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Today,Β June 28, 2025FlatClass 26fStandard
Verdict
Verdict
The lightly-raced DURHAM CASTLE is not far off smart now having improved again to resume winning ways at Windsor 2 weeks ago so can defy a 4 lb rise. Aramram is most likeable and is a solid alternative after his decent sixth in the Wokingham last week. Arctic Thunder was a big eye-catcher at Haydock last month and is another to consider.
Durham Castle
Aramram
Arctic Thunder
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
- 1. AramramJ: Sean LeveyT: Richard HannonF: 17-222216
- Price History:
- 3.75
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 98
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictBetter than ever when winning at Newbury in May and backed that up with a respectable sixth of 28 in Wokingham at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) 7 days ago, slowly away. Can make presence felt. 
9. PocklingtonJ: P. J. McDonaldT: Geoff OldroydF: 11500-- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 311
VerdictLightly-raced dual C&D winner. Excuses when tenth of 22 in handicap at York (5.4f, good to firm, 25/1), unsuited by drop in trip. Off 10 months. Remains with potential.
7. Sergeant WilkoJ: Jamie SpencerT: Kevin RyanF: 11105-044- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictC&D winner. Five wins from 16 Flat runs. 25/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fourth of 16 in handicap at Haydock (6f, good) 28 days ago, first home in group. Not taken lightly.
10. DramaJ: Saffie OsborneT: James FergusonF: 12518-931- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 38
VerdictQuirky sort. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap (11/8) at Kempton (6f) 38 days ago, suited by strong pace. Needs things to drop right again up 7 lb.- 13. Arctic ThunderJ: Paul MulrennanT: Ed WalkerF: 141978-P2
- Price History:
- 9.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictBled on return/yard debut but firmly back on track when good second of 16 in handicap at Haydock (6f, good) 28 days ago, finishing with running left. Player for in-form yard. 
6. FivethousandtooneJ: David AllanT: Tim EasterbyF: 0-7440985- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictC&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2024. Not seen to best effect when fifth of 9 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm, 10/1) 9 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Becoming well treated.
3. Strike RedJ: Billy GarrittyT: Richard FaheyF: 9019-6256- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictC&D winner. Not seen to best effect when sixth of 11 in handicap (9/2) at Epsom (6f, soft) 21 days ago, doing too much too soon. Eased 2 lb.
11. Adaay In DevonJ: Silvestre De SousaT: Rod MillmanF: 24266-747- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictSeven wins from 23 Flat runs. 10ΒΌ lengths last of 7 to Fair Angellica in listed race (20/1) at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) 35 days ago. Not badly treated back in a handicap but needs to bounce back.
5. FreshJ: Daniel MuscuttT: James FanshaweF: 50572314-- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 266
VerdictAscot specialist who is likely to need this after 8 months off.
14. IntrusivelyJ: Sam JamesT: Edward BethellF: 232315-- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 289
VerdictBelow form fifth of 20 in minor event at Doncaster (6.5f, good, 5/1), nearest finish. Off 9 months. Makes tapeta debut. Makes handicap debut. Uphill task.
8. Alaskan GoldJ: Marco GhianiT: Robert CowellF: 172/54450-- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 252
VerdictBlinkered for 1st time, last of 20 in handicap at Ascot (8f, soft, 80/1). Off 8 months. Down in trip. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving Alan King. Best watched.
2. Never Just A DreamJ: Hector CrouchT: Alice HaynesF: 555/06198-- Price History:
- 29.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 364
VerdictC&D winner. 28/1, 5 lengths eighth of 11 to Montassib in Chipchase Stakes at this C&D. Off 12 months. First run for yard after leaving Ismail Mohammed. Best watched.
4. Hes A MonsterJ: Faleh BughenaimT: Hamad Al JehaniF: 691/0048-9- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 161
VerdictUseful for Archie Watson 2 years ago but below par for A. De Mieulle after. Off 161 days.- Unnamed Favourite
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- 12. Durham CastleJ: Harry DaviesT: Simon & Ed CrisfordF: 7/311-71
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictLightly raced for age and has earnt a shot at something better after his career best when win in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago, well on top finish.