October 14 / 18.15 Newcastle (AW)

18.15

Standard

Runhead Handicap

  • Prize money: £3726
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runhead Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 560655

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Multiple AW winner at Wolverhampton; 0-9 this year but shaped encouragingly here two weeks ago in the race won by Perfect Soldier; that form has been boosted since; good chance off a handy mark, provided he takes well to first-time cheekpieces.
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7

(1)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Whatwouldyouknow

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won this race in 2022 and finished second in it last year; much lower rated this time around and last month's third over C&D was more encouraging; should have a part to play.

5/1

3rd

7

(1)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Whatwouldyouknow

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

in rear, headway under 2f out, went third inside final furlong, kept on

5/1

3rd

4

(12)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Whatwouldyouknow

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Three-time C&D winner including this race off 5lb higher two years ago; losing run up to 15 but could go well if bouncing back to his best form in the returning cheekpieces.

13/2

4/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 676353 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Last five wins came at 1m2f on turf and it's a long time since won over 1m or on AW; however, ties in closely with Perfect Soldier and Whatwouldyouknow on C&D running two weeks ago (finished third); again has place claims, at a minimum.
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8th

8

(2)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Coco Bean

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Helen Cuthbert

This veteran was enterprisingly ridden when back up in trip to contest other division to three of these in C&D classified 12 days ago and he did well to stick on for second once the favourite had swept past; opposable back in handicap company.

25/1

2nd

4

(4)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Coco Bean

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Helen Cuthbert

raced wide, pulled hard, prominent early, led and went clear after 1f, went further clear after 3f

20/1

10th

10

(5)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Coco Bean

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Helen Cuthbert

Losing run up to 50 and didn't show enough when behind two of these over C&D ten days ago to suggest that the drought is about to end.

33/1

16/1

  • Place: £6.70

Form: 98878

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; down the field in a couple of middle-distance events since handicapping, latest here (weakened over 1f out); however, may improve for this drop back to 1m.
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3rd

6

(9)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

World Cruise

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Julie Camacho

held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on, not reach leaders

16/1

8th

3

(6)

20th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

World Cruise

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Julie Camacho

prominent in chasing group, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

25/1

7th

8

(8)

17th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

16:56 Musselburgh

World Cruise

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Julie Camacho

in touch with leaders, pushed along 4f out, bumped and lost ground under 3f out, well held under 2f out

10/1

4th
11 (12)
Tafsir

10/1

Form: 557624

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; showed improvement (second over 1m1f) at Musselburgh in August, then ran respectably at Hamilton while looking stretched by the stiff 1m3f; drops back in trip looks a plus on AW debut; could go well.
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8

(7)

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

Tafsir

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

First visit here; excels at Hamilton, where she was short-headed last month (1m4f, soft), and she was always behind at Ayr on Thursday on a very rare crack at 1m2f (heavy); attempts at this trip have also been scarce but there have been hints that it's a distance at which she could have untapped potential.

16/1

2

(7)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Ayr

Tafsir

10st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Course winner who was beaten by a short head at Hamilton (1m4f, soft) last time; she excels at Hamilton and has never won over a trip this short, but her surplus stamina may be no bad thing given the testing conditions.

11/2

2nd

2

(1)

22nd Sep 2025

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 4

15:33 Hamilton

Tafsir

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Lost a lot of ground at the start at Ayr last Thursday so there's a risk attached on the back of that; however, in the circumstances she did well to finish third of six (beaten just over 9l) and three of her last four wins have come here (on various ground) including this race last year; capable.

6/1

Form: 9-9075

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced at Beverley in the race where Moon Over The Sea took a tumble, but needs to raise his game; 0-9 and yet to reach the frame.
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5th

2

(2)

15th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Furniture Factors

9st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ronald Thompson

in touch with leaders

7/2

1st

1

(2)

4th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Furniture Factors

9st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ronald Thompson

16-race maiden but he ran well in a first-time hood when a staying-on fourth in classified event at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) three weeks ago; was only beaten 2l in that race and has each-way claims if he can find some extra spark.

5/1

4th

7

(7)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Furniture Factors

9st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ronald Thompson

Modest maiden who wore blinkers here (7f) the last twice, running well on first occasion; chance of first success largely depends on how well he responds to headgear switch (now goes in hood).

20/1

Form: 520831 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Made all in similar event over C&D fortnight ago and that performance has substance (second and fourth have scored since); has an unimpressive strike-rate but could well follow up if he's in the same form as last time; only 3lb higher.
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2nd

9

(3)

19th May 2023

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Perfect Soldier

8st 12lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Wilf Storey

raced in second

9/2

1st

10

(4)

15th May 2023

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:30 Musselburgh

Perfect Soldier

8st 11lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

2-2 at Musselburgh, the wins gained over 7f/1m in April 2021; now a 9yo and looks far from solid on 2023 form (mostly AW) but the return to this venue gives cause for optimism.

16/1

7th

14

(12)

11th May 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Thirsk

Perfect Soldier

8st 5lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

prominent

33/1

14/1

Form: 152407

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
No joy over 1m2f the last twice and now drops back in trip; strike-rate is only 1-29 but the win came off this mark (1m1f, turf); fighting chance if back to that form.
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5th

5

(4)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

Hostelry

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Multiple winner, including C&D, and she's dropped a long way in the weights; latest fourth of 14 over C&D was a welcome return to form and the form is working out well; one to take seriously with Kaiya Fraser back on board.

4/1

4th

3

(6)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Hostelry

9st 6lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ruth Carr

Ten-time turf winner who is well treated on her best form last year, but she's been quiet in three runs this season and latest was over C&D (well-held sixth) last Saturday; one of two runners for yard and she needs to raise her game.

16/1

6th

3

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:52 Beverley

Hostelry

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Couple of duck eggs this term leave a doubt over her current form; however, gained one of her five wins in 2025 over this C&D and she holds a good chance off current mark provided a resurgence materialises; runner-up in this race 12 months ago.

8/1

Form: 434508

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Exposed 3yo maiden who showed no improvement for tongue-tie (retained) last time, taking record to 0-17; addition of visor needs to make a considerable difference.
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8th

5

(4)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Ninky Nonk

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Keith Dalgleish

slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and hung right over 1f out, never on terms

16/1

8th

12

(3)

27th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ninky Nonk

8st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Keith Dalgleish

reared start and slowly into stride, took keen hold, never better than mid-division (jockey said gelding was slowly away)

12/1

10th

11

(6)

16th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Ayr

Ninky Nonk

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Keith Dalgleish

towards rear of midfield, ridden 2f out, made no impression

16/1

Form: 465484 D

Last run: 141 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Often slowly away but broke on terms and ran respectably when last seen; defied a 5lb higher mark on turf 12 months ago; acts on AW; possibilities if he returns from layoff in top form.
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13th

11

(9)

15th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Bronze River

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

midfield

20/1

9th

12

(17)

8th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bronze River

9st 0lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

7f winner here last winter but struggling for form, particularly for his new yard and only beat one home last week.

20/1

13th

10

(1)

1st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bronze River

9st 0lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Completely out of form of late including over C&D last week; makes no appeal.

50/1

40/1

Form: 0-6808

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden who has weak form and was behind a few of these rivals over C&D most recently; needs major improvement.
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9th

14

(9)

18th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

19:45 Thirsk

Mad Artymaise

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Gillian Boanas

Perfectly consistent whatever the distance and surface type but 0-15 overall, and no obvious excuses behind both Prince Achille and Jamih when about 3l sixth in a C&D 0-55 last week; minor honours again at best.

10/1

6th

12

(12)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

17:10 Thirsk

Mad Artymaise

9st 0lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Gillian Boanas

Kept on for modest second behind Lechro in recent selling handicap at Beverley (1m4f, good to soft) and has now made the frame on her last three appearances, but others appeal more all the same.

20/1

2nd

9

(9)

1st Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

14:35 Beverley

Mad Artymaise

9st 7lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Gillian Boanas

Ran one of her better races when third of nine at Hamilton (1m1f, good) last time; first and fourth have won since, but she is now 0-13 and is still to prove her stamina over this far.

17/2

Form: 74054F

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden who was going okay when stumbling and falling over 2f out in Beverley classified event (8.5f) last month; could take a serious hand, provided he's none the worse for that experience.
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4th

2

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:45 Windsor

Moon Over The Sea

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Still 4lb higher than when winning over C&D (good to firm) last month, but has run well off this mark and higher in her two outings since; has finished first and second in his two starts under Myla Coppins; stable also runs Dogged; major player.

3/1

2nd

1

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

17:23 Leicester

Moon Over The Sea

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

In fine form since returned to turf this spring, winning two races at about 1m3f (firm and good to firm); had a 7lb higher mark to contend with when outpointed back at Bath since but the winner wasn't badly treated on past Flat form and autumn hurdle wins; now 3lb lower; major player.

2/1

2nd

1

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:12 Bath

Moon Over The Sea

9st 13lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Brings good stats, being 2-2 since returned to turf from AW and 2-3 at Bath; justified favouritism at Windsor last week when avoiding a penalty for his C&D success under Myla Coppins; has to deal with revised mark and a 4lb penalty but still respected.

9/4

OUR TIP

Form: 562345 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Made the frame on turf a few times in August; form dipped slightly when modest fifth here (7f) last month; still needs to prove he's fully effective on AW.
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8th

11

(10)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Clotherholme

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Ann Duffield

Losing run up to 26 and 0-11 on the AW, but he was placed in all three starts over C&D this time last year and is slightly lower in the weights now; could sneak into the frame.

11/1

8th

11

(10)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Clotherholme

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Ann Duffield

Losing run up to 26 and 0-11 on the AW, but he was placed in all three starts over C&D this time last year and is slightly lower in the weights now; could sneak into the frame.

11/1

4th

11

(9)

18th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

13:40 Beverley

Clotherholme

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ann Duffield

No win since June 2022 (that was over C&D) but runner-up on four occasions, including when beaten by a nose here (7.5f) in July; recent Catterick form ties in closely with Elettaria and perhaps the newly applied visor can assist; no back number.

8/1

Non-runners

Clotherholme

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £55.20
Straight Forecast £43.55
Tricast £604.13
Trifecta £1129.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Perfect Soldier

SPOTLIGHT:

Whatwouldyouknow

The Times:

Mr Coco Bean

Telegraph:

Tafsir

Daily Express:

Moon Over The Sea

Daily Mail:

Bronze River

RP Ratings:

Hostelry

Daily Mirror:

Whatwouldyouknow

The Guardian:

Mr Coco Bean

The Sun:

Perfect Soldier

The Star:

Perfect Soldier

Daily Record:

Perfect Soldier