June 27 / 16.45 Newcastle (AW)

16.45

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JenningsBet In Newcastle Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £3973.6
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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JenningsBet In Newcastle Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 345-64 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Just one win from his 16 starts but creditable fourth in first-time blinkers (retained) at Carlisle (1m3f, good to soft) four weeks ago and is 1lb lower today; effective over this C&D and might not be far away.
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7

(5)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Solar Bentley

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

0-9 on AW; reportedly benefited from removal of blinkers with narrow win at Pontefract (1m4f; front pair clear) a fortnight ago but underwhelmed over 1m2f (also good to soft) at Redcar on Saturday; step back up to this trip should help.

5/1

7

(1)

4th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:11 Redcar

Solar Bentley

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Brian Ellison

Reportedly benefited from removal of blinkers when returning to form with narrow win at Pontefract (1m4f, good to soft; front pair clear) nine days ago; recent 4lb rise is manageable and the forecast overnight rain will be very much in his favour.

9/2

9

(7)

25th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

17:05 Pontefract

Solar Bentley

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

1-18; respectable effort when fourth in first-time blinkers at Carlisle (1m3f, good to soft) in May but was beaten 12l, when things didn't go his way, in amateur riders' handicap at Newcastle (AW) next time; weakened a long way from home on his return at Doncaster 11 days ago.

16/1

Form: 000-00

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won at Dundalk (7f, Polytrack) last February for Michael O'Callaghan; however, he struggled on his final three starts for that yard and it's been the same story on both runs for this stable; new headgear combination.
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2

(7)

27th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Rebelsontherun

11st 2lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: Noel Wilson

Won at Dundalk (7f, Polytrack) last February for Michael O'Callaghan; however, he struggled on his final three starts for that yard and it's been the same story on both runs for this stable; new headgear combination.

50/1

15th

12

(13)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:30 Thirsk

Rebelsontherun

9st 4lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Noel Wilson

Sole win came when dead-heating in three-runner race at Dundalk (7f, AW) in February 2024; unplaced all other starts, and he finished last of 11 on stable debut at Wolverhampton six weeks ago; difficult to recommend.

50/1

15th

12

(13)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:30 Thirsk

Rebelsontherun

9st 4lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Noel Wilson

Sole win came when dead-heating in three-runner race at Dundalk (7f, AW) in February 2024; unplaced all other starts, and he finished last of 11 on stable debut at Wolverhampton six weeks ago; difficult to recommend.

50/1

Form: 21-275 CD

Last run: 94 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner for Ben Haslam, the latest over C&D in December; this 9yo was below par here in February/March on his final two runs for that yard, but is not ruled out on stable debut following a break.
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8th

3

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:30 Pontefract

Sandret

10st 13lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Veteran who has been ridden by Rebecca Hitchen since joining current yard, posting form figures of 31216; hindered by wide trip in AW contest on reappearance most recently; could go well with that outing under his belt.

12/1

6th

4

(12)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sandret

10st 11lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Two wins for Rebecca Hitchen last summer; fine on Tapeta but returns from ten months off looking high enough in the weights and he's entitled to need the run at his age.

12/1

2

(5)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:05 Thirsk

Sandret

11st 2lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

In good form for new yard this summer, recording a comfortable win at Redcar (1m, good) in July and just as good when second at Musselburgh (7f, good) three weeks ago (both under Rebecca Hitchen); another prominent showing is on the cards with the return to 1m in his favour.

7/2

Form: 69-764 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Not at the top of his game this season and it's possible turf is preferable (0-6 on AW); however, he could appreciate the drop back in trip and he won off this mark under Charli Parker last August; not discounted.
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3rd

5

(6)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:48 Beverley

Star Start

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Two wins last season, the first a dead-heat over C&D in July (good to firm); rather patchy form this season, best run when third at Pontefract in April (1m, good); a possible on second run back after wind op.

14/1

5th

6

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:30 Pontefract

Star Start

10st 5lb

J: Miss Charli Parker

T: Ruth Carr

Had wind surgery (his third) since last run; form at Pontefract features a success last August (off 2lb higher; one of three wins under Charli Parker) and best effort this season; record of 0-19 when racing above Class 6 is the negative.

10/1

8th

8

(3)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Star Start

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

A dual 1m2f scorer in 2025; back to form when third of nine in 1m Pontefract handicap ten days ago so ought to be thereabouts eased 1lb.

10/1

Form: -63311 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Won in Jersey last month and followed up at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) last Thursday, again under Brodie Hampson; has also won on Tapeta; did it comfortably last week and a 5lb penalty may not prevent a hat-trick.
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2

(7)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Persian Phoenix

11st 2lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Successful on Jersey in May and followed up over 1m2f on AW here in June; his two subsequent efforts have been poor and tries a change of headgear (first-time blinkers in place of cheekpieces) in a bid to get back to form.

8/1

7th

5

(1)

6th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:30 Pontefract

Persian Phoenix

10st 10lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Sole turf win was in Jersey this May, preceding a Lingfield AW win in June; tailed off at Newcastle eight days later, which she needs to bounce back from, but the string of seconds (three on good to firm) at this time last year makes this look a good mark.

11/2

Form: -75456

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner on the Wolverhampton Tapeta who scored over hurdles in March; however, down the field on recent stable debut at Wolverhampton (1m4f) and has to leave that performance well behind.
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6th

9

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

20:00 Leicester

Lawmans Blis

9st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Joey Ramsden

Won on his second start for this stable (and second run since wind surgery) at Catterick (1m4f, good) last month and did best of those from off the pace when fourth in a classified at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) 11 days ago; stepping back up in trip looks a good move and he's a contender.

4/1

4th

6

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lawmans Blis

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Joey Ramsden

Won on his second stable start (and second run since wind surgery) in 14-runner handicap at Catterick (1m4f) last month, getting up late having lost a lot of ground when hampered around half a mile out; big player here.

3/1

14

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lawmans Blis

9st 10lb

T: Joey Ramsden

Form: 621325 D

Last run: 92 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) in March for James Owen but below par on final run for that yard and sold for 3,500gns last month; a return to form is needed making stable debut after a three-month break.
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9th

7

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Come On John

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alison Hamilton

Three-time course winner, the most recent coming last March over this trip when trained by James Owen; 0-6 since joining this stable and he was well beaten in a classified event at Newcastle last month.

25/1

10th

3

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Come On John

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alison Hamilton

A fair 1m4f scorer for James Owen last March but below par for his current stable, a never-dangerous fourth of seven on his return in 1m1f Musselburgh handicap 34 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

25/1

4th

7

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Come On John

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alison Hamilton

Respectable fifth on AW last June on his first start for Alison Hamilton but lost his way badly in three subsequent outings; back from six months off and a leap of faith is needed.

20/1

Form: 7P-565

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
0-6 but he was a fair fifth on handicap debut at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) recently, when wearing first-time blinkers (retained) and shaping as though this slightly shorter trip could be a plus; not ruled out.
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5th

2

(1)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Wyld Bill

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: John Ryan

Record in AW handicaps for Denis Quinn since last June reads 5112151113, including two wins over C&D; ran right up to his best when third of 11 in an even stronger contest here five weeks ago; major player on first start for John Ryan (same owner) while Jack Dace is 1-1 on him.

6/1

3rd

7

(1)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Wyld Bill

8st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Denis Quinn

Record in AW handicaps since last June reads 511215111; finished strongly from the rear to collar Qitaal (who finished third) near the line and shade a blanket finish over C&D last time; has to enter calculations again off only 2lb higher.

5/1

1st

3

(10)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Lingfield (AW)

Wyld Bill

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Denis Quinn

Record in AW handicaps since last June reads 51121511 including an emphatic win over C&D; off since winning by a nose at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) in December and now 8lb higher, but still hard to leave him out of calculations.

9/2

Form: 152116 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins this year, the latest in March, and followed up at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in April; soundly beaten at Pontefract since but she could bounce back with a big run now returned to Tapeta; firmly in calculations.
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8th

8

(7)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:50 Thirsk

Eva Rosie

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stella Barclay

Four wins on AW this year (1m-1m3f); came up short off this mark at Southwell three weeks ago and she has something to prove on turf.

16/1

7

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Eva Rosie

9st 10lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Stella Barclay

Started the year in ordinary form in classified events but she's made great progress and won four times on Tapeta since, over 1m2f, 1m3f (on this course) and 1m; that latter win was gained in fine style and she's a major contender despite the 6lb rise.

11/2

1

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Eva Rosie

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stella Barclay

Won over 1m2f here in March and followed up over further at Southwell; form has dipped since.

8/1

Form: 844152 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Has run three times for his new yard, winning on stable debut at Catterick (1m4f) last month and finishing a well-beaten second of nine to a much-improved winner at Nottingham (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago; also effective here and could give another good account.
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5th

2

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:35 Cartmel

Made All

11st 12lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Four-time Flat winner who finished third in both his handicap hurdles, the latter at Market Rasen (2m, good) in May; seemed to give the leaders far too much rope when beaten at skinny odds on the Flat on Wednesday but that run was still good enough to confirm his wellbeing; shortlisted.

5/2

3rd

1

(2)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:10 Catterick

Made All

11st 5lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Sam England

Won this race last year on good to soft (also successful over C&D on good to firm); another decent C&D effort when third in a higher grade in May and creditable third over hurdles since; likely to go well.

11/8

3rd

1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

20:42 Market Rasen

Made All

12st 0lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

Fair Flat racer; yet to make a significant impact over hurdles but was given a lot to do before finishing well for third over C&D (good) on handicap debut three weeks ago, and his recent Flat run was perfectly respectable.

5/2

Form: 80-648 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 10lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won off today's mark at Bath last September but this 9yo hasn't been at the same level on her three runs this year and needs to raise her game.
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6th

6

(3)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Mrs Meader

10st 11lb

J: Mr Ross Birkett

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Four wins came on turf later in the year and made it 0-16 on the AW when tailed off over 1m6f here five weeks ago; on a career-low mark now but it's hard to find any other positives.

33/1

8th

8

(4)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Mrs Meader

9st 4lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

0-15 on AW but not beaten far when seventh of 13 on comeback run here (1m3f) 16 days ago; steps back up in trip and down to a career-low mark so not out of this.

12/1

7th

4

(8)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Mrs Meader

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Veteran who is a four-time winner on turf; 0-14 on AW but was a good second at Chelmsford on most recent attempt in this sphere; absent since September.

7/1

Form: 8-8211

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Short-headed at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) in April before wins at Pontefract (1m, good; handicap) and Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta; classified); she's 6lb higher than two starts ago but remains well treated on her past exploits and this in-form mare is entitled to respect.
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3

(6)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Redcar

Anificas Beauty

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Peter Winks

Bagged a pair of 8.5f Beverley handicaps this summer but she ran poorly in her hat-trick bid at Pontefract (1m) last time; she's the sort to bounce back though.

12/1

7th

1

(4)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Pontefract

Anificas Beauty

9st 12lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Peter Winks

Prevailed by 1l last time to complete a Beverley double; back in good form but she failed in two previous hat-trick attempts and was beaten off 2lb lower (finished fourth) in this race 12 months ago.

11/4

1st

5

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:30 Beverley

Anificas Beauty

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Peter Winks

Proved resurgent with 66-1 success in similar event over C&D (good to firm) last time and has it in her to follow up, having gained back-to-back wins on two occasions in the past; respected.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £20.40
Straight Forecast £18.56
Tricast £124.80
Trifecta £119.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Persian Phoenix

POSTDATA:

Made All

NEWMARKET:

Wyld Bill

THE NORTH:

Eva Rosie

D Express:

Wyld Bill

Telegraph:

Made All

The Guardian:

Made All

Daily Mail:

Made All

RP RATINGS:

Persian Phoenix

LAMBOURN:

Persian Phoenix

The Times:

Persian Phoenix

Daily Mirror:

Persian Phoenix

The Sun:

Persian Phoenix

The Star:

Persian Phoenix

Daily Record:

Persian Phoenix