July Festival Day 1: Charlie Appleby acca , French raider, and a 14/1 outsider
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NEWMARKET (JULY)
9 July 2026
Thursday 9th July
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Betway Handicap (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good To Firm
- Runners
- 14
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Centre
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
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Thunder Call
Selected at:
4/1
William Haggas’ Thunder Call could hardly have been more impressive when bolting up by six lengths in a Kempton Maiden on his penultimate start and the three-year-old made a seamless switch to handicaps next time, winning a good race at York. There could be any amount of improvement to come and a 6lb rise might not be enough to stop him.
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D
7 x Distance Winner - Won 7 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 7 wins from 9 starts at this distance (78%)
Five AW handicap wins but even better in turf sprints since; can go well back at 6f
334143
Age: 3
Weight: 9-9
OR: 101
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 5f GF | 23yHc | 9-6 | 3/27 | Bacio (4L) | 22/1 | 101 | 103 |
| 5 Jun 26 | Eps Epsom | 7f GS | 3yL | 9-2 | 4/6 | Ellusive Butterfly (4L) | 11/2 | 101 | 97 |
| 2 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 6f GF | 23yHc | 9-9 | 1/11 | Man Of Vision (nk) | 28/1 | 97 | 101 |
| 10 Apr 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 23y | 9-5 | 4/7 | Sirius A (1L) | 3/1 | 97 | 91 |
| 3 Apr 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 23yHc | 9-9 | 3/14 | Al Najashi (3¾L) | 6/1 | 97 | 91 |
| 28 Feb 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 3yL | 9-4 | 3/8 | Hilitany (1¼L) | 7/1 | 97 | 94 |
Most runs over 7f; creditable 8th of 27 when dropped to 5f at Ascot; this trip can suit
56-338
Age: 3
Weight: 9-3
OR: 95
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 5f GF | 23yHc | 9-0 t1 | 8/27 | Bacio (6¾L) | 25/1 | 95 | 87 |
| 8 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 7f Gd | 23yHc | 9-8 | 3/10 | Colori Forever (3¼L) | 4/1 | 95 | 95 |
| 17 Apr 26 | Nby Newbury | 7f Gd | 23yHc | 9-9 | 3/14 | Stellar Sunrise (2¾L) | 11/2 | 95 | 96 |
| 25 Oct 25 | Nby Newbury | 7f Sft | 2yG3 | 9-2 h1 | 6/7 | Time To Turn (10½L) | 11/1 | 95 | 76 |
| 20 Aug 25 | Yor York | 7f GF | 2yG3 | 9-3 | 5/7 | Gewan (6¾L) | 12/1 | - | 84 |
| 28 Jul 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 52yNv | 9-7 | 1/8 | Tierra Del Toro (2¼L) | 9/2 | - | 84 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 5 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (26%)
Smart over 6f but ran poorly when last of 27 at Royal Ascot (5f; 13-2); trust suspended
23-110
Age: 3
Weight: 9-3
OR: 95
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 5f GF | 23yHc | 9-0 | 27/27 | Bacio (21L) | 13/2 | 95 | 36 |
| 25 May 26 | Lei Leicester | 6f GF | 33yHc | 9-4 | 1/12 | Pilu (2½L) | 4/1 | 85 | 92 |
| 7 May 26 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GF | 4Md | 9-6 | 1/5 | Miss Nightcap (4½L) | 11/8 | - | 80 |
| 1 Sep 25 | Bri Brighton | 6f GF | 52yMd | 9-7 | 3/4 | Ironwill (4¼L) | 10/11F | - | 61 |
| 15 Aug 25 | Thi Thirsk | 6f GF | 42yMd | 9-7 | 2/15 | Alaminos (1½L) | 85/40F | - | 74 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Emphatic winner of handicap debut (6f, AW); never involved over 5f at Royal Ascot
2-1790
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 94
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 5f GF | 23yHc | 9-1 | 14/27 | Bacio (9¾L) | 40/1 | 96 | 78 |
| 16 May 26 | Nby Newbury | 6f Gd | 3yL | 9-2 h | 9/10 | Song Of The Clyde (8¼L) | 12/1 | 97 | 79 |
| 1 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 6f GF | 3yG3 | 9-3 h | 7/8 | Coppull (5¼L) | 11/2 | 98 | 91 |
| 13 Mar 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 23yHc | 9-5 h | 1/8 | Monarch's Gold (4¼L) | 13/8F | 88 | 98 |
| 10 Oct 25 | Yor York | 7f Gd | 22y | 9-2 h | 2/14 | Astrazar (nse) | 7/4F | 88 | 89 |
| 13 Sep 25 | Chs Chester | 7f GS | 22yMd | 9-3 h | 1/9 | Advance Twentyfive (5½L) | 5/4F | 84 | 88 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts at this distance (67%)
Up-and-coming 3yo; solid 5f form, including at Royal Ascot; return to 6f can suit
311-24
Age: 3
Weight: 9-1
OR: 93
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 5f GF | 23yHc | 8-12 | 4/27 | Bacio (4¾L) | 22/1 | 93 | 92 |
| 24 Apr 26 | San Sandown | 5f Gd | 23yHc | 9-9 | 2/9 | Black Star Boy (¾L) | 4/1 | 91 | 93 |
| 11 Jul 25 | Chs Chester | 6f Gd | 42yNv | 9-10 | 1/10 | Blazing (4¾L) | 4/6F | - | 89 |
| 14 Jun 25 | Chs Chester | 6f GS | 22yNv | 9-7 | 1/10 | Chairmanfourtimes (1¼L) | 2/1F | - | 83 |
| 27 May 25 | Lei Leicester | 6f Gd | 42yMd | 9-7 | 3/13 | Rock On Thunder (2¾L) | 16/1 | - | 80 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Distance Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts at this distance (67%)
Serious progress at 6f; closely matched with Thunder Call on latest York form; thereabouts
-22112
Age: 3
Weight: 9-1
OR: 93
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 26 | Yor York | 6f Gd | 23yHc | 8-9 | 2/22 | Thunder Call (½L) | 7/2F | 89 | 93 |
| 17 May 26 | Ham Hamilton | 6f Gd | 43yHc | 9-3 | 1/14 | Marcellinus (4L) | 9/4F | 79 | 86 |
| 8 May 26 | Rip Ripon | 6f Gd | 4Md | 9-6 | 1/6 | Rousham (8½L) | 1/16F | 79 | 81 |
| 23 Apr 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 5Nv | 9-1 | 2/9 | Ay Up Duck (1½L) | 11/10F | 79 | 76 |
| 8 Apr 26 | Cat Catterick | 7f Gd | 4Md | 9-2 | 2/11 | Jeddaal (1¾L) | 11/4 | 79 | 77 |
| 10 Oct 25 | Yor York | 7f Gd | 22y | 8-10 | 6/14 | Astrazar (3¼L) | 14/1 | 81 | 74 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 6 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (38%)
Good reappearance 2nd over C&D; well held at York since; may be high and dry here
14-290
Age: 3
Weight: 8-13
OR: 91
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 26 | Yor York | 6f Gd | 23yHc | 8-13 | 11/22 | Thunder Call (7L) | 10/1 | 93 | 77 |
| 2 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 6f GF | 23yHc | 9-6 | 9/11 | Ten Carat Harry (4¼L) | 4/1 | 94 | 84 |
| 16 Apr 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 6f Gd | 23yHc | 8-13 | 2/13 | Sovereign Spell (½L) | 12/1 | 90 | 93 |
| 10 Oct 25 | Yor York | 7f Gd | 22y | 9-5 | 4/14 | Astrazar (½L) | 50/1 | 79 | 91 |
| 2 Oct 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 42yHc | 9-4 | 1/6 | First Time (¾L) | 100/30 | 79 | 79 |
| 14 Sep 25 | Cur Curragh | 6.5f Y | 2y | 9-5 | 12/16 | Alparslan (9¼L) | 16/1 | - | 66 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts at this distance (67%)
Won a shade cosily on 6f handicap debut at York; up 6lb; can improve for this stiffer test
02-11
Age: 3
Weight: 8-13
OR: 91
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 26 | Yor York | 6f Gd | 23yHc | 8-5 | 1/22 | Red Spells Danger (½L) | 4/1 | 85 | 91 |
| 4 May 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 4Md | 9-6 | 1/11 | Nzuri (6L) | 6/5F | - | 80 |
| 8 Nov 25 | Don Doncaster | 6f Hy | 42yMd | 9-7 | 2/9 | Big Harry (3¾L) | 5/1 | - | 70 |
| 22 Oct 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f Gd | 42yNv | 9-2 | 10/11 | Major Neigh Sayer (21L) | 16/1 | - | 28 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 4 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (25%)
Strong start to handicap career in May; sharp 6f may not have suited at York since
251-29
Age: 3
Weight: 8-12
OR: 90
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 26 | Yor York | 6f Gd | 23yHc | 8-10 | 9/22 | Thunder Call (5¼L) | 5/1 | 90 | 79 |
| 2 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 6f GF | 23yHc | 8-13 | 2/11 | Ten Carat Harry (nk) | 11/4F | 87 | 90 |
| 27 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 52yNv | 9-7 t | 1/7 | Get An Attitude (4L) | 4/11F | - | 85 |
| 31 Oct 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f Gd | 42yNv | 9-2 t1 | 5/15 | Yazin (4¾L) | 4/1 | - | 85 |
| 29 May 25 | Yar Yarmouth | 7f GS | 42yNv | 9-7 | 2/6 | Commander's Intent (1¾L) | 6/4F | - | 78 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 12 wins from 30 in the last 14 days (40%)
Encouraging comeback; no match for Jazl at Leicester (6f) in May; up 2lb; work to do
114-62
Age: 3
Weight: 8-10
OR: 88
Days: 45
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May 26 | Lei Leicester | 6f GF | 33yHc | 9-5 | 2/12 | Jazl (2½L) | 7/2J | 86 | 83 |
| 2 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 6f GF | 23yHc | 8-13 | 6/11 | Ten Carat Harry (2½L) | 14/1 | 87 | 83 |
| 2 Oct 25 | Sal Salisbury | 6f Gd | 22y | 9-8 | 4/4 | Sword Maker (3¾L) | 9/4 | 87 | 76 |
| 29 Aug 25 | Sal Salisbury | 6f GS | 42yNv | 9-8 | 1/10 | Alarming (1½L) | 11/8F | - | 78 |
| 1 Aug 25 | Bat Bath | 5.5f GF | 42yMd | 9-7 | 1/10 | Simplify (2½L) | 28/1 | - | 80 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 5 wins from 17 in the last 14 days (29%)
2-2 on AW; never-nearer 5th at Ascot (5f) in June; return to 6f can suit
21-315
Age: 3
Weight: 8-10
OR: 88
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 5f GF | 23yHc | 8-7 | 5/27 | Bacio (4¾L) | 17/2 | 88 | 87 |
| 1 May 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 43yHc | 9-9 | 1/8 | Dandy Breeze (1½L) | 15/8F | 80 | 86 |
| 17 Apr 26 | Bat Bath | 5.5f Gd | 43yHc | 9-9 | 3/13 | Marcellinus (4¾L) | 100/30F | 80 | 70 |
| 14 Oct 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 52yMd | 9-7 | 1/8 | Fille Unique (2¾L) | 11/8 | - | 73 |
| 30 Sep 25 | Ayr Ayr | 6f Sft | 52yMd | 9-7 | 2/8 | Daizen (1¾L) | 3/1 | - | 65 |
| 18 Sep 25 | Pon Pontefract | 6f GS | 52yNv | 9-4 | 3/9 | Master Of Shanghai (3L) | 17/2 | - | 63 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Low key on return; likeable effort to beat useful type at Windsor (6f); can do better
431-61
Age: 3
Weight: 8-9
OR: 87
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun 26 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GF | 33yHc | 8-11 | 1/10 | Comical Point (½L) | 18/1 | 83 | 88 |
| 4 Mar 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 43yHc | 9-4 | 6/8 | Alasrae (3L) | 4/1 | 84 | 77 |
| 9 Oct 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St | 52yMd | 9-7 | 1/7 | Bellini Spirit (2¾L) | 1/4F | 84 | 82 |
| 6 Sep 25 | Thi Thirsk | 6f Gd | 22yNv | 9-4 | 3/16 | Simplify (2L) | 11/10F | 85 | 77 |
| 20 Aug 25 | Yor York | 6f GF | 22yHc | 8-12 | 4/19 | Ruby's Angel (¾L) | 13/2 | 83 | 82 |
| 29 Jul 25 | Goo Goodwood | 6f Gd | 22yMd | 9-2 | 3/15 | Stellar Sunrise (1¾L) | 66/1 | - | 81 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Found plenty for handicap debut win over C&D in June; up 5lb in a much stronger race
22-11
Age: 3
Weight: 8-6
OR: 84
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 6f GF | 4Hc | 9-6 | 1/9 | Valley Ofthe Kings (1¼L) | 7/2 | 79 | 84 |
| 1 Jun 26 | Nby Newbury | 6f GF | 4Md | 9-7 | 1/6 | Miss Nightcap (1L) | EvensF | - | 82 |
| 10 Aug 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 52yMd | 9-7 | 2/7 | Enricher (1¼L) | 3/1 | - | 76 |
| 3 Jul 25 | Nby Newbury | 6f GF | 42yNv | 9-2 | 2/6 | Electrical (¾L) | 6/1 | - | 74 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
Close 2nd in 6f handicap on final 2yo start; has more to prove on this year's form
12-664
Age: 3
Weight: 8-3
OR: 81
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun 26 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GF | 33yHc | 8-10 | 4/10 | River Spey (2¼L) | 13/2 | 82 | 79 |
| 17 May 26 | Ham Hamilton | 6f Gd | 43yHc | 9-8 | 6/14 | Red Spells Danger (7½L) | 8/1 | 84 | 67 |
| 18 Apr 26 | Thi Thirsk | 5f Gd | 33yHc | 9-3 | 6/14 | Simplify (4L) | 7/1 | 84 | 74 |
| 20 Aug 25 | Yor York | 6f GF | 22yHc | 8-10 | 2/19 | Ruby's Angel (hd) | 22/1 | 81 | 80 |
| 5 Jul 25 | Bev Beverley | 5f GF | 52yMd | 9-7 | 1/10 | Ambishio (hd) | EvensF | - | 75 |
| 21 Jun 25 | Ayr Ayr | 6f Gd | 42yMd | 9-7 | 3/7 | Do Bronxs (1¾L) | 5/6F | - | 74 |
Verdict
Thunder Call is likely to be very dangerous but RIVER SPEY can step forward again from his Windsor win.
River Spey
Betting Forecast:
4/1 Thunder Call,
11/2 Calico Blue,
6/1 Red Spells Danger,
8/1 Ten Carat Harry,
Man Of Vision,
9/1 Sea Cookie,
10/1 Starmade,
12/1 Jazl,
14/1 May Angel,
16/1 Pilu,
River Spey,
25/1 Ghost Mode,
28/1 Advertised,
Mo Of Cairo
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