June 26 / 19.28 Newcastle (AW)

19.28

Standard To Slow

JenningsBet In Bradford Gosforth Park Cup Handicap

  • Prize money: £30924
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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JenningsBet In Bradford Gosforth Park Cup Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Thunderstorms

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £35.30
  • Place: £8.00

Form: 843-00

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Smart on his day and his third at Wolverhampton (6f) last July saw him record an RPR of 115; down the field in two runs for Mick Appleby this year and he now drops to 5f for the first time in his career; tongue tied for the first time.
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1st

1

(10)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Al Shabab Storm

9st 12lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Smart on his day and his third at Wolverhampton (6f) last July saw him record an RPR of 115; down the field in two runs for Mick Appleby this year and he now drops to 5f for the first time in his career; tongue tied for the first time.

25/1

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

3/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 811-33 D BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won 5f handicaps at Haydock (good) and Hamilton (soft) on his first two runs for Ed Bethell last September; beaten favourite in both starts this year, latterly at York six weeks ago which is a strong piece of form; no obvious reason why he won't handle AW and he is one to take seriously.
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1st

1

(11)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Corolla Point

10st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Won 5f handicaps at Haydock (good) and here (soft) on his first two runs for Ed Bethell last September; has recorded even better form in defeat this year, notably his close second of 14 in the Gosforth Park Cup (5f) five weeks ago; won't be inconvenienced should any of the forecast showers arrive; gets the vote.

5/2

2nd

6

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Corolla Point

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Won 5f handicaps at Haydock (good) and Hamilton (soft) on his first two runs for Ed Bethell last September; beaten favourite in both starts this year, latterly at York six weeks ago which is a strong piece of form; no obvious reason why he won't handle AW and he is one to take seriously.

3/1

3rd

7

(11)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Corolla Point

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Very lightly raced, ex-Godolphin 4yo; won on stable debut at Haydock (5f, good) last September and followed up later that month (5f, soft); reappeared with close third to Air Force One at Beverley (5f, good to soft) four weeks ago and this unexposed sort could still have plenty more to offer.

9/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 6-5105 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Had some strong handicap form at York last summer; appreciated the return to turf when beating his nine rivals, including the odds-on Corolla Point, at Beverley (5f, good) in April; another solid York run when keeping on for fifth last month but slow starts are creeping in and he may prove vulnerable for win purposes back on AW.
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3rd

7

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Air Force One

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

5f win on this card last year and he followed it was a hugely eye-catching third over 5.4f at the Ebor meeting; back in the winners' enclosure at Beverley in April and he has run well in defeat here and at Newcastle on his last two starts; can fluff the start and he still has to prove himself at 6f but there is an air of unfinished business surrounding him.

7/1

3rd

9

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Air Force One

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Had some strong handicap form at York last summer; appreciated the return to turf when beating his nine rivals, including the odds-on Corolla Point, at Beverley (5f, good) in April; another solid York run when keeping on for fifth last month but slow starts are creeping in and he may prove vulnerable for win purposes back on AW.

8/1

5th

7

(16)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Air Force One

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Has claims on his narrow Beverley win in April (5f, good to soft; only 2lb higher here), but he was never the slightest threat over C&D next time after a sluggish start; needs to bounce back.

9/1

4th
12 (12)
Vantheman

10/1

Form: 187013 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; two wins this season, one of them C&D (2-2 here); back near his best when a close third of 17 at Thirsk last month but this is a stronger race.
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5th

7

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Vantheman

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Back in form since fitted with blinkers, scoring over C&D (good) in May; has reached the frame on all three outings since, although latest fourth of seven at Pontefract was no more than respectable.

11/1

4th

5

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:07 Pontefract

Vantheman

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Took this prize in 2024; back in fine form of late since fitted with blinkers, scoring at Hamilton (5f) in May and in the frame in big-field 5f handicaps at Thirsk and Newcastle since; ought to be thereabouts.

5/1

4th

12

(12)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Vantheman

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Prominent racer; two wins this season, one of them C&D (2-2 here); back near his best when a close third of 17 at Thirsk last month but this is a stronger race.

10/1

6/1

Form: 640-44 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
He hasn't won since a Listed success at York (6f, soft) in October 2023; in the meantime he has often attracted support, favourite in the 2024 Stewards' Cup and last season's Ayr Gold Cup; two perfectly creditable efforts for Robert Cowell this year and he showed promise in one Tapeta run last spring; not discounted for a trainer who runs four.
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8th

2

(10)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Purosangue

9st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Robert Cowell

He hasn't won since a Listed success at York (6f, soft) in October 2023, but he's started for Robert Cowell with a trio of creditable efforts in competitive handicaps; could click for this yard at some point.

15/2

5th

3

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Purosangue

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Robert Cowell

He hasn't won since a Listed success at York (6f, soft) in October 2023; in the meantime he has often attracted support, favourite in the 2024 Stewards' Cup and last season's Ayr Gold Cup; two perfectly creditable efforts for Robert Cowell this year and he showed promise in one Tapeta run last spring; not discounted for a trainer who runs four.

6/1

4th

4

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Purosangue

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Made late headway from the rear over 5f at Pontefract on stable/seasonal debut; interesting back up in trip, despite still being on a long losing spell; remains attractively treated on plenty of form.

8/1

Form: 0-6250 D BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Made giant strides in 2025, winning four times including a big-field 5f Class 2 handicap at Southwell; only 1lb higher today but his 2026 campaign has been up and down and others are more appealing for win purposes.
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4th

9

(12)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Canons House

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael & David Easterby

Four wins last season, including C&D on good; 0-6 in 2026 but latest Southwell third creditable and he's back on a winning mark.

12/1

3rd

6

(9)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Canons House

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Four wins last season, including competitive C&D handicap off the same mark as today; in and out this season but he gave it a good go from the front when close sixth of 14 at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) last week, and this less demanding track should play to his strengths; respected.

11/2

6th

13

(11)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Canons House

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made giant strides in 2025, winning four times including a big-field 5f Class 2 handicap at Southwell; only 1lb higher today but his 2026 campaign has been up and down and others are more appealing for win purposes.

10/1

10/1

Form: 433572 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won this race 12 months ago off a 1lb higher mark and recorded his seventh C&D win when scoring in December; solid second on turf three weeks ago; should run his race.
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3rd

1

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

15:10 Doncaster

Paddys Day

10st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

He's just 1-25 on turf but was runner-up over C&D (good to firm) last month and wasn't beaten far in a competitive Class 2 at favourite course Newcastle (5f, AW) last Friday; could be in the mix.

7/2

7th

14

(9)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Paddys Day

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won this race 12 months ago off a 1lb higher mark and recorded his seventh C&D win when scoring in December; solid second on turf three weeks ago; should run his race.

10/1

2nd

4

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:30 Doncaster

Paddys Day

9st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won six 5f handicaps on AW at Newcastle in 2025; now back on last winning mark but he's 1-24 on turf and that success was in a novice over four years ago; looks opposable back in this sphere after a short break.

11/1

16/1

Form: 553070 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Six AW runs have yielded four wins, a second and a close fifth (stable debut after a six-month break and off a 7lb higher mark than today's); has blown hot and cold on turf since April but the blinkers worn for his last four wins now return (has raced exclusively in cheekpieces since joining Robert Cowell) and he should make a bold bid to maintain an unbeaten C&D record.
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Verdict Starting price

12

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Kylian

9st 4lb

T: Robert Cowell

12/1

12th

5

(14)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Ascot

Kylian

9st 4lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Robert Cowell

Patchy record for his new stable this year but he has run well over C&D in the past and has dropped to a tempting mark; cheekpieces replace blinkers today; couldn't discount.

10/1

6th

1

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Kylian

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Robert Cowell

His form has taken a downturn but he's dropped down the weights and there was some promise in his eighth of 14 at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) last week in reapplied blinkers (retained), when not beaten far despite being denied a clear run; drops in grade here and could have a part to play.

11/4

33/1

Form: 220-09 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 4yo; best run for current stable when ninth at Thirsk last month; the return to 5f/AW won't faze him but this looks a warm race in which to end his losing streak.
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9th

10

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Ascot

Sir Yoshi

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Geoffrey Harker

Ex-Irish 4yo; slow start to life with this stable but he has dropped in the weights and his last two runs have been more encouraging, notably his Pontefract third eight days ago; should go well.

9/1

3rd

2

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:07 Pontefract

Sir Yoshi

9st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Geoffrey Harker

A fairly useful ex-Irish 5f winner; yet to hit top form for his current yard but better signs when ninth of 14 in 5f Newcastle handicap three weeks ago; no forlorn hope off a 2lb lower mark if building on it.

10/1

9th

8

(1)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Yoshi

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Ex-Irish 4yo; best run for current stable when ninth at Thirsk last month; the return to 5f/AW won't faze him but this looks a warm race in which to end his losing streak.

33/1

Form: 010006 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
On a tough mark after a big-race win in Bahrain in January; no impact in two runs this month and he is due to be 3lb lower from the weekend.
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7th

4

(13)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Another Baar

9st 8lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Landed a 5f Bahrain handicap in January but has struggled since; the handicapper is starting to relent but others are still preferred.

33/1

10th

5

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Another Baar

9st 9lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

On a tough mark after a big-race win in Bahrain in January; no impact in two runs this month and he is due to be 3lb lower from the weekend.

33/1

6th

1

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Another Baar

9st 9lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Three course wins, two over 6f, the other at 5f; this season's win was a 13-runner event at Bahrain in January (5f, good to firm); hasn't run quite as well since, but may have needed it when 5.25l tenth of 20 in the Epsom Dash last time (5f, good to soft; 66-1); a possible.

7/1

6/1

Form: 28-666 D

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Looked a smart prospect last season, beating his 21 rivals at York's Dante meeting and second of 20 at the Ebor meeting; not at his best in three runs in Dubai but this mark should be in range and he has won on Tapeta and after a break; goes without accessories (usually hooded) today; interesting for a yard in form.
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13th

11

(3)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

The Man

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Back from a break and wind surgery when impressive in a big field at York in May 2024 (5f, good to firm; 7lb lower); however, failed to fire at Meydan this year and was again down the field at Newcastle a month ago; cheekpieces replace a hood.

14/1

11th

7

(13)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

The Man

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Richard Spencer

Looked a smart prospect last season, beating his 21 rivals at York's Dante meeting and second of 20 at the Ebor meeting; not at his best in three runs in Dubai but this mark should be in range and he has won on Tapeta and after a break; goes without accessories (usually hooded) today; interesting for a yard in form.

6/1

6

(8)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

16:07 Southwell (AW)

The Man

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Underwent wind/gelding operations prior to his successful seasonal/handicap debut at the Dante meeting and returned to York a month ago when he held his own against older opposition (beaten a head); up another 4lb but he's a fast-improving sprinter who won his novice here.

100/30

10/1

Form: -36417 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Capitalised on his drop in the weights when coming from off the pace to win at Goodwood (5f, good) last month; disappointed back at Goodwood (6f, soft) 19 days ago; stable has stronger claims elsewhere.
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21th

19

(16)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Seven Questions

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Robert Cowell

Well beaten in the last two editions of the Stewards' Cup here but won from off the pace over C&D in May, leading on the line under a Jamie Spencer masterclass; barely sighted in his two subsequent runs (soft/AW; ridden more prominently) but, back in this scenario with a strong pace guaranteed, he could easily be a factor if reverting to patient tactics.

10/1

12th

10

(3)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Seven Questions

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Robert Cowell

Capitalised on his drop in the weights when coming from off the pace to win at Goodwood (5f, good) last month; disappointed back at Goodwood (6f, soft) 19 days ago; stable has stronger claims elsewhere.

10/1

7th

2

(8)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Goodwood

Seven Questions

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Robert Cowell

Ended a two-year barren spell when getting up late in a 5f handicap here 16 days; 3lb higher mark to deal with but he has a Group 3 win on his record and conditions won't faze him; respected.

5/2

13th
11 (14)
Fidelius

14/1

Form: 121256 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Six wins and five seconds from 17 AW runs; unplaced on turf on his last two starts and although this scenario will suit better, a few others look better handicapped.
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2nd

3

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Redcar

Fidelius

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

6-18 on AW but 0-10 on turf when trained by Robert Cowell; sold for 27,000gns after disappointing AW run in June; makes stable debut from a workable mark but others in this field have more pressing claims.

10/1

13th

11

(14)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Fidelius

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Robert Cowell

Six wins and five seconds from 17 AW runs; unplaced on turf on his last two starts and although this scenario will suit better, a few others look better handicapped.

14/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 4-1656 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £166.60
Straight Forecast £67.26
Tricast £384.27
Trifecta £637.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Corolla Point

The Guardian:

Purosangue

SPOTLIGHT:

The Man

TOPSPEED:

Kylian

The Star:

Air Force One

Daily Mirror:

Vantheman

Daily Record:

Paddy's Day

POSTDATA:

Corolla Point

The Times:

Corolla Point

Telegraph:

Corolla Point

The Sun:

Corolla Point

NEWMARKET:

The Man

Daily Mail:

Purosangue

D Express:

Purosangue