LANGHOLM benefited from the reapplication of headgear when scoring at Beverley last month and has been found a fairly limited contest for his follow-up bid. He gets the nod. Approaching Dawn and Abu Royal can also make their presence felt.
Langholm
Approaching Dawn
Abu Royal
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
2. Approaching Dawn
J: Lauren YoungT: Jim Goldie
F: 6-8751934
Price History:
3.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
Much improved when getting off the mark at Musselburgh last month and run creditably in defeat at same course since, latest when fourth of 7 in handicap over longer trip 5 days ago, not clear run final 1f. Expected to be bang there.
11. Park Lane Penny
J: Billy LoughnaneT: Ivan Furtado
F: 698
Price History:
5.50
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
No impact in a trio of starts thus far but is worth monitoring in the market on first start in classified company here.
1. Abu Royal
J: Aiden BrookesT: L J Morgan
F: 00-658036
Price History:
6.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Has drawn a blank since his course maiden win for Charlie Johnston in 2023, though he ran one of his better recent races when third at Newcastle (1m) on penultimate start. Claims if in same form here.
6. Langholm
J: Rhys ElliottT: Michael Dods
F: 5550-0081
Price History:
6.00
Age:
10
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Returned to form when narrowly landing 14-runner handicap over shorter trip at Beverley 19 days ago and looks a likely player here.
7. Millbuie
J: William PyleT: Ewan Whillans
F: 4-6448630
Price History:
8.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Long-standing maiden who turned in the best effort of his life when third of 13 in similar event at Newcastle (1¼m) last month. Nowhere near that level in handicap at Hamilton since, however, and makes limited appeal.
5. Golden Valour
J: David AllanT: R. Mike Smith
F: 15006-578
Price History:
9.00
Age:
10
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
C&D winner but isn't the most reliable and has been below form this term.
8. Trais Fluors
J: Paul MulrennanT: Linda Perratt
F: 75488507
Price History:
11.00
Age:
12
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Often slow-starting veteran who hasn't been at his best since recording a fourth success at Newcastle earlier this year. Would be a player if able to break on terms.
10. Midnight Steppers
J: Clifford LeeT: Ed Dunlop
F: 0008
Price History:
29.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Has shown more temperament than ability in maidens/minor events thus far but a drop in grade and first-time blinkers are possible catalysts for improvement.
9. Crystal Aurora
J: Andrew MullenT: Ivan Furtado
F: 39637-840
Price History:
26.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Modest filly who was too keen after a slow start behind Langholm in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm, 12/1) last month, eventually finishing last home. Work to do.
4. Freak Encounter
J: Rowan ScottT: Donald Whillans
F: 4050-9605
Price History:
34.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Poor nowadays and finished well held in a couple of starts last month.
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3. Bantz
J: S. B. KirraneT: Alan Brown
F: 95880-079
Price History:
21.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Twelve runs since last win in 2025 and no real signs of a revival for new yard this year, well beaten behind Langholm in handicap at Beverley latest.
12. Queenies Pal
J: Jake DicksonT: Noel Wilson
F: 076773-95
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Made little impact in varied events last season and fared no better in either start this year.