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Handicap | Flat | 1m 3f 211y
Into The Light
INTO THE LIGHT and Heyzoom have both had the form of their latest run boosted and look ahead of their marks. There's a slight doubt about the latter's stamina for 1½m so that tips the vote the way of Godolphin's charge, who is already proven at the trip. Ralph Beckett has won this race twice in recent years and Tierra Del Toro is next on the list after his good run in the London Gold Cup. Waterford Castle and Al Azd, another from the London Gold Cup, complete the shortlist.
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- 3(21)CannesJ: D. B. McMonagleT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland2-21Age 3+400+500+450
- Or: 95
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 39
€500,000 Sea The Stars colt who was a promising second on first 2 starts before getting off the mark when stepped up to 1½m at Leopardstown (good) 39 days ago. Should have more to offer now moving into handicaps but a wide draw is far from ideal.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLeopardstown1m 4fGoodFlat1/8Leopardstown1m 2fYieldingFlat2/11Curragh1mHeavyFlat2/20- 12(11)Into The LightJ: William BuickT: Charlie Appleby122Age 3+600+600+550
- Or: 88
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 55
Well-bred colt who went down by only a short head to subsequent London Gold Cup winner Lost Boys on handicap debut at Sandown (1¼m, good) 8 weeks ago, finishing strongly from too far back. The return to 1½m looks in his favour. Big player with further improvement likely.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosSandown Park1m 1f 209yGoodFlat2/6Southwell1m 4f 14yStandardFlat2/6Lingfield Park1m 2fStandardFlat1/5- 17(7)HeyzoomJ: Saffie OsborneT: Owen Burrows3-21Age 3+600+600+650
- Or: 85
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 34
Beaten at short odds on first 2 outings but made no mistake in maiden at Newbury (1¼m, good) 34 days ago and 4 subsequent winners have already emerged from that race. Not certain to benefit from the step up to 1½m on breeding but there's a good chance a mark of 85 underestimates him.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNewbury1m 2fGoodFlat1/11Leicester1m 2fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat2/6Wolverhampton1m 142yStandardFlat3/10- 10(13)EnceladusJ: Ryan MooreT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland33-1Age 3+800+800+900
- Or: 89
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 55
From a good family and knuckled down well to see off a promising newcomer in 10.5f Cork maiden (good to soft) on reappearance. Tackles first handicap here. Will go on improving and Ryan Moore rides.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCork1m 2f 100yGood to Yielding (Yielding in places)Flat1/16Naas1mYieldingFlat3/8Curragh1m 1fYielding to SoftFlat3/8- 5(14)Al AzdJ: Cieren FallonT: Roger Varian-222116Age 3+1100+1100+1000
- Or: 92
- EQ: Blinkers
- Days Since Last Run: 33
Improved since blinkered, winning 11f maiden at Southwell (all-weather) and 1½m handicap at Doncaster (good to firm; did it easily) this spring. Nearest finish when 4¼ lengths sixth of 10 to Lost Boys in London Gold Cup at Newbury (1¼m, good) last time and will be suited by the return to 1½m.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNewbury1m 2fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat6/10Doncaster1m 3f 197yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat1/7Southwell1m 3f 23yStandardFlat1/7Lingfield Park1m 2fStandardFlat2/6Lingfield Park1m 2fStandardFlat2/5- 2(10)Tierra Del ToroJ: James DoyleT: Ralph Beckett212-3Age 3+1100+1100+1000
- Or: 97
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 33
Progressive form, improving a good chunk again when 2¼ lengths third of 10 to Lost Boys in London Gold Cup at Newbury (1¼m, good) on reappearance. 1½m ought to suit him at least as well and Ralph Beckett has a strong recent record in this race.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNewbury1m 2fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat3/10Newbury1mGood to Soft (Soft in places)Flat2/7Kempton Park7fStandard / SlowFlat1/10Southwell7f 14yStandardFlat2/8- 13(22)Golden KnightJ: Kieran ShoemarkT: Ed Walker41-6Age 3+1100+1100+1000
- Or: 87
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 21
Built on debut promise when making all in 7-runner novice at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) in October. Not up to the listed Heron over 1m on Sandown reappearance and now takes a big jump up in trip for his handicap debut. Stall 22 is likely to prove tricky to overcome.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosSandown Park1mGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat6/8Newmarket (rowley)1mGoodFlat1/7Haydock Park7f 212yGood to Soft (Good in places)Flat4/9- 14(12)Waterford CastleJ: Zac LloydT: George Boughey76-2222Age 3+1200+1200+1100
- Or: 86
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 40
Still a maiden but has recorded 4 good runner-up efforts since joining George Boughey, including over 1¼m here in first-time cheekpieces (retained) 6 weeks ago. Steps up to 1½m for the first time now. Probably capable of better again.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosAscot1m 1f 212yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat2/5Newmarket (rowley)1m 2fGoodFlat2/8Wolverhampton1m 142yStandardFlat2/4Wolverhampton7f 36yStandardFlat2/8Ffos Las7f 80yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat6/10- 16(20)Arc Ole OleJ: Rowan ScottT: Dylan Cunha51-11Age 3+1600+1600+1800
- Or: 85
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 35
Has won all 3 starts since his debut, finding another good chunk of improvement for step up to 1½m when seeing off 13 rivals in a handicap at the York Dante meeting. Raised 10 lb but he looks capable of better as his stamina is drawn out. The draw could have been kinder.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosYork1m 3f 188yGoodFlat1/14Doncaster1m 2f 43yGood to SoftFlat1/8Bath1mSoft (Heavy in places)Flat1/11Newmarket (rowley)1mGoodFlat5/7- 6(2)JoulanyJ: Hector CrouchT: Ralph Beckett24-32Age 3+1600+1600+1800
- Or: 91
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 41
800,000 gns buy who has shown useful form in defeat in his 4 starts, finishing second of 7 in maiden at Chester (12.3f, good to firm) 41 days ago. Makes handicap debut from a mark which demands improvement. Tongue tied first time on the back of a gelding operation.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosChester1m 4f 63yGood (Good to Soft in places)Flat2/7Newbury1m 2fGoodFlat3/10York7f 192yGoodFlat4/8Kempton Park7fStandard / SlowFlat2/9- 11(4)BelievedJ: Oisin MurphyT: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland421Age 3+1800+1800+1600
- Or: 88
- EQ: Hood
- Days Since Last Run: 23
Frankel filly who has improved with each start, looking suited by the step up to 1½m when easily winning maiden at Dundalk 23 days ago. Has the potential for better but pitched in very deep on handicap debut.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosDundalk1m 4fStandardFlat1/10Leopardstown1m 2fGoodFlat2/10Dundalk1m 2f 150yStandardFlat4/9- 8(6)Atomic CityJ: Tom MarquandT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland3-31Age 3+2200+1800+2000
- Or: 89
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 46
Promising Ghaiyyath colt who made it third time lucky in a maiden at Cork (10.5f, heavy) last month. In top hands and open to further progress in handicaps. Wears a first-time tongue tie.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCork1m 2f 120ySoft to HeavyFlat1/10Curragh1m 1fSoft to HeavyFlat3/8Curragh1mHeavyFlat3/20- 9(8)Dial Me InJ: James McDonaldT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland14-42Age 3+2500+2500+2200
- Or: 89
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 38
Quite useful but hasn't really progressed since a debut win last summer. 2¼ lengths second of 5 to Nil Bua Gan Dua in conditions event at Roscommon (10.4f, good) 38 days ago. Steps up to 1½m for handicap debut from a mark which isn't obviously generous.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosRoscommon1m 2f 95yGoodFlat2/5Cork1mGood to Yielding (Yielding in places)Flat4/9Killarney1m 40ySoft (Soft to Heavy in places)Flat4/6Leopardstown7f 33yGoodFlat1/10- 18(16)Galilean QualityJ: Pierre-Louis JaminT: K. R. Burke641-131Age 3+2500+2500+2800
- Or: 85
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 20
Has the odd quirk but he's essentially progressive and posted quite a useful effort to win 1½m Wolverhampton handicap 3 weeks ago, taking his career record to 3-6.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosWolverhampton1m 4f 51yStandardFlat1/4Chester1m 4f 63yGoodFlat3/8Southwell1m 4f 14yStandardFlat1/2Pontefract1m 2f 5ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Flat1/5Ayr7f 50ySoftFlat4/7- 1(15)GuildmasterJ: Billy LoughnaneT: John & Thady Gosden1-37Age 3+2800+2800+2500
- Or: 100
- EQ: Blinkers
- Days Since Last Run: 35
Overcame inexperience to make a winning start in a decent Lingfield novice in December. Useful form in defeat both starts since (9 lengths seventh in Dante latest) but he'll require a very smart performance to defy clear top weight in this ultra-competitive handicap. Blinkered first time.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosYork1m 2f 56yGoodFlat7/8Newmarket (rowley)1m 2fGoodFlat3/5Lingfield Park1m 1yStandardFlat1/12- 15(1)GenchevJ: C. T. KeaneT: G. M. Lyons, Ireland354-21Age 3+2800+2800+3300
- Or: 86
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 33
Made it fifth time lucky when seeing off 7 rivals in maiden at Navan (1¼m, good to soft) 33 days ago. His yard is in a good vein of form but doesn't obviously have the same scope for improvement as some of today's rivals.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNavan1m 2f 40yYieldingFlat1/8Navan1m 2f 40yGood to Yielding (Good in places)Flat2/18Tipperary1m 1fGood to YieldingFlat4/12Leopardstown1mYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Flat5/8Naas1mGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat3/7- 4(5)Birgham DubJ: David EganT: Jane Chapple-Hyam1-15Age 3+3300+3300+4000
- Or: 93
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 35
Won first 2 starts (1½m Southwell novice latterly). Lost his unbeaten record but wasn't disgraced when 8¼ lengths fifth of 8 to Rumoriste in listed race at Longchamp (1½m, soft) 35 days ago. His opening handicap mark looks tough, though.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLongchamp1m 3f 205yVery softFlat5/8Southwell1m 4f 14yStandardFlat1/8Haydock Park6f 212yGoodFlat1/7- 19(3)Blue HerculesJ: Lewis EdmundsT: William Muir & Chris Grassick842Age 3+5000+5000+6600
- Or: 85
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 20
Fairly useful form when reaching the frame in maiden/novice events at Newbury and Chepstow (both 1¼m) on his last 2 starts. Up in trip for handicap debut. May have more to offer.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosChepstow1m 2fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat2/8Newbury1m 2fGoodFlat4/9Newbury1m 3fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat8/8- 7(9)Amora QueenJ: Rossa RyanT: Charlie Johnston110-259Age 3+8000+8000+6600
- Or: 90
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 27
Won her first 2 starts in 2025. Returned with a good second in handicap at Doncaster but well held twice since. Her stable has done well in this race over the years but her claims aren't obvious.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosGoodwood1m 3f 218yGood (Good to Soft in places)Flat9/9Lingfield Park1m 3f 133yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat5/5Doncaster1m 2f 43yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat2/6Newmarket (rowley)1mGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat10/10Chelmsford City1mStandard / SlowFlat1/6- Non-Runners
- 22(18)BnaiderWithdrawnJ: ReserveT: Harry Charlton443-41Age 3
- Or: 82
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 27
Finished 3½ lengths behind the reopposing Into The Light on his Sandown handicap debut/reappearance and built on that when seeing off 10 rivals at Haydock (1¼m, good to soft) 4 weeks later. Did that readily so a 7 lb rise isn't severe. 1½m promises to suit, too. RESERVE.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosHaydock Park1m 2f 42yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Flat1/11Sandown Park1m 1f 209yGoodFlat4/6Newbury1m 1ySoftFlat3/10Kempton Park7fStandard / SlowFlat4/9Ffos Las7f 80yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat4/10- 20(17)Who's LopeWithdrawnJ: ReserveT: Andrew Balding8-21Age 3
- Or: 83
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 19
Improved again when easy winner of 3-runner novice at Beverley (1½m, good to firm) 19 days ago. That race fell apart to some extent but he should still have more to offer in handicaps. RESERVE.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosBeverley1m 4f 23yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat1/3Salisbury1m 1f 201yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat2/6Kempton Park1mStandard / SlowFlat8/10- 21(19)Charles DarnayWithdrawnJ: ReserveT: James Owen5311Age 3
- Or: 83
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 17
All 4 starts on AW, winning maiden and handicap over this trip on his last 2 outings. Appeals as the type to keep on improving now tackling turf for the first time. RESERVE.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLingfield Park1m 4fStandardFlat1/5Kempton Park1m 3f 219yStandard / SlowFlat1/9Southwell1m 13yStandardFlat3/12Lingfield Park7f 1yStandardFlat5/7