December 03 / 14.54 Newcastle (AW)

14.54

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  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 335535 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Needs to be delivered late to be at his best, as when recording his third course win in January off 1lb higher mark; has run well over C&D on his three runs since returning from six-month absence and not out of this.
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9th

1

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Urban Road

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

Posted duck eggs at York the last twice but this is a drop back in class and he's on last winning mark; however, still has a much better strike-rate on AW than on turf and his losing run is mounting up.

12/1

11th

9

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Urban Road

10st 8lb

J: Mr David Dunsdon

T: Alan Brown

He's 8-50 on the AW and only 1-13 on turf; he was bang there over this far and off this mark at Redcar in April but he's another in here on a recovery mission after two lesser efforts.

40/1

15th

13

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Urban Road

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Alan Brown

Eight of his nine wins have been on the AW, including a hat-trick in February last year; pulled too hard when well beaten last time but had run two sound races ar Redcar prior to that (1m2f, good to firm); worth considering from his inside draw.

25/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 712254 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come on AW, latest at Lingfield (1m2f) in July off 4lb lower mark; ran well subsequently when second at Chelmsford and Lingfield and has excuses for her last two defeats (race may have come too soon; ground); should go close.
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5th

5

(1)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:23 Newcastle (AW)

Orbital

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Two wins on AW during the summer and she returned to form with a close call over C&D two weeks ago; nudged up 2lb but she was as good as ever last time and is strongly respected with cheekpieces added.

11/8

5th

5

(1)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:23 Newcastle (AW)

Orbital

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Two wins on AW during the summer and she returned to form with a close call over C&D two weeks ago; nudged up 2lb but she was as good as ever last time and is strongly respected with cheekpieces added.

11/8

2nd

8

(10)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:54 Newcastle (AW)

Orbital

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Both wins have come on AW, latest at Lingfield (1m2f) in July off 4lb lower mark; ran well subsequently when second at Chelmsford and Lingfield and has excuses for her last two defeats (race may have come too soon; ground); should go close.

11/2

13/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 987-75

Last run: 256 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has been off since March, when again doing his best work late, over 1m on Lingfield AW; steps back up in trip for the first time since 2022 and has to be of interest if there's market support.
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3rd

1

(7)

13th Aug 2026

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1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:23 Lingfield (AW)

Kaaranah

10st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Has won at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) in four of his last six starts, including a comfortable success from a wide draw three weeks ago; up another 4lb but he still looks feasibly treated and this return to Polytrack should be fine; big player in hat-trick bid.

4/1

1st

2

(13)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kaaranah

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Made it 3-3 over C&D when winning off a 3lb lower mark five weeks ago (ridden from off the pace by Jack Callan that night and may be again from stall 13); stable flying this month, with seven winners from its last 15 runners at the start of the day, and he holds good claims.

6/1

1st

4

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:54 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kaaranah

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Currently 2-2 over C&D and 2-2 in cheekpieces (again off tonight) following wins here in April; excuses off his revised mark since and he is one to consider back on Tapeta.

8/1

Form: 978274

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden but looks to be crying out for this step back up in trip (first time over 1m2f for this yard); on a career-low mark and looks dangerous at the foot of the handicap.
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8th

7

(7)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Falcon Nine

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Iain Jardine

Two wins last season, the second over C&D last August off this mark; runner-up on his last three starts, beaten 1.25l by a previous winner over C&D last time; contender.

100/30

2nd

1

(7)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

13:50 Musselburgh

Falcon Nine

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Iain Jardine

Runner-up twice at Ayr (1m2f, good to firm) last month, losing out only by a neck when clear of third on latter occasion; back in action before 3lb rise takes effect and remains 2lb lower than when winning this race a year ago; good chance.

2/1

2nd

5

(8)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

Falcon Nine

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Iain Jardine

Record of 2-37 and both wins came over 1m1f (good) last August; has mixed record this season but he had a close call at Pontefract (1m2f) last month and was runner-up behind a big improver over C&D last Monday; on the same mark here and he's respected.

11/2

12/1

Form: 432588

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; never better than midfield on AW debut at Chelmsford (1m; 14-1) last month; steps back up in trip but not progressing.
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5th

10

(1)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:54 Newcastle (AW)

Lake Teo

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charles Hills

Seven-race maiden; never better than midfield on AW debut at Chelmsford (1m; 14-1) last month; steps back up in trip but not progressing.

12/1

5th

10

(1)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:54 Newcastle (AW)

Lake Teo

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charles Hills

Seven-race maiden; never better than midfield on AW debut at Chelmsford (1m; 14-1) last month; steps back up in trip but not progressing.

12/1

8th

9

(4)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Lake Teo

8st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charles Hills

took keen hold, never better than midfield

20/1

Form: 624221 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Produced a career best to land his fourth C&D success ten days ago, following a string of decent efforts; up just 3lb and looks sure to give another good account.
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3rd

1

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

20:20 Thirsk

Prince Achille

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Best known for AW exploits and yet was struggling on Tapeta back in the spring; only 1-22 on turf, lacks a run and he's up against in-form 3yos.

14/1

8th

4

(2)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Achille

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

His last five wins have come over C&D, the latest in November; recent efforts no more than respectable, though, and remains 4lb above that last successful mark.

10/1

7th

1

(3)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Prince Achille

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

His last five wins have come at Newcastle, but he hasn't been at his best there in last three starts; went close off this mark in November but he needs to get back near that level; all AW wins have been at 1m2f but he has won over this trip on turf.

8/1

25/1

Form: 498

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Reasonable effort when fourth on debut at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in August for Dominic Ffrench-Davis; well held in two starts for current yard; steps up in trip on handicap debut but others preferred.
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7th

1

(8)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Blue Sky Boy

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Tristan Davidson

Ten-race maiden who has finished down the field here on both starts since joining Tristan Davidson; needs a first-time hood and tongue-tie combination to spark a revival.

9/1

3rd

2

(4)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Blue Sky Boy

9st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Paul Attwater

Lightly raced maiden; runner-up in C&D Class 5 handicap two starts back; suffered interference at Southwell latest which exaggerated the beaten margin; has been off for two months; cheekpieces added.

11/4

6th

5

(4)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

14:12 Southwell (AW)

Blue Sky Boy

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Paul Attwater

Lightly raced; close up behind Dark Mystery at Wolverhampton before finishing a clear second to the favourite at Chelmsford (again 1m6f); unraced here and at 2m, but handles the surface and he likes to be up there; good shout.

11/4

20/1

Form: 205375 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Likes to come from off a strong pace but hasn't threatened in recent starts, latest fifth of seven over C&D (25-1) when wearing first-time tongue-tie (retained); still 5lb above his last winning mark.
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7

(6)

6th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:30 Pontefract

Highwaygrey

10st 9lb

J: Mrs Emily Roberts

T: Tim Easterby

Needs to be delivered late off a strong pace to be at his best and it's not worked out for him this season, including in three races at Pontefract where he has a good record; continues to creep down the weights.

11/2

4th

4

(5)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:30 Beverley

Highwaygrey

9st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

9yo who has been a grand servant to the yard with nine wins but he's not so good as he once was; needs to be delivered late off a strong pace to be at his best; now on a career-low mark and others preferred.

10/1

Form: 225089 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Previous C&D winner but has failed to beat a rival on his last three starts (bled from the nose last time); tongue-tie is back on but he has plenty to prove.
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3rd

1

(1)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:45 Newcastle (AW)

Its A Love Thing

9st 9lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Sam England

Three-time winner (including over C&D) last spring; failed to beat a rival on his last three outings and has lots to prove after a layoff.

8/1

8th

2

(8)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:52 Southwell (AW)

Its A Love Thing

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Sam England

7-47 on AW but has struggled for form since finishing third at Newcastle (1m, Class 5; from 12lb higher) last November; failed to beat a rival in each of his last two starts (9.4f/1m4f) so it's difficult to have confidence.

25/1

11/2

Form: 537041 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Recorded his sixth AW success (all over 1m4f) when dead-heating at Wolverhampton last month but this drop back in trip unlikely to be in his favour.
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7th

1

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

10st 1lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

All six wins have been on Tapeta, including three over C&D; well treated on his best form last year and he went close off this mark over C&D (Rubellite third) last Thursday; that was his second run after a break and he's a big player if he can repeat that form.

9/2

2nd

3

(7)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Three C&D wins to his name; should be sharper for his recent return to action and he'll appreciate both dropping into Class 6 and returning to a longer trip; one to consider.

100/30

4th

8

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:39 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

2lb below last winning mark and although not seen in six months, has won after a similar absence; has run well in all four starts over C&D, but all six wins have come over 1m4f (three here) so he wouldn't want a dawdle over this trip.

14/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 322276 D

Last run: 205 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been on AW; last success at Southwell (1m3f) last December off 6lb lower mark; placed four times on Tapeta this year and returns from a break; looks high enough in the weights.
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9th

4

(10)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sense Of Worth

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Blows hot and cold but he is 2lb lower than for his last win (8.6f here in June) and fully effective over C&D; not solid but couldn't discount with confidence.

14/1

2

(9)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Sense Of Worth

9st 10lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

0-10 here but scored at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) in February; campaigned over shorter since March and won again at that venue (8.5f) in June; case to be made now he's back on that winning mark.

20/1

5th

8

(9)

15th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Sense Of Worth

9st 8lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Retains a fair chunk of ability aged nine but all of his 2025 AW form is at Wolverhampton, winning twice; not sure quite what to expect back elsewhere.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £31.10
Straight Forecast £32.29
Tricast £93.80
Trifecta £154.40

Selections

The Times:

Prince Achille

SPOTLIGHT:

Orbital

NEWMARKET:

Falcon Nine

POSTDATA:

Percy Willis

Daily Mail:

Kaaranah

RP RATINGS:

Unplugged

Telegraph:

Orbital

D Express:

Falcon Nine

The Guardian:

Prince Achille

Daily Mirror:

Prince Achille

The Sun:

Prince Achille

The Star:

Prince Achille

Daily Record:

Prince Achille