Newmarket Race 8 - Horse Comes First Handicap
NEBULON (6) appears to have improved throughout the winter after a quiet debut at Windsor last June. Gelded since finishing third at Newcastle last month and may take a bigger step forward in this realistic assignment. VICTOR CEE (4) brings a record of one win and five placed efforts from nine starts. May have needed the run last time and more can be expected. SOUTHERN WARRIOR (10) makes his turf debut after some fair performances on the all-weather for his previous stable. Market confidence will be crucial. ECCLEFECHAN (2) continues without a win in nine starts. Would need a career best if getting involved.

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 8 at Kempton Park All Weather on March 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Lion Of Mali with 61kg at $15. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at Ripon on April 25 over 1200m, 10 len behind Liverpool Star carrying 61kg at $6. Has ability and can bounce back.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 25/04/2026 | 38 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Darragh Keenan | 61kg | 1:13.44 | - | 4 |
| 10.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/03/2026 | 134 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Darragh Keenan | 61kg | 1:26.53 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/4 | 04/11/2025 | 24 | HCP NSY 2 | $16,700.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 56kg | 1:11.43 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 4/7 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | HCP NSY 2 | $40,590.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good Firm | Jack Callan | 52.5kg | 1:25.75 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/5 | 04/10/2025 | 45 | MDN 2 | $39,320.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Christian Howarth | 60.5kg | 1:27.59 | 2-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $23.00 |
| 15/19 | 20/08/2025 | 12 | HCP NSY 2 | $181,490.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Jack Dace | 52kg | 1:12.58 | 17-18-15 | 20 |
| 6.8L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/08/2025 | 36 | NOV 2 | $36,300.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good | Darragh Keenan | 60.5kg | 1:00.12 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/6 | 03/07/2025 | 29 | OPEN MDN 2 | $18,060.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Good Firm | Darragh Keenan | 60.5kg | 1:13.83 | 6-6-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/11 | 04/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $12,520.00 | Nottingham | 1207m | Good | Cieren Fallon | 60.5kg | 1:13.48 | 8-9-9 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 10 at Lingfield All Weather on April 28 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Rogue Messiah carrying 56.5kg at $13. The start before that 8th of 13 at Bath on April 17 over 1100m, 13 len behind Marcellinus with 56kg at $23. Likely to struggle.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 28/04/2026 | 11 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Darragh Keenan | 56.5kg | 1:12.22 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
| 8/13 | 17/04/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $18,510.00 | Bath | 1106m | Good | Kyle Mchugh | 56kg | 1:11.76 | - | 5 |
| 13.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/12 | 03/04/2026 | 17 | HCP 3 | $90,750.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 59.5kg | 1:10.28 | - | 12 |
| 0.8L | $29.00 |
| 9/9 | 17/03/2026 | 76 | HCP 3 | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Darragh Keenan | 57.5kg | 1:00.89 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $29.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/12/2025 | 23 | NSY HCP 2 | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Cieren Fallon | 60.5kg | 1:11.17 | 1-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/12/2025 | 19 | NSY HCP 2 | $14,110.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Cieren Fallon | 60.5kg | 1:11.66 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 19/11/2025 | 22 | HCP NSY 2 | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NSL | Toby Moore | 58kg | 1:13.89 | 5-7-5 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/10/2025 | 26 | HCP NSY 2 | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 58kg | 1:14.22 | 3-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/10/2025 | 16 | HCP NSY 2 | $54,450.00 | Nottingham | 1207m | Good Soft | Lewis Edmunds | 56kg | 1:16.15 | 3-2-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/09/2025 | 30 | HCP NSY 2 | $17,070.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Good Soft | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 1:26.60 | 1-2-8 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/08/2025 | 10 | HCP NSY 2 | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Darragh Keenan | 61kg | 1:15.89 | 2-1-4 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |

Jockey: J F Egan
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 8 at Catterick on April 22 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Naana's Shadow carrying 61kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Southwell All Weather on December 18 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Ten Carat Harry with 57kg at $15. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 22/04/2026 | 106 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Good | John Egan | 61kg | 0:59.39 | - | 8 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 5/5 | 06/01/2026 | 19 | HCP 3 | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | John Egan | 57kg | 1:13.54 | 3-2-5 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 18/12/2025 | 17 | NSY HCP 2 | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | John Egan | 57kg | 1:14.86 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/12/2025 | 89 | NSY HCP 2 | $18,880.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | John Egan | 58.5kg | 1:01.50 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/09/2025 | 32 | HCP NSY 2 | $54,450.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good Soft | Sam James | 59kg | 1:13.18 | 1-2-6 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 02/08/2025 | 12 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 60.5kg | 1:10.78 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.57 |
| 2/8 | 21/07/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $13,840.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Soft | Sam James | 60.5kg | 1:03.53 | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 28/06/2025 | 31 | OPEN NOV 2 | $59,960.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Sam James | 59kg | 1:01.04 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/05/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Good | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | 0:59.56 | 2-3-6 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Jack Callan
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 8 at Newcastle All Weather on May 1 over 1200m, 9 len behind Starmade carrying 59kg at $4.50. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Goodwood on May 2 2025 over 1000m, 2 len behind Havana Hurricane with 59kg at $2.90. Strips fitter and expected to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 01/05/2026 | 209 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Oisin Orr | 59kg | 1:14.27 | - | 7 |
| 9.3L | $4.50 |
| 16/26 | 04/10/2025 | 42 | SELL 2 | $310,950.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Sam Hitchcott | 57.5kg | 1:22.76 | 10-13-16 | 24 |
| 15.0L | $101.00 |
| 19/20 | 23/08/2025 | 2 | SELL 2 | $217,020.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Dougie Costello | 58.5kg | 1:12.16 | 9-10-19 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $12.00 |
| 18/18 | 21/08/2025 | 20 | HCP NSY 2 | $184,500.00 | York | 1408m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 57kg | 1:25.33 | 13-13-18 | 1 |
| 41.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/11 | 01/08/2025 | 13 | HCP NSY 2 | $108,900.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good Soft | Jamie Spencer | 58kg | 1:12.75 | 10-11-5 | 12 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 19/19 | 19/07/2025 | 31 | OPEN 2 | $466,430.00 | Newbury | 1005m | Good | William Buick | 57kg | 1:01.18 | 16-17-19 | 3 |
| 23.5L | $7.00 |
| 22/23 | 18/06/2025 | 12 | LR OPEN 2 | $226,850.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 59.5kg | 1:00.06 | 18-18-22 | 10 |
| 19.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/06/2025 | 21 | OPEN 2 | $138,380.00 | Epsom Downs | 1210m | Good Soft | Jamie Spencer | 60.5kg | 1:11.75 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 16/05/2025 | 14 | OPEN NOV 2 | $55,350.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good | Jamie Spencer | 60.5kg | 1:12.39 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $1.91 |
| 2/11 | 02/05/2025 | 6 | NOV 2 | $55,350.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Good | Sean Levey | 59kg | 0:58.91 | 6-7-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.88 |
| 3/15 | 26/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $54,450.00 | Leicester | 1005m | Good | Sean Levey | 59.5kg | 0:59.81 | 5-4-3 | 14 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: David Probert
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Wolverhampton on March 3 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Wyle Cop carrying 58kg at $2.90. Second-up 3rd of 9 at Newcastle All Weather on April 20 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Gouken carrying 59.5kg at $2.90. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 20/04/2026 | 48 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 59.5kg | 1:13.04 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $2.88 |
| 2/6 | 03/03/2026 | 253 | APP MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 58kg | 1:13.76 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.88 |
| 6/8 | 23/06/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $12,550.00 | Windsor | 1218m | Good Firm | David Egan | 60.5kg | 1:11.89 | 4-4-6 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Molly Keegan-Price
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months 7th of 13 at Bath on April 17 over 1100m, 12 len behind Marcellinus carrying 55.5kg at $51. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Ripon on August 25 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Empress Olivia carrying 60.5kg at $4.30. Looks tested on the first up effort.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 17/04/2026 | 171 | HCP 3 | $18,510.00 | Bath | 1106m | Good | Molly Keegan-Price | 55.5kg | 1:11.76 | - | 10 |
| 12.3L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/10/2025 | 18 | HCP NSY 2 | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Jack Callan | 59kg | 1:14.22 | 7-6-4 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |
| 11/11 | 10/10/2025 | 23 | HCP NSY 2 | $45,370.00 | York | 1005m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 56kg | 0:59.44 | 9-9-11 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/12 | 17/09/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $13,610.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Soft | David Egan | 60.5kg | 1:06.37 | 5-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/9 | 25/08/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $16,340.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Harry Davies | 60.5kg | 1:11.61 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $4.33 |
| 6/11 | 28/07/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $12,550.00 | Southwell | 1223m | Neutral | Neil Callan | 58kg | 1:15.38 | 6-4-6 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |

Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track on May 2 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Velvet Rhythm carrying 58kg at $34. The start before that 9th of 11 at Lingfield All Weather on April 27 over 1400m, 7 len behind Caviar Cowboy carrying 58kg at $26. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 02/05/2026 | 5 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good Firm | Ray Dawson | 58kg | 1:26.19 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $34.00 |
| 9/11 | 27/04/2026 | 12 | HCP 3 | $13,800.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Mason Paetel | 58kg | 1:24.28 | - | 1 |
| 7.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 15/04/2026 | 12 | HCP 3 | $15,700.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good Soft | Ray Dawson | 61kg | 1:32.89 | - | 11 |
| 4.0L | $17.00 |
| 11/12 | 03/04/2026 | 51 | HCP 3 | $90,750.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | David Probert | 60kg | 1:10.28 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/5 | 11/02/2026 | 4 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Callum Rodriguez | 63kg | 1:16.35 | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $4.60 |
| 1/9 | 07/02/2026 | 12 | MDN 35 | $14,520.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 56.5kg | 1:27.40 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $2.75 |
| 2/9 | 26/01/2026 | 16 | HCP 3 | $12,880.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 61kg | 1:14.43 | 6-6-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 10/01/2026 | 116 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Cieren Fallon | 61kg | 1:00.47 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 16/09/2025 | 98 | NOV 2 | $24,190.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Good Soft | Darragh Keenan | 59kg | 1:12.92 | 1-4-5 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 10/06/2025 | 17 | OPEN NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | 1:15.38 | 4-4-6 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $3.13 |
| 3/10 | 24/05/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $12,550.00 | Windsor | 1218m | Good | Liam Wright | 60.5kg | 1:13.01 | 8-5-3 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Liam Wright
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 46-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Kempton Park All Weather on March 30 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Escape Plan carrying 61kg at $2.10. Before that favourite; won by a neck at Newcastle All Weather March 21 over 1200m defeating Mighty Vega with 60.5kg at $3. Well placed and is a leading player.
Last Starts 46 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 | 30/03/2026 | 9 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 1:13.11 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 21/03/2026 | 24 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | 1:13.69 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/02/2026 | 53 | NOV 35 | $14,520.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Liam Wright | 55.5kg | 1:11.76 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 03/01/2026 | 15 | NOV 3 | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Liam Wright | 56.5kg | 1:15.00 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 19/12/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Darragh Keenan | 60.5kg | 0:58.71 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |