July 18 / 20.10 Newmarket (July)

20.10

Good To Firm

JCB Handicap

  • Prize money: £4380.9
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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JCB Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 1-8805 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
This month's fifth at Chelmsford (7f) comfortably rates a season's best; mark has never been lower and it's only a year since he was recording early-80s RPRs on turf, albeit at 1m.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

12

(9)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ernies Valentine

8st 10lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: Ross Burdon

Seven wins on the AW; consistent in the main and ran okay over the 8.6f here ten days ago, leaving the impression that this longer trip is worth another go.

14/1

4th

3

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ernies Valentine

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Seven times an AW winner, twice over C&D; back to his last winning mark and Jack Mitchell takes over from a 7lb claimer; one to take seriously.

4/1

8th

8

(1)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Ernies Valentine

9st 7lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: Ross Burdon

Reliable sort who comes here on the back of a solid fifth of 12 in 7f handicap here 18 days ago; he ought to be in the shake-up once more.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 830472 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Patchy profile this term but so nearly cashed in on a career-low mark at Chester last month (7f, good) despite a poor start, traffic issues and a lost shoe; re-raise still leaves him 3lb below the mark off which he won this event in 2023 (good).
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6th

2

(10)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:12 Newcastle (AW)

Outrun The Storm

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

No win since June 2024; now two grades and 14lb lower; placed at Redcar (7f, good) in October but disappointing since, including in cheekpieces at Southwell (7f) five weeks ago; headgear is tweaked again (visor) seeking the solution.

12/1

12th

3

(7)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Outrun The Storm

10st 13lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard Fahey

Record of 5-37 on turf and 2-15 on AW; folded tamely returned to this sphere last time but has a good chance off current mark provided he rebounds in first-time headgear.

11/1

1

(2)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Redcar

Outrun The Storm

10st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

It's now 12 runs since his last victory and he came in just ninth in 7f Leicester handicap ten days ago; others appeal more.

12/1

Form: 8-2331

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Last month's short-head win in an apprentice handicap at Nottingham (8.5f, good to firm) was due reward for a consistent season to date; only 1lb higher and ground again as she'd prefer, but untried over 7f since early 2024.
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24th

25

(1)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Renesmee

8st 2lb

J: Molly Keegan-Price

T: Michael Keady

Kept on well for second of 15 over an extended 1m4f at Chester (good) in May but below-par sixth over the same trip at Goodwood since; latest win came over 1m on AW in March, so the significant drop back in trip shouldn't be an issue but it's still hard to be upbeat about her prospects here from 4lb out of the handicap.

100/1

6th

6

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

20:12 Goodwood

Renesmee

9st 8lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Keady

Had a lot of racing but she arrives here in a fine run of form and kept on well for second in a Class 4 at Chester four weeks ago (good); effective on good to soft; chance.

5/1

2nd

9

(5)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Renesmee

9st 8lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Keady

Led close home at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in March and has held her form well since (7f-9.4f); should be fine back on turf but current mark demands a career-best performance on this first attempt at 1m4f.

16/1

Form: 34078

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Well treated on the form of April's Southwell novice fourth (6f) but no threat on either handicap start latterly (7f, 1m) and tongue-tie is now reached for; switch to turf no concern on pedigree, at least.
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6

(2)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Chelmsford (AW)

American Treasure

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Stuart Williams

Best run of her six was the Southwell fourth on second start (6f); hasn't been that threatening in three handicaps (7f/1m), latterly tried in a tongue-tie (absent here); must raise her game.

14/1

4

(8)

18th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newmarket (July)

American Treasure

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Stuart Williams

Well treated on the form of April's Southwell novice fourth (6f) but no threat on either handicap start latterly (7f, 1m) and tongue-tie is now reached for; switch to turf no concern on pedigree, at least.

25/1

8th

1

(2)

9th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Kempton (AW)

American Treasure

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Failed to build on earlier promise on her handicap debut when seventh of 13 at Chelmsford (7f) 34 days ago; remains low mileage so she could still do better.

100/30

Form: 618144

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Two wins this term over a galloping turf 6f on a sound surface and, being ridden to stay this longer trip, came within three parts of a length of winning at Doncaster on latest start; mark unchanged ahead of this first start since leaving Dylan Cunha, and chiefly a case of whether things drop right.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(14)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Waistcoat

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

His two wins for Ross Burdon have come at a lower level; disappointed at Kempton when last seen and although he is relatively unexposed at 6f, he will need a clear personal best to take this after 108 days off.

12/1

9th

5

(8)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Waistcoat

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ross Burdon

Had excuses when well held over a mile here in October but otherwise on the up for his new stable, winning 6f handicaps at Chepstow and Chelmsford; that latest success was a decisive one and he looks a strong contender despite his 5lb penalty.

7/2

Form: 341232 D

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Well held off 5lb lower when last tried on grass in the autumn; all a case of whether enough of his consistent form in AW 7f contests earlier in the year can be carried back across to turf, where he's 2-22 (versus 10-50 on AW).
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4th

3

(5)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Split Elevens

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

He was winning for the 13th time when seeing off eight rivals over C&D last month; backed it up with a close second at Lingfield 24 days ago; more appealing than many.

100/30

2nd

5

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Split Elevens

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Three C&D wins but perhaps even more effective on Tapeta; had the benefit of Jack Callan's claim when successful at Wolverhampton (7f) last month and although back up 3lb he's perfectly capable of finding another race off this mark.

5/1

Form: 807473 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Close third at Yarmouth latest (7f, good to firm) wasn't his first encouraging run for current connections; doesn't boast a great conversion rate, but his mark is unchanged and trip/ground are again fine.
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4th

7

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

11:45 Doncaster

Enpassant

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Herrington

Has gained last three wins on AW, including latest start; effective on turf but has never won away from Leicester in this sphere; something to prove back up in grade.

10/1

1st

2

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Enpassant

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

Three 7f wins on AW elsewhere, most recently at Southwell in April; a quick return didn't pay off there next time and he was always behind when returned to turf at Leicester last month; has run well over C&D in the past, though, so he may be more himself this time.

12/1

7th

7

(5)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Leicester

Enpassant

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Michael Herrington

Resumed winning ways in 7f Southwell handicap in April but he beat only two home back there eight days later; this C&D scorer needs to bounce back.

7/1

Form: 9-9574

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Beaten little more than 1l at Lingfield latest (first go at 6f, good to firm) but never getting there in time following a slow start; step back up in trip makes complete sense, and mark never lower; keeps tongue-tie, used for the first time on latest outing.
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4th

3

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Newmarket (July)

Born A Rebel

9st 10lb

J: Arron D’Arcy

T: Patrick Owens

Can miss the break but she won this race last year off 10lb lower and swiftly got over a Chester aberration when second of 11 here (1m, good to firm) under Arron D'Arcy four weeks ago; a player.

5/2

2nd

4

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:24 Newmarket (July)

Born A Rebel

9st 8lb

J: Arron D’Arcy

T: Patrick Owens

Three turf wins include a 20-1 7f success when tongue tied here (good) last July; posted a cracking return from a break when 33-1 and second of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in April but it all went pear-shaped at Chester last Friday; has won at 1m before but last year's efforts over this trip weren't overly convincing.

16/1

11th

10

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

17:28 Chester

Born A Rebel

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Patrick Owens

3-15 on turf; beaten 1l in 16-runner handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) when last seen in April; would hold claims if she can build on that effort.

10/1

Form: 247-66

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Turn appeared very close in 1m-1m2f handicaps on AW late last year, on which efforts she's well handicapped; unable to land a blow on either 2025 start, however, including back down in a 0-55 latest.
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10th

9

(1)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Saved Lizzie

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: John Butler

6yo maiden mare; not solid on her form this winter but is one to note if the market speaks positively on this debut for John Butler.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £90.50
Straight Forecast £85.92
Tricast £295.80
Trifecta £549.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Outrun The Storm

SPOTLIGHT:

Enpassant

Telegraph:

Waistcoat

The Star:

Born A Rebel

The Sun:

Renesmee

NEWMARKET:

Ernie's Valentine

RP RATINGS:

Split Elevens

The Guardian:

Waistcoat

The Times:

Enpassant

Daily Mirror:

Enpassant

Daily Mail:

Outrun The Storm

D Express:

Outrun The Storm

Daily Record:

Outrun The Storm