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Local IQ Handicap

Newbury · 20:30 · Thursday, 2 July 2026 · 1m · Good To Firm · Class 5

🤖 AI race preview

Thanos makes appeal as the standout on form, having improved significantly since his cheekpiece introduction with two wins in the last 34 days, including a convincing 7f Lingfield performance and a solid 1m Chepstow win over good to firm ground at 141lbs — a marked step up in rating and distance. His RPR of 84 and consistent headway over 2f out in both recent runs suggest a shape that can hold pace and push in the middle, while a draw of 4 offers a balanced position. Del Corso presents a notable danger with a 127lb carry and strong recent showing at Lingfield, where he finished fourth despite soft ground, and Lucky Luna, though a novice, shows promise with a 1st at Salisbury under favourable conditions, though her class drop and limited experience on handicap ground raise caution. Venturing, making his first start for Tony Carroll, offers a value at the forecast price with a solid 127lb rating and recent staying effort, while Drymee’s form at Lingfield and improved RPR of 79 suggest he could make a late surge if the ground holds.

Written by our AI before the off from form, ratings and conditions — neutral analysis, not a betting recommendation. How we build verdicts.

🏁 Result

1Drymee (GB) Tom Marquand2.75
2Del Corso (GB) Kieran Shoemark3.25
3Thanos (GB) Lewis Edmunds2.75
4Venturing (IRE) David Egan15

Settled from official results.