May 17 / 17.10 Newbury

17.10

Good To Soft

Greenshields JCB Handicap

  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Greenshields JCB Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 534-

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Promising third in Nottingham maiden (8.3f, soft) on second start but she was disappointing when a well-held fourth in France (1m2f, heavy; 11-5) in November; now goes handicapping after a break but she needs more progress to make an impact off this opening mark.
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2

(5)

7th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 3

17:00 York

Laura Bay

9st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: David Menuisier

Won two 1m2f handicaps on good ground last season; not fired in either run this campaign and soft ground was no excuse; bit to prove now.

20/1

6th

1

(9)

21st Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Laura Bay

10st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: David Menuisier

Won over 1m2f in two of her first three handicaps last term and runner-up on soft ground in the last two; put in her place in a French Listed race on reappearance this May but much more interesting returned to a handicap.

8/1

2nd

4

(4)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

14:43 Nottingham

Laura Bay

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Menuisier

Two wins and a second to show from four runs in handicaps and only narrowly failed to get up at Leicester the last time (1m2f, soft); if running to a similar level two months on then she'll be thereabouts; raised 4lb.

5/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 597-

Last run: 149 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Well held at big prices in three novice events (7f/1m) last year; had wind surgery and now goes handicapping at this new trip but he needs a transformation after five months off.
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4th

9

(3)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Leicester

Myna

8st 12lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Finally got off the mark at Lingfield (1m2f, good) and has continued in good form in the main since, narrowly winning over this C&D (good to firm) last time; just 1lb higher today and he's high on the list.

11/2

1st

9

(8)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Leicester

Myna

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Finally got off the mark in 1m2f classified event at Lingfield in January; has continued in good form and challenged wide when sixth in another classified event there in March; in the mix again.

9/2

6th

11

(10)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Myna

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Best of those to race on the pace at Newcastle two weeks ago; excuses for his only below-par effort this year (C&D) and goes on the shortlist under Rossa Ryan.

8/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.40

Form: 098-0

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Finished in rear in all four runs including on handicap debut at Windsor (1m, good; 22-1) last month; this step up in trip looks a good move on pedigree but he needs to show a lot more.
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5th

5

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Taunton

Forest Hills

10st 10lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Carroll Gray

1m2f Flat winner who has yet to show anything of note over hurdles, including on handicap debut at Wincanton (1m7f, good) ten days ago; needs this step up in trip and the tongue-tie to spark considerable improvement.

25/1

6th

6

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

17:00 Wincanton

Forest Hills

10st 8lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Carroll Gray

1m2f Flat winner who has been completely tailed off in all three runs over hurdles; at least goes handicapping off a lowly mark and drying ground would help matters, so watch the weather.

25/1

100/30

Form: 7-7711

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Big improvement when winning 1m handicaps on AW at Chelmsford and Lingfield last twice; returns to turf off 3lb higher than for her narrow success last time but she has fast and slow ground winners in pedigree and has shaped as though this new trip should be within range; key player in her bid to make it 3-3 in handicaps.
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3rd

6

(5)

18th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:25 Sandown

Niloufar

9st 2lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Harry Charlton

Unraced on softer than good; won four of her seven handicaps, the latest win in good style under Millie Wonnacott at Newbury in July; easily her worst display in those races, however, came off this 8lb higher mark at Windsor (again 1m2f on good to firm) on her only start since, when reportedly fractious in the preliminaries; needs to bounce back with another improved show.

7/1

5th

5

(2)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Windsor

Niloufar

9st 4lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Harry Charlton

slightly awkward start, took keen hold, in touch with leaders

7/4

1st

5

(1)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Newbury

Niloufar

9st 7lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Harry Charlton

Gained a third handicap win when scoring easily over 1m2f at Chepstow (good) last Thursday; carries a 6lb penalty but Millie Wonnacott takes 5lb off; leading claims.

6/4

OUR TIP

Form: 534-56

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Son of Intello who is 0-6 and has not posed a threat in his three handicaps; two respectable efforts at 1m2f (good to soft/AW) this season but he needs to find more at this new trip.
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6th

1

(8)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

17:35 Hamilton

Monsieur Melee

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Rebecca Menzies

Changed hands for 45,000gns after string of good efforts for Jedd O'Keeffe in summer 2024, but this stable debut has been a long time coming and he might come on for the run.

7/1

3rd

7

(4)

25th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

16:25 Beverley

Monsieur Melee

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Scored at Doncaster (1m4f) in May and has held his form well since, runner-up at Ripon (1m4f) two weeks ago; he ought to be thereabouts.

100/30

2nd

4

(2)

11th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Monsieur Melee

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

raced in third against rail, outpaced over 2f out, rallied and went second over 1f out, kept on but no chance with winner inside final furlong

4/1

Form: 760-31 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Well-bred gelding who got off the mark at the fifth attempt when making all in Yarmouth handicap (1m2f, good) 17 days ago; up 3lb for that narrow success but he showed a good attitude to seal the deal and is open to more progress; respected.
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4th

4

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:50 Punchestown

Papagei

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time British Flat winner for James Ferguson; no wins since 2024; three maiden hurdle runs for new trainer suggest he is best watched.

22/1

5th

16

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Fairyhouse

Papagei

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time Flat winner for James Ferguson; no wins since 2024; now rated 73 in that sphere; mid-field on hurdling debut at Naas; posed no threat when falling three out at Downpatrick last Sunday.

50/1

2

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 185y

14:07 Downpatrick

Papagei

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time British Flat winner for James Ferguson; no wins since 2024; now rated 73 in that sphere; 80-1 for Naas hurdling/stable debut when 29l behind; others more likely.

33/1

7th
11 (9)
Morindoo

16/1

Form: 485-79

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden with a mixed record and she's been beaten around 7l in her last two handicaps; mark continues to fall and this new trip could help but others are more solid.
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5th

7

(9)

15th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Morindoo

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Disappointing maiden but she did at least show a bit more in the face of adversity at Chelmsford latest than on her return from over six months off the time before; Tom Marquand is back in the saddle.

14/1

5th

7

(9)

15th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Morindoo

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Disappointing maiden but she did at least show a bit more in the face of adversity at Chelmsford latest than on her return from over six months off the time before; Tom Marquand is back in the saddle.

14/1

10/1

Form: 62-625

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two of his four handicaps and he made some late gains when a fair fifth of 12 at Windsor (1m, good to soft; visor added) last time; record now stands at 0-7 but he could be dangerous on this step back up in trip; visor is removed and cheekpieces return.
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7th

7

(4)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sneaky Blinder

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Stephens

Three wins here over the extended 2m in recent times, latterly off 2lb lower; the return to Tapeta will suit, off the back of two ordinary efforts, but others make greater appeal.

14/1

5th

5

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

16:55 Salisbury

Sneaky Blinder

9st 2lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Looked as good as ever when keeping on well for narrow win at Wolverhampton (2m, AW) in March but his latest AW run was disappointing and his turf strike-rate is modest (1-15); others preferred.

10/1

9th

1

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield (AW)

Sneaky Blinder

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Bounced back from Chelmsford flop (1m6f, Polytrack) to win at Wolverhampton (2m, Tapeta) last time; his last three wins have come there but he ran well on his previous AW outing here and is entitled to respect.

6/1

20/1

Form: 88-330

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
His best turf form has come on soft/heavy; went close off 2lb higher on AW at Wolverhampton (9.4f) in January but he struggled back on turf at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) last month; this switch back to forecast sower ground is a positive but he's now 0-10 and others are more convincing.
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2

(9)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Valadero

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Brian Toomey

27-race maiden but he's had three seconds since August and things didn't go his way behind an improver at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last time; should get a good tow into this race and has claims if he gets the breaks.

9/1

2

(8)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Valadero

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Brian Toomey

26-race maiden but he's finished runner-up in his last three starts including over C&D (cheekpieces reapplied) on Saturday; had some traffic issues in that race and he should be in the mix again if turned out quickly.

7/2

2nd

4

(8)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Valadero

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Brian Toomey

Still a maiden after 25 starts but has twice finished second over 6f in recent weeks and wil be suited by today's return to 7f on Tapeta; sports refitted cheekpieces; probably won't be far away.

6/1

10/1

Form: 88-7

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
No progress when down the field at biggish prices in three maidens, including over 1m3f here (good to soft) last month; in good hands and still early days but he needs improvement on handicap debut.
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3rd

7

(3)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Easy Dancer

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Sole win came over this C&D in July and he again ran well when third of 11 at Haydock (1m6f, good to soft) four weeks ago; may not have reached his ceiling yet and he's an interesting contender in receipt of weight.

6/1

3rd

9

(12)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Haydock

Easy Dancer

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Improved form upped in trip after a gelding operation when off the mark in a Wolverhampton handicap (1m6f, AW) in July, always prominent; last of six when 20-1 and front-running at Sandown (1m6f, good to firm) two weeks later, beaten only 7l but he now has something to prove on turf.

10/1

6th

4

(4)

31st Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:25 Sandown

Easy Dancer

9st 3lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Richard Hannon

Improved form upped in trip after a gelding operation when beating the two market leaders in a Wolverhampton handicap (1m6f, AW) two weeks ago; up 6lb but that was a clearcut success last time and he should have more to offer at staying trips; big player.

11/4

Form: 8-3105

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Narrow win in Wolverhampton maiden (8.6f) in February; finished last on handicap debut at Kempton next time but she bounced back with a close fifth at Windsor (1m, good) last month; still has potential but she needs to find something extra and not sure this new trip will suit on pedigree.
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5th

11

(11)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

16:15 Windsor

Make A Scene

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Jonathan Portman

slowly into stride, raced in last

14/1

4th

3

(1)

10th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

16:20 Bath

Make A Scene

9st 10lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Jonathan Portman

8.5f AW winner; went close when on this mark at Lingfield (11.5f, good to firm) in July; placed since then in handicaps and a seller; below par at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) latest; cheekpieces go on; each-way possible.

5/1

8th

6

(7)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Make A Scene

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Jonathan Portman

awkward start, towards rear

6/1

Form: 04-03 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Mixed results in his three qualifying runs but he started his handicap career with a promising third from off the pace at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm; 9-2 favourite) last month; 1lb lower here and he's a big player if he can build on that last run.
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6th

6

(2)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Show Me A Hero

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Michael Bell

Two good runs since sent into handicaps but he has some wild form swings in his record and his latest fifth at Southwell (1m3f, AW) was a 9l defeat; looks well handicapped on his best form but he comes with risks attached at this new trip.

9/1

5th

5

(2)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Show Me A Hero

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Bell

Two good runs since sent into handicaps but has also had a couple of shockers and last time when trying 1m4f for the first time was one of them; risky.

14/1

5th

5

(1)

11th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 5

18:05 Epsom

Show Me A Hero

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Bell

0-6 and a bit of a mixed bag since handicapping, finishing third at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) in April and at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW; first-time visor) last month, but well beaten at Newbury in between; needs a bit more.

9/2

Form: 6-868

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Finished close up on his Kempton debut (1m, AW) in November but he's been well held in three runs since, including in a Yarmouth handicap (first run since gelded) last month; dropped 3lb but he was behind Show Me A Hero last time and has quite a bit to prove.
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10th

5

(6)

28th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Albert Lasker

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

He's just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D last December but he returned from a break with a heavy defeat over C&D in May and was again well beaten at Ffos Las last month; a major turnaround is required.

12/1

8th

3

(3)

30th Jun 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ffos Las

Albert Lasker

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Scored on Tapeta during the winter (1m6f) but returned from break with very disappointing run on that surface last month and switches back to turf with a point to prove; usual hood removed from headgear ensemble.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £113.50
Straight Forecast £80.44
Tricast £1115.54
Trifecta £1865.10

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Show Me A Hero

RP RATINGS:

Monsieur Melee

SPOTLIGHT:

Papagei

The Guardian:

Niloufar

The Sun:

Make A Scene

Daily Mail:

Laura Bay

Telegraph:

Show Me A Hero

D Express:

Show Me A Hero

Daily Mirror:

Show Me A Hero

Daily Record:

Papagei

POSTDATA:

Monsieur Melee

The Times:

Monsieur Melee

The Star:

Niloufar