August 26 / 17.03 Newmarket (July)

17.03

Good To Firm

Jenningsbet Nationwide Handicap ( Jockey Club Grassroots Sprint Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £7851
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Jenningsbet Nationwide Handicap ( Jockey Club Grassroots Sprint Series Qualifier)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 570358

Last run: 52 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
On a losing run and he's been a bit disappointing this year; that is reflected in a much-reduced handicap mark and interesting that his new trainer (same owners) is quick to drop him to 5f for the first time in his career; can get it wrong at the start and can't afford that over 5f.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Above

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Has had more success on AW and his last turf win was in 2023; several bits of 2024 and 2025 turf form give him a good shout off this career-low mark but his more recent efforts are less encouraging.

7/1

3

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Above

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Has had more success on AW and his last turf win was in 2023; several bits of 2024 and 2025 turf form give him a good shout off this career-low mark but his more recent efforts are less encouraging.

7/1

5

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Above

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Robert Cowell

Beat Fierce by a neck when winning over C&D in March and he arrives here 7lb better off with his old rival; second run back from a summer break was better than the first and he should make a bold bid.

5/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 430211 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
He was winning for the fourth time this summer when readily seeing off nine rivals at Musselburgh three weeks ago; 5lb higher in a stronger race but he may prove up to the task.
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9

(11)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Foreseeable Future

10st 4lb

J: Miss Charli Parker

T: Ruth Carr

Consistent over 5f-6f during summer but yet to win this year and form has dipped lately; will find this easier than latest task and won't mind if the ground softens but younger rivals have more appealing profiles.

14/1

13th

16

(5)

15th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

16:20 Bath

Foreseeable Future

8st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Went close over C&D in a 0-55 handicap in July; placed on his next two starts but underperformed last time and this is a tough task from out of the weights.

33/1

9th

4

(8)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Foreseeable Future

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

in touch with leaders

6/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 252845 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has drawn a blank so far this year but there have been several placed efforts along the way; on a competitive mark and no surprise to see him on the premises.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Dandy Dinmont

9st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

He's inconsistent but he was back on song when winning at Beverley (5f, good to firm) this month; he's just 2lb higher today and is a leading player if backing up that latest performance.

11/4

1st

8

(4)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Dandy Dinmont

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Modest strike-rate since 2022 and his form thus far this term hasn't continued the broad consistency he showed in 2025; no certainty to take advantage of a reduced mark.

14/1

7th

7

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

Dandy Dinmont

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Nigel Tinkler

Conditions shouldn't be an excuse and he didn't run badly at Bath (5f, good) three weeks ago after a short break; Tom Marquand a notable booking; each-way shout.

9/2

Form: 157175 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Consistency hasn't been his strong suit this year but he can boast Class 5 5f wins at Chepstow (good to firm) and Doncaster (soft) this summer; no better than midfield in Class 4 events the last twice; others appeal more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(4)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:55 Bath

Speedacus

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Butler

Five-time turf winner on a variety of ground, but has shown precious little in nine starts for this yard despite a plummeting mark; market should indicate whether a revival is expected.

14/1

13th

5

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Speedacus

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: John Butler

Five-time winner over 5f on turf; out of form since joining present yard, but has dropped to a good mark and may do better on return from a break.

25/1

Form: 485476 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Down to a lowly mark but he is notoriously difficult to win with and others look more appealing in this field.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(1)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Stone Of Destiny

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

held up in rear, headway against near rail over 1f out, ridden and led narrowly final 110yds, just did enough

9/1

1st

3

(1)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Stone Of Destiny

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Only one win since landing the 2022 Portland; reached the frame twice over C&D around the turn of the year but only 4l fifth last time.

9/1

20/1

Form: 316480 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won twice on AW in the spring and still looked in form when fourth at Salisbury in June; his form has dipped the last twice but the handicapper is relenting.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(6)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Saaheq

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Adrian Nicholls

10yo who is without a win on turf since June 2021; it's possible he doesn't want soft/heavy ground nowadays; however, having dropped down the weights he's run well to make the frame on grass the last twice and might not be far away if handling conditions.

6/1

4th

7

(1)

7th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Saaheq

10st 7lb

J: Mr Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Veteran who is usually ridden by Mia Nicholls, whose brother Jack now takes over; ran encouragingly at Ripon (5f, good) most recently but it's three years since his last win on turf; others preferred.

13/2

3rd

7

(9)

5th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Ripon

Saaheq

9st 5lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

10yo who has been beaten on his last 11 starts; however, he was in fair form on AW this spring prior to Chelmsford a fortnight ago, when suffering interference at the start, and he's an each-way possible off a reduced mark.

9/1

Form: 305434

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Looked one to follow when running away with a 6f handicap at Chelmsford in April; things haven't gone to script since and she didn't pick up as well as might have been expected behind Straits Of Moyle at Yarmouth ten days ago (tongue-tied for the first time, retained); others stronger.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(4)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tallulah Myla

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Stuart Williams

in touch with leaders, hung left and weakened inside final furlong

6/4

1st

4

(6)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tallulah Myla

9st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Williams

Looked one to follow when surging clear at Chelmsford (6f, AW) in April; things haven't gone to script since but is now only 3lb higher than for her win and she travelled well for a long way when a close fourth at Yarmouth on her penultimate run; dangerous back on AW.

3/1

7th

10

(1)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Newmarket (July)

Tallulah Myla

9st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

ducked right start, towards rear

13/2

Form: 2120 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Looked promising in novice events, winning over 5f at Chelmsford in May, but he failed to fire on his handicap debut at Wolverhampton last month (6f); still early days and dropping back to 5f should be beneficial.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(1)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue De Vega

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Winless in 2025 but he is 3-6 over C&D and has settled matters quite emphatically on his last two starts; back up 3lb but weighted to have another race in him and it could well be this one.

2/1

1st

2

(2)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue De Vega

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Ended a lengthy losing run when beating Colors Of Freedom in a classified event over C&D two weeks ago (reported to have bled from nose); has 8lb rise to deal with back in a handicap but he remains well treated on old form and all three wins have been on AW; respected.

9/4

Form: 363251 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who has done well for Robert Cowell, putting his head in front in a Class 5 at Yarmouth ten days ago (5f, good to firm); 3lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run.
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6th

1

26th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Straits Of Moyle

9st 13lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Robert Cowell

bumped start, took keen hold, soon recovered and pressed leader

6/1

5th

5

(4)

13th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:00 Bath

Straits Of Moyle

9st 11lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Robert Cowell

Got his head back in front at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) but was entitled to run better next time at Newmarket when good to soft ground was no excuse; bit to prove on the back of that.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 144060

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Back to the same mark as when winning at Thirsk in May (6f, soft); not at best on last three starts and now having his first 5f run for current stable; capable but there are risks.
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5

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cooperation

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Katie Scott

First 7f win at Newmarket in May; just 1-22 on the AW but this surface suits and he was unlucky in his sole C&D run, when runner-up in September, and looks well worth another go back over this trip.

11/2

6th

5

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cooperation

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Katie Scott

First 7f win at Newmarket in May; just 1-22 on the AW but this surface suits and he was unlucky in his sole C&D run, when runner-up in September, and looks well worth another go back over this trip.

11/2

4th

6

(2)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cooperation

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Katie Scott

All bar one of his seven wins has come over 6f, but he has finished runner-up in both goes over this trip including here; still 6lb above his last winning mark, though, so needs to find a bit more.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £50.80
Straight Forecast £47.86
Tricast £218.52
Trifecta £256.00

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Straits Of Moyle

SPOTLIGHT:

Foreseeable Future

POSTDATA:

Dandy Dinmont

RP RATINGS:

Cooperation

Telegraph:

Speedacus

Daily Mail:

Above

The Times:

Straits Of Moyle

D Express:

Straits Of Moyle

The Star:

Straits Of Moyle

Daily Record:

Straits Of Moyle

The Sun:

Dandy Dinmont

TOPSPEED:

Cooperation

The Guardian:

Foreseeable Future

Daily Mirror:

Foreseeable Future