March 31 / 17.20 Newcastle (AW)

17.20

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  • Prize money: £4291.88
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 3293-6 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Normally consistent and should be back in top form with recent reappearance, which he seemed to need, under his belt; successful over C&D last March and can't be dismissed.
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12th

10

(12)

2nd Jun 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: David Thompson

10-47 on AW, with all bar one of those wins coming at Newcastle (7f-1m2f); now sits 3lb below his last winning mark, and Tom Kiely-Marshall's 5lb claim is a bonus, but seems to have lost his way; may strip fitter for 7f course comeback run.

40/1

11

(2)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Nine course wins to his name, mainly in the early months of the year; 50-1 for his C&D return a month ago, when well behind a few of these, and needs a big step forward.

25/1

12th

12

(11)

20th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: David Thompson

Nine of his ten wins have come at this track (7f-1m2f) but last success was 13 months ago and he finished down the field here in his final two runs last year; looks opposable back from a break.

16/1

6/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 434532 C BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner in 2022; consistent form here this year, most recently a close second (clear of remainder) over 1m2f last Friday; leading contender off same mark (due to go up 2lb from tomorrow).
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7th

6

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

Pallas Lord

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Donald Whillans

Handy sort who is 1-1 here and ran well returned to turf when beaten a short head and a neck into third of eight at Hamilton (1m, good) a fortnight ago; ground faster than good probably not ideal, though.

7/1

3rd

3

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Pallas Lord

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Donald Whillans

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (7f) in February but below par both runs since, sixth in 8.5f handicap at Wolverhampton last time; has a rare run on turf now.

7/1

2

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Pallas Lord

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Donald Whillans

Gained Newcastle win number ten in February; respectable sixth at Wolverhampton (8.6f) latest; it's hard to get excited by last year's turf exploits but he was runner-up over 1m here in April 2024.

15/2

8/1

Form: 574-74 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Races mainly at 1m4f nowadays and isn't crying out for this drop back in distance; however, has a good chance if building on latest effort (close fourth); now a stone below last winning mark.
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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

OUR TIP

Form: 241116 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Downturn at Southwell (1m6f) last time; in good form at this course otherwise in 2023, including a hat-trick over 12.5f/2m; went close on last 1m2f attempt; still of interest.
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5

(7)

25th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Shaftoe

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

took keen hold, held up in rear, pulled up quickly over 4f out, broke down

5/2

1st

2

(1)

23rd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Shaftoe

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

ducked left start, held up in last, smooth headway over 2f out, going easily but waiting for room against near rail over 1f out, soon switched left, pushed along and squeezed through to lead inside final furlong, readily

6/4

1st

2

(2)

12th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Shaftoe

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Five-time course winner, three of them over tonight's trip, latterly off 2lb lower last month; hit traffic in a messy affair at Wolverhampton latest and, while a bigger field would have been ideal (is usually dropped in and can pull), he's shortlisted.

5/2

Form: 34154- D

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-8 for Hughie Morrison, the win gained at Lingfield (1m2f, AW); sold for 15,000gns in October; has proved consistent in handicaps; follow the market signals on debut for new yard.
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11th

11

(9)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Coconut Bay

9st 6lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Tristan Davidson

Two of last summer's three wins came over C&D (good/good to firm) and she returned to form when third at Ayr (7f, good to firm) last Tuesday on her second start of the season; she's on the shortlist.

8/1

3rd

4

(5)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Coconut Bay

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Enjoyed a purple patch last summer, winning three 7f handicaps (including here); 5lb lower than for the last of them and last month's return to action should have sharpened her up.

4/1

8th

13

(14)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:23 Catterick

Coconut Bay

8st 12lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Tristan Davidson

She lost her form last autumn but won four times during a busy 2025, two of them over C&D (good/good to firm), and a break may have helped; she's 3lb below her last winning mark and could have a big say.

12/1

Form: 65-222 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
0-10 for current stable but has been knocking at the door in Wolverhampton contests (9.5f) this year, finishing a close second each time; has clear possibilities in current form.
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12th

10

(8)

4th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain St Lucifer

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Suzzanne France

Effective over C&D but has an unimpressive strike-rate and his form in the last 12 months is far from consistent; not sure what to expect from him.

20/1

14/1

Form: 53003-

Last run: 181 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Placed over 1m2f at Redcar when last seen; sole win came on turf in 2019 and his AW record is not solid; however, has a fighting chance off current mark provided he's in good form.
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9th

9

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:45 Windsor

Dogged

9st 1lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Five-time winner on turf, but losing run now up to 21; makes his debut for another new yard after seven months off and the market should indicate what is expected.

11/1

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Payout
Exacta £20.90
Straight Forecast £16.33
Trifecta £94.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pallas Lord

Daily Mail:

Bobby Shaftoe

The Guardian:

Dogged

Telegraph:

Soaring Star

The Star:

Bobby Shaftoe

RP Ratings:

Pallas Lord

POSTDATA:

Pallas Lord

The Times:

Pallas Lord

D Express:

Pallas Lord

Daily Mirror:

Pallas Lord

The Sun:

Pallas Lord

Daily Record:

Pallas Lord