Newmarket 1:50
Marhaba Ghaiyyath
J Doyle, C Johnston
Marhaba Ghaiyyath appeals as a leading contender in the bet365 Handicap over 1m 2f at Newmarket. The three-year-old gelding arrives on the back of a rejuvenating return to form, having found the frame at both Chelmsford and here in the Bet365 July meeting, with his latest effort marking a particularly eye-catching comeback. He races off a workable mark of 89, which looks fair considering the progressive nature of his recent outings. With James Doyle retaining the ride and connections boasting a fine record in this contest—trained by Charlie Johnston, who has secured multiple renewals—Marhaba Ghaiyyath ticks all the boxes: fitness, race sharpness, and a mark that leaves him well in contention for a bold finish.
Ascot 2:00
Lady Of Arabia
J Nicholls, E Johnson Houghton
Lady Of Arabia looks primed to perform in the Tide Apprentice Handicap over 1m at Ascot. The five-year-old mare arrives on the back of a solid third at Haydock in late June, where she showed a willing attitude under soft ground and carried a mark of 82 with credit. Now eased to a mark close to 82, she appears well treated for this step up to Class 4 company. With Jack Nicholls up again and Ascot’s testing mile offering stamina in her favour, Lady Of Arabia ticks all the boxes: proven form on similar ground and a weight that leaves her ideally placed to challenge in the finish.
York 2:10
Fifty Nifty
B Loughnane, T Clover
Fifty Nifty looks a lively contender in today’s William Hill More Top Prices Handicap over 7f at York. The four-year-old has dropped to a workable mark of 93 and arrives on the back of a forward-moving reappearance, finishing eleventh in a competitive handicap at Ascot in June where he shaped better than the result suggests. His debut handicap win at Newmarket last spring showed his ability to deliver a peak effort when conditions and mark align. With Billy Loughnane booked and a mark that gives him value, Fifty Nifty ticks the boxes of experience, race awareness, and potential improvement, making him one to keep firmly in the mix.
Newmarket 2:25
Venetian Sun
C Lee, K Burke
Venetian Sun is a standout contender in the Duchess of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2, 6f) at Newmarket. The two-year-old filly remained unbeaten with a commanding victory in the Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot, taking the step up in class in her stride. That performance showcased her speed, composure, and natural progress over today’s track and trip. With Clifford Lee booked again and Karl Burke’s astute placement keeping her under the radar, Venetian Sun brings all the key assets of pattern-winning form, course adaptability, pedigreed potential, and strong race fitness. She ticks every box and looks a class act in this renewal.
York 2:45
First Instinct
C Fallon, W Haggas
First Instinct arrives as a well‑treated three-year-old in the Summer Stakes, bringing Group form and a proven turn of foot. The daughter of Bated Breath has already won twice this season, including a decisive success at Ayr, and placed over the same C&D in this race two years ago, highlighting her ability to handle both the trip and track. Rated 104, she carries a weight-for-age allowance and remains competitively positioned, especially with Cieren Fallon retaining the ride. With natural speed, course confidence, and sharp recent form, First Instinct ticks every box and should pose a serious threat in a race tailored to her strengths.
Newmarket 3:00
Real Dream
T Marquand, I Muscutt
Real Dream looks well positioned to make a significant impact in the bet365 Trophy (1m 6f Heritage Handicap) at Newmarket. Now five, the consistent campaigner has struck form at the ideal time, having recently landed a competitive Class 2 handicap by a length at Doncaster. That was well executed under Tom Marquand and showcased his improvement and stamina. Racing off a mark of 103, he appears well treated given the strength of his recent performance. With proven staying power, mid-division tact and the stamina to sustain a strong finish, Real Dream ticks the key boxes of form, fitness, mark, and trip—and should go close in a race that demands guts and determination.
Newmarket 3:35
Cinderella’s Dream – 9/4
W Buick, C Appleby
Cinderella’s Dream is the leading contender in the Tattersalls Falmouth Stakes (Group 1, 1m) at Newmarket. This four-year-old filly brings exceptional credentials—she kicked off her season with a convincing win in the Dahlia Stakes on this course and followed up with a strong second in the Duke of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot, clearly showing she maintains her form at the highest level. Now racing off a mark of 115, she holds a 3 lb weight advantage over her Ascot conqueror and retains the services of William Buick. With that seamless blend of class, track affinity, and sharp current form, Cinderella’s Dream ticks every box for a bold showing and looks well poised to go all the way.