Tomorrow / 13.40 Newcastle (AW)

13.40

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  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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Education Network Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly sunny

Form: 42875-

Last run: 266 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 105

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5th

4

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:56 Redcar

Room Service

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Soft-ground Listed winner last autumn; best effort this term when second to Quinault in 7f Group 3 at York (good) in June; ran poorly with cheekpieces added (retained) in a Doncaster Group 2 last month but he's a major player if back to anywhere near his best.

100/30

OUR TIP

Form: 489000 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

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19th

30

(3)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Witch Hunter

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Defied a 5lb higher mark in the 7f handicap at this meeting three years ago and scored over 1m on AW in January; has lost his form, most recently finishing last in the Newbury event won by Classic; further Royal Ascot glory looks unlikely.

50/1

15th

4

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Witch Hunter

9st 9lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

His only turf wins came in a Royal Ascot handicap and Newbury Group 3, but they were in 2023 and he needs the cards to drop right for his late bids; scored on AW in January but subsequent form, including when 40-1 in the Victoria Cup last Saturday, isn't good enough.

40/1

Form: 858-13 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

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3rd

5

(3)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Supido

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Finished close up in fifth in the Britannia Stakes at Royal Ascot last year (1m, good to firm); his 3yo campaign rather fizzled out but he dropped in the weights as a result and took full advantage with his 7.6f success here 24 days ago; well drawn again and a 4lb rise isn't beyond him.

5/2

1st

11

(2)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Supido

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Fifth over C&D (good) at this meeting last year on his first outing for Ian Williams and followed that with a very good fifth of 30 in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm); failed to match that level later in the campaign but his mark has dipped and dangerous if bouncing back to form after a winter break; a good draw and Billy Loughnane in the saddle are positives.

15/2

Form: 160854 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

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4th

6

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:25 Redcar

Nikovo

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Rated much lower on turf (2-20) than on the AW (5-22); hasn't run at all badly in his last two starts on grass including when eighth of 28 in the Victoria Cup; each-way claims down another 2lb.

12/1

5th

3

(2)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

17:00 Windsor

Nikovo

9st 7lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Michael Herrington

Not disgraced in the Victoria Cup last time but, generally speaking, is perhaps still on a difficult mark on turf; gained last three wins on Newcastle AW and has shown peak form there.

12/1

Form: 1469-0 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 93

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11th

15

(28)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Yorkshire

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Edward Bethell

Effective on turf but still has a better strike-rate on AW and ended his rather truncated 2025 campaign with defeats (admittedly not entirely disgraced) in major handicaps over this C&D, finishing sixth then ninth; needs to raise his game on reappearance.

16/1

9

(14)

26th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ascot

Yorkshire

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Couple of sound efforts back on turf since his productive spell on AW; has something to find with Akkadian Thunder on Royal Ascot running last time but that effort suggests he could be set for further prize-money, which again goes down to sixth place.

14/1

Form: 220-00

Last run: 127 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

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1

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Rajeko

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Bell

Useful 2yo, including a 1m AW win; good second in a local Group 2 in Qatar in February and followed that with a Listed second at Lingfield two weeks later (both 7f); back up to 1m for his handicap debut; unexposed but has an eight-month break to overcome.

7/2

1

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Rajeko

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Bell

Useful 2yo, including a 1m AW win; good second in a local Group 2 in Qatar in February and followed that with a Listed second at Lingfield two weeks later (both 7f); back up to 1m for his handicap debut; unexposed but has an eight-month break to overcome.

7/2

Form: 2550-4 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

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4th

6

(12)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Bobby Bennu

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Course winner; only eighth in the corresponding race 12 months ago; 4lb lower today but he is drawn wide and this may not be his day.

16/1

Form: 0-0806

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

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6th

7

(11)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Korker

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: K R Burke

Slow-starter; on a dangerous mark but he is without a win since October 2023 and one 7f run didn't see him improve for the trip.

28/1

10th

9

(13)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Korker

9st 1lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Useful on his day but is on a long losing run and has a doubt over current form; by no means sure to take advantage of a reduced mark.

25/1

Form: 59113- D

Last run: 310 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

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5

(2)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tremolo

9st 6lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Made it 3-4 on the AW when coming from off the pace to collect at Southwell (1m); was aided by a collapsing pace but he looks progressive; just 3lb higher.

5/1

1st

5

(11)

13th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Tremolo

9st 6lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Took his AW record (all over 7f) to 311 with Kempton win last time and that form has worked out well; likely to be as effective back at 1m and show further progress in this sphere; major contender.

11/2

Form: /00-00 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 87

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13th

6

(9)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

Metal Merchant

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Brian Toomey

Showed notable handicap form in 2024 but has posted duck eggs in three runs since that campaign and needs to prove he retains ability; best watched on second run for new yard, unless the market suggests otherwise.

25/1

20th

19

(15)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Metal Merchant

9st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Brian Toomey

Well treated on his 2024 form for Jack Channon and he won the Spring Mile at Newbury (1m, good to soft) on his reappearance that season; however, just two runs last term, finishing down the field in April/May, and he has plenty to prove making his stable debut after an absence; blinkers go on.

40/1

Form: 0-4682 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 87

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2nd

5

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Sergeant Wilko

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Promising reappearance after wind surgery when fourth at Newcastle (6f) but has taken two backward steps since; has his first run beyond sprint distances here and needs to bounce back after seven weeks off.

9/1

Form: -70126 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

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6th

12

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Brighton Boy

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won at Thirsk (7f, good) last month on third stable start and close second at Chester (7f, good) subsequently; won here in September 2024 on sole previous course visit and this in-form 4yo could again be thereabouts.

10/1

2nd

12

(8)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Brighton Boy

8st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Course winner (7.6f, soft) for Andrew Balding last summer; not beaten far in the 7.6f handicap won by Supido 24 days ago (poor draw) and confirmed that promise with a Class 3 win at Thirsk a fortnight ago (7f, good); a 3lb rise shouldn't prove beyond him and Warren Fentiman's claim is a bonus.

11/1

Form: 39-508 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

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8th

2

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:10 Chester

Sir Albert

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Likes to push the pace and seems versatile ground-wise; his win over slightly shorter here (good) was the middle leg of a summer hat-trick last year and it was a fine effort when close third in Listed Flying Scotsman at Doncaster in September; has a good stall to go forward but his no-show on return to turf (66-1; drawn wide) a fortnight ago needs glossing over.

25/1

12th

1

(14)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Sir Albert

9st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Andrew Balding

2-2 in nurseries last July (7f, good/heavy) and close Listed fifth at Lingfield (7f, AW) this February; has top weight in this hot handicap but 7lb claimer is recruited and the step up to nearly 1m may help.

40/1

Form: 3-2212 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

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Betting Forcast

25/1 Room Service, 20/1 Witch Hunter, 4/1 Supido, 10/1 Nikovo, 7/1 Yorkshire, 33/1 Rajeko, 6/1 Bobby Bennu, 20/1 Korker, 7/1 Tremolo, 25/1 Metal Merchant, 8/1 Sergeant Wilko, 10/1 Brighton Boy, 12/1 Sir Albert, 6/1 Caviar Cowboy