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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4th

8

(9)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:40 Southwell (AW)

Black Endeavour

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Mark Rimell

Gained both wins over 6f on turf, the latter in June; safely held on both outings since (6f/7f) and needs to prove he's suited by this trip-and-surface combination.

9/1

7th

4

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:09 Haydock

Black Endeavour

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Mark Rimell

Did just enough when winning at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in June; met trouble and fared best of those drawn high at Newbury next time; almost certainly remains in form and worth another go at 7f; interesting.

6/1

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

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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12

(13)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Blue To Blue

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Ruth Jefferson

Stepped up on the form of any of this three wins as a 2yo (for Karl Burke) when second over 1m here in May; had three-next-time-out winners behind him on that occasion but he hasn't reproduced that level in four subsequent outings; all 13 turf starts have come on good/good to firm; needs a return to Haydock to spark a revival.

16/1

12th

14

(9)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:00 Hamilton

Blue To Blue

8st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ruth Jefferson

Three-time winner for Karl Burke (5f/7f); ran well at Haydock (1m, good) on his stable debut in May but he was below that level on his next two starts, and was safely held when third of four at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) last month.

25/1

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

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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3rd

3

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:57 Salisbury

Zipwire

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Two AW wins to his name but his turf form isn't quite of the same standard; modest fourth over C&D last week and he is due to be 2lb lower from the weekend.

16/1

4th

5

(1)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Salisbury

Zipwire

9st 5lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: J S Moore

Dual AW winner but he's yet to score on turf and his fair effort at Windsor (1m) in June was sandwiched by two moderate ones at 1m2f; return to this trip is a positive and there's nothing wrong with his mark but others hold more pressing claims.

10/1

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

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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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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1st

5

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:58 Newbury

Assaranca

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Ran out the comfortable winner of a 7f handicap at Lingfield in May; highly tried since and she has come up short; others perhaps better treated.

16/1

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

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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11th

8

(14)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Bosom Pals

9st 6lb

J: William Cox

T: Tom Dascombe

Made a winning nursery debut at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) last August off 1lb higher but has failed to progress since; first-time cheekpieces worn last time are left off here; needs to return to form.

40/1

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

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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3rd

8

(8)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

Creciente

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rod Millman

Clearcut winner of Lingfield classified (7f, good to firm) under Oisin Murphy last month, her tenth start, and went very close off today's mark in recent handicap over that C&D; reunited with the champion jockey for this first attempt at 1m; must be considered.

5/2

2nd

5

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Lingfield

Creciente

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Came good at 11th attempt, with clearcut win from off the pace in C&D (good to firm) classified ten days ago; has more on her plate in this handicap but further progress is possible.

9/4

1st

13

(3)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Creciente

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rod Millman

Her fourth of five at Salisbury (7f, good) wasn't a bad effort last month but that's the firm pick of her last four starts; Oisin Murphy is an eye-catching booking for this classified debut, however; interesting to see how she goes in the market.

6/1

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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3rd

7

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chepstow

Pepper Fizz

9st 1lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Georgina Nicholls

Made the frame twice in maidens last year, but she's struggled in six handicaps at up to 1m4f; mark continues to fall but she's now 0-9 and has plenty to prove back in trip.

14/1

5th

6

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Pepper Fizz

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Georgina Nicholls

Made the frame twice in maidens last year but hasn't gone on from that in handicaps; cheekpieces worn last twice are left off and the jury is out.

11/1

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

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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4th

5

(1)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Dark Mandate

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Ran his best race for Charles Hills when third of 12 in a 6f Kempton nursery 302 days ago; gelded during his absence and returns off a 2lb lower mark and with a hood fitted; interesting on stable debut (same owner).

6/1

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

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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4th

6

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Darkest Red

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Ten-race maiden but he's finished runner-up in three of his five runs this season and wasn't beaten far when fourth of five at Epsom (1m4f, good to firm) last time; looks worth a try at this new trip and he's in the mix back on AW.

5/1

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

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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3rd

9

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:30 Windsor

Madman

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Has found improvement from somewhere to go back-to-back here and it was by nearly 4l last time; hit with an 8lb rise but something has clicked; seems fine on all surfaces.

3/1

1st

11

(10)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:36 Windsor

Madman

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

No match for Maid In Devon three runs back but probably his best form yet when beating Solar Invincible over C&D 17 days ago; 4lb rise is fair enough.

11/2

1st

5

(5)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:53 Windsor

Madman

8st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

One win from 18 starts, on Kempton AW (6f) in January, but he's had some excuses and is now 4lb lower than when not beaten far over C&D (good to firm) on yard debut in May; tackles these conditions for the first time since so he's entitled to be thereabouts.

13/2

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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