August 19 / 14.05 Newmarket (July)

14.05

Good

JenningsBet Grey Horse Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 15 runners
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JenningsBet Grey Horse Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.30
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 490065 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Acts on soft and good to firm; 0-6 this season but showed positive signs (3l fifth) over C&D three weeks ago and has clear possibilities if building on that effort; defied higher marks twice in May 2022.
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7th

6

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Silver Samurai

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Marco Botti

Useful on his day and is a stone below last winning mark but looks far from sure to take advantage, having failed to beat a rival in latest start; yet to score on AW.

14/1

6

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Silver Samurai

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

7-36 on turf and 0-15 on the AW, albeit in the frame on 12 occasions; 2lb lower than when chasing home Al Ameen over C&D in May, but has a high draw so others are preferred for win purposes.

12/1

6th

5

(11)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:47 Kempton (AW)

Silver Samurai

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Patchy form since last win over a year ago and cheekpeices now replaced by first-time visor; edging down the weights but may find one or two too good from double-figure draw.

14/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -14513 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
7f winner in spring; suited by drop to 6f last month, scoring at Chester (soft) then creditable third at this venue (good); this 3yo colt is open to further improvement and commands respect off unchanged mark.
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8th

6

(9)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Divine Libra

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

Has gained both handicap wins at Chester, including over the bare 7f at this meeting (good) in May 2024; respectable fifth in this last year; a reappearance run over 6f at the Newmarket Craven meeting could have put him spot on for this; likely to be in the mix here again.

8/1

8th

2

(6)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Divine Libra

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Charles Hills

Has course form and is capable of being involved; however, has gained both handicap wins at Chester, latest in May 2024, and may be more interesting back there with this reappearance under his belt.

9/1

2nd

5

(5)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Divine Libra

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

Three wins, all around a left-hand bend, but the latest was back in May 2024; has run some solid races in defeat this year and showed promise at this track on his debut; others are more persuasive.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 231650 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has gained last two wins over 7f; campaigned mostly at that distance in 2023; not disgraced on last 6f attempt but faces no easy task off current mark in this competitive affair.
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2nd

10

(2)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

Mister Bluebird

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Went close at Musselburgh (7f, good) last time, showing he retains full ability aged eight; dual winner at Goodwood and may remain competitive; gained last three wins on soft ground.

8/1

2nd

2

(2)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Mister Bluebird

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Well beaten on reappearance at Newcastle (6f, AW) 30 days ago and needs to be an entirely different proposition today; however, he's on a competitive mark on last season's best efforts and his C&D form figures read 123, with all three of those runs coming in cheekpieces (which go back on).

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4-7430 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Acts on good to soft and good to firm; successful twice off this mark at this course during the month of August, including in this race (narrowly) two years ago; appears to have a fighting chance back here.
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8th

4

(4)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Mitrosonfire

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Losing spell goes back to 2022 and he's only 1-15 on AW; absent since last June; not the percentage call, unless the market suggests a big effort is on the cards.

12/1

8th

4

(4)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Mitrosonfire

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

in touch with leaders, short of room and dropped to midfield after 1f, weakened over 1f out

12/1

5th

7

(5)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Newmarket (July)

Mitrosonfire

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

On a long losing run but he's well handicapped on last year's best efforts and was beaten just a neck at Leicester (7f, soft) last time on his second start back from a break; has won twice here (6f/7f, good to firm) and it's a course that often brings out the best in him; firmly in calculations.

13/2

Form: 415-51 D

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Beat four rivals in Lingfield handicap (6f, AW) when last seen six months ago, taking record to 2-6; gelded since; now in a deeper field but is less exposed than most and looks interesting on return to action.
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3rd

2

(3)

16th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Celtic Champion

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

in rear, switched right and headway from over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, nearest finish

11/2

6th

4

(4)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Newmarket

Celtic Champion

9st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Both wins at 6f, including a handicap on the AW in February; hasn't been ideally drawn in either run since returning from six months off and better is expected this afternoon.

8/1

11th

12

(12)

7th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 2

20:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Celtic Champion

8st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Half-brother to the very useful Dragon Symbol who's lightly raced and open to improvement; was drawn away from the action on his return from six months off on turf recently (gelded) and that was promising enough; is again drawn wide though.

7/1

7/1

Form: 7-8532 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Raced mainly on good/faster; steadily back to form this season, narrowly beaten over 7f here most recently; sole success came in this race last year; has to be feared despite being 3lb higher this time round.
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2nd

4

(1)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

15:30 Bath

Strike

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Won three times in 2024 but unable to add to his haul since; retains ability but perhaps vulnerable for win purposes once more.

9/2

3rd

4

(2)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Strike

9st 9lb

J: Arron D’Arcy

T: Jonathan Portman

Four-time winner from 40 starts; made an encouraging start to the campaign when second at Bath last month but ran below his best at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 10 days ago; without a win since July 2024 and needs to bounce back from that latest effort.

6/1

Form: 218738 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Formerly useful but has declined with age and sole win for current yard came off just 57 in a lower grade; inconsistent results since and can be opposed in this field.
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1st

2

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Brian The Snail

9st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Veteran with 14 wins on his CV; kept on for third when dropped back to 5f at Newcastle 12 days ago but is inconsistent nowadays and younger rivals appeal more.

8/1

3rd

8

(7)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Brian The Snail

8st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: Patrick Morris

Veteran who never featured in a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton nine days ago; drops back to 5f with a point to prove.

20/1

8th

6

(1)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brian The Snail

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Patrick Morris

Slow-starting veteran who is having his 100th outing this evening; he has won 14 times already and his latest Newcastle fourth was a solid effort; should go well again.

10/1

12/1

Form: 8-8130 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Drops back in grade having struggled in hot 3yo handicap when last seen two months ago; has low mileage and could still have more to offer at this sort of level; best form, including both wins, on good/firmer.
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5th

5

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Secret Guest

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Bryan Smart

Only won one of his last 28 starts but has slid to a competitive mark as a result and was unlucky not to finish closer behind The Good Biscuit and Jonny Concrete at Chester (hampered late); holds each-way claims.

16/1

6th

7

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Secret Guest

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

He hasn't been at his best in recent starts but he has dipped to a dangerous mark and he has landed a good draw; this is a tough race in which to try and turn things around though.

16/1

8th

4

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

17:05 Catterick

Secret Guest

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Mixed bag this winter but he returns to turf on a handy mark; this trip probably his best and a revival could be forthcoming.

8/1

40/1

Form: 20-555 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has gained all wins in lower grades and the turf ones came at Brighton; creditable fourth in this contest in 2019 but was in much better form at the time; out of sorts this year.
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10th

5

27th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Lethal Angel

9st 6lb

T: Brett Johnson

Consistency has been an issue this season but she retains ability and continues to slip down the weights; well beaten on AW three weeks ago but this is weak and she's not discounted.

8/1

11th

1

(4)

4th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Lethal Angel

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Brett Johnson

in touch with leaders, hampered and weakened over 1f out

14/1

4th

5

(6)

11th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Lethal Angel

9st 5lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Brett Johnson

Her last three wins have come over C&D (good/good to firm) and she was beaten less than 2l off a reduced mark here (6f) last Monday; that was her best run for a while and she looks interesting on this drop back in trip.

8/1

Form: 7-0030 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Respectable fifth in this contest two years ago, having won over C&D the time before; however, currently not in the same form and indeed looks far from solid on overall 2023 evidence; others preferred.
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2

(6)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Cork

Devils Angel

9st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Raymond Hurley

Nine-time winner but beaten 7l and 10l since changing trainers, latterly at Laytown when backed into favouritism for a claimer.

12/1

4th

2

(9)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Laytown

Devils Angel

10st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Raymond Hurley

Nine-time winner scored at Navan (6f, good) in May off 60, his first win since 2022 and his fifth on turf; weighted to confirm recent Curragh form with American In Paris; trainer is back in business after 12 years without a Flat runner and saddled a 33-1 winner at Tipperary on Sunday.

100/30

6

(13)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Devils Angel

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Kingsley

T: Raymond Hurley

Five-time turf winner scored at Navan (6f, good) in May off 60, his first win since 2022; has come up short off revised mark since and starts out for a new yard here; others appeal more.

16/1

9/1

Form: 3-6741 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Unraced on ground softer than good; has gained both wins in four-runner races, latest at Yarmouth (6f) last week; hold-up performer so looks worth a crack at this bigger field; could go well if he gets the breaks.
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4th

8

(7)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Masterclass

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Paul Midgley

Ended a long losing run in this race last year but he's 0-15 since and has been hard to predict; now 3lb lower than for that last success but he faded at Doncaster last time and he comes with risks attached.

11/2

8th

8

(9)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Masterclass

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Paul Midgley

Ended a losing run when the comfortable winner of a 5f handicap at Nottingham last May (5f, good to firm) off a 1lb higher mark; he was returning from a short break when fourth of 13 at Pontefract 17 days ago and that effort can be upgraded as he was wider than ideal as the field turned for home; each-way shout.

8/1

4th

14

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Masterclass

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Paul Midgley

Hold-up sprinter who is on the same mark as when seeing off nine rivals at Nottingham last May (5f, good to firm); in and out afterwards but the return of blinkers should help now back from 138 days off.

14/1

8/1

Form: 834205 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Seems to handle any ground; 0-10 this term but still retains a good deal of ability aged eight; not disgraced in Stewards' Cup consolation race two weeks ago; back on last winning mark and can't be dismissed.
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10

(7)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:18 Newcastle (AW)

Music Society

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Ran on well to win a 6f handicap at Newmarket two weeks ago (6f, soft); that race had rather an end-of-season feel to it but the Topspeed figure was good and a 3lb rise looks fair; interesting on first AW start since October 2018.

7/2

9th

10

(7)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:18 Newcastle (AW)

Music Society

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Ran on well to win a 6f handicap at Newmarket two weeks ago (6f, soft); that race had rather an end-of-season feel to it but the Topspeed figure was good and a 3lb rise looks fair; interesting on first AW start since October 2018.

7/2

1st

12

(3)

2nd Nov 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:07 Newmarket

Music Society

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold early, towards rear, switched left when smooth headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well

9/1

9/1

Form: 203681 C

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism in 7f handicap here (good) when last seen eight weeks ago, recording first win since joining current yard; still favourably treated despite going back up 5lb; has won over 6f; shortlisted.
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12th

8

(3)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Thirsk

Magical Max

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

slowly away, raced in last, lost touch over 2f out, soon eased, tailed off

25/1

18th

17

(1)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Magical Max

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Newmarket winner last June (7f, good); well drawn; no easy task back on turf having been off since December.

22/1

18th

17

(1)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Magical Max

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Newmarket winner last June (7f, good); well drawn; no easy task back on turf having been off since December.

22/1

50/1

Form: 46/9-0 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Useful in the past; seen only twice since 2021 and failed to beat a rival both times; this veteran looks a shadow of his former self and is best watched in this warm race.
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8th

5

(9)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gunmetal

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Colin Teague

led, headed and prominent over 4f out

12/1

9th

4

7th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:22 Southwell (AW)

Gunmetal

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Colin Teague

took keen hold, always behind

50/1

7th

6

(6)

15th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:05 Salisbury

Gunmetal

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Brett Johnson

BHA-rated in the 100s in his heyday but beaten just one home in his last four runs dating back to September 2021; handicap mark tumbling but hard to recommend.

33/1

25/1

Form: 2-5989

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly on AW and has done his winning at 7f; finished last of nine in C&D event two weeks ago on only his second turf attempt; enough to prove.
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1st

1

(3)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Blue Flame

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

led, headed but prominent after 2f, ridden and led over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong

3/1

2nd

1

(7)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Blue Flame

9st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Dropped in the weights for this yard and he showed his first sign that he may be ready to capitalise when third of 13 over 7f at Kempton last week (made the running; today's accessories tried for the first time); one to consider dropped further in grade.

6/1

3rd

2

(10)

27th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Blue Flame

9st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Lurks on a dangerous mark (three-time winner) but is hard to trust on the back of some uninspiring efforts; always a chance that cheekpieces will trigger something.

7/1

Non-runners

Star Of Lady M

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £58.00
Straight Forecast £34.40
Tricast £281.61
Trifecta £641.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Strike

SPOTLIGHT:

Divine Libra

The Times:

Celtic Champion

D Express:

Secret Guest

NEWMARKET:

Masterclass

RP RATINGS:

Silver Samurai

TOPSPEED:

Brian The Snail

Telegraph:

Divine Libra

The Star:

Divine Libra

The Sun:

Celtic Champion

Daily Record:

Celtic Champion

The Guardian:

Strike

Daily Mail:

Strike

Daily Mirror:

Strike