July 01 / 13.30 Newcastle (AW)

13.30

Standard To Slow

JenningsBet Northumberland Vase Handicap (Consolation Race For The Northumberland Plate)

  • Prize money: £38655
  • 2m 0f 56y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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JenningsBet Northumberland Vase Handicap (Consolation Race For The Northumberland Plate)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 1008-3

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Irish-trained mare; three wins last summer (1m5f/1m6f) and looked better than ever on last week's reappearance when third of six in Down Royal Listed race (2m, good); it's possible she's flattered by that latest form but if taken at face value she's well treated now back in a handicap; respected.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 206y

15:55 Clonmel

La Hacienda

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Decent Flat sort got off the mark over hurdles at Sligo in July; not as good since and needs to find more off an unchanged mark.

11/1

6

22nd Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 0y

15:00 Listowel

La Hacienda

11st 8lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Struggled in big amateur Flat handicap at the Galway festival; showed decent over hurdles during the summer, highlighted by a wide-margin win over 2m4f at Sligo; faded into fourth on the run-in when favourite for 2m4f Killarney event.

9/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 21-772 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won in good style over C&D last November when upped in trip and returned to form with close second at Goodwood (2m) three weeks ago; has raced just 11 times and this 4yo could have more left in the tank; a possible.
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2

1st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 3

16:28 Warwick

Mostly Sunny

11st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Consistent gelding who ran up to his best when third in a Class 2 handicap over this trip at Newton Abbot in August (2m5f); unlikely to be far away.

4/1

6

30th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 2

16:30 Newton Abbot

Mostly Sunny

10st 9lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Dan Skelton

Collected a good prize at Plumpton (2m4f, good) in April and has made the frame on all fourth subsequent appearances; can cope if the ground softens here and will probably be on the premises again.

8/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 320-23 BF

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on both runs here and untested at the trip, while he's winless since 2019; however, trainer is a dab hand with stayers and this 7yo has run well at Hamilton (1m5f/1m3f) on both starts for this yard; not ruled out.
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3

(8)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:35 Hamilton

Faylaq

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

9yo who was well beaten in the John Smith's Cup at York last month but won two in a row here (1m5f/1m4f, good to firm) in May and continued in good form until his blip last time; not ruled out now back here.

12/1

9

(12)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:10 York

Faylaq

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins at Hamilton (1m5f/1m4f, good to firm) in May and creditable fifth in the Northumberland Plate a fortnight ago (2m, AW); he's a 9yo who has never won off a mark this high but is versatile in terms of trip and ran well over C&D last month; not ruled out each-way.

22/1

5th

7

(2)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Faylaq

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Third and sixth in last two runnings of the C&D Vase on this card; in the groove with successive wins at Hamilton (1m5f/1m4f) this May; however, he's been held off this mark when back up to Class 2 in his three starts since, still in form but suggesting that others will have the edge today.

18/1

Form: 171756 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at Beverley three weeks ago but he was without his usual tongue-tie (wore a first-time visor); now has the tongue-tie and returning cheekpieces, in which he stayed on for a good fifth of 15 at York (1m4f) in May; won here (12.4f) in January and March and over 2m at Ripon in April; could have more to offer over this trip now back here, where he's 2-2; interesting.
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7

16th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

19:55 Uttoxeter

Legendary Day

11st 7lb

J: James Best

T: Barry Brennan

Chase/hurdle winner who won on the AW at Lingfield in February 2025; hasn't been in top form on his last couple of runs over hurdles; on a fair mark now.

20/1

14

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:18 Stratford

Legendary Day

11st 3lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Barry Brennan

Useful on the Flat in his prime but suffered heavy defeat in that sphere last month, after a layoff, and also struggled in a handicap hurdle three weeks ago; sports refitted cheekpieces; others have much less to prove.

25/1

6th

2

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

13:30 Uttoxeter

Legendary Day

11st 13lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Barry Brennan

Seven-time Flat winner who has also scored over hurdles (2m1f, soft) and fences (2m, good); on dangerous mark back over jumps but he's not seen much action in the last 12 months and has been tailed off in his last two Flat runs; risks attached.

7/1

5th
2 (3)
Appier

5/1

Form: 4-3131 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Goes into the unknown stamina-wise but this progressive 4yo has an excellent 7-14 strike-rate in handicaps and the way he has stayed on to win over 12.4f here and 1m4f at Lingfield this season suggests he could be suited by the step up in trip; 2-2 here and he's a major player if seeing it out.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Goodwood

Appier

9st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Richard J Bandey

Recorded his tenth win when scoring at Wolverhampton (2m, Tapeta) in January; held his form with creditable efforts in next three starts but his good spell came to a halt at Lingfield last month; has bit to prove again after that heavy defeat and his last turf win was in 2022.

10/1

13th

10

(11)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Appier

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Richard J Bandey

Three course wins have come over 1m4f, but he has won over this sort of trip elsewhere; finished half a length behind St Faz when third of four at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) and now 11lb better off; each-way claims.

18/1

3rd

1

(3)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

14:37 Southwell (AW)

Appier

9st 12lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Richard J Bandey

Multiple winner who arrives in form, his success at Wolverhampton (Tapeta) in January followed by solid third at Kempton (also about 2m, Polytrack) a fortnight later; ran well for second over extended 2m2f here three weeks ago and just as effective over this shorter trip; warrants respect.

11/2

6th
3 (10)
Winterwatch

20/1

Form: 3/10-0 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose performer who impressed when winning five-runner handicap at Kempton (2m, AW) last June and on that evidence this 6lb higher mark might not be beyond him; may have needed his recent reappearance run but he's now been well beaten on his last two Flat starts so has questions to answer.
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10th

6

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

16:00 Cartmel

Winterwatch

11st 4lb

J: Miss Megan Bevan

T: Harry Fry

Triple Flat winner who is 1-13 over hurdles; that jumps win was by 11l in a Newton Abbot handicap (2m2f, good) in May but he's 9lb higher here and was held back in a novice at Stratford (2-1) last month; others are more persuasive.

12/1

3rd

1

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

17:23 Stratford

Winterwatch

11st 8lb

J: Miss Megan Bevan

T: Harry Fry

Took 12 goes to get off the mark over hurdles but it was very easy under Megan Bevan in a 2m2f handicap at Newton Abbot 12 days ago when in first-time cheekpieces; that was on good ground but he can deal with it softer; strong form claims even with the penalty.

7/4

Form: 1-2330

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Faded when upped to 1m6f in the Group 2 Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot last week; however, he was wide early and there's some staying potential in his pedigree; third of six in 1m3f Listed race at Goodwood two starts ago and this 3yo, who has run well here, is not written off on his handicap debut.
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12th

5

(15)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:55 Hamilton

Hadrianus

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

Has shown some useful form without getting his head in front this season; beat only one in 2m Newbury handicap last month though so needs to get back on track.

20/1

12th

14

(6)

22nd Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 2

14:25 Newbury

Hadrianus

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Johnston

in touch with leaders

8/1

Form: 644111 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Came from the back to readily complete a June hat-trick at Pontefract (2m2f) last Sunday; with the weights for this race having been set on May 27 he's well handicapped under a 7lb penalty (just 1lb higher than at Pontefract); third in this two years ago when 10lb higher; leading claims.
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5th

3

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Worcester

Blow Your Horn

11st 11lb

J: Mr Alex Chadwick

T: Ian Williams

Flat winner who is 0-6 over hurdles but has responded positively to this headgear combination the last twice in handicaps over 2m5f and 2m3f (both on good); strong stayer on the Flat so this longer trip is worth a go.

7/2

8/1

Form: 1-7212 C BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Second to Appier on two of last three starts, on the first occasion over 12.4f here, and in between those he won by 2l at Lingfield (1m5f); it's possible the step up in trip will prompt further improvement from this progressive 4yo, for whom cheekpieces replace the visor worn the last twice.
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8th

2

(7)

13th Sep 2024

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 2

13:50 Doncaster

Citizen General

9st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: Ed Dunlop

Seen almost twice as often on the AW but had an impressive win on good to firm last August; did well over 2m on AW last winter, notably for an easy Kempton win, but he failed to fire in an AW Championships race next time and finished last in the Chester Cup in May latest; very mixed messages.

40/1

16th

4

(9)

10th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

Citizen General

8st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Ed Dunlop

Seen twice as often on the AW but had an impressive win on good to firm last August; does not always fire, for instance in AW Championships race at Newcastle on latest outing, but he looks good on his day and the ease of his 2m win on Kempton AW in February can't be forgotten (6lb higher today); this unusual test might just take his fancy.

33/1

16th

4

(9)

10th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

Citizen General

8st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Ed Dunlop

Seen twice as often on the AW but had an impressive win on good to firm last August; does not always fire, for instance in AW Championships race at Newcastle on latest outing, but he looks good on his day and the ease of his 2m win on Kempton AW in February can't be forgotten (6lb higher today); this unusual test might just take his fancy.

33/1

50/1

Form: 796-87

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Second over hurdles in March but well beaten back on the Flat in May (1m4f) and same story on subsequent stable debut (1m2f); cheekpieces return (no positive impact previously); plenty to prove, including stamina.
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6th

2

(5)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Ace Rothstein

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Matt Crawley

led narrowly, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

33/1

6th

2

(5)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Ace Rothstein

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Matt Crawley

led narrowly, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

33/1

6th

11

(7)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

13:45 Southwell (AW)

Ace Rothstein

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Matt Crawley

cajoled along soon after start, midfield, outpaced and dropped to rear 3f out, carried head high inside final furlong, kept on final 110yds

50/1

50/1

Form: 63-417

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Stayed on well for narrow win on handicap debut at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) in April and the return to turf may not have suited in May; this unexposed 3yo could have more to offer now up in trip and back on Tapeta but this is a tough assignment from 9lb out of the handicap.
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15th

2

23rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

14:18 Hexham

Ironopolis

12st 0lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Fair Flat-racer who was placed in maiden hurdle at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in October; struggled at triple-digit odds when upped to 2m4f for recent handicap hurdle debut, though.

33/1

8th

10

6th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

15:43 Uttoxeter

Ironopolis

11st 3lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

AW Flat winner in 2023; best hurdles run when third in a maiden hurdle at Sedgefield in October (2m1f, good; cheekpieces; form sound); pulled up when visored at Kelso last time (2m, soft); today's better ground should suit; up in trip on handicap debut with cheekpieces back on.

12/1

2

10th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

13:35 Kelso

Ironopolis

11st 2lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Showed fair winning AW form at Southwell (1m4f) last spring and has matched that switched to hurdles, cheekpieces on when a solid third of 11 in Sedgefield juvenile in October; visor goes on now and he's much respected after a break.

3/1

Form: -23914

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Comfortably won small-field 1m6f Carlisle handicap two starts ago and she's effective at 2m and on Tapeta; she can bounce back swiftly from a below-par run but she was a soundly beaten fourth behind Blow Your Horn at Beverley last time and others have more pressing claims.
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10th

13

(3)

20th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 3

19:00 Kempton (AW)

World Without Love

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Two 1m6f wins on her record, the latest on turf off a 1lb lower mark in June; generally held her form since, third of eight at Chelmsford 11 days ago, but more needed to come out on top here.

14/1

3rd

8

(6)

9th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 5f 66y

Class 4

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

World Without Love

9st 4lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

towards rear

8/1

4th

2

26th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

World Without Love

10st 2lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

held up in last

4/1

Form: 901-13 CD BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last October on sole run for Brian Ellison and followed up when easily winning on stable debut at Musselburgh (2m) in May; having gone up 11lb he was only third of four at Hamilton last time but that slowly run 1m5f was against him and he's not discounted now back up in trip.
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8th

13

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 100y

15:05 Cork

Thermoscope

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Two-time Flat winner at 2m for Keith Dalgleish (best RPR 88); took too long to settle on hurdling bow at Worcester last month; tailed off back on the Flat at Galway last week; best watched for now.

28/1

17th

4

(8)

31st Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 110y

20:15 Galway

Thermoscope

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

disputed lead, led clearly after 3f, faced challenge halfway, soon headed

50/1

6th

7

18th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:25 Worcester

Thermoscope

11st 4lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Beaten a long way on last two Flat starts, in July 2023 and this February (stable debut); therefore has something to prove but he showed useful form as recent as last May and will be a strong contender if tapping into that ability on today's hurdle debut; the betting may be informative.

9/2

14th
7 (11)
Cozone

20/1

Form: 3014-6 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won at Dundalk (2m, AW) last November and he could improve from his reappearance sixth at Fairyhouse a fortnight ago; however, others are more compelling than this Irish challenger, including his stablemate La Hacienda.
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3rd

1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Cozone

12st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Bounced back with a bang when easily winning at Downpatrick (2m6f, yielding to soft) off career-low mark on return in March; failed to back that up from 10lb higher at Down Royal but remains fairly treated on pick of old form.

7/1

6th

1

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

Cozone

12st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Bounced back to form with a bang at Downpatrick (2m6f, yielding to soft) when defeating runner-up Coppola by 7.5l off a career low mark; hefty 10lb hit for that, but this three-time hurdles winner has won off a mark of 106 before; big player.

15/4

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Payout
Exacta £77.20
Straight Forecast £66.57
Tricast £698.24
Trifecta £667.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Blow Your Horn

TOPSPEED:

Citizen General

Telegraph:

Appier

The Star:

La Hacienda

Daily Mirror:

Legendary Day

THE NORTH:

Thermoscope

D Express:

Cozone

NEWMARKET:

Citizen General

The Times:

Citizen General

The Guardian:

Citizen General

Daily Mail:

Appier

RP RATINGS:

Blow Your Horn

POSTDATA:

Blow Your Horn

The Sun:

Blow Your Horn

Daily Record:

Blow Your Horn