June 27 / 13.40 Newcastle (AW)

13.40

Standard To Slow

Education Network Handicap

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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Education Network Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly sunny

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £26.90
  • Place: £6.60

Form: 42875-

Last run: 266 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Group placed over 7f last June but not so good afterwards in 2025; sold out of Kevin Ryan's yard for 72,000gns and gelded since last run; wears first-time tongue-tie and blinkers; stiff task on stable/seasonal debut.
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10th

6

(2)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Sandown

Room Service

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

He was making his AW/stable debut when getting up late to defy top weight in a 7f handicap at Newcastle in June in first-time blinkers/tongue-tie (both retained); he's had another break since and is untested at 1m, but he shaped last time as though it would be worth a go; entitled to respect.

11/2

1st

1

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Room Service

10st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Group placed over 7f last June but not so good afterwards in 2025; sold out of Kevin Ryan's yard for 72,000gns and gelded since last run; wears first-time tongue-tie and blinkers; stiff task on stable/seasonal debut.

25/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 2550-4 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Winless last season but ran some promising races and did likewise when fourth on his reappearance at Chester (7f, good; Supido third), having been dropped in from a wide draw; continues to drop down the weights; chance.
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15th

3

(7)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Bobby Bennu

10st 1lb

J: Robbie Downey

T: Roger Varian

Went down narrowly in a 7f handicap at Newcastle in June; well beaten at Goodwood last time but he would have finished a bit closer with a clear run; sure to be popular again.

11/2

10/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 160854 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Well suited by conditions and his last-gasp C&D win in March came off just 2lb lower; creditable efforts off his lower turf mark more recently; may find a few of his younger rivals better treated.
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5th

4

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Kempton (AW)

Nikovo

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Herrington

Consistent type who arrives on a high after coming from the rear to win convincingly off lower turf mark at Newmarket (7f) in July; 7lb higher here but he's just as effective at 1m and not ruled out.

8/1

1st

4

(9)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:32 Newmarket (July)

Nikovo

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Michael Herrington

In-form 7yo who has reached the frame in his last three runs including when third of 11 in a C&D handicap (good to firm) three weeks ago; finished ahead of Exposure in that race and he has each-way claims again.

4/1

3rd

5

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Nikovo

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Herrington

Gained last three wins on Newcastle AW; ran respectably back there on latest start; has bits of encouraging turf form this term but it's over two years since his last success in this sphere.

8/1

4th
8 (12)
Korker

20/1

Form: 0-0806

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Slow starter; on a long losing run; creditable effort at Chester four weeks ago but this stiff 7f isn't sure to suit.
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14th

25

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Korker

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: K R Burke

On a losing run but smart at this level on his day, as when coming home like a lion to take a late third in the Gold Cup in 2024; he retained plenty of ability in 2025 and although some way off his usual level this year he might well revive off a handy mark now visored with soft ground helpful.

25/1

8th

3

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:50 Haydock

Korker

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Hasn't won for a good while now but subsequent Newcastle run confirmed he retains a good chunk of ability and he was drawn wide last time at Chester; appealingly handicapped and enjoys slow ground, so unwise to ignore.

11/1

8th

8

(9)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:52 Chester

Korker

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

On a long losing run but he has dropped to a dangerous mark and his latest Newcastle run confirmed he retains a good chunk of ability, surging to the front 1f out but failing to see out the stiff 7f; this easier test should suit and he can't be discounted.

10/1

7/1

Form: 59113- D

Last run: 310 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Found a jolt of improvement last summer, winning handicaps at Kempton (7f) and Southwell (1m) before a good third here (1m) in his hat-trick bid 310 days ago; absent since but he should have more to offer after just eight starts; betting instructive.
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6th

9

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Tremolo

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Harry Charlton

Found a jolt of improvement last summer, winning handicaps at Kempton (7f) and Southwell (1m) before a good third here (1m) in his hat-trick bid 310 days ago; absent since but he should have more to offer after just eight starts; betting instructive.

7/1

5

(2)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tremolo

9st 6lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Made it 3-4 on the AW when coming from off the pace to collect at Southwell (1m); was aided by a collapsing pace but he looks progressive; just 3lb higher.

5/1

1st

5

(11)

13th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Tremolo

9st 6lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Took his AW record (all over 7f) to 311 with Kempton win last time and that form has worked out well; likely to be as effective back at 1m and show further progress in this sphere; major contender.

11/2

4/1

Form: 858-13 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Good effort to win a 7.6f handicap at Chester on his reappearance and he ran to a similar level when third back there (7f) four weeks ago; today's stiffer test at the trip will suit and he has shown promise on AW.
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12th

3

(10)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Kempton (AW)

Supido

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ian Williams

Won over Chester's extended 7f in May and ran well in the Bunbury Cup in July; however, he was well held in France last time and his AW record leaves a bit to be desired; needs the first-time tongue-strap (replacing cheekpieces) to have a positive effect.

12/1

4th

10

(13)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Supido

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ian Williams

Performed well (first and third) at Chester in last two turf attempts and may be capable of further progress returned to this sphere; helps to give his connections, who also run Aalto, a robust hand.

9/1

7th

3

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Supido

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Ian Williams

Good effort to win a 7.6f handicap at Chester on his reappearance and he ran to a similar level when third back there (7f) four weeks ago; today's stiffer test at the trip will suit and he has shown promise on AW.

4/1

8/1

Form: 0-4682 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Winless since his productive 2024 campaign; upped to 7f at Thirsk six weeks ago and put in a good front-running shift, picked off close home by the reopposing Brighton Boy; 3lb better off today but it won't be easy trying to boss this field.
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9th

6

(5)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:50 Haydock

Sergeant Wilko

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Kevin Ryan

2024 went well but no joy since; did go close behind Brighton Boy at Thirsk in May (7f, good) before struggling in a Class 2 on the AW; could be dangerous off this mark if he did get an easy lead, though that seems unlikely.

10/1

8th

11

(13)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Sergeant Wilko

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Ryan

Winless since his productive 2024 campaign; upped to 7f at Thirsk six weeks ago and put in a good front-running shift, picked off close home by the reopposing Brighton Boy; 3lb better off today but it won't be easy trying to boss this field.

8/1

Form: 1469-0 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Four wins and a second from his seven AW runs; stiff task in the Victoria Cup on his return from 287 days off; hopes pinned on the return to AW sparking a full revival.
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10th

14

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Yorkshire

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Returned to form when going very close at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and again ran well when third of 13 at Haydock (1m, good) 12 days ago; it's possible he's better over 7f but he might not be far away; has won on good to soft, unraced on softer.

25/1

3rd

3

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Yorkshire

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Back to form when beaten a nose at Doncaster three weeks ago; 3lb lower than last winning mark and seems to retain all his ability, so a serious contender if staying the trip (all wins at 6f/7f).

15/2

33/1

Form: 220-00

Last run: 127 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Only had three runs in the last 15 months and he hasn't beaten a rival in any of them; drops back in trip having been gelded; risky.
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9th

2

(3)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:24 Kempton (AW)

Rajeko

9st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Michael Bell

Of major interest on 2yo/early-season 3yo form, including Polytrack, but the wheels have come off in the last 12 months; drops in class today but he has a point to prove for now.

16/1

17th

13

(7)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Rajeko

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

His two runner-up efforts in a Qatar conditions turf event and Lingfield Listed race (also 7f, AW) last spring would give him serious claims off this mark; didn't beat a rival in three subsequent handicaps but he had been gelded when showing more at Newcastle last time; that came after a 127-day break and he could go well at potentially big odds.

33/1

10th

6

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Rajeko

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Bell

Only had three runs in the last 15 months and he hasn't beaten a rival in any of them; drops back in trip having been gelded; risky.

33/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 489000 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Now 5lb lower than for his 1m win here in January and there have been excuses for several of his defeats since; plausible outsider.
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14th

4

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Witch Hunter

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Hannon

C&D winner who struck at Thirsk (1m, good) last month; now 1lb below that winning mark but that's because three lesser runs have followed; no surprise were he to pop up but his good days are becoming harder to predict.

25/1

11th

9

(4)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:48 Ascot

Witch Hunter

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Course winner who struck at Thirsk (1m, good) last month and is just 1lb higher today; however, this 7yo has had a patchy profile this season and has finished unplaced on his last two starts.

25/1

6th

3

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Newbury

Witch Hunter

9st 10lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Hard to predict; followed six duck eggs with a last-gasp win at Thirsk (1m, good) two weeks ago, only to run poorly again at Haydock last week; just 2lb higher than for the win but can't be relied on.

14/1

10/1

Form: -70126 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Led late when beating Sergeant Wilko at Thirsk last month and he had a few of today's rivals in behind when second at Chester four weeks ago; another solid effort at York a fortnight ago but he has to prove his effectiveness on AW.
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5th

8

(10)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:50 Haydock

Brighton Boy

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Another good run last time at Chester where he was closing down the leaders over 6f (good to soft); returning to 7f looks a good move and he can give his running on all sorts of ground; just 2lb above last winning mark.

7/1

3rd

10

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Brighton Boy

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

7f win at Thirsk in May and also went close over 7f here a fortnight later; not so good since, including when dropped to 6f at Ripon last week.

12/1

12/1

Form: 39-508 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Three wins as a 2yo; encouraging return to action at Lingfield in February but neither handicap run since suggests he is the answer today.
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13th

13

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Albert

8st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Three wins as a 2yo; encouraging return to action at Lingfield in February but neither handicap run since suggests he is the answer today.

12/1

8th

2

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:10 Chester

Sir Albert

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Likes to push the pace and seems versatile ground-wise; his win over slightly shorter here (good) was the middle leg of a summer hat-trick last year and it was a fine effort when close third in Listed Flying Scotsman at Doncaster in September; has a good stall to go forward but his no-show on return to turf (66-1; drawn wide) a fortnight ago needs glossing over.

25/1

12th

1

(14)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Sir Albert

9st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Andrew Balding

2-2 in nurseries last July (7f, good/heavy) and close Listed fifth at Lingfield (7f, AW) this February; has top weight in this hot handicap but 7lb claimer is recruited and the step up to nearly 1m may help.

40/1

25/1

Form: /00-00 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Smart handicap form for Jack Channon in 2024; well beaten in two runs last year and no sign of a revival in two runs for Brian Toomey this year; starts out for John Butler off a much-reduced mark; worth a market check.
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7th

10

(4)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Metal Merchant

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John Butler

Without a win since April 2024 and his best run for this stable came when fourth of 12 at Newcastle (1m, AW) in July; below that level in two starts since, including one over this C&D, and others are more likely to give their running.

14/1

9th

2

(12)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

17:25 Haydock

Metal Merchant

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John Butler

Without a win since April 2024; just three runs for this yard, the standout being his fourth over 1m on the AW; wouldn't be the most solid option but has more races in him and this ground will be fine.

14/1

9th

3

(3)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Metal Merchant

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

His last win was in April 2024 but he hasn't been with John Butler for long and he showed signs of a revival when fourth at Newcastle (1m, AW) last month; has claims if he can build on that and he should be fine back at this trip.

9/2

Form: 3-2212 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

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Payout
Exacta £120.90
Straight Forecast £86.73
Tricast £697.66
Trifecta £2415.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Caviar Cowboy

RP RATINGS:

Witch Hunter

The Guardian:

Tremolo

NEWMARKET:

Bobby Bennu

The Sun:

Supido

Telegraph:

Yorkshire

Daily Mail:

Nikovo

POSTDATA:

Caviar Cowboy

The Times:

Caviar Cowboy

The Star:

Caviar Cowboy

Daily Record:

Tremolo

D Express:

Bobby Bennu

TOPSPEED:

Witch Hunter

Daily Mirror:

Witch Hunter