September 20 / 19.30 Newcastle (AW)

19.30

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £3726
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.40
  • Place: £2.90

Form: -32427 BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Five of his six handicaps have been at Southwell (5f/7f/1m) and he's recorded top-three finishes in three of them, as well as at Doncaster in July; only seventh behind Hoi An Beach last time but he's better than that.
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14th

8

(14)

18th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:08 Newcastle (AW)

Kiritimati Island

9st 10lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

in rear on near side of group throughout (jockey said gelding was unsuited by the slow early pace)

5/1

1st

5

(3)

20th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Kiritimati Island

9st 10lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

held up in rear, going easily but not clear run over 1f out, headway inside final furlong, pushed along and led towards finish, comfortably

8/1

7th

1

(1)

14th Aug 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:08 Southwell (AW)

Kiritimati Island

9st 10lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

midfield, rapid headway on inner 3f out, pushed along to challenge over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out

3/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 854408 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
All wins at Wolverhampton/Southwell and he's 0-5 here; given his excellent record at Wolverhampton, his last run there was underwhelming.
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4th

5

(6)

17th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inexplicable

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Ten-time AW winner (seven times over C&D); not one to rely upon heavily nowadays but went very close in similar race to this over C&D last month and rebounded from a lesser effort when third here three weeks ago.

10/1

3rd

8

(8)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inexplicable

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Multiple C&D winner who went desperately close in a classified event here 17 days ago; less good at Southwell last week and a bit more on his plate back in a handicap; not ruled out though.

10/1

7th

6

(1)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Inexplicable

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Has won over C&D but he tends to reserve his best for the extended 1m at Wolverhampton, as when collared in the final stride two weeks ago; no certainty to be in the same form this time.

8/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 663163 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in July who was third back here a month ago when perhaps finding 7f an insufficient test; plenty of positives.
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8th

4

(8)

10th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Reclaim Victory

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Tjade Collier

C&D scorer who signed off for Brian Ellison with a good second of eight over C&D 24 days ago; since changed hands for £5,000 and she's very much in the mix for her new handler.

3/1

2nd

3

(6)

17th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:30 Newcastle (AW)

Reclaim Victory

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

dwelt start, held up in rear, headway from 3f out, led inside final furlong, kept on but headed post

13/2

6th

4

(5)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Reclaim Victory

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Infrequent winner (3-39), who is not easy to predict but her last success came off this mark and she caught the eye with her strong finish over C&D (fifth of 11) last Thursday; ran into some trouble at a crucial stage in the race and she's an interesting contender.

13/2

7/1

Form: 893354 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who has been fairly consistent in his last four runs and should be in the mix if a first-time visor can give him a lift.
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7th

8

(9)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

8st 10lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Daragh Bourke

On a long losing run (last win was at Ayr in July 2024) but he has run a few creditable races this year; has a bit to find with Royal Blaze on their C&D form last month.

20/1

5th

5

(9)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Daragh Bourke

Triple course winner (1m/1m2f) but his last success was 14 months ago and he struggled here last time; on dangerous mark but he's been hard to predict this season and others are preferred.

20/1

10th

3

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Not disgraced when third of eight to Jewel Maker in 1m Carlisle handicap a week ago; this C&D winner is one for the shortlist.

10/1

Form: -05644 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Only career win came over 1m at this track two years ago; latest run here over 1m2f wasn't too bad and he's entitled to be on the scene.
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7th

8

(3)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:45 Ripon

Top Attraction

10st 0lb

J: Miss Alice Stevens

T: Chris Fairhurst

took keen hold, disputed lead, weakened over 2f out

16/1

5th

7

(1)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

14:45 Catterick

Top Attraction

8st 6lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Chris Fairhurst

hung right throughout, led at steady pace, pushed along briefly with one circuit to go

12/1

10

(4)

22nd May 2023

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Top Attraction

9st 0lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Chris Fairhurst

took keen hold, prominent on inner

16/1

Form: 366818 D BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Made all over 1m at Southwell and an awkward start put paid to any hopes of a repeat when dropped to 7f here a month ago; only 4lb higher than for the win and he's capable of dealing with that.
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8th

8

(9)

9th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

13:40 Southwell (AW)

Hoi An Beach

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Rebecca Menzies

led, headed and prominent after 3f, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

4/1

6th

8

(12)

20th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Hoi An Beach

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Rebecca Menzies

prominent, led after 1f, headed over 2f out, ridden and no extra inside final furlong

6/1

8th

3

(9)

19th Aug 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Hoi An Beach

9st 9lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Rebecca Menzies

awkward start, prominent, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, soon beaten

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: -79065 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner at around 1m in 2020 but he's failed to win since and needs to improve on his recent efforts.
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8th

5

(5)

7th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Silver Dust

9st 8lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Gillian Boanas

prominent in centre of group, pushed along over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened gradually from 2f out

16/1

7th

1

(9)

20th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Silver Dust

10st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Gillian Boanas

took keen hold, prominent, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, rallied inside final 110yds

12/1

5th

3

(4)

7th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

14:50 Carlisle

Silver Dust

9st 12lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Gillian Boanas

prominent on inner, ridden over 3f out, made challenge 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

20/1

Form: 411975 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner and in good form this summer with two further wins on the turf; has just lost his way a little and a visor is now turned to.
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4th

7

(1)

24th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:25 Newcastle (AW)

Rocket Dancer

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael & David Easterby

took keen hold, raced centre, held up in rear, ridden and headway when edged right over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

12/1

9th

11

(13)

18th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:08 Newcastle (AW)

Rocket Dancer

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael & David Easterby

dwelt start, held up in rear, ridden 2f out, headway inside final furlong, not reach leaders

20/1

8th

3

(1)

20th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rocket Dancer

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

slowly away, in rear, headway up the centre over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

12/1

14/1

Form: 7-8464

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Modest novice runs and beaten about 10l in her two handicaps, both over 7f on good and heavy ground; has enough to prove.
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12th

8

(5)

26th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sequeira Lady

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

dwelt start, in rear throughout

8/1

9th

9

(8)

20th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Sequeira Lady

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

led, headed and prominent after 1f, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

14/1

4th

10

(7)

6th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:55 Catterick

Sequeira Lady

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

held up in rear, ridden and switched to near side over 2f out, some headway over 1f out, kept on

33/1

12/1

Form: -74314 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Had the run of things when winning on good ground at Ayr (blinkered for the first time; now 8lb higher) and probably resented the softer surface at Hamilton; unraced on the AW and has a bit to prove off this sort of mark.
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10

(6)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Catterick

Mintnthat

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Won two in a row at Newcastle (1m, AW) in January and has dropped below his last winning mark, but he's struggled on his six runs since.

25/1

8th

2

(1)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

18:35 Beverley

Mintnthat

10st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Micky Hammond

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

50/1

7th

5

(2)

19th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Ripon

Mintnthat

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Four wins when trained by Iain Jardine, including two at Newcastle this January; hasn't shone in four runs for new stable though and hopes are pinned on the returning blinkers (he's been wearing a visor or cheekpieces) working the oracle.

16/1

Form: 555738

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden who has had plenty of chances in handicaps and she was very quiet last time after a break.
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10th

11

(2)

3rd May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Connie R

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Longstanding maiden who is having only her fourth start on turf and should have run a lot better last time at Wolverhampton.

12/1

6th

9

(8)

8th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Connie R

8st 7lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Michael Herrington

In the frame four times from six visits here including when second of 12 over C&D nine days ago, but that was just a 0-50 classified event and she is now 0-22; others stronger.

6/1

2nd

5

(10)

30th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Connie R

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

No wins from 21 starts but has shown enough this winter to suggest she should give a good account, despite stall 10 draw, if below-par run last time can be overlooked.

16/1

12th
7 (14)
Lady Lou

7/1

Form: 227003

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
With the blinkers left off she ran better at Southwell last time out, finishing third behind front-running winner Hoi An Beach; only beaten 2l and has a 4lb pull in the weights.
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12th

10

(3)

9th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

13:40 Southwell (AW)

Lady Lou

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

prominent on outer, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

16/1

12th

7

(14)

20th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Lou

9st 8lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Michael Dods

midfield on near side of group, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

7/1

3rd

2

(8)

14th Aug 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:08 Southwell (AW)

Lady Lou

9st 7lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Michael Dods

towards rear, pushed along and raced wide home turn, ridden over 2f out, outpaced and held over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went third final strides

6/1

Form: 35P7-0

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
150-1 when tailed off on her handicap debut at Southwell (7f) three weeks ago, that on the back of a long absence; no appeal.
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13th

12

(11)

20th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Graceful Moment

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Stella Barclay

in rear throughout, lost touch halfway, tailed off

66/1

12th

7

(4)

29th Aug 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:05 Southwell (AW)

Graceful Moment

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Stella Barclay

awkward start, always towards rear, short of room over 4f out, behind halfway

25/1

Form: 257862

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden but all the better for returning to Tapeta when only headed late on over 1m2f here two weeks ago; expect another positive ride returned to 1m.
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6th

3

(7)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

El Jad

9st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

15-race maiden; suited by the AW and creditable efforts at Wolverhampton (8.5f) and here (7f) on last two Tapeta starts; more needed.

12/1

6th

9

(10)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:05 Doncaster

El Jad

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

midfield

8/1

2nd

7

(14)

3rd Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

El Jad

9st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Signed off last year with a close second here over 1m2f; latest fourth at Wolverhampton (8.6f) wasn't too shoddy but hasn't raced over 7f since debut.

14/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £100.40
Straight Forecast £84.52
Tricast £289.98
Trifecta £465.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

Reclaim Victory

SPOTLIGHT:

El Jad

Telegraph:

Lady Lou

The Star:

Hoi An Beach

The Guardian:

We Still Believe

The Times:

Silver Dust

RP Ratings:

El Jad

Daily Mirror:

El Jad

Daily Express:

Lady Lou

Daily Mail:

Reclaim Victory

The Sun:

Reclaim Victory

Daily Record:

Reclaim Victory