Newbury Races & Results Tomform Saturday 12th April 2025

There were 60 Races on Saturday 12th April 2025 across 8 meetings. There was 8 races at Ayr, 7 races at Newbury, 7 races at Bellewstown, 7 races at Bangor, 8 races at Curragh, 8 races at Brighton, 8 races at Thirsk, 7 races at Nottingham, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 12th April 2025

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:25 Newbury (Class 1) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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7
1st (7) Divina Grace (14/1 +0%)
Divina Grace

14
14/1(+0%)
(7) Divina Grace 14/1, Useful Listed-raced winner (1m4f) against her own sex last season; decent record fresh; bit to find against the boys here.
1m4f Listed winner last August for Rae Guest but no impact in her only three Group races.
2
6
2nd (6) Tabletalk (14/1 -40%)
Tabletalk

14
14/1(-40%)
(6) Tabletalk 14/1, Raced freely at Ascot last time in October; in good form prior; lightly raced and may improve but does need to on seasonal debut.
Won the Melrose Handicap at York (1m6f, good to firm) in August but needs markedly better.
3
5
3rd (5) Sunway (6/4 +8%)
Sunway

1.5
6/4(+8%)
(5) Sunway 6/4, No win since Gr 1 2yo success but made the frame in a couple of Classics last season and clear form pick on either of those efforts; trainer said "he seems straight enough" 4 days ago.
2nd in the Irish Derby, 4th in the King George and 3rd in the St Leger; sets the standard.
4
4
4th (4) Feigning Madness (25/1 +0%)
Feigning Madness

25
25/1(+0%)
(4) Feigning Madness 25/1, Lightly raced 4yo who was back from absence with fair C&D fourth (heavy) in October; may progress this year but plenty more needed here.
Weak claims but only four races; it's interesting to see him resuming at this level.
5th
2
5th (2) Bellum Justum (5/1 -11%)
Bellum Justum

5
5/1(-11%)
(2) Bellum Justum 5/1, Signed off gradually progressive 3yo season at up with 1m4f with valuable US win in August (1m2f; stays 1m4f); may come on again this year; respected.
Placed in two Group 3s on good to firm before grabbing a bumper prize in USA; progressive.
6th
3
6th (3) Dallas Star (25/1 -108%)
Dallas Star

25
25/1(-108%)
(3) Dallas Star 25/1, Made too much use of at Naas latest; very capable but more needed on balance here and 1m4f stamina unproven; often leads.
Below form three weeks ago; bit to find on best form; something to prove on good or firmer.
7th
1
7th (1) Ancient Wisdom (2/1 +33%)
Ancient Wisdom

2
2/1(+33%)
(1) Ancient Wisdom 2/1, G1-winning 2yo who signed off truncated 3yo season with 2l third in autumn Group 1 at Munich; possibility he needs it softer; may be capable of better this year; respected.
Not the same success last year as in 2023 but still a major player if returning on song.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

13:25 Newbury (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow

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Sunway made good progress in high-profile races during 2024, registering his biggest achievement by finishing a close second in the Irish Derby last June. David Menusier's experienced stable-star boasts tempting credentials from subsequent Group 1 exploits but there is a slight query about him first time up as a four-year-old. With that in mind, a chance is taken on BELLUM JUSTUM, who won the Lingfield Derby trial on his reappearance last year. Last seen winning the Nashville Derby at Kentucky, there is a lot to like about the Sea The Stars colt. Ancient Wisdom and Tabletalk are other strong contenders.

Sunway has the best form but BELLUM JUSTUM had a notably progressive look last term. Ancient Wisdom is the other principal.


14:00 Newbury (Class 1) 7f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

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5
1st (5) Duty First (33/1 -83%)
Duty First

33
33/1(-83%)
(5) Duty First 33/1, Ran to form when near 5l third in Rockfel Stakes (Group 2) at Newmarket (7f) in October; bit to find but she is still lightly raced.
Rockfel third; something to find on ratings and needs to have done well over the winter.
2
11
2nd (11) Hey Boo (40/1 +20%)
Hey Boo

40
40/1(+20%)
(11) Hey Boo 40/1, Two from two in 7f AW events on Chelmsford AW earlier this year; unexposed but this is altogether tougher on turf debut.
Two from two (on AW) but has a mountain to climb on ratings upped in class.
3
16
3rd (16) Time For Sandals (14/1 -56%)
Time For Sandals

14
14/1(-56%)
(16) Time For Sandals 14/1, Off since close Group 2 second at York (6f) in August, when finishing well; 7f may well suit better; lightly raced and could easily be involved, especially if betting is positive about her.
Went close in the Super Sprint (here) and Lowther; possibilities, provided she stays 7f.
4
1
4th (1) Betty Clover (80/1 -142%)
Betty Clover

80
80/1(-142%)
(1) Betty Clover 80/1, Useful Listed winner (5f) and Group 3 second (6f) last season; needs more upped in trip on reappearance.
Neck behind Simmering at Ascot but failed to back up that form in two subsequent runs.
5th
12
5th (12) Maw Lam (40/1 -21%)
Maw Lam

40
40/1(-21%)
(12) Maw Lam 40/1, Close and slightly improved second in Gr 3 (6f) at Ayr latest in September; up in trip; bit more needed; won first-time-out last year.
Has Group form but is 0-6 since debut win; not sure to improve much this year.
6th
7
6th (7) Enola Holmes (125/1 -25%)
Enola Holmes

125
125/1(-25%)
(7) Enola Holmes 125/1, Ran to form when around 5l fourth in 7f Listed race at Lingfield (7f) latest; more needed and needs to prove turf effectiveness.
Campaigned on AW this year; faces a difficult assignment back on turf.
7th
15
7th (15) Simmering (5/2 +29%)
Simmering

2.5
5/2(+29%)
(15) Simmering 5/2, Soft ground a possible excuse for slightly below-par final run last term; sets good standard on earlier Group-race wins at 6f-7f and Gr 1 second at the Curragh (7f); seasonal debut.
Did well as a 2yo; made the frame in Group 1 events the last twice; top on ratings.
8th
8
8th (8) Formal (13/2 +41%)
Formal

6.5
13/2(+41%)
(8) Formal 13/2, Around 10l fourth in Gr 2 at Newmarket in September; soft ground a possible excuse there; promising before that; hood first time; needs to improve but very well bred/lightly raced.
Disappointing on final start for Sir Michael Stoute; 2-2 previously and not written off.
9th
6
9th (6) Ellaria Sand (50/1 -25%)
Ellaria Sand

50
50/1(-25%)
(6) Ellaria Sand 50/1, C&D Listed win on heavy (acts on much faster too) in October; fitness doubt and slow start no help on recent AW return; more needed; others preferred.
Listed win over C&D in last turf outing but faces a stiffer task at this level.
10th
2
10th (2) Bright Times Ahead (13/2 +41%)
Bright Times Ahead

6.5
13/2(+41%)
(2) Bright Times Ahead 13/2, Yard has won 2 of last 9 runnings of this; won well in a 7f novice at Newmarket on debut; more needed but totally unexposed and trainer a dab hand with fillies.
Ready winner at Newmarket; promising filly whose trainer has landed this race five times.
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13
11th (13) Mountain Breeze (5/2 +44%)
Mountain Breeze

2.5
5/2(+44%)
(13) Mountain Breeze 5/2, Comes here in fine fettle after two wins (at 4-11 and 1-12) at Meydan this year; respected on those efforts and on in-the-frame Group-race runs last year; close relative of Pinatubo.
Solid record on British soil; couple of ready wins at Meydan this year; major contender.
12th
4
12th (4) California Dreamer (11/1 +8%)
California Dreamer

11
11/1(+8%)
(4) California Dreamer 11/1, Series of creditable efforts in Group races at 6-7f last season; odds-on reappearance maiden win showed she's in good nick; respected.
Consistent sort who had plenty of Group form last year but is comparatively exposed.
13th
3
13th (3) British Blue (66/1 -136%)
British Blue

66
66/1(-136%)
(3) British Blue 66/1, Narrow winner of 7f novice on Kempton AW on debut; top course trainer; unexposed but this is altogether harder.
The form of her narrow win at Kempton is a long way short of Group standard.
14th
9
14th (9) Greydreambeliever (50/1 +0%)
Greydreambeliever

50
50/1(+0%)
(9) Greydreambeliever 50/1, Thrice-raced filly who's shown useful form at 6f on turf/AW; plenty more needed up in trip and grade.
New trip needs to prompt improvement; has something to find on her 6f figures.
15th
10
15th (10) Heavens Gate (7/1 -17%)
Heavens Gate

7
7/1(-17%)
(10) Heavens Gate 7/1, Series of creditable runs in good company before signing off last term with 7f Gr win at the Curragh (7f, good); probably not a Gr 1 filly but much respected for top trainer.
Ballydoyle filly who has Group form, notably Curragh success in sole 7f attempt; solid.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:00 Newbury (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow

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Mountain Breeze made the most of a couple of decent opportunities at the Dubai Carnival and commands obvious respect coming into this on the back of winning the UAE 1000 Guineas. However, this is an intriguing renewal and there several other strong contenders to consider. Last year's Princess Margaret winner SIMMERING being one in particular that has progressed nicely since her Ascot success. A subsequent Group 2 winner in France, this looks a good starting point for Ollie Sangster's progressive filly. Ballydole's Heavens Gate is another striking option, while Bright Times Ahead is another open to any amount of improvement.

The vote goes to interesting once-raced novice winner BRIGHT TIMES AHEAD, who has major potential. Mountain Breeze is second pick.


14:35 Newbury (Class 1) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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5
1st (5) Jonquil (8/1 -78%)
Jonquil

8
8/1(-78%)
(5) Jonquil 8/1, Weak in the betting before disappointing on second and final 2yo run in September; looked a colt of high promise when debut winner (7f, overcame trouble) previously; unexposed.
Raced twice for Sir Michael Stoute; looked a good prospect on debut; possibilities.
2
7
2nd (7) Rashabar (6/1 -80%)
Rashabar

6
6/1(-80%)
(7) Rashabar 6/1, Much improved when 80-1 Coventry Stakes (6f) winner at Ascot before Gr 1 seconds in France (6f and 7f);seasonal debut now; the pick on form for trainer who won this in 2023.
Won the Coventry prior to running well in French Group 1 races; sets the standard.
3
9
3rd (9) Saracen (13/2 +46%)
Saracen

6.5
13/2(+46%)
(9) Saracen 13/2, Won well in a maiden over 6f at Curragh (soft) on debut last autumn (second winner since); up in trip; big step up needed but worth a market check for respected trainer.
Curragh maiden winner; now goes into deeper waters but is open to progress.
4
4
4th (4) Diablo Rojo (16/1 +0%)
Diablo Rojo

16
16/1(+0%)
(4) Diablo Rojo 16/1, Two from three (6f and then 7f), latterly on reappearance (AW); came up short in 7f Group 3 in between; that suggests he's vulnerable here, especially with 7f stamina unproven.
Sixth in an Acomb that has worked out well; that effort is flanked by wins.
5th
10
5th (10) Yah Mo Be There (25/1 -127%)
Yah Mo Be There

25
25/1(-127%)
(10) Yah Mo Be There 25/1, Something in hand when winning 6f Listed race here back in July; that was improved form on just third start but more needed up in trip back from nine months off.
Listed win at Newbury when last seen nine months ago; could improve further.
6th
3
6th (3) Chancellor (5/1 -25%)
Chancellor

5
5/1(-25%)
(3) Chancellor 5/1, Two from three as a 2yo and had excuses (lost a shoe, somewhat muddling race) in between; has given trouble at the stalls; this colt's sire won this for this top yard in 2014; unexposed.
Two emphatic wins at Doncaster suggest he's a Group colt in the making; respected.
7th
6
7th (6) Noble Champion (14/1 +13%)
Noble Champion

14
14/1(+13%)
(6) Noble Champion 14/1, Benefited for debut experience when winning well in AW novice at Lingfield in a tongue-tie in November; this requires much more.
Form is short of Group standard but he brings potential to this 3yo season.
8th
1
8th (1) Al Qudra (11/4 +54%)
Al Qudra

2.75
11/4(+54%)
(1) Al Qudra 11/4, Arguably lacks the longer-term potential of some here; smart Listed-race (7f) 2yo winner won well though in second run at 3yo in Qatar latest and, with fitness on his side, respected
Progressive on British soil; globetrotter subsequently; big player on the figures.
9th
2
9th (2) Aurora Majesty (9/1 +86%)
Aurora Majesty

9
9/1(+86%)
(2) Aurora Majesty 9/1, Two from two at around 7f on AW; unexposed but more needed up sharply in grade on turf debut.
Two from two (on AW) and highly unexposed but needs to prove he's Group class.
10th
8
10th (8) Rogue Allegiance (14/1 -27%)
Rogue Allegiance

14
14/1(-27%)
(8) Rogue Allegiance 14/1, Yard won this last year; 6l winner in AW novice over 6f at Newcastle on debut in December; returning from a break; up in trip; open to marked improvement but this is much harder.
Impressive at Newcastle; bright prospect who represents last year's winning yard.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:35 Newbury (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow

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RASHABAR might have been a surprise winner of the Coventry at Royal Ascot last June but it is hard to crab his subsequent performances that saw him fill the runner-up spot in a couple of Group 1 races in France. The son of Holy Roman Emperor progressed at a rate of knots and, still a lively outsider for the 2000 Guineas, he could get his season off to a flyer here. Chancellor readily landed a novice stakes at Doncaster when last seen and looks ready for the step up in class. Al Qudra, Jonquil and Rogue Allegiance are others to keep an eye on.

Promising ROGUE ALLEGIANCE is narrowly preferred, ahead of Chancellor. A few others also command plenty of respect.


15:12 Newbury (Class 2) 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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8
1st (8) Ebt's Guard (20/1 +20%)
Ebt's Guard

20
20/1(+20%)
(8) Ebt's Guard 20/1, Usually consistent before one race too many last time; off six months since (has been gelded); on a fair mark and claims if ready to fire on his return.
Returns on a career-high mark and this looks a stiff task; 0-13 in handicaps.
2
11
2nd (11) Urban Lion (7/1 +30%)
Urban Lion

7
7/1(+30%)
(11) Urban Lion 7/1, Yard won this last year; made it two from two on AW with reappearance win; this is harder but he has run well on grass and lightly raced, so worth considering.
Record of 2-2 on AW; he's 0-4 on turf but may do better still; not ruled out.
3
13
3rd (13) Classic (6/1 +45%)
Classic

6
6/1(+45%)
(13) Classic 6/1, Underachiever considering his early promise but he's very feasibly weighted on pick of last season's form and has run some good races here in his time; has been gelded; considered.
Attractively treated and is one of two interesting runners for his connections.
4
2
4th (2) Two Tempting (14/1 +30%)
Two Tempting

14
14/1(+30%)
(2) Two Tempting 14/1, Down the field last time in the Lincoln but possibilities on pick of last season's fruitful campaign (four wins) and reappearance (AW) two starts back was promising.
Currently looks unfavourably treated in races of this nature; opposed.
5th
5
5th (5) Arisaig (18/1 -29%)
Arisaig

18
18/1(-29%)
(5) Arisaig 18/1, Ended last season on low-key note on unsuitably soft ground; better judged on 1m Goodwood win in July; bit more needed off 6lb higher here.
No further progress since Glorious Goodwood win and looks weighted to the hilt.
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7
6th (7) Silver Sword (5/1 -11%)
Silver Sword

5
5/1(-11%)
(7) Silver Sword 5/1, Put some problems with his sensitive feet behind him with narrow win at Meydan last time; can sometimes be a bit quirky if crowded but Spencer a good booking and on a feasible mark.
Scored at Meydan last time and remains well handicapped on best form; major player.
7th
14
7th (14) Cogitate (11/1 -10%)
Cogitate

11
11/1(-10%)
(14) Cogitate 11/1, Lightly-raced 4yo who is winless since debut success here in 2023 (7f; seems to stay 1m); needs more but not dismissed out of hand.
Low-mileage 4yo whose sole start at Newbury resulted in his only win; possibilities.
8th
6
8th (6) Inishfallen (22/1 -10%)
Inishfallen

22
22/1(-10%)
(6) Inishfallen 22/1, Back to form second over 6f at Yarmouth last time in September; up in trip; this is tougher up 3lb and stamina to prove at beyond 7f.
Returned to form on last appearance but isn't crying out for this new trip.
9th
12
9th (12) Pearl Eye (18/1 -13%)
Pearl Eye

18
18/1(-13%)
(12) Pearl Eye 18/1, Drying ground would be a concern as though he's won on good, some give seems ideal; awarded the Spring Mile in stewards' room last time; 4lb rise is feasible and not discounted.
Awarded the Spring Mile, following a stewards' inquiry; back on career-high mark.
10th
3
10th (3) Metal Merchant (13/2 +7%)
Metal Merchant

6.5
13/2(+7%)
(3) Metal Merchant 13/2, Doesn't have much room for manoeuvre off this mark but won this on reappearance last year and it's likely to have been a target for him again now; shortlisted.
Landed this prize on reappearance last year, beating Godwinson (2025 Lincoln winner).
11th
4
11th (4) James Mchenry (5/1 +0%)
James Mchenry

5
5/1(+0%)
(4) James Mchenry 5/1, Series of creditable runs last season after winning on seasonal debut, culminating in Cambridgeshire second on final start; definite claims up 3lb.
Ran creditably in notable handicaps towards the end of his 2024 campaign; solid claims.
12th
9
12th (9) Great Acclaim (22/1 +12%)
Great Acclaim

22
22/1(+12%)
(9) Great Acclaim 22/1, Needs to return better than ever but he did progress well last season and it's possible more will be forthcoming this term; others look likelier overall here.
Generally progressive in 2024 but shot up the weights; current mark demands more.
13th
10
13th (10) Dragon Leader (16/1 +36%)
Dragon Leader

16
16/1(+36%)
(10) Dragon Leader 16/1, Found last season much tougher after lucrative 2yo campaign at around 6f; off since down-the-field run in August (gelded and wind op since); plenty to prove, including stamina.
Something to prove back over 1m, having raced mainly at shorter; all wins over 6f.
14th
1
14th (1) Son (18/1 -50%)
Son

18
18/1(-50%)
(1) Son 18/1, Appeared not to stay over 10f at Goodwood last time in August; returning from long layoff (has been gelded); risky but on a feasible mark if he could return in top form.
Two attempts at Newbury comprise his sole win and a good fourth in the 2024 Greenham.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:12 Newbury (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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JAMES MCHENRY goes well fresh having won at Carlisle on last year's seasonal bow. He showed further progress during the year, culminating with a fine second in the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket in September, and William Buick's presence is another positive. Silver Sword arrives on the back of a victory on the turf in Dubai last month. He could land a blow raised only 4lb and is preferred to last year's winner Metal Merchant, who is 6lb higher on this occasion. Pearl Eye and Two Tempting could both go well at bigger prices.

There appears to be a race of this stature in JAMES MCHENRY (nap), who is first choice ahead of Silver Sword.


15:45 Newbury (Class 4) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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13
1st (13) Point Of Contact (7/2 +71%)
Point Of Contact

3.5
7/2(+71%)
(13) Point Of Contact 7/2, Third beaten 4l in a novice over 7f here on debut; returning from long layoff; up in trip; yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; not out of it but has to overcome a long absence
Can pick holes in the form of his third here in July but should be a better 3yo.
2
2
2nd (2) Beagle Bay (25/1 -56%)
Beagle Bay

25
25/1(-56%)
(2) Beagle Bay 25/1, 60,000gns New Bay gelding; half-brother to Baccarat Baby, useful at 5f as 2yo; dam smart at 7f; top trainer in form; one of the more interesting debut runners
Newcomer; market should be instructive with his trainer also running Ledanis.
3
3
3rd (3) Crown Of Oaks (8/11 +47%)
Crown Of Oaks

0.727273
8/11(+47%)
(3) Crown Of Oaks 8/11, Third beaten 1 1/4l in a maiden over 7f at Newmarket on debut; up in trip; full-brother a Royal Ascot winner and Listed placed at this track, yard won this last year, holds multiple Group entries
Eyecatching third on Newmarket debut and he boasts some fancy entries.
4
5
4th (5) Indian Spirit (25/1 -79%)
Indian Spirit

25
25/1(-79%)
(5) Indian Spirit 25/1, Third beaten 1 1/4l in a maiden over 7f at Southwell on debut; entitled to progress up in trip on turf debut, respected
Not strong form when third at Southwell but the race didn't pan out too favourably.
5th
10
5th (10) Lola Moon (33/1 +50%)
Lola Moon

33
33/1(+50%)
(10) Lola Moon 33/1, Sea The Moon colt; dam useful at 7f at 2yo; may suit further down the line, other newcomers make more appeal
First foal; dam runner-up 7f/7.6f 2yo (RPR 73); likely best watched.
6th
6
6th (6) Killenaule (12/1 +52%)
Killenaule

12
12/1(+52%)
(6) Killenaule 12/1, Had benefited for debut experience 4l third in a maiden at Southwell most recent run; bit to find with the previously raced runners
The RPRs he produced on the AW hint at limitations in a maiden of this nature.
7th
11
7th (11) Mighty Boy (12/1 +14%)
Mighty Boy

12
12/1(+14%)
(11) Mighty Boy 12/1, Appeared not to stay beaten 8 1/4l in a maiden at Goodwood last time; failed to build on promising French debut and needs to improve on return
First run at two was better than the second; now gelded and has races in him.
8th
12
8th (12) Nutmeg (28/1 -250%)
Nutmeg

28
28/1(-250%)
(12) Nutmeg 28/1, Runner-up beaten 2 1/4l in a maiden over 7f at Southwell only start; up in trip; entitled to improve on turf debut
Second at Southwell and line through the winner gives him similar claims to Crown Of Oaks.
9th
9
9th (9) Ledanis (66/1 -164%)
Ledanis

66
66/1(-164%)
(9) Ledanis 66/1, Slowly away fourth beaten 4l in a novice at Southwell latest; trainer in form; slowly away in both starts, needs to find more on turf debut
Wouldn't be the obvious answer to a race of this nature on what he's shown.
10th
7
10th (7) King Of Narnia (14/1 -40%)
King Of Narnia

14
14/1(-40%)
(7) King Of Narnia 14/1, Runner-up beaten 3l in a maiden over 9f at Wolverhampton only start; returning from a break; back in trip; very green when heavily backed on that debut; top yard, should improve
Did a lot wrong when turned over at odds of 1-3 at Wolverhampton in December.
11th
8
11th (8) King Of The Sea (33/1 +0%)
King Of The Sea

33
33/1(+0%)
(8) King Of The Sea 33/1, 80,000gns Sea The Moon colt; half-brother to Scenic, high-class at 12f; yard in good form; respected on debut, may suit further
80,000gns yearling; fourth foal; half-brother to Scenic (1m4f Listed; RPR 108).
12th
4
12th (4) Half Moon King (50/1 -100%)
Half Moon King

50
50/1(-100%)
(4) Half Moon King 50/1, 70,000 euros Persian King colt; dam smart at 8f at 2yo; hood first time; faces a tough enough task on debut
70,000euros yearling; somewhat offputting to see headgear on from the outset.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:45 Newbury (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

William Haggas won this contest with the subsequently high-class Economics last year and CROWN OF OAKS bids to emulate his stablemate. He is evidently held in high regard based on a string of fancy entries, and the brother to the smart English Oak can build on last year's promising debut third at Newmarket. Nutmeg made a pleasing introduction when second at Southwell last month, while Indian Spirit are King Of Narnia are other likely improvers.

The eyes are drawn to CROWN OF OAKS who is the only runner with Group-race engagements. His yard won this last year with Economics.


16:19 Newbury (Class 2) 11f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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1
3
1st (3) Furthur (7/2 +42%)
Furthur

3.5
7/2(+42%)
(3) Furthur 7/2, Had benefited for debut experience second beaten 5 1/2l in a novice over 8f here latest; up in trip; has some potential to stay upped significantly in trip, may contend
Stayed on for promising second over 1m here last autumn and more to come at this trip.
2
6
2nd (6) Kenneth (11/8 +77%)
Kenneth

1.375
11/8(+77%)
(6) Kenneth 11/8, Kingman colt; half-brother to Gregory, high-class at 18f; dam very smart at 12f; trainer in form; fits the bill on pedigree; yard can have them ready to go first time but runners often improve for the run
Makes obvious paper appeal for a yard with good record in this, including with newcomers.
3
2
3rd (2) Bryant (10/1 +9%)
Bryant

10
10/1(+9%)
(2) Bryant 10/1, Heavily backed second beaten a head in a maiden over 9f at Wolverhampton latest; blinkers first time; slight question mark over the step up in trip here
Remains open to progress with blinkers added back on turf but others still preferred.
4
8
4th (8) Whatcombe (15/2 +63%)
Whatcombe

7.5
15/2(+63%)
(8) Whatcombe 15/2, Second beaten a neck in a heavy-ground novice over 8f at Salisbury on second start; tongue-tie on first time; up in trip; squeak, faster ground a question mark
Went close in blinkers last autumn; gelded after; blinkers off, tongue-tie added on return.
5th
4
5th (4) Gold Cup Day (6/1 +25%)
Gold Cup Day

6
6/1(+25%)
(4) Gold Cup Day 6/1, Golden Horn colt; half-brother to Ingleton, useful at 8f as 2yo; dam very useful at 14f; top trainer; yard has won 2 of last 9 runnings of race; looks a likely contender on debut
Yard also runs promising Opportunity but has won this with a newcomer in recent years.
6th
9
6th (9) Schemaya (18/1 +64%)
Schemaya

18
18/1(+64%)
(9) Schemaya 18/1, Beaten 9l in a backend novice over 7f at Newmarket on debut; top course trainer; up in trip; bit to find, 4f step up in trip a concern
Only seventh on 7f Newmarket debut last November; significant improvement needed.
7th
1
7th (1) Al Wasl Storm (17/2 +66%)
Al Wasl Storm

8.5
17/2(+66%)
(1) Al Wasl Storm 17/2, Affinisea colt; dam unraced half-sister to winner middle-distance winner Quevillon; likely to need further and experience
Entered in Derby but makes his debut in a warm-looking race.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:19 Newbury (Class 2) 11f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

William Haggas landed this in 2023 with Klondike and he is fancied to taste further success courtesy of OPPORTUNITY. The Frankel colt, who holds entries in both Derbies, did a lot wrong on his debut at Nottingham but he caught the eye when staying on late into fourth. He looks certain to relish a step up in trip and is preferred to Furthur, who chased home a promising colt over a mile here in October. Others to note include Kenneth and Bryant.

A clutch of promising sorts clash in a maiden where a narrow vote goes to October's course runner-up FURTHUR.


16:54 Newbury (Class 4) 10f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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9
1st (9) Sweet Reward (6/1 +63%)
Sweet Reward

6
6/1(+63%)
(9) Sweet Reward 6/1, Ran to form fourth beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap over C&D in October; ideally likes it on the soft side, but mark is falling
Second in this off 9lb higher on 2024 reappearance and resumes with yard going well.
2
15
2nd (15) Yokohama (12/1 -50%)
Yokohama

12
12/1(-50%)
(15) Yokohama 12/1, Below par beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; in good form prior; seems to have progressed on AW and could be thrown in at the weights
0-10 since AW debut win; gelded since below-par sixth on AW six weeks ago.
3
13
3rd (13) Expressionless (12/1 +40%)
Expressionless

12
12/1(+40%)
(13) Expressionless 12/1, Slowly away beaten 7l in a handicap over 1m6f at Nottingham last time seen back in October; should be effective down in trip; consistent sort and contender
Both wins last year over 1m6f so possibly best watched over much shorter on return.
4
16
4th (16) Gozo (18/1 -29%)
Gozo

18
18/1(-29%)
(16) Gozo 18/1, Below par beaten 7l in a handicap over 11f at Southwell last time; in good form prior; down in trip; nicely handicapped on AW form
Hurdle winner but 0-12 on Flat and below par latest; others more persuasive.
5th
2
5th (2) Westridge (5/1 +38%)
Westridge

5
5/1(+38%)
(2) Westridge 5/1, Probably needed race beaten 7l in a handicap over 9f at Wolverhampton last time when well backed; not proven trip; returning from a short-break; open to marked improvement
Failed to progress in handicaps at end of 2yo season but leading yard perseveres.
6th
11
6th (11) Lone Piper (15/2 +17%)
Lone Piper

7.5
15/2(+17%)
(11) Lone Piper 15/2, Landed a handicap by a neck off 72 at Windsor in September in first-time blinkers; 4lb rise for that looks fair; making reappearance, could need it; blinkers may not have same effect either
Tail flasher but came good in blinkers (retained) on final 3yo start; low mileage.
7th
6
7th (6) Morcar (28/1 -75%)
Morcar

28
28/1(-75%)
(6) Morcar 28/1, Beaten 3 1/4l off 80 over 11f at Windsor latest start in September having won an apprentice event by 3 1/2l off 73 there previous start; top course trainer; back down in trip; contender
Three 1m2f wins on fast turf but all in small fields; others more persuasive.
8th
7
8th (7) Londoner (12/1 -20%)
Londoner

12
12/1(-20%)
(7) Londoner 12/1, Down the field in a handicap over 5f at Newcastle most recent run back in October; up in trip from sprints, but did seem to stay back in 2023; risky on reappearance
1-21; ended time with Jim Goldie over sprint trips; betting should guide for new yard.
9th
1
9th (1) Metallo (15/2 -15%)
Metallo

7.5
15/2(-15%)
(1) Metallo 15/2, Beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap at Chelmsford last time racing too clos rto pace, but in in good form before that; trainer in form; chance
In good form on AW this winter until fading into sixth at Chelsmford latest; turf winner.
10th
3
10th (3) Great Chieftain (8/1 -60%)
Great Chieftain

8
8/1(-60%)
(3) Great Chieftain 8/1, Probably needed race beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap over 9f at Wolverhampton on reappearance; in good form in 2024 steadily progressing; not proven trip, but could progress again
Well held on AW return but did well over 1m on turf last year; first attempt at 1m2f.
11th
4
11th (4) Roarin' Success (17/2 +53%)
Roarin' Success

8.5
17/2(+53%)
(4) Roarin' Success 17/2, Down the field in a handicap at Epsom most recent start in September; in good form in 2024 without winning; fair mark if straight enough on reappearance
Runner-up three times last season, including reappearance.
12th
14
12th (14) Uncle Dick (50/1 -79%)
Uncle Dick

50
50/1(-79%)
(14) Uncle Dick 50/1, Brighton specialist and fourth beaten 11l in a handicap over 9f at Goodwood latest start in September; usually held up; up in trip; bit to prove
All seven wins over 1m at Brighton and probably best watched away from there on return.
13th
12
13th (12) Parkland (15/2 +6%)
Parkland

7.5
15/2(+6%)
(12) Parkland 15/2, Seemed to be on stiff mark beaten 7l in a handicap at Chelmsford last time; not proven trip; significant jockey booking main upside
Yet to build on early AW promise but too soon to write off for leading yard.
14th
5
14th (5) Rockit Tommy (18/1 -125%)
Rockit Tommy

18
18/1(-125%)
(5) Rockit Tommy 18/1, Well backed when landing a handicap by 5l off 76 over 12f at Kempton last time in October; down in trip, a worry, but progressive and should contend
Progressive back on AW for Sir Mark Todd last autumn; resumes for a new yard.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:54 Newbury (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

GREAT CHIEFTAIN was progressive over a mile last season and perhaps needed the outing at Wolverhampton last month, having been off the track since August. Returning to turf will be of benefit too and given he is only 2lb higher than his most recent Newmarket success, it would come as no surprise were he to find further improvement. The form of Lone Piper's Windsor triumph has worked out well and he merits respect from 4lb higher, as does top-weight Metallo. A beaten favourite over 5f at Newcastle in October, Londoner warrants a market check stepped up significantly in trip.

The returning SWEET REWARD makes appeal having dipped to 9lb lower than when runner-up in this on his 2024 reappearance.


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