October 04 / 19.45 Newcastle (AW)

19.45

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  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

6/1 (Won)

Form: 424-30 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo and ran to a fair level on his 3yo return at Newcastle in April; absent for five months prior to his tenth of 16 at Doncaster three weeks ago; down in class for his AW debut and not fully exposed.
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1st

4

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Spell Master

9st 10lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Andrew Balding

Useful 2yo and ran to a fair level on his 3yo return at Newcastle in April; absent for five months prior to his tenth of 16 at Doncaster three weeks ago; down in class for his AW debut and not fully exposed.

6/1

10th

16

(14)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

Spell Master

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Consistent form in six races last season (all bar one at 7f), proving himself worthy of this sort of mark; absent since finishing third to Back In Black at Newbury in April but has the form to feature if on his game.

12/1

3rd

6

(2)

11th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newbury

Spell Master

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Fairly useful colt whose 2yo form featured good performances over 7f at three major festivals; headgear worn the last twice is now removed; looks a solid contender, having proved consistent.

13/2

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 737008 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Quirky 4yo; won well at Leicester in June (7f, good to firm; hooded first time) and his third at Ascot in July was an excellent effort; a few quiet efforts from August onwards but he would likely have gone close here (1m) last week had he seen any daylight; the forecast strong headwind could favour something coming from off the pace and no doubt he has the ability to win off this mark; high on the list.
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8th

5

(7)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield

Sword

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Stuart Williams

Patchy form for David O'Meara last term but won in June (good to firm; first-time hood) and ran a corker when third of 21 in valuable Ascot handicap (good) in July; back in form when slightly unlucky second at Newcastle (also 7f, AW) in October and sold for 40,000gns later that month; hood (absent when disappointing on final start) missing again; tongue tied for stable debut and warrants a market check.

20/1

11th

4

(4)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

15:05 Haydock

Sword

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Campaigned mainly in hood for current yard, winning on turf in June and close second on AW most recently; may remain competitive, provided the removal of the headgear doesn't have negative effect.

13/2

2nd

1

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Sword

9st 11lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: David O’Meara

Quirky 4yo; won well at Leicester in June (7f, good to firm; hooded first time) and his third at Ascot in July was an excellent effort; a few quiet efforts from August onwards but he would likely have gone close here (1m) last week had he seen any daylight; the forecast strong headwind could favour something coming from off the pace and no doubt he has the ability to win off this mark; high on the list.

5/1

6/1

Form: 269486 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
On a long losing run but she is an admirable mare who is fully effective under the conditions; down to a good mark and likely to be in the thick of the action.
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3rd

1

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Aramis Grey

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Her losing run stands at 26 but that doesn't do her justice as she's an admirable mare who has run numerous good races since that latest success; good third against male opposition at Newcastle four weeks ago; should get a good pace to aim at and more prize money would seem likely.

6/1

3rd

1

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Aramis Grey

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Her losing run stands at 26 but that doesn't do her justice as she's an admirable mare who has run numerous good races since that latest success; good third against male opposition at Newcastle four weeks ago; should get a good pace to aim at and more prize money would seem likely.

6/1

8/1

Form: 3221- D

Last run: 387 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Four runs at two, getting off the mark in emphatic fashion at Epsom 387 days ago (7f, soft; blinkered first time); gelded during his absence; drop in trip and absence of headgear raise doubts ahead of his handicap debut.
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7th

9

(4)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

17:00 Windsor

Bold Impact

8st 10lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Rod Millman

7f novice winner for previous yard; resurgent over 6f at Windsor (third start for new yard) most recently, while shaping as if this step back up in trip will suit; could go well off a reduced mark.

10/1

4th

2

(10)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

16:08 Windsor

Bold Impact

9st 8lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Rod Millman

Not solid on his handicap form; failed to beat a rival in big-field event at Newmarket (second run for new yard) most recently; drop back in grade may help but there are signs that he's regressing.

20/1

18th

16

(7)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Bold Impact

8st 12lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

First-time blinkers when making all for easy win in Epsom novice (7f, soft) in September 2024; encouraging return from a year's absence the following October but he left Ralph Beckett after a moderate effort next time; weak in the market for his stable debut when it all went wrong at the start 19 days ago.

50/1

10/1

Form: 700258 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Three turf wins to his name; patchy record in 2025 though and others are more appealing in today's field.
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19th

3

(2)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Silent Move

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Inconsistent and has failed to shine on last two starts but may have been unsuited by soft ground then Tapeta; runner-up at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) in August then fifth of 15 at Thirsk (7f, good) where he was denied a clear run, and it will be no surprise if he bounces back with a big effort.

20/1

5th

11

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Silent Move

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

Three turf wins to his name; patchy record in 2025 though and others are more appealing in today's field.

10/1

1

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

17:15 Ayr

Silent Move

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Looked unfortunate when beaten less than a length into second of seven at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) last month and didn't enjoy a clear run when fifth of 15 at Thirsk (7f, good) since; acts on ground ranging from good to firm to good to soft; still 2lb below last winning mark; a player.

5/1

Form: 325991 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Off the mark for the year when seeing off 12 rivals at Newmarket a fortnight ago (7f, good); 4lb rise offset by rider's 5lb claim and he has a course win on his record; one to consider.
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5th

6

(6)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:48 Yarmouth

Daring Legend

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Reappeared for new yard with a near-miss at Kempton (6f, AW) in March but he's struggled at 50-1 back on turf in last two runs; got hampered early on at Ascot last time but he's hard to predict and needs to bounce back near best.

40/1

15th

2

(10)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Daring Legend

9st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Pattinson

Ran well on his stable debut at Kempton (6f) in March but he was down the field, albeit in Class 3 company, at Newbury three weeks ago; now tongue tied; others appeal more.

33/1

15th

14

(11)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Daring Legend

8st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Pattinson

40-1 for his stable debut at Kempton (6f, AW) last month but he ran a cracker for second, beaten a nose; up in grade today but not out of it on last year's turf best.

25/1

Form: 311 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Improved with each run, winning a 7f maiden at Redcar on his second start and then defying a penalty over C&D last month; he'll need more to defy this mark now pitched into a competitive handicap though.
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7th

7

(11)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Monsieur Bondy

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Improved with each run, winning a 7f maiden at Redcar on his second start and then defying a penalty over C&D last month; he'll need more to defy this mark now pitched into a competitive handicap though.

6/1

1

(2)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Monsieur Bondy

9st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Dam a winning sprinter from a good family and he has shown useful ability in his two starts (both 7f), finishing third at Redcar on debut (good) and then winning at Redcar last month (good to firm); can do better but defying a penalty won't be easy on his AW debut.

11/4

7

(7)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:02 Redcar

Monsieur Bondy

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Solid start to his career when third of nine in a Doncaster novice last month (7f, good; Big Alex Walmsley 5l behind in fifth); open to improvement and he's a place contender.

4/1

Form: 8-5000

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won 6f novice on heavy as 2yo but yet to shine in handicaps, including three runs for new yard; tongue tie left off and new blinkers added.
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5

3rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

16:30 Newton Abbot

Arctic Voyage

10st 9lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Blake

Useful on testing ground on the Flat early in career and this 4yo has tapped back into that promise over hurdles this spring, winning a maiden at Hereford (2m, good) in April on his second stable start and following up in a C&D novice (good); trainer won this with Clearance, after whom this race is named, in 2022 and 2024; intriguing candidate back in a handicap.

5/2

1st

1

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

17:30 Newton Abbot

Arctic Voyage

11st 3lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Blake

6f winner for Ralph Beckett and came good at the sixth attempt over hurdles with a clearcut win at Hereford (2m, good; hood removed); this 4yo now carries a penalty but has less to prove than most of these.

4/6

1st

10

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Arctic Voyage

10st 10lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Blake

6f winner for Ralph Beckett; placed over hurdles for previous yard but pulled up on debut for this one when tried in a hood (now left off); others preferred.

8/1

Form: 0-1308 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Two course wins, including at this trip, and he is back to the same mark as when winning a 6f handicap here in April; not at his best on his last two starts but last week's Haydock eighth was after a break.
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4th

5

(5)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

The Turpinator

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

C&D win last April came off a 5lb higher mark; good second at Wolverhampton three weeks ago but unable to back it up at Southwell one week later (both 7f); chance if back to his best.

10/1

8th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:00 Southwell (AW)

The Turpinator

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Four-time AW winner, the latest at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in April; now 2lb lower and no problem with the return to 7f, but he needs to fare better than in his last three starts.

25/1

8th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:00 Southwell (AW)

The Turpinator

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Four-time AW winner, the latest at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in April; now 2lb lower and no problem with the return to 7f, but he needs to fare better than in his last three starts.

25/1

Form: 486141 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Comes here in top form, having won two of his last three starts; saw off 14 rivals at Thirsk four weeks ago and a 5lb rise is fair enough; unlikely he'll get a soft lead here though.
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3rd

1

(8)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Master Richard

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Front-runner who won twice in the second half of last year, the latest in a big field at Thirsk (7f, good) in September; went close on last month's reappearance at Newcastle (7f, AW) and he can make another bold bid.

9/2

2nd

1

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Master Richard

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Stephen Hanlon

Front-runner who is a C&D winner and added another AW success at Southwell (7f) last July; ended 2025 with a good third back at Southwell (7f again) in October; formerly trained by Ann Duffield; claims if ready to roll after five months off.

12/1

3rd

8

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Master Richard

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ann Duffield

Front-runner who has won three times on the AW, the latest over C&D in July; scored at Thirsk (7f, good) last month, but needs to put a lacklustre effort at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) last month behind him, while an easy lead seems unlikely.

12/1

33/1

Form: 231-09

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
1m novice winner as a 2yo (Polytrack); disappointed on seasonal/handicap debut at Newmarket in April, after which he was sold by Godolphin for 48,000gns; 66-1 and always in rear on last month's stable debut; too much to prove for comfort.
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3rd

2

(4)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Present Times

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

1m AW winner for Charlie Appleby as a 2yo but he's struggled in five runs for his current yard; now 19lb lower than for his opening mark but he has plenty to prove on this drop back in trip; headgear removed.

12/1

7th

2

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Present Times

9st 8lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

1m AW winner for Charlie Appleby as a 2yo; barely beat a rival in five handicap runs in 2025 (sold after the first of them) but he has tumbled down the weights and has his first run in 0-70 company with new headgear fitted; market confidence should be noted.

10/1

10th

11

(11)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

15:05 Haydock

Present Times

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Stella Barclay

AW novice success on final 2yo start; soundly beaten in three handicaps this season, leaving Charlie Appleby after first occasion; fitting of tongue-tie needs to prompt a big revival.

50/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £15.86
Tricast £107.71

Selections

Telegraph:

Monsieur Bondy

POSTDATA:

Daring Legend

RP RATINGS:

Aramis Grey

SPOTLIGHT:

Sword

D Express:

Spell Master

The Sun:

Master Richard

Daily Mail:

Monsieur Bondy

The Star:

Monsieur Bondy

Daily Record:

Monsieur Bondy

Daily Mirror:

Sword

The Times:

Daring Legend

The Guardian:

Daring Legend

TOPSPEED:

Aramis Grey

NEWMARKET:

Aramis Grey