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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

19

(21)

12th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Archduke Ferdinand

8st 6lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Seb Spencer

5yo who is in the form of his life, following wins at Newmarket and Redcar with an excellent neck second of 14 at Doncaster (6f, soft) four weeks ago; another 3lb rise looks fully justified and he should go well again as long as stall 21 of 22 does not turn out to be an inconvenience.

14/1

2nd

4

(7)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:25 Doncaster

Archduke Ferdinand

9st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Seb Spencer

Reinvented as a sprinter in recent weeks, close up behind Dicko The Legend at York in July before winning at Newmarket and Redcar last month (both for Alex Jary); the latter win was backed up by the Topspeed figure and he's one to take seriously in his hat-trick bid.

7/1

1st

1

(13)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Archduke Ferdinand

10st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Seb Spencer

Ran well for fifth in a big field at York wen dropped to 6f last month and that was followed by a game front-running win at Newmarket last week (6f, good); 3lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run.

4/1

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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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(4)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Strike

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

led, headed and raced in second after 1f, lost second under 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

8/1

7th

3

(7)

13th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Salisbury

Strike

9st 6lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Had been tricky to win with in his first few seasons of racing but he's turned that around in 2024, winning three of his five starts (all 6f on good to firm); ran as well as he ever has when second at Newmarket four weeks ago (winner won again since); another 2lb higher today but can't discount in current form; raced on good to soft on debut (July 2021) but not tackled slower than good since.

5/1

2nd

5

(8)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Newmarket (July)

Strike

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Jonathan Portman

prominent, challenging final 110yds, just held

100/30

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(1)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Grenham Bay

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Seemingly perked up by a change of headgear when keeping on well to exploit a reduced mark over C&D three weeks ago and ought to remain very competitive after a 4lb rise.

7/2

3rd

4

(1)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Grenham Bay

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Seemingly perked up by a change of headgear when keeping on well to exploit a reduced mark over C&D three weeks ago and ought to remain very competitive after a 4lb rise.

7/2

1st

9

(7)

18th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Grenham Bay

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

slowly away, soon midfield

9/2

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(13)

2nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

18:50 Southwell (AW)

First Folio

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Ended a two-year losing run when winning a 6f handicap at Yarmouth in September (eyeshields first time); still has handicapping scope despite a 4lb rise; bit to prove on AW but not discounted.

7/1

6th

5

(13)

2nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

18:50 Southwell (AW)

First Folio

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

midfield but in touch with leaders

7/1

5

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Ayr

First Folio

9st 11lb

T: Julie Camacho

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(6)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Newmarket (July)

Eminency

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Stuart Williams

midfield, headway over 1f out, kept on

5/1

8th

6

(4)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:30 Windsor

Eminency

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Stuart Williams

in touch with leaders

7/1

3rd

3

(1)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Eminency

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Stuart Williams

0-13 since winning in July 2022 on his second start but he went very close off today's mark at Goodwood (6f, good) in June and 7f probably hasn't been ideal for him the last twice (tough assignment most recently); interesting contender now back down in distance.

11/2

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(1)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Fine Interview

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

in touch with leaders, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, comfortably

7/4

2nd

1

(5)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

15:25 Catterick

Fine Interview

10st 2lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

steadied start, held up in rear, still plenty to do 2f out, steady headway from over 1f out, switched left and kept on well inside final furlong, just failed

10/11

1st

1

(1)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Pontefract

Fine Interview

9st 12lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Wide-margin winner of a small-field 6f maiden at Ffos Las (soft) in August but he didn't find a lot back in handicap company at Newmarket (6f, good) later that month and has a shade to prove off the same mark.

11/2

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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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(9)

30th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mister Bluebird

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Heather Main

Off the mark for the year at Bath in October (5.5f, soft); well short of that level in three runs since and this looks a warm race in which to bounce back.

25/1

9th

9

(9)

30th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mister Bluebird

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Heather Main

Off the mark for the year at Bath in October (5.5f, soft); well short of that level in three runs since and this looks a warm race in which to bounce back.

25/1

9th

4

(11)

11th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Mister Bluebird

9st 9lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Heather Main

Six-time AW winner, most recently in October; 0-8 (inconsistent results) on AW and not seen in this sphere for 13 months; doesn't look the percentage call.

20/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(4)

31st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

14:47 Lingfield (AW)

Mart

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

Prominent racer whose awkward start put him on the back foot over C&D four weeks ago; 2lb lower than when winning at Brighton in September and this two-time C&D winner looks likely to go well.

9/2

5th

6

(4)

31st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

14:47 Lingfield (AW)

Mart

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

Prominent racer whose awkward start put him on the back foot over C&D four weeks ago; 2lb lower than when winning at Brighton in September and this two-time C&D winner looks likely to go well.

9/2

7th

2

(4)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Mart

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

He has been a success story for the yard, winning six times (including C&D); only run to form in one of his last six starts and although 7f looked too far last time, there are risks attached.

12/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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