October 21 / 16.43 Newcastle (AW)

16.43

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 2m 0f 56y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.90
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 44790

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Only made his debut in January and didn't finish within 8l of the winner in five starts over 1m4f-2m2f on turf/Polytrack when trained in Ireland; makes his debut for last year's winning stable (same owner) with plenty to prove.
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8th

13

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 100y

15:05 Cork

Thermoscope

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Two-time Flat winner at 2m for Keith Dalgleish (best RPR 88); took too long to settle on hurdling bow at Worcester last month; tailed off back on the Flat at Galway last week; best watched for now.

28/1

17th

4

(8)

31st Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 110y

20:15 Galway

Thermoscope

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

disputed lead, led clearly after 3f, faced challenge halfway, soon headed

50/1

6th

7

18th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:25 Worcester

Thermoscope

11st 4lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Beaten a long way on last two Flat starts, in July 2023 and this February (stable debut); therefore has something to prove but he showed useful form as recent as last May and will be a strong contender if tapping into that ability on today's hurdle debut; the betting may be informative.

9/2

11/10

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 090-11

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Little in four starts last year but, having been gelded and stepping up in trip, he has looked a different horse in handicaps since returning last month, winning over 1m6f on Tapeta at Southwell and Wolverhampton within the space of seven days; up another 2f from 8lb higher, but likely there is still more to come from him; hard to oppose.
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0

22

(21)

14th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Newmarket

Golden Shot

8st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Made it 4-6 in handicaps when drawing 27l clear at Ffos Las (1m6f, soft; 10lb higher today) in August, making most in an amateurs' race; failed to replicate that form under a penalty on good ground one week later but he stays at least 2m and a return to soft ground would presumably be a big help.

25/1

4th

6

(1)

15th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Nottingham

Golden Shot

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Made it 4-6 in handicaps when sauntering to a 27l success last week at Ffos Las (1m6f, soft); probably handled conditions better than his rivals but he's clearly well-in with just a 5lb penalty.

5/4

1st

4

(6)

8th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Ffos Las

Golden Shot

10st 13lb

J: Mr Frederick Daly

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

led, headed 6f out, going easily when led again over 4f out, soon up the centre, shaken up and went clear over 2f out, went further clear inside final furlong, easily

5/4

8/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 658522 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
0-8 but has only been narrowly beaten the last twice including by a subsequent winning hurdler over C&D on his penultimate outing; 1lb higher, but still holds each-way claims.
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3rd

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Worcester

Scottish Dancer

11st 8lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tim Reed

1-16 over hurdles and lost his way in this discipline when trained in Ireland; however, he's back on track for new yard having finished first and second in 1m6f/2m Flat handicaps this month; could be on a handy mark back over jumps.

5/1

2nd

1

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:17 Ripon

Scottish Dancer

10st 0lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Tim Reed

Lost his way in Ireland last year as a hurdler but, having first Flat run since June 2023, made a winning start from the front for new yard in handicap at Thirsk (1m6f, good to firm) 15 days ago; the big outsider of five that day and dictated a slow pace, but he's gone back up by just 2lb and the return to 2m may well suit him; major player in bid to win a second time under Millie Wonnacott.

9/2

1st

3

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Thirsk

Scottish Dancer

9st 6lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Tim Reed

Dual Flat winner at up to 2m for Keith Dalgleish in early summer 2023; consistent in handicap hurdles in Ireland in 2024, including a 2m6f win, but lost his way badly there last year; back on the Flat for a new yard after 196 days off with a fair bit to prove.

20/1

10/1

Form: 264102 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Likes it here with his record over C&D (including in two bumpers) reading 14212; races off the same mark as when just beaten here ten days ago (already due another 1lb rise) and should go well again under conditions that suit; has worn blinkers and a tongue-tie before, but not together.
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7th

5

(6)

19th Apr 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Hackberry

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Nikki Evans

in touch with leaders

16/1

12th

5

2nd Mar 2023

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:10 Ludlow

Hackberry

11st 0lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Nikki Evans

Fair on the Flat but was pulled up on hurdling debut for Ann Duffield in the autumn and also struggled on first hurdle start for current stable, over C&D behind Welsh Charger eight days ago.

200/1

15th

3

22nd Feb 2023

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:35 Ludlow

Hackberry

11st 7lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Nikki Evans

Fair bumper/Flat scorer for Brian Ellison but he was pulled up on his hurdling debut for Ann Duffield at Kelso in October and also came in well held back on the level in 2m Wolverhampton handicap last month for his new stable; others appeal more.

50/1

20/1

Form: 13-165 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Both wins on Tapeta, the first over C&D a year ago and the latter at Southwell (2m) in January; probably needed the run on his return at Catterick (2m, good to soft) last month and can't be dismissed back here.
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8th

10

(3)

21st May 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:23 Southwell (AW)

Freewheelin

9st 11lb

J: Miss Venetia Thompson

T: John Norton

A lot of years since his trainer saddled a Flat winner and he'll do very well to end the run, back from almost a year off and from 6lb out of the handicap under Venetia Thompson (0-7 under both codes currently).

100/1

7th

8

(3)

26th Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:45 Hamilton

Freewheelin

9st 11lb

J: Miss Lauren Sanders

T: John Norton

Both wins on AW, the latest over three years ago; well held on AW at Southwell when last seen and not hard to look elsewhere.

50/1

6th
4 (2)
Spantik

12/1

Form: 322775 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Course winner (1m2f) who has made the frame in eight of his 11 starts under both codes since winning from 1lb lower at Redcar (1m6f, good to firm) just over a year ago, including when just beaten over hurdles at Sedgefield this month; should be thereabouts again, but others preferred for the win.
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10th

3

28th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

14:10 Musselburgh

Spantik

11st 9lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Roger Fell

Inconsistent on the Flat in recent months but has run a couple of good races and he's on a competitive mark judged on his hurdle form in autumn 2022; not ruled out on first jumps outing since that December.

16/1

20/1

Form: 666235

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who came closest to winning when beaten a head at Thirsk (1m6f, good) in June and has also finished runner-up around here (1m4f), but he doesn't looks the easiest and more is needed; visor worn last time quickly removed.
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7th

8

(3)

21st Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

16:43 Newcastle (AW)

Grimsby Town

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John Quinn

in rear, niggled along soon after start, shaken up 5f out, switched to near side from over 3f out, soon pushed along, kept on but never on terms

20/1

5th

5

(7)

14th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

2m 1f 27y

Class 5

16:10 Pontefract

Grimsby Town

9st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: John Quinn

slowly away, towards rear, pushed along and struggling after halfway, well held 2f out

6/1

8/1

Form: 153480 CD

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in all four starts on turf including in his last two outings, but his record over this C&D reads 3113 and he is 2lb lower than when last successful; interesting back here, especially if the wind surgery has had a benefial effect.
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14th

1

(14)

18th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

19:45 Thirsk

Riggsby

10st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Sam England

Progress as a hurdler has flatlined, but he's 5lb below his highest winning mark on Tapeta, and although yet to record an RPR above 56 in four Flat turf starts this is easier than any of those; cheekpieces added.

25/1

5th

7

6th Aug 2023

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:52 Market Rasen

Riggsby

10st 10lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

Travelled strongly when third of six on handicap hurdle debut at Southwell (2m, good) in June and he won over staying trips on the Flat which suggests he may have potential at this distance; however, he has to bounce back from two below-par runs over hurdles (2m/2m4f, good); unraced on slow turf.

8/1

6th

2

25th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell

Riggsby

11st 13lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

towards rear of midfield

6/1

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11/2

Form: 111211 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 13lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Hurdles winner in May and has landed five of her six starts over 1m6f-2m1f (all on turf) since returned to the Flat the following month; 5-5 under Aiden Brookes and another 4lb rise not the end of the world but although she has won on Tapeta she finished unplaced on the other nine occasions she raced on the AW, so there is a question mark.
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5th

5

(5)

13th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Bath

Infiniti

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Kevin Frost

Nine-time winner who has dropped to a good mark but this year has been disappointing thus far.

25/1

7th

4

(5)

17th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

2m 0f 32y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Infiniti

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Kevin Frost

Veteran of 65 races (nine wins); 4lb below her last winning mark but yet to fire this year, so perhaps age is slowly catching up with her; well beaten at Catterick last time behind Cold Henry.

33/1

10th

4

(11)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Infiniti

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Had a very successful 2022 with a hurdle win and five Flat successes at 1m6f-2m1f (all on good or quicker ground) but out of sorts since the latest of them in September; needs major revival.

33/1

10th
10 (6)
Agilulf

33/1

Form: 749-86

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in five starts and well beaten on his stable debut/first start since wind surgery over 1m4f here a fortnight ago; may have needed the run and down 6lb, but still hard to warm to with cheekpieces now given a go.
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6

16th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 5

15:00 Musselburgh

Agilulf

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Adam Nicol

Longstanding maiden who was soundly beaten at Newcastle last time in a first-time hood (retained); however, he's run pretty well on both previous visits to Musselburgh and the tongue-tie is back on today, which he wore when a fair fourth over C&D (good to soft) in November; interesting contender.

8/1

7th

7

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Agilulf

11st 1lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Adam Nicol

in touch with leaders

20/1

7th

7

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Agilulf

11st 1lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Adam Nicol

in touch with leaders, mistake 5th

20/1

25/1

Form: 321170 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Did well over 1m4f-2m on the AW between last November and this March, winning four of his eight starts; well beaten in two outings over 2m on Polytrack since returning in July, though, and despite being back on his last winning mark a resurgence is needed; new headgear combination given a go.
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11th

1

(1)

21st Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

16:43 Newcastle (AW)

Aljaryaal

10st 2lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Joseph Parr

always towards rear, finished lame (vet said gelding was lame on his left-fore leg)

25/1

12th

8

(12)

2nd Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

19:55 Kempton (AW)

Aljaryaal

9st 8lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Joseph Parr

steadied start, always towards rear

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £22.40
Straight Forecast £11.94
Tricast £44.73
Trifecta £110.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Golden Shot

RP Ratings:

Hackberry

The Times:

Thermoscope

POSTDATA:

Spantik

The Guardian:

Infiniti

NEWMARKET:

Golden Shot

Telegraph:

Golden Shot

Daily Mail:

Golden Shot

D Express:

Golden Shot

The Sun:

Golden Shot

The Star:

Golden Shot

Daily Record:

Golden Shot

Daily Mirror:

Hackberry