bet365 Old Newton Cup Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

First past the post in female amateurs' race at York (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago, when disqualified due to whip misuse; up 5lb but did well to come home in front following an early stumble and the expected strong pace should suit this unexposed 4yo, who is open to further improvement.

Three AW wins this year (1m4f/1m3f) and second of six behind thriving winner here (2m, good) in May; however, down the field in the Northumberland Vase (2m, AW) last Saturday and it's hard to be confident after that.

Well treated on form as recent as early 2024; however, this 8yo was a long way below his best last May-August and has been off since; plenty to prove.

5yo who has been better than ever this season, going close at York (1m4f, good to firm) in May then winning over today's C&D (good); down the field in Royal Ascot handicap (1m4f, good to firm) since and remains on a career-high mark, but he's not written off in view of his previous fine form.

Wore a first-time visor at York (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago and was awarded the race, with his narrow conqueror My Dream World disqualified due to whip misuse; he was snapping a 12-race losing sequence and has gone back up 4lb, but he's unexposed in the headgear and has each-way claims.