June 26 / 15.10 Newcastle (AW)

15.10

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Jenningsbet In Belmont Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £18319
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 2
  • 11 runners
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Jenningsbet In Belmont Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £3.20

Form: -61090 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent overall (despite just seven starts) and he cut no ice on last three outings; however, both his wins last winter were over C&D (in a novice and a handicap) and connections now turn to cheekpieces.
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6

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:16 Listowel

Royal Approval

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Gordon Elliott

Three-time AW winner on the Flat; okay efforts in maiden hurdles at Navan and Limerick last autumn without really threatening to win; will qualify for a handicap mark after this.

6/1

11

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

13:45 Limerick

Royal Approval

11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Triple AW winner over 1m2f for Andrew Balding before being sold for 48,000gns; was beaten 26l on debut over hurdles at Navan and has to improve loads.

25/1

9

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 165y

13:25 Navan

Royal Approval

11st 10lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Three-time Newcastle winner for Andrew Balding; 48,000gns recruit to a top stable; AW rating of 86, has to taken seriously.

4/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 12-150

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won the first (1m, heavy) of his two starts in France last year and comfortably made all on British debut in a novice at Redcar (1m, good to firm) in April; close fifth of 14 on handicap debut at York (1m, good to firm) needs plenty of respect and 11-day break was blamed for a poor show one month ago; bred to stay at least this far and could bounce back on this AW debut.
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9

(2)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 2

15:27 Pontefract

Romieu

8st 13lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Very lightly raced, ex-French 5yo; up and down among his five British starts last season but ran some big races, including first time up, and he should be capable of winning off his current mark.

9/1

13

(11)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:10 York

Romieu

8st 12lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Ex-French 4yo who has raced only six times; ran well on first two stable starts (including over 1m here on fast ground) and bounced back from Redcar flop with close second at Newcastle (1m2f, AW), where he may well have won with a clear run; unexposed at the trip and could have a part to play.

12/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 0334-5 D

Last run: 160 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Not seen since a respectable C&D fifth in January; last summer he returned from a longer break to win three in a row, off lower marks than today but he needs a close look.
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6

(4)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:25 Doncaster

Fantasy Believer

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Walker

8yo who has been in and out this year and was soundly beaten at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) last time but prior to that he won over today's C&D (soft) and can't be ruled out off this 4lb higher mark.

10/1

6th

3

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 3

16:05 Epsom

Fantasy Believer

10st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Walker

Retains ability aged eight and bagged a Class 2 prize at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) most recently, taking record to 10-56; back on career-high mark but drops back in grade; may well remain competitive.

9/2

6

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:50 Doncaster

Fantasy Believer

8st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Walker

In top form when racking up a hat-trick last summer and back at that level when third over 1m2f at Newcastle (AW) and Chepstow (good to soft) this summer; never a threat after a slow start at Southwell last time but more than capable off this mark and Oisin Murphy takes the reins.

8/1

Form: 65-739 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Failed to progress for Sir Michael Stoute; he's 3lb lower than for Newbury win (1m2f, good) last May and got near that form for new yard when third over C&D this May, but was eased right down as if something amiss at Ayr ten days later; major chance on best form but perhaps hard to trust.
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9th

16

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Hosanna Power

8st 7lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: D Broad

No win since 1m2f Newbury success two years ago; form this spring poor; handicapper quick to drop him but no improvement; cheekpieces now tried.

20/1

7th

10

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 90y

20:12 Cork

Hosanna Power

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: D Broad

No win since 1m2f Newbury win in May 2024; form this spring poor but handicapper quick to drop him and jockey booking looks positive.

20/1

13th

8

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 190y

17:35 Limerick

Hosanna Power

9st 11lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: D Broad

No win since May 2024; hasn't looked like ending the drought on the AW on recent starts; hard to fancy.

28/1

Form: 4111-7 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Highly versatile regarding tactics; 2-2 on AW (Polytrack last August and September); those were the second and third of last year's four handicap wins and she ran respectably when reappearing at Epsom (11-1; a little better than the bare result suggests) three weeks ago; with that behind her, it's possible she can resume progress; strongly considered.
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Verdict Starting price

3

(14)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Ashariba

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Menuisier

Can make the running; four handicap wins last year and she looked back to her best when a close fifth of 11 at Newcastle (1m2f, AW; favourite) on latest outing, possibly playing her cards too soon; all turf starts have been on softer than good; may well be set for another bold show.

7/1

5th

4

(2)

26th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Ashariba

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: David Menuisier

Highly versatile regarding tactics; 2-2 on AW (Polytrack last August and September); those were the second and third of last year's four handicap wins and she ran respectably when reappearing at Epsom (11-1; a little better than the bare result suggests) three weeks ago; with that behind her, it's possible she can resume progress; strongly considered.

5/2

7th

7

(9)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Ashariba

8st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: David Menuisier

All turf starts have been on ground softer than good; won five of her eight races, including 1m2f/1m3f handicaps on four of her last five; highly versatile regarding tactics (made all to score by a neck at Newmarket in October when last seen) and, although she's gone up another 6lb, it's hard to rule out further improvement if she returns on song.

12/1

4/1

Form: 415586 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Below form at Chester and Redcar last two outings but he was in pretty good heart previously, including a win at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) in March off today's mark; effective here and should be much more potent now back on AW.
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7th

5

(11)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Penzance

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Mark Loughnane

Having dropped down the weights he returned to form when runner-up off today's mark at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) recently on his second start for this yard; however, he's 5-22 on AW as opposed to 0-11 on Flat turf, and needs to back up that latest performance now back on grass.

12/1

2nd

1

(1)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Lingfield (AW)

Penzance

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Has been a smart performer in his time (rated 18lb higher), but well below form in his last two starts including on stable debut here (1m2f) last month; tongue-tie removed after one use; look elsewhere.

11/1

11th

7

(4)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Penzance

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Mark Loughnane

Formerly a smart AW performer for Mick Appleby, but not quite the force of old; makes his debut for another new yard (same owners) in a new headgear combination after eight starts for Shark Hanlon; well treated if he could rediscover anything like his best form.

33/1

7th
11 (7)
Sea Legend

14/1

Form: -63448 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Only one win from 18 starts (Flat/hurdles) but that was over C&D (last May) and he twice finished on the heels of the leaders last month, including here; reportedly bled from the nose when tailed off three weeks ago, so needs to bounce back from that.
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8th

9

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:42 Redcar

Sea Legend

8st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins at Newcastle (1m, AW) this year, including on his latest start last month; 2lb out of the handicap today and he's 0-13 on turf, but has been placed a few times on grass and is not discounted.

6/1

1st

5

(9)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Sea Legend

9st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Just 2-33 but both wins have come here, the latest over C&D last month; found to be lame when down the field two days later and 7f looked too sharp when third here three weeks ago; he's one to consider now back up in trip.

9/2

3rd

7

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sea Legend

9st 1lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Too strong for his rivals in a Class 6 over a mile here last month; reportedly finished lame when disappointing (13-8f) behind Golden Strike here four weeks ago; revised 3lb higher mark has now kicked in.

6/1

Form: 093032 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
5-9 record at Chelmsford dominates his tally and, although he won a novice here in 2023, he tailed off last January/December in two C&D handicaps; second at Chelmsford last week but more opposable here and at this level.
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8th

2

(4)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Wadacre Gomez

9st 7lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Fine on Tapeta but has done most winning round Chelmsford, always over 1m2f; generally consistent in recent times, without looking quite as good, and has to prove his stamina going beyond 1m4f for the first time; the usual headgear comes off.

10/1

1

(4)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Wadacre Gomez

10st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Much more exposed than some of these and usually runs over 1m2f but gave pretty good account when fourth in valuable Chelmsford handicap (1m2f) a fortnight and is 1lb lower here; could have a say.

4/1

9

(5)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Wadacre Gomez

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

Formerly a front-runner but more often held up these days; finished a 4l seventh at Wolverhampton in last two starts but he's 5-9 at Chelmsford and was runner-up over C&D in June; has possibilities back at this track and he needs a close look with Hollie Doyle booked.

9/1

9th
7 (11)
Borgi

16/1

Form: 5410-5 C

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins (one here) at about 1m last January-July; 22-1 and absent 235 days when well held on turf at the end of April; should pack more of punch after that but underperformed all four times when he tried this trip (2023).
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11th

12

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Borgi

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: S Woods

Another prominent racer; now a seven-time winner on the AW after this year's wins over C&D and at Wolverhampton (8.6f); those were Class 4s but he's got a canny habit of never winning by far so remains on a fair mark.

7/1

1st

3

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Borgi

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: S Woods

Having slipped down the weights he returned to winning ways with a comfortable success at Lingfield (1m) four weeks ago; up 4lb but not handicapped out of things.

5/2

1st

5

(7)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Borgi

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: S Woods

Has dropped to a dangerous mark, 8lb lower than when last successful, but losing run up to 11 and he was behind three of these at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) 13 days ago.

10/1

14/1

Form: 008-70 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Seven-time AW winner but 0-10 on turf and it's not that hard to forgive his last of 11 at Haydock on latest outing; rather struggling for form since March 2024 but he's not entirely dismissed back here.
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6th

3

(4)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Storm Catcher

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Multiple C&D winner, the latest last August when rated 5lb higher; obvious chance if anywhere near that level but he has been struggling more recently; the return to 1m2f will help but not a solid option.

14/1

6th

1

(3)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 3

16:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Storm Catcher

10st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Has done nearly all his winning at about 1m2f, most recently last August; inconsistent since but drops back in grade off a workable mark; stayed on for creditable effort in sole attempt over 1m4f.

16/1

11th

6

(9)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

14:50 Newcastle (AW)

Storm Catcher

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Eight-time AW winner and first and second in two of his four races here; didn't run at all badly last time at Lingfield (1m2f) but looks vulnerable at the minute in a race of this nature.

40/1

OUR TIP
11th
2 (6)
Postileo

50/1

Form: 4P38-0

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Big chance on best 2023 efforts for Roger Varian but he did not shine last year (hurdles/Flat) for Emmet Mullins; 8,500gns buy in September and heavily beaten at 100-1 in a hot AW handicap (2m; first-time visor) in April; others are more solid at present.
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11th

2

(6)

26th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Postileo

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Big chance on best 2023 efforts for Roger Varian but he did not shine last year (hurdles/Flat) for Emmet Mullins; 8,500gns buy in September and heavily beaten at 100-1 in a hot AW handicap (2m; first-time visor) in April; others are more solid at present.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £97.20
Straight Forecast £82.49
Tricast £511.75
Trifecta £953.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Penzance

SPOTLIGHT:

Ashariba

Telegraph:

Wadacre Gomez

The Times:

Romieu

POSTDATA:

Sea Legend

NEWMARKET:

Storm Catcher

The Guardian:

Fantasy Believer

The Sun:

Ashariba

TOPSPEED:

Penzance

Daily Mail:

Penzance

D Express:

Penzance

Daily Mirror:

Penzance

The Star:

Penzance

Daily Record:

Wadacre Gomez