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NEWMARKET (JULY)
25 June 2026
Thursday 25th June
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Hallgarten Handicap (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 7
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Stands' Side
- Weather
- Sunny
Selection
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Angel Gabriel
Selected at:
7/4
Angel Gabriel produced a decent performance to finish second on debut and bumped into a smart winner when runner-up once again next time. Ralph Beckett’s gelding was a cosy winner at Lingfield in December and there should be plenty more to come now tackling handicaps.
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
On losing run but retains ability and lurks on a dangerous mark; should be involved again
0-3655
Age: 6
Weight: 10-3
OR: 81
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jun 26 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GF | 3Hc | 9-0 | 5/12 | Diligently (1¾L) | 13/2 | 81 | 84 |
| 11 May 26 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GF | 3Hc | 9-2 p | 5/9 | Purest Time (2¾L) | 9/2 | 83 | 82 |
| 17 Apr 26 | Nby Newbury | 6f Gd | 3Hc | 8-13 | 6/16 | Mirabeau (4½L) | 14/1 | 85 | 80 |
| 28 Mar 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 3Hc | 9-0 | 3/11 | Tuco Salamanca (2¾L) | 9/2 | 86 | 88 |
| 11 Aug 25 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GF | 2Hc | 9-4 | 11/12 | Chief Mankato (9L) | 5/1 | 88 | 65 |
| 31 Jul 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 2Hc | 8-11 p1 | 7/12 | Stormy Impact (3L) | 2/1F | 90 | 88 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Should be well handicapped but he has yet to find his best form for new yard this year
2-8050
Age: 4
Weight: 10-1
OR: 79
Days: 40
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-11 t | 10/10 | Expert Agent (29L) | 3/1F | 82 | - |
| 29 Apr 26 | Pon Pontefract | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-8 t | 5/6 | Veblen Good (3¾L) | 100/30 | 84 | 80 |
| 16 Apr 26 | Rip Ripon | 6f GS | 4Hc | 9-10 t | 13/16 | Kodiac Thriller (8½L) | 6/1 | 86 | 65 |
| 29 Mar 26 | Don Doncaster | 6f GS | 3Hc | 9-1 t | 8/19 | Fine Interview (6½L) | 15/2 | 87 | 75 |
| 20 Sep 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-11 t | 2/10 | Photosynthesis (hd) | 9/1 | 85 | 92 |
| 5 Sep 25 | Hay Haydock | 7f Gd | 3Hc | 9-8 t | 10/11 | Ata Rangi (7½L) | 4/1 | 86 | 73 |
D
8 x Distance Winner - Won 8 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 26 in the last 14 days (0%)
2nd in this race last year off a 4lb higher mark; arrives here in form; e-w shout again
322513
Age: 7
Weight: 9-11
OR: 75
Days: 6
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 6f Gd | 5Hc | 9-12 | 3/16 | Ancient State (3¾L) | 100/30F | 73 | 71 |
| 8 Jun 26 | Pon Pontefract | 6f Gd | 5Hc | 9-3 | 1/10 | Veydari (1¾L) | 9/2 | 69 | 79 |
| 21 May 26 | Cat Catterick | 6f Gd | 5Hc | 9-9 | 5/7 | Evocative Spark (3¾L) | 11/2 | 70 | 65 |
| 9 May 26 | Lei Leicester | 6f GF | 5Hc | 9-4 | 2/5 | Mumayaz (2½L) | 4/1 | 70 | 70 |
| 25 Apr 26 | Hay Haydock | 6f GF | 5Hc | 9-8 | 2/11 | Good Earth (2L) | 9/4F | 69 | 72 |
| 10 Apr 26 | Thi Thirsk | 6f Gd | 5Hc | 9-8 | 3/15 | Juan Les Pins (¾L) | 100/30 | 69 | 73 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
6f AW winner when last seen; moves into handicaps with the potential for more
221-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-11
OR: 82
Days: 192
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 6f St | 42yNv | 9-7 | 1/5 | Hen Party (1¼L) | 8/15F | - | 81 |
| 21 Nov 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 52yNv | 9-7 | 2/9 | Domina Ignis (5L) | 4/7F | - | 66 |
| 8 Nov 25 | Don Doncaster | 6f Hy | 42yMd | 9-7 | 2/9 | I'll Be Back (1L) | 7/1 | - | 73 |
7f win as a 2yo; two good runs from three in 2026; still has low mileage
51-403
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: 78
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 26 | Ham Hamilton | 6f GF | 43yHc | 9-8 | 3/8 | Tricky Tel (3L) | 9/2 | 79 | 75 |
| 2 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f GF | 43yHc | 9-8 | 10/11 | Velvet Rhythm (8½L) | 9/2 | 79 | 63 |
| 14 Apr 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f Gd | 43yHc | 9-8 | 4/13 | Startled (1L) | 11/2 | 79 | 78 |
| 18 Oct 25 | Cat Catterick | 7f Gd | 52yMd | 9-7 | 1/10 | Mystical Eye (½L) | 6/5F | - | 76 |
| 4 Oct 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f Gd | 22yMd | 9-7 | 5/5 | Castle Rock (3¾L) | 7/2 | - | 70 |
| 22 Sep 25 | Lei Leicester | 7f GS | 32yMd | 9-7 | 2/10 | Moving Shadow (½L) | 10/1 | - | 79 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Big prices and well beaten in two runs for new yard last month; too much to prove for now
045-60
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: 78
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 26 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GF | 43yHc | 9-9 | 12/14 | Bintola (10½L) | 40/1 | 80 | 51 |
| 9 May 26 | Lin Lingfield | 7f GF | 43yHc | 9-11 | 6/8 | Assaranca (8¼L) | 50/1 | 82 | 69 |
| 12 Dec 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 5f St | 2y | 9-10 | 5/7 | Sovereign Cry (4L) | 14/1 | 84 | 71 |
| 14 Nov 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 6f St | 2y | 9-10 | 4/13 | Gavoo (3½L) | 10/1 | 85 | 72 |
| 11 Oct 25 | Naa Naas | 6f Y | 2yHc | 9-8 p1 | 13/14 | First Approach (13L) | 16/1 | 87 | 50 |
| 22 Sep 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 6f Y | 2yL | 9-5 | 6/12 | Yaupon De Replay (6½L) | 22/1 | 88 | 78 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 6 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (33%)
Not lived up to market billing in three handicaps over further; personal best required
57-356
Age: 3
Weight: 8-4
OR: 61
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 26 | Goo Goodwood | 7f GS | 53yHc | 9-2 | 6/9 | Miss Lady Grace (8L) | 7/2 | 63 | 51 |
| 16 May 26 | Don Doncaster | 8f GS | 63yHc | 9-8 | 5/14 | Tarmonbarry Kid (5¼L) | 4/1 | 64 | 59 |
| 30 Apr 26 | Red Redcar | 8f GF | 63yHc | 9-9 | 3/9 | Ephron (4L) | 5/4F | 64 | 63 |
| 26 Sep 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f GF | 42yMd | 9-2 h1 | 7/8 | Enoch (8¼L) | 80/1 | - | 60 |
| 9 Sep 25 | Ffo Ffos Las | 7.5f Hy | 52yMd | 9-7 | 5/8 | Malachy's Wish (11½L) | 11/2 | - | 44 |
| 22 Aug 25 | Yor York | 7f GF | 22yMd | 9-7 | 12/13 | Frescobaldi (18L) | 50/1 | - | 37 |
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D
Secret History
T: Ed Walker
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
23-114
Age: 3
Weight: 9-8
OR: 79
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 26 | Crl Carlisle | 8f GF | 43yHc | 9-3 h | 4/8 | St Anton (5½L) | 15/2 | 79 | 75 |
| 26 Apr 26 | Wet Wetherby | 7f GF | 4HcF | 9-3 h1 | 1/8 | Mereside Diva (½L) | 7/4F | 77 | 81 |
| 29 Jan 26 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St | 4NvF | 9-0 | 1/8 | Welcome Retreat (½L) | 2/9F | - | 74 |
| 7 Sep 25 | Yor York | 7f Gd | 22yMd | 9-2 | 3/9 | Proud Nation (1¾L) | 9/4J | - | 77 |
| 5 Aug 25 | Nby Newbury | 7f GF | 42yMdF | 9-2 | 2/10 | Touleen (2¼L) | 9/2 | - | 72 |
Verdict
The unexposed ANGEL GABRIEL is selected to make a winning handicap debut at the main expense of Sierra Sands.
Angel Gabriel
Betting Forecast:
2/1 Angel Gabriel,
4/1 Change Sings,
Sierra Sands,
5/1 Fiscal Policy,
7/1 Sixtygeesbaby,
10/1 Ice Cube,
40/1 Fresh Fade
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