August 17 / 14.05 Newmarket (July)

14.05

Good

Jenningsbet Grey Horse Handicap

  • Prize money: £10308
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Jenningsbet Grey Horse Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: -25845 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
His British wins have come over 7f/1m but he ran well when fifth of 21 at York (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago on a rare crack at a sprint trip; another 1lb lower today and might not be far away.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(3)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Archduke Ferdinand

9st 13lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Disappointing at Newmarket (6f, good) last time but in good form previously, winning at Redcar (6f, good to firm) then runner-up at Newmarket (6f, good to firm); second in this in 2024 (soft) and not written off.

12/1

12th

5

(11)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Archduke Ferdinand

9st 11lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Went close over C&D last week in a race he won two years earlier; now 3lb higher and they claimed 5lb last time, so may need more.

13/2

2nd

3

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Archduke Ferdinand

9st 11lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

He was 4lb lower when beating Strike to take this race in 2024; could only finish fifth last year but he took advantage of a reduced mark to score at Redcar (6f, good to firm; First Folio fourth) 17 days ago; back up 5lb but he should be thereabouts.

11/2

100/30

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 4-1311 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won this two years ago and also ran well in it 12 months ago when sixth of 15; having an excellent season, with three wins from his four starts, and he's a strong contender despite his career-high mark.
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4th

2

(12)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

15:42 Windsor

Strike

9st 11lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

A regular in the Grey Horse Handicap (6f) at Newmarket in which he didn't get much luck a month ago; had been running creditably prior to that, so one for the shortlist.

7/1

6th

7

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Strike

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jonathan Portman

He has contested this race for the last four years, with form figures reading 1626; mostly running with credit this term and he narrowly prevailed at Newbury (6f, good to firm) five weeks ago; 3lb nudge shouldn't stop him being competitive under Billy Loughnane; player.

9/2

12/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 921347 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won at Kempton (6f, AW) in March and returned from three-month break with fair seventh of 15 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 26 days ago; could take a step forward from that latest run and he's not ruled out.
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3

(10)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:20 Chester

Grenham Bay

9st 13lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Most effective on AW (4-25) and was beaten 15l (tenth) in the Grey Horse handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; 40-1) last month; needs this change of headgear - has won in first-time blinkers previously - to spark a revival; easing mark but poorly drawn.

25/1

10

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Newmarket (July)

Grenham Bay

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Close third in this last year (good) and he won twice at Kempton (6f, AW) in the winter; below par on his last two starts but runs off his last winning mark and is not written off.

16/1

7th

4

(4)

28th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Grenham Bay

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

In good form at Kempton over the winter, winning twice in blinkers; had a three-month break prior to his midfield finish at Salisbury last month; should be happier back on AW and with blinkers back on (wore cheekpieces latest); solid contender.

4/1

Form: 7-5643 D BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Losing sequence goes back 14 races to September 2022 but he's dropped down the weights and has run well the last twice, most recently third at Hamilton (6f, good); another 1lb lower today and could be thereabouts.
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7th

4

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

First Folio

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Julie Camacho

Only beaten 1l when fourth in this in 2024; no wins last year and he weakened to finish 5l behind Archduke Ferdinand at Redcar last time; continues to edge down the weights.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 245038 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has run some good races over 6f this summer but he was below par in a first-time visor (retained) at Windsor on Thursday and is now 0-15 since winning in July 2022 on his second start.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Eminency

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Stuart Williams

Four wins from 37 starts, the most recent at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in December; got behind early at Southwell last time after short of room leaving the stalls but then kept on into seventh; each-way contender with refitted cheekpieces replacing regular hood.

8/1

7th

2

(9)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Eminency

10st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Seen much more often on turf than the AW but he did win on sand at Chelmsford (7f) last December and has since shown useful course form over 6f and 7f; down the field at Doncaster most recently but would have a squeak if back to his C&D form in March.

10/1

7th

10

(9)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Eminency

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Kept fairly busy in the last 12 months and he supplemented a 6f Windsor win (good) in September by scoring over 7f at Yarmouth (good to soft) in October and at Chelmsford (AW) in December; has held his form with some solid efforts this spring and he could make a serious impact if this sets up for his closing style.

7/1

Form: -07031 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Returned from a spell in Qatar having been gelded and showed pace when good third in Yarmouth maiden (7f, good) on stable debut; comfortably justified odds of 1-3 in Ffos Las maiden (6f, soft) 11 days ago and this 3yo has potential off his handicap mark; one to be interested in.
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4th

16

(25)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Fine Interview

9st 1lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Six wins at 6f on good to soft and soft; finished his race off on the front foot at York's Ebor meeting, on first start for 11 weeks, and this mark shouldn't be beyond him; the more rain the better for him and he's an interesting contender.

9/1

7th

6

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Fine Interview

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Hamad Al Jehani

The winner of three of his five starts in cheekpieces, including a smooth success at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) on return in March; failed to fire at Epsom (6f, soft; behind Sondad) 11 weeks ago but this stablemate of Evening Saigon shouldn't be passed over lightly.

14/1

13th

3

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Fine Interview

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Well suited by soft/good to soft ground; has a record of 3-4 since wearing cheekpieces, most recently winning at Doncaster (6f) ten weeks ago; respected in the retained headgear, with further progress possible.

7/2

Form: -40330 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
His form can be up and down and he was well beaten at Yarmouth last time, but he was placed twice in a row prior to that (6f/7f, good) and finished third in this last year; could bounce back and be in the mix.
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11th

1

(10)

23rd Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Mister Bluebird

10st 2lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Heather Main

8yo who hasn't been at his best on his last three starts, most recently 8l third of seven over C&D (soft; has won on such ground over C&D); however, he has a solid record at Goodwood and is 3lb lower than when runner-up here (7f, good) in May; not ruled out.

16/1

3rd

1

(4)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Mister Bluebird

9st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Heather Main

Two-time course winner, including this trip on soft, and he is on a manageable mark; his form has dipped on his last two starts and he may need slower ground at this trip.

12/1

7th

9

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Sandown

Mister Bluebird

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Heather Main

Best with positive tactics, as when leading until well inside final 1f at Goodwood in May; only tenth at Epsom on Oaks day but that was a warm race and he's had a break since; goes well on soft ground; possibilities.

14/1

12/1

Form: 211048 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row in May (6f, good/AW); hampered at the start over C&D last Friday but he's now been soundly beaten on each of his last three starts and needs to get back on track.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(10)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:32 Brighton

Mart

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: D Donovan

Runner-up at Lingfield (5f, AW) last month but he's taken two backward steps since and losing run is now up to 26; down the list.

10/1

9th

7

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:17 Lingfield (AW)

Mart

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: D Donovan

Runner-up over 5f here 11 days ago, beaten just over 2l; not quite at the same level here (again 5f) on Thursday; return to 6f will suit though.

4/1

6th

8

(2)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

18:05 Lingfield (AW)

Mart

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: D Donovan

Seven-time winner but the last of them was back in May 2025; didn't run badly in a smallf-field C&D handicap nine days ago but more will be required this time.

11/2

25/1

Form: 978485

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Creditable fourth at Epsom (7f, good) early last month on final run for James Ferguson and now 5lb lower, but he's been tailed off the next twice and a dramatic turnaround is required.
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6th

4

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Ripon

Good Karma

9st 10lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Back to winning ways at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in June and has continued in good nick, third of 12 in 6f Pontefract handicap nine days ago; ought to be in the shake-up again.

4/1

3rd

7

(2)

17th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Pontefract

Good Karma

9st 7lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: John David Riches

Won at Wolverhampton in June and he's also had some close calls this season including at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) 12 days ago; now drops back in trip but he was only just caught after setting a strong pace last time and is a key player off unchanged mark.

9/2

3rd

10

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Thirsk

Good Karma

8st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Found out by the drop back to 6f at Catterick 19 days ago; in good form over this trip beforehand but in a lower grade; could prove vulnerable in Class 4 company.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £69.20
Straight Forecast £63.45
Tricast £647.98
Trifecta £813.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Strike

TOPSPEED:

Eminency

NEWMARKET:

Fine Interview

RP RATINGS:

First Folio

The Sun:

Mister Bluebird

The Guardian:

Fine Interview

Telegraph:

Eminency

D Express:

Eminency

The Times:

Strike

Daily Mail:

Strike

Daily Mirror:

Strike

The Star:

Strike

Daily Record:

Strike

POSTDATA:

First Folio