August 17 / 14.05 Newmarket (July)

14.05

Good

Jenningsbet Grey Horse Handicap

  • Prize money: £10308
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Jenningsbet Grey Horse Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: -25845 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
His British wins have come over 7f/1m but he ran well when fifth of 21 at York (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago on a rare crack at a sprint trip; another 1lb lower today and might not be far away.
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5

(1)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Archduke Ferdinand

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Won over C&D (good to firm) last August and he was an unlucky fourth at Thirsk (5f, good) on May 3; very much of interest on that penultimate form but he was underwhelming at Haydock just four days ago.

13/2

5

(1)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Archduke Ferdinand

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Won over C&D (good to firm) last August and he was an unlucky fourth at Thirsk (5f, good) on May 3; very much of interest on that penultimate form but he was underwhelming at Haydock just four days ago.

13/2

100/30

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 4-1311 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won this two years ago and also ran well in it 12 months ago when sixth of 15; having an excellent season, with three wins from his four starts, and he's a strong contender despite his career-high mark.
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1

(4)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Salisbury

Strike

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Raced mainly on good/firmer; scored three times last term and has posted consistent efforts (422) this season; finished third in this race in 2023 and 2024; solid place claims.

9/2

2nd

5

(1)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:35 Windsor

Strike

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Jonathan Portman

Two of last season's three wins came over C&D on fast ground; two solid efforts this year, second of ten at Ascot two weeks ago, and his rider's claim is useful; should go well.

9/4

2nd

5

(1)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:35 Windsor

Strike

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Jonathan Portman

Two of last season's three wins came over C&D on fast ground; two solid efforts this year, second of ten at Ascot two weeks ago, and his rider's claim is useful; should go well.

9/4

12/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 921347 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won at Kempton (6f, AW) in March and returned from three-month break with fair seventh of 15 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 26 days ago; could take a step forward from that latest run and he's not ruled out.
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4

(1)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Salisbury

Grenham Bay

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Returns from three-month absence; has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf but is 3-6 under Oisin Murphy, including a C&D win (off 2lb higher; good to soft) two years ago; respected.

6/1

9th

8

(6)

5th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Grenham Bay

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Tactically versatile 5yo who has won twice over C&D this winter but he didn't fire when favourite here two weeks ago; probably still not handicapped out of things but he needs to step up again after that last run.

6/1

5

(2)

19th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Grenham Bay

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Andrew Balding

Four of his five wins have come over C&D, including two of his last three runs; 5lb higher mark today but still likely to make a bold bid.

100/30

Form: 7-5643 D BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Losing sequence goes back 14 races to September 2022 but he's dropped down the weights and has run well the last twice, most recently third at Hamilton (6f, good); another 1lb lower today and could be thereabouts.
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13th

14

(2)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:42 York

First Folio

8st 10lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Julie Camacho

C&D winner in his pomp; only 1lb higher than for last summer's Yarmouth success but he needs to leave this year's two turf runs well behind; cheekpieces the headgear of choice this time.

25/1

13th

14

(2)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:42 York

First Folio

8st 10lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Julie Camacho

C&D winner in his pomp; only 1lb higher than for last summer's Yarmouth success but he needs to leave this year's two turf runs well behind; cheekpieces the headgear of choice this time.

25/1

9th

1

(2)

26th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

18:25 Doncaster

First Folio

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Julie Camacho

Not as good as he was but he still won at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm; eyeshields first time) last autumn; might have needed the run at Newmarket on reappearance; encounters optimum conditions here and not ruled out.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 245038 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has run some good races over 6f this summer but he was below par in a first-time visor (retained) at Windsor on Thursday and is now 0-15 since winning in July 2022 on his second start.
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7

(6)

8th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Goodwood

Eminency

8st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Stuart Williams

Unraced on soft; 9lb lower than when touched off in this race last year (good) and 5lb claimer joins the cause today; there's been a lack of impact this season, however, following wind surgery, and there's another change of headgear today; strike-rate of 1-21 helps to temper enthusiasm.

10/1

7th

7

(1)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newmarket

Eminency

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Stuart Williams

8lb lower than when just missing out at Goodwood last June (6f, good); had wind surgery prior to his reappearance but he hasn't sparkled in either start this spring; blinkers replace visor; should be well treated but a strike-rate of 1-20 tempers enthusiasm.

12/1

7

(1)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newmarket

Eminency

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Stuart Williams

8lb lower than when just missing out at Goodwood last June (6f, good); had wind surgery prior to his reappearance but he hasn't sparkled in either start this spring; blinkers replace visor; should be well treated but a strike-rate of 1-20 tempers enthusiasm.

12/1

Form: -07031 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Returned from a spell in Qatar having been gelded and showed pace when good third in Yarmouth maiden (7f, good) on stable debut; comfortably justified odds of 1-3 in Ffos Las maiden (6f, soft) 11 days ago and this 3yo has potential off his handicap mark; one to be interested in.
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2

(5)

8th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Goodwood

Fine Interview

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Two handicap wins last October (6f, soft) and close third of 19 at Doncaster (6f, good) this March; that latest form reads well (he has the same mark today) and although he was a disappointing favourite on good ground at Haydock eight days ago, he may well be worth a second chance.

5/4

8th

3

(8)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

13:48 Haydock

Fine Interview

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Two wins last October (6f, soft) and reappeared with close third of 19 at Doncaster (6f, good) in March; that latest form reads well and this progressive 4yo has the same mark today; major player.

7/2

8th

3

(8)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

13:48 Haydock

Fine Interview

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Two wins last October (6f, soft) and reappeared with close third of 19 at Doncaster (6f, good) in March; that latest form reads well and this progressive 4yo has the same mark today; major player.

7/2

Form: -40330 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
His form can be up and down and he was well beaten at Yarmouth last time, but he was placed twice in a row prior to that (6f/7f, good) and finished third in this last year; could bounce back and be in the mix.
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6

(4)

8th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Goodwood

Mister Bluebird

8st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Heather Main

Won here (7f) in June 2023; sparked only once from five subsequent visits but that was when a close third in this race last year and he did win well on soft ground at Bath last October (1lb higher today); creditable reappearance was far better than second start this term; 7lb claimer is recruited.

7/1

6

(7)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Goodwood

Mister Bluebird

8st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Heather Main

Record is 6-47; rallied for close third at Musselburgh on seasonal debut; the sole C&D scorer in this field and returns to Goodwood off an attractive mark judged on peak form; possibilities.

8/1

6

(7)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Goodwood

Mister Bluebird

8st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Heather Main

Record is 6-47; rallied for close third at Musselburgh on seasonal debut; the sole C&D scorer in this field and returns to Goodwood off an attractive mark judged on peak form; possibilities.

8/1

12/1

Form: 211048 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row in May (6f, good/AW); hampered at the start over C&D last Friday but he's now been soundly beaten on each of his last three starts and needs to get back on track.
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12th

8

(2)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Ripon

Mart

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Dylan Cunha

Had a near miss over 6f at Lingfield two weeks ago and made no mistake back at that track on Saturday night, able to exploit the favoured stands' rail; escapes a penalty for that apprentice-race win; this is tougher but still commands respect.

11/4

12th

8

(2)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Ripon

Mart

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Dylan Cunha

Had a near miss over 6f at Lingfield two weeks ago and made no mistake back at that track on Saturday night, able to exploit the favoured stands' rail; escapes a penalty for that apprentice-race win; this is tougher but still commands respect.

11/4

6

(4)

31st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:40 Lingfield

Mart

9st 4lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Dylan Cunha

Six-time winner; down in the weights and latest near-miss over C&D was encouraging; this looks a deeper race but he has plenty of handicapping scope (two wins off 5lb higher last summer); could have other pace to contend with.

2/1

25/1

Form: 978485

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Creditable fourth at Epsom (7f, good) early last month on final run for James Ferguson and now 5lb lower, but he's been tailed off the next twice and a dramatic turnaround is required.
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8th

10

(7)

6th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Good Karma

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Tumbled down the weights last year but only showed flashes of promise and he ended 2024 with two laboured efforts (8.6f/7f) for new yard; capable but he comes with big risks attached back at this trip.

20/1

8th

10

(7)

6th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Good Karma

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Tumbled down the weights last year but only showed flashes of promise and he ended 2024 with two laboured efforts (8.6f/7f) for new yard; capable but he comes with big risks attached back at this trip.

20/1

8th

3

(8)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Good Karma

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Tumbled down the weights this year but only flashes of retaining significant ability; last of nine at Wolverhampton on his stable debut two weeks ago; capable but extremely risky.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £69.20
Straight Forecast £63.45
Tricast £647.98
Trifecta £813.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Strike

TOPSPEED:

Eminency

NEWMARKET:

Fine Interview

RP RATINGS:

First Folio

The Sun:

Mister Bluebird

The Guardian:

Fine Interview

Telegraph:

Eminency

D Express:

Eminency

The Times:

Strike

Daily Mail:

Strike

Daily Mirror:

Strike

The Star:

Strike

Daily Record:

Strike

POSTDATA:

First Folio