Thursday's racing: Trainer to follow, Balding sends one to Hamilton and an Irish Derby tip
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NEWCASTLE (AW)
25 June 2026
Thursday 25th June
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JenningsBet In Kippax Seaton Delaval Handicap (Class 2) Racecard
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- Distance: 1m 5y
- Going: Standard To Slow
- Runners
- 11
- Type
- All Weather
- Surface
- Tapeta
- Stalls
- Inside
- Weather
- Sunny
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Clouds Hill
Selected at:
14/1
Clouds Hill has a consistent record on turf, making the frame in all but one of his five starts, and he landed a Yarmouth handicap in good style back in April. Dropping back to a mile could be a smart move and the handicapper has dropped him 1lb since his last run.
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Has struggled in Listed events in last two starts and he's untried on AW; bit to prove
2167-5
Age: 4
Weight: 9-9
OR: 103
Days: 89
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 26 | Don Doncaster | 8f GS | L | 9-2 t | 5/5 | Docklands (18½L) | 11/1 | 105 | 74 |
| 29 Oct 25 | Not Nottingham | 8.5f Sft | L | 9-1 t | 7/8 | Ice Max (11L) | 4/1 | 105 | 86 |
| 27 Sep 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 9f GF | 2Hc | 8-13 t | 6/23 | Boiling Point (5½L) | 8/1 | 101 | 100 |
| 13 Sep 25 | Don Doncaster | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-3 t | 1/14 | Cash (2¾L) | 11/5F | 97 | 110 |
| 24 Aug 25 | Goo Goodwood | 8f GF | 3Hc | 9-10 t | 2/11 | Tribal Chief (½L) | 7/2 | 95 | 106 |
| 2 Aug 25 | Thi Thirsk | 8f GF | 2Hc | 8-11 t1 | 2/5 | Big Leader (nk) | 9/4 | 93 | 101 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 33 in the last 14 days (3%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 36 in the last 14 days (3%)
Well held in both runs for new yard this season; needs to raise his game back on AW
500-05
Age: 7
Weight: 9-1
OR: 95
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 26 | Ham Hamilton | 8.5f Gd | 2Hc | 9-11 | 5/5 | Diego Ventura (5¼L) | 20/1 | 99 | 94 |
| 2 May 26 | Thi Thirsk | 8f GF | 2Hc | 9-11 | 10/13 | Mirsky (5¼L) | 40/1 | 102 | 100 |
| 19 Sep 25 | Nwc Newcastle (Aus) | 7.5f Gd | HcG3 | 9-3 t | 13/13 | Headley Grange (13½L) | 100/1 | - | 82 |
| 6 Sep 25 | Ran Randwick | 7f Gd | G2 | 8-9 t | 14/16 | Pericles (5¾L) | 100/1 | - | 99 |
| 17 May 25 | Doo Doomben | 8f Sft | HcL | 9-4 t | 5/7 | Brookhaven (2½L) | 11/10F | - | - |
| 26 Apr 25 | Ran Randwick | 7.5f GS | Hc | 9-7 t | 3/15 | Punch Lane (5L) | 40/1 | - | 114 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Hold-up performer; on reduced mark but his last win was in 2023 and others are preferred
3000-0
Age: 7
Weight: 9-1
OR: 95
Days: 68
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 26 | Nby Newbury | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-4 | 17/24 | Linwood (6½L) | 50/1 | 97 | 92 |
| 21 Aug 25 | Yor York | 8f GF | 2Hc | 9-12 | 12/17 | Bullet Point (5L) | 40/1 | 100 | 97 |
| 29 Jul 25 | Goo Goodwood | 10f Gd | 2Hc | 9-2 | 11/18 | Westridge (9¼L) | 14/1 | 100 | 94 |
| 12 Jul 25 | Yor York | 10.5f GF | 2Hc | 9-10 | 11/18 | Fox Legacy (10½L) | 28/1 | 102 | 92 |
| 5 Jul 25 | San Sandown | 10f GF | 2Hc | 9-11 | 3/8 | Flying Frontier (¾L) | 9/2 | 100 | 102 |
| 18 Jun 25 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | 2Hc | 9-8 | 10/30 | My Cloud (6½L) | 22/1 | 102 | 99 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 6 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (25%)
Has solid record in handicaps including when fourth in the Spring Cup in April; key player
324-43
Age: 4
Weight: 9-0
OR: 94
Days: 47
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 May 26 | Lin Lingfield | 7.5f GF | 3Hc | 9-8 | 3/8 | Foreseen (1½L) | 5/4F | 94 | 98 |
| 18 Apr 26 | Nby Newbury | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-1 | 4/24 | Linwood (1¼L) | 6/1 | 94 | 101 |
| 3 Nov 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 2Hc | 9-4 | 4/12 | Chancellor (2¼L) | 100/30 | 94 | 98 |
| 12 Oct 25 | Goo Goodwood | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-4 | 2/12 | Cerulean Bay (¾L) | 3/1 | 93 | 99 |
| 14 Sep 25 | Don Doncaster | 7f GS | 23yHc | 9-2 | 3/16 | Rogue Diplomat (1L) | 11/2 | 92 | 98 |
| 23 Aug 25 | Goo Goodwood | 7f GF | 2Hc | 8-9 | 5/12 | Darkness (2¾L) | 4/1 | 92 | 94 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (0%)
Both wins have been on AW and has claims if he gets a good pace back in this sphere
321245
Age: 5
Weight: 8-11
OR: 91
Days: 55
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | 3Hc | 9-8 | 5/11 | Joolianoss (6L) | 4/1 | 92 | 90 |
| 3 Apr 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 2Hc | 8-9 | 4/14 | Tyrrhenian Sea (1¾L) | 18/1 | 92 | 98 |
| 20 Mar 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 3Hc | 9-4 | 2/12 | First Principle (nk) | 15/2 | 90 | 98 |
| 20 Feb 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 3Hc | 9-4 | 1/12 | Zryan (2L) | 6/1 | 86 | 97 |
| 6 Feb 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 4Hc | 9-9 | 2/12 | Callianassa (nk) | 100/30 | 85 | 92 |
| 16 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 2Hc | 8-10 | 3/9 | Witch Hunter (1¾L) | 18/1 | 85 | 90 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Big improver last year but he's been out of sorts in two runs this season
820-70
Age: 5
Weight: 8-11
OR: 91
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 26 | Eps Epsom | 8.5f GS | 2Hc | 9-5 | 12/18 | Mister Winston (7½L) | 28/1 | 93 | 85 |
| 9 May 26 | Lin Lingfield | 7.5f GF | 3Hc | 9-9 | 7/8 | Foreseen (16½L) | 4/1 | 95 | 60 |
| 27 Sep 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 9f GF | 2Hc | 8-10 | 21/23 | Boiling Point (19½L) | 25/1 | 93 | 60 |
| 5 Sep 25 | Asc Ascot | 8f Sft | 2Hc | 9-2 | 2/17 | Shout (2¾L) | 14/1 | 93 | 101 |
| 14 Aug 25 | Wdr Windsor | 10f GF | 2Hc | 9-9 | 8/9 | Auld Toon Loon (5L) | 4/1 | 93 | 90 |
| 31 Jul 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 3Hc | 9-9 | 1/11 | Shamrock Bay (2L) | 7/2F | 87 | 102 |
CD
3 x C&D Winner - Won 3 times before on this course at this distance
D
6 x Distance Winner - Won 6 times before at this distance
All wins have been on AW but he's been tailed off on turf in last two runs; risks attached
-17300
Age: 8
Weight: 8-10
OR: 90
Days: 41
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 26 | Yor York | 7f Gd | 4Hc | 9-9 | 22/22 | Zarathos (46L) | 40/1 | 80 | - |
| 1 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | 3Hc | 9-1 | 11/11 | Joolianoss (19L) | 40/1 | 82 | 49 |
| 3 Apr 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 8f St | 3Hc | 9-9 | 3/12 | Angel Hunter (½L) | 12/1 | 90 | 96 |
| 20 Feb 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 3Hc | 9-8 | 7/12 | Dosman (4½L) | 14/1 | 90 | 90 |
| 22 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 3Hc | 9-6 | 1/7 | Nikovo (½L) | 5/1 | 87 | 95 |
| 17 Dec 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 3Hc | 9-8 | 2/12 | Final Night (¾L) | 16/1 | 86 | 93 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
On last winning mark but he's not easy to predict and was well held last time
1-0934
Age: 5
Weight: 8-10
OR: 90
Days: 47
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 May 26 | Lin Lingfield | 7.5f GF | 3Hc | 9-5 b | 4/8 | Foreseen (8L) | 10/1 | 91 | 78 |
| 14 Apr 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-0 b | 3/10 | Mister Winston (3L) | 14/1 | 91 | 94 |
| 28 Mar 26 | Don Doncaster | 8f GS | 2Hc | 9-0 b | 9/21 | Urban Lion (4L) | 66/1 | 92 | 93 |
| 7 Mar 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 2Hc | 9-0 b | 10/12 | The Lost King (10L) | 16/1 | 92 | 78 |
| 3 Dec 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 3Hc | 9-6 b1 | 1/10 | Flag Of St George (hd) | 11/2 | 90 | 99 |
| 24 Oct 25 | Nby Newbury | 7f Sft | 3Hc | 9-10 p | 13/13 | Headmaster (27L) | 8/1 | 91 | 29 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Low-mileage 4yo, who has form figures of 223 this season; respected back in trip
75-223
Age: 4
Weight: 8-9
OR: 89
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 26 | Rip Ripon | 10f Gd | 3Hc | 9-8 | 3/10 | Spioradalta (1½L) | 9/4F | 89 | 94 |
| 7 May 26 | Red Redcar | 8f Gd | 3Hc | 9-6 | 2/9 | Rainbow Nebula (1L) | 3/1 | 87 | 95 |
| 27 Apr 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 4Hc | 9-11 | 2/7 | Port Road (nk) | 4/7F | 87 | 94 |
| 27 Sep 25 | Hay Haydock | 8f GS | 2Hc | 8-11 | 5/10 | Fondo Blanco (7½L) | 9/2 | 89 | 86 |
| 14 Sep 25 | Don Doncaster | 7f GS | 23yHc | 9-1 | 7/16 | Rogue Diplomat (3L) | 11/2 | 91 | 92 |
| 2 Aug 25 | Goo Goodwood | 7f GS | 23yHc | 8-11 | 10/16 | Mudbir (5¼L) | 13/2 | 92 | 86 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 26 in the last 14 days (4%)
Two wins from seven starts but he flopped at Redcar last time; needs to bounce back
17-139
Age: 4
Weight: 8-6
OR: 86
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May 26 | Red Redcar | 10f GF | 2Hc | 9-6 | 9/10 | Danger Bay (10½L) | 7/2J | 87 | 78 |
| 15 May 26 | Nby Newbury | 10f Gd | 3Hc | 9-1 | 3/11 | Hand Of God (2¾L) | 16/1 | 87 | 93 |
| 30 Apr 26 | Yar Yarmouth | 10f GF | 4Hc | 9-8 | 1/5 | A Major Payne (2L) | 17/2 | 82 | 91 |
| 3 Dec 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 4Hc | 9-5 | 7/11 | Brasil Power (6L) | 10/1 | 84 | 78 |
| 18 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 5Nv | 9-0 | 1/9 | Forest Caper (1½L) | 5/4F | - | 81 |
| 3 Jun 25 | Lei Leicester | 8f GF | 4Md | 9-5 | 2/11 | Archivist (4½L) | 9/1 | - | 78 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 31 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (0%)
Ex-William Haggas; made an encouraging start for new yard last week and he's in the mix
2763-6
Age: 4
Weight: 8-5
OR: 85
Days: 6
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 26 | Red Redcar | 8f Gd | 3Hc | 9-11 p1 | 6/11 | City Of Poets (3¼L) | 50/1 | 85 | 85 |
| 12 Oct 25 | Goo Goodwood | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 8-10 | 3/12 | Cerulean Bay (1½L) | 8/1 | 85 | 90 |
| 13 Sep 25 | Don Doncaster | 10f Sft | 2Hc | 7-11 | 6/9 | Fantasy Believer (7¾L) | 5/1 | 87 | 80 |
| 11 Jul 25 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 10f GF | 23yHc | 9-5 b | 7/8 | King's Charter (7¾L) | 12/1 | 88 | 86 |
| 7 Jun 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 9f Gd | 23yHc | 9-2 b1 | 2/8 | Thunder Wonder (nse) | 100/30 | 85 | 90 |
| 17 May 25 | Nby Newbury | 8f GF | 33yHc | 9-6 | 3/10 | Solar Army (2¾L) | 5/1 | 85 | 87 |
Verdict
Most of these have something to prove and this could revolve around the low-mileage 4yos El Matador and BACK IN BLACK.
Back In Black
Betting Forecast:
9/4 Back In Black,
3/1 El Matador,
7/1 Treble Tee,
15/2 Dosman,
10/1 Regalian,
12/1 Ancient Rome,
Clouds Hill,
14/1 Mr Swivell,
16/1 Dingle,
20/1 Al Mubhir,
Christian David
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