November 23 / 16.10 Newcastle (AW)

16.10

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  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 895631 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
With the visor back on for cheekpieces, he was kicked clear by Warren Fentiman and just held on at Doncaster two weeks ago (7f, soft); does love the mud but has form here and off much higher marks; respected.
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12th

12

(8)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

The oldest contender and a familiar face, having taken part in this race for the last four years (form figures read 6529); beat all bar Eldrickjones over C&D last month but the return to this better grade presents a tougher task.

16/1

2nd

10

(5)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Four-time C&D winner, including this race in 2021; second in it last year; has continued in good form in the main since winning over C&D last November (didn't run badly at Doncaster latest) and is on the shortlist now back here.

10/1

2nd

10

(5)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Four-time C&D winner, including this race in 2021; second in it last year; has continued in good form in the main since winning over C&D last November (didn't run badly at Doncaster latest) and is on the shortlist now back here.

10/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 718-03

Last run: 153 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
6f maiden winner for James Tate and placed in a handicap over that far when last seen in June; later bought for 30,000gns and could improve for being gelded; market useful.
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5th

3

(10)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Royal Zabeel

9st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Ties in with Golden Mind on Musselburgh running but the pair of them are facing a stiffer assignment in this major prize; remains useful on turf but a lower mark in this sphere reflects that his peak form, namely dual Listed honours, has been shown on AW.

33/1

4th

1

(6)

4th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 2

13:55 Musselburgh

Royal Zabeel

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Appleby

Made his name on AW but he can do it on turf when the ground is quick, as when a cosy winner at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in August; has since added a second Listed AW event, at Southwell in November, but the Saudi Arabia venture came to nothing in February and he has ground worries today.

12/1

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3rd
3 (4)
Lattaash

13/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: D1330 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Later disqualified after a successful debut; twice ran well over 1m on Tapeta and disappointing handicap debut (when favourite) was too bad to be true; now in cheekpieces and remains of interest.
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3rd

4

(11)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

13:38 Southwell (AW)

Lattaash

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Switched to front-running the last twice, winning a novice event at Wolverhampton (easy task) then disappointing in C&D handicap; widest draw is not ideal if same tactics are attempted.

12/1

3rd

4

(11)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

13:38 Southwell (AW)

Lattaash

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Switched to front-running the last twice, winning a novice event at Wolverhampton (easy task) then disappointing in C&D handicap; widest draw is not ideal if same tactics are attempted.

12/1

8th

2

(3)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Lattaash

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Third in a competitive Newcastle handicap (7f; first-time cheekpieces) before comfortably making the most of a simple task back in novice company at Wolverhampton; looks on the upgrade.

5/1

Form: 539611 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Unbeaten in cheekpieces having narrowly won 1m handicaps here this month; could still be on good terms with the handicapper despite latest 4lb rise.
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14th

13

(3)

3rd Apr 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rogue Encore

8st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Won a Class 4 over C&D in September; unplaced in three runs this year, the latest here last week, and this looks a tough race in which to try to rebound.

40/1

9th

1

(11)

27th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rogue Encore

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

All three wins over C&D, the latest in September; failed to build on his quite promising reappearance when well beaten at Southwell five weeks ago but capable of staging a revival back at Newcastle.

10/1

10th

12

(11)

20th Feb 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Rogue Encore

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Unraced here but goes particularly well at Newcastle (all three wins there at 1m) where he shaped nicely after a break in a Class 2 last month; this mark isn't beyond him.

13/2

Form: 2726R2 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Exposed 6yo who refused to race two runs back but he went close here 22 days ago when never far off the pace; chance if he fancies the challenge.
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6th

10

(1)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Judgment Call

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Has been kept busy since winning over C&D off a 2lb lower mark in December; went in again at Southwell on Tuesday evening and needs respect.

8/1

1st

4

(2)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Judgment Call

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Not the most consistent but still capable on his day, as when winning a 6f handicap at Newcastle in December (2lb higher today); handy draw and no surprise to see him show up well.

14/1

7th

6

(2)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:26 Southwell (AW)

Judgment Call

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Sole win from 18 starts on the AW came at Newcastle (6f, AW) in December and bounced back to form when runner-up there ten days ago; makes each-way appeal returned to 7f off a 2lb lower mark (4lb well in).

8/1

6th
11 (12)
Mahato

7/1

Form: 14-25

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Beaten three times since debut success but wasn't all that far away on heavy last time (7f; handicap debut) and gelded since; the betting could be instructive.
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4th

6

(8)

24th Jan 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Mahato

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Debut winner at Windsor (soft) in 2023 but hasn't added to that; creditable effort in tongue-tie at Wolverhampton penultimate start but failed to settle and below that last time; needs to be back to best.

9/1

4th

6

(8)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Mahato

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Debut winner at Windsor (soft) in 2023 but hasn't added to that; creditable effort in tongue-tie at Wolverhampton penultimate start but failed to settle and below that last time; needs to be back to best.

9/1

9th

2

(7)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mahato

9st 10lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Ran well at Wolverhampton (dropped back to this trip with tongue-tie applied) two weeks ago, taking 6f record to 122; has low mileage and may do better still; respected off unaltered mark.

7/2

7/1

Form: 053522 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Back on a good mark and turn looks near after near misses at Southwell and here (both over 7f); player.
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6th

6

(3)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Enola Grey

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Came from off the pace to win a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton in fine style in December; beaten twice since but she hasn't run badly; fully exposed but a strong pace would enhance her claims.

12/1

5th

7

(5)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Enola Grey

8st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Gemma Tutty

Six-time AW winner but has high mileage and is more exposed than most of today's rivals; gained her most recent success (penultimate start) in Class 5 and faces a stiffer task at this level.

16/1

4th

4

(12)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Enola Grey

9st 11lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

She's 1-16 on turf as opposed to 5-38 on AW, which tempers enthusiasm; well beaten in two runs after a break.

20/1

33/1

Form: 404904 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Rarely seen on the AW and only fourth in a five-runner race here recently; turns ten soon and looks vulnerable.
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2

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Orbaan

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David O’Meara

Veteran who dipped into a seller for his latest win, at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) in July; current handicap mark is workable but his AW strike-rate is 0-13 and he needs to rebound from two down-the-field runs.

16/1

2

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Orbaan

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David O’Meara

Veteran who dipped into a seller for his latest win, at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) in July; current handicap mark is workable but his AW strike-rate is 0-13 and he needs to rebound from two down-the-field runs.

16/1

6

(11)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Orbaan

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: David O’Meara

Veteran who won a Beverley seller in July; some fair handicap runs since but others may have his measure back on AW (0-12 in this sphere).

12/1

20/1

Form: 003756

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Three-time turf winner; not had many chances on the AW but has finished behind Rogue Encore and Enola Grey in recent visits here.
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11th

8

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Mudamer

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Notched two wins over this trip at Catterick last October and he has returned in fine form, making much of the running when a close third over C&D (good ground) last month; solid claims again from an unchanged mark.

6/1

3rd

3

(8)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

Mudamer

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Won a pair of 7f handicaps at Catterick last October; returned from a 142-day absence with a fine third at Newcastle three weeks ago, doing best of the smaller stands' side group; runs off the same mark today and should make another bold bid.

6/1

3rd

5

(9)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mudamer

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Ended a long losing run with back-to-back wins from the front over 7f at Catterick last October; found out in a higher grade at Musselburgh on final start; fifth is the best he's managed in four AW starts (all here) and it's likely best to look elsewhere on reappearance.

33/1

Form: 31-1

Last run: 171 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
6f maiden winner at two; returning from 246 days off when defying a penalty at Ripon (6f, good) and has to rate a likely improver now handicapping over 7f, especially with respected connections granting him time.
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1st

21

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Golden Strike

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Record of 122 over 7f on AW once fitted with a visor; however, despite turf achievements early in career, his return to turf at Doncaster (7f, good to soft; second favourite) in March bore no comparison.

20/1

12th

13

(11)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Golden Strike

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Record of 122, all over 7f on AW, since wearing visor; most recently bumped into thriving rival who was on the second leg of a four-timer; dual winner on turf; solid claims in the retained headgear.

11/2

2nd

4

(4)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Strike

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Reinvigorated by a visor, winning a C&D handicap (beat Bobby Joe Leg) early last month before a close second at Southwell two weeks ago (Goldmoyne third); up another 2lb today but he threatened to be useful in his youth and should have another big run in him.

5/2

Form: 665550 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Eight AW wins include four here; however, didn't run too well after a break at Southwell only 11 days ago.
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10th

5

(3)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

One More Dream

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John & Sean Quinn

Dual course winner (6f/7f) and 3lb lower than when successful at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last September, but he can't be entertained on his performances in the meantime.

25/1

18th

13

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

One More Dream

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

The winner of 13 races, but just three of them have been on turf; yet to shine this year and he was behind a few of today's rivals over C&D last week.

20/1

12th

14

(12)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Thirsk

One More Dream

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John & Sean Quinn

Winner of 13 races and just 1lb higher than for the latest, but quiet in two starts at Southwell (6f, AW) since returning in February; needs to step up.

20/1

100/1

Form: 2-5450

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won early doors for the Crisfords but later sold on for 8,000gns; quiet stable debut at Southwell (7f) when 150-1.
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6th

12

(9)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Neapolitan

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Regressive form for current stable, including after a wind op in February; down the field here two weeks ago (7f) and today's change of headgear isn't enough to tempt.

50/1

6th

12

(9)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Neapolitan

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Regressive form for current stable, including after a wind op in February; down the field here two weeks ago (7f) and today's change of headgear isn't enough to tempt.

50/1

12

(4)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Neapolitan

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Regressive form for current stable, including after a wind op in February; tumbled down the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but he is eligible for weaker races than this.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £87.50
Straight Forecast £93.35
Tricast £484.47
Trifecta £786.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Rogue Encore

RP RATINGS:

Zip

SPOTLIGHT:

Mahato

D Express:

Golden Strike

Telegraph:

Royal Zabeel

The Guardian:

Enola Grey

The Times:

Rogue Encore

Daily Mail:

Rogue Encore

Daily Mirror:

Rogue Encore

The Sun:

Rogue Encore

The Star:

Rogue Encore

Daily Record:

Rogue Encore

POSTDATA:

Zip