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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3rd

10

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:20 Southwell (AW)

Juan Les Pins

9st 3lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Not as good or consistent as he was and is always capable of fluffing the start; has been running over 6f on turf in recent times and will need things to fall just so back to 5f.

8/1

6th

10

(13)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Juan Les Pins

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Had been running well but has performed miserably in his last two races when awkward at the start both times.

20/1

16th

4

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Juan Les Pins

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Good run of form ground to a halt at Thirsk ten days ago when he wasn't on his best behaviour in the stalls; has the ability to feature off this mark but is not without risk.

14/1

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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10th

4

(2)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Annaf

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Dual winner of the Group 3 Bengough over C&D at this meeting, including last year; it's generally been tough going for him in 2026 but he showed he's still capable off this mark on his day when fourth of 21 in the Portland at Doncaster (good) three weeks ago.

12/1

4th

7

(21)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

Annaf

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Won this race in 2023 (soft ground) off a 9lb higher mark; it's generally been tough going for him this year but he retains ability and it doesn't require a huge leap of faith to see him go close; he could do with being more alert at the stalls though.

25/1

15th

8

(16)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Annaf

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Appleby

Money-spinner for connections down the years; recent efforts have suggested he retains a good deal of his ability and his handicap mark is easing; beaten only 3l in a 7f Group 1 at this meeting 12 months ago; each-way shout.

33/1

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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7th

4

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Flaming Rib

9st 13lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has run a couple of decent races in defeat since joining this yard but latest two efforts over 6f at Naas were disappointing; has dropped to a very dangerous mark but that's for a reason and losing run stretches back to 2023.

25/1

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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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9th

3

(6)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Diligent Harry

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Clive Cox

Prolific AW winner whose offputting 0-21 strike-rate on turf doesn't do him anywhere near justice, as he's finished in the frame many times in Group sprints, including on this track; not far away in a Group 3 at Newbury recently and he could go well at a price now back at 6f.

25/1

3rd

1

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:02 Newbury

Diligent Harry

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Clive Cox

Ten-time AW winner; has comparable form on turf, including in Group 3 races at Newbury, and holds place claims on the figures in this field; harder to make first choice, being 0-20 in this sphere.

7/1

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