November 20 / 18.45 Newcastle (AW)

18.45

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: -78734

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
0-8; raced freely when a close third here on his penultimate start; was back close to his best when keeping on for fourth at Southwell (7, Tapeta) latest; best two efforts were both here in maidens and over shorter; respected.
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1st

8

(2)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:19 Leicester

Instant Bond

9st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Well beaten in two turf handicaps either side of a break in 2025 but he was off the mark on the AW in March and has run respectably in defeat since; might well have more to offer on this surface.

5/1

3rd

1

(6)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Instant Bond

11st 2lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Michael Wigham

Off the mark at 18th attempt when scoring at Newcastle earlier this month (6f) and fair third there since; top amateur rides; one with a chance.

5/2

Form: 557342 BF

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
23-race maiden whose best form was as a juvenile; entitled to be considered after his best recent effort came over C&D last time, when a close second; the form of that looks very solid in context; not ruled out.
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9th

8

(2)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Overlooked

10st 7lb

J: Miss Hannah Dring

T: Harriet Bethell

Longstanding maiden but he's in a consistent vein of form and went down by only half a length in first-time blinkers over C&D most recently; in the mix, with the blinds retained.

4/1

2nd

1

(8)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Overlooked

9st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Harriet Bethell

20-race maiden but hasn't been far away on last two starts, latest when hemmed in against the far rail when fourth of nine at Musselburgh (1m, good) 13 days ago; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims at least.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 585243

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Placed over 7f on both heavy ground and when trying to make all over C&D latest; drops 1lb; recent efforts have seen steady improvement and if maintaining consistency, he can go very close.
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3rd

8

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Military Leader

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Chased home the bang-in-form Aisling Oscar over C&D in December, and he's 2-2 since returning from a break, winning at Southwell and Thirsk (both 1m); has risen a combined total of 10lb (3lb since latest) for those two wins, but he has to figure on the shortlist in pursuit of the hat-trick.

11/4

1st

10

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Military Leader

8st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Some narrow defeats on AW over the winter but he returned from a break with his best effort yet, overcoming some interference at Southwell (1m) last week to win in good style; has a 7lb higher mark to shoulder in his first 1m turf handicap but he could prove progressive.

5/1

1st

11

(3)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Military Leader

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

0-10 but he posted some good efforts last year, including when beaten a neck (by one who won his next four) at Newcastle (1m, AW) 138 days ago; steps up in grade on his first start since.

6/1

Form: -53232

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Placed over 6f-1m in eight of her 17 starts but remains a maiden, including here (1m) latest; drop back to this trip unlikely to inconvenience her but a 3lb rise may prove more problematic; should be thereabouts.
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1st

5

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Imola

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joey Ramsden

Strike-rate of 2-22 on the AW but both wins have been this year, the latest off 3lb lower over C&D in February when a well-backed favourite; has been off since so may be better for the run.

12/1

1st

1

(1)

17th Feb 2026

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Imola

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Joey Ramsden

Easy win at Southwell (1m; well backed) last month and she has run well in defeat since; stamina has to be taken on trust.

5/2

2nd

4

(11)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:44 Southwell (AW)

Imola

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Joey Ramsden

Below-par favourite and unable to take advantage of good opportunity over C&D last time when ahead of the assessor; consistent otherwise for current yard but her new mark has kicked in.

3/1

Form: 632086 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Multiple AW winner, including over 7f and here (1m); has been inconsistent since that success this time last year but is on a handy mark if he's able to produce one of his better efforts.
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8th

6

(1)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wyvern

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Does most racing now at Newcastle, the scene of his last three wins; off for six weeks since finishing well held behind Captain Pickles over C&D.

20/1

Form: 389940 CD

Last run: 99 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Not seen since August but had been largely out of sorts on turf during the summer; has won over C&D and returns to AW 10lb lower than when a close second here over 6f in March; has run well without winning when fresh in the past, so not written off.
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8th

10

(9)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Sam England

Last eight starts in classifieds and he didn't always get the breaks when third over C&D 12 days ago; that was one of his better recent efforts and he's firmly in calculations.

13/2

3rd

6

(5)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Regressive 8yo; running respectably at this level in 2026 but 2l behind Woodrafff at Newcastle last week; never threatened over 1m2f on Thursday; easy enough to look elsewhere.

8/1

6th

10

(4)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:28 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Spent most of a long career racing at shy of 1m and didn't look to see it out in one try over this far (C&D); not as good now and can miss the break and/or pull hard, so comes with risks attached.

8/1

Form: 372063

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Sole AW win came on Polytrack (6f) a couple of years ago; third here (6f) latest; has only properly fired once in six previous attempts over this far, so has a bit to prove.
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4th

8

(7)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Masterclass

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Paul Midgley

Ended a long losing run in this race last year but he's 0-15 since and has been hard to predict; now 3lb lower than for that last success but he faded at Doncaster last time and he comes with risks attached.

11/2

8th

8

(9)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Masterclass

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Paul Midgley

Ended a losing run when the comfortable winner of a 5f handicap at Nottingham last May (5f, good to firm) off a 1lb higher mark; he was returning from a short break when fourth of 13 at Pontefract 17 days ago and that effort can be upgraded as he was wider than ideal as the field turned for home; each-way shout.

8/1

4th

14

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Masterclass

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Paul Midgley

Hold-up sprinter who is on the same mark as when seeing off nine rivals at Nottingham last May (5f, good to firm); in and out afterwards but the return of blinkers should help now back from 138 days off.

14/1

Form: 972523 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
7f and 1m winner here; back on the same mark as when last winning in February; in the frame here over 1m on his last two starts but does need to raise the bar to be celebrating again.
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4th

7

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Concert Boy

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Katie Scott

All five wins have come here, the latest over C&D in December, and he was short-headed over 7f here on March 12; this hold-up horse was on the wrong end of a pace bias when 2l sixth over C&D last Saturday and could play a leading role if this pans out more favourably.

7/1

6th

10

(9)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Concert Boy

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Katie Scott

All of his five wins have been at Newcastle and he produced a strong finish to go close over 7f here last Thursday; only 1lb higher on this step back up in trip and he's an interesting contender.

5/1

2nd

9

(6)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Concert Boy

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

Two Class 6 wins here (including this trip) in late 2025 but recent efforts no more than respectable, including at Wolverhampton on Monday.

8/1

Form: 122852 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner on turf over 6f and 7f but AW record reads 0-14; needs to be much better than his last two starts away from turf.
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3rd

7

(3)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rain Cap

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Getting on and hard to win with these days; back in form over C&D last time but in a weak-looking 0-55 handicap and that took his record on the AW to 0-17.

6/1

2nd

5

(4)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rain Cap

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Eight wins on turf but he's 0-16 on AW and he failed to beat a rival over 7f here last month; has something to prove again after that laboured effort and others are more convincing.

16/1

11th

8

(7)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

15:17 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rain Cap

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: John David Riches

Eight wins on turf but 0-15 on AW; latest fourth of 12 over C&D was creditable, but others hold more compelling claims.

8/1

Form: 586626 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Five-time turf winner over 7f-1m; unplaced in five AW starts and hard to fancy based on that part of her CV.
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10th

9

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Without Delay

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Most effective at sharp tracks; justified favouritism when fending off Ideal Guest over C&D (good to firm) last July and now 5lb lower; step back in the right direction when third to Filey Beach over C&D (14-1, beaten over 2l) ten days ago; interesting to see if she can back that up.

15/2

3rd

13

(2)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Without Delay

8st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Tracy Waggott

Two-time C&D winner, the latest last July when 5lb higher; however, she has to better what she's achieved on her two runs this year.

20/1

5th

7

(9)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Without Delay

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tracy Waggott

Favourably handicapped on last summer's form but hard to draw any positives from last week's Redcar reappearance after wind surgery.

16/1

Form: 480209 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
7f turf winner who is on a workable mark based on his best efforts on that surface for this, his AW debut; has changed hands and has his first run for a trainer who is 20% over five seasons with older horses on AW; market check.
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4th

1

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Goldmoyne

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: James Owen

Completed a four-timer on the AW at Lingfield in March; posted another solid effort when fifth of 11 in 7f Newmarket handicap two weeks ago so he can't be ruled out.

8/1

5th

10

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Goldmoyne

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Won four in a row on AW this year before close fourth at Musselburgh (7f); merely midfield in a big field over this C&D 12 days later but he sat prominent in a race that favoured those ridden more patiently; not discounted.

20/1

4

(3)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Goldmoyne

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Has built up a good strike-rate on AW for current yard; form since returned turf comprises a good effort and an excusable one; however, chance of landing this contest partly depends on the effects of new headgear.

9/1

Form: 226534 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
5f and 1m course winner, the latter earlier this year in a classified event; is on the sort of mark from which he can be competitive if back in the form of his Southwell third on his penultimate start.
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6

(6)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Urban Dandy

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

In consistent form in the spring when finishing a close second five times, including over C&D, as well as winning a 1m classified event at Newcastle; however, he hasn't been in the same form since back from a break, drastically so last time out; others are much preferred.

16/1

6

(6)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Urban Dandy

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

In consistent form in the spring when finishing a close second five times, including over C&D, as well as winning a 1m classified event at Newcastle; however, he hasn't been in the same form since back from a break, drastically so last time out; others are much preferred.

16/1

Form: 336759

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Turf winner on slow ground at up to 8.5f; best AW efforts would give him claims from this mark but he'll have to be much better than on his recent visit here (1m), when beaten over 9l.
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3

(8)

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Leicester

Beltane

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Mark Walford

Placed five tims this season but his losing run stretches back over two years and he wasn't at his best at Redcar when last seen eight weeks ago; on a dangerous mark but others appeal more for win purposes.

13/2

7th

5

(4)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Beltane

10st 13lb

J: Miss Alice Cooke

T: Mark Walford

Latest of his three wins came at Beverley (8.5f, soft) over two years ago but he's been placed on five occasions this year; below his best at Ayr (7f, good) 16 days ago and he now goes back up to 1m with the headgear removed.

5/1

Form: 607375 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
C&D winner, the latest when 4lb higher, 13 months ago; inconsistent but would have an each-way chance if in the form of two of his last three visits here (all C&D).
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4th

8

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

No problem with conditions but on a losing run and he needs to step up a level judged on recent efforts.

14/1

6th

9

(2)

19th Feb 2026

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

He has run some fair races this winter (had a third wind op prior to his return in October) but he was never in contention behind The Gay Blade over C&D nine days ago; others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

6th

12

(6)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Without a win since October 2024 but made the frame over C&D off his basement handicap mark on three of his last four appearances and has each-way claims again in this classified race.

7/1

Betting Forcast

6/1 Instant Bond, 9/2 Overlooked, 11/2 Military Leader, 9/2 Imola, 16/1 Wyvern, 12/1 Sir Maxi, 9/1 Masterclass, 8/1 Concert Boy, 33/1 Rain Cap, 50/1 Without Delay, 11/1 Goldmoyne, 14/1 Urban Dandy, 20/1 Beltane, 18/1 Yaahobby