20:03 Newcastle

Friday 26 June 2026

All17:1017:4318:1818:5319:2820:0320:38

JenningsBet Over 200 Shops Handicap

Off time: 20:44 | Winning time: 58.08s

(8)

Irish Nectar^b¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: Connor Planas| T: M Herrington| OR: 75| D

11/2

Sixteen runs since his last win in 2024 but he comes here in good nick for his current yard, snatched up late when tenth of 21 in handicap at York (6f) 13 days ago. One to consider off an easing mark.

Form: 8-29040

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(1)

Sports Coach¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: Cam Hardie| T: A Brittain| OR: 75| CD

15/8

C&D winner. Took a step back in right direction from less-than-ideal draw with eighth of 21 in handicap at York (6f) 13 days ago. Weighted to go very well eased 1 lb for all his draw in stall 1 is a slight concern.

Form: 548698

(6)

Tiriac^p³⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: D Nolan| T: P T Midgley| OR: 73| CD

13/2

Dual C&D winner late in 2025. Yet to fire this season though, only seventeenth of 20 in handicap at York (6f) 34 days ago.

Form: 31-9780

(12)

Blind Beggar^b⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-7| J: T Eaves| T: Jessica Macey| OR: 73| D

40/1

Winner at Sandown (5f) last summer for Michael Appleby and went close over the same C&D on stable debut. However, he's been well below form in 4 outings this year.

Form: 05-0006

(3)

Tanjen²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 71| CD

14/1

C&D winner in August but his more recent form is much less encouraging, just seventh of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (5f) 21 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward.

Form: 120-597

(13)

Fierce¹⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: Jason Hart| T: P T Midgley| OR: 69| D

6/1

Bagged a pair of 6f wins last year and has returned in good form, third of 9 in handicap at Beverley (5f) 10 days ago. Possibilities.

Form: 557-323

(14)

Harb²²

Age: 7| Weight: 9-0| J: Rowan Scott| T: T Davidson| OR: 66| CD

22/1

Resumed winning ways at Carlisle in May but he came in last of 6 in handicap at Hamilton (5f) 22 days ago. This C&D scorer needs to bounce back.

Form: 478816

(7)

Azuinthejungle¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Alex Jary⁽³⁾| T: N Tinkler| OR: 66| BF| D

10/1

Completed a hat-trick at Ayr (5f) last summer. Steadily back to form this season, not enjoying a clear run when seventh of 9 in handicap at Beverley (5f) 10 days ago. Needs considering.

Form: 40-7047

(4)

Little Mi Mi²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: A Mullen| T: I Jardine| OR: 65| CD

9/1

Improved performer this year, winning twice over C&D. Posted another good effort with fourth of 7 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f) three weeks ago so she's not out of things.

Form: 612104

(10)

Maldevious^p1⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: Ben Robinson| T: B Ellison| OR: 64

14/1

Still a maiden but she comes here in good form, third of 8 in handicap at Hamilton (6f) 9 days ago. Enters calculations in first-time cheekpieces.

Form: 7-49443

(5)

Miss Rainbow^v²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-10| J: Barry McHugh| T: Miss Tracy Waggott| OR: 62| C| D

16/1

Advanced her form with success in 12-runner handicap at Thirsk (5f) three weeks ago, always holding on. Up 4 lb but form franked so this course winner can go well again.

Form: 7-63521

(9)

Henery Hawk³⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 8-8| J: L Morris| T: Miss L A Perratt| OR: 60| CD

33/1

A 4-time C&D winner who also notched at Wolverhampton (5f) in April. Comes here on the back of a good third of 6 in handicap at Ayr (5f) last month so ought to be in the shake-up.

Form: 323613

Non-Runners

(2)

Call To Action²²

Weight: 9-9| Age: 5

T: M & D Easterby J: Billy Garritty

(11)

Ancient State⁷

Weight: 9-8| Age: 4

T: Adam Kirby J: S H James

Forecasts

Sports Coach (15/8), Ancient State (7/2), Irish Nectar (11/2), Fierce (6/1), Call To Action (6/1), Tiriac (13/2), Little Mi Mi (9/1), Azuinthejungle (10/1), Tanjen (14/1), Maldevious (14/1), Miss Rainbow (16/1), Harb (22/1), Henery Hawk (33/1), Blind Beggar (40/1)

Lots with chances but SPORTS COACH has slipped to a good mark and hinted at a revival when eighth in a big-field York handicap last time so gets the vote. Recent Newmarket scorer Ancient State heads the list of dangers turned out under a 5 lb penalty, although Miss Rainbow, Irish Nectar and Call To Action all need factoring in too.