June 29 / 13.35 Newcastle (AW)

13.35

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Jenningsbet 200 Shops Nationwide Handicap

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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Jenningsbet 200 Shops Nationwide Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 501-10 D BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Looked a likely type for big sprint honours when overcoming adversity to win a competitive Newbury handicap on his reappearance/stable debut in April (6f, good to soft); flopped back at Newbury six weeks ago but he was messed around in the early part of that race and nothing got into it from off the pace either; too soon to write him off and he's a fascinating contender back on AW (2-2 on artificial surfaces).
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11th

2

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Wiltshire

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Had wind surgery prior to 6f success on finals day at Newcastle last time, taking AW record to 4-9; no certainty to follow up, being only 1-8 on turf and back on a tougher mark.

7/1

1st

11

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Wiltshire

9st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Smart form in 2024, including over C&D; only ran once in 2025 and he has finished out of the places in all three starts this year but that doesn't tell the whole story as he made some striking late headway into sixth over C&D in January; he has undergone wind surgery since last seen and now sports a tongue tie; looks on a dangerous mark and could be a major player if he can avoid forfeiting too much ground at the start.

6/1

5th

2

(1)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Wiltshire

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Has bundles of ability but slow starts have become a feature and he hasn't been able to get away with it in good company; latest Newcastle effort offered hope of a revival and he has won over 7f in the past; handicapped to win and one to keep a close eye on, especially with Newcastle on Good Friday in mind.

4/1

15/2

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 9-9234 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Not so good as he was and his losing run has crept up to 16 but he has run with credit on his last three starts (including C&D); more minor money could be on the cards.
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3rd

4

(6)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Kings Lynn

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

0-9 on the AW, but has gone very close on Tapeta on three occasions; 2lb lower than when beaten a head in a 0-110 contest over C&D in August and if able to reproduce that sort of form he would have a good chance.

7/1

6

(4)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newbury

Kings Lynn

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Ended his lengthy losing run when winning a 7f handicap at Haydock in July; similar form on a couple of occasions since and he ran creditably in a hot 6f handicap at York two weeks ago; one to consider back down into Class 3 company.

9/1

17

(11)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Kings Lynn

8st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Not the force of old (won the Group 2 Temple Stakes in 2022) but he ended a long losing run at Haydock (7f, good) in July and went down only narrowly at Newcastle in August; however, he should have fared better at Ascot last time and he's been unplaced on both his previous outings at York.

25/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 21-902 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Looks a much better horse on AW, winning a Kempton nursery in emphatic fashion as a 2yo and going down narrowly at that track 17 days ago; that effort can be marked up, as he was set a lot to do and then made up a huge amount of ground in the penultimate furlong; up 2lb and facing older and stronger opposition but his ceiling on AW is yet to be established.
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8th

7

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

City House

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Smart turf form at up to 7f in Bahrain for George Scott early last year; standout runs for current yard this year when second to Sir Les Patterson on the AW and latest when close fourth of 13 at Chester early this month, extended 7f looking to stretch him; return to stiff 6f could suit.

14/1

4th

4

(4)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

City House

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Smart turf form at up to in Bahrain for George Scott early last year; best run for Adrian McGuinness when second over 6f at Dundalk in February and bounced back from a lesser effort at Newcastle on Good Friday when fifth of 12 on return to turf at Naas (6f, good) last Monday; has a handy draw but not obviously well treated on recent exploits.

10/1

5th

4

(13)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

City House

9st 8lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Smart turf form for George Scott in Bahrain early last year; best run for Ado McGuinness over 6f at Dundalk on penultimate but only beat two rivals home at Newcastle on latest; potentially well handicapped on return to turf and not dismissed.

25/1

Form: 456121 CD

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Hasn't looked back since switched to this venue, winning over 7f in March before two fine runs over this trip, winning as he pleased on the latter occasion seven weeks ago; up 6lb against stronger opposition but he's high on the list all the same.
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4th

9

(6)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cross The Tracks

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Richard Spencer

Has a good record at this track, winning over 7f and 6f in the spring; ran well in a stronger C&D handicap in June when not ideally drawn; not so good on turf last time but much better expected back at Newcastle.

12/1

7th

5

(11)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

18:00 Yarmouth

Cross The Tracks

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Richard Spencer

dwelt start, towards rear but in touch with leaders

8/1

4th

14

(2)

29th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Cross The Tracks

8st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Spencer

Hasn't looked back since switched to this venue, winning over 7f in March before two fine runs over this trip, winning as he pleased on the latter occasion seven weeks ago; up 6lb against stronger opposition but he's high on the list all the same.

10/1

16/1

Form: 21-050 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Back to the same mark as when seeing off 19 rivals in a soft-ground 6.5f handicap at the Curragh last July; promising effort at Epsom on Derby Day and last week's midfield finish in the Wokingham was creditable given the ground would have been quicker than ideal; has a good record over 6f on Tapeta and he's one to take seriously.
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7th

10

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Strike Red

8st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Soundly beaten behind Dark Thirty and others at York (6f, good) last time but his high draw proved to be a negative; won at Leicester (6f, good to firm) two starts ago and he could bounce back today and be involved.

9/1

10th

17

(17)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Strike Red

8st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Reappeared with close third at Newcastle (6f, AW) last month then snapped a losing run when winning at Leicester (6f, good to firm); there's still mileage in his mark judged on old form (including two C&D wins); chance.

14/1

12/1

Form: 094-40 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Four wins for Roger Varian and made an encouraging start for his new yard when staying on for fourth over inadequate 5f at Newmarket last month; no progress at Haydock three weeks ago (6f, good) but dropped 2lb for that and returning to AW could be a good move; others more appealing all the same.
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13th

16

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Lir Speciale

8st 6lb

J: William Cox

T: Brian Ellison

Ended his 2025 campaign with a heavy-ground 7f double at Doncaster; better form this season when third of 22 to Mezcala in the Spring Mile at same track (good to soft) and close third at Chester (7.6f, good) ten days ago, but he's edging back up the weights.

16/1

3rd

13

(8)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Lir Speciale

8st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

Ended his 2025 campaign with a heavy-ground 7f double at Doncaster; underlined how well he operates on Town Moor with a good third of 22 in the Spring Mile (good to soft) on reappearance in March; claims if he can reproduce that sort of form at Chester (first visit).

16/1

3rd

16

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Lir Speciale

9st 4lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Brian Ellison

Ended his 2025 campaign with a heavy-ground 7f double that took his overall record at Doncaster to 3-3; acts on any going and has been very competitive (223) in 1m races on turf; respected kept to this track.

9/1

6/1

Form: 323040 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Latest Haydock effort not the one to judge him on and this year's peak AW efforts bring him right into the reckoning off this mark; C&D winner; stall 1 a potential stumbling block but there is pace drawn nearby; only 1lb higher than when winning this race last year; contender.
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4

(1)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Batal Dubai

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jack Morland

Now 2lb lower than when winning a 7f handicap here on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell (6f) in February but his last three runs have been underwhelming; needs a full revival.

12/1

8th

4

(1)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Batal Dubai

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jack Morland

Now 2lb lower than when winning a 7f handicap here on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell (6f) in February but his last three runs have been underwhelming; needs a full revival.

12/1

8th

3

(7)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newmarket

Batal Dubai

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jack Morland

Won a 7f AW handicap at Lingfield on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell in February but his last two efforts have been disappointing; lightly raced on turf but fully effective on fast ground; new visor needs to turn things around.

10/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 26897-

Last run: 279 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won twice as a 2yo for Donnacha O'Brien, including in Listed company, but after a bright start to his 3yo campaign he went the wrong way; sold for 22,000gns last October and gelded; starts out for new connections in a competitive event.
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9th

8

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wodao

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Listed winner in Ireland as a 2yo who regressed sharply for Jamie Osborne; been off for four four months since well held over C&D and the change of scenery will need to have done the trick.

16/1

6th

3

(9)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wodao

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Jamie Osborne

Has tumbled down the weights but without really looking like capitalising; tailed off at Chelmsford 17 days ago and has too much to prove.

25/1

9th
2 (4)
Rizg

10/1

Form: 1/240/ D

Last run: 743 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won his only start at two and showed useful ability at three, notably a close fourth in a Newbury Listed race (6f, good); absent since finishing down the field in the 2022 Commonwealth Cup 743 days ago; gelded since; market should guide as to how much ability is intact.
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6th

8

(9)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

13:57 Lingfield (AW)

Rizg

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: James Owen

in rear

14/1

8

(9)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

13:57 Lingfield (AW)

Rizg

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: James Owen

in rear

14/1

11th

4

(1)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rizg

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: James Owen

Lightly raced 5yo; 6f winner and ran well at Listed level for previous yard; steadily finding his form for new stable, encouraging fifth at Kempton (7f) most recently; interesting off a reduced mark back down in trip, assuming he takes to first-time visor.

10/1

Form: 1-0342 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who ran a fine race when second of 17 in a historically strong York handicap two weeks ago (6f, good to soft); 2lb rise to contend with but he's effective on AW and can't be discounted.
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6th

6

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Almarada Prince

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Paul Midgley

Split James's Delight and Elmonjed in top 3yo handicap over C&D (good to soft) in 2024; failed to win in 2025 but he has edged down the weights and his three runs for Paul Midgley have been quite encouraging, faring best of those in the far-side group when sixth of 16 back on turf at Ripon (6f, good to soft) 37 days ago; considered.

25/1

6th

7

(6)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ripon

Almarada Prince

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Failed to win in 2025 but he has edged down the weights and his two AW runs for Paul Midgley have both been encouraging enough; no issue with the return to turf; type to win races sooner rather than later.

10/1

6th

7

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Almarada Prince

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

All four wins when trained by Craig Lidster; drew a blank for Ivan Furtado last year but was second over 6f at Kempton on final start; faded as if his first outing for this yard was needed when eighth of 11 over 6f here 15 days ago; should last longer this time.

10/1

Form: 2-7425 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Made giant strides as a 3yo, notably winning the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f, good to soft); back at that level when second in a soft-ground Listed event at Haydock last month before not getting home over 7f four weeks ago; not much room for error off this mark though and it won't be easy to dominate at this level.
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4

(5)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

13:33 Doncaster

Sophias Starlight

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Record of 7-24 on turf; made all at Pontefract (6f) on Monday, scoring with something to spare and confirming that she's well suited by soft ground; may well remain competitive, even with 5lb penalty.

8/1

3

(4)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:33 Pontefract

Sophias Starlight

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Won this 12 months ago off 3lb higher before a good fourth in a Doncaster Listed race; this season started slowly but the blindfold was removed late on her penultimate start and she did a solo when fifth of 12 at Ripon; not ruled out.

9/4

16/1

Form: 5-0010 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Landed a gamble in last season's Ayr Silver Cup; two low-key runs to start this campaign but he was back to his best when seeing off 14 rivals at Thirsk last month (Class 4; well backed); out the back at York last time; this a rare AW run and others look safer.
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9th

6

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Wobwobwob

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Six-time winner, notably the 2023 Ayr Silver Cup, but two years have passed since the last victory; retained ability in a mixed 2025 campaign and he should be sharper with a run under his belt; drying ground won't be in his favour here though.

12/1

12th

10

(2)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

15:57 Pontefract

Wobwobwob

8st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

One of the oldest contenders in this field and has done his winning over 6f/7f, mostly on ground softer than good; could well be tapped for toe in this belated first attempt at the minimum trip.

20/1

1

(9)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:30 Doncaster

Wobwobwob

10st 2lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Without a win since May 2024 but runner-up on three of his last four starts (6f/7f, good to soft/heavy) and his turn may well be near.

13/2

16/1

Form: 006-10 CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Showed he was still capable of smart sprint form when seeing off 15 rivals in fine style at Doncaster in April (6f, soft); lacklustre effort at York's Dante meeting last month; C&D winner but others appeal more in today's field.
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9th

7

(5)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

15:18 Doncaster

Magical Spirit

8st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

8yo who has finished down the field on his last four runs and needs a major turnaround; however, he's just 1lb higher than when winning in a big field over C&D (soft) in April on his last run here, and his good record at Doncaster also includes a win in this race in 2021; dangerous to dismiss.

12/1

9th

3

(8)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Magical Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Three heavy defeats have followed his impressive Doncaster win in April (6f, soft); not the easiest to predict but conditions won't be an issue and he's dangerous to write off.

14/1

15th

3

(9)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Magical Spirit

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

raced near side

33/1

Form: /875-0 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Horse

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won a Group 3 at Chantilly (6f) two years ago but lost his way last year and he made a quiet start for this yard over 7f at Doncaster when 40-1; a hood joins the tongue-tie added then; 2-4 on AW but this looks a warm race in which to try and revive.
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14th

9

(9)

29th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Kingentleman

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: David Menuisier

Won a Group 3 at Chantilly (6f) two years ago but lost his way last year and he made a quiet start for this yard over 7f at Doncaster when 40-1; a hood joins the tongue-tie added then; 2-4 on AW but this looks a warm race in which to try and revive.

40/1

13th

3

(10)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

18:50 Doncaster

Kingentleman

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: David Menuisier

Ex-French horse who bagged Group 3 honours at Chantilly (6f) two years ago but lost his form in 2023; absent since last July; market helpful on debut for new stable.

14/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £42.10
Straight Forecast £29.69
Tricast £87.17
Trifecta £144.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

City House

Daily Mail:

Batal Dubai

Daily Record:

Almarada Prince

The Sun:

Cross The Tracks

Telegraph:

Wiltshire

D Express:

Wodao

POSTDATA:

King's Lynn

RP RATINGS:

City House

TOPSPEED:

City House

NEWMARKET:

City House

The Times:

City House

The Guardian:

City House

Daily Mirror:

City House

The Star:

Batal Dubai