November 01 / 17.10 Newcastle (AW)

17.10

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £5508
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

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11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: -50751 C

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Ran three times over 7f here for Phillip Makin last autumn (record 122) and made it fifth-time lucky for this yard when making just about all to beat 19 rivals in an amateurs' event at Newmarket (1m1f, good) in September; 8lb higher mark and the stiffer test may be enough to prevent a follow-up.
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7th

6

(7)

29th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:36 Redcar

The Menstone Gem

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Back-to-back wins from the front at Newmarket (1m1f, good) and Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last autumn and close third on his return on the AW this February; had excuses on his last two outings and the different headgear he tried last time is repeated; considered.

12/1

8th

1

(15)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Wetherby

The Menstone Gem

9st 10lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Back-to-back wins at Newmarket (1m1f, good) and Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last autumn and was close up on his return on the AW over 9.4f; 1m too sharp a test last time and could go well if taking to blinkers (replace cheekpieces).

10/1

9th

11

(2)

7th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

The Menstone Gem

9st 5lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Craig Lidster

Gained back-to-back wins at Newmarket (1m1f, good) and Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) last autumn and was beaten less than a length into third of ten in an amateur riders' event at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) last time; races off the same mark, but this may be an insufficient test for him now.

16/1

5/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 24-371 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Winless in his first 14 starts under both codes, but having undergone wind surgery for a second time he could hardly have been more impressive when making a successful debut for this yard over C&D eight days ago; despite the nature of that success connections now reach for a hood, but even so a 5lb penalty may not be enough to stop him from going in again.
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8th

3

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newbury

Barenboim

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Tom Dascombe

Just 1lb above his last winning mark, but is 6-31 on the AW and 0-18 on turf, including six starts over hurdles; others more solid.

20/1

9th

12

(2)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Barenboim

8st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tom Dascombe

Made all at Kempton (2m, Polytrack) in January and head second to Berkshire Sundance at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) later that month; not quite at the same level at Southwell (2m2f, Tapeta) last month but he failed to settle; Newcastle form figures read 12139 and he has an each-way shout.

16/1

6th

2

(5)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 2f 98y

Class 4

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Barenboim

9st 13lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Kempton winner (2m Class 4; 3-1, from 3lb lower) on penultimate start; went close to following up - pipped on the post - at Lingfield (2m; 9-2) subsequently; this asks a slightly sterner question over a new distance on the Flat; likely to give another positive account.

4/1

11/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 252535 D BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
4-12 on turf and unplaced in all seven starts on the AW, but she gave the impression she would have gone much closer with a clear run when fifth of 14 over C&D in August; worth keeping an eye on.
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11th

12

(13)

15th Jun 2024

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

13:50 York

My Little Queens

9st 7lb

J: Miss Chelsea Brooks

T: Richard Fahey

Scored readily at Hamilton (1m3f, good to soft; off 6lb lower) in May; lost her unbeaten record at that track on latest outing but that respectable fifth was still her best other effort this season; this trip possibly stretches her.

12/1

5th

3

(3)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

18:40 Hamilton

My Little Queens

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Scored readily over C&D (good to soft; off 7lb lower) on most recent turf start, beating some of these opponents and taking Hamilton record to 3-3; inconsistent otherwise this year but warrants respect back here.

8/1

7th

7

(10)

12th May 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:17 Newcastle (AW)

My Little Queens

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

dwelt start, in rear, switched to centre 3f out

7/2

40/1

Form: 1069 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
50-1 when making a winning debut over 1m here in February, but well held in three starts over 1m-1m4f since returning in August (visor worn latest quickly removed); enough to prove.
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8th

3

(4)

20th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

16:55 Hamilton

Hezmie

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Chris Fairhurst

Lightly raced 4yo whose mark continues to fall but she's been beaten a long way on her three starts this year and has plenty to prove.

25/1

8th

9

(7)

12th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 3

19:00 Pontefract

Hezmie

8st 4lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Chris Fairhurst

Far from consistent since her 50-1 debut success; down the field in both runs this season; now takes a step up in grade; opposed.

33/1

8th

4

(1)

3rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 5

14:15 Doncaster

Hezmie

9st 8lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Chris Fairhurst

Down the field at Wetherby on reappearance, but didn't run badly and she's now 3lb lower than when a fair fourth of nine at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) on her final run last year; could improve for last time and is not discounted.

12/1

Form: 035048

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner over 1m on Polytrack for the Johnstons during the summer and makes his debut for his new yard in first-time cheekpieces having recently changed hands for 8,000gns; ran with credit when fourth behind Freak Out over C&D on his penultimate start so he can't be ruled out entirely.
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5th

6

(3)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:25 Ripon

Cabinet Maker

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Rebecca Menzies

in touch with leaders on inner

6/1

1st

1

(2)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:37 Ayr

Cabinet Maker

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Rebecca Menzies

prominent on inner, went second over 3f out, pushed along to lead under 2f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, reduced lead towards finish, always doing enough

8/1

3rd

3

(7)

25th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:30 Musselburgh

Cabinet Maker

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Rebecca Menzies

Triple 1m AW scorer for previous yard; 0-5 for current stable and doesn't look as effective on turf.

6/1

13/2

Form: 313692 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in September of last year and has added two successes on turf at Ayr (1m/1m2f) this season; ran well when second of 12 back there (1m2f, good to soft) last time and shouldn't be far away.
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9th

9

(4)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:33 Newcastle (AW)

Tilsitt

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: R Mike Smith

Proving expensive to follow but continues to run well now and again and can't be left out of calculations even though down the field here yesterday.

20/1

9th

9

(4)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:33 Newcastle (AW)

Tilsitt

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: R Mike Smith

Proving expensive to follow but continues to run well now and again and can't be left out of calculations even though down the field here yesterday.

20/1

10th

8

(1)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:39 Newcastle (AW)

Tilsitt

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Has never attempted this far on the AW before, but he has run well over similar trips on turf; losing run of 31 is a concern, though.

10/1

5/1

Form: 057461 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Record over C&D reads 2341 and he did it nicely here 18 days ago; 5lb higher, but still likely to make his presence felt under conditions that suit him so well.
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9th

3

(10)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:28 Redcar

Freak Out

10st 0lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Gemma Tutty

The standout in-form candidate after front-running efforts on last three starts brought two 1m2f Beverley wins and a short-head defeat off this mark in blanket finish over Musselburgh's 1m4f; should go very well again.

3/1

2nd

3

(3)

11th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

14:20 Musselburgh

Freak Out

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Gemma Tutty

Prominent racer; feasibly weighted seeking a hat-trick after back-to-back Beverley wins (1m2f; has risen a combined total of 5lb); the stable is going really well, he's versatile ground wise, and this sharp track should suit; enthusiasm is tempered by inconclusive stamina over 1m4f.

7/2

12/1

Form: 723- BF

Last run: 325 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Promise in three novices late last year including when fourth of nine at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) on his final outing (form has worked out well); makes his handicap debut after 325 days off and the longer trip shouldn't be an issue on breeding, but he does have fitness to prove.
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5th

8

(2)

2nd Aug 2023

Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

20:12 Leicester

Grand Libya

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

Handles most ground and has been placed in four of his seven handicaps, including a close second at Windsor (1m, good to firm) in June; looks interesting on that form but he failed to back that up at Newmarket last time and that took his record to 0-10; regular visor removed.

8/1

8th

3

(1)

30th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Grand Libya

10st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Tom Clover

Maiden after nine races but three seconds and three thirds, including when visored for his four handicaps this season (all 1m); acts on varied ground; probably involved again but a bit too exposed for win purposes.

8/1

3rd

4

(2)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Grand Libya

9st 6lb

J: James Doyle

T: Tom Clover

took keen hold, prominent, pressed leaders over 1f out, no extra towards finish, joined for 3rd

100/30

11/1

Form: 313304 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come at Haydock (1m/1m2f) and is just 2lb higher than for the most recent; ran well when fourth of 12 at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) five weeks ago (closely matched with Tilsitt on that form) and performed with credit to finish third in one previous go over this C&D (when ahead of Freak Out); should go well.
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10th

2

(4)

17th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Arch Moon

10st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

All wins on good/good to soft, the most recent off 2lb lower at Wetherby in May; form dipped at Ayr last time and he is now conceding weight to several 3yos who are much less exposed; opposed.

8/1

5th

2

(5)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:37 Ayr

Arch Moon

10st 1lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Michael Dods

in touch with leaders on outer

13/2

4th

3

(8)

17th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Ayr

Arch Moon

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

took keen hold, prominent, switched to near side over 2f out

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £21.10
Straight Forecast £15.62
Tricast £86.81
Trifecta £104.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Barenboim

TOPSPEED:

My Little Queens

NEWMARKET:

Grand Libya

Daily Record:

The Menstone Gem

The Guardian:

Freak Out

The Times:

Arch Moon

POSTDATA:

My Little Queens

Daily Mail:

My Little Queens

RP Ratings:

Barenboim

Telegraph:

Barenboim

D Express:

Barenboim

Daily Mirror:

Barenboim

The Sun:

Barenboim

The Star:

Barenboim