November 01 / 18.15 Newcastle (AW)

18.15

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  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

Form: 4-3621

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Didn't have to match earlier efforts to win a 7f novice at Leicester 18 days ago; not fully exposed but likely improvement will be needed if she to defy top weight on her handicap debut.
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3rd

4

(9)

25th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Newmarket

Song N Dance

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: S Woods

Good-ground novice winner on turf who was landing a second AW handicap when she scored by a neck at Wolverhampton (8.5f) 18 days ago; that was her best effort yet but she'll need another pb on her first attempt at a Listed race.

20/1

1st

6

(12)

7th Sep 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Song N Dance

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: S Woods

Won a Leicester novice (7f, good) and a Newcastle handicap (1m, AW) last autumn; solid efforts in her first two starts this season but she's been well held in last two runs; had some traffic issues at Glorious Goodwood, but she's drawn out wide back on AW and others are preferred.

10/1

10th

5

(12)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Song N Dance

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: S Woods

Landed a Leicester novice (7f, good) and a Newcastle handicap (1m, AW) last autumn; solid efforts in her first two starts this term, but was a bit disappointing at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 17 days ago; drawn high and needs to get back on track.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 845890

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Three wins over shorter for Ed Bethell; low-key debut for Katie Scott here 18 days ago (6f; cheekpieces tried, blinkers return tonight); still to prove stamina but he has slipped to a dangerous mark.
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4th

2

(1)

1st Oct 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gressington

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

While his 2026 campaign has been underwhelming, he has dropped down the weights and three of his last four runs have been creditable; each-way claims back into Class 6 company.

10/1

5th

8

(3)

5th Sep 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Gressington

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Katie Scott

Should be well handicapped but slow starts are holding him back; did well to finish fourth at Musselburgh recently but he seems risky these days.

12/1

4th

3

(9)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Gressington

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Has dropped to Class 6 the last twice, showing signs of a revival at Ayr then never figuring at Catterick; current mark reflects a broad decline in his form this year.

14/1

Form: 877958 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
1m2f winner for James Fanshawe here last May; retained ability this summer and although only eighth here two weeks ago (1m2f), it was a run that suggested he was still in good order, running into several dead ends in the closing stages; drops in class but will probably need them to go too fast if he is to win over 1m.
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8th

9

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:42 Redcar

Sea Legend

8st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins at Newcastle (1m, AW) this year, including on his latest start last month; 2lb out of the handicap today and he's 0-13 on turf, but has been placed a few times on grass and is not discounted.

6/1

1st

5

(9)

27th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Sea Legend

9st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Just 2-33 but both wins have come here, the latest over C&D last month; found to be lame when down the field two days later and 7f looked too sharp when third here three weeks ago; he's one to consider now back up in trip.

9/2

3rd

7

(6)

6th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sea Legend

9st 1lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Too strong for his rivals in a Class 6 over a mile here last month; reportedly finished lame when disappointing (13-8f) behind Golden Strike here four weeks ago; revised 3lb higher mark has now kicked in.

6/1

Form: 443763

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden but he has shown winning potential and ran another solid race when third of ten over 1m at Southwell nine days ago; consistent rather than progressive but the return of the hood could help this free-going sort settle better today.
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9th

6

(3)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:10 Catterick

Forest Caper

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David O’Meara

Nearly all races at 1m+ but he travelled well before winning his first 7f handicap, at Thirsk in September, beating one who was well in under a penalty, pair clear; not clear run on Southwell AW since but looks capable of better back on turf.

11/2

4th

2

(1)

26th Sep 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Forest Caper

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David O’Meara

Campaigned mostly over further but proved suited by the return to 7f at Thirsk most recently, opening his account at the 21st attempt; another win is far from inconceivable kept to this distance.

6/1

1st

3

(2)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:21 Thirsk

Forest Caper

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

He's 0-20 but he went too freely without his usual hood after six months off when fifth of six in 8.5f Wolverhampton AW handicap 13 days ago; can take a step forward now in refitted headgear.

12/1

Form: 9-44

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Dam was a smart performer at up to 1m3f; improved with each of her three runs in maiden/novice events at Kempton, most recently fourth of ten over 1m; 1m2f is likely to suit even better in time but she moves into handicaps with potential.
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8th

8

(1)

2nd Oct 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Why Because

9st 1lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Paul Midgley

10-race maiden but she's dropped in the weights, and ran well when a 1l fourth of 11 in a selling handicap at Thirsk (6f, good) last time; claims if building on that latest effort now stepping back up in trip with the hood removed.

8/1

4th

5

(4)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:51 Thirsk

Why Because

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Out of an Italian Oaks winner but she's yet to be placed and has been well held in five runs for new yard this season; continues to drop down the weights and steps back in trip but others are preferred.

12/1

5th

1

(1)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

15:13 Carlisle

Why Because

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Out of an Italian Oaks winner but she's yet to be placed and has been well held in four runs for new yard this season; continues to drop down the weights but she was never involved after a slow start at Newcastle last time and others are preferred.

13/2

Form: 673368

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
None too consistent for Ed Dunlop and he was down the field over 7f here two weeks ago on his debut for Patrick Morris; should be well treated but there are risks attached.
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8th

11

(2)

25th Sep 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lessay

9st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

7f win at Wolverhampton in June; absent 66 days until reappearing with a fourth to Beattie Is Back (dead-heated with stablemate Tasever) over C&D 23 days ago; needs to up his game a notch.

16/1

4th

11

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lessay

9st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

Came from the rear to gain his fourth success (all on the AW) when winning at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) two months ago; a 5lb rise still leaves him well treated on his previous form so can't be discounted in his bid to follow up.

9/2

Form: 512515 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Two turf wins this autumn and also ran well over C&D in September; disappointed at Musselburgh last time and needs to bounce back quickly.
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7th

7

(7)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:17 Redcar

Jewel Maker

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won a division of this race last year; back to form with a bang to easily take advantage of a much-reduced mark at Carlisle (1m1f, good) in August; two poor efforts have followed but no surprise to see him bounce back with the Tim Easterby team in great form.

12/1

9th

7

(1)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ayr

Jewel Maker

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

11yo having his 116th career start; very much had the run of things when scoring by 4l at Carlisle (1m1f, good) and ran a shocker next time; opposable on the balance of this year's exploits.

20/1

7th

3

(11)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:07 Leicester

Jewel Maker

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Took advantage of an easing mark at Carlisle (1m1f amateurs', good) recently; had the run of the race there - runner-up was subject to a running-and-riding inquiry - so will need to find slightly more from this 7lb higher mark; Jake Dickson takes off a useful 3lb.

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £67.80
Straight Forecast £87.74
Trifecta £230.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Why Because

The Times:

Forest Caper

RP RATINGS:

Sea Legend

NEWMARKET:

Song N Dance

POSTDATA:

Jewel Maker

The Star:

Song N Dance

The Guardian:

Why Because

Daily Mail:

Why Because

D Express:

Why Because

Daily Mirror:

Forest Caper

Daily Record:

Forest Caper

Telegraph:

Sea Legend

The Sun:

Sea Legend