August 28 / 16.15 Newbury

16.15

Good To Firm

Pump Technology Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Pump Technology Nursery Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 59341

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
14-1 when making the breakthrough in nine-runner nursery at Nottingham (6f, good) three weeks ago, always prominent and having the edge from well over 1f out; up 4lb and, perhaps more worryingly, also up in trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(12)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Newbury

Black Endeavour

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Mark Rimell

3yo who has worked his way back into form this term and posted a good third at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in May before winning there (6f, good to firm) last month from one who won next time out; also effective elsewhere; respected up 4lb.

3/1

1st

1

(3)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

12:45 Doncaster

Black Endeavour

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Mark Rimell

Steadily back to form this term, creditable third over C&D most recently; has slipped back to the mark off which his 2yo success was gained; this is a drop in class; therefore interesting on a few counts.

3/1

3rd

9

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

19:08 Doncaster

Black Endeavour

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Mark Rimell

Consistent since handicapping and is back around the mark off which he won a Nottingham nursery last August; hit traffic on the return to 6f last time and is one of the likelier winners.

7/1

Form: 14444

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Hasn't kicked on from his debut win (sole AW race) and fourth of seven in nursery at Newmarket on latest start did not prove he stays 7f.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(2)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:08 Redcar

Blue To Blue

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ruth Jefferson

Scored three times (5f/7f) last term for previous yard; inconsistent over 1m this season and failed to beat a rival last time but best form gives him a fighting chance off current mark; continues to steadily rise in distance and now has a crack at 1m2f.

7/1

14th

15

(14)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Blue To Blue

8st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ruth Jefferson

Scored three times last term for previous yard; below par in latest outing but ran well at Haydock (1m) earlier in May; this 3yo looks a possible danger off a favourable weight, provided he bounces back.

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: 243

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
All three races were over the extended 5f on fast ground at Bath, showing significant ability and promise on the first and third occasions; interesting over this new trip on handicap debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

19:10 Salisbury

Zipwire

9st 9lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: J S Moore

Consistent record on AW features two wins; has failed to transfer that form back to turf in last two starts, taking record in this sphere to 0-7; something to prove.

25/1

6th

3

(5)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

21:00 Windsor

Zipwire

9st 8lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Broadly consistent in handicaps, mostly on AW, until below par returned to turf last time when too free over 1m2f; return to 1m looks a good move but he's still seeking first turf win.

20/1

5th

1

(4)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Leicester

Zipwire

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

He has improved for the addition of cheekpieces but not sure there is much mileage in his mark and that isn't the case with a few of his rivals.

8/1

Form: 564

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
All three races have been over 7f, probably showing her clearest promise when running on into fourth of eight at Doncaster (soft; 16-1) last time; needs a check on this switch to a handicap.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(2)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

17:00 Haydock

Land Of Liberty

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David Menuisier

Chased home a next-time-out winner when second of 12 on her Newbury nursery debut (7f, good) last month; up 2lb; has to enter calculations.

4/1

4

(6)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Newbury

Land Of Liberty

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Menuisier

All three races have been over 7f, probably showing her clearest promise when running on into fourth of eight at Doncaster (soft; 16-1) last time; needs a check on this switch to a handicap.

9/1

4th

5

(1)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:15 Doncaster

Land Of Liberty

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: David Menuisier

Again weakening late on when last of six at Haydock earlier this month (7f, good), though beaten only just over 6l in a fair-looking event and the second almost went one better last Friday; respected.

25/1

Form: 4024

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
All four starts over 7f, best form when runner-up at Epsom (good) on penultimate start; however, weak 8-1 and made the running when only fourth of six on nursery debut at Newmarket (good to firm) 12 days ago.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Assaranca

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Looked a little flattered when sneaking up the near-side rail to score at Lingfield (good to firm) in May but she more than matched that with very creditable fifth of six in Epsom Listed event (again 7f, good to soft) next time; never threatened in similar event at Carlisle a fortnight ago, however, which tempers confidence on this return to handicaps.

14/1

7th

4

(9)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 1

16:02 Carlisle

Assaranca

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Richard Hannon

She's had plenty of racing but has shown improvement on her last two runs, easily winning Class 4 handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) before fifth of sixth to Ellusive Butterfly (who is now penalised) in Epsom Listed race (7f, good to soft), beaten about 4l; on the up and has each-way claims.

16/1

5th

7

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 1

17:15 Epsom

Assaranca

8st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Won well at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) most recently but that was only a handicap off a mark of 70 and everything panned out perfectly for her; has the worst chance at the weights back up in class.

40/1

Form: 6281 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Second favourite for nursery debut at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago and always prominent to win that seven-runner race by a head; up 3lb but remains one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

5

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:27 Bath

Bosom Pals

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Tom Dascombe

Gained a first success in 7f Thirsk nursery in August; resumed from eight months off with an encouraging fourth of seven in 1m Nottingham handicap last month; needs considering with cheekpieces added.

14/1

4th

6

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:50 Nottingham

Bosom Pals

9st 4lb

J: William Cox

T: Tom Dascombe

Mixed form in five 2yo runs but she won a 7f nursery at Thirsk (good to firm; 5-2) on her penultimate run last season; only 2lb higher here and needs checking in market at this new trip on her return.

16/1

Form: 463

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Weakened in 7f races on first two starts but kept on well for third of nine when showing better form in a 6f Windsor novice (good; 18-1) on latest; brings some momentum to this nursery debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

19:05 Chepstow

Creciente

8st 8lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Rod Millman

Has shown bits of form and was beaten less than 3l in a better contest at Salisbury (7f, good) 13 days ago; her mark continues to fall and this looks to be her best opportunity to date.

100/30

4th

5

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 5

14:14 Salisbury

Creciente

8st 13lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Rod Millman

Last of 13 in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Lingfield (6f, good) last month and now 0-8; will be fine over this extra furlong but remains a difficult filly to enthuse over.

12/1

13th

4

(11)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:54 Lingfield

Creciente

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Promising as a 2yo last summer, but not built on it and has a bit to find with a couple of these on her two efforts since returning last month; cheekpieces are given a go, but Tickettothestars looks the stable's main hope.

9/1

Form: 463

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Minor honours in 6f maidens at Windsor (good to firm) and Chepstow (good) this summer, with a lesser show in a novice here in between; bred to be suited by 7f+, so looks a likely improver on this nursery debut.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:39 Windsor

Pepper Fizz

9st 8lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Georgina Nicholls

Seven-race maiden who failed to progress last season and this campaign hasn't got off to the best of starts, finishing sixth of eight here over 1m and tailed off 16 days ago over 1m3f (first-time cheekpieces).

20/1

12th

7

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Pepper Fizz

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Georgina Nicholls

Didn't progress last season and finished well held from the front on her comeback here (8.1f) early in the month; goes right up in trip (stamina on the dam's side) in first-time headgear.

33/1

6th

10

(6)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:33 Windsor

Pepper Fizz

8st 13lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Georgina Nicholls

Failed to progress last term but this reappearance, combined with a return to Windsor, may be the time to catch her; promising fourth at this venue on debut.

25/1

Form: 6055

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Finished closer when fifth of eight on nursery debut here (6f, good; 22-1) 13 days ago and he shaped as if moving up in trip would suit; needs markedly better but worth a second look.
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Verdict Starting price

10

(10)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:38 Kempton (AW)

Dark Mandate

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charles Hills

He isn't progressing but there was money for him at Wolverhampton 16 days ago (5f), only for him to be hampered leaving the stalls and then short of room soon after the start, ending up poorly positioned; didn't look straightforward in the home straight though and a wide stall isn't ideal for this free-going colt.

7/1

9

(11)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Newbury

Dark Mandate

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charles Hills

Finished closer when fifth of eight on nursery debut here (6f, good; 22-1) 13 days ago and he shaped as if moving up in trip would suit; needs markedly better but worth a second look.

12/1

5th

8

(3)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:05 Newbury

Dark Mandate

8st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charles Hills

100,000gns yearling whose well-bred dam was useful; soundly beaten on his three starts (6f, good to firm) and not obviously well treated off his opening mark, but improvement is possible and a market check is advised.

10/1

Form: 646

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at big odds over 6f on all three starts and he has major work to do on ratings, but there have been clear indications that he will prove better over 7f+; needs a check on handicap debut.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 5

18:05 Epsom

Darkest Red

8st 12lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Jim Boyle

A maiden after nine starts but close second three consecutive times (1m2f-11.5f) since upped to middle-distance trips in April; proven on fast ground and seems very likely to be in the shake-up again.

5/2

2nd

4

(8)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Yarmouth

Darkest Red

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Gradually getting there, beaten under a length here (1m2f, good) in April and going down by a short head in a 14-runner event at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) last month, finishing nicely clear of the rest; up 4lb, but still looks the one to beat.

9/4

2nd

5

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Darkest Red

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

Suited by the step up to 1m2f back on turf when one of three to come away off a 2lb lower mark at Yarmouth late last month; bit unlucky not to go closer still there and is on the shortlist.

7/1

16/1

Form: 0554

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Seemed to be getting the hang of things during her first three starts but nursery debut at Epsom (7f, good; 18-1) on latest outing was a backward step.
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7th

8

(8)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Bath

Resalah

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Nikki Evans

Exposed low-grade maiden; stamina still not conclusively proven and others bring stronger claims.

33/1

12th

10

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Resalah

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Nikki Evans

Not disgraced when seventh here (8.6f) last month but yet to be placed after nine starts; soundly beaten the only previous time she wore cheekpieces (last season); difficult to enthuse over.

33/1

7th

8

(2)

9th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Resalah

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Nikki Evans

Two uninspiring runs for her new stable and it is easy enough to look elsewhere.

33/1

12/1

Form: 7664 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Finished closer when fourth of eight on nursery debut at Kempton (6f, AW debut) last time and started favourite, but still needs markedly better; tongue tied first time today.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

20:40 Epsom

Madman

9st 3lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Sole win from 17 races was on Kempton AW (6f) in January; new yard when back on turf for last three outings, not far away in two of those but better is needed to win this; his only two attempts over this far did not convince.

7/1

2nd

9

(7)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:28 Salisbury

Madman

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Won at Kempton (6f, AW) in January and he's on a good mark on his peak AW form; however, he hasn't been at his best back on turf on his first two outings for this stable, and is 0-9 on grass.

12/1

9th

6

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

20:10 Windsor

Madman

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Kept busy by previous yard, getting off the mark on Kempton AW (6f) in January; inevitably more exposed than some but he acts on turf and ran well for a long way over C&D this month for his new yard; a likely contender.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £27.20
Straight Forecast £21.85
Tricast £83.60
Trifecta £132.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Bosom Pals

Telegraph:

Land Of Liberty

The Guardian:

Black Endeavour

SPOTLIGHT:

Pepper Fizz

The Times:

Zipwire

The Sun:

Assaranca

The Star:

Dark Mandate

NEWMARKET:

Resalah

WEST COUNTRY:

Creciente

POSTDATA:

Bosom Pals

LAMBOURN:

Bosom Pals

Daily Record:

Bosom Pals

Daily Mail:

Land Of Liberty

D Express:

Land Of Liberty

Daily Mirror:

Black Endeavour