Newmarket Race 3 - Come Racing Hcp
Recent winner VENETIAN LION (6) can strike again. Built on a close second in a 1600m Southwell Class Six handicap when scoring at Nottingham by 2.25L a 1700m Class Five handicap. Faces a tougher test this time but looks to be improving. Solid contender and Harry Davies is on board for the first time. MERTOUN (4) was denied a hat-trick over course and distance when 1.25L fourth twenty days ago. Well fancied and impressed before. Good chance of compensation. CALYXOH (2) was only beaten 3L tackling track and trip in a Class Five handicap. Warrants respect. POTOMAC RIVER (1) is another to consider.

Jockey: J P Spencer
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Haydock Park on August 7 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Montezin with 60kg at $23. The run before that ran last in a small field at Epsom Downs on July 9 over 1400m, 8 len behind Silver Trumpet with 61kg at $9. Should hold the form and he appeals as one of the hardest to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 07/08/2026 | 29 | HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good | Jack Mitchell | 60kg | 1:28.35 | 10-11-4 | 11 |
| 2.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/6 | 09/07/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Epsom Downs | 1408m | Good Firm | Daniel Muscutt | 61kg | 1:22.40 | 3-4-6 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 19/06/2026 | 37 | HCP 4U | $27,230.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good | George Wood | 59.5kg | 1:24.39 | 6-4-7 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/05/2026 | 236 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Good | George Wood | 60kg | 1:26.95 | - | 8 |
| 21.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/09/2025 | 34 | MDN 3U | $14,630.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Ray Dawson | 60.5kg | 1:31.34 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 16/08/2025 | 17 | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Firm | George Wood | 59kg | 1:24.67 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/12 | 30/07/2025 | - | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good | Alistair Rawlinson | 59kg | 1:24.89 | 2-4-5 | 12 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Ashley Lewis
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track on August 14 over 1600m, 3 len behind The Sweet Escape carrying 60.5kg at $9. Before that got back early 4th in a small field at Chester on August 2 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Blue Prince with 56.5kg at $41. Nice effort last time. Rates highly and expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 6 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 | 14/08/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Dylan Hogan | 60.5kg | 1:38.41 | 7-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/08/2026 | 8 | CLM 3U | $27,230.00 | Chester | 1508m | Good | Paddy Bradley | 56.5kg | 1:34.33 | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |
| 11/12 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | HCP 3U | $19,600.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | NS | Donagh Murphy | 56kg | 1:42.91 | - | 6 |
| 14.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Chester | 1508m | Good | Donagh Murphy | 56.5kg | 1:32.12 | 6-6-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $67.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/07/2026 | 22 | HCP 4U | $22,690.00 | Carlisle | 1609m | Good | Alexandra Egan | 58kg | 1:38.87 | 3-6-7 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 9/11 | 12/06/2026 | 98 | APP HCP 4U | $26,640.00 | Chester | 1408m | Good Soft | H C Swan | 71kg | 1:32.77 | 4-3-9 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $29.00 |
| 12/16 | 06/03/2026 | 28 | HCP65-85 3U | $67,050.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | Marco Ghiani | 60.5kg | 1:24.54 | - | 15 |
| 7.2L | $22.00 |
| 9/16 | 06/02/2026 | 21 | HCP65-85 3U | $68,093.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 61.5kg | 1:36.99 | 9-7-9 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $26.00 |
| 11/13 | 16/01/2026 | 29 | HCP80-100 3U | $101,626.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Good | Sam James | 55.5kg | 1:09.40 | 9-13-11 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $31.00 |
| 2/12 | 18/12/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Harry Davies | 61kg | 1:26.40 | 5-6-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 24/11/2025 | 47 | HCP 3U | $18,800.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 61.5kg | 1:26.47 | 3-2-4 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $2.88 |

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months ran second last of 11 at Ascot on July 24 over 1400m, 11 len behind Tex carrying 60kg at $41. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Newmarket (Rowley) on April 14 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Cerro Blanco carrying 58kg at $9. Can't recommend until he offers something more.
Last Starts 27 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 | 24/07/2026 | 70 | HCP 3U | $46,550.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 60kg | 1:27.52 | 10-11-10 | 9 |
| 11.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/05/2026 | 31 | HCP 3 | $25,410.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Luke Morris | 58.5kg | 1:24.09 | - | 6 |
| 19.3L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/04/2026 | 38 | MDN C 3 | $18,150.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 1:26.85 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/03/2026 | 238 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 57kg | 1:26.69 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $3.25 |
| 4/4 | 12/07/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $27,220.00 | Salisbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Callum Hutchinson | 59kg | 1:26.63 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 7 at this track on July 31 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Drifts Away carrying 57kg at $2.40. The start before that favourite; scored a big 5 len win at Carlisle on July 4 over 1600m defeating Book Of Life carrying 66.5kg at $1.70. Encouraging effort last start. Form has been hard to fault - can make amends.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 31/07/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Alexandra Egan | 57kg | 1:38.78 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.38 |
| 1/9 | 04/07/2026 | 12 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Carlisle | 1609m | Good | Alexandra Egan | 66.5kg | 1:40.55 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $1.67 |
| 1/10 | 22/06/2026 | 28 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 57.5kg | 1:42.98 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $1.73 |
| 2/14 | 25/05/2026 | 42 | HCP 3 | $16,330.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 57kg | 1:41.77 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 9/12 | 13/04/2026 | 171 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | 1:24.55 | - | 9 |
| 16.0L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/10/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1307m | Soft | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:27.08 | 1-2-8 | 9 |
| 17.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 02/10/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $20,320.00 | Salisbury | 1408m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:31.57 | 3-4-6 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $2.50 |

Jockey: J Mitchell
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Brighton on August 5 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Sea Suite carrying 59kg at $13. The run before that 9th of 11 at this track on July 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Secret History with 55kg at $29. He is one of the chances.
Last Starts 15 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 | 05/08/2026 | 25 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Brighton | 1609m | Good Firm | Jack Callan | 59kg | 1:37.03 | 2-2-4 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
| 9/11 | 11/07/2026 | 25 | HCP 3U | $72,600.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Rowan Scott | 55kg | 1:25.95 | 4-5-9 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $29.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good | Oliver Stammers | 60.5kg | 1:31.79 | 3-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 25/05/2026 | 31 | MDN 3 | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | 1:33.68 | - | 3 |
| 15.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 24/04/2026 | - | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | 1:26.56 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Harry Davies
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Nottingham on August 3 over 1700m defeating Pretty Spirited carrying 59.5kg at $1.80. Before that 2nd of 13 at Southwell All Weather on July 27 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Filly Eilish with 61kg at $4.30. Found winning form and can go on with it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 59.5kg | 1:45.88 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.83 |
| 2/13 | 27/07/2026 | 56 | HCP 3 | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Marquand | 61kg | 1:41.36 | 11-7-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
| 6/9 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Tom Marquand | 59kg | 1:51.48 | - | 7 |
| 8.8L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 25/05/2026 | 25 | MDN 3 | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good Firm | Harry Burns | 59kg | 1:33.68 | - | 10 |
| 25.8L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Yarmouth | 1609m | Good Firm | Cieren Fallon | 58kg | 1:37.18 | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Toby Moore
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 51-day let-up. At the latest run ran last in a small field at Salisbury on June 30 over 1600m, 7 len behind Hot And Cold with 60kg at $8. Before that 2nd of 7 at Nottingham on May 31 over 1700m, 1.3 len behind Daretobedifferent carrying 62kg at $2.20. Well placed to make amends.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 30/06/2026 | 30 | HCP 3 | $15,880.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Good Firm | David Probert | 60kg | 1:43.84 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/05/2026 | 8 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good | Jack Callan | 62kg | 1:47.12 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/10 | 23/05/2026 | 19 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good Firm | Jack Callan | 57.5kg | 1:41.71 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.25 |
| 1/8 | 04/05/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good Firm | Hollie Doyle | 57.5kg | 1:44.00 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 14/04/2026 | 29 | HCP 3 | $13,800.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Jack Doughty | 57.5kg | 1:23.99 | - | 10 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
| 9/11 | 16/03/2026 | 192 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:29.91 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $4.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/09/2025 | 38 | NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Jason Watson | 60.5kg | 1:26.57 | 3-4-6 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $126.00 |
| 11/15 | 29/07/2025 | 21 | MDN C 2 | $108,900.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 58kg | 1:10.47 | 11-11-11 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/07/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Good Soft | Gina Mangan | 59kg | 1:25.50 | 6-4-5 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Benoit D L Sayette
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd in a small field at Great Yarmouth on August 2 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Nuptown Girl carrying 60kg at $11. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Great Yarmouth on July 2 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Great Mates carrying 56kg at $17. Hard to see him troubling the top chances this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 02/08/2026 | 31 | FLAT HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 60kg | 2:05.74 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/07/2026 | 31 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Yarmouth | 1609m | Good Firm | Darragh Keenan | 56kg | 1:35.66 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/06/2026 | 236 | HCP 4U | $14,020.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Good | Harry Burns | 57.5kg | 1:21.77 | - | 7 |
| 10.6L | $15.00 |
| 12/14 | 08/10/2025 | 22 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Charlie Bennett | 59.5kg | 1:38.51 | 13-12-12 | 9 |
| 11.8L | $51.00 |
| 9/12 | 16/09/2025 | 38 | HCP 3 | $17,070.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Good Soft | Benoit De La Sayette | 59kg | 1:24.65 | 12-10-9 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/08/2025 | 30 | MDN 3U | $12,920.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 60.5kg | 1:22.04 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/07/2025 | 247 | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good | Benoit De La Sayette | 59kg | 1:24.53 | 9-7-5 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $81.00 |
| 7/11 | 05/11/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Soft | Rowan Scott | 59kg | 1:27.94 | 6-6-7 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $126.00 |