West Court Retreat Supports Heros Charity Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Course: Newbury
Date: 1st Jun 2026
Distance: 1m2f (1m2f)
Type: Flat
Going: Good To Firm
Class: Class 4
Prize: £7,328
Runners: 9
Going Detail: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick: 5.9) (Watered)
Weather: Light rain
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Princess Rascal
4yo ch Filly (GB)Connections
Jockey: Kieran Shoemark
Trainer: Oliver Cole
Whatcombe, Oxon
Owner: Charlie Rosier & Mrs Julia Rosier
Breeding
Sire: Pinatubo (IRE)
Dam: Part Exchange (GB)
Damsire: Champs Elysees (GB)
Breeder: Charlie Rosier & Mrs Julia Rosier
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
She made a low-key return to action at Salisbury four weeks ago but she had been on the up as a 3yo and she could continue that progress with a run under her belt.
Comment
Low-key return to action last month but progressive in 2025 and she should be sharper now
Quotes
"I'd like to keep Princess Rascal at this trip and try her at a mile and a half again next year. We tried it last time but she probably didn't like Kempton. She has a lot of speed and she's done that very well. There's a Group 3 we might supplement her for in France at the end of the month. She'll improve as she gets older - Oliver Cole, trainer."
2025-10-04 - NewmarketPrevious Trainers
- Paul & Oliver Cole (until 2025-07-17)
Race History for Princess Rascal
Twisting Physics
5yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Jamie Spencer
Trainer: Oliver Cole
Whatcombe, Oxon
Owner: Mrs Fitri Hay
Breeding
Sire: Dubawi (IRE)
Dam: Frangipanni (IRE)
Damsire: Dansili (GB)
Breeder: Lord Margadale
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Won two of his first four starts, including at this track on his handicap debut last June (7f, good); both runs this season have been respectable and he could take a step forward with a tongue-tie added.
Comment
Two creditable runs this year; tongue-tie added today; could still have more to offer
Quotes
"Twisting Physics ran very well and probably needs to be stepped up to a mile. He ground it out and we'll probably aim for the Golden Mile at Goodwood before going to the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket - Oliver Cole, joint-trainer."
2025-06-12 - NewburyPrevious Trainers
- Paul & Oliver Cole (until 2025-07-24)
Race History for Twisting Physics
Nanino Niyati
4yo b Filly (GB)Connections
Jockey: Callum Rodriguez
Trainer: Owen Burrows
Lambourn, Berks
Owner: Mrs Meena Tipson
Breeding
Sire: Destino (GER)
Dam: Nantany (GB)
Damsire: Piccolo (GB)
Breeder: M&k Bloodstock Limited
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
1m2f winner for the Kublers last season; not beaten far into fourth in an Ascot handicap (1m2f, good to firm) on her stable debut last month; after just six runs she may do better but such progress is essential.
Comment
Solid 4th on seasonal/stable debut at Ascot last month; others perhaps better treated
Stable Tour
"She ran a really nice race last time at Lingfield. She showed a bit of greenness, so she'll run at Salisbury on Sunday or at Chelmsford, but she's a scopey, athletic filly and she'll stay further. If she stays well she could turn into something quite nice. She qualifies for the Great British Bonus, so we'll probably target that angle whereby she can win her maiden and collect one of those. 11-06-25"
Previous Trainers
- Daniel & Claire Kubler (until 2026-05-04)
Race History for Nanino Niyati
Wanderlust
4yo b Gelding (FR)Connections
Jockey: Jack Dace(5)
Trainer: Iain Jardine
Carrutherstown, D'fries & G'way
Owner: Gonzales And Michael Watt
Breeding
Sire: Churchill (IRE)
Dam: Life Of The Party (GB)
Damsire: Siyouni (FR)
Breeder: Ecurie Vitale
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Fair form in France at up to 1m4f; 50-1 for his stable debut at Chester (10.3f, good) this month and he ran well for a close fourth; drops into a Class 4 and he could yet do better; good to firm ground would be a first.
Comment
Promise in France and again on stable debut last month; good to firm would be a first
Previous Trainers
- A Fabre (until 2026-05-01)
Previous Owners
- Michael Watt (until 2026-05-05)
- Godolphin SNC (until 2026-05-01)
Race History for Wanderlust
Aphrodite Spirit
4yo b Filly (GB)Connections
Jockey: Clifford Lee
Trainer: Roger Teal
Lambourn, Berks
Owner: Janetevans,Norman Courtstud&susanbunney
Breeding
Sire: Ulysses (IRE)
Dam: Siralen (USA)
Damsire: Majestic Warrior (USA)
Breeder: Dukes Stud & Overbury Stallions Ltd
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Improved with each of her three runs as a 3yo, getting off the mark when upped to 1m2f at Lingfield (AW) last September; unexposed but she is conceding race fitness to her rivals and this may not be her day.
Comment
Unexposed but she is conceding race fitness to her rivals; this may not be her day
Stable Tour
"She's a big girl and did very well in her three runs at two. She kept on improving and ended the campaign with a win at Lingfield. She's quite lazy in her work, so she's quite hard to gauge, but it's when they go to the track that you want them to wake up. She'll definitely be going over middle distances. 29-04-26"
Race History for Aphrodite Spirit
Bintabuha
4yo b Filly (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Lewis Edmunds
Trainer: Harry Charlton
Beckhampton, Wilts
Owner: Salhia Stud Limited
Breeding
Sire: Ghaiyyath (IRE)
Dam: Coral Garden (GB)
Damsire: Halling (USA)
Breeder: Ballymaglassan Farm Limited
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Won a 1m2f handicap at Wetherby last April but found life tougher afterwards (highly tried); left William Knight prior to her Yarmouth reappearance, a race where she shaped as though the run would bring her on; better expected this time.
Comment
Promising 5th on seasonal/stable debut; capable of better & she's an interesting contender
Previous Trainers
- William Knight (until 2026-04-06)
Race History for Bintabuha
Victors Spirit
4yo b Gelding (SAF)Connections
Jockey: Jack Callan(3)
Trainer: Neil King
Wroughton, Wilts
Owner: The Ridgeway Racing For Fun Partnership
Breeding
Sire: Vercingetorix (SAF)
Dam: Acaciawood (SAF)
Damsire: Captain Al (SAF)
Breeder: W J Engelbrecht
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Fell in both hurdle starts, after which he was rerouted to the Flat; made a successful handicap debut at Southwell (1m3f, hooded first time) in April and two runs since have both been respectable; more needed to come out on top in this field.
Comment
On the up since switched to handicaps but this might prove too competitive
Race History for Victors Spirit
Morcar
6yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Pat Dobbs
Trainer: Richard Hannon
Herridge, Wilts
Owner: Mrs Johnny de la Hey
Breeding
Sire: Saxon Warrior (JPN)
Dam: Loved So Much (GB)
Damsire: Dansili (GB)
Breeder: Al Wasmiyah Stud Ltd
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
1lb lower than for his last win; two runs back from wind surgery haven't been his best and he is taking on some potential improvers today.
Comment
On a fair mark and conditions will suit but not shone yet this year; takes on improvers
Medical History
Wind Surgery (2026-02-26) Wind Surgery (2023-09-27)Race History for Morcar
Ted Le Saux
4yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Rob Hornby
Trainer: Andrew Balding
Kingsclere, Hants
Owner: Mildmay Racing
Breeding
Sire: Cracksman (GB)
Dam: Theladyinquestion (GB)
Damsire: Dubawi (IRE)
Breeder: Mildmay Bloodstock & Covermarque Ltd
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Down the field on his handicap debut at Haydock in April (extended 1m2f, good to firm); in good hands but doesn't appeal as being ahead of his mark.
Comment
Down the field on his handicap debut in April; mark looks high enough
Previous Owners
- Mildmay Racing (until 2026-05-26)
Race History for Ted Le Saux