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Today, August 8, 2026FlatClass 26f

Verdict

The progressive THUNDER CALL was doing his best work at the finish when third at Newmarket last time and looks the one to be with, especially as this stiffer track promises to suit him even better. Red Spells Danger is likely to be on the premises again, while Anyasi strikes as the type to continue improving now entering handicap company and has to be feared.

Thunder Call
Red Spells Danger
Anyasi

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places

9. Thunder Call
J: Jerry ChauT: William Haggas
F: 02-113
Price History:
2.50
Age:
3
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Wide-margin winner of 6f Kempton maiden on return. Progressed again when following up in 22-runner affair on handicap debut at York (6f, good to firm) in June. Ran at least as well in defeat at Newmarket since and remains open to improvement, with this stiffer track promising to suit.
4. Red Spells Danger
J: Saffie OsborneT: Tim Easterby
F: 6-2211245
Price History:
4.33
Age:
3
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Has proved well suited by the drop to 6f, easily winning Ripon maiden and Hamilton handicap before pushing Thunder Call close in an often informative 3-y-o contest at York in June. Solid efforts in defeat in good-quality handicaps subsequently and can give another good account.
3. May Angel
J: Christophe LemaireT: John & Thady Gosden
F: 5156-3388
Price History:
9.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Useful sort who won a 7f novice last year. Ran up to his best when eighth of 13 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) on most recent outing but needs more if he's to defy his current mark in a race of this nature.
8. Cape Ashizuri
J: D. B. McMonagleT: John & Sean Quinn
F: 152-10
Price History:
8.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
56
Verdict
Took his record to 2-4 with a useful effort when landing 6f Pontefract handicap on reappearance. Struggled in a much better race won by Thunder Call at York, however.
5. Figjam
J: Vincent C. Y. HoT: Katie Scott
F: 412-74646
Price History:
13.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
A winner at 2 yrs who ran about as well as could be expected in the face of another stiff task when sixth of 13 in Group 3 Summer Stakes (50/1) at York (6f, good to firm) 29 days ago. Makes a belated handicap debut and needs more.
10. Grasmere Boy
J: Yutaka TakeT: Julie Camacho
F: 22115
Price History:
17.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Confirmed previous promise when off the mark in 6f Ripon maiden in June and progressed significantly to make a successful transition to handicaps at Chester the following month. Run best excused there on most recent start having been lit up after a bump at the start.
1. Havana Hurricane
J: Frida Valle SkarT: Eve Johnson Houghton
F: 2346-3039
Price History:
17.00
Age:
3
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Won 2 of first 3 starts last year, including the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot. Ran well sent handicapping in first-time headgear when third at Sandown in July, despite not seeming ideally suited by the drop back to 5f. Never better than mid-field here last time but has since been gelded.
6. American Gulf
J: Suraj NarreduT: Oliver Cole
F: 10922-
Price History:
19.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
310
Verdict
Made a successful debut at Windsor in June 2025 and got back on track when runner-up on final 2 outings that year. Gelded since last seen and returns in a warm-looking affair.
2. Shaatir
J: Luke FerrarisT: Archie Watson
F: 310-449
Price History:
19.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
67
Verdict
Not seen again at 2 after finishing midfield in the Coventry at Royal Ascot but returned with an improved effort when fourth of 13 in listed race at Chantilly (6.5f, all-weather) in March. Has gone backwards in 2 runs since, though, and opening mark looks on the stiff side. Blinkers on for 1st time.
7. Jel Pepper
J: Marie VelonT: Stuart Williams
F: 3471-4664
Price History:
19.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Landed a big-field 7f sales race at Newmarket in October but below form in listed races first 2 starts this season. Took a step back in the right direction when sixth of 10 on handicap bow at Windsor in June but ran to only a similar level at Salisbury since. Has left Oliver Cole. Hooded.
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11. Anyasi
J: ReserveT: Roger Varian
F: 3-11
Price History:
4.33
Age:
3
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Showed the benefit of a patient approach when making an impressive winning reappearance 10 months on from his debut at Yarmouth (6f) in June. Defied a penalty in comfortable fashion at Leicester (6f) and looks the type to continue improving now switched to handicap company.
12. One And Gone
J: ReserveT: Ian Williams
F: 73340110
Price History:
21.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Took his form up a notch when making all in a Goodwood handicap in July and showed a good attitude to follow up at Sandown (5f) 2 weeks later. Underperformed in his hat-trick bid in a more competitive affair back at Goodwood last time, though.

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