16:00 Newmarket

Saturday 17 May 2025

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Win 1M With BetMGM Golden Goals Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Off time: 16:00 | Winning time: 2m 3.61s

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(3)

White Chapel Road³⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: Billy Loughnane| T: P & O Cole| OR: 80| BF

9/2

Off the mark in 7f Brighton maiden last September and lost little in defeat when third in an Epsom nursery (soft) later that month. Failed to meet market expectations on reappearance last month when fourth in a C&D handicap and now steps into the unknown over this markedly longer trip.

Form: 24813-4

(9)

Venezuelan²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: R Kingscote| T: R M Beckett| OR: 78

9/1

Much better for debut when runner-up in a 1m Lingfield novice in November and matched that form after 6 months off when fourth in a Southwell novice over the same trip 20 days ago, still showing signs of greenness. Could have more to offer over longer trip on turf/handicap debut.

Form: 82-4

(4)

Bryant^b³⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: D Egan| T: George Scott| OR: 78

13/2

220,000 gns Wootton Bassett colt showed improved form in first time blinkers when third of 7 in a Newbury maiden over a longer trip (11f) 35 days ago, travelling well into the race. Looks the sort who could progress now sent handicapping.

Form: 4-23

(2)

Mighty Boy²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Cieren Fallon| T: B J Meehan| OR: 78

11/4

Runner-up in a valuable newcomers' event on debut at Deauville last summer. Failed to build on that in subsequent maiden starts but showed improved form switched to a handicap when a running on fourth at Sandown (10f) last month. Open to further progress.

Form: 27-74

(7)

Chesneys Charm⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Oliver Stammers| T: Grant Tuer| OR: 77

28/1

Landed a third career success (all over 7f) on debut for this yard in October. Left uninspiring reappearance effort behind when runner-up in a 9f Musselburgh handicap but wasn't up to the task over a longer trip at Chester (12.3f) last time. May prove vulnerable to less exposed types.

Form: 432-626

(8)

Kentucky River²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: J P Spencer| T: Ollie Sangster| OR: 77

11/2

Stepped forward from debut when fair fourth in a Kempton maiden (10.9f) in December. Best not judged on latest effort dropped markedly in trip after 4 months off (had been gelded) when down the field at Wolverhampton (7f). Open to improvement on handicap debut over a more suitable trip.

Form: 54-8

(5)

Best Adventure²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: S Foley| T: A M Balding| OR: 74

7/2

Lightly-raced Frankel gelding (650,000 gns yearling) ran his best race to date when given too much to do over an extended mile at Epsom last month, finishing well. Step up to 10f looks set to suit and further improvement could be on the cards.

Form: 4243-54

(6)

String Of Pearls¹⁷⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: L Morris| T: Sir Mark Prescott| OR: 71

14/1

Study Of Man filly was having her third quick run in maidens when fourth at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last November and typically for the yard, looks to have been brought along with handicaps in mind. Bred to be suited by this longer trip and looks the type to do much better now.

Form: 684-

(1)

Squires Treaty^p²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-4| J: Ethan Jones⁽⁵⁾| T: D Donovan| OR: 59

33/1

Remains a maiden after 10 starts but ran right up to his best to finish third in a 10f Yarmouth handicap last month, well suited by the strong pace. Should give another good account but could be vulnerable to an improver in this stronger company.

Form: 224603

Forecasts

Mighty Boy (11/4), Best Adventure (7/2), White Chapel Road (9/2), Kentucky River (11/2), Bryant (13/2), Venezuelan (9/1), String Of Pearls (14/1), Chesneys Charm (28/1), Squires Treaty (33/1)

The well-bred BEST ADVENTURE shaped promisingly when given too much to do at Epsom and it would be no surprise to see further improvement from this son of Frankel now stepped up in trip. Mighty Boy ran his best race to date on handicap debut last month and could progress again, while there could be improvement from both Kentucky River and String of Pearls who look to have been brought along with handicaps in mind.