June 27 / 20.40 Newcastle (AW)

20.40

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JenningsBet Top Managers Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 461266 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; 5lb higher than for his Catterick win last month; not at his best the last twice but drops in class today and he'll be a key player granted some luck in running.
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12th

4

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Water Of Leith

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Should be making a big impact off this mark and although he has been a shade underwhelming on turf this summer he has too much ability to leave out of calculations at this level.

6/1

5th

3

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Water Of Leith

9st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Jim Goldie

12-time winner, three of them here (5f/6f); not beaten far on last two starts and is on a fair mark so could go well.

7/1

Form: 2/19-6 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Helped force a strong pace at Southwell on last month's return from 12 months off, weakening in the final furlong; should last longer today and he retains potential.
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3

(3)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Thirsk

Circus Lion

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

Lightly raced 4yo who was just denied at Newcastle (5f, AW) five weeks ago after leading for most of the final 1f; just as effective on turf, may still have untapped potential and high on the list.

5/1

2

(1)

27th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:40 Newcastle (AW)

Circus Lion

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

Helped force a strong pace at Southwell on last month's return from 12 months off, weakening in the final furlong; should last longer today and he retains potential.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-7606 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Southwell run in March was okay but it has been followed by two lesser efforts at Thirsk, a track he runs well; drops in class having undergone wind surgery since last in action; cheekpieces the headgear of choice this evening.
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2

(8)

31st Oct 2025

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Ready Freddie Go

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Drawn a blank this year but he has dropped a long way in the weights and is now eligible for Class 6 company for the first time; ran okay over C&D last month and the return of cheekpieces will help; considered.

10/1

2

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Ready Freddie Go

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Drawn a blank this year but he has dropped a long way in the weights and is now eligible for Class 6 company for the first time; ran okay over C&D last month and the return of cheekpieces will help; considered.

10/1

5th

11

(8)

29th Sep 2025

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0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Ready Freddie Go

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

He's having a mixed season and hasn't looked ready to pounce since a good Ripon run (5f) in July; needs a turnaround but he wasn't far away on his latest C&D start in March and is on a much lower mark now.

25/1

100/30

Form: 014322 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Four-time turf winner, most recently at Pontefract in April off 4lb lower; comfortably her best AW run when second of seven at Southwell ten days ago, splitting two unexposed 3yos in the process; 3lb ahead of the handicapper and capable of another prominent showing.
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4th

1

(4)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Keldeo

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Speedy mare but has done all of her winning on turf, albeit she has only had five opportunities on AW; back to her last winning mark but will be vulnerable to late closers.

8/1

9th

2

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

17:33 Chester

Keldeo

10st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Five-time turf winner but unraced here; had the cheekpieces back on when always close up to finish second at Beverley last time out; same mark and no excuses on the draw front.

4/1

2nd

1

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Keldeo

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Notched her third Catterick win (6f, good) in April, since when she's been a bit below par with three fourth places; handles the 5f course here but needs a revival.

8/1

Form: 898123 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Landed a 5f handicap at Hamilton in May and he's run well in defeat back at that track twice since; 0-13 on AW but he has run well over C&D in the past; not discounted in his current form.
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8th

11

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Parisiac

9st 3lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Iain Jardine

Made all over C&D in June and runner-up on his next two starts; below his best last time at Ayr but a revival would come as no surprise.

14/1

Form: 514770 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two course wins (6f and 7f), both when ridden by Kaiya Fraser; her form has dipped on her last two starts and now drops back to 5f for just the third time.
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4th

5

(5)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Too Much

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David Thompson

Well backed when winning a C&D handicap in July; performed with credit in a much stronger race here two weeks ago; 1lb lower today and she has a good chance back down into a Class 6.

11/2

5th

13

(1)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Too Much

8st 10lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: David Thompson

Back to form with a bang when winning a C&D handicap 26 days ago; that was a lowly Class 6 event though and a 7lb rise against deeper opposition looks beyond her.

14/1

1st

1

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Too Much

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: David Thompson

Course winner (6f/7f); not at her best in three runs this year but dropping down the weights and this is an ease in grade; has run well over C&D before but she may need more of a test.

8/1

Form: 58-701

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Scrambled home in a 6f handicap at Pontefract 18 days ago, his third start for Paul Midgley; only 2lb higher and he did defy a wide stall so there is cause for optimism; unplaced in three AW runs but this is his first crack at sprinting on Tapeta.
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Form: 841714 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Three 5f wins this year, two of them on Tapeta at Southwell; not beaten far at Ayr last month and he's likely to be involved once again.
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1

(7)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:27 Southwell (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Multiple winner on the AW and consistent in the main; in front 2f out but didn't quite get home when third here last month; respected off same mark.

7/1

3rd

5

(7)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Dods

Won twice over C&D early this year and he's now 2lb lower than for the second of them; showed signs of a return to form when fourth of nine at Lingfield three weeks ago; solid candidate.

9/2

1

(3)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Dods

Three wins this year include two on the Southwell AW; hasn't been flying of late but he's the type to bounce back and this mark is fine.

11/2

Form: 21-057 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish filly; unplaced in three runs for her new yard this year, latest when backed at Thirsk three weeks ago (5f, good; cheekpieces first time); another 3lb lower today but carries risk.
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1st

9

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

18:50 Hamilton

Annie Edson Taylor

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Won the Class 6 C&D handicap on this card 12 months ago; added to her tally at Thirsk in June but unable to build on it since; hopes appear to rest on a headgear change giving her a lift.

11/1

9th

2

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Annie Edson Taylor

9st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Best form of the year when persevering well to win at Thirsk (6f, good) in June but disappointingly failed to do herself justice at Hamilton next time, a track where she won and went close (in a higher grade than this) last autumn; has had a short break since and may well revive.

8/1

6th

6

(8)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Annie Edson Taylor

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

C&D winner in first-time blinkers last September; also successful last time when getting up to win at a head at Thirsk (6f, good); up 2lb; should go well.

7/2

8/1

Form: -67762 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ran his best race of the year when a close second at Ripon 23 days ago (5f, good); back up 3lb but effective over C&D and capable of a bold bid; stable also run Speeding Bullet.
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4th

2

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ripon

Herakles

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

C&D winner; consistent in defeat on AW before making a successful return to turf at Nottingham (5f, good) 19 days ago, with reopposing Dc Cogent and Marajito behind in third and fifth; did that quite comfortably but a 6lb rise puts him 3lb above his highest win mark of 66; has also yet to score back-to-back in his 41-race career.

2/1

1st

7

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

16:00 Nottingham

Herakles

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Has reached the frame on AW in his last six starts including when a close second at Newcastle (5f; tongue-tie added) last month; record of 1-21 on turf but conditions should be fine back in this sphere and he had a close call off 1lb higher at Beverley last summer; interesting contender for yard that has won this race in the last two years.

3/1

2nd

5

(2)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Herakles

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Three of his four wins have come over C&D; not beaten far at Southwell on his last two starts; dropped another 1lb and he's a leading contender back at this track; stable runs three here.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £79.40
Straight Forecast £61.60
Tricast £618.13
Trifecta £936.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Keldeo

The Times:

Speeding Bullet

Telegraph:

Herakles

D Express:

Water Of Leith

RP RATINGS:

Keldeo

TOPSPEED:

Keldeo

POSTDATA:

Keldeo

Daily Mail:

Keldeo

Daily Record:

Keldeo

The Sun:

Speeding Bullet

The Star:

Speeding Bullet

The Guardian:

Herakles

Daily Mirror:

Herakles