June 26 / 17.10 Newcastle (AW)

17.10

Standard To Slow

JenningsBet In Newcastle Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £4470.3
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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JenningsBet In Newcastle Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Thunderstorms

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.80
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 9560-9

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Closest finish when beaten 6l on latest start but still managed only ninth of 11 in that 9.4f handicap at Wolverhampon (Tapeta; just 7-1) when tongue tied first time, after 231 days off; lightly raced but lacks solid claims.
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1st

1

(1)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Luan

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Nick Scholfield

Won twice in midsummer for James Ferguson, including C&D; low-key stable debut last month but back on the up with his C&D second 17 days ago; Billy Loughnane retains the ride; considered.

100/30

2nd

5

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Luan

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Nick Scholfield

Hit form on AW this summer for James Ferguson, winning at Newcastle (1m2f) in June, and followed up over C&D with Billy Loughnane on board the following month; not so good at Southwell last time on stable debut but may be worth another chance here.

3/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 8/2236

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Had a hurdles win in spring 2025 and 2026; 0-9 on Flat but two C&D seconds early this year put him in the picture.
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8th

11

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Maple

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Ruth Jefferson

Had a hurdles win in spring 2025 and 2026; ten-race maiden on Flat but placed in four of his five attempts this year, including three times over C&D; had wind surgery after latest but firmly in the mix if all is okay.

9/2

3rd

6

(11)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Maple

10st 9lb

J: Miss Chelsea Brooks

T: Ruth Jefferson

Had a hurdles win in spring 2025 and 2026; 0-9 on Flat but two C&D seconds early this year put him in the picture.

6/1

6th

2

(12)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Maple

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ruth Jefferson

In winning form over hurdles this spring and he posted a good third of nine in C&D handicap last month; enters calculations.

8/1

Form: 16-953 D BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back wins last summer in six-runner turf handicaps over 1m2f/1m4f; back to form on last two outings, which suggests an each-way chance despite the patchy record in his five AW outings.
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10th

2

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:45 Ripon

Inspiring Speeches

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Sara Ender

Completed a low-grade handicap double on turf last summer and has proved consistent in the main this season, latterly on AW; solid claims returned to this sphere.

7/1

4th

4

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Inspiring Speeches

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Both wins came in turf handicaps around this time last year (1m2f/1m4f); has run with credit lately including when fourth of 13 in a 0-60 handicap over C&D five weeks ago; one of the likelier winners.

5/2

Form: /6975/

Last run: 640 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Not seen since runner-up over fences in December 2024 and his light AW record is less convincing than that on turf.
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5th

2

5th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:15 Stratford

Langton Wold

11st 13lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Brian Ellison

Comes into this on the pick of his hurdles and chase form in late 2024 but he missed all of last year and has been soundly beaten on the Flat since returning to action in June; hard to know what ability remains.

10/1

11th

11

(5)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Langton Wold

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

Lightly raced in recent seasons and hasn't shown his best form since returning from a long break this term; 5lb out of the handicap; others appeal more.

33/1

8th

8

(8)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

Langton Wold

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

Flat/hurdle winner; hasn't threatened in two runs since returning from a long absence and he's 3lb out of the weights.

25/1

Form: 76-98

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Triple-figure prices for all four starts, the latest her handicap debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW; made most) when finishing a lot closer but in only eighth of 11; no form claims.
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5th

1

(9)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beat The Odds

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Out of the frame in all five starts on turf/AW, but ran with credit when sixth of 13 in an amateur riders' handicap at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) in June; form of that race has worked out well, but she didn't look to be crying out for this longer trip.

25/1

6th

14

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Beat The Odds

10st 2lb

J: Miss Jessica Flint

T: Antony Brittain

Triple-figure prices for all four starts, the latest her handicap debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW; made most) when finishing a lot closer but in only eighth of 11; no form claims.

100/1

Form: 429-20

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Second five times at up to 1m2f, including in first blinkers at Beverley in April on yard debut; heavy defeat over 1m4f four weeks ago sees a visor return today; 0-21 tally (0-5 on AW) is probably the bottom line.
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4th

3

(6)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Glitter Code

11st 3lb

J: Miss Nell Biker

T: William Knight

Had been a fairly longstanding maiden but he was given an enterprising ride by Neil Biker at Ripon (1m3f) 17 days ago and it paid off on final start for Edward Bethell; unlikely to be given as much rope this time back with a former trainer but he comes here in good heart.

7/2

1st

9

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:50 Ripon

Glitter Code

10st 10lb

J: Miss Nell Biker

T: Edward Bethell

Runner-up at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) on stable debut in April, but he's not come close to that form in three runs since and his overall record is now 0-23; opposable in another switch of headgear.

8/1

6th

3

(5)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:45 Pontefract

Glitter Code

11st 0lb

J: Miss Nell Biker

T: Edward Bethell

22-race maiden (placed at up to 11.5f) whose better efforts over the past 12 months would give him each-way claims; needs to bounce back after a couple of below-par AW efforts.

5/1

Form: 631506 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Cheekpieces seemed to have a positive effect early in the year, notably for a 1m2f win on Chelmsford Polytrack, but he was soundly beaten in them on penultimate start and below form when hooded on latest; now he has cheekpieces plus a first-time tongue-tie; lightly raced but none too solid.
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4th

4

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:10 Catterick

Hes Our Cracker

10st 6lb

J: Mr Freddie Robson

T: Jennie Candlish

Cheekpieces seemed to have a positive effect early in the year, notably for a 1m2f win at Chelmsford under Freddie Robson; has lost his way since (cheekpieces off here) but is back on the mark he defied at Chelmsford so a revival wouldn't surprise in this uncompetitive race.

9/2

8th

5

(12)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Hes Our Cracker

11st 0lb

J: Mr Freddie Robson

T: Jennie Candlish

Cheekpieces seemed to have a positive effect early in the year, notably for a 1m2f win on Chelmsford Polytrack, but he was soundly beaten in them on penultimate start and below form when hooded on latest; now he has cheekpieces plus a first-time tongue-tie; lightly raced but none too solid.

11/1

6th

5

(2)

21st May 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:23 Southwell (AW)

Hes Our Cracker

10st 5lb

J: Mr Freddie Robson

T: Jennie Candlish

Cheekpieces had a positive effect early in the year and he switches to a first-time hood tonight off the back of a below-par effort at Leicester; should be happier back on the AW under Freddie Robson, who's currently a combined 2-7 under both codes.

12/1

Form: 3-4483 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Both wins last season were over 1m2f, latterly over C&D in September off 1lb lower than today; two minor honours from three starts this turf season ensure that he has a prominent place in calculations.
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10th

2

(3)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Royal Blaze

10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ewan Whillans

In-form 5yo who won twice over C&D last month (good/good to firm); probably doesn't have much margin for error after latest 4lb rise but ought to be on the premises again.

4/1

1st

1

(9)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

Royal Blaze

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Triple turf winner who made it 2-2 over C&D when bouncing back with a comfortable success (good) three weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off only 3lb higher and he won't mind if the forecast rain arrives; key player.

4/1

1st

7

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Royal Blaze

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ewan Whillans

Needs to rebound from a substandard AW run ten days ago but made the frame on two of three turf starts in the spring (both times over 1m1f) and this longer trip probably suits better; can't be ignored off current mark.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: -33426 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
No win since June 2024 off 15lb higher and he's never made much of an impact in his five AW races; he's still shown more than enough on turf this season to be considered, however.
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6th

10

(8)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

14:08 Beverley

Kitsune Power

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Gained a first win in over two years over C&D in July but he has been well held in a pair of handicaps at Ripon since; needs to take a big step forward.

14/1

10th

5

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:50 Ripon

Kitsune Power

10st 12lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Tim Easterby

Ended a long losing run when scoring at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last month; respectable efforts in next two starts and he had an excuse here last time, when he got hampered by a faller; now only 1lb higher than for that last success and he's not ruled out.

10/1

10th

3

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

Kitsune Power

9st 13lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Successful at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last month and that has been followed by two solid runs, the latest at Beverley on Tuesday; one of three runners for Tim Easterby.

13/2

40/1

Form: 7-5640

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
28-race maiden; second on Southwell Tapeta (1m6f) last October and bits of form since, but others have to be preferred.
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11th

13

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Yurinov

10st 2lb

J: Mr Daniel Perrin

T: Philip Kirby

28-race maiden; second on Southwell Tapeta (1m6f) last October and bits of form since, but others have to be preferred.

40/1

10th

12

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:40 Ripon

Yurinov

9st 9lb

J: Miss Tilly Evans

T: Philip Kirby

27-race maiden; has raced exclusively on AW since finishing remote last of nine to Max Of Stars at Thirsk (1m4f) last September; modest fourth (beaten 11l) to Yakhabar when last seen at Southwell in March; unappealing stablemate of Speechman.

25/1

100/1

Form: 9P/5-0 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Latest of his two wins was in 2021; runner-up over hurdles last May but very opposable on what he's done since; off 260 days before latest start when he was remote at 200-1; first-time headgear this evening.
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7th

8

16th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

16:25 Kelso

Ivynator

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Jean McGregor

Regressive on the Flat and returns to hurdles for the first time in 12 months; difficult to recommend.

33/1

9th

6

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Musselburgh

Ivynator

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Jean McGregor

Regressive 8yo who can't be recommended on this year's evidence.

100/1

12th

11

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Ivynator

10st 4lb

J: Miss Jesika Rennie

T: Jean McGregor

Latest of his two wins was in 2021; runner-up over hurdles last May but very opposable on what he's done since; off 260 days before latest start when he was remote at 200-1; first-time headgear this evening.

100/1

Form: 326243 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: -10993 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
1m2f classified event here in March was his only win from 12 races; returned to some form when third at Beverley (8.5f) on latest start; return to 1m2f should suit if this is another of his good days.
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4th

1

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

Wicklow Way

10st 0lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Well backed and returned to form when winning classified event at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last week; that was steadily run but he was an emphatic winner; every chance if able to reproduce equivalent level on turf (0-9); stablemate of Sassy Glory.

5/2

1st

8

(10)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Wicklow Way

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Made a successful reappearance in a similar contest over C&D in March; placed only once in five in handicaps since, but respected back in this company.

4/1

7th

8

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:48 Beverley

Wicklow Way

9st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Won over 1m2f at Newcastle in March, and creditable third over 8.5f here last time (good); each-way chance

9/1

Form: 474903 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent for three previous yards, winning just once (last August) since 2023; satisfactory debut for new trainer when third at Chepstow (1m2f) 11 days ago, however, and probably effective here, so needs a second look.
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2nd

9

(8)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

The Pug

10st 5lb

J: Miss Jemima Stewart

T: Olly Murphy

Two C&D wins in September 2023 but sole success since came in a classified event on turf last summer; comes here in good form though and the return to this track could help; not out of it.

11/2

2nd

8

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

13:20 Bath

The Pug

9st 11lb

J: Mr Josh Myers

T: Olly Murphy

Losing run is up to 16 but he kept on well to finish a close fifth of ten at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) 11 days ago; has possibilities if he can build on that and his last success was on turf; first-time visor replaces blinkers.

9/1

5th

10

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

The Pug

9st 11lb

J: Miss Jemima Stewart

T: Olly Murphy

Effective over C&D but he's out of the winning habit, being 0-12 this year; not in the best of form either and was comfortably held in the Brighton event won by Wrist Art.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £37.60
Straight Forecast £21.28
Tricast £78.93
Trifecta £165.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Royal Blaze

Telegraph:

Inspiring Speeches

NEWMARKET:

The Ubermensch

D Express:

Luan

The Times:

Wicklow Way

POSTDATA:

The Pug

The Guardian:

The Ubermensch

RP RATINGS:

Royal Blaze

Daily Mail:

Royal Blaze

The Sun:

Royal Blaze

The Star:

Royal Blaze

Daily Mirror:

Inspiring Speeches

Daily Record:

Inspiring Speeches