August 26 / 15.55 Newmarket (July)

15.55

Good To Firm

Jenningsbet Hopeful Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £28355
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 9 runners
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Jenningsbet Hopeful Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

2/1 (Won)

Form: 211-80 CD

Last run: 64 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
High-class 2yo, winning four of her five starts with the pinnacle her impressive Cheveley Park success in September (6f, good); didn't stay 1m on soft ground in the 1,000 Guineas but not unreasonable to have expected better at Royal Ascot nine weeks ago; as an unpenalised Group 1 winner she has to be taken seriously but there must be reservations.
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12th

16

(1)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Lezoo

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Won the Group 1 Cheveley Park at Newmarket (6f, good) last September and left her first two 3yo runs well behind when Listed winner at Newmarket (6f, good) a fortnight ago; needs to step up on that latest form but her juvenile exploits provide hope in that regard.

14/1

1st

10

(1)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:55 Newmarket (July)

Lezoo

8st 9lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Ralph Beckett

High-class 2yo, winning four of her five starts with the pinnacle her impressive Cheveley Park success in September (6f, good); didn't stay 1m on soft ground in the 1,000 Guineas but not unreasonable to have expected better at Royal Ascot nine weeks ago; as an unpenalised Group 1 winner she has to be taken seriously but there must be reservations.

2/1

2nd
3 (5)

7/2

Form: 322-90 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Usually seen in the Nunthorpe at this time of year, placed in 2021 and 2022; can call upon Group 1 form from as recently as November (second in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint) but his two runs this year have been underwhelming (wind surgery before last one); this is a marked drop in class and he's the one to beat if he retains ability; the fact he's lining up here does make that 'if' a big one though.
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No Results Found

Form: -50130 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
He has done well for this yard, including a Nottingham handicap success in June and a placed effort in the Wokingham; last time can be excused but he looks to face a stiff task on these terms.
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2nd

4

(13)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Juan Les Pins

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Ended a lengthy losing run at Newcastle in March and added to his tally with a Thirsk win last month (6f, good); better form when a close third in a Class 3 at Newbury three weeks ago and a 1lb rise is manageable; conditions won't be an issue having finished third in a Wokingham in his prime; high on the list.

11/2

3rd

16

(3)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Juan Les Pins

8st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

He had dropped a long way in the weights prior to popping up at Newcastle (5f) last month; ran well at Doncaster ten days later and back on the scoresheet with a Thirsk win last week (6f, good); won that apprentice race (no penalty today) last time with more authority than the winning margin might suggest but he is up in class today.

10/1

Form: 312759 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Got up late to win a 7f Listed event at Newmarket in May and went on to finish second in a Group 2 at Haydock three weeks later; struggled in good company since; vulnerable under a penalty.
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11th

9

(1)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Ascot

Shouldvebeenaring

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has won just one of his last 17 races and was tailed off in the Group 2 Challenge Stakes at Newmarket last week; would be a shock winner.

40/1

9th

6

(8)

11th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Shouldvebeenaring

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hannon

towards rear

9/1

3rd

5

(7)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Shouldvebeenaring

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has blown hot and cold this season, best efforts when beaten a nose in Group 2 Duke of York (6f, good) in May and when winning Group 3 at Deauville (6f, good to soft) in July; faced stiff task but well held even so in Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock last week; has a chance if on a going day.

14/1

Form: 1-6330 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
5-5 as a 2yo, picking up a couple of valuable sales races along the way; well beaten in the Greenham on his return, after which he underwent wind surgery; third in the Group 3 Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot but he was well held in the Bunbury Cup six weeks ago; been gelded since.
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5th

8

(14)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Streets Of Gold

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Unbeaten as a 2yo but losing run now stands at 15; shaped well over C&D on his stable debut in June (wind op beforehand) but he hasn't built on it twice since; edging down the weights but others appeal more.

14/1

11th

7

(9)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Streets Of Gold

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Julie Camacho

Close fourth of 13 at 40-1 on stable debut over C&D in June; failed to build on that at York next time but he continues to edge down the weights and is not discounted on just his second AW start.

10/1

Form: 348347 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Fine record on AW; yet to win in ten attempts on grass but effectiveness on fast turf no issue, as when fourth in the Duke Of York and third in the King's Stand; penalty for his AW Listed win in February tips the scales in favour of others.
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13th

1

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Annaf

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Appleby

Group 3 winner at Ascot (6f, soft) last October and he's versatile ground-wise; down to a dangerous mark but he hasn't been at the top of his game on his four runs this year, in handicaps on the last two occasions, and he needs to turn things around in a first-time tongue-tie and reapplied cheekpieces.

14/1

13th

1

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Annaf

9st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Successful in major handicap in 2023 and a few Group races since but balance of 2026 form suggests he's unlikely to defy top weight in this field.

14/1

6th

1

(12)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Annaf

9st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Ended last season with a game win in Group 3 at Ascot (6f, soft) in October; repeatedly met trouble when only seventh in Saudi Arabia (a race he'd won two years earlier) in February and things didn't really go his way again in a Listed race at Doncaster last month; has possibilities on this drop back in class and his last handicap win was off 1lb higher.

16/1

8/1

Form: 8-1070 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Progressive at two and he ran a blinder when second of 20 in last season's Commonwealth Cup; picked up a valuable prize in Qatar in February but further globetrotting in the spring brought no reward; tough task off top weight in the Wokingham last time but better expected at this level.
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5th

5

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Flaming Rib

9st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven wins in Britain; runner-up for Hugo Palmer in 2022 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot; regressive since 2023; improved from a moderate stable debut last September when close fourth in a 7f rated at Dundalk in November; last of ten at the same venue in December; rated 113 at his peak, now down to 79 but remains risky.

8/1

9

(1)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Flaming Rib

9st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven wins in UK and Qatar over 5f-6f including in Listed company when trained by Hugo Palmer; regressive this year but not a bad 7f run at Chester last time; a bit to prove on debut for a new yard.

14/1

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5/1

Form: 916472 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Similar profile to Annaf in that he's prolific on AW but has yet to score on turf despite some fine efforts; went desperately close at Newbury five weeks ago (6f, good to soft; Group 3) and he's a strong contender once again.
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4th

7

(4)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Diligent Harry

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Good strike-rate on AW includes a Listed sprint double at Lingfield this year; has lots of good form on turf, including very close third in this race two years ago and respectable fourth in Newmarket Group 3 last time; still a maiden (0-19) in this sphere, however.

20/1

4th

4

(14)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Diligent Harry

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Good strike-rate on AW includes a Listed sprint double at Lingfield this year, sharing the spoils with Completely Random on reappearance; similar to that rival, looks far from guaranteed to maintain the form back on turf; 0-18 in this sphere.

14/1

1st

1

(6)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 1

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Diligent Harry

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Smart on turf but AW is his thing and he added another Listed win to his tally when dead-heating in the Kachy Stakes (6f) here three weeks ago; has a penalty to shoulder but that was also the case when he won the corresponding race in 2024 (run at Southwell); a lower draw would have been preferable but he looks set to go well again.

2/1

33/1

Form: 214070

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
The majority of his form suggests he faces a hopeless task in this field but he did run well in a Haydock Group 3 in June (7f, good to firm) and isn't exposed at 6f; still easy enough to swerve.
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7

(6)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Goodwood

Gorak

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Best form this season when placed twice at Haydock, including latest start; still on a workable mark but continues on a long losing sequence, which makes him a similar type to Billyjoh.

16/1

3

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

16:10 Haydock

Gorak

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Charlie Fellowes

Record over C&D includes a success in May 2023 and solid second on reappearance this term; disappointing favourite here on penultimate start and losing run is mounting up; best form certainly gives him a good chance off current mark back down in grade.

7/1

11

(1)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:50 Newmarket (July)

Gorak

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Fellowes

Disappointing favourite at Haydock last Saturday, extending his long losing sequence; beaten twice in this contest (seventh in 2023, well held in 2024) and can be opposed.

33/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Straight Forecast £8.51

Selections

POSTDATA:

Lezoo

LAMBOURN:

Diligent Harry

RP RATINGS:

Emaraaty Ana

TOPSPEED:

Shouldvebeenaring

D Express:

Gorak

SPOTLIGHT:

Flaming Rib

The Times:

Lezoo

Daily Mail:

Lezoo

Daily Mirror:

Lezoo

Daily Record:

Lezoo

The Guardian:

Diligent Harry

The Sun:

Diligent Harry

Telegraph:

Emaraaty Ana

The Star:

Emaraaty Ana