MEETING · TODAY

Saturday 4 July 2026 Newmarket (July)

6 Pick Six vs The Fox Stack six. Beat the head tipster.

7 races 63 runners First off 13:30

Going Good to Firm Headline 14:40 · £93,572

13:30

Betway Sprint Handicap ✓ Result

Class 4 5f ·Good to Firm ·£6,281 · 8 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Kolkata Knight

Age 3 · 9-9

41-208

William Cox 5%

Tom Dascombe 12%

9-9

25/1 20/1 25/1

One win in his last five starts, followed by a good second before two below-par efforts set in, and this gelding forced the pace before fading at Sandown last time. Race and ground are both proven from stall seven, and he arrives race-fit, but a couple of underwhelming efforts still need shaking off.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-9 with a Saturday Rating of 70 and poor recent form (41-208), Kolkata Knight's 22/1 odds reflect a weak market assessment.

Zelaina

Age 3 · 9-9

1888-0

Faleh Bughenaim 15%

K. R. Burke 20%

9-9

16/1 18/1 16/1

Bottom of the field on our figures, having managed just one win in her last five starts, with three eighth-place efforts including a keen, too-free reappearance after a break at Ascot. Trip and ground are both proven, but the form that produced that win still needs rediscovering.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 62, poor form (1888-0), and 22/1 odds signal minimal market confidence and limited winning prospects.

Mighty Magnus

Age 3 · 9-9

-20315

Daniel Tudhope 18%

Michael Dods 12%

9-9

4/1 9/2 7/2

This gelding won readily by a length and a quarter off a lower mark at Musselburgh two starts back, before finding last time's step up in grade too sharp. Back down in class and race-fit, he looks capable of bouncing back with a strong pace to suit.

AI verdict

Solid Saturday Rating of 89 and decent 5/1 odds are offset by top weight of 9-9 and inconsistent form showing three defeats in five runs.

Wedonttelllies

Age 3 · 9-6

-04183

Hector Crouch 18%

Richard Hughes 15%

9-6

4/1 5/1 4/1

In good form, this gelding was a close third last time on soft ground, beaten only half a length off a mark just 1lb higher than today's. First-time cheekpieces are worth noting, and with trip and ground both proven, he rates a leading threat if the gallop is strong.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-6 with inconsistent form -04183 and a Saturday Rating of 88 limits confidence despite fair 6/1 odds.

Desert Treasure

Age 3 · 9-5

11-0

Tom Marquand 16%

William Haggas 23%

9-5

10/3 5/2 3/1

Talented on paper with two wins in her last three starts, but her only subsequent effort - a well-beaten reappearance at York - can be forgiven given a lengthy absence beforehand. She needs to confirm the promise shown as a two-year-old, with the trip proven but potential still to be fulfilled.

AI verdict

Strong form (11-0) and competitive Saturday Rating of 93 are offset by a demanding 9-5 weight assignment.

Quantum Power

Age 3 · 9-5

-73411

Jack Callan 14%

Tom Clover 17%

9-5

7/2 3/1 10/3

Back-to-back wins have this gelding in fine form, the latest a cosy three-quarter-length success off a mark 6lb lower than today's at Windsor. Fitted with a first-time visor and fresh from a run last week, he's open to more, though the tougher mark here is the obvious question.

AI verdict

Solid Saturday Rating of 93 and improving form (-73411) are offset by a testing 9-5 weight at 10/3 odds.

Percy's Star

Age 3 · 9-0

5241

Silvestre De Sousa 14%

Chris Dwyer 14%

9-0

4/1 9/4 7/2

This gelding got off the mark readily by three and a half lengths down in trip at Leicester last time, off a mark 8lb below today's. He tops our figures, and with first-time cheekpieces fitted and a yard in good form, the case looks strong, leaving only the stiffer new mark as a concern.

AI verdict

Solid recent form (5241) and a competitive 87 Saturday Rating are offset by a demanding 9-0 weight at 11/4.

Ambishio

Age 3 · 9-0

-12480

Robert Havlin 15%

Michael Appleby 13%

9-0

22/1

Plenty of raw speed but this gelding remains out of sorts, following a below-par effort at Thirsk last time; his sole win in the last five starts is now five runs back. Trip and ground are proven, though his turf form lags his better efforts on all-weather.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-0 with a Saturday Rating of 64, weakening form (-12480), and drifting 25/1 in the market leaves little confidence.

14:05

Betway Bet 10 Get 40 Handicap (GBBPlus Race) ✓ Result

Class 2 1m6f ·Good to Firm ·£51,540 · 7 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Magnetude

Age 3 · 9-9

3-1218

Robert Havlin 15%

James Owen 18%

9-9

12/1 10/1 12/1

A progressive colt with two wins in his last five starts, and even when outclassed in a Group 2 last time, the longer trip clearly suited him. Fitted with first-time cheekpieces, he rates a leading threat here, with his level in this grade the main thing to prove.

AI verdict

Magnetude's 12/1 odds, inconsistent 3-1218 form, and Saturday Rating of 86 suggest limited winning prospects under 9-9.

Arc Ole Ole

Age 3 · 9-8

51-115

Luke Morris 12%

Dylan Cunha 13%

9-8

2/1 7/4 2/1

Three wins in his last five starts, including a battling effort when keeping on from off the pace last time despite having plenty to do, beaten just over three lengths off a mark 4lb below today's. Versatile with trip and ground, he's open to more, with only the sharper mark to overcome.

AI verdict

Solid Saturday Rating of 96 and consistent form of 51-115 are offset by a testing weight of 9-8.

Amora Queen

Age 3 · 9-7

0-2590

Daniel Tudhope 18%

Charlie Johnston 13%

9-7

40/1 25/1 33/1

Yet to score in her last five starts, this filly weakened tamely having pulled too hard early at Ascot last time, and today's 14f trip looks a stretch given she's only proven to 10f. The yard has a strong record in this race, but staying the trip is the key concern.

AI verdict

Long odds of 25/1, a low Saturday Rating of 60, and poor form figures of 0-2590 make Amora Queen an unconvincing outsider.

Mythical Bay

Age 3 · 9-6

2-1231

Callum Hutchinson 12%

Andrew Balding 18%

9-6

13/2 7/2 13/2

Twice a winner in his last five starts, the latest an impressive success over a shorter trip last time, done as if a longer distance would suit, off a mark 7lb below today's. He looks nicely primed to progress again up in trip, but this stiffer new mark is the obvious query.

AI verdict

Solid form (2-1231) and fair 4/1 odds are offset by a hefty 9-6 weight and Saturday Rating of 95.

Lopeo

Age 3 · 9-3

415-22

Hector Crouch 18%

David Menuisier 13%

9-3

9/4 7/2 32/17

This gelding confirmed his form when a clear-cut second beaten just two lengths at Doncaster last time, with today's trip and ground both proven. He tops our figures, stays this longer distance well and acts on any ground, making him the one to beat on a competitive mark.

AI verdict

Consistent form of 415-22 and a competitive 93 Saturday Rating are offset by a demanding 9-3 weight against market leaders.

Hard To Believe

Age 3 · 9-2

61-171

Jason Watson 13%

Andrew Balding 18%

9-2

6/1 6/1 5/1

Three wins in his last five starts show plenty of consistency, the latest a narrow neck success off a mark 3lb lower here. He remains open to a little more physical progress, but a fair mark and modest speed figures make him hard to fully fancy in this field.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 90 and consistent form of 61-171 offer solid claims, but 9-2 weight and 7/1 odds suggest market scepticism.

Heroics

Age 3 · 8-7

42-241

David Egan 14%

Alan King 16%

8-7

17/2 13/2 8/1

A win up in trip at Sandown last time, doing just enough in front off a mark 3lb below today's, with signs of more in hand. Effective at this trip and racing off a workable weight, he rates a leading threat, with only that workmanlike success a slight query.

AI verdict

Heroics earns a mid-tier 3/5 on an 84 Saturday Rating, 8/1 odds, and inconsistent 42-241 form carrying 8-7.

14:40

Betway Lancashire Oaks (Fillies' & Mares' Group 2) ✓ Result

Class 1 1m4f ·Good to Firm ·£93,572 · 9 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Crepe Suzette

Age 4 · 9-7

223-55

Robert Havlin 15%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

101

9-7

10/1 9/1 10/1

Fit after five weeks off, this filly remains without a win but has been consistent, with two runner-up efforts earlier in this sequence, before a flat effort over a false pace at Carlisle last time. A first-time tongue-tie joins the cheekpieces already tried, and the yard has a strong record here.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 95 and patchy recent form (223-55) at 10/1 suggests mid-tier potential without strong market confidence.

Lava Stream

Age 5 · 9-7

296/54

Daniel Tudhope 18%

David O'Meara 13%

9-7

7/1 17/2 13/2

Fourth in a York Group 3 last time, having disappointed when ninth four runs back, this mare otherwise races well up to 14f and is suited by this longer trip on any going. Six weeks off is the query, but the yard has a strong record here.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 92 and patchy form figures of 296/54 at 7/1 suggest mid-field potential without clear winning claims.

Miss Justice

Age 5 · 9-7

152-84

Joe Leavy 11%

Brian Meehan 9%

101

9-7

11/1 8/1 11/1

Fourth in a Listed race at Chantilly latest - a placing that may have overstated her - this mare has one win from her last five and steps back to a trip that suits. A first-time tongue-tie and a trainer in good form add interest on sound ground.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 98, 10/1 odds, and patchy form (152-84) carrying 9-7 make Miss Justice an unconvincing outsider.

Sharpen

Age 4 · 9-7

71427-

Tom Marquand 16%

George Boughey 18%

9-7

66/1 33/1 66/1

Progressive before a below-form run down at 10f in a Listed race at Cork, her final start of last season, this filly returns up to the 12f that suits with a win from her last five. First-time cheekpieces are added, but a lengthy absence is a concern.

AI verdict

Sharpen's 33/1 odds, poor recent form (71427-), and low Saturday Rating of 76 make her an outsider with little winning appeal.

Tattycoram

Age 4 · 9-7

4335-1

Edward Greatrex 14%

Ralph Beckett 19%

9-7

17/2 13/2 8/1

A Listed winner at Goodwood by a length and a quarter last time, seemingly a step forward for her at three, this filly is a reliable sort who stays 12f and handles any ground. She's below the principals on our figures, though, and needs more to feature.

AI verdict

Tattycoram's recent win lifts her chances, but an 8/1 price and Saturday Rating of 99 suggest the market sees limitations at Group 2 level.

Tiffany

Age 6 · 9-7

2/22-2

Luke Morris 12%

Sir Mark Prescott Bt 19%

112

114

9-7

10/11 10/11 5/6

Second by a short neck in a Listed race at Chantilly on her reappearance, this mare has finished runner-up in all four starts this term and should strip fitter for that seasonal opener. Top-rated here and sharpened by a first-time visor, she just needs her luck to turn.

AI verdict

Tiffany's strong 114 Saturday Rating and competitive 10/11 odds support her consistent placed form, though 9-7 weight limits a fifth star.

Caught U Sleeping

Age 3 · 8-9

6-8812

David Egan 14%

Noel Meade 11%

102

107

8-9

15/2 8/1 13/2

A close second, beaten just a neck in a Group 3 at Naas latest, this filly is progressive and ran right up to her form there. Suited by 10f on yielding or good ground, she looks sure to be involved again, though the quick turnaround is a query.

AI verdict

Solid 107 Saturday Rating and recent form upswing justify consideration, but 17/2 odds and 8-9 weight signal market reservations.

Lady Dora Mae

Age 3 · 8-9

182122

Jack Callan 14%

George Boughey 18%

8-9

25/1 22/1 25/1

A short-head second in a step up to Listed company at Goodwood latest, showing notable progress for the rise in grade, this filly is an ultra-consistent sort with two wins from her last six. She's proven only at 7-10f, though, well short of today's longer trip.

AI verdict

Outsider odds of 25/1, a modest Saturday Rating of 83, and inconsistent form of 182122 undermine Lady Dora Mae's chances significantly.

Lady Roisia

Age 3 · 8-9

31-3U

Hector Crouch 18%

Ralph Beckett 19%

8-9

18/1 16/1 18/1

An unseated rider in a Group 2 at Ascot last time undermines a progressive profile that already includes a win in her last four starts, plus a notable step up to Listed level at Newbury previously. This likeable filly, bred for middle distances, is only proven to 10f - short of today's 12f trip.

AI verdict

Long odds of 18/1, a modest Saturday Rating of 80, and an unreliable form figure including an unseated rider undermine Lady Roisia's winning chances.

15:15

Betway Old Newton Cup Handicap (GBBPlus Race) ✓ Result

Class 2 1m4f ·Good to Firm ·£64,425 · 12 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Burdett Road

Age 6 · 9-12

-29370

Luke Morris 12%

James Owen 18%

103

9-12

40/1 33/1 40/1

Boasting smart form from overseas, this gelding has yet to match it back in UK handicaps, well below that level when down the field at Ascot last time. He has raced over today's trip and going before and stays 12-14f, so the question is whether he can finally transfer that smart form here.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 72, distant 33/1 odds, and poor recent form of -29370 make Burdett Road a weak contender despite carrying 9-12.

Plage De Havre

Age 5 · 9-11

P31-63

Callum Hutchinson 12%

Andrew Balding 18%

102

101

9-11

15/2 13/2 15/2

A winner of this race twelve months ago, this gelding travelled strongly before finding one too many, third beaten 5 1/4 lengths in a 12f handicap at York last time. He has raced over today's trip and going before and stays 10-14f; the mark isn't easy, but the profile remains progressive.

AI verdict

Carries top weight of 9-11 with inconsistent form (P31-63) but a solid Saturday Rating of 101 justifies mid-tier 3/5 appeal at 7/1.

Paddy The Squire

Age 6 · 9-10

115-63

Andrew Mullen 10%

Iain Jardine 12%

101

9-10

15/2 7/1 15/2

Held up by traffic problems and left too much to do, this gelding still ran to form when beaten two lengths off a 1lb lower mark at Ascot last time, one of two wins in his last five. First-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces are added, and this longer trip should suit better.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-10 with mixed form (115-63) and a Saturday Rating of 93 at 15/2 suggests mid-tier competitiveness without strong market confidence.

Claymore

Age 7 · 9-8

277851

Silvestre De Sousa 14%

Jane Chapple-Hyam 13%

9-8

12/1 11/1 12/1

Impressive when landing a handicap by three and a half lengths off a 5lb lower mark at Windsor last time, this gelding looks to have recaptured last year's smart form and is at home up in front. Top-rated here at 10-12f, he takes plenty of beating on that evidence.

AI verdict

Claymore's inconsistent form (277851), high weight of 9-8, and weak 11/1 market position undermine his modest Saturday Rating of 90.

Klassleader

Age 4 · 9-7

7212-1

Tom Marquand 16%

William Haggas 23%

109

9-7

11/8 3/2 18/13

This progressive colt landed a handicap by three lengths on his seasonal debut at York last time, keeping on strongly as if capable of even further, off a mark 8lb below today's. Effective at 12f on good to soft or quick ground, he looks open to more, even up in the weights.

AI verdict

Klassleader's strong recent form (7212-1) and competitive Saturday Rating of 109 justify confidence despite carrying 9-7.

Enemy

Age 9 · 9-6

131099

Daniel Tudhope 18%

Ian Williams 11%

9-6

33/1 40/1 33/1

Modestly below form when beaten seven and a half lengths in a tough race at Ascot last time, this gelding has two wins in his last six and goes well on the all-weather nowadays. He stays 12-16f on most surfaces, though a stable short of winners lately and a first-time tongue-tie add question marks.

AI verdict

Enemy's 40/1 odds, inconsistent form (131099), and low Saturday Rating of 73 suggest minimal winning chances despite carrying 9-6.

Night Breeze

Age 6 · 9-4

403412

Edward Greatrex 14%

Ian Williams 11%

9-4

20/1 14/1 20/1

Second, beaten just over a length when last seen off a mark of 91, this gelding franked that form and is only 4lb higher today, leaving him fairly weighted still. He's effective at 10-12f on most surfaces, but a first-time tongue-tie and a stable short of winners add slight caution.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-4 with a Saturday Rating of 88 and unconsidered at 16/1, Night Breeze's inconsistent form of 403412 limits confidence.

Ammes

Age 4 · 8-13

23-624

Mason Paetel(3) 11%

James Owen 18%

8-13

14/1

Not far below his form but lacking a bit of resolve when fourth, beaten eight lengths in a handicap at Epsom latest, this gelding remains without a win in five attempts. He stays 10-14f and a step up in trip plus a first-time visor could help, though he needs more resolution to figure.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 79 and uninspiring form of 23-624 make Ammes's 16/1 odds hard to recommend.

Al Aali

Age 4 · 8-13

-00875

Darragh Keenan 10%

George Scott 20%

8-13

14/1 12/1 14/1

Matching recent levels when beaten four and a quarter lengths in a handicap at Sandown last time, this gelding is yet to win in five tries and has never gone beyond 10f, a query at this longer trip. First-time cheekpieces and a trainer in form offer some encouragement, with his mark said to look stiff this season.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-13 with weak form (-00875) and a 12/1 outsider rating of 82 signals limited winning chances.

Fierce Fortitude

Age 4 · 8-13

21-213

David Egan 14%

Kevin Philippart de Foy 16%

8-13

12/1

Roughly matching his form when third, beaten three and a half lengths off a mark of 90 last time, this gelding races off the same mark today. Two wins in his last five is solid enough, but he's best suited at 10f on fast ground and this longer 12f trip brings a stamina question.

AI verdict

Rated just 89 on Saturday Rating and drifting at 14/1 despite decent form of 21-213, the market clearly lacks confidence in Fierce Fortitude.

Elsass

Age 4 · 8-11

120-11

Hector Crouch 18%

Charlie Johnston 13%

8-11

7/1 6/1 7/1

Stepping forward again when winning a handicap by five lengths off a mark 8lb lower at Hamilton last time, this gelding has three wins from his last five starts and should go well again off the new higher mark. He's suited by 10-11f on a sound surface, with the rising weights the only obvious concern.

AI verdict

Consistent form (120-11) and a competitive Saturday Rating of 98 justify mid-tier appeal, but 7/1 odds and 8-11 weight limit confidence.

Sportingsilvermine

Age 5 · 8-9

000713

Marco Ghiani 16%

James Owen 18%

8-9

22/1 20/1 22/1

Denied a clear run late and unlucky not to finish closer than third, beaten 2 1/4 lengths off an unchanged mark last time, this gelding is in excellent form. He's effective at 10-12f on any going, and with our figures well clear of his official mark, he rates a leading threat here.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 74 and poor recent form (000713) at 22/1 make Sportingsilvermine a long-shot with little market confidence.

15:50

Betway Bet The Responsible Way Handicap ✓ Result

Class 4 6f ·Good to Firm ·£6,281 · 10 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

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Slip

Comment

Zubaru

Age 4 · 10-1

311241

Darragh Keenan 10%

George Scott 20%

10-1

3/1 10/3 3/1

Zubaru has won three of his last six starts, following up a length win back at 6f off a lower mark at Doncaster just eight days ago. Effective at this trip on quick ground, he heads our figures at 94 and, with the yard in form, rates the one to beat despite a first-time tongue-tie.

AI verdict

Zubaru's solid 93 Saturday Rating and consistent form (311241) are offset by a demanding 10-1 weight at 7/2 odds.

Jonny Concrete

Age 5 · 9-9

90-324

Tom Marquand 16%

Iain Jardine 12%

9-9

11/2 5/1 11/2

Jonny Concrete has hit the frame in three of his last five starts, with an underwhelming run and a flat ninth among the exceptions, and was beaten just three lengths off a lower mark at York last time. Effective at this trip regardless of going, he gets first-time cheekpieces and a notable jockey booking, with our figures rating him a leading threat at 90 despite the stable's recent lull.

AI verdict

Rated 79 with inconsistent form (90-324) and carrying 9-9, the 11/2 shot offers mid-tier appeal without favourite market support.

Golden Long

Age 5 · 9-9

0/5317

Hector Crouch 18%

Lemos De Souza 11%

9-9

10/1 FCST 9/1

Golden Long won by a length and a quarter off a lower mark at Windsor two starts back, but he raced too freely and faded on easier ground last time, back on the same mark here. A former Hong Kong campaigner who remains hard to assess, he wants a sound surface at this minimum trip, and with a first-time tongue-tie added, the case is only lukewarm.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 71, outsider odds of 16/1, and a patchy form figure of 0/5317 make Golden Long an unconvincing market proposition.

Yes I'm Mali

Age 4 · 9-9

017250

Daniel Tudhope 18%

David O'Meara 13%

9-9

6/1 9/2 6/1

Yes I'm Mali's form has been patchy - a half-length win off a lower mark at Thirsk back in April sits alongside a couple of well-beaten efforts either side of it - and he may have been drawn on the wrong side last time out. Suited by this minimum trip on a sound surface, he rates no more than an each-way chance on his up-and-down record.

AI verdict

Moderate Saturday Rating of 85, inconsistent form (017250), and 9-9 weight limit the case for 11/2 shot Yes I'm Mali.

Em Four

Age 4 · 9-7

431357

William Carver 10%

Jamie Osborne 12%

9-7

25/1 18/1 20/1

Em Four's standout form came back in April, a two-and-a-half-length win off a lower mark at Wolverhampton, but he has struggled to land a blow since that mark rose and was undone by a sluggish beginning last time. A front-running sort who wants this minimum trip on a sound surface, he needs the gallop to suit and rates hard to fancy at 72 on our figures.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-7 at 28/1 with a modest Saturday Rating of 59 and inconsistent form reading 431357 limits Em Four's prospects.

Rajaking

Age 4 · 9-5

297-64

Jack Callan 14%

T. J. Kent 17%

9-5

10/3 7/2 10/3

Rajaking remains without a win in his last five starts, though his latest effort was an improvement on his second run back on turf, beaten just two lengths off a higher mark at Windsor. His mark is easing but probably needs to drop further, and he wants this minimum trip on a sound surface, with a first-time tongue-tie added for a modest each-way threat at best.

AI verdict

Rajaking's mid-range Saturday Rating of 83 and inconsistent form figures of 297-64 justify a moderate 3/5 despite fair 7/2 market odds.

Dancing Rinca

Age 7 · 9-4

64685-

Luke Morris 12%

Hayley Burton 9%

9-4

33/1 28/1 33/1

Dancing Rinca has not raced for 260 days, and his last two starts before this absence were already well below his one-time smart form in the US, beaten seven lengths in a claiming event at Santa Anita last time. Effective around this trip on quick ground, he needs this outing after such a lengthy break and is hard to support at 67 on our figures.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 51 combined with weak 64685- form and 28/1 odds signal minimal market confidence.

Dashing Dick

Age 8 · 9-2

1-7883

Marco Ghiani 16%

William Stone 13%

9-2

7/1 13/2 7/1

Dashing Dick returned to form when a close third, front-running for a three-quarter-length defeat off today's mark right here last time, having managed only two eighth-place efforts before that. Effective across this trip on most types of going, he adds first-time blinkers and could go well again if allowed to dictate up front, rating a leading contender at 89 on our figures.

AI verdict

Dashing Dick's 79 Saturday Rating and 13/2 odds suggest fair claims, but inconsistent form (1-7883) and 9-2 weight limit confidence.

Emperor's Son

Age 5 · 8-13

136941

Warren Fentiman 9%

Richard & Peter Fahey 10%

8-13

15/2 6/1 13/2

Emperor's Son won by a neck off a lower mark at Hamilton last time, form since franked by the runner-up's subsequent efforts, and he may be nicely treated as a result. Suited by this minimum trip on a sound surface, he offers more upside than his eighth-placed figure of 79 suggests.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 76 and inconsistent form (136941) at 8-13 weight justify mid-tier 3/5 stars at 13/2.

Distant Rumble

Age 4 · 8-13

566213

Jason Watson 13%

Roger Teal 13%

8-13

11/1 10/1 11/1

Distant Rumble ran to form when third, beaten just three-quarters of a length off a 70 mark last time, and returns on the same mark today. Suited by this trip on most types of going, he is in excellent heart, with the static mark the only nagging concern against a field he matches well on our figures at 88.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-13 at 10/1 with a Saturday Rating of 74 and mixed form (566213) suggests solid claims without clear winning dominance.

16:25

Betway Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap ✓ Result

Class 2 7f ·Good to Firm ·£23,553 · 10 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

No Retreat

Age 5 · 10-4

2-1150

Tom Marquand 16%

George Scott 20%

107

103

10-4

8/1 7/1 8/1

No Retreat's latest run can be forgiven, as trouble in running left him unplaced in a competitive big-field handicap. Normally a model of consistency, he faces a stiff task again off his current mark but remains well suited to this trip and going, with the stable in good form.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 10-4 with patchy form (2-1150) and dismissed by the market at 15/2 limits No Retreat's appeal.

Crown Board

Age 6 · 10-1

41-480

Silvestre De Sousa 14%

Jane Chapple-Hyam 13%

104

10-1

12/1 14/1 12/1

Crown Board's form dates to a half-length handicap victory off a lower mark at Chelmsford in December, with modest efforts at Meydan and Abu Dhabi since. He is feasibly well treated on last year's best form, acts on any going and is suited by this trip, though a near four-month absence adds a slight query.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 10-1 with a weak form string of 41-480 and unfancied at 16/1, Crown Board's Saturday Rating of 88 offers little appeal.

Royal Zabeel

Age 5 · 9-12

1-0450

Jason Watson 13%

Michael Appleby 13%

101

9-12

4/1 6/1 7/2

Royal Zabeel is already a Listed winner and was going well before his below-par effort, beaten 10 lengths in a big-field handicap at Ascot last time, seemingly compromised by how that race split. Dropped back to 7f, where he is effective on a sound surface, he tops our figures at 107 and remains the one to beat, with only the yard's recent lull to note.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-12 with patchy form (1-0450) and a Saturday Rating of 95 makes 11/2 insufficient compensation.

One Smack Mac

Age 4 · 9-9

3200-0

William Carver 10%

Jamie Osborne 12%

9-9

50/1 33/1 40/1

One Smack Mac remains without a win in his last five starts, his latest effort fading late in a big, high-class handicap after being niggled along too soon. He acts well on heavy or good ground, with his below-par runs on quicker going excusable, and wears a first-time hood, but a lengthy spell without any sign of form leaves him hard to trust at 88.

AI verdict

Long odds of 33/1, a poor form run of 3200-0, and a Saturday Rating of just 72 combine to make One Smack Mac a weak betting proposition.

Houquetot

Age 4 · 9-5

065-97

Luke Morris 12%

James Owen 18%

9-5

15/2 7/1 15/2

Houquetot's latest was an educational reappearance run, yet he still battled on for a long way before fading to a five-and-a-quarter-length defeat in a handicap at Newbury. He was successful in a Group event in France and has yet to reproduce that level for his new yard, but this run should have put him spot on, with this trip on soft or good ground suiting well.

AI verdict

Middling Saturday Rating of 89 and inconsistent form (065-97) at 9-5 weight justify a cautious 7/1 market position.

Silver Ghost

Age 4 · 9-4

066-32

David Egan 14%

Emma Lavelle 18%

9-4

2/1

Silver Ghost ran to form when beaten only a neck off a lower mark right here at Newmarket last time, despite a sluggish getaway costing her momentum early. Still without a win in this sequence, she clearly holds claims back on the same assessment, is suited by this trip on a sound surface, and rates a leading contender at 104 on our figures.

AI verdict

Strong Saturday Rating of 96 and competitive 2/1 odds justify the 4-star rating despite inconsistent 066-32 form under 9-4.

Akkadian Thunder

Age 6 · 9-2

0-2635

Daniel Tudhope 18%

David O'Meara 13%

9-2

13/2 5/1 13/2

Akkadian Thunder was beaten three and a half lengths off today's mark at York last time, in a performance that matched his current form. He remains without a win in this sequence but is clearly capable when conditions fall his way, acts on a range of going at this trip, and rates a leading contender at 105 on our figures.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-2 with inconsistent form (0-2635) and 5/1 odds outside the market lead limits confidence despite a solid 94 Saturday Rating.

Divine Libra

Age 6 · 9-2

462-88

Jack Callan 14%

Charles Hills 15%

9-2

17/2 11/1 17/2

Divine Libra was unable to land a blow from a wide stall last time, beaten three lengths off a higher mark at Chester, and he still has a point to prove in this grade. He is versatile with the going across this sort of trip, remains without a win in this sequence, but the runner-up effort earlier in the sequence hints he retains ability at 96 on our figures.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-2 at 12/1 with a weak form string of 462-88 and a modest Saturday Rating of 85 signals limited winning prospects.

Goldmoyne

Age 6 · 8-13

139542

Mason Paetel(3) 11%

James Owen 18%

8-13

11/1 9/1 10/1

Goldmoyne performed right at his peak when beaten only a nose off a lower mark at Doncaster last time, continuing a fairly consistent record that includes a win earlier in this sequence. He looks fairly treated on his current mark, is versatile with conditions across this trip range, and adds first-time cheekpieces as he rates a leading threat at 103 on our figures.

AI verdict

Inconsistent form (139542) and a mid-range Saturday Rating of 89 limit confidence despite fair 10/1 odds at 8-13.

Golden Redemption

Age 4 · 8-11

23-327

Callum Hutchinson 12%

Andrew Balding 18%

8-11

12/1 15/2 12/1

Golden Redemption was a shade disappointing when beaten four lengths off a higher mark right here last time, though the placed effort before that suggested he was nicely treated. The stable has a strong record in this event, having landed it twelve months ago, and he is suited by this trip on a sound surface, but the latest form is a slight worry for a colt without a win in this sequence.

AI verdict

Decent Saturday Rating of 92 and consistent form figures support mid-tier appeal, but 8-11 weight and 17/2 odds suggest market scepticism limits confidence.

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Betway Launches Super Sub Handicap ✓ Result

Class 3 7f ·Good to Firm ·£8,100 · 7 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

I'll Be Back

Age 3 · 9-11

1-1

Sam James 14%

K. R. Burke 20%

9-11

11/10 10/11 Evs

I'll Be Back is unbeaten in two starts, following up a short break with a comfortable length victory in a strong novice event at Leicester, form since franked emphatically by that race's form. With signs he'll stay beyond this trip, he looks sure to progress again on testing or better ground, though the lengthy absence since that win adds a note of caution at 92 on our figures.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-11 with a Saturday Rating of 97 and short 10/11 odds, perfect 1-1 form doesn't fully justify favouritism concerns.

Winding Stream

Age 3 · 9-6

1-269

Hector Crouch 18%

Richard Hughes 15%

9-6

5/1 6/1 9/2

Winding Stream was ridden prominently and found little, beaten four and a quarter lengths in a high-class handicap at Ascot last time, but this looks a notably easier opportunity than his recent novice company and he could yet improve on his mark. The stable has been successful in two of the last three runnings of this race, and with this trip well within range on a sound surface, he rates a leading threat at 94 on our figures.

AI verdict

Solid Saturday Rating of 88 and a recent win in form offset by 9-6 weight and mid-market 15/2 odds.

Proud Nation

Age 3 · 9-5

21-35

Warren Fentiman 9%

Richard & Peter Fahey 10%

9-5

10/3 4/1 3/1

Proud Nation performed to expectations on his handicap debut, beaten three lengths off a higher mark at Chester last time, continuing a genuinely consistent record that includes a win in this sequence. A nice sort who handles some cut in the ground as well as good going, he is suited by this trip, though his figures leave him towards the bottom of this field at 83.

AI verdict

Solid 95 Saturday Rating and recent form showing two top-three finishes justify mid-market 9/2 odds despite carrying 9-5.

Ironwill

Age 3 · 9-4

11-553

Marco Ghiani 16%

Stuart Williams 13%

9-4

6/1 5/1 6/1

Ironwill arrives on the back of two wins in his last five starts and ran to form again when beaten two and a half lengths off this same mark at Sandown last time, only his second try at this trip. Not quite at his sharpest over 7f in those two runs but a picture of consistency throughout, he tops our figures at 94 and, despite the yard's recent lull, rates the one to beat.

AI verdict

Solid Saturday Rating of 89 and winning form is offset by 9-4 weight burden and a fading 553 sequence.

Alaminos

Age 3 · 9-2

14-270

Jack Callan 14%

Kevin Ryan 12%

9-2

18/1 14/1 18/1

Alaminos looked well below his true level in a handicap at York last time, a run that jars with an otherwise solid recent record including a win in this sequence. Sharper form prior suggests he can bounce back if this longer trip suits, and he is best served by a sound surface, but he sits bottom of these figures at 78 with the stable out of sorts.

AI verdict

Alaminos rates poorly at 14/1 with a Saturday Rating of 77, carrying 9-2 with uninspiring form figures of 14-270.

Lightning Polka

Age 3 · 9-0

1703-9

Tom Marquand 16%

Ed Walker 16%

9-0

22/1 14/1 20/1

Lightning Polka became unsettled following an awkward start and trailed the field in a handicap right here last time, a display that undersells her better recent form including a win in this sequence. Fairly treated on her form as a juvenile, she has a stamina query at this longer trip but is suited by give in the ground, and now wears a first-time hood.

AI verdict

Rated just 74 with weak 1703-9 form and unfancied at 14/1, Lightning Polka carries 9-0 with little market confidence.

Aqua Bear

Age 3 · 8-13

21-403

David Egan 14%

Ian Williams 11%

8-13

16/1 11/1 16/1

Aqua Bear performed up to expectations over this sort of trip when beaten three lengths off this same mark at Carlisle last time, part of a largely dependable record that includes a win in this sequence. Versatile with the ground across this trip range, he is fancied to give another honest account and rates a leading threat at 90 on our figures.

AI verdict

Aqua Bear's inconsistent form of 21-403, 11/1 odds, and Saturday Rating of 80 suggest limited winning prospects at 8-13.