August 20 / 20.24 Newcastle (AW)

20.24

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Knox Hydrate Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Knox Hydrate Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.40
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 048528 CD BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
C&D win off 1lb higher last November; retains all his ability as a 7yo and he is a major player back on Tapeta.
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3rd

9

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Lethal Nymph

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

His three wins for this yard include a soft-ground success at Doncaster just under a year ago; went close at Pontefract in June and the door opened again when getting up late at Newcastle (again 5f, AW) last Thursday; hasn't won off a mark this high since 2022 but it's not hard to see him going well on his first visit to Beverley.

13/2

1st

4

(11)

20th Aug 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Lethal Nymph

9st 13lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

C&D win off 1lb higher last November; retains all his ability as a 7yo and he is a major player back on Tapeta.

7/1

8th

2

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Lethal Nymph

11st 12lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Paul Midgley

Probably best at 5f and went down by only a head at Pontefract five weeks ago; had previously shaped well when fifth in a big field on this course; trainer has won this race three times in the last eight seasons and Johnny Burke looks a positive jockey booking.

11/2

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16/1

  • Place: £6.80

Form: -01876 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Ended a losing run at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) in May; not so good since and others are more persuasive ahead of his AW debut.
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7th

6

(9)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

16:04 Hamilton

Changeofmind

9st 3lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Gained sole handicap success in Class 5 in May and achieved his subsequent placed form in Class 4; came up short in Class 3 last time and can be opposed kept to this grade.

16/1

10th

11

(2)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

13:25 Doncaster

Changeofmind

9st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Pontefract (5f, good to soft) in May saw him end a losing run and he's been competitive again on last two outings when short-headed at Newcastle (5f, AW) and close up on heavy ground at Haydock; a bit more is needed, though.

20/1

3rd

1

(4)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:47 Haydock

Changeofmind

10st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Ended a losing run at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) in May and he came right back to form when claimed near the line at Newcastle (5f, AW) a fortnight ago; handles testing conditions and promises to do much better than when ninth (well-backed favourite) in a division of this last year.

6/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 210411 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Five wins this year, three of them over C&D; took her form to a new level when winning at Hamilton 19 days ago but a 6lb rise and stronger opposition could find her out today.
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6th

7

(3)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

15:22 Hamilton

Little Mi Mi

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Well held at York recently but she's had a tremendous year, winning five times over 5f, on AW and turf (good to firm and good), including over this C&D; acts on soft, too, and it's possible she'll return to form here.

4/1

14th

9

(20)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Little Mi Mi

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Five wins to her name this year, the latest at Hamilton (5f, good) last month off 6lb lower; ran well for third off this mark at Newcastle 17 days ago but this race will demand even more.

12/1

3rd

9

(3)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Little Mi Mi

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Five wins this year, three of them over C&D; took her form to a new level when winning at Hamilton 19 days ago but a 6lb rise and stronger opposition could find her out today.

5/1

Form: 098994 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Stable's quiet year has seen him plummet down the weights and he is now on an extremely tempting mark; didn't run badly at Sandown four weeks ago and he has run well in all three visits to Newcastle; shortlisted.
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8th

2

(3)

19th Sep 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Smart Vision

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Jessica Macey

Well handicapped on his best form last year and he's finished a creditable fourth in last two runs including over C&D; needs to find a bit extra but he's still lightly raced on AW and new headgear could give him a boost.

8/1

4th

7

(3)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Smart Vision

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Three wins in the second half of last year (various ground; the final one over C&D); he's struggled to get competitive for most of this year but has dropped down the weights and ran well when fourth of 13 at Newcastle (5f, AW) last time; another 2lb lower today and he's one to consider.

10/1

4th

6

(7)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Smart Vision

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Stable's quiet year has seen him plummet down the weights and he is now on an extremely tempting mark; didn't run badly at Sandown four weeks ago and he has run well in all three visits to Newcastle; shortlisted.

8/1

14/1

Form: 3-0671 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Back to form with a bang when winning a C&D handicap 26 days ago; that was a lowly Class 6 event though and a 7lb rise against deeper opposition looks beyond her.
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8th

2

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Too Much

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: David Thompson

All four wins have been on Tapeta including three at Newcastle (5f-7f); her last success was in July and she's run creditably here (5f) in both subsequent runs; usually comes from off the pace and she has possibilities on this step back up in trip.

7/1

4th

5

(5)

3rd Sep 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Too Much

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David Thompson

Well backed when winning a C&D handicap in July; performed with credit in a much stronger race here two weeks ago; 1lb lower today and she has a good chance back down into a Class 6.

11/2

5th

13

(1)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Too Much

8st 10lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: David Thompson

Back to form with a bang when winning a C&D handicap 26 days ago; that was a lowly Class 6 event though and a 7lb rise against deeper opposition looks beyond her.

14/1

Form: 732111 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Completed a sprint hat-trick last summer and he has repeated the feat this time around, coming here on the back of wins at Ayr, Beverley and Thirsk; up 4lb as he bids for the four-timer; should be in the thick of it again.
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6th

2

(8)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:58 Musselburgh

Azuinthejungle

9st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

The winner of four of his last five starts and his latest Newcastle AW success (5f) represented a career-best display but a 5lb rise in a stronger race may find him out.

6/1

1st

1

(10)

19th Sep 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Azuinthejungle

9st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Completed a sprint hat-trick last summer and he has repeated the trick this time around, with wins at Ayr, Beverley and Thirsk; his winning spell came to and end over C&D last month but he wasn't beaten far in that Class 4 event and he's still unexposed on AW; dangerous dropped back in grade.

8/1

6th

8

(9)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Azuinthejungle

9st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Completed a sprint hat-trick last summer and he has repeated the feat this time around, coming here on the back of wins at Ayr, Beverley and Thirsk; up 4lb as he bids for the four-timer; should be in the thick of it again.

5/1

Form: 220159 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Better on AW than turf so two defeats on the grass aren't especially damaging to his claims here; won easily at Wolverhampton (5f) on his most recent start and he is respected back on Tapeta.
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8th

8

(6)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

True Promise

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Fionn McSharry

Five wins all on Tapeta and he usually gives his running round here; however, there's little leeway off this mark (5lb higher than when winning in lesser company in the spring) and he doesn't arrive in the best of form.

20/1

17th

7

(16)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

True Promise

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Fionn McSharry

Better on AW than turf (5-28 as opposed to 0-12) and others have much stronger claims this time.

25/1

7th

1

(4)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

True Promise

10st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Fionn McSharry

Better on AW than turf so two defeats on the grass aren't especially damaging to his claims here; won easily at Wolverhampton (5f) on his most recent start and he is respected back on Tapeta.

8/1

8th
11 (10)
Castan

9/2

Form: 140963 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Multiple C&D winner; ran his best race for some time when third of ten at Beverley last week; major player back on AW.
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9th

5

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Castan

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Bryan Smart

Four of his nine wins have been over C&D but he's not easy to predict and was well held here last time; now 2lb lower than for his win at Southwell in April but he comes with risks attached.

14/1

8th

11

(10)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Multiple C&D winner; ran his best race for some time when third of ten at Beverley last week; major player back on AW.

9/2

3rd

3

(6)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

5f AW win in April; hasn't reproduced that in four subsequent turf outings but he's back on that last successful mark and has run well here before.

12/1

Form: 210690 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Grand servant to connections and he was recording the 19th win of his long career when successful at Beverley (5f, good to soft) in May; four subsequent defeats have seen him slip to a mark 2lb lower than for that win; has won over C&D but likely vulnerable to younger rivals.
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9th

10

(10)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

16:04 Hamilton

Copper Knight

8st 10lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Similar type to Jordan Electrics, being a veteran who is still capable of winning races, as shown at Chester (5f, heavy) nine days ago; back up 3lb but scored off this mark three times in 2025.

12/1

1st

11

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:17 Chester

Copper Knight

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran; has 18 wins to his credit, five over this C&D; not at his best since Beverley win in May (5f, good to soft) but now 8lb lower; 5f on soft ground is ideal, well drawn and one to consider.

7/1

8th

8

(5)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:15 Doncaster

Copper Knight

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

12yo who recorded the 19th win of his career at Beverley (5f, good to soft) in May; however, he needs to improve upon his recent performances if he's to post victory number 20 this afternoon.

12/1

12/1

Form: 11-497 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Three course wins for Bryan Smart; yet to shine for his current trainer but he is edging down the weights and he shouldn't be underestimated.
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10th

10

(6)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Buzz Box

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Three course wins for Bryan Smart; yet to shine for his current trainer but he is edging down the weights and he shouldn't be underestimated.

12/1

7th

1

(6)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:57 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buzz Box

10st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Herrington

Three-time winner at Newcastle (5f-6f); fair debut effort for this yard but then finished last at Southwell on his return from a break.

12/1

9th

7

(2)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Buzz Box

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Won early in 2025 on final two runs for Bryan Smart, both at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta), and he returned from an absence with an encouraging fourth on stable debut there this January (5f); he's back from some more time off today but with his trainer among the winners; could be a contender.

8/1

14/1

Form: 20-500 D

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Made a promising return to action at Beverley (5f, good to soft) in April but two runs since have been underwhelming; on a dangerous mark and there is encouragement for AW on pedigree.
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8th

8

(10)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Duran

9st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Lacklustre campaign in the main but he has a reduced mark to work with as a result and was an encouraging seventh of 21 in a first-time visor (retained) at York (5.4f, good to soft) last Sunday, when suffering interference and away from the main action; ran two big races here last autumn; interesting.

7/1

7th

11

(15)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Duran

9st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Twice a course winner, including over this trip; started his campaign with a promising run at Beverley but three lacklustre runs have followed; well handicapped if the addition of a visor sparks a revival.

25/1

11th

5

(12)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Duran

9st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Made a promising return to action at Beverley (5f, good to soft) in April but two runs since have been underwhelming; on a dangerous mark and there is encouragement for AW on pedigree.

14/1

20/1

Form: 44-646 D BF

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
A fair 5f juvenile winner; back to form with fourth in 5f Beverley handicap in May and didn't enjoy a smooth run (also stumbled 1f out) when sixth of seven at Pontefract (5f) last time; returns from a break in a competitive race and others may have his measure.
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13th

7

(10)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:54 Redcar

Ice Cold Alex

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Without a victory since his debut and tried in cheekpieces when a below-par eighth of 12 in 5f Beverley handicap 16 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

40/1

8th

12

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Ice Cold Alex

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Ran quite well over C&D in May and he is 7lb lower today; that is a result of two lacklustre efforts subsequently and connections now turn to cheekpieces; risky but not impossible.

16/1

12th

12

(13)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Ice Cold Alex

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ollie Pears

A fair 5f juvenile winner; back to form with fourth in 5f Beverley handicap in May and didn't enjoy a smooth run (also stumbled 1f out) when sixth of seven at Pontefract (5f) last time; returns from a break in a competitive race and others may have his measure.

20/1

Form: 0-983R D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Often slowly away but his refusal to race at Redcar last month was a new low; blinkers tried there are quickly dispensed with; hard to recommend after latest display.
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7th

5

(2)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

17:00 Beverley

Star Material

9st 11lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Refused to race at Redcar in July and took some encouraging to leave the stalls at Newcastle last month; can't be backed with any confidence.

16/1

13th

2

(8)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Star Material

10st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Often slowly away but his refusal to race at Redcar last month was a new low; blinkers tried there are quickly dispensed with; hard to recommend after latest display.

16/1

3

(1)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

14:05 Redcar

Star Material

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Ran his best race of the year when third of eight at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) 26 days ago, his first run after a gelding operation; regular slow starts aren't ideal and the switch to blinkers isn't enough to earn him the vote.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £84.00
Straight Forecast £82.20
Tricast £293.11
Trifecta £521.60

Selections

Telegraph:

Azuinthejungle

POSTDATA:

Little Mi Mi

The Times:

Ice Cold Alex

RP RATINGS:

Buzz Box

Daily Mirror:

Castan

SPOTLIGHT:

Lethal Nymph

Daily Mail:

Copper Knight

D Express:

Azuinthejungle

The Star:

Azuinthejungle

Daily Record:

Azuinthejungle

The Guardian:

Little Mi Mi

The Sun:

Little Mi Mi