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2025-06-28 Newcastle 13:40
Newcastle

JenningsBet 200 Shops Nationwide Handicap

Going: Standard

Distance: 6f

Prize: £25,770

Runners: 13

Surface: AW

Age: 3yo+

Class: Class 2

Type: Flat

NO.

HORSE

FORM

AGE

ODDS

6 (2)

Fivethousandtoone p (IRE) G CD

J: David Allan T: Tim Easterby

Form: 440985

Age: 7

WT: 9st 9lbs

OR: 95

1.12

Additional info

Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd

Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud

Last run: 9 days

Pedigree

Sire: Frankel (GB)

Dam: Promised Money (IRE)

Damsire: Dark Angel (IRE)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 85 Wins: 8 Percent: 9

Comment: Had some strong C&D form in 2024, winning on Good Friday and also finishing a close fourth in the Group 3 Chipchase Stakes on this card; looked to retain all his ability for his new stable early in the year and he now lurks on a dangerous mark; stall 2 probably not ideal but with a headwind forecast, he might be able to get some cover if dropped in early; far too much ability to discount.

9 (14)

Pocklington w2 (GB) C CD

J: P J McDonald T: Geoff Oldroyd

Form: 11500-

Age: 4

WT: 9st 8lbs

OR: 94

4.3

Additional info

Owner: Bond Thoroughbred Limited

Breeder: Bond Thoroughbred Limited

Last run: 311 days

Pedigree

Sire: Blue Point (IRE)

Dam: Ladies Are Forever (GB)

Damsire: Monsieur Bond (IRE)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 1 Wins: 1 Percent: 100

Comment: Unexposed 4yo; began his career with two C&D wins and was then thrown in at the deep end in Listed/Group 1 company last summer; had a wind op soon after the Commonwealth Cup and he reappeared in the 5.4f handicap at York's Ebor meeting, poorly drawn and not travelling with much fluency early but powering home to be beaten just 3l at the finish; it's hard to believe we've seen the best of him yet and the return to a stiff 6f will suit; on the downside, he's been absent for 311 days and goes without headgear today.

14 (6)

Intrusively w1 (GB) C D

J: Sam James T: Edward Bethell

Form: 32315-

Age: 3

WT: 9st 4lbs

OR: 97

8.0

Additional info

Owner: Bearstone Stud Limited

Breeder: Bearstone Stud

Last run: 289 days

Pedigree

Sire: Territories (IRE)

Dam: Intrusion (GB)

Damsire: Indesatchel (IRE)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 25 Wins: 4 Percent: 16

Comment: Promise in novice/maiden company on his first three starts before taking a huge step forward when third in the Group 2 Richmond Stakes at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to firm); didn't need to reproduce that to record a wide-margin success in a Nottingham maiden in August; he has undergone wind surgery since last seen and he's an interesting runner against older rivals on his reappearance but the worry is that he's handicapped on the Goodwood run and that form, which is head and shoulders above his other RPRs, isn't entirely persuasive.

1 (3)

Aramram (IRE) C D

J: Sean Levey T: Richard Hannon

Form: 222216

Age: 4

WT: 9st 12lbs

OR: 98

12.0

Additional info

Owner: Ziad A Galadari

Breeder: Galadari Sons Stud Company Limited

Last run: 7 days

Pedigree

Sire: Blue Point (IRE)

Dam: Queen's Pearl (IRE)

Damsire: Exceed And Excel (AUS)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 51 Wins: 9 Percent: 18

Comment: He had been banging at the door before winning at Newbury last month and he comes here on the back of a cracking run in the Wokingham last week, missing the break slightly and ending up further back than is usually the case; finished his race off well for sixth, however, and this is less demanding; strong form in three AW starts and this July Cup entrant is a major player.

3 (11)

Strike Red (IRE) G CD

J: Billy Garritty T: Richard Fahey

Form: 9-6256

Age: 7

WT: 9st 10lbs

OR: 96

12.5

Additional info

Owner: Peter Timmins

Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud

Last run: 21 days

Pedigree

Sire: Dark Angel (IRE)

Dam: Capulet Monteque (IRE)

Damsire: Camacho (GB)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 57 Wins: 5 Percent: 9

Comment: Useful sprint handicapper on his day; as good as ever when second at Leicester in April and he ran creditably in a good C&D handicap last month; not quite in the same form at Epsom three weeks ago but he's one to consider.

10 (10)

Drama tb (GB) G D

J: Saffie Osborne T: James Ferguson

Form: 18-931

Age: 4

WT: 9st 8lbs

OR: 94

15.5

Additional info

Owner: Highclere T'Bred Racing - Michelangelo

Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud

Last run: 38 days

Pedigree

Sire: Havana Grey (GB)

Dam: Reedanjas (IRE)

Damsire: Sir Prancealot (IRE)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 17 Wins: 0 Percent: 0

Comment: His handicap form on AW stands up to the closest scrutiny and last month's Kempton success, where he recorded the fastest sectional for each of the last three furlongs, was another step forward; up 7lb and tackling stronger opposition here but there's still a chance he has more to offer on artificial surfaces; more interesting than most.

11 (7)

Adaay In Devon (GB) F D

J: Silvestre De Sousa T: Rod Millman

Form: 66-747

Age: 4

WT: 9st 8lbs

OR: 94

28.01

Additional info

Owner: Horniwinks Racing Syndicate

Breeder: Horniwinks Racing Club

Last run: 35 days

Pedigree

Sire: Adaay (IRE)

Dam: Favourite Girl (IRE)

Damsire: Refuse To Bend (IRE)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 17 Wins: 0 Percent: 0

Comment: Had a fine year in 2024, winning three 5f races, two of them at Listed level; not hit the same heights yet this year but she's dropped 8lb for her efforts; a revival isn't out of the question.

5 (9)

Fresh t (GB) G D

J: Daniel Muscutt T: James Fanshawe

Form: 72314-

Age: 8

WT: 9st 9lbs

OR: 95

50.0

Additional info

Owner: James Fanshawe

Breeder: Glebe Stud

Last run: 266 days

Pedigree

Sire: Bated Breath (GB)

Dam: Kendal Mint (GB)

Damsire: Kyllachy (GB)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 18 Wins: 2 Percent: 11

Comment: Wasn't at his best in 2024, even when winning a messy affair at Ascot last September (6f, soft); first time out not normally the best time to catch him and others are more appealing.

2 (13)

Never Just A Dream t (IRE) G CD

J: Hector Crouch T: Alice Haynes

Form: 06198-

Age: 5

WT: 9st 10lbs

OR: 96

50.0

Additional info

Owner: Saeed H Al Tayer

Breeder: Frank Antonacci & David Reid

Last run: 364 days

Pedigree

Sire: No Nay Never (USA)

Dam: Poetic Imagination (GB)

Damsire: Exceed And Excel (AUS)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 21 Wins: 1 Percent: 5

Comment: Smart form here as a 2yo, notably a conditions-race win over C&D in October 2022; absent since finishing eighth of 11 in the Group 3 Chipchase Stakes on this card 12 months ago; not handicapped out of things on his return and he's been gelded prior to this stable debut (same owner).

4 (1)

He's A Monster (IRE) G

J: Faleh Bughenaim T: Hamad Al Jehani

Form: 0048-9

Age: 5

WT: 9st 10lbs

OR: 96

50.0

Additional info

Owner: Wathnan Racing

Breeder: Frank Antonacci & David Reid

Last run: 161 days

Pedigree

Sire: No Nay Never (USA)

Dam: Al Joza (GB)

Damsire: Dubawi (IRE)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 8 Wins: 0 Percent: 0

Comment: 4-4 on AW when trained by Archie Watson, including a 7f handicap win at Chelmsford off a 3lb higher mark; 2024 was disappointing and he was also well held on his reappearance in Qatar in January; should be of more interest back on AW starting out for a new stable.

7 (12)

Sergeant Wilko p (IRE) G CD

J: Jamie Spencer T: Kevin Ryan

Form: 05-044

Age: 4

WT: 9st 9lbs

OR: 95

75.19

Additional info

Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd

Breeder: Rathasker Stud

Last run: 28 days

Pedigree

Sire: Bungle Inthejungle (GB)

Dam: Lady Spangles (IRE)

Damsire: Starspangledbanner (AUS)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 34 Wins: 3 Percent: 9

Comment: Progressive 3yo, winning four 6f handicaps (including one here); good efforts in defeat on his last two starts, over C&D last month and then at Haydock four weeks ago when sporting cheekpieces for the first time; trying to dominate this field won't be easy though.

13 (5)

Arctic Thunder (IRE) G

J: Paul Mulrennan T: Ed Walker

Form: 978-P2

Age: 4

WT: 9st 4lbs

OR: 90

90.09

Additional info

Owner: Chris & David Stam

Breeder: Pier House Stud

Last run: 28 days

Pedigree

Sire: Night Of Thunder (IRE)

Dam: Al Kirana (IRE)

Damsire: Exceed And Excel (AUS)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 30 Wins: 4 Percent: 13

Comment: Won twice over 7f for Andrew Balding in 2024; pulled up at Kempton on his seasonal/stable debut in April (7f) but showed his true colours when finishing off well for second at Haydock four weeks ago (6f, good); stiff test at this trip should suit and although a 2lb rise isn't ideal, he's one to consider.

8 (4)

Alaskan Gold (IRE) G D

J: Marco Ghiani T: Robert Cowell

Form: 54450-

Age: 4

WT: 9st 8lbs

OR: 94

129.87

Additional info

Owner: Apple Tree Stud

Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Last run: 252 days

Pedigree

Sire: Kodiac (GB)

Dam: Luminous Gold (GB)

Damsire: Fantastic Light (USA)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 12 Wins: 1 Percent: 8

Comment: Useful form for Karl Burke, Listed placed as a 2yo and fourth in a Haydock Group 2 (6f, soft) last May; well beaten in two runs for Alan King in the second half of 2024 (7f and 1m); gelded prior to his stable/seasonal reappearance and could be the type his new yard coax back to form; dangerous mark if he's ready to roll.

NR (8)

Durham Castle t (GB) G D

J: Harry Davies T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Form: 311-71

Age: 4

WT: 9st 7lbs

OR: 93

6.4

Additional info

Owner: Rabbah Racing

Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud

Last run: 12 days

Pedigree

Sire: Havana Grey (GB)

Dam: Dundunah (USA)

Damsire: Sidney's Candy (USA)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 30 Wins: 2 Percent: 7

Comment: Made all to win a 6f maiden at Southwell last August and followed that with an emphatic success at Goodwood on his handicap debut the following month (6f, good); disappointed on his seasonal return last month but back on track when comfortably seeing off five rivals at Windsor 12 days ago; 4lb higher against much deeper opposition this time and he'll need to improve again; after just six starts that's possible though.