June 25 / 18.07 Newcastle (AW)

18.07

Standard To Slow

Fly From Newcastle Airport Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Fly From Newcastle Airport Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Sunny

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.80
  • Place: £2.50

Form: -05492 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
1-30, the win over C&D from a similar mark last September; lost out in a tight finish to a stablemate of Woodleigh at Beverley (1m2f, good; 4-1) last week; no reason why she shouldn't take the swift turnaround in her stride; possible.
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1st

5

(10)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Sassy Glory

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Gained a second C&D success in June; not disgraced (in a change of headgear) with fifth of 12 in 1m2f classified event at Ayr 25 days ago; considered.

8/1

5th

7

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

Sassy Glory

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

Runner-up (beaten over 4l) in this last year, but yet to win on turf (0-17); gamely fended off the frustrating Little Ted at Newcastle (1m; 11-2) on penultimate start, but reportedly ran flat back there on latest; stable have more obvious chance with Wicklow Way.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 960527 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
C&D winner (2023); not far behind Barleybrown and Abu Royal here this month, but declined a winning opportunity (carried head high and idled) next time; visor didn't work at Beverley last week, so question marks persist.
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1st

5

(1)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

13:43 Hamilton

Little Ted

9st 3lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Tough sort who was third in this race on only previous run over C&D (back in 2020); good second at Ayr on Friday (1m, soft); contender.

11/4

2nd

11

(3)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Little Ted

8st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Quirky gelding who didn't look in love with the first-time hood (retained) when beaten 7.5l into second at Ripon, though the soft ground may also have been a factor; the ability is there to go close.

7/1

2nd

3

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:45 Ripon

Little Ted

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Quirky sort who has sometimes snatched defeat from the jaws of victory this season, partly through idling in front; has the ability to record a fourth C&D win, provided new headgear works a treat.

11/4

16/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 253676 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Came from off a strong pace to win over C&D (16-1; from 2lb higher) in February, and maintained a similar level of form (253) for a short while afterwards; less convincing on turf lately, only sixth of 14 at Beverley last week; stablemate of Shimmering Spirit.
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9th

3

(1)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:52 Catterick

I Can Boogy

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

2-10 on the AW and 1-15 on turf; bounced back from a lesser effort at Thirsk (1m) when third of 13 in a classified event at Newcastle (7f, AW) last month; needs to back that up returned to turf.

7/1

3rd

3

(13)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

I Can Boogy

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Needs to bounce back quickly from duff effort on turf nine days ago but has been placed here three times (7f-1m) since his 1m course win in February and has a big role to play if back on song.

12/1

12th

6

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

I Can Boogy

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Three-time winner, the most recent in a classified at Newcastle (1m, AW) in February; ran well there three weeks ago and has to be considered returned to this level.

8/1

13/2

Form: 144-37

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Southwell 7f win; close fourth over 7f here last December; flashed home late, having had no luck in running, over C&D (seventh of 13) recently; Robert Havlin booked in this bid to get closer to Barleybrown, Abu Royal and co.
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2nd

9

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Cable Beach

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tom Tate

Has run with plenty of credit in recent starts and is back off the same mark as when gaining his sole success over this C&D last November; a player.

5/1

4th

9

(9)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Cable Beach

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Tom Tate

Southwell 7f win; close fourth over 7f here last December; flashed home late, having had no luck in running, over C&D (seventh of 13) recently; Robert Havlin booked in this bid to get closer to Barleybrown, Abu Royal and co.

13/2

7th

11

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Cable Beach

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tom Tate

Pounced late at Southwell (7f; from 2lb lower) last November and close up (fourth) behind Little Ted over 7f here the following month; freshened up since fair third at Southwell (first try at 1m) in January; market can guide.

3/1

5th
1 (12)
Woodleigh

7/2

Form: 055211 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism at Redcar (1m2f; good to firm) before following up at Doncaster (1m, good to soft); carries 5lb extra for latest win (and now rated above this 0-55 grade); Cian Horgan's claim reduces the weight burden; player if able to run to similar level back on AW (0-11).
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2nd

7

(1)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:21 Redcar

Woodleigh

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Roger Fell

Beat some of these over C&D last month (good) and couldn't get involved from off the pace at Ripon (soft) nine days ago; could be given another chance.

15/2

6th

4

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:50 Ripon

Woodleigh

10st 13lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Roger Fell

Acts on good to firm and soft; all five wins have been on turf and he's scored three times since May including at Redcar (1m2f, good) last Saturday; that was a narrow success but he's only 2lb higher and he has won at Ripon in the past; key player.

3/1

1st

9

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

18:00 Redcar

Woodleigh

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Roger Fell

Recorded his second win over C&D (good to firm) in May and followed up at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) the following month; has been in a battle with the handicapper since and probably needs to come down a few pounds.

8/1

10/1

Form: -65803 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
1-26, the success over three years ago; drop back in trip (and refitted cheekpieces) coincided with overdue return to form, when a closing third to Dinah Myte (Barleybrown second) over C&D 23 days ago; his odds will be shorter now, but whether he'll back it up is questionable.
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4th

4

(8)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:50 Beverley

Abu Royal

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: L J Morgan

Sole win came over 1m (good) in 2023 but went close at 16-1 at Musselburgh (1m, good) latest; back up 3lb for that but a repeat would see him thereabouts.

9/2

2nd

10

(5)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Abu Royal

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: L J Morgan

Sole win came at Ayr; among the market leaders back there early last month on first crack at 0-50 company, but finished well held behind Approaching Dawn; given a second go in a visor today, switched from cheekpieces.

14/1

7th

1

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Abu Royal

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: L J Morgan

Inconsistent on AW this year and record is only 1-27 but the Ayr factor makes him interesting on classified debut; gained his win in sole visit to this course (May 2023).

7/1

Form: 548850 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Veteran (13-103), latest win C&D (from 5lb higher) on New Year's Day; out of sorts lately, so perhaps age is beginning to catch up with him.
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1st

7

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Trais Fluors

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Linda Perratt

Veteran who gained the last five of his 13 wins here (7f-1m); not firing on all cylinders in recent weeks, though, and needs to up his game.

16/1

6th

8

(12)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Trais Fluors

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Oldest contender in this field; gained last five wins on Newcastle AW and hasn't scored on turf for three years; brings mixed recent handicap form to classified debut.

8/1

4/1

Form: -37662 CD BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Four C&D wins; attracted market support and looked an unlucky loser, hitting the line strongly after being hampered at a crucial stage over C&D (100-30 favourite, beaten a head) three weeks ago; still fairly weighted after a small upward nudge; holds an obvious chance.
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2nd

6

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 8lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Ruth Carr

On lengthy losing run but his last four wins have been over C&D and he went close behind Walk On Walk On here (2-1 favourite) two weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off only 1lb higher and he's a big player again.

9/4

2nd

1

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Four C&D wins in 2024 (including a Class 5); unfortunate (hampered) not to justify market support when runner-up to Dinah Myte here in June; excuse - bled from nose - next time; recent Southwell run (fifth) should have him spot on for this.

9/2

Form: 3943-8 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
No win since December 2024 (1m4f); weakened from 2f out on recent stable debut at Redcar (1m2f; 14-1, beaten 15l by Woodleigh); possibly needed that first run for 278 days but others are preferred.
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10th

4

(4)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Kalikapour

9st 10lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Wainwright

No win since December 2024 (1m4f); weakened from 2f out on recent stable debut at Redcar (1m2f; 14-1, beaten 15l by Woodleigh); possibly needed that first run for 278 days but others are preferred.

25/1

8th

2

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Kalikapour

9st 9lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Wainwright

Ex-Seb Spencer; dual AW winner who ran a sound race when fourth in Doncaster handicap last August (1m2f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time); no headgear this time and may need the run after 278-day break.

10/1

3rd

2

(6)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

15:15 Carlisle

Kalikapour

9st 11lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: Seb Spencer

Got back on track in refitted cheekpieces/tongue strap when fourth of seven in 1m2f Doncaster handicap 18 days ago; he needs considering.

7/1

12/1

Form: 5-7072

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-17; runner-up at Beverley (8.5f; 14-1) last week, a track which seems to bring out the best in her; will probably find a winning opportunity eventually, and was placed in a 0-65 at last year's Plate festival.
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7th

6

(1)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Mavetheforcebewivu

8st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Alan Brown

19-race maiden; beaten 1l when second of eight at Beverley (8.5f, good) last month but she's been well beaten in two starts since, including when failing to beat a rival home there two weeks ago.

40/1

9th

9

(7)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:48 Beverley

Mavetheforcebewivu

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Alan Brown

18-race maiden; second over 8.5f here last month, but most of her form this term is fairly ordinary; others appeal more.

25/1

OUR TIP
12th
2 (2)
Oselton

14/1

Form: 48-920 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Southwell winner (7f); couldn't hold off a late challenge at Doncaster (7f; 13-2) on penultimate start; restless in the stalls and ran too free when favourite at Beverley latest; perhaps a few pounds too high in the weights.
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5th

8

(3)

23rd Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Redcar

Oselton

10st 9lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Craig Lidster

He recorded a convincing win at Southwell (AW) last September and was beaten just a neck at Doncaster (again 7f, good to soft) in May; became upset in the stalls when flopping next time and was beaten the thick end of 30l when last seen in June; three-month break may have refreshed him.

11/1

12th

2

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Oselton

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Southwell winner (7f); couldn't hold off a late challenge at Doncaster (7f; 13-2) on penultimate start; restless in the stalls and ran too free when favourite at Beverley latest; perhaps a few pounds too high in the weights.

14/1

12th

3

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Oselton

9st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Craig Lidster

Registered sole win on AW but he produced a career-best RPR when going down by only a neck at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) most recently; possibilities, provided that form is backed up.

7/2

Form: 44608

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 656730

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta £39.30
Straight Forecast £35.51
Tricast £282.91
Trifecta £345.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Barleybrown

Daily Mail:

Sassy Glory

POSTDATA:

Mavetheforcebewivu

The Sun:

Cable Beach

Daily Mirror:

Woodleigh

Telegraph:

Little Ted

D Express:

Sassy Glory

Daily Record:

Sassy Glory

RP RATINGS:

Barleybrown

The Times:

Barleybrown

The Guardian:

Barleybrown

The Star:

Barleybrown