March 25 / 17.45 Newcastle (AW)

17.45

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£30 In Free Bets With BetUK Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 2m 0f 56y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 4475-2 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Enhanced an already-decent record over C&D when second in a handicap not run to suit late last month; had struggled for consistency prior to that, and there's little wiggle room off this mark, but he's still in with a chance.
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3

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

13:42 Hexham

Zephlyn

11st 13lb

J: William Maggs

T: Ewan Whillans

Below par on the AW this year and again failed to fire when last of five on the Flat at Carlisle (2m, good to firm) two weeks ago; however, his earlier fourth on handicap hurdle debut at Perth (2m4f, good) was more encouraging and gives him a chance of making the frame now down in trip.

10/1

5th

4

(4)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:35 Catterick

Zephlyn

9st 7lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

In good form on the Flat this time last year, following up 2m win at Newcastle by winning twice over this C&D in May (good/good to firm); not been in top form on AW this year, but better run over hurdles last time; 5lb lower than last Flat win and is one with a chance.

9/2

6/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: /0/311 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Yet another to improve for a switch to this yard, pulling away with an unexposed rival before landing the odds in a weak handicap a fortnight ago (both over 1m4f here); has stamina to prove but may well be suited by the stiffer test; leading claims.
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3rd

2

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Market House

9st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Made hay initially for this yard last March-June; pretty consistent this year but with only the one win (with first-time visor over hurdles in April) and he may again have to settle for minor honours.

6/1

2nd

2

31st May 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

17:07 Fakenham

Market House

11st 13lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: James Owen

Consistent on the Flat/over hurdles this year, and deserved last month's narrow win at Plumpton (2m, good; only time he wore a visor); can remain very competitive after 3lb rise.

7/4

4th

1

(4)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

17:03 Salisbury

Market House

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Doubled his tally over hurdles when winning in a first-time visor at Plumpton last month but he was below his best back on the Flat at Goodwood (1m6f, good) 13 days ago; drops back down in grade with a place chance.

9/4

12/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 4431-5 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Things fell ideally when winning a weak C&D handicap off a 3lb lower mark last autumn; the cheekpieces worn for the first time that day go back on tonight, but two lesser efforts since (one over hurdles) will need forgiving.
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3rd

2

(8)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Val Bassett

10st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Things fell ideally when winning a weak C&D handicap off a 3lb lower mark last autumn; the cheekpieces worn for the first time that day go back on tonight, but two lesser efforts since (one over hurdles) will need forgiving.

12/1

5th

4

(1)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Val Bassett

9st 12lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

in rear

11/2

Form: 72-362

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 9lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has run well all three starts over C&D, latterly when just ahead of Quercus Robur and some way behind Alex The Great; she's never won under either code, though, and a place may again be the best she can hope for.
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7

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:45 Musselburgh

Star Of Markinch

8st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Gary Rutherford

Is 0-22 and she came in a well-held fourth of five in 2m handicap here 17 days ago; others are much preferred.

66/1

4th

7

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

13:50 Musselburgh

Star Of Markinch

8st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Gary Rutherford

0-44 under all codes (including three points); gave pretty good account when fourth of nine here (1m4f, good) two starts ago and will be fine over today's trip but can't be recommended from 10lb out of the weights.

50/1

4th

7

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Star Of Markinch

9st 11lb

J: Miss Emma J Brown

T: Gary Rutherford

Longstanding maiden; effective at the track and ran creditably over 1m4f here last week; still looks opposable for win purposes.

33/1

12/1

Form: -66763 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner who's not as good now having missed a chunk of his career; has found his level again lately and is 8lb better off with Alex The Great than 18 days ago; will need another step forward if he's to turn things round with that rival but has an each-way shout nevertheless.
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9th

6

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 4

14:20 Musselburgh

Quercus Robur

11st 6lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Won on the Flat here (2m, soft) in November; fourth on hurdle debut here (1m7f, good to soft) later that month and improved when runner-up at Kelso (2m, good to soft) in December; he's high on the list today.

9/4

5

(2)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Quercus Robur

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Adam Nicol

Course regular who landed a fourth win here (his third over this trip) when 28-1 and beating Edwardtheninth one month ago; flopped under a 5lb penalty the following week (Team Endeavour second) but that tactical race may be best ignored; could well bounce back.

7/1

5th

1

(4)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

17:08 Newcastle (AW)

Quercus Robur

10st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Adam Nicol

Won his fourth race at this track and third over C&D when scoring at 28-1 last Thursday on his return from a break; 5lb penalty doesn't leave him well in but this is a weak event.

2/1

OUR TIP

Form: -44131 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has won three in the past four months, turning in a career-best effort over C&D last time; this is a bit deeper off a 5lb higher mark but his claims are obvious.
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7th

2

(11)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield (AW)

Alex The Great

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Regressive 6yo who has not run on the Flat since midfield finish in 1m6f Wolverhampton handicap in April; ran okay in two handicap hurdles last month but others have more pressing claims.

16/1

5th

6

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

15:40 Stratford

Alex The Great

10st 4lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Tony Carroll

Three-time AW winner (1m6f-2m) but he's been well held in four hurdle runs since April including a Worcester handicap (2m, good; 33-1); this stiffer stamina test could help but he needs to show a lot more.

14/1

6th

12

11th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Worcester

Alex The Great

10st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Tony Carroll

Three-time AW winner (1m6f-2m); well beaten in three spins over hurdles; lowly rated for handicap debut but he needs a spark; stablemate of Strong As Steel.

25/1

25/1

Form: -42687

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won in well over two years and has become wildly inconsistent, spectacularly failing to justify support behind three of these over C&D last time; Zephlyn is arguably her trainer's best chance this time.
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5th

7

(8)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Typewritten

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ewan Whillans

dwelt start, in rear

14/1

Form: 700-04

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Flat and hurdle winner (both on soft) for Ben Haslam early last summer before losing her way; takes another big step up in trip having finished fourth of five at 125-1 behind Market House here last time; Star Of Markinch looks her stable's number one.
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10th

11

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

On The Bubble

9st 0lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Gary Rutherford

Ran well from out of the handicap at Catterick (1m4f, good to firm) last week, poaching a big lead but reeled in close home; whether she can repeat that form in this bigger field remains to be seen.

12/1

2nd

6

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:10 Catterick

On The Bubble

10st 0lb

J: Miss Kayla Ruddy

T: Gary Rutherford

Winner under both codes in 2024; creditable second over 1m1f at Musselburgh in April but below that level since, including weakening when stepped back up to around 1m4f last time.

14/1

5th

6

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

16:30 Musselburgh

On The Bubble

9st 2lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Gary Rutherford

Winner under both codes in 2024 but hasn't convinced when going beyond 1m1f on the Flat previously.

11/1

Non-runners

Hajey

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £12.50
Straight Forecast £12.12
Tricast £41.47
Trifecta £43.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Alex The Great

SPOTLIGHT:

Market House

POSTDATA:

Zephlyn

NEWMARKET:

Market House

Telegraph:

Market House

D Express:

Market House

The Times:

Alex The Great

The Guardian:

Alex The Great

Daily Mail:

Alex The Great

Daily Mirror:

Alex The Great

The Sun:

Alex The Great

The Star:

Alex The Great

Daily Record:

Alex The Great