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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 236130

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
All seven AW wins at 5f but was never involved on Newcastle Tapeta ten days ago; 0-21 on turf and something new is needed back at 6f on grass.
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10th

14

(9)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Henery Hawk

8st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Linda Perratt

Recorded his seventh AW win when landing a 5f handicap (0-60) at Wolverhampton in April; ran as well as he ever has on turf when third of six at Ayr 37 days ago; needs more in this company.

16/1

Form: 23/08-

Last run: 247 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
One useful 5f run as 2yo; well held in two handicaps last autumn following an absence but has dropped 7lb for those defeats and remains one to be interested in for yard that's won this three times (including two divisions) since 2021, all for Paul Mulrennan; market can guide.
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8th

5

(6)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Joshuas Dream

9st 1lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Unexposed sort; well beaten after more than a year off on handicap debut at Ayr in September (5f, good to soft); should be sharper for that and the new trip and surface are possible sources of improvement.

8/1

8th

5

(6)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Joshuas Dream

9st 1lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Unexposed sort; well beaten after more than a year off on handicap debut at Ayr in September (5f, good to soft); should be sharper for that and the new trip and surface are possible sources of improvement.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 32-254

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Not yet off the mark and he's raced only at 5f since handicapping but he did look worth another go at 6f when keeping on well in fourth here (soft) last month, when first-time blinkers replaced cheekpieces; thereabouts.
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4th

3

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Ayr

Keep The Gold

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

Eight-race maiden but placed three times, including over C&D; showed promise on soft ground on debut; blinkers replace cheekpieces; contender.

13/2

5th

2

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Thirsk

Keep The Gold

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Maiden (0-7); showed plenty of speed but run out of it late at Ayr (5f, good to firm; 13-2) recently; that was his first run since last June, so he's entitled to strip fitter here; runner-up twice since introduced to cheekpieces; possible.

4/1

Form: 7652

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 56

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No Results Found

Form: 272-33 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has led; 0-9 but he only just failed to hang on in an AW handicap (6f) on final 2yo start and he's run two good races over 7f (good and soft) for new connections this year; very likely to go well back over 6f.
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3rd

1

(2)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

15:18 Yarmouth

White Ladder

9st 9lb

J: Harry Burns

T: John Ryan

Seven-race maiden; belied his 40-1 odds with 1l third upped to 7f at Salisbury (good) on stable/seasonal debut; possibilities off same mark back down in grade, provided he builds on that effort.

7/2

Form: 251445 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has remained in form since breaking his duck at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) in April, albeit he didn't find much back at 7f on Newcastle AW recently; likely to give his running but others may have more scope off their current marks.
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5th

13

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:02 Newcastle (AW)

Maynora

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Craig Lidster

Beaten a nose by stablemate Surgeon Commander over C&D in January; won off a 4lb lower mark at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) in April, and on the premises twice since, backing out of contention only late on at Carlisle (fourth) ten days ago; task isn't impossible.

8/1

4th

5

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Maynora

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Craig Lidster

Came good at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) in April, his 11th start, and had awkward draw on the wing when fourth off new mark at Ripon (6f, good) last month; remains very much of interest.

2/1

Form: 0-7637 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
All three wins at 5f on good ground; not quite nailing it this year and it's up in the air as to whether this is his trip, having been well held in sole previous attempt, over C&D in April 2025.
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7th

7

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Ayr

Royal Duke

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

C&D winner; plugged on for third behind Wee Mary at Musselburgh (5f, good) two weeks ago; on a dangerous mark but his yard may have stronger claims with Ski Angel.

12/1

3rd

4

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

13:40 Musselburgh

Royal Duke

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Two of his three wins have come over C&D, the latest last August off a 4lb higher mark; not found his best in two runs this year but he's the type to pop up at some point.

8/1

Form: 097-90 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Has course form at 5f; losing run goes back to Thirsk (6f, good to firm) in May 2025 and he's been through troubled times since, despite taking a healthy slide down the weights; risky.
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10th

10

(11)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

So Grateful

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Out of sorts since his last win and failed to beat a rival on seasonal debut; best watched unless the betting suggests a revival is likely.

33/1

9th

6

(6)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

So Grateful

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Usually leads or races prominently; two sprint wins in 2025, the latest over 6f at Thirsk (good to firm; when 3lb higher) last May, but he was quiet towards the end of the campaign and has been off since August; perhaps other days.

14/1

Form: -67464

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Maiden who has finished close up in two of three 6f handicaps for new yard, notably when finding Carlisle's stiff test at the trip a bit much for her in May; lesser efforts at 5f and 6f since, though, the fitting of cheekpieces at Catterick last time not an obvious pointer for this.
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4th

4

(7)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Saxon Grace

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Daragh Bourke

0-11 but has shown she can win a race, doing best when headed late and a close fourth at Carlisle (6f, good) last month; outpaced in first 5f run, on this track 11 days ago, but returns to 6f in first-time cheekpieces; needs to be considered if the headgear has a positive effect.

10/1

6th

3

(5)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Catterick

Saxon Grace

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Heavily supported on stable debut (sixth) on Wolverhampton AW in March and was only headed deep inside the final furlong when fourth at Carlisle (6f, good; 11-2) a fortnight ago; this sharp 5f could prove ideal.

7/2

Form: -33433

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Can lead; came to the end of his tether over 7f on soft ground here recently and he's more favourably treated now than when close up over 6f at Hamilton (good) in May; does need a bit more for a first win, though.
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13

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Thirsk

Ellies De Vega

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Noel Wilson

Consistent enough this year but he will need to raise his game a notch if he is to come out on top in this field.

6/1

3rd

9

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:48 Ayr

Ellies De Vega

8st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Noel Wilson

Regularly makes the frame, third over 5.5f at Wetherby on latest start; however, he looks fully exposed and a wide draw may not be ideal.

12/1

Form: -02684 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has a better strike-rate on the AW and he's won just once on turf in the last three years; however, he only just lost out over 5f at Catterick (good) in May and has a decent run in him if on song.
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4th

10

(12)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

Newyorkstateofmind

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Course winner who was fourth of 13 in this last year and was a close second at Catterick last month; however, this inconsistent 9yo has been soundly beaten on his last two starts and has to leave those runs behind.

16/1

8th

5

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

15:40 Wetherby

Newyorkstateofmind

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Has won over this intermediate distance; good second at Catterick on second start (5f, good) this season but below his best either side of that.

12/1

Form: -96592 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
A good spell in 2025 included a Redcar win (6f, good to firm) and a close second in this race (good to soft); slow to find her form this year but things started to look up when she was second of nine at Carlisle (6f) in June; primed to go well.
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2nd

7

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Baby Rover

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Katie Scott

Scored off today's basement mark at Redcar (6f, good to firm) just under a year ago and came second over C&D (soft) in September; yet to strike form after four starts this year but there have been some excuses; worth a glance in the betting.

16/1

9th

10

(3)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:28 Carlisle

Baby Rover

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

Registered sole win over 6f but recent efforts suggest she may need further now and she is less exposed over 7f than shorter; otherwise needs to step up on 2026 bare figures.

12/1

Form: 76-564

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced filly who couldn't get going quickly enough on handicap debut over 6f at Carlisle but was struggling from a fair way out when upped to 1m at Musselburgh in June; others more likely for the win.
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4th

4

(6)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:50 Musselburgh

Saxon Gem

9st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Found things happening too quickly before eventually keeping on for fairly respectable sixth of nine on handicap debut at Carlisle (6f, good) a week ago; could plausibly be seen in a better light over this longer trip.

7/1

6th

5

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:40 Carlisle

Saxon Gem

9st 3lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Triple-figure odds for all three starts (6f, good to firm/good) and hasn't achieved much; however, she now goes handicapping off a basement mark and she's from a family her trainer has done well with; could go well.

12/1

Betting Forcast

20/1 Henery Hawk, 9/1 Joshuas Dream, 8/1 Keep The Gold, 5/1 April Diamond, 9/2 White Ladder, 4/1 Maynora, 14/1 Royal Duke, 33/1 So Grateful, 12/1 Saxon Grace, 6/1 Ellies De Vega, 20/1 Newyorkstateofmind, 9/1 Baby Rover, 25/1 Saxon Gem

Verdict

A few of these look to have their share of weight now. April Diamond is interesting in only her second handicap, having run so well on her first run at this level, but she was very slowly away there and her regular sluggish starts are a worry. Baby Rover, second in this race last year, looks sure to go well and can be the main danger to WHITE LADDER who has been running well over 7f for his new yard and is worth another go at 6f. Maynora is also on the list while Joshuas Dream is worth a market check.[Emily Weber]

Selections

POSTDATA:

April Diamond

SPOTLIGHT:

White Ladder

RP RATINGS:

Keep The Gold

The Times:

April Diamond

Telegraph:

April Diamond

Daily Mirror:

April Diamond

Daily Record:

April Diamond

NEWMARKET:

White Ladder

Daily Mail:

White Ladder

D Express:

White Ladder

The Star:

White Ladder

The Guardian:

Keep The Gold

The Sun:

Keep The Gold