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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6th

3

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:30 Redcar

Rotokura Belle

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ivan Furtado

Doubled her winning tally for 2026 at York (5f) in June but turned in a below-par seventh of 12 at Thirsk (5f) three weeks ago; needs to get back on track.

9/2

7th

10

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Rotokura Belle

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Two 5f wins this year and she ran her best race so far when third of 12 at York (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; races off the same mark here and should make another bold bid.

4/1

3rd

12

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Rotokura Belle

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ivan Furtado

Advanced her form with her C&D win last month and when in midfield back here 13 days ago it was in Class 2 company; others appeal as being better treated though.

14/1

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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6th

6

(13)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:48 Ripon

Thornaby Annie

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Gained a first win at Wetherby (1m) in June; not proving easy to catch right since and came in last of seven at Redcar (1m) 34 days ago; others appeal more.

16/1

7th

6

(5)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

15:50 Redcar

Thornaby Annie

9st 3lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Off the mark when winning at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last month but she disappointed having failed to settle at Nottingham (8.5f, good to firm) next time; bounced back with a good effort at Beverley (7.5f) two weeks ago and makes the shortlist.

6/1

2nd

3

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:58 Beverley

Thornaby Annie

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Good run of form in May and June once hooded, finishing runner-up in two 7f handicaps before getting off the mark at Wetherby (1m, good to firm); ran out of steam after failing to settle at Nottingham (about 1m) 12 days ago but this test, in a less competitive race, should suit better.

100/30

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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10th

12

(5)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Shes Crafty

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: George Margarson

0-13, but has twice finished runner-up including in a 0-60 handicap on turf here (7f, good) in May; twice well held since, but this is a drop in grade and possible frame material if producing her best.

7/1

5th

5

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:43 Brighton

Shes Crafty

9st 1lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: George Margarson

Bumped into an improver when second at Lingfield (turf) last month but she's twice run below market expectations in 0-55 company since returned to turf; essentially a regressive maiden.

5/1

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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1st

7

(8)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fizzy Cristal

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ridden positively for two 6f Newcastle wins and found the race not panning out to suit under a more patient ride upped to 7.2f here a month ago; back on her last successful mark and should fare better.

8/1

5th

6

(8)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

15:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fizzy Cristal

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Both wins have come over 6f on Newcastle's AW; not in the same form on turf since; steps up in trip back on AW and cannot be discounted.

16/1

5th

9

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Fizzy Cristal

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Doubled her tally with 6f handicap success at Newcastle in may and backed it up with a solid fourth of 11 at Chester (6f) three weeks ago; she's less exposed than most of these and in the mix.

10/1

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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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(5)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Hey Havana

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoffrey Harker

11-race maiden but he has been runner-up on three occasions (7f/1m); fair effort in a first-time visor (now removed) here in a maiden handicap over 7f eight days ago but this longer trip asks another question.

5/1

4th

5

(7)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

15:48 Carlisle

Hey Havana

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Geoffrey Harker

0-10 but he has finished second in three of his five runs this summer, the latest at Ripon (1m, good) 16 days ago; visor tried today (second in cheekpieces in June when headgear was tried once before); should be involved.

9/4

2nd

7

(1)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:54 Ripon

Hey Havana

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Geoffrey Harker

Nine-race maiden but has made the frame five times, although his best efforts have been when second twice over 7f; holds place claims.

11/2

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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9th

10

(2)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Breeze Star

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Linda Perratt

Eight-race maiden who has been well held since his debut fifth at Doncaster last July; makes stable debut but others have stronger claims.

50/1

8th

10

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Breeze Star

8st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Noel Wilson

Seven-race maiden who was held at Carlisle (6f, soft) last month following a wind operation; others have stronger claims.

33/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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1st

11

(4)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:52 Catterick

Lanarra

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: R Mike Smith

Won at Newcastle (6f, AW) last October and went close here over 6f on her reappearance; has posted some good efforts since, including when keeping on for third at Ayr (6f) last month, and looks worth another try over 7f.

6/1

5th

13

(9)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Lanarra

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: R Mike Smith

Signed off 2yo season with 6f win on Newcastle AW; thereabouts in all three 6f races this year and there's little between her and Mr Cool on recent C&D form; however, she was struggling to keep up from some way out before coming home strongly and this test may again be on the sharp side.

9/1

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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