Newmarket Race 7 - Nyetimber Handicap (Gbbplus Race)
Thirsk novice stakes winner WATCHING STARS (2) returned from a long break with a creditable fourth here last month. Suited by this longer trip and likely to sit just off the pace. Could have a big say in the outcome. MERCHANT (3) improved with each start as a juvenile. Got off the mark with a narrow victory third-up at Wolverhampton in December and rates a key player on handicap debut. Recent Lingfield maiden winning LIGHTENING MANN (7) arrives off the back of a second at Chelmsford and a third at Beverley. Shortlist. GENERAL ADMISSION (5) found the frame twice from four attempts. Rates a solid each-way chance stepping up in distance.
Jockey: Christian Howarth
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Newbury in the LR Radley Stakes October 26 over 1400m, on heavy track; 22 len behind Ellaria Sand carrying 58kg at $7. On debut second last of 10 at this track May 18 over 1200m, 15 len behind Mountain Breeze carrying 58kg at $201. Minor claims at best.
Last Starts 195 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 26/10/2024 | 15 | LR OPEN F 2 | $63,520.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Heavy | Silvestre De Sousa | 58kg | 1:32.67 | - | 1 |
| 22.3L | $7.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/10/2024 | 13 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $117,970.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good Soft | Christian Howarth | 58kg | 1:25.53 | - | 4 |
| 12.0L | $101.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/09/2024 | 11 | NSY HCP F 2 | $90,750.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Soft | Christian Howarth | 56.5kg | 1:26.63 | - | 11 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/09/2024 | 31 | APP NSY HCP 2 | $15,250.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 61kg | 1:21.97 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/08/2024 | 8 | NSY HCP F 2 | $27,230.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good | Christian Howarth | 54.5kg | 1:25.96 | - | 5 |
| 7.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/08/2024 | 31 | SELL 2 | $14,520.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good | Christian Howarth | 56kg | 1:26.27 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/10 | 09/07/2024 | 11 | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Brighton | 1408m | Soft | Christian Howarth | 56kg | 1:25.90 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 11/14 | 28/06/2024 | 31 | MDN F 2 | $12,340.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Good Firm | Laura Pearson | 57kg | 1:13.05 | - | 11 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/05/2024 | 10 | MDN F 2 | $12,340.00 | Brighton | 1207m | Good | Laura Pearson | 57kg | 1:12.76 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $23.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/05/2024 | - | NOV F 2 | $72,600.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good | Laura Pearson | 58kg | 1:12.28 | - | 4 |
| 15.0L | $201.00 |
Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months 4th of 10 at this track on April 17 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind King Casper carrying 61kg at $7. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Goodwood on September 3 over 1600m, 4 len behind Glittering Legend with 60.5kg at $6. Fitter for the run and expected to be in the finish this time.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 17/04/2025 | 176 | HCP 3 | $27,230.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | James Doyle | 61kg | 1:37.90 | - | 10 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/10/2024 | 37 | NSY HCP 2 | $72,600.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Soft | William Buick | 58kg | 2:08.50 | - | 6 |
| 11.0L | $2.75 |
| 1/8 | 16/09/2024 | 13 | WFA NOV 2U | $36,900.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good Soft | Dougie Costello | 60.5kg | 1:26.27 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/09/2024 | 25 | MDN 2 | $57,080.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Good | William Buick | 60.5kg | 1:39.78 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/12 | 09/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $15,430.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good | William Buick | 60.5kg | 1:26.41 | - | 5 |
| 7.5L | $3.25 |
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Not seen since winning won by nose Wolverhampton December 27 over 1700m defeating Mallorca with 60.5kg at $1.90. On debut seventh of 15 at this track November 1 over 1400m, 10 len behind Sacred Fire carrying 58kg at $15. Has ability and looks one of the better chances.
Last Starts 133 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 27/12/2024 | 24 | NOV 2 | $18,540.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Cieren Fallon | 60.5kg | 1:50.16 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.91 |
| 2/10 | 03/12/2024 | 32 | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | 1:43.20 | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 7/15 | 01/11/2024 | - | NOV C 2 | $15,430.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Richard Kingscote | 58kg | 1:27.28 | - | 13 |
| 10.0L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Harry Davies
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd in a small field at this track on April 15 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Treasure Fleet with 56kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Southwell All Weather on October 21 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind End Of Romance carrying 59kg at $23. Harder here and others rate better.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 15/04/2025 | 145 | HCP 3U | $55,350.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good Soft | Harry Davies | 56kg | 2:12.12 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 21/11/2024 | 31 | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Eaves | 60.5kg | 1:41.79 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/11 | 21/10/2024 | 25 | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Silvestre De Sousa | 59kg | 1:28.02 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/09/2024 | - | MDN C 2 | $15,430.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good Soft | Sean Dylan Bowen | 56.5kg | 1:42.25 | - | 5 |
| 20.0L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 50-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Southwell All Weather on March 15 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Exactly Right carrying 59kg at $9.50. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Southwell All Weather on February 22 over 1600m, head behind Run With It with 56kg at $4.50. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 15/03/2025 | 21 | NOV 3 | $79,650.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 59kg | 1:41.08 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 22/02/2025 | 51 | MDN 3U | $40,590.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | William Buick | 56kg | 1:42.41 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
| 4/11 | 02/01/2025 | 85 | MDN 3U | $13,470.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Jason Watson | 56kg | 1:27.86 | - | 6 |
| 6.2L | $2.25 |
| 2/14 | 09/10/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | 1:26.21 | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a nine months break. Not seen since he finished last in a small field at Haydock Park August 9 over 1600m, 7 len behind Hawksbill carrying 60.5kg at $13. On debut third of 9 at Doncaster June 16 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Wolf Of Badenoch carrying 60.5kg at $15. Will need to go to a new level to feature.
Last Starts 273 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 09/08/2024 | 36 | NOV 2 | $21,780.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | 1:40.30 | - | 3 |
| 7.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/07/2024 | 18 | WFA NOV 2U | $18,450.00 | Haydock Park | 1401m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 59kg | 1:30.64 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 16/06/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Soft | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | 1:29.90 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Beverley on April 16 over 2010m, 1.5 len behind Kokanee carrying 60kg at $2.80. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Chelmsford on March 27 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Lady Chartwell carrying 61kg at $4.20. In the mix again.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 16/04/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $16,700.00 | Beverley | 1999m | Good | Edward Greatrex | 60kg | 2:09.74 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/9 | 27/03/2025 | 22 | HCP 3 | $16,330.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 61kg | 2:05.56 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 05/03/2025 | 223 | MDN 35 | $13,470.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 56kg | 1:40.63 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 5/9 | 25/07/2024 | 12 | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Firm | Edward Greatrex | 59kg | 1:27.90 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/13 | 13/07/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1408m | Good | George Bass | 59kg | 1:27.61 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |