Horse Racing Briefing Document.

·

This briefing document summarises key information and themes from the provided racecards and spotlight previews for meetings at Punchestown, Redcar, Uttoxeter, and Yarmouth on 16th September 2025.

Overall Themes & Key Takeaways

The race previews consistently highlight several crucial factors influencing race outcomes:

  • Recent Form and Performance: Horses showing consistent good form, recent wins, or strong placings are frequently flagged as contenders. For example, “SPOTLIGHT VERDICT Jessica Harrington’s runner RESURGENCE can build on a debut second at the Curragh, form boosted by the third winning at Gowran.”
  • Ground Conditions: The “YIELD” going is noted for Punchestown, while Redcar and Wolverhampton races are predominantly on “GD-FM” (Good to Firm) or “STAND” (Standard AW). Uttoxeter races are on “GOOD”. Rain is frequently mentioned as a potential factor that could alter a horse’s suitability for a race, with some horses explicitly noted as performing better on softer or heavier ground.
  • Pedigree and Breeding: For Maiden and Novice stakes, pedigree is a significant indicator of potential. References to Group 1, Group 2, and Listed winners in a horse’s lineage are common, such as “White Sand Beach, whose dam Alice Springs won three Group 1s, is an obvious danger.”
  • Weight and Handicapping: Horses carrying penalties for recent wins or those dropping in class/weight are often identified as having an advantage. Conversely, horses with a “hefty 21lb hike” or those “upped in grade” face stiffer tasks.
  • Jockey and Trainer Form: The performance percentage of trainers and specific jockey bookings are included, providing an additional layer of insight.
  • Market Movers and Drifters: Significant shifts in odds (drifters and movers) are tracked, indicating changes in public perception and potentially insider information. “Todays Market Movers” highlights horses backed in by 4 or more points, while “Todays Market Drifters” lists those whose odds have widened by 4 or more points.
  • Debutants and Unexposed Horses: For younger horses, particularly in maiden races, a debut run or limited previous experience often suggests “open to improvement.” “Newcomers” by well-regarded sires are also frequently highlighted.
  • Race Distance and Track Suitability: Comments on whether a horse is “suited by a longer trip,” “extra furlong should suit,” or “trip shorter than ideal” are common, as are mentions of performance on specific track types (e.g., “sharp right-handed tracks”).

Punchestown Races (16th September 2025)

Race 1.48 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden (€18,000)

  • Key Contenders:Lookingforarainbow (USA): “LOOKINGFORARAINBOW looks the part with her pleasing Curragh debut advertised by the winner Diamond Necklace at Leopardstown last Saturday.” Her odds have shortened from 2.75 to 2.25 (“Move 4 29% MarkPos 1 Still to Run”).
  • White Sand Beach (USA): “White Sand Beach, whose dam Alice Springs won three Group 1s, is an obvious danger.”
  • La Fogata (IRE): “The experience of having contested a Group 3 race is an asset for La Fogata.”
  • Other Notables: Cameo (IRE) has seen significant market support, shortening from 21.00 to 9.50 (“Move 9 57% MarkPos 4 Still to Run”). Chicago Moon (IRE) is a non-runner.
  • Going: Good To Yielding.

Race 2.18 Punchestown Is Back Maiden (€15,000)

  • Key Contenders:Resurgence (IRE): “Jessica Harrington’s runner RESURGENCE can build on a debut second at the Curragh, form boosted by the third winning at Gowran.” Odds have slightly shortened from 2.50 to 3.00, but still strong (“Move -4 33% MarkPos 2 Still to Run”).
  • Port Of Spain (IRE): “Port Of Spain has two runs under his belt and can make his presence felt.” His odds have also shortened from 3.25 to 2.75 (“Move 4 22% MarkPos 1 Still to Run”).
  • Mid Flight: A newcomer by Frankel, “has to be taken seriously.”
  • Going: Good To Yielding.

Race 2.48 Nostra Supporting Laois GAA Handicap (€13,000)

  • Key Contenders:Altimara (IRE): “ALTIMARA can eke out a bit more improvement now upped to a mile to complete the hat-trick, from a good draw.” However, her odds have drifted from 5.00 to 7.50 (“Move -5 63% MarkPos 5 Still to Run”).
  • Counterculture: “Likely dangers include Counterculture”. Noted for appreciating “any softening of the ground.”
  • Enchanted Garden (IRE): “the now well-handicapped Enchanted Garden” is a danger.
  • Non-Runners: Brandon Creek (11.05 AM), Spent All Me Money (IRE) (10.02 AM).
  • Drifters: Gangsta Man (IRE) (7.00 to 15.00), Ferrybank (15.00 to 23.00), Rockbury Lad (13.00 to 19.00), Evangelic (IRE) (19.00 to 29.00).
  • Movers: Sun Soldier (IRE) (13.00 to 7.00).
  • Going: Good To Yielding.

Race 3.18 Hospitality On Sale Now Race (€17,000)

  • Key Contenders:Birthe (IRE): “A Group 2 winner on soft in France at three, BIRTHE should be too strong for these rivals if retaining her ability and enthusiasm. She is dropped in class after making her Irish debut in smart company.” Odds have significantly shortened from 2.88 to 2.38 (“Move 4 27% MarkPos 1 Still to Run”).
  • Coeur D’Or (IRE) and Barbizon (IRE): “If she fails to deliver, Coeur D’Or and Barbizon may be left to battle it out.”
  • Non-Runner: Grey Leader (IRE) (9.14 AM).
  • Drifters: Lips Freedom (GER) (10.00 to 17.00).
  • Going: Good To Yielding.

Race 3.48 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden (€16,000)

  • Key Contenders:Take Me (IRE): “perhaps there may be more improvement in the twice-raced TAKE ME, who finished off his race nicely in a stronger Leopardstown maiden last time.”
  • Lady Lilac (IRE), Edge Of Seventeen (IRE), Snapretend (IRE), Sunlight Dance (IRE): All are noted as having “claims of sorts.” Edge Of Seventeen is trying cheekpieces.
  • Non-Runners: Bright Night (IRE) (11.05 AM), Green Kite (IRE) (11.05 AM), Obscenity (IRE) (11.05 AM).
  • Going: Good To Yielding.

Race 4.18 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap (€16,000)

  • Key Contenders:Its All Peachy (IRE): “(nap) get the vote to defy a 7lb penalty. The maiden Adrienne might not be far away off a reduced mark.” Scored “readily from an 83-rated rival on level terms.”
  • Adrienne (IRE): “The maiden Adrienne might not be far away off a reduced mark.”
  • Ardeur: “French import Ardeur might be well enough treated.”
  • Thrifty Of Digby (IRE) and Electric Beauty (IRE): Both have “recent winning form.”
  • Non-Runners: Boogie Inthejungle (11.06 AM), God Knows (IRE) (11.06 AM), Katherine (IRE) (11.06 AM).
  • Drifters: Electric Beauty (IRE) (6.50 to 9.00).
  • Going: Good To Yielding.

Race 4.48 See You On The 14th & 15th October Handicap (Div I) (€10,000)

  • Key Contenders:Warazam (IRE): “a good opportunity for last week’s Clonmel second WARAZAM to gain a belated first win, her chance aided by her rider’s 7lb claim.” Has drifted in the market from 2.63 to 3.25 (“Move -5 38% MarkPos 1 Still to Run”).
  • Sottsands (IRE), Roderick, Fleetfootsoldier (IRE): All hold “Place claims.”
  • Non-Runners: Dont Do Dramas (IRE) (11.08 AM), Explorers Way (IRE) (11.08 AM), Roderick (9.57 AM). Note: Roderick is listed as a place claim in the Spotlight Verdict but is a non-runner.
  • Drifters: Rock Basher (IRE) (7.50 to 12.00), Lady Delila (IRE) (17.00 to 26.00).
  • Movers: Fleetfootsoldier (IRE) (10.00 to 5.50).
  • Going: Good To Yielding.

Race 5.18 See You On The 14th & 15th October Handicap (Div II) (€10,000)

  • Key Contenders:Ms Olivia (IRE): “MS OLIVIA could now prove the one to beat.” Noted for improving on her second handicap run.
  • Slaney Swagger (IRE) and Miss Americana: “look the two most likely dangers.” Miss Americana was “second over this trip at Clonmel last week (soft); shortlisted off same mark.”
  • Non-Runners: Crackles (FR) (9.23 AM), Deluca Chop (FR) (11.09 AM), Super Exceed (IRE) (8.11 AM), Syzygy (11.09 AM).
  • Going: Good To Yielding.

Redcar Races (16th September 2025)

Race 2.33 racingtv.com Restricted Novice Stakes (£7,000)

  • Key Contenders:Schrodinger’s Cat: “Although proving expensive to follow SCHRODINGER’S CAT doesn’t lack for consistency or heart and this could be the right race for him at last.” His odds have drifted from 1.57 to 1.83 (“Move -5 46% MarkPos 1 Still to Run”).
  • Enter Sandman (IRE): “Most danger can come from Enter Sandman who looks a potential improver after running in a valuable sales race last time out.” Has seen market support, shortening from 6.50 to 3.50 (“Move 9 55% MarkPos 2 Still to Run”).
  • Other Notables: I’m Dan Dare, Star Noir (“The return to 5f can suit and he shouldn’t be far away.”)
  • Drifters: Star Noir (4.50 to 9.00), Regal Dream (8.50 to 12.00), Watchdog (23.00 to 13.00).
  • Going: GD-FM.

Race 3.03 Watch Racing TV Free For 31 Days Selling Stakes (£10,000)

  • Key Contenders:Mossvale Diva (IRE): “MOSSVALE DIVA wasn’t winning out of turn when landing a Chester novice four days ago and she can follow up.”
  • U Turn: “Tim Easterby has two solid contenders in U Turn (second choice)”.
  • Carnation Queen (IRE): “should benefit from the return to good to firm ground.” Has drifted from 12.00 to 29.00.
  • Other Notables: Dream More (“one to take seriously dropped in class”).
  • Drifters: Showcasis Oasis (10.00 to 29.00), Social Exclusion (8.00 to 17.00), Spirit Of Mara (FR) (13.00 to 29.00), Dream More (8.00 to 13.00), Carnation Queen (IRE) (12.00 to 29.00).
  • Movers: Willowinghurn (7.50 to 4.33).
  • Going: GD-FM.

Race 3.33 In Memory Of Peter & Shirley Fryett Handicap (£6,000)

  • Key Contenders:Zuffolo (IRE): “(nap) is taken to repeat his win in this race 12 months ago.”
  • Jeany May, Money Pockets, Doralee: All “expected to go well.” Money Pockets has drifted from 5.50 to 8.00.
  • Drifters: Doralee (9.00 to 21.00), Without Flaw (IRE) (15.00 to 26.00), Irish Dancer (IRE) (12.00 to 19.00), Money Pockets (5.50 to 8.00), Opal Storm (8.50 to 11.00).
  • Going: GD-FM.

Race 4.03 Start Your Racing TV Free Trial Now Handicap (£10,000)

  • Key Contenders:Pal Joey: “PAL JOEY, who won on his handicap debut in July and is much better than he showed at Carlisle last time.”
  • Lord Abama (IRE), Infinity Blue (IRE), Barmyblade (IRE): “are three others likely to run well.”
  • Non-Runner: Lesleys Boy (8.47 AM).
  • Drifters: Alfa Whiteburd (IRE) (9.00 to 15.00), May Blossom (8.50 to 11.00), Lord Abama (IRE) (9.00 to 13.00).
  • Movers: Taygar (IRE) (11.00 to 8.00).
  • Going: GD-FM.

Race 4.35 Marske Fabrication And Engineering Straight Mile Handicap (£7,000)

  • Key Contenders:Renewable Dream: “This can go to the unexposed RENEWABLE DREAM, who showed improved form when third in a decent race at Doncaster on his second handicap start last month.” Has drifted from 7.00 to 9.50.
  • Poet’s Dawn: “Last week’s Carlisle winner Poet’s Dawn” is a contender. Has drifted from 5.00 to 9.50.
  • Jez Bomb: “the in-form Jez Bomb” is a contender.
  • Non-Runner: Shimmering Sands (Yesterday).
  • Drifters: Just Typical (7.50 to 17.00), Rwenearlytheredad (10.00 to 6.00) (Note: Listed as a drifter but price has shortened in market movers), Poet’s Dawn (5.00 to 9.50), Captain Corelli (IRE) (15.00 to 9.50).
  • Movers: Rwenearlytheredad (10.00 to 6.00), Lunanova (7.00 to 5.00), Captain Corelli (IRE) (15.00 to 9.50).
  • Going: GD-FM.

Race 5.05 Market Cross Jewellers Handicap (£10,000)

  • Key Contenders:Ryka (IRE): “preference is for Ryka who has won three of his seven starts and was only narrowly denied in a Class 2 event at Doncaster on Friday.”
  • Obito (IRE): “David O’Meara has a strong hand with the progressive 3yos Obito and RYKA”.
  • Debora’s Dream (IRE): “Debora’s Dream also enters the reckoning along after his close call here last month”.
  • Non-Runner: Ryka (IRE) (6.27 AM). Note: Ryka (IRE) is flagged as the nap but is a non-runner, significantly impacting the race.
  • Movers: Silent Film (26.00 to 11.00), Padishakh (FR) (8.00 to 5.00), Dawn Of Liberation (IRE) (21.00 to 13.00), Billyb (FR) (9.00 to 7.00).
  • Going: GD-FM.

Race 5.35 Try Racing TV Free Now At racingtv.com/freetrial Handicap (£6,000)

  • Key Contenders:Aphrodites Rock: “APHRODITES ROCK is taken to get off the mark after her sound run at Haydock last time”. However, she is a non-runner.
  • Spectacular Style: “C&D winner Spectacular Style” is a danger.
  • Hiccups: “the in-form Hiccups” is a danger.
  • Division Day: “the unexposed Division Day, who should relish the step up in trip.”
  • Non-Runners: Aphrodites Rock (8.40 AM), Doddington Guy (8.58 AM), Tazaman (6.09 AM).
  • Movers: Division Day (29.00 to 10.00).
  • Going: GD-FM.

Uttoxeter Races (16th September 2025)

Race 2.10 Boots Opticians Uttoxeter Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (£7,700)

  • Key Contenders:You Some Girl (IRE): “This might go to YOU SOME GIRL, who returned to form with a good effort at Sedgefield 12 days ago and can cope if the ground ends up slower than good here.”
  • Gwash (IRE): “Gwash went close over C&D on his latest outing and is feared most”.
  • Movers: Roger Pol (IRE) (17.00 to 7.50).
  • Drifters: Juan Bermudez (7.00 to 17.00), Woodview Lad (IRE) (9.50 to 29.00), Isle Of Sark (USA) (9.00 to 19.00), Red Force One (19.00 to 41.00), Tiger Orchid (IRE) (10.00 to 15.00).
  • Non-Runner: Sacchoandvanzetti (IRE) (10.21 AM).
  • Going: GOOD.

Race 2.40 Gem Property Solutions Maiden Hurdle (£7,700)

  • Key Contenders:Three Pikes: “slight preference is for the proven jumping ability of THREE PIKES, who looked a shade unlucky not to win at Newton Abbot last month.”
  • Percy Shelley: “Useful and consistent Flat stayer Percy Shelley ought to cope pretty well if the ground softens here and could outclass this field if he takes well to hurdling.”
  • Non-Runner: Flawless Clarity (IRE) (11.23 AM).
  • Movers: Three Pikes (4.00 to 2.50).
  • Drifters: Famous Shoes (9.50 to 29.00), Woodview Lad (IRE) (9.50 to 29.00), Ontherunagain (FR) (19.00 to 51.00).
  • Going: GOOD.

Race 3.10 Pete Ball 60th Birthday Celebration Handicap Chase (£8,900)

  • Key Contenders:Aslukwoodhavit: “(nap), who is well handicapped if judged on his 2m4f second here in June, will be suited by the forecast rain and has a visor replacing cheekpieces.”
  • Whizz Kid (GER): “(second choice) is also on a good mark”.
  • Harel Du Marais (FR): “Harel Du Marais has done well for his new stable this year.”
  • Non-Runner: St Cuthberts Cave (IRE) (10.21 AM).
  • Movers: Aslukwoodhavit (10.00 to 7.00).
  • Drifters: St Cuthberts Cave (IRE) (12.00 to 23.00).
  • Going: GOOD.

Race 3.40 quinnbet.com Handicap Chase (£11,700)

  • Key Contenders:Fever Dream (IRE): “perhaps the answer will be stout stayer FEVER DREAM, who is 2-5 since his wind op in March.”
  • Village Master (IRE): “(second choice) and AJP Kingdom have possibilities.”
  • Non-Runner: Flegmatik (FR) (9.10 AM).
  • Drifters: Mole Court (IRE) (11.00 to 17.00).
  • Going: GOOD.

Race 4.10 Mercia Power 10 Year Celebration Handicap Hurdle (£7,700)

  • Key Contenders:Elogio (IRE): “a speculative alternative is ELOGIO, who has slipped to a good mark and won’t mind what the weather does.”
  • Goodwin (IRE): “Goodwin got his career back on track with a very convincing win at Fontwell last week and, if judged on his useful novice form, is still well treated under a 7lb penalty.”
  • Non-Runner: Springs A Girl (IRE) (10.48 AM).
  • Movers: Elogio (IRE) (26.00 to 12.00), Oslo (8.00 to 5.50).
  • Drifters: Juan Bermudez (7.00 to 17.00), Nanny Daisy (IRE) (21.00 to 41.00).
  • Going: GOOD.

Race 4.40 QuinnBet Handicap Chase (£6,150)

  • Key Contenders:I Am Rocco: “the alternative selection is I AM ROCCO, who ran well on his first two starts for Tom Ellis this summer and might be seen in an even better light if the ground eases here.”
  • Jipekaa Machin (FR): “Chasing debutant Jipekaa Machin is next on the list”.
  • Movers: Zuul (26.00 to 12.00).
  • Drifters: Rajjamataz (IRE) (15.00 to 26.00).
  • Going: GOOD.

Race 5.10 Download The QuinnBet App Handicap Hurdle (£6,150)

  • Key Contenders:Portcammon (IRE): “preference is for PORTCAMMON, who finished behind Diesel Line when last in action but will hopefully revert to more positive tactics today.”
  • Diesel Line (IRE): “Diesel Line has strong claims if judged on his emphatic C&D win two starts ago but the forecast rain is probably not in his favour.” Has seen market support (4.00 to 2.75).
  • Non-Runners: Platenium (FR) (7.34 AM), Rock On Tommy (6.32 AM).
  • Movers: Diesel Line (IRE) (4.00 to 2.75), Master Dancer (FR) (13.00 to 6.50).
  • Drifters: Spectre One (IRE) (4.50 to 9.00), Weir Lane (IRE) (13.00 to 21.00), Clean Getaway (IRE) (15.00 to 26.00), Now Then Wendy (21.00 to 34.00).
  • Going: GOOD.

Wolverhampton Races (16th September 2025)

Race 4.25 Download The Raceday Ready App Selling Stakes (£10,200)

  • Key Contenders:Good Banter (IRE): “Dual course winner GOOD BANTER has stamina to prove up in distance but he stayed 7f well enough in a better race than this at Southwell in the spring and looks worth chancing at this unthreatening level.”
  • Nanny Park: “Nanny Park should go well but a longer trip might suit better and she has to show she can handle Tapeta.”
  • Non-Runner: The Doonan (IRE) (7.13 AM).
  • Movers: Nanny Park (2.10 to 1.73).
  • Drifters: Babychino (IRE) (8.50 to 13.00).
  • Going: STAND.

Race 4.55 Free Digital Racecard At raceday-ready.com ‘Confined’ Restricted Novice Stakes (Div I) (£6,800)

  • Key Contenders:Justcallmesergio: “JUSTCALLMESERGIO falls into that category. However, he was contesting a Newmarket sales race after his successful Bath debut and is taken to bounce back.”
  • Dandy Speed: “Dandy Speed may offer the main threat under Oisin Murphy, having not appeared to handle Beverley on his second outing”.
  • Movers: Iconic Dawn (9.50 to 4.50), Tafah (IRE) (29.00 to 11.00), Justmyluck (15.00 to 7.50), Solar Invincible (IRE) (7.50 to 4.50), From The Hip (5.50 to 3.75), Dandy Speed (6.00 to 4.00).
  • Going: STAND.

Race 5.25 Free Digital Racecard At raceday-ready.com ‘Confined’ Restricted Novice Stakes (Div II) (£6,800)

  • Key Contenders:Indefensible (IRE): “A couple of these have already shown ability, including INDEFENSIBLE, whose third at Newcastle on his second start has since been boosted by the fourth horse.”
  • Melodical: “Melodical looks best of the others.”
  • Non-Runner: Mystical Eye (6.16 AM).
  • Movers: Because We Can (IRE) (7.50 to 4.50).
  • Drifters: Indefensible (IRE) (2.63 to 4.00), My Champion (6.00 to 9.50).
  • Going: STAND.

Race 6.00 Arc All-Weather £1Million Bonus Returns Novice Stakes (£7,200)

  • Key Contenders:Grey Jaguar (IRE): “Slight preference is for the former whose latest Southwell performance has since received a boost.”
  • Shamacid: “looks to lie between GREY JAGUAR and Shamacid, both of whom have finished runner-up in two of their first three starts.”
  • Drifters: Shamacid (IRE) (2.63 to 3.25).
  • Going: STAND.

Race 6.30 Book To Stay Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Handicap (£6,200)

  • Key Contenders:Nordic Glory (IRE): “He could have been better drawn, but dual C&D winner NORDIC GLORY gets the vote having dropped back to his last winning handicap mark.”
  • Red Walls: “Five-time course winner Red Walls (second choice) should go well from his good draw”.
  • Non-Runner: Nordic Glory (IRE) (7.12 AM). Note: Nordic Glory is flagged as the nap but is a non-runner.
  • Movers: Sams Hope (3.25 to 1.91).
  • Drifters: Kurimu (9.50 to 29.00), Havana Miss (17.00 to 34.00), Stoneacre Girl (29.00 to 67.00).
  • Going: STAND.

Race 7.00 Arc £1Million Bonus Has £150K Increase! Handicap (£6,200)

  • Key Contenders:Forglen: “the unexposed 4yo FORGLEN is taken to follow up his C&D win eight weeks ago.”
  • Advertorial: “The 3yo Advertorial (second choice) still looks to be on a fair mark and promises to stay this far.”
  • Drifters: Damzon (8.00 to 12.00).
  • Going: STAND.

Race 7.30 Book Hotel And Conferencing At Wolverhampton Handicap (£6,200)

  • Key Contenders:Bizarre Law: “the vote goes to BIZARRE LAW, a C&D winner in May whose latest Beverley effort can be excused.”
  • Guiteau (IRE): “The big question with Guiteau is how much of his emphatic success at Ffos Las a week ago was down to a shrewd ride, but even so he is respected as a previous C&D winner.” Non-runner.
  • Non-Runner: Guiteau (IRE) (6.16 AM). Note: Guiteau is flagged as a key contender but is a non-runner.
  • Drifters: Pure Artistry (IRE) (5.00 to 9.00), Fistral Beach (IRE) (8.00 to 10.00).
  • Movers: Triggered (IRE) (9.00 to 7.00), Harbour Vision (12.00 to 6.00).
  • Going: STAND.

Race 8.00 betcalculator.com Handicap (£6,200)

  • Key Contenders:Serious Look: “(nap) whose record over C&D in the spring was 113, the latest third coming in a 0-78 contest.”
  • Harryella: “The hat-trick seeking Harryella has to be high on the list in his current mood.”
  • Pessoa: “Six-time course winner Pessoa (second choice) is much respected”.
  • Non-Runner: Flaine (IRE) (8.31 AM).
  • Drifters: Stipulation (IRE) (7.50 to 11.00), Extrication (7.50 to 10.00), Flaine (IRE) (33.00 to 26.00).
  • Movers: Init Together (25.00 to 12.00), Masqool (IRE) (10.00 to 8.00), Harryella (2.88 to 1.91), Serious Look (6.50 to 4.50).
  • Going: STAND.

Race 8.30 Get Raceday Ready Handicap (£6,200)

  • Key Contenders:Basholo (IRE): “BASHOLO who can go well fresh and is back off the same mark as for the latest of his four C&D successes.”
  • Jungle Dance (IRE): “Jungle Dance is respected if taking another step forward”.
  • Non-Runner: Happy Happy (IRE) (Yesterday).
  • Drifters: Jagetme (IRE) (5.00 to 8.00), Jungle Dance (IRE) (3.25 to 6.50), Basholo (IRE) (17.00 to 26.00).
  • Movers: Toolatetonegotiate (5.00 to 2.88), Elegant Call (IRE) (19.00 to 10.00).
  • Going: STAND.

Yarmouth Races (16th September 2025)

Race 2.25 Thoroughbred Daily News EBF Novice Stakes (£11,900)

  • Key Contenders:Division: “Haydock scorer DIVISION can defy a penalty en route to bigger assignments.”
  • King Of Chaos (IRE): “King Of Chaos is next best on form”.
  • Drifters: King Of Chaos (IRE) (10.00 to 17.00), Obsidian Verse (51.00 to 126.00), Superstorm (51.00 to 126.00).
  • Movers: Shahik (9.50 to 5.50).
  • Going: SOFT.

Race 2.55 Great Yarmouth Glass Company Nursery Handicap (£8,400)

  • Key Contenders:Espona Bay: “With another step forward plausible, Chelmsford runner-up ESPONA BAY could well go one better.”
  • Up The Agenda (IRE) and Khuskhas: Both have “solid course form”.
  • Drifters: Espona Bay (3.00 to 4.50), Black Endeavour (IRE) (7.00 to 12.00), Akabusi (13.00 to 21.00), Parole Officer (5.50 to 8.00).
  • Movers: Up The Agenda (IRE) (7.00 to 3.75), Bird Of War (IRE) (8.50 to 5.50).
  • Going: SOFT.

Race 3.25 British Stallion Studs EBF ‘Confined’ Maiden Stakes (£40,000)

  • Key Contenders:Spyce: “Convivial Maiden runner-up SPYCE is taken to go one better.”
  • Nova Centauri (USA): “a similar type, is second choice ahead of Arbaawy who brings solid claims.”
  • Non-Runner: Sahm Naif (IRE) (10.58 AM).
  • Drifters: Eddaari (11.00 to 23.00), Wise Crack (IRE) (29.00 to 67.00), Lighting Thunder (5.00 to 7.00).
  • Movers: Arbaawy (9.00 to 7.00).
  • Going: SOFT.

Race 3.55 SSP Signs & Graphics Handicap (£8,400)

  • Key Contenders:Saytarr: “(nap) may well show further improvement and follow up his AW success.”
  • Palmarian: “Handicap debutant Palmarian (second choice) is interesting with a turnaround plausible”.
  • Non-Runner: Royal Accord (Yesterday).
  • Drifters: My Mate Kev (9.00 to 17.00), Apache Green (13.00 to 23.00), Royal Accord (3.50 to 4.50).
  • Movers: Saytarr (3.50 to 4.50), Thurso (7.50 to 4.33), Noble Guest (12.00 to 9.00).
  • Going: SOFT.

Race 4.30 Strawberry Fields Stud – We Sell Horses Handicap (£10,800)

  • Key Contenders:Clermont Ferrand: “Top of the list is the lightly raced 4yo CLERMONT FERRAND, who is on the same mark as for her near-miss at Newmarket last month and she rallied well in that race.”
  • Akrramm: “The main threat could come from Roger Varian’s handicap newcomer Akrramm”.
  • Non-Runner: Keble Spirit (8.36 AM). Note: Keble Spirit is flagged as a key contender but is a non-runner.
  • Drifters: Clermont Ferrand (4.00 to 5.50).
  • Going: SOFT.

Race 5.00 Goffs Two Million Series Fillies’ Handicap (£18,400)

  • Key Contenders:Cuban Lady: “With further progress a possibility, bottomweight CUBAN LADY gets the vote.” Her odds have drifted from 2.88 to 3.75 (“Move -6 46% MarkPos 1 Still to Run”).
  • Mademoiselle: “Mademoiselle, who may benefit from the new trip, is second choice”.
  • Drifters: Cinque Verde (6.00 to 9.50), Cuban Lady (2.88 to 3.75).
  • Going: SOFT.

Race 5.30 Winning Experience With Moulton Racing Handicap (£10,800)

  • Key Contenders:Binadham: “BINADHAM who was well beaten on his first two starts this year but looked on the way back at Newmarket recently and is handily weighted now.”
  • Loving Apprentice: “The recent rain isn’t an obvious plus for in-form Moulin Booj but it should help Loving Apprentice (second choice) in her first attempt at 5f.”
  • Non-Runner: Rogue Bullet (IRE) (9.04 AM).
  • Going: SOFT.

Leave a comment

Get updates

From art exploration to the latest archeological findings, all here in our weekly newsletter.

Subscribe