Newmarket
Saturday, May 3, 2025FlatClass 21m4f
Verdict
Verdict
FRENCH MASTER looked every inch the smart prospect he's bred to be when bolting up in a Kempton novice over this trip when last seen in October and can make a successful return/handicap debut before having his sights raised. El Cordobes is another with a bit of class about him and is a big player. The mare Speriamo could go well at bigger odds.
French Master
El Cordobes
Speriamo
1m4f Hcap
1m4f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. El CordobesJ: William BuickT: Charlie ApplebyF: 6/17-22
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 85
VerdictOff the mark in 1m Kempton novice in January 2024 and in good form in Dubai earlier this year, finding a strong-finishing stablemate too good at the death in handicap over this trip when last seen 3 months ago. Could have more to offer still. 
2. Lavender Hill MobJ: Harry DaviesT: James OwenF: 1339147-5- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictUseful gelding who developed into a winning hurdler for this yard over the winter. Well beaten back on the level in the Earl of Sefton last month but should find this handicap back up in trip easier. Cheekpieces go on.- 3. French MasterJ: Kieran ShoemarkT: John & Thady GosdenF: 911-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 204
VerdictWell-bred individual who was much improved upped to this trip last season, winning Doncaster and Kempton novices. Smart prospect who could have a short stay in handicaps. 
4. InsanityJ: David EganT: Alan KingF: 815/12180-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 175
VerdictBroadly progressive on the Flat last year, winning 2 handicaps at up to this trip. No show in the November Handicap when last seen but could resume progress on return.
5. Lieber PowerJ: Oisin MurphyT: Andrew BaldingF: 121226-90- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictHad a cracking time of it last summer, either winning or beaten a neck or less into second in 5 runs in the space of 6 weeks, doing well to get so close from so far back when going close in valuable handicap at the York Ebor Meeting. No show both starts so far this term, though.
6. StruthJ: Jamie SpencerT: Charlie JohnstonF: 9030474-9- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictTemperamental sort who hasn't scored for a while and was ridden too aggressively after 8 months off at Musselburgh a fortnight ago. On a very good mark if reviving in new headgear.
7. KnightswoodJ: Joe FanningT: Charlie JohnstonF: 457409-21- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictAll the better for return and enhanced good record at Ripon when landing handicap over this trip last week. Nudged up 3 lb and remains well treated on the pick of last season's efforts in competitive events.- 8. SperiamoJ: Warren FentimanT: Philip McBrideF: 86612213-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 180
VerdictIn the form of her life back in the autumn, better than ever when regaining the winning thread at Wolverhampton in October. Unlucky not to finish even closer when a close third back there 11 days later and she's one to keep on side this year. - Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite