June 27 / 15.15 Newcastle (AW)

15.15

Standard To Slow

Jenningsbet Northumberland Plate Handicap (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £77310
  • 2m 0f 56y
  • Class 2
  • 20 runners
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Jenningsbet Northumberland Plate Handicap (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly sunny

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.90
  • Place: £3.80

Form: 04-126 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Broke his losing run in clearcut style when he reappeared at Kempton (2m, AW) in March with restored cheekpieces, which have been kept since; good second in valuable race at Newmarket (1m6f) but he needs to bounce back from a disappointing show at Goodwood five weeks ago.
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22th

13

(17)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Align The Stars

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Johnston

Not often seen on softer than good but he won on good to soft in June 2024; failed to shine at this meeting in 2024 or 2025, during a long losing run; he's broken that with two 2m wins on the AW this year, most notably in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle in June, and also second at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) in May, but only mid-division behind Hopewell Rock at Goodwood three weeks ago; others seem more likely.

40/1

7th

2

(10)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Align The Stars

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Johnston

Won this race in 2024 before embarking on a long losing run; he's broken that with two 2m wins on the AW this year, most notably in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle last time; second in valuable race at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) in May was followed by a blip here; back up another 4lb since Newcastle but not entirely ruled out.

12/1

1st

4

(14)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Align The Stars

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Johnston

Broke his losing run in clearcut style when he reappeared at Kempton (2m, AW) in March with restored cheekpieces, which have been kept since; good second in valuable race at Newmarket (1m6f) but he needs to bounce back from a disappointing show at Goodwood five weeks ago.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 1253-1 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Last season included four wins and a good C&D second to Sax Appeal; a hard-working winner at evens in four-runner race at Lingfield (1m6f, good) last month, which he needs to improve on if he's to defy a 5lb penalty but that was a solid start to his 4yo campaign and he could still have potential.
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3rd

2

(3)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:50 Goodwood

Synergism

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Prescott 4yo who has been progressive in the main and ran well in the Northumberland Plate on penultimate start; not written off, despite a disappointing effort last time; headgear fitted.

2/1

5th
6 (17)
Bahadur

16/1

Form: 1-6510 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Progressive on AW last autumn, including here, and another improved effort when he won a five-runner race at Goodwood (upped to 2m, good) this May; mid-division at 14-1 in the 2m4f Ascot Stakes 11 days ago, not discredited but he probably needs to resume improvement in another major handicap today.
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2nd

3

(4)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:50 Goodwood

Bahadur

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: S Woods

Came up well short at Glorious Goodwood last time but this looks an easier assignment; ties in with Synergism on Northumberland Plate form and scored over C&D (off just 1lb lower) in May; possibilities.

9/2

9th

12

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Bahadur

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: S Woods

Won five-runner race here (upped to 2m, good) in May and made most when fifth of 20 in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle (2m, AW); no room over 1f out at Newbury two weeks ago but the speed with which he dropped out when jockey gave up was still rather disconcerting; place chance if bouncing back.

28/1

Form: 1442-3

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won 1m2f maiden last June; on the premises in all his four handicaps, coming from off the pace when second at Haydock (1m6f) on final 3yo start and when third at Hamilton (1m5f; gelded and hooded) on reappearance six weeks ago; relatively lightly raced, so could have further improvement in him and 2m is plausible for this AW debut.
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3rd

16

(17)

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Ride The Thunder

8st 13lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Maiden winner who was on the premises in all six handicaps, albeit managing only sixth of 20 when favourite for Northumberland Plate at Newcastle (upped to 2m) penultimate start on AW debut; on the heels of Shrimp Shady at Newbury latest; pretty reliable but needs to find extra for the win.

9/1

3rd

4

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 110y

Class 2

14:25 Newbury

Ride The Thunder

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Varian

Maiden winner who's been on the premises in all his five handicaps, albeit managing only sixth of 20 from midfield when clear favourite for the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle (upped to 2m) last time on AW debut; no handicap win but he's been pretty reliable and this race is a lot less competitive.

3/1

6th

15

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Ride The Thunder

8st 13lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Won 1m2f maiden last June; on the premises in all his four handicaps, coming from off the pace when second at Haydock (1m6f) on final 3yo start and when third at Hamilton (1m5f; gelded and hooded) on reappearance six weeks ago; relatively lightly raced, so could have further improvement in him and 2m is plausible for this AW debut.

15/2

14/1

Form: -68215 CD

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Prolific 8yo who gained his 11th success when taking 1m4f Ripon handicap in April; also effective at 2m this term, including C&D, but he's edged back up the weights; place player but he may be vulnerable for win purposes.
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9th

2

(9)

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Prydwen

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: George Scott

8yo whose 11th success came over 1m4f in April; also effective at 2m this term but edged back up the weights and looks vulnerable for win purposes.

40/1

7th

1

(15)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Prydwen

9st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Prolific 8yo who gained his 11th success when taking 1m4f Ripon handicap in April; also effective at 2m this term, including C&D, but he's edged back up the weights; place player but he may be vulnerable for win purposes.

14/1

14/1

Form: 7049-8

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Two novice hurdles last autumn seem a pretty meagre return for respected yard but he was an unlucky, strong-finishing third in the 2024 Chester Cup; glimpses of that Flat ability on occasions since, but he made inroads far too late from out the back in this last year (11th at 13-2) and it was a similar story in last month's Chester Cup (8th at 11-1); something needs to change and such a wide draw probably means he tries to come from the back again.
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14th

12

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

16:10 York

Zanndabad

9st 1lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: A J Martin

Two hurdle wins last autumn seem a pretty meagre return for his respected yard but he was unlucky when a strong-finishing third in the 2024 Chester Cup (2m2f) and much the same can be argued for his fourth in this race last year when denied a clear run at crucial stage (3lb lower today); usually makes inroads far too late, as in the Chester Cup and Northumberland Plate last two outings, and stall 1 demands some luck here, but a sound pace up front could bring him into the equation.

14/1

8th

18

(18)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Zanndabad

8st 13lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: A J Martin

Two novice hurdles last autumn seem a pretty meagre return for respected yard but he was an unlucky, strong-finishing third in the 2024 Chester Cup; glimpses of that Flat ability on occasions since, but he made inroads far too late from out the back in this last year (11th at 13-2) and it was a similar story in last month's Chester Cup (8th at 11-1); something needs to change and such a wide draw probably means he tries to come from the back again.

14/1

8th

11

(9)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:05 Chester

Zanndabad

8st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: A J Martin

An unlucky, strong-finishing third in this race in 2024 (good to firm; his only run here) and has a 1lb lower mark today; flickers of that ability on occasions since, though had to have his sights lowered for two hurdle wins last autumn; tailed off at 40-1 in a Grade 1 novice hurdle four weeks ago, after a winter break, and could be more interesting this time.

12/1

Form: 13-115 CD

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
With tongue-tie enlisted he's hit major new heights for new yard this year; started it with wins from off the pace at Newcastle (2m, AW) and Musselburgh (1m6f, soft), both in some style, before his excellent fifth of 15 from out the back in the 2m2f Chester Cup; a bit slow to find his stride that day and cheekpieces now go on; more to give if he takes to them, so a major player.
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8th

4

(1)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 2

15:40 Doncaster

Team Player

9st 3lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Comes from off the pace; progressed very well initially this season and going down by a nose at Newbury (2m, good to firm) was a reminder of what he's capable of; player if he bounces back from a modest show at York.

8/1

11th

7

(14)

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Team Player

9st 4lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Comes from off the pace; progressed very well initially this season; then wore cheekpieces on last two starts, never getting seriously involved as second favourite in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle but beaten a nose by Shrimp Shady at Newbury (2m, good to firm); in the mix up 2lb.

10/1

2nd

3

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 110y

Class 2

14:25 Newbury

Team Player

9st 8lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

With tongue-tie enlisted he's hit major new heights for new yard this year, with two wins preceding his excellent fifth of 15 in the 2m2f Chester Cup; comes from off the pace but never got seriously involved wearing first-time cheekpieces when ninth of 20 as second favourite in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle (2m); needs to bounce back from that pretty disappointing show.

11/2

Form: 146-50 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Third win last term was clearcut over 1m4f here in August and he ran creditably over 1m6f on turf next time; it's not that hard to forgive this season, given the 1m2f/1m, although he has raced a bit freely; looked the type to make progress this year and this is an eye-catching rethink on trip.
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2nd

3

(2)

24th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

15:52 Pontefract

Circus Of Rome

9st 13lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

On the up with a pair of 1m4f wins last summer but has unconvincing form figures this term, albeit met trouble in the Ebor latest; takes a marked drop back in trip now and still needs to prove he can defy a mark in the 90s.

16/1

16th

21

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Circus Of Rome

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Hughes

Ran creditably twice over 1m6f last autumn, including on good to soft; this campaign is not that hard to forgive - over 1m2f/1m on first two occasions and with 2m for the Northumberland Plate (just 8-1) perhaps a stretch last time - although he has raced a bit freely; well treated judged on peak form and could be about to come good again.

40/1

18/1

Form: 334439

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Brought over from Ireland for five British races and ran well every time, including when fourth in this contest last year and third in the Chester Plate last month; he didn't win any of them, though, and has taken just one Irish handicap; plenty seemingly needs to go right if he's to win this but he has a place chance despite wide draw.
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9th

6

(4)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:05 Listowel

Tribal Star

9st 1lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual AW winner who is 0-11 on turf but again ran well to be 4l off the winner last week at Chester, a track he likes; shouldn't be far away.

10/1

4th

7

(2)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Tribal Star

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both career wins (from 25 races) have come on Dundalk AW, but he finished on the heels of winner Spirit Mixer in this race last year (good to soft) and was also bang there in the Chester Plate this May; backward steps on last two outings but he's not ruled out.

11/1

12th

7

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Tribal Star

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both career wins have come here, the latest in this race last year off 1lb higher; has run well in defeat over much further on turf a couple of times this term and soft ground wouldn't have suited at Galway latest; should be doing his best work at the finish.

11/1

16/1

Form: -53414 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Three wins at this track but he came 13th in this race last year; that was his only appearance over this long a trip and he was also below form when he had a crack at 1m6f, so he's unproven beyond 1m4f, over which he's contested his last nine starts; stamina is the big doubt.
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1st

6

(9)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:45 Ascot

Asgards Captain

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Dylan Cunha

Seen mostly at up to 1m4f so perhaps unwise to read all that much into last two defeats over 2m and 1m6f; not impossibly treated on his solid 1m4f form earlier this season, and last year's efforts included a 2l defeat in this (not seen to best effect) and a victory over Insanity at York (1m4f, good to firm); in the mix.

13/2

6th

5

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Asgards Captain

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Seen mostly at up to 1m4f, over which he delivered a telling late challenge on the other Newmarket track in May; while that looked encouraging for longer trips, his one attempt at 1m6f (on soft last July) and two at 2m (last two Northumberland Plates) saw him well beaten; that's not conclusive proof that he won't stay 1m6f but it leaves his stamina unproven.

33/1

12th

11

(13)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Asgards Captain

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Dylan Cunha

Three wins at this track but he came 13th in this race last year; that was his only appearance over this long a trip and he was also below form when he had a crack at 1m6f, so he's unproven beyond 1m4f, over which he's contested his last nine starts; stamina is the big doubt.

16/1

Form: 61-504 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Third turf win was a narrow one off this mark at Newbury (2m, good; rallying) in April on his final start last year; ran creditably once in 2025 on Polytrack and it's not hard to make excuses for his three turf runs this year, including the Chester Cup, but a revival is needed and such a wide draw probably makes that harder.
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2nd

6

(8)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:20 Goodwood

Moon Over Miami

10st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Yet to fire this year, though hasn't had everything go his way and he was drawn wide when midfield in the Northumberland Plate last time out; 2lb lower than what he defied over 2m at Newbury last year (good); won his maiden on soft; could go well.

8/1

13th

16

(19)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Moon Over Miami

8st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Third turf win was a narrow one off this mark at Newbury (2m, good; rallying) in April on his final start last year; ran creditably once in 2025 on Polytrack and it's not hard to make excuses for his three turf runs this year, including the Chester Cup, but a revival is needed and such a wide draw probably makes that harder.

16/1

4th

4

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Goodwood

Moon Over Miami

8st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Third turf win was a narrow one at Newbury (2m, good; rallying) in April on his final start last year; may have needed his 2026 reappearance and the unusual test of the Chester Cup might excuse his disappointing show next time, but a revival is needed.

11/2

20/1

Form: 111-62 D

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Ended last year in storming form with a 1m6f/2m hat-trick, the final leg on Southwell Tapeta; not disgraced when never dangerous here in January and made a satisfactory return to turf (second at Newbury) in April, but this 8yo needs to hit another new high.
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7th

3

(4)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:20 Goodwood

Blazeon Five

10st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Eight wins divided between turf/AW; only 2lb above last winning mark and she was second at Newbury before facing a tough task in the Northumberland Plate; softening ground welcomed.

14/1

14th

9

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Blazeon Five

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Alan King

Ended last year in storming form with a 1m6f/2m hat-trick, the final leg on Southwell Tapeta; not disgraced when never dangerous here in January and made a satisfactory return to turf (second at Newbury) in April, but this 8yo needs to hit another new high.

20/1

Form: 8240-9

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
He hasn't won since August 2024 but ran some fine races last season, including when beaten a neck by Spirit Mixer in this event; 4lb higher today and made a muted reappearance at Epsom three weeks ago but that was at 40-1 over 1m4f on soft; should be more interesting again with that under his belt.
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5th

6

(4)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 2

15:40 Doncaster

Dancing In Paris

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

Worked his way back to some form and won a Shergar Cup race at Ascot (2m, good to firm) five weeks ago; 3lb higher today but his peak 2025 efforts were better still and he's a player.

12/1

Form: /4-154 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in 2018 in his only AW race; peak Flat form came with big-race placings over 2m4f in summer 2021; there's been a four-year absence since and his 2m win at Beverley (2lb higher today) this April showed that stacks of his ability remains, form which was backed up at Thirsk on latest start but this contest demands more; cheekpieces (absent this term) return.
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16th

10

(10)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Elysian Flame

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Well beaten in 2018 in his only AW race; peak Flat form came with big-race placings over 2m4f in summer 2021; there's been a four-year absence since and his 2m win at Beverley (2lb higher today) this April showed that stacks of his ability remains, form which was backed up at Thirsk on latest start but this contest demands more; cheekpieces (absent this term) return.

50/1

4th

1

(12)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

Elysian Flame

10st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Smart staying handicapper for Mick and David Easterby in 2021 when competitive at some of the top meetings; only his second run since when winning over 2m at Beverley (good to soft; 2lb higher today) in April, while 1m5f helps to explain his last of five at Hamilton four weeks ago; not dismissed.

16/1

5th

1

(3)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

14:40 Hamilton

Elysian Flame

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Smart staying handicapper on the Flat for Mick and David Easterby in 2021 when competitive at some of the major meetings; having only his second run since that year when winning well over 2m at Beverley last month (good to soft); still useful, clearly, and has only gone up 2lb.

13/2

17th
17 (11)
Aqwaam

33/1

Form: 1763/9 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins include his only appearance at this track, over C&D in 2023; sole win since was in March 2024; excellent third off this mark in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket that October but unraced since until well held at 66-1 over 1m4f one month ago; whether that run is enough to have brought him back to peak form is hard to say with confidence but he shaped okay.
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17th

17

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Aqwaam

8st 13lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Ian Williams

Three AW wins include his only appearance at this track, over C&D in 2023; sole win since was in March 2024; excellent third off this mark in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket that October but unraced since until well held at 66-1 over 1m4f one month ago; whether that run is enough to have brought him back to peak form is hard to say with confidence but he shaped okay.

33/1

9th

1

(1)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Aqwaam

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Four wins (three on AW at 1m6f and 2m) and was last seen finishing third in the 2024 Cesarewitch; has gone well over this shorter trip but can only be considered if market vibes are positive.

14/1

3rd

13

(22)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Aqwaam

8st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ian Williams

Reached new heights during a pretty busy AW campaign prior to his creditable and none-too-lucky sixth in the 2m2f Chester Cup in May when last seen (finished lame); that was on good to firm and easily his best turf form, but he won on soft in 2022; withdrawn twice last month; on the Chester Cup evidence he could still be capable of better.

28/1

14/1

Form: 14-304 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Beat Dancing In Paris by a neck to win this race last year off 6lb lower; also won at Chester in September and two of his three starts this term have been creditable, so he's in the each-way picture.
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5

(10)

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Spirit Mixer

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

He won the Northumberland Plate Handicap at Newcastle (2m, AW) last season and has shown a couple of signs of spark this term; however, this 8yo is opposable on recent evidence; fourth of seven in this last year.

20/1

6th

5

(12)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Spirit Mixer

9st 4lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Andrew Balding

Acts on soft, unproven on heavy; has had a mixed 2026 but he's won both renewals of this race and is now 1lb lower than last year's; apprentice ridden for the first time since May 2024; one to note.

5/1

10th

1

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 2

14:10 Ascot

Spirit Mixer

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Andrew Balding

Never involved when defending his crown in the Northumberland Plate but two of his three previous runs this season had been creditable; only 1lb higher than for his last win at Chester (September) and he was a close fourth in this two years ago; would have been tempting but for concerns about him these days on fast ground (only fifth last year on good to firm).

10/1

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40/1

Form: 66070-

Last run: 231 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Off since a mixed hurdles campaign ended in March; formerly very smart on Flat but he's not scored in this sphere since 2023, had a disappointing 2025 and all wins have been on soft or heavy ground; tailed off in this race in 2024.
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9th

3

(7)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Tashkhan

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Brian Ellison

Formerly very smart on Flat but he's not scored in this sphere since a 2m2f win here in 2023, had a disappointing 2025 and tailed off in the Northumberland Plate (AW) on his only Flat start this season; all wins have been on soft or heavy ground, so more rain would be the hope for him.

25/1

20th

2

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tashkhan

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Brian Ellison

Off since a mixed hurdles campaign ended in March; formerly very smart on Flat but he's not scored in this sphere since 2023, had a disappointing 2025 and all wins have been on soft or heavy ground; tailed off in this race in 2024.

40/1

Form: 7-9047

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 426-90

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

20/1

Form: 434-75

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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No Results Found

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £135.70
Straight Forecast £92.79
Tricast £829.68
Trifecta £765.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Team Player

Telegraph:

Ride The Thunder

NEWMARKET:

Synergism

POSTDATA:

Prydwen

LAMBOURN:

Circus Of Rome

D Express:

Kirchner

The Times:

Zanndabad

TOPSPEED:

Spirit Mixer

RP RATINGS:

Team Player

Daily Mail:

Team Player

Daily Mirror:

Team Player

Daily Record:

Synergism

The Guardian:

Ride The Thunder

The Sun:

Ride The Thunder

The Star:

Prydwen