June 28 / 14.10 Newcastle (AW)

14.10

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JenningsBet Chipchase Stakes (Group 3)

  • Prize money: £51039
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 10 runners
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JenningsBet Chipchase Stakes (Group 3)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 3221-9 D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Blew the start when odds-on for reappearance in France and finished last of nine; much better judged on a stellar 3yo campaign which culminated in a close second in the Sprint Cup at Haydock and a narrow win in the British Champions Sprint at Ascot, both Group 1s over 6f; sole AW run was a debut win at Kempton last spring; has to concede weight all round but this top-class sprinter may well be up to the task.
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10th

6

(10)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Kind Of Blue

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Fanshawe

High-class sprinter on his day; enjoyed his finest hour when winning this event (soft ground) in 2024, but mostly disappointing since and only 11th in this 12 months ago; had a confidence-boosting victory in an AW conditions race last month but he'll need more back in the highest grade.

12/1

1st

2

(1)

30th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Kind Of Blue

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Fanshawe

Won the 2024 Group 1 Champions Sprint at Ascot (6f, soft) but is 0-8 since; held in Group 1s on his last two starts, including in the Sprint Cup at Haydock last time (runner-up the previous two years), but he was runner-up in Group 2 at York in June and has a good chance at the weights on his return to the AW.

9/4

5th

6

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Kind Of Blue

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Fanshawe

Won the Group 1 Champions Sprint at Ascot (6f, soft) in 2024 and has finished second in the last two runnings of this race (good); also runner-up in Group 2 Minster Stakes at York (6f, good) on this season's reappearance; merely mid-division at Royal Ascot in June last time (6f, good to firm) but getting back on slower ground should help; he's firmly in calculations.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 219-39 D

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Won a German 6f Group 3 last summer when trained by Andrew Balding and made an encouraging start for new yard when third in Listed race at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March; disappointing for no obvious reason next time; needs to bounce back but that's possible after three months off.
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3rd

3

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

Al Shabab Storm

9st 11lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Coped well with the drop to 5f when winning the Gosforth Park Cup on Newcastle AW in June; respectable fifth in a Beverley Listed event (5f, heavy) 13 days ago, albeit without any excuses; this trip should be fine and he handles all ground; each-way shout back in a handicap.

18/1

5th

3

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Beverley

Al Shabab Storm

9st 4lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Group 3 win on soft ground in Germany in 2024; chequered history since but the drop to 5f and fitting of a tongue-tie sparked a transformation at Newcastle in June, winning the Gosforth Park Cup in game fashion; not certain to be in the same form again but he won't be far away if he is.

12/1

1st

1

(10)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Al Shabab Storm

9st 12lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Smart on his day and his third at Wolverhampton (6f) last July saw him record an RPR of 115; down the field in two runs for Mick Appleby this year and he now drops to 5f for the first time in his career; tongue tied for the first time.

25/1

Form: 549-18 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
0-4 over 1m+ last year; dropped in trip and made all in 7f Listed race at Haydock in May but didn't give his running in Group 3 over same C&D three weeks later; now runs in a sprint for the first time since his (winning) debut and also tackles the AW for the first time, so he has a bit to prove, although first-time blinkers could have a positive effect.
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8th

2

(5)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newbury

Alyanaabi

9st 8lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Owen Burrows

Gelded before reappearing in May with a Listed win at Haydock (7f, good to firm); however, he needs a bigger performance to take this and three lesser runs have followed in Group races; the last two were in blinkers, which are now joined by a tongue-tie.

18/1

6th

1

(9)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Goodwood

Alyanaabi

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Owen Burrows

Gelded before reappearing in May and winning a Listed race at Haydock (7f, good to firm); however, he needs a bigger performance if he's to take this and two lesser runs have followed in Group 3 races (7f/6f, good/AW); the latest was in first-time blinkers, which are retained.

25/1

3

(6)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Alyanaabi

9st 5lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Owen Burrows

0-4 over 1m+ last year; dropped in trip and made all in 7f Listed race at Haydock in May but didn't give his running in Group 3 over same C&D three weeks later; now runs in a sprint for the first time since his (winning) debut and also tackles the AW for the first time, so he has a bit to prove, although first-time blinkers could have a positive effect.

11/2

Form: -36330 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Tremendous money-spinner with a fine record (5-13) on the AW; however, he hasn't been quite at his best this year and he beat only one home in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot (wore cheekpieces) last week; needs to get back on track.
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10th

4

(2)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Annaf

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Dual winner of the Group 3 Bengough over C&D at this meeting, including last year; it's generally been tough going for him in 2026 but he showed he's still capable off this mark on his day when fourth of 21 in the Portland at Doncaster (good) three weeks ago.

12/1

4th

7

(21)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

Annaf

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Won this race in 2023 (soft ground) off a 9lb higher mark; it's generally been tough going for him this year but he retains ability and it doesn't require a huge leap of faith to see him go close; he could do with being more alert at the stalls though.

25/1

15th

8

(16)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Annaf

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Appleby

Money-spinner for connections down the years; recent efforts have suggested he retains a good deal of his ability and his handicap mark is easing; beaten only 3l in a 7f Group 1 at this meeting 12 months ago; each-way shout.

33/1

Form: 317/35 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Useful 6f/7f performer; missed 2024 but has shown he retains all his ability this year, running as well as could have been expected when last of five to Alyanaabi in Listed race at Haydock seven weeks ago; that was a stern assignment and this one is no easier.
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3

(12)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Ascot

Array

9st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Won the Group 2 Mill Reef on heavy as a juvenile but missed all of his 3yo campaign and has yet to convince that he's the same force this season, latterly finishing well behind in the International here; however, there's always a chance the first-time visor might trigger something and he'll go on the ground; wouldn't put a line through him.

25/1

3

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ascot

Array

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Useful 2yo over 6f in 2023, winning the Mill Reef on heavy ground; missed last season but has shown signs of retaining ability, including over 7f, this year; switches to a handicap for the first time and could go well, albeit needs a career-best performance to defy his mark.

14/1

Form: 7-4535 CD

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Seven AW wins include two over C&D, but he hasn't quite hit the high notes this year and he raced freely in first-time blinkers when only fifth in handicap here in April; this is a stiffer task and others appeal more.
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9th

3

(6)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Diligent Harry

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Clive Cox

Prolific AW winner whose offputting 0-21 strike-rate on turf doesn't do him anywhere near justice, as he's finished in the frame many times in Group sprints, including on this track; not far away in a Group 3 at Newbury recently and he could go well at a price now back at 6f.

25/1

3rd

1

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:02 Newbury

Diligent Harry

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Clive Cox

Ten-time AW winner; has comparable form on turf, including in Group 3 races at Newbury, and holds place claims on the figures in this field; harder to make first choice, being 0-20 in this sphere.

7/1

Form: 53-111 CD

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Assembling a fine record on the AW, making it 5-7 when justifying favouritism in C&D handicap in May in thoroughly workmanlike style; may not have reached his ceiling yet and his place in this higher grade is fully justified.
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8th

1

(11)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Ferrous

10st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jack Channon

Smart operator on AW and although his turf form lags slightly behind, his second at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) in July was a cracking effort; ran poorly in the Stewards' Cup five weeks ago and he's 2lb higher today; unwise to rule him out at a track he has run well at in the past.

10/1

25th

23

(12)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Ferrous

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Best known for his AW exploits but he is fine on turf and has a lower mark in this sphere; went desperately close at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago, a race in which the first two pulled clear in the closing stages from a subsequent winner; 2lb ahead of the handicapper and he was successful on his only visit to Goodwood; interesting.

16/1

6/1

Form: 056-15 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Horse

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in this race in 2023 but only fifth 12 months ago; pretty much as good as ever when landing Listed Cammidge Trophy at Doncaster in March and far from disgraced when fifth in Haydock Group 3 next time; likely to be in the thick of things again under optimum conditions.
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13th

1

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Spycatcher

9st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Ended 2025 in fine form, running away with a Group 3 at Chantilly (6f, very soft) before defying a penalty in Listed company at Doncaster (6f, heavy); he hasn't beaten many home in three runs this year though and while his recent York run wasn't as bad as the distance beaten might suggest, it wasn't sufficiently promising to think he could defy top weight on a rare handicap run; cheekpieces, tried once in 2022, unsuccessfully, are back on.

20/1

7th

5

(2)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:50 York

Spycatcher

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Ended 2025 in fine form on testing ground; two heavy defeats this year and he arrives with plenty to prove.

7/1

10th

9

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Spycatcher

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Won a 6f Listed at Doncaster early last season (good to soft); ended 2025 in top form with convincing wins in Group 3 at Chantilly (very soft) and a Listed race at Doncaster (Montassib fifth); failed to uphold form with Montassib at the same venue on seasonal debut.

6/1

Form: 14-561 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
First two runs this season offered little but a return to front-running tactics paid dividends when she made all in 6f Listed race at Salisbury five weeks ago, with Annaf back in third; beaten only once in four AW runs; up in grade here but should make another bold bid.
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1st

6

(6)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

16:10 Doncaster

Fair Angellica

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Fourth of 11 in this 12 months ago (soft); mixed form this season and she blew the start at Glorious Goodwood two runs ago, but she's caught the eye on occasions and was a Listed winner at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) in May; capable of being in the mix.

7/1

5th

5

(6)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newbury

Fair Angellica

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Dual Listed winner (7f/6f) who was a strong-finishing fourth behind two of these in 6f Group 3 here (good to firm) in July; blowing the start ruined her chance in 7f Goodwood Group 3 on latest outing; could still be capable of better but it is very much needed.

20/1

8th

4

(14)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Goodwood

Fair Angellica

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Two-time Listed winner (7f/6f) who returned to form with a staying-on fourth against males in the Group 3 Hackwood Stakes at Newbury 11 days ago (6f, good to firm; denied clear run); shaped that day as though the return to 7f would be a plus and she's one to consider.

12/1

Form: 240118 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Better than ever when winning handicaps at Windsor (6f) and Goodwood (7f) in May, but she was only eighth of 13 in her hat-trick bid and now steps up markedly in class; unlikely to be good enough.
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1st

1

(7)

3rd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Newmarket

Havana Pusey

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John Gallagher

Carries top weight but can deal with her current mark which is 2lb lower than when second at Newbury three runs back (7f, good to firm); she raced alone for a large part of the race when back over 6f at Salisbury and then got behind after flyjumping the start last time (7f); has the ability to feature, provided she doesn't fluff the start (happened more than once).

10/1

12th

2

(18)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Havana Pusey

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

7f has been her optimum trip and she can blow the start, so there is risk attached; back-to-form second over C&D (good to firm) last month and may not have been helped by racing alone during the first half of the race when well held over 6f at Salisbury since.

25/1

9th

1

(1)

3rd Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:49 Salisbury

Havana Pusey

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John Gallagher

7f has been her optimum trip and she can blow the start, so there is risk attached; however, she showed good speed with a back-to-form second at Newbury (7f, good to firm) last month and is not ruled out; has run well on good to soft ground but has struggled when encountering soft.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £111.50
Straight Forecast £137.85
Tricast £405.79
Trifecta £362.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Ferrous

SPOTLIGHT:

Kind Of Blue

Telegraph:

Alyanaabi

The Times:

Annaf

Daily Mail:

Spycatcher

TOPSPEED:

Diligent Harry

NEWMARKET:

Kind Of Blue

D Express:

Kind Of Blue

The Sun:

Kind Of Blue

Daily Record:

Kind Of Blue

POSTDATA:

Ferrous

LAMBOURN:

Ferrous

The Guardian:

Ferrous

Daily Mirror:

Ferrous

The Star:

Ferrous