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Pertemps Network Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Newbury · 14:25 · Saturday, 18 July 2026 · 2m110y · Good To Firm · Class 2

🤖 AI race preview

The race is likely to see a midfield tempo with early pressure from the front-runners, particularly Baileys Khelstar and Almuhit, who have both shown strong headway from over a furlong out and are well-positioned on the track. Baileys Khelstar stands out on form, having won two consecutive handicap races at Kempton and Newbury under improved ground and a career-high 126lbs, with a recent run showing consistent headway and finishing strongly in a nine-runner field; his RPR of 102 and OFR of 84 suggest a balanced, resilient performance, and his draw of 5 offers a clear advantage in the field. Almuhit presents a notable danger as a second-place finisher in a three-runner race at Newbury last month, despite a recent setback at Newton Abbot, and his 124lbs weight and strong ground record suggest he could challenge in the closing stages. Team Player, making his first appearance with tongue-tie, is a value at the forecast price with a solid RPR of 108 and a recent fifth in a Chester Cup, while Duraji, though off the pace in his last outing, remains a hard-to-oppose if he revs up late.

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🏁 Result

1Shrimp Shady (GB) Rob Hornby7.50
2Team Player (GB) Greg Fairley6.00
3Ride The Thunder (IRE) Tom Marquand2.62
4Duraji (IRE) Finley Marsh15
5Almuhit (IRE) Sean Levey12
6Baileys Khelstar (FR) Rossa Ryan5.50

Settled from official results.