17:55 Newbury

Friday 16 May 2025

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Coolmore Auguste Rodin Handicap

Off time: 17:55 | Winning time: 2m 31.33s

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(10)

One Cool Dreamer^p1¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A King| OR: 72| BF

11/2

Has returned with creditable in-frame efforts at Kempton and Goodwood this spring. Cheekpieces on first time. One to consider under Oisin Murphy.

Form: 1157-24

(12)

Parkland³⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Jason Watson| T: A M Balding| OR: 71

14/1

Fair maiden. Ran poorly back on turf when down the field over 1¼m here 34 days ago.

Form: 3/27-470

(8)

La Cadalora^h²⁹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: J R Fanshawe| OR: 71

18/1

Placed in AW novices at Kempton (1m/11f) 8 months apart but well-held fifth on turf debut at Doncaster in July and off again since. Retains potential as a lightly-raced sort but possibly best watched this time unless the betting vibes are strong.

Form: 3/25-

(15)

An Bradan Feasa¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Joe Leavy⁽³⁾| T: Jack Jones| OR: 71| BF| D

11/2

Dual hurdles winner who was well suited by the increase in trip when opening his account in this sphere in 8-runner handicap at Catterick (1½m) last month. Even better form when second under a penalty at Southwell a week later. Another 3 lb higher here but still respected.

Form: 6/7012

(6)

Amancio^t²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Edward Greatrex| T: Faye Bramley| OR: 71

13/2

Flat winner last spring and arrives fit from hurdling, winning a 2m Chepstow maiden (good to firm) 3 weeks ago on his first start for Faye Bramley. On a workable mark back on the Flat.

Form: 522428-

(7)

Percy Jones¹¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-8| J: L Morris| T: D M Loughnane| OR: 71| D

50/1

Latest win at Wolverhampton (2m) last autumn but off since a below-par effort at Kempton in January. Possibly best watched back on turf after 114 days off.

Form: 20173-8

(13)

Alpine Stroll¹⁶³

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: S D Bowen| T: M Wigham| OR: 70| D

40/1

Successful twice around 1½m on turf last year but ended 2024 with a couple off below-par efforts on AW. First outing for 163 days and possibly best watched unless the betting hints otherwise.

Form: 721470-

(4)

Nibras Gold^p³⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: H Crouch| T: James Owen| OR: 70| D

13/2

Yet another to benefit from the switch to James Owen, striking at the first attempt back on the Flat in 1½m Beverley handicap last month. A 3 lb rise shouldn't prevent another bold bid.

Form: 11224/1

(9)

Gallant Lion²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: Jim Crowley| T: Ian Williams| OR: 69| C

10/3

Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 9/1, respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at Lingfield (2m, AW) on Good Friday, not clear run. Back down in trip. Capable off this mark.

Form: 308-388

(11)

Francesco Baracca^h¹²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Georgia Dobie| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR: 69| D

40/1

Successful over this trip at Kempton last August. Running respectably there when last seen over the winter. Much depends on whether he's fully primed after 4 months off.

Form: 15245-4

(3)

Dalton Park²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: P Cosgrave| T: R Hughes| OR: 67

14/1

Promise in 3 qualifying runs on AW and appeals as one who could have more to offer now moving into handicap company on turf. All the more interesting if backed.

Form: 566

(1)

Molten Sea¹⁹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Cieren Fallon| T: W J Haggas| OR: 66| D

13/2

Won handicaps over 1½m and 2m at Musselburgh last season and it's of some interest that a leading stable is persevering with her as 4. Yet another to consider.

Form: 641621-

(2)

Fram Castle¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 8-7| J: J F Egan| T: D J S Ffrench Davis| OR: 56

16/1

Fit from hurdling, ran creditably back on the Flat when third of 10 in handicap at Salisbury (1¾m, firm) 12 days ago, unable to sustain effort.

Form: 23988-3

Non-Runners

(5)

Civil Law²⁸

Weight: 9-8| Age: 8

T: R A Teal J: Luke Catton

(14)

Imperial Cult³⁹

Weight: 9-0| Age: 6

T: R Cook & J Bridger J: Finley Marsh

Forecasts

Gallant Lion (10/3), An Bradan Feasa (11/2), One Cool Dreamer (11/2), Amancio (13/2), Nibras Gold (13/2), Molten Sea (13/2), Dalton Park (14/1), Parkland (14/1), Civil Law (14/1), Fram Castle (16/1), La Cadalora (18/1), Imperial Cult (25/1), Francesco Baracca (40/1), Alpine Stroll (40/1), Percy Jones (50/1)

A wide-open finale. AMANCIO won comfortably over hurdles at Chepstow recently for new trainer Faye Bramley and is nicely treated back on the Flat judged on the pick of last year's form. Nibras Gold made a winning return to the Flat for James Owen last month and a 3 lb rise shouldn't prevent another prominent showing from him. One Cool Dreamer, the mount of Oisin Murphy, and An Bradan Feasa are others to consider. Dalton Park rates a potential improver in handicaps and needs a betting check.