June 29 / 15.40 Newcastle (AW)

15.40

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Pertemps Network Handicap

  • Prize money: £27000
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 2
  • 11 runners
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Pertemps Network Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

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8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 5-5498 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 4yo who has bits of useful form for new yard, most recently eighth to the Wathnan first string in the 7f handicap at Royal Ascot; possibilities in this less taxing event; acts on AW.
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8th

4

(8)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

13:15 Haydock

Make Me King

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Regained the winning thread in Pontefract Listed event (1m, good) on his return to British soil in July and respectable 1l fourth to Jonquil in Group 2 Celebration Mile at Goodwood (good to firm; Ice Max 2l back in fifth) 13 days ago; should go well but Ice Max met trouble in running in West Sussex so he's no good thing to confirm that superiority over Karl Burke's charge.

100/30

3

(3)

24th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Make Me King

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Had thirditis this year until regaining the winning thread in Pontefract Listed event (1m, good) returned to British soil last time, taking record to 6-22; has several pieces of Group form, notably a success at Deauville last August; solid claims back up in class.

4/1

4

(5)

27th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

14:55 Pontefract

Make Me King

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Has winning form in Britain, France and UAE; has a touch of thirditis this year but went close in Chantilly Group 3 over 1m most recently, running close to his best; again likely to be thereabouts.

5/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 51/1-4

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who ran promisingly at Newbury six weeks ago when back from lengthy layoff and bidding for a 6f turf hat-trick; looks ready for a crack at this new trip and siblings include an AW winner for his connections; remains open to further progress; shortlisted.
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8th

7

(7)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

United Approach

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Disappointing end to last season but he's just 1lb higher than when runner-up over C&D last June and he reappeared with a fair third at Kempton last month; could take a step forward today and might not be far away.

10/1

8th

7

(7)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

United Approach

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Disappointing end to last season but he's just 1lb higher than when runner-up over C&D last June and he reappeared with a fair third at Kempton last month; could take a step forward today and might not be far away.

10/1

3rd

5

(2)

9th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

18:40 Kempton (AW)

United Approach

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Tate

This lightly-raced 5yo looked a nice prospect to begin with; he's hard to fancy on what we saw last back end, though; betting might provide clues as to what's expected on his return.

15/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 231-30 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Useful on turf, though is rather exposed in that sphere now; below par in notable handicap most recently; interesting in this scenario, having won a Listed contest on sole AW attempt.
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2

(5)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

15:18 Doncaster

Greys Monument

9st 13lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ralph Beckett

Suited by ground softer than good; proved resurgent last time in Redcar Listed contest he'd won a year earlier; on a workable mark returned to handicap level and Jack Dace takes off a bonus 5lb; shortlisted.

13/2

4th

1

(1)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:56 Redcar

Greys Monument

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

Came good in the mud last autumn, winning an Ascot handicap in September and following up in this race; hasn't come close to that level this season, including back on soft ground in that same Ascot handicap four weeks ago, but still no surprise were he to revive in refitted blinkers.

11/2

1

(7)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Greys Monument

10st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Two 7f soft-ground wins last term were kicked off in a similar handicap on the Saturday of this meeting one year ago; followed that up with a Redcar Listed success under Rossa Ryan one month later; hasn't matched that in two starts this term but this tends to be his time of year and he stays 1m; respected down to his last winning mark.

12/1

7/1

Form: 2-1326 D BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Disappointing favourite at Kempton last time but has proved largely consistent/progressive on AW otherwise and may well rebound; went close at same venue (7f) earlier in May; remains of interest.
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10th

3

(4)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

Giant

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

All three wins on AW; decent third at Southwell (1m, AW) last month but unable to back that up returning to turf when 14th of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to firm); seems better on AW.

9/1

14th

13

(10)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Giant

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ian Williams

Three wins (7f/1m, all AW) and it was a good effort when third in Southwell series final (1m, AW) 17 days ago; having a rare foray on grass but did finish second in good-ground Chester handicap (6f) in September; not dismissed from his lower turf mark.

6/1

3rd

11

(3)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Giant

8st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

2lb lower than for his latest win at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) last August, but hasn't been firing of late; first visit here.

16/1

Form: 5-2100 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Midfield in the Royal Hunt Cup last week and still has a modest strike-rate on turf; beat Zip in clearcut style over C&D in May, taking AW record to 3-8; may have more to offer back on this surface.
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13th

19

(12)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Eldrickjones

8st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Roger Fell

Well handicapped on last year's best form (including on turf) and ran okay when third of six at Southwell (1m, AW) last month; however, he's been hard to win with on grass and looks vulnerable back up in grade.

33/1

3rd

1

(1)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Eldrickjones

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Scored at Newcastle (7f) in December and in good nick until only sixth back there (7f) 35 days ago; the sort to bounce back though.

5/1

6th

5

(1)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Eldrickjones

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Roger Fell

Bagged a fourth C&D victory in December and he's continued in good nick, fourth of 12 in 1m Southwell handicap 13 days ago; he ought to be thereabouts once more.

7/1

5/1

Form: 19-21 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Similar type to United Approach, having raced only four times; successful in 3yo handicap at Kempton (7f) most recently, taking AW form figures to 121; now upped in grade but receives weight all round; the type to improve further and commands respect.
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5

(7)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Local Hero

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

All three wins, and top five RPRs, achieved here; found just the favourite too strong following a gelding operation last time; major claims despite 4lb rise.

4/1

8

(1)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Kempton (AW)

Local Hero

8st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Gelded since last run; best at Kempton and has a record of 11142 here, most recently going very close off 5lb higher in March; attractively treated and enters calculations returned to his ideal location.

6/1

11/1

Form: 0-5470 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Raced only on turf; not in top form this term but has become nicely treated, having slipped to last winning mark; landed a major 7f handicap at Ascot last July; good chance provided he takes to AW and revives.
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6th

4

(5)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Baradar

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Won the International at Ascot and a 6.5f course handicap on soft at the St Leger meeting in a very good 2023 campaign; has failed to hit the same heights this year but now dangerously well handicapped and recent efforts have been a bit better.

11/1

6th

5

(6)

4th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Baradar

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: George Boughey

He's had a disappointing campaign but has dropped down the weights and took a big step back in the right direction in first-time blinkers (retained) when a close fourth at Ripon (6f, soft) last Saturday, having been slowly away; this course winner may be able to build on that latest performance.

6/1

4th

2

(10)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Baradar

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: George Boughey

It's been a struggle for him so far this year, including back under favourable conditions at Doncaster 13 days ago, but he's down to a good mark and possible the switch to blinkers will pique his interest.

9/1

14/1

Form: 9-1159 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Ran creditably at Chester in hat-trick attempt but form dipped at same venue later in May; unconvincing record in AW handicaps (here) and he's higher in the weights now; opposed.
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4th

2

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:55 Ayr

Liamarty Dreams

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Has won on soft ground and he's now 8lb lower than when runner-up at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in June; however, he's finished no better than seventh across his five outings since.

12/1

6

(9)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Liamarty Dreams

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Respectable second at Leicester in June but far from consistent otherwise this year and losing spell goes back to spring 2024; not particularly solid.

16/1

12

(10)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

Liamarty Dreams

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

C&D winner who was beaten just 1l when second at Leicester in June and is now 6lb lower; however, soundly beaten on his three runs since (C&D last time) and the first-time visor needs to prompt a revival.

33/1

9th
9 (11)
Zip

7/1

Form: 564225 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Has plenty of form at Newcastle, including three wins, and ties in with Eldrickjones on C&D running last month; form figures in this race read 652, close second off 4lb higher last year; in the mix.
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12th

12

(8)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

The oldest contender and a familiar face, having taken part in this race for the last four years (form figures read 6529); beat all bar Eldrickjones over C&D last month but the return to this better grade presents a tougher task.

16/1

2nd

10

(5)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Four-time C&D winner, including this race in 2021; second in it last year; has continued in good form in the main since winning over C&D last November (didn't run badly at Doncaster latest) and is on the shortlist now back here.

10/1

2nd

10

(5)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Four-time C&D winner, including this race in 2021; second in it last year; has continued in good form in the main since winning over C&D last November (didn't run badly at Doncaster latest) and is on the shortlist now back here.

10/1

25/1

Form: 0-3790 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Raced mainly on turf; placed in major Irish handicap on seasonal debut; not in the same form since and losing run goes back over two years; enough to prove back on AW (second attempt).
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18th

5

(14)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Raadobarg

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Raphael E Freire

Winner of this race for Johnny Murtagh, third of 19 last season when trained by George Boughey; generally disappointing since and the most recent of his five wins was for Murtagh in a 7f conditions race at Tipperary in April 2022; change of stable for 2025 campaign.

8/1

6th

2

(7)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 2

13:30 Haydock

Raadobarg

10st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Well handicapped on his third on heavy ground at the Curragh (1m) in March but he's been generally disappointing since and was only tenth of 14 at Doncaster two weeks ago; new headgear is now tried but his last win was in 2022 and others are more convincing.

7/1

10th

4

(15)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:25 Doncaster

Raadobarg

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: George Boughey

Finished third in this race in 2021 and filled the same position at Ascot last time; not guaranteed to repeat the form, having been inconsistent this year, and his long losing run is another negative.

10/1

25/1

Form: 8138-0 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Two turf wins in Ireland; down the field at York on stable/seasonal debut; best watched unless the market suggests he's likely to leave that effort behind; second AW attempt.
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10th

8

(7)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Yermanthere

9st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

3-39 overall, last winning in August 2024; close C&D third last May on sole start here; previous campaigns suggest he's best watched first time out.

25/1

5th

6

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 2

17:10 Nottingham

Yermanthere

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Losing run is mounting up but he's well treated on old form and was only beaten 2l at Ayr (1m, soft) on Tuesday; hard to rule out another good run but this is a quick turnaround and that latest form was in a Class 5.

16/1

5

(5)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Yermanthere

9st 11lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Losing run is mounting up but he ran respectably in most recent 1m attempt and this is a drop in grade; 8lb below last winning mark and Jake Dickson removes a bonus 7lb.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.90
Straight Forecast £16.38
Tricast £92.11
Trifecta £150.10

Selections

The Times:

United Approach

SPOTLIGHT:

Local Hero

Daily Mail:

Eldrickjones

NEWMARKET:

Giant

TOPSPEED:

Grey's Monument

POSTDATA:

Zip

RP RATINGS:

Local Hero

Telegraph:

Local Hero

Daily Record:

Local Hero

The Guardian:

United Approach

D Express:

United Approach

Daily Mirror:

United Approach

The Sun:

United Approach

The Star:

Eldrickjones