%200-44No signal16/1This trip is worth a go judged on 1m reappearance but he needs to raise his game markedly
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Shane Foley 11%021-25No signal40/1 14/1 33/1Won a heavy-ground maiden at Gowran last October after 50-1 second to subsequent Group 1 winner Hawk Mountain at this venue; made a satisfactory return when second of four in a conditions event at Cork; out of his depth in the Chester Vase.
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Joshua Bryan 12%Mickey Bowen 16%P0-223No signal7/2 11/4 7/2Second here on Saturday and third on Monday in first-time blinkers, though she was some 22l off the winner; opposable should she run yet again.
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Oisin Orr 14%—No signal8/1 8/1 7/152,000gns purchase at the breeze-ups; by Ten Sovereigns; dam 6f winner (RPR 78), half-sister to 6f winner Rhossili Down, out of 6f 2yo winner; bred to be pretty sharp and worth a market check.
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Alex Chadwick 24%James Owen 18%6942-1No signal12/1 9/2 10/1Resumed winning ways after six months off in 4m1f hunter chase at Warwick (good) 22 days ago; effective over this much shorter trip and this likeable front-runner is not out of things.
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Hollie Doyle 14%Archie Watson 15%—No signal6/1 9/2 6/150,000gns breeze-up 2yo by Persian Force; half-sister to winners Ippotheos (6f AW 2yo; RPR 84) and Jr Climbs (5.7f 2yo; 81); dam 6f winner (including 2yo; 93); stable's 2yos have made a bright start to the season and she is more appealing than many.
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Ryan Kavanagh 11%Ian Williams 11%856No signal33/1 18/1 33/1Massive prices for three runs this spring and beaten a long way each time; starts handicap life on a basement mark in first-time headgear.
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Jack Gilligan 10%Marco Botti 16%8-213No signal22/1 12/1 22/1Moderate debut (turf) for previous yard last year but strongly supported in two AW novices for this stable in February, finishing runner-up at Kempton before scoring at Southwell (also 1m) one week later; third of four on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (9.5f) was a little underwhelming last month and now sports a tongue-tie for her second go on grass.
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Luke Morris 12%Grace Harris 11%608-02No signal12/1 9/1 12/1Scored at Ffos Las and Newbury last summer; ran her best race since when runner-up at Bath (1m, firm) last month; holds place claims.
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Hollie Doyle 14%Alan King 16%/735-4No signal5/1 15/2 9/2Three Flat wins at up to 1m2f; in the frame twice over hurdles since last seen on the Flat; drops into a 0-80 and should stay 1m4f; not discounted.
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Charles Bishop 10%George Baker 10%7557-0No signal50/1 33/1 50/1Well held in four starts last summer (6f-1m); would want to see some support
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Ryan Kavanagh 11%Ian Williams 11%-27426No signal6/1 5/1 11/2Good run of turf form last summer included when making all at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to soft; acts on quicker) in July; mostly creditable efforts on AW since winning at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in November and he's far from ruled out back on grass despite tricky stall.
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W. M. Lordan 16%Aidan O'Brien 22%71-313No signalSP 33/1 40/1Won a 6f conditions race at Naas last season; Listed-placed twice at this venue this season, on either side of a Gowran win (7f, soft); supporting role here.
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Rob Hornby 11%Andrew Balding 18%244-17No signal16/1 18/1 14/1Eased once beaten upped to 1m on Good Friday when bidding for an AW double; consistent sort otherwise, including on turf last year, and may rebound; however, balance of form suggests he's no certainty to defy his mark on handicap debut.
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Jack Hogan 11%Fergal O'Brien 15%22532-No signal4/1 5/1 4/1Bumper winner who is 0-12 over hurdles but she has a solid record in handicaps for current yard and was runner-up at Taunton (3m, good) in March; should go well again off an unchanged mark and she's in the mix.
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Neil Callan 14%Tony Carroll 13%423420No signal6/1 15/2 6/1Four-time turf winner who last scored at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm; has won at this trip) two years ago; went close on two occasions at 1m3f (visored) during latest AW campaign but his latest effort when last of ten at Southwell (1m4f; raced freely) wasn't an ideal springboard for this switch back to grass; blinkers (has won in them before) go back on.
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Clifford Lee 17%K. R. Burke 20%6450-1No signal10/3 9/2 3/1Not beaten far in two 5f Group 1s last August/September (good to firm/yielding) and he finally got off the mark on turf when making all in the Group 3 Palace House Stakes at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; that was his first run since being gelded and he could be tough to reel in.
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—No signal100/1 25/1 100/1Zoustar brother to 7.3f 2yo winner Wholetthedogsout (RPR 61), half-brother to French 1m7f hurdle winner Crimson Velvet; dam unraced half-sister to Listed-placed winners Clear Impression (6f) and Al Fareej (5f); debutant likely best watched.
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Nizam17:15 Haydock race 7 of 7Faleh Bughenaim 15%Ian Williams 11%2156-0No signal50/1 50/1 40/11m French winner last August but soundly beaten on last month's stable debut at Newbury -
Kevin Stott 15%Edward Bethell 17%1131-1No signal5/1 6/1 5/1Made it 3-4 in handicaps when winning on last month's reappearance at Musselburgh (1m1f, good); up in trip/grade today but she powered ahead once in the clear last time and it's hard to identify where the ceiling of her ability lies; has won on good to soft (unraced on softer); dam was two-time 1m4f Listed winner; interesting contender.
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Taylor Fisher 12%William Knight 14%2405-4No signal17/2 11/2 8/1Didn't progress last season and was gelded over the winter; just a fair effort in a less-competitive Yarmouth handicap on his comeback and first-time cheekpieces (wore a hood twice as a 2yo) will need to make a difference.
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—No signal10/1 11/1 10/1St Mark's Basilica colt cost 180,000euros as a yearling; half-brother to six winners inc Pablo Escobarr (1m2f-1m4f inc 2yo/AW/Group 3; RPR 113), Roberto Escobarr (1m2f-2m inc Group 3; 113) and Oddnadatta (Group-placed 7f 2yo; 103); dam 5f-7f winner (inc AW 2yo/Group 3; 113); nicely-bred debutant has to be considered.
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21323-No signal13/2 7/2 6/1German import, having been bought for 875,000euros at Arqana in December; 1-9 for previous yard, winning Group 3 in Hamburg over 1m3f (good) and better form when beaten a neck in Group 2 at Baden-Baden and final start when third in 1m4f Group 1 Gran Premio del Jockey Club in Milan; McMonagle's choice of Joseph O'Brien's quartet so has to be respected.
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Bradley Harris 17%Neil Mulholland 15%11456-No signal13/2 10/1 5/1Back-to-back 3m2f wins at Fontwell and Newton Abbot last October (good and good to soft) suggest he'll enjoy this sharp track but the drop back from a stayers' trip doesn't rate an obvious plus.
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Hector Crouch 18%Ralph Beckett 19%451-1No signal9/1 16/1 8/1Proved well treated off a mark of 80 at Epsom (8.5f, good) on handicap/seasonal debut, following up her autumn win (7f, AW); goes into deeper waters but is improving and her pedigree bodes well, with one of her siblings a Listed-placed filly (stayed 1m2f) for her connections.
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—No signal16/1 17/2 16/1Bungle Inthejungle March foal; 60,000euros yearling; seventh foal out of unraced dam; brother to French/Italian 6f/6.5f winner Genie In A Bottle (including 2yo/AW), half-brother to winners Diamond Dougal (5f-1m including 2yo/AW/Italy; RPR 96) and Brand New Day (French Listed-placed 4.5f/5f 2yo; 89); the most expensive of these at auction and the betting may guide on his introduction.
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Sean Dylan Bowen 11%Ian Williams 11%0008-7No signalSP 33/1 28/1Scored at the Newmarket July meeting (1m6f) last year but hasn't accomplished a lot since; he's back 2lb below that last winning mark, so will pop up in front again at some stage, but it's hard to say when.
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Jack Andrews 13%Tom Ellis 14%42132-No signal11/4 7/2 11/4Has record of 11142132 for his current yard, with those first three wins over hurdles at Worcester (2m4f) and his last success over fences at Market Rasen (2m7f); up another 3lb after his second over hurdles at Warwick (2m3f, good) last month, but he went down fighting after making a mistake at the last; could still have more to offer and he's a big player.
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Saffie Osborne 14%David Loughnane 12%316-86No signalSP FCST 50/1Progressive start to his career culminated in heavy-ground novice win at Nottingham; much less solid on his Listed/handicap form since and this step back up in class presents a stiff task at the weights.
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Gina Mangan 11%04844-No signal25/1 22/1 20/1Well held first time out in his three previous seasons; resumes on a winning mark but this race looks too competitive after his seven months off.
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Jack Mitchell 16%Roger Teal 13%3/1/3/No signal28/1 6/1 25/1Top-class sprinter in his youth with the 2020 July Cup and the 2021 King's Stand Stakes featuring amongst his five wins; retired due to injury in 2024 but returned to training this year; while it would be a fine story were he to come out on top, it is asking an awful lot of him to take this after 1,778 days on the sidelines.
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Jamie Spencer 12%Charlie Appleby 33%71-322No signal50/1 FCST 33/1A useful 7f/1m winner last season; made the early running in the Dewhurst, runner-up in a 1m Listed event at Meydan in February; beaten favourite in a four-runner contest at Goodwood on return to Britain; supporting role now.
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Padua17:15 Haydock race 7 of 7Edward Greatrex 14%Hughie Morrison 12%/5414-No signal22/1 22/1 20/1Won here (7f, good) last July on second handicap start and 3l fourth of seven at Sandown (7f, good) in August; absent since but gelded in the interim and he could be the type to improve for it, having been headstrong in the past; brings potential to this 4yo campaign; unraced on slow ground. -
Oliver Stammers 12%Kevin Frost 10%1725-1No signal33/1 20/1 28/1Free-going sort who was 4-18 for Charlie Johnston, including two 1m wins last summer, and made a winning start for new connections when 33-1 for a nine-runner race at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in January; absent since and has more to prove back at 7f for the first time since 2024.
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Oisin Orr 14%413622No signal16/1 14/1 16/1Consistent spell on Tapeta over the winter and continued the good work back on turf when close second of six at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; he's never won above a mark of 75, though.
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Robert Havlin 15%David Loughnane 12%-83827No signal33/1 14/1 22/1All wins at 7f/1m but he was placed twice over 5f in Bahrain during the winter; met trouble when second favourite at Chester (extended 7f) on his return to Britain 17 days ago; harder to pin down than some of these and certainly not discounted.
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15-3No signal13/2 17/2 13/2Thrice-raced colt who has useful 1m figures, most recently 2l third of four in conditions race at Goodwood (good); visual impression and pedigree both suggest this drop to 7f is worth exploring; still open to further progress and looks interesting despite conceding weight all round.
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William Carver 10%Andrew Balding 18%—No signal8/1 5/1 8/1April foal by Dark Angel; 45,000euros yearling; fifth foal; half-brother to winners Kolachi (1m 2yo; RPR 94), The Thunderer (1m2f-1m4f including AW; 91) and Sage Advice (1m2f Flat, 84; 2m hurdle); dam Listed-placed 7f 2yo winner (102); respected newcomer from leading yard.
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—No signalSP 12/1 11/1Third foal; half-sister to 3m chase winner Pearl Island; dam 2m6f-3m hurdle winner, sister to 3m-3m5f chase winner Bretney, closely related to useful 2m4f-4m hurdle/chase winner Captain Cattistock, family of top 2m chaser Pearlyman; yard 21% in bumpers in recent years and she needs watching in market on debut.
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Sean Bowen 24%Gordon Elliott 18%4123-No signal10/1 6/1 8/1Looked like one for stayers' trips when taking a Downpatrick 2m6f maiden last summer (good), but unable to confirm that impression on her one run after; much the longest absent of these, and her mark is no gift.
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Gina Mangan 11%6395-6No signal28/1 FCST 25/1Didn't progress last season and finished well held from the front on her comeback here (8.1f) early in the month; goes right up in trip (stamina on the dam's side) in first-time headgear.
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81517-No signal7/2 7/1 7/2Winner of three of her six races for Ralph Beckett; clear chance on best form, though issue complicated by the fact that she is one of three runners for a stable in superb form.
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Neil Callan 14%George Baker 10%3No signal9/2 7/1 4/1March foal by Invincible Army; 45,000gns yearling; 33-1 when third of nine at Kempton (6f, AW) 19 days ago; that was a solid first stab and he can probably do better.
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2-9143No signal18/1 17/2 14/1Has shown a liking for this track, gained a second 1m success here in March; suited by soft ground; holding his form well on the evidence of Cork third; would benefit from any easing.
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Theo Gillard 12%Donald McCain 15%P/P51-No signal3/1 6/1 3/1Bought for £30,000 after winning an Irish point (soft/heavy) in January; sister to a smart bumper winner and she's also a half-sister to a useful 2m hurdler; plenty to like on pedigree and she needs a close in market on rules debut.
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Susan Corbett 10%PF5F4-No signal11/2 17/2 9/2Below par since last June's Hexham win off 2lb higher (3m, good to soft) until reviving, up to a point, with last month's Ayr Class 2 fourth; has to show that a sharp track is what's wanted, though.
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Luke Catton 12%Alan King 16%732-No signal13/2 6/1 13/2Fair form at Kempton (7f, AW) and Sandown (1m, soft; three ran) on his last two starts as 2yo and he shaped as if he'd prove capable of better, including at this trip; one to note on handicap/seasonal debut.
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Lee Edwards 9%Dave Roberts 12%13225-No signal9/1 10/1 9/1Won at Worcester (2m, good) last July and he ended last year with two close calls over 2m4f; well-held fifth on reappearance at Market Rasen last month but he may have needed that run and has claims if he can get back near best.
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Luke McAteer 8%John James Feane 10%431-8No signal12/1 12/1 11/1Ended last season with a 1m1f maiden win on heavy ground at Leopardstown; may step up from his 1m run here in March; needs to reverse form with Perry Mason; finished in front of Calm The Jets and Iron Fist.
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Pole Star16:05 Haydock race 5 of 7Jason Hart 14%Charlie Johnston 13%650-43No signal11/4 3/1 11/4Won two 1m6f handicaps last term, one in a valuable race here; back-to-form third with a first-time visor at Newmarket (1m6f) three weeks ago, so re-enters calculations despite earlier lesser efforts over 2m2f and 2m. -
Cam Hardie 6%Tim Easterby 11%38No signal40/1 22/1 33/1Signs of ability over 5f at Musselburgh (third of four) and Beverley (met trouble when eighth of 11); retains potential but needs a big leap forward over this extra furlong.
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Conor O'Farrell 12%Neil Mulholland 15%4595P-No signal7/1 10/1 7/1Won a Fontwell handicap (3m, good) for Ryan Potter last May but she's been disappointing since including in two runs for new yard this spring; mark continues to fall but she was pulled up at Taunton last time and has a lot to prove; hood is added and tongue-tie is removed.
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Rose Dawes 13%Robert Stephens 11%716137No signal14/1 17/2 12/1Hardy mare who landed four races on AW (1m to 9.5f) between February and April; also a previous four-time winner on turf but this is just her second crack at 1m2f on her 111th start; still not discounted.
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Shane Gray 15%K. R. Burke 20%—No signal11/2 7/2 11/2By Lucky Vega; dam 7.5f/1m winner (including 2yo/Group 2 German 1,000 Guineas; RPR 110), sister to three winners at up to 1m, out of Listed-placed 6f winning half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 2 winner Zinziberine; bred to be useful and represents an excellent stable; needs serious consideration.
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Jack Callan 14%George Boughey 18%235No signal10/1 12/1 10/1Gelded after finishing fifth of eight on his turf debut over 7f at Newmarket in April; opening mark looks reasonable and this experiment at sprinting is well worth a go too; interesting.
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David Egan 13%Robson De Aguiar 12%531-27No signal33/1 28/1 25/1Productive juvenile campaign over sprint distances culminated in Group 1 win here from True Love in the 6f Phoenix Stakes (good); respectable second to Thesecretadversary (received 3lb), in 7f Group 3 at Leopardstown on reappearance; by no means a bad effort in the 2,000 Guineas on his first attempt at this trip, but probably more of a sprinting type.
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Jamie Spencer 12%1/851-No signal5/1 7/2 5/1Looked smart when landing the Group 2 Mill Reef Stakes at Newbury (6f, heavy) on final juvenile start; beat only one rival in his first two races last term; produced massive shock (200-1) when beating the favourite Lazaat in 6f Group 1 at Ascot last October (good); wind-surgery evidently the key to that success; little mileage on the clock, fascinating prospect for this season.
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Premiere Ligne16:05 Haydock race 5 of 7Rob Hornby 11%Hughie Morrison 12%22220/No signal40/1 25/1 33/1Finally off the mark in Britain in May 2024 and runner-up on next four starts, including when coming from well back over 2m4f at Glorious Goodwood; however, he flopped when just 9-1 for the Cesarewitch (soft) that October and not seen since; that was his only run in Britain on softer than good; well handicapped were he to return at his best on this AW debut after 588 days off; market may guide. -
Rebecca Menzies 11%638-No signal25/1 20/1 22/1Fair form shown when third in Kelso bumper in February but came in last of eight in similar company there the following month; more needed now sent hurdling.
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Tony Carroll 13%826671No signal14/1 16/1 12/1Five turf wins in tongue-tie/cheekpeices; good handicapping case but no headgear this time
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Jack Gilligan 10%Marco Botti 16%—No signal16/1 18/1 14/1April foal by Territories; 30,000gns yearling; second foal; dam French 1m winner (RPR 74), half-sister to German 1m Group 2 winner Peace At Last, out of maiden half-sister to 1m Group 1 winner Fly To The Stars; market informative ahead of this first go.
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Marco Ghiani 16%Marco Botti 16%38-502No signal9/2 6/1 9/2Made good progress over 6f last season; better than ever with his second at Leicester four weeks ago (6f, good to firm); still has more to give but this looks deep for a Listed contest.
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Mason Paetel(3) 11%Dylan Cunha 13%—No signal8/1 6/1 15/2Trainer going great guns now after a quieter spell and is 2-4 with 2yos here; this 50,000gns yearling, who's a half-brother to a 1m winner in Norway out of a 5f 2yo winner for Clive Cox (second time out), holds a few notable entries in sales races later on.
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Harry Burns 10%William Haggas 23%542-1No signal15/8 9/4 32/17Possibly still a touch raw but she knuckled down well when landing Doncaster maiden (7f, good to firm) on her return last month; pedigree suggests she'll kick on again at this trip and beyond; big player on handicap debut for leading connections.
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Prydwen16:05 Haydock race 5 of 7Oisin Murphy 22%George Scott 19%-68215No signal11/2 6/1 5/1What a fantastic horse he's been, hitting his peak in 2024 but coming down the weights in handicaps and already making his presence felt over 2m and 1m4f this season; his fifth in Germany 13 days ago was in a Group 2, so another good run; effective at this track and remains in serious calculations on good or good to soft, but unproven on soft. -
Osian Radford 13%19U65-No signal14/1 FCST 11/1A three-time scorer (including over C&D) last season; hinted at a revival when a never-nearer fifth over 3m4f at Taunton last month so needs considering off a slipping mark.
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Robert Havlin 15%Thomas Faulkner 12%024-22No signal16/1 18/1 16/1Just five races, the first two for James Tate; runner-up three times, including on handicap debut in nine-runner race at Nottingham (1m, good) five weeks ago; return to 7f may well be fine and he's relatively unexposed, but taking on so many rivals from almost the widest draw asks a major question.
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Ben Coen 11%/4194-No signal50/1 FCST 33/1Ex Ballydoyle-trained; won Lingfield Derby Trial last year but well held in both Irish Derby and Irish St Leger; bought for 78,000gns and soundly beaten on yard debut in Grade 2 Leopardstown hurdle at Christmas; tried in a tongue-tie here and plenty on his plate in what looks a hot Listed race.
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Colin Keane 16%D K Weld 13%/2251-No signal10/3 11/4 10/3Smart, lightly raced 4yo; never quite fulfilled Leopardstown's Derby Trial second this time last year although did end the campaign on a winning note in 1m2f Cork Listed in September in ready fashion; looks the type to make an even better 4yo upped to this trip; very interesting player.
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G. F. Carroll 10%Gavin Cromwell 11%1-2No signal9/1 7/1 9/1Beat dual Group 1 winner Precise on debut in a 7f maiden at Fairyhouse last June on her only juvenile start; looked in need of further when staying on into a distant second behind the impressive Royal Bay Cen in a Listed sprint at Cork early this month; potentially a cut above these rivals; Cork third Oh Cecilia now rated 101 after fine Group 3 second at Naas.
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P99P8-No signal300/1 150/1 200/10-19 and she was last to finish in a 2m5f handicap at Market Rasen last month; others more persuasive.
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Finley Marsh 14%Richard Hughes 15%774-55No signal20/1 14/1 20/1Blinkers on since handicapping this spring; had little chance from off the pace in a messy affair upped to 1m4f last time and that gave some hope as he switches to turf.
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Darragh Keenan 10%Michael Appleby 13%/1612-No signal33/1 18/1 33/1Two wins (one on turf at Doncaster) and a second from his four starts for new stable this season, all in 7f handicaps; failed to settle last time, yet still challenged strongly in the final 1f and left the impression he remains capable of better.
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Luke Morris 12%658-12No signal7/2 5/2 7/2Duly stepped up on his 2yo efforts when winning a Class 6 handicap in good style at Lingfield last month (1m, AW); beaten a nose at Southwell under a penalty nine days later (also 1m; winner gone in again since) and he a further 6lb higher today; stepping up to 1m2f looks sure to prompt further progress though.
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Lewis Edmunds 12%Tom Ward 11%60-038No signal50/1 33/1 50/1She has developed a particularly rocky profile but would hold good claims on any of her first three starts in maidens and a novice last term; three poor efforts in handicaps followed but her penultimate run when third (9.5f, AW; possibly flattered) in first-time cheekpieces was a bright spot; tailed off over C&D last time, however, and the visor is now given a whirl.
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K. R. Burke 20%1665-3No signal18/1 10/1 16/1Gelded prior to finishing 2l third at Pontefract (6f, good; wore cheekpieces) on reappearance, posting best effort since starting his career with two wins; ideally needs to settle better back up in distance but otherwise has possibilities off the same mark.
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P. J. McDonald 14%Brian Ellison 10%848No signal50/1 28/1 50/1Unplaced in three 7f novices this spring, racing freely in rear on latest; needs a chunk of improvement on handicap debut, but market support would be significant.
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Darragh Keenan 10%George Scott 19%331-1No signal7/2 4/1 10/3Has progressed with every run and his form has a solid look; came from well back when leading late on at Doncaster (1m, good) at the start of this month; drops back 1f in trip but he's not short of speed; open to further improvement and high on the list.
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Ben Coen 11%J. P. Murtagh 12%68410-No signal14/1 FCST 12/1Fifth behind Apercu in this event 12 months ago; C&D winner on penultimate start last season, beating subsequent improver Fiver Friday; final outing over 1m4f was too bad to be true.
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Rossa Ryan 18%Ralph Beckett 19%52237-No signal11/2 11/1 5/10-7 since winning on 2yo debut in October 2024 but she finished close-up in a few Listed/Group 3 races last season (1m2f-1m4f, various ground) and she might be the type to improve with age; not ruled out on reappearance.
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Kaiya Fraser 12%Tom Clover 17%—No signal4/1 15/2 7/2February foal by Space Blues; 55,000gns yearling; third foal; closely related to 6f 2yo July debut winner Distant Shore (RPR 76), half-brother to 6f 2yo/1m winner Fondo Blanco (107); dam Group-placed 7f winner (including AW; 99), out of unraced half-sister to 1m2f Group 1 winner Izzi Top; first 2yo runner of the season for his yard and he holds a foaling date advantage over this field.
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Rhoscolyn17:15 Haydock race 7 of 7Kevin Stott 15%David O'Meara 13%604-50No signal14/1 14/1 12/1Down the field in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago but promising reappearance there (7f, good) previously; won the Golden Mile at Goodwood (1m, soft) last August when 3lb higher and slow ground would very much aid his cause. -
Hector Crouch 18%Ralph Beckett 19%31-45No signal16/1 18/1 14/1Far from disgraced in the Listed event won by Hilitany when bidding for a Lingfield AW double; disappointing at Newmarket, the scene of his promising debut, returned to turf last time (gelded since) and consequently has something to prove off his mark.
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Ray Dawson 14%Dylan Cunha 13%4-11No signal5/1 4/1 9/2Thrice-raced colt who has progressive AW form and completed a 6f double with handicap success at Southwell most recently; likely danger provided he's as effective on turf and returned to 5f.
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Jonny Peate 9%Charlie Wallis 10%0-7878No signal33/1Now 11lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara last autumn but has lost his way; it's a long time since he won on turf and even longer since he ran in a sprint, so he is hard to fancy back from a break.
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Henry Candy 12%4547-4No signal10/1 14/1 10/1Didn't run badly on his seasonal return last month (first start after a gelding operation) but he is only 1lb lower and needs to raise his game a notch.
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William Maggs(3) 10%Donald McCain 15%/8004-No signal10/1 12/1 10/1Won a C&D handicap (good to soft) last April but he's not come close to that form in four subsequent runs and latest was back here in March; has some questions to answer and he's still 3lb higher than for his last win.
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Tom Eaves 8%Ivan Furtado 10%326-24No signal33/1 FCST 28/1Six wins (all handicaps) from 32 runs; not disgraced after losing ground at the start when fourth of six at Nottingham four weeks ago; faces a significantly stiffer assignment on her first attempt at a Group race.
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Kevin Stott 15%Kevin Ryan 12%19226-No signal14/1 12/1 11/1Raced at 6f; smart 2yo, notably second in the Gimcrack at York; below par tackling going softer than good for the first when sixth in the Mill Reef at Newbury on final start, which is a bit of a concern should the ground here remain on the soft side; on a positive note, his yard has won this twice since 2019, including with Inisherin in these silks two years ago.
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Connor Planas 11%Jack Jones 12%18-21No signalSPPrevailed in Lingfield handicap (AW) in latest 6f start, adding to debut win (turf) and taking record to 2-4; bred to stay this extra furlong and may be capable of further improvement; one to consider. -
William Stone 13%25016-No signal22/1 40/1 18/1Made all in Yarmouth nursery (6f, good; handicap debut) in October but raced freely before weakening over 7f nine days later; that's easily forgiven and she's not ruled out on this return.
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Billy Loughnane 18%George Boughey 18%4411-2No signalSPListed winner at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) last August and followed up in Group 3 at Deauville (6f, soft) 13 days later; reappeared with near-miss in Listed race at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) and has strong claims. -
Finley Marsh 14%Michael Bell 13%3132-8No signal11/4 4/1 5/2Consistent once handicapping last season before finding 1m2f beyond him latterly; entitled to have come on for his recent comeback, having been gelded, and this is easier but he's vulnerable to improvers now.
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—No signal25/1 10/1 25/1Lope De Vega half-brother to winners Laganore (6f-1m2f inc Italian Group 1; RPR 111), Lady Anner (7f; 99), Dundory (1m-1m4f; 83) and Alfheim (1m4f/1m6f AW; 72); dam unraced half-sister to HK 1m2f/1m4f Group 1 winner Blazing Speed; well-bred newcomer but Foley rides Echo Inferno.
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Myla Coppins(5) 17%Tony Carroll 13%6-3324No signal7/1 6/1 13/2Regressive, if consistent, maiden who's blown plenty of chances in less competitive handicaps; just behind Elvetham last time (first-time cheekpieces; off tonight) and holds similar claims to that one back on turf.
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Ben Coen 11%J. P. Murtagh 12%—No signal12/1 9/1 11/1Sea The Stars filly is fifth foal of an unraced half-sister to 1m2f Listed winner Aghareed (dam of outstanding 1m/1m2f performer Baaeed and top-class 1m2f-1m6f performer Hukum); grandam won Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf; yard going well and seemingly the pick of the yard's two debutantes so has to be wroth a market check.
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Tyler Heard 7%0127-7No signal22/1 12/1 20/1Listed winner at York (1m2f, good) last July and runner-up in Group 3 at the Curragh (1m1f, good to yielding) in August; down the field on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket on both starts since, most recently her reappearance but that may not be her track; could bounce back with a bold show in first-time cheekpieces; unraced on ground slower than good to soft.
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Brian Ellison 10%4714-No signal20/1 FCST 18/1Made all at Southwell (5f, AW) last November on third start then disappointing on nursery debut at Newcastle (5f, AW); however, he could settle better in a first-time hood on this reappearance and is not ruled out.
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Georgia Dobie 10%Clive Cox 17%—No signal13/2 9/2 13/2April foal by Minzaal, £45,000 yearling; fifth foal; half-brother to winners Jersey Rocs (1m/8.6f AW; RPR 73) and Bride Tree (7f AW; 67); dam 6f winner (including 2yo; 94), sister to Group-placed 5f/6f 2yo winner Rosebride, out of 6f/7f 2yo winner; stable always to be respected in these events and market should provide a good clue ahead of this one's debut.
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1-1No signal4/6 4/5 9/17The only Derby entry in this field; promising colt who is two from two and already a trial winner, having comfortably beat his rivals in the Blue Riband Trial at Epsom (1m2f, good; Listed) on seasonal debut; should take well to Goodwood and commands respect.
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—No signal18/1 FCST 16/1Saxon Warrior filly cost 47,000euros as a yearling; half-sister to winners Fajjaj (Group-placed 7f 2yo/1m2f; RPR 109), Repartee (6f inc 2yo/Listed; 104) and Parlance (7f AW 2yo; 87); dam unraced half-sister to top miler Kingman; Billy Lee rides, newcomer worth a market check.
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Jack Dace 10%David Simcock 14%880-38No signal12/1 11/1 12/1Step up to 1m4f should have suited on his debut for this yard last time but he ran poorly; that leaves him with something to prove on just his second turf start.
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Jack Callan 14%Tony Carroll 13%046175No signalSP 13/2 8/1Got up on the line to pip Naughty Niall at Wolverhampton (AW, 9.5f) in January and it was a second win on turf when beating 13 others at Bath (1m, good) in April; excuses on next two starts and she's respected on her first go at 1m2f.
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Marco Ghiani 16%—No signalSP FCST 20/17,500gns yearling; fourth foal; half-brother to 6f winner Margorie (RPR 66) out of a 5.7f 2yo winner; stable not renowned for winning newcomers.
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Bryan Carver 13%Alex Hales 12%F2254-No signal9/1 7/1 17/2Won a mares' maiden at Market Rasen (2m, good) last April; runner-up in first two handicaps during the winter but she's been disappointing in last two runs; bit to prove but mark is sliding and she's had wind surgery since her latest effort at Fontwell last month; not ruled out.
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Joe Leavy 11%Richard Hannon 12%297No signalSP 16/1 22/1Shaped well when second at Kempton on debut (1m3f) but that form hasn't really worked out and she has been well beaten at big odds twice since; may tap back into that initial promise now handicapping but others hold stronger claims here.
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Shane Foley 11%3541-No signal17/2 15/2 17/2Ran in good company in Ballydoyle-dominated maidens at this venue before 7f Dundalk maiden win last November; lacks a recent outing, but stable's current form is a positive.
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021-8No signal20/1 33/1 18/1Lightly raced 4yo won Down Royal maiden (7f) in September; absent until no show after slow start on handicap debut here last month over 5f; inexperience remains a concern.
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Neil Callan 14%George Baker 10%835-No signal7/1 11/1 7/1Big prices for three runs last backend, two on soft ground (7f-1m1f), pulling hard laterly; hard to know what he might be capable of as yet and the market will be the best guide back from seven months off.
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Rossa Ryan 18%Clive Cox 17%4121-3No signal9/2 5/1 9/2His form took a surge forward towards the end of last season with 5f Listed wins for Mick Appleby at Beverley (good to firm) and Ascot (soft); reappeared with 3l third of 14 to Night Raider on stable debut in the Group 3 Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) and he's open to improvement on this second start of the season; one to consider.
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David Probert 13%Clive Cox 17%5282-7No signal14/1 FCST 12/1Record of 0-6 since debut success but he has a notable piece of course form, namely close second in nursery at last year's Glorious Goodwood; could go well returned to this venue with Newbury reappearance (stable debut) under his belt.
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J M Sheridan 11%W. P. Mullins 26%72-No signal5/2 5/2 9/4Cracksman gelding a 90,000euros yearling; dam French 7f turf 2yo/1m2f AW winner, family of Arc winner Peintre Celebre; nicely improved on second start last autumn, only outstayed late over 1m in median auction maiden here (yielding); good chance he'll stay this trip and a definite player.
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Daniel Muscutt 14%Owen Burrows 22%2-1No signal7/2 11/4 7/2Chased home a useful sort in a three-runner maiden a Lingfield on her debut in November; went one better when beating an errant rival (who has won since) at Wolverhampton last month, the pair pulling 15l clear; this unexposed and well-related daughter of Frankel moves into handicaps with the potential for even better.
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Jack Doughty 13%Grace Harris 11%8No signal125/1 80/1 100/1150-1 and offered little on his belated debut at Kempton (1m, AW) in February.
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Daniel Muscutt 14%Harry Eustace 13%—No signal3/1 13/2 11/4£100,000 yearling; first foal of a maiden half-sister to 6f Group 3 winner Shouldvebeenaring; stable not prolific with 2yos but she makes enough paper appeal to warrant a look in the betting.
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Neil Callan 14%074No signal18/1 20/1 14/1All three runs came on Polytrack at Kempton (1m-1m3f); little chance behind a useful winner last time and starts handicap life at a lowly level; should be capable of better.
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15-8No signal12/1 14/1 12/1Beat a subsequent winner by a wide margin on heavy ground at Tipperary on his debut last October; creditable fifth behind Pierre Bonnard in Group 1 at Saint-Cloud only three weeks later; plenty to prove now after failing to feature in the Ballysax at Leopardstown on reappearance.
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154-40No signal14/1 16/1 14/1All three wins have came at Kempton AW (7f/1m); caught out wide and was found to have an irregular heartbeat after finishing last back there last time; may be best to wait until he returns to the Sunbury venue.
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725-43No signal28/1 20/1 28/1All his wins have been over 7f but there's been only one of those (Epsom last August) in very nearly two years now; still paying for the ease of that win in a seven-runner race, so others are preferred.
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01No signalSPShowed promise on debut in March and justified market interest to win from off the pace in a seven-runner novice at Thirsk (1m, good) six weeks ago, form which has been boosted; pedigree and manner of that win suggest that this step up in trip will suit him well for handicap debut; considered. -
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Jack Kearney 9%Stephen Thorne 12%41-104No signal9/1 8/1 17/2Improved on the AW last winter with two wins at this trip (beat City House second occasion); turf return came at Newmarket early this month, showing plenty of pace until weakening final furlong in finishing creditable fourth in very valuable contest; remains on a handy mark compared to AW so has to be respected.
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6310-No signal18/1 14/1 16/1Absent and gelded since finishing last in valuable event at Ascot on Champions Day; scored readily at Kempton (AW; sole 7f attempt) earlier in October when back from a layoff, and that performance bodes well for him being fresh; may do better still.
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Tom Marquand 16%William Haggas 23%1180-6No signalSPListed/Group 3 wins at Naas last summer (6f, yielding/good) then unplaced in two Group 1s; underwhelming on recent return at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; behind two of these) but those who raced more prominently were favoured and she could improve for that run; versatile ground-wise; key player. -
J M Sheridan 11%113-22No signal4/1Very useful filly has returned this term with 0.5l defeats by Moody at Listed level at both Cork (1m4f) and Gowran (1m6f), each time forcing it; this a much deeper race than those however so will do well to sneak a place.
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James Owen 18%3-12No signal9/2 11/2 4/1Improved with each of his three runs for M J Tynan in Ireland, most recently finishing second of ten in a Cork Listed race seven weeks ago (6f, soft); unexposed as a sprinter and it will be interesting to see if there is market confidence behind him as he starts out for James Owen.
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3153-1No signal9/4 5/2 2/18yo who made it 5-16 over fences when bouncing back with a clearcut win at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) two weeks ago; up 6lb but she hit a personal best last time and is a big player again if her stamina holds out on this step up 3m.
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Charles Bishop 10%—No signal7/1 5/1 7/140,000gns yearling; second foal of a maiden half-sister to three useful winners; stable off the mark with 2yos and this one looks a likely type on paper.
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Aidan O'Brien 22%—No signal17/2 13/2 15/2St Mark's Basilica half-brother to winners High Definition (1m 2yo inc Group 2, RPR 120), Innisfree (1m Group 3/7f 2yo; 110) and Royal Aide (1m3f/11.7f Flat, 86; 3m/3m1f hurdle); dam 1m and 8.4f (Listed) winner (104); seemingly the Ballydoyle third-choice but worth a look for future reference.
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Gavin Ryan 8%2618-6No signal28/1 14/1 25/1Course 1m1f maiden winner on the fourth of five starts at two; limitations revealed in two Group 3 Leopardstown events won by the Aidan O'Brien-trained Dante third Christmas Day.
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Sovereign Ocean14:20 Haydock race 2 of 7Paul Mulrennan 14%Marco Botti 16%161-No signal33/1 25/1 28/1Won for Iain Jardine on debut at Musselburgh (7f, good) last July then 11l sixth of seven in the Acomb at York (7f, good to firm); won in a small field on his stable/handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in December and this likeable type is open to further improvement; not ruled out. -
—No signal80/1 66/1 80/1April 28,000euros foal by Calyx; 14,000gns yearling; fourth foal; dam 7f AW 2yo and 1m2f turf winner (RPR 87), sister to useful 6f-1m winner Alba Power, half-sister to 6f 2yo Listed winner Ventura Diamond; first 2yo runner of the year from a yard not noted for successful starts with its juveniles.
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Special Dividend14:20 Haydock race 2 of 71137-No signal50/1 28/1 33/1Won last summer on first two starts (6f, AW) then kept on for third of 18 in nursery at York (7f, good to firm) that worked out nicely; well beaten in Newmarket Group 3 (7f, good) on final 2yo start (gelded since) but retains potential and he's worth a second look in a first-time tongue-tie.
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William Cox 5%Tom Dascombe 12%74-8No signal50/1 28/1 50/1Recorded RPR in the 60s in two 7f fillies' events at Newbury last summer; pulled hard back from a break at Kempton 19 days ago; she will need to settle better now handicapping but does still have some potential.
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George Bass 12%Jack Channon 15%—No signal25/1 18/1 25/152,000euros yearling; second foal of a 6f AW 2yo winner (RPR 76); has a fair standard to aim at on debut and only of interest if attracting market support.
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Oisin Murphy 22%Michael Bell 13%1041-8No signal7/1 8/1 7/1Proved a useful sprinter last season, notably winning over 5f at Glorious Goodwood in the summer and over 6f at Newmarket (good-ground Listed contest) final outing; finished in front of Venetian Sun when creditable eighth in the 1,000 Guineas on her reappearance; while she shouldn't be inconvenienced by the drop back to 6f it remains to be seen whether she can confirm that superiority over Karl Burke's filly at the shorter distance.
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Ray Dawson 14%11021-No signal7/1 7/1 13/2Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot (good to firm; 25-1) was the only blemish in his five-race 3yo career, which he ended with a narrow but game front-running win in handicap at Leicester (1m4f, good to soft); raised 6lb but worth another go at this trip.
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Alec Voikhansky 11%Kevin Frost 10%9487-1No signalSP 22/1 28/1Old-timer who notched win number 12 at Doncaster's Lincoln meeting (5f, good to soft; 40-1); can't be discounted off 4lb higher but others are still higher on the list.
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159-11No signal25/1 13/2 22/1Made it 3-3 on AW with convincing success over this trip at Southwell two weeks ago; however, he's gone up 10lb and his turf form is at a much lower level.
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27638-No signal5/1 9/2 5/1Highly tried after trouncing Almeraq in a Yarmouth novice (6f, good to firm; receiving 7lb) last June, finishing second in the Jersey Stakes nine days later and not beaten far in the July Cup the following month; finished his 3yo campaign quietly but possible he'll kick on again this year.
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Sam James 14%K. R. Burke 20%9311-0No signal11/1 13/2 10/1Won a 6f Listed at Doncaster early last season (good to soft); ended 2025 in top form with convincing wins in Group 3 at Chantilly (very soft) and a Listed race at Doncaster (Montassib fifth); failed to uphold form with Montassib at the same venue on seasonal debut.
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David Probert 13%4-2No signal4/1 9/4 4/1Both starts on Lingfield AW, finishing fourth over 7f then taking a step forward with neck second over 1m2f; leading player on the figures and may improve further to boot.
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—No signal150/1 40/1 125/1Circus Maximus gelding a 3,500euros foal and 4,000euros yearling; closely related to two winners inc Lady Of Luxury (1m4f AW; RPR 59), half-brother to three winners inc Ray's The Bar (7f-9.5f inc 2yo/US; 98) and Cosmic City (prolific 1m4f-2m1f inc AW; 89); dam 11.5f winner; unlikely source of a first-time out maiden winner.
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Colin Keane 16%Noel Meade 11%21-No signal10/1 6/1 10/1Made a promising debut over 5f at Bellewstown last July; not seen again after winning a 6f maiden at Navan ten days later; hard to assess, and may need this.
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Jack Nicholls(3) 12%Hugo Palmer 13%—No signal6/1 7/1 11/290,000gns yearling; Starspangledbanner half-brother to winners Rebel Tale (Group-placed 5.7f 2yo; RPR 106), Rebel Step (1m 2yo, 95) and La Vale (US 6f-1m); dam US 1m1f turf winner, half-sister to 1m-1m2f Listed winner Arch Rebel; interesting newcomer for yard whose 2yos have been in top form.
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George Bass 12%Denis Coakley 11%3228-3No signal6/1 5/1 6/1Five-race maiden but placed in four of them, including when a close third at Lingfield on last month's seasonal debut (7f, AW); that run can be upgraded (forced wide) and he should have no issue with the return to turf; more appealing than many.
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7744-3No signal5/1 11/2 5/1Few secrets left after 41 hurdles starts but back below her last winning mark again, and every outing so far this year has suggested that an extended run of races beyond 3m looks in order now; not without interest.
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Jack Hogan 11%Fergal O'Brien 15%3713-PNo signal12/1 7/1 12/1Exeter maiden hurdle winner in October; pulled up on his chase debut at Uttoxeter three weeks ago; best watched.
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Sean Kirrane 11%Stuart Williams 13%3-130No signal28/1 16/1 25/1Free-goer who followed a good effort at Newmarket's Craven meeting (7f, good) with a poor one at the Guineas meeting; beginning to look a difficult ride and on a retrieval mission here.
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Mr James Murray 14%Mickey Bowen 16%P314-3No signal4/1 11/2 4/1Benefited from a patient ride when wide-margin winner of two-finisher contest at Sedgefield (3m2f, good) last month and has performed well twice since, more recently when staying-on third here (3m1f, good) on Saturday; will be fine stamina-wise if he makes a quick reappearance.
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Oisin Orr 14%Hugo Palmer 13%2-U52PNo signal14/1 10/1 12/1Slipped and was pulled up at Chester 16 days ago but he'd previously run well when second over 6f at Newcastle; creditable efforts on both his runs at York (7f); yet to prove his effectiveness at 5f but he's not short of speed; not ruled out.
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K. R. Burke 20%21-138No signal22/1 FCST 20/1Three-time winner at 7f-1m and steadily progressive until a below-par effort at Chester (7.5f) most recently; may bounce back but this is no easy task off current mark in such a competitive affair.
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Georgia Dobie 10%Jeremy Scott 15%5-4662No signal14/1 14/1 12/1Wins have come on good or softer but he ran fairly well on good to firm when second to Moonhall Lass at Salisbury three weeks ago; 9lb better off tonight but the winner had a good bit in hand and this one could have done without the summer weather arriving.
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James Owen 18%45-4No signal9/1 11/1 8/1Matched previous best when tongue tied and fourth in Newmarket maiden (1m, good; form upheld) on her reappearance in April; brings potential to this handicap debut.
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Suspended Sentence14:20 Haydock race 2 of 7Callum Rodriguez 20%Michael Bell 13%4114-5No signal40/1 25/1 28/1Won Ripon novice (1m, good to firm) last August on third start then followed up in four-runner nursery at Sandown (1m, soft), before creditable Listed fourth in France (1m, soft); he may have needed last month's comeback run at Sandown (1m, good to firm) but he's not obviously well treated. -
Hollie Doyle 14%Ralph Beckett 19%55-5No signal16/1 17/2 16/1Beaten odds-on favourite on his debut last summer (6f, good to firm); well beaten twice since but he could leave those efforts behind him now handicapping in blinkers.
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Ashley Lewis(3) 14%Ed Walker 16%5344-No signal16/1 11/1 14/1Similar form in four runs as a 2yo, tapped for speed over 9.4f on her nursery debut at Wolverhampton when last seen in November; capable of better this year but she is returning in a useful contest.
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Ben Coen 11%J. P. Murtagh 12%316-25No signal50/1 66/1 40/1Maiden winner over 7f at Gowran last September and a creditable sixth of 30 in the Goffs Million; had no luck in running in the Tetrarch Stakes over C&D earlier in the month; 97-rated colt faces an unenviable task; tongue-tie fitted.
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Oisin Orr 14%M D O'Callaghan 12%60-007No signal40/1 40/1 33/1Often highly tried and unplaced all seven starts since winning a Galway maiden in September 2024; seemed to stay 1m6f in Gowran Listed race last time but still finished only seventh; flying even higher today.
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Sean Bowen 24%Mickey Bowen 16%42323-No signalSP FCST 11/4Still a maiden despite being placed in eight of his 12 starts over hurdles; may do better now that he tackles fences.
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Patrick T Foley 10%0712-9No signal22/1 18/1 20/1Finished last season in excellent form with C&D win in the Bold Lad off 91 and good second in Navan Listed; probably needed last month's Naas comeback run, more expected of here and rider's claim a positive.
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George Bass 12%Heather Main 12%41052/No signal22/1 10/1 22/1All six wins on turf over 6f/7f; steps up in trip on this return from a 556-day layoff; best watched.
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Denis Coakley 11%7-316No signal40/1 28/1 33/1Improved with each of his three runs on the AW, winning an 8.6f novice at Wolverhampton in January; 16-1 when a remote last of six at Epsom on last month's handicap debut; step up in trip needs to have a positive effect.
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Sean Bowen 24%Gordon Elliott 18%54P62-No signal6/1 13/2 6/1Had a below-par Defence Witness behind when a C&D third off today's mark last June, and belatedly off the mark next time out back in Ireland; can go well after a break without necessarily being able to threaten a win.
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J S Bolger 7%53-9No signal25/1 16/1 25/1Teofilo gelding shaped with promise on both AW runs last winter but dropped away quickly on seasonal return over this trip at Cork last month, having forced it; bit to prove now.
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J A Stack 12%215-15No signal14/1 9/1 14/1Chesham Stakes runner-up and Listed winner at Tipperary before a respectable effort in a 1m Canadian Grade 1 on final 2yo start; won going away from Power Blue (gave 3lb) in Group 3 at Leopardstown (7f, good to yielding) on reappearance; pulled very hard in the 2,000 Guineas; fifth was a decent outcome in the circumstances; can make his presence felt if settling better.
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Rose Dawes 13%Jack Channon 15%070No signal20/1 14/1 18/1Beaten a long way in three runs at about this trip this spring; related to winners and this is more realistic now handicapping in first-time headgear, but would want to see some support before considering him.
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Tilted Kilt17:15 Haydock race 7 of 7Sean Levey 13%William Knight 14%028-17No signal18/1 20/1 16/1Inconsistent and only seventh of 11 at Ascot three weeks ago; however, prior to that he made a winning reappearance at Southwell (1m, AW) and he twice went close over this C&D last season; could bounce back. -
Mark Fahey 13%8331-4No signal14/1 12/1 14/1Both wins have come here, notably minor conditions event (7f, heavy) last November; first run since when fourth of 5 in good-class Gowran conditions event last month; yard going well but 6f on decent ground may prove on the lively side.
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Robert Havlin 15%42-235No signal33/1 11/1 28/10-7 for the Crisfords, only fifth of seven on turf debut at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) last month; looks exposed unless a change of scenery gives him a lift.
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Charles Bishop 10%Warren Greatrex 15%23-1No signal18/1 10/1 18/1Didn't have to improve much on her earlier efforts to win a 1m3f novice at Southwell last month; has low mileage but she will need a good step forward if she is to make a successful handicap debut.
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Harry Davies 13%Hughie Morrison 12%2-3233No signal5/1 6/1 9/2Consistent filly; ran her best race to date when a close third at Goodwood three weeks ago (1m2f, good); this looks deeper and she will need the new tongue tie to have a positive effect.
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David Noonan 8%Nigel Hawke 6%37P6-4No signal9/1 7/1 9/1Got off to a flyer when winning two of his first three starts over hurdles in 2024; has drawn a blank since but he's on a reduced mark and wasn't beaten far when fourth at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) three weeks; has possibilities if he can build on that and he's in the mix.
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13340-No signal14/1 11/1 12/1Resumed winning ways at Ludlow (2m) in December and in good form until finishing last of ten in 2m4f Sandown handicap four weeks ago; the sort who might bounce back though.
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Ryan Mania 17%Ian Duncan 10%24342-No signal17/2 13/2 8/1Triple winner at up to 2m4f (soft and good); inconsistency tempers confidence in her backing up last month's Perth near-miss (2m4f, good; first-time visor retained), but has staying potential on breeding.
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Sean Dylan Bowen 11%Charlie Johnston 13%3No signal14/1 9/1 14/1Similar type to Kenkelly, having finished third of five on debut; ran to an ordinary RPR in that Ripon maiden (1m2f, good) but looks open to improvement.
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Joe Leavy 11%Ian Williams 11%7-8070No signal17/2 14/1 17/2Won twice last year, notably a 1m6f handicap at Ascot in July off a 1lb lower mark; well held in five starts since December but this trip more suitable than those he has been tackling and the return of the tongue tie could help; betting should be revealing.
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Lewis Edmunds 12%Lemos De Souza 11%—No signal9/1 8/1 9/1March foal by Ardad; £15,000 yearling, 25,000gns breeze-up 2yo; seventh foal; brother to Listed-placed 5f winner Ardad's Great (RPR 89), half-brother to 5f winner Rotokura Belle (including 2yo/AW; 70); dam 6f winner (71) out of maiden half-sister to 7f 2yo Group 3 winner Ugo Fire; requires a market check.
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1176-7No signal10/3 9/2 10/3Good form early last season, recording back-to-back wins here in today's event and Group 3 International Stakes over 1m2f; subsequent Leopardstown efforts were below best below best, as was last month's seasonal return here in 1m2f Group 3 Alleged Stakes dominated by two stablemates; entitled to come on for that.
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Andrew Mullen 10%0-2608No signal100/1 40/1 80/1Hasn't built on a 6f win at Pontefract last summer, and two runs for his current yard have been some way below par; falling in the weights but needs to turn over a new leaf.
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Beau Morgan 17%Ben Pauling 17%/1170-No signal13/2 7/2 6/1Second at the 2024 Cheltenham Festival and he started last season with two wins, including a gritty success in the Becher at Aintree (3m2f); struggled in the Grand National last month but he's now only 2lb higher than for his last win and looks interesting on this drop back in trip and class; last success was on soft but most of his wins have been on good ground.
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Tom Queally 10%73-550No signal33/1 22/1 33/1Fired off a 1m2f hat-trick last May/June but well held last five starts; visor tried again
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Andrew Mullen 10%Nigel Tinkler 11%—No signal40/1 33/1 40/120,000gns foal, 45,000gns yearling; brother to 5.5f/6f 2yo winner Tricky Tel (RPR 82), half-brother to three winners; dam maiden (61) sister to useful 7f/10.6f winner Jackaroo; may need a run or two before becoming of interest.
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William Pyle 9%Craig Lidster 12%7723-3No signal16/1 25/1 16/11-13; showed he retains all his ability when third of ten at Beverley (7.4f, good to soft) on reappearance, in the firing line throughout; this is warmer but he could make the frame again.
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R. P. Cleary 6%Aidan Melia 14%7851-No signal16/1 14/1 16/1Ended last season with a maiden win at Leopardstown; opening handicap mark seems fair; however, he is not guaranteed to uphold Leopardstown form with Zenford who was making his debut then and has run twice this season.
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Clifford Lee 17%Tim Easterby 11%58928-No signal16/1 FCST 12/1Won at Thirsk (5f, good) last May on his second start but failed to progress subsequently; he needs to raise his game on this reappearance and first outing since being gelded.
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Colin Keane 16%711-24No signal15/2Three wins include twice over C&D last October; promising C&D comeback second in March, stiffer task in Listed company last time; one to consider back in handicap company, especially given his record here.
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Jonny Peate 9%Jack Morland 10%0113-1No signal11/1 12/1 10/17f nursery winner who subsequently improved dropped back to 6f on AW, winning three handicaps including when he got up late at Kempton in January; unexposed on turf and could be the sort to resume his progress now back from a break.
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—No signal5/1 9/2 5/165,000gns foal, 220,000gns yearling; first foal of a maiden from a good sprinting family; enough paper appeal to warrant a market check.
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J. P. Murtagh 12%—No signal40/1 14/1 40/1Teofilo half-sister to winners Slick (US 1m turf inc 2yo; RPR 107) and Rukaana (7f/1m Flat, inc 2yo/AW, 80; 2m hurdle); dam maiden sister to 6.5f 2yo winner, half-sister to 7f Listed winner Mankib, out of 1,000 Guineas winner Natagora; seemingly stable second-choice, likely all the better for the experience.
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Clifford Lee 17%K. R. Burke 20%1113-0No signal5/2 9/4 5/2Top 6f 2yo, completing a notable hat-trick with wins in Group 3 at Royal Ascot, Group 2 at Newmarket (July) and Group 1 at Deauville (all good/good to firm); seemed fine at 7f (ran on after meeting trouble) when third in the Moyglare at the Curragh (yielding) on her final start but shaped like a non-stayer when stepped up to 1m for 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket on reappearance; remains open to progress back at 6f; leading claims.
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Venezuelan16:05 Haydock race 5 of 7Gina Mangan 11%Gary Hanmer 12%34122-No signal33/1 8/1 20/1Left R Beckett 90,000gns October; just a maiden win but staying trips are worth exploring -
Jack Callan 14%George Boughey 18%—No signal11/1 13/2 11/1Late March 18,000gns foal, 17,000gns yearling and £28,000 breeze-up 2yo; eleventh foal; Perfect Power half-brother to five winners including Rogue (6f-1m1f including 2yo; RPR 96), Zennor Storm (7f/1m AW 2yo; 85) and The Ferret (1m AW 2yo; 72); dam 1m2f winner (51); respected yard and the betting should reveal more.
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Pat Cosgrave 11%George Baker 10%—No signal25/1 12/1 25/155,000euros yearling, £85,000 (breeze-up) 2yo; St Mark's Basilica half-sister to two French winners, notably Tiger Touch (1m2f; RPR 79); dam 6f-1m scorer (including 2yo/Group 3; 113); check the betting.
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Hollie Doyle 14%Ralph Beckett 19%—No signal8/1 9/2 8/1Third foal; half-sister to 6f/7f winner Zoum Zoum (including 2yo/AW/Listed; RPR 113); dam a 6f winner (including Listed; 104); lots to like on paper and she's a newcomer of some interest.
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Harry Davies 13%Ollie Sangster 14%4No signal16/1 18/1 12/15-1 third favourite for her Yarmouth debut last month (6f, good to firm), a race where she dropped away in the final furlong; the second has done well since and she could take a step forward now dropped to 5f.
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Ethan Tindall 10%08-007No signal20/1 12/1 18/1Prolific winner over the years, including over C&D; no impact yet this season but he wasn't disgraced from a wide draw at Chester last time and he's tumbling in the weights; solid each-way claims.
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—No signal40/1 16/1 28/175,000gns yearling; Havana Grey half-sister to winners Forever Penywern (1m2f AW/1m3f turf; RPR 87) and Waiting For You (French 1m1f 2yo); stable's first 2yo runner of the campaign; market informative.
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Rowan Scott 12%05-343No signal7/1 15/2 13/2Easy to back ahead of his AW handicap debut early in the year, when a well-held fourth of five; not much better on his first crack at turf a month ago and needs more.
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J. P. Murtagh 12%—No signalSP 16/1 20/1Frankel filly is half-sister to 5f winner Correspondence (RPR 73); dam 7f/7.4f 2yo winner (inc Listed; 99), sister to 7f winner Procrastinate, half-sister to 7f/1m winner Competizione; one of three newcomers for the Murtagh yard, Sakoku seemingly the preferred.
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/PP7P-No signal40/1 33/1 40/1Now 9lb below the mark of her sole hurdling success (2m3f, heavy), but aptitude for chasing remains unproven, falling mid-race on one attempt and racing too freely on the other.
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Gerard Keane 9%5670-8No signal66/1 FCST 40/1Third in the 2024 Dante and generally kept good company on the Flat in Britain; started brightly in Ireland last spring; has become disappointing; plenty to prove at this stage.
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Ray Dawson 14%Roger Varian 20%63213-No signal10/1 17/2 10/1Ended his steadily progressive 2yo campaign by scoring readily at Doncaster (sole handicap attempt) then running well in the Horris Hill at Newbury, both over 7f (soft/good to soft); may well have more to offer this term and enters calculations on reappearance.
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Sean Levey 13%4246-7No signal5/1 7/2 9/2Last season's best performances came in Group 1s when runner-up in the Irish Oaks at the Curragh (1m4f, good) and very close fourth in the Prix de l'Opera at Longchamp (1m2f, very soft); flopped on last month's reappearance at Cork, which is disconcerting, but she's a leading player if leaving that performance behind in first-time cheekpieces.
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James Fanshawe 18%3104-4No signal12/1 9/1 10/17f AW winner in September; no significant impact in two handicaps but stepping up in trip could help this well-related 3yo; inexperienced apprentice booked.
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Harry Vigors(3) 12%John Ryan 9%94272-No signal28/1 25/1 28/1Improved once tackling nurseries/wearing cheekpieces for Archie Watson last season, finishing second in 6f events at Doncaster and Southwell; sold for 15,000gns last October; up in trip on stable debut but goes without the headgear.
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Jack Mitchell 16%Roger Teal 13%4-7No signal125/1 66/1 125/1She has run to a modest level in two 6f runs eight months apart; handicaps should provide more suitable opportunities.
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A. Slattery 11%5No signalSP FCST 18/1Saxon Warrior half-brother to winners Gulya (French 7f; RPR 93) and Marroof (KSA 6f/1m); dam unraced sister to Irish 2,000 Guineas winner Romanised; promising recent debut in decent Gowran maiden when staying on fifth (second has won since) over 1m; shaped as though this longer trip will suit.
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1-26No signalSPWon at Southwell (7f, AW) last October on sole 2yo start and returned with good second at Kempton (1m, AW); failed to settle in front and weakened in 1m2f Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good) four weeks ago; goes handicapping off a fair mark and could run well back down in trip. -
Jonathon Bewley 12%George Bewley 11%12PP-4No signal14/1 11/1 14/1Dual C&D scorer in first half of 2025; lightly raced since but she took a step back in the right direction when fourth at Hexham (2m) three weeks ago; possibilities off a slipping mark.
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Rob Hornby 11%Andrew Balding 18%91-5No signal50/1 22/1 40/1Won well at Newcastle (1m, AW) in the second of her two autumn starts but was the rank outsider and ran accordingly (last of five) in the Cheshire Oaks on reappearance; again looks up against it.
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G. F. Carroll 10%Gavin Cromwell 11%—No signal22/1 16/1 20/1Coulsty colt a 10,000euros foal and 35,000euros yearling; brother to 7f 2yo winner Madbadanddangerous (RPR 86), half-brother to winners Marvelosa (10.4f; 84) and Mulsanne (US 1m turf); dam unraced sister to 1m4f Listed winner, closely related to Gold Cup winner Courage Mon Ami; debutant respected from a yard with a decent recent 2yo winner.
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James Best 9%—No signal250/1 40/1 150/10-9 on the Flat and was tailed off at 150-1 in both runs (1m4f/1m6f) for current yard in October 2024; makes no appeal now switched to hurdling after 576 days off.
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Lewis Edmunds 12%Tom Ward 11%—No signal22/1 12/1 22/1May-foaled 27,000gns yearling who's a half-sister to two winners and holds a couple of sales race entries later on; stable form might be better.
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Conor Ring 7%57223-No signalSPRemains winless but comes here in decent nick, having finished third of seven in 25.5f handicap at Hereford last month; place prospects once more back in maiden company. -
Jack Callan 14%George Boughey 18%988-22No signalevn 31/19 EvsMuch better on his handicap debut/comeback and simply bumped into one at a short price at Redcar (gone on to win three more); longer trip should be fine on pedigree and his claims are obvious.
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P104P-No signal10/1 FCST 9/1Has a mixed hurdling record but landed her second win in that sphere at this track (2m3f, good) last July; catching her fresh may be the answer and she's interesting on chasing debut.
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Yashin16:05 Haydock race 5 of 7Ross Coakley 10%Michael Bell 13%7606-0No signal50/1 25/1 50/1Started 2025 with a bang when winning a slowly run, four-runner Group 3 at Ascot (2m, good to firm) in April; remote with ambitious targets on next three starts, followed by an upturn (sixth of 11) in 2m handicap at Chester in September but well beaten on Newmarket reappearance (1m6f) three weeks ago; hood and blinkers (he has tried other headgear) are now given a go. -
Ryan Sexton 12%Julie Camacho 11%4321-0No signal28/1 22/1 25/1Built upon previous promise to win four-runner novice at Musselburgh (5f, soft) last October for Kevin Philippart De Foy; well beaten on recent stable/seasonal debut at Beverley but unseated rider on the way to post, had a bad draw and failed to settle; she's not written off.
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James Best 9%Martin Keighley 14%34P5-3No signal6/1 7/1 6/1Won twice over fences at around this trip last spring; not so good since but is 1lb lower than his last winning mark so cannot be ruled out.
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2113-5No signalSP 6/1 13/2Two wins in France (on soft and AW); has won over 1m7f, and had never raced at under 1m4f until recent Irish debut at Sligo; unplaced favourite after starting slowly and meeting trouble in running; trip is a concern, but unwise to discount.
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Ray Dawson 14%James Ferguson 14%—No signal20/1 11/1 16/175,000gns yearling; by Havana Grey and first foal of 5f/6f-winning (including 2yo; RPR 100) daughter of 5f 2yo scorer; suitably bred and her yard's two individual 2yo runners this term include a winner.
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Gavin Sheehan 23%James Owen 18%6/513-No signal9/2 10/3 4/1Ex-French filly; scored easily on her debut for James Owen in 2m Fakenham juvenile hurdle in October and backed it up with a good third of 12 in Listed event at Newbury (2m) the following month; off since but yard continues to go very well so she must enter calculations.
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J. P. Murtagh 12%3-33No signal6/1 15/2 6/1One of the less exposed runners in the field; placed in three maidens, the first of which was in a Leopardstown contest won by Unauthorized last October; has the advantage of race fitness over that rival now.
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W. J. Lee 16%24-1No signal11/1 28/1 11/1Ran twice at two; has matured along the right lines, judged on his victory in a conditions race at Cork last month; however, this is likely to prove too taxing.
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Laura Pearson 10%Gary Hanmer 12%0/530-No signalSPAll three wins have been on soft going, the most recent in impressive style in the Chester Plate (2m2f, soft) in May 2023 off 1lb higher than today; absent 678 days before an encouraging run last June, followed by two backward steps and he was tailed off on his favoured soft ground in August last time; has left Ian Williams and comes with clear risks. -
Hollie Doyle 14%Ralph Beckett 19%74022-No signal8/1 5/1 8/1Just missed out in this race on his reappearance 12 months ago (good to firm); ended 2025 with two good second-place finishes in Listed company at Doncaster and Southwell; each-way shout once again.
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Charlotte Jones 14%James Moffatt 13%P442-2No signal9/2Hasn't won for ages but nearly put that right when going down by a neck here on Saturday (2m5f, good); Leah Noreci rode then so he's without the 10lb claim this time; still respected with cheekpieces added.
No horse matches that.