Pump Technology Jonathan And Natalie Handicap
Course: Newbury
Date: 1st Jun 2026
Distance: 5f (5f34y)
Type: Flat
Going: Good To Firm
Class: Class 5
Prize: £5,757
Runners: 7
Going Detail: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick: 5.9) (Watered)
Weather: Light rain
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Spring Bloom
9yo ch Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Jack Callan(3)
Trainer: John Butler
Newmarket, Suffolk
Owner: Mrs Pam Aitken
Breeding
Sire: Power (GB)
Dam: Almond Branches (GB)
Damsire: Dutch Art (GB)
Breeder: J A Knox And Mrs M A Knox
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
His losing run is gathering momentum and he has not won over 5f for three years; went close at Goodwood last month (5f, good) though and he should remain a potent force at this level.
Comment
Capable at this level but it is over three years since his last 5f win; each-way shout
Previous Trainers
- Darryll Holland (until 2026-04-07)
- Robert Eddery (until 2025-10-13)
- K R Burke (until 2021-04-13)
Previous Owners
- J C Fretwell (until 2021-04-13)
Race History for Spring Bloom
Aces Wild
7yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Finley Marsh
Trainer: Adrian Wintle
Westbury-On-Severn, Gloucs
Owner: Martin & Wintle
Breeding
Sire: Dandy Man (IRE)
Dam: Fashion Central (GB)
Damsire: Dubawi (IRE)
Breeder: Ballyhane Stud Ltd
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Ran twice over C&D last summer and performed with great credit on both occasions, finishing second to Faustus in July and filling the same position one month later; career-best effort when winning at Bath last week (5f, firm); penalty demands more but he can't be discounted.
Comment
Two good C&D runs last summer and he arrives on the back of a Bath win; should go well
Quotes
"Finley's [Marsh] given Aces Wild a fantastic ride and it's great to see him doing well. The horse deserved it. He'd been unlucky as we'd been chasing pots on the AW and things just hadn't fallen right. The track was a bit of a question mark but he's done well around tight tracks on the AW, so we thought it was worth a try - and it's paid off. Our horses are coming back into great form now and he ran well last time, so I'm glad to see him win - Adrian Wintle, trainer."
2025-07-26 - Chester"Aces Wild is a fast little horse and he's lightly raced and those kind of sprinters improve with age. We are hopeful he will keep the ball rolling - John McConnell, trainer"
2023-01-06 - Dundalk (AW)Previous Trainers
- Thomas Gallagher (until 2024-01-20)
- John C McConnell (until 2023-05-30)
Previous Owners
- Adrian Wintle (until 2024-01-23)
- John Reddington (until 2024-01-20)
- Miss Debbie McConnell (until 2023-05-30)
Race History for Aces Wild
Merrimack
5yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Chloe Lyons(7)
Trainer: Stuart Williams
Newmarket, Suffolk
Owner: W Enticknap & B Ralph
Breeding
Sire: Showcasing (GB)
Dam: Megan Lily (IRE)
Damsire: Dragon Pulse (IRE)
Breeder: Montcastle Bloodstock Ltd
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Better strike-rate on turf than AW; solid third at Windsor three weeks ago (for Chloe Lyons) and has a chance if in the same form; finished behind a couple of today's rivals in a C&D handicap last summer.
Comment
Solid third at Windsor three weeks ago; held by two of these on a C&D run last summer
Previous Trainers
- Simon & Ed Crisford (until 2024-05-22)
Previous Owners
- Stuart C Williams (until 2024-08-09)
- Rabbah Racing (until 2024-05-22)
Race History for Merrimack
Faustus
8yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Ryan Kavanagh(5)
Trainer: Rachel Cook & John Bridger
Liphook, Hants
Owner: P Cook
Breeding
Sire: Mayson (GB)
Dam: Israfel (GB)
Damsire: Dark Angel (IRE)
Breeder: Mrs R D Peacock
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Three C&D runs have yielded two wins and a fifth (in Class 3 company); has only run to form once this year, finishing third to Harry Brown at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) last month; below par last time but if he is to revive it is likely to be under these conditions.
Comment
2-3 over C&D; mixed in 2026 but if he's to revive it's likely to be under these conditions
Previous Trainers
- Robert Cowell (until 2024-07-23)
Previous Owners
- Mrs Susan Hadida (until 2024-07-23)
- Mrs Jenny Hadida (until 2022-03-22)
- Newmarket Red (until 2021-07-27)
Race History for Faustus
Harry Brown
6yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Rob Hornby
Trainer: Peter Crate
Reigate, Surrey
Owner: Peter Crate And Gallagher Bloodstock Ltd
Breeding
Sire: Harry Angel (IRE)
Dam: Sarshampla (IRE)
Damsire: Elzaam (AUS)
Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Took advantage of a career-low mark to land his first win on turf at Lingfield (good to firm) three weeks ago; up 4lb but he has the ability to deal with it.
Comment
Came from off the pace to win at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) last time; chance up 4lb
Quotes
"Harry Brown is a 5f horse really but gets 6f around here. He did that well as he had a lot of weight and will be an interesting horse on the grass - Hayley Turner, jockey."
2023-02-04 - Lingfield (AW)Previous Trainers
- David Simcock (until 2024-07-22)
Previous Owners
- Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum (until 2024-07-22)
Race History for Harry Brown
Hint Of Humour
4yo b Filly (GB)Connections
Jockey: Clifford Lee
Trainer: Tony Carroll
Cropthorne, Worcs
Owner: Agar Elias Montgomery & Partners
Breeding
Sire: Rumble Inthejungle (IRE)
Dam: Skeetah (GB)
Damsire: Heeraat (IRE)
Breeder: Mickley Stud
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
First past the post four times in succession in the second half of 2025 (demoted to fourth on the third occasion); she has carried on the good work this year, finishing second in three of her four starts; more required to defy this mark and she still has a bit to prove on turf.
Comment
Made good progress on AW since last seen on turf; needs a bit more to defy this mark
Previous Owners
- Agar Elias Montgomery & Partners (until 2026-05-26)
Race History for Hint Of Humour
The Feminine Urge
4yo gr Filly (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Ashley Lewis(5)
Trainer: Grace Harris
Shirenewton, Gwent
Owner: The Urge To Win Partnership
Breeding
Sire: Mehmas (IRE)
Dam: Invincible Charm (IRE)
Damsire: Invincible Spirit (IRE)
Breeder: Manister House & Grange Stud
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Ran well for third on her stable debut at Bath in April (5f, good); fair effort three weeks later but she took a backwards step 20 days ago; edging down the weights but others look safer.
Comment
Not kicked on from her promising stable debut in two runs since; others appeal more
Quotes
"I wasn't sure if we got up. I thought we had a great draw in stall one but it played against us. We were a few rows back further than I'd have liked and had to wait for a gap, but The Feminine Urge showed a good attitude when she got out - Callum Rodriguez, jockey, speaking to Racing TV."
2024-08-19 - CatterickPrevious Trainers
- George Scott (until 2026-03-30)
Previous Owners
- Elb Bloodstock Ltd (until 2026-03-30)
- Elb Bloodstock Ltd & Partner (until 2025-05-20)
- Ms E Banks & Partner (until 2024-07-20)
Race History for The Feminine Urge
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