August 28 / 18.25 Newbury

18.25

Good To Firm

Venture Security Handicap

  • Prize money: £7327.6
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Venture Security Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 2-7963 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won here last August (7f, good to firm) and he's got better this year with each of his four runs for this yard, most recently third of 13 at Kempton (1m, AW); has the same mark as last time and could be involved.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

North View

9st 2lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Produced a strong finish to win a competitive 7f handicap here as a 3yo; first win since when making a successful stable debut at Chelmsford in January (7f); in and out since but he's on a winning mark and the ability is there if things pan out favourably.

14/1

13th

2

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

North View

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Stuart Williams

Fairly useful handicapper whose AW form this year for new yard features a 7f success in January and a creditable effort last time; effective on turf in the past but seems weighted to the hilt back in this sphere.

16/1

4th

11

(7)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

North View

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Stuart Williams

Won with a bit in hand at Chelmsford (7f) on stable/seasonal debut; out of the money in two starts since but can't be written off yet; drops back in grade (attempted Class 2 latest).

9/1

16/1

Form: 132130 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Disappointing at York last month but progressive otherwise this year, making it four wins for 2025 when scoring at Yarmouth in May; his current mark may not be beyond him if he can bounce back from last time.
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2

(10)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:25 Newbury

Drifts Away

10st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: T J Kent

Disappointing at York last month but progressive otherwise this year, making it four wins for 2025 when scoring at Yarmouth in May; his current mark may not be beyond him if he can bounce back from last time.

16/1

7

(17)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

16:25 York

Drifts Away

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: T J Kent

Five AW wins (at up to 1m) between last October and this March and back on the scoresheet at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) in May (form franked); another good run when third at Goodwood (1m, good) last time, when they went no pace; every chance he'll continue to improve.

10/1

Form: 0-3811

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in June on third stable start and got up late at Ascot (7f, good) next time; this 3yo could continue his improving ways now back up to 1m and is firmly in calculations.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

18th

22

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

War Howl

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Well treated on his warm spell (finishing positions 112) last summer; not in anything like the same form this year for new yard, however, and is best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.

40/1

11th

9

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

War Howl

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Two 7f wins for Mick Appleby last summer; back to his last winning mark but that is a result of showing little in three starts for current connections; only of interest if attracting support.

25/1

Form: 436271 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Three wins last May-July (including C&D) and won by 7l at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) recently; inconsistent and a 6lb rise takes him to a career-high mark, but he has to be respected in view of that latest dominance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(1)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:18 Newmarket

Sunny Corner

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Kittow

His form can be up and down but he bolted up at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) last month and ran pretty well behind two 3yos when third at Newbury (1m, good) last time; might not be far away.

8/1

5

(1)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:25 Newbury

Sunny Corner

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Stuart Kittow

Three wins last May-July (including C&D) and won by 7l at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) recently; inconsistent and a 6lb rise takes him to a career-high mark, but he has to be respected in view of that latest dominance.

3/1

1st

2

(6)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Salisbury

Sunny Corner

10st 2lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Stuart Kittow

Three 1m wins (one C&D) on turf last May-July and latest was off just 1lb lower than today; pretty up and down since, a slow-starting favourite when well beaten on latest start but his second at Newbury the time before was a reminder that he's well capable of getting seriously involved.

9/2

Form: 55-214 BF

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Built upon previous promise to win on handicap debut at Nottingham (1m, good to firm) in May; may not have been suited by the track and/or the steady pace when fourth of five at Goodwood since; this 3yo wears first-time cheekpieces and retains potential.
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5th

5

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

Herculeus

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

C&D winner last August (good ground; cheekpieces first time); three heavy defeats have followed and he comes here with plenty to prove.

25/1

9th

8

(10)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Ascot

Herculeus

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Tailed off in two races since winning off 7lb lower at Newbury last August (1m; in first-time cheekpieces which are now absent); might be high enough in the ratings even if all the better for being gelded; absent since October.

40/1

14

(1)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Herculeus

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Won two of his first three handicaps and may have been undone by slower ground last time (drifted to 4-1; subsequently taken out of a race due to it being soft); perhaps best watched on AW debut, for all that his half-brother has won twice on Tapeta.

20/1

Form: 723

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who started his career in bumpers and has shown promise when placed in 1m/7f novice races on her two runs this month (good/good to firm); the return to 1m looks a probable plus on handicap debut and he could have a part to play.
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1st

2

(3)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:52 Leicester

Tenbob Tommy

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Sheena West

First crack at sprinting when winning a Polytrack maiden three months ago (effort well advertised since); stiffer 6f should suit on his return to turf (stays 1m) but it's doubtful he's suddenly improved and he's back to handicap company on a career-high mark.

4/1

1

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Tenbob Tommy

9st 12lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Sheena West

Low-mileage maiden who has a few pieces of placed form; good second over C&D (good to firm) most recently, suggesting there may well be a race of this nature in him.

9/2

6

(8)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:55 Brighton

Tenbob Tommy

9st 7lb

J: George Bass

T: Sheena West

Placed in two novices; early days in handicaps and was too free on soft ground when favourite here two weeks ago; could be given another chance.

14/1

Form: 13-068

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two wins (both 6f) from her four 2yo starts; this first crack at 1m is worth a go but she's failed to threaten on her three outings this season and others arrive with more pressing claims.
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6th

4

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Ruff Justice

9st 10lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Winner of a 6f turf maiden and a 7f handicap as a 2yo for Warren Greatrex in 2024; didn't progress in his 2025 and having been bought for 4,000gns in October ran okay for a long way on yard debut here over a mile last month; drop in trip to suit and place claims.

10/1

9th

9

(13)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ruff Justice

9st 5lb

J: Elin Hedman

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Winner of a 6f turf maiden and a 7f handicap off 74 as a 2yo for Warren Greatrex in 2024; didn't progress in his 2025 starts; makes stable debut and probably best watched for the moment.

22/1

9

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Ruff Justice

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Raced on turf; won twice over 6f as a 2yo but has struggled in four handicap starts this summer; remains to be seen whether a switch to AW revives after seven weeks off.

25/1

Form: 10-255

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on reappearance here (7f, good to firm) last month; only fifth on her two runs since (both 7f) but this 3yo has hinted she may improve for this step up to 1m.
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11th

3

(1)

18th Feb 2026

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Beauty By My Side

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Joseph Parr

Returned to form in first-time cheekpieces when winning a 1m handicap at Chelmsford last October; three modest efforts followed and the headgear is now dispensed with.

25/1

10th

5

(7)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

13:32 Southwell (AW)

Beauty By My Side

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

Two AW wins, the latest at Chelmsford off 2lb lower last October; not so good twice since and could prove vulnerable back against male opposition.

12/1

1st

8

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Beauty By My Side

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Joseph Parr

Won a novice at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last October on final start for Kevin Philippart De Foy; ran well when third at Kempton (1m, AW) last month but she was beaten 8l at Yarmouth (1m, good) 17 days ago; needs to bounce back in first-time cheekpieces.

14/1

Form: -12030 BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
In and out since winning AW maiden in March and down the field at Epsom last time; however, prior to that this 3yo was third of 14 over today's C&D and is not discounted.
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7th

2

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Virtue Patience

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Amanda Perrett

Better record on Polytrack than turf and the handicapper's given him every chance, with him now 3lb lower than when not beaten far as favourite over C&D in January; looks set to go well back on the AW.

7/2

4th

3

(11)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Newbury

Virtue Patience

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Amanda Perrett

Has a stronger record on AW than on turf but produced best effort in this sphere when third off 7lb higher over C&D last June; good chance if that form is repeated.

11/2

6th

8

(8)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Virtue Patience

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Amanda Perrett

Right back on track since undergoing wind surgery, a close third of eight in 1m handicap here in January; cheekpieces go on after a break and this C&D scorer can go well again.

5/1

Non-runners

Sea Founder

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £38.20
Straight Forecast £28.10
Tricast £108.55
Trifecta £145.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

North View

SPOTLIGHT:

War Howl

Daily Mail:

Herculeus

LAMBOURN:

Sea Founder

TOPSPEED:

Drifts Away

D Express:

Herculeus

The Sun:

Herculeus

Daily Mirror:

War Howl

The Star:

War Howl

Daily Record:

War Howl

POSTDATA:

North View

NEWMARKET:

North View

The Times:

North View

Telegraph:

North View

The Guardian:

North View