March 21 / 19.00 Newcastle (AW)

19.00

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  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 90342- D BF

Last run: 96 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Made the breakthrough in a Windsor handicap (1m, good) last May and he ended last year with a good second at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta); returns after three months off but he's on the same mark as last time and is still unexposed on AW; respected.
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9th

4

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Barrys Boy

9st 7lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Kept on well to justify favouritism over C&D (from 3lb lower) on penultimate start; beaten - fifth, hung left under pressure - in a stronger Class 4 at Nottingham subsequently; might have to settle for minor honours on AW return.

5/1

5th

13

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Barrys Boy

8st 11lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Won at Windsor (1m, good) last spring and he doubled his tally when justifying favouritism at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March; that was a narrow success but he's only 3lb higher and is respected after another break.

10/1

1st

6

(11)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Barrys Boy

9st 4lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Made the breakthrough in a Windsor handicap (1m, good) last May and he ended last year with a good second at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta); returns after three months off but he's on the same mark as last time and is still unexposed on AW; respected.

13/2

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 534-52 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Made it second time lucky for current yard when winning over C&D last October; well held in her next four runs but she got back near best when a close second behind Mr Nugget at Southwell (1m) last month; only 1lb higher here and she's respected with cheekpieces added.
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2nd

2

(1)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Selection

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

6f course win as a 2yo; added a 1m handicap at Newcastle last October and there have been some near misses on AW this year too; not beaten far into fifth at Thirsk on Saturday on her return to Class 5 level; well drawn but slower than good would be a concern.

8/1

5th

1

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Selection

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

Turf winner as 2yo; some good AW runs since winning at Newcastle (1m) in October but she's slacked off on her last two starts and needs a turnaround now back on this surface; has more to prove than some.

20/1

7th

8

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Selection

9st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Had been running well in AW handicaps since winning at Newcastle (1m) last October, until disappointing when last of six here (1m) 20 days ago; needs to get back on track.

12/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £6.90

Form: /2754- D

Last run: 231 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Listed winner as a 2yo for William Haggas but his only success since then was in a Killarney handicap (1m) for Willie Mullins in 2024; ran respectably in his final two runs last summer but he now returns for another new yard; market should guide after 231 days off; headgear removed.
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2nd

8

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Alpha Capture

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Form for new yard this term comprises two placed efforts over 1m and a running-on sixth over 7f; useful over 6f early in career but isn't crying out for the return to this trip.

7/1

6th

12

(11)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Thirsk

Alpha Capture

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Roger Fell

Smart 2yo for Wiliam Haggas; won a Killarney handicap in July 2024 when trained by Willie Mullins; two good runs for new yard this spring, third at Newcastle and Pontefract (both 1m), and likely to be in the shake up.

6/1

3rd

1

(3)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

14:57 Pontefract

Alpha Capture

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Roger Fell

Listed winner for William Haggas and handicap scorer for Willie Mullins; close third at Newcastle (1m, AW) on stable/seasonal debut; possibilities off same mark back on turf.

4/1

Form: 262-44 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Sole win was at Ripon last April but he's run plenty of good races since, including when fourth at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) 19 days ago; continues to edge down the weights and he shouldn't be far away.
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1st

7

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Criminal Shore

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David O’Meara

Sole win from 19 came at Ripon (1m, good) last April; mostly consistent this year, a close fourth to Flying Fletcher over C&D in January, and occupied that same position behind Barry's Boy here in March; easing mark, with Paul Mulrennan booked for the first time.

10/1

4th

8

(1)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Criminal Shore

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Rare run at shy of 1m when not far behind three of these over C&D last month; generally consistent but has only won once and didn't build on that back on turf last time.

12/1

8th

3

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

15:50 Musselburgh

Criminal Shore

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Sole win was at Ripon (1m, good) last April but he's run plenty of good races since; last week's fifth of 14 at Newcastle (7f) was another respectable effort but he remains 2lb above the mark he defied at Ripon.

8/1

8/1

Form: 85-671 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
4yo who turned things around with 28-1 win off a reduced mark here (1m2f) two weeks ago; that was a last-gasp success but he's only 1lb higher here and he should get a decent pace on this drop back in trip; dangerous if he can repeat that latest form.
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5th

2

(9)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:18 Windsor

Boubyan

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Has a patchy profile but he won at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in March and was a strong-finishing second at Pontefract (1m, good) last Wednesday; on same mark here and he's a key player on this step back up in trip.

11/4

2nd

1

(9)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Boubyan

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Appleby

Made all on good to firm at Newbury (1m; first-time cheekpieces, kept since) in July and doubled his tally when picking up AW handicap (1m2f) in March; raced freely when underwhelming on last two starts but drops in grade and has already dipped below his last winning mark.

12/1

11th

10

(4)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

18:45 Nottingham

Boubyan

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Got his head back in front off this mark on AW at Newcastle (1m2f) last month; not beaten far back there next time and this is a bit easier than the Class 4 he contested at Wolverhampton latest.

12/1

5/1

Form: 433552 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

25/1

Form: 52240- D

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Had several close calls on turf in the second half of last year but she was tailed off here in her final run in 2025; has a bit to prove after 119 days off and her overall record stands at 1-21; blinkers removed.
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6th

3

(13)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Harswell Ruby

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Won at Thirsk in April and short-headed for third by Rajapour there 11 days ago, both over 1m; runner-up twice over C&D last season, she has to be considered each-way.

7/1

4th

7

(12)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Harswell Ruby

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Won a shade cosily over C&D (good) in April and may not have been best positioned on the flank when fifth of 12 behind Hale End at Wetherby (favourite) later in the month; worth another chance but this is competitive.

7/1

5th

7

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Wetherby

Harswell Ruby

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Roger Fell

Stepped up on her seasonal return when justifying favouritism in a 1m handicap at Thirsk 16 days ago (good ground); well backed on that occasion and a 3lb higher mark may not be beyond her.

9/2

12/1

Form: 262163 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Six-time course winner who scored over C&D last month but that was a narrow success and he's been vulnerable in both runs since; looks weighted near his best and others are more persuasive.
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7th

2

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Patrick Morris

Six-time course winner, including twice from the front over C&D this winter; 4lb higher than for his last win and he's never defied a mark this lofty, but the promising Harry Vigors takes off 7lb and he may make a bold bid.

6/1

8th

7

(1)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Six-time course winner who scored over C&D last month but that was a narrow success and he's been vulnerable in both runs since; looks weighted near his best and others are more persuasive.

12/1

3rd

5

(8)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Two 1m wins here this winter but more to prove at this trip; 3.5l behind Flowstate here 19 days ago and others look better treated.

11/2

3/1

Form: 511212 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Progressive gelding who has won four of his last eight starts and was a close second at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) two weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off only 1lb higher than for that last run and he's a big player again on this drop back in trip.
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5th

8

(1)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mr Nugget

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: David Simcock

Another who is enjoying a fine winter, winning for the fifth time when seeing off ten rivals at Southwell last month; steadily-run race no good to him at Newcastle on Saturday and he's capable of bouncing back quickly.

9/2

9th

3

(7)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Nugget

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Simcock

Progressive gelding who has won four of his last eight starts and was a close second at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) two weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off only 1lb higher than for that last run and he's a big player again on this drop back in trip.

3/1

2nd

6

(2)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mr Nugget

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Simcock

Justified favouritism at Southwell most recently, making it three wins from his last four starts and taking strike-rate since November to 5-11; has a particularly good record at Wolverhampton in that period; progressing well with age and warrants respect off bottom weight upped further in class.

11/4

10th
9 (6)
Hostelry

33/1

Form: 34765- D

Last run: 158 days

W: 8st 11lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won at Carlisle (1m, good) last August but she was out of sorts in the autumn including a well-held fifth over C&D last time; resumes off a reduced mark but she's 0-12 on AW; looks opposable after 158 days off.
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5th

5

(4)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

Hostelry

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Multiple winner, including C&D, and she's dropped a long way in the weights; latest fourth of 14 over C&D was a welcome return to form and the form is working out well; one to take seriously with Kaiya Fraser back on board.

4/1

4th

3

(6)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Hostelry

9st 6lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ruth Carr

Ten-time turf winner who is well treated on her best form last year, but she's been quiet in three runs this season and latest was over C&D (well-held sixth) last Saturday; one of two runners for yard and she needs to raise her game.

16/1

6th

3

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:52 Beverley

Hostelry

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Couple of duck eggs this term leave a doubt over her current form; however, gained one of her five wins in 2025 over this C&D and she holds a good chance off current mark provided a resurgence materialises; runner-up in this race 12 months ago.

8/1

16/1

Form: 636745

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
3lb lower than for his Wolverhampton win in December and there have been some solid efforts in defeat since; this step back up in trip is no problem but he didn't shine here two weeks ago and he's not a frequent winner; others are preferred.
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6th

7

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lessay

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Three AW wins, the latest over C&D in December; went through a quiet spell since his most recent 7f run here (in January) but fared better back over C&D in May when going close off a reduced mark; bang there.

7/1

2nd

6

(6)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lessay

9st 5lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Not at his best of late, but has dropped 8lb lower than when successful over C&D in January; needs a resurgence, but is too well handicapped to ignore.

20/1

7th

3

(3)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

13:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lessay

9st 8lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

Kept on well to score over 7f here (10-1; from 5lb higher) in December; form has dipped since February, slowly away, failing to beat a single rival at Newcastle (1m) just over a fortnight ago; needs to rediscover a spark.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.60
Straight Forecast £12.14
Tricast £233.26
Trifecta £280.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mr Nugget

TOPSPEED:

Criminal Shore

Daily Mirror:

Boubyan

The Guardian:

Alpha Capture

The Times:

Barry's Boy

Daily Mail:

Selection

RP RATINGS:

Concert Boy

POSTDATA:

Criminal Shore

Daily Record:

Boubyan

NEWMARKET:

Mr Nugget

Telegraph:

Mr Nugget

The Sun:

Mr Nugget

The Star:

Mr Nugget

D Express:

Alpha Capture