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Formscan  - SOMETHING SPLENDID and Billy Loughnane formed a winning partnership in a slightly weaker race over C&D last month and there is a lot to like about their bid for back-to-back wins. A 6lb rise looks very manageable given the cosy manner of that success and more can be expected here. Zarakerjack has also made progress since being stepped up to 1m2f and could be on the premises. The penalised hat-trick seeker Gloryous is another must for the shortlist.

110
0144
Charming Whisper (GB) 4,b g 10-2

Charm Spirit (IRE)-Natsovia(Nathaniel)

(27) d1 (P Sweeney)
Rated 74 Won When Rated 74

25
2218
Giselles Defence (IRE) 5,b g 10-2

National Defense (GB)-Cotton Camera(Lilbourne Lad)

cp+(13) d4 (Ms Sin??ad O'Scanaill)
Rated 74

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Giselles Defence (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Double Red (GB)1
10th Jul 2025 Newbury(1m 2f , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) Giselles Defence (IRE) 2nd (9/2 9-7 Rated 71) Ryan Kavanagh 5.00L in front of Double Red (GB) 5th (3/1Fav 9-12 Rated 71) T E Whelan (8 ran)
sp
Zarakerjack (FR)1
17th Jul 2025 Epsom(1m 2f 17yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) Giselles Defence (IRE) 1st (5/4Fav 10-1 Rated 71) Billy Loughnane .03L in front of Zarakerjack (FR) 2nd (11/4 9-6 Rated 71) Jack Mitchell (4 ran)
sp
32
3211
Gloryous (IRE) 3,ch f 10-0 (Incl 6lbs Penalty)

Cotai Glory (GB)-Saikung(Acclamation)

(9) d2 (Mr W Clifford)
Rated 83

411
-115
Double Red (GB) 4,gr g 9-13

Belardo (IRE)-Red Boots(Verglas)

(29) d1 (Mr T A F Frost)
Rated 71

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Double Red (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Giselles Defence (IRE)1
10th Jul 2025 Newbury(1m 2f , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) Giselles Defence (IRE) 2nd (9/2 9-7 Rated 71) Ryan Kavanagh 5.00L in front of Double Red (GB) 5th (3/1Fav 9-12 Rated 71) T E Whelan (8 ran)
sp
56
-379
Dramatic Effect (GB) 4,ch f 9-10

Bated Breath (GB)-Daryana(Dutch Art)

hd6(39) (Daryana Partnership)
Rated 68

64
5241
Something Splendid (GB) 3,b c 9-7

Postponed (IRE)-La Chapelle(Holy Roman Emperor)

(20) cd1 (Trebles Holford Thoroughbreds)
Rated 73

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Something Splendid (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Mandana (IRE)1
28th Sep 2024 Chelmsford City(7f , Flat, Standard) Mandana (IRE) 2nd (9/2 9-2 Rated 73) R Havlin 5.00L in front of Something Splendid (GB) 6th (150/1 9-5) Darragh Keenan (13 ran)
sp
73
0132
Zarakerjack (FR) 3,b c 9-7

Zarak (FR)-Villanelle(Kingman)

(22) d1 (The Fat Jockey Partnership)
Rated 73

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Zarakerjack (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Giselles Defence (IRE)1
17th Jul 2025 Epsom(1m 2f 17yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) Giselles Defence (IRE) 1st (5/4Fav 10-1 Rated 71) Billy Loughnane .03L in front of Zarakerjack (FR) 2nd (11/4 9-6 Rated 71) Jack Mitchell (4 ran)
sp
Political Power (IRE)1
12th Feb 2025 Kempton(1m , Flat Maiden, Standard / Slow) Political Power (IRE) 4th (5/1 8-11 Rated 76) Darragh Keenan 4.25L in front of Zarakerjack (FR) 7th (16/1 8-11) Luke Morris (12 ran)
sp
87
9154
Political Power (IRE) 3,b g 9-6

Wooded (IRE)-Orayda(New Approach)

ts3(16) c1 (Mr Mark Benton)
Rated 72

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Political Power (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Zarakerjack (FR)1
12th Feb 2025 Kempton(1m , Flat Maiden, Standard / Slow) Political Power (IRE) 4th (5/1 8-11 Rated 76) Darragh Keenan 4.25L in front of Zarakerjack (FR) 7th (16/1 8-11) Luke Morris (12 ran)
sp
98
2240
Mandana (IRE) 3,b f 9-6

Persian King (IRE)-Amanda Carter(Tobougg)

hd6(13) (Paul Drinkwater & Partner)
Rated 72

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Mandana (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Something Splendid (GB)1
28th Sep 2024 Chelmsford City(7f , Flat, Standard) Mandana (IRE) 2nd (9/2 9-2 Rated 73) R Havlin 5.00L in front of Something Splendid (GB) 6th (150/1 9-5) Darragh Keenan (13 ran)
sp
109
8-76
Lemurian (GB) 3,b g 9-0

Dubawi (IRE)-Montare(Montjeu)

(102) (Mohammed Rashid Al Saadi)
Rated 66

111
6770
Jester Queen (USA) 3,b f 8-3

Practical Joke (USA)-Gymnastic(Pioneerof The Nile)

(12) (Mr Rupert Frost)
Rated 44

First Time - In a Flat Handicap Lemurian» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 11/4 Gloryous, 10/3 Something Splendid, 7/2 Zarakerjack, 15/2 Political Power, 10/1 Lemurian, 14/1 Double Red, 16/1 Giselles Defence, Mandana, Charming Whisper, 20/1 Dramatic Effect, 66/1 Jester Queen.

Previous Years
2024 City Of Delight 3 9-5 Rossa Ryan 1/2Fav (D Menuisier) (Drawn 8)
2023 Finest Leader 3 9-6 W Buick 6/4Fav (Roger Charlton) (Drawn 9)

Symbols Explained

WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run

The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
I Williams
7
46
15

Charlie Clover
2
3
66

Jamie Osborne
2
14
14

Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole
1
17
5

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Billy Loughnane
22
91
24

Hector Crouch
6
27
22

Jack Mitchell
3
29
10

Joe Leavy
2
20
10

R Havlin
2
12
16

William Carson
2
23
8

For Jockeys in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Newmarket

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
John Gosden
278
1607
17

Henry Candy
37
281
13

I Williams
32
284
11

Eve Johnson Houghton
26
255
10

Tom Clover
20
149
13

Peter Chapple-Hyam
17
249
7

P McBride
17
244
7

Jamie Osborne
6
133
5

Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole
2
17
12

Charlie Clover
1
4
25

D J Jeffreys
0
1
0

For Trainers in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Newmarket

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
R Havlin
74
632
12

S M Levey
61
612
10

David Egan
56
559
10

Jack Mitchell
40
379
11

Hector Crouch
23
163
14

Billy Loughnane
20
155
13

William Carson
14
208
7

T E Whelan
6
53
11

Tyler Heard
1
27
4

Joe Leavy
0
29
0

Elizabeth Gale
0
4
0

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Newmarket

Horse
Wins
Runs
Charming Whisper (GB)
0
7
Double Red (GB)
0
1
Something Splendid (GB)
1
2
Political Power (IRE)
1
1
Mandana (IRE)
0
2
Lemurian (GB)
0
1
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