May 01 / 16.45 Newcastle (AW)

16.45

Standard

Quaff Box Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Quaff Box Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.60
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 755-

Last run: 135 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to three winners, including on Tapeta; gelded since well held in three 7f runs at Kempton late last year (big prices each time); goes in first-time headgear and this is more realistic.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Central Command

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Needs to bounce back quickly from very disappointing turf debut at Haydock a fortnight ago but came from off the pace for emphatic win at Newcastle (1m2f) on seasonal/handicap debut in early May, and has obvious claims if judged on that performance.

5/1

10th

5

(9)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:40 Haydock

Central Command

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Well held in three 7f AW runs late last year but second favourite with the visor enlisted for handicap/seasonal debut at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) three weeks ago, coming from towards rear to win comfortably in the end; up 7lb and makes turf debut but he has to be in serious calculations.

3/1

1st

2

(2)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Central Command

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Half-brother to three winners, including on Tapeta; gelded since well held in three 7f runs at Kempton late last year (big prices each time); goes in first-time headgear and this is more realistic.

2/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 905-92

Last run: 79 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
First signs of life when coming home strongly, upped to 1m, for second in a Kempton 0-55 in February (race worked out fairly among the principals); stamina not assured on pedigree, upped 3lb, but his claims are obvious otherwise for a yard enjoying a good spring.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield (AW)

Fallacious Promise

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Found one too good for the second time in succession up in trip at Newcastle (1m2f, AW; 5-4) last month; knocking on the door and this drop back to 1m could pay dividends.

5/2

2nd

7

(6)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Fallacious Promise

8st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

First signs of life when coming home strongly, upped to 1m, for second in a Kempton 0-55 in February (race worked out fairly among the principals); stamina not assured on pedigree, upped 3lb, but his claims are obvious otherwise for a yard enjoying a good spring.

9/4

2nd

11

(3)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Kempton (AW)

Fallacious Promise

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Four-race maiden; has weak claims on form but gives the impression this step up in distance may have positive effect; market support should be heeded.

14/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 98-82

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Better on her C&D handicap debut here 18 days ago, upped from 7f, and is 1lb lower tonight; winner and third that night have let the side down since but that gave something to build on.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

13

(13)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Project Kinsman

8st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Philip Kirby

Lightly raced maiden who has improved for the recent switch to handicaps, third of eight over C&D last time; she's not taken lightly in this grade with cheekpieces added.

6/1

3rd

8

(1)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Project Kinsman

8st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Better on her C&D handicap debut here 18 days ago, upped from 7f, and is 1lb lower tonight; winner and third that night have let the side down since but that gave something to build on.

7/1

2nd

6

(6)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Project Kinsman

8st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Philip Kirby

Huge prices and well beaten in three course runs at up to 7f; new trip/switch to handicaps not enough to tempt.

16/1

Form: 078-

Last run: 202 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Huge prices and well beaten in three runs last autumn; this more realistic back from seven months off, now handicapping off a lowly opening mark, but would want to see some support before considering him.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(9)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Ripon

Regal Knight

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

No significant impact in a pair of 1m2f handicaps this year, hanging under pressure at Beverley last time; a drop back in trip needs to help him find more.

7/1

5th

8

(7)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Regal Knight

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Huge prices and well beaten in three runs last autumn; only fourth of eight and well held on handicap debut at Newcastle (1m; 11-1); needs to step forward.

5/1

4th

6

(8)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Regal Knight

8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Huge prices and well beaten in three runs last autumn; this more realistic back from seven months off, now handicapping off a lowly opening mark, but would want to see some support before considering him.

20/1

12/1

Form: 096-74

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Quite well related, being a half-brother to three AW winners; overraced and hit traffic in a messy Wolverhampton handicap (1m4f) on his AW debut ten days ago, but that was at least a step up on his turf efforts.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(5)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Steel Fixer

8st 13lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Quite well related, being a half-brother to three AW winners; overraced and hit traffic in a messy Wolverhampton handicap (1m4f) on his AW debut ten days ago, but that was at least a step up on his turf efforts.

12/1

4th

4

(5)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Steel Fixer

9st 5lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Well held in three runs last year; tailed off on handicap debut at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) on return to action last month; steps up in trip on AW debut and needs to show significant improvement.

20/1

7th

8

(3)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Steel Fixer

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

Has weak claims on 2yo form but this switch to handicap level, receiving plenty of weight all round, may prompt a bigger effort; check the market signals for further guidance.

20/1

Form: 557-65

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Exposed, regressive maiden who again finished weakly on her first crack at 1m4f two months ago; handicapper giving her every chance but she's vulnerable to improvers and not obviously fancied.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

15:00 Thirsk

Sweet Love

8st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Johnston

Regressive ten-race maiden who has been well held in five handicaps at up to 1m4f; continues to drop down the weights but she was always in rear at Newcastle two weeks ago and others are preferred.

16/1

6th

4

(3)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Sweet Love

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Exposed, regressive maiden who again finished weakly on her first crack at 1m4f two months ago; handicapper giving her every chance but she's vulnerable to improvers and not obviously fancied.

12/1

5th

3

(5)

9th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sweet Love

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Her limitations have been exposed over shorter trips, most recently sixth of nine on her seasonal return here two weeks ago (9.5f); by Dream Ahead but she is related to several strong stayers so this new, longer trip could unlock something extra.

6/1

12/1

Form: 486-6

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way on her Wolverhampton handicap debut early last month but didn't look to see out 1m4f having gone to the front off the home turn; 4lb lower and she ought to fare better.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(4)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Ballon Rouge

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ed Dunlop

Beaten a long way on her Wolverhampton handicap debut early last month but didn't look to see out 1m4f having gone to the front off the home turn; 4lb lower and she ought to fare better.

12/1

6th

4

(4)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

15:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ballon Rouge

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Beaten 12l at Chelmsford and Yarmouth but offered a bit more when sixth of nine at Leicester (1m fillies' maiden; 33-1) in October; switches to handicapping off a 181-day absence, and it's possible that this new trip will be within range.

15/2

6th

8

(5)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

16:00 Leicester

Ballon Rouge

8st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

Beaten 12l in both her races, at 1m and 1m1f; likely to be more competitive in handicaps further down the line.

20/1

8/1

Form: 643-

Last run: 215 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Not without hope in three 7f runs in the space of a few weeks last September, including here, since when she's undergone wind surgery; starts handicap life at a sensible level and the market should tell a tale for a yard also responsible for Project Kinsman.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:12 Wetherby

Skirt Around

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Philip Kirby

Showed a degree of promise in a fillies' novice event at Newcastle on her third start (7f, AW); may have needed last month's handicap debut after a break, when upped to 1m2f at the same track (nibbled at in the market); drops 3lb; Oisin Murphy booked; check the market for further clues.

8/1

8th

1

(7)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Skirt Around

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Not without hope in three 7f runs in the space of a few weeks last September, including here, since when she's undergone wind surgery; starts handicap life at a sensible level and the market should tell a tale for a yard also responsible for Project Kinsman.

8/1

3

(4)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Skirt Around

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Neither start this month has been without promise but she'll need a big step forward to shake up the principals.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £7.20
Straight Forecast £5.62
Tricast £23.47
Trifecta £25.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fallacious Promise

RP RATINGS:

Central Command

POSTDATA:

Project Kinsman

Telegraph:

Skirt Around

Daily Mail:

Central Command

D Express:

Central Command

NEWMARKET:

Fallacious Promise

The Times:

Fallacious Promise

The Star:

Fallacious Promise

The Guardian:

Project Kinsman

Daily Record:

Project Kinsman

Daily Mirror:

Skirt Around

The Sun:

Skirt Around