November 01 / 16.45 Newcastle (AW)

16.45

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Win £250,000 With BeMGM’s Golden Goals Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Win £250,000 With BeMGM’s Golden Goals Nursery Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

Form: 032476

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a 7f maiden here in June but she's been well held in three subsequent runs including two nurseries; bit to prove but mark is falling and she has shaped as though this new trip could suit.
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7th

5

(1)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:42 Ripon

Popty Ping

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Campaigned mostly on AW and overall record is just 1-18, the success in March; however, she continues in form and wasn't disgraced in most recent turf attempt; frame possibilities.

11/2

2nd

8

(9)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Popty Ping

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Doubled her tally over this C&D when beating 11 rivals in March off a 4lb lower mark and posted a respectable effort at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 12 days ago; interesting back here.

9/2

4th

4

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Doncaster

Popty Ping

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

In very good form on the AW this winter and she resumed winning ways in 7f Southwell handicap last month; up 4lb but she can make her presence felt again back on turf.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 752425

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden but he's finished runner-up in two of his last four nurseries including at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) on his penultimate run; that form puts him in the picture and he's in the mix on AW debut.
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2nd

5

(9)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:15 Catterick

Supreme Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

12-race maiden; best effort came when headed close home at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) last September; ended last season on a downbeat note (AW); gelded and best watched off a six-month break; stablemate of Hear The Drums.

20/1

5th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Supreme Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Ten-race maiden but he's finished runner-up in two of his last four nurseries including at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) on his penultimate run; that form puts him in the picture and he's in the mix on AW debut.

5/1

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Supreme Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Ten-race maiden but he's finished runner-up in two of his last four nurseries including at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) on his penultimate run; that form puts him in the picture and he's in the mix on AW debut.

5/1

Form: 754

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Well-held in his three qualifying runs (7f/6f) but he has plenty of stamina on dam's side and is a possible improver upped to 1m on nursery debut; one of two runners yard and he needs a close look in market.
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7th

3

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

16:54 Gowran Park

Onyeisi

9st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Karl Thornton

Interesting on his AW form for Charlie Johnston; poor run on Irish debut at Roscommon; stable's good current form is a positive.

16/1

10th

9

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:20 Roscommon

Onyeisi

9st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Karl Thornton

Busy on AW during the winter for Charlie Johnston, winning over 1m2f and second over this trip; picked up for 14,000gns in February.

16/1

Form: 07944 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden but he's reached the frame in both nurseries including an eyecatching fourth after a slow start at Leicester (1m, good; 5-2 favourite) last month; should have more to offer at this trip and he's an interesting contender back on AW.
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8th

9

(7)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:40 Nottingham

Bird Of War

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

140,000gns yearling; made the breakthrough at the sixth attempt when surging 4l clear in a Newcastle handicap (1m, AW; 6-4 favourite) in November; 8lb higher on his return but he could have a lot more to offer as a 3yo and he's strongly respected back on turf.

5/1

1st

4

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bird Of War

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Charles Hills

Five-race maiden but he's reached the frame in both nurseries including an eyecatching fourth after a slow start at Leicester (1m, good; 5-2 favourite) last month; should have more to offer at this trip and he's an interesting contender back on AW.

11/4

4

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bird Of War

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Charles Hills

Five-race maiden but he's reached the frame in both nurseries including an eyecatching fourth after a slow start at Leicester (1m, good; 5-2 favourite) last month; should have more to offer at this trip and he's an interesting contender back on AW.

11/4

Form: 4856

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
First foal of a triple Group 3 winner for the Johnston yard; unexposed colt but he didn't live up to expectations in maiden/novice events and was only sixth of ten on nursery debut at Leicester (1m, good) last month; finished behind Bird Of War last time and needs to raise his game back on Tapeta; stablemate of Onyeisi.
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9th

7

(6)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:23 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Nippy

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Charlie Johnston

No real improvement for the switch to nurseries in the autumn; upped in trip for his reappearance and could well have more to offer (dam a Musidora winner); stable also run Onyeisi.

13/2

2nd

5

(5)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Nippy

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

First foal of a triple Group 3 winner for the Johnston yard; unexposed colt but he didn't live up to expectations in maiden/novice events and was only sixth of ten on nursery debut at Leicester (1m, good) last month; finished behind Bird Of War last time and needs to raise his game back on Tapeta; stablemate of Onyeisi.

8/1

5

(5)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Nippy

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

First foal of a triple Group 3 winner for the Johnston yard; unexposed colt but he didn't live up to expectations in maiden/novice events and was only sixth of ten on nursery debut at Leicester (1m, good) last month; finished behind Bird Of War last time and needs to raise his game back on Tapeta; stablemate of Onyeisi.

8/1

Form: 050739

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Close third in a Redcar nursery (1m, good to soft) in September but that is his standout effort from six runs and was beaten 17l at Bath last time; hood is now added and others are more convincing.
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7th

6

(2)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Ubettabehave

8st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Close third in a Redcar nursery (1m, good to soft) in September but that is his standout effort from six runs and was beaten 17l at Bath last time; hood is now added and others are more convincing.

12/1

6

(2)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Ubettabehave

8st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Close third in a Redcar nursery (1m, good to soft) in September but that is his standout effort from six runs and was beaten 17l at Bath last time; hood is now added and others are more convincing.

12/1

9th

8

(9)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

Ubettabehave

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Beaten 8l or more in her first four starts but she looked a different proposition upped to 1m when a close third in Redcar nursery (good to soft) last month; was strong at the finish in that race and she's open to more progress at this trip; interesting contender.

4/1

Form: 508425

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden but he went close in blinkers at Redcar (1m, good to soft) in September and the step up to 1m2f may have stretched him here last time; on same mark as for his penultimate run and has possibilities if he can bounce back.
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3rd

7

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Ripon

Hood Wink

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Tim Easterby

Dead-heated at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) in April but has failed to back that up twice since (including C&D).

6/1

6th

6

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:15 Catterick

Hood Wink

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Dead-heated at Wetherby (1m, good to firm; 12-1) on penultimate start; paid the price for a rapid mid-race move at Ripon (fourth of seven, beaten over 5l) subsequently; isn't without a chance from 4lb above his mark at Wetherby; stablemate of Lope Y Linda.

9/2

4th

6

(2)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Ripon

Hood Wink

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Off the mark at the tenth attempt when dead-heating in a Wetherby handicap (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago; this is tougher under a penalty but he showed a good attitude last time and is open to more progress; respected.

5/2

Selections

POSTDATA:

Popty Ping

SPOTLIGHT:

Bird Of War

Daily Mail:

Onyeisi

RP RATINGS:

Supreme Dancer

D Express:

Bird Of War

Daily Record:

Bird Of War

Daily Mirror:

Onyeisi

The Times:

Popty Ping

Telegraph:

Popty Ping

The Guardian:

Popty Ping

The Sun:

Popty Ping

The Star:

Popty Ping