March 27 / 18.00 Newcastle (AW)

18.00

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SBK: No Casino Just Sports Handicap (Div I)

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

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 311111 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
He's won eight times since December, with six of them over C&D; carries 5lb penalty for Wolverhampton win under Andrew Mullen on Monday and 7lb claimer Harry Vigors, who has won on him twice, is back on board today; strong claims in his bid for a six-timer.
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8th

3

(8)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Pontefract

Yorkshire Glory

9st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ben Haslam

Gained a superb ninth success of the winter in 6f Newcastle handicap 25 days ago; gamely making all; reverts to turf now off a career-high mark but he's a big player once more.

7/4

10/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: -67255

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Continues to drop down the weights and he popped up with a good second at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) last month; however, he's failed to build on that on his two runs since and his losing sequence is up to 16 races.
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2nd

2

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

15:30 Chepstow

Cayman Tai

9st 9lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Has dropped a fair way down the weights over the last year or so, but looked back in prime form when scooting clear to win readily by 4l at Southwell (5f, AW) last week; also suited by good to firm turf and is 4lb ahead of the handicapper under his 5lb penalty.

11/10

1st

2

(3)

21st May 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Cayman Tai

9st 7lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Still to win a handicap and has been turned over as favourite four times this year; did well to finish second last time (first run under Seamus Cronin) having reared at the start and it's bound to fall right at some point, maybe tonight.

7/2

2nd

4

(7)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:17 Windsor

Cayman Tai

9st 7lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Just one win from 28 starts and he has burned some fingers already this year; no doubt he has the ability to win off this mark but the excuses are running out.

7/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 122331 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D last month and placed on next four starts prior to winning over C&D last Saturday; it was an apprentice handicap last time, so he escapes a penalty today; solid contender.
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3rd

8

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Pit Boss

8st 12lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Won over C&D last month and placed on next four starts prior to winning over C&D last Saturday; it was an apprentice handicap last time, so he escapes a penalty today; solid contender.

4/1

1st

4

(8)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pit Boss

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Liam Bailey

Just one win from 25 starts but that came over C&D last month and he's been placed here in all four subsequent runs, including a close third over 7f last week; on same mark on this drop back in trip and he's a key player.

11/4

3rd

11

(8)

12th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Pit Boss

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Well backed when getting up late to win 6f course handicap last month; three solid placed efforts have followed (including C&D) and he could be on the premises again.

7/1

Form: 442231 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Expensive to follow since last May but returned to winning ways at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) recently; had 3l to spare and a 4lb penalty may not stop him if he can reproduce that form; has won here twice.
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4

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:21 Hamilton

Water Of Leith

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Wolverhampton (6f, Class 5; 6-4 favourite) in March but below that level in three subsequent starts, 2l fifth of eight at Musselburgh (5f; 15-2) latest; vulnerable on those performances.

7/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 16-477 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who scored off today's mark at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) in October; hasn't been running badly at Southwell and Newcastle on his last few starts but needs something extra to return to winning ways.
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2nd

12

(12)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Fan Mail

8st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Two 6f wins on AW and he's continued in reasonable form since the latest of them in October; has a 5lb lower turf mark but he didn't come up with much on grass last summer and this is the first time he's worn headgear.

11/2

6th

8

(5)

29th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Fan Mail

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner off 1lb higher last autumn; not beaten far at Newcastle of late, most recently when forced to challenge on the far flank; non-runner when due to wear headgear here last time; no aids this evening.

6/1

6th
6 (7)
Kitaab

33/1

Form: 7-9840 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who returned to form with staying-on fourth over 5f at Southwell last month; disappointing over this C&D since but that was a warm 0-75 and he might not be a forlorn hope now back down into a 0-70.
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8th

1

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Kitaab

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Dual AW winner but he's generally struggled this year and was beaten 10l at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) last month; continues to drop down the weights but he has plenty to prove and is 0-11 on turf.

14/1

11th

14

(12)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Kitaab

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

His last win was in October 2024 and he's been well held in most of his runs this year; on reduced mark but this looks tough back up in grade and others are preferred.

20/1

10/1

Form: -96838 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Off a reduced mark he returned to form when third at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last month but failed to back that up when down the field there (7f) last time; others arrive with less to prove.
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4th

5

(3)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Qazaq

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Iain Jardine

0-15 since winning his first three starts; however, he went close at Musselburgh (7f, good) two starts ago despite trouble in running and was again denied a clear run when sixth there (7f, good) last time; could be in the mix if getting the breaks.

5/1

6th

7

(10)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

15:50 Musselburgh

Qazaq

9st 1lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Iain Jardine

Drawn a blank since winning first three starts for Roger Varian but surely would have put that right over C&D (good) last time with more luck in running, going down by only a head despite being repeatedly denied a run in the penultimate furlong; might need the breaks if he's dropped in from the outside stall but still has to be high on the list.

4/1

2nd

12

(1)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

18:15 Musselburgh

Qazaq

8st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Iain Jardine

Won his first three starts over 7f/1m on the AW for Roger Varian, but placed just once in 13 outings since; 24lb lower than when last on turf, but he still has plenty to prove.

16/1

14/1

Form: 002-35 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Merely fifth over C&D last month but this C&D winner was running well previously and has an each-way shout if leaving that latest run behind.
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1st

6

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Mayo County

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Julie Camacho

Only turf success came off a 2lb higher mark at this meeting last year (7f, good to firm); has run two sound races over C&D on turf this season (behind Perfidia on first occasion, but is 4lb better off); well drawn and should go well again.

7/2

3rd

10

(4)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Redcar

Mayo County

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won over C&D (good to firm) off 1lb higher last May and made a positive return to turf when third of 14 to the reopposing Looks Fantastic over C&D (good to firm again) 17 days ago, faring best of three who came towards the stands' side; has to enter calculations.

6/1

20/1

Form: 2367-8 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Placed twice in a row over C&D last September but failed to threaten here on next two starts and same story over C&D last month when back from a break; others are more compelling.
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1st

5

(7)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Invitorio

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Ruth Carr

Sole win from 18 starts came in a novice at Redcar (6f, soft) in October 2024; well beaten in his first starts since returning from a break but he came back to form from a career-low mark when second of 12 at Catterick (5f, good) a week ago; that was his first try over 5f and he's contender.

4/1

2nd

4

(11)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Invitorio

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Ruth Carr

Yet to win a handicap but he was twice placed off a 7lb higher mark last September; two AW runs last month should have sharpened him up and this is a drop in grade; apprentice takes off a valuable 5lb but a wide draw on his first attempt at 5f, and a sharp one at that, dents confidence.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.20
Straight Forecast £13.32
Tricast £31.07
Trifecta £72.80

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Pit Boss

SPOTLIGHT:

Yorkshire Glory

RP RATINGS:

Water Of Leith

The Times:

Cayman Tai

POSTDATA:

Pit Boss

Telegraph:

Pit Boss

The Guardian:

Pit Boss

Daily Mirror:

Pit Boss

Daily Mail:

Yorkshire Glory

The Sun:

Yorkshire Glory

The Star:

Yorkshire Glory

D Express:

Water Of Leith

Daily Record:

Water Of Leith