Newmarket
Today, July 18, 2025FlatClass 41mGood Firm
Verdict
Verdict
SCOVILLE made a taking winning debut at Windsor in May and this looks an excellent opportunity for him to maintain his unbeaten record. Asian Journey showed promise when third at Ffos Las just 9 days ago despite greenness, doing best of the newcomers, and gets the nod to fill the forecast spot ahead of Saxon Lover, who should be sharper with his initial experience behind him.
Scoville
Asian Journey
Saxon Lover
1m Nov Stks
1m Nov Stks
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 2. ScovilleJ: Richard KingscoteT: William HaggasF: 1
- Price History:
- 1.22
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 74
VerdictBred in the purple and looked a good prospect when making a winning debut in ready fashion in 12-runner novice race at Windsor (5/4) in May. Seems sure to go on to better things and will take plenty of beating. - 1. Asian JourneyJ: Joe LeavyT: Brian MeehanF: 3
- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
Verdict€300,000 yearling, Siyouni gelding who fared best of the newcomers when third of 13 in 1m maiden at Ffos Las on his belated debut 9 days ago. Likely to improve. 
8. Versailles PrinceJ: Jason WatsonT: Daniel & Claire KublerF: 56- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictShown ability in two Windsor starts (8f), most recently sixth of 11 in maiden (66/1) 18 days ago where the trip looked on the short side. Likely to be better suited to longer trips in future.- 5. Saxon LoverJ: Neil CallanT: Charlie JohnstonF: 5
- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictSaxon Warrior colt who finished fifth of 8 in novice race at Thirsk (13/2) on debut 16 days ago, outpaced 3f out but plugged on late despite inexperience. Open to improvement. 
6. Secret ForceJ: Benoit de la SayetteT: Kevin Philippart de FoyF: 6-4- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 196
VerdictLightly-raced gelding who showed fair form in a couple of 10f AW maidens at Lingfield last winter for Charlie Appleby. Drops back in trip on first run for new yard.
3. Blea TarnJ: Sean Dylan BowenT: Daniel & Claire KublerF: 76- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictWent backwards from debut when sixth of 8 in maiden at Ffos Las (20/1) 18 days ago, struggling over 10f. Drops back in trip and needs this run for a handicap mark.
9. ZolderJ: John EganT: Denis QuinnF: 6-4- Price History:
- 67.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictHas shown just minor promise in 2 runs 8 months apart, including when fourth of 8 in maiden at Ffos Las (33/1) on first start for current yard 18 days ago when making brief headway. Possibly more one for handicaps after this run.
7. StoneywellJ: Dougie CostelloT: Steph HollinsheadF: 6- Price History:
- 91.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictSixth of 8 in maiden at Wolverhampton (100/1) 25 days ago on debut when running green and beaten early in straight. Needs to improve significantly.
4. Mio AmicoJ: Fred DalyT: Nick LittmodenF: 4- Price History:
- 91.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictHeld back by inexperience when fourth of 5 in novice at this C&D (125/1) on debut 27 days ago, going in snatches. Seems to need more time.- Unnamed Favourite
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