Newbury Race 7 - Highclere Castle Gin Handicap (Gbbplus Race)
SIR WILLIAM (6) managed to place three times in four starts prior to recording a 1.75L victory at Windsor most recently. Consistent performer who will be thereabouts again. MASTERINTHEWOODS (5) recorded four placed efforts and one win previous six starts. Secured 0.75L victory at Haydock Park on latest outing. Dangerous. WOLFPACK (1) won by 1.75L at Thirsk two starts back before finishing tenth at Haydock Park. Interesting wearing first-time cheekpieces. KOKANEE (3) rounds out the shortlist.

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 11 at Haydock Park on August 10 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Leadenhall with 61.5kg at $6. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Thirsk July 2 over 1620m defeating Gentle Touch with 59kg at $4. Has ability and deserves another chance.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/11 | 10/08/2025 | 39 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good Firm | Cieren Fallon | 61.5kg | 1:42.44 | 6-6-10 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
1/8 | 02/07/2025 | 25 | OPEN NOV 3U | $14,760.00 | Thirsk | 1607m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | 1:41.99 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
8/16 | 07/06/2025 | 198 | OPEN NOV 3U | $73,800.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | Good | Daniel Muscutt | 59kg | 1:23.87 | 4-5-8 | 16 |
| 13.8L | $7.50 |
2/9 | 21/11/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Watson | 60.5kg | 1:41.66 | 4-2-2 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Tommie Jakes
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at Great Yarmouth on July 24 over 2300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Fantasy World carrying 57kg at $15. Before that second last of 9 at Ascot in the G2 King Edward VII Stakes on June 20 over 2400m, 30 len behind Amiloc carrying 58kg at $41. Looking to others for the winner.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/12 | 24/07/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Yarmouth | 2313m | Soft | P J McDonald | 57kg | 2:29.96 | 11-8-8 | 12 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |
8/9 | 20/06/2025 | 34 | G2 OPEN C 3 | $453,740.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 2:28.67 | 3-8-8 | 1 |
| 30.5L | $41.00 |
1/6 | 17/05/2025 | 21 | OPEN NOV 3 | $72,600.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2414m | Good Firm | David Egan | 59kg | 2:32.80 | 5-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
5/7 | 26/04/2025 | 21 | NOV 3 | $72,600.00 | Haydock Park | 2313m | Good | Paddy Bradley | 59kg | 2:30.20 | 4-2-5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $29.00 |
3/7 | 05/04/2025 | - | NOV 3 | $21,950.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good | Paddy Bradley | 59kg | 2:06.83 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $51.00 |

Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Sandown Park June 13 over 2000m, 3 len behind Best Adventure carrying 60.5kg at $23. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Beverley April 16 over 2010m defeating Trojan Soldier with 58.5kg at $7.50. Should be right in the mix.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 13/06/2025 | 34 | HCP 3 | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good | Jamie Spencer | 60.5kg | 2:09.19 | 9-9-5 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $23.00 |
6/6 | 10/05/2025 | 24 | HCP 3 | $55,350.00 | Ascot Uk | 2004m | Good Firm | William Buick | 56.5kg | 2:06.09 | 1-1-6 | 7 |
| 7.7L | $5.50 |
1/6 | 16/04/2025 | 110 | HCP 3 | $16,700.00 | Beverley | 1999m | Good | Jason Hart | 58.5kg | 2:09.74 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
5/10 | 27/12/2024 | 13 | NOV 2 | $18,540.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | 1:50.16 | 8-8-5 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $51.00 |
5/8 | 14/12/2024 | 37 | NOV 2 | $11,620.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 59kg | 1:44.37 | 8-8-5 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $51.00 |
6/7 | 07/11/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | 2:06.81 | 3-1-6 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |

Jockey: S M Levey
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 10th of 12 at Windsor on August 14 over 2000m, 7 len behind Whathappensinvegas with 59.5kg at $6.50. Before that ran last in a small field at Southwell All Weather on July 13 over 2400m, 26 len behind The Pouncing Lion carrying 56.5kg at $6. Not keen on his chances.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/12 | 14/08/2025 | 32 | HCP 3U | $64,580.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Silvestre De Sousa | 59.5kg | 2:06.42 | 9-10-10 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $6.50 |
5/5 | 13/07/2025 | 29 | HCP 3 | $65,500.00 | Southwell | 2428m | Neutral | David Egan | 56.5kg | 2:39.41 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 26.0L | $6.00 |
3/12 | 14/06/2025 | 29 | OPEN MDN 34 | $82,490.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good Firm | David Egan | 58.5kg | 2:10.00 | 3-3-3 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
3/10 | 16/05/2025 | 30 | OPEN MDN 3 | $22,140.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Daniel Muscutt | 60.5kg | 2:04.82 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
4/15 | 16/04/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $40,590.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | Jonny Peate | 60.5kg | 1:41.03 | 3-2-4 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Jim Crowley
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; won by 0.8 len at Haydock Park August 9 over 2100m defeating Everyoneknowsadave carrying 60.5kg at $3.80. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Epsom Downs on July 10 over 2400m, neck behind Bosphorus Rose carrying 59.5kg at $6. Winning chance again.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 09/08/2025 | 30 | HCP 3 | $40,590.00 | Haydock Park | 2102m | Good | David Probert | 60.5kg | 2:13.10 | 6-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |
2/8 | 10/07/2025 | 20 | HCP 3 | $15,680.00 | Epsom Downs | 2419m | Good | Cieren Fallon | 59.5kg | 2:39.81 | 6-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
2/5 | 20/06/2025 | 24 | HCP 3 | $19,330.00 | Goodwood | 2414m | Good Firm | Robert Havlin | 59.5kg | 2:35.69 | 4-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
6/11 | 27/05/2025 | 25 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 2011m | Good Soft | Cieren Fallon | 61kg | 2:08.91 | 8-6-6 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $5.00 |
3/10 | 02/05/2025 | 198 | HCP 3 | $19,650.00 | Goodwood | 1990m | Good | Cieren Fallon | 59kg | 2:09.62 | 2-4-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
3/8 | 16/10/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $12,520.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Heavy | Cieren Fallon | 60.5kg | 1:52.31 | - | 6 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |
5/11 | 25/09/2024 | 21 | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Charles Bishop | 58kg | 1:39.50 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $67.00 |
10/13 | 04/09/2024 | - | WFA NOV 2 | $18,270.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | 1:25.67 | 11-10-10 | 13 |
| 9.5L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Windsor August 4 over 2000m defeating Dancing Tiger carrying 61kg at $2.50. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Doncaster on July 19 over 2400m, 5 len behind Mdawi carrying 61kg at $2.30. Can make it back-to-back wins.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/5 | 04/08/2025 | 16 | HCP 3 | $13,820.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good | Tom Marquand | 61kg | 2:07.55 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
3/6 | 19/07/2025 | 17 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Doncaster | 2414m | Good Soft | Cieren Fallon | 61kg | 2:34.23 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $2.25 |
3/4 | 02/07/2025 | 19 | HCP 3 | $18,450.00 | Thirsk | 2421m | Good | Tom Marquand | 57.5kg | 2:37.12 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $3.25 |
4/9 | 13/06/2025 | 13 | HCP 3 | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | 2:09.19 | 8-7-4 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
3/8 | 31/05/2025 | 39 | HCP 3 | $27,230.00 | Chester | 2112m | Good | Adam Farragher | 61kg | 2:14.22 | 8-7-3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
7/13 | 22/04/2025 | 192 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Epsom Downs | 1709m | Good | Tom Marquand | 61kg | 1:45.53 | 5-6-7 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $4.50 |
5/10 | 12/10/2024 | 14 | NSY HCP 2 | $54,450.00 | York | 1609m | Soft | Cieren Fallon | 55.5kg | 1:42.33 | - | 9 |
| 4.0L | $4.00 |
2/6 | 28/09/2024 | 25 | MDN C 2 | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Soft | Cieren Fallon | 58kg | 1:50.45 | 3-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.38 |
6/10 | 03/09/2024 | 25 | MDN 2 | $57,080.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Good | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | 1:39.78 | 7-8-6 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |
6/12 | 09/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $15,430.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | 1:26.41 | 1-2-6 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Sandown Park on July 30 over 2000m, 6 len behind Kimeko Glory carrying 61kg at $7.50. The start before that ran last in a small field at Ascot on July 12 over 1600m, 7 len behind Chiringita carrying 56kg at $8.50. Key chance and expected to run well.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 30/07/2025 | 18 | HCP F 3U | $15,430.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good | Jason Watson | 61kg | 2:10.44 | 3-2-3 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $7.50 |
6/6 | 12/07/2025 | 28 | HCP F 3U | $36,300.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | David Probert | 56kg | 1:38.39 | 1-1-6 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $8.50 |
2/6 | 14/06/2025 | 31 | HCP F 3 | $24,750.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 60kg | 1:42.75 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
1/5 | 14/05/2025 | 33 | OPEN MDN F 3U | $13,070.00 | Bath | 1609m | Fast | Jason Watson | 58kg | 1:38.77 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
4/8 | 11/04/2025 | 141 | MDN F 3 | $22,140.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | David Probert | 58kg | 2:09.35 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $7.00 |
4/9 | 21/11/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Watson | 58kg | 1:41.79 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $4.33 |

Jockey: K Shoemark
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Kempton Park All Weather June 25 over 1600m, 13 len behind King Of Fury carrying 57kg at $6. First up last campaign seventh of 9 at Goodwood May 3 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Cavolo Nero with 58kg at $9.50. Might need the run.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 25/06/2025 | 53 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Kieran Shoemark | 57kg | 1:40.61 | 8-9-9 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $6.00 |
7/9 | 03/05/2025 | 177 | HCP 3 | $23,340.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Good | Jack Doughty | 58kg | 1:38.65 | 4-5-7 | 11 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |
3/6 | 07/11/2024 | 20 | HCP NSY 2 | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 59.5kg | 1:41.25 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
1/5 | 18/10/2024 | 36 | NSY HCP 2 | $14,520.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Heavy | Tom Marquand | 57.5kg | 1:37.32 | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
7/7 | 12/09/2024 | 22 | NSY HCP 2 | $40,840.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 1:39.05 | 5-5-7 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
5/5 | 21/08/2024 | 56 | NSY HCP 2 | $21,340.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Callum Hutchinson | 55.5kg | 1:40.77 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
3/4 | 26/06/2024 | 30 | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 1:28.57 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
4/9 | 27/05/2024 | 16 | WFA NOV 2 | $18,080.00 | Yarmouth | 1411m | Good Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | 1:28.57 | 4-5-4 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $29.00 |
9/10 | 11/05/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $36,300.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | 1:00.70 | - | 10 |
| 10.8L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 13 at Wolverhampton on May 27 over 1700m, 17 len behind Nahraan carrying 61.5kg at $15. Last start 5th of 11 at Doncaster on July 24 over 2000m, 5 len behind Telepathic carrying 60.5kg at $19. Looks well placed to play a big role.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/11 | 24/07/2025 | 58 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | 2:10.81 | 4-6-5 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |
10/13 | 27/05/2025 | 221 | OPEN NOV 3U | $13,070.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 61.5kg | 1:47.59 | 6-9-10 | 8 |
| 17.0L | $15.00 |
1/6 | 18/10/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Heavy | Rossa Ryan | 59kg | 1:54.26 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |