November 11 / 14.10 Newcastle (AW)

14.10

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £4536
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 7-53

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Well-related filly who has improved with each of her three starts, most recently when third in a 1m novice at Redcar four weeks ago; up in trip for her handicap debut and she is an interesting contender.
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2nd

4

(1)

30th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:53 Chester

Compliant

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

midfield, headway over 3f out, went second over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

7/4

0

3

(4)

16th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:35 Chester

Compliant

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Has done most of her racing on the AW (including both wins) while her latest second at Kempton (1m4f) has since been franked by the third; showed she could handle turf when third of eight here (1m2f, soft) in July and the form of that race has worked out well; still unexposed on grass and a big player.

3/1

2nd

1

(2)

30th Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Compliant

10st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Fanshawe

midfield

3/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 239022 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Multiple course winner over shorter; comes here on the back of two good 1m runs here, finding only an unexposed rival too strong ten days ago; 1lb higher mark less of a concern than today's extra yardage (placed over the trip but hasn't always convinced he needs it).
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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

14/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 930505 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a productive 2021; very hit and miss through a winless 2022 campaign; returns to the AW off a mark 9lb lower than for his last run on sand so not a lost cause with a recent pipe-opener behind him.
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1

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

My Brother Mike

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: David Loughnane

Veteran with eight AW wins to his name, including one last November and another this February; both were on Wolverhampton Tapeta (8.6f and 9.4f) and he showed enough in two runs last month to be considered, even though he's very rarely seen over this far nowadays.

12/1

5

(9)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

My Brother Mike

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Veteran with pretty good 8-54 AW strike-rate that includes two C&D wins (one on Fibresand); no longer the force of old but ran well off his lower turf mark a fortnight ago and has a fighting chance here.

6/1

2nd

5

(5)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

14:00 Bath

My Brother Mike

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: David Loughnane

Much more prolific on AW but has a soft-ground C&D win on his CV; did not enjoy run of the race when sixth in 1m Chepstow classified in July, after a break, but still needs to build on that performance here.

12/1

Form: 253160

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Strong finish to get off the mark at Carlisle (1m1f) in August; has not come close to that level in her two runs since; now tongue tied.
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7th

7

(5)

23rd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glittering Choice

9st 10lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Hugo Palmer

slowly into stride, midfield

14/1

10th

10

(2)

1st Sep 2023

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

16:30 Carlisle

Glittering Choice

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Hugo Palmer

Rather inconsistent this year although was a fair second over C&D two runs back (good to soft); tailed off either side of that; not easy to predict.

12/1

9th

10

(10)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

17:10 Thirsk

Glittering Choice

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Hugo Palmer

slowly into stride, pushed along soon after start, soon recovered and in touch with leaders on outer, prominent after 4f

8/1

14/1

Form: 166808 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Now 5lb lower than for his Southwell win in February (1m4f) but he was tailed off on his final start in the spring and he has fared no better in three runs back from a summer break (50-1 and bigger); returning to AW can help and interesting to see if he is stronger in the betting today.
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9th

14

(11)

17th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:40 Redcar

Soaring Star

8st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Philip Kirby

Sole turf success came in 2020; close third to Cusack at Newcastle on latest AW start; not straightforward but is capable of being involved, provided he takes well to new headgear.

12/1

3rd

5

(2)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Soaring Star

9st 7lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Philip Kirby

took keen hold, towards rear, carried head awkwardly but headway from over 2f out, every chance when ridden 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

8/1

4th

3

(4)

14th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Soaring Star

9st 8lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Philip Kirby

Defied a 13lb higher mark over C&D in early 2022; generally not in the same form since but has become so well handicapped that a revival is possible; not dismissed.

12/1

Form: 944307

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
He looked one to keep on the right side of after finishing a close third at Ayr on his handicap debut in September (1m); not so effective twice since but heavy ground might not have suited last time and he didn't run too badly on that first crack at 1m2f; not discounted on this AW debut.
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4th

1

(5)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

18:40 Musselburgh

Menelaus

9st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael & David Easterby

sweating, slowly into stride, in touch with leaders, prominent in chasing group after 2f

13/8

1st

7

(9)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

13:50 York

Menelaus

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael & David Easterby

took keen hold, midfield, pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden and headway, went second 1f out, kept on well to lead inside final furlong, won going away

5/1

1st

4

(9)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:30 Thirsk

Menelaus

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Nine-race maiden; back in much better form with close second over C&D (good) last month, proving suited by the return to a sound surface; respected off just 2lb higher in this similar event.

11/4

Form: 431632 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Two turf wins for this yard this summer and good second over C&D 18 days ago despite blowing the start (clear of the third, with the winner going in again since); can't afford to get it wrong at the start too often.
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4th

5

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:17 Ripon

Bearwith

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

Grand stable servant who wins in his turn; successful at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in February and has made the frame back on turf on his last two starts; place claims once again.

8/1

4th

1

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:33 Pontefract

Bearwith

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harriet Bethell

Second in the 2024 running of this; nine wins include five on turf, all around this trip on a sound surface; won at Newcastle (AW) in February and it was a fine effort from the widest stall when second of 14 at Nottingham (also 1m2f, good) 11 days ago; big shout.

2/1

2nd

8

(14)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

18:45 Nottingham

Bearwith

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

Got his head back in front at Newcastle (1m2f) in February; down the field both starts since, although a wide trip didn't help back on turf at Doncaster three weeks ago; hasn't had much luck with the draw again.

14/1

Form: 614865

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won 1m handicap at Pontefract in July off this mark, his sixth career win; respectable efforts since without suggesting he is primed to go in again.
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5th

4

(2)

28th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Asdaa

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

took keen hold, held up in rear

7/2

6th

12

(7)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Asdaa

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

Triple AW winner last winter (including one over C&D) but form has an uneven look since; below best over C&D last time but usual cheekpieces now replaced by first-time visor.

12/1

6th

1

(3)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Asdaa

9st 11lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Not quite at the top of his game of late; however, this six-time AW winner has clear possibilities off current mark back in Class 6.

6/1

20/1

Form: 384277

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has a chance on the pick of this year's form but his last two efforts haven't been his best; still has to prove himself on Tapeta and others look safer.
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6th

11

(1)

12th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Ayr

Motarajel

8st 10lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Third off 8lb higher at Carlisle (1m1f, good to soft) in July; also effective on soft; however, he's failed to threaten on his last four starts.

16/1

6th

12

(12)

19th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

13:50 Redcar

Motarajel

8st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Hasn't won since scoring off 14lb higher at Ripon in July last year (1m, good); well handicapped but recent efforts uninspiring.

25/1

7th

7

(7)

5th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:15 Hamilton

Motarajel

8st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

11lb lower than when winning at Ripon in July last year (1m, good), but hasn't been in top form this year; could revive with regular cheekpieces being replaced by blinkers (second time he's worn them, no improvement on previous occasion three years ago).

8/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 42-944

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Musselburgh specialist; two respectable turf efforts last month; has run well here in the past (1m4f) but suspicion she will prove vulnerable off this mark.
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1st

3

(8)

16th Oct 2023

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

16:40 Musselburgh

Smart Lass

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has won here five times on the Flat (1m4f/1m5f) and once over hurdles (1m7f); patchy form of late and below par here most recently, while she needs to prove her stamina, but she can't be ruled out given her record here.

7/1

5th

5

(3)

17th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

16:35 Musselburgh

Smart Lass

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

dwelt start, soon recovered to lead

9/2

6th

5

(7)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

18:12 Ayr

Smart Lass

9st 13lb

J: Miss Hannah Crawford

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, led at fast pace, reduced lead 6f out, headed under 3f out

3/1

7/1

Form: 084

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Closer to the target with each of her three runs this autumn, beaten just over 4l at Southwell two weeks ago (1m); first-time tongue-tie, step up in trip and switch to handicap company could all prompt improvement.
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4th

13

(9)

28th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Daisy

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

ducked right start, midfield

14/1

11th

14

(9)

11th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Blue Daisy

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

Closer to the target with each of her three runs this autumn, beaten just over 4l at Southwell two weeks ago (1m); first-time tongue-tie, step up in trip and switch to handicap company could all prompt improvement.

7/1

4th

7

(1)

28th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Blue Daisy

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

prominent, pushed along from 2f out, soon pressed leader, edged left and weakened gradually inside final furlong

10/1

Form: 145060

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Began the season with two turf wins over shorter but his form has plateaued since; vulnerable to less-exposed rivals.
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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

Form: /2423/ D

Last run: 802 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Two turf wins on the Flat when trained by Jim Boyle; modest efforts over hurdles when last seen (sold for 12,000gns since); the handicapper has given him a chance but he still makes his stable debut with something to prove after 756 days on the sidelines.
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9th

3

(2)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:28 Newcastle (AW)

Isle Of Wolves

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Harriet Bethell

took keen hold, held up in midfield

5/2

9th

3

(2)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:28 Newcastle (AW)

Isle Of Wolves

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Harriet Bethell

took keen hold, held up in midfield

5/2

1st

2

(3)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:08 Nottingham

Isle Of Wolves

11st 4lb

J: Miss Hannah Dring

T: Harriet Bethell

travelled strongly, slowly away, midfield, smooth headway over 2f out, led going easily over 1f out, shaken up and went clear inside final furlong, easily

2/1

Form: 590948 C

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Course winner over 7f and he wasn't beaten far over that trip here ten weeks ago; less good back at 6f last time and his stamina has to be taken on trust now going further than 1m for the first time.
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6th

6

(4)

27th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Danielsflyer

8st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Signed off last year in the doldrums and finished last behind Barnaby when returning from a break.

33/1

8

(4)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Danielsflyer

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Rattled off a four-timer here (7f-1m) early last year but he was out of sorts in his final three runs in 2024; now only 1lb higher than for his last success but this 11yo needs a major turnaround.

20/1

9th

5

(3)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle (AW)

Danielsflyer

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Veteran; rattled off a four-timer here (7f-1m) early in the year; weakened when sixth to a stablemate of Judgement Call over C&D six weeks ago and others appear to be on more manageable marks.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £36.30
Straight Forecast £37.55
Tricast £525.46
Trifecta £461.60

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Blue Daisy

The Guardian:

Broctune Red

SPOTLIGHT:

Compliant

The Times:

Menelaus

The Sun:

Bearwith

Daily Mail:

Motarajel

POSTDATA:

Asdaa

RP Ratings:

My Brother Mike

Telegraph:

Blue Daisy

The Star:

Blue Daisy

Daily Record:

Compliant

D Express:

Broctune Red

Daily Mirror:

Broctune Red