October 04 / 18.45 Newcastle (AW)

18.45

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  • Prize money: £3506.78
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

Form: 534351

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
All runs at 5f, getting off the mark in good style at Southwell last week (first run in a Class 6); hit with a 7lb rise so will need to progress again but 6f could spark extra.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(5)

18th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rotokura Belle

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Inconsistent but returned to her best after three below-par efforts when successful at Catterick (5f, good) last month; suffered interference when only sixth there since but is not one to place maximum faith in.

4/1

6th

5

(6)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:22 Catterick

Rotokura Belle

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

5f AW win as a 2yo; doubled her haul when showing bright speed to overcome stall 8 over C&D two weeks ago, finding plenty for pressure; the runner-up has won since and a 3lb rise may not prove beyond her.

9/4

1st

1

(8)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:13 Catterick

Rotokura Belle

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Cosy winner over 5f at Southwell last September but hasn't come come close to reproducing that in three subsequent AW starts; it remains to be seen whether a return to turf sparks a revival.

11/1

Form: 037

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Third of ten at Carlisle on her second start and she didn't run badly over C&D two weeks ago either; likely she will need more to defy this mark but it is not out of the question.
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2nd

2

(11)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Thornaby Annie

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Best run so far when close second at Doncaster last time (7f, good to firm; hood on first time), running on well after meeting trouble in running; that wasn't a strong race, but could go well again.

4/1

2nd

1

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:32 Doncaster

Thornaby Annie

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Made the frame three times over 6f last season but she came in last of 13 in a 6f Newcastle handicap on her return so has something to prove in a first-time hood.

12/1

13th

2

(7)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Thornaby Annie

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Two solid efforts in C&D nurseries last October; needs more to defy this mark and she has a six-month absence to contend with.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 78542

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Ran her best race to date when second of eight at Wolverhampton on her AW debut 12 days ago (7f); forced wide on the home turn on that occasion and the run can be upgraded; surplus stamina might be an asset given the forecast strong headwind.
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8th

4

(4)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:40 Leicester

Shes Crafty

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: George Margarson

0-11 but has run well on two of her three starts this season, including over C&D and on latest start when 6l second to an improved winner at Lingfield (7f, good); she might not be far away.

13/2

2nd

8

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield

Shes Crafty

9st 3lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: George Margarson

0-10; made an encouraging stable debut at Leicester (7f, good) last month, finishing fourth of 17, but wasn't able to build on that at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) 28 days ago; drops back in trip with a place chance.

10/1

5th

2

(10)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Shes Crafty

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: George Margarson

Nine-race maiden but she posted an encouraging effort when fourth of 17 at Leicester (7f, good) on her stable debut eight days ago, doing best of those from off the pace and leaving the impression she's worth another go at 1m; holds claims.

3/1

Form: 634

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
In need of the experience in novice/maiden events and she could do with being more smartly away now handicapping; that said, she's bred to be a good deal better than this level so a good step forward could be imminent.
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4th

12

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

16:05 Chester

Fizzy Cristal

8st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ended 2025 with a 6f win at Newcastle and she was back on the scoresheet over that C&D 11 days ago; up from Class 5 today and her turf efforts leave her with something to find.

7/1

1st

8

(8)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Fizzy Cristal

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Made all when winning a C&D nursery off 3lb lower last autumn; no more than a fair turf comeback six weeks ago but that was her first run in six months and the return here looks a plus.

6/1

6th

8

(3)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:38 Catterick

Fizzy Cristal

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ended 2025 with two good runs in Class 6 AW nurseries, second and first at Newcastle in October; today's 3lb higher mark probably not beyond her; respected.

5/2

Form: 004

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on his first two starts but there was more encouragement to be gleaned from his latest fourth of eight at Redcar 18 days ago (5f, good); stable can get rapid improvers in this division and another step forward could be forthcoming.
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No / Draw
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2nd

2

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Redcar

Hey Havana

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

0-5 as a 2yo for Nigel Tinkler but rallied well for fourth on nursery debut at Newcastle (6f, AW) in October and was denied clear run when third over that C&D a few weeks later; upped in trip for stable debut; could have a say if fully tuned up.

12/1

5

(7)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Hey Havana

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Well beaten on his first two starts but there was more encouragement to be gleaned from his latest fourth of eight at Redcar 18 days ago (5f, good); stable can get rapid improvers in this division and another step forward could be forthcoming.

7/1

2

(5)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:33 Redcar

Hey Havana

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Big prices and always behind in two 6f novices at Thirsk; modest handicaps will offer more scope in due course.

100/1

Form: 558

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Hasn't seen his races out in novice/maiden company (5f-7f) but it wouldn't be a huge shock to see him take a step forward now handicapping at a modest level.
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8th

7

(8)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:25 Hamilton

Breeze Star

8st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Noel Wilson

Offered little thus far, including two sprint nurseries; tongue-tie added for reappearance.

25/1

5

(6)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:40 Redcar

Breeze Star

8st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Noel Wilson

Beaten 7l or more in all four starts including on nursery debut at Newcastle (6f, AW; 12-1) two weeks ago; still early days but he needs a transformation back in trip.

16/1

6

(4)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Breeze Star

8st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Noel Wilson

Hasn't seen his races out in novice/maiden company (5f-7f) but it wouldn't be a huge shock to see him take a step forward now handicapping at a modest level.

10/1

Form: 5566

Last run: 64 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
No real improvement for the switch to nurseries at Southwell nine weeks ago (7f); return to 6f not enough to tempt.
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No / Draw
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7

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Indigo Sierra

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

No real improvement for the switch to nurseries at Southwell nine weeks ago (7f); return to 6f not enough to tempt.

8/1

6th

3

(4)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Indigo Sierra

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Iain Jardine

Her Wetherby fifth in June (7f, good to firm) wasn't a bad effort and moves into nurseries in a weak race; interesting to see if there is any money about for her with Daniel Muscutt having his first ride for the yard.

9/2

6th

6

(1)

10th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

15:55 Carlisle

Indigo Sierra

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Iain Jardine

Has shown ability when fifth in her two starts at Hamilton and Wetherby (6f/7f) but she may be one for handicaps after one more outing.

25/1

33/1

Form: 4776

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Poor form in her four starts, faring no better on her nursery debut three weeks ago (1m, good to soft); drops back in trip with plenty to prove.
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2nd

6

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

14:10 Catterick

Lanarra

8st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

Much improved on her AW debut when a 66-1 winner of 6f nursery at Newcastle in October; she needs to back it up now returned to turf after seven months off the track.

10/1

8

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lanarra

8st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

Poor form in her four starts, faring no better on her nursery debut three weeks ago (1m, good to soft); drops back in trip with plenty to prove.

33/1

6th

5

(3)

14th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

14:50 Musselburgh

Lanarra

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: R Mike Smith

Has cut little ice in her three runs, seventh of eight in 7f maiden here 18 days ago; this switch to handicaps needs to spark improvement.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £330.40
Straight Forecast £233.41
Tricast £2061.54
Trifecta £3428.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

She's Crafty

RP RATINGS:

Rotokura Belle

The Times:

Hey Havana

Daily Mail:

Thornaby Annie

Telegraph:

Fizzy Cristal

NEWMARKET:

She's Crafty

Daily Mirror:

She's Crafty

The Star:

She's Crafty

Daily Record:

She's Crafty

D Express:

Hey Havana

POSTDATA:

Rotokura Belle

The Guardian:

Rotokura Belle

The Sun:

Rotokura Belle