Executive Summary
This document provides a comprehensive synthesis of horse racing data for meetings scheduled at Hereford, Kempton Park, Musselburgh, Roscommon, and Yarmouth. The analysis integrates detailed race card information, expert “Spotlight” commentary and verdicts, quantitative “One Day Ratings,” and significant market movements, including both “movers” and “drifters.”
Key takeaways from the analysis include the identification of several high-confidence selections, or “naps,” by expert analysts: JUNGLE WOOD in the 3:42 at Hereford, SHALLOW in the 6:40 at Kempton, TRIPLE FORCE in the 1:52 at Musselburgh, GLENROYAL in the 4:05 at Roscommon, and CALAFIORI in the 2:30 at Yarmouth.
Significant market activity is noted across all meetings. Notable market movers backed into shorter odds include Moon Reign (Roscommon 3:35), Storm Point (Kempton 5:40), and Carolus Magnus (Musselburgh 4:22). Conversely, significant drifters with weakening market confidence include Knightsbridge (Hereford 3:42), Border Gem (Hereford 2:12), and The Tide Turns (Hereford 4:15).
The synthesis of qualitative expert opinion, quantitative ratings, and real-time market data offers a multi-faceted perspective on the potential outcomes for each race. The ground condition is a critical variable, with “Good” going at Hereford, Musselburgh, and Yarmouth; “Standard to Slow” All-Weather at Kempton; and “Heavy” going at Roscommon, which will significantly impact performance.
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Hereford Race Meeting Analysis
Going: Good
2:12 BetWright Bet The Wright Way Mares’ “National Hunt” Maiden Hurdle
This Class 4 race over 2m 53y features 8 runners. The Spotlight Verdict, by Alistair Jones, favors RIDE LIKE A GIRL, noting, “It was probably a better race in which RIDE LIKE A GIRL ran third at Warwick and she’d have been closer without mistakes.”
• Spotlight Selection: RIDE LIKE A GIRL
• One Day Ratings Leader: RIDE LIKE A GIRL (Total Score: 283)
• Market Movers: Ride Like A Girl (1.91 to 1.57)
• Market Drifters: Border Gem (9.00 to 29.00), Lady Kara (4.00 to 8.00), For Love Of Beauty (26.00 to 81.00)
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Spotlight Odds | Spotlight Comment | One Day Rating |
| 7 | Ride Like A Girl | J Snowden | Gavin Sheehan | 15-8 | Would have been closer without a mistake or two; every chance. | 283 |
| 1 | Border Gem | J Scott | Lorcan Williams | 5-1 | Went close in third bumper…form has substance. | 243 |
| 4 | Lady Kara | Dr R Newland & J Insole | Luke Scott (3) | 7-2 | Entitled to have a say…if taking to hurdles. | 260 |
| 6 | Ninna Collina | Jedd O’Keeffe | Conor O’Farrell | 5-1 | Wasn’t beaten far in any of them…unlikely to be far away. | 242 |
2:42 BetWright Bangers N’Cash Novices’ Hurdle
A Class 4 race for novice hurdlers over 2m 53y with 5 runners. Alistair Jones’ Spotlight Verdict selects BIG BOY BARNEY, stating, “BIG BOY BARNEY beat a Graded performer in his Irish point and appears to be making progress under rules.”
• Spotlight Selection: BIG BOY BARNEY
• One Day Ratings Leader: Jackstell (Total Score: 329)
• Market Movers: Big Boy Barney (3.25 to 4.00)
• Market Drifters: Marhaba The Champ (5.50 to 7.50)
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Spotlight Odds | Spotlight Comment | One Day Rating |
| 4 | Big Boy Barney | F O’Brien | Jonathan Burke | 9-4 | Making steady progress…should be bang there. | 247 |
| 1 | Jackstell | J Snowden | Gavin Sheehan | 11-4 | Hasn’t done much wrong…looks sure to be involved. | 329 |
| 5 | Marhaba The Champ | Mrs S Leech | Sean Bowen | 11-2 | Useful Flat performer…could make a hurdler and Sean Bowen rides. | 280 |
| 3 | Whatyouwaitingfor | N & W Twiston-Davies | James Turner (5) | 3-1 | It’s not strong form…no reason why he won’t run well. | 292 |
3:12 BeatWright: Beat The Wright Way Handicap Chase
This Class 5 handicap chase over 2m 4f 194y has 9 runners. The Spotlight Verdict is cautious: “It’s hard to know which way to turn as none of those are convincing. JIMMYJEROO has won around here and he might be the answer.”
• Spotlight Selection: JIMMYJEROO
• One Day Ratings Leader: Jimmyjeroo (Total Score: 229)
• Market Movers: Lelant (13.00 to 6.50), Boys Of Wexford (8.50 to 6.50)
• Market Drifters: Designer Destiny (4.33 to 7.00), Clearisthewater (5.50 to 8.50), Megascope (29.00 to 81.00)
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Spotlight Odds | Spotlight Comment | One Day Rating |
| 3 | Jimmyjeroo | Henrietta Knight | Brendan Powell | 11-4 | Won from the front over C&D in April…returns only 2lb higher. | 229 |
| 4 | Designer Destiny | T Vaughan | Sean Bowen | 4-1 | Has done well in points…could be a factor off this low a mark. | 189 |
| 1 | Clearisthewater | A Watson | Ben Poste | 4-1 | Plenty to prove now sent chasing, though he did win a point. | 182 |
3:42 BetWright Safer Gambling Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle
A Class 5 handicap hurdle over a staying trip of 3m 1f 119y with 8 runners. This race features a Spotlight “nap” selection from Alistair Jones: “JUNGLE WOOD (nap) has found his level in handicaps and it’s hard to envisage him not being involved in this company.”
• Spotlight NAP: JUNGLE WOOD
• One Day Ratings Leader: Jungle Wood (Total Score: 247)
• Market Movers: Getaway With You (6.50 to 3.75)
• Market Drifters: Knightsbridge (5.00 to 17.00 – a significant drift of 300%), Blue In The West (15.00 to 29.00), Flash In The Pan (15.00 to 23.00)
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Spotlight Odds | Spotlight Comment | One Day Rating |
| 5 | Jungle Wood | Mrs S Bradstock | Sean Bowen | 9-4 | Has found his level in handicaps…respected. | 247 |
| 3 | Jager Time | F O’Brien | Fern O’Brien (5) | 9-4 | Unexposed as a stayer and feared most. | 242 |
| 4 | Knightsbridge | J & A J O’Neill | Jonjo O’Neill Jr | 13-2 | Would be of some interest if backed on this handicap debut. | 179 |
4:15 Join The 2025/2026 Hereford Racing Club Handicap Hurdle
This is a small-field Class 4 handicap hurdle over 2m 5f 163y with 4 runners. The Spotlight Verdict favors DONNIE AZOFF, stating he “probably ran as well as he ever has when close up in a Class 3 handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter a month ago.”
• Spotlight Selection: DONNIE AZOFF
• One Day Ratings Leader: Donnie Azoff & Jeudidee (tied, Total Score: 280)
• Market Movers: Ballintubber Boy (2.50 to 3.25)
• Market Drifters: The Tide Turns (21.00 to 67.00 – a 230% drift)
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Spotlight Odds | Spotlight Comment | One Day Rating |
| 3 | Donnie Azoff | J Snowden | Isabelle Ryder (7) | 15-8 | Every chance. | 280 |
| 4 | Jeudidee | K Bailey & M Nicholls | Ciaran Gethings | 5-2 | Should be involved. | 280 |
| 1 | Ballintubber Boy | N & W Twiston-Davies | Toby McCain-Mitchell (5) | 6-4 | On a competitive mark back over hurdles. | 221 |
4:45 Spa Motors Hereford Handicap Chase
A Class 5 handicap chase over 3m 1f 44y. One non-runner (Sheeka Supreme) leaves a field of 10. The Spotlight Verdict from Alistair Jones suggests IRON D’EX: “The selection is on a good mark and has an eyecatching record when fresh.”
• Spotlight Selection: IRON D’EX
• One Day Ratings Leader: Ballynaheer (Total Score: 260)
• Market Movers: Anytrixwilldo (12.00 to 7.50)
• Market Drifters: Born At Midnight (3.75 to 8.50)
• Non-Runner: #11 Sheeka Supreme
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Spotlight Odds | Spotlight Comment | One Day Rating |
| 4 | Iron D’Ex | Sheila Lewis | Sean Houlihan | 10-1 | A good record when fresh bodes well and he could easily have a say. | 183 |
| 9 | Unspeakable | C Williams | Charlie Maggs (5) | 9-2 | Has a good chance at the weights. | 232 |
| 10 | Radharc Na Slaine | D Rees | Sean Bowen | 11-2 | Looks a big player under Bowen now returned to further. | 229 |
| 3 | Ballynaheer | D Dennis | Jonathan Burke | 7-2 | Handily gets in here of the same mark. | 260 |
5:20 St Michaels Hospice Fireworks 1st November Mares’ Handicap Hurdle
This is a Class 5 handicap hurdle for fillies and mares over 2m 3f 147y with 10 runners. The Spotlight Verdict identifies NORTHERN ROSE as the selection: “In an open race the suggestion is NORTHERN ROSE who was clear of the rest behind an in-form horse at Uttoxeter.”
• Spotlight Selection: NORTHERN ROSE
• One Day Ratings Leader: Quick Of The Night (Total Score: 232)
• Market Movers: Quick Of The Night (7.00 to 4.33), After Many Days (8.50 to 6.00)
• Market Drifters: Lynsey Larue (5.50 to 12.00), Cheeky Lady (6.00 to 12.00), Prairie Queen (9.00 to 19.00)
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Spotlight Odds | Spotlight Comment | One Day Rating |
| 8 | Northern Rose | G Hanmer | Jack Hogan | 4-1 | Off this career-low mark…possibilities. | 228 |
| 9 | Prairie Queen | S Gardner | Sean Houlihan | 13-2 | Could go well provided she’s better behaved than last time. | 170 |
| 2 | Quick Of The Night | Dave Roberts | Lee Edwards | 5-1 | Perhaps a better horse at 2m…one or two others appeal more. | 232 |
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Kempton Park Race Meeting Analysis
Surface: All-Weather (AW) Going: Standard to Slow (STD-SLW)
4:10 Racing TV Handicap
This Class 6 handicap over 1m has 13 runners after one non-runner. The Spotlight Verdict from Paul Smith selects DOUBLE TIME, noting, “This is easier than his latest assignment and his Windsor win in July suggests he should be able to deal with this mark.”
• Spotlight Selection: DOUBLE TIME
• One Day Ratings Leader: Foreseen (Total Score: 266)
• Market Movers: Foreseen (4.50 to 3.25)
• Market Drifters: Super Hit (4.00 to 6.50), Koko Blue (11.00 to 21.00)
• Non-Runner: #4 Havana Touch
| Draw | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Spotlight Odds | Spotlight Comment | One Day Rating |
| 5 | Double Time | T Vaughan | Callum Hutchinson | 14-1 | This return to Class 6 will help and he has the ability to feature. | 221 |
| 12 | Foreseen | A Carroll | Cieren Fallon | 6-1 | Several creditable efforts in defeat this year…one to consider. | 266 |
| 7 | Bowood | I Furtado | Paddy Bradley | 7-2 | No doubt he has the ability to feature. | 227 |
| 9 | Super Hit | Darryll Holland | Rossa Ryan | 5-1 | On a dangerous mark…Rossa Ryan a positive booking. | 240 |
4:40 Try Unibet’s New Improved Acca Boosts Nursery Handicap
A Class 5 nursery handicap over 1m with 6 runners. Paul Smith’s Spotlight Verdict favors URGENT CALL: “…is improving run by run and another step forward here could see him break his duck.”
• Spotlight Selection: URGENT CALL
• One Day Ratings Leader: Luzon Heights (Total Score: 284)
• Market Movers: Luzon Heights (1.91 to 1.62)
• Market Drifters: None of note
| Draw | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Spotlight Odds | Spotlight Comment | One Day Rating |
| 6 | Urgent Call | Charlie Johnston | Jack Mitchell | 11-4 | Could improve further now handicapping at a realistic level. | 253 |
| 2 | Luzon Heights | W Knight | Oisin Murphy | 6-4 | Up 5lb but could yet rate higher over this trip. | 284 |
| 5 | Hello Humphrey | M Usher | Joey Haynes | 4-1 | 1m could unlock further progress. | 221 |
5:10 Juddmonte/EBF Fillies’ Restricted Novice Stakes
A valuable Class 2 novice stakes over 1m for 2-year-old fillies with 13 runners. The Spotlight Verdict leans towards a newcomer: “SHEBARA, a sister to a Group 3 winner in France, looks a likely type on paper.”
• Spotlight Selection: SHEBARA
• One Day Ratings Leader: Spiritoftheblues (Total Score: 305)
• Market Movers: Spiritoftheblues (3.50 to 2.75), Lizzana (4.33 to 3.50)
• Market Drifters: Myrrh (9.00 to 17.00), Laser Luck (17.00 to 34.00)
| Draw | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Spotlight Odds | Spotlight Comment | One Day Rating |
| 2 | Shebara | A Balding | Oisin Murphy | 7-2 | Represents powerful connections and she’s one to note. | 56 |
| 3 | Spiritoftheblues | D O’Meara | Daniel Tudhope | 4-1 | 1m should suit and she holds solid claims despite the penalty. | 305 |
| 13 | Miss Pretty | E Smyth-Osbourne | Georgia Dobie | 6-1 | Powered home to win a 7f fillies’ maiden here…remains capable of better. | 289 |
| 8 | Lizzana | M Botti | Marco Ghiani | 5-1 | Made a promising start…each-way claims once again. | 270 |
5:40 Unibet/British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes
This Class 5 novice race over 7f has 12 runners. The Spotlight Verdict favors FORT ROCK from a powerful stable, stating the trainer’s “runners in AW novice/maiden events operate at an excellent strike-rate.”
• Spotlight Selection: FORT ROCK
• One Day Ratings Leader: Exotic Baby (Total Score: 309)
• Market Movers: Storm Point (10.00 to 4.50), Fort Rock (3.50 to 2.88)
• Market Drifters: Interstate (6.00 to 11.00), Kaindy (7.00 to 11.00)
| Draw | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Spotlight Odds | Spotlight Comment | One Day Rating |
| 10 | Fort Rock | C Appleby | James Doyle | 9-4 | Trainer’s runners…are always to be feared. | 70 |
| 1 | Exotic Baby | G Boughey | Rossa Ryan | 9-2 | Can win more races but it won’t be easy…conceding 7lb. | 309 |
| 4 | Interstate | J & T Gosden | Benoit De La Sayette | 6-1 | One to consider. | 49 |
| 11 | Storm Point | E Walker | Oisin Murphy | 13-2 | Oisin Murphy booked for debut and he needs a market check. | 57 |
6:10 Unibet 3 Uniboosts A Day Maiden Fillies’ Stakes
A Class 5 maiden over 7f with 7 runners after one non-runner. Peter Entwistle’s Spotlight Verdict selects THAISA, noting she “can take a step forward from her Newcastle fourth after a lay-off and get off the mark.”
• Spotlight Selection: THAISA
• One Day Ratings Leader: Welljudged (Total Score: 285)
• Market Movers: Thaisa (4.00 to 2.50), Welljudged (2.25 to 1.91)
• Market Drifters: Sapphire Princess (5.00 to 10.00), Cotiere (5.00 to 9.50)
• Non-Runner: #2 Mini Mayfair
| Draw | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Spotlight Odds | Spotlight Comment | One Day Rating |
| 4 | Thaisa | A Balding | Oisin Murphy | 3-1 | Can build on it now and rates a player. | 241 |
| 3 | Welljudged | R Varian | James Doyle | 3-1 | Has more to offer and merits serious consideration. | 285 |
| 8 | Sapphire Princess | O Sangster | Daniel Tudhope | 11-4 | Has the form to play a big part if back on song. | 236 |
6:40 Unibet More Extra Place Races Fillies’ Handicap
This Class 4 handicap over 6f features a Spotlight “nap” selection from Paul Smith: “SHALLOW (nap)…The return to this venue, where she has run well in all five visits, could see her resume winning ways with Oisin Murphy a notable booking.”
• Spotlight NAP: SHALLOW
• One Day Ratings Leader: Cindy Lou Who (Total Score: 336)
• Market Movers: Powdering (13.00 to 8.00)
• Market Drifters: Raneenn (5.00 to 9.00), Jewelry (13.00 to 26.00)
| Draw | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Spotlight Odds | Spotlight Comment | One Day Rating |
| 8 | Shallow | Richard Spencer | Oisin Murphy | 6-1 | On a good mark and Oisin Murphy takes over in the saddle; type to bounce back quickly. | 310 |
| 6 | Jettie’s Run | R Beckett | Rossa Ryan | 11-4 | Back against her own sex and holds strong claims. | 279 |
| 3 | Cindy Lou Who | A Carroll | William Carson | 4-1 | Given this year’s progress she can’t be ruled out. | 336 |
7:10 & 7:40 Try Unibet’s New Smartview Racecards Handicap (Div I & II)
These are two divisions of a Class 4 handicap over 1m 2f 219y.
• Div I Spotlight Selection: GUNSHIP. Note: Gunship is a non-runner. With the selection scratched, Crystal Mariner and Sportingsilvermine are key contenders.
• Div II Spotlight Selection: SIR WILLIAM. Peter Entwistle writes, “…William Haggas’ strong-traveller marginally preferred to Roger Varian’s recent C&D runner-up.”
• Non-Runners (Div I): #1 Shihoku, #5 Gunship
• Market Movers (Div II): Sir William (3.25 to 4.33 – backed in from early prices), Asmen Warrior (8.00 to 4.50)
| Race | Horse | Spotlight Comment | One Day Rating |
| 7:10 | Sportingsilvermine | No obvious reason why he won’t make another bold bid. | 334 |
| 7:10 | Crystal Mariner | Hit with a 5lb rise but still feasibly weighted. | 296 |
| 7:40 | Sir William | Big shout on his Polytrack debut. | 305 |
| 7:40 | Blast The Dream | A likely player nudged up 1lb. | 293 |
8:10 Bet £20 Get £20 With Unibet Fillies’ Handicap
A Class 5 handicap for fillies over 1m 2f 219y. The Spotlight Verdict from Peter Entwistle selects PERGOLA, who “posted a good fourth under an aggressive ride at Yarmouth last time and can resume winning ways off the same mark.”
• Spotlight Selection: PERGOLA
• One Day Ratings Leader: Pergola (Total Score: 249)
• Market Movers: Shaffron (15.00 to 8.50), Veraison (8.50 to 6.50)
• Market Drifters: Nanny Park (8.00 to 17.00), Safe And Sound (7.00 to 10.00)
| Draw | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Spotlight Odds | Spotlight Comment | One Day Rating |
| 8 | Pergola | W Haggas | Cieren Fallon | 11-4 | A likely player off the same mark for yard well among the winners. | 249 |
| 1 | Jet Black | A Balding | Oisin Murphy | 3-1 | She may do better still after a break with headgear again fitted. | 232 |
| 4 | Safe And Sound | J & T Gosden | Benoit De La Sayette | 14-1 | Has more to offer now going handicapping up in trip. | 230 |
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Musselburgh Race Meeting Analysis
Going: Good
1:52 Ray Hawthorne Memorial Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap
A Class 5 handicap over 1m 208y. This race features a Spotlight “nap” selection from Steve Boow: “TRIPLE FORCE (nap) could well follow up his Newmarket success and enhance his strong record since wearing a visor.”
• Spotlight NAP: TRIPLE FORCE
• One Day Ratings Leader: Triple Force (Total Score: 280)
• Market Drifters: Shielas Well (7.00 to 10.00)
| Draw | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Spotlight Odds | Spotlight Comment | One Day Rating |
| 3 | Triple Force | C Lidster | Mr Eireann Cagney | 13-8 | Very solid in the retained headgear. | 280 |
| 1 | Shielas Well | G Tuer | Miss Amy Collier | 5-1 | Enters calculations. | 197 |
| 6 | Believe In Lies | D & N Barron | Miss Alice Keighley | 8-1 | Could go well. | 205 |
2:22 100% Racingtv Profits Back To Racing Selling Stakes
A Class 3 selling stakes for 2-year-olds over 7f 15y. Steve Boow’s verdict suggests, “SANIYAAT’S STAR looks a solid alternative after running creditably at maiden/nursery level last month.”
• Spotlight Selection: SANIYAAT’S STAR
• One Day Ratings Leader: Homestrait (Total Score: 263)
• Market Drifters: Sudbury Hill (8.50 to 19.00)
| Draw | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Spotlight Odds | Spotlight Comment | One Day Rating |
| 4 | Saniyaat’s Star | R Fahey | Oisin Orr | 5-1 | Has done enough to warrant respect in this field. | 229 |
| 2 | Fine Art Dealer | W Haggas | Jason Hart | 5-2 | Sole runner on the card for his Newmarket stable and looks interesting. | 251 |
| 6 | Real Man | K Burke | Clifford Lee | 3-1 | Best form…gives him a major chance in this field. | 253 |
2:52 Emerald Club Handicap
A Class 5 handicap over 5f. Two non-runners leave a field of 10. Colin Russell’s verdict is: “The in-form PARISIAC is taken to confirm last week’s C&D form with Arnhem…despite meeting him on slightly worse terms.”
• Spotlight Selection: PARISIAC
• One Day Ratings Leader: Parisiac & Arnhem (tied, Total Score: 290)
• Market Movers: Oriental Prince (19.00 to 11.00), Arnhem (3.50 to 2.88)
• Non-Runners: #10 Joshuas Dream, #12 Bonito Cavalo
| Draw | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Spotlight Odds | Spotlight Comment | One Day Rating |
| 1 | Parisiac | I Jardine | Jack Nicholls (5) | 5-2 | Should go well again, particularly as he is 2lb lower. | 290 |
| 9 | Arnhem | J Goldie | Paul Mulrennan | 11-4 | Should go well again. | 290 |
| 4 | Jm Jhingree | J Goldie | Oisin Orr | 6-1 | Each-way chance. | 258 |
3:22 Catherine & Charlotte Roche Handicap
A Class 5 staying handicap over 1m 7f 217y. One non-runner leaves a field of 9. Steve Boow’s verdict selects one of the 3-year-olds: “The shortlist is headed by the low-mileage 3yos SPOOKY WOOKY and Minella Study…The selection ran well behind a subsequent scorer when switched to handicap level last time.”
• Spotlight Selection: SPOOKY WOOKY
• One Day Ratings Leader: Trojan Sun (Total Score: 262)
• Market Movers: Minella Study (4.00 to 2.63)
• Market Drifters: Spooky Wooky (4.00 to 8.00)
• Non-Runner: #6 Jubilee Party
| Draw | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Spotlight Odds | Spotlight Comment | One Day Rating |
| 2 | Spooky Wooky | S West | Andrew Elliott | 3-1 | Clear possibilities off 1lb lower. | 194 |
| 1 | Minella Study | A Nicol | Jason Hart | 7-2 | Low-mileage 3yo…interesting on handicap/stable debut. | 241 |
| 5 | Trojan Sun | J Goldie | Lauren Young (7) | 11-4 | Likely player back down in grade. | 262 |
3:52 British EBF Premier Fillies’ Handicap
A valuable Class 3 fillies’ handicap over 7f 15y with 6 runners after a non-runner. The verdict favors a course specialist: “ROCK MELODY could well complete a hat-trick of wins in this contest. … very attractively weighted and warrants respect.”
• Spotlight Selection: ROCK MELODY
• One Day Ratings Leader: Jannas Journey (Total Score: 314)
• Market Movers: Rock Melody (5.50 to 4.00), Bellarchi (5.50 to 4.00)
• Non-Runner: #1 Thelma’s Angel
| Draw | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Spotlight Odds | Spotlight Comment | One Day Rating |
| 1 | Rock Melody | J Goldie | Amie Waugh (3) | 11-2 | Successful off higher marks in this race for the last two years. | 242 |
| 7 | Lexington Belle | A Haynes | Jason Hart | 7-2 | 1lb below last winning mark; one to consider. | 262 |
| 6 | Bellarchi | G Tuer | Oliver Stammers | 9-2 | Remains favourably treated on peak form. | 301 |
4:22 & 4:55 Melissa, Arabella And Oriana Hawthorne Handicap (Div I & II)
These are two divisions of a Class 6 handicap over 7f 15y.
• Div I Spotlight Selection: MONHAMMER. Colin Russell states this “looks a good opportunity for MONHAMMER to win his first race since May 2024.”
• Div II Spotlight Selection: ALPINE SIERRA. “Although not at his best recently ALPINE SIERRA has dropped to a very good mark.”
• Non-Runners (Div I): #2 Good Karma
• Non-Runners (Div II): #5 The Gay Blade
• Market Movers (Div I): Carolus Magnus (4.50 to 2.75)
• Market Movers (Div II): Alpine Sierra (6.00 to 3.50)
| Race | Horse | Spotlight Comment | One Day Rating |
| 4:22 | Monhammer | Has run creditably on his last three starts…one with a chance. | 218 |
| 4:22 | Giselles Izzy | Not at her best on last two starts and return to 7f should suit. | 198 |
| 4:55 | Alpine Sierra | On a good mark now, stable going well and an interesting contender. | 203 |
| 4:55 | Carlton And Co | Solid run when fourth over C&D last time…interesting. | 206 |
5:30 Watch On Racing TV Handicap
A Class 6 sprint handicap over 5f 1y with 14 runners. Steve Boow’s verdict is a speculative one: “A chance is taken on ZAPHEA who has lacked consistency this season but ran encouragingly on her penultimate start, had an excuse last time and remains attractively handicapped.”
• Spotlight Selection: ZAPHEA
• One Day Ratings Leader: Beerwah (Total Score: 228)
• Market Movers: Refuge (29.00 to 11.00), Crackinthunder (13.00 to 7.00)
• Market Drifters: Doralee (8.50 to 21.00), Beerwah (6.00 to 12.00)
| Draw | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Spotlight Odds | Spotlight Comment | One Day Rating |
| 6 | Zaphea | I Jardine | Andrew Mullen | 10-1 | Inconsistent…but is attractively treated (last two wins off 16lb higher). | 185 |
| 1 | Beerwah | J & S Quinn | Jason Hart | 9-2 | May have more to offer in the retained headgear. | 228 |
| 10 | Mrs Bagerran | Miss T Waggott | Amie Waugh (3) | 12-1 | Record in this race features a success in 2023…enters calculations. | 182 |
| 14 | Sixcor | Miss L Perratt | Kaiya Fraser | 12-1 | Won this race off 2lb higher last year and has a good chance. | 168 |
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Roscommon Race Meeting Analysis
Going: Heavy
2:05 Roscommon Racecourse (C & G) Maiden
A maiden race over 7.5f. The Spotlight Verdict from Dave Stephens suggests, “This won’t take much winning…GALLEY POINT is readily preferred after his much-improved effort on his second start at Killarney.”
• Spotlight Selection: GALLEY POINT
• Market Movers: Harry Longabaugh (15.00 to 6.50), Hexagonal (4.50 to 3.50)
• Market Drifters: Galley Point (2.63 to 3.50), Tour Guide Tom (11.00 to 23.00)
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Spotlight Odds | Spotlight Comment |
| 2 | Galley Point | T O’Mara | Killian Leonard | 5-4 | Leading claims in this company on the back of that effort. |
| 5 | Teffian Warrior | C Murphy | Ben Coen | 5-2 | Would have a chance on his Galway fifth but he struggled on heavy ground last time out. |
| 4 | Millraceflow | A Oliver | W J Lee | 6-1 | Place chance if he handles this softer ground. |
2:35 Guinness Handicap
A competitive handicap over 7.5f. The Spotlight Verdict selects COUNTERCULTURE: “She was runner up behind Earls here last month and she may be able to turn the tables if the first-time visor ekes out a bit more.”
• Spotlight Selection: COUNTERCULTURE
• Market Movers: Counterculture (7.00 to 5.00)
• Market Drifters: Fast Tara (5.00 to 7.50)
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Spotlight Odds | Spotlight Comment |
| 11 | Counterculture | W McCreery | W J Lee | 12-1 | Solid chance if the visor ekes out a little bit more. |
| 14 | Spanish Temptress | R O’Brien | Colin Keane | 7-2 | Up in grade but should go well again. |
| 10 | Fast Tara | P W Flynn | Luke McAteer | 4-1 | Sole previous win came on heavy; big chance. |
| 1 | Earls | G Cromwell | Sam Coen (7) | 7-1 | Back on track at the Curragh latest…soft ground fine. |
4:05 Roscommon Rated Race
A rated race for 3-year-olds over 1m 2.5f. This race contains a Spotlight “nap” from Dave Stephens: “GLENROYAL (nap)…this looks an excellent opportunity…to notch up a third career victory.”
• Spotlight NAP: GLENROYAL
• Market Movers: Glenroyal (2.50 to 2.00)
• Market Drifters: None of note
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Spotlight Odds | Spotlight Comment |
| 2 | Glenroyal | J P O’Brien | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 11-10 | Has won on soft and should cope with this drop in trip. |
| 1 | Local Lad | G O’Leary | J M Sheridan | 6-4 | Has been a non-runner on account of heavy before so testing conditions a big concern. |
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Yarmouth Race Meeting Analysis
Going: Good
2:30 bettingsites.co.uk Betting Sites Nursery Handicap
This Class 5 nursery features a Spotlight “nap” selection from David Moon: “CALAFIORI (nap), who has won two of his last three starts including an emphatic success at Pontefract last Monday.”
• Spotlight NAP: CALAFIORI
• Market Movers: Lord Harcourt (3.25 to 2.38), Stardinia (8.50 to 5.50)
• Market Drifters: Son Of Sarabi (7.50 to 15.00)
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Spotlight Odds | Spotlight Comment |
| 1 | Calafiori | G Boughey | Billy Loughnane | 2-1 | This is tougher under a penalty but he’s open to more progress…big player. |
| 5 | Lord Harcourt | E Walker | Kieran Shoemark | 7-2 | Looks interesting now switched to a nursery…this step back up in trip should suit. |
| 3 | Son Of Sarabi | J Portman | Neil Callan | 6-1 | On reduced mark…he could make another bold bid. |
3:00 British EBF Novice Stakes
A Class 4 novice race over 6f. The Spotlight Verdict selects BALLYBUNION, noting he “sets the standard on that form; key player.”
• Spotlight Selection: BALLYBUNION
• Market Movers: Debrief (4.50 to 3.25)
• Market Drifters: None of note
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Spotlight Odds | Spotlight Comment |
| 1 | Ballybunion | Michael Bell | Hector Crouch | 2-1 | Left his debut form behind when a 5l second at Ripon…behind a useful rival. |
| 6 | Smiley Face | Charlie Johnston | Billy Loughnane | 2-1 | Should benefit from that experience and he’s bred to appreciate this step up in trip. |
| 4 | Heddon Street | Michael Bell | David Egan | 5-1 | Stablemate of Ballybunion and market should be informative. |
4:30 winningpost.co.uk Free Racing Tips Handicap
A Class 5 handicap over 1m 3.5f. David Moon’s Spotlight selection is ITRAAQ, from a stable with a strong record in the race: “has leading claims if she can build on that and yard won this in 2022 and 2023.”
• Spotlight Selection: ITRAAQ
• Market Movers: Itraaq (2.25 to 2.75 – still strong in the market)
• Market Drifters: Ethelwulf (3.75 to 5.50)
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Spotlight Odds | Spotlight Comment |
| 5 | Itraaq | W Haggas | Tom Marquand | 6-4 | Ran respectably in tough conditions on recent handicap debut at Sandown. |
| 6 | Ethelwulf | J & T Gosden | Robert Havlin | 11-4 | Bred to be much better than this opening mark; needs a close look in market. |
| 1 | King’s Castle | D Simcock | Taryn Langley (5) | 7-2 | Needs to rediscover his spark back in trip. |
5:00 MCI Celebrating Their 4th Year Anniversary Handicap
A Class 6 handicap over 1m with 14 runners after a non-runner. The Spotlight selection is VALKYRJA: “…reappeared with a good second at Kempton last month and the first three pulled clear in that race.”
• Spotlight Selection: VALKYRJA
• Market Movers: Timeless Spirit (15.00 to 8.50), Love You More (15.00 to 9.50)
• Market Drifters: Lady Kameko (7.50 to 12.00)
• Non-Runner: #2 Gemini Star
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Spotlight Odds | Spotlight Comment |
| 7 | Valkyrja | M Crawley | Jack Callan (5) | 13-2 | Still unexposed at this trip; respected back on turf. |
| 12 | Duffus Castle | P McBride | Kieran Shoemark | 11-2 | Big player if he can transfer his progress back to turf. |
| 9 | Love You More | J Parr | Darragh Keenan | 10-1 | Looks interesting on this step up to 1m. |
| 4 | Lady Kameko | S Pearce | Pat Cosgrave | 13-2 | A player if she can repeat that latest form. |
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