March 04 / 16.52 Newcastle (AW)

16.52

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  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

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4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 8-7424 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Multiple course winner at 7f and 1m, including this race in 2021; possibly better at the shorter trip now though and he wasn't finding much over C&D in his most recent attempts over 1m in the autumn.
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7th

6

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

Pallas Lord

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Donald Whillans

Handy sort who is 1-1 here and ran well returned to turf when beaten a short head and a neck into third of eight at Hamilton (1m, good) a fortnight ago; ground faster than good probably not ideal, though.

7/1

3rd

3

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Pallas Lord

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Donald Whillans

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (7f) in February but below par both runs since, sixth in 8.5f handicap at Wolverhampton last time; has a rare run on turf now.

7/1

2

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Pallas Lord

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Donald Whillans

Gained Newcastle win number ten in February; respectable sixth at Wolverhampton (8.6f) latest; it's hard to get excited by last year's turf exploits but he was runner-up over 1m here in April 2024.

15/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 768-46 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Four C&D wins; looked to be returning to form with cheekpieces refitted here in January and although he didn't feature over C&D since, he has a part to play off this mark on anything like his form last spring.
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4th

6

(8)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Odd Socks Havana

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Six of his seven wins have been on AW and yet to win beyond 8.5f; second of 11 at Pontefract (1m, good) ten days ago where he stayed on to suggest this longer trip should suit.

11/2

4th

6

(8)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Odd Socks Havana

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader from over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

11/2

2nd

3

(7)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Odd Socks Havana

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Seb Spencer

Probably better on the AW but won on turf for David O'Meara in July 2021 (6f, good); good second over 1m at Newcastle two runs back and not beaten far when seventh of 13 at Thirsk last week (7f, good to firm).

9/1

Form: 352-48

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Two creditable shows in midwinter, including over C&D, but his sole win was back in 2023 and he ran no sort of race on this track in January; needs to shrug that off.
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3rd

5

(6)

4th Mar 2025

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:52 Newcastle (AW)

Commander Crouch

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Two creditable shows in midwinter, including over C&D, but his sole win was back in 2023 and he ran no sort of race on this track in January; needs to shrug that off.

12/1

8th

9

(4)

14th Jan 2025

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1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Commander Crouch

8st 11lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Gemma Tutty

It's now 19 outings since his last victory but he wasn't discredited when fourth of ten in 1m Southwell handicap 11 days ago; possibilities.

7/1

8th

9

(4)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Commander Crouch

8st 11lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Gemma Tutty

It's now 19 outings since his last victory but he wasn't discredited when fourth of ten in 1m Southwell handicap 11 days ago; possibilities.

7/1

Form: 2-7656 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in November; can be excused some of his subsequent defeats, including when a never-nearer fifth after a slow start on his latest course run in January; can find another race when the luck favours him.
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8th

6

(1)

11th May 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wyvern

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Does most racing now at Newcastle, the scene of his last three wins; off for six weeks since finishing well held behind Captain Pickles over C&D.

20/1

Form: 90715- D

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
From prolific winning family that has served the yard well; forged ahead in first 1m handicap at Yarmouth in October; slowly away and made no impact at Redcar in November, but he should have some potential still and this stiff 1m can suit back on AW; cheekpieces worn last twice now discarded.
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4

(4)

11th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:15 Yarmouth

Glastonbury

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: James Fanshawe

Sole win came in a C&D handicap (soft) in October with first-time cheekpieces; well below form in his four outings since, including on AW in a tongue tie and visor last month; latter aid is now swapped for blinkers, which his dam wore for her two wins, including when they first went on.

8/1

9th

8

(3)

6th May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glastonbury

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Fanshawe

Sole win came off this mark on soft ground at Yarmouth (1m) in October with first-time cheekpieces; well below form in his three outings since and the added tongue-tie and visor need to make a difference.

8/1

9th

8

(3)

6th May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glastonbury

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Fanshawe

Sole win came off this mark on soft ground at Yarmouth (1m) in October with first-time cheekpieces; well below form in his three outings since and the added tongue-tie and visor need to make a difference.

8/1

Form: /7700- CD

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Successful handicap debut over C&D in January 2023 but not seen again until November; nothing notable for new yard since but perhaps the return to Newcastle will suit now down significantly in the weights.
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3rd

7

(13)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Heretic

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Herrington

All 27 runs have been on AW; back-to-back wins at Southwell (1m) last October but he's been up and down since and was beaten 12l at Southwell two weeks ago; now makes his belated turf debut and comes with risks attached.

16/1

7th

3

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Heretic

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Back-to-back C&D wins last October (off 3lb lower than today, then 3lb higher than today); should appreciate returning to 1m having produced a lesser effort over 7f here last time; can be involved.

11/2

8th

1

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Heretic

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Scored twice over 1m here in 2025 and back to form of late, posting a good third of 11 in 1m handicap here three weeks ago; he's well in the mix eased 1lb.

5/1

3/1

Form: 513-53 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Two 7f wins on AW, most recently here in November, but he didn't prove stamina for this far when making most before fading in steadily run C&D race for new yard last month; others more certain stayers.
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4th

8

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

Drafted

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Charlie Pike

Three-time AW winner, most recently at Dundalk (7f, AW) in October when trained by Charles Byrnes; third on his stable debut at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in February but he's not built on that in three starts since; unraced on ground slower than good to soft.

12/1

10th

3

(2)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Drafted

9st 9lb

J: Lillie Dingle

T: Charlie Pike

A fair 7f winner in Ireland for Charles Byrnes in 2025 but yet to hit top form for his current yard, only eighth in 6f Wolverhampton handicap 29 days ago; needs to take a step forward.

12/1

8th

11

(3)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Drafted

9st 0lb

J: Lillie Dingle

T: Charlie Pike

7f AW winner for Charles Byrnes in October; satisfactory start for new stable when third of nine at Chelmsford last month but he was unable to build on it at Kempton 11 days ago; others appeal more.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £26.10
Straight Forecast £25.75
Trifecta £122.30

Selections

The Times:

Drafted

RP RATINGS:

Commander Crouch

NEWMARKET:

Glastonbury

Telegraph:

Odd Socks Havana

SPOTLIGHT:

Wyvern

Daily Mail:

Pallas Lord

The Star:

Glastonbury

POSTDATA:

Commander Crouch

D Express:

Commander Crouch

Daily Mirror:

Drafted

The Sun:

Drafted

Daily Record:

Drafted

The Guardian:

Odd Socks Havana