March 05 / 20.00 Newcastle (AW)

20.00

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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: -36224 C BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Landed 7f handicap here in September and he has held his form well since, not seen to ideal effect when fourth of eight in 7f Southwell classified event nine days ago; he's a likely player once more on these terms.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(6)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:12 Redcar

Woodrafff

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Tends to be slowly away and is the type who needs everything to drop right if he's to win, but he's run several good races on AW this year and was fourth of 14 back on turf at Thirsk (7f, good) recently; in the mix.

7/1

4th

16

(10)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Woodrafff

9st 1lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Three-time winner who is fine at 7f or 1m; has been running well for a while and latest effort in the new visor at Newcastle can be upgraded.

14/1

7th

11

(2)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Woodrafff

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Running well at this level in recent weeks, coming from last to first over 1m here before finishing second at Wolverhampton (8.6f) and Southwell (1m); just as effective at 7f; the blinkers he's worn on his last five starts are now replaced by a first-time visor; should go well again.

11/4

9/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 753-84 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
His sole success came over 7f here last July; refitted with usual tongue-tie when a solid fourth of ten in classified event over C&D 18 days ago so he's in the mix again.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

14

(18)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Starshot

9st 1lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Just one win from 43 starts but he's reached the frame on AW at Southwell (1m/7f) in his last two runs; usually comes from off the pace and has claims if he transfers his recent form back to turf.

10/1

4th

9

(9)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Starshot

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

One win from 42 starts but he's posted some good placed efforts this year, including when third of ten here over 1m eight days ago; drops back in trip with place claims but he may prove vulnerable from a win perspective.

7/1

3rd

8

(8)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Starshot

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

1-41; back-to-back good runs under Sean Kirrane in March but gave himself no chance of troubling the judge last week by failing to settle; usual tongue-tie returns.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 405-73

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Is 0-15 but she got back on track on just her second start for Iain Jardine when third of ten in 8.5f classified event at Wolverhampton 34 days ago; one to consider.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Delila

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Placed three times at this level on Tapeta for Iain Jardine at the start of the year, including over C&D; now 0-18, but still holds each-way claims again on debut for her new yard.

7/1

9th

10

(1)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Delila

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Iain Jardine

Ex-Irish maiden who is 0-17 overall and 0-5 for new yard but she's been competitive in classified events on last three outings; penultimate one was over C&D, before she closed to within a neck at Wolverhampton (9.4f) on latest; considered back in this handicap with first-time visor replacing her occasional hood/cheekpieces.

5/1

2nd

3

(8)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Delila

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Ex-Irish maiden who is 0-4 for new yard but is in form, having finished third in classified contests at Wolverhampton and Newcastle in last two runs; place claims.

3/1

3/1

Form: 794283 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
On a long losing run but he posted a good third of ten in classified event over C&D 18 days ago; this dual course winner must enter calculations.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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: 0-5446 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at Carlisle (1m) last July but her more recent form is less encouraging, just sixth of ten in classified event over C&D 40 days ago; others are much preferred.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

14

(5)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Top Gun Tina

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: David Thompson

Off the mark at Carlisle (1m) last July but her more recent form is less encouraging and she's finished down the field here (1m/7f) in last three starts; overall record is 1-31 and others are preferred; yard also runs Martin's Brig and Wheres The Crumpet.

20/1

8th

10

(3)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Top Gun Tina

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

Got off the mark at Carlisle (1m) last July but her more recent form is less encouraging, finishing behind Woodrafff and Starshot over 1m here a fortnight ago.

20/1

5th

7

(1)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Top Gun Tina

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

Got off the mark at Carlisle (1m) last July but her more recent form is less encouraging, just sixth of ten in classified event over C&D 40 days ago; others are much preferred.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8-4322

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Still to get her head in front but in good form for Stephen Hanlon, runner-up in classified event over C&D two weeks ago; that form has been franked so she holds leading claims at these weights.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(9)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Esque Elegance

9st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Finally got off the mark at 21st time of asking when seeing off 13 rivals over 1m at Newcastle (AW) under Conor Whiteley nine days ago; should be very competitive under a 5lb penalty if showing up in a similar mood.

3/1

1st

10

(1)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Esque Elegance

9st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Still a maiden after 20 starts but she's had two seconds in C&D handicaps this year and was close up when sixth over 7f here (first-time visor) last time; should go well again back up in trip and she's in the mix.

11/2

6th

2

(12)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Esque Elegance

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Stephen Hanlon

Only sixth to Woodrafff over 1m a fortnight ago but placed at this venue on her three starts prior to that, including 7f; visored first time.

8/1

Form: 3738-3 CD

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who returned to form after a two-month lay-off when third of 12 in 1m classified event at Southwell 60 days ago; she can make her presence felt if on her A-game again after another break.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Wheres The Crumpet

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: David Thompson

Scored at Carlisle (1m) last May but her more recent form is much less encouraging, beating just one in 1m2f Redcar handicap eight days ago; this C&D scorer needs to take a major step forward.

25/1

11th

9

(2)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Wheres The Crumpet

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: David Thompson

Creditable third at Southwell in January (1m) but not so good since; seems to stay 1m2f and wouldn't rule out.

16/1

10th

11

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Wheres The Crumpet

9st 1lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: David Thompson

Both AW wins have been at Newcastle (1m/1m2f) but her last success was 11 months ago and she's been out of sorts in two runs this spring; down the list.

12/1

16/1

Form: 3658-9 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
A three-time C&D scorer but he arrives out of sorts, beating only one in classified event over C&D 40 days ago; he needs this change of headgear to spark a resurgence.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

11

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Martins Brig

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: David Thompson

Winner at Wetherby in April 2025 (7f, good to firm) and some fair runs since; hasn't been in much form on the AW this year and perhaps best watched for now.

33/1

7th

13

(7)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Martins Brig

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

Triple C&D winner but he's finished in rear in his last three runs and and his last win was 12 months ago; one of three runners for the yard and he needs to turn things around.

16/1

8th

4

(2)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Martins Brig

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David Thompson

A three-time C&D scorer but he arrives out of sorts, beating only one in classified event over C&D 40 days ago; he needs this change of headgear to spark a resurgence.

16/1

33/1

Form: 68/76-

Last run: 216 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Poor maiden who was tried in cheekpieces when a below-par sixth in 1m2f classified event here in August; returns from seven months off with lots to find.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(9)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Fuel The Fire

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Wilf Storey

Poor maiden who was tried in cheekpieces when a below-par sixth in 1m2f classified event here in August; returns from seven months off with lots to find.

33/1

12

(2)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:05 Newcastle (AW)

Fuel The Fire

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Wilf Storey

Little to get excited about in six starts and poor form in a hurdle and a Ripon handicap since returning for this yard in June; needs big improvement down in grade with cheekpieces given a go.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £33.20
Straight Forecast £33.05
Trifecta £200.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Esque Elegance

Telegraph:

Woodrafff

Daily Mail:

Woodrafff

D Express:

Woodrafff

The Star:

Woodrafff

RP RATINGS:

Esque Elegance

POSTDATA:

Esque Elegance

The Times:

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The Guardian:

Esque Elegance

Daily Mirror:

Esque Elegance

The Sun:

Esque Elegance

Daily Record:

Esque Elegance