June 28 / 15.45 Newcastle (AW)

15.45

Standard

Pertemps Network Handicap

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
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Pertemps Network Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.20
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 320-92 BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Gained sole win at maiden level but has shown clear signs that he's capable of winning a useful handicap and last few appearances suggest this belated drop back to 7f, combined with first-time headgear, may do the trick; sole AW effort, in Kempton race won by Notable Speech, is a strong piece of form; commands respect.
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7th

4

(9)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:56 Naas

Native Warrior

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: K R Burke

British raider rediscovered his best when a visor was added last June, winning three handicaps from five starts, the last being the valuable Challenge Cup (7f, soft) at Ascot; ran right up to form on his stakes debut in a Saint-Cloud Group 3 (1m, soft) for seasonal return when a close runner-up; entitled to improve for that and top rated.

7/2

2

(8)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Native Warrior

9st 11lb

J: James Doyle

T: K R Burke

Has improved for this visor and he's readily won competitive 7f handicaps here on his last two starts (good to soft/soft); back up to 1m on forecast better ground today but his past record provides hope that he'll cope with both and this thriving 4yo may well take a 6lb penalty in his stride.

9/2

1st

4

(9)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Native Warrior

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: K R Burke

Third in a Britannia on first run at Ascot and came through to beat a few of these on last month's return over this trip on good to soft, reversing previous Goodwood placings with Great Acclaim; raised 8lb but now 2-3 since the visor went on and still improving by the looks.

9/2

6/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: /1307- D

Last run: 281 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who showed very good novice form last June, winning at Kempton (sole AW attempt) on reappearance then third at Newmarket behind subsequent Group 1 scorer Ombudsman; comfortably held in handicap and Listed event afterwards (gelded since) but can't be written off; interesting seasonal debutant, with further progress still possible.
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5th

4

(8)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Ascot

Dosman

9st 11lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Oli Rix

Only 2-16 but his third trainer has him in career-best form and didn't get the breaks when a closing fourth at Newcastle last time (1m); hold-up performer who needs a good pace to chase and if getting one he'll be dangerous.

4/1

4th

12

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dosman

8st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Coaxed back to form by his new trainer, twice placed over C&D before winning at Southwell in February; good second behind First Principle two weeks ago; another 2lb rise tempers enthusiasm slightly.

16/1

2nd

5

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dosman

9st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Resurgent for new yard this year, looking unlucky at Newcastle on penultimate start and handing a 2l beating to runner-up Zryan at Southwell (again 1m, Tapeta) on latest; back up another 4lb but the best of his old form was a little better still and he has to be on the shortlist.

6/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 1-8340 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Not entirely disgraced in the Royal Hunt Cup last week; has a better strike-rate on AW so the return to this sphere looks ideal and best form gives him a fighting chance; won off this mark on finals day here in 2024.
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8th

6

(7)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

17:00 Windsor

Talis Evolvere

9st 6lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Five-time AW scorer who is only 1-19 on turf; admittedly faced a stiffer task in Class 2 event returned to grass last time and this looks more suitable; mark is workable.

14/1

11th

14

(12)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Talis Evolvere

8st 10lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

1-18 on turf but his only two appearances at this track saw him take third in the Spring Cup and this race in 2024; operating a bit below that level since last August, which, despite some AW success, has to put him down the pecking order in such a hot race.

33/1

Form: 03960- D

Last run: 266 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Useful for Eve Johnson Houghton but is 0-12 since an unbeaten 2yo campaign and showed inconsistent form in 2024; had further wind surgery since last run; still with same owners; the betting may prove best guide on reappearance.
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5th

8

(14)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Streets Of Gold

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Unbeaten as a 2yo but losing run now stands at 15; shaped well over C&D on his stable debut in June (wind op beforehand) but he hasn't built on it twice since; edging down the weights but others appeal more.

14/1

11th

7

(9)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Streets Of Gold

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Julie Camacho

Close fourth of 13 at 40-1 on stable debut over C&D in June; failed to build on that at York next time but he continues to edge down the weights and is not discounted on just his second AW start.

10/1

Form: 18-747 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Triple 7f winner on slow turf ground, most recently at Doncaster last September; didn't have ideal conditions last time; shaped better than bare result over an inadequate 6f here (sole AW attempt) in May and has some potential back in this sphere.
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2

(8)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newbury

Telemark

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Well suited by slow ground; attractively handicapped and his last two runs have both been promising, meeting trouble before finishing off strongly at Newcastle last month; high on the list.

4/1

4th

9

(10)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Telemark

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

1lb lower than for his Doncaster win 12 months ago (7f, soft); several creditable runs in handicaps this season but he will need to pull out a bit more if he's to come out on top.

12/1

8

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Ascot

Telemark

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Not troubled the judge this season but hasn't been running badly, last time behind Native Warrior on the AW in late June; a triple winner on ground softer than good so connections have no doubt been waiting for some rain; worth considering.

14/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: -34080 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Out of sorts since returned to turf; best on AW and made the frame in notable handicaps at Wolverhampton/Newcastle in March/April; back on last winning mark to boot but arrives here on an 11-race losing sequence.
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8th

3

(2)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kingdom Come

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Smart performer on AW, winning this race in 2024 and third 12 months ago; cheekpieces have given him a lift of late, winning a 7f handicap at Kempton ten days ago; still on a handy mark and he is sure to be popular.

7/1

1st

3

(4)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Kingdom Come

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Goes well fresh and should cope if it gets tactical given all three of his C&D wins were achieved in single-figure fields; pushing two years since he last got his head in front but the handicapper is giving him a chance and he responded well to first-time cheekpieces (retained here) when fifth over track and trip last time; of significant interest.

7/2

1

(10)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Kempton (AW)

Kingdom Come

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Record of 4-13 on AW and 3-4 at Kempton; below par returned to this sphere ten weeks ago and losing run is mounting up but a revival would put him in the picture; 1lb below last winning mark.

14/1

Form: 3-1101 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Gelding operation after final 2yo start has worked a treat as he's 3-4 (all on turf) this season, the sole defeat excusable (repeatedly denied room); won over 7f in May; scored comfortably at Pontefract (6f) last Sunday and this improving 3yo holds leading claims under a 6lb penalty, assuming he's as effective back on AW (second attempt).
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9th

12

(9)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Rare Change

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Richard Hughes

Showed a resurgence in his form at Lingfield (AW) seasonal debut; did well on turf (6f/7f, good/good to firm) last May/June, winning three times, and looks interesting off a workable mark returned to this sphere.

10/1

3rd

3

(4)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

14:51 Lingfield (AW)

Rare Change

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Ran well at Kempton in sole 6f AW run (as 2yo) but proved a far better 3yo, winning three of his first four turf starts, over 6f and 7f; his form deserted him later but he returns to action only just above his latest winning mark last June; interesting.

6/1

Form: 3116-0 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-6 in handicaps on turf; two attempts on AW comprise a Kempton Listed success in December 2023 and creditable third (off 2lb lower) in this race last year; could go well, with Haydock (Group 3) reappearance under his belt.
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2

(5)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

15:18 Doncaster

Greys Monument

9st 13lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ralph Beckett

Suited by ground softer than good; proved resurgent last time in Redcar Listed contest he'd won a year earlier; on a workable mark returned to handicap level and Jack Dace takes off a bonus 5lb; shortlisted.

13/2

4th

1

(1)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:56 Redcar

Greys Monument

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

Came good in the mud last autumn, winning an Ascot handicap in September and following up in this race; hasn't come close to that level this season, including back on soft ground in that same Ascot handicap four weeks ago, but still no surprise were he to revive in refitted blinkers.

11/2

1

(7)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Greys Monument

10st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Two 7f soft-ground wins last term were kicked off in a similar handicap on the Saturday of this meeting one year ago; followed that up with a Redcar Listed success under Rossa Ryan one month later; hasn't matched that in two starts this term but this tends to be his time of year and he stays 1m; respected down to his last winning mark.

12/1

Form: 516/0- C

Last run: 540 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Useful sprinter who has enough to prove over this new trip on return from lengthy absence; however, looks an interesting contender back on AW, with form figures in this sphere reading 44111; landed the Gosforth Park Cup here three years ago and market confidence should be heeded.
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3

(3)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

City Walk

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Has two turf wins on his record but sprinting on the AW looks his forte; only seen twice since March 2023 and he has finished down the field on each occasion; enough to prove despite a reduced mark.

14/1

9th

3

(10)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

City Walk

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Useful sprinter who has enough to prove over this new trip on return from lengthy absence; however, looks an interesting contender back on AW, with form figures in this sphere reading 44111; landed the Gosforth Park Cup here three years ago and market confidence should be heeded.

8/1

10/1

Form: 78-123 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
In good form this season, beating Zip to record a fourth Newcastle win then running well twice on turf; solid contender on 2025 form, albeit seems to have nothing in hand; beaten (finished fifth) off this mark in this contest 12 months ago.
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13th

19

(12)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Eldrickjones

8st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Roger Fell

Well handicapped on last year's best form (including on turf) and ran okay when third of six at Southwell (1m, AW) last month; however, he's been hard to win with on grass and looks vulnerable back up in grade.

33/1

3rd

1

(1)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Eldrickjones

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Scored at Newcastle (7f) in December and in good nick until only sixth back there (7f) 35 days ago; the sort to bounce back though.

5/1

6th

5

(1)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Eldrickjones

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Roger Fell

Bagged a fourth C&D victory in December and he's continued in good nick, fourth of 12 in 1m Southwell handicap 13 days ago; he ought to be thereabouts once more.

7/1

12/1

Form: 25-556 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Similar type to Native Warrior, with record 1-9, but has less going for him in terms of overall form; has failed to back up his AW Group 3 effort and performed below market expectations in Chester handicap most recently.
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11th

11

(5)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Jouncy

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Similar type to Native Warrior, with record 1-9, but has less going for him in terms of overall form; has failed to back up his AW Group 3 effort and performed below market expectations in Chester handicap most recently.

12/1

6th

2

(3)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:20 Chester

Jouncy

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Faced a tough task as the only 3yo against elders in a Listed race at Salisbury last time and contested three Group races last season after his maiden win; sights are now lowered on handicap debut with a visor (in which he ran well once last season) back on; has only once tried 7f but should stay on pedigree.

100/30

5th

8

(8)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

18:50 Salisbury

Jouncy

8st 12lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Fast-ground maiden win at Glorious Goodwood last summer; improved for the addition of a visor when finishing second of ten in an AW Group 3 last September; less good twice since and he's opposable on balance.

10/1

12th
12 (8)
Zip

16/1

Form: -43272 CD

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
The oldest contender and a familiar face, having taken part in this race for the last four years (form figures read 6529); beat all bar Eldrickjones over C&D last month but the return to this better grade presents a tougher task.
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12th

12

(8)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

The oldest contender and a familiar face, having taken part in this race for the last four years (form figures read 6529); beat all bar Eldrickjones over C&D last month but the return to this better grade presents a tougher task.

16/1

2nd

10

(5)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Four-time C&D winner, including this race in 2021; second in it last year; has continued in good form in the main since winning over C&D last November (didn't run badly at Doncaster latest) and is on the shortlist now back here.

10/1

2nd

10

(5)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Four-time C&D winner, including this race in 2021; second in it last year; has continued in good form in the main since winning over C&D last November (didn't run badly at Doncaster latest) and is on the shortlist now back here.

10/1

13th
10 (6)
Tiger Mask

16/1

Form: 21446- D

Last run: 280 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Finished fourth in a couple of Group races last year but has ended up with a seemingly difficult mark as a result; form dipped in France on final outing; the market may offer further guidance on handicap/seasonal debut.
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9

(3)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

13:33 Doncaster

Tiger Mask

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: K R Burke

Had bits of Group form as a 2yo but his record in handicaps (7f/1m) this term comprises three duck eggs; has lots to prove and may be best watched unless the market speaks positively.

25/1

11th

4

(5)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

Tiger Mask

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Lots to like about his profile at two (6f/7f) but has finished well down the field in 7f/1m handicaps this term, latterly tried in cheekpieces.

50/1

14th

6

(13)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

17:20 York

Tiger Mask

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Some useful efforts as a 2yo but he has a doubt over current form, having failed to beat a rival in sole run this term (AW debut); wears first-time headgear and steps up in trip.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £53.40
Straight Forecast £40.20
Tricast £294.43
Trifecta £374.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Rare Change

POSTDATA:

Eldrickjones

Daily Mail:

Native Warrior

SPOTLIGHT:

Dosman

TOPSPEED:

Kingdom Come

NEWMARKET:

City Walk

LAMBOURN:

Rare Change

The Times:

Rare Change

Telegraph:

Rare Change

The Guardian:

Rare Change

D Express:

Rare Change

The Sun:

Native Warrior

The Star:

Dosman

Daily Mirror:

Eldrickjones

Daily Record:

Eldrickjones