June 23 / 19.35 Newbury

19.35

Good To Firm

Jebel Ali Racecourse Handicap

  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Jebel Ali Racecourse Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 22-005 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Returned to form when keeping on for fifth at Sandown (5f, good) recently and he's on a handy mark on last year's best 6f form, including a near-miss over C&D (good to firm); firmly in calculations back up in trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(1)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

18:15 Sandown

Rage Of Thunder

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Came from the rear to score at Newbury last month and was placed off today's mark at Epsom (also 6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; can probably cope with this drop back to a stiff 5f but he'll need some luck from stall 1 and his tendency to start slowly is also a worry.

11/4

3rd

2

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:50 Epsom

Rage Of Thunder

10st 0lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Back in prime form at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last month, coming from the rear to win cosily under a confident ride; quickly back up to career-high mark but still commands respect.

5/2

1st

3

(1)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

Rage Of Thunder

10st 1lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Returned to form when keeping on for fifth at Sandown (5f, good) recently and he's on a handy mark on last year's best 6f form, including a near-miss over C&D (good to firm); firmly in calculations back up in trip.

11/2

9/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 8509-3 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Reappeared with a promising third at Kempton (7f, AW) last month and he's 2lb lower than when winning at Windsor (6f, good) last August; he has a good record at Windsor but can also be effective elsewhere; chance.
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No / Draw
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5th

5

(3)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

Monsieur Patat

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Wintle

Has seven wins to his name and shaped well when placed on his first two starts this year; never figured when favourite at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June but race may have come too soon and dangerous to dismiss.

11/2

7th

10

(4)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

21:00 Windsor

Monsieur Patat

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Has record of 3-6 over C&D and he's finished placed in his two runs this season including a close second at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last week; on same mark here and he's an interesting contender back at this track.

4/1

2nd

7

(2)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

Monsieur Patat

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Wintle

Reappeared with a promising third at Kempton (7f, AW) last month and he's 2lb lower than when winning at Windsor (6f, good) last August; he has a good record at Windsor but can also be effective elsewhere; chance.

9/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 3-3607 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Three wins last year and he's below his last winning mark; reappeared with fairly encouraging third at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) last month but he's failed to shine on his three outings since.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Spring

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Hard to predict and was well held at Salisbury last time but he looks interesting on his third in a Newbury handicap (6f, good to firm) in June; has claims if he can recapture that form and his last win was at this track.

13/2

4th

7

(8)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:21 Salisbury

Roman Spring

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Has lacked consistency this term and failed to beat a rival last time, while also failing to back up his penultimate effort; yet to win away from Brighton on turf.

14/1

12th

13

(10)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Newbury

Roman Spring

8st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Inconsistent this season but he won three times last year and returned to form when third over C&D (good to firm) recently; another 1lb lower today and can be in the mix if backing up that latest performance.

11/1

16/1

Form: 35-067

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Hasn't made an impact this year in his first three handicaps but he made late headway when 4l sixth of eight at Lingfield (5f, good) two starts ago, suggesting a return to 6f would be a good fit, and soft ground may have been against him at Salisbury (6f) subsequently; remains of interest.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

11

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

15:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yes Waliim

8st 6lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Richard Hughes

Half-brother to the yard's useful sprinter Star Of Mehmas and has only run in sprints to date, regressing since returning from wind surgery last winter; it all hinges on the new trip and first-time headgear.

16/1

4th

14

(14)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

Yes Waliim

8st 12lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Hasn't made an impact this year in his first three handicaps but he made late headway when 4l sixth of eight at Lingfield (5f, good) two starts ago, suggesting a return to 6f would be a good fit, and soft ground may have been against him at Salisbury (6f) subsequently; remains of interest.

16/1

10/1

Form: 1249-5 D

Last run: 159 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
He's on a competitive mark on last October's good AW form but he went off the boil subsequently and this is his first start since January; unproven on turf; needs to get back on track.
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3rd

1

(8)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Massimo Blue

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Baker

Ran a blinder from the outside stall when beaten a short head and a neck into third of 11 at Kempton (6f, Polytrack; first-time cheekpieces) 19 days ago; has winning form on Tapeta and respected back down to Class 6.

2/1

3rd

10

(11)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Massimo Blue

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

C&D winner early last year when trained by Phil McEntee and his other success came on the AW at Southwell in October; reported to have lost both shoes when fifth at Newbury (6f, good to firm) nine days ago and may come on for that first start since January; cheekpieces added.

10/1

5th

5

(7)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

Massimo Blue

9st 11lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

He's on a competitive mark on last October's good AW form but he went off the boil subsequently and this is his first start since January; unproven on turf; needs to get back on track.

10/1

Form: 1-5565 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Two turf wins, the latest a claimer at Leicester last October on final run for Eve Johnson Houghton; dropping down the weights but hasn't been shaping of late as though he's about to take advantage.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(6)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

Forever My Prince

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Michael Blake

Two turf wins, the latest a claimer at Leicester last October on final run for Eve Johnson Houghton; dropping down the weights but hasn't been shaping of late as though he's about to take advantage.

11/1

5th

2

(10)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Forever My Prince

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Michael Blake

Made encouraging seasonal/stable debut when fifth of 15 in higher-grade race at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in March, but two lesser efforts have followed (7f/6f) and she'd appeal more on ground slower than good.

12/1

6th

7

(4)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Forever My Prince

9st 6lb

J: Harry Smith

T: Michael Blake

Signed off 2025 with a claiming success at Leicester (7f, soft) in October on his final start for Eve Johnson Houghton; two fair efforts over 7f since joining this stable and now drops back in trip on ground that he could probably do with being a bit softer than forecast.

8/1

10/1

Form: 291-30 D

Last run: 123 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last December and was third there (7f) next time; absent since heavy defeat at Southwell (7f, AW) in February but he ran well last May following a break and should be fine back on turf and back down to 6f; not ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Salisbury

The Caribbean

9st 8lb

J: Ebrahim Nader

T: Heather Main

Didn't find much after travelling strongly at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last month but that was his first run since February and he's on a good mark if the outing brought him on.

12/1

7th

4

(4)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

The Caribbean

9st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Heather Main

Won at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last December and was third there (7f) next time; absent since heavy defeat at Southwell (7f, AW) in February but he ran well last May following a break and should be fine back on turf and back down to 6f; not ruled out.

10/1

12th

6

(12)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:58 Southwell (AW)

The Caribbean

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Heather Main

Notched his first win for this trainer at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in December and again ran well there when third having been drawn wide 39 days ago; another wide draw to contend with here but he holds solid claims.

6/1

Form: 072-67

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in Lingfield novice (7f, AW) last December on third start; soundly beaten in 1m handicaps on her two starts this season; showed pace last time and it's possible this lightly raced 3yo will be suited by today's first crack at sprinting, but others have more compelling claims.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(1)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:30 Ffos Las

Laughterintherain

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Runner-up in Lingfield novice (7f, AW) last December on third start; soundly beaten in three handicaps this season; others have more compelling claims.

9/1

8th

11

(8)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

Laughterintherain

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Runner-up in Lingfield novice (7f, AW) last December on third start; soundly beaten in 1m handicaps on her two starts this season; showed pace last time and it's possible this lightly raced 3yo will be suited by today's first crack at sprinting, but others have more compelling claims.

8/1

7th

7

(4)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:48 Nottingham

Laughterintherain

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Sent off favourite when disappointing on her debut at Newmarket in October but it was an improved effort when second of 12 in a novice at Lingfield (7f, AW) in December; ran to a similar level when behind a couple of these on her handicap debut over this C&D in April and she may come on for that first start for 139 days.

9/2

9th
13 (12)
Arjack

10/1

Form: 5588-6

Last run: 88 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
He's raced five times and is yet to finish better than fifth, but he's shown promise and wasn't beaten far in a handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) in March on his sole run this year; hinted last time that the drop to 6f may suit; no surprise if he gives a good account.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

13

(12)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

Arjack

8st 13lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

He's raced five times and is yet to finish better than fifth, but he's shown promise and wasn't beaten far in a handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) in March on his sole run this year; hinted last time that the drop to 6f may suit; no surprise if he gives a good account.

10/1

6th

10

(2)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:42 Lingfield (AW)

Arjack

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Failed to progress from his debut effort in three subsequent 2yo runs, including his nursery debut when last seen in October; dropped 4lb but he returns with a point to prove.

10/1

9

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

14:30 Yarmouth

Arjack

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Richard Hannon

Well-held fifth in his first two runs (5f/6f) before a heavy defeat over 7f at Lingfield (good to soft) in July; has plenty of speed in pedigree and now drops back in trip but he needs a transformation on nursery debut; one of two runners for Richard Hannon.

12/1

Form: 5250-0

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in Windsor novice (6f, good to firm) last August on her second 2yo start and she's of interest on that form; three lesser runs have followed but her two handicap starts have been on good to soft ground, which may not have been ideal; might leave recent comeback run miles behind.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(1)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:53 Windsor

Exhibitioning

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Warren Greatrex

Two promising C&D runs last summer, including on good to firm, but the disappointments are mounting up and she was again beaten a long way at Newbury last month; coming down weights but has much to prove.

20/1

10th

10

(9)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

Exhibitioning

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Runner-up in Windsor novice (6f, good to firm) last August on her second 2yo start and she's of interest on that form; three lesser runs have followed but her two handicap starts have been on good to soft ground, which may not have been ideal; might leave recent comeback run miles behind.

20/1

10th

12

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:04 Windsor

Exhibitioning

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Warren Greatrex

Best form on the second of four starts, when runner-up in a C&D novice last August; beaten a long way on her handicap debut at Haydock in October, when the 7f trip and/or the good to soft ground might have counted against her; off since and some guesswork needed.

12/1

4/1

Form: 377512 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Overcame trouble in running to win at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month and another good run when second under James Glennon at Goodwood (6f, good to soft) since; solid claims.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(3)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

20:25 Epsom

Twirler

10st 0lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Michael Attwater

C&D winner; creditable fourth in a stronger C&D handicap three weeks ago; dropped 1lb and likely to give it another good go.

7/2

4th

3

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:50 Epsom

Twirler

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Has a point to prove after running poorly in recent Newbury race won by Rage Of Thunder but was in good form beforehand, most notably when winning at Windsor (6f, good to firm); contender if quickly back on song.

12/1

11th

2

(13)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

Twirler

10st 2lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Overcame trouble in running to win at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month and another good run when second under James Glennon at Goodwood (6f, good to soft) since; solid claims.

4/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 56-350

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Turf maiden winner who showed spark as recently as January (AW) and he's dropped down the weights; however, he's struggled on grass on his last two starts and a major turnaround is needed in first-time blinkers.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

1

(3)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

Obsidian Dream

10st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

Turf maiden winner who showed spark as recently as January (AW) and he's dropped down the weights; however, he's struggled on grass on his last two starts and a major turnaround is needed in first-time blinkers.

16/1

14th

15

(4)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Newbury

Obsidian Dream

8st 6lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: J S Moore

On a competitive mark on his best form and he's effective on soft ground; this lightly raced 4yo might have needed the run at Bath 16 days ago following a break but he's inconsistent and others are more compelling.

33/1

5th

1

(4)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

15:30 Bath

Obsidian Dream

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

C&D winner as a 2yo; stood little racing since 2024 but there were more promising signs at Lingfield (7f, AW) when last seen in January; others look stronger.

4/1

Form: 2-7188 D BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo who won at Kempton (6f, AW) in March on his second handicap start; needs to prove he's just as good on turf but he was badly hampered when making headway at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) last month, when he was sent off favourite; possible player.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(4)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

Escape Plan

9st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Tom Ward

Got off the mark at Kempton (6f, AW) in March; didn't look in love with the track when down the field at Windsor subsequently and a line can also be put through his last run at Bath when he was almost brought down when about to deliver his chance; not one to give up on.

7/1

8

(11)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

Escape Plan

9st 9lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Tom Ward

Unexposed 3yo who won at Kempton (6f, AW) in March on his second handicap start; needs to prove he's just as good on turf but he was badly hampered when making headway at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) last month, when he was sent off favourite; possible player.

8/1

Non-runners

Albert Cee

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £24.30
Straight Forecast £17.12
Tricast £222.97
Trifecta £389.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rage Of Thunder

The Guardian:

Twirler

LAMBOURN:

Escape Plan

RP RATINGS:

Arjack

D Express:

Massimo Blue

Daily Mail:

Obsidian Dream

Telegraph:

Monsieur Patat

Daily Mirror:

Escape Plan

POSTDATA:

Rage Of Thunder

The Times:

Rage Of Thunder

The Sun:

Rage Of Thunder

The Star:

Twirler

Daily Record:

Twirler