Newmarket

Tomorrow, May 3, 2025FlatClass 31m

Successful from the same mark in this race 12 months ago, CRACK SHOT produced a solid first effort for his new yard when third at Kempton 26 days ago and, given he may well tighten up a bit for that outing, he could be the way to go under William Buick. Redcar scorer Classic Encounter and Dolce Courage are others to consider. Charming Whisper and Waiting All Night also make each-way appeal.

  • Crack Shot
  • Classic Encounter
  • Dolce Courage
1m Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
  • 5. Crack Shot
    J: William BuickT: Daniel & Claire Kubler
    F: 1400057-3
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-9
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    87
    Days Since Last Run:
    26
    Verdict
    Useful sort who took this race from same mark on reappearance 12 months ago. Mixed bag thereafter prior to being sold out of Ed Walker's stable for 80,000 gns and encouraging return for new yard when third of 12 in handicap at Kempton (1m) 26 days ago. Interesting.
  • 11. Classic Encounter
    J: Billy LoughnaneT: George Boughey
    F: 622/553-1
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    81
    Days Since Last Run:
    26
    Verdict
    Consistent sort who showed improved form returning from 5 months off when winning 12-runner handicap at Redcar (8f, good) 26 days ago. That race has thrown up subsequent winners and he could yet have more to offer given his low-mileage profile.
  • 2. Mirsky
    J: Jamie SpencerT: David O'Meara
    F: 90528589-
    Price History:
    9.50
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    90
    Days Since Last Run:
    180
    Verdict
    4-time winner in France. Yet to get his head in front for present yard but acquitted himself well in big-field handicaps on several occasions last season. Below best in refitted tongue tie (discarded here) at Kempton on final start in November but better expected on return from career-low mark.
  • 6. Cogitate
    J: Rob HornbyT: Charles Hills
    F: 15/2084-7
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    86
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Lightly-raced 4-y-o who ended last season with an encouraging fourth at Kempton (1m) in November and proved an easier ride than was often the case last year when seventh of 14 in handicap at Newbury (1m) on return 21 days ago and he could yet have more to offer.
  • 4. Sterling Knight
    J: Ryan MooreT: Ed Dunlop
    F: 9691-5228
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    88
    Days Since Last Run:
    15
    Verdict
    Dual winner on turf last summer who saw things out best when resuming winning ways at Chelmsford (1m) in December. Essentially holding form well on AW in recent months and likely he'll give another good account back on turf partnered by Ryan Moore.
  • 8. Great Chieftain
    J: Tom MarquandT: Paul & Oliver Cole
    F: 231211-00
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    83
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Progressive during second half of last season, making it 3 wins from 4 starts with a determined display in 7-runner handicap on July Course on final start. Not threatened in pair of starts on AW/turf so far this spring but this drop back in trip expected to suit.
  • 15. Charming Whisper
    J: Warren FentimanT: Philip McBride
    F: 42545-595
    Price History:
    12.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    8-11
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    75
    Days Since Last Run:
    15
    Verdict
    Landed back-to-back 1m handicaps during first half of last season and comes here having performed creditably when fifth of 16 in handicap at Chelmsford (1m) 15 days ago, left with too much to do. On a good mark and promising young rider takes off a handy 5 lb. Respected.
  • 7. Dolce Courage
    J: Clifford LeeT: James Horton
    F: 11/679-44
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    blinkers and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    83
    Days Since Last Run:
    34
    Verdict
    Dual AW scorer at 3 yrs for John & Thady Gosden. Didn't kick on initially for new yard but made a much better fist of things with blinkers enlisted when fourth of 15 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good) 34 days ago. Needs things to drop right but possesses scope for better on turf.
  • 1. Mr Baloo
    J: Joe LeavyT: Richard Hannon
    F: 0-2131113
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    10-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    92
    Days Since Last Run:
    15
    Verdict
    Had a fine spell on AW since the turn of the year, gaining a fourth victory since February when landing 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in March. Confirmed he remains at the top of his game when third at Lingfield (10f) recently but career-high mark does demand more.
  • 14. Hes A Gentleman
    J: Oisin MurphyT: Hugo Palmer
    F: 029584-18
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    visor
    Official Rating:
    78
    Days Since Last Run:
    70
    Verdict
    Dipped below last winning mark and bounced back to best when regaining winning thread at Wolverhampton (7f) in January. Found a 4 lb rise enough to anchor him when eighth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) a month later and others appeal more back on turf. Visor back on.
  • 12. Waiting All Night
    J: George WoodT: Richard Spencer
    F: 48443-650
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    visor
    Official Rating:
    80
    Days Since Last Run:
    16
    Verdict
    Form figures in 7f/1m handicaps on the July course last summer read 24121. Also performed well on the Rowley Mile during the autumn but he turned in a rare below-par display when tenth of 11 in a C&D handicap 16 days ago. First time visor could sharpen him up.
  • 13. Longhaired General
    J: Joanna MasonT: Craig Lidster
    F: 2231-1485
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    80
    Days Since Last Run:
    3
    Verdict
    Ended last season in good form on turf and improved form when landing back-to-back 1m events on AW during the winter. Lines up here having done too much too soon when fifth of 10 in handicap at Ascot (1m) 3 days ago and better showing not ruled out.
  • 10. Al Rufaa
    J: Tom EavesT: Daniel & Claire Kubler
    F: 64002287-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    hood
    Official Rating:
    82
    Days Since Last Run:
    213
    Verdict
    Went down narrowly from 2 lb lower mark in pair of 1m AW handicaps last summer. Shaped as if still in good form next 2 starts, keeping on for seventh of 14 in handicap at Kempton (1m) in October. Strike rate tempers enthusiasm to a degree but capable of exploiting this mark at some point this term.
  • 3. Darkness
    J: Jason WatsonT: David O'Meara
    F: 5440150-7
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-11
    Gear:
    visor
    Official Rating:
    89
    Days Since Last Run:
    17
    Verdict
    Again paid his way in 2024 by landing 7f handicaps on the July Course here and another at Sandown in September. Well-beaten returning from 6 months off when last of 7 in handicap here (7f) 17 days ago but that ought to have blown the cobwebs away.
  • 9. Global Skies
    J: David EganT: B. F. Brookhouse
    F: 3127/3757-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    hood
    Official Rating:
    82
    Days Since Last Run:
    246
    Verdict
    Fairly useful sort who was successful over 6f as a juvenile. Largely ran with credit in defeat in 3-y-o handicaps on turf last summer before an underwhelming hurdles debut effort at Fontwell in August. Likely needs to pull out more if he's to land this on return.
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