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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4th

2

(4)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:28 Carlisle

Pallas Lord

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Donald Whillans

Has recorded the majority of his wins on Newcastle AW; below par over C&D ten days ago, failing to build on his Hamilton effort; still hasn't scored on turf since 2022.

16/1

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

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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2nd

6

(5)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

14:10 Yarmouth

Heretic

9st 1lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Michael Herrington

First 27 starts came on the AW (three wins) and was making his turf debut when third of 13 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) last month (fourth has won twice since); 5lb below last winning mark and much respected for stable that won this in 2024.

2/1

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

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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6th

2

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

20:25 Lingfield

Drafted

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Charlie Pike

Trainer won with three of his last five runners coming into today, all three doing it easily, two at big prices; this triple AW winner has shown enough since returned to turf to suggest he can be a factor at this level.

11/4

5th

7

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Bath

Drafted

9st 0lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Charlie Pike

Has run some fair races in defeat for his new stable but he is essentially regressive; surprising if there weren't a few stronger in today's field.

8/1

3rd

7

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Drafted

9st 6lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Charlie Pike

Three-time AW winner; 0-5 for new stable since February but put in a good front-running shift before fading into fourth behind No Gain here (7.6f, good) last month; each-way claims if handing the forecast slower ground.

13/2

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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