May 01 / 17.20 Newcastle (AW)

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  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 137163 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins already this year, latterly off 4lb lower, and continues in form, the drop to 1m working against her when she came home nicely at Doncaster five weeks ago; goes on the shortlist.
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3rd

2

(2)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Star Cast

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Having a fine year, winning for the fourth time when scoring at Ripon 13 days ago (1m2f, good); still feasibly weighted but previous 1m4f efforts haven't seen her convince with her stamina.

5/2

1st

7

(6)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

Star Cast

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Three wins on AW at Newcastle (1m2f) since January including a cosy success last Friday; this is tougher under a penalty but she's still lightly raced on turf and was third in a big field at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) on her penultimate run; shortlisted.

4/1

1st

11

(8)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Star Cast

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

Two C&D wins already this year, latterly off 4lb lower, and continues in form, the drop to 1m working against her when she came home nicely at Doncaster five weeks ago; goes on the shortlist.

6/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 21D1-35 C BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two wins and a second from three runs on Tapeta, the second coming when clear with a progressive winner over C&D last August; turned over twice as favourite on turf this spring but holds decent claims once more.
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2nd

4

(6)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Say What You See

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Two wins and a second from three runs on Tapeta, the second coming when clear with a progressive winner over C&D last August; turned over twice as favourite on turf this spring but holds decent claims once more.

3/1

5th

9

(14)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Say What You See

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Last five races in 2025 (1m2f/1m4f) saw him first past the post three times and second twice; on final start he finished well on top at Doncaster (1m2f) but was disqualified for a banned substance; only 2lb higher today and made a respectable return to action at Doncaster two weeks ago; return to 1m4f should be okay and he's one for the shortlist.

5/1

3rd

13

(12)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 3

16:05 Doncaster

Say What You See

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Liam Bailey

Last five races in 2025 saw him first past the post three times and second twice; on final start he finished well on top over C&D (good to soft) but was disqualified for a banned substance; only 2lb higher today (from 2lb out of the handicap) and makes plenty of appeal if returning in a similar vein for this first start since September.

7/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 6-3527 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Stays a deal further but has always liked it here and has run well a couple of times over C&D this year; a good pace would help but finished behind Say What You See on turf last time and others hold stronger claims.
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3rd

6

(12)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Haveyoumissedme

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Stays a deal further but has always liked it here and has run well a couple of times over C&D this year; a good pace would help but finished behind Say What You See on turf last time and others hold stronger claims.

12/1

7th

12

(1)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Haveyoumissedme

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Absent 348 days before last September but usually competitive since regaining his fitness and went down by a head last month on latest outing; tenth in this race in 2024 on his only appearance at Musselburgh but he's firmly in the mix on other counts.

11/1

2nd

2

(4)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Haveyoumissedme

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Dual course winner (1m4/2m) who is just 1lb higher than when successful at Redcar (1m6f, good) in December, but his last two efforts over C&D suggest he needs a return to further.

9/1

10/1

Form: -99356

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Not as good now and prone to the occasional off-day; still to win over C&D but his record suggests he needs considering off this mark, especially given his two previous runs in cheekpieces both resulted in near-misses.
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2nd

6

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jack Sparowe

10st 13lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: John Butler

Blinkered when ending a lengthy losing sequence in good style at Yarmouth nine days ago, drawing clear last 1f; up 6lb but another bold showing is on the cards with headgear retained and good amateur Henry Callan up.

7/2

1st

7

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

18:40 Yarmouth

Jack Sparowe

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

On a losing run and can get it wrong at the start; well handicapped on 2025 best, however, and he stayed on for fourth at Newcastle 19 days ago; conditions shouldn't be an issue and he commands respect with new blinkers now replacing cheekpieces.

8/1

4th

12

(9)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Jack Sparowe

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Butler

Not as good now and prone to the occasional off-day; still to win over C&D but his record suggests he needs considering off this mark, especially given his two previous runs in cheekpieces both resulted in near-misses.

10/1

16/1

Form: 626-76

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Quite late in the day to be going beyond an extended 1m for the first time; often makes the running and can race freely, so will need to settle early from a wide stall back from ten weeks off; not in much form when last seen either way.
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5th

7

(10)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

King Of Fury

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Quite late in the day to be going beyond an extended 1m for the first time; often makes the running and can race freely, so will need to settle early from a wide stall back from ten weeks off; not in much form when last seen either way.

16/1

6th

1

(9)

18th Feb 2026

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

King Of Fury

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Front-runner; two of his three wins have come over C&D and he is now 1lb lower than for the latest of them; not at best in two runs here this winter but this represents a drop in class.

8/1

7th

4

(4)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

King Of Fury

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Two AW wins in the first half of 2025, including C&D; not at his best here seven weeks ago (finished behind Gilet) and others are preferred for win purposes.

8/1

16/1

Form: 67293- D

Last run: 237 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Patchy during a limited campaign last year for Ed Dunlop; wins as a 3yo came on soft turf and this trip looks a bare minimum for her new yard on comeback.
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2nd

1

(6)

18th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Free Speech

10st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Sam England

Three wins for Ed Dunlop; sold for 5,000gns last October; denied a run on several occasions on her stable debut at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) 17 days ago; will be suited by the step back up in trip and not out of this.

6/1

6th

5

(4)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Free Speech

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Patchy during a limited campaign last year for Ed Dunlop; wins as a 3yo came on soft turf and this trip looks a bare minimum for her new yard on comeback.

16/1

3rd

6

(7)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:05 Thirsk

Free Speech

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ed Dunlop

Two wins (1m4f/11.6f) on slow ground last year and latest was off 1lb lower; returned to form when runner-up at Ripon (1m4f, good to soft) in May but she's hard to predict and failed to beat a rival at Carlisle in June; comes with risks attached after a break and this is competitive.

20/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 19666- C

Last run: 200 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f maiden on this card last year on his racecourse debut; struggled subsequently but this is a bit easier down another 3lb in first-time blinkers (wore cheekpieces when last seen); yard also run Jack Sparowe.
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11th

3

(12)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Ffos Las

Sea The Light

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: John Butler

Debut winner who hasn't offered a great deal in four handicaps over longer distances, latterly in cheekpieces (reapplied) and blinkers; bit risky.

8/1

7th

3

(11)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Sea The Light

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Won a 7f maiden on this card last year on his racecourse debut; struggled subsequently but this is a bit easier down another 3lb in first-time blinkers (wore cheekpieces when last seen); yard also run Jack Sparowe.

12/1

8

(1)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Sea The Light

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John Butler

Led late to make a winning debut at Newcastle in May (7f); well beaten at big prices in two handicaps in August and the addition of cheekpieces isn't enough to tempt today.

14/1

Form: 471104 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Not seen it out over 1m4f a couple of times since two wins in March, one over C&D; it might just be that his current mark is beyond him but there won't be any excuses tonight.
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1st

3

(4)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Mao Shang Wong

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Got off the mark when winning at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in March and followed up at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) on his next start; however, he's been well held on his last three starts and remains 3lb higher than for his latest success.

15/2

8th

2

(3)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Mao Shang Wong

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Not seen it out over 1m4f a couple of times since two wins in March, one over C&D; it might just be that his current mark is beyond him but there won't be any excuses tonight.

6/1

4th

1

(5)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mao Shang Wong

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Came good with 1m2f wins at Newcastle and Doncaster last month but he didn't fire when upped to 1m4f in his hat-trick bid at Lingfield last time; had a wide trip in that race but he needs to kick on again to make a big impact back on Tapeta.

3/1

16/1

Form: 8000-4 CD

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Wins for David O'Meara both came over C&D, including a division of this race two years ago; not beaten far at 100-1 here two months ago but looked flattered in a messy affair and he's generally struggled for this yard.
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9th

9

(7)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Natzor

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Wins for David O'Meara both came over C&D, including a division of this race two years ago; not beaten far at 100-1 here two months ago but looked flattered in a messy affair and he's generally struggled for this yard.

16/1

10th

8

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle

Natzor

11st 5lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Lizzie Quinlan

While not the force of old, his close fourth on the Flat this month showed that he's still capable of fair form in that sphere; went the wrong way in his four-race hurdle career last February-May but needs a second look.

14/1

4th

6

(2)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Natzor

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Both wins for David O'Meara came over C&D in 2024, but has lost his way for this yard including three poor efforts back here.

33/1

Form: 36182- D

Last run: 177 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Buzzy gelding who won twice on turf last year; only run once before on the AW but this mark should be within range if he keeps calm in a first-time hood back from six months off.
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3

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

16:51 Hamilton

Sure And Stedfast

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Ewan Whillans

Returned to form when third here (1m3f, good) last month on second run of the season; also effective on soft ground; could play a leading role if seeing out this longer trip, and there can be optimism on that score.

4/1

3rd

9

(9)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Sure And Stedfast

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ewan Whillans

Can get a bit worked up and not that consistent but he still won last summer at Ayr (1m2f) and Carlisle (1m1f) and ran creditably over 1m4f on final outing; no show at 33-1 for recent reappearance when a hood was enlisted, which it isn't today; competitive if this is one of his good days.

20/1

10th

10

(2)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Sure And Stedfast

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Ewan Whillans

Buzzy gelding who won twice on turf last year; only run once before on the AW but this mark should be within range if he keeps calm in a first-time hood back from six months off.

10/1

Form: 65776- CD

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Progressive for cheekpieces going on early last year, with three course wins, latterly off a 4lb lower mark; again goes without the headgear back from six months off and there's nothing to suggest she's best caught fresh.
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4

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

16:51 Hamilton

Jujubella

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Well beaten last month on her two runs this year (1m2f/1m1f) and arrives with something to prove, but she's 4lb lower than when winning at Haydock (11.6f, good) last July and the step up in trip may be a positive; stable has won the last two runnings of this race with Two Auld Pals; not written off.

12/1

9th

10

(2)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Jujubella

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Three-time Newcastle winner who made the breakthrough on turf at Haydock (1m3f, good) last July; acquitted herself respectably in Class 2 contests at York (fifth) and Doncaster (seventh) last autumn, but her form has tapered off; fast easing handicap mark.

33/1

11th

8

(5)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Jujubella

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Progressive for cheekpieces going on early last year, with three course wins, latterly off a 4lb lower mark; again goes without the headgear back from six months off and there's nothing to suggest she's best caught fresh.

8/1

12/1

Form: 35225-

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Excuses when last seen but was otherwise expensive to follow for Roger Varian before picked up for 25,000gns in December; ran well first time out as a 2yo on Tapeta, though, and this mark should be within range if ready to go after six months off.
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12th

1

(1)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Sound Janet

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julie Camacho

Excuses when last seen but was otherwise expensive to follow for Roger Varian before picked up for 25,000gns in December; ran well first time out as a 2yo on Tapeta, though, and this mark should be within range if ready to go after six months off.

12/1

3

(1)

21st Oct 2025

Good

1m 3f 104y

Class 4

16:20 Yarmouth

Sound Janet

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Ran as well as she was entitled to in a Carlisle 1m3f maiden (soft) last month and had previously lost out only late to Sibling Rivelry at Goodwood (1m4f, good); has a weights pull with the latter and solid to go well.

9/2

2nd

11

(1)

9th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

18:15 Carlisle

Sound Janet

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Showed much-improved form when second of six on her handicap debut at Goodwood (1m4f, good) 18 days ago, looking the likely winner until collared close home; she has the best form on show here and will take plenty of beating.

5/6

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Payout
Exacta £30.00
Straight Forecast £20.05
Tricast £81.46
Trifecta £195.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Say What You See

Daily Mirror:

Mao Shang Wong

The Guardian:

Star Cast

NEWMARKET:

Jack Sparowe

POSTDATA:

Haveyoumissedme

Telegraph:

Jujubella

Daily Mail:

Natzor

The Star:

Mao Shang Wong

RP RATINGS:

Say What You See

The Sun:

Say What You See

Daily Record:

Star Cast

D Express:

Jack Sparowe

The Times:

Haveyoumissedme