July 18 / 17.20 Newbury

17.20

Good

Pump Technology Services Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £7327.6
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 5 runners
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Pump Technology Services Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 921 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Strong-finishing runner-up at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) on second start and no problems going one better when 2-11 in four-runner maiden at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) four weeks later; second favourite when withdrawn from a six-runner handicap five days ago, having spread a plate; gives the impression he is just getting started and has plenty of potential.
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3

(3)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 3

17:20 Ayr

Golden Handshake

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

All five starts on good to firm, landing maiden and handicap wins around 1m4f in midsummer; disappointed when stepped up to 1m6f for the strong Melrose Handicap at the York Ebor meeting last month but good chance he can resume his progression back in much calmer waters.

5/2

8

(4)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

Golden Handshake

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won easily at 2-11 at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) in June on third start and followed up by a head in Newbury handicap (1m4f, good to firm); this is a much tougher test of his credentials and he could do with settling better now up in trip, but he's unexposed and is the sole runner for an in-form trainer who won this in 2019 and 2022; could have a part to play.

5/1

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5/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 681-24 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Sole turf win was on good to firm in 2022; two Southwell AW wins last year and close second at Doncaster (1m4f, good) in May on 2025 return; also ran well back on AW latest; like all of these, he's one to take seriously.
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1st

4

(7)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Melek Alreeh

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Triple 1m4f winner, including on Tapeta; handicapper has just had his measure since his last win but he's gone very close several times, the latest at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack); up 1lb; respected.

13/2

6th

3

(2)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Melek Alreeh

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: David Simcock

Currently 2-2 round here, both over 1m4f; proved consistent during a limited campaign this year, following wind surgery, bar a forgivable blip in a race that didn't pan out his way latest; a player if stamina holds now going beyond 1m4f for the first time.

7/1

Form: 614121 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Consistent with blinkers going on this season, with Ripon (1m4f) last time made it two wins from his last three starts and three from his last five; edging up the weights but he won't go down without a fight.
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4

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Epsom

Odin Legacy

10st 0lb

J: George Bass

T: Richard Hannon

Successful three times in May/June but his progress has seemingly come to an end; admittedly may benefit from this drop back in grade after a couple of Class 3 defeats.

12/1

10

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:50 Kempton (AW)

Odin Legacy

8st 12lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

In good form on turf until folding tamely and well held last time; consistent in defeat on AW (four attempts) but he's 9lb higher than last appearance in this sphere.

16/1

3

(3)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Odin Legacy

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Progressive 4yo who has won three times this season (1m2f-1m4f, good to firm/good) and again ran well when third of five at Newbury (1m4f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; there's every chance he'll be thereabouts.

7/1

Form: 18-0P1 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Struggled in his first three handicaps, indeed pulled up on third occasion (turf debut on soft ground); however, he was back in action just 19 days later to register a tenacious win under Hollie Doyle in seven-runner handicap here (1m2f, good to firm) two weeks ago; up 3lb; more to prove on third attempt at 1m4f but he's lightly raced and may have more to give.
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12

(3)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

His Finest Hour

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ian Williams

Pretty consistent since his Newbury win in July and perhaps found the ground too soft last time; AW winner who should run well.

8/1

5

(4)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

13:20 Doncaster

His Finest Hour

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Won at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) in July and has continued to run with credit, including one run on good to soft; place claims.

6/1

9

(1)

10th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 4

15:45 Haydock

His Finest Hour

9st 4lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Ian Williams

Opened his handicap account in Newbury contest (1m2f, good to firm; beat a subsequent scorer) and not disgraced in two runs since, latest on ground possibly softer than ideal; this low-mileage 4yo may do better still.

5/1

5/1

Form: 563-3 BF

Last run: 100 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Favourite for handicap/seasonal debut at Nottingham (1m2f, good) and improved his rating again in third of nine off this mark, but hanging badly left in the final 2f interfered with his effort; likely to stay and still has potential if he's been straightened out in his 100-day absence.
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5th

3

(1)

4th Oct 2025

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 4

17:05 Redcar

Sourdough

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hughie Morrison

Plenty of ability but no win after six starts; hung badly left on reappearance in April and he was eased right down in July next time; gelded before 1m4f AW handicap at Lingfield one month ago, in which he nearly redeemed himself but hanging left again did not help; dam won at up to 1m6f and he may yet come good, but there are clearly risks.

3/1

2nd

4

(5)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Lingfield (AW)

Sourdough

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Hughie Morrison

Has plenty of ability but he looked an awkward ride when third of nine at Nottingham (1m2f) in April and he was eased right down on handicap debut at Newbury (1m4f; 9-4) in July; gelded since and may yet redeem himself back on AW, having run well here in the past.

5/1

5th

5

(4)

18th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newbury

Sourdough

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Hughie Morrison

Favourite for handicap/seasonal debut at Nottingham (1m2f, good) and improved his rating again in third of nine off this mark, but hanging badly left in the final 2f interfered with his effort; likely to stay and still has potential if he's been straightened out in his 100-day absence.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.00
Straight Forecast £14.37
Trifecta £56.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Golden Handshake

TOPSPEED:

Odin Legacy

LAMBOURN:

Sourdough

RP RATINGS:

Golden Handshake

POSTDATA:

Golden Handshake

NEWMARKET:

Golden Handshake

The Times:

Golden Handshake

Telegraph:

Golden Handshake

The Guardian:

Golden Handshake

Daily Mail:

Golden Handshake

D Express:

Golden Handshake

The Star:

Golden Handshake

Daily Record:

Golden Handshake

Daily Mirror:

Odin Legacy

The Sun:

Odin Legacy