MEETING · TODAY

Sunday 5 July 2026 Southwell (AW)

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

8 races 74 runners First off 14:02

Going Good Headline 16:15 · £7,851

14:02

Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Handicap ✓ Result

Class 5 1m13y ·Good ·£4,711 · 14 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Areti

Age 3 · 9-9

62-252

Lewis Edmunds 12%

Oliver Cole 11%

9-9

17/2 15/2 17/2

A close second at Newmarket just 10 days ago in her first run with a tongue-tie — beaten just half a length — and now steps into handicap company for the first time; effective at 7f on AW and with scope for further progress here.

AI verdict

Areti's consistent form (62-252) and fair 15/2 odds are offset by a Saturday Rating of 78 and 9-9 weight burden.

Constant Star

Age 3 · 9-8

218

Jack Callan 14%

Tom Clover 17%

9-8

25/1 20/1 25/1

Struggled on her turf debut at Windsor last time, trailing in well beaten; the switch back to AW is a genuine positive and she has the pace for this trip, but the maiden success that launched her had limitations and she has to prove more at handicap level.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-8 with a low Saturday Rating of 61 and 20/1 odds, Constant Star's form offers little confidence.

Pepsea

Age 3 · 9-8

2444

Oliver Stammers 12%

Grant Tuer 13%

9-8

12/1 FCST 11/1

Placed second on his best effort in recent starts but consistently finishing fourth, including at Beverley on his most recent run; trainer in decent form but needs to find an extra gear to trouble the leaders, and our figures don't flatter.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 60, long odds of 16/1, and uninspiring recent form of 2444 make Pepsea a low-confidence selection.

Cliff Danger

Age 3 · 9-8

647

Kieran O'Neill 9%

Pam Sly 13%

9-8

12/1 FCST 11/1

Beaten well back in a novice at this course last time after losing touch with the pace — a below-par effort dropping back in trip; steps back up to a more suitable distance now on handicap debut, and there may be more to come, but he needs to show his best.

AI verdict

Rated just 64 with poor recent form of 647, Cliff Danger's 12/1 odds and 9-8 weight reflect limited winning prospects.

Alpine Culture

Age 3 · 9-8

4-3364

Oisin Orr 14%

James Owen 18%

9-8

5/1 7/2 5/1

Fourth at Newbury last time after going for home too early and failing to hold on, beaten 3l; adds first-time cheekpieces today and could benefit from more restraint — effective at 7/8f on a sound surface and the headgear change is a genuine angle.

AI verdict

Moderate Saturday Rating of 78, inconsistent form (4-3364), and 9-8 weight limit a genuine winning chance despite fair 4/1 odds.

Lillie Margot

Age 3 · 9-7

37-721

Jack Garritty 11%

Jedd O'Keeffe 13%

9-7

6/1 11/2 6/1

Won at Nottingham last time, pulling away before easing inside the final furlong and still holding on by three-quarters of a length; has been progressively improving and looks to have more in hand, with a 5lb rise unlikely to fully account for her development.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-7 off a Saturday Rating of 77 with inconsistent form (37-721) at 11/2 suggests mid-tier prospects warranting three stars.

Kalokalo

Age 3 · 9-6

4-2312

Jason Watson 13%

Charles Hills 15%

9-6

4/1

Won at Windsor two starts back and went close again last time — second, beaten 2.5l — despite hitting the front a touch too soon; progressive and the drop back in trip today should suit, with only a 2lb rise to deal with and plenty of ability still to tap.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-6 at 5/1 with a Saturday Rating of 81 and mixed recent form limits Kalokalo's winning case.

Picture Palace

Age 3 · 9-6

2335

Josephine Gordon 9%

Simon & Ed Crisford 19%

9-6

11/1 9/1 10/1

Dropped away without landing a blow at Hamilton last time, beaten 6l and looking as though a more demanding challenge will suit; tries first-time cheekpieces off a short break, effective at 1m on AW and the headgear change is worth watching.

AI verdict

Rated just 66 with inconsistent form (2335) and carrying 9-6 at 9/1, Picture Palace lacks the market confidence to justify a higher rating.

Decem Starr

Age 3 · 9-6

25-440

Jason Hart 14%

Jack Jones 12%

9-6

14/1

Salisbury clearly didn't suit on his most recent run, finishing down the field, but earlier form was more encouraging; first-time cheekpieces added today with a top course jockey retained, and he's effective at 7/8f here — the headgear change is worth respecting.

AI verdict

Decem Starr's Saturday Rating of 59, 16/1 odds, and poor 25-440 form make this a weak contender carrying 9-6.

Lightning Glory

Age 3 · 9-5

434

Callum Rodriguez 20%

Simon & Ed Crisford 19%

9-5

8/1 6/1 8/1

Fourth at Lingfield last time when the trip stretched her slightly and she faded in the closing stages; a fresh start in handicap company makes her interesting — effective at 1m-1m2f on AW and likely to improve from a potentially fair opening mark.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 70, inconsistent 434 form, and 9-5 weight justify modest 2/5 stars at 13/2 odds.

Paranjape

Age 3 · 9-3

15-274

David Egan 14%

S. P. C. Woods 12%

9-3

10/1 FCST 9/1

Had to be switched at Wolverhampton last time but held his position in fourth, beaten 8.5l; handles AW at 6/7f and has shown ability, but variable form in a short career means he needs things to fall right to make his mark here.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 65, inconsistent form (15-274), and 12/1 odds signal limited winning prospects at 9-3.

Sovereign Bay

Age 3 · 9-3

23445

Jack Doughty 13%

Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole 11%

9-3

14/1 10/1 14/1

Raced too keenly over a longer trip at Lingfield last time and couldn't sustain his effort, beaten 7.25l; drops back to 1m today — his preferred distance — with a first-time tongue-tie fitted, and still early in his handicap career with scope for improvement.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 66, 10/1 odds, and declining form figures of 23445 under 9-3 weight justify just 2 stars.

Lightening Lad

Age 3 · 9-0

24-79

Cam Hardie 6%

Grant Tuer 13%

9-0

100/1

Raced too freely when stepped up in distance at Redcar last time and finished down the field; back at a more suitable 7f on AW now with a trainer in good form, but figures rank him last of the 14 and he needs considerably more to be competitive.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 46, 100/1 odds, and weak 24-79 form signal minimal winning chances in this market.

Just A Gambler

Age 3 · 8-12

383445

Rob Hornby 12%

Charlie Johnston 13%

8-12

18/1

Hit the front too soon at Wolverhampton seven days ago and was beaten 3l off this same mark; consistent around fourth and third in recent efforts on AW and a quick turnaround is not unusual, but more will be needed to trouble the front-runners here.

AI verdict

Rated just 52 on Saturday with 20/1 odds and uninspiring form of 383445, Just A Gambler offers minimal winning appeal.

14:32

attheraces.com/marketmovers Handicap (Div 1) ✓ Result

Class 5 7f14y ·Good ·£4,711 · 10 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Anthropologist

Age 4 · 9-9

421648

Dylan Hogan 11%

Michael Herrington 14%

9-9

7/1 13/2 7/1

Back to the mark at which he last triumphed, Anthropologist has genuine claims with the trainer in good form and first-time cheekpieces applied. He failed to land a blow at Wetherby last time, though, and needs to bounce back to his better form to feature here.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 61 and inconsistent form (421648) at 9-9 weight make 8/1 odds reflect limited winning prospects.

Tennessee Gold

Age 5 · 9-9

479687

Daniel Muscutt 14%

Joseph Parr 12%

9-9

3/1 10/3 3/1

Top-rated on our figures, Tennessee Gold arrives 10lb below his last winning mark and wearing a first-time visor. He has been well below par in recent outings but suits the trip and surface, and the drop in the weights gives him a chance.

AI verdict

Poor recent form (479687) and a Saturday Rating of just 67 make Tennessee Gold an unconvincing 4/1 shot carrying 9-9.

Surprised

Age 4 · 9-8

5-0638

David Nolan 12%

Bryan Smart 12%

9-8

16/1 14/1 16/1

The soft ground at Carlisle last time clearly didn’t suit Surprised, who was beaten 9½l, but she had shown better form on sounder surfaces prior to that. She handles the trip and this surface, though her in-and-out form makes her difficult to rely on.

AI verdict

Surprised carries top weight of 9-8 with a low Saturday Rating of 55, poor recent form of 5-0638, and drifting 14/1 odds outside the market.

Suhub

Age 4 · 9-7

230-28

Oisin Orr 14%

James Owen 18%

9-7

9/1 11/2 9/1

Suited by this trip on a sound surface, Suhub was well beaten at Salisbury last time after racing keenly in the early stages. First-time cheekpieces go on today which may help settle her, though her inconsistency tempers enthusiasm at a competitive mark.

AI verdict

Suhub's modest Saturday Rating of 64, middle-tier 6/1 odds, and inconsistent form reading 230-28 limit confidence significantly.

Symphony Of Joy

Age 4 · 9-7

434-70

Oliver Stammers 12%

Kevin & Lauren Frost 10%

9-7

14/1 14/1 12/1

A powerful type with scope for further progress, Symphony Of Joy missed the break badly at Wetherby on his wind-op comeback and was out of contention throughout. This is his second start after the operation and a tongue-tie is added, but his current mark demands plenty.

AI verdict

Symphony Of Joy's Saturday Rating of 48, poor form (434-70), and 18/1 odds signal minimal market confidence.

Wadacre Maestro

Age 4 · 9-6

1065-0

Jack Callan 14%

Charlie Johnston 13%

9-6

8/1 11/1 15/2

Second-rated on our figures, Wadacre Maestro returns after 88 days and was well beaten at Catterick last time in a race that got away from him early. He handles 7f well on a sound surface but his form on AW is untested, which is the chief uncertainty.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 63 and poor recent form (1065-0) at 9-6 weight make 15/2 odds unappealing.

Gunfighter

Age 5 · 9-5

300-79

David Egan 14%

John Butler 13%

9-5

7/1

Proven over this trip and surface, Gunfighter is on a downward spiral and raced far too keenly at Brighton last time, beaten 10l. His recent form has been regressive and he needs to settle better to get involved.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 62, poor form (300-79), and 9-5 weight combine to justify a weak 7/1 market position.

Jimmy Knocker

Age 5 · 9-5

421-77

Darragh Keenan 10%

Andi Brown 12%

9-5

18/1 11/1 18/1

Won on this surface and distance in recent starts, Jimmy Knocker was beaten 7l at Newmarket last time and looked held for pace at 6f. The step up to 7f suits, and a first-time tongue-tie is applied, but a revival is needed after two poor showings.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 56, weak 421-77 form, and 12/1 odds signal limited winning prospects for Jimmy Knocker.

Onemorenomore

Age 6 · 8-11

4-5032

Jason Hart 14%

Philip McBride 13%

8-11

4/1 10/3 7/2

Despite racing freely at Doncaster last time, Onemorenomore held his level and went down by only 1¼l off a mark 1lb lower than today’s. He handles any surface, is just 1lb below his last winning mark, and a strong course jockey is a notable positive.

AI verdict

A mid-range Saturday Rating of 64, moderate 7/2 odds, and inconsistent form of 4-5032 justify a middling three-star rating.

Vitalline

Age 8 · 8-5

506851

Josephine Gordon 9%

Keiran Burke 13%

8-5

17/2 13/2 17/2

Won by 2½l at Newcastle just nine days ago off a mark 5lb lower than today’s, Vitalline looks fairly handicapped on his best form and this AW surface suits him. First-time blinkers and tongue-tie go on today, which adds another positive angle.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 54, inconsistent form (506851), and 7/1 odds signal limited winning prospects at 8-5.

15:05

attheraces.com/marketmovers Handicap (Div 2) ✓ Result

Class 5 7f14y ·Good ·£4,711 · 9 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Tough Enough

Age 6 · 9-9

6-0206

Cam Hardie 6%

Antony Brittain 9%

9-9

7/1 8/1 7/1

Suited by 6-7f on a sound surface and on the same mark as last time, Tough Enough was caught in the wrong position at Chester behind a front-runner. He has a long winless run behind him, though, and needs things to fall kindly to get involved.

AI verdict

Tough Enough's poor form (6-0206), low Saturday Rating of 65, and 8/1 odds suggest limited winning prospects despite carrying 9-9.

King Of Fury

Age 6 · 9-9

-76547

Jason Hart 14%

Michael Dods 12%

9-9

9/2 5/1 4/1

Top-rated on our figures and suited by this trip and surface, King Of Fury lost his position by racing too freely at Ripon last time. A top jockey takes the ride, and if he settles better he rates value for his mark despite form that has been on the slide.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-9 with poor recent form of -76547 and a modest Saturday Rating of 69 limits King Of Fury's appeal at 5/1.

Noble Guest

Age 4 · 9-7

6-3563

David Egan 14%

George Margarson 8%

9-7

10/3 2/1 10/3

Third in a 7f handicap at Newmarket last time, his best showing for a while, Noble Guest drops below his last winning mark here which is encouraging. He handles the trip and good ground, though his record on AW is limited and that adds a layer of uncertainty.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-7 with a modest Saturday Rating of 72 and patchy form of 6-3563 limits confidence despite 9/4 odds.

Blazing Son

Age 8 · 9-7

726985

Tom Kiely-Marshall 9%

Bryan Smart 12%

9-7

10/1 9/1 8/1

In a good position at Southwell last time but overdid it early and faded to be well beaten, Blazing Son handles 6-7f on this surface and his mark continues to ease. He needs to settle on the day and show his better form to get involved.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 60, weak 726985 form, and 10/1 odds signal limited winning prospects despite carrying 9-7.

Pickersgill

Age 4 · 9-6

472175

Lewis Edmunds 12%

Iain Jardine 12%

9-6

9/2 9/2 4/1

Won here by 2l off a 4lb lower mark three starts back, Pickersgill showed solid course form and arrives 1lb below last time's mark. The trainer is in good form and she ran to her level last time, with only the penultimate effort below par.

AI verdict

Rated 73 with mixed form (472175) and carrying 9-6 at 9/2, Pickersgill shows moderate market confidence warranting a mid-range three stars.

Portman Blue

Age 4 · 9-6

33548

Jason Watson 13%

Joseph Parr 12%

9-6

8/1 13/2 8/1

Given an unsuitable trip at Lingfield last time, beaten 2¼l off a higher mark, Portman Blue returns after 66 days with a first-time tongue-tie applied. He handles 7f on AW and has more to offer, making him of some interest if he settles well.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 66 and uninspiring form of 33548 at 13/2 suggest limited winning prospects despite carrying 9-6.

Shamacid

Age 4 · 9-5

-86320

Jack Callan 14%

S. P. C. Woods 12%

9-5

11/1 9/1 11/1

A maiden who has shown consistent form through most of his starts, Shamacid was left flat-footed at the start at Kempton last time and was never involved. He handles this trip and surface and a first-time tongue-tie is added, but a clean start is essential to show his ability.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 62, 10/1 odds, and uninspiring recent form of -86320 signal limited winning prospects here.

Crystal Dagger

Age 4 · 8-13

2-5684

Taryn Langley 10%

Joey Ramsden 7%

8-13

22/1 18/1 22/1

Beaten 5½l at Wolverhampton last time, where she was left behind for pace and looked to want a stiffer test, Crystal Dagger returns after 75 days and handles this trip and surface. Her form has dipped of late and she can be too keen, which limits her appeal here.

AI verdict

Crystal Dagger's 51 Saturday Rating, 18/1 odds, and poor recent form of 2-5684 signal minimal winning prospects.

Reputation

Age 13 · 8-10

172-13

Kaiya Fraser 12%

Ruth Carr 12%

8-10

9/1 FCST 17/2

Won here by a length off a mark 4lb lower two starts ago, Reputation carries solid course form and ran to his level last time in third off the same 57 mark he carries today. He handles 7f on AW and looks well placed, though his trainer is currently in poor form.

AI verdict

Reputation's solid form (172-13) and fair 9/1 odds justify three stars, but a 64 Saturday Rating and 8-10 weight limit confidence.

15:40

Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 EBF Fillies' Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) ✓ Result

Class 5 7f14y ·Good ·£4,711 · 12 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Matilda Bea

Age 4 · 9-10

Jason Hart 14%

Ivan Furtado 10%

—

121

9-10

80/1 125/1 80/1

Twice beaten in maiden company without troubling the principals, Matilda Bea is middle-distance bred and likely to find her niche over longer in handicaps eventually. A top course jockey takes the ride, but her trainer is in poor form and she has much to find at this level.

AI verdict

Outsider odds of 125/1 and a poor form figure of 66 make Matilda Bea a 121-rated longshot with little winning chance.

Cixi

Age 3 · 9-2

44-534

Jamie Spencer 12%

Michael Bell 13%

9-2

5/2 4/1 5/2

Consistent through her recent starts and effective at 7-8f on AW, Cixi brings experience to bear in this company and was beaten only 5½l at Goodwood last time. She holds the top spot on our figures and she looks fairly weighted against these rivals.

AI verdict

Cixi's mid-tier Saturday Rating of 76, inconsistent form (44-534), and 9/2 odds suggest modest prospects without market confidence.

Hamda's Joy

Age 3 · 9-2

33-32

Jack Callan 14%

Tom Clover 17%

9-2

4/1 5/2 4/1

Runner-up at Kempton last time beaten 2l and steadily finding a better level with each run, Hamda’s Joy has been placed on all four career starts and handles this surface. She looks close to landing one at this level and is the selection’s chief rival.

AI verdict

Consistent form figures of 33-32 and a Saturday Rating of 81 justify mid-tier appeal at 10/3, though not favourite status.

Miss Gallant

Age 3 · 9-2

David Egan 14%

Marco Botti 16%

—

148

9-2

13/2 4/1 13/2

A debut run at Kempton where she finished 6l fourth as a first-time starter showed ability in defeat, and Miss Gallant should come on for that experience. She handles this trip and surface, and a first-time hood goes on today with more to offer possible.

AI verdict

Mid-field odds of 11/2 and a single form figure of 4 limit confidence despite a solid Saturday Rating of 148.

Royale Union

Age 3 · 9-2

—

Pierre-Louis Jamin 14%

K. R. Burke 20%

—

151

9-2

5/1 3/1 5/1

A daughter of the sprinter Starman out of the useful miler Royal Majestic, Royale Union is a half-sister to the high-class Big Time Baby and fetched 60,000 euros at auction. This yard has a strong record with first-time-out runners, so market moves are worth noting on debut.

AI verdict

Royale Union's strong Saturday Rating of 151 at fair 3/1 odds with solid 9-2 weight justifies confident 4/5 star selection.

Sterling Fortune

Age 3 · 9-2

George Wood 11%

James Tate 19%

—

142

9-2

14/1 10/1 14/1

Some progress at Yarmouth last time, beaten 3½l after her debut experience, Sterling Fortune handles this trip and surface and may have more to offer as she develops. The upward curve looks ongoing and she holds genuine claims among these rivals.

AI verdict

Moderate Saturday Rating of 142, weak form figures of 05, and 10/1 odds suggest market scepticism limits confidence here.

Victorian Rose

Age 3 · 9-2

Rob Hornby 12%

Mike Murphy 12%

—

125

9-2

100/1 125/1 100/1

Beaten home by all rivals in her most recent start at Yarmouth, Victorian Rose is bred for longer distances and will likely need to step up in trip to fulfil her potential. Major improvement on her two starts to date is required here.

AI verdict

Outsider odds of 125/1 and weak form figure of 80 limit Victorian Rose's prospects despite a solid Saturday Rating of 125.

Clementines Star

Age 3 · 9-0

33-3

William Carver 10%

Daniel & Claire Kubler 17%

9-0

4/1 3/1 7/2

Third on each of her last three starts without quite getting over the line, Clementines Star was close up at Bath most recently and handles this surface. There should be more to come and she has more experience than several rivals here.

AI verdict

Consistent third-place form and a 73 Saturday Rating at 7/2 suggest mid-tier potential without market confidence to warrant higher stars.

Honky Tonk Girl

Age 3 · 9-0

Daniel Muscutt 14%

Oliver Cole 11%

—

141

9-0

17/2 11/1 8/1

A fifth on debut at Bath, beaten 3¼l, showed ability if lacking the pace of the leaders, and Honky Tonk Girl should build on that initial experience. She has scope for a step forward second time out, and her rating places her among the leading hopes here.

AI verdict

Outsider at 12/1 with a single fifth-place form figure limits confidence despite a solid 141 Saturday Rating.

Coxy's Star

Age 3 · 8-12

0-5

Lewis Edmunds 12%

William Muir & Chris Grassick 11%

—

127

8-12

40/1 28/1 40/1

Took a step forward from debut experience at Kempton last time despite racing keenly, Coxy's Star handles this trip and surface and returns after a break. She still has plenty to prove and will need significant improvement to feature from this position.

AI verdict

Outsider odds of 28/1 and a winless form figure of 0-5 limit confidence despite a Saturday Rating of 127.

For Ever Hopefull

Age 3 · 8-12

—

Cam Hardie 6%

J. R. Jenkins 8%

—

127

8-12

125/1 80/1 125/1

Unraced but with notable breeding interest, For Ever Hopefull is an Invincible Army filly with a half-sister useful over a mile. Her dam was sharp at 5f at two, but this is debut day against more experienced rivals and she is best treated with caution.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 127 shows ability, but 80/1 odds and unknown form limit confidence to three stars.

Twilight Baby

Age 3 · 8-12

Jason Watson 13%

Gay Kelleway 12%

—

127

8-12

50/1

Well beaten on her debut at Musselburgh nearly eight months ago, Twilight Baby clearly needed the experience and a long absence follows. She handles the trip and this is a softer test than her first run, but a major improvement on that outing is required.

AI verdict

A 50/1 outsider with a single run showing a ninth-place finish, Twilight Baby's weak form and Saturday Rating of 127 justify just 2/5 stars.

16:15

Download The At The Races App Handicap ✓ Result

Class 3 4f214y ·Good ·£7,851 · 9 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Kylian

Age 5 · 9-9

530708

Jamie Spencer 12%

Robert Cowell 13%

9-9

9/4 FCST 2/1

Beaten 2.5l at Newcastle nine days ago off a 1lb higher mark — consistent with his current level — and drops back to a slightly easier mark here with first-time blinkers added; effective at 5/6f and best on AW, a threat once conditions play to his strengths.

AI verdict

Kylian's inconsistent form (530708) and 9-9 weight burden undermine his 91 Saturday Rating despite 9/4 market support.

Tropical Storm

Age 4 · 9-6

09-830

Rob Hornby 12%

Andrew Balding 18%

9-6

8/1

Back after an absence with the visor retained and a wide draw at stall 8; has struggled to match his best in recent starts and most effective at 5f on fast ground, which makes this an awkward assignment, though the handicapper is easing his mark.

AI verdict

Tropical Storm's poor form figures of 09-830 and a Saturday Rating of 85 make 8/1 insufficient value carrying 9-6.

Alligator Alley

Age 9 · 9-4

113-69

Kaiya Fraser 12%

Ruth Carr 12%

9-4

11/1 FCST 10/1

Won twice in his last five starts and found conditions working against him at Redcar last time — that run was needed and he should improve for it; ideally suited to 5f on AW with a workable mark, though the trainer's current form gives reason to pause.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 86 and inconsistent form figures of 113-69 at 10/1 suggest mid-tier claims at 9-4.

Naana's Sparkle

Age 4 · 9-4

136-14

Kieran O'Neill 9%

Lemos De Souza 11%

9-4

17/2 6/1 17/2

Won by a neck at Yarmouth two starts back, building consistently with two wins from his last five; matched his form when fourth last time off a mark 1lb higher than today's and now adds a first-time tongue-tie — a genuine danger from a fair draw.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-4 with a Saturday Rating of 91 and inconsistent form of 136-14 limits confidence at 6/1.

Rapper's Delight

Age 4 · 9-2

1-5299

Saffie Osborne 14%

Richard Spencer 15%

9-2

9/2 4/1 9/2

Landed a win earlier in recent starts and handles 6f on AW; the current mark feels stretched after returning from Dubai, though the trainer is in good form and he stays in the visor — his tendency to race freely is the main concern.

AI verdict

Rapper's Delight rates a 3/5 shot given a solid Saturday Rating of 92 at 9/2, but patchy form of 1-5299 limits confidence.

Canon's House

Age 5 · 9-1

-62506

Billy Garritty 11%

Michael & David Easterby 10%

9-1

9/2 13/2 4/1

Led too soon at Newcastle last time and couldn't hold on, beaten 2l off a mark 1lb higher; back on his best mark now with a front-running style that suits this track — has landed at this course and distance before — though the wide draw and recent inconsistency leave him hard to fully trust.

AI verdict

Poor recent form (-62506) and a 9-1 weight burden make 7/1 odds unattractive for a Saturday Rating of 85.

Buzz Box

Age 5 · 8-12

5/11-4

Jason Hart 14%

Michael Herrington 14%

8-12

18/1 10/1 16/1

Twice successful in his last four starts and ran well on his comeback at Newcastle, beaten 2.25l at this same mark before fading slightly late; has a good record running fresh and returns to this surface with a top jockey booked — top-rated and the one to beat.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 75, weak 5/11-4 form, and 12/1 market dismissal combine to make Buzz Box a low-confidence selection.

Cloud King

Age 5 · 8-9

17226-

Jack Callan 14%

Robert Cowell 13%

8-9

14/1 FCST 12/1

Out for 197 days since tiring in the late stages at Wolverhampton, beaten 4.25l; was in good form before that run and is suited by 5f on AW — adds first-time cheekpieces today — but the long layoff means he has plenty to prove off our bottom figure.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 82 and distant 14/1 odds reflect poor recent form and limited market confidence at 8-9.

Blinky

Age 4 · 8-8

2-8004

Cam Hardie 6%

Antony Brittain 9%

8-8

12/1 9/1 12/1

Started slowly at Chester last time and had too much ground to make up on the sharp track, yet still closed to within 1.25l off this mark; first-time cheekpieces today and best at 5f on AW — the latest run hinted at more than the finishing position suggests.

AI verdict

Blinky's inconsistent form (2-8004) and 9/1 odds suggest limited market confidence despite a manageable 8-8 weight.

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Class 5 1m6f21y ·Good ·£4,711 · 7 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Dino Bellagio

Age 7 · 10-2

318-35

David Nolan 12%

Donald McCain 15%

10-2

7/1 6/1 7/1

Back towards an appealing mark at a trip that suits — effective 11-16f — after being held up off a steady early pace at Chester last time; that flat-track test may not have played to his strengths and a more positive ride could unlock more here.

AI verdict

Dino Bellagio's mid-tier Saturday Rating of 71, inconsistent 318-35 form, and 13/2 odds justify a moderate 3/5 assessment.

John Galt

Age 4 · 10-2

453215

Saffie Osborne 14%

Jamie Osborne 12%

10-2

4/1 5/1 4/1

Won by a short-head at Leicester two starts back and held his own at the same mark last time over an extended trip; adds a first-time tongue-tie to the cheekpieces that have brought out his best of late, and handles 14f on AW.

AI verdict

Solid 76 Saturday Rating and consistent form (453215) offset by 10-2 weight burden and 5/1 market position.

Baltic

Age 6 · 10-2

760-06

Jamie Spencer 12%

Lucy Wadham 17%

10-2

17/2 8/1 15/2

Back below his previous best mark now with first-time cheekpieces added, and the surface switch back to AW should help after a well-held turf run at Yarmouth last time; but he has been disappointing in his last five starts and needs to show considerably more.

AI verdict

Baltic's 56 Saturday Rating, 14/1 odds, and poor 760-06 form combine to make this 10-2 weighted runner a weak outsider.

Senor Cortez

Age 5 · 10-1

32-357

Jack Callan 14%

John Butler 13%

10-1

9/2 7/1 9/2

Placed at this distance and surface on multiple occasions in his recent starts, and this track and trip are within his range; the Kempton run last time lacked any obvious explanation for how far back he finished, and returning to favoured conditions should coax a better effort.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 10-1 with a modest Saturday Rating of 68, inconsistent form of 32-357, and drifting 8/1 in the market signals limited winning prospects.

Premier

Age 4 · 9-13

348-72

Edward Greatrex 14%

Warren Greatrex 15%

9-13

9/4 31/19 9/4

Back to his best last time, going close off a 3lb lower mark — beaten only a neck — on his second run since a wind operation; a reliable performer on both codes who stays up to 12f and benefits from cut in the ground, and our top-rated here.

AI verdict

Solid 76 Saturday Rating and fair 13/8 odds are undermined by inconsistent 348-72 form and a hefty 9-13 weight burden.

Spooky Wooky

Age 4 · 9-5

47236-

Andrew Elliott 1%

Simon West 9%

9-5

10/1 5/1 10/1

Off the track for 242 days and well held on his last start at Musselburgh, leaving plenty to prove here on our figures; has the stamina for this distance on AW and carries a workable mark, but needs to show he retains ability after the long layoff.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-5 with a modest Saturday Rating of 67 and inconsistent form of 47236- limits confidence at 5/1.

Shushi

Age 3 · 8-13

44-346

P. J. McDonald 14%

Andrew Balding 18%

8-13

7/1 9/2 7/1

Beaten over 8 lengths at Kempton last time in a disappointing handicap effort; in capable hands and handles this surface well, but yet to score in recent starts and still has questions to answer at this level.

AI verdict

Shushi's mid-tier Saturday Rating of 74, moderate 11/2 odds, and inconsistent form reading 44-346 justify a neutral 3-star assessment.

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Class 4 1m3f23y ·Good ·£6,281 · 8 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Northwest Passage

Age 4 · 9-11

12-052

David Nolan 12%

Ivan Furtado 10%

9-11

17/2 5/1 17/2

Regained his best form at York 23 days ago, going down by only 1¼l off a 3lb lower mark, Northwest Passage has run well over this trip and surface and looks a serious contender off 82. His tendency to race freely is the one concern.

AI verdict

Rated 80 with solid 5/1 odds and form showing two wins, but 9-11 weight and inconsistent recent runs limit confidence.

Crystal Mariner

Age 6 · 9-11

10-485

Saffie Osborne 14%

Jamie Osborne 12%

9-11

17/2 11/1 17/2

Effective over 10-12f on any surface and performing consistently at Kempton just six days ago, Crystal Mariner has course-and-distance experience and handles the conditions. Inconsistency remains the main reservation and the mark may still be against him.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-11 with poor recent form 10-485 and drifting odds of 12/1 signal limited winning prospects.

Club Class

Age 4 · 9-10

12-442

Daniel Muscutt 14%

James Fanshawe 18%

9-10

9/4 7/4 9/4

Consistent form over 10-12f on AW with a close second at Kempton last time off a mark just 2lb lower, Club Class arrives with a reasonable mark and a trainer in good form. First-time cheekpieces add interest, though she just needs to edge her level up.

AI verdict

Rated 92 with solid 12-442 form, Club Class carries top weight of 9-10 at 2/1 but isn't market favourite, limiting confidence.

Jupiter Ammon

Age 4 · 9-10

25-349

P. J. McDonald 14%

Andrew Balding 18%

9-10

10/3 11/4 10/3

Generally consistent over this sort of trip on any surface, Jupiter Ammon flopped in cheekpieces at Chester last time but returns off a break without that headgear. Winless in his last five starts, he needs a revival but handles the conditions and the mark is workable.

AI verdict

Consistent mid-range Saturday Rating of 82 and patchy form of 25-349 at 3/1 suggest a competitive but unreliable each-way contender.

Forever Penywern

Age 4 · 9-9

53211-

Edward Greatrex 14%

Warren Greatrex 15%

9-9

5/1 9/2 5/1

Two wins from his last five Flat starts, Forever Penywern was just 1¼l short off a mark 20lb higher than today’s in his most recent effort and arrives well treated on his best form. Proven over this trip and surface, he shapes as the one to beat.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 82 and solid recent form (53211-) at 9/2 odds suggest fair claims, but 9-9 weight limits winning prospects.

Aulis

Age 5 · 9-9

2212/4

Joanna Mason 12%

Tina Jackson 11%

9-9

18/1 14/1 16/1

Previously a capable middle-distance performer, Aulis put in a lifeless effort at Pontefract last time suggesting he needed the outing. He has the ability for this trip and surface, but must prove his level is still there after time off.

AI verdict

Aulis carries top weight of 9-9 with a modest Saturday Rating of 64, drifting to 16/1 in the market despite consistent form.

Vaguer

Age 6 · 9-6

53/71-

Arron D'Arcy(7) 8%

James Fanshawe 18%

9-6

17/2 14/1 15/2

A winner on the Sunshine Coast off the same mark as today, Vaguer arrives for his debut in this yard after a near-18-month break and will likely need the run. The trainer is firing well but he is an unknown quantity on this surface.

AI verdict

Vaguer's 79 Saturday Rating and 10/1 odds signal weak market confidence despite a 9-6 weight burden and inconsistent 53/71- form.

Victors Spirit

Age 4 · 8-13

561257

Rob Hornby 12%

Neil King 22%

8-13

12/1 16/1 11/1

Won here last April off a mark just 1lb lower, Victors Spirit has solid course form to recommend him on this return to the AW. He was well below par on his latest outing, but drops 2lb and his usual hood goes back on as an additional positive.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 66 and inconsistent form (561257) at 16/1 odds make Victors Spirit an unconvincing each-way proposition.

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No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Sixpack

Age 6 · 9-9

-31311

Oisin Orr 14%

James Owen 18%

102

9-9

7/2 7/4 7/2

Won with plenty to spare at Newmarket last time, pulling clear by 7l off a 7lb lower mark — three wins in his last five starts — and has been thriving since arriving from Ireland; the step up in trip is unproven, though, and the higher mark and first-time cheekpieces add to the queries.

AI verdict

Solid form (three wins in last five) and a competitive 102 Saturday Rating are offset by top weight of 9-9 at 2/1.

Sax Appeal

Age 6 · 9-9

836533

Daniel Muscutt 14%

Charlie Johnston 13%

9-9

3/1 4/1 3/1

Fought back strongly at Newcastle last time and went down only by a length off a 2lb lower mark; best at 14-16f on a sound surface and adds first-time blinkers — should remain competitive with only a 2lb rise for that solid effort.

AI verdict

Consistent form figures of 836533 and a solid 91 Saturday Rating at 4/1 suggest mid-tier winning prospects carrying 9-9.

Alrazeen

Age 5 · 9-7

7002-0

Jason Hart 14%

Keiran Burke 13%

9-7

9/1 8/1 9/1

Returning from a 136-day absence with an inconsistent recent profile — unplaced in three of his last five starts and well out of contention at Newcastle last time — though back on a workable mark and effective up to 16f on AW with a notable jockey booked.

AI verdict

Poor form (7002-0) and a Saturday Rating of 86 make 15/2 odds and 9-7 weight an unappealing market proposition.

Boatswain

Age 4 · 9-7

88-037

Callum Rodriguez 20%

Simon & Ed Crisford 19%

9-7

7/4 9/4 31/19

Given a clear run at Ayr last time and was well placed for much of the race before going down by 4.5l, stepping up in class; first-time cheekpieces add today and he should get this longer trip, making him interesting if he builds on that performance.

AI verdict

Form figures of 88-037 and a Saturday Rating of 90 suggest mid-tier ability, with 9-7 weight limiting upside despite fair 2/1 odds.

New York Minute

Age 4 · 9-4

2-8329

Jamie Spencer 12%

Joey Ramsden 7%

9-4

5/1 11/2 9/2

Well beaten at Thirsk last time in a stronger race, but that was an exception in an otherwise consistent recent record; strong stayer who excels at this venue, effective 11-17f on any surface, and adds a first-time visor today — back close to his best recent mark.

AI verdict

Modest Saturday Rating of 86, inconsistent form figures of 2-8329, and 13/2 odds suggest a mid-field contender carrying 9-4.