September 08 / 18.40 Newcastle (AW)

18.40

Standard To Slow

Sky Sports Racing Virgin 519 Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Virgin 519 Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 832224 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Is 0-22 but not disgraced when fourth of ten in 1m2f classified event at Ripon two weeks ago; possibilities in refitted cheekpieces.
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2nd

9

(1)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:17 Redcar

Sassy Glory

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Her second all-the-way win over 1m2f at Newcastle arrived early last month but she was well held off her revised mark back there last week and she's 0-18 on turf.

20/1

9th

5

(7)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Sassy Glory

9st 3lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Mark Walford

Made all in last two attempts over C&D, including latest outing; back up the weights but may remain competitive, especially if she's again able to dominate.

10/1

1st

5

(10)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Sassy Glory

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Gained a second C&D success in June; not disgraced (in a change of headgear) with fifth of 12 in 1m2f classified event at Ayr 25 days ago; considered.

8/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 353351 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways in some style in 1m Carlisle handicap a week ago; this three-time C&D scorer is a likely player under a 4lb penalty.
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7th

7

(7)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:17 Redcar

Jewel Maker

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won a division of this race last year; back to form with a bang to easily take advantage of a much-reduced mark at Carlisle (1m1f, good) in August; two poor efforts have followed but no surprise to see him bounce back with the Tim Easterby team in great form.

12/1

9th

7

(1)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ayr

Jewel Maker

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

11yo having his 116th career start; very much had the run of things when scoring by 4l at Carlisle (1m1f, good) and ran a shocker next time; opposable on the balance of this year's exploits.

20/1

7th

3

(11)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:07 Leicester

Jewel Maker

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Took advantage of an easing mark at Carlisle (1m1f amateurs', good) recently; had the run of the race there - runner-up was subject to a running-and-riding inquiry - so will need to find slightly more from this 7lb higher mark; Jake Dickson takes off a useful 3lb.

9/2

13/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 326557 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Winless in 2025 but he's posted some good efforts and didn't enjoy the rub of the green when seventh in 1m Ripon handicap 13 days ago; he now figures on a mark 3lb below his last winning one so is not without interest.
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2

(10)

20th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jesmond Dawn

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Won off this mark at Ripon in July (1m, good) but bit below par on last few runs; others look stronger.

14/1

6th

2

(2)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

18:20 Musselburgh

Jesmond Dawn

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Suited by Ripon and he held off an in-form rival in convincing fashion there (1m, good) in July; mixed otherwise this year and he needs to prove that the return to 7f round here will suit.

14/1

6th

3

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Jesmond Dawn

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Grant Tuer

Up and down this season, and well beaten since his 1m win at Ripon in July; has good C&D form but not certain what to expect.

16/1

20/1

Form: 619566 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who didn't enjoy the smoothest of passages when sixth of eight in 1m Thirsk handicap 24 days ago; possibilities.
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6th

7

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Electric Avenue

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ivan Furtado

Won off 2lb higher at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) last November but she's been a long way below that level on her last four starts.

25/1

15th

5

(15)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Electric Avenue

9st 11lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Won two fillies' handicaps (7f and 1m) at Newcastle in November but has lost her form in recent AW starts; it remains to be seen whether a return to turf and step up in trip sparks a revival.

33/1

9th

3

(8)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Electric Avenue

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Ivan Furtado

Won two fillies' handicaps (7f and 1m) at Newcastle last November; back down in the weights but that is a result of disappointing efforts on her last two starts.

10/1

Form: 7/58

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Yet to offer much in his three runs, eighth of 13 in 1m Southwell novice 22 days ago; blinkers go on for his handicap debut; more needed.
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10th

5

(11)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

16:00 Hamilton

Military Leader

9st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Has a solid record and steadily progressive RPRs; won well at Thirsk (good) on penultimate start, then finished 1l second to Monoceros at Haydock (again over 1m; soft) latest; in the mix.

13/2

2nd

4

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

17:25 Haydock

Military Leader

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Phillip Makin

Likeably consistent and overcame a wide draw with ease at Thirsk 22 days ago (1m, good) to earn this 9lb higher mark; that asks questions of him back in a higher grade, but the chances are he's very progressive; fine on soft ground.

5/1

1st

4

(15)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Military Leader

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Phillip Makin

Consistent dual winner who coped well with the rise in class when pushing a well-handicapped winner all the way at Ayr six days ago (1m, good; goes on all surfaces); not ideally drawn out in 15 but plenty to like otherwise.

3/1

Form: 78-753 D

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
A fair 1m winner for Mark Walford who wasn't discredited for his new yard when third of six in 1m handicap at Leicester in June; not ruled out after a break.
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10

(6)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

16:35 Redcar

Island Of Skye

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Paul Collins

Won a Thirsk handicap for Mark Walford in June 2024 (1m, good to firm); lightly raced since, but was a good third at Leicester on stable debut this year (1m, good to firm); lesser run on AW latest; place chance.

22/1

6th

6

(11)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Island Of Skye

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Paul Collins

A fair 1m winner for Mark Walford who wasn't discredited for his new yard when third of six in 1m handicap at Leicester in June; not ruled out after a break.

5/1

1

(2)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

18:30 Leicester

Island Of Skye

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Paul Collins

All three of his wins have been over 1m, the most recent on debut for Mark Walford off 3lb higher at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) last June; drops back to this trip for another new yard after two below-par efforts this year.

13/2

50/1

Form: 9-4595

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
A fair 1m2f winner at his best but well below par when last seen on the Flat at Musselburgh in August and pulled up over hurdles at Perth since; others appeal more.
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2nd

9

(13)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Dingwall

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Three-time winner (8.5f-1m2f) who is often slowly away; ran well when third at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) last time in a race won by a subsequent winner; has since left Iain Jardine having been bought for £5,000; has the hood removed for his stable debut and has stamina to prove.

10/1

3rd

8

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

12:15 Doncaster

Dingwall

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Iain Jardine

Has never won above Class 6 and doesn't look as if he's about to put that right; consistent spell has been terminated by his form taking a dip in last few runs.

14/1

10/1

Form: 002254 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
On lengthy losing sequence but this veteran recorded a fair fourth of seven in 1m2f Ripon handicap 23 days ago; C&D winner; no forlorn hope.
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4

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Young Fire

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Is on a losing run of 20 but has been runner-up three times this year; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims.

10/1

4

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Young Fire

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Is on a losing run of 20 but has been runner-up three times this year; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims.

10/1

8

(9)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Young Fire

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

10yo who has been beaten 19 times since his last win in September 2024 but he's been runner-up a few times this year (including here) and was third at Hamilton (1m, soft) last time; has a career-low mark; each-way chance.

9/1

50/1

Form: /30-87

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
A modest 1m2f maiden for Geoff Oldroyd but she's shown little in a pair of handicaps at Beverley and Doncaster for her current yard this summer; others are preferred.
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8th

6

(10)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Very Classy

9st 2lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Suzzanne France

Lightly raced 6yo who holds weak claims on the form she showed last year for new yard; ruled out unless the market speaks positively.

25/1

9th

11

(12)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Very Classy

8st 13lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Suzzanne France

A modest 1m2f maiden for Geoff Oldroyd but she's shown little in a pair of handicaps at Beverley and Doncaster for her current yard this summer; others are preferred.

50/1

7

(7)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 6

16:45 Doncaster

Very Classy

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Suzzanne France

Made an encouraging start in handicaps when third at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last March but she's had only two runs since and has finished out the back in both of them; still lightly raced but has plenty to prove on second run for current yard.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 725733 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced when third of eight to Jewel Maker in 1m Carlisle handicap a week ago; this C&D winner is one for the shortlist.
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7th

8

(9)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

8st 10lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Daragh Bourke

On a long losing run (last win was at Ayr in July 2024) but he has run a few creditable races this year; has a bit to find with Royal Blaze on their C&D form last month.

20/1

5th

5

(9)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Daragh Bourke

Triple course winner (1m/1m2f) but his last success was 14 months ago and he struggled here last time; on dangerous mark but he's been hard to predict this season and others are preferred.

20/1

10th

3

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Not disgraced when third of eight to Jewel Maker in 1m Carlisle handicap a week ago; this C&D winner is one for the shortlist.

10/1

11th
8 (2)
Woodleigh

8/1

Form: 038234

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
It's now 13 outings since his last victory but he wasn't discredited in a change of headgear when fourth of 13 in 1m Southwell handicap two weeks ago; considered.
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6th

7

(1)

16th Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Woodleigh

10st 11lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Roger Fell

5-42 overall and a more impressive 3-7 at Redcar, including two of his three wins this season; C&D runner-up on penultimate start and although his latest run (back here) wasn't as good, he still needs a close look.

8/1

5th

6

(2)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:17 Redcar

Woodleigh

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Roger Fell

Only 5-41 overall but a much healthier 3-6 at Redcar, with the latest win gained over this trip on good in August; another solid C&D effort when chasing home an improver 24 days ago; likely to give it another good shot.

4/1

2nd

7

(1)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:21 Redcar

Woodleigh

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Roger Fell

Beat some of these over C&D last month (good) and couldn't get involved from off the pace at Ripon (soft) nine days ago; could be given another chance.

15/2

12/1

Form: 414548 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Course specialist didn't enjoy the best of runs when eighth of 14 over C&D ten days ago; he must enter calculations.
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9th

10

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:37 Bath

Pop Favorite

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Eight times an AW winner but he has run just three times on turf and offered little on each occasion; plenty to prove.

33/1

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

33/1

Form: 4-8509

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Poor maiden on balance and he came in only ninth for his new yard in 1m3f Kempton handicap 20 days ago; tongue tied for his Tapeta debut with lots more required.
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13th

10

(3)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Landing Board

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Heather Main

Poor maiden on balance and he came in only ninth for his new yard in 1m3f Kempton handicap 20 days ago; tongue tied for his Tapeta debut with lots more required.

33/1

6

(1)

19th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Landing Board

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Heather Main

Showed some ability in sole start for Jane Chapple-Hyam but subsequently achieved little in three runs for John Gallagher; big turnaround needed on debut for Heather Main.

25/1

14

(1)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Landing Board

8st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: John Gallagher

Had one run (1m2f, AW) for Jane Chapple-Hyam and sold for 15,000gns in November; that debut was a lot better than his two runs this spring, in demanding company admittedly but he lacks solid claims for handicap debut.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £25.50
Straight Forecast £24.19
Tricast £96.76
Trifecta £170.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Jewel Maker

Daily Mail:

Sassy Glory

SPOTLIGHT:

Jesmond Dawn

The Guardian:

Pop Favorite

The Times:

We Still Believe

POSTDATA:

Jewel Maker

Telegraph:

Jewel Maker

D Express:

Jewel Maker

Daily Mirror:

Jewel Maker

The Sun:

Jewel Maker

The Star:

Jewel Maker

Daily Record:

Jewel Maker