Newfangled

Where Newfangled truly excels is at Wolverhampton, his spiritual home. He has won 3 of his 4 races there — a remarkable 75% win rate that separates him from countless horses that merely tolerate certain tracks. His most recent victory came on 27 April 2026, and he belongs to a stable family that includes Sweet Reward and Two Tempting, both of whom have served Portman well. Yet recent form has been patchy. His last six races read as a mixture of disappointment and minor placing, with his most recent outing just a day ago finishing sixth. Portman has acknowledged that while Newfangled flopped his last couple of times, the horse appears healthy. He expects more winning from Newfangled, particularly over a mile to 1m2f, though the horse has climbed the weights considerably. If he returns as planned at the end of the month, expect the yard to aim for a race where normal ground and his preferred trip align — conditions that have made him profitable.