Newbury Race 5 - Venture Security Handicap (Str)
SUNNY CORNER (5) impressed as a 7L winner of a Salisbury handicap providing most recent appearance. Holds winning course and distance form. Leading contender. WAR HOWL (4) bids for a hat-trick following wins at Doncaster and coming out on top by a neck at Ascot last month. Dangerous. HERCULEUS (6) shed the maiden tag at Nottingham two starts back before finishing fourth at Goodwood. Wears first-time cheekpieces resuming from a break. NORTH VIEW (1) placed third at Kempton Park AW delivering latest outing. Won at this venue and not discounted.

Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on 6th of 8 at Great Yarmouth on July 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Noble Guest with 65kg at $8.50. Second-up 3rd of 13 at Kempton Park All Weather on August 13 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Maybe Not carrying 63.5kg at $34. Rates highly and expected to measure up.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/13 | 13/08/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Pat Cosgrave | 63.5kg | 1:40.09 | 11-8-3 | 11 |
| 2.3L | $34.00 |
6/8 | 16/07/2025 | 86 | HCP 3U | $19,600.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 65kg | 1:23.35 | 7-7-6 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
9/11 | 21/04/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Billy Loughnane | 56.5kg | 1:25.18 | 8-7-9 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
7/7 | 05/04/2025 | 192 | HCP 4U | $21,950.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Good | Pat Cosgrave | 61kg | 1:09.54 | 3-7-7 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $3.25 |
2/12 | 25/09/2024 | 27 | HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Richard Kingscote | 61kg | 1:25.32 | 11-11-2 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
1/16 | 29/08/2024 | 34 | HCP 3 | $25,410.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | William Buick | 59.5kg | 1:24.85 | 15-14-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
4/10 | 26/07/2024 | 34 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good | Jim Crowley | 59kg | 1:30.18 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
5/10 | 22/06/2024 | 17 | HCP 3 | $27,230.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Daniel Muscutt | 60.5kg | 1:23.56 | 4-5-5 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $8.50 |
2/10 | 05/06/2024 | 26 | HCP 3 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Luke Morris | 57.5kg | 1:24.99 | 9-10-2 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $26.00 |
4/12 | 10/05/2024 | 22 | HCP 3 | $28,400.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good | Jamie Spencer | 59.5kg | 1:14.32 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |
17/17 | 18/04/2024 | 225 | HCP 3 | $90,750.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good | Luke Morris | 56kg | 1:10.30 | - | 9 |
| 12.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently 16th of 19 at York on July 26 over 1600m, 10 len behind Billyb carrying 60.5kg at $6.50. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Goodwood on June 13 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Tempus carrying 67.5kg at $4.30. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16/19 | 26/07/2025 | 43 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 1609m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:36.46 | 17-18-16 | 17 |
| 10.3L | $6.50 |
3/8 | 13/06/2025 | 15 | HCP APP 4U | $22,460.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Good | Lewis Kent | 67.5kg | 1:46.50 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $4.33 |
1/8 | 29/05/2025 | 14 | HCP APP 4U | $15,500.00 | Yarmouth | 1411m | Good Soft | Brandon Wilkie | 60.5kg | 1:25.17 | 4-4-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
2/12 | 15/05/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Brandon Wilkie | 56.5kg | 1:37.24 | 2-4-2 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
3/14 | 27/04/2025 | 45 | HCP 4U | $40,590.00 | Southwell | 1421m | Neutral | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 1:28.24 | 7-7-3 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $4.33 |
1/6 | 13/03/2025 | 19 | HCP APP 4U | $16,610.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Brandon Wilkie | 61kg | 1:37.17 | 4-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.88 |
1/8 | 22/02/2025 | 24 | HCP 4U | $16,610.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | NS | Brandon Wilkie | 58.5kg | 1:25.70 | 2-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.75 |
1/7 | 29/01/2025 | 26 | HCP APP 4U | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Lewis Kent | 68kg | 1:41.63 | 3-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.25 |
3/10 | 03/01/2025 | 41 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Aidan Keeley | 60kg | 1:41.05 | 2-1-3 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
6/11 | 23/11/2024 | 10 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Adam Farragher | 60kg | 1:48.88 | 1-1-6 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $2.63 |
2/12 | 13/11/2024 | 11 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Aidan Keeley | 59kg | 1:37.07 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Jason Watson
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by a neck at Ascot July 25 over 1400m defeating Stratocracy carrying 59kg at $4.50. The race before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at Doncaster June 28 over 1400m defeating Bantz carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Rises significantly in weight but still holds plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12 | 25/07/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good | James Doyle | 59kg | 1:27.90 | 8-7-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
1/10 | 28/06/2025 | 39 | HCP 3 | $15,500.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | Good Firm | Kevin Stott | 59.5kg | 1:25.97 | 7-5-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
8/9 | 20/05/2025 | 52 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good Firm | William Buick | 60.5kg | 1:44.31 | 6-7-8 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $12.00 |
3/9 | 29/03/2025 | 190 | HCP 3 | $13,800.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 61kg | 1:29.00 | 3-4-3 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
13/14 | 20/09/2024 | 14 | NSY HCP 2 | $24,740.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Soft | Rob Hornby | 57.5kg | 1:26.98 | 5-8-13 | 12 |
| 12.3L | $29.00 |
4/5 | 06/09/2024 | 23 | NSY HCP 2 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Harry Davies | 59.5kg | 1:25.84 | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
9/12 | 14/08/2024 | 12 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 59kg | 1:13.83 | 5-7-9 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $9.00 |
3/10 | 02/08/2024 | 14 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good | Connor Planas | 57.5kg | 1:12.82 | 5-6-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $51.00 |
13/16 | 19/07/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good | Rob Hornby | 59kg | 1:24.69 | 5-9-13 | 11 |
| 13.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run scored a big 7 len win at Salisbury August 13 over 1600m defeating Flag Carrier with 62kg at $4. The start before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Chepstow on July 25 over 1600m, 10 len behind Darvel with 61kg at $4.30. Bold showing expected.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 13/08/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $15,880.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Good Firm | Jack Dace | 62kg | 1:44.16 | 7-1-1 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $4.00 |
7/10 | 25/07/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Chepstow | 1609m | Good | Kieran O'Neill | 61kg | 1:34.02 | 9-7-7 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $4.33 |
2/8 | 10/07/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $25,830.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Good Firm | Kieran O'Neill | 59kg | 1:37.85 | 8-6-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
6/7 | 15/06/2025 | 31 | HCP FLAT 4U | $15,880.00 | Salisbury | 2011m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 59.5kg | 2:09.33 | 3-4-6 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $2.88 |
3/12 | 15/05/2025 | 33 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Rob Hornby | 56kg | 1:37.24 | 7-7-3 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $23.00 |
4/6 | 12/04/2025 | 212 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Brighton | 1606m | Good Firm | William Carson | 61kg | 1:34.36 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $4.20 |
7/9 | 12/09/2024 | 28 | HCP 3 | $15,430.00 | Epsom Downs | 1709m | Heavy | Rob Hornby | 60kg | 1:52.55 | 5-5-7 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $6.50 |
5/9 | 15/08/2024 | 27 | HCP 3 | $63,520.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good Firm | P J McDonald | 59kg | 1:41.58 | 9-7-5 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
1/8 | 19/07/2024 | 23 | HCP 3 | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 59.5kg | 1:38.33 | 5-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
1/5 | 26/06/2024 | 26 | HCP 3 | $15,880.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 58.5kg | 1:42.16 | 5-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.91 |
2/9 | 31/05/2024 | 16 | HCP 3 | $10,340.00 | Chepstow | 1609m | Good Soft | William Carson | 62kg | 1:36.75 | 9-6-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Lewis Edmunds
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Goodwood June 20 over 1600m, 4 len behind Organ with 57.5kg at $2.80. Previously first up; second of 11 at Windsor April 28 over 1630m, 1.0 len behind Sea Founder with 56kg at $3.50. Great chance.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 20/06/2025 | 31 | HCP 3 | $22,960.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Good Firm | Lewis Edmunds | 57.5kg | 1:39.56 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $2.75 |
1/9 | 20/05/2025 | 22 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good Firm | Lewis Edmunds | 60.5kg | 1:44.31 | 7-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
2/11 | 28/04/2025 | 194 | MDN 35 | $14,760.00 | Windsor | 1637m | Good Firm | Lewis Edmunds | 56kg | 1:42.25 | 5-6-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
5/8 | 16/10/2024 | 25 | MDN 2 | $12,520.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Heavy | Lewis Edmunds | 60.5kg | 1:52.31 | - | 5 |
| 17.8L | $41.00 |
5/7 | 21/09/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $36,300.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Heavy | Lewis Edmunds | 60.5kg | 1:29.74 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: T E Whelan
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 2nd in a small field at Windsor on August 4 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind First Principle with 62kg at $21. Second run from a spell sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Salisbury on August 14 over 1410m, 2.25 len behind Slipper Time carrying 61.5kg at $17. Needs to go to another level to match these.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 14/08/2025 | 10 | NOV 3U | $16,610.00 | Salisbury | 1402m | Good Firm | Charles Bishop | 61.5kg | 1:28.51 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $17.00 |
2/6 | 04/08/2025 | 91 | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good | Trevor Whelan | 62kg | 1:42.06 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $21.00 |
7/12 | 05/05/2025 | 97 | NOV 34 | $19,960.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good Firm | Trevor Whelan | 64.5kg | 1:43.54 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $151.00 |
7/7 | 28/01/2025 | 66 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $13,070.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Heavy | Marc Goldstein | 65kg | 4:17.60 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 89.8L | $151.00 |
11/12 | 23/11/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 3 | $7,260.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | Marc Goldstein | 71kg | 3:51.72 | 2-11-11 | 0 |
| 120.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Charles Bishop
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on August 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind Lady Wingalong carrying 58.5kg at $13. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track on July 19 over 1400m, 12 len behind Bela Sonata with 57kg at $21. Not keen at all.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 05/08/2025 | 17 | HCP F 3U | $25,410.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Silvestre De Sousa | 58.5kg | 1:24.56 | 8-7-8 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
6/9 | 19/07/2025 | 16 | HCP F 3U | $54,450.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good | Charles Bishop | 57kg | 1:25.15 | 4-7-6 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $21.00 |
10/12 | 03/07/2025 | 327 | HCP 3U | $25,410.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Edward Greatrex | 61kg | 1:25.92 | 10-12-10 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $12.00 |
3/4 | 10/08/2024 | 19 | NSY HCP 2 | $17,310.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Edward Greatrex | 60kg | 1:27.10 | 4-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.75 |
1/10 | 22/07/2024 | 24 | APP NSY HCP 2 | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Edward Greatrex | 61kg | 1:11.05 | 8-8-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
1/14 | 28/06/2024 | 18 | MDN F 2 | $12,340.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Good Firm | Edward Greatrex | 58kg | 1:13.05 | 3-4-1 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $29.00 |
10/11 | 10/06/2024 | - | NOV F 2 | $18,060.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Edward Greatrex | 58kg | 1:12.44 | 11-10-10 | 11 |
| 11.8L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 8 at Newmarket (July) on August 8 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Wonderbolt with 61.5kg at $9. The race before that 5th of 11 at Sandown Park on July 25 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Tropical Heat with 61kg at $9.50. Can improve and is worth thought.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 08/08/2025 | 14 | HCP F 3U | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Silvestre De Sousa | 61.5kg | 1:25.15 | 4-6-5 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
5/11 | 25/07/2025 | 22 | HCP 3 | $15,430.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Good | Benoit De La Sayette | 61kg | 1:30.64 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $9.50 |
2/12 | 03/07/2025 | 211 | HCP 3U | $25,410.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Jack Mitchell | 58kg | 1:25.92 | 8-5-2 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $41.00 |
11/12 | 04/12/2024 | 58 | HCP NSY 2 | $13,100.00 | Lingfield | 1409m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 61kg | 1:23.84 | 9-6-11 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $13.00 |
1/9 | 07/10/2024 | 31 | APP NOV F 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Benoit De La Sayette | 58kg | 1:28.79 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
9/10 | 06/09/2024 | 30 | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Soft | Benoit De La Sayette | 56.5kg | 1:17.67 | 5-7-9 | 8 |
| 13.8L | $9.00 |
4/11 | 07/08/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $12,340.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 58kg | 1:13.98 | 9-8-4 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $26.00 |

Jockey: K Shoemark
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 10 at Epsom Downs on July 10 over 1710m, 9 len behind Golden Circet carrying 59.5kg at $5. The run before that 3rd of 14 at this track on June 12 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind American State carrying 61kg at $12. Worth including.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 10/07/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $15,680.00 | Epsom Downs | 1712m | Good | Robert Havlin | 59.5kg | 1:46.96 | 6-7-10 | 10 |
| 9.8L | $5.00 |
3/14 | 12/06/2025 | 14 | HCP 3 | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Good | Colin Keane | 61kg | 1:38.53 | 12-11-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
10/12 | 29/05/2025 | 24 | HCP 3 | $21,220.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Good | Sean Levey | 59kg | 1:44.47 | 4-4-10 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
2/9 | 05/05/2025 | 38 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Robert Havlin | 61kg | 1:39.96 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
1/12 | 28/03/2025 | 241 | MDN 35 | $13,250.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 56.5kg | 1:25.54 | 3-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
10/14 | 30/07/2024 | 44 | MDN C 2 | $110,700.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good Firm | Robert Havlin | 58kg | 1:09.97 | 14-10-10 | 15 |
| 12.3L | $51.00 |
5/8 | 16/06/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $25,410.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | 1:16.22 | 7-3-5 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $51.00 |