Newbury
Today, May 17, 2025FlatClass 26fGood Firm
Verdict
Verdict
DORNEY LAKE has looked a handicapper on the up since being gelded by new connections, winning twice before having excuses when bidding for the hat-trick last time. He still looks fairly treated racing off the same mark and can regain the winning thread at the expense of the ultra consistent Aramram who did little wrong when runner-up for the fourth consecutive start last time, while Run Boy Run wasn't ideally placed in the same race and looks set to give another good account.
Dorney Lake
Aramram
Run Boy Run
6f Hcap
6f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
6. ElmonjedJ: Jim CrowleyT: William HaggasF: 11/63311-4- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictProgressed through last season, ending campaign with back-to-back victories over this trip at Windsor and York having been aided by the application of blinkers. Looked rusty with headgear left off on his return and no surprise to see him resume progress with blinkers back on.- 10. AramramJ: Ryan MooreT: Richard HannonF: 1217-2222
- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictRunner-up on all 4 starts this season, beaten by less than a head on three of those occasions including when narrowly denied at Newmarket (6f) 2 weeks ago, travelled well and only headed final strides. Deserves a change of luck and remains one to be interested in. 
4. Completely RandomJ: Trevor WhelanT: Harry CharltonF: 21/6254-11- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 98
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictLanded 13-runner handicap at Southwell (5f) on reappearance prior to following up at Leicester 3 weeks ago, relishing the step up to 6f. That was a career best but he'll need to improve again to land the hat-trick in better company.
8. Indian RunJ: Rossa RyanT: Julie CamachoF: 18/6000-86- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictDual 7f winner for Eve Johnson Houghton. Left behind form of debut for current connections when posting a career best at Newmarket earlier this month, beaten just over a length to finish sixth of 13, giving the impression he may still have needed the run. Not totally dismissed.- 9. Run Boy RunJ: George WoodT: Richard SpencerF: 36413-224
- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictUnderlined his consistency by hitting the frame for the third time this year when fourth in a 13-runner Newmarket handicap (6f) 2 weeks ago, doing best of those who raced towards the near wing. Arrives in great heart and should go well again. - 11. Dorney LakeJ: Kieran ShoemarkT: Michael BellF: 08856-114
- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 8
VerdictDual winner for the Gosdens last year and has improved for current connections since being gelded, bagging 6f handicaps at Yarmouth and Doncaster. Left poorly placed when bidding for the hat-trick at Ascot 8 days ago and still makes appeal off the same mark. 
1. Cover UpJ: William BuickT: Simon & Ed CrisfordF: 5011-3045- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
Verdict4-time winner for John Gosden prior to making winning debut for current connections in December, landing a 5f Listed event in Meydan. Far from disgraced since, latest fifth of 7 on return to handicaps at Musselburgh last month, having been well backed. Up in trip but best efforts have come at 5f.
12. Kings LynnJ: Oisin MurphyT: Andrew BaldingF: 2073-0268- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 52
VerdictHasn't won since 2022 but has been running with credit on the all-weather over the winter, though too keen to do himself justice over 7f latest. Handicap mark is slipping and he's one to keep an eye on in the market with Oisin Murphy back in the saddle.
5. RosarioJ: Tom MarquandT: Roger TealF: 057-53771- Price History:
- 23.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictCapitalised on his falling mark when staying on to land a 5f Goodwood handicap 15 days ago. Step back up to 6f holds no fears but he isn't the obvious type to follow up.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
2. OrazioJ: Jason WatsonT: Charles HillsF: 00/303000-- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 99
- Days Since Last Run:
- 217
VerdictThird in Wokingham at Royal Ascot in June but badly out of form in three subsequent starts. soon off the bridle when well beaten at York on final run of last season. Plenty to prove now.
7. Purest TimeJ: David ProbertT: Ian WilliamsF: 45194703-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 190
VerdictUseful handicapper at best in France but below that form on final outing for M. Delcher Sanchez when third of 8 in a minor event at Lyon Parilly in November. Changed hands for €65,000 since but looks to have an uphill task on stable debut.
3. Dream ComposerJ: Joe LeavyT: James EvansF: 403100-20- Price History:
- 67.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 98
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictEnded 2024 with a brace of lesser efforts but cracking return to action when second at Pontefract over 5f. Failed to build on that at Chester 9 days ago and while this track should suit better, has his work cut out back at 6f from this mark.