June 28 / 14.10 Newcastle (AW)

14.10

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JenningsBet Chipchase Stakes (Group 3)

  • Prize money: £51039
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 10 runners
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JenningsBet Chipchase Stakes (Group 3)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 3221-9 D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Blew the start when odds-on for reappearance in France and finished last of nine; much better judged on a stellar 3yo campaign which culminated in a close second in the Sprint Cup at Haydock and a narrow win in the British Champions Sprint at Ascot, both Group 1s over 6f; sole AW run was a debut win at Kempton last spring; has to concede weight all round but this top-class sprinter may well be up to the task.
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2nd

10

(2)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Kind Of Blue

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Fanshawe

Very smart performer whose Group 1 record features a win on Champions Day at Ascot (6f, soft) in 2024 and second-place finishes in the last two runnings of the Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good); leading player at the weights, assuming he's in top form (disappointing back at Ascot when last seen).

11/2

5

(18)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Kind Of Blue

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Enjoyed his finest hour when winning this race on soft ground last season; slow to get going this term but he shaped as if coming to the boil when second of 17 to Big Mojo in the Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good) six weeks ago, finishing well after being hampered; Ascot suits him and he looks primed for another bold bid.

6/1

6

(19)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Kind Of Blue

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Highly progressive 3yo last season, going very close in this race (good) before winning the Group 1 British Champions Sprint at Ascot (6f, soft); hasn't hit the same heights this season but last month's third in a Group 3 at the Curragh (6f, good) was a major step back in the right direction and he may be able to build on it; he's one to consider.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 219-39 D

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Won a German 6f Group 3 last summer when trained by Andrew Balding and made an encouraging start for new yard when third in Listed race at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March; disappointing for no obvious reason next time; needs to bounce back but that's possible after three months off.
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12th

2

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Al Shabab Storm

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Finished down the field on stable/seasonal debut at Chester (7.5f) this month but that doesn't tell the full story as he ran well for a long way from his wide draw and was hampered late on; he's dropped to an attractive mark and is just the type his new trainer does very well with.

14/1

12th

1

(10)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Al Shabab Storm

9st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Won a 7f Listed race here (good to soft) for Andrew Balding in 2024; still capable of smart performances for Marco Botti last year but wasn't at his best on final two starts, including in a course seller; sold for 45,000gns in October; a Group 1 entry at Royal Ascot suggests new connections are hopeful he retains all his ability.

12/1

3rd

4

(3)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Al Shabab Storm

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Two pieces of form at Wolverhampton in 2025 that give him outstanding claims at these weights, namely close thirds in a 7f Listed race and a strong 6f handicap; not so good on his last three starts and alarm bells were ringing when he was dropped into selling company at Chester 11 days ago, a race where he was a disappointing fourth; too much ability to discount but there are risks involved.

10/1

Form: 549-18 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
0-4 over 1m+ last year; dropped in trip and made all in 7f Listed race at Haydock in May but didn't give his running in Group 3 over same C&D three weeks later; now runs in a sprint for the first time since his (winning) debut and also tackles the AW for the first time, so he has a bit to prove, although first-time blinkers could have a positive effect.
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8th

2

(5)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newbury

Alyanaabi

9st 8lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Owen Burrows

Gelded before reappearing in May with a Listed win at Haydock (7f, good to firm); however, he needs a bigger performance to take this and three lesser runs have followed in Group races; the last two were in blinkers, which are now joined by a tongue-tie.

18/1

6th

1

(9)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Goodwood

Alyanaabi

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Owen Burrows

Gelded before reappearing in May and winning a Listed race at Haydock (7f, good to firm); however, he needs a bigger performance if he's to take this and two lesser runs have followed in Group 3 races (7f/6f, good/AW); the latest was in first-time blinkers, which are retained.

25/1

3

(6)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Alyanaabi

9st 5lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Owen Burrows

0-4 over 1m+ last year; dropped in trip and made all in 7f Listed race at Haydock in May but didn't give his running in Group 3 over same C&D three weeks later; now runs in a sprint for the first time since his (winning) debut and also tackles the AW for the first time, so he has a bit to prove, although first-time blinkers could have a positive effect.

11/2

Form: -36330 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Tremendous money-spinner with a fine record (5-13) on the AW; however, he hasn't been quite at his best this year and he beat only one home in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot (wore cheekpieces) last week; needs to get back on track.
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13th

1

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Annaf

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Appleby

Group 3 winner at Ascot (6f, soft) last October and he's versatile ground-wise; down to a dangerous mark but he hasn't been at the top of his game on his four runs this year, in handicaps on the last two occasions, and he needs to turn things around in a first-time tongue-tie and reapplied cheekpieces.

14/1

13th

1

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Annaf

9st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Successful in major handicap in 2023 and a few Group races since but balance of 2026 form suggests he's unlikely to defy top weight in this field.

14/1

6th

1

(12)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Annaf

9st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Ended last season with a game win in Group 3 at Ascot (6f, soft) in October; repeatedly met trouble when only seventh in Saudi Arabia (a race he'd won two years earlier) in February and things didn't really go his way again in a Listed race at Doncaster last month; has possibilities on this drop back in class and his last handicap win was off 1lb higher.

16/1

Form: 317/35 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Useful 6f/7f performer; missed 2024 but has shown he retains all his ability this year, running as well as could have been expected when last of five to Alyanaabi in Listed race at Haydock seven weeks ago; that was a stern assignment and this one is no easier.
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3

(12)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Ascot

Array

9st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Won the Group 2 Mill Reef on heavy as a juvenile but missed all of his 3yo campaign and has yet to convince that he's the same force this season, latterly finishing well behind in the International here; however, there's always a chance the first-time visor might trigger something and he'll go on the ground; wouldn't put a line through him.

25/1

3

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ascot

Array

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Useful 2yo over 6f in 2023, winning the Mill Reef on heavy ground; missed last season but has shown signs of retaining ability, including over 7f, this year; switches to a handicap for the first time and could go well, albeit needs a career-best performance to defy his mark.

14/1

Form: 7-4535 CD

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Seven AW wins include two over C&D, but he hasn't quite hit the high notes this year and he raced freely in first-time blinkers when only fifth in handicap here in April; this is a stiffer task and others appeal more.
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4th

7

(4)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Diligent Harry

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Good strike-rate on AW includes a Listed sprint double at Lingfield this year; has lots of good form on turf, including very close third in this race two years ago and respectable fourth in Newmarket Group 3 last time; still a maiden (0-19) in this sphere, however.

20/1

4th

4

(14)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Diligent Harry

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Good strike-rate on AW includes a Listed sprint double at Lingfield this year, sharing the spoils with Completely Random on reappearance; similar to that rival, looks far from guaranteed to maintain the form back on turf; 0-18 in this sphere.

14/1

1st

1

(6)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 1

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Diligent Harry

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Smart on turf but AW is his thing and he added another Listed win to his tally when dead-heating in the Kachy Stakes (6f) here three weeks ago; has a penalty to shoulder but that was also the case when he won the corresponding race in 2024 (run at Southwell); a lower draw would have been preferable but he looks set to go well again.

2/1

Form: 53-111 CD

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Assembling a fine record on the AW, making it 5-7 when justifying favouritism in C&D handicap in May in thoroughly workmanlike style; may not have reached his ceiling yet and his place in this higher grade is fully justified.
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5th

4

(15)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Ferrous

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Handicap mark not impossible judged on his C&D win last May off 3lb lower; running okay in defeat this winter and it would be no surprise to see him in the thick of the action.

12/1

6th

2

(4)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 1

15:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ferrous

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Good record on AW; as good as ever this year, finishing fourth (behind Cool Hoof Luke) in a Listed race at Lingfield five weeks ago and then second in a handicap back at Lingfield last week; stamina for 7f has to be taken on trust (one turf attempt saw him finish tailed off) but he hasn't got much to find on form.

9/2

2nd

1

(4)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Ferrous

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

He was returning from a 147-day break when readily accounting for eight rivals in the corresponding event 12 months ago; 10lb higher this time around but he has earned his lofty rating; close fourth in a Listed event here four weeks ago; contender.

4/1

6/1

Form: 056-15 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Horse

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in this race in 2023 but only fifth 12 months ago; pretty much as good as ever when landing Listed Cammidge Trophy at Doncaster in March and far from disgraced when fifth in Haydock Group 3 next time; likely to be in the thick of things again under optimum conditions.
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10th

9

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Spycatcher

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Won a 6f Listed at Doncaster early last season (good to soft); ended 2025 in top form with convincing wins in Group 3 at Chantilly (very soft) and a Listed race at Doncaster (Montassib fifth); failed to uphold form with Montassib at the same venue on seasonal debut.

6/1

10th

3

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

Spycatcher

10st 1lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Won this race 12 months ago (good to soft) when others including James's Delight met trouble; ended 2025 better than ever with convincing successes in Group 3 at Chantilly (very soft) and Listed race here (heavy; Montassib and Art Power unplaced); penalised this time but should go well again.

4/1

3rd

5

(9)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:12 Curragh

Spycatcher

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Gained sixth win of his career in a 6f listed heat at Doncaster (gd-sft) in March; best run since a 1.75l second behind Beauvatier in a Deauville Group 3 (6f, soft); beaten just 2l when fifth in this last year; needs the forecast rain to come, can go well if it does.

7/1

Form: 14-561 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
First two runs this season offered little but a return to front-running tactics paid dividends when she made all in 6f Listed race at Salisbury five weeks ago, with Annaf back in third; beaten only once in four AW runs; up in grade here but should make another bold bid.
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1st

6

(6)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

16:10 Doncaster

Fair Angellica

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Fourth of 11 in this 12 months ago (soft); mixed form this season and she blew the start at Glorious Goodwood two runs ago, but she's caught the eye on occasions and was a Listed winner at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) in May; capable of being in the mix.

7/1

5th

5

(6)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newbury

Fair Angellica

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Dual Listed winner (7f/6f) who was a strong-finishing fourth behind two of these in 6f Group 3 here (good to firm) in July; blowing the start ruined her chance in 7f Goodwood Group 3 on latest outing; could still be capable of better but it is very much needed.

20/1

8th

4

(14)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Goodwood

Fair Angellica

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Two-time Listed winner (7f/6f) who returned to form with a staying-on fourth against males in the Group 3 Hackwood Stakes at Newbury 11 days ago (6f, good to firm; denied clear run); shaped that day as though the return to 7f would be a plus and she's one to consider.

12/1

Form: 240118 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Better than ever when winning handicaps at Windsor (6f) and Goodwood (7f) in May, but she was only eighth of 13 in her hat-trick bid and now steps up markedly in class; unlikely to be good enough.
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3rd

4

(2)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield

Havana Pusey

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: John Gallagher

Tough mare who won two handicaps around this time last year, scoring at Windsor (6f, good to firm) and following up at Goodwood (7f, good) 18 days later; registered plenty of other good efforts last term and was back on the scoresheet with narrow win at Yarmouth (7f, good) 11 days ago; something to find on the figures but she's the type to make her presence felt.

10/1

1st

1

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

16:28 Yarmouth

Havana Pusey

9st 11lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Gallagher

Last season went well in 6f/7f handicaps and was only 3l away in a Group 3 on one occasion; however, that campaign ended badly and her reappearance at the Craven meeting was no better.

10/1

14th

1

(13)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Havana Pusey

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Progressed last term; pick of her efforts came when fourth in AW Group 3 (6f) in June and when beating all bar Royal Velvet in July course handicap (7f, good to firm) the following month; will need to be near her best to make a winning seasonal debut but was beaten only a nose on last year's return.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £111.50
Straight Forecast £137.85
Tricast £405.79
Trifecta £362.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Ferrous

SPOTLIGHT:

Kind Of Blue

Telegraph:

Alyanaabi

The Times:

Annaf

Daily Mail:

Spycatcher

TOPSPEED:

Diligent Harry

NEWMARKET:

Kind Of Blue

D Express:

Kind Of Blue

The Sun:

Kind Of Blue

Daily Record:

Kind Of Blue

POSTDATA:

Ferrous

LAMBOURN:

Ferrous

The Guardian:

Ferrous

Daily Mirror:

Ferrous

The Star:

Ferrous