June 29 / 14.04 Newcastle (AW)

14.04

Standard

Jenningsbet Nun Street Newcastle Open Now Chipchase Stakes (Group 3)

  • Prize money: £51039
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 11 runners
ITV
View Course
Jenningsbet Nun Street Newcastle Open Now Chipchase Stakes (Group 3)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 851-16 CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Flourished since dropped back to 6f, finishing close up in last season's Ayr Gold Cup before seeing off 21 rivals in fine style at York last October (soft); needed every yard of the trip when making a winning reappearance at Doncaster in March (soft) before finding things happening a shade too quickly for him on quicker ground in last month's Duke Of York Clipper Stakes; today's stiffer test will suit and this C&D winner should be arriving on the scene late; strong contender for a trainer who has won the last two runnings.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Montassib

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: William Haggas

Late-maturing type won the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (good) in 2024; did not appear last year until September and failed to recapture his best form in three runs, only fifth behind Spycatcher when favourite at Doncaster on last of them; reversed that form (and had James's Delight behind) when fourth in a 6f Listed race at the same venue eight weeks ago.

4/1

4th

9

(1)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

Montassib

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Arrives late on the scene and had a stellar 2024, his three wins including this race (soft) and the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (good); wasn't seen last year until September and didn't fully fire in three runs, only fifth behind Spycatcher when favourite over C&D on last of them; dangerous if rebounding but has to prove he retains all his ability.

4/1

9

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Montassib

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Made the leap from top handicaps to Listed/Group races last season, winning the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good) by a head from Kind Of Blue, before finishing fifth to that rival in this event; 11 months off when an encouraging third of 11 in Group 3 at Newbury last month, getting going too late on his first attempt at 5f; that run suggests he retains all his ability and he's a serious candidate four weeks on.

11/2

11/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 31122- D BF

Last run: 252 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
High-class operator at 6f and 7f, winning twice at Group 1 level and five times in Group 2s, as well as a Listed event on AW; narrowly beaten in Group 1 races at Longchamp and Ascot last October; unpenalised on this rare Group 3 appearance; key player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(10)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Goodwood

Kinross

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

8yo who is a two-time Group 1 winner and has an excellent record in this race, with form figures of 1213; reappeared with head second to Ten Bob Tony in Group 3 John Of Gaunt Stakes at Haydock (7f, good) two months ago when carrying a 5lb penalty; no penalty today and he has leading claims.

3/1

1

(9)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 1

15:33 Haydock

Kinross

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Won Group 2 Park Stakes at Doncaster (7f, good) last September and runner-up in Group 1 Prix de la Foret at Longchamp (7f, very soft) next time; carries 5lb penalty and may improve for this reappearance outing but he's a class act who is entitled to respect; won this in 2021 and close third in 2022.

11/2

2nd

1

(9)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 1

15:33 Haydock

Kinross

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Won Group 2 Park Stakes at Doncaster (7f, good) last September and runner-up in Group 1 Prix de la Foret at Longchamp (7f, very soft) next time; carries 5lb penalty and may improve for this reappearance outing but he's a class act who is entitled to respect; won this in 2021 and close third in 2022.

11/2

11/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 011-39 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Progressed well as a 3yo and the good work continued on AW last November, following a stylish Kempton handicap win with a cosy Listed success at Lingfield (both 6f); fair third at Lingfield on his return in February and a below-par effort at Newbury last month is easy enough to forgive; still has potential on AW.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(4)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 3

15:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Willem Twee

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Won the Listed Golden Rose at Lingfield in November 2023 and landed a valuable 6f Class 2 handicap here (off 106) the following summer; has finally slipped back down the weights, giving notice of a return to form (third) in an added visor at Lingfield (7f) 51 days ago; respected.

13/2

3rd

4

(7)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Willem Twee

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Fanshawe

Good runs few and far between since August 2024; should be well handicapped but that has been the case for a while and he hasn't shown much this year; now tried in a visor; stable also run Heathcliff.

20/1

9th

1

(2)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:03 Southwell (AW)

Willem Twee

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Not the force of old but he ran well when third in a hot Newcastle handicap last May (6f; RPR 108) and he races off a 7lb lower mark today; neither subsequent run has been comparable but this is a drop in grade and he can't be ruled out.

12/1

Form: -21190 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Good handicap form on AW this year, following a Kempton win in February with an impressive C&D success on Good Friday; ran okay in a Group 2 at York's Dante meeting and then suffered a luckless passage in last week's Wokingham; right up against it on BHA figures but that may underestimate his chance; each-way claims back on AW.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(14)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Fivethousandtoone

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time AW winner, only 1-27 on grass; never the slightest threat on return to turf at Leicester; others have more convincing profiles.

16/1

11th

11

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Fivethousandtoone

8st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time AW winner who has finished close up on Tapeta (5f/6f) in his last three runs; record of 1-26 on turf but he's on a lower mark in this sphere and he ran well in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f, good to firm) last summer; dangerous.

8/1

2nd

13

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Fivethousandtoone

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Three-time C&D winner, including this race in 2024 off a 2lb higher mark, and he has shaped well on his last two starts; he will need luck if it gets congested up the stands' rail but too much ability to rule out.

14/1

4/1

Form: 233-30 D BF

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Horse

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Classy operator on both turf and AW (beaten a neck in this race 12 months ago); narrowly beaten into third at Newmarket on his reappearance in April but disappointed as joint favourite in the Duke Of York Clipper Stakes last month; type to bounce back quickly.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Spycatcher

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Won a 6f Listed at Doncaster early last season (good to soft); ended 2025 in top form with convincing wins in Group 3 at Chantilly (very soft) and a Listed race at Doncaster (Montassib fifth); failed to uphold form with Montassib at the same venue on seasonal debut.

6/1

10th

3

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

Spycatcher

10st 1lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Won this race 12 months ago (good to soft) when others including James's Delight met trouble; ended 2025 better than ever with convincing successes in Group 3 at Chantilly (very soft) and Listed race here (heavy; Montassib and Art Power unplaced); penalised this time but should go well again.

4/1

3rd

5

(9)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:12 Curragh

Spycatcher

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Gained sixth win of his career in a 6f listed heat at Doncaster (gd-sft) in March; best run since a 1.75l second behind Beauvatier in a Deauville Group 3 (6f, soft); beaten just 2l when fifth in this last year; needs the forecast rain to come, can go well if it does.

7/1

Form: 2281-0 D

Last run: 70 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Tough performer at two, winning a Hamilton maiden and a Doncaster Listed event (both 6f) as well as chasing home Vandeek in the Richmond Stakes; flopped in the Greenham on his return ten weeks ago (7f, good to soft) and now comes here with a point to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

6

(9)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Ballymount Boy

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Smart as 2yo, placed in the Group 3 Acomb at this meeting (on good to firm) before winning a Listed race at Doncaster (6f, heavy); retains ability but he's not obviously well handicapped and the suspicion is he would prefer good ground or softer; gelded since last start.

14/1

6th

2

(6)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Ballymount Boy

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Acts on any ground; ties in with Indian Run on York form last August; good second in the Richmond here the time before and bagged Listed honours later in 2yo campaign; got going too late in 6f AW Group 3 most recently, shaping as if this return to 7f will suit; could go well.

9/1

6th

11

(7)

29th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:04 Newcastle (AW)

Ballymount Boy

8st 12lb

J: James Doyle

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Tough performer at two, winning a Hamilton maiden and a Doncaster Listed event (both 6f) as well as chasing home Vandeek in the Richmond Stakes; flopped in the Greenham on his return ten weeks ago (7f, good to soft) and now comes here with a point to prove.

20/1

10/1

Form: 22-228 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Tough sort who won two 7f handicaps last summer before hitting the crossbar in the Ayr Gold Cup; ended his 3yo campaign with a close second in Listed company at Redcar (7f, good); better than ever when second in the Victoria Cup last month (7f, good); can make his mark in Group races and returning to 6f won't be an issue; AW debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

23th

21

(5)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Ramazan

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Has left an imprint on some of the best-known handicaps, such as when only just losing out in the Victoria Cup over C&D (good) in May 2024; has not aspired to those heights in 2025 but he's 9lb lower than for the aforementioned run and promising Warren Fentiman claims 5lb; one to keep an eye on.

12/1

11th

5

(10)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:42 York

Ramazan

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Numerous fine efforts in top handicaps, runner-up in the 2023 Ayr Gold Cup and filling the same berth in last year's Victoria Cup and Great St Wilfrid; not sparkled in two 7f handicaps this season but he's dropped a handy 5lb and his rider claims a valuable 3lb too; better expected this time.

10/1

11th

5

(10)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:42 York

Ramazan

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Numerous fine efforts in top handicaps, runner-up in the 2023 Ayr Gold Cup and filling the same berth in last year's Victoria Cup and Great St Wilfrid; not sparkled in two 7f handicaps this season but he's dropped a handy 5lb and his rider claims a valuable 3lb too; better expected this time.

10/1

Form: 5-0619 CD

Last run: 105 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
3-3 on AW as a 2yo, recording some smart Topspeed figures and looking a natural on Tapeta; he has done the bulk of his racing since in the UAE, winning a Jebel Ali handicap in March (6f, dirt; RPR 96); lots to find on BHA ratings but there's a good chance he'll outrun his mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

4

(4)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Never Just A Dream

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Looked extremely promising on AW early in his career; he was returning from a year off when down the field in a warm sprint at Newcastle and he fared better when fourth of nine at Dundalk 11 weeks ago; could be a more potent threat here.

10/1

4

(4)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Never Just A Dream

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Looked extremely promising on AW early in his career; he was returning from a year off when down the field in a warm sprint at Newcastle and he fared better when fourth of nine at Dundalk 11 weeks ago; could be a more potent threat here.

10/1

4th

3

(1)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Never Just A Dream

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Alice Haynes

Four-time AW winner at 6f was returning from year's absence when fading badly in quite valuable Newcastle handicap in late June; runs off a 4lb lower mark here and notable jockey booking.

7/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: -11790 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Horse

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Had some smart handicap form on turf last year and he was a revelation switched to this track over the winter, finishing third in a Listed event over C&D before two stylish handicap wins (6f and 5f); a shade disappointing here on Good Friday and he was unable to exploit his lower turf mark in last week's Wokingham, albeit that he would have finished a fair bit closer had he seen any daylight in the closing stages; may yet do better on AW but such progress will be required in a cracking renewal of this Group 3 event.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Albasheer

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Has moved in the right direction on AW since returning from lengthy layoff but the form suggests he doesn't retain peak ability; the 8yo is the oldest contender back on turf.

14/1

2nd

2

(7)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Albasheer

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Second run back from a long break (C&D) was better than the first; on a good mark if able to take another step forward.

7/1

4th

2

(3)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Albasheer

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Smart sprint handicapper but off for 13 months after finishing third over C&D on New Year's Day 2025 and always behind on his Chelmsford comeback 26 days ago; needs to have come on a lot.

10/1

16/1

Form: 12-677 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
In good order last autumn, producing a career best to win a 7f Listed event at Newbury before showing better form in defeat when beaten a nose in a hot 7f handicap at Ascot; he has run creditably in three runs this season without suggesting he is the answer this time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

7

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Popmaster

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ed Walker

Campaigned on AW since December, proving consistent until coming up a tad short on finals day last time; has loads of Ascot form but three defeats in this race (finishing positions 074) suggest he can be opposed, especially now aged eight.

33/1

7th

4

(2)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Popmaster

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Arrives in fine form, beating The Lost King at Kempton in February and runner-up on his two runs since; sneaking back up the weights and he was only fifth in this race 12 months ago off today's mark.

20/1

11th
2 (11)
Cold Case

9/1

Form: /1534- D

Last run: 328 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Progressive at two, winning a big sales race at Doncaster before far too good for 15 rivals in the Two-Year-Old Trophy at Redcar; impressed at Ascot on last season's reappearance (Group 3; 6f, good) and ended his 3yo campaign with a solid fourth in a Deauville Group 1; this is his AW debut but his dam won at the track and there's no obvious reason he wouldn't be effective on it; one of two runners for Karl Burke.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

2

(11)

29th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:04 Newcastle (AW)

Cold Case

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: K R Burke

Progressive at two, winning a big sales race at Doncaster before far too good for 15 rivals in the Two-Year-Old Trophy at Redcar; impressed at Ascot on last season's reappearance (Group 3; 6f, good) and ended his 3yo campaign with a solid fourth in a Deauville Group 1; this is his AW debut but his dam won at the track and there's no obvious reason he wouldn't be effective on it; one of two runners for Karl Burke.

9/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.00
Straight Forecast £12.84
Tricast £124.97
Trifecta £244.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Kinross

SPOTLIGHT:

Montassib

TOPSPEED:

Albasheer

The Guardian:

Spycatcher

POSTDATA:

Popmaster

NEWMARKET:

Montassib

D Express:

Montassib

Daily Mirror:

Montassib

Daily Mail:

Albasheer

The Star:

Spycatcher

The Times:

Kinross

Telegraph:

Kinross

The Sun:

Kinross

Daily Record:

Kinross