May 16 / 17.20 Newbury

17.20

Good

Greenshields JCB Handicap

  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Greenshields JCB Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 750

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in three AW runs at 1m on AW this year; no surprise to see a better showing now upped in trip for his handicap debut.
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1st

12

(7)

27th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:22 Epsom

Zarakerjack

10st 9lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

On a competitive mark on last year's form for Tom Clover; after a spell over hurdles for his new yard he was gelded and returned with a respectable fourth of nine at Windsor a fortnight ago, when shaping as though he may have needed the run; he's one of two for a stable with an excellent record in this race, including wins in the last two runnings; could play leading role.

12/1

4th

9

(3)

14th Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

16:12 Windsor

Zarakerjack

9st 4lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Gary & Josh Moore

1m2f winner last year for Tom Clover and he's shown he can deal with this 9lb higher mark; however, he has been off since pulling up over hurdles (0-3) in March, since when he's been gelded.

9/1

5

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

13:35 Fakenham

Zarakerjack

10st 10lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Scored on the Flat for Tom Clover at Newbury over 1m2f last May; placed in both starts over hurdles, albeit tending to jump out to the left; should improve and looks the main danger to Mister Ursus.

11/8

4/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 49-604

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Struggled in three runs on dirt in Dubai but his three AW runs in Britain have all been respectable, beaten just over one length into fourth at Wolverhampton ten days ago; Oisin Murphy booked for turf debut; needs more but the longer trip can help.
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1

(1)

23rd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Windsor

Channagide

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Marco Botti

Seven-race maiden; struggled in three runs on dirt in Dubai but he's returned to Britain with a close fourth at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) and good second behind Zarakerjack on turf debut at Newbury (1m2f, good); up 4lb but he pulled clear of the third last time and raised his form to a new level with that eyecatching effort; respected.

11/4

2nd

1

(1)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Newbury

Channagide

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Marco Botti

Struggled in three runs on dirt in Dubai but his three AW runs in Britain have all been respectable, beaten just over one length into fourth at Wolverhampton ten days ago; Oisin Murphy booked for turf debut; needs more but the longer trip can help.

4/1

2nd

1

(1)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Newbury

Channagide

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Marco Botti

Struggled in three runs on dirt in Dubai but his three AW runs in Britain have all been respectable, beaten just over one length into fourth at Wolverhampton ten days ago; Oisin Murphy booked for turf debut; needs more but the longer trip can help.

4/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 133-77

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
1m Yarmouth win as a 2yo; got loose before the start and withdrawn back at Yarmouth two weeks ago (7-4 favourite at the time; race won by Telecommunication); one to consider.
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5th

11

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

Glenridding

10st 10lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ewan Whillans

1m winner in 2024; well held in both handicaps over hurdles and tries a tongue-tie; risky.

14/1

5th

10

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

16:30 Kelso

Glenridding

10st 8lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ewan Whillans

1m Flat winner in September 2024 when trained by the Kublers; yet to make the frame in four starts over hurdles but has time on his side; hood worn on last two starts is left off; may do better at some point.

16/1

8th

10

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle

Glenridding

10st 13lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Ewan Whillans

1m Flat winner in 2024; has run three times over hurdles, on second occasion showing modest form on New Year's Day on debut for this yard; not so good when hooded on soft ground next time and he refused to enter the stalls for a Flat race four weeks ago; bit to prove.

8/1

4/1

Form: 567-2 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Improved effort when second, albeit well beaten, on his handicap debut at Beverley three weeks ago (1m2f, good; winner won again since); still capable of better and he's a major player off an unchanged mark.
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9

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:46 Kempton

Blue Tempus

10st 2lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Alan King

Flat maiden who has shown consistent form in juvenile hurdles, without progressing; may take a step forward in this handicap, getting plenty of weight all round from his elders; interesting.

10/1

3rd

3

27th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 3

16:35 Market Rasen

Blue Tempus

11st 2lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Fair Flat racer who finished second on first two hurding starts; no match for easy winner at Stratford (2m, good to firm) last time, though, and has a bit to find with Lord here.

5/1

2

13th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:52 Stratford

Blue Tempus

11st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Fair on the Flat (albeit a maiden) and travelled strongly for a long way when clear second on recent hurdling debut at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good), where a slow jump at the last flight may have cost him the race; respected.

100/30

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 12-527

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won twice over a mile last season; second upped to this trip at Lingfield (AW) last month but he will find this a more challenging test at the trip; not at best at Nottingham since, either.
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9th

1

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Bownder

11st 2lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Jonathan Portman

Has been in a consistent vein of form on turf, fourth at Brighton last time; gained most recent success over C&D (off current mark); solid claims returned to this scenario.

5/1

4th

2

(5)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Bownder

9st 9lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Goodwood/Lingfield winner who's been running well all summer without looking to have anything in hand off this mark, latterly when splitting a couple of subsequent winners over C&D early last month; looks set to go well again.

10/1

2nd

1

(5)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

19:50 Brighton

Bownder

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Yet to score this year but has run well a few times, latest when third of five at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) ten days ago; should be thereabouts but would prefer some give in the ground.

4/1

Form: 066-

Last run: 205 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Big prices and beat just two rivals home in three novice/maiden runs at up to 1m2f last autumn; bred to do better at some point and interesting to see how he goes in the betting now handicapping after gelding operation.
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2nd

3

(6)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:50 Brighton

Love You Back

10st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Has been in the wars over hurdles since nearly winning a juvenile event at Newbury in February; last seen on the Flat when winning this race by 6l 12 months ago when 7lb lower; likely contender.

4/1

19

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:45 Sandown

Love You Back

10st 2lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Flat winner whose hurdles form comprises a couple of second-place finishes and a late fall (beaten at the time); even off bottom weight, this looks a difficult task upped in class.

33/1

6

9th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

14:20 Stratford

Love You Back

11st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won on the Flat at Brighton in September; has taken well to hurdling, finishing runner-up on both starts, latest when beaten a neck at Newbury (2m, good to soft; 5-2) ten days ago; looks a matter of time before he gets his head in front in this sphere.

2/1

8/1

Form: 45-42

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
She ran her best race so far when second of six on her handicap debut at Wolverhampton four weeks ago (9.5f); she will need a bit more to defy this mark but she showed promise on her sole turf start and is unexposed.
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6th

6

(2)

3rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

16:12 Yarmouth

Silent Affair

9st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John Butler

Not disgraced in any of her three handicaps at about 1m2f, going close at Wolverhampton in April; does look on the right sort of mark but cheekpieces are now added.

7/2

4th

5

(3)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newmarket (July)

Silent Affair

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: John Butler

Five-race maiden; solid second at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) on handicap debut; faded into midfield, having made the running, at Newbury (1m2f, good) since but may do better still.

9/1

7th

5

(4)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Newbury

Silent Affair

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John Butler

She ran her best race so far when second of six on her handicap debut at Wolverhampton four weeks ago (9.5f); she will need a bit more to defy this mark but she showed promise on her sole turf start and is unexposed.

8/1

14/1

Form: 4988-

Last run: 260 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Modest form in four 2yo run from 5f to 7f; pedigree offers hope that he'll leave that behind now his stamina is more thoroughly tested.
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5th

5

(3)

15th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Carderock

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Consistent maiden who again gave his running over C&D last time (Uzincso just behind) without necessarily improving for the step up from 1m2f; one to consider in first-time headgear taking a drop in class.

5/1

11

(11)

19th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Carderock

9st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Seven-race maiden on turf; only a modest third over 1m2f last time, nonetheless earning his first piece of placed form; possibilities off a reduced mark, provided he takes well to AW.

11/2

5

(1)

19th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:55 Haydock

Carderock

9st 4lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

More exposed than several of today's field; ran a fair race when sixth of 13 at Goodwood last time on second handicap start on second run over this trip (good; 25-1); each-way chance.

13/2

Form: 50-27

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Promise in a couple of AW maidens, notably second of nine at Lingfield (1m) in January; never threatened at Wolverhampton on his handicap debut three weeks ago; improvement essential now making his turf debut.
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1st

5

(10)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Rorys Gold

9st 8lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Simon Waugh

13-race maiden with an inconsistent profile; suspicion one or two will prove stronger.

16/1

3rd

7

(1)

17th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Rorys Gold

9st 8lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Simon Waugh

Made a bold bid when runner-up at Ayr (1m, soft) in June but he's not come close to that form in three runs (7f/1m3f) since; mark is sliding but he's now 0-12 and others are more convincing.

25/1

7th

2

(1)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Rorys Gold

9st 10lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Simon Waugh

Runner-up at Ayr (1m, soft) in June but he hasn't backed that up in two starts over 7f since; record now reads 0-11 and he isn't proven over this far; others stronger.

14/1

10th
13 (13)
Azoozi

20/1

Form: 5-6755

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Hasn't made the progress that might have been expected in handicaps; creeping down the weights but hopes rest on the step up in trip sparking something extra.
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8

(11)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Lingfield

Azoozi

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Yet to be placed in ten starts at 7f-1m2f on a variety of surfaces, including in headgear the last twice; handicapper is trying to help but he'd only be of interest if getting market attention.

10/1

8th

11

(6)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

21:00 Leicester

Azoozi

9st 2lb

J: Luke Catton

T: John Butler

Soundly beaten in first-time cheekpieces on AW this month (1m2f) and has now been unplaced all nine starts; drops back in trip with blinkers tried here; considered only if lively in the betting.

14/1

7th

2

(2)

12th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Azoozi

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: John Butler

Has not finished closer than fifth in his eight starts and he's been beaten 7l or more in last four handicaps (7f-1m2f); mark continues to fall and headgear is now added but he needs a transformation back on AW.

20/1

10/1

Form: 674-8

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
No immediate improvement for the step up to 1m2f/switch to handicaps at Yarmouth last month; could be sharper today and not yet exposed.
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1

(10)

20th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

15:28 Yarmouth

Divot

9st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

Got off the mark when recording back-to-back wins over C&D (good to firm) in July; has found it tougher off higher marks in three runs since but cannot be discounted back at his favoured track.

9/1

11th

3

(11)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Divot

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Dual turf winner at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) this season; lost third to Kurious Lady in closing stages at Lingfield (1m2f) three weeks ago but that still goes down as a good run; can make another bold bid from the front.

6/1

4th

2

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Divot

11st 2lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: William Knight

Has form on AW; weakened late over 11.5f last time when bidding for Yarmouth hat-trick (maiden previously); gained his two wins over 1m2f and warrants respect back down in trip with very promising amateur Henry Callan booked.

3/1

33/1

Form: 26-584

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress from her debut second when trained by Clive Cox, well held in both handicaps; sold for 5,000gns this month; new yard step her up in trip but others look safer.
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9

(6)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:43 Bath

Olivia Jane

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Nick Scholfield

Disappointing filly but stable debut (left Oliver Signy) off 305-day break at Chepstow last month (1m2f) wasn't devoid of hope, particularly as she made a big move into contention before those exertions told (finished a place behind Knightmare); blinkers introduced there retained.

14/1

6th

7

(11)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:50 Chepstow

Olivia Jane

10st 8lb

J: Miss Lily Jones

T: Nick Scholfield

On her third yard and back from ten months off; string of poor efforts last year and couldn't be backed unless there's serious support back at 1m2f and tried in a third form of headgear.

12/1

14/1

Form: 785-9

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
No immediate improvement for the switch to handicaps at Kempton last month (7f) but she looks ready for this big step up in trip and has hinted at ability; better expected.
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6

(3)

25th Jun 2025

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:50 Bath

Split Silk

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

Bit of promise on her last start at two but it's not been happening in handicaps this year, latterly beaten nearly 20l at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) three weeks ago; blinkers given a whirl.

10/1

4

(8)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:17 Leicester

Split Silk

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Ollie Sangster

There was a whiff of ability last autumn but she's beaten only one home in each of her two handicaps (7f/1m2f) this spring; down in class.

14/1

4

(8)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:17 Leicester

Split Silk

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Ollie Sangster

There was a whiff of ability last autumn but she's beaten only one home in each of her two handicaps (7f/1m2f) this spring; down in class.

14/1

Form: 849-6

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Still looked to be learning his job when sixth on last month's handicap debut/reappearance at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm); dropped 2lb and could be sharper today.
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9

(14)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Hamdani Cruiser

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Horton

Produced one of his best efforts when fourth of ten over 1m3f here last week, but the reopposing Hickton was 1.25l ahead in third; will need to find a bit more for a first-time visor.

15/2

4

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Hamdani Cruiser

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Horton

Probably stays 1m3f here but he's a modest maiden after eight races, unconvincing despite his reduced mark; recent cheekpieces are removed.

14/1

12th

13

(1)

15th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Hamdani Cruiser

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Didn't look to see out 1m5f in first-time cheekpieces (retained) last time having offered a bit more on his first start since being gelded previously; others hold more pressing claims.

16/1

Non-runners

Telecommunication, Naturally

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £56.30
Straight Forecast £41.44
Tricast £199.01
Trifecta £289.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Blue Tempus

The Times:

Channagide

Daily Mail:

Love You Back

SPOTLIGHT:

Split Silk

Daily Mirror:

Silent Affair

Telegraph:

Telecommunication

LAMBOURN:

Glenridding

POSTDATA:

Blue Tempus

D Express:

Blue Tempus

Daily Record:

Blue Tempus

The Guardian:

Channagide

The Sun:

Channagide

The Star:

Channagide