July 02 / 21.00 Newbury

21.00

Good To Firm

Pump Technology Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 0m 5f 34y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Pump Technology Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £5.40
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 726-41 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
On the up for new stable this year, fourth at Windsor on his return in May before getting off the mark in a Class 6 at Windsor (5f, good to firm) 17 days ago; still looked to be learning his job on that occasion and a 5lb rise is unlikely to prove beyond him; apprentice rider Harry Vigors making a big name for himself; lots to like.
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Verdict Starting price

14th

18

(8)

30th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Truly Glamorous

8st 2lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Has come into his own in 5f handicaps for this yard, looking ahead of his mark when winning cosily at Newbury (good to firm) latest, despite hanging away from the whip; has a much stiffer task in this company but his dam won this race for the stable in 2020 when wearing first-time cheekpieces, as her son does today; just out of the weights but intriguing.

14/1

1st

3

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

21:00 Newbury

Truly Glamorous

9st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Christopher Mason

On the up for new stable this year, fourth at Windsor on his return in May before getting off the mark in a Class 6 at Windsor (5f, good to firm) 17 days ago; still looked to be learning his job on that occasion and a 5lb rise is unlikely to prove beyond him; apprentice rider Harry Vigors making a big name for himself; lots to like.

11/4

1st

7

(10)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Truly Glamorous

9st 5lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Unexposed 3yo who made an encouraging seasonal/stable debut when fourth of ten over C&D six weeks ago; that was his first start for 233 days and he remains capable of better; high on the list.

6/1

25/1

  • Place: £6.70

Form: -53444

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Failed to win in nine runs for Dylan Cunha; may come on for her recent stable debut (after 102 days off) but she needs to.
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3rd

2

(5)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:30 Brighton

Havana Jag

9st 7lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: John Gallagher

Consistent maiden who has made the frame from off the pace on all three starts for her new stable this summer (5f-6f, good to firm); remains on the same mark; probably on the premises again.

11/4

3rd

4

(5)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:59 Yarmouth

Havana Jag

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: John Gallagher

11-race maiden but she ran her best race when second of eight at Newbury (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago on her second start for this stable; steps back up in trip with claims.

5/2

2nd

9

(2)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

21:00 Newbury

Havana Jag

9st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John Gallagher

Failed to win in nine runs for Dylan Cunha; may come on for her recent stable debut (after 102 days off) but she needs to.

25/1

OUR TIP

9/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 215543 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; off the mark for the year with a narrow win at Bath (5f, good) in May; held her form since and her latest Sandown third came in a higher grade; Ashley Lewis knows her well and she's a leading contender.
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3rd

5

(2)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Over Spiced

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

In a good run of form and did well to threaten from the widest stall at Chester last time (5f, good); player.

5/1

2nd

3

(12)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

17:33 Chester

Over Spiced

9st 13lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Consistent 4yo who was close up in a higher grade at Sandown before another placed effort at Newbury; however, she's got the worst of the draw and is handicapped about right.

12/1

3rd

2

(5)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

21:00 Newbury

Over Spiced

10st 1lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Prominent racer; off the mark for the year with a narrow win at Bath (5f, good) in May; held her form since and her latest Sandown third came in a higher grade; Ashley Lewis knows her well and she's a leading contender.

9/2

20/1

Form: 543507 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won twice as a 2yo; she has found the going tougher this time around but the handicapper is relenting and this should be more suitable; others still look more appealing; stable runs two.
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4th

4

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

21:00 Newbury

Artista

9st 7lb

J: Libby Swallow

T: Ollie Sangster

Won twice as a 2yo; she has found the going tougher this time around but the handicapper is relenting and this should be more suitable; others still look more appealing; stable runs two.

20/1

7th

2

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:27 Newmarket (July)

Artista

9st 8lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ollie Sangster

Gained two 5f wins (good to firm and AW) last summer but has found things tougher this year; drops in grade after contesting the 3yo Dash at Epsom last time but she carries risks nonetheless.

6/1

11th

16

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Epsom

Artista

8st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ollie Sangster

Two 5f wins (good to firm and AW) last summer but she has been weighted to her best this year and was well beaten in a Beverley seller (first-time cheekpieces, now discarded) last month; up against it.

50/1

100/30

Form: 3758R1 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Shaped well on his stable debut at Lingfield (6f, AW) in February but hamstrung by slow starts on his next three starts; further blotted his copybook when refusing to race at Windsor in May; well backed back at Windsor (5f, good to firm) ten days ago and again not foot perfect leaving the stalls but he overcame some adversity (stumbled early and had to be switched in the straight) to win going away; little doubt he has the ability to defy his penalty but there are risks attached.
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3rd

6

(1)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:48 Lingfield (AW)

Just Jump

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Tony Carroll

Dual turf winner who is 0-16 on the AW; often starts slowly and/or races too freely, and refused to race three outings ago; did win at Windsor in June but off 6lb lower and others are probably safer propositions.

7/1

Form: 673772 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Twice a winner over C&D, including the corresponding event 12 months ago when rated 11lb higher; back to form when second at Windsor ten days ago, failing to hold the late thrust of Just Jump; his supporters should get a run for their money but he could just prove vulnerable late on.
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5th

4

(2)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Faustus

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Placed three times from seven starts since returned to turf in May; no match for easy winner when second over C&D (good to firm) last month and remains well below the best of last year's form but still has possibilities; often wears cheekpieces but goes in refitted blinkers today.

4/1

2nd

4

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

20:50 Brighton

Faustus

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Trailblazer who is not the force he once was, but was runner-up at Windsor (5f, good to firm) last month; should give his supporters a run for their money but vulnerable to a late closer.

7/2

6th

8

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

21:00 Newbury

Faustus

9st 3lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Twice a winner over C&D, including the corresponding event 12 months ago when rated 11lb higher; back to form when second at Windsor ten days ago, failing to hold the late thrust of Just Jump; his supporters should get a run for their money but he could just prove vulnerable late on.

6/1

20/1

Form: 3-8056

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
She made a bright start to her career last summer, winning a Chelmsford maiden and a Salisbury novice (both 6f); struggling in 2026 though and opposable despite her reduced mark.
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7th

7

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

21:00 Newbury

Nifty

9st 4lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

She made a bright start to her career last summer, winning a Chelmsford maiden and a Salisbury novice (both 6f); struggling in 2026 though and opposable despite her reduced mark.

20/1

6th

4

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:27 Newmarket (July)

Nifty

9st 5lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Won twice over this trip as a 2yo but has yet to show she's trained on, beating just one opponent in three starts this season; enough to prove.

14/1

Form: 137323 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three good turf runs to his name this summer, all for today's apprentice Chloe Lyons and including C&D; no obvious reason why he wouldn't go well once again.
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4th

1

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newmarket (July)

Merrimack

9st 12lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Stuart Williams

Tough and consistent sort who made all over C&D (good to firm) under Chloe Lyons last Saturday; raised 5lb but likely to give it his usual good shot.

9/4

1st

1

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Merrimack

9st 13lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Stuart Williams

Tough 5f performer, holding his form well; close third under regular rider Chloe Lyons at Windsor on Monday; should give it his best shot again.

3/1

3rd

5

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:15 Windsor

Merrimack

9st 10lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Stuart Williams

Scored at Chelmsford (5f) in January and placed for the fifth time since when runner-up in 5.5f Bath handicap 12 days ago; also took this in 2025 so he's a likely player.

7/2

Form: 241137 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £128.60
Straight Forecast £100.48
Tricast £816.39
Trifecta £966.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Faustus

SPOTLIGHT:

Truly Glamorous

WEST COUNTRY:

Over Spiced

The Star:

Just Jump

NEWMARKET:

Merrimack

POSTDATA:

Truly Glamorous

D Express:

Truly Glamorous

Daily Record:

Truly Glamorous

Telegraph:

Over Spiced

The Times:

Faustus

The Guardian:

Faustus

Daily Mail:

Faustus

Daily Mirror:

Faustus

The Sun:

Faustus