August 16 / 16.20 Newmarket (July)

16.20

Good To Firm

JenningsBet Halstead Handicap

  • Prize money: £4380.9
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 5 runners
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JenningsBet Halstead Handicap

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 912137 D BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
His form dipped at Southwell (1m3f, AW) 19 days ago but he was progressive on turf and AW previously and it will be no surprise if he bounces back with a big performance; the cheekpieces worn the last twice are left off.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(1)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Frostmagic

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ismail Mohammed

Handy sort who has mainly run well since the autumn, including a win at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) in January and a good third of ten on last month's Beverley return (7f, good to firm); shouldn't be far away.

5/1

3rd

7

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:22 Beverley

Frostmagic

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ismail Mohammed

Has won over middle distances, including on turf, but seems to need shorter nowadays and made all over 1m at Southwell (AW) when last seen; could make a bold bid on this track provided he again goes from the front; stable going very well (3-5 with big LSP) this month; respected.

7/2

1st

6

(9)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

13:32 Southwell (AW)

Frostmagic

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ismail Mohammed

Two wins over further last summer; has run some good races over 1m at Kempton since September but he is edging up the weights and needs another step forward to win.

4/1

Form: 1-7745

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won at Kempton (1m, AW) last December on third and final 2yo start; however, she hasn't kicked on in handicaps this year, most recently in a first-time visor; blinkers are applied today.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 115y

Class 5

15:20 Doncaster

Nanny Park

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Sara Ender

Sole win was in 2024 and hasn't been at her best in four races for current yard; she was never that threatening when third of six last time (1m4f); steps up in trip.

11/2

3rd

6

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

20:30 Doncaster

Nanny Park

9st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Winless since 2024 and she hasn't offered much in three starts for Sara Ender, seventh of 11 at Pontefract (1m2f) 12 days ago; others are preferred.

14/1

7th

3

(8)

8th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Pontefract

Nanny Park

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Sara Ender

Won at two for James Fanshawe and had competitive form off higher marks last year; however, she's finished last in two 1m2f handicaps since moving stables.

50/1

Form: 067033

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
0-6 but kept on well for third of six at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) last month having had to wait for a run; could be involved if this pans out more favourably.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(11)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Tramore

Showyoutheropes

10st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gerard O’Leary

1m2f (gd-fm) winner for Tom Clover at Newmarket off 2lb lower last August; not beaten far on the latest run for this yard in March at Dundalk (10.5f); cheekpieces left off and worth a market check on return to turf after 109 days off.

15/2

5th

2

(6)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Showyoutheropes

10st 0lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won Newmarket handicap in August (1m2f, good to firm) for Tom Clover before close third at Yarmouth from this mark; encouraging enough stable/AW debut when running on late over 1m4f last time after a 144-day absence; in the mix

11/1

6th

5

(7)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Showyoutheropes

9st 12lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won Newmarket handicap in August (1m2f, good to firm) for Tom Clover before close third at Yarmouth from this mark; market will reveal expectations on AW/stable debut.

12/1

Form: 9381 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Mixed performances among first three starts before making all at 14-1 on handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago; he had the run of the race but is just 2lb higher today and could continue to improve.
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Verdict Starting price

4

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Newmarket (July)

Alive Again

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Mixed performances among first three starts before making all at 14-1 on handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago; he had the run of the race but is just 2lb higher today and could continue to improve.

2/1

1st

4

(3)

3rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

16:12 Yarmouth

Alive Again

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

The hood worn the last twice is now discarded; kept to 7f thus far but he's out of a 1m4f winner so this longer trip should be a plus; hinted at winning potential when third at Wolverhampton.

6/1

3

(8)

16th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

19:10 Yarmouth

Alive Again

9st 5lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Richard Spencer

Stepped up on his turf debut (40-1) when hooded third of eight at Wolverhampton (7f, AW; 7-2) 23 days ago; needs to continue that improvement returned to grass.

9/1

Form: 455

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Unable to threaten across her first three starts (1m/1m2f), with her best run coming on debut; however, her pedigree provides hope she'll prove to be better than her modest opening mark; wears a first-time hood.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

20:30 Doncaster

Opera Wave

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Gained a first win in 1m3f Southwell handicap in September but yet to build on that, last of 3 in 11.5f Windsor handicap 26 days ago; more is required if she's to double her tally on turf.

6/1

3rd

1

(3)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

14:08 Windsor

Opera Wave

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Simcock

Low-mileage 4yo whose form in Class 5 handicaps comprises a close second (1m2f) and narrow success (1m3f, AW); interesting returned to this grade with Kempton reappearance under her belt.

4/1

5th

7

(2)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Opera Wave

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Her form figures suggest she improved once handicapping last year, but her Southwell win (1m3f, Tapeta) came in a slowly run race and she was beaten over 8l into second of three at Newmarket (1m2f, good) on her final outing; more needed back from six months off.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £13.40
Straight Forecast £14.30
Trifecta £34.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Alive Again

TOPSPEED:

Showyoutheropes

The Guardian:

Nanny Park

NEWMARKET:

Frostmagic

RP RATINGS:

Alive Again

Telegraph:

Alive Again

Daily Mail:

Alive Again

Daily Mirror:

Alive Again

The Star:

Alive Again

Daily Record:

Alive Again

POSTDATA:

Showyoutheropes

D Express:

Showyoutheropes

The Sun:

Nanny Park

The Times:

Frostmagic