August 26 / 14.10 Newmarket (July)

14.10

Good To Firm

Jenningsbet Handicap (Jockey Club Middle Distance Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Jenningsbet Handicap (Jockey Club Middle Distance Qualifier)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

OUR TIP

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.60
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 49-754

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Some ability (tongue tied) in three starts for Joseph O'Brien last year; has had three runs for new yard this summer and he did well to finish a close fourth at Sandown (1m2f, good) last time after taking a strong hold; on same mark here and he's a big player if he can settle better.
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10th

1

(3)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Olympicus

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

pulled extremely hard, prominent, raced wide over 8f out, pulled way into lead over 6f out

7/1

8th

6

(2)

10th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Olympicus

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

Sole success in 14 starts came off 9lb higher at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) in August last year; hasn't shown much in five starts since returning from eight months off in June and another 3lb drop not enough to tempt; can take a keen hold.

12/1

9th

5

(6)

24th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

13:40 Beverley

Olympicus

9st 11lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Hindered by often failing to settle but is well handicapped granted a return to best; sole success came off 6lb higher.

10/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: -40343 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
0-6 but she's reached the frame in five of her runs including when third in a Sandown handicap (1m1f, heavy) last time; this is a deeper race but she's been well backed in her last two starts and still has potential; shortlisted.
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5

(7)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

16:35 Yarmouth

Hakuna Babe

9st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Won at Windsor (1m2f, heavy) last October for former trainer off 6lb higher mark; disappointing for current yard this year and has plenty to prove.

12/1

5th

7

(4)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

13:25 Haydock

Hakuna Babe

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Sole win from 14 races was at Windsor (1m2f, heavy) last October off 6lb higher; tailed off in first-time cheekpieces (which are now removed) on latest outing; this is a rethink on trip, following three attempts over 1m, and she's never been beyond 1m2f; bit to prove.

14/1

8th

4

(2)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Hakuna Babe

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Sole success at Windsor (1m2f, heavy) last October (now 3lb lower) when trained by now-retired William Jarvis; hasn't fired for current stable yet and first-time cheekpieces are now applied; looks like she needs to step back up in trip.

7/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 143514 D BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Looks fairly exposed after ten starts but her last win was at Leicester (1m2f, good) on her penultimate run and things didn't really go her way in a tactical race at Sandown (1m2f, soft) last time; still looks on a workable mark and she's not ruled out back on quicker ground.
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6th

1

(1)

27th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 2f 100y

Class 5

13:43 Haydock

Kamanika

10st 2lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Joseph Parr

Four 1m2f wins (three on soft) in 2023 but she ran moderately last year on both races on heavy; not seen this year until August and uncompetitive both starts, with minimal response from the handicapper, so others are preferred.

4/1

10th

2

(6)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

17:15 Goodwood

Kamanika

9st 10lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Joseph Parr

prominent, led against far rail over 3f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened final 110yds

14/1

6th

1

(3)

17th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Newmarket (July)

Kamanika

10st 4lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Joseph Parr

took keen hold, midfield, no impression from 2f out

10/1

Form: 120573

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-10 but his win was off a similar mark at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in April and he rallied well to finish third over C&D (good) last Saturday; didn't get the best of runs in that tactical event and he should get a better tow into this race; respected.
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1

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

19:50 Fontwell

Blue Universe

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Michael Attwater

0-12 over hurdles but he ran well to finished second off this mark at Huntingdon (2m3f, soft) in February; this is a deeper race but he's versatile ground-wise and has each-way claims again after a short break.

5/1

2nd

1

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

12:50 Huntingdon

Blue Universe

12st 0lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Michael Attwater

Still a maiden over hurdles and he was beaten off current mark, having made mistakes, at Huntingdon (2m4f) on most recent attempt in this sphere.

5/1

3rd

1

17th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 4

15:50 Fakenham

Blue Universe

11st 4lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Michael Attwater

A fair 1m2f Flat scorer who has shown similar form in this sphere, collared only late on when a good runner-up in 2m4f Worcester novice three weeks ago; big shout.

2/1

Form: 0-8667 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dead-heated off 3lb higher over C&D (good to firm) last August but he's been generally disappointing since and has struggled here in both runs for current yard; record now stands at 1-14 and others are more convincing; cheekpieces are removed and the hood returns.
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9th

7

(2)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Total Lockdown

9st 6lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

midfield

16/1

6th

2

(10)

8th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:40 Brighton

Total Lockdown

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

towards rear

8/1

5th

3

(13)

16th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

13:45 Thirsk

Total Lockdown

9st 10lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Ex-Martin Dunne, winning for him at Yarmouth in May (11.5f, good); missed the break and pulled too hard on stable debut at Windsor last time (11.4f, good to firm; first run after a break); should be better for that run

14/1

Form: 29-346

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; has shown promise on various ground but her form has been a bit up and down so far and she was well held on her step up to 1m2f at Haydock (good) last month; mixed messages but she's had wind surgery since that last run and has possibilities if she can get back near best; tongue-tie removed.
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10th

6

(13)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:55 Doncaster

Kristal Klear

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Stella Barclay

Dual AW winner who is 0-13 on turf, but she returned from a break with a near-miss at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; only 1lb higher here and is a big player if she can back that up.

9/1

1

(6)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Wetherby

Kristal Klear

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stella Barclay

Two 7f AW wins last August/September and she went close on turf in between; however, she was below par at Southwell (7f, AW) in February after 112 days off and returns from another break today.

14/1

1

(6)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Wetherby

Kristal Klear

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stella Barclay

Two 7f AW wins last August/September and she went close on turf in between; however, she was below par at Southwell (7f, AW) in February after 112 days off and returns from another break today.

14/1

Form: 520498

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Looks interesting on his best efforts this season, including a close fourth here (1m, good) in June, but his form has slumped in last two runs; record now stands at 0-8 and he needs to get back on track with cheekpieces added.
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8th

8

(8)

17th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ashmore

9st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

slightly awkward start, in rear

25/1

9th

10

(4)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Ashmore

10st 8lb

J: Mr Abel O’Gorman

T: Alice Haynes

Only beaten a neck on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) last May, but hasn't built on it and now 0-15; hood returns, but has plenty to prove including stamina.

33/1

7th

2

(5)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:10 Southwell (AW)

Ashmore

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

in touch with leaders

4/1

Form: 75053

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Unexposed after only five runs and looked suited by step up in trip when close third at Leicester (1m2f, good) in June; returns from a short break but she's only 1lb higher than last time and should have more to offer at this trip.
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7th

3

(3)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 4

15:50 Goodwood

Expert Witness

9st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Encouraging start for new stable culminated in Windsor success in April; has failed to back up that form in two starts since, last of three runners latest; rebound required.

9/1

4

(1)

22nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 3

15:10 Pontefract

Expert Witness

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Patrick Chamings

Low-key effort at Windsor four weeks ago but she'd begun her life with this yard with three good efforts, notably a 1m2f Windsor success on fast turf; considered.

11/2

5th

10

(11)

26th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Windsor

Expert Witness

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Patrick Chamings

Has shown steadily progressive form (421) this term for new yard, gaining a narrow win over C&D (good to firm) most recently; however, she's been campaigned largely in lower grades and now goes into deeper waters; got upset in stalls and was withdrawn at Newbury ten days ago.

10/1

Form: 643548

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Scored off 2lb higher at Windsor (1m, good to soft) last August but he's 0-11 since and was well below form at Chepstow two weeks ago; handles most ground and this step back up in trip should be fine but others are more persuasive; new combination of headgear.
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3

(2)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Snapcracklepop

9st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Can lead; creditable effort on second start for yard when runner-up at Pontefract (1m2f, good) in June but he's had problems at the stalls otherwise this year and refused to enter them in July; capable but risky.

14/1

11

(1)

19th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:25 Haydock

Snapcracklepop

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Excuses for two below-par efforts for current connections either side of his Pontefract second off a 2lb higher mark; holds each-way claims.

20/1

10th
1 (1)
Outsmart

12/1

Form: 0-0904 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has a patchy profile and his last success was 15 months ago but that was off 6lb higher at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) and he wasn't beaten far back there ten days ago; could be a dangerous if he can build on that in new headgear.
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7th

8

(2)

6th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Outsmart

8st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Both wins gained in 2022 including C&D maiden; missed 2024; some encouragement on recent comeback at Wolverhampton; needs to build on that.

12/1

6th

7

(4)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Outsmart

10st 9lb

J: Miss Chelsea Brooks

T: Ollie Pears

reared in stalls before start, prominent, in touch with leaders over 3f out, short of room over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong

20/1

6th

7

(4)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Outsmart

10st 9lb

J: Miss Chelsea Brooks

T: Ollie Pears

reared in stalls before start

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £48.90
Straight Forecast £44.65
Tricast £152.28
Trifecta £235.60

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Hakuna Babe

POSTDATA:

Kamanika

SPOTLIGHT:

Olympicus

RP RATINGS:

Outsmart

The Times:

Hakuna Babe

The Guardian:

Hakuna Babe

D Express:

Hakuna Babe

The Sun:

Hakuna Babe

Daily Record:

Hakuna Babe

Daily Mail:

Kamanika

Daily Mirror:

Kamanika

The Star:

Kamanika

Telegraph:

Olympicus