Newmarket
Today, July 18, 2025FlatClass 41m2fGood Firm
Verdict
Verdict
An open handicap but ASMEN WARRIOR would not be the first to take a step forward now under the tutelage of James Owen so he edges the vote from recent Lingfield scorer Night Step. The Gosdens' Byblos remains with potential and must also enter calculations along with the consistent Antelope.
Asmen Warrior
Night Step
Byblos
1m2f Hcap
1m2f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 3. Asmen WarriorJ: Sean Dylan BowenT: James OwenF: 7-22541
- Price History:
- 3.13
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictGot off the mark in first-time cheekpieces in 6-runner maiden at Salisbury (9.9f, good to firm) 23 days ago on his final run for Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole. Merits serious consideration starting out for his new yard with the headgear again fitted. - 4. ByblosJ: Benoit de la SayetteT: John & Thady GosdenF: 422-5
- Price History:
- 3.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 92
VerdictLightly-raced maiden who resumed from 6 months off with a solid fifth of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good) in April. Can do better stepped up in trip and he's a likely player. - 6. Night StepJ: Richard KingscoteT: Owen BurrowsF: 076-21
- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictBuilt on earlier promise to open his account in 8-runner handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 29 days ago. Up 6 lb but he can go well again. 
7. AntelopeJ: Neil CallanT: Richard HannonF: 0-6331124- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictDual 1m2f scorer at Haydock and Leicester in May and not discredited when fourth of 8 in handicap at Sandown (10f, good to firm) 13 days ago. This reliable sort needs considering.
2. GaasseeJ: Jack DaceT: Jack MorlandF: 8/747-4243- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 135
VerdictIt's now 15 runs since his last win in 2022 but he comes here in decent form, third of 7 in handicap at Kempton (12f) in March. Not discounted after a break.
1. GloucestershireJ: Joe LeavyT: Martyn MeadeF: 342/374-0- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 63
VerdictOff 6 months before coming in only thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Newbury (10f, firm) 63 days ago. Winless since 2022 so not easy to make a case for.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
5. Giselles DefenceJ: Ryan KavanaghT: Ian WilliamsF: 70-733221- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 1
VerdictOn a losing run but he arrives in good nick, second of 8 in handicap at Newbury (10f, firm) 8 days ago. Well in the mix from the same mark. Engaged 7.00 Epsom Thursday.