July 25 / 16.35 Newcastle (AW)

16.35

Standard To Slow

John And Ross Greenhill Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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John And Ross Greenhill Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £36.60
  • Place: £7.20

Form: 86-895

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden; tumbling down the weights and his latest Hamilton run was a little better; still not easily recommend though.
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8th

2

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Defence Missile

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Hit the target for the first time when fending off Mercurius Power over C&D (22-1; from 4lb lower) in July; last of eight back on turf at Hamilton (1m1f) subsequently; returning to this track (1-2 on AW) could still prove beneficial.

6/1

8th

4

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Defence Missile

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Made it 15th-time lucky at Newcastle (1m, AW) a week ago; now needs to show he can do it back on turf from 4lb higher and also still has stamina to prove.

6/1

1st

8

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Defence Missile

9st 1lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Linda Perratt

14-race maiden; tumbling down the weights and his latest Hamilton run was a little better; still not easily recommend though.

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 366785 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Getting on for two years since his last win but this C&D winner has dropped to a tempting mark and he didn't run badly in a stronger race at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) six weeks ago; apprentice takes off a handy 5lb too; high on the list.
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5th

2

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Mercurius Power

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

Winless since August 2024 but he comes here on the back of a good second of 12 over C&D in July; this C&D scorer must enter calculations nudged up 1lb.

4/1

2nd

6

(12)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Mercurius Power

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jessica Macey

Getting on for two years since his last win but this C&D winner has dropped to a tempting mark and he didn't run badly in a stronger race at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) six weeks ago; apprentice takes off a handy 5lb too; high on the list.

6/1

25/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 044467

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-18; eyecatching effort over 6f at Hamilton last month but he has been well beaten twice since; a new visor isn't enough to tempt.
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8th

6

(10)

28th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ffos Las

Pebble Dash

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

Recently bought for 3,000gns; 0-19 and appeared to lose some focus late on when a close third at Newcastle last time (1m AW handicap; first-time visor, now discarded); probably worth taking on.

12/1

3rd

10

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Pebble Dash

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

0-18; eyecatching effort over 6f at Hamilton last month but he has been well beaten twice since; a new visor isn't enough to tempt.

25/1

7th

8

(2)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Redcar

Pebble Dash

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

Is 0-17 and he failed to build on earlier promise with sixth of eight in 7f classified event at Ayr last month; others are preferred.

20/1

Form: 882526 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
He has finished second in two of his four starts since returned to Jane Chapple-Hyam; disappointing favourite at Wolverhampton 11 days ago, however, and stamina for this trip has to be taken on trust.
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3rd

2

(5)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Adelaide Bay

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won three times over this trip on the AW in the first half of last year and has mainly been performing with credit of late, as when beaten half a length over C&D in May; holds claims.

7/4

4th

3

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Adelaide Bay

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

He has finished second in two of his four starts since returned to Jane Chapple-Hyam; disappointing favourite at Wolverhampton 11 days ago, however, and stamina for this trip has to be taken on trust.

4/1

6th

10

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Adelaide Bay

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Three-time winner on the AW in 2025; back in good form after three competitive runs over 7f and quite appealing.

7/2

Form: 459680

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Just one win to his name from 26 starts; lacklustre effort here (6f) last month and underwent wind surgery four days later; handy mark if the operation has the desired effect.
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4th

10

(1)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Miners Gamble

8st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Brian Ellison

C&D winner off 7lb higher in August 2024; mixed form since but sound run when third over C&D (good; second run after wind op, first with a tongue-tie) 17 days ago; has a chance on that run.

8/1

3rd

5

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

13:50 Musselburgh

Miners Gamble

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Ellison

Regressive 5yo with modest 1-27 strike-rate; seemed to have benefited from wind op when respectable fifth of 12 at Newcastle (1m, AW) last month but that race was slowly run and he needs to build on that performance; tongue-tie now added.

4/1

5th

5

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Miners Gamble

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Just one win to his name from 26 starts; lacklustre effort here (6f) last month and underwent wind surgery four days later; handy mark if the operation has the desired effect.

8/1

Form: 052722 CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
The winner of nine races, including C&D, and arrives in good form having finished second in three of his last four races; did rather throw away his latest start at Leicester though, surging to the lead 1f out but dossing in front and picked off close home; has the ability to win but he will need producing late.
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2nd

3

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:45 Ripon

Little Ted

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Quirky sort who has sometimes snatched defeat from the jaws of victory this season, partly through idling in front; has the ability to record a fourth C&D win, provided new headgear works a treat.

11/4

4th

9

(12)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

Little Ted

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has three C&D wins to his name, including this race in 2023; retains ability but threw away a golden opportunity at Leicester last month and a subsequent Newcastle run was below his recent best too; minor money perhaps his best hope.

14/1

6th

4

(9)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Little Ted

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Tim Easterby

The winner of nine races, including C&D, and arrives in good form having finished second in three of his last four races; did rather throw away his latest start at Leicester though, surging to the lead 1f out but dossing in front and picked off close home; has the ability to win but he will need producing late.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 432452

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Doesn't always appear the most resolute in a finish but he is regularly placed and conditions hold no terrors; each-way claims once more.
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2nd

1

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Book Of Life

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Patrick Morris

On a long losing run but he signalled he is ready to strike again when an unlucky-in-running third of 12 in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap a week ago, twice hampered in the straight; big shout off an unchanged mark.

11/4

3rd

6

(9)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Book Of Life

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Just 2-43 with his sole success in Britain coming over 9.4f here; has finished runner-up in five of his seven starts over C&D and is lower in the weights than for all of them; capable of making some sort of impact.

6/1

7th

1

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Book Of Life

9st 9lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

Doesn't always appear the most resolute in a finish but he is regularly placed and conditions hold no terrors; each-way claims once more.

3/1

Form: 780098 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; successful at Carlisle last May; solid effort at Southwell in January but little to celebrate since; others bring more pressing claims.
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5th

6

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:20 Ripon

Wheres The Crumpet

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: David Thompson

Has won at this level but there's a major doubt over her current form; out of sorts since winter.

20/1

8th

11

(11)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Wheres The Crumpet

9st 0lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: David Thompson

C&D winner; successful at Carlisle last May; solid effort at Southwell in January but little to celebrate since; others bring more pressing claims.

33/1

8th

8

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:39 Carlisle

Wheres The Crumpet

10st 0lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: David Thompson

Two runs here feature a defeat of Top Gun Tina over C&D (good to soft) last May and a fourth in a division of this race last year; return to this venue will need to prompt a revival after some moderate efforts, however.

33/1

50/1

Form: 556/9-

Last run: 404 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Poor form in five starts for Jack Channon; starts out for new yard (same owners) after 404 days off; hard to recommend.
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13th

12

(9)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Sievier

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Dawson

Poor in five runs for Jack Channon, finishing tailed off on her sole start last year; entitled to have needed her recent comeback for her new trainer, who also saddles Caledonian Dream, but didn't show enough to warrant serious consideration today.

50/1

9th

9

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Sievier

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: John Dawson

Poor form in five starts for Jack Channon; starts out for new yard (same owners) after 404 days off; hard to recommend.

50/1

12

(3)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Chepstow

Sievier

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

Absent since struggling on heavy ground on last summer's handicap debut, but remains unexposed and could quite plausibly be seen to better effect on the quicker surface here; worth a glance in the betting.

16/1

10/1

Form: 512567 C

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
His last two wins have come on Tapeta but over longer trips, the latest (1m3f, Southwell) in March off 3lb lower; could prove vulnerable back at 1m.
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6th

1

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Arranmore

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Took this race last year and landed a handicap at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) in March; well beaten over 1m here last Saturday and, although this trip should suit him better, he needs to put that performance behind him; blinkers return.

7/1

10th

7

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Arranmore

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

His last two wins have come on Tapeta but over longer trips, the latest (1m3f, Southwell) in March off 3lb lower; could prove vulnerable back at 1m.

10/1

7th

8

(12)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:40 Ripon

Arranmore

10st 0lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

No turf win since August 2021; kept on well when winning on AW at Southwell (1m3f; from 3lb lower) in March; perhaps found 1m (here) and 1m2f at Pontefract on the sharp side since; Becky Smith now takes the mount.

12/1

Form: 66537-

Last run: 296 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won a nursery at Carlisle (7f, soft) off a 15lb higher mark in August 2024; not at the same level last year but starts out for her new yard off a reduced mark; tongue tied; worth a market check.
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8th

8

(2)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:13 Thirsk

Suzette

10st 10lb

J: Mr William Pearman

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Returns to her ideal sphere but has a doubt over current form, having achieved little in AW event on stable/seasonal debut; 0-12 since winning on handicap debut two years ago.

25/1

11th

2

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Suzette

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Won a nursery at Carlisle (7f, soft) off a 15lb higher mark in August 2024; not at the same level last year but starts out for her new yard off a reduced mark; tongue tied; worth a market check.

12/1

7th

10

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Suzette

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Won a 7f Carlisle nursery (soft) off a 13lb higher mark in August last season; ran one of her best races since then when third at Beverley last time (8.5f, soft); below par both previous AW runs (first after a break); bit to prove.

8/1

100/1

Form: -00700

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Yet to show any promise in six runs from 6f to 1m3f.
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12th

12

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Raja Charger

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Yet to show any promise in six runs from 6f to 1m3f.

100/1

12th

14

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Raja Charger

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Sent off three-figure prices for all five starts and has failed to beat a rival; switch to blinkers needs to have a dramatic effect.

100/1

11th

11

(1)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:50 Redcar

Raja Charger

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Poor form in four novice runs from 1m to 1m3f; drops in trip with cheekpieces added; risky.

50/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £310.90
Straight Forecast £160.76
Tricast £2137.10
Trifecta £4616.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mercurius Power

NEWMARKET:

Adelaide Bay

Daily Mail:

Little Ted

The Times:

Arranmore

The Star:

Defence Missile

D Express:

Miners Gamble

Telegraph:

Adelaide Bay

The Sun:

Adelaide Bay

RP RATINGS:

Mercurius Power

POSTDATA:

Mercurius Power

The Guardian:

Mercurius Power

Daily Record:

Little Ted

Daily Mirror:

Arranmore