June 02 / 18.45 Newcastle (AW)

18.45

Standard

Living North Christmas Fair Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 4f 98y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Living North Christmas Fair Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.60
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 3-5241 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ex-Richard Fahey; seven-time AW winner, including two over C&D early last year; off the mark for current trainer at Wolverhampton last time (1m6f; form fair); up 2lb; should go well again.
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7th

2

(9)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Rubellite

10st 1lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

AW regular whose 17 starts here have yielded four wins, including when she scored over this trip three weeks ago; that was her third success since starting out for this yard in the spring and she's a leading candidate despite career-high mark.

2/1

1st

5

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 99y

Class 5

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Rubellite

8st 13lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Three-time C&D winner, latterly for Conor Whiteley (then claiming 7lb) off 2lb lower three months ago; has never won off a mark this high, so will need to be at her best back from six weeks off.

6/1

5th

2

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Rubellite

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Eight AW wins, including under Conor Whiteley at Wolverhampton (1m6f) in May and Newcastle (1m4f) in June; failed to prove her effectiveness on turf on latest start and the trip this short is a concern, but she has to be respected back on AW.

7/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 144332 CD BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick of wins in January/February, the third off 2lb lower over C&D; has continued in good form and is 2lb better off having been beaten 0.5l by Rubellite at Wolverhampton last time; interesting.
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6th

10

(1)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Havachoc

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Placed on his three starts here, all over this trip, including when he scored off 2lb higher in February and when giving Rubellite plenty to think about in first-time cheekpieces in June; like most of the field he was stuffed at Chester last time but his prospects are much brighter returned to this venue.

10/1

9th

9

(13)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 5

17:03 Chester

Havachoc

9st 3lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Patrick Morris

Three-time AW winner at around 1m4f and his best efforts on turf have been at Beverley; failed to beat a rival home at Haydock (1m6f, good) last month and now steps up to 2m with a tongue-tie added; best to look elsewhere.

33/1

7th

8

(4)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:18 Haydock

Havachoc

9st 13lb

J: Mr Lucas Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Three wins on the AW earlier this year (1m4f); some fair form since, best turf runs being when placed over 1m4f at Beverley; stays 1m6f; a possible.

12/1

Form: 23/954 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in January 2024 and several fair efforts after that; ran his best race since a 590-day break when a good fourth at Catterick last time; each-way chance.
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1st

5

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Hamilton

Desert Quest

8st 6lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Winless since January 2024 but he arrives in good nick, third in 1m5f classified event at Ayr (disqualified for riding weighing in light) last month; not out of things back in handicap company.

9/1

3

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

21:00 Ayr

Desert Quest

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Ewan Whillans

Five-time winner, with first four on turf (1m4f-1m6f); returned after a long absence in February but he's run well in his last two starts and was beaten less than 2l in a Newcastle handicap (12.4f, Tapeta) last time; now drops into a classified event and he has possibilities back on turf.

5/1

4th

10

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Quest

8st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

C&D winner in January 2024 and several fair efforts after that; ran his best race since a 590-day break when a good fourth at Catterick last time; each-way chance.

7/1

Form: 31423- BF

Last run: 225 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Won over 2m at Ffos Las for Jedd O'Keeffe last August (good to soft; awarded race by the stewards) and some fair efforts after that; not done as well since (tailed off over hurdles last time) and has been well beaten all three AW runs; back after wind surgery.
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4th

8

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

2m 0f 32y

Class 5

17:05 Beverley

Jedhi Knight

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Paul Midgley

Promising start for this yard before two lesser efforts (latterly behind a Prescott good thing); returning to further on slow ground should be beneficial.

11/2

4th

5

(13)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:19 Newcastle (AW)

Jedhi Knight

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

First two Flat runs for this yard were fairly encouraging, beaten 3l over C&D in June and second of 11 at Pontefract (1m4f, good) the following month; lacked the gears at Musselburgh last time but he's still of some interest.

7/2

Form: 343/95

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Wins have been over 7f (AW) and 1m2f (soft); had been off for 570 days before March reappearance (here) and is yet to find his form for this new yard.
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4th

3

(2)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

17:52 Hamilton

Roger Henry

9st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Fair form twice on softer than good, from his only three turf races; absent 570 days before this season; beaten about 3l at 40-1 when sixth of 11 at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) 15 days ago, which was the first sign of significant ability remaining.

12/1

6th

2

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Roger Henry

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Wins have been over 7f (AW) and 1m2f (soft); had been off for 570 days before March reappearance (here) and is yet to find his form for this new yard.

33/1

5th

6

(1)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Roger Henry

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Lizzie Quinlan

In good form for Gay Kelleway in second half of 2024 but he returned after a long absence with a heavy defeat on his stable debut here (1m) last month; back down 5lb but has plenty to prove and untried at this trip.

25/1

Form: 76368-

Last run: 272 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Maiden; ran a couple of fair races over 1m2f last year, notably a 2.5l third in a 1m2f handicap here; not done quite as well since and was tailed off in a Kelso novice hurdle nine days ago (not jump well); stamina to prove.
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5th

8

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:42 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Withington

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Ewan Whillans

13-race maiden; behind Satyress when fifth at Hamilton (1m4f, good; first-time blinkers) last month before finishing second to an improving rival at Catterick (1m4f, good to firm) eight days ago; drop in trip won't be an issue and he has each-way claims.

5/1

2nd

3

(3)

26th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Mr Withington

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Ewan Whillans

Best efforts have come at around 1m2f; ran okay when fifth of eight in first-time blinkers at Hamilton (1m4f, good) but they went very steady; might get outstayed over this far.

12/1

5th

3

(4)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

20:30 Hamilton

Mr Withington

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Best efforts have come at around 1m2f and he hasn't looked to see it out in a handful of starts over further, latterly in first-time cheekpieces (switches to blinkers tonight) at Musselburgh 11 days ago; on a competitive mark now otherwise.

10/1

25/1

Form: 4070-9

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Two good C&D runs off higher marks in September/October last year, but disappointing since, including back on turf at Ripon last time.
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7th

7

(4)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:13 Ayr

Speechman

8st 11lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Philip Kirby

His second at Catterick in July was a remote one and he's finished down the field on his three starts since; others are preferred.

25/1

6th

8

(1)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:30 Carlisle

Speechman

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Philip Kirby

Dual AW winner in France (1m/9.5f); beaten 12l when second of five at Catterick (2m, good to firm) last month and he's struggled in both starts since; this drop back in trip may help but others are preferred.

16/1

Form: 632733

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
18-race maiden; placed on five occasions, notably when third to Rubellite and Havachoc at Wolverhampton last month (1m6f); each-way chance.
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10th

9

(10)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

15:48 Pontefract

Apache Eagle

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jessica Bedi

Has made the frame several times this year including when third of seven over C&D (good to soft) in May, but a record of 0-22 is hard to ignore.

16/1

4th

7

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:45 Kempton (AW)

Apache Eagle

8st 10lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Jessica Bedi

Handful of fair efforts in the spring but he's a longstanding maiden who's lost his way of late; again hung left at Hamilton last Thursday (ended up on the stands' rail) and running at another right-handed course would be a worry.

10/1

4th

7

(4)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

18:00 Hamilton

Apache Eagle

10st 2lb

J: Miss Venetia Thompson

T: Jessica Bedi

Placed a few times this year but well beaten at Newcastle two starts ago and she hung badly left and unseated her rider at Ripon last Thursday; remains a maiden after 20 starts and others make greater appeal.

20/1

20/1

Form: 08587- D

Last run: 301 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Two wins for Charlie Johnston in 2024, including over 1m4f on Tapeta; mixed form since and may be better for the run after 301-day break; refused to enter stalls on intended reappearance.
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3rd

6

(6)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Arch Legend

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Dual winner for Charlie Johnston in 2024; runner-up over this C&D last May on his second start for this yard but he's lost his way since, albeit it was his first start for 301 days when beating only one rival home at Newcastle three weeks ago.

10/1

10th

9

(11)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Arch Legend

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Two wins for Charlie Johnston in 2024, including over 1m4f on Tapeta; mixed form since and may be better for the run after 301-day break; refused to enter stalls on intended reappearance.

20/1

10

(10)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arch Legend

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ruth Carr

Course winner for Charlie Johnston; struggled for this yard last summer and returns from nine months off tonight; did win first time out as a 3yo but would want to see some support before considering him.

25/1

16/1

Form: 45-475

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden; having only his second run on the AW (fair effort on first occasion) and his first run at beyond 1m2f so has plenty to prove.
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11th

6

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

DrumcOndra

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

11-race maiden; having only his second run on the AW (fair effort on first occasion) and his first run at beyond 1m2f so has plenty to prove.

16/1

5th

3

(8)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

DrumcOndra

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Runner-up twice at this venue (including this trip) last term; needs to be in better form than he was at Beverley last week (seventh of nine) but it's possible that refitted blinkers will give him a lift.

7/1

7th

5

(8)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:22 Beverley

DrumcOndra

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Ten-race maiden who has frame possibilities on several pieces of form, including a couple of second-place finishes at Musselburgh last term and fourth-place finish on AW reappearance.

10/1

Form: 646-62

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £15.40
Straight Forecast £19.08
Tricast £49.00
Trifecta £90.70

Selections

The Times:

Ned Broy

RP RATINGS:

Havachoc

The Star:

Jedhi Knight

POSTDATA:

Apache Eagle

SPOTLIGHT:

Rubellite

D Express:

Speechman

The Guardian:

Ned Broy

Daily Mirror:

Ned Broy

The Sun:

Ned Broy

Telegraph:

Havachoc

Daily Mail:

Havachoc

Daily Record:

Havachoc