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7 August 2026
Friday 7th August
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Molson Coors Beverage Company Handicap (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good To Firm
- Runners
- 10
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Centre
- Weather
- Mostly cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
On a two-year losing spell but last two efforts suggest his turn is near; course winner
-65422
Age: 6
Weight: 10-0
OR: 80
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 26 | Asc Ascot | 7f GF | 4Hc | 10-2 | 2/11 | Tex (1½L) | 9/4F | 80 | 86 |
| 11 Jul 26 | Asc Ascot | 7f GF | 4Hc | 9-13 | 2/17 | Lunario (nk) | 7/1 | 77 | 86 |
| 12 Jun 26 | Goo Goodwood | 8f Sft | 4Hc | 10-7 | 4/8 | Warning Sign (7½L) | 7/1 | 79 | 72 |
| 30 May 26 | Bev Beverley | 7.5f GF | 4Hc | 9-4 | 5/11 | Glenfinnan (1½L) | 9/1 | 80 | 84 |
| 9 May 26 | Hay Haydock | 7f Gd | 4Hc | 9-5 | 6/10 | Ata Rangi (7L) | 12/1 | 81 | 71 |
| 5 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 4Hc | 9-6 | 4/10 | Eldrickjones (2¼L) | 15/2 | 82 | 83 |
w1
Wind Op - First run after wind operation
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
Absent and had wind/gelding operations since below-par effort on AW last December
61495-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-12
OR: 82
Days: 249
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 42yHc | 9-2 | 5/6 | Comic Strip (4¾L) | 12/1 | 84 | 66 |
| 10 Oct 25 | Yor York | 5f Gd | 32yHc | 9-1 | 9/11 | Go Vince Go (5¼L) | 8/1 | 85 | 68 |
| 26 Sep 25 | Hay Haydock | 5f GS | 32yHc | 9-8 | 4/7 | Kolkata Knight (3¼L) | 3/1F | 85 | 76 |
| 18 Aug 25 | Wdr Windsor | 5f GF | 42yHc | 9-9 | 1/9 | Angel Numbers (1¼L) | 4/1 | 81 | 82 |
| 10 Aug 25 | Hay Haydock | 6f GF | 42yHc | 9-5 | 6/7 | Better And Better (4¼L) | 3/1F | 81 | 67 |
| 30 Jul 25 | San Sandown | 5f Gd | 42yHc | 9-6 | 2/5 | Novelette (1½L) | 15/8F | 81 | 79 |
Solid record at novice level has not been transferred to handicaps; stable debut
329-06
Age: 4
Weight: 9-9
OR: 75
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul 26 | Chp Chepstow | 7f GF | 4Hc | 9-1 h | 6/6 | Morte Point (10L) | 11/1 | 79 | 63 |
| 23 May 26 | Sal Salisbury | 8f Gd | 4Hc | 9-10 | 10/11 | Dovey Moon (25L) | 15/2 | 81 | 32 |
| 5 Sep 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 43yHc | 9-7 | 9/9 | Winston's Warrior (5½L) | 11/2 | 82 | 75 |
| 14 Aug 25 | Sal Salisbury | 7f GF | 4Nv | 9-11 | 2/9 | Slipper Time (nk) | 100/30 | 82 | 83 |
| 30 Jul 25 | Lei Leicester | 7f Gd | 4Nv | 9-11 h | 3/12 | Release The Storm (1¼L) | 8/11F | - | 82 |
| 12 Jul 25 | Sal Salisbury | 7f GF | 4Nv | 9-4 h1 | 1/8 | Palio Di Siena (2½L) | 13/2 | - | 78 |
CD
4 x C&D Winner - Won 4 times before on this course at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 4 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (33%)
Record over C&D features wins in this race two years ago and in last two starts; solid
623211
Age: 9
Weight: 9-9
OR: 71
Days: 7
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 6f GF | 5Hc | 9-12 | 1/10 | Robert Anstruther (nk) | 13/8F | 71 | 79 |
| 18 Jul 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 6f GF | 4Hc | 9-3 | 1/8 | Yes I'm Mali (shd) | 13/2 | 69 | 77 |
| 19 Jun 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 6f Gd | 5Hc | 9-8 | 2/16 | Ancient State (3¾L) | 15/2 | 69 | 67 |
| 1 Jun 26 | Nby Newbury | 5f GF | 5Hc | 9-6 | 3/7 | Aces Wild (1¼L) | 6/4F | 70 | 73 |
| 2 May 26 | Goo Goodwood | 5f Gd | 5Hc | 9-2 | 2/9 | The Thames Boatman (hd) | 5/1 | 68 | 73 |
| 1 May 26 | Goo Goodwood | 6f Gd | 3Hc | 8-4 | 6/9 | Far Above Dream (8L) | 22/1 | 71 | 56 |
D
8 x Distance Winner - Won 8 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 18 wins from 70 in the last 14 days (26%)
Returns to rather calmer waters; placed twice over C&D in June; could go well
513200
Age: 7
Weight: 9-8
OR: 74
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 26 | Yor York | 6f GF | 4Hc | 9-5 | 11/21 | Rajaking (7½L) | 25/1 | 75 | 63 |
| 11 Jul 26 | Yor York | 6f GF | 4Hc | 9-4 | 17/19 | Magic Boy (12½L) | 22/1 | 75 | 44 |
| 25 Jun 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 6f GF | 4Hc | 9-11 | 2/5 | Sierra Sands (1L) | 7/4F | 75 | 80 |
| 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 | 80 |
| 21 May 26 | Cat Catterick | 6f Gd | 5Hc | 9-9 | 5/7 | Evocative Spark (3¾L) | 11/2 | 70 | 65 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Close third to Spring Bloom over C&D last week when bidding for a four-timer; in the mix
361113
Age: 5
Weight: 9-8
OR: 74
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 6f GF | 4Hc | 9-5 | 3/8 | Spring Bloom (¾L) | 4/1 | 74 | 79 |
| 25 Jun 26 | Not Nottingham | 6f GF | 5Hc | 9-6 | 1/5 | Return Of The Gods (½L) | 8/11F | 72 | 80 |
| 13 Jun 26 | Lei Leicester | 6f Gd | 5Hc | 9-1 | 1/9 | Jersey Maverick (3¾L) | 11/4F | 63 | 77 |
| 25 May 26 | Lei Leicester | 6f GF | 5Hc | 8-13 | 1/8 | Spirit Of Jenny (1¼L) | 4/1 | 59 | 67 |
| 9 May 26 | Lei Leicester | 7f GF | 5Hc | 9-0 | 6/9 | Zubaru (12L) | 18/5 | 61 | 36 |
| 21 Apr 26 | Yar Yarmouth | 6f GF | 5Hc | 9-0 | 3/6 | Caragio (3¼L) | 13/8F | 61 | 62 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 11 wins from 44 in the last 14 days (25%)
Latest effort is best forgiven; attractively treated on best form and is a course winner
4-7850
Age: 5
Weight: 9-6
OR: 72
Days: 11
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-6 e/s | 11/12 | Modern Times (6L) | 8/1 | 72 | 59 |
| 17 Jul 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-13 e/s1 | 5/12 | King Of Chaos (4¾L) | 15/2 | 74 | 66 |
| 19 Jun 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 7f Gd | 4Hc | 9-5 b1 | 8/9 | Physique (19½L) | 33/1 | 76 | 35 |
| 28 May 26 | Yar Yarmouth | 7f GF | 4Hc | 9-7 | 7/7 | Sea Suite (11L) | 4/1 | 78 | 55 |
| 22 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-4 p | 4/7 | Accrual (3¾L) | 6/4F | 80 | 75 |
| 3 Dec 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 4Hc | 9-5 p | 5/10 | Buccabay (2½L) | 9/1 | 81 | 83 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Won over C&D last August; trailed home last at York on stable/seasonal debut
2172-0
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 72
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 26 | Yor York | 7f GF | 4Hc | 9-3 | 18/18 | Jonny Concrete (26L) | 28/1 | 74 | 13 |
| 14 Oct 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 6f St | 53yHc | 9-8 | 2/9 | Kiniro (1¾L) | 20/1 | 74 | 77 |
| 4 Oct 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 5Hc | 9-4 | 7/10 | Riot (11½L) | 18/1 | 74 | 53 |
| 15 Aug 25 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 6f GF | 5Hc | 9-2 | 1/11 | Lipsink (1L) | 10/1 | 69 | 76 |
| 23 Jul 25 | Lei Leicester | 6f Gd | 63yHc | 9-9 | 2/10 | Moby Quick (hd) | 13/2 | 65 | 71 |
| 8 Jul 25 | Bri Brighton | 7f GF | 6Hc | 9-6 | 5/8 | Sheephavenbaystory (3¼L) | 11/4J | 65 | 63 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 5 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (50%)
0-22 on turf, so the booking of Oisin Murphy needs to make a significant difference
100505
Age: 7
Weight: 9-3
OR: 69
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jul 26 | Ayr Ayr | 6f GF | 3Hc | 8-9 b | 5/9 | Jordan Electrics (2½L) | 33/1 | 70 | 70 |
| 6 Jul 26 | Ayr Ayr | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-3 b | 12/17 | Manila Scouse (5¾L) | 28/1 | 72 | 62 |
| 27 Jun 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 2Hc | 9-4 b | 5/14 | Tuco Salamanca (2L) | 100/1 | 92 | 93 |
| 13 Apr 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 3Hc | 9-7 b | 10/10 | Evening Saigon (8¾L) | 10/1 | 93 | 74 |
| 6 Feb 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 3Hc | 9-7 b | 13/14 | Fahrenheit Seven (9½L) | 11/2F | 93 | 71 |
| 16 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 2Hc | 8-10 b | 1/14 | Pocklington (¾L) | 33/1 | 88 | 97 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Inconsistent for current yard but has a fighting chance on form of Newmarket win in May
814840
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 72
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-8 tb | 11/12 | King Of Chaos (10L) | 8/1 | 74 | 48 |
| 29 Jun 26 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GF | 5Hc | 9-9 tb | 4/9 | Lequinto (2¾L) | 16/1 | 75 | 71 |
| 15 Jun 26 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GF | 43yHc | 9-6 tb | 8/11 | Calling A Star (10½L) | 7/1 | 77 | 49 |
| 23 May 26 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GF | 43yHc | 9-6 tb | 4/14 | Bintola (2½L) | 20/1 | 77 | 74 |
| 15 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 6f Gd | 53yHc | 9-7 tb | 1/8 | Nebulon (1¼L) | 100/30 | 73 | 77 |
| 28 Apr 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 6f St | 43yHc | 8-13 tb | 8/10 | Rogue Messiah (5½L) | 12/1 | 75 | 60 |
Verdict
The vote goes to HAVANA BLUE (nap) who is knocking on the door and looks likely to cope with the drop back in distance.
Havana Blue
Betting Forecast:
11/4 Havana Blue,
4/1 Spring Bloom,
5/1 Fenlander,
6/1 Fiscal Policy,
8/1 Fifty Nifty,
10/1 The Caltonian,
Akabusi,
16/1 Lil Brother,
Aspull,
20/1 Royal Accord
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