15:15 Newcastle

Saturday 28 June 2025

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

Off time: 15:18 | Winning time: 3m 31.28s

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(7)

Onesmoothoperator¹¹⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-12| J: Connor Beasley| T: B Ellison| OR: 105| CD

16/1

Ready winner of this 12 months ago and he comes here from a spell in Meydan, posting a solid fifth in Dubai City of Gold at Meydan (12f) in March. Can go well in his follow-up bid now back up in trip.

Form: 105-735

(10)

Roaring Legend^t⁵¹

11/1

Has thrived returned to the Flat for new yard, bringing up the hat-trick at Lingfield (2m) in February. Faced a stiff task when last of 6 in Ormonde Stakes at Chester 51 days ago and this C&D scorer can't be dismissed after a wind op.

Form: 1/11166

(18)

Lavender Hill Mob^p¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Mason Paetel⁽⁷⁾| T: James Owen| OR: 98| D

40/1

Resumed winning ways in 1m4f handicap at Newmarket in May and not disgraced when 11th of 16 in Copper Horse at Royal Ascot following month. No forlorn hope.

Form: 47-5410

(14)

East India Dock¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: James Doyle| T: James Owen| OR: 97| D

7/2

Made a fine start over hurdles for James Owen, winning 3 times prior to a Triumph third at Cheltenham. Resumed his progress back in this sphere when landing Chester Cup before a very good sixth of 20 in Ascot Stakes at Royal Ascot. Merits serious consideration off the same mark.

Form: 4314-16

(1)

Pappano¹⁰⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: J P Spencer| T: W P Mullins| OR: 96

12/1

Developed into a useful handicapper for John & Thady Gosden, doubling his tally back on the AW at Southwell last September. Looked badly in need of experience when pulled up in Triumph Hurdle and now returns to the Flat with more to offer. Interesting prospect for top yard.

Form: 658513-

(5)

Imperial Sovereign²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Saffie Osborne| T: P A Kirby| OR: 96| C

50/1

Winless since his debut here in 2023 for Karl Burke. Changed hands for 49,000 guineas and made a solid start for his new stable when eighth of 14 in handicap at Haydock (11.8f) 28 days ago. Possibilities stepping up in trip.

Form: 66945-8

(2)

Faylaq⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 9-3| J: P Mulrennan| T: J S Goldie| OR: 96

25/1

Scored twice at Hamilton in May and has continued in very good nick, third of 8 in handicap at Ayr (13f) 7 days ago when not ideally placed. Third in this in 2023 so enters calculations.

Form: 711653

(20)

Manxman^v¹¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: S & E Crisford| OR: 95| D

12/1

Boasts a good strike rate and he landed 2m handicap at Goodwood in May. Only 15th in Ascot Stakes at Royal Ascot since but last season's Cesarewitch second is the type to bounce back quickly.

Form: 312-210

(12)

Duke Of Oxford^t⁵⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Taryn Langley⁽⁷⁾| T: M L W Bell| OR: 95| D

11/1

A reliable stayer on AW who ran really well when third in this 12 months ago. Beat only two back on turf in the Chester Cup in May but no surprise to see him play a part returned to the AW here.

Form: 311-430

(19)

Who's Glen⁵⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: P J McDonald| T: A M Balding| OR: 93

17/2

Relished the increase in stamina when an emphatic winner of 14f Chester handicap last autumn. Has advanced his form both runs this term, not ideally placed and catching eye when fifth of 15 to East India Dock in Chester Cup in May. Remains with potential at staying trips and a player.

Form: 4215-25

(15)

Zanndabad^t²⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: Jim Crowley| T: A J Martin| OR: 93

13/2

A fairly useful 1m2f winner in France in 2022. Winless for current yard but an excellent third in Chester Cup 12 months ago and he returned with an encouraging seventh in 14f Curragh handicap 24 days ago. Considered on his tapeta debut.

Form: 07/366-7

(4)

Charging Thunder^p⁵⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 8-12| J: Harry Davies| T: James Owen| OR: 91| D

22/1

Yet another success story for James Owen, garnering a fifth win in 2m Southwell handicap in March. Trapped wide from high draw when beating only one in Chester Cup last time so can't be ruled out.

Form: 31-1250

(8)

Intinso⁷⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 8-12| J: S H James| T: Craig Lidster| OR: 91| CWS

100/1

Course winner but he comes here well below par, only thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Musselburgh (14f, good) 70 days ago. Needs subsequent breathing surgery to spark a resurgence.

Form: 003-400

(13)

Asgard's Captain²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-12| J: S M Levey| T: Dylan Cunha| OR: 91| C

18/1

Has done really well since joining present yard last winter and took his form up a notch with an impressive success at Epsom (1m4f) in April. Set plenty to do when a good fourth in similar event there three weeks ago. Not without interest on his first go over 2m.

Form: 426014

(11)

Golden Rules⁹¹

Age: 8| Weight: 8-11| J: S De Sousa| T: T Faulkner| OR: 90| D

14/1

Useful for John Gosden and overcame 638 days off to win at Kempton on debut for current yard before an excellent runner-up in this later in 2023. Resumed with an encouraging fourth of nine in 2m Kempton handicap in March so he's very much one to consider.

Form: 24412/4

(17)

Shajak¹⁵⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 8-10| J: L Morris| T: James Owen| OR: 89| D

40/1

A fairly useful hurdler/chaser for Gordon Elliott who wasn't disgraced when eighth in 3m Down Royal chase in January. Also a fair 1m4f Flat winner so he's not discounted on his yard/tapeta debut after a break.

Form: 30643/0-

(9)

Spirit Mixer²⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 8-10| J: Rob Hornby| T: A M Balding| OR: 89| D

25/1

A dual 2m scorer last term and he comes here in good form, runner-up in 2m Goodwood handicap 20 days ago. No forlorn hope.

Form: 110-572

(3)

Dancing In Paris³⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 8-10| J: Marco Ghiani| T: Ian Williams| OR: 89

11/1

A three-time winner last season (at up to 14f) and he comes here on the back of a good third of 8 in 14f Goodwood handicap last month. This consistent sort can't be dismissed despite a 2 lb weights rise.

Form: 8313-43

(16)

Alrazeen⁹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-9| J: Warren Fentiman⁽⁵⁾| T: Miss Gay Kelleway| OR: 88| D

50/1

Completed a AW hat-trick at Kempton in February but he's been well below par in 2m handicaps at Southwell and back at Kempton since. Could bounce back after a break though.

Form: 711-167

(6)

Tribal Star^p²⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 8-9| J: Jamie Powell⁽³⁾| T: A McGuinness| OR: 88

11/1

Got off the mark at Dundalk (1m4f) in November and advanced his form when runner-up over C&D in April. Below par back on turf when ninth in 14f Curragh handicap last time but this Irish raider can get back on track here.

Form: 312-229

Forecasts

East India Dock (7/2), Zanndabad (13/2), Who's Glen (17/2), Dancing In Paris (11/1), Tribal Star (11/1), Roaring Legend (11/1), Duke Of Oxford (11/1), Manxman (12/1), Pappano (12/1), Golden Rules (14/1), Onesmoothoperator (16/1), Asgard's Captain (18/1), Charging Thunder (22/1), Spirit Mixer (25/1), Faylaq (25/1), Shajak (40/1), Lavender Hill Mob (40/1), Imperial Sovereign (50/1), Alrazeen (50/1), Intinso (100/1)

Andrew Balding's progressive WHO'S GLEN remains unexposed at staying trips and can build on a promising Chester Cup fifth when set a lot to do to gain his biggest prize yet. Willie Mullins relies on Pappano and this former Gosden inmate also looks to have better days ahead of him so rates a big threat. The handily-weighted Golden Rules can have a say too, while East India Dock and Asgard's Captain must enter calculations. Tribal Star completes the shortlist in a cracking Northumberland Plate.