Newmarket
Today, July 18, 2025FlatClass 41m4fGood Firm
Verdict
Verdict
Given that BONDI pulled nicely clear of the rest with the runner-up when scoring on his handicap bow at Goodwood, this 5 lb higher mark looks more than manageable, even before taking into account his potential, as an unexposed colt from a leading yard. New York Minute failed to progress when just behind Babylon at that course on his first run in a handicap, but this track is likely to prove more suitable and he is taken to reverse the placings with that rival and emerge as the main danger.
Bondi
New York Minute
Babylon
1m4f Hcap
1m4f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/1 odds for first 1 places
- 5. BabylonJ: Jack NichollsT: Harry EustaceF: 65-5233
- Price History:
- 2.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictHaving displayed ability in maiden/novice company, he stepped up when second on handicap debut at Yarmouth (1¼m, good to firm) in April. Has performed to a similar level both subsequent starts, including when upped to this trip at Goodwood last time, and should give another good account. 
1. First OfficerJ: Alexandra EganT: Jane Chapple-HyamF: 27512-487- Price History:
- 3.13
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictSuccessful twice in 2024, including on the other course here (9f, soft) in September, and has acquitted himself well in 2 of his 3 starts at up to 11.4f on fast ground this year. Unlikely to be far away but, at the same time, he will probably find one or two too good once again.
4. Little SaverJ: Liam WrightT: Hugo PalmerF: 535- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictDidn't shape badly on first 2 starts, but latest display at Doncaster represented a step in the wrong direction and needs to get back on track now pitched into a handicap with first-time cheekpieces enlisted. Gelded.
2. ShahbazJ: Ryan KavanaghT: Ian WilliamsF: 0-3721847- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictGained first success since landing a nursery on the Rowley Mile back in 2022 when narrowly prevailing in a 1¼m Chelmsford handicap during the spring. On the downside, he needs to bounce back following a couple of very low-key performances.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
- 3. BondiJ: Joe LeavyT: Richard HannonF: 0541
- Price History:
- 3.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictClear signs of ability in his qualifying runs and duly improved when making a winning handicap debut upped to 12.3f at Chester (good to firm) last month. Hard to grumble with a 5 lb rise and the best is surely yet to come from this colt. - 6. New York MinuteJ: Richard KingscoteT: Ralph BeckettF: 64-44
- Price History:
- 3.13
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictPromise in trio of maidens at around a mile prior to finishing just behind Babylon when fourth upped to this trip in a 5-runner Goodwood handicap. Stamina is seemingly his strong suit, so hopes can be high that he'll be seen in a better light on this stiffer track.