September 30 / 17.00 Newcastle (AW)

17.00

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  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

18/1 (Won)

  • Win: £28.00
  • Place: £6.20

Form: 472688

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Ex Irish gelding who was second of seven at Pontefract (1m, good) on stable debut in July but he's struggled in three starts since, including when behind Hashtagnotions at Beverley (8.5f, soft) 13 days ago; back up in trip on this return to AW.
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Verdict Starting price

6

(10)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Weegeebear

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Rebecca Menzies

2-21 when trained in Ireland and scored again 16 days ago on fifth start for new yard, in clearcut style at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta; 25-1) after leading over 2f out; back up 5lb but he's returned to serious calculations.

4/1

1st

11

(9)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Weegeebear

8st 11lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ex Irish gelding who was second of seven at Pontefract (1m, good) on stable debut in July but he's struggled in three starts since, including when behind Hashtagnotions at Beverley (8.5f, soft) 13 days ago; back up in trip on this return to AW.

18/1

11

(6)

17th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:18 Beverley

Weegeebear

9st 1lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ex-Irish gelding who often blows the start and has continued to prove inconsistent for his current yard; pulled hard when not seeing out 1m2f last time (Tapeta) and won't mind soft ground.

16/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 994131 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Has responded well to the application of cheekpieces, winning a classified at Ayr (1m, good) and a handicap at Beverley (8.5f, soft) 13 days ago; up 3lb and switches back to AW (dual course winner over 1m) on his first try over this far.
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

7th

11

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hashtagnotions

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Dual Newcastle winner who added two turf victories last autumn, all off lower marks; will want a good test over this trip round here and hasn't been at his best on grass lately.

12/1

7th

4

(10)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Hashtagnotions

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Scored twice (around 1m) at Ayr and Beverley last summer; back in decent nick in 2026, fifth in 8.5f Beverley handicap 22 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up again from an easing mark.

5/1

5th

5

(9)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:52 Beverley

Hashtagnotions

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Record is 4-23, the most recent win last September in sole C&D attempt (soft); generally consistent since, respectable fifth at Doncaster (1m2f) most recently; gained other turf success on good ground; solid.

11/4

3rd
8 (11)
Heartened

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 737431 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Third in a classified event at Ripon (1m2f, good) last month before getting off the mark in a handicap over this C&D 11 days ago; respected following a 2lb rise.
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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

12/1

Form: -45957 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Sole win came at Ayr (1m2f, good; first-time hood) last July; struggled in recent starts and was well beaten here over 1m 22 days ago; steps back up in distance.
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6th

12

(12)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Dingwall

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Iain Jardine

Form figures 22362222 since justifying favouritism at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Class 6) last November; 1lb higher than when runner-up over C&D (6-1, slowly away) 15 days ago; form dipped at Wolverhampton on Monday.

11/1

7th

5

(5)

18th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dingwall

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Iain Jardine

Scored back-to-back wins here (one over today's distance) last November; has finished runner-up on his last four starts and is capable of winning off this mark.

5/1

12/1

Form: 486778

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden who failed to beat a rival home in either of his two outings in July, but he was fourth over this C&D in March off a mark 11lb higher than today; cheekpieces removed on his first start for 64 days.
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4th

7

(6)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

20:22 Pontefract

Muhib

8st 10lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Olly Williams

0-22 but he arrives in good form, third in minor handicaps at Beverley and Catterick on his last two starts; more minor money could be forthcoming.

8/1

3rd

14

(13)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Muhib

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

Remains a maiden after 21 starts and he's had several opportunities off a similar mark to today's, but he's been running pretty well of late and was third of seven at Beverley last Monday; might have an each-way shout.

8/1

4/1

Form: 446231 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Landed a classified event at Ffos Las (1m2f, good) 39 days ago on his final start for Adrian Wintle; now switches from grass (3-24 on AW) and returns to handicap company on his yard debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

13

(9)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

The Pug

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

He's posted a couple of respectable fourth placings on AW in 2026 but is inconsistent and has won just once since 2023; others are more compelling.

16/1

9th

11

(8)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Pug

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Last of four wins came on final start for Adrian Wintle in a classified at Ffos Las (1m2f, good) last August; yet to be placed from seven starts for current yard.

12/1

Form: 5-4589

Last run: 148 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Ex Tony Coyle/Kaine Wood; down the field in three AW outings earlier in the year and she was beaten 27l at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) in May when last seen; drops back in trip with cheekpieces retained on this return to AW.
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12

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:00 Redcar

Cookie Queen

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Fairly unexposed but mainly modest form so far and needs to improve for the change of headgear with a visor replacing cheekpieces.

20/1

12

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:00 Redcar

Cookie Queen

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Fairly unexposed but mainly modest form so far and needs to improve for the change of headgear with a visor replacing cheekpieces.

20/1

7th

9

(5)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cookie Queen

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Ex Tony Coyle/Kaine Wood; down the field in three AW outings earlier in the year and she was beaten 27l at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) in May when last seen; drops back in trip with cheekpieces retained on this return to AW.

20/1

Form: 132550 D

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner; ran okay when fifth of 12 over this C&D in June but he failed to beat a rival home at Hamilton (1m5f, good; beaten 24l) 75 days ago; switches back to AW and drops in trip having been off since.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

3

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Come On John

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alison Hamilton

A fair 1m4f scorer for James Owen last March but below par for his current stable, a never-dangerous fourth of seven on his return in 1m1f Musselburgh handicap 34 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

25/1

4th

7

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Come On John

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alison Hamilton

Respectable fifth on AW last June on his first start for Alison Hamilton but lost his way badly in three subsequent outings; back from six months off and a leap of faith is needed.

20/1

8th

2

(1)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Come On John

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alison Hamilton

Four-time AW winner; ran okay when fifth of 12 over this C&D in June but he failed to beat a rival home at Hamilton (1m5f, good; beaten 24l) 75 days ago; switches back to AW and drops in trip having been off since.

14/1

25/1

Form: 735597

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who has gone off big prices and has failed to beat a rival home in all three starts in handicap company; drops in trip from 2m.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

11

(7)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:35 Newcastle (AW)

Bovey Belle

9st 0lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

Low-grade maiden; latest C&D run was a bit better but without suggesting she was the answer.

66/1

11

(3)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Bovey Belle

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Olly Williams

Peak RPR of 30 in her eight starts and can't be recommended now dropped in trip.

100/1

9th

13

(2)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bovey Belle

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Olly Williams

Seven-race maiden who has gone off big prices and has failed to beat a rival home in all three starts in handicap company; drops in trip from 2m.

25/1

16/1

Form: 650850

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
0-7; fifth of eight at Hamilton (8.5f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) earlier in the month but he was 12l behind Hashtagnotions at Beverley (8.5f, soft) 13 days ago; steps up in trip (out of a French 1m2f winner) on this return to AW.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(4)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ballitore

9st 3lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Phillip Makin

0-7; fifth of eight at Hamilton (8.5f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) earlier in the month but he was 12l behind Hashtagnotions at Beverley (8.5f, soft) 13 days ago; steps up in trip (out of a French 1m2f winner) on this return to AW.

16/1

5

(5)

17th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:18 Beverley

Ballitore

9st 6lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Phillip Makin

Dam won over 1m2f and he fared better for tackling this longer trip, in first-time cheekpieces, a fortnight ago; still to finish placed and will need another forward step if he's to get off the mark though.

12/1

5th

6

(4)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:15 Hamilton

Ballitore

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Lightly raced 3yo whose dam won over 1m2f and he's going beyond 7f for the first time today; cheekpieces are another possible source of improvement but he needs to take a major step forward from his two handicap runs.

20/1

12/1

Form: 80-720

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Beaten a neck in a handicap at Ripon (1m2f, good) in July but she was disappointing in a classified event at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) 33 days ago; needs to bounce back.
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3rd

9

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Madrigal Moment

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Michael Bell

Close second on her handicap debut at Ripon in July (1m2f, good); well beaten in two AW runs since and hopes rest on the drop in trip having a positive effect.

8/1

11th

12

(8)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Madrigal Moment

8st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Michael Bell

Beaten a neck in a handicap at Ripon (1m2f, good) in July but she was disappointing in a classified event at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) 33 days ago; needs to bounce back.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 468099

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 19 starts came in a maiden at Kempton (1m, AW) in November 2023 when trained by Marco Botti; down the field in all four starts for this stable, including here over 1m last time (first-time blinkers); back up in trip in a switch of headgear.
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12th

3

(12)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Timetobenice

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: David Thompson

Sole win from 19 starts came in a maiden at Kempton (1m, AW) in November 2023 when trained by Marco Botti; down the field in all four starts for this stable, including here over 1m last time (first-time blinkers); back up in trip in a switch of headgear.

20/1

3

(6)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Timetobenice

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: David Thompson

Ex-Marco Botti 4yo with a strike-rate of 1-18; down the field in three runs for this yard and tries blinkers.

25/1

8

(5)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Timetobenice

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: David Thompson

Ex-Marco Botti; won a Kempton maiden (1m) in November 2023 and a few fair runs at up to 1m3f after that; well beaten at long odds on turf on both starts for present connections; best watched for now.

20/1

13th
10 (10)
Zaeim Alharb

25/1

Form: 6598

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Struggled in three qualifying runs (1m2f/1m) and it was the same story on handicap debut at Brighton (1m4f, soft; first-time cheekpieces) 15 days ago; drops back in trip with the visor replacing cheekpieces.
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2nd

11

(9)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Zaeim Alharb

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: James Owen

Struggled in his three qualifying runs (1m2f/1m) and remote with headgear in his two handicaps (1m4f/1m2f), despite starting co-favourite on the Newcastle Tapeta last time; no form claims yet.

14/1

13th

10

(10)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Zaeim Alharb

8st 12lb

J: George Wood

T: James Owen

Struggled in three qualifying runs (1m2f/1m) and it was the same story on handicap debut at Brighton (1m4f, soft; first-time cheekpieces) 15 days ago; drops back in trip with the visor replacing cheekpieces.

25/1

8

(7)

15th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:42 Brighton

Zaeim Alharb

8st 10lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Struggled in his three qualifying runs (1m2f/1m) but he now goes handicapping with headgear added and this unexposed 3yo is a possible improver at this new trip; needs close look in market.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £166.30
Straight Forecast £102.48
Tricast £624.56
Trifecta £968.20

Selections

The Times:

Hashtagnotions

SPOTLIGHT:

Heartened

Daily Mail:

The Pug

NEWMARKET:

Madrigal Moment

POSTDATA:

Heartened

Daily Record:

Heartened

Telegraph:

Hashtagnotions

The Guardian:

Hashtagnotions

D Express:

Hashtagnotions

Daily Mirror:

Hashtagnotions

The Star:

Hashtagnotions

The Sun:

The Pug