Newmarket Races & Results Tomform Saturday 12th October 2024
There were 50 Races on Saturday 12th October 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Newmarket, 7 races at York, 7 races at Chepstow, 6 races at Fairyhouse, 7 races at Hexham, 7 races at Naas, 9 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 12th October 2024
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(8) Lead Artist 3/1, Progressive colt who took the next step in his development when overcoming a pace bias to land a 1m Group 3 at Glorious Goodwood in August, with Task Force and Dancing Gemini behind in third and fifth. Bumped into Kinross in a 7f Doncaster Group 2 since and he's of interest back up in trip. Has made a smooth transition to Group level and remains open to further progress; new trip.
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2nd (3) (5/4 +69%) Liberty Lane
1.25
5/4(+69%)
(3) Liberty Lane 5/4, Bounced back to his best when runner-up at Doncaster (10.2f) 2 starts ago and put up one of the handicap performances of the season when a very good winner of last month's Cambridgeshire over C&D. Well worth his place at this level on that evidence and he's shortlisted up in class. Defied top weight in the Cambridgeshire for a second notable C&D win; commands respect.
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3rd (4) (20/1 +0%) Peace Man
20
20/1(+0%)
(4) Peace Man 20/1, Son of Kingman who won 10f maiden/handicaps at Windsor in May and progressed further when readily bringing up the hat-trick over the same trip on the July Course a month later. Absent/gelded ahead of return and he remains with a good deal of potential for his leading yard. Progressive but badly lacks recent match practice (absent for 470 days); market helpful.
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4th (2) (9/1 -29%) Ancient Rome
9
9/1(-29%)
(2) Ancient Rome 9/1, Smart horse who matched the form of his Summer Mile second at Ascot, when third in Grade 1 Arlington Million on his penultimate outing in August. Underperformed on latest start at Kentucky Downs (1m) 5 weeks ago but undergone wind surgery ahead of this. Type to bounce back. Disappointing in US event last time but had wind surgery since and may rebound.
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5th (7) (10/1 +29%) The Foxes
10
10/1(+29%)
(7) The Foxes 10/1, Group 2 winner at 2 yrs who added the Dante at York to his C.V last season. Creditable effort when third in Southwell conditions' event in January but not at best both starts thereafter, latterly when last of 9 in C&D Earl of Sefton in April. Absent since. Smart on his day but failed to beat a rival in last two appearances, latest in April.
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6th (5) (40/1 -60%) Savvy Victory
40
40/1(-60%)
(5) Savvy Victory 40/1, Listed scorer last season who kicked off the campaign with pair of in-the-frame efforts at Ascot/Sandown. However, he's been hard to place since and arrives here on the back of a disappointing run at Goodwood (9.9f, heavy) 17 days ago. Plenty on his plate back at this level. Not solid on 2024 form and others are readily preferred.
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7th (6) (20/1 +20%) Spirit Dancer
20
20/1(+20%)
(6) Spirit Dancer 20/1, A real money-spinner for connections, adding another valuable success in the Middle East in Group 2 at Saudi Arabia in February. Final start at Meydan in March easily overlooked (returned lame) and whilst this run may be needed, he did finish fourth in this race 12 months ago. Productive sort but has been absent since finishing lame in March; the betting may guide.
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8th (1) (9/1 -38%) Al Mubhir
9
9/1(-38%)
(1) Al Mubhir 9/1, Consistent type who made the breakthrough at listed level at Sandown (10f) in July. Similar form when finishing close-up in pair of Group 3's subsequently, latterly when third at Maisons-Laffitte (10f) 5 weeks ago and he looks sure to give another good account. Listed winner in July; couple of respectable Group 3 efforts since; frame possibilities.
13:15 Newmarket Group 3 (Class 1) 9f Race Class Flow
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LIBERTY LANE produced a career-best effort when victorious in the Cambridgeshire over C&D last month and he is likely to encounter very similar conditions in this event. Karl Burke's four-year-old still looks to be improving and he is taken to record his first Group success. Lead Artist ran well in defeat when only finding Kinross too good in a Group 2 at Doncaster last time and he should mount a serious challenge. Of the remainder, Peace Man makes the most appeal on his return to action.
LIBERTY LANE posted one of the handicap performances of the season when landing a second C&D success in the Cambridgeshire a fortnight ago, travelling smoothly and quickening clear impressively. He's given the nod now his sights are raised in the hope this doesn't come too quickly for him. Lead Artist is the obvious danger following his excellent second behind Kinross at Doncaster. Ancient Rome and Al Mubhir complete the shortlist in the opener.
This is the ideal next step for LIBERTY LANE, who is 2-2 over C&D this season. Lead Artist is second choice.
(5) Starzintheireyes 9/2, Starspangledbanner colt who confirmed debut promise when taking 7f novice at Leicester (soft) in decisive fashion last month, well on top line. Likely to stay 1¼m and remains open to improvement. Newmarket 2nd (good); looked better the further he went when 4-9 at Leicester (7f, soft).
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2nd (3) (6/1 +29%) Green Storm
6
6/1(+29%)
(3) Green Storm 6/1, Scopey sort who made the most of a good opportunity when outclassing his rivals in 6-runner maiden at Yarmouth (9.1f, good to firm) 25 days ago, unchallenged. This undoubtedly demands more but both his pedigree and physique are ongoing recommendations. Galloped well clear when 4-9 in a maiden at Yarmouth (1m1f, good) on fourth start.
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3rd (4) (11/10 +51%) Shackleton
1.1
11/10(+51%)
(4) Shackleton 11/10, Camelot colt who progressed again to get off the mark in 14-runner maiden (2/5) at the Curragh (9f, good to soft) 13 days ago, finding extra. Will stay 1¼m and very much the sort to go on improving. Bossed it from front when 2-5 in a 14-runner maiden at the Curragh (1m1f, good) last time.
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4th (7) (8/1 +33%) Too Soon
8
8/1(+33%)
(7) Too Soon 8/1, Progressed again to get off the mark in 5-runner conditions stakes at Epsom (8.5f, soft, 11/2) 13 days ago, well on top finish. Likely to stay 1¼m and may do better still. Asserted well from over 1f out in a five-runner conditions stakes at Epsom (8.5f, heavy).
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5th (2) (18/1 -300%) Dunamase
18
18/1(-300%)
(2) Dunamase 18/1, Kingman colt who looked potentially useful when making his second start a winning one in 10-runner novice at Kempton (8f) 45 days ago. Step up in trip should be within range and looks sure to progress further for his top stable. Third in a maiden at Sandown (1m, good) and 8-11 winner of a Kempton novice (1m, AW).
1
6th (1) (15/2 +6%) County Mayo
7.5
15/2(+6%)
(1) County Mayo 15/2, Left debut form well behind when landing 9-runner maiden at Gowran (8f, good, 8/1) 21 days ago, well on top finish. Ryan Moore seemingly prefers Shackleton but there's undoubtedly more to come from this son of Wootton Bassett. Made most in a maiden at Gowran Park (1m, good) on second start and ended well on top.
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7th (6) (40/1 -60%) The Green Mile
40
40/1(-60%)
(6) The Green Mile 40/1, Waldgeist colt who overcame inexperience to make a winning start to his career in 1m Bath maiden in September and showed even better form in defeat when 4 lengths third of 5 to Too Soon in conditions stakes at Epsom (8.5f, soft) 13 days ago. Will stay 1¼m and open to further improvement. Won a maiden at Bath (1m, good) and third of five to Too Soon at Epsom (8.5f, heavy).
13:50 Newmarket Group 3 (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow
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DUNAMASE took a big step forward from his debut effort to beat a subsequent winner in convincing style over a mile at Kempton in August. The son of Kingman shaped as though this step up in trip would suit and with plenty of scope for improvement, he could be the one to beat. Shackleton obliged at the third time of asking at the Curragh on his latest outing and now that he has got his head in front, he would be dangerous to dismiss for his powerful connections. Starzintheireyes looks the pick of the remainder.
SHACKLETON opened his account in straightforward style at the Curragh 13 days ago and, with the step up in trip promising to trigger further improvement, he's fancied to take the step up in grade in his stride and follow up. Starzintheireyes and Dunamase are other promising types and they head the opposition in an intriguing renewal of the Zetland.
Aidan O'Brien sends out Shackleton and County Mayo. Preference, though, is for the Gary and Josh Moore-trained TOO SOON.
(1) Delacroix 15/8, Dubawi colt who has improved from run to run, comfortably landing the odds second time up in maiden at the Curragh in August before ½-length runner-up to Green Impact in Champions Juvenile Stakes at Leopardstown (8f, good) 4 weeks ago. Capable of better again. Second in a Group 2 latest and looks sure to be running on well when it matters.
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2nd (5) (7/2 +46%) Stanhope Gardens
3.5
7/2(+46%)
(5) Stanhope Gardens 7/2, Sales price shot up to 210,000 gns as a yearling and he built on an encouraging debut when landing the odds in 9-runner maiden at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) a couple of months ago. Will be suited by at least this trip and likely to go on improving for his red-hot yard. Won his maiden at Beverley but he looked good and represents a powerful yard.
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3rd (3) (11/1 -22%) Nightwalker
11
11/1(-22%)
(3) Nightwalker 11/1, Frankel colt who confirmed debut promise despite still looking rather green once coming under pressure when winning 10-runner maiden at Yarmouth (7f, firm) last month, looking to have a fair bit left in the tank at the finish. Further improvement required hiked up in grade but that's possible. Scopey grey who made all at Yarmouth and is open to significant improvement.
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4th (4) (11/4 +31%) Silver Peak
2.75
11/4(+31%)
(4) Silver Peak 11/4, €1,250,000Y Dubawi colt who was clearly still learning but confirmed debut promise quite impressively in 5-runner novice at Haydock (8f, good) last month, quickening to lead approaching final 1f. Already useful and capable of better still. Impressive in how he quickened up at Haydock and the second bolted up this week.
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5th (2) (13/2 +46%) Genealogy
6.5
13/2(+46%)
(2) Genealogy 13/2, Wootton Bassett colt who confirmed debut promise when winning 13-runner maiden at Punchestown (8.1f, good) last month, taking a while to get going but eventually hitting the line strongly. Open to further improvement heading into pattern company. Overcame a bad draw on a tight track to win going away at Punchestown; promising.
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6th (6) (28/1 -367%) Wolf Of Badenoch
28
28/1(-367%)
(6) Wolf Of Badenoch 28/1, Decisive winner of a Doncaster maiden on debut and ran a cracker when pitched into the Group 2 Vintage Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) 6 weeks later. Not so good in Champagne Stakes back at former track (7f, good) 4 weeks ago and others look to have more potential. Goodwood second brings him into it but his Doncaster run was most disappointing.
14:25 Newmarket Group 3 (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow
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Delacroix occupied the runner-up berth in a Group 2 contest at Leopardstown last month and that is arguably the best piece of form on offer, but he could come out second best to SILVER PEAK. Charlie Appleby's juvenile showed a big chunk of improvement to score over a mile at Haydock on his most recent start and he is likely to have plenty more to offer after only two outings. With further progression, he could be tough to beat. Wolf Of Badenoch brings experience to the table, but he will need to prove he can stay this far.
DELACROIX improved another chunk pitched into Group 2 company when runner-up at Leopardstown 4 weeks ago and, with further progress on the cards, Aidan O'Brien's colt is fancied to double his tally at the expense of Silver Peak, who was clearly still learning but got off the mark in impressive fashion at Haydock last month. Stanhope Gardens can edge out Wolf of Badenoch for the third spot.
Charlie Appleby's record in this race heightens interest in SILVER PEAK who impressed in how he picked up to win going away at Haydock.
(5) Shadow Of Light 1/1, Won maiden/novice events on first 2 starts before going down by only ¾ length in Gimcrack at York (6f, good to firm). Took another big step forward when resuming winning ways in Middle Park Stakes at this course (6f, good to soft) 14 days ago by 4 lengths. Will stay 7f so obvious claims. Won the Middle Park in emphatic style; leading player provided he stays this new trip.
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2nd (2) (12/1 +52%) Expanded
12
12/1(+52%)
(2) Expanded 12/1, Wootton Bassett colt. Half-brother to useful 2-y-o 7f winner Henry Adams, out of a sister to smart winner up to 9f (stayed 1½m) Mohawk. Came out on top in a bunch finish in 14-runner maiden at the Curragh (7f, good to soft) on debut last week but asking a lot stepping up to this company so soon. Edged ahead close home in Curragh maiden last Saturday for a winning debut.
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3rd (1) (13/8 +73%) Ancient Truth
1.625
13/8(+73%)
(1) Ancient Truth 13/8, Perfect start when taking 6f novice here and confirmed that he's an excellent prospect when winning next 2 starts on the July Course, notably 6-runner Superlative Stakes (7f, good) by 1½ lengths from Seagulls Eleven. That form looks solid and he must be respected. Superlative Stakes winner who remains unbeaten; one of two big players for this stable.
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4th (4) (9/1 +55%) Seagulls Eleven
9
9/1(+55%)
(4) Seagulls Eleven 9/1, Confirmed debut promise when winning at Haydock in June and cranked his form up again when 1½ lengths second of 6 to Ancient Truth in Superlative Stakes on July Course. Good 1½ lengths third of 8 in National Stakes at the Curragh since but likely to find a couple too strong again. Ran well in major races the last twice but again looks set for minor honours.
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5th (3) (33/1 +59%) Rock Of Cashel
33
33/1(+59%)
(3) Rock Of Cashel 33/1, Left debut form well behind when winning maiden at Galway in July. Limitations exposed at a higher level since, 5½ lengths sixth of 8 in National Stakes at the Curragh (7f, good, 40/1) 27 days ago. Tough ask once again. More exposed than his two stablemates in this field; stiff task.
15:00 Newmarket Group 1 (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow
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Aidan O'Brien saddled City of Troy to victory in last year's renewal, and he looks to have a leading chance once again with THE LION IN WINTER. The Sea The Stars colt arrives here with an unblemished record after a convincing success in the Acomb Stakes at York in August and, with score for significant improvement, he can notch a ninth success in the race for his trainer. The form of that race is turning out well with the second and fourth going on to claim Group honours since. The biggest danger is likely to come in the form of Middle Park hero Shadow Of Light, who can offer a bold bid as he attempts to claim a second Group 1 success in 14 days, while fellow Charlie Appleby inmate Ancient Truth isn't easily discounted after bringing up the hat-trick in the Superlative Stakes on the July course here last time out.
THE LION IN WINTER has been most impressive in winning both his starts so far, notably when making all in a strong renewal of the Acomb at York, and he may prove hard to peg back once again. Shadow of Light is the obvious threat having been supplemented for this after his wide margin success in the Middle Park here 2 weeks ago, while his unbeaten stablemate Ancient Truth is another to consider with the form of his Superlative win having worked out well.
Narrow preference is for ANCIENT TRUTH, ahead of The Lion In Winter and Shadow Of Light in an engrossing clash.
(16) Alphonse Le Grande 33/1, Completed a hat-trick when seeing off 13 rivals in the Northumberland Plate consolation in June but has been found out off higher marks since, finishing behind a couple of these in the Irish Cesarewitch last time. Chester Plate and Northumberland Vase completed hat-trick; encouraging Irish Cesarewitch.
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2nd (18) (7/1 +36%) Manxman
7
7/1(+36%)
(18) Manxman 7/1, Better than ever when opening his account for the year in 11-runner Racing League event at Southwell (2m) at the end of August, seeing off the progressive Warmonger (won since) with the pair clear. A good chunk of his penalty is offset by Sean Dylan Bowen's 3 lb claim. Looks the best of the British. Consistent, best effort to score on AW latest; going even further today looks sure to suit.
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3rd (13) (33/1 +0%) Aqwaam
33
33/1(+0%)
(13) Aqwaam 33/1, Better than ever when scoring at Lingfield (2m) on Good Friday. Creditable sixth of 16 in the Chester Cup in May. Not seen since. Doesn't look well handicapped enough to win a race like this. Creditable and none-too-lucky 6th in the 2m2f Chester Cup in May last time (finished lame).
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4th (5) (18/1 -29%) Run For Oscar
18
18/1(-29%)
(5) Run For Oscar 18/1, First success since his 2022 win in this when landing a Kilbeggan hurdle in August. Creditable second in another hurdle at Down Royal since. 13 lb higher than 2 years ago so he will need a career best to emulate Aaim To Prosper and become only the second dual winner of this race. Won this (on good) in good style in 2022; placed at Royal Ascot for second year running.
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5th (7) (50/1 +24%) Magellan Strait
50
50/1(+24%)
(7) Magellan Strait 50/1, Won the 2023 Irish Cesarewitch. Placed 3 times in maiden hurdles this summer but ran no sort of race in this year's Irish Cesarewitch. Tough to fancy after that 150-1 when he won the 2023 Irish Cesarewitch (2m1f, soft); tailed off last three outings.
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6th (3) (8/1 +33%) Dawn Rising
8
8/1(+33%)
(3) Dawn Rising 8/1, Useful sort who was placed in the Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot in June before returning from a break to finish a creditable fifth (Sixandahalf third) of 30 in the Irish Cesarewitch at the Curragh 13 days ago. 2m5f winner at Royal Ascot 2023 and third this year; third and fifth in Irish Cesarewitch.
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7th (19) (25/1 +38%) Anna Bunina
25
25/1(+38%)
(19) Anna Bunina 25/1, Very useful hurdler at her best, although she was operating a little below that level this summer. Has her first Flat outing since 2022 (won at Killarney in August of that year). Last seen on Flat 2022; useful hurdler two seasons ago and not disgraced initially in 2024.
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8th (24) (33/1 -83%) Reverend Hubert
33
33/1(-83%)
(24) Reverend Hubert 33/1, Useful efforts when winning a couple of chases at the start of the summer. Below his best when sixth of 7 in Galway Grade 3 novice chase at the start of August but still an interesting runner back on the Flat for his ultra-shrewd yard. Wears cheekpieces for only a second time. Competitive on 2m Flat form in 2022 and pretty useful over hurdles/fences in Ireland since.
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9th (21) (40/1 +20%) Bashful Boy
40
40/1(+20%)
(21) Bashful Boy 40/1, Cracking fourth to the The Shunter in this last year but has largely disappointed since (mainly over hurdles). Not an obvious one. Out of form lately but stayed on steadily from off pace when 4th of 31 in this last year.
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10th (22) (5/1 +23%) Jacovec Cavern
5
5/1(+23%)
(22) Jacovec Cavern 5/1, First run since leaving Paul Hennessy when good ¾-length second of 17 to Busselton in handicap at Galway (16.5f, good to soft) in July. Has more to offer for a yard which won this with The Shunter last year. Gets the vote. 459 days off before promising second of 17 at the Galway Festival (2m Flat) for new yard.
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11th (1) (12/1 +25%) Queenstown
12
12/1(+25%)
(1) Queenstown 12/1, Only a Curragh maiden win to his name but he showed smart form when placed in a Navan listed race and Leopardstown Group 3 in the spring. Possibly unsuited by quicker ground when well held in the Ebor at York last time. Up in trip. Just 9-1 for the Ebor at York on handicap debut but well beaten after racing prominently.
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12th (8) (5/1 +9%) Sea Of Sands
5
5/1(+9%)
(8) Sea Of Sands 5/1, Very useful on the Flat in Germany for Jean-Pierre Carvalho in 2022. Returned from a long absence to make a winning hurdle debut for Willie Mullins at Listowel last month and very interesting runner for a stable seeking a fourth win in this since 2018. 776 days off before a striking debut for Willie Mullins when hacking up in a maiden hurdle.
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13th (9) (22/1 +12%) Trooper Bisdee
22
22/1(+12%)
(9) Trooper Bisdee 22/1, Progressed again when winning at Nottingham and Pontefract on first 2 starts this year. Beaten favourite in the Northumberland Plate in June but ran better when fourth in the trial over C&D 3 weeks ago. Might strip fitter for that first outing in 3 months. Creditable, front-running fourth in Cesarewitch Trial over C&D after 12 weeks off.
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14th (11) (40/1 -21%) Evaluation
40
40/1(-21%)
(11) Evaluation 40/1, Scored for new yard at Wolverhampton (16.5f) in April and backed it up with an excellent second in Northumberland Plate at Newcastle in June. Respectable efforts twice since but the handicapper seems to have him about right. Shaped well over an inadequate 14.5f last time but to win this would require a new high.
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15th (6) (20/1 -25%) The Shunter
20
20/1(-25%)
(6) The Shunter 20/1, Smart hurdler/chaser who showed his versatility with a win in this 12 months ago. Posted a good fifth back hurdling at Punchestown in November but not seen since. Some training performance if this veteran can return from an absence to become the first back-to-back winner of this famous prize. Won this race (soft) last year; 5lb higher today and he's unraced this term.
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16th (20) (9/1 +36%) Premiere Ligne
9
9/1(+36%)
(20) Premiere Ligne 9/1, Winner at Lingfield (11.5f) in May and even better when runner-up on all 4 outings since, the latest in the trial over C&D off this same mark. Has first-time blinkers added to regular tongue tie. Respected for yard which has had a few go well in this in the last 10 years, including a win in 2016. 2nd in Cesarewitch Trial; strong each-way chance if blinkers have no adverse effect.
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17th (15) (80/1 -21%) Zealandia
80
80/1(-21%)
(15) Zealandia 80/1, Started 2024 with a win on Newcastle's AW but has failed to hit the same heights since. Back to that winning mark as a result but still tough to fancy. Fair fifth at Ascot was vastly better than starts either side and he is hard to trust.
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18th (2) (18/1 +28%) Samui
18
18/1(+28%)
(2) Samui 18/1, Has thrived since switched to the Flat, showing smart form when a 17-length winner of 2m handicap at Killarney before backing that up with placed efforts at York (handicap) and Chester (listed). Below par when a well-held third in a 2m listed race here last time but still has to enter calculations. Soft ground may not have been ideal latest; looks an out-and-out stayer in this sphere.
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19th (12) (18/1 -29%) Spirit Mixer
18
18/1(-29%)
(12) Spirit Mixer 18/1, Runner-up in the 2022 Northumberland Plate and back to form with a pair of 2m Chester wins in recent months. Effectively running off only 3 lb higher than for the latter success but this looks much more competitive. Well down the weights before Chester 2m wins on last two starts; well treated on 2022 form.
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20th (23) (50/1 +24%) Story Horse
50
50/1(+24%)
(23) Story Horse 50/1, Has had a good year, including 2 wins, but he didn't seem to stay when fifth of 11 in the trial over C&D 3 weeks ago. Raised his game over 1m6f but wilted in the closing stages in Cesarewitch Trial over C&D.
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21st (25) (50/1 +24%) Lady Percival
50
50/1(+24%)
(25) Lady Percival 50/1, Four-time Flat winner who has been seen only twice this year, stepping up on her reappearance when fourth of 13 over 2m at Kempton last month. May come on again but she's 4 lb out of the handicap and Premiere Ligne looks the stable number one. 4lb out of handicap; 3lb claimer rides this half-sister to very smart stayer Quickthorn.
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22nd (17) (80/1 -21%) Shagpyle
80
80/1(-21%)
(17) Shagpyle 80/1, Heavily backed prior to doubling tally on first crack at 2m in 6-runner contest at Ffos Las in June. Creditable fifth at Newbury next time but well behind Manxman at Southwell in August and last of 11 in the trial over C&D last time. Major backward steps on last two starts, particularly in the Cesarewitch Trial over C&D.
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23rd (4) (125/1 -56%) Roberto Escobarr
125
125/1(-56%)
(4) Roberto Escobarr 125/1, Smart performer who won a pair of Group 3s last year. Creditable fourth under a big weight in a Newcastle handicap on New Year's Day but he's been well below par since, including in 3 runs for this yard Dual Group 3 winner for other yards last term; 2024 has not gone well.
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24th (10) (7/1 +50%) Ndaawi
7
7/1(+50%)
(10) Ndaawi 7/1, Placed efforts in the Fred Winter and Galway Hurdle show he can mix it in top handicap hurdles and he was also a respectable seventh of 20 in the Ascot Stakes in June in his sole Flat handicap. Same trainer as last year's runner-up Pied Piper. Pretty useful hurdler; no impact on Flat lately, 7th of 20 over 2m4f at Royal Ascot latest.
15:40 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 18f Race Class Flow
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A typically open renewal sees the tentative nod going to JACOVEC CAVERN, who ran a good race when beaten just under a length over the extended 2m at Galway in July and he could gain compensation in this valuable prize. Emmet Mullins' charge shaped as though this extra yardage would suit when staying on strongly that day and he could be well treated off just a 3lb higher mark today. Stablemate and last year's winner The Shunter is feared despite running off 5lb higher than 12 months ago, but he may need the run on his first outing since November. Dawn Rising ran with credit in the Irish equivalent of this race last month and he may not be far away, while Willie Mullins' runners are always worth close inspection given his good record in the race and his Sea Of Sands isn't discounted. 2022 winner Run For Oscar completes an extensive shortlist.
JACOVEC CAVERN tops the list after a very promising first run for Emmet Mullins at the Galway Festival. Manxman's claims are also pretty obvious after his defeat of the progressive Warmonger (pair well clear) at Southwell last time. Sea of Sands hasn't been seen on the Flat for over 2 years but a recent hurdle success shows his well-being and his stable's excellent record in this affords him plenty of respect. Premiere Ligne and Irish Cesarewitch third Sixandahalf complete the shortlist.
Sea Of Sands goes for Willie Mullins but Emmet Mullins can strike with JACOVEC CAVERN (nap). Third best is Reverend Hubert.
(9) Hyperchromatic 12/1, Advanced his form when getting off the mark in 13-runner novice at Chelmsford City (7f) 14 days ago. Much respected on his handicap bow. AW success last time; something to prove off his opening mark back on turf.
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2nd (4) (11/4 +17%) Olympus Point
2.75
11/4(+17%)
(4) Olympus Point 11/4, Took a step forward when opening his account in 7-runner nursery here (8f, heavy) 16 days ago. Ought to be thereaouts despite taking a 9 lb weights hike. Ready success in similar event here last month; the type to improve further in handicaps.
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3rd (1) (11/4 +8%) Attack
2.75
11/4(+8%)
(1) Attack 11/4, €460,000 Wootton Bassett colt who built on earlier promise to land the odds in 10-runner maiden at Epsom (7f, good) 86 days ago by 1½ lengths from Spell Master. More to offer now handicapping. Big player. Absent since winning from Spell Master in Epsom maiden in July; open to further progress.
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4th (3) (9/2 +0%) Spell Master
4.5
9/2(+0%)
(3) Spell Master 9/2, Got off the mark at Goodwood in August and has continued on the up in nurseries, cheekpieces on when second of 6 at Doncaster (7f, good) 30 days ago. Blinkers tried now and he merits consideration. Went close in first-time cheekpieces at Doncaster most recently; now wears blinkers.
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5th (8) (15/2 +63%) Aegean Sea
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(8) Aegean Sea 15/2, Made a promising start when third in 7f Sandown novice in June but has failed to kick on and cheekpieces tried when 12th in 7f Newbury nursery 22 days ago. Has something to prove with blinkers now reached for. Chance partly depends on how well he responds to a headgear switch (to blinkers).
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6th (11) (22/1 -175%) Matharu
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(11) Matharu 22/1, On the up since switched to handicaps/equipped with blinkers, going in at Kempton (7f) in August and an excellent second of 9 at Chelmsford City (7f) last time. One to consider. Solid record in AW nurseries; something to prove off new mark in this better grade.
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7th (7) (40/1 -21%) Siegen
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(7) Siegen 40/1, Got off the mark at Sandown (5f) in June but not so good since, a below-form fourth of 13 in novice at Windsor (6f, soft) 49 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Has failed to build on 5f win; doesn't shape as if he's crying out for this new trip.
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8th (10) (6/1 +25%) Magic Love
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(10) Magic Love 6/1, Much improved of late since sent handicapping, scoring at Thirsk (6f) before a very good second of 9 in C&D nursery 14 days ago. Up 3 lb but she can go well again. Has improved for the switch to nurseries, winning at Thirsk then second over C&D.
16:15 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Seven runnings of this race have seen seven different successful trainers, although William Buick has won it twice and he has every chance again on board OLYMPUS POINT, who won easily here off 9lb lower last month. Clear at the furlong pole that day, the drop back in trip should not be an issue and he might well follow up. Huscal looks the sort to stay ahead of the handicapper after winning narrowly at Thirsk last month and he could be a bigger danger than Hyperchromatic, who is an unknown quantity on this ground.
A highly competitive event but the Gosdens' progressive Wootton Bassett colt ATTACK looks to have got in lightly for his nursery debut on the back of his Epsom maiden victory and gets the vote. Andrew Balding's Spell Master brings some very solid handicap form to the table and heads the list of dangers, although the improving pair Huscal and Magic Love both enter calculations too. Course-winner Olympus Point completes the shortlist.
Well-bred OLYMPUS POINT could well defy a 9lb rise for his course success. Magic Love is second choice.
(7) Rage Of Bamby 10/1, Posted a career-best when resuming winning ways at York (6f) in July and, while he's failed to reproduce that since, she performed respectable when runner-up at Ayr last time. Had a few of these behind her that day and she should be on the premises. Ground to make up on Marine Wave on August form; often misses races on good to soft/slower.
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2nd (1) (12/1 -100%) Marine Wave
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(1) Marine Wave 12/1, Has improved again this season and well on top when recording first win at this level at Pontefract in August. Back on track when hitting the frame in listed contest at Ayr last time, so deserves respect. Impressive winner of similar 6f race in August; suited by return to 6f with stiff finish.
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3rd (4) (11/2 +21%) Funny Story
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(4) Funny Story 11/2, Won this last year and returned to form when fourth of 5 in a C&D handicap recently. Blinkers applied and she's likely to give her running. Found late reserves to win this in 2023; ragged form this year and now goes in headgear.
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4th (12) (10/1 +17%) Got To Love A Grey
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(12) Got To Love A Grey 10/1, Dark Angel filly who ran a fine race when second of 16 in handicap at Goodwood in August but hasn't fired on both starts since. Others make more appeal. Two Listed wins at about 5f; not sure to recapture form now back at 6f.
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5th (9) (11/10 +45%) Alfa Kellenic
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(9) Alfa Kellenic 11/10, Highly progressive 3-y-o who took her winning streak to six when landing the Ayr Silver Cup in impressive fashion last time. Still to hit her limit and can make the breakthrough in listed company here. Unbeaten in 5 turf runs, at 6f-7f, including on good to soft; ready for rise in class.
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6th (8) (11/1 +39%) Tiger Bay
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(8) Tiger Bay 11/1, Useful filly. 14/1, excellent 2¾ lengths third of 8 to Marine Wave in listed race at Pontefract (6f, good) 55 days ago. Plenty to find and probably playing for a place again. Unraced on slower than good; best effort when 3rd to Marine Wave latest; might improve.
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7th (5) (12/1 -20%) Katey Kontent
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(5) Katey Kontent 12/1, Made a winning return to action at Windsor in May and has held form since, not seen to best effect when sixth in a listed event at Ayr last time. Others have more ability, though. In form and W Buick rides her for the first time; has something to find at Listed level.
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8th (3) (150/1 -127%) Embrace
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(3) Embrace 150/1, Useful performer for Owen Burrows last year who is yet to take off for current yarrd, finishing down the field in a listed contest at Ascot last week. In cheekpieces but hard to fancy. Lacked pace on rare 6f run in this race last year; tough task at these weights.
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9th (6) (16/1 -33%) Pink Crystal
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(6) Pink Crystal 16/1, Useful mare but yet to hit top form this season and will likely struggle again. Two very good runs in Listed/Group 3 last autumn; not as good this year; now tongue tied.
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10th (11) (25/1 +24%) Coppull Hall Lane
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(11) Coppull Hall Lane 25/1, Mayson filly who continued theme of race-by-race progress when successful in 1m handicap here in July. Bit disappointing since and likely out of her depth here. 1m winner in July; weak finisher over 7f since and has lots to find back at 6f.
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11th (10) (80/1 -186%) Born To Rock
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(10) Born To Rock 80/1, Debut winner for Jane Chapple-Hyam and took her form up a level on his yard debut when excellent second of 8 in handicap at Doncaster on penultimate outing. Latest effort best excused and isn't completely dismissed. Respectable Group 3 effort in April; mixed since; has a big corner to turn.
16:50 Newmarket Listed (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
A tightly-knit Listed race but one that may go the way of the in-form ALFA KELLENIC, the winner of her last six starts for Craig Lidster and well worth a step up in class after being put up to a mark of 101, making handicaps more difficult for her. The booking of Ryan Moore looks a positive and she may prove too good for the consistent Ayr second Rage Of Bamby and Ralph Beckett's Funny Story, who could be interesting in first-time blinkers.
ALFA KELLENIC might be the most progressive filly in training and she already sets the standard stepping into listed company for the first time, so she's a straightforward choice to get the better of Rage of Bamby. Last year's winner Funny Story is another one to consider.
This is likely to be run at a different tempo to the races ALFA KELLENIC has been running in but she still looks the one to beat.
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