May 02 / 20.30 Newcastle (AW)

20.30

Standard

eatflixcinema.com Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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eatflixcinema.com Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 230-24 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
0-12 but has produced two creditable C&D efforts in context on his last two starts; the better of those was in a first-time visor and that is now back on again, so that allied to a 1lb drop could help him to go close.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(1)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Cuban Fiesta

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Denis Quinn

Back on form when second in a C&D handicap last month; possibly unsuited by a drop to 6f for the first time in well over two years when seventh at Kempton since; good shout if recapturing the previous C&D form.

3/1

7th

7

(8)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Kempton (AW)

Cuban Fiesta

9st 5lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Denis Quinn

Raced over further since handicapping and his sole success came over 1m last May; second of seven at Lingfield last time (7f), well positioned in a race that was steadily run to halfway; on a competitive mark but dropping to 6f is the query.

7/1

2nd

6

(8)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:26 Lingfield (AW)

Cuban Fiesta

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Denis Quinn

Well handicapped on his Newcastle win (1m) last May but he's hard to predict and was beaten 10l at Southwell (7f) last time; that took his record to 1-23 and others are preferred.

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £6.80

Form: 47500- D

Last run: 211 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
7f and 1m Polytrack winner; has been on the slide in six starts for his current trainer but he's now back below his latest winning mark so an upturn in fortunes is not ruled out.
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3

(6)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Raider

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

Both wins on Polytrack (7f/1m) when making all in first-time headgear; currently running well here, however, and he followed a 40-1 second (7f) at the start of last month with a respectable third of 14 (1m) four weeks later; should give it another good go.

4/1

3rd

2

(10)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Raider

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

Won twice on Polytrack for Charlie Johnston; 0-10 for current yard but a repeat of his second over 7f here four weeks ago would see him on the scene; has won at 1m.

11/2

2nd

11

(7)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:07 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Raider

9st 8lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

Dual Polytrack winner (7f/1m) for Charlie Johnston whose form in nine starts for this yard has been patchy; neck defeat over 1m here in May came in a slowly run contest and more will be needed to come out best in this.

25/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 55479- D

Last run: 186 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Multiple turf winner at up to 8.5f; 0-12 on AW but placed twice over C&D; has won when fresh and trainer has been among the winners recently; check the market for clues.
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10th

4

(7)

28th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:52 Southwell (AW)

Makeen

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

0-13 on AW as opposed to 4-22 on turf; placed at Newcastle in May on last AW start; current wellbeing has to be taken on trust after two heavy defeats on turf.

8/1

3

(9)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Makeen

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Started this season with good thirds at Newcastle (1m, AW) and Doncaster (1m, good) but he missed the break and finished in rear at Carlisle last time; bit to prove again after that and he's won only once in last 20 starts.

10/1

17

(5)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

15:15 Carlisle

Makeen

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Won at Beverley last season (8.5f, soft); two creditable runs this time, last time finishing a close third at Doncaster (1m, good); each-way chance.

25/1

Form: 224841 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Has gained seven of his eight career wins over this C&D, including last time out; up 2lb for that and he's yet to successfully follow up any of his previous successes; nonetheless, he's hugely respected.
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8th

10

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Hasn't troubled the judge since returning in December from a short break and finished well behind Spirit Of Bowland over C&D last time.

33/1

9th

8

(5)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Last win away from Newcastle was in 2021; slow starts have been holding him back so both classified fourths over C&D this month can arguably be upgraded; chance rests largely on the start.

20/1

4th

5

(7)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

It has been a long time since he won away from Newcastle and he has run to just a modest level in two Southwell runs this year; others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 65737-

Last run: 186 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f Gowran Park handicap (yielding) last spring when trained by Gavin Cromwell; changed hands for 3,000euros last November; was third when on this mark on her penultimate Irish start, so is not written off on first run for this trainer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(13)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Madame Plaintiff

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Alan Brown

Campaigned mostly over further; slowly away and always behind returned to 6f last time, taking record for current yard to 0-9; opposed.

33/1

9th

10

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Madame Plaintiff

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Alan Brown

Ex-Irish filly who has been unable to take advantage of a declining mark for new stable; change of trip (second attempt at sprinting) needs to help.

16/1

9th

10

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Madame Plaintiff

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Alan Brown

Ex-Irish filly who has been unable to take advantage of a declining mark for new stable; change of trip (second attempt at sprinting) needs to help.

16/1

13/2

Form: 9427-9

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
7f and 8.5f Tapeta winner; below par on his final start of last year and on his return at Wolverhampton; capable of being competitive from this mark but is not the most reliable.
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6th

6

(2)

2nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Meng Tian

9st 6lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: S Woods

7f and 8.5f Tapeta winner; below par on his final start of last year and on his return at Wolverhampton; capable of being competitive from this mark but is not the most reliable.

13/2

6th

6

(2)

2nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Meng Tian

9st 6lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: S Woods

led narrowly, switched right and against near rail soon after start, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

13/2

9th

8

(6)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Meng Tian

9st 9lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: S Woods

C&D winner one year ago; ended 2024 with a couple of fair efforts at Chelmsford; has an absence to contend with but this is his first foray into 0-50 company and he's a serious player.

9/2

Form: 70-767

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
7f winner on Polytrack and turf; has had several instances of wind surgery and has been down the field in two starts since the latest of those; steps up in trip, which should be fine but it takes a leap of faith to see him winning based on recent form.
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6th

6

(2)

16th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harry Magnus

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

His last win was over two years ago and he has record of 70767787 since December; mark continues to tumble but he has lots to prove and needs a major upturn in form.

16/1

7th

8

(1)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Redcar

Harry Magnus

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

His mark continues to tumble but he hasn't been shaping as though he's about to take advantage; a first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

16/1

7th

8

(1)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Redcar

Harry Magnus

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

His mark continues to tumble but he hasn't been shaping as though he's about to take advantage; a first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

16/1

33/1

Form: 770-

Last run: 377 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Poor form in all three starts last year; can only watch on his reappearance.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(7)

2nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Damisa

9st 2lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

midfield, weakened over 2f out

33/1

8th

8

(7)

2nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Damisa

9st 2lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Poor form in all three starts last year; can only watch on his reappearance.

33/1

11th

1

(9)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Thirsk

Damisa

9st 3lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Declan Carroll

in rear throughout

200/1

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Payout
Exacta £97.90
Straight Forecast £100.90
Tricast £343.40
Trifecta £622.90

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Cuban Fiesta

POSTDATA:

Pop Favorite

SPOTLIGHT:

Makeen

D Express:

Madame Plaintiff

The Star:

Meng Tian

The Times:

Cuban Fiesta

Telegraph:

Cuban Fiesta

Daily Mirror:

Cuban Fiesta

The Sun:

Cuban Fiesta

The Guardian:

Pop Favorite

Daily Mail:

Pop Favorite

Daily Record:

Pop Favorite

RP RATINGS:

Makeen