July 09 / 19.27 Newbury

19.27

Good To Firm

Pump Technology Engineered To Perform Handicap

  • Prize money: £7327.6
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Pump Technology Engineered To Perform Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

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6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 237-01 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come at Kempton (1m, AW), the latest a week ago; just 1lb wrong under his 5lb penalty and he remains unexposed, but fast ground is an unknown (best turf run on soft); stable also runs Distinct Spirit.
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6th

5

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Ascot

Grizedale

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Won at Kempton (1m, AW) on second run since being gelded and he followed up in fine style at Newbury (1m, good to firm); up 9lb since last time but this progressive 4yo could still play a leading role.

7/2

1st

1

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Newbury

Grizedale

10st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Both wins have come at Kempton (1m, AW), the latest a week ago; just 1lb wrong under his 5lb penalty and he remains unexposed, but fast ground is an unknown (best turf run on soft); stable also runs Distinct Spirit.

6/1

1st

5

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:33 Kempton (AW)

Grizedale

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

C&D win last summer on his second start; similar form in defeat on his next two starts but he ended 2025 with a lesser effort and there was no revival on his reappearance at York (1m1f, good; first run since gelded; well backed) 19 days ago; dropped another 3lb and could benefit from the return to AW; still of interest.

5/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 697-52

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on the AW and is 0-6 on turf, but she ran well when chasing home an in-form rival over C&D (good to firm) last month; a player from the same mark.
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2nd

5

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Newbury

The Third Star

9st 12lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

Sole win came on the AW and is 0-6 on turf, but she ran well when chasing home an in-form rival over C&D (good to firm) last month; a player from the same mark.

6/1

2nd

10

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

The Third Star

9st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

7f maiden win on AW last April; faced some stiff tasks afterwards and came up short; well backed on last month's seasonal/stable debut (7f, AW), staying on best (fastest final-furlong sectional) for fifth in a race not run to suit; worth another crack at 1m on that evidence; may yet do better.

6/1

5th

2

(6)

12th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

19:50 Lingfield (AW)

The Third Star

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

Started off last year in good form for Chris Dwyer including winning a Southwell maiden (7f, Tapeta); regressed afterwards, albeit she faced some stiff tasks; market useful on stable debut (same owners) after seven months off.

10/1

20/1

  • Place: £13.70

Form: 15/5U-

Last run: 276 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced since making a winning debut at Salisbury (7f, good) two years ago; returns from another nine months off and the market may provide clues.
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2nd

1

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

20:38 Haydock

Distinct Spirit

10st 0lb

J: Ebrahim Nader

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Very lightly raced 6yo who won a four-runner handicap at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) last month and followed up in three-runner handicap at Lingfield (7.6f, good to firm) last Saturday; carries 5lb penalty in a much deeper race today but he did it comfortably last time; clearly thriving; respected.

6/1

1st

1

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 5

20:15 Lingfield

Distinct Spirit

10st 6lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Began season with two decent efforts over 1m before justifying skinny odds in tactical, four-runner contest at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) on Tuesday; effectively only 4lb higher under 5lb penalty here, and evidently in good nick.

11/8

Form: 402325 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Holds his form well and wasn't beaten far into fifth of 13 here (7f, good to firm) 16 days ago (Nakaaha 3l behind in sixth); has won twice over this trip, but a suspicion that 7f suits him best.
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3rd

6

(2)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

18:41 Windsor

Signcastle City

9st 4lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

A suspicion that 7f might suit him best but after starting slowly he did keep on over 1m at Newbury last time, albeit some 9l off the winner; the handicapper knows all about him.

13/2

4th

9

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Newbury

Signcastle City

9st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Holds his form well and wasn't beaten far into fifth of 13 here (7f, good to firm) 16 days ago (Nakaaha 3l behind in sixth); has won twice over this trip, but a suspicion that 7f suits him best.

10/1

5th

1

(13)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newbury

Signcastle City

10st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Holds his form well despite a busy schedule and appeared to appreciate the drop in trip when beaten half a length into second of 22 at York (7f, good) last time; up 2lb but this is a slightly weaker race; respected.

7/1

14/1

Form: 523-16 D BF

Last run: 93 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
May not have achieved that much when justifying odds of 1-2 in a Lingfield novice (1m, AW; first start since being gelded) in February and was well beaten on handicap debut at Southwell (1m, AW) in April; this is only his second start on turf, but other look more compelling.
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7th

9

(8)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Captain Fox

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Didn't have to improve on his 2yo form to win a novice at Lingfield (1m, AW) in February; beaten in three handicaps since but he is slipping down the weights.

10/1

5th

3

(8)

5th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Kempton (AW)

Captain Fox

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Made a successful return in an uncompetitive Lingfield novice (1m, Polytrack) in February, but not built on it in two handicaps on turf/Tapeta since; bit more needed back down in trip.

7/1

5th

10

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Newbury

Captain Fox

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

May not have achieved that much when justifying odds of 1-2 in a Lingfield novice (1m, AW; first start since being gelded) in February and was well beaten on handicap debut at Southwell (1m, AW) in April; this is only his second start on turf, but other look more compelling.

14/1

Form: 714419 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Two wins this year came on the AW, but his sole turf win came over this trip on good to firm ground; may be best to forgive his latest Chester performance and a possible if back on song.
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2nd

8

(2)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Sea Founder

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Three wins include one here (1m) in April off a 2lb lower mark; below that level on turf in two starts since and drops back to 7f for the first time since his debut, which would be a concern.

7/1

6th

3

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Newbury

Sea Founder

10st 0lb

J: Oliver Hoodless

T: Richard Hughes

Two wins this year came on the AW, but his sole turf win came over this trip on good to firm ground; may be best to forgive his latest Chester performance and a possible if back on song.

10/1

9th

10

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

15:23 Chester

Sea Founder

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Richard Hughes

Windsor maiden winner on turf last April but he's been confined to AW for all six starts this year; gets a 3lb nudge for his win at Kempton (1m) last time; 1m2f no issue but this is a notch above the standard he usually plies his trade in.

7/1

5/1

Form: 54-161 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
2-3 since handicapping, his latest success coming on his turf debut over C&D (good to soft) four weeks ago; 5lb higher and will likely face different conditions this time, but he remains open to further improvent; respected.
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7th

11

(10)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Newbury

Storm Point

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

2-3 since handicapping, his latest success coming on his turf debut over C&D (good to soft) four weeks ago; 5lb higher and will likely face different conditions this time, but he remains open to further improvent; respected.

5/1

6/1

Form: 255582

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Bounced back to form when second of seven at Salisbury (7f, good) last month; 1lb rise for that still leaves him 1lb below his last winning mark and he ran well in his only previous attempt over this far; shortlisted.
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8th

2

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Newbury

The Dragon King

10st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Bounced back to form when second of seven at Salisbury (7f, good) last month; 1lb rise for that still leaves him 1lb below his last winning mark and he ran well in his only previous attempt over this far; shortlisted.

6/1

2nd

3

(1)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

The Dragon King

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Won off 2lb higher in Class 4 on AW last November; has failed to land a blow in Class 3 races since returned to turf but this drop back in grade may have a positive effect; fairly useful in this sphere as a 2yo.

8/1

8th

12

(6)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

The Dragon King

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Clive Cox

Previously effective on turf but form dipped returned to this sphere last time and he still hasn't scored on grass since his 2yo days; admittedly on a workable mark provided he rebounds.

14/1

Form: 811106 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Last five wins have come on the AW including when completing a hat-trick in the spring; has winning form on good to firm ground, but his last two efforts since returning to turf need improving upon.
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9th

4

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Newbury

Youarenotforgiven

10st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Last five wins have come on the AW including when completing a hat-trick in the spring; has winning form on good to firm ground, but his last two efforts since returning to turf need improving upon.

14/1

6th

7

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:42 Nottingham

Youarenotforgiven

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tony Carroll

Was recording wins eight, nine and ten when rattling off an AW hat-trick this spring (1m-8.6f); the wheels came off when well-beaten over C&D 33 days ago, however, and this mark looks beyond him.

20/1

10th

6

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Youarenotforgiven

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Carroll

Resurgent 8yo who has rattled off a hat-trick on AW this spring including a clearcut win at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month; this is tougher off 9lb higher but he remains feasibly treated on his old form and is a five-time winner on turf; key player.

13/2

Form: 46-130

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Went up 8lb for for her emphatic success at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in April; ran with credit when third of six at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) the following month, but well beaten at Sandown (1m2f, good) last time; only 2lb lower and probably needs further than this now.
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1st

7

(2)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

17:00 Salisbury

Mythical Bird

8st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hughie Morrison

Hard to predict and has record of 1-15 but she bounced back with a good third in a Class 4 at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) last month; has possibilities if she can back that up and she's still lightly raced on turf.

7/2

3rd

3

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Mythical Bird

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Hughie Morrison

Reappeared with a clearcut win at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in April but she's lost her way with heavy defeats at Sandown and Newbury in last two runs; has plenty to prove again and overall record is now 1-14.

25/1

10th

8

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Newbury

Mythical Bird

9st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hughie Morrison

Went up 8lb for for her emphatic success at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in April; ran with credit when third of six at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) the following month, but well beaten at Sandown (1m2f, good) last time; only 2lb lower and probably needs further than this now.

14/1

Form: 931-29

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Turf maiden winner who did well on the AW during the winter, but well held on his return from six months off at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 19 days ago; something to prove tackling this far for the first time.
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8th

10

(10)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Chale Chalo

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tom Dascombe

Won 6f turf maiden and a 7f handicap on Lingfield AW as 2yo; seemed to improve when runner-up over C&D in January but he hasn't gone on from that back on turf (7f and 1m); return to this trip should suit but others are higher up the list.

12/1

11th

12

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Newbury

Chale Chalo

9st 4lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Turf maiden winner who did well on the AW during the winter, but well held on his return from six months off at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 19 days ago; something to prove tackling this far for the first time.

14/1

9th

4

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

18:55 Doncaster

Chale Chalo

9st 7lb

J: William Cox

T: Tom Dascombe

Ended 2025 with 7f Lingfield win and backed it up with a good second in 7f Southwell handicap on New Year's Day; absent since though so has his fitness to prove.

8/1

12th
7 (11)
Nakaaha

5/1

Form: 025561 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Two wins last summer, including one over C&D, and got back to winning ways at Bath (1m, firm) eight days ago; was already due a 2lb drop then so is just 3lb higher under her penalty (1lb well in); one for the shortlist.
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2nd

4

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 4

19:05 Chepstow

Nakaaha

9st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Grace Harris

Won twice at 1m last summer and went in again at Bath last month (by just under 2l off 4lb lower); reportedly showing signs of heat stress when below par at Newbury four weeks ago.

15/2

12th

7

(11)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Newbury

Nakaaha

9st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Grace Harris

Two wins last summer, including one over C&D, and got back to winning ways at Bath (1m, firm) eight days ago; was already due a 2lb drop then so is just 3lb higher under her penalty (1lb well in); one for the shortlist.

5/1

1st

2

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:18 Bath

Nakaaha

10st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Grace Harris

Back-to-back wins over this trip last summer; mostly ran with credit of late, including when lacking a change of gear after travelling well over 7f at Newbury eight days ago; runner-up sole visit here.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £21.20
Straight Forecast £15.39
Tricast £481.57
Trifecta £679.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Storm Point

WEST COUNTRY:

Nakaaha

Daily Mirror:

The Third Star

TOPSPEED:

Signcastle City

The Guardian:

Grizedale

RP RATINGS:

Storm Point

LAMBOURN:

Storm Point

The Times:

Storm Point

Telegraph:

Storm Point

The Star:

Storm Point

Daily Mail:

Nakaaha

D Express:

Nakaaha

Daily Record:

Nakaaha

The Sun:

The Third Star

POSTDATA:

Signcastle City