Newbury
Tomorrow, May 16, 2025FlatClass 51m4f
Verdict
Verdict
A wide-open finale. AMANCIO won comfortably over hurdles at Chepstow recently for new trainer Faye Bramley and is nicely treated back on the Flat judged on the pick of last year's form. Nibras Gold made a winning return to the Flat for James Owen last month and a 3 lb rise shouldn't prevent another prominent showing from him. One Cool Dreamer, the mount of Oisin Murphy, and An Bradan Feasa are others to consider. Dalton Park rates a potential improver in handicaps and needs a betting check.
Amancio
Nibras Gold
One Cool Dreamer
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
- 1. One Cool DreamerJ: Oisin MurphyT: Alan KingF: 451157-24
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictHas returned with creditable in-frame efforts at Kempton and Goodwood this spring. Cheekpieces on first time. One to consider under Oisin Murphy. 
2. Civil LawJ: Luke CattonT: Roger TealF: 55-696760- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictThirteen runs since last win in 2023. Eleventh of 16 in handicap (10/1) at Lingfield (1½m, AW) 28 days ago.
3. ParklandJ: Jason WatsonT: Andrew BaldingF: 3/27-470- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictFair maiden. Ran poorly back on turf when down the field over 1¼m here 34 days ago.
4. La CadaloraJ: Daniel MuscuttT: James FanshaweF: 3/25-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 295
VerdictPlaced in AW novices at Kempton (1m/11f) 8 months apart but well-held fifth on turf debut at Doncaster in July and off again since. Retains potential as a lightly-raced sort but possibly best watched this time unless the betting vibes are strong.
5. An Bradan FeasaJ: Joe LeavyT: Jack JonesF: 6/7012- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictDual hurdles winner who was well suited by the increase in trip when opening his account in this sphere in 8-runner handicap at Catterick (1½m) last month. Even better form when second under a penalty at Southwell a week later. Another 3 lb higher here but still respected.- 6. AmancioJ: Edward GreatrexT: Faye BramleyF: 12522428-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictFlat winner last spring and arrives fit from hurdling, winning a 2m Chepstow maiden (good to firm) 3 weeks ago on his first start for Faye Bramley. On a workable mark back on the Flat. 
7. Percy JonesJ: Luke MorrisT: Mark LoughnaneF: 4020173-8- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 114
VerdictLatest win at Wolverhampton (2m) last autumn but off since a below-par effort at Kempton in January. Possibly best watched back on turf after 114 days off.
8. Alpine StrollJ: Sean Dylan BowenT: Michael WighamF: 81731470-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 163
VerdictSuccessful twice around 1½m on turf last year but ended 2024 with a couple off below-par efforts on AW. First outing for 163 days and possibly best watched unless the betting hints otherwise.- 9. Nibras GoldJ: Hector CrouchT: James OwenF: 1
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictYet another to benefit from the switch to James Owen, striking at the first attempt back on the Flat in 1½m Beverley handicap last month. A 3 lb rise shouldn't prevent another bold bid. 
10. Gallant LionJ: Jim CrowleyT: Ian WilliamsF: 78308-388- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictCourse winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 9/1, respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at Lingfield (2m, AW) on Good Friday, not clear run. Back down in trip. Capable off this mark.
11. Francesco BaraccaJ: Georgia DobieT: Eve Johnson HoughtonF: 7415245-4- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 128
VerdictSuccessful over this trip at Kempton last August. Running respectably there when last seen over the winter. Much depends on whether he's fully primed after 4 months off.
12. Dalton ParkJ: Pat CosgraveT: Richard HughesF: 566- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictPromise in 3 qualifying runs on AW and appeals as one who could have more to offer now moving into handicap company on turf. All the more interesting if backed.
13. Molten SeaJ: Cieren FallonT: William HaggasF: 8641621-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 191
VerdictWon handicaps over 1½m and 2m at Musselburgh last season and it's of some interest that a leading stable is persevering with her as 4. Yet another to consider.
14. Imperial CultJ: Finley MarshT: Rachel Cook & John BridgerF: 281983-76- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 63
- Days Since Last Run:
- 39
VerdictThree wins from 14 runs last year. Mid-division in a couple of AW handicaps this spring and need to see more before lending support.
15. Fram CastleJ: John EganT: Dominic Ffrench DavisF: 9323988-3- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 56
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictFit from hurdling, ran creditably back on the Flat when third of 10 in handicap at Salisbury (1¾m, firm) 12 days ago, unable to sustain effort.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite