June 12 / 13.30 Newbury

13.30

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Grosvenor Sport New Customers Double Odds Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £5463.7
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Grosvenor Sport New Customers Double Odds Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 0956-2

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Regressive last year but is on a reduced mark and he was second on reappearance at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) three weeks ago; effective on turf and Archie Watson and Brodie Hampson won this last year; on the shortlist.
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12th

10

(10)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Alazwar

10st 4lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

7lb lower than for his Newbury win last summer; second of 11 at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month but that has been followed by two heavy defeats; comes with risks attached.

12/1

10th

1

(6)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Alazwar

11st 2lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

5lb lower than for his Newbury win last summer; second of 11 at Lingfield (1m, AW) on his penultimate start but ran poorly at Wolverhampton last week; revival not out of the question.

6/1

9th

3

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alazwar

11st 2lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Has gone close when placed twice this year, latest when second of 11 at Lingfield (1m, AW) last Monday; on a decent mark and is one to consider.

9/2

9/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 2225-0 D BF

Last run: 74 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on reappearance at Doncaster in March but may have needed the run; runner-up four times in a row under David Dunsdon last July-October (7f-1m4f, various ground) and every chance he'll be in the mix.
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11th

7

(3)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Warning Sign

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Dual Sandown winner last summer (1m, 1m2f), latterly off 5lb lower, who stays a deal further; 66-1 when only having stablemate Good Speed behind on his C&D comeback last month and may need some help from the handicapper.

16/1

9th

5

(6)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Warning Sign

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

In good form in blinkers last summer, winning twice at Sandown (1m and 1m2f) before placed efforts at Epsom and Newmarket; has tended to need his reappearance in the past so perhaps one to watch with an eye to the future; cheekpieces on today.

10/1

20/1

  • Place: £8.60

Form: 157863 D

Last run: 66 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Four wins last year (1m2f-1m6f, including on turf) and this versatile sort was back on the scoresheet at Newcastle (2m, AW) in January; fair efforts on last two starts (1m/1m6f) and he might not be far away.
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3

(2)

10th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

15:30 Leicester

Liberated Lad

9st 11lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: B F Brookhouse

Versatile trip-wise, he ran well when third of 11 at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) in June but was a shade disappointing when fourth at Doncaster (14.5f, good) last month when longer trip was expected to suit; still not out of this if putting his best foot forward.

11/2

4th

1

(4)

10th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 115y

Class 6

13:30 Doncaster

Liberated Lad

11st 2lb

J: Mr Bradley Furniss

T: B F Brookhouse

Multiple winner and a versatile sort trip-wise; shaped as though coming to hand over 1m2f (under Bradley Furniss) at Newbury last time, a race that threw up several winners, and won't mind the step back up in distance; seems to handle most ground and is a player.

8/1

3rd

9

(10)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:30 Newbury

Liberated Lad

10st 10lb

J: Mr Bradley Furniss

T: B F Brookhouse

Four wins last year (1m2f-1m6f, including on turf) and this versatile sort was back on the scoresheet at Newcastle (2m, AW) in January; fair efforts on last two starts (1m/1m6f) and he might not be far away.

20/1

4th
4 (11)
Tex

8/1

Form: 642-4

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Displayed ability last autumn on first three starts (1m/7f, including on good/heavy) and came fourth in a blanket finish to last month's handicap and seasonal debut at Kempton (1m, AW); shaped last time as though this longer trip would be worth a go and this unexposed 4yo is one to consider.
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12th

7

(14)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Tex

9st 11lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: George Baker

Very pleasing return from 275-day break at Leicester this month; lacked a change of gear at Newmarket (also 7f) subsequently and returning to 1m looks in his favour; draw hasn't been kind, though.

15/2

3rd

2

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newmarket

Tex

10st 0lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: George Baker

0-9 but consistent last year and may well have made a winning reappearance at Leicester (7f, good to firm) last Saturday but for blowing the start (hasn't tended to be an issue in the past); key player.

5/2

2nd

5

(6)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Leicester

Tex

9st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: George Baker

Proved reliable without winning in 2025, signing off with a good third of nine in 1m Nottingham handicap in August; remains low mileage so not out of things on his seasonal return.

11/1

Form: 065011 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Having dropped down the weights he snapped a long losing sequence when back up in trip at Beverley (1m2f, good) last month and he followed up at Nottingham (1m2f, good) last Wednesday, for which he carries a 5lb penalty today; had 4l to spare last week and remains well treated on old form.
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3rd

4

(7)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Dawn Of Liberation

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

His five wins include one over C&D last May; below his best on his first two starts this year but took a step back in the right direction when a 2l fifth of 12 at Ripon (1m2f, good) 19 days ago; contender.

9/2

5th

5

(2)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

Dawn Of Liberation

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Five-time winner, three times at around 1m2f (good/good to firm) last summer; well handicapped on his best form last season but he's been quiet in two runs this spring and needs to rediscover his spark.

12/1

6th

3

(9)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:50 Redcar

Dawn Of Liberation

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won three times last summer and ran well when placed subsequently; well held when tenth of 12 on his return at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) three weeks ago and is still 2lb higher than his last winning mark.

16/1

Form: 976-54 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
9yo whose losing sequence goes back 16 races to July 2023 but he's dropped down the weights and ran well when fourth at Haydock (1m4f, good) a fortnight ago; today's shorter trip may suit better and he's not ruled out.
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6th

1

(2)

9th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Leicester

Unplugged

9st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Boasts a good record at Pontefract, where he should have notched a fourth win early last month, and today's similarly stiff 1m2f should suit; not as consistent now, unsurprisingly given his age, but is still more than capable at this level.

8/1

2

(8)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Unplugged

10st 13lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Unraced here; goes particularly well at Pontefract where he just failed to catch Star Start over 1m2f last time; stays this far and should be on the scene.

11/4

2nd

1

(3)

6th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:30 Pontefract

Unplugged

11st 2lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Michael & David Easterby

9yo who has an excellent record at Pontefract, most recently taking advantage of a reduced mark in a 1m2f amateurs' event in June under Serena Brotherton; back up 4lb and well beaten at Haydock latest but has to be of interest back here unless the ground is softer than good.

7/2

Form: 9375-7

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Continues to drop down the weights and he may have needed the run on his stable and seasonal debut at Wolverhampton in April; however, he's been regressive and has to prove his stamina at this new trip.
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9th

5

(10)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Faster Bee

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Took him a long time to get off the mark, but has utilised forcing tactics to good effect over C&D this year (1241); 5lb higher than for his latest success, though, and he doesn't have a great draw.

4/1

1st

4

(5)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Faster Bee

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Came good at the 26th attempt over C&D in February when making all; has ran well twice since over C&D when in the money and a danger to all if he can grab an early lead in returning cheekpieces.

9/4

4th

6

(9)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Faster Bee

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Disappointing at Southwell (6f) last time but he went close over C&D on his penultimate run and that was after an emphatic front-running success at this track; drawn out wide on this step back up in trip but has possibilities if he can bounce back.

5/1

7/1

Form: 988702 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Ran well over hurdles at Warwick last month and backed that up with a near-miss on the Flat at Brighton (1m4f, good) a fortnight ago; his last Flat win came back in 2022 but he's entitled to plenty of respect today.
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1st

6

(5)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Enthused

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Doesn't win too often on the Flat these days but he has been placed on his last two starts, chasing home Seraphic at Chelmsford four weeks ago (1m2f); each-way claims again.

4/1

3

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Enthused

9st 10lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Owen

Prolific winning hurdler who opened AW account with clear win in amateur riders' race at Chelmsford in June; returned to the Flat with two below-par runs at Kempton this month, though, and has only dropped 1lb.

25/1

3

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Enthused

9st 10lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Owen

Prolific winning hurdler who opened AW account with clear win in amateur riders' race at Chelmsford in June; returned to the Flat with two below-par runs at Kempton this month, though, and has only dropped 1lb.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 261175 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row on AW this spring to make it 7-23 on that surface; 0-13 on turf but it's likely he'd have gone close at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to soft) a fortnight if he'd had racing room close home; contender.
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1

(5)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Obsidian Knight

10st 0lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: T J Kent

7-25 on the AW, with one of the wins coming on his only Chelmsford start; creditable third of ten at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) 19 days ago and the second from that race has won since; stamina not assured over the longest he's tackled but can be very competitive from his mark.

11/2

3rd

2

(5)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Lingfield (AW)

Obsidian Knight

10st 0lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: T J Kent

7-24 on the AW with six of those wins coming at Lingfield (1m2f/1m4f); no joy in three turf runs in May/June but he didn't get much luck back on AW at Wolverhampton last month; now only 1lb higher than for his C&D win in April and he's in the mix back at this track.

15/2

11

(1)

31st Jul 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

20:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Obsidian Knight

8st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: T J Kent

7-23 on the AW with all wins coming over 1m2f/1m4f on Polytrack, six of them at Lingfield; 0-7 on Tapeta, but runner-up on four occasions so he isn't easy to dismiss.

16/1

16/1

Form: -21704 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won off 1lb higher at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in January but her subsequent form hasn't come up to scratch, including back on turf at Bath last month; now 0-6 on grass and others have less to prove.
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10th

5

(1)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:30 Newbury

Ellexis

10st 13lb

J: Miss Megan Jordan

T: Roger Teal

Won off 1lb higher at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in January but her subsequent form hasn't come up to scratch, including back on turf at Bath last month; now 0-6 on grass and others have less to prove.

16/1

4th

3

(4)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

14:15 Bath

Ellexis

11st 2lb

J: Miss Megan Jordan

T: Roger Teal

Triple AW winner who swooped late when scoring at Lingfield (1m2f) in January but she was tailed off back there (first-time cheekpieces) in March; back on last winning mark but has something to prove with visor now tried and her last turf run was in 2023.

12/1

4th

3

(4)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

14:15 Bath

Ellexis

11st 2lb

J: Miss Megan Jordan

T: Roger Teal

Triple AW winner who swooped late when scoring at Lingfield (1m2f) in January but she was tailed off back there (first-time cheekpieces) in March; back on last winning mark but has something to prove with visor now tried and her last turf run was in 2023.

12/1

Form: 12-014 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) in March and had to wait for a clear run when fourth there (1m2f) three weeks ago; a case can be made on those efforts but the suitability of turf is questionable nowadays.
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2nd

6

(1)

21st Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Meadram

11st 5lb

J: Mr Matt Brown

T: Marcus Tregoning

Dual C&D winner, including in March off a mark 1lb lower than today; respectable fifth of ten here two weeks ago when he was held up off a steady pace and raced wide on the turn for home; respected.

9/2

2

(3)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Meadram

9st 9lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Marcus Tregoning

Won over C&D in March and had to wait for a clear run when fourth here (1m2f) the following month; tailed off at Newbury in June but the suitability of turf is questionable nowadays and he could bounce back on this return to AW.

15/2

11th

7

(9)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:30 Newbury

Meadram

10st 11lb

J: Miss Alice Tregoning

T: Marcus Tregoning

Won at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) in March and had to wait for a clear run when fourth there (1m2f) three weeks ago; a case can be made on those efforts but the suitability of turf is questionable nowadays.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £64.90
Straight Forecast £53.15
Tricast £1304.77
Trifecta £2040.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dawn Of Liberation

Daily Mail:

Tex

LAMBOURN:

Ellexis

NEWMARKET:

Obsidian Knight

POSTDATA:

Enthused

D Express:

Tex

The Star:

Tex

RP RATINGS:

Dawn Of Liberation

The Times:

Dawn Of Liberation

Telegraph:

Dawn Of Liberation

The Guardian:

Dawn Of Liberation

Daily Mirror:

Dawn Of Liberation

Daily Record:

Dawn Of Liberation