June 27 / 18.00 Newcastle (AW)

18.00

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JenningsBet In Shiremoor Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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JenningsBet In Shiremoor Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

10/11 (Won)

  • Win: £1.54
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 21

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up to Warrior Mode (declared in first division) on debut at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in March and won easily at Nottingham (8.3f, good) last month; he's very much the one to beat under a penalty.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

4

(15)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Sandown

Excellent Believe

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Jack Channon

Reasonably consistent, including at Listed/Group level, until running poorly in the Royal Hunt Cup most recently; perhaps best watched as he needs to bounce back from a heavy defeat.

33/1

27th

5

(11)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Excellent Believe

9st 8lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Jack Channon

Successful at Haydock in sole handicap attempt then ran well behind a notable rival in Group 3 at same venue; no further progress in three runs since but he is proving reasonably consistent and returns to handicap level with Toby Moore taking off a useful 7lb; could go well.

25/1

3rd

2

(8)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Excellent Believe

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Three-time winner signed off last season with excellent placed efforts in a Haydock Group 3 (1m, good) and a Listed event at Craon (1m, very soft); not disgraced behind Docklands in Listed Doncaster Mile on seasonal return; sharper for that and this British raider is respected.

15/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 43 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has worn this hood on both runs; kept on for 8l fourth of 12 on debut at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) last month and built on that when third of six at Catterick (7f, good); needs another step forward today but there can be optimism this well-bred colt will continue to progress for his top yard.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(6)

9th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Champion Again Ole

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Roger Varian

Promise in maiden/novice company and he took a good step forward when winning a 7f handicap at Kempton 175 days ago (first run after a gelding operation); up 7lb but remains capable of better and Oisin Murphy rides for the first time; key player.

2/1

4

(5)

15th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Champion Again Ole

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

250,000gns yearling who's been expensive to follow, latterly without the hood for the first time (back on here) on his handicap debut; since been gelded and it will be interesting to see how he goes in the market.

5/2

100/1

  • Place: £41.90

Form: 8-0

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Triple-figure odds and has shown little on her two starts.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(11)

11th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Breizh Sea

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

Unexposed 3yo who started her handicap career with a promising third of ten at Redcar (7f, good to soft) last month; that form looks solid enough and has possibilities if she can build on that.

15/2

3rd

6

(8)

20th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Breizh Sea

9st 11lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

Improved effort when third of 11 behind a useful winner at Newcastle three weeks ago (7f; 250-1); that run hasn't done her opening mark any favours but she's open to further progress.

16/1

3rd

9

(2)

27th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Breizh Sea

8st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

Triple-figure odds and has shown little on her two starts.

100/1

Form: 66

Last run: 55 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not devoid of ability when sixth at Thirsk on first two starts (7f, good) but will be of greater interest in modest handicaps after this.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Reenies Dream

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

12-race maiden who has blown hot and cold since moving into handicaps; had a wind op prior to Carlisle (7f, good to soft) 15 days ago, a race where she was sent off favourite; has the ability to win off this mark but she's not one to rely on.

5/1

8th

3

(3)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

15:13 Carlisle

Reenies Dream

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Quirky maiden who virtually refused to race at Newcastle in February, but she ran well at Southwell on her penultimate run, and her best effort last season was a close call over C&D; returns after wind surgery and she's not ruled out back at this track.

4/1

8th

9

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Reenies Dream

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Quirky maiden who has often shown a tendency to race too freely and who lost all chance when virtually refusing to race on penultimate start; did well to take fourth over C&D last month, but remains a risky option.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
240,000gns yearling; fifth foal; Ghaiyyath half-brother winners Harrow (Group-placed 6.5f-7.3f 2yo; RPR 102), Miss Caruso (1m AW; 83) and Concertation (French 1m2f AW); given his purchase price, he's one to watch in the betting on debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(4)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:17 Newcastle (AW)

Amidst The Chaos

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Had cheekpieces on for the first time when winning over 1m at Pontefract in June and went close at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) next time; bounced back from a couple of lesser efforts when runner-up there over 1m2f last time and may have a bit more to offer at this trip.

5/1

2nd

3

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

14:00 Doncaster

Amidst The Chaos

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Nigel Tinkler

Gained a first win of 2026 at Pontefract (1m) in June but he beat only one in 1m Redcar handicap a week ago; much more is required from this course scorer.

8/1

13th

7

(13)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:12 Redcar

Amidst The Chaos

9st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Clearcut winner in first-time cheekpieces at Pontefract (1m, good) in June and probably bettered that form when very close second at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) last month but was below form after racing too freely over C&D three weeks ago and needs to bounce back with a career best.

12/1

Form: 43

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
An outsider on both starts but has shown promise each time, finishing fourth at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) then third at Nottingham (8.3f, good); he's an each-way candidate.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Give Me The Night

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Mark Rimell

0-11; has shown some ability and drops to this level for the first time, but he was beaten a very long way at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) in his latest outing; blinkers removed; best watched.

12/1

10th

7

(10)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Give Me The Night

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Mark Rimell

Ten-race maiden; creditable fifth of seven in first-time blinkers at Yarmouth last time (1m, good to firm); headgear retained; each-way chance.

10/1

5th

1

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:50 Yarmouth

Give Me The Night

10st 0lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Mark Rimell

Nine-race maiden; placed in a maiden at Nottingham (8.5f, good) last June but he's been well held in seven starts since; failed to beat a rival over 1m2f last time and blinkers are now tried.

7/1

Form: 8

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-beaten eighth of 11 when 16-1 on debut at Thirsk (7f, good) three weeks ago; open to improvement but lots is required today.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Water Tiger

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Still early days but yet to make the frame from four starts, latest when ninth of 11 on handicap debut over C&D last month; first-time cheekpieces now on but may need more time.

25/1

7

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Water Tiger

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Still early days but yet to make the frame from four starts, latest when ninth of 11 on handicap debut over C&D last month; first-time cheekpieces now on but may need more time.

25/1

9

(8)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Water Tiger

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Encouraging that his best qualifying run came here (7f) when seventh of 11, despite being slowly away, in June; dwelt last time too but he'll need a market check for this handicap debut.

9/1

Form: 7

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made debut in this tongue-tie at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) three weeks ago and was seventh of 11 at 10-1; others have much stronger form but this 320,000gns yearling could have lots more to offer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(6)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:22 Lingfield (AW)

Henry Tudor

8st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Mark Hoad

Off the mark in a 6f classified on Chelmsford AW in February; his handicap form since hasn't come up to scratch and although he wasn't beaten far in a C&D classified last time he has more to prove back at this level.

12/1

3rd

4

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Henry Tudor

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Hoad

Improved form when landing a classified event at Chelmsford (6f, AW) in February but he's not finished closer than seventh in four subsequent runs; overall record is now 1-13 and others are more convincing.

8/1

7th

3

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:04 Leicester

Henry Tudor

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Mark Hoad

Sole win (12 races) was in a 6f AW classified in February; switched to turf (good to firm) for his last two outings and needs to produce much better than those efforts.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
90,000euros yearling; fifth foal; Night Of Thunder half-sister to Scarlett O'Hara (Group-placed 1m4f) and Irish Flame (1m AW; RPR 77); unraced dam from classy family; interesting newcomer, especially if strong in betting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(2)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Night Tara

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Has form figures 12212 since switched to handicaps and that latest second was a bold bid behind a major improver here (2m) last Tuesday; seemed to be outstayed in that race and she's a big player off same mark on this drop back in trip.

11/10

Form: 5-

Last run: 255 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
11-1 when fair fifth of nine on debut over C&D last October; gelded since; his attractive pedigree suggests he should be capable of considerably better and he could give a good account.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

2

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:46 Redcar

Arkleside

9st 10lb

J: Archie Young

T: Edward Bethell

Displayed improvement when placed in Carlisle novice (1m, good to soft) in July, his third start, but two disappointing handicap runs have followed; moves up in trip and sports new cheekpieces; has a point to prove.

16/1

4

(2)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Ayr

Arkleside

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Edward Bethell

Disappointing on handicap debut at Haydock (1m, good) last month but this 3yo was previously a promising third at Carlisle (1m, good to soft) and retains potential; no surprise if he bounces back with a big run.

15/2

8th

4

(7)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 5

17:55 Haydock

Arkleside

9st 10lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Edward Bethell

Has run in three novices, but still looked green when beaten just over a length into third of 14 at Carlisle (7.7f, good to soft) last month; could well show more now handicapping and worth a second look.

11/2

11th
5 (1)
Contest

66/1

Form: 6

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
66-1 when soundly beaten sixth of nine on debut at Thirsk (7f, good) three weeks ago; others are preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(1)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:37 Redcar

Contest

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Paul Collins

Down the field at long odds in three 7f events; needs a surge of improvement on today's handicap debut but at least this longer trip ought to suit.

10/1

8th

6

(6)

20th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Redcar

Contest

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Paul Collins

66-1 and 250-1 when showing low-level form last month at Thirsk (7f, good) and Newcastle (7f, AW).

66/1

11th

5

(1)

27th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Contest

9st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Paul Collins

66-1 when soundly beaten sixth of nine on debut at Thirsk (7f, good) three weeks ago; others are preferred.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £3.10
Straight Forecast £2.98
Trifecta £288.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Excellent Believe

The Star:

Give Me The Night

NEWMARKET:

Night Tara

Daily Mail:

Champion Again Ole

RP RATINGS:

Excellent Believe

POSTDATA:

Excellent Believe

LAMBOURN:

Excellent Believe

The Times:

Excellent Believe

Telegraph:

Excellent Believe

The Guardian:

Excellent Believe

D Express:

Excellent Believe

Daily Mirror:

Excellent Believe

Daily Record:

Excellent Believe