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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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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

5th

7

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Renesmee

9st 5lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Keady

In good heart at present, winning at Chelmsford (1m, AW) last month off 6lb lower and in the money twice since; steps back up in trip and she should run well again.

7/1

2nd

1

(4)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Renesmee

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Keady

Got up late to win at Chelmsford (1m, AW) last month and posted a solid effort under a penalty at Newcastle (7f, AW) 29 days ago; stepping back up in trip will suit.

9/2

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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1st

3

(4)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Split Elevens

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Winner of ten races on the AW including three over C&D; still 1lb below his last winning mark and recent efforts suggest he remains capable of playing a part.

6/1

4th

5

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Split Elevens

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: John Butler

Ten-time AW winner; just a respectable fifth at Wolverhampton (7f) this month but remains on a workable mark and can't be ignored.

7/2

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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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

7th

2

(3)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Enpassant

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Herrington

Gained his third success on the AW when beating On Key over C&D eight days ago, despite hanging left; holds solid claims under a 5lb penalty (due to be 1lb higher in future).

2/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

1

(14)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Born A Rebel

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Patrick Owens

Can miss the break but scored twice last year, a 20-1 win at Newmarket (good to firm) in July supplemented by a Yarmouth (also 7f, good to soft) success in September; never dangerous on AW return in February but might do better this time.

20/1

7th

6

(9)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Born A Rebel

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Patrick Owens

Three wins on turf; 0-7 on AW and often slowly away but is difficult to dismiss, having posted an encouraging effort over C&D most recently; Jack Dace takes off a handy 5lb.

8/1

3

(8)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Born A Rebel

9st 12lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Patrick Owens

Seen to advantage (sat off the strong pace) when producing career win number three (second at Yarmouth) 34 days ago (7f); she stays this far but it's doubtful things will pan out as favourably and a 6lb rise is tough.

9/2

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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