Newmarket Race 8 - Horse Comes First Handicap
SOUTHERN WARRIOR (10) rates on top after winning over 1207m at Newcastle two back before a close 3rd at Kempton, while NEBULON (6) brings upside with a Wolverhampton 2nd then 3rd at Newcastle over 1207m, beaten 3.25L. VICTOR CEE (4) is consistent and was 3rd at Catterick over 1005m last start and can figure up to this trip. LOGI BEAR (5) has prior Newmarket 1207m success but needs to lift off a 6th at Newcastle last time.

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 20-day turnaround after finishing 5th of 10 at Ripon over 1207m on 25 Apr, beaten 10.2L with 61kg at $6. Earlier, close 2nd at Lingfield over 1207m on 4 Nov, beaten 0.3L at $3.25. Also ran 5th at Kempton over 1408m on 18 Mar, beaten 3.95L at $15. Three-year-old gelding with Oisin Murphy up; can feature with a return to his Lingfield form.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 25/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $9,837.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD | Darragh Keenan | 61kg | - | - | 4 |
| 10.2L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Darragh Keenan | 61.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.95L | $15.00 |
| 2/4 | 04/11/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,345.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | GOOD | Jack Mitchell | 56.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 4/7 | 11/10/2025 | - | CL3 | $21,641.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Jack Callan | 55kg | - | 6-5-5-5-5-4-4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/5 | 04/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $21,641.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Christian Howarth | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-4-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.55L | $23.00 |
| 15/19 | 20/08/2025 | - | CL2 | $98,370.00 | York | 1207m | GOOD | Jack Dace | 52kg | - | 19-18-18-18-16-15 | 20 |
| 6.85L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Musselburgh | 1006m | GOOD | Darragh Keenan | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/6 | 03/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,788.00 | Yarmouth | 1209m | GOOD | Darragh Keenan | 60.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/11 | 04/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,786.00 | Nottingham | 1223m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 60.5kg | - | 9-8-8-9-9-9 | 4 |
| 9.35L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back to 1207m and draws barrier 1 after two unplaced runs. Best recent effort was 4th of 12 at Lingfield over 1207m on 3 Apr, beaten 0.65L at $29 with 59.5kg. Now carries 60.5kg and adds Blinkers, Tongue Tie for M Murphy with Saffie Osborne up. Can feature with the right run from the inside draw.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 28/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | GOOD | Darragh Keenan | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.6L | $13.00 |
| 8/13 | 17/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $10,034.00 | Bath | 1152m | GOOD | K S Mchugh | 52.5kg | - | 6-6-7-9-11-8 | 5 |
| 13.75L | $23.00 |
| 4/12 | 03/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $49,185.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 59.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 0.65L | $29.00 |
| 9/9 | 17/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,345.00 | Wolverhampton | 1025m | GOOD | Darragh Keenan | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.55L | $29.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-3-3-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 19/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $10,814.00 | Kempton | 1207m | GOOD | Toby Moore | 61.5kg | - | 5-7-6-7-7-5 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 58kg | - | 4-4-4-4-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/10/2025 | - | CL2 | $29,511.00 | Nottingham | 1223m | GOOD | Lewis Edmunds | 56kg | - | 3-3-2-2-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,264.00 | Yarmouth | 1410m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-2-2-2-6-8 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/08/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,478.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | Darragh Keenan | 61kg | - | 2-2-2-1-3-4 | 8 |
| 3.7L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 07/08/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Nottingham | 1223m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | - | 6-7-6-6-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/4 | 15/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Nottingham | 1223m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 58.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.25L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Chelmsford | 1207m | GOOD | K S Mchugh | 57.5kg | - | 6-4-4-4-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $201.00 |
| 10/11 | 16/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Newmarket | 1207m | GOOD | Thomas Peter Queally | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-3-6-10-10 | 3 |
| 32.2L | $126.00 |
| 7/9 | 12/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Brighton | 1060m | GOOD | Darragh Keenan | 60.5kg | - | 3-2-4-6-7 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $51.00 |

Jockey: J F Egan
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 23-day break after a solid 3rd at Catterick over 1005m on 22 Apr, beaten 3.25L with 61.5kg at $7.50. Prior runs included a close 2nd at Southwell over 1221m on 18 Dec, beaten 0.75L at $15 after leading. Drops 1kg here and steps up 202m, with John Egan again riding for Phil McEntee. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 22/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Catterick | 1005m | GOOD | John Egan | 61.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.25L | $7.50 |
| 5/5 | 06/01/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,345.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | John Egan | 57.5kg | - | 3-2-2-2-5-5 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 18/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,345.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | John Egan | 57.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.75L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,345.00 | Wolverhampton | 1025m | GOOD | John Egan | 58.5kg | - | 2-1-1-4-3 | 1 |
| 3L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/09/2025 | - | CL2 | $29,511.00 | Hamilton | 1212m | GOOD | S H James | 59kg | - | 1-1-2-2-4-6 | 8 |
| 9.05L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 02/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Hamilton | 1212m | GOOD | Pierre Louis Jamin | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-2-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.25L | $1.57 |
| 2/8 | 21/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,378.00 | Beverley | 1005m | SOFT | S H James | 60.5kg | - | 5-5-5-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 28/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $31,970.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | GOOD | S H James | 59kg | - | 5-6-5-4-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Hamilton | 1012m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-3-6-6 | 5 |
| 12.75L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Jack Callan
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off 14 days, last start 6th of 8 at Newcastle over 1207m on 1 May, beaten 9.25L with 59kg at $4.50 behind Starmade. Prior runs included 5th at Goodwood over 1207m on 1 Aug, beaten 2.8L in Class 2 at $13. Three-year-old gelding for J Butler; barrier 6 and up 1.5kg to 60.5kg. Track and trip winner with place claims if he can recapture that Goodwood effort.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 01/05/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 9.25L | $4.50 |
| 16/26 | 04/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $175,523.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Sam Hitchcott | 57.5kg | - | 10-11-14-14-13-13-16 | 24 |
| 14.9L | $101.00 |
| 19/20 | 23/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $119,405.00 | Newmarket | 1207m | GOOD | Dougie Costello | 58.5kg | - | 10-12-10-11-14-19 | 5 |
| 16.4L | $12.00 |
| 18/18 | 21/08/2025 | - | CL2 | $98,370.00 | York | 1408m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 57.5kg | - | 14-15-12-8-13-18-18 | 1 |
| 41.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/11 | 01/08/2025 | - | CL2 | $59,022.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | GOOD | J P Spencer | 58kg | - | 10-10-11-11-10-5 | 12 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 19/19 | 19/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $234,041.00 | Newbury | 1036m | GOOD | William T Buick | 57.5kg | - | 17-19-19-19-19 | 3 |
| 23.6L | $15.00 |
| 22/23 | 18/06/2025 | - | Listed | $108,207.00 | Ascot | 1005m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 59.5kg | - | 21-19-20-22-22 | 10 |
| 19.45L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/06/2025 | - | Conditions Race | $73,778.00 | Epsom | 1209m | GOOD | Jamie P Spencer | 60.5kg | - | 1-2-1-1-7-3 | 3 |
| 2.45L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 16/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Newmarket | 1207m | GOOD | Jamie P Spencer | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $1.91 |
| 2/11 | 02/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 59kg | - | 7-7-7-2-2 | 1 |
| 2L | $2.88 |
| 3/15 | 26/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Leicester | 1005m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 59.5kg | - | 6-6-4-6-3 | 14 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: David Probert
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed in two of his last three. Last start 3rd of 9 at Newcastle over 1207m on 20 Apr, beaten 3.25L by Gouken, with 59.5kg at $2.88. Prior run 2nd of 6 at Wolverhampton over 1225m on 3 Mar, beaten 1.14L by Wyle Cop at $2.88. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 20/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Rowan Scott | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.25L | $2.88 |
| 2/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $9,837.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | Rowan Scott | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.14L | $2.88 |
| 6/8 | 23/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Windsor | 1217m | GOOD | David Egan | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-2-6 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Molly Keegan-Price
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 28-day break after finishing 7th of 13 at Bath over 1152m on 17 Apr, beaten 12.25L with 51.5kg at $51 on good ground. Prior run was a 4th at Wolverhampton over 1225m on 28 Oct, beaten 3.25L at $9.50. Three-year-old gelding for Tom Clover; visor goes on and he has a 1:1-1 overall record from six starts, including a Beverley win on soft. Can feature with a return to his better form.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 17/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $10,034.00 | Bath | 1152m | GOOD | Molly Keegan Price | 51.5kg | - | 8-9-9-8-8-7 | 10 |
| 12.25L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | Jack Callan | 61.5kg | - | 7-6-6-6-5-4 | 9 |
| 3.25L | $9.50 |
| 11/11 | 10/10/2025 | - | CL3 | $24,592.00 | York | 1005m | GOOD | Silvestre De Sousa | 56.5kg | - | 9-9-10-11-11 | 6 |
| 7.9L | $21.00 |
| 1/12 | 17/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,378.00 | Beverley | 1005m | SOFT | David Egan | 60.5kg | - | 5-5-3-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.25L | $4.33 |
| 2/9 | 25/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD | Harry Davies | 60.5kg | - | 4-3-3-2-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.75L | $4.50 |
| 6/11 | 28/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | Neil Callan | 58kg | - | 6-6-6-4-5-6 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |

Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 7th of 11 at Newmarket over 1408m on 2 May, beaten 5.25L with 58kg at $34. Two back led and faded for 9th of 11 at Lingfield over 1409m, beaten 7.85L at $26. Earlier 5th at Beverley over 1495m, beaten 4.05L, shows some competitiveness. Rises to 59.5kg and draws barrier 3; can feature with a patient ride.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 02/05/2026 | - | CL4 | $29,511.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Ray Dawson | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.25L | $34.00 |
| 9/11 | 27/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,478.00 | Lingfield | 1409m | GOOD | Mason Paetel | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-9 | 1 |
| 7.85L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 15/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,508.00 | Beverley | 1495m | GOOD | Ray Dawson | 61.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 4.05L | $17.00 |
| 11/12 | 03/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $49,185.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | GOOD | David Probert | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5L | $12.00 |
| 5/5 | 11/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | Callum Rodriguez | 63kg | - | 3-3-3-4-4-5 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $4.60 |
| 1/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Lingfield | 1409m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 57kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.75L | $2.75 |
| 2/9 | 26/01/2026 | - | Div 1 | $6,984.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 61.5kg | - | 6-7-6-6-5-2 | 6 |
| 1L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 10/01/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,264.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 61.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 16/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,706.00 | Yarmouth | 1209m | GOOD | Darragh Keenan | 59kg | - | 1-2-3-4-5-5 | 9 |
| 6L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 10/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | GOOD | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | - | 4-5-5-4-4-6 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $3.10 |
| 3/10 | 24/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Windsor | 1217m | GOOD | Liam Wright | 58.5kg | - | 8-8-6-5-3-3 | 6 |
| 4.75L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Liam Wright
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off 46 days since finishing 3rd of 5 at Kempton over 1207m on 30 Mar, beaten 2.7L by Escape Plan with 61.5kg at $2.10. Won the start prior at Newcastle over 1207m on 21 Mar by 0.3L, defeating Mighty Vega at $3. Draws barrier 2 and drops 2.5kg from last start; distance record 3:1-0-1. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 30/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 1207m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 61.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.7L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | Div 2 | $8,264.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | GOOD | Liam Wright | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.95L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 03/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | Liam Wright | 59kg | - | 5-5-4-5-5-5 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 19/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Southwell | 1000m | GOOD | Darragh Keenan | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-3-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |