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Jenningsbet Britain’s Leading Independent Bookmakers Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Jenningsbet Britain’s Leading Independent Bookmakers Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 335211 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
The switch from cheekpieces to blinkers has helped of late, winning over 1m at Southwell (Tapeta) and Yarmouth (good) in April; another 4lb higher now but he has a solid record since switching to this yard so it would be no surprise to see him pull out more.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

19:35 Chepstow

Great Blasket

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Has won seven of his 25 races on turf; has run well in three starts since returning last month and should run his usual solid race.

11/2

7th

5

(7)

15th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:07 Wetherby

Great Blasket

9st 11lb

J: Lloyd Applegate

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Has won seven of his 24 races on turf and sound run last time when 0.75l third at Nottingham (8.5f, good); on a good mark at present and could go well.

4/1

3rd

4

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Great Blasket

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

C&D winner; 5lb lower than for his last success; ran a solid race on this month's return to turf at Windsor; one to consider.

5/1

8/1

Form: 709334 D BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Worrying strike-rate of 1-34 but placed yet again when third (Aalto second) of 16 over C&D a fortnight ago and another creditable effort when fourth at Haydock last weekend; should figure but his record suggests he'll find at least one too strong.
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6th

2

(4)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:30 Redcar

Zozimus

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Won two in a row at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) in August but he's been well held in last two runs including when last of five at Newmarket (1m, soft) last week; has quite a bit to prove again and others are preferred.

9/1

5th

6

(12)

27th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Zozimus

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Consistent turf form this year includes two wins at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) in August; better than bare result (hampered) last time; however, faces a stiffer assignment back up in grade.

14/1

8th

1

(8)

31st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

16:55 Beverley

Zozimus

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Two Pontefract wins this month and he turned in another solid effort when third at Redcar last week; effective over C&D and should make another bold bid.

11/2

3/1

Form: 4/152 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced filly for top connections; off for 442 days before winning a 1m novice on Newcastle's AW; failed to feature in a muddling race there next time but back on the up when second of six on 1m2f Redcar handicap debut (soft) 16 days ago; travels strongly and the drop back to 1m is unlikely to inconvenience her; respected.
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6th

3

(2)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Ascot

Hopeful

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Lightly raced 4yo; went close in three handicaps in May/June, pulling well clear with the winner when beaten a neck in the 24-runner Kensington Palace Stakes at the Royal meeting here (1m, good to firm; also acts on soft) on latest; drops back to 7f for the first time since debut and shapes as if that may suit her; retains untapped potential and looks a leading contender.

9/2

2nd

18

(20)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:40 Ascot

Hopeful

8st 10lb

J: Mickael Barzalona

T: Andrew Balding

Lightly raced filly for leading connections; off for 442 days before winning a 1m novice on Newcastle's AW; failed to feature in a muddling race there next time but back on the up when placed in turf handicaps last twice, latest over 1m at Newmarket (good) in a race which has worked out; strong traveller who could be suited by this big-field scenario.

16/1

3rd

4

(3)

18th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Newmarket

Hopeful

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, prominent, led when edged left over 1f out, headed but kept on well inside final 110yds

3/1

Form: 8710-4 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Hold-up performer who won this race on good ground last year and also scored at Windsor (1m, good again) in the autumn; sound reappearance fourth of nine at Ascot (1m, good to soft) 17 days ago; each-way claims.
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5th

6

(8)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

13:27 Wolverhampton (AW)

Repertoire

9st 8lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Ended long losing run with a last-gasp win at Lingfield (1m) three weeks ago and he was only narrowly denied on his return visit 11 days ago; on same mark here and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style.

5/1

10

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Newmarket

Repertoire

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

9yo who is without a win since October 2023; ran four times last winter, best effort on first occasion and he's often gone well after other breaks, so he needs a second look off this career-low mark.

12/1

10

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Newmarket

Repertoire

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

9yo who is without a win since October 2023; ran four times last winter, best effort on first occasion and he's often gone well after other breaks, so he needs a second look off this career-low mark.

12/1

Form: 14224- D

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dual 1m turf winner last year, including on the July course here (good); recorded some creditable in-frame efforts when last seen in the autumn and should be competitive again if ready to roll after seven months off.
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6th

4

(2)

31st Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Sandown

Cabinet Of Clowns

9st 11lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Generally very consistent last season and was back in peak form when scoring in refitted blinkers at Windsor (1m, good) this month; probably doesn't have much margin for error off new mark but can still pose a threat; often leads.

9/2

1st

5

(12)

15th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Cabinet Of Clowns

10st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Fair fifth at Newmarket in May, before a lesser show 11 days ago; peak 2023 efforts (one C&D) came when blinkers were enlisted on last five starts and they now return for the first time this season; one to note.

12/1

8th

7

(6)

4th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Cabinet Of Clowns

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

prominent

7/1

Form: 058-71 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Had a difficult 3yo season but down in the weights as a result and he bounced back to form with a bang when leading towards the finish over 1m at Bath (soft) 12 days ago; his other win came on firm ground.
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4th

9

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Newbury

Signcastle City

9st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Holds his form well and wasn't beaten far into fifth of 13 here (7f, good to firm) 16 days ago (Nakaaha 3l behind in sixth); has won twice over this trip, but a suspicion that 7f suits him best.

10/1

5th

1

(13)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newbury

Signcastle City

10st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Holds his form well despite a busy schedule and appeared to appreciate the drop in trip when beaten half a length into second of 22 at York (7f, good) last time; up 2lb but this is a slightly weaker race; respected.

7/1

2nd

17

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Signcastle City

9st 2lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Drew a blank last year but came down the weights, won over 7f on AW in February and competitive over 1m in two recent outings; case can be made but others have a bit less to prove in this big-field scenario.

16/1

Form: 1/10-9 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo; beaten 8l in both handicap attempts, not disgraced in the Britannia at Royal Ascot last June but disappointing when favourite in a lower grade on Chelmsford reappearance; still early days but he needs to find improvement.
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2nd

6

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:58 Carlisle

Good Karma

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Consistent on AW this year and was nudged up only 2lb for his win in refitted cheekpieces at Wolverhampton (7f) a fortnight ago; also suited by turf; respected.

7/2

1st

5

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Good Karma

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Things didn't pan out for him when back over 6f here in April (first-time visor; cheekpieces now refitted) but he has a good C&D record, winning once and close up in all three handicaps; has a good run in him.

10/1

Form: 12-202 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Bounced back from a heavy defeat in the Spring Mile at Doncaster when second of 12 over 7f at Chester (good) ten days ago; should remain very competitive from an unchanged mark but he is 0-16 on turf.
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7th

6

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Hes A Gentleman

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Five-time AW winner who was knocking on the door at Wolverhampton (8.6f/7f) in his final two starts in the spring; only 1lb higher than for his last run but this is tougher back up in grade and he's 1-25 on turf; has some work to do from high draw after a break.

16/1

2nd

2

(3)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hes A Gentleman

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Hugo Palmer

One win (C&D) and three second-place finishes in six AW starts since October; front-running second, beaten a nose, over 8.6f here four weeks ago; in the mix again.

7/1

2nd

3

(1)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hes A Gentleman

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Won over C&D in 2023 but better known as a 7f performer now; safely held over that trip here on last two appearances and needs to up his game.

7/1

Form: -31173 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
7-20 on AW, including two wins early this year and a close third on latest outing; respected on that but the last of her three turf wins was in July 2022 and she has not made much impact in this sphere since.
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7th

4

(3)

16th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Epsom Faithfull

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Spent most of her career over 6f/7f but caused 100-1 shock over C&D when upped in trip in November and has finished second over C&D on both subsequent outings; likely to be right in the thick of things again.

10/1

2nd

3

(4)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

11:58 Lingfield (AW)

Epsom Faithfull

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Bagged her fourth Lingfield AW win in November and she backed it up with a good second of 11 over C&D last month, despite not enjoying the clearest of passages; back up another 2lb but she's a player.

100/30

2nd

3

(4)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

11:58 Lingfield (AW)

Epsom Faithfull

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Bagged her fourth Lingfield AW win in November and she backed it up with a good second of 11 over C&D last month, despite not enjoying the clearest of passages; back up another 2lb but she's a player.

100/30

Non-runners

Dashing Roger, Aalto

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £19.15
Tricast £65.08

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Aalto

RP RATINGS:

Zozimus

The Guardian:

Great Blasket

Daily Mail:

Dashing Roger

TOPSPEED:

Repertoire

Telegraph:

Hopeful

Daily Mirror:

Signcastle City

The Times:

Aalto

Daily Record:

Aalto

The Star:

Great Blasket

POSTDATA:

Zozimus

The Sun:

Zozimus

D Express:

Dashing Roger

NEWMARKET:

Repertoire