15:25 Newmarket

Saturday 12 July 2025

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Bedouin Prince⁵⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR: 100| D

7/4

Fast improving Ghaiyyath colt who bagged 1m2f Doncaster maiden in March and 1m novice on the Rowley course here in May. Showed a good turn of foot on latter occasion so he's a big player now going handicapping for a yard with fine record in this.

Form: 2-11

(6)

Secret Theory⁷¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: James Doyle| T: C Appleby| OR: 97| BF| D

7/2

Dubawi colt created a good impression when resuming with impressive 1m Nottingham novice win in April. Looked ill at ease on the track when fifth of 6 in conditions stakes at Goodwood (8f, good) 71 days ago but he remains with potential on his handicap debut.

Form: 1-15

(7)

Thunder Wonder¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Billy Loughnane| T: C Johnston| OR: 96| D

22/1

Both his wins this season have come at Musselburgh and not disgraced when midfield in the Britannia at Royal Ascot and 9f Curragh handicap since. No forlorn hope.

Form: 140106

(4)

Fifth Column^p²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: R L Moore| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 92| D

4/1

Took his form up a level in the spring when scoring twice, including in the Esher Cup at Sandown. Cheekpieces fitted when seventh of 30 in Britannia at Royal Ascot since, coming home first in his group. Remains of interest with Ryan Moore up.

Form: 622-117

(1)

Raafedd^t²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Tom Marquand| T: W J Haggas| OR: 92| BF

15/2

Teofilo colt was a commanding winner of Newbury novice In May. Only 21st in Britannia at Royal Ascot following month but not best drawn and also suffered a poor run over 1f out. Well worth another chance of a lenient-looking mark.

Form: 6-610

(2)

Sex On Fire^b1⁴⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: George Wood| T: R Spencer| OR: 88| D

66/1

Resumed winning ways at Haydock in April and not disgraced both runs since, eighth of 12 in handicap back at Haydock (8.2f, good to firm) last time. Possibilities with blinkers replacing a visor now.

Form: 4-55168

(5)

Mister Winston¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding| OR: 84| D

5/1

Churchill colt who has progressed with each start to date, getting off the mark in 7.5f Chester maiden two weeks ago. This is tougher but he shouldn't be underestimated on his first venture into handicaps.

Form: 9-3221

Forecasts

Bedouin Prince (7/4), Secret Theory (7/2), Fifth Column (4/1), Mister Winston (5/1), Raafedd (15/2), Thunder Wonder (22/1), Sex On Fire (66/1)

A fascinating handicap in which marginal preference is for BEDOUIN PRINCE who goes into handicaps firmly on the up and is fancied to continue Charlie Appleby's superb record in this event. Both Raafedd (second choice) and Fifth Column didn't enjoy the rub of the green in the Britannia at Royal Ascot and remain with better days ahead of them so rate big threats. Mister Winston completes the shortlist.