September 19 / 16.33 Newcastle (AW)

16.33

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High Gosforth Park Golf Club Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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High Gosforth Park Golf Club Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: -94903 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Six-time hurdles winner and both Flat wins have come over C&D; his last win in this sphere was in March 2023 but he returned from a break with a close third over C&D three weeks ago; remains well treated on old form and is a big player if he can back that up; cheekpieces reapplied.
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7

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:10 Catterick

Russian Virtue

11st 7lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: David Thompson

8-59, although his last win came in a two-runner affair at Carlisle (2m1f; 2-5 favourite; all out) in December 2023; latest Carlisle sixth (beaten 15l; 50-1) not overly inspiring; others more obvious.

10/1

6th

7

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Carlisle

Russian Virtue

11st 7lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: David Thompson

Has won six times over hurdles, the latest a two-runner affair over C&D (good to soft) in December 2023; a couple of fair runs for this yard last year but pulled up when last seen out in January (reportedly never travelling); others appeal more.

20/1

4

25th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

15:10 Sedgefield

Russian Virtue

11st 5lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: David Thompson

On a long losing spell and form figures of 246 this term reflect that a turnaround of sorts is required; admittedly appears well treated if that resurgence materialises, being 7lb below last winning mark.

16/1

Form: 600043

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
1m AW winner for Tom Ward last autumn but he's struggled this season and was beaten 12l when third of five at Carlisle (1m1f, good) last month; continues to drop down the weights but he's now 1-21 and others are preferred; hood added.
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1

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:15 Hexham

Cloud Free

11st 4lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Barry Murtagh

1-25 on Flat, tailed off when last seen at Southwell in January; bit to prove on hurdling debut but this is not a strong contest and he would have a squeak if taking well to the new discipline.

25/1

11th

5

(5)

4th Nov 2025

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1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cloud Free

9st 3lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Barry Murtagh

1-22, the win coming for Michael Bell at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) just over a year ago; tackles this far for the first time having undergone wind surgery; others preferred.

14/1

11th

5

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cloud Free

9st 3lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Barry Murtagh

1-22, the win coming for Michael Bell at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) just over a year ago; tackles this far for the first time having undergone wind surgery; others preferred.

14/1

Form: 053066

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
0-8 for Michael Bell and his third over 1m2f at Pontefract in June is his only effort of note for current yard; still unexposed on AW and mark continues to fall but he needs new headgear to make a difference.
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10th

9

(5)

19th Mar 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Toronto Raptor

8st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Liam Bailey

Hard to fancy on recent efforts but placed over 1m2f on turf off 9lb higher last summer and the Liam Bailey stable has hit a purple patch in recent days; no surprise were he to go well under Hollie Doyle.

12/1

7th

11

(6)

13th Feb 2026

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Toronto Raptor

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Liam Bailey

May benefit from this step back up in distance with classified/seasonal debut (1m) under his belt but is difficult to support with confidence, being an inconsistent maiden.

25/1

8th

10

(3)

24th Jan 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:05 Newcastle (AW)

Toronto Raptor

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Showed a glimmer of promise here (1m2f) in September but well beaten here (1m4f) nine days later and he's now 0-16; drops back in trip following a break; others make greater appeal.

14/1

Form: 867841

Last run: 118 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at sixth attempt when landing a four-runner handicap at Catterick (1m4f, good) in May; left Karl Burke since that narrow success but she held off a triple subsequent winner from the Prescott yard and is open to more progress on this drop back in trip; respected off 5lb higher on stable debut.
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7

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Grizzieblanca

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Sole win came in a four-runner handicap at Catterick (1m4f, good) in May on final start for Karl Burke; narrowly beaten third at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last month on stable debut and perhaps soft ground was unsuitable when she tailed off ten days later; case can be made.

5/1

7

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Grizzieblanca

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Sole win came in a four-runner handicap at Catterick (1m4f, good) in May on final start for Karl Burke; narrowly beaten third at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last month on stable debut and perhaps soft ground was unsuitable when she tailed off ten days later; case can be made.

5/1

Form: 822493

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
0-11 but he gave it a good shot off this reduced mark when a close third over C&D three weeks ago; wore cheekpieces last time and has claims if he can repeat that form with blinkers now tried.
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3rd

6

(6)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

That Lucas Fella

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

16-race maiden but he has finished second in similar events over C&D on his last two starts, no match for an easy winner on each occasion; likely to be involved once again.

11/4

2nd

8

(2)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:05 Newcastle (AW)

That Lucas Fella

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

0-15 but has often run well and he was second over C&D a fortnight ago, albeit no match for the rejuvenated winner; could be thereabouts.

7/1

Form: 088451

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Made his breakthrough (tenth attempt) when justifying support off a reduced mark at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) 13 days ago; back up 5lb but he finished well to score with authority last time and is a big player again on this step back up in trip.
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12

(6)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Duffus Castle

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Philip McBride

Made his breakthrough (tenth attempt) off a reduced mark at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last month and he was only narrowly denied at Newcastle (1m2f) two weeks later; only 1lb higher and is a big player if he can transfer his progress back to turf.

11/2

7

(3)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:33 Newcastle (AW)

Duffus Castle

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Philip McBride

Made his breakthrough (tenth attempt) when justifying support off a reduced mark at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) 13 days ago; back up 5lb but he finished well to score with authority last time and is a big player again on this step back up in trip.

2/1

8

(9)

6th Sep 2025

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Duffus Castle

9st 1lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Philip McBride

Best form has come at Yarmouth, including a fourth there two runs back; 0-9 and yet to offer much at all on the AW.

14/1

15/2

Form: 573743

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
0-12 but she's finished close up with her frame efforts at Redcar (1m handicap) and Ripon (1m2f classified) in last two starts; nudged up 2lb but has each-way claims if she can transfer her turf form back to AW.
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5th

5

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Heartened

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

Gained a first win over C&D in September; got back on track despite not enjoying the smoothest of passages when third of 12 in 1m2f handicap at Redcar eight days ago so she must enter calculations.

6/1

3rd

8

(13)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Heartened

9st 1lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

0-12 on turf, although solid run when third at Beverley last June (1m2f, good to firm); plenty to prove after finishing 35l fifth of six at Pontefract last time (1m2f, good).

12/1

5th

6

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:33 Pontefract

Heartened

8st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ollie Pears

One win from 17 attempts came over 1m2f (AW; acts on sound turf) in September; reappearance fourth in AW classified wasn't a bad effort in March and she likely didn't stay 1m4f last time; still has work to do from out of the handicap back on grass.

10/1

Form: 8-8090

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Big prices and has finished in rear in all six starts, including three handicaps; dropped another 4lb but she needs a transformation back up in trip.
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7th

8

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Miss Raincloud

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tracy Waggott

Exposed maiden who was placed over 7f/1m on AW last autumn but had lost her form completely when last seen in January; first-time cheekpieces (replacing hood) need to make a big difference.

25/1

10th

11

(7)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Miss Raincloud

8st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Exposed maiden who has finished tailed off in her two runs at this trip; chance judged on her third here in November (7f) but races keenly and stamina remains a concern.

20/1

Non-runners

Muhib, Bovey Belle

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £33.70
Straight Forecast £32.54
Tricast £122.77
Trifecta £191.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

That Lucas Fella

SPOTLIGHT:

Duffus Castle

The Times:

Grizzieblanca

The Star:

Heartened

The Guardian:

Russian Virtue

NEWMARKET:

Duffus Castle

Daily Record:

Duffus Castle

Telegraph:

That Lucas Fella

Daily Mail:

That Lucas Fella

D Express:

That Lucas Fella

Daily Mirror:

That Lucas Fella

The Sun:

That Lucas Fella