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16 May 2025
Friday 16th May
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Greenshields JCB Handicap (Class 5) Racecard
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- Distance: 1m 2f
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 14
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Inside
- Weather
- Sunny
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Switches to turf over a trip that should suit; Oisin Murphy booked; not ruled out
49-604
Age: 3
Weight: 9-9
OR: 68
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 53yHc | 9-9 | 4/11 | Yellow Card (1¼L) | 4/1 | 68 | 69 |
| 7 Mar 25 | Mey Meydan | 9.5f Fs | 3y | 8-9 b | 13/13 | Royal Favour (51L) | 66/1 | 71 | - |
| 31 Jan 25 | Mey Meydan | 9.5f Fs | 3y | 9-0 b | 6/9 | Undefeated (19½L) | 40/1 | 71 | 50 |
| 6 Dec 24 | Mey Meydan | 8f Fs | 9-0 | 9/9 | Heart Of Honor (37L) | 25/1 | 72 | 6 | |
| 20 Aug 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 52yNv | 9-5 | 4/10 | Notimeforchitchat (2¼L) | 4/1 | - | 66 |
| 6 Aug 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St | 52yMd | 9-7 | 4/13 | Chesneys Charm (3L) | 4/1 | - | 65 |
Two 1m wins last year; placed over this trip on AW but vulnerable to stronger stayers
12-527
Age: 3
Weight: 9-8
OR: 67
Days: 37
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 25 | Not Nottingham | 8.5f Gd | 53yHc | 9-5 | 7/10 | Arcturus Flame (4½L) | 5/1 | 66 | 59 |
| 1 Apr 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 10f St | 53yHc | 9-0 | 2/7 | War Hawk (2L) | 7/1 | 66 | 69 |
| 4 Mar 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 53yHc | 9-7 | 5/8 | Spec Of Light (4L) | 5/1 | 66 | 58 |
| 31 Oct 24 | Bat Bath | 8f Sft | 52yHc | 9-2 | 2/6 | Premier (nk) | 4/1 | 66 | 68 |
| 29 Sep 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 62yHc | 9-7 | 1/10 | Keep Singing (1½L) | 11/4J | 61 | 67 |
| 15 Sep 24 | Bat Bath | 8f Gd | 62yHc | 9-10 | 2/12 | Bracklesham Bay (1L) | 11/4 | 56 | 62 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 14 wins from 51 in the last 14 days (27%)
Modest 2yo form but today's trip could bring about an improved showing
4988-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-8
OR: 67
Days: 260
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 24 | Nby Newbury | 7f GF | 52yHc | 9-8 | 8/9 | Geo (6¼L) | 9/1 | 69 | 58 |
| 11 Jul 24 | Nby Newbury | 6f GS | 32yNv | 9-0 | 8/11 | Brian (15½L) | 14/1 | - | 38 |
| 17 May 24 | Nby Newbury | 6f Gd | 42yMd | 9-7 | 9/20 | Mr Chaplin (6½L) | 20/1 | - | 65 |
| 3 May 24 | Goo Goodwood | 5f Hy | 22yNv | 9-3 | 4/7 | Brosay (4½L) | 9/2 | - | 54 |
Improved when second on handicap debut (9.5f, AW) last month; needs more but it's possible
45-42
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 65
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 53yHcF | 9-7 | 2/6 | Romantic Spirit (1¼L) | 11/1 | 65 | 66 |
| 12 Mar 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 5Nv | 8-5 | 4/9 | Marhaba Ghaiyyath (9L) | 25/1 | - | 52 |
| 12 Dec 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St | 32yNv | 9-2 | 5/9 | Cabelleroso (8L) | 100/1 | - | 56 |
| 12 Aug 24 | Ayr Ayr | 7f Gd | 42yNvF | 9-2 | 4/5 | Duty First (7L) | 40/1 | - | 62 |
Some promise on AW but improvement is essential if he's to make a winning turf debut
50-27
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 65
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 53yHc | 9-4 | 7/8 | Riyadh Gem (7L) | 17/2 | 67 | 55 |
| 3 Jan 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 53yMd | 9-7 | 2/9 | Solar Pass (3L) | 12/1 | - | 65 |
| 11 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 52yNv | 9-5 | 10/13 | Molveno (16½L) | 22/1 | - | 38 |
| 16 Nov 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 42yMd | 9-7 | 5/10 | Precision (5½L) | 50/1 | - | 65 |
Didn't progress from debut effort when trained by C Cox; sold 5,000gns; upped in trip
26-584
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 65
Days: 37
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 25 | Not Nottingham | 8.5f Gd | 53yHc | 9-5 | 4/9 | Antiquity (8½L) | 28/1 | 67 | 54 |
| 5 Mar 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 53yHc | 9-4 h1 | 8/8 | Soldiers Star (15½L) | 40/1 | 70 | 27 |
| 5 Feb 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 5NvF | 8-11 | 5/7 | Selenic (4½L) | 11/1 | - | 61 |
| 30 Oct 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 42yNvF | 9-2 | 6/11 | British Blue (4L) | 3/1 | - | 63 |
| 7 Oct 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 52yNvF | 9-2 | 2/11 | Bassadanza (nk) | 18/1 | - | 70 |
No instant improvement for handicapping over 1m2f last month; still has time to do better
674-8
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 65
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 25 | Yar Yarmouth | 10f GF | 53yHc | 9-8 | 8/10 | Keble Spirit (6L) | 15/2 | 67 | 61 |
| 8 Oct 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 32yNv | 9-4 | 4/5 | Shah (6L) | 28/1 | - | 60 |
| 18 Sep 24 | Yar Yarmouth | 7f GF | 42yMd | 9-7 | 7/10 | Nightwalker (7L) | 100/1 | - | 65 |
| 21 Aug 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 42yNv | 9-4 | 6/12 | Detain (8¾L) | 80/1 | - | 56 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 6 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (26%)
1m win as 2yo; strong in betting before being withdrawn at Yarmouth this month (got loose)
133-77
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 65
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 10f St | 53yHc | 9-0 | 7/14 | Cristo (3¾L) | 28/1 | 66 | 65 |
| 27 Mar 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 10f St | 53yHc | 9-0 | 7/9 | Lady Chartwell (8L) | 7/1 | 66 | 60 |
| 31 Oct 24 | Bat Bath | 8f Sft | 52yHc | 9-5 | 3/6 | Premier (½L) | 11/4 | 66 | 68 |
| 5 Oct 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 62yHc | 9-7 | 3/9 | Hippocratic Oath (1½L) | 6/4F | 66 | 67 |
| 19 Sep 24 | Yar Yarmouth | 8f GF | 62yHc | 9-11 | 1/9 | Vilaine Verlaine (nk) | 100/30 | 62 | 66 |
| 24 Jul 24 | Cat Catterick | 7f GF | 52yMd | 9-7 | 5/11 | Chuti Manika (5½L) | 12/1 | - | 60 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Second, albeit well held, on handicap debut at Beverley; has more to offer; key player
567-2
Age: 3
Weight: 9-4
OR: 63
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 25 | Bev Beverley | 10f Gd | 63yHc | 9-9 | 2/9 | Kimeko Glory (5½L) | 5/2F | 63 | 65 |
| 30 Oct 24 | Not Nottingham | 8.5f Sft | 42yMd | 9-2 | 7/9 | Falconer (15½L) | 33/1 | - | 49 |
| 3 Oct 24 | Sal Salisbury | 8f Hy | 42yNv | 9-7 | 6/8 | Perfect Your Craft (12½L) | 25/1 | - | 52 |
| 5 Sep 24 | Hay Haydock | 8f GS | 32yNv | 9-2 | 5/5 | Silver Peak (10½L) | 33/1 | - | 59 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 5 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (28%)
Unplaced in three 1m AW runs this year; up in trip for handicap debut; can do better
750
Age: 3
Weight: 9-4
OR: 63
Days: 39
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Apr 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 5Md | 9-1 | 11/14 | Fifth Column (21L) | 100/1 | - | 40 |
| 21 Mar 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 5Nv | 8-13 | 5/10 | Michael Scofield (5¼L) | 40/1 | - | 64 |
| 12 Feb 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 5Md | 8-11 | 7/12 | Advancing (7½L) | 16/1 | - | 56 |
Still looked in need of the experience when 6th on last month's handicap debut
849-6
Age: 3
Weight: 9-4
OR: 63
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 25 | Yar Yarmouth | 10f GF | 53yHc | 9-6 | 6/10 | Keble Spirit (5L) | 40/1 | 65 | 61 |
| 3 Dec 24 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 8f St | 52yMd | 9-7 | 9/11 | Baridi (14½L) | 14/1 | - | 36 |
| 16 Nov 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 42yMd | 9-7 | 4/9 | Penfolds Grange (2½L) | 15/2 | - | 60 |
| 12 Aug 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 42yMd | 9-7 | 8/9 | Kaytwo (12L) | 14/1 | - | 41 |
Hasn't progressed in handicaps thus far; new trip needs to turn things around
5-6755
Age: 3
Weight: 9-3
OR: 62
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 25 | Yar Yarmouth | 8f GF | 63yHc | 9-8 | 5/6 | Triple Double A (8½L) | 16/1 | 64 | 55 |
| 9 Apr 25 | Not Nottingham | 8.5f Gd | 53yHc | 9-4 | 5/9 | Antiquity (11L) | 11/1 | 66 | 47 |
| 12 Feb 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 53yHc | 9-5 | 7/8 | Montrachet Girl (7L) | 10/1 | 68 | 49 |
| 15 Jan 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 53yHc | 9-4 | 6/11 | Sweet Fantastic (4½L) | 100/30F | 70 | 64 |
| 3 Dec 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 52yNv | 9-4 | 5/10 | Gunship (5¾L) | 25/1 | - | 66 |
| 27 Sep 24 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f Sft | 42yMd | 9-2 | 5/8 | Seaplane (18½L) | 40/1 | - | 51 |
Well beaten in three runs last autumn; bred to do better; gelded prior to handicap debut
066-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 61
Days: 205
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 24 | Nmk Newmarket | 10f Sft | 32yMd | 9-7 | 6/7 | Tremorgio (15L) | 66/1 | - | 56 |
| 13 Oct 24 | Goo Goodwood | 9f Hy | 42yNv | 9-7 | 6/7 | Castle Gates (15½L) | 80/1 | - | 60 |
| 18 Sep 24 | San Sandown | 8f Gd | 42yMd | 9-7 | 11/11 | Prince Of The Seas (32L) | 66/1 | - | 13 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 28 in the last 14 days (4%)
All runs at 7f and she could take a significant step forward now upped in distance
785-9
Age: 3
Weight: 8-11
OR: 56
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 53yHc | 8-11 | 9/10 | Knights Gold (6¾L) | 33/1 | 58 | 45 |
| 18 Nov 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 52yMdF | 9-2 | 5/10 | Zanzoun (9¾L) | 250/1 | - | 56 |
| 30 Oct 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 42yNvF | 9-2 | 8/10 | Bermuda Longtail (14L) | 100/1 | - | 48 |
| 5 Sep 24 | Nby Newbury | 7f Sft | 42yMdF | 9-2 | 7/11 | Too Much Heaven (14½L) | 20/1 | - | 48 |
3
(15)
D
Telecommunication
T: Michael Bell
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
683-41
Age: 3
Weight: 9-8
OR: 67
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 25 | Yar Yarmouth | 10f GF | 63yHc | 9-7 | 1/7 | Gigi Bliss (1L) | 11/4J | 63 | 69 |
| 31 Mar 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 63yHc | 9-7 | 4/10 | Romantic Spirit (5¼L) | 6/5F | 63 | 58 |
| 21 Oct 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 62yHc | 9-8 | 3/12 | Hippocratic Oath (5½L) | 15/2 | 63 | 59 |
| 10 Sep 24 | Lei Leicester | 7f Sft | 42yNv | 9-2 | 8/11 | Starzintheireyes (10½L) | 150/1 | - | 57 |
| 25 Aug 24 | Goo Goodwood | 8f GS | 22yMd | 9-7 | 6/7 | Gazeley (9¼L) | 33/1 | - | 57 |
| 9 Aug 24 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 7f Gd | 42yMd | 9-7 | 9/12 | Righthere Rightnow (11L) | 40/1 | - | 60 |
14
(14)
Naturally t
1
T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger
7555-0
Age: 3
Weight: 9-3
OR: 62
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 25 | Goo Goodwood | 10f Gd | 53yHc | 8-10 | 10/10 | Grecian Legacy (45L) | 66/1 | 65 | - |
| 30 Dec 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 52yHc | 9-9 | 5/12 | Studious (2¾L) | 14/1 | 66 | 66 |
| 20 Nov 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 42yHc | 8-9 | 5/5 | Dante's Lad (9L) | 25/1 | 69 | 54 |
| 30 Oct 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 42yNvF | 9-2 | 5/11 | British Blue (2½L) | 9/1 | - | 67 |
| 10 Oct 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 52yMdF | 9-2 | 7/8 | Shining River (12L) | 5/2 | - | 45 |
| 30 May 24 | Lin Lingfield | 7f GF | 52yMdF | 9-2 | 7/12 | Del Ray (3¾L) | 13/2 | - | 64 |
Verdict
Blue Tempus bumped into one at Beverley and can go well but the longer trip can see an improved showing from SPLIT SILK.
Split Silk
Betting Forecast:
4/1 Blue Tempus,
Channagide,
6/1 Glenridding,
8/1 Silent Affair,
10/1 Bownder,
Divot,
Hamdani Cruiser,
12/1 Zarakerjack,
14/1 Carderock,
Split Silk,
20/1 Azoozi,
Love You Back,
25/1 Rory's Gold,
33/1 Olivia Jane
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