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14.40

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Jenningsbet Festival Northumberland Vase Handicap (Consolation for Northumberland Plate) (GBBPlus)

  • Prize money: £38655
  • 2m 0f 56y
  • Class 2
  • 20 runners
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Jenningsbet Festival Northumberland Vase Handicap (Consolation for Northumberland Plate) (GBBPlus)

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly sunny

Form: -75027 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

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4th

4

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Worcester

Charging Thunder

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Dual hurdle winner who is 0-4 in handicaps; however, he should be on a fair mark given the level of his Flat ability and he ran quite well in a valuable Newmarket handicap at the Guineas meeting; player.

9/4

7th

9

(8)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Newmarket

Charging Thunder

8st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Had underwhelming hurdle and AW campaigns before his second of five when returned to Flat turf at Beverley (2m) 18 days ago; this demands markedly better and his 2024 and 2025 turf records aren't that persuasive.

25/1

Form: 04-849

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

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2nd

1

24th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:28 Kelso

Chemistry

11st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Useful handicapper on the Flat; made a winning hurdles debut at Sedgefield last month (2m1f, good), beating an odds-on shot who won next time, the pair well clear; penalised; the one to beat.

10/11

9th

13

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:05 Chester

Chemistry

8st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Jennie Candlish

His time with Aidan O'Brien and Ivan Furtado was on the chequered side but three bits of useful form read well compared to this mark, including his staying-on fourth at Newcastle (2m, AW) in December off 5lb higher; made a successful yard/hurdles debut at Sedgefield four weeks ago, which is a light year away from this assignment but a case can be made.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 587-00 CD

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

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12th

15

(14)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:05 Chester

Alphonse Le Grande

8st 9lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: A J Martin

Held up; an excellent 2024 included wins in the Chester Plate on this card (his only run here) and the Cesarewitch at Newmarket; 2025 campaign was initially promising then frustrating, including with trouble in running, but ended up being disappointing; has a recent 1m2f run under his belt and would be competitive off this slightly reduced mark if back on song.

14/1

13th

5

(17)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Alphonse Le Grande

9st 6lb

J: James Ryan

T: A J Martin

2024 Cesarewitch winner was winless in light campaign last year; absent since November and this trip on the short side for seasonal return.

16/1

Form: -44121

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

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1st

10

(11)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Shrimp Shady

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Well beaten at Newmarket (good) last September on handicap debut but pretty consistent in his five AW races since, on last two occasions winning over 1m6f and second of 14 over 2m; peak AW form needs to be transferred.

5/1

2nd

6

(8)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Shrimp Shady

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Unexposed 4yo who has proved consistent on the AW so far (232441); had only a nose to spare at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) last month, but is just 2lb higher and may still have more to offer upped again in trip; respected.

5/1

Form: -16040 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 86

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12th

5

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

Artisan Dancer

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

Industrious and dependable sort at 1m6f-2m2f but turf strike-rate is 1-19; not discredited on latest start (1m5f) but others are preferred.

16/1

4th

6

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:45 Hamilton

Artisan Dancer

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Industrious and dependable sort over 1m6f-2m2f but his turf strike-rate is just 1-18 and return to turf last time saw him well held.

25/1

Form: 383653 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 86

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3rd

1

(5)

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 2y

Class 4

15:35 Pontefract

Sax Appeal

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Very busy and he's had his share of wins, including four over 2m in 2025, but that's been mostly on AW which has dominated his career; best turf ratings two and three runs back before tailed off (might have overdone it up front) at Goodwood latest; again has just four rivals today but others are preferred.

15/2

5th

3

(1)

22nd May 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:07 Goodwood

Sax Appeal

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Very busy and he's had his share of wins, including four over 2m in 2025, but that's been mostly on AW which has dominated his career; best turf ratings were on last two outings but his turf form still needs improvement.

6/1

Form: 7/08-0

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 86

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11th

4

(5)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

Laafy

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Formerly with Sir Michael Stoute, smart over 1m4f in 2020 when usually visored; absent for 1373 days before last season and staged a partial recovery when tried in cheekpieces at Musselburgh (1m6f) on second run back, admittedly in only eighth of 14 (beaten about 5l); dropped another 6lb since but also absent another 407 days.

40/1

8th

8

(13)

19th Apr 2025

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 2

15:35 Musselburgh

Laafy

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Brian Ellison

held up in rear, headway over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, no telling impression

40/1

Form: 220/96

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

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6th

3

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:39 Goodwood

Premiere Ligne

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hughie Morrison

Beaten a long way on his return from 20 months off at Kempton (2m, AW) 16 days ago and still 6lb above his last winning mark; needs the ground to dry out.

14/1

9th

1

(4)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Premiere Ligne

10st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hughie Morrison

Finally off the mark in Britain in May 2024 and runner-up on next four starts, including when coming from well back over 2m4f at Glorious Goodwood; however, he flopped when just 9-1 for the Cesarewitch (soft) that October and not seen since; that was his only run in Britain on softer than good; well handicapped were he to return at his best on this AW debut after 588 days off; market may guide.

14/1

Form: 1/2-11 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

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1st

7

(3)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

14:53 Chester

Believitanducan

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Alan King

Three months off before returning to Flat with a win at Ascot (2m, good; 12 ran) three weeks ago, always prominent as 11-8 favourite; up 4lb and lacks any experience of this track but a huge player if he takes to it.

2/1

1st

8

(13)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Believitanducan

9st 7lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Alan King

Placed in all four staying handicaps (includes 2m win) for Jessica Macey in 2024; three hurdle wins since joining this yard and a good effort on the Flat when second at Kempton (2m, AW) in April 2025; respected on his return to this sphere.

6/1

Form: 14036-

Last run: 309 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

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2

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

13:45 Limerick

Brosna Town

11st 7lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: D K Weld

Dual Flat winner over 1m4f ran to a similar level in maiden hurdles at Galway and Listowel; was 13l behind Louiescall on latter occasion so has ground to make up on him with others to worry about too.

14/1

4th

1

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:10 Listowel

Brosna Town

11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: D K Weld

Flat winner achieved a peak rating of 85 in that sphere; decent effort on hurdling debut at Galway but was still beaten 21l in fifth; needs to improve to feature here.

12/1

Form: 114-46 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

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No Results Found

Form: 212-07 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

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7th

2

(11)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:37 Chester

Savrola

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Dianne Sayer

Front-runner who did well during five-race campaign last season, most notably when gamely winning Northumberland Vase at Newcastle (2m, AW); also suited by good to soft turf but needs to bounce back from last month's disappointing reappearance run.

14/1

Form: 251111 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

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1st

2

(2)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

Arc Zoosve

10st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Neil King

Thriving in 2026 and he gamely made all when completing a hat-trick in 2m Goodwood handicap ten days ago; up another 2lb but this likeable dual C&D scorer is a big player once more.

6/5

Form: 117152 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 78

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2nd

11

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

St Faz

9st 0lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Usually races prominently; won four of his six starts for new yard this year, including when returned to turf for eight-runner race at Musselburgh (2m, good) in April; has excuses for the two defeats, on latest occasion fifth of 17 in the 2m2f Chester Plate despite the work he had to do to front-run from wide draw; one to note.

7/1

5th

16

(14)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

St Faz

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Seen mostly over jumps in his Irish days; getting hampered at the start prevented his usual prominent ride on penultimate outing but he's otherwise swept all before him for new yard this year, including when returned to turf for eight-runner race at Musselburgh (2m, good) 12 days ago; has 3lb penalty (the same as he's due to go up anyway) but wide draw is the chief worry.

11/1

Form: -21284 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

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4th

7

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Fast Fred

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Disappointing behind Letsbefrank at Hamilton a fortnight ago but in good form otherwise this year, with two close seconds sandwiching a win at Musselburgh (1m4f, good); no surprise if he bounces back with a big performance.

10/1

8th

1

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Fast Fred

10st 0lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Phillip Makin

Dependable sort who's been in career-best form with a win and two seconds this season; raised another 2lb but can show up well again after his two big runs at Musselburgh (pipped by Letsbefrank latest); highly respected.

11/4

Form: 551-86 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 76

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6th

7

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 40y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Boxing Great

9st 10lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Karl Thornton

Off the mark at the ninth attempt in a 2m handicap at Dundalk in December (2m); creditable eighth in a higher quality Chester handicap over an extended 2m2f last time (good); in the mix.

6/1

8th

17

(9)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Boxing Great

9st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Karl Thornton

Runner-up twice on good ground; ninth start when off the mark in 14-runner handicap at Dundalk (2m, AW; favourite) in December when last seen; needs to improve on that form but he's relatively lightly raced.

20/1

Form: 481231 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

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1st

2

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 5

16:35 Catterick

Treasure Islands

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Off the mark when stepping up in trip at Ripon (2m, good; made all) in April; placed twice since, the latest when third of 13 in a Class 3 handicap at Thirsk (2m, good) last month; back in calmer waters here and has plenty to recommend him.

7/4

Form: -35273 CD

Last run: 57 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

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3rd

6

(12)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Haveyoumissedme

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Stays a deal further but has always liked it here and has run well a couple of times over C&D this year; a good pace would help but finished behind Say What You See on turf last time and others hold stronger claims.

12/1

7th

12

(1)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Haveyoumissedme

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Absent 348 days before last September but usually competitive since regaining his fitness and went down by a head last month on latest outing; tenth in this race in 2024 on his only appearance at Musselburgh but he's firmly in the mix on other counts.

11/1

Form: 321331 C

Last run: 59 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

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Form: 3/06-0

Last run: 73 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

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16th

18

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Day Trader

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: A J Martin

Dual French Flat winner was successful over timber in a Listowel maiden hurdle in June (2m, good); fairly moderate Flat/hurdles form since and was 11th of 12 at Leopardstown last time; others preferred.

33/1

11th

13

(9)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:32 Leopardstown

Day Trader

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: A J Martin

Maiden hurdle winner on good ground at Listowel last summer; hard to assess on the limited evidence of his Irish Flat form; wins in France in 2024 were over longer trips on soft.

10/1

Betting Forcast

16/1 Charging Thunder, 20/1 Chemistry, 14/1 Alphonse Le Grande, 9/2 Shrimp Shady, 33/1 Artisan Dancer, 20/1 Sax Appeal, 50/1 Laafy, 25/1 Premiere Ligne, 5/1 Believitanducan, 66/1 Brosna Town, 12/1 Hermetic, 16/1 Savrola, 8/1 Arc Zoosve, 11/1 St Faz, 20/1 Fast Fred, 14/1 Boxing Great, 10/1 Treasure Islands, 14/1 Haveyoumissedme, 16/1 Clansman, 16/1 Day Trader