March 27 / 17.30 Newcastle (AW)

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  • Prize money: £7851
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.10
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 0-6642 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Modest 2-27 strike-rate but he has run just four times for this yard and went very close behind Camera Shy at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) a fortnight ago; one of his wins came here and he's a leading contender.
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4th

8

(3)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Anthropologist

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Herrington

C&D win off this mark in March; knocking at the door on most recent AW appearances and latest down-the-field run in the Leger Legends event at Doncaster is easy to excuse as he saw no daylight; another to consider.

8/1

8th

2

(8)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Anthropologist

11st 7lb

J: Sammy Jo Bell

T: Michael Herrington

Campaigned over 7f in recent times but shapes as if this return to 1m will suit; in form, having made the frame on AW in last three starts; effective on turf; strong contender under Sammy Jo Bell, who has ridden the winner of this race three times.

5/1

2nd

1

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Anthropologist

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael Herrington

Both AW wins have been here (1m/7f) and he suffered a near miss at Southwell (7f) last time; unlikely to be far away.

4/1

11/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 28232- D BF

Last run: 146 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Just two wins from his 29 starts but placed over 1m/7f here on his final three runs in the autumn; each-way claims if resuming where he left off.
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13th

11

(14)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:48 Redcar

Travis

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Geoffrey Harker

Popped up over C&D (good) when beating Reginald Charles in June but after a subsequent run of placings he appears to have gone off the boil; did show a bit more on AW three weeks ago, however, and he's dipped below that winning mark; might go well at attractive odds.

33/1

6th

1

(10)

25th Sep 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Travis

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Geoffrey Harker

Had a brief consistent spell that was initiated by Redcar success but his form has dipped sharply in last two starts; yet to win beyond 7f.

12/1

11th

7

(15)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:51 Redcar

Travis

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Geoffrey Harker

Three-time winner whose last success came over this C&D (good; possibly flattered by racing in a small breakaway group) in June; only 2lb higher but he stopped abruptly over a mile last time; may do better back at 7f.

16/1

9/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 136822 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Just one win from her 16 starts but that came over 6f here on New Year's Day and she's been runner-up over this C&D on her last two starts; those last two races have been slowly run, small-field contests and she may be seen to better effect today off what should be a stronger gallop.
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5th

6

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Penny Mountain

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gary Rutherford

Just 1-22 but scores good marks for her consistency since 6f AW win in January; denied clear run before keeping on for fifth in recent C&D contest won by Jkr Cobbler; each-way claims at least.

9/1

5th

3

(8)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Penny Mountain

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Gary Rutherford

Largely consistent mare who was third over 6f at Hamilton on her last two appearances; also suited by this longer trip and won't mind if the ground is slower than good; probably won't be far away.

8/1

3rd

5

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Penny Mountain

9st 5lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Gary Rutherford

Largely consistent mare who was respectable third of seven when dropped back in trip for C&D (good to soft) amateur riders' race a fortnight ago; probably won't be far away.

6/1

Form: -63531 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Promising third when back up to 7f at Southwell last month then won over this C&D, beating Concert Boy (due to run in the 5:00) by a short head; unexposed at the trip and respected up just 2lb.
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2nd

5

(1)

24th Sep 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Phoenix Of Dreams

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: John & Sean Quinn

7f winner on Newcastle AW in March when only 1lb lower; that stiffer finish suits him well and he was beaten 3l over C&D when last seen in April.

7/2

4

(11)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

20:00 Ayr

Phoenix Of Dreams

9st 12lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: John & Sean Quinn

7f winner on Newcastle AW in March; back on turf for the first time since last October but he's 8lb lower today and he does act on grass; however, jockey bookings suggest Highfield Viking is the stable preferred.

14/1

3rd

3

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:42 Southwell (AW)

Phoenix Of Dreams

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: John & Sean Quinn

Wins have been over 6f on turf and 7f on the AW (Newcastle); has been running well for a while and latest effort back at Newcastle was better than it looks.

5/1

9/1

Form: 674246 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner who was runner-up over C&D last month; respectable efforts over 6f here on both starts since and he could improve upon those now back up in trip; each-way claims.
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6th

1

(8)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:08 Ayr

Novak

10st 0lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

There's a question mark regarding ground slower than good to soft and he was below par at Thirsk a fortnight ago (even allowing for slight interference); however, he was in good form previously, finishing second over C&D (good to soft) then winning at Musselburgh (7f, good); not discounted.

8/1

7th

8

(3)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:21 Thirsk

Novak

9st 4lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Iain Jardine

Gained a deserved first success of 2026 in 7f handicap at Musselburgh 20 days ago; back up 3lb but this reliable sort can go well again.

9/2

1st

5

(1)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Novak

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Gained last five wins on AW but has proved consistent in Scotland since returned to turf; finished 1l second at Ayr (7f) most recently; reasonably solid contender in current form.

7/1

14/1

Form: -02370 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
11-time course winner, the latest over C&D in December, and he twice finished placed over C&D last month; certainly of interest on that form but this 12yo has gone off the boil on his last two starts.
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10th

9

(9)

20th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Joe Leg

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ruth Carr

11-time course winner who defied this mark over C&D in December; some creditable efforts since but he has been a bit up and down and was only sixth behind Anthropologist here last time; others preferred.

16/1

6th

5

(9)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Joe Leg

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

11-time course winner, the latest over C&D in December, and he twice finished placed over C&D last month; certainly of interest on that form but this 12yo has gone off the boil on his last two starts.

14/1

11th

1

(7)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Bobby Joe Leg

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Failed to fire at Newcastle last week but this veteran had run two fine races in defeat beforehand; fully effective at this track too so no great surprise were he to rebound quickly.

12/1

Form: 4-8541 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Snapped a losing sequence a fortnight ago at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) where benefiting from the strong pace to collar Anthropologist close home; unexposed at today's trip and a 3lb rise isn't harsh; he's one to consider.
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5

(5)

5th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Camera Shy

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Dods

Doubled his tally on Southwell AW (7f) in March but he's not matched that form since and was always in rear at Thirsk three weeks ago; now 3lb lower than for his last win but he needs to revive back on Polytrack; cheekpieces added.

14/1

11th

10

(1)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:21 Thirsk

Camera Shy

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Doubled his tally on Southwell AW (7f) in March; not matched that form subsequently though and never threatened when ninth of 15 to The Childe Of Hale at Redcar (7f) five days ago; needs to take a step forward.

14/1

16/1

Form: 58256- D

Last run: 169 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent last year and he can have issues at the start; however, he's feasibly treated on the pick of his 2025 efforts and his trainer's horses can go well when fresh; not ruled out.
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5th

6

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Rich Rhythm

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Harriet Bethell

Has shown most of his handicap form over 7f, winning twice on AW; however, both 2026 efforts suggest this return to 6f is worth exploring; effective on turf and he's on a handy mark.

9/1

5th

9

(6)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Rich Rhythm

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Harriet Bethell

Always the danger he'll fluff the start, as he did on his C&D comeback in March; not beaten far that day and is on his last winning mark but comes with risks attached.

20/1

Form: 3-5598

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Close third over 6f here in December and now 6lb lower; however, four lesser performances have followed and the return to 7f is of dubious benefit, with his three wins having been at 6f.
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10th

11

(12)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brave Empire

8st 13lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Ran well when a close fourth of 16 at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last month, but didn't back it up at Pontefract (5f, good; first-time hood) a fortnight ago; opposable given his wide draw and a losing run of 22.

10/1

7th

9

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Brave Empire

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Losing run up to 21, but he ran well to finish a close fourth of 16 at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last month; a few winners have come out of that race and a hood is given a go, but the drop to 5f may not be ideal even on a stiff track like this.

7/1

4th

8

(12)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Brave Empire

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Ivan Furtado

Very useful juvenile/3yo for Roger Varian but his last win was in February 2024 and he's not made an impact in seven runs this year; mark continues to fall but losing run is up to 20 and others are preferred.

14/1

OUR TIP

3/1

Form: 7-1113 CD BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who won three in a row over C&D at the start of the year and again ran well when third at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last time; the return to Newcastle could be a plus and he's firmly in calculations.
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1st

2

(5)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lord Capulet

10st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Five wins in the first half of 2026, four of them over C&D; his last two runs have represented backwards steps but the return to this venue could perk him up.

8/1

10th

9

(3)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Lord Capulet

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Five wins this year, with first four on AW and latest on turf at Redcar (7f, good) in May; placed twice since that last success but he didn't shine at Doncaster last time and he looks weighted near best off this mark.

16/1

6th

4

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Lord Capulet

10st 0lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Kevin Ryan

Had a good season already and Toby Moore's claim is welcomed when he might be a shade high in the weights now; beaten 2l at Chester last time, just behind King's School whom he beat the time before.

13/2

11th
12 (2)
Ignac Lamar

20/1

Form: 45828- D

Last run: 140 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Second of 14 over C&D in October and had an excuse (hampered, then lit up) over C&D in November when last seen; however, he's inconsistent and needs to be at the top of his game on this return from a break.
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11th

12

(2)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ignac Lamar

8st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jim Goldie

Second of 14 over C&D in October and had an excuse (hampered, then lit up) over C&D in November when last seen; however, he's inconsistent and needs to be at the top of his game on this return from a break.

20/1

2nd

1

(10)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ignac Lamar

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jim Goldie

Not firing on all cylinders since a wind op in July; returning to AW may help but this looks a competitive race in which to try and bounce back.

14/1

11

(12)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Ignac Lamar

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Jim Goldie

Won off today's mark at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) in May and ran okay when fifth to Filey Beach over this C&D (good to soft) last time, but he needs something extra if he's to pose a threat today.

16/1

Non-runners

Concert Boy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £121.20
Straight Forecast £112.53
Tricast £1876.23
Trifecta £2953.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Camera Shy

SPOTLIGHT:

Lord Capulet

Telegraph:

Anthropologist

TOPSPEED:

Brave Empire

RP RATINGS:

Lord Capulet

Daily Mail:

Lord Capulet

The Times:

Camera Shy

Daily Mirror:

Camera Shy

The Star:

Camera Shy

Daily Record:

Camera Shy

The Guardian:

Anthropologist

D Express:

Anthropologist