March 27 / 18.30 Newcastle (AW)

18.30

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SBK: No Casino Just Sports Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £7851
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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SBK: No Casino Just Sports Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.30
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 907-36

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
1m winner for the Gosdens in May 2024; best effort for this yard came when a close third in a 5f Southwell handicap in January but not so good over 5f here since; steps back up in trip with a hood fitted.
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4th

2

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

D Flawless

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Has gained both wins on AW, including at Newcastle in latest start when wearing a hood and attempting 6f for the first time; far from solid on her turf form but otherwise may have more to offer at this distance in the retained headgear.

7/1

1st

4

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

D Flawless

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

1m winner for the Gosdens in May 2024; best effort for this yard came when a close third in a 5f Southwell handicap in January but not so good over 5f here since; steps back up in trip with a hood fitted.

9/1

9/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 50-613 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Serial hard-puller who can miss the break and will always come with risks attached; things fell right when he won a 0-50 classified event over C&D last month but he wasn't in the same form when 5l third in a handicap back here since; first-time headgear is reached for now.
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5th

8

(10)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ripon

Tickets

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Short of room before catching the eye with late headway for fifth over 7f at Southwell three weeks ago; has done most of his winning on AW but a fast-ground win at Redcar last spring shows he's effective on turf; Jet Warrior has to be considered the stable number one but he's still of interest.

4/1

5th

5

(4)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Tickets

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Three of his four wins on the AW have been at Newcastle, the most recent in a classified event in February; runner-up there in first-time cheekpieces in March but ran below his best at Redcar (7f, good to firm) 17 days ago.

8/1

6th

9

(14)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:12 Redcar

Tickets

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Often slowly away and frequently fails to settle; however, he won here (6f, good to firm) last April and got back on the scoresheet at Newcastle (6f, AW) in February; good second at Newcastle (6f) last time; in good form at Newcastle in autumn 2024 when he last tackled 7f and he's in with a chance.

6/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -12302 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Largely in good form over C&D this winter (three wins), bouncing back from a lacklustre effort last month when runner-up under Jack Callan three weeks ago; likely to go well again.
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11th

12

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Teardrops

8st 13lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Tony Carroll

Three Newcastle wins for Richard Spencer over the winter, latterly off 5lb lower, and remained competitive before changing hands for 5,000gns; usual tongue-tie/blinkers absent for his new yard latest (same again here), when well below par on turf.

10/1

8th

6

(8)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

17:55 Lingfield

Teardrops

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Has been campaigned exclusively on AW where he had three wins over 6f at Newcastle for Richard Spencer; sold for 5,000gns to join new trainer last month and is a fascinating contender back in trip on turf debut for shrewd yard.

9/1

4th

5

(5)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Teardrops

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Spencer

Last 11 AW starts have come at Newcastle including three wins over this trip; well beaten in both visits here, though they were at the start of his career; Oisin Murphy is 6-29 (21%) for the stable in the last five years.

5/1

20/1

Form: 8740-7 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
All four wins when trained by Ed Bethell; has failed to be placed from six runs for current yard; entitled to strip fitter for his recent C&D reappearance after over five months off but others are still preferred.
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7th

2

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Kings Merchant

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Philip Kirby

Won four times in 2024, but losing run up to 14 despite a tumbling mark; fair effort when fourth of 13 at Catterick (7f, good) 18 days ago, though, and the winner has gone in again since; each way claims.

7/1

4th

3

(3)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Kings Merchant

10st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Philip Kirby

He needs to produce a bigger performance than he's managed over 6f on his four starts this spring but he hasn't been running badly and is dropping down the weights; showed promise over 7f at Carlisle last September and the step back up in trip may be a positive move; possible player.

9/1

6th

6

(10)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Kings Merchant

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Philip Kirby

On a dangerous mark now and his three runs this year have offered hope that his losing run could be snapped imminently; effective on AW and likely to be involved.

8/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 774-79

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Dips into a 0-70 for the first time but hasn't obviously been shaping as if likely to be cashing in on his reduced mark.
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9th

3

(3)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Pianoforte

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Julie Camacho

Got up late to win Bath novice (5f, good to firm) for Andrew Balding in June; 0-9 for this yard (majority 6f, turf/AW) and first-time cheekpieces (removed) didn't spark an improved effort last time; career-low mark and second go at this trip (first is easily excused) the straws to clutch at.

16/1

6th

4

(4)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pianoforte

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Julie Camacho

Should be well handicapped now but he hasn't built on a good fourth at Newcastle in December in three subsequent runs; connections reach for cheekpieces tonight.

9/1

5th

1

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pianoforte

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julie Camacho

Dips into a 0-70 for the first time but hasn't obviously been shaping as if likely to be cashing in on his reduced mark.

14/1

Form: 12527- CD

Last run: 176 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Often front runs; visored when winning four last summer (including C&D); went close off just 1lb lower last autumn but her record when fresh doesn't obviously point to her coming out on top after six months off; ran poorly on the previous occasion she wore cheekpieces.
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7

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Thirsk

Miss Rainbow

9st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Won this last year (first-time visor) and quickly added to that with further wins at Catterick (7f), Newcastle (6f), and back here (6f), rising steadily in the weights; she's a likely pace angle, only worn down inside final furlong at Catterick (6f; 17-2) 25 days ago.

7/1

2nd

8

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:00 Catterick

Miss Rainbow

8st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tracy Waggott

Four wins at 5f-7f in 2025, including here; back on her latest winning mark and she ran well over C&D two starts ago so can't be ruled out, albeit she often leads so will need things to fall right from this draw.

7/1

5th

1

(9)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:58 Redcar

Miss Rainbow

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tracy Waggott

Four wins last June/July (5f-7f) and this front-runner returned to form when third at Catterick (6f, good) three weeks ago on her second start of the season; she can make another bold bid.

9/2

7/1

Form: 966-17 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
The drop to 6f saw him justify market support in an apprentice handicap this month; possibly found the run coming too soon when beaten favourite at Southwell a week later; 4lb higher now.
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3rd

7

(10)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

Elvetham

9st 5lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Justified market support when scoring in added blinkers at Lingfield (6f AW, 5-1; from 5lb lower) in April; similar efforts (on RPRs) since, having to settle for minor honours at Kempton and Windsor; has a shout from a handy high draw.

7/1

3rd

9

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Elvetham

9st 4lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Got it together since dropped to this trip on the AW this year, winning a couple of 0-55s on Polytrack, latterly off 5lb lower in first-time blinkers; returns to turf 7lb higher than when last seen on it and will need a career-best effort to take this.

12/1

3rd

3

(5)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Elvetham

9st 9lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Has a patchy profile but he's won two of his last four starts including a comfortable success at Lingfield (6f; blinkers added) last Thursday; has a penalty but he was as good as ever last time and he's still unexposed at this trip; interesting contender.

4/1

Form: 2-2357 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Three wins in Ireland, including one over this trip on the AW at Dundalk; placed three times there this winter and not seen to best effect (met trouble) on 6f Southwell yard debut 17 days ago; treated as if still in form.
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6th

1

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Velvet Skies

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Stephen Hanlon

Fair ex-Irish 6f winner; yet to hit top form in four runs for his current yard, tried in a visor when fourth of seven in 6f Southwell handicap 15 days ago; needs to step forward despite a falling mark.

9/1

4th

4

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Velvet Skies

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Well handicapped on last year's Irish best; has not made a big impact in three runs for Stephen Hanlon (single-figure price on each occasion) and cheekpieces didn't help over 7f three weeks ago; dropping down the weights and new headgear is tried but there are risks attached.

8/1

9th

1

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Velvet Skies

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

3-47 with his wins coming over 6f/7f on turf/Polytrack in Ireland; has made a low-key start for this yard and needs to improve for the fitting of cheekpieces.

6/1

5/2

Form: 3-8541 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
His breakthrough success over 5f here last month came on his 20th start but it was his first attempt over a sprint trip so it's possible he could build on it, particularly as his strength at the finish suggests he should be at least as effective at 6f.
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6th

3

(8)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

Sherlock

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Made the breakthrough at Newcastle (5f) in February and fairly consistent since; couldn't master Yes I'm Mali over C&D (runner-up; 18-1) on penultimate start and boxed on from further back (fourth) at Beverley subsequently; a possible.

7/2

4th

7

(6)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Sherlock

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Ran well, half-length second in big field, at Thirsk (6f, good) returned to turf last time; registered sole success (on AW in February) in his only 5f attempt; no mystery if his tally is doubled.

11/2

2nd

17

(3)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

Sherlock

8st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Just one win from 22 starts but he is unexposed as a sprinter; apprentice takes off a handy 3lb and he holds each-way claims.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £119.70
Straight Forecast £140.56
Tricast £805.68
Trifecta £1007.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sherlock

NEWMARKET:

Teardrops

POSTDATA:

Tickets

Daily Mail:

Pianoforte

Telegraph:

Kings Merchant

The Times:

Velvet Skies

RP RATINGS:

Sherlock

Daily Mirror:

Sherlock

The Star:

Sherlock

The Guardian:

Teardrops

The Sun:

Teardrops

Daily Record:

Teardrops

D Express:

Tickets