'You can forget about mudlarks' - Three fast ground horses to follow at Wincanton
3 weeks ago
NEWBURY
12 April 2025
Saturday 12th April
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OLBG Spring Cup Handicap (Class 2) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 7y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 14
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Outside
- Weather
- Mostly cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Two attempts at Newbury comprise his sole win and a good fourth in the 2024 Greenham
/4607-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-12
OR: 98
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 25 | Nby Newbury | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-12 | 14/14 | Ebt's Guard (9L) | 18/1 | 98 | - |
| 1 Aug 24 | Goo Goodwood | 10f GF | 23yHc | 9-9 | 7/10 | Approval (9¼L) | 22/1 | 101 | 91 |
| 22 Jun 24 | Asc Ascot | 7f GF | 3yG3 | 9-3 | 13/19 | Haatem (9L) | 100/1 | 104 | 88 |
| 23 May 24 | San Sandown | 8f Sft | 3yL | 9-2 | 6/6 | Almaqam (17½L) | 16/1 | 106 | 74 |
| 20 Apr 24 | Nby Newbury | 7f GS | 3yG3 | 9-2 | 4/11 | Esquire (1½L) | 9/2 | 106 | 102 |
| 30 Sep 23 | Nmk Newmarket | 8f GF | 2yG2 | 9-2 | 5/9 | Ghostwriter (2½L) | 33/1 | 98 | 100 |
D
7 x Distance Winner - Won 7 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 4 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (33%)
Currently looks unfavourably treated in races of this nature; opposed
710-50
Age: 6
Weight: 9-11
OR: 97
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 25 | Nby Newbury | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-11 | 4/14 | Ebt's Guard (2¾L) | 14/1 | 97 | - |
| 29 Mar 25 | Don Doncaster | 8f GS | 2Hc | 9-8 | 16/22 | Godwinson (9¾L) | 33/1 | 98 | 85 |
| 8 Mar 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 2Hc | 9-7 | 5/12 | Symbol Of Light (2½L) | 10/1 | 98 | 101 |
| 5 Oct 24 | Asc Ascot | 7f Sft | 2Hc | 9-7 | 10/18 | Volterra (7½L) | 25/1 | 99 | 95 |
| 31 Aug 24 | Chs Chester | 7.5f Gd | 2Hc | 9-3 | 1/13 | Divine Libra (¾L) | 11/1 | 95 | 104 |
| 2 Aug 24 | Goo Goodwood | 8f GF | 2Hc | 9-2 | 7/16 | Toimy Son (3¾L) | 18/1 | 95 | 97 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Landed this prize on reappearance last year, beating Godwinson (2025 Lincoln winner)
27749-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-11
OR: 97
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 25 | Nby Newbury | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-11 | 10/14 | Ebt's Guard (6¾L) | 13/2 | 97 | - |
| 25 Aug 24 | Goo Goodwood | 7f GS | 2Hc | 9-7 | 9/14 | Qirat (5L) | 7/1 | 98 | 98 |
| 27 Jul 24 | Asc Ascot | 7f GF | 2Hc | 9-5 | 4/18 | Northern Express (1L) | 9/1 | 97 | 104 |
| 6 Jul 24 | San Sandown | 8f Sft | 2Hc | 9-2 | 7/10 | Cicero's Gift (3L) | 7/1 | 97 | 97 |
| 19 Jun 24 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | 2Hc | 8-13 | 7/29 | Wild Tiger (3¼L) | 18/1 | 97 | 98 |
| 18 May 24 | Nby Newbury | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-3 | 2/12 | Sonny Liston (2½L) | 6/1 | 96 | 101 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Ran creditably in notable handicaps towards the end of his 2024 campaign; solid claims
52242-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-9
OR: 95
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 25 | Nby Newbury | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-9 | 11/14 | Ebt's Guard (7¾L) | 5/1J | 95 | - |
| 28 Sep 24 | Nmk Newmarket | 9f Sft | 2Hc | 8-13 | 2/31 | Liberty Lane (2½L) | 20/1 | 92 | 99 |
| 22 Aug 24 | Yor York | 8f GF | 2Hc | 8-11 | 4/18 | Thunder Run (2L) | 12/1 | 92 | 97 |
| 3 Aug 24 | Thi Thirsk | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-8 | 2/10 | La Trinidad (hd) | 11/2 | 92 | 100 |
| 2 Jul 24 | Ham Hamilton | 8.5f Gd | 2Hc | 10-2 | 2/9 | Aragon Castle (2¼L) | 9/1 | 92 | 99 |
| 21 Jun 24 | Red Redcar | 8f GF | 3Hc | 10-4 | 5/14 | La Trinidad (3½L) | 7/1 | 92 | 94 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
No further progress since Glorious Goodwood win and looks weighted to the hilt
31865-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-8
OR: 94
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 25 | Nby Newbury | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-8 | 5/14 | Ebt's Guard (3½L) | 18/1 | 94 | - |
| 27 Sep 24 | Nmk Newmarket | 8f Hy | LF | 9-0 | 5/5 | Sirona (10½L) | 8/1 | 94 | 83 |
| 14 Sep 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 8f Gd | HcF | 9-9 | 6/19 | Vera's Secret (5¾L) | 13/2 | 94 | 92 |
| 22 Aug 24 | Yor York | 7f GF | 2HcF | 9-1 | 8/17 | Alfa Kellenic (7½L) | 17/2 | 94 | 83 |
| 30 Jul 24 | Goo Goodwood | 8f GF | 3HcF | 9-3 | 1/12 | Surveyor (nk) | 9/2J | 88 | 97 |
| 13 Jul 24 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 7f Gd | 23yHcF | 9-1 | 3/9 | Asian Daze (4L) | 4/1 | 89 | 90 |
Returned to form on last appearance but isn't crying out for this new trip
/0002-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-7
OR: 93
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 25 | Nby Newbury | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-7 | 8/14 | Ebt's Guard (5¾L) | 22/1 | 93 | - |
| 19 Sep 24 | Yar Yarmouth | 6f GF | 3Hc | 9-9 | 2/9 | First Folio (¾L) | 16/1 | 92 | 100 |
| 25 Aug 24 | Goo Goodwood | 7f GS | 2Hc | 8-13 | 14/14 | Qirat (12½L) | 40/1 | 95 | 72 |
| 18 May 24 | Nby Newbury | 6f Gd | 3yL | 9-2 | 10/14 | Elite Status (12L) | 66/1 | 97 | 79 |
| 1 May 24 | Asc Ascot | 6f GS | 3yG3 | 9-3 | 10/10 | Jasour (9½L) | 20/1 | 99 | 81 |
| 7 Oct 23 | Cha Chantilly | 6f GS | 2yG2 | 9-2 | 4/7 | Classic Flower (4½L) | 13/1 | - | 93 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
Scored at Meydan last time and remains well handicapped on best form; major player
-85401
Age: 5
Weight: 9-7
OR: 93
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 25 | Nby Newbury | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-7 | 6/14 | Ebt's Guard (4¾L) | 5/1J | 93 | - |
| 7 Mar 25 | Mey Meydan | 8f GF | Hc | 8-13 | 1/16 | No Retreat (nk) | 11/1 | 89 | 95 |
| 21 Feb 25 | Mey Meydan | 9f Gd | Hc | 9-7 | 13/13 | Magnum Opus (12L) | 6/1 | 92 | 74 |
| 7 Feb 25 | Mey Meydan | 9f Gd | Hc | 8-11 | 4/16 | Arabian Light (3L) | 20/1 | 93 | 92 |
| 10 Jan 25 | Mey Meydan | 9f GF | Hc | 8-10 | 5/16 | First Conquest (4¾L) | 16/1 | 94 | 95 |
| 3 Jan 25 | Mey Meydan | 10f GF | Hc | 9-0 | 8/15 | Asaassi (5¼L) | 16/1 | 95 | 94 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Returns on a career-high mark and this looks a stiff task; 0-13 in handicaps
06618-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 92
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 25 | Nby Newbury | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-6 | 1/14 | Urban Lion (nk) | 25/1 | 92 | - |
| 25 Oct 24 | Don Doncaster | 8f Sft | 3Hc | 9-6 | 8/12 | Harper's Ferry (12½L) | 9/1 | 92 | 78 |
| 4 Oct 24 | Asc Ascot | 8f Sft | 3 | 9-4 | 1/11 | Tareefa (1¾L) | 16/5F | 90 | 95 |
| 28 Sep 24 | Nmk Newmarket | 9f Sft | 2Hc | 8-7 | 6/31 | Liberty Lane (6½L) | 80/1 | 91 | 90 |
| 7 Sep 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 2Hc | 9-1 | 6/14 | Whitcombe Rockstar (4L) | 7/1 | 91 | 92 |
| 23 Aug 24 | Yor York | 8f GF | 23yHc | 9-0 | 15/16 | Treasure Time (19½L) | 11/1 | 91 | 57 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (4%)
Generally progressive in 2024 but shot up the weights; current mark demands more
31120-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 92
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 25 | Nby Newbury | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-6 | 12/14 | Ebt's Guard (7¾L) | 22/1 | 92 | - |
| 28 Sep 24 | Nmk Newmarket | 9f Sft | 2Hc | 8-8 | 25/31 | Liberty Lane (15½L) | 50/1 | 92 | 71 |
| 29 Aug 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 3Hc | 9-4 | 2/14 | Oliver Show (hd) | 16/1 | 88 | 97 |
| 15 Aug 24 | Wdr Windsor | 8f GF | 43yHc | 10-0 | 1/9 | Post Rider (½L) | 11/4F | 82 | 90 |
| 8 Aug 24 | Chp Chepstow | 8f GF | 4Hc | 8-10 | 1/10 | Lady Flora (¾L) | 10/1 | 76 | 84 |
| 24 Jul 24 | Sal Salisbury | 8f GF | 53yHc | 9-5 | 3/7 | Sir Gabrial (6¾L) | 7/1 | 77 | 77 |
w1
Wind Op - First run after wind operation
Something to prove back over 1m, having raced mainly at shorter; all wins over 6f
30008-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-4
OR: 90
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 25 | Nby Newbury | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-4 | 13/14 | Ebt's Guard (8¼L) | 16/1 | 90 | - |
| 10 Aug 24 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 7f GF | 2Hc | 8-13 | 8/9 | Fifty Nifty (8L) | 7/2 | 91 | 79 |
| 31 Jul 24 | Goo Goodwood | 7f GF | 3Hc | 9-7 | 10/18 | Blue Prince (4¾L) | 8/1 | 93 | 90 |
| 20 Jun 24 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | 23yHc | 9-2 | 10/29 | Mickley (7¼L) | 80/1 | 95 | 93 |
| 25 May 24 | Goo Goodwood | 7f Gd | 23yHc | 9-4 | 10/13 | Qirat (5L) | 11/1 | 96 | 90 |
| 10 May 24 | Asc Ascot | 7f Gd | 23yHc | 9-9 | 3/5 | Arctic Thunder (3½L) | 2/1J | 96 | 92 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
Record of 2-2 on AW; he's 0-4 on turf but may do better still; not ruled out
1454-1
Age: 4
Weight: 9-3
OR: 89
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 25 | Nby Newbury | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-3 | 2/14 | Ebt's Guard (nk) | 7/1 | 89 | - |
| 27 Feb 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 4Hc | 9-8 | 1/8 | Shimmering Spin (½L) | 6/4F | 84 | 93 |
| 7 Oct 24 | Yar Yarmouth | 8f Sft | 4Hc | 9-10 | 4/9 | Tribal Chief (2¾L) | 7/1 | 84 | 91 |
| 21 Sep 24 | Nby Newbury | 8f Hy | 43yHc | 9-10 | 5/8 | Atlantic Gamble (4L) | 7/2 | 86 | 84 |
| 3 Sep 24 | Goo Goodwood | 10f Gd | 4Nv | 9-11 | 4/10 | Sir Lowry's Pass (2L) | 11/1 | - | 89 |
| 15 Aug 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 8f St | 5Md | 9-7 | 1/9 | Breathless Spirit (½L) | 8/15F | - | 77 |
D
6 x Distance Winner - Won 6 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 3 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (27%)
Awarded the Spring Mile, following a stewards' inquiry; back on career-high mark
265-41
Age: 5
Weight: 9-2
OR: 88
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 25 | Nby Newbury | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-2 b | 9/14 | Ebt's Guard (6¼L) | 18/1 | 88 | - |
| 29 Mar 25 | Don Doncaster | 8f GS | 2Hc | 9-5 b | 1/21 | Thunder Roar (shd) | 50/1 | 84 | 93 |
| 14 Mar 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 4Hc | 9-11 p | 4/6 | Bravo Zulu (4L) | 15/2 | 84 | 83 |
| 18 Oct 24 | Hay Haydock | 8f Hy | 3Hc | 9-10 b | 5/8 | On The River (8L) | 8/1 | 86 | 75 |
| 4 Oct 24 | Asc Ascot | 8f Sft | 3 | 9-7 b | 6/11 | Ebt's Guard (3½L) | 12/1 | 86 | 86 |
| 14 Sep 24 | Chs Chester | 7.5f Sft | 4Hc | 9-12 b | 2/9 | Pitney (hd) | 10/1 | 83 | 91 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 7 wins from 21 in the last 14 days (33%)
Attractively treated and is one of two interesting runners for his connections
29656-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-2
OR: 88
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 25 | Nby Newbury | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-2 | 3/14 | Ebt's Guard (1½L) | 6/1 | 88 | - |
| 6 Sep 24 | Asc Ascot | 8f Sft | 2Hc | 9-0 | 6/9 | Theoryofeverything (5¼L) | 17/2 | 90 | 88 |
| 16 Aug 24 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 10-0 | 5/6 | Waiting All Night (4¾L) | 9/4F | 92 | 90 |
| 2 Aug 24 | Goo Goodwood | 8f GF | 2Hc | 9-0 | 6/16 | Toimy Son (3½L) | 8/1 | 93 | 96 |
| 6 Jul 24 | San Sandown | 8f Sft | 2Hc | 8-12 | 9/10 | Cicero's Gift (5½L) | 15/2 | 93 | 88 |
| 15 Jun 24 | San Sandown | 8f GS | 2Hc | 9-6 | 2/15 | Two Tempting (nk) | 16/1 | 92 | 100 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 3 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (30%)
Low-mileage 4yo whose sole start at Newbury resulted in his only win; possibilities
/2084-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-1
OR: 87
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 25 | Nby Newbury | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-1 | 7/14 | Ebt's Guard (5¾L) | 11/1 | 87 | - |
| 20 Nov 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 2Hc | 8-9 | 4/14 | Roi De France (1¾L) | 25/1 | 87 | 91 |
| 3 Aug 24 | Goo Goodwood | 7f GF | 23yHc | 8-11 | 8/11 | Witness Stand (8½L) | 14/1 | 90 | 78 |
| 20 Jun 24 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | 23yHc | 9-0 | 21/29 | Mickley (14L) | 33/1 | 93 | 76 |
| 20 Mar 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 5Nv | 9-8 | 2/7 | Night Raider (5L) | 5/2 | 93 | 89 |
| 23 Aug 23 | Yor York | 7f GF | 2yG3 | 9-3 | 5/6 | Indian Run (4½L) | 11/4J | - | 90 |
Verdict
There appears to be a race of this stature in JAMES MCHENRY (nap), who is first choice ahead of Silver Sword.
James McHenry
Betting Forecast:
9/2 Silver Sword,
James McHenry,
11/2 Metal Merchant,
8/1 Classic,
Cogitate,
10/1 Son,
Urban Lion,
14/1 Two Tempting,
Arisaig,
Pearl Eye,
16/1 Ebt's Guard,
20/1 Inishfallen,
Great Acclaim,
25/1 Dragon Leader
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