September 30 / 20.30 Newcastle (AW)

20.30

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  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 079857 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
On a good mark but he's without a win since June 2023 and faded into seventh at Thirsk (6f, soft) on stable debut 15 days ago; switches back to AW and may take a step forward.
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3rd

4

(13)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

The Green Man

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Philip Kirby

Three-time course winner who's been in good form here this spring; no obvious reason he won't go well again, having split Lord Capulet and King's School last month, but there's not much room for manoeuvre off this mark.

8/1

3rd

6

(5)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:33 Newcastle (AW)

The Green Man

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Philip Kirby

Close up behind Beale Street here in March (6f) and produced a similar effort from off the pace to be runner-up over C&D 11 days ago; needs a good pace to chase (stays 1m) and no guarantee that he'll get one here.

5/1

2nd

6

(1)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Green Man

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Philip Kirby

His last three wins have been at Newcastle and he produced a powerful finish when going close in a Class 4 here (6f) last month; looks interesting off only 1lb higher on this drop back in grade and his last success was over C&D.

6/1

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7/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 433772 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Southwell earlier in the year (6f/7f); bounced back from a lesser effort when runner-up at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) two weeks ago and looks likely to run well back at 6f.
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3rd

4

(7)

21st May 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Bomb Squad

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John Mackie

Dual C&D winner, but has raced exclusively over 7f since December and was successful over that distance here four weeks ago; has to prove he still has the speed for this trip, but his course record makes him hard to dismiss.

4/1

1st

6

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Bomb Squad

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John Mackie

Eight wins on the AW include three at this track (6f/7f), the last win coming off 2lb lower at Wolverhampton last month; ran well when runner-up here 16 days ago and there's no reason why he can't go well again.

4/1

2nd

10

(13)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bomb Squad

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Mackie

Eight wins on the AW including three over 6f/7f here; still 2lb above his highest winning mark and will need things to pan out right from the outside stall, but one for the shortlist nonetheless.

6/1

14/1

Form: 648

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Best effort from three starts for Tom Clover when a 7l fourth of nine at Wolverhampton (6f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) but he was well beaten either side of that; better needed on yard/handicap debut.
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4th

6

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Pebble Dash

8st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Gary Harrison

Ran well twice on AW in March but he suffered a heavy defeat at Newcastle last month; steps up in trip with a point to prove.

12/1

13th

9

(14)

20th Apr 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pebble Dash

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gary Harrison

0-12 but he's been in good form on Tapeta recently including a close second here (7f) last month and a creditable fourth in another classified event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last time; mark hasn't changed much and he's a key player back in a handicap.

13/2

5/2

Form: 606923 D BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Tumbled down the weights this year and his last two efforts (over C&D) have been much better, finishing runner-up in the first of those then third of ten 11 days ago; unexposed for this yard and has claims.
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1st

5

(7)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Invitorio

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Ruth Carr

Sole win from 18 starts came in a novice at Redcar (6f, soft) in October 2024; well beaten in his first starts since returning from a break but he came back to form from a career-low mark when second of 12 at Catterick (5f, good) a week ago; that was his first try over 5f and he's contender.

4/1

2nd

4

(11)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Invitorio

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Ruth Carr

Yet to win a handicap but he was twice placed off a 7lb higher mark last September; two AW runs last month should have sharpened him up and this is a drop in grade; apprentice takes off a valuable 5lb but a wide draw on his first attempt at 5f, and a sharp one at that, dents confidence.

12/1

5/1

Form: 664766

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Remains winless after ten starts but he shaped well over C&D on his AW debut five days ago and looked unlucky not to finish even closer; contender.
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3rd

8

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Pit Boss

8st 12lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Won over C&D last month and placed on next four starts prior to winning over C&D last Saturday; it was an apprentice handicap last time, so he escapes a penalty today; solid contender.

4/1

1st

4

(8)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pit Boss

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Liam Bailey

Just one win from 25 starts but that came over C&D last month and he's been placed here in all four subsequent runs, including a close third over 7f last week; on same mark on this drop back in trip and he's a key player.

11/4

3rd

11

(8)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Pit Boss

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Well backed when getting up late to win 6f course handicap last month; three solid placed efforts have followed (including C&D) and he could be on the premises again.

7/1

10th
2 (5)
Yazaman

12/1

Form: 527345

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
All five of his wins have been on turf; has been finishing his races off well in recent starts, latest when fifth at Leicester (6f, good to soft) when he was being pushed along from an early stage; will need things to drop right.
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9

(6)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Yazaman

8st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Four wins last May-July, with no joy since; he finished close up four and five starts back, acts on soft and is edging down the weights, but he was never dangerous in Westgate Warrior's C&D race two weeks ago.

10/1

9

(6)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Yazaman

8st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Four wins last May-July, with no joy since; he finished close up four and five starts back, acts on soft and is edging down the weights, but he was never dangerous in Westgate Warrior's C&D race two weeks ago.

10/1

7th

8

(11)

15th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Yazaman

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Four wins last May-July, with no joy since but he finished close up three and four starts back (his last two runs at 5f) before two lesser shows over 6f; beaten a head off this mark over C&D (good) in August, so a case can be made.

10/1

Form: 258654 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Record is 3-42, the most recent win over two years ago; finished just behind Invitorio when fourth of ten over C&D 11 days ago; dropped 2lb.
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7

(3)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Duke

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Record is 3-42, the most recent win over two years ago; finished just behind Invitorio when fourth of ten over C&D 11 days ago; dropped 2lb.

12/1

4th

3

(7)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Duke

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Went close on his seasonal return at Pontefract in June (6f, good to firm); backwards steps since then and losing run looks set to continue.

16/1

5th

4

(9)

9th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Golden Duke

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

It's now 20 starts since his last success and he arrives out of sorts, sixth in 6f Ayr handicap 29 days ago; he's hard to make a case for.

20/1

28/1

Form: 8-0396

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who made some late headway when sixth (behind Invitorio and Golden Duke) over this C&D 11 days ago; could go well having been dropped another 1lb.
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8

(7)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pancake

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael Dods

Seven-race maiden who made some late headway when sixth (behind Invitorio and Golden Duke) over this C&D 11 days ago; could go well having been dropped another 1lb.

28/1

6th

6

(10)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Pancake

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Her dam has produced a couple of smart performers and although she's shown just modest form in her six starts, she has slipped down the weights and looks sure to benefit from the return to 6f; still has time to do better.

8/1

10

(3)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Pancake

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Over 5l behind Tanjen at Newcastle last month; still has low mileage but could do with being more professional at the start.

12/1

Form: 512742 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in June and she's mostly been running well since; pulled 4l clear of the rest when runner-up at Carlisle (6f, soft) three weeks ago and should be competitive back on AW.
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5th

16

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Baby Rover

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Katie Scott

Won a 6f handicap at Redcar (good to firm) last summer off 1lb lower; placed on softer than good twice after; has not hit the same heights this year but at 5f and 7f; should be at concert pitch now and a bigger run could be forthcoming.

16/1

6th

9

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Baby Rover

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Katie Scott

Won a 6f handicap at Redcar last summer; runner-up twice afterwards but didn't offer any obvious short-term encouragement on 5f Catterick reappearance three weeks ago; first 7f outing since finishing last on her course debut in 2024.

20/1

9th

7

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Baby Rover

9st 3lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Katie Scott

Won a 6f handicap at Redcar last summer; runner-up twice afterwards but she has been absent since a low-key run at Newcastle 190 days ago; best form has come at 6f.

10/1

Form: 5/1343 CD

Last run: 69 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Returned from a long absence to win a classified over this C&D in February when trained by Roger Fell; finished third in two of her three starts for Keiran Burke; back on AW and steps back up to 6f having again switched yards again.
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2nd

8

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

A Lady Forever

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

Won over 6f here in February 2025 for Roger Fell when returning from a long break; has shown bits of form since, but not been at her best this year.

10/1

6th

9

(1)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Ayr

A Lady Forever

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

With Roger Fell when winning a weak 0-50 classified at Newcastle (6f; 20-1) in February 2025; no joy since for Kieran Burke (0-3) or Gary Harrison (0-11); weakened from the two-furlong pole at Redcar (6f; eighth of 11) latest; new blinkers today; look elsewhere.

25/1

8th

10

(8)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:50 Redcar

A Lady Forever

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

Bits of form that bring her into the reckoning but she hasn't found her best in three AW runs in 2026; she has shown promise in a handful of turf runs but others appeal more for the win.

12/1

Form: 423577 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 28 starts came when making all in first-time blinkers at Hamilton in June; runner-up in a classified here over 7f in July but he's been below his best in recent starts; back on AW.
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11th

10

(5)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Superior Council

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Iain Jardine

6f turf and Tapeta winner; has regularly been involved at Newcastle this winter until going off the boil on his last two starts; big player if back in the form of his close second there less than a month ago.

13/2

8th

8

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:02 Wolverhampton (AW)

Superior Council

9st 9lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Prominent racer; beat 13 rivals when scoring at Newcastle in November and he has run a string of good races in defeat since; well drawn and this sharper track should suit; high on the list.

3/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £97.10
Straight Forecast £75.76
Tricast £485.64
Trifecta £785.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Invitorio

SPOTLIGHT:

Pit Boss

The Sun:

Baby Rover

The Times:

A Lady Forever

D Express:

Golden Duke

POSTDATA:

Invitorio

Telegraph:

Invitorio

Daily Mail:

Invitorio

Daily Record:

Baby Rover

Daily Mirror:

Pit Boss

The Star:

Pit Boss

The Guardian:

A Lady Forever