Magpie Tips

SpotlightYard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; promising debut, hit the line well when runner-up beaten a head in a maiden at Naas only start; top course jockey/trainer combination; effective 5f on good; should relish 6f now, strong chance. (Forecast 10/11)

SpotlightPromising debut runner-up beaten 4 1/4l in a maiden at Naas only start; effective at 5f on good; improvement likely up to 6f now. (Forecast 8/1)

SpotlightTravelled best, ran to form under penalty when second beaten 2l in a novice hurdle here latest; effective at 2m on good; ex French, progressive over hurdles. (Forecast 11/8)

SpotlightImproved up slightly in trip when second beaten 3 1/4l in a maiden hurdle at Newton Abbot latest; off a short-break; effective around 2m2f on soft and good; point winner with more to offer. (Forecast 6/4)

SpotlightImproved from debut when winning an auction race at Cork by 5 1/2l last time; effective 5f with cut; more to come now upped to 6f. (Forecast 9/2)

SpotlightYard won this last year; travelled best and quickened clear takingly when 6l winner in a maiden here on debut; top course jockey/trainer combination; effective 6f, acts on soft, sound surface will suit action; looks exciting. (Forecast 10/11)

SpotlightWent clear easily and improved putting experience to good use in front when winning a maiden hurdle at Haydock by 9 1/2l last time; effective at 2m, acts with cut; still a bit to come. (Forecast 6/5)

SpotlightGood effort transferring bumper form when second beaten 2l in a maiden hurdle at Hexham latest; effective 2m, acts on good; good form in point, bumpers and on hurdle debut. (Forecast 8/1)

SpotlightRaced too freely up to 2m2f down the field in a novice hurdle here last time; ran well, also here, on hurdle debut; effective 2m, suited by sound surface; needs to settle, can return to form if does. (Forecast 6/1)

SpotlightBuilt on recent revival, aided by late fallers, game when landing a handicap by 3l off a 3lb lower mark here last time; effective 2m4f, acts on soft and good; can go well again. (Forecast 9/4)

SpotlightRan to form fourth beaten 6l off 98 last time, same mark here; effective 2m- 2m2f on soft and good; chance in this. (Forecast 4/1)

SpotlightRan to form up to 1m beaten 4l in Athasi Stakes (Group 3) here last time; usually held up; effective 7f/1m, acts on yielding and good; good attitude, chance now handicapping. (Forecast 8/1)

SpotlightStruggled when comfortably held in Staffordstown Stud Stakes (Group 3) here last time; in good form prior; significant jockey booking; effective 6-8f, suited by cut; progressing but could need this on handicap debut. (Forecast 6/1)

SpotlightImproved proving stamina for 3m and fitness just held out when landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 6lb lower mark here on seasonal debut; trainer in form; effective 2m4f-2m7f over hurdles, acts on soft and good; consistent stayer on flat, may have bit more to offer over hurdles. (Forecast 6/4)

SpotlightRan to form up in trip on handicap hurdle debut doing best of those held up when 5 1/2l third in a handicap hurdle here most recent run; gets 2m3f over hurdles, best with cut but acts on good; unexposed, fair mark on novice form. (Forecast 7/2)

SpotlightWon this last year; ran to form back from layoff showing willing attitude beaten 2 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Killarney last time; effective at around 2m, wants decent surface; progressive over hurdles. (Forecast 5/2)

SpotlightReturned to form when 5 1/4l third in a handicap chase at Bangor-on-Dee most recent run; enjoys making it; effective 3m on good; inconsistent. (Forecast 6/1)

SpotlightRan to form when second beaten 5l in a handicap chase at Fakenham latest; effective 2m6f-3m5f on soft and good to firm; on workable mark if building on latest. (Forecast 4/1)

SpotlightRan to form when fourth beaten 11l in Dahlia Stakes (Group 2) at Newmarket latest; suited by 8-10f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; not ruled out. (Forecast 16/1)

SpotlightYard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; improved, strong at finish, scored with lots in hand when winning Dahlia Stakes (Group 2) at Newmarket by 2l last time; best around 8/9f, acts on good, good to firm and AW; good chance if building on latest. (Forecast 7/2)

SpotlightWon going away with plenty in hand in Mares' Challenger Series Final Handicap Hurdle by 5 1/2l off a 10lb lower mark at Warwick last time; trainer in form; effective 2m-2m5f, acts on soft and good; rapidly progressive. (Forecast 5/2)

SpotlightReturned to form proving stamina for 2 1/2m when beaten 3l off a 1lb lower mark here last time; effective up to 2 1/2m, consistent on sound surface, wants stiff track; reliable. (Forecast 5/1)

SpotlightMay have found ground a bit quick down the field in a handicap hurdle at Hexham most recent run but in poor form prior; blinkers first time; trainer in form; effective 2m4f, acts on good to soft and good; down in weights but needs more. (Forecast 14/1)

SpotlightRan to form but looked in need of slightly stiffer test beaten 2l off a 1lb lower mark here last time; effective 2m4f-3m on soft and good; chance. (Forecast 5/1)

SpotlightBack on last winning mark, returned to form back down in trip on better ground landing a handicap by 2l off a 5lb lower mark here last time; effective 3m, on a sound surface; still well treated on best form. (Forecast 15/8)

SpotlightReturned to form down in class, just flattening out late back from break when fourth beaten 9l in a handicap hurdle at Hereford latest; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on sound surface; chance here. (Forecast 7/1)

SpotlightGave pacemaker a lot of rope but won going away, just pushed out when winning Mooresbridge Stakes (Group 2) here by 2l last time; top course jockey/trainer combination; suited by 12f, acts on any; the outstanding middle-distance filly of 2025, the one to beat here. (Forecast 1/2)

SpotlightImproved on seasonal debut when winning Gordon Richards Stakes (Group 3) at Sandown by 2l last time; trainer in form; suited by 10f, acts on any; quality sort, lovely attitude, progressing and more to come. (Forecast 9/2)

SpotlightRan to best switched from hurdles winning a handicap chase by a nose off a 3lb lower mark at Perth last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 2 1/2m to 3m, acts on heavy and good; on a good mark and in form. (Forecast 11/8)

SpotlightDelivered late and back to best landing a Silver Trophy Handicap Chase (Grade 2) by a neck off a 4lb lower mark at Haydock last time; trainer in form; usually held up; effective 2 1/2m, acts on good to soft and good; remains on competitive mark. (Forecast 6/4)

SpotlightRan to form on chase debut landing a handicap by 3/4l off a 3lb lower mark at Southwell last time; effective 2 1/2m, acts on good; in career best form for new yard. (Forecast 9/4)

SpotlightScored by 11l off a 13lb lower mark here penultimate start; improved up 9lb second beaten 1 1/4l off 106 last time, 4lb higher again this time; effective at around 2 1/2m, suited by decent ground; consistent, unexposed over fences, more to come. (Forecast 3/1)

SpotlightDid it readily and improved up in trip landing a handicap by 3l off a 6lb lower mark at Warwick last time; effective 2m7f-3m1f, may be worth a go over slightly shorter; in good form, should be the one to beat. (Forecast 9/4)

SpotlightRan to form up markedly in trip when second beaten 9l in a handicap hurdle at Stratford latest; effective 2m-3m2f, acts on soft and good; consistent if a touch frustrating. (Forecast 3/1)

SpotlightWinner of two G1s at two; decent effort on seasonal debut when reportedly needing run beaten 5l in 1,000 Guineas (Group 1) at Newmarket last time; in good form prior; effective 1m, acts on yielding and fast; top-class 2yo filly and can improve on reappearance run but Ryan Moore jumps ship to True Love. (Forecast 3/1)

SpotlightTravelled best, quickened and going away late when winning 1000 Guineas (Group 1) at Newmarket by 2l last time; top course jockey/trainer combination; suited by 1m, acts on yielding and fast ground; big, very attractive filly, strong chance of landing Guineas double. (Forecast 10/11)

SpotlightFar too free well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Warwick latest; hood first time; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; needs a return to form (Forecast 25/1)

SpotlightRallied gamely and suited by positive ride down in trip to 2 1/4m when landing a handicap by a length off a 4lb lower mark at Stratford last time; effective 2m to 2 1/2m, acts on soft and good; should come on for latest, progressive. (Forecast 7/4)

SpotlightScored by 3 1/4l off a 3lb lower mark at Sedgefield penultimate start; never travelled and pulled up off 4lob higher mark last time; effective 2m4f-3m3f on a sound surface; chance will bounce back but not that reliable. (Forecast 8/1)

SpotlightAll but fell last and unlucky beaten a short-head off a 9lb lower mark at Perth last time; effective 3m, acts on good to soft; more to come over fences, unexposed as a stayer. (Forecast 5/2)

SpotlightNeeded run when comfortably held in a handicap chase here last time; in good form prior; effective 2m-2m5f, acts on heavy, best on good to soft and good; should come on for latest. (Forecast 12/1)

SpotlightDidn't get far when unseating here latest; suited by 2m4f, acts on good to soft and good; progressive, could get back on track. (Forecast 9/4)

SpotlightRan to form beaten a length off this mark here last time; effective 7/8f, acts on heavy and good; 10lb below last win mark. (Forecast 8/1)

SpotlightRan to form beaten 4l in a handicap at Gowran Park last time; in good form prior; effective 5-7f, acts on heavy and good; might benefit from 1m. (Forecast 12/1)

SpotlightImproved again though race fell apart behind when easily landing a handicap by 31l off a 9lb lower mark at Hexham last time; enjoys making it; effective 2m4f-3m, suited by sound surface; progressing and on a four-timer. (Forecast 11/4)

SpotlightRan to form when 6l third in a handicap chase at Southwell last time; effective 2m4f-3m, best on sound surface; in good form this term. (Forecast 6/1)

SpotlightMade too much use of beaten 9l in a handicap hurdle at Warwick last time; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on heavy and good; in form, fair mark, touch frustrating. (Forecast 5/1)

SpotlightRan well but no match for runaway winner when second beaten 8l in a handicap at Newmarket latest; enjoys making it; effective 12-14f on good and AW; mark looks a bit stiff. (Forecast 14/1)

SpotlightHit the line well up in trip, maybe should have won beaten 3/4l off a 3lb lower mark at Chester last time; effective 12-19f on heavy and good; progressive and should be fine down in trip. (Forecast 4/1)