Newbury Races & Results Tomform Saturday 22nd April 2023
There were 58 Races on Saturday 22nd April 2023 across 8 meetings. There was 8 races at Bangor, 7 races at Newbury, 8 races at Thirsk, 7 races at Limerick, 7 races at Navan, 8 races at Ayr, 7 races at Brighton, 6 races at Nottingham, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 22nd April 2023
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(3) Grand Alliance 18/1, Smart gelding who wasn't disgraced after being gelded when 4½ lengths third of 8 to Max Vega in St Simon Stakes at this C&D. Off 6 months but not ruled out.
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2nd (2) (40/1 +39%) Farhan
40
40/1(+39%)
(2) Farhan 40/1, Progressive 3-y-o for John Butler who landed big-field handicap at York Ebor meeting in August. Changed hands for 150,000 gns but below-par 10th on yard debut in Doncaster's November Handicap. Faces no easy return here.
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3rd (1) (4/1 +47%) Max Vega
4
4/1(+47%)
(1) Max Vega 4/1, Took this event 12 months ago and signed off for 2022 with success in St Simon Stakes over C&D by head from Hamish. Much respected.
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4th (7) (3.6/1 -8%) Mojo Star
3.6
3.6/1(-8%)
(7) Mojo Star 3.6/1, Runner-up in the Derby/St Leger in 2021 and he posted a cracking effort on his sole start last term when second again in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot. Hugely respected on his return for his in-form yard.
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5th (6) (7.5/1 +46%) Lone Eagle
7.5
7.5/1(+46%)
(6) Lone Eagle 7.5/1, Very smart colt at his best for Martyn Meade who was second in 2021 Irish Derby. Hasn't been able to reproduce that form since though so resumes with something to prove for his new yard. Blinkers on 1st time.
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6th (8) (8.5/1 +58%) Surrey Mist
8.5
8.5/1(+58%)
(8) Surrey Mist 8.5/1, Has taken his form up a level for his new stable, scoring twice last October, and he recorded an excellent fourth in Prix Exbury at Saint-Cloud (9.9f, soft) on his return. This is no easy ask, however.
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7th (4) (1.5/1 -36%) Hurricane Lane
1.5
1.5/1(-36%)
(4) Hurricane Lane 1.5/1, Irish Derby and St Leger winner but only twice raced last term and off the track since beating only one in Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud in July. Remains the one to beat though on his return with yard among the winners.
LTO Selection:
13:30 Newbury Group 3 (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
2.5/1 (7) MOJO STAR is likely to do well based on the summary. He has been a runner-up in the Derby/St Leger in 2021 and also showed a cracking effort in his sole start last term. The summary also mentions that he is hugely respected on his return for his in-form yard.
Things didn't quite go to plan for HURRICANE LANE last season but he remains an older horse with significant potential if Charlie Appleby can get him back on track. A triple Group 1 winner as a three-year-old, he is top-rated in this field, and it may be that Israr gives him most to think about. Last year's winner Max Vega is another to consider, along with Ascot Gold Cup second Mojo Star, who is surely being aimed towards another tilt at that contest.
The returning duo HURRICANE LANE and Mojo Star possess much the best form on offer here and Charlie Appleby's former St Leger hero can again hold sway having got the better of Richard Hannon's smart gelding at Doncaster back in 2021. Israr is likely to take a step forward this season and can fight it out for minor honours along with last year's victor Max Vega.
With questions over class acts Hurricane Lane and Mojo Star, it may be worth going with ISRAR to back up his best 3yo form.
(10) Remarquee 3.5/1, Kingman filly who powered home in taking fashion to make a winning start at Salisbury 6 months ago. Type to improve markedly and looks one to note on return.
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2nd (12) (18/1 -50%) Stenton Glider
18
18/1(-50%)
(12) Stenton Glider 18/1, £35,000 yearling, Dandy Man filly. Dam 6f-1m winner. 18/1, won 7-runner novice at Chester (7f, good to soft) on debut 7 months ago, nicely clear at the finish. Should have more to offer.
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3rd (13) (5.5/1 +21%) Swingalong
5.5
5.5/1(+21%)
(13) Swingalong 5.5/1, Useful as a juvenile, her two wins including the Lowther Stakes at York. Not discredited in the Cheveley Park Stakes on her final outing and should make a better 3yo.
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4th (3) (16/1 +0%) Embrace
16
16/1(+0%)
(3) Embrace 16/1, Left debut form behind when comfortably off the mark at Wolverhampton 147 days ago. Open to further improvement and not completely dismissed.
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5th (7) (2.75/1 +39%) Magical Sunset
2.75
2.75/1(+39%)
(7) Magical Sunset 2.75/1, Likeable type who trebled her tally when landing a listed event over C&D 6 months ago. Likely to be tuned up given her connections, and another bold showing is expected.
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6th (1) (7/1 -27%) Bridestones
7
7/1(-27%)
(1) Bridestones 7/1, Half-sister to several winners and looked a bright prospect when readily landing a Yarmouth maiden on debut 6 months ago. Significant improvement on the cards, and looks a major player.
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7th (2) (14/1 +44%) Crystallium
14
14/1(+44%)
(2) Crystallium 14/1, Expert Eye filly who backed up a successful debut with another authoritative performance to defy a penalty at Newbury. Only eighth in Prix Miesque at Chantilly almost 6 months ago and has left Tom Clover since.
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8th (5) (33/1 +50%) Lady Alara
33
33/1(+50%)
(5) Lady Alara 33/1, Invincible Spirit filly who showed plenty of speed when off the mark on debut in a course novice in June. Failed to build on that and has plenty to find on return.
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9th (6) (50/1 +0%) Liberalist
50
50/1(+0%)
(6) Liberalist 50/1, Off the mark at the third attempt in maiden at Thirsk recently but will need a much more marked step forward if she's to land this.
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10th (8) (16/1 +27%) Mottisfont
16
16/1(+27%)
(8) Mottisfont 16/1, Looked potentially useful when scoring on debut at Ffos Las and has acquitted herself well at a higher level since. Needs improvement returning from 7 months off.
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11th (4) (28/1 -12%) Fully Wet
28
28/1(-12%)
(4) Fully Wet 28/1, Promising Kodiac filly who bounced back from poor run in Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot with emphatic success in 7f Chelmsford novice. Good second to Magical Sunset in listed event over C&D when last seen 6 months ago. Unlikely to reverse form with that rival.
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12th (11) (6/1 +40%) Soul Sister
6
6/1(+40%)
(11) Soul Sister 6/1, Well-bred filly who made the ideal start when scoring on heavy ground at Doncaster 6 months ago. Open to improvement but inexperience might find her out at this level.
LTO Selection:
14:05 Newbury Group 3 (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
2.75/1 (7) MAGICAL SUNSET and 7.5/1 (1) BRIDESTONES are the most likely to do well based on the summary. 2.75/1 (7) MAGICAL SUNSET has already landed a listed event over the course and distance and is expected to put in another bold showing, while 7.5/1 (1) BRIDESTONES looked like a bright prospect when she won her maiden on debut and significant improvement is expected. 25/1 (4) FULLY WET is also worth noting as she has shown promise and finished second to 2.75/1 (7) MAGICAL SUNSET in a listed event over the course and distance.
SWINGALONG probably did a bit too much from the front when a respectable fourth in the Cheveley Park last September, but the way she stuck on was admirable and that form appeals as the best on offer. The only filly in the field to win at Group level, she can make her class count against impressive Yarmouth winner Bridestones and Magical Sunset, who could not have won any easier over C&D when last in action. Olivia Maralda is another with a high level of two-year-old form to her name, whereas debut winners Remarquee and Soul Sister need to step up in this company.
MAGICAL SUNSET picked up a listed contest over C&D on her final outing as a 2yo and should be well prepared for this return, so she's marginally preferred to Bridestones and Remarquee, who both arrive on the back of winning debuts last season. Swingalong is another to consider.
A competitive Fred Darling in which promising REMARQUEE is first choice ahead of Magical Sunset and Olivia Maralda.
(5) Isaac Shelby 7.5/1, Did the job well when making a winning debut here (6.5f, good to soft) and built significantly on that form when game winner of 5-runner Superlative Stakes at Newmarket (7f, good to firm). Almost 12 lengths behind Chaldean when last of 7 in Dewhurst at Newmarket final start, however.
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2nd (2) (14/1 +30%) Charyn
14
14/1(+30%)
(2) Charyn 14/1, Speedy pedigree and made perfect start in newcomers race at Haydock (6f). Better form when third in Mill Reef here (6f) and stepped up again when narrow winner of Group 2 at Chantilly (6f) in October. Will be suited by extra 1f and respected.
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3rd (8) (6/1 +20%) Theoryofeverything
6
6/1(+20%)
(8) Theoryofeverything 6/1, 325,000 gns yearling, Frankel colt. Brother to useful 1m-1¼m winner Persist. Dam, multiple 1m winner (Queen Elizabeth II Stakes), half-sister to very smart winner up to 7f Creative Force. Taking debut when 6-length winner of Doncaster novice (7f, heavy) 3 weeks ago but this a big step up.
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4th (11) (16/1 -14%) Zoology
16
16/1(-14%)
(11) Zoology 16/1, Zoustar colt who made a striking debut when landing 6f Yarmouth novice in September, showing a good turn of foot. Still green when well held in Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket 11 days later and resumed winning ways when defying penalty at Kempton on return. Others have achieved a lot more, however.
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5th (10) (125/1 -25%) Wiltshire
125
125/1(-25%)
(10) Wiltshire 125/1, Much better for debut when winning Wolverhampton maiden in November but this looks too demanding.
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6th (7) (14/1 +0%) Streets Of Gold
14
14/1(+0%)
(7) Streets Of Gold 14/1, Won all 5 starts, again showing useful form when winning valuable event at York in October when last seen. Needs to improve again if he's to maintain unbeaten record, however.
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7th (6) (4.5/1 +18%) Knight
4.5
4.5/1(+18%)
(6) Knight 4.5/1, 210,000 gns yearling Mehmas colt who made a winning debut in fine style despite a tardy start and obvious greenness at Yarmouth and duly stepped up on that when following up in Horris Hill over this C&D (heavy) in October. Ground obviously won't be a problem and well worth a shot.
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8th (4) (33/1 -18%) Grey's Monument
33
33/1(-18%)
(4) Grey's Monument 33/1, Totally different proposition since fitted with blinkers, improving another chunk when supplementing his Haydock success at York. Creditable 1¾ lengths second to Knight in Horris Hill Stakes at this C&D (heavy) next time but no obvious reason when he should reverse that form.
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9th (9) (40/1 -21%) The Ridler
40
40/1(-21%)
(9) The Ridler 40/1, Useful colt who caused a surprise when winner of the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot last summer. That form hasn't worked out, however, and struggled in Prix Morny at Deauville when last seen in August.
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|U| (1) (1.25/1 -56%) Chaldean
1.25
1.25/1(-56%)
(1) Chaldean 1.25/1, Frankel colt who progressed at a rate of knots last season, completing the 4-timer with an all-the-way win in the Dewhurst at Newmarket final start. Proved he can handle easier ground when winning the Champagne at Doncaster prior to that and is the clear pick on form.
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10th (3) (25/1 +24%) Classic
25
25/1(+24%)
(3) Classic 25/1, Dubawi colt out of the only progeny of George Washington. Just fairly useful form at 2 yrs and unlikely to be good enough.
LTO Selection:
14:40 Newbury Group 3 (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
0.91/1 (1) CHALDEAN is the most likely to do well based on the summary, as he has progressed rapidly and has a strong track record, including a win at the Dewhurst at Newmarket. Other contenders include 5.5/1 (6) KNIGHT, 33/1 (9) THE RIDLER, and 20/1 (2) CHARYN, but they have less impressive track records and may struggle to compete at this level.
This race has been a springboard for quite a few top-class performers in recent years and CHALDEAN surely fits that mould after a highly successful two-year-old campaign. Similar to his father, Frankel, Andrew Balding's charge can take this en route to the Guineas next month, with Horris Hill winner Knight looking best placed to chase him home. Course scorer Isaac Shelby has plenty of ground to make up with the selection from the Dewhurst, while Charyn may improve for the rise in distance.
CHALDEAN is the clear pick on form after his win in the Dewhurst at Newmarket on his final start at 2yrs and his willing attitude/uncomplicated style make him difficult to oppose. Knight looked potentially smart when winning the Horris Hill here on only his second start and could give the selection most to think about, with French Group 2 winner Charyn best of the others.
High-class CHALDEAN looks set to solidify his 2,000 Guineas credentials. Knight may prove the selection's closest pursuer.
(9) Jimi Hendrix 4.5/1, Excellent third in the Britannia at Royal Ascot prior to narrowly landing a 1m handicap at Newmarket July meeting. Little disappointing since, including in Lincoln on reappearance, so his hopes are pinned on first-time blinkers sparking a revival.
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2nd (12) (2/1 -6%) Lattam
2
2/1(-6%)
(12) Lattam 2/1, Lightly-raced 4-y-o who took his form up another notch when overcoming trouble to land the 27-runner Irish Lincolnshire at the Curragh (1m, heavy) on his reappearance in March. Did very well to get up and looks certain to have a big say here as well.
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3rd (11) (7.5/1 +53%) Revich
7.5
7.5/1(+53%)
(11) Revich 7.5/1, Largely consistent sort who was fourth in a strong renewal of this race in 2021. Probably needed the run when ninth of 22 in Lincoln at Doncaster on reappearance and every chance he'll bounce back to form now. Each-way claims.
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4th (8) (12/1 +14%) Great Max
12
12/1(+14%)
(8) Great Max 12/1, Useful performer for Michael O'Callaghan last year. Has switched yards ahead of reappearance. Not obviously well handicapped but his new stable's good form provides hope.
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5th (7) (6/1 +40%) Atrium
6
6/1(+40%)
(7) Atrium 6/1, Capped off a very solid 3-y-o campaign with wins over C&D and at Doncaster. Possibly unsuited by very testing ground when well held in Lincoln back at Doncaster on reappearance. Last year's exploits suggest he's unlikely to stay down for long.
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6th (1) (33/1 +0%) Bless Him
33
33/1(+0%)
(1) Bless Him 33/1, 2017 Britannia Handicap winner who scooped another big prize under regular rider Jamie Spencer in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket last July. Just as good when narrowly denied in International at Ascot later that month but he hasn't been seen since.
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7th (2) (40/1 -122%) Toimy Son
40
40/1(-122%)
(2) Toimy Son 40/1, 7f listed winner in France for Yann Barberot last spring but well beaten in similar company at Doncaster on his recent stable debut. Yard respected in these events (sent out the runner-up in this last year) but he'll need to leave his Doncaster run well behind.
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8th (3) (9/1 +25%) Brunch
9
9/1(+25%)
(3) Brunch 9/1, Runner-up in the 2021 Lincoln so suited to the demands of big-field handicaps. Creditable 4 lengths second in 1m Doncaster listed race on reappearance and each-way claims under Buick with his yard back among the winners this week.
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9th (13) (11/1 +45%) Galiac
11
11/1(+45%)
(13) Galiac 11/1, Solid 3-y-o campaign over 7f/1m. Won on reappearance last spring so clearly capable when fresh. No surprise were he to raise his game again this season.
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10th (6) (10/1 +9%) Alrehb
10
10/1(+9%)
(6) Alrehb 10/1, Has improved again to win AW handicaps around 1m at Southwell and Wolverhampton (Lincoln Trial) this year. Fully effective on turf, although his form has come on quicker ground than he's likely to encouter here.
LTO Selection:
15:15 Newbury Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
It is difficult to predict with certainty which horse will do well based on this summary alone. However, some horses that stand out as potential contenders include 1.75/1 (12) LATTAM, who showed impressive form on his last outing and looks to have a big say in the race, and 12/1 (3) BRUNCH, who was a runner-up in the 2021 Lincoln and has been performing creditably in recent races. 12/1 (6) ALREHB and 20/1 (13) GALIAC also have some promise based on their recent form, though the former may be less suited to the ground conditions expected in this race. 25/1 (1) BLESS HIM has a strong record in big handicaps but hasn't raced since last July, so his fitness and form are unknown.
The low-mileage LATTAM impressed when running on well to snatch victory in the Irish Lincolnshire and is an attractive proposition with ground conditions likely to suit. A 5lb rise is fair and he looks progressive enough to cope at this stage of his development. Alrehb is interesting after back-to-back successes on the all-weather this year. He is also on the upgrade and warrants serious consideration on his first try over a mile on turf. Aussie Banker and Bless Him are others to consider.
LATTAM did very well to get up in the Irish Lincolnshire last month and can bag a second valuable handicap win of the spring. Atrium can probably be forgiven his run in the Lincoln at Doncaster on account of the very testing ground and can bounce straight back to form and provide the main threat ahead of Revich, who has run well in this race before.
Ready preference is for LATTAM (nap), who looks well up to defying a 5lb rise for his Curragh win. Saga is second choice.
(6) Golspie 12/1, 50,000 gns yearling, Ribchester colt. Brother to 9.5f/1¼m winner Long Ridge Road and half-brother to several winners, including useful 7f/1m winner Jalaad and 7f-1m winner Furqaan. Likely a longer-term prospect.
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2nd (5) (4/1 +56%) Escarpment
4
4/1(+56%)
(5) Escarpment 4/1, Offered plenty when fourth of 10 in maiden (28/1) at Newmarket (7f, good) on debut in September. Not in quite same form at Leicester the following month but it's still early days.
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3rd (9) (6.5/1 +54%) Sugar Hill
6.5
6.5/1(+54%)
(9) Sugar Hill 6.5/1, Fair fourth of 9 in maiden at Lingfield (7f, AW, 5/1) on debut 22 days ago. Should have learnt plenty from that and enters calculations.
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4th (1) (8/1 +33%) Ascari
8
8/1(+33%)
(1) Ascari 8/1, Showed plenty of ability when sixth of 13 in minor event over C&D (heavy) on debut in October. Likely to improve this term.
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5th (11) (2.5/1 +0%) To Catch A Thief
2.5
2.5/1(+0%)
(11) To Catch A Thief 2.5/1, Cracksman colt. Half-brother to useful 1¼m winner Queen of The Skies. Noteworthy newcomer.
10
6th (10) (16/1 +60%) The Jackler
16
16/1(+60%)
(10) The Jackler 16/1, 35,000 gns yearling, Zoustar gelding. Half-brother to smart winner up to 1m Mangoustine. Worth a second look in the market on debut.
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7th (3) (50/1 +0%) Eagle Eyed Tom
50
50/1(+0%)
(3) Eagle Eyed Tom 50/1, Once-raced gelding. Fourth of 10 in minor event (6/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on debut 26 days ago, not knocked about. Should improve but this represents a much stiffer test.
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8th (8) (66/1 +47%) Salamancan
66
66/1(+47%)
(8) Salamancan 66/1, Modest gelding who has yet to trouble the judge in either start. Hard to recommend.
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9th (12) (33/1 +59%) Yesisaidyes
33
33/1(+59%)
(12) Yesisaidyes 33/1, May have been unsuited by conditions when fifth of 7 in maiden at Pontefract (10f, heavy, 12/1) on debut 11 days ago. Should do better but finds himself in a much deeper contest here.
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10th (7) (3/1 -50%) Greatest Time
3
3/1(-50%)
(7) Greatest Time 3/1, Encouraging second of 10 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good, 20/1) on debut in September. Should be more to come this season and looks a likely contender here.
LTO Selection:
15:50 Newbury Maiden (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
2/1 (7) GREATEST TIME seems like a likely contender as they had a good second place finish in their debut and is expected to do even better this season. 14/1 (9) SUGAR HILL could also be a strong contender as they finished fourth in their debut and are expected to have learned from that experience. 50/1 (10) THE JACKLER and 5.5/1 (4) ELRAAED are also worth keeping an eye on as noteworthy newcomers who could surprise. However, 125/1 (8) SALAMANCAN is unlikely to do well based on their lack of success in previous starts.
Having won a Group 3 at Newmarket on Wednesday, Richard Hannon's string appear to be coming to the boil nicely, and GREATEST TIME can underline the strength in depth within the yard. The form of his debut run was boosted by the winner going close in the Feilden Stakes on Wednesday and the signs are highly encouraging for another bold showing. Cracksking went close on his recent introduction and rates the biggest threat, while Elraaed is another to consider.
GREATEST TIME posted fairly-useful form when runner-up on his Newmarket debut last September and appeals as the type to do better this season. He gets the nod. Cracksking should also progress from his encouraging Kempton bow and is much respected, whilst To Catch A Thief looks the pick of the newcomers.
With his 2yo form receiving a timely boost at the Newmarket Craven meeting this week, GREATEST TIME holds particularly strong claims.
(3) Klondike 3.5/1, 600,000 gns yearling, Galileo colt. Half-brother to smart 11.5f-1¾m winner Kemari and useful 7f winner Out From Under. Makes plenty of appeal on paper.
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2nd (2) (4/1 +0%) Banderas
4
4/1(+0%)
(2) Banderas 4/1, Lope De Vega colt who is bred to be useful and may have made a winning start granted better luck when fifth in 12-runner Newcastle maiden (10f) in November. Failed to land the odds at Southwell a fortnight ago.
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3rd (1) (2/1 -174%) Astrodome
2
2/1(-174%)
(1) Astrodome 2/1, 1,200,000 gns yearling, Sea The Stars colt. Dam, winner up to 10.4f (Musidora Stakes), sister to high-class 7f/1m (Sussex/Dewhurst Stakes) winner Too Darn Hot out of Yorkshire Oaks winner Dar Re Mi. Best of the newcomers when third in the mud at Doncaster 3 weeks ago. Headgear on and more to come.
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4th (9) (4.5/1 +59%) Yellow Star
4.5
4.5/1(+59%)
(9) Yellow Star 4.5/1, Fifth of 13 in novice event at this course (8f, heavy, 33/1) on debut. Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip which is sure to suit on pedigree so there should be plenty more to come.
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5th (8) (12/1 +64%) Talisman
12
12/1(+64%)
(8) Talisman 12/1, 20,000 gns yearling, Cracksman colt. Half-brother to 1m winner Temenee. Dam South African Group 2 winner.
10
6th (10) (40/1 +20%) Charlotte Square
40
40/1(+20%)
(10) Charlotte Square 40/1, Twice-raced filly. 100/1 and hooded for first time, last of 6 in novice event at Kempton (11f) 17 days ago.
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7th (6) (50/1 +50%) Snow Forecast
50
50/1(+50%)
(6) Snow Forecast 50/1, Pedigree offers hope but he was last of 5 in maiden at Lingfield (12f, AW) on debut 57 days ago.
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|PU| (5) (10/1 +70%) Sailing On
10
10/1(+70%)
(5) Sailing On 10/1, New Approach colt. Brother to smart winner up to 1½m Talent and useful 2-y-o 1m winner Forte and half-brother to very smart 7f/1m winner Skilful. Dam 1½m winner.
LTO Selection:
16:20 Newbury Maiden (Class 2) 11f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Based on the summary provided, the 0.91/1 (1) ASTRODOME Sea The Stars colt is likely to do well as he is the best of the newcomers and has a strong breeding background with a winner dam and high-class siblings. Additionally, he showed promise in his previous race and is expected to improve with headgear on.
The impeccably-bred ASTRODOME got going too late on his Doncaster introduction, but still offered plenty of encouragement with his finishing effort to make the frame. On that evidence, the Gosdens' son of Sea The Stars will relish the extra furlong and he can get off the mark. His stable is also represented by Port Jackson but a more appealing newcomer is the William Haggas-trained Galileo colt Klondike, who is from a top family and cost 600,000gns as a yearling. Yellow Star and Banderas are worth some thought too.
ASTRODOME has a long way to go to live up to his pedigree and sales price but his debut third at Doncaster was encouraging, and with headgear fitted, he's fancied to step up a lot on that. Klondike and Port Jackson (stablemate of the selection) and interesting newcomers.
These have seen little racecourse action but the most promising performance appears to be the recent Doncaaster third by ASTRODOME.
(15) Mustazeed 4.5/1, Successful twice in 2021 and runner-up on a couple of occasions in handicaps over this trip during a light campaign last season. Conditions in his favour starting out for new yard here and likely to be in the mix if ready to roll.
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2nd (14) (100/1 -150%) Time Interval
100
100/1(-150%)
(14) Time Interval 100/1, Made second start for this yard a winning one at Windsor (1¼m, good) last May. However, absent since trailing in last of 8 in a C&D handicap 9 months ago and conditions are a concern. Yard also saddles Lusaka.
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3rd (5) (20/1 +20%) Tuxedo Junction
20
20/1(+20%)
(5) Tuxedo Junction 20/1, Off the mark in a 9-runner maiden at Ffos Las (1¼m, good) last summer but subsequently suffered quite heavy defeats in handicaps at Kempton and Doncaster. Gelded during the winter.
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4th (6) (10/1 +64%) Myristica
10
10/1(+64%)
(6) Myristica 10/1, Landed back-to-back handicaps at Ripon/Beverley for Tim Easterby last season. Ended 2022 campaign on a downer but has slipped back to last winning mark and needs a market check on debut for new yard with Oisin Murphy booked.
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5th (11) (9/1 +36%) Stately Home
9
9/1(+36%)
(11) Stately Home 9/1, Consistent last year and resumed with a narrow success in a 13-runner Kempton handicap (1m) in March. Shaped as though worth a crack at this trip when fifth over the same C&D next time and he's worth a second look with conditions here no problem.
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6th (4) (9/1 +44%) Amor Vincit Omnia
9
9/1(+44%)
(4) Amor Vincit Omnia 9/1, Successful at 2 yrs for Tom Dascombe and ended last season with pretty decent efforts in handicaps at Haydock (1m) and this course (7f). However, stamina far from assured now upped in trip on return/debut for new yard (also represented by Mustazeed).
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7th (3) (8.5/1 -55%) Saturn Five
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8.5/1(-55%)
(3) Saturn Five 8.5/1, Confirmed debut promise when landing a 14-runner maiden at Punchestown (9f, good to soft) on second of his 3 starts for Joseph O'Brien in 2022. Remains with potential starting out for new connections here and he's high on the shortlist.
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8th (8) (33/1 -175%) Sweet Reward
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(8) Sweet Reward 33/1, Failed to add to his tally in 2022 but posted several creditable efforts in defeat, not least when going close at Sandown (1¼m, good) in July. Failed to fire on final start of the campaign but each-way chance if fully tuned-up for this assignment.
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9th (16) (10/1 +0%) Tiger Beetle
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(16) Tiger Beetle 10/1, Scored at Wolverhampton in December and while he's 0-10 on turf, he has plenty of creditable placed efforts to his name, including when third of 10 off this mark at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy) last time. Place possibilities with Jim Crowley in the hot-seat.
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10th (2) (3.33/1 +70%) First Officer
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(2) First Officer 3.33/1, Fine start for this yard in the autumn, scoring at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) in October prior to a couple of solid efforts in Doncaster handicaps. Below par back at that course earlier this month but capable of a very bold show off this reduced mark if on-song with William Buick booked.
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11th (18) (100/1 -100%) Lusaka
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(18) Lusaka 100/1, Not seen out in this sphere since finishing down the field in a maiden at the Curragh on final start for John Joseph Murphy in 2021. Placed on several occasions over hurdles for Olly Murphy last year but it's hard to know what to expect of him back on the Flat on debut for another new yard.
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12th (17) (7.5/1 +63%) C'mon Kenny
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(17) C'mon Kenny 7.5/1, Bumper winner who signed off 2021 Flat campaign by landing a Sandown handicap over this trip. Creditable third at Wolverhampton (9.5f) on sole start last year but 13-month absence is an obvious concern.
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13th (7) (5.5/1 +21%) Chantico
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(7) Chantico 5.5/1, Promise both starts last term and made it third time lucky over this trip on return at Lingfield (AW) in March. Too free when turned over on his handicap debut at Kempton (11f) since but he's in good hands and well worth another chance with a hood enlisted here.
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14th (10) (40/1 -100%) Point Of Fact
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40/1(-100%)
(10) Point Of Fact 40/1, Failed to add to debut success in France last season. Gelded ahead of joining this yard and fair efforts in handicaps at Wolverhampton since returning to action in February but this demands a clear career-best.
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15th (12) (40/1 +0%) Glen Again
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(12) Glen Again 40/1, Dual winner in 2021 but absent since finishing sixth in a 13.3f handicap on debut for this yard here in October of that year (gelded since). Now has plenty to prove.
LTO Selection:
16:55 Newbury Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
6.5/1 (3) SATURN FIVE is high on the shortlist as he has confirmed debut promise and remains with potential starting out for new connections. 14/1 (11) STATELY HOME is also worth a second look as he resumed with a narrow success and has consistently posted creditable efforts in defeat. 16/1 (8) SWEET REWARD has each-way chance if fully tuned-up for this assignment.
CHANTICO's stamina appeared stretched by the 1m3f trip at Kempton earlier in the month and this lightly-raced son of Kingman may regain the winning thread now eased in distance. Saturn Five didn't enjoy the best of passages when finishing down the field at Thurles in October and he may prove competitive for new connections here. Mustazeed enjoys testing underfoot conditions, as seen when runner-up at Doncaster last time, and he's another to note on his seasonal return.
The unexposed SATURN FIVE showed plenty in 3 starts for Joseph O'Brien in Ireland last season and he is of strong interest here given the likelihood of improvement now pitched into a handicap for new connections. Though below par at Doncaster recently, First Officer will be a danger to all if able to reproduce something akin to his peak 2022 form. He is second choice ahead of Mustazeed, while Chantico could also have a part to play if the fitting of a hood helps him settle.
C'Mon Kenny and Chantico are interesting but MUSTAZEED may be able to win at the first time of asking for his new trainer.
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