October 14 / 17.45 Newcastle (AW)

17.45

Standard

Three Mile At Great North Handicap

  • Prize money: £4536
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Three Mile At Great North Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 5-733

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
No progress when well held in first three runs but he kicked off his handicap career with a close third on the step up to 1m at Southwell (tongue-tie added; first run since gelded) last week; that was eyecatching from off the pace and he's a big player if he can build on it.
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1st

9

(10)

21st Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Kanakam

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

prominent, shaken up and pressed leader from 3f out, pushed along when led 2f out, ridden when edged left inside final furlong, all out

3/1

1st

9

(13)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Kanakam

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

raced in second, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on, eased towards finish

5/1

3rd

9

(12)

4th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Kanakam

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, some headway over 1f out, kept on strongly inside final furlong

6/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 312101 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Resurgent 6yo who made it 3-5 for Keith Dalgleish when scoring at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) ten days ago; has a penalty for that narrow success but he still looks feasibly treated on his best form and is 2-3 at this track; key player for yard that won this in 2019 and 2021.
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5th

5

(9)

21st Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Land

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

towards rear but in touch with leaders, pushed along from over 2f out, soon outpaced, rallied and stayed on inside final furlong

4/1

2nd

4

(14)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Land

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

took keen hold, prominent, ridden and chased winner over 1f out, kept on

9/2

1st

9

(5)

4th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Desert Land

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

in touch with leaders, headway over 2f out, pushed along to lead over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, hung left final 110yds, just did enough

9/2

6/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 244682 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner including three over C&D; his last success was last May but he's reached the frame several times this season including a good second of 17 at Pontefract (cheekpieces reapplied) 11 days ago; in the mix again back on AW.
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19th

6

(3)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:25 Navan

Little Jo

9st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Nine wins in Britain; no success in Ireland; fair recent form but needs to find extra judging by Galway fourth and previous C&D sixth when Special Protector and Dinamine were in front of him.

10/1

14/1

Form: 454774 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at Thirsk (1m, good) in April but he's not really gone on from that; ran respectably when a keeping-on fourth at Redcar last month but that took his record to 1-12 and he needs to find more back on AW; cheekpieces added.
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10th

3

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Come On John

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alison Hamilton

A fair 1m4f scorer for James Owen last March but below par for his current stable, a never-dangerous fourth of seven on his return in 1m1f Musselburgh handicap 34 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

25/1

4th

7

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Come On John

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alison Hamilton

Respectable fifth on AW last June on his first start for Alison Hamilton but lost his way badly in three subsequent outings; back from six months off and a leap of faith is needed.

20/1

8th

2

(1)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Come On John

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alison Hamilton

Four-time AW winner; ran okay when fifth of 12 over this C&D in June but he failed to beat a rival home at Hamilton (1m5f, good; beaten 24l) 75 days ago; switches back to AW and drops in trip having been off since.

14/1

Form: 774489 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won over 7f and 1m in the spring (good to firm/good) but has made limited impact in his last six runs; goes back up in trip off 4lb lower than for last win but he's untried on AW and has quite a bit to prove.
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9th

3

(2)

10th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Frog And Toad

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Mark Walford

Dual turf winner for David O'Meara and twice ran with credit at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) a year ago, but five efforts on turf for this yard since April leave plenty to be desired; best watched for now.

33/1

11th

6

(10)

12th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:05 Catterick

Frog And Toad

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Mark Walford

Well handicapped on last year's form but has struggled to get competitive on his four runs this season.

33/1

Form: 184928 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Two 1m wins this spring and the second came over C&D; returned to form when runner-up in the Leger Legends race at Doncaster (1m, good) last month and he had an excuse when his saddle slipped at Hamilton last time; still unexposed on AW and he has possibilities back on Tapeta.
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8th

8

(8)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Dougies Dream

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

slowly away, in rear, ran in snatches

16/1

7th

2

(11)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dougies Dream

9st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Two of his four wins have come over C&D and although his losing run is up to 12, he is 7lb lower than when last successful; one for the shortlist returned here.

15/2

7th
10 (11)
Ron O

11/2

Form: 9-9183 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has record of 1-15 but his win came on his penultimate run for Les Eyre in June and he made a good start for this yard when going close behind Sandret over C&D (visor removed) last month; that was on his Tapeta debut and he's respected off only 1lb higher here.
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9th

2

(6)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

19:20 Redcar

Ron O

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Ray Craggs

Developed into a very useful handicapper for Ray Craggs in 2024, including a C&D win on good to firm; failed to scale the same heights for David Thompson in 2025 but has a reduced mark to work with now back under the care of his owner.

20/1

12th

7

(2)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Ron O

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David Thompson

C&D winner off this mark last summer and better than the result (met trouble) when fifth to Sir Busker in this 12 months ago; shaped as if retaining all his ability when sixth on C&D return in June and there have been excuses for two lesser runs since, with Thirsk fifth last time coming over a 7f trip which is likely a little on the short side for him nowadays; no shock were he to go well.

25/1

1

(3)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Thirsk

Ron O

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: David Thompson

Won two in a row on turf last May/June (1m/1m2f) for Ray Craggs (who still owns him) and fair sixth on stable/seasonal debut at York (1m2f) in June; might not have been over those exertions when well held over 1m on AW at Newcastle 13 days later; effective over 7f.

33/1

Form: 152795 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Scored in a first-time visor at Pontefract (1m) in May and nearly went in again at Doncaster two runs later; looks interesting on those efforts but he's been quiet on turf (1m) and Tapeta (7f) in last three runs and needs to rediscover some spark; has worn blinkers last twice and visor now returns.
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4th

4

(1)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:50 Redcar

Eligible

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who won over 7f at Southwell in January but has been rather below his best since; equally effective on turf and has won over 1m on fast ground; others look better handicapped.

16/1

8th

4

(8)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Eligible

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Seven of his 12 wins have been here (five over this trip); has never won off a mark this high however and most likely needs to drop a few pounds.

20/1

8th

3

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Eligible

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

No signs of age dimming his enthusiasm, completing a December/January hat-trick (second leg over 1m here); a slow start didn't help when sixth of 12 at Southwell last time and he can be treated as if still in form.

14/1

Form: 0-82

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo who showed promise when 5l second in a Pontefract novice (1m, good to firm) in August but she was tailed off on her hurdling debut at Market Rasen last month; now goes handicapping back on the Flat but she's looks hard to weigh up at this stage and others are more persuasive.
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9th

10

(8)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:38 Redcar

Jewel Of Kabeir

10st 1lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

15-race maiden with plenty of solid runs this term but latest was not one of them; probably acts on soft; peak efforts over a bit shorter.

16/1

8th

8

(1)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Jewel Of Kabeir

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Still a maiden but has proved largely consistent this term and ran creditably over C&D on Monday; again has place possibilities.

7/1

3rd

1

(9)

2nd Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jewel Of Kabeir

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Regressive maiden who's been running consistently on turf; stays further and the chances are she'll need plenty of pushing again but she's capable at this level if things pan out her way.

10/1

Form: 643239 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Recorded his sixth AW win when scoring off 3lb lower over C&D in March; several creditable efforts on turf since and he had some major traffic issues when returned to this track last time; can put a line through that and he has each-way claims if he can get back near his best.
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0

8

(5)

1st Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Broctune Red

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Gillian Boanas

Six-time course winner who was a good third over C&D on his penultimate run and he had an excuse when returned to 1m4f here last time; now drops back in trip and has possibilities if he gets a good pace and some luck.

12/1

8th

4

(5)

8th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Broctune Red

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Gillian Boanas

Won in April and has mostly run respectably since; familiar face here, including with seven wins and nine seconds, but in a 68-race career he's only once (well beaten at 1m4f in 2019) been beyond 1m2f.

8/1

3rd

1

(10)

19th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Broctune Red

9st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Gillian Boanas

On an 11-race losing run but he's a seven-time course winner (1m/1m2f) who ran well when fourth over 1m here on Tuesday; might not be far away.

9/1

33/1

Form: 7540R7

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Very well treated on old form but last win was in March 2020 and his three runs for current yard have resulted in two laboured efforts and a refusal to race; cheekpieces are removed and he has a lot to prove back up in trip.
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5

(7)

5th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Corvair

9st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

C&D winner for Simon Crisford in 2020, but badly out of form for this yard (refused to race on one occasion) and would be a surprise winner.

50/1

13th

11

(13)

15th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Corvair

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Completed a hat-trick earlier in his career, but has gone 24 starts without a win since and has developed a serious problem with his starts, refusing to race here in August and virtually doing the same last time; too risky at present.

25/1

13th

1

(10)

21st Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Corvair

10st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

virtually refused to race and lost many lengths start, tailed off

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 516608 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two wins this year, over 7f here in March and then overcoming trouble at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) in May; now 2lb lower than for that last win but he's lost his way since and needs a major revival on this step back up to 1m.
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5th

2

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Saisons DOr

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Veteran; game AW winner at Southwell (7f; 6-1) recently; 1lb rise looks fair and he's still 5lb lower than when successful over C&D (good to firm) last August; no reason why he shouldn't be thereabouts.

4/1

1st

3

(10)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Saisons DOr

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Returned from break with three down-the-field runs this year but his fourth of ten over C&D three weeks ago was a big step back in the right direction and he's another 2lb lower today; considered each-way.

12/1

4th

11

(4)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Saisons DOr

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

2-7 over C&D and 4lb below his last winning mark, but now at the veteran stage and has beaten a total of one rival in three starts since returning from five months off in February.

14/1

Form: 6-0051 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
6yo who ended a three-year losing run when scoring off a career-low mark over C&D last month; back up 3lb in the weights but he travelled smoothly for a long way last time and could be a big factor again if this sets up for his closing style.
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2

(5)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:05 Thirsk

Sandret

11st 2lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

In good form for new yard this summer, recording a comfortable win at Redcar (1m, good) in July and just as good when second at Musselburgh (7f, good) three weeks ago (both under Rebecca Hitchen); another prominent showing is on the cards with the return to 1m in his favour.

7/2

2nd

4

(1)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Sandret

10st 13lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Recorded a comfortable win under Rebecca Hitchen, who was unable to claim, at Redcar (1m, good) last week on second start for new stable; rider can now use 5lb allowance, which offsets a penalty; scored over 7f very early in career; this in-form 9yo commands respect.

2/1

1st

3

(1)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Sandret

11st 0lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

5-43, with his latest win coming off this mark at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in December; posted a solid effort when third of 12 over that C&D on stable debut under Rebecca Hitchen 33 days ago (raced wide); has won over 1m but he hasn't won on turf since 2019.

9/2

Form: 145060 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dual winner (7f/1m) in the spring but has a mixed record since his last success and was tailed off at Redcar last time; drops back in trip off a dangerous mark but he needs to bounce back again and still has a bit to prove on AW; yard also runs Jewel Of Kabeir.
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2nd

11

(3)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:50 Dundalk (AW)

Ha Long Bay

8st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: R P Burns

Ordinary form since joining this stable from Adrian Keatley for whom he won two handicaps on quick ground, back-to-back in April 2022; rated 72 at this peak, now down to 48; hard to be confident, but perhaps unwise to write him off.

14/1

7th

6

(2)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Ha Long Bay

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: R P Burns

Coming down the handicap and ran respectably in a C&D handicap last week; well drawn and down another 3lb here; each-way potential.

14/1

Non-runners

Sandret, Ha Long Bay

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £13.30
Straight Forecast £11.59
Tricast £124.21
Trifecta £103.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kanakam

RP Ratings:

Dougies Dream

Telegraph:

Sandret

Daily Express:

Ron O

Daily Record:

Desert Land

The Times:

Little Jo

Daily Mail:

Saisons D'Or

NEWMARKET:

Kanakam

Daily Mirror:

Kanakam

The Sun:

Kanakam

The Star:

Kanakam

POSTDATA:

Dougies Dream

The Guardian:

Sandret